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After parents show support for survey, board moves forward BY TIM CROES Staff Writer

ALTON — Prior to its regular school meeting, the Prospect Mountain School Board held a public hearing to withdraw funds for two separate issues at the high school on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The first hearing was to withdraw $13,623 for the improvement of instruction fund. This hearing had no input from the public and a motion was made during the board meeting to withdraw said funds. The second hearing was to withdraw $92,452 for the repair of the fire suppression system from the general maintenance fund. Member Steve Miller questioned the reason for the withdrawal of funds and was told that the issue has been discussed previously and there is an ongoing lawsuit dealing with the failure of the system. The board later decided to table this issue, as they want to confirm the final number. Superintendent Robert Cullison informed the board the high school was chosen as part of a Peers of Sharing Success, based on their NECAP test scores. Cullison reported that only four districts were chosen in the state to attend the tri-state conference that will be made of schools from New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The board members discussed the issue of providing students with a youth risk behavior survey, which they had previously rejected. A survey was sent to parents and the majority of the parents showed support for the survey. A motion was made by member Keith Couch to provide the survey to students, with no additional cost to the district and cost being paid for by a grant and the board approved Jay Fitzpatrick informed that board the second quarter was about to wrap up and students were involved in midterm testing at the time, and the start of the third quarter was nearing.

ALTON — The Alton Board of Selectmen met on Monday, Jan. 21, and approved several motions and reviewed the town warrant articles and who would speak in support of each article during the deliberative session. An announcement was made that the school deliberative session would be held at Prospect Mountain High School on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. and that the town deliberative session would be held at the same location on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. The board approved the proposed project for the students at the vocational center in Wolfeboro to build an addition to the Pearson Road Community and Senior Center. The addition would be constructed off site in Wolfeboro and then be transported to Alton. There are certain specifications that need to be added to the contract, and then town attorney Jim Sessler will sign off on the contract. The board submitted a letter to FEMA for reimbursement for police, fire and highway departments during Hurricane Sandy. The board reviewed the status of the new construction and demolition structure at the transfer station.

An engineer recently signed off on the new facility, including a roof that will cover the new dumpsters. The board reviewed paperwork dealing with a wetlands issue in town. An email was submitted by Cindy Balcius explaining the

process. Documentation will be added to the permit saying that the town is “to be held harmless.” Member Peter Bolster talked about plans by the Alton Garden Club to move some of the bushes in Monument Square and to replace

Bailey to submit a new ground water management permit. The board reviewed the new changes to the ballot that the state has recently made. If more than three candidates are listed on a balSEE ALTON, PAGE A9

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Selectmen hear proposal from Barnstead Historical Society BY ELIZABETH CANTRALL Contributing Writer

BARNSTEAD — The Jan. 15 Barnstead Board of Selectmen’s meeting was a short one for the public. The board had been in non-public sessions since 4:30 that afternoon. Former selectman and Historical Society member Ed Tasker addressed the board during public input. Tasker informed the board that the Barnstead Historical Society wanted a Warrant Article put before the town to purchase the property of Jack Pinkham to use as a museum and meetinghouse of sorts. Tasker let the board know that even though the town

would purchase the property and it would technically be a municipal building, “we don’t want to share it with you.” According to Tasker the society wants the property to have a place to display memorabilia and artifacts, including pieces currently being stored over the town hall. In answering questions, selectmen’s secretary Karen Montgomery stated that the Historical Society did not have the authority to buy property and that a vote would have to be put before the town. She went on to say that once the town buys property it is a town building, insured by the town and falling under the direction of the

board of selectmen. Tasker acknowledged what Montgomery said was true, but reiterated that the Historical Society did not want to share the building. He asked the board to consider putting forth a Warrant Article for $189,000 to cover the purchase and improvement of the Pinkham property. Tasker said the town’s Historical Society was formed in 1972 and it has only been funded at $5,000 a year for the past eight years. “We feel after 40 some odd years it is time,” said Tasker. He went on to explain that of the original society there were only two members still alive, and that he considered

this undertaking as “my personal challenge to fulfill their legacy.” “I think it is time. You don’t have to explain to me about the economy, costs, keeping rates down. I understand,” elaborated Tasker. Tasker said this expense would be a one-time cost and would raise tax rates only $0.45. “If you choose not to, I bear no grudges we will introduce a petition article to do the same thing,” stated Tasker. Selectman Francis Vardaro acknowledged that the property in question was in an ideal location and that he felt the people should be able to decide this issue.

“We should go for it,” said Vardaro. Board Vice-Chairperson Priscilla Tiede clarified that the building would be used as both a museum and meeting place. Tasker confirmed this fact. Tiede asked about the hours it would be open to the public. Tasker stated that keeping the museum open five or six days a week would be “ridiculous,” but that he believed it should have regular hours as well as be accessible to the school “almost any day of the week.” He also hoped it could be a source for people doing geSEE BARNSTEAD, PAGE A9

Citizen of the Year dinner is Friday ALTON — Join the Alton Business Association and the community in a potluck supper to congratulate and thank Citizen of the Year

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some of the bushes with smaller bushes that wouldn’t obstruct the monuments. The board approved the plan proposed by the garden club. The board approved an authorization form to allow Town Administrator Russ

Christine Sanborn for her dedication on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Alton Community Church on Main Street in Alton at 6 p.m.

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New Durham Town Survey Please check the box that most closely matches how you feel each department met your needs this past year. If you have no opinion please leave the question blank. Your voice will be heard - we need your input - please fill out the survey and return it to the Town Hall or the Library into the box labeled "Town Survey" or mail to New Durham Survey P.O. Box 207 New Durham, N.H. 03855 "The following departments have met my needs in the last year"

The New Durham town government wants input from its residents to help guide us into the future. To help participation, after filling out the attached survey on the Baysider, you may either, cut out the survey, tear the page out, or remove the section, then de-

posit the survey, page or pages into the survey boxes at the New Durham town hall or the New Durham library. We will recycle all pages from the Baysider. Survey returns will be accepted for the next 10 days. Additional surveys may be obtained at the New

Durham Town hall or the New Durham library. The voice left unspoken will be left unheard. Please let us hear from you. Survey results will be published in the Baysider, the New Durham town hall, and the New Durham Library within the next 5 weeks.

Please check the box that most closely matches how you feel about each question. If you have no opinion please leave the question blank. Your voice will be heard we need your input - please fill out the survey and return it to the Town Hall or the Library into the box labeled "Town Survey" or mail to New Durham Survey P.O. Box 207 New Durham, N.H. 03855

Voters not showing identification have 90 days to respond BY TIM CROES Staff Writer

CONCORD — A couple of weeks ago, the New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office sent off approximately 7,000 letters to voters who declined to show identification when heading to the polls this past November. Of the 700,000 voters in New Hampshire, only about

one percent declined to show identification, including this reporter. They were then required to fill out affidavit attesting to their identification. The letters were sent out in early January, and those who received the letter have 90 days to respond to the letter and indicate whether they in fact voted during the

November election. The letters were sent as part of the new voter identification law that was recently passed. The law requires the attorney general’s office to determine whether fraudulent voting occurred. Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

Masons plan ham and bean supper for Feb. 2 ALTON — On Saturday, Feb. 2, the Masons of Winnipisaukee Lodge will be hosting a ham and bean supper at the lodge on Route 28,

just south of the Alton traffic circle, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The meal will consist of ham, pea and kidney beans, corn bread, hot dogs, coleslaw, var-

ious desserts, coffee, tea and water. Donation price is requested and tickets must be bought in advance. To obtain tickets, please contact Frank Alden at 859-8881, Dick Quindley at 875-2910, Jim Matarozzo at 875-3962 or Walter Gibbs at 387-2538.

Friday is Family Movie Night at Gilman Library ALTON — Family Movie Night at the Movies at the Gilman Library, 100 Main St., Alton, will take place at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 25. Movie night includes popcorn and drinks and attendees are free to bring camp chairs or pillows to make the

experience even more comfortable. Family movies are drop-in and therefore don't require preregistration but are not drop-off. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. If the Gilman Library is closed due to inclement

weather the movie will be postponed. Keep an eye out for some exciting new additions to movie programming at the Gilman Library in the near future or call for more information regarding featured presentations at 875-2550.

Winter Carnival set for Feb. 24 ALTON — The Alton Winter Carnival will be held on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Bay, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Alton Business Association and

the town of Alton, the celebration will include games, music, food, prizes and fun. Some of the events featured will be a pancake breakfast, kid’s ice fishing contest, helicopter rides, crazy hat contest, bob-house decorating contest, pond hockey, snowmobile parade (decorated and/or vintage snowmobiles), kid’s games, bed race, photo scavenger hunt, police K-9 demonstration and

more. A schedule will be available the week before the event. For more information on how you can be involved, contact Chris Racine at 875-4100, ext. 104 or e-mail [email protected]. The bob-house decorating contest has a sign-up sheet at Amilyne’s Corner Market Bakery and Deli in Alton Bay or contact Roger Sample at [email protected].

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Survey says? This week, on page A2, we include what is billed the 2013 New Durham Town Survey. First and foremost, we did not create this survey and we certainly don’t have any say in the outcome of this survey. The survey was created by a New Durham resident and approved by the selectmen and is meant to serve as a guide post for the town to move forward. In our opinion, the voices of town residents are the most important thing there is and this survey is just another way for local residents to have their say in what they want to see in town and what they want from their town leaders. This is similar to a survey that was put together by the same New Durham resident a number of years ago. We are happy to be a part of this survey, as we are always interested in hearing what the residents of towns are looking for from their government and their community services. All it takes to make your voice heard is to fill out the survey, which is located on page A2. Then, simply cut out the survey, or pull out the entire page or even bring the whole section, and drop it off in one of the survey response boxes, which are located in New Durham Town Hall and the New Durham Public Library. We have also been assured that all leftover paper from the turned in surveys will be recycled as well, meaning that in addition to helping determine the direction you want the town to take in the next few years, you can help eliminate waste. There is absolutely no question that there will be a wide variety of answers to this survey, as any town features many different opinions and New Durham is no exception. And of course, this survey is non-binding, meaning there is no guarantee anything will be done based on its results. However, getting your opinion out there is important, especially if there are things you want to see done in town in the coming years. Our editorial in last week’s paper regarding the New Durham Board of Selectmen drew opinions from both sides, which quickly tells us that there is bound to be many different opinions on this survey. Organizers of the survey will be collecting the results and tabulating the answers in hopes of coming up with some concrete data on what residents of New Durham want. And then, we’ve been promised a sit-down to go over the results once they have been determined. And the results of what the townspeople of New Durham think will be published sometime in the next month. Survey responses are due within the next 10 days (Monday, Feb. 4) and we encourage all residents to take part in this survey. Additional copies of the survey are available at both the New Durham Town Hall and the New Durham Public Library for anyone who may not receive a copy of The Baysider. We’re happy to see New Durham seeking these opinions and we’re happy to have a part in this survey. We hope residents will take advantage of this opportunity.

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A village of bobhouses has sprung up on the ice of Alton Bay as Mother Nature continues with some frigid temperatures in the final weeks of January.

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Sign up for a planning board seat To the Editor: Two positions on the seven-member Alton Planning Board are up for election this March. The planning board is encouraging residents of Alton to sign up for the planning board positions and have a full voice in discus-

Proudly serving Alton - Barnstead - New Durham ESTABLISHED APRIL 7, 2005 Offices at Clarke Plaza, P.O. Box 250, Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire 03896 Phone: 569-3126 • Fax: 569-4743 Frank Chilinski, President & Publisher Joshua Spaulding, Editor E-mail: [email protected] Staff Writer: Tim Croes Sports Editor: Joshua Spaulding Advertising Sales: Maureen Aselton Distribution Manager: Jim Hinckley Information Manager: Ryan Corneau The Baysider is published weekly by Salmon Press, P.O. Box 729, 5 Water St., Meredith, NH 03253. ISSN: 1945-5836. USPS 024921 periodicals postage paid at Meredith, NH 03253. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Baysider, P.O. Box 729, Meredith, NH 03253. SALMON PRESS PHOTO POLICY: As a community oriented family of newspapers, Salmon Press welcomes photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Salmon Press, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going to Salmon Press and/or the photo re-print vendor.

sions for the future development of Alton. The period for filing for town board elections runs from 8 a.m. on Jan. 23 until 5 p.m. on Feb. 1. In addition to the need for more regular planning board members, there is also a need for alternate planning board

members. These alternate members are appointed by the planning board. The chair of the planning board appoints an alternate member to participate on applications when a regular member is absent or has to step down from the application

due to a conflict of interest. If you are interested in becoming an alternate planning board member, please contact the Planning Department at 875-0108 for information on the steps needed. Ken McWilliams Alton Town Planner

Selectmen should listen to the voters To the Editor: I want to applaud and thank the editor for his comments and observations in the Jan. 17 edition of the Baysider. The failure of the New Durham Board of Selectmen to respond to the input of citizens and department heads is of increasing concern. The issue of filling a recent vacancy in the highway department is a prime example. This position was authorized by a vote of town residents in 2007. Numbers in that department had been stable since 1990 when Mark Fuller recommended adding this position. Voters agreed. Residents today have confi-

dence in and appreciate the dedication of the road crew. Parents know their children are safely transported during snowstorms because of the vigilance of the road agent, who sees that roads are cleared and sanded before school buses are deployed. Hurricanes, torrential rains and ice storms create havoc on town roads. The highway department is responsible for clearing, repairing and returning these roads to service. Infrastructure problems in the past 10 years have been successfully dealt with in a timely fashion. Bridges, dams, culverts, potholes and landscaping of all town prop-

erties are routine assignments. The clean-up, allowing utility crews to repair downed lines after blizzards, hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes and ice storms, can be added to their schedule at the whim of Mother Nature. In the past eight years we have experienced three 100-year storm events, which no one could have foreseen. Unanticipated assignments such as drainage issues and regrading of slopes at town hall property can occur at any time. The road agent has clearly stated that the continued success of this department requires a full roster.

As a taxpayer, I am in favor of close scrutiny of the town budget and justification of expenses. However, the overriding issue is that this position and the equipment necessary to run our highway department are supported by the voters. They are crucial to maintaining the level of safety and service residents expect. I am asking the board of selectmen to listen to the voice of the voters and department heads and make decisions that reflect the best interests of the town. Dorothy Veisel New Durham

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To the Editor: What is happening to our town is happening to most towns across America. The infrastructure has been in progress for many years. It's called sustainable development. These are buzzwords to make you think you are doing something good for the planet. Individual rights give way to priorities of community. Sustainable development is being implemented across America via the Sustainable Communities Initiative (SCI). It is a Federal Program, whose partners are HUD, the EPA and the DOT. The SCI program is being implemented in our state under an umbrella program called the Granite State Future. It is known in a broader sense as Agenda 21, a United Nations program that 178 nations have signed onto.

President Bush signed on in 1992. President Clinton began implementing it via Executive Order under the President's Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) in the US in 1993 by giving the American Planning Association a multi-million dollar grant to write a plan for land use regulations. It's a cookie cutter blueprint for every town and city in the country. If you read Alton's Master Plan, Land use and Site Plan Review Regulations, you can read the beginnings of the blueprint for the plan. Conservation subdivision design and zoning ordinances are part of this blueprint. Also the Wetland Project is an important part of the plan. Many terms are used like smart growth and cluster development, etc. It's also about implementing more and more regula-

tions and increasing the acreage of conservation land to force people to live closer to the center of towns. Increased conservation land decreases the tax base and therefore the property owner must pay more taxes. Taxes will be higher the farther you are from the half- mile radius around the center of town. This is a multi-generational plan. It is being implemented via small incremental changes to local zoning ordinances over time. Where does it all end? With the majority of people living in "liveable, walkable, communities" where you will walk or ride a bike to work, the stores, the park, hospital, schools, etc. HUD has awarded NHFA $1.1 million to divide among New Hampshire towns. It comes with strings attached, to create regulations that fos-

ter this type of sustainable community development. You need to be vigilant when your town accepts these grants, as well as when these zoning ordinances come up for a vote in 2013. Recently, it was determined that too many people have become aware of "Agenda 21" and the program is now in the process of being re-branded as "Future Earth". Do your own research; read Rosa Koire's book "Behind The Green Mask" and look up "Agenda 21" at Citizens Review Online. There's a wealth of information available, which you need to understand before deciding if you want this loss of freedom and loss of control over our land in Alton. Gail Kleeberg Alton


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Letters to the Editor Selectmen doing their job To the Editor: I saw your editorial of Thursday, Jan. 17, about “Let managers manage” and how New Durham selectmen should stop micro managing and hire when department heads tell them to and not question them. President Grant used your ideology and didn’t question his cabinet and even though he was a man of great personal integrity, his administration was infiltrated by corruption and friends hiring friends unnecessarily. The New Durham Selectmen are acting as they should and that is responsibly. As far as the voters approving a sixth full time employee five years ago, that vote is good for that year. That is why town government is done every year and everything is up for change every year with the exception of bonds and fixed costs. That’s a good thing, just think if we couldn’t adjust our employment levels from 20 years ago. Just think if the news industry didn’t cut back employees in the printing press room when new online technology depleted the need. Also the regular established road repair schedule you brought up in your editorial to justify employment levels is known as the Road Surface Management System and has little to do with highway department employment. It’s about hiring outside contractors to pave certain sections of roads. I know it sounded good in the heat of the moment but does-

n’t really apply here. When an employee ends their employment in New Durham the board of selectmen take time to review and consider if there is a more efficient way to accomplish the job. That may be in the form of contracted services, part time help because of technology, innovations, or better equipment requiring less labor. I’ve even seen positions created that were not needed in the first place. Therefore it’s wise for selectmen to reflect and examine how best to configure a position and even a department. The Land Use Assistant retired last month and the selectmen changed that position from full time to part time not to exceed 32 hours per week with assessing responsibilities added to it. That change should save about $40,000 per year. A portion of that will help offset the growing cost of computers, software and repairs. Municipal Resources Incorporated (MRI) helped us make this change with a limited study they did for us. They’ve also helped us save about $100,000 over the last three years in administration costs by not overpaying. New Durham is surrounded by eight towns with seven of them having a lower tax rate than New Durham. That alone should make us think long and hard about what path we are on. The New Durham Selectmen have influence over the town tax. One of four listed on the tax bill. That tax rate was $6.88 per thousand in 2011 and $6.85 in 2012. This year I ex-

pect it to be lower but that won’t happen if we don’t pay attention to employment levels and the cost of doing business or should I say government. It’s important to be able and willing to change and adapt especially in these economic times. Times have changed a lot in the last five years and that can’t be ignored. The point is you and I have to manage based on priorities and sometimes that goes beyond what a department head is focused on The biggest issues facing New Durham in the next five years relate to the way we decide to organize and staff or departments to serve the community. To that end I think the time has come for us to consider engaging an outside assessment of our local government to get an independent, objective critique of what we do, how we do it and ideas about how we might organize to be more efficient and effective. The board of selectmen will be considering a warrant article for March Town Meeting asking for the funds and authorization to solicit proposals from local government consultants, the Local Government Center (LGC) and other organizations that could conduct such a study to help the town sort out how we might better organize, structure and manage the core community services that are necessary to support or community needs for the future. David A. Bickford Chairman New Durham Board of Selectmen

Second amendment needs to be upheld To the Editor: US Constitution Second Amendment: A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. The second amendment was enacted so US citizens/Americans could purchase, own, bear and use private/personal firearms in defense of themselves from (1) an oppressive/tyrannical US federal or state government, (2) foreign enemies, (3) domestic enemies (KKK, New Black Panthers, US street gangs, Muslim terrorists, etc.), and (4) criminals. To defend against one, two, three and possibly four, US citizens/Americans need to arm themselves at minimum with military style rifles, handguns and ammunition. Those who claim that military style rifles and large ammunition magazines are not necessary for US citizens to own (A) are ignorant of US history and the reasons why the second amendment was enacted, (B) have poor judgment in whether/not US citizens should be able to bear military rifles/handguns/ammunition, or (C) are traitors who want to disarm US citizens in prep for an armed takeover of the US government. Those who claim US citizens would not be able to use private firearms to defend against the US military are ignorant of the fact that rebels in Afghanistan pre-

vented the Soviet military from a complete takeover of Afghanistan and the fact that rebels in Libya and Egypt were able to use private firearms against the Libyan and Egyptian militaries to overthrow dictatorships. Those who claim the term 'militia' in the US Constitution Second Amendment means a military organization regulated by the US federal government or a state government are (A) ignorant of the fact that the US founders meant 'militia' to mean 'the whole people' (George Mason, one of the founders, in debates in Virginia Convention on Ratification of the Constitution, Elliott, Vol. 3, June 16, 1788*), and "all men capable of bearing arms" (Letters from the Federal Farmer to the Republic, 1788, by either Patrick Lee Henry or Melancton Smith*), and "Who are the militia? Are they not ourselves? … Congress shall have no power to disarm the militia." (Tench Coxe, 1788*), (B) misguided by gungrabbers in the meaning of 'militia' or (C) are traitors who want to disarm US citizens in prep for an armed takeover of the US government. *http://constitution.org/mil /cs_milit.htm Therefore, yes, US citizens/Americans cab use private firearms to oppose successfully the US military, if necessary. The chances are excellent that most members of the US military hate Obama and would join US citizens in re-

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belling against the Obama dictatorship that is being revealed by Obama's use and threats of use of Presidential executive orders to implement laws and policies that by law should be enacted by Congress. Many current US military personnel would refuse to fight against their fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and family members and friends in a new American Civil War. The American Revolutionary War was supported by an estimated 30 percent of the colonists (the rest were Tories who either were ambivalent or otherwise supported British rule). If 30 percent of the US citizens/patriots, estimated to be 315 million, choose to fight a new Civil War, with private firearms, that's 94.5 million US citizens/Americans/patriots who would readily have an excellent chance to overturn the US military, if the US military personnel were to try to stop/end a new American Civil War. Restricting the rights of US citizens to purchase, own, bear and use military-grade rifles and handguns and ammunition is a breach of the US Constitution Second Amendment. If Obama tries to overturn the second amendment by Presidential executive order(s), then he should be impeached as a traitor and imprisoned. Bob Kroepel New Durham

Notes from Windy Hollow ■

A winter walk and nature gives life lessons BY VIVIAN DION Contributing Writer

I recently read a story about a Hollis man who encountered the elusive bobcat, and this reminds me of my sighting on March’s pond of bald eagle, a while ago. Hiking boots crunch on the snowy path and create footprints that mingle with others who walked before. A blue jay perched on a pine branch communicates several loud, abrupt, cawing sounds. He signals that I am treading in his territory. The sounds of nature can be as simple as oak trees creaking against one another in the cold crisp wind or wisps of snow filtering through evergreen trees. The lake is a short distance away and binoculars bounce as the leather straps rub the back of my neck. Binoculars, a must for hikers, are always ready at a moment’s notice. Pristine beauty and serenity of nature sparks my soul. One with nature: alone, but not lonely. At the water’s edge on this overcast pewter day, I see movement. A distant speck on the ice. Am I imagining it? No, there it goes again, dipping up and down, pulling at something. Leaning alongside a tree, I bring the binoc-

ulars to my eyes, and can’t believe what I’m seeing, a bald eagle. What is he doing in the center of the lake on the ice? This lone, stately creature is devouring his noonday meal. Although indistinguishable, the small pool of red indicates a rabbit or squirrel. Perhaps, he is fattening up for a long flight, perhaps this is his first catch in many weeks. I stand quietly for at least 10 minutes amazed because this is the second time I’ve seen him. Last summer he circled above the lake, with sharp eyes looking for fish, as his gigantic wingspan pushes him higher. The distinguished white head is now bobbing, while its yellow beak tears the carrion. Black talons hold down his prey enabling another day in the world of nature. In doing some research, I found, “The bald eagle was chosen June 1782 as our national emblem. The eagle represents freedom. Living as he does on the tops of lofty mountains, amid the solitary grandeur of nature, he has unlimited freedom, whether with strong pinions he sweeps into the valley below, or upward into the boundless spaces beyond.” It is said the eagle was

used as a national emblem because, at one of the first battles of the Revolution (which occurred early in the morning), the noise of the struggle awoke the sleeping eagles on the heights and they flew from their nest and circled about over the heads of the fighting men, all while giving vent to their raucous cries. “They are shrieking for freedom,” said the patriots. “Thus the eagle, full of the boundless spirit of freedom, living above the valleys, strong and powerful in his might, has become the national emblem of a country that offers freedom in word and thought and an opportunity for a full and free expansion into the boundless space of the future.” Maude M Grant. Bald eagles can live as long as 30 years and mate for life. One thing I’ve learned is that they are environmentally friendly: they reuse their nests year after year. Several eggs are laid once a year. In 1967, the bald eagles were declared an endangered species, but have made a remarkable comeback in recent years. Betsy Loyless, a naturalist said, “Across the country, America’s symbol,

the Bald Eagle has made a remarkable recovery thanks to effort to protect these birds and their homes. Without these efforts, we might have lost the Bald Eagle forever. Our commitment to protecting rare wildlife ensures that Americans can enjoy seeing eagles soar across our skies for generations to come.” Pride swells within me, as I continue to watch this magnificent bird. Nature has given a gift, and hopefully, many others will one day see our national emblem, the great bald eagle. Vivian L. Dion is a writer and speaker

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BY MATT STANLEY New Durham

An ounce of prevention: Tracing unsecured WMD military guns in America

Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote “…An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure…” if courageously applied to the issue of finding and tracing guns to solve our current epidemic of gun violence in America, would be a step in the right direction for responsible members of Congress to take to address the problem. The key gun control question has now become how can we best stop the carnage and prevent the immeasurable price being paid by US families who are being subjected to gun violence through the unsecured use of military type high powered guns and how do we do this without interfering with our second amendment rights to bear arms Our second amendment rights to legally own, responsibly handle and fully control secured firearms in our society for personal protection does not include the unsecured and uncontrolled use of guns to slaughter innocents in our society. The fact remains that in the USA today, we have no gun control, encouraging public monitoring or the private exchange of WMD types of high powered military guns, and the ammunition which goes with them as well as the high capacity bullet holding

magazines and all manner of WMD type military gun paraphernalia and accessories, which remain virtually impossible to trace in America. Guns are the single entity in the gun control debate that can still be identified by the traceable serial numbers on them. Nothing else can be used. These serial numbers remain as the single and only useful handle by which we should still be able to control the irresponsible use and unmonitored private exchanges of WMD type military guns in America. Bullets cannot be fired without a gun matched in the same caliber in order to fire it. So how do we address the problem? The obvious answer is to follow the serial numbers on each gun. Serial numbers identify every type of gun made, their design, level of danger and their movement throughout our society. Unfortunately gun manufacturers and the NRA have steadfastly refused to provide us data on the exact number of high powered WMD types of military guns made in the USA to date, or to where they are being distributed, claiming this information somehow interferes in our second amendment rights to bear arms. The fact remains, following the serial numbers of

guns listed on issued federal gun carry permits by gun dealers would not violate our gun owning rights. The big question remains, how can we prevent irresponsible gun owners and disturbed persons from getting their hands on these guns in the first place? The best answer lies in getting more of our private citizens involved in a public system of monitoring serial numbers on the WMD military type guns, which are being used by these individuals in public settings. The freedom of our local police, Fish and Game Wardens, gun dealers, sports shops, catalogue houses, firing range managers, big box department store managers and the thousands of private gun owners who own guns themselves, allows them to ask any individual using such weaponry in their presence to show evidence of such a mandatory gun carrying permit or a purchase form with a matching serial number on the gun being carried by them during such public use. By comparing serial numbers on the guns themselves, listed on federally required carry permits issued to every gunner for each particular weapon, we would have power to identity aberrent behavior during any

public use, as well as during private gun exchanges of any kind with others. The strict requirements of a federal carry form with a matching serial number on a WMD type of military gun being used on a practice firing range or in any public setting should be a requirement of all gun owners and users alike. This would provide first warning visibility and the full acceptance of responsibility for potential exchanges between individuals using military types of firearms. What we need today is a single gun law requiring this kind of examinable WMD type of federal gun carry permit for all gun owners, with severe fines and penalties incorporated in it for non-compliance, to be shown in public places on demand, with identifiable serial numbers matching the guns being used, without infringing upon our second amendment rights to bear arms. Following such a carry permitted policy, tracing serial numbered guns wherever these types of military firearms are being used, offers all responsible citizens the best solution for controlling the irresponsible use of the millions of unsecured WMD type military rifles in America.

Curves introduces new weight loss program ALTON — Curves of Alton knows that most people who are serious about losing weight know that they won’t get the results they want by just dieting. They also need to exercise and they need encouragement to stick to the plan. This was the thinking behind the revolutionary new weight loss program Curves Complete®,—the only program of its kind on the market that offers exercise, customized meal plans and coaching in one integrated program. And, according to the staff of Curves of Alton, the cost is comparable to what other programs charge for diet alone. What makes the program so successful? “”It’s really as simple as 1-2-3,” said Curves’ Registered Dietitian Nadia Rodman. “The Curves circuit gives you strength and cardio training to protect your muscles and burn fat, our proven nutrition plan is

fully customizable to your lifestyle and your Curves coach helps you set goals and reach them one-on-one. If you simply follow the plan, which you can print as a weekly tracking sheet and take to your coaching sessions, you simply can’t help but lose. Or rather, win.” Preliminary results of Curves members who participated in the program prior to its January public launch have been phenomenal. Findings indicate that nearly 100 percent of weight lost on Curves Complete is body fat, compared to conventional diets in which weight lost typically includes up to 30 percent muscle tissue. By preserving lean muscle, Curves Complete helps maintain or even boost the body’s metabolism for better long term results. Curves Complete is the culmination of years of research involving thousands of study partici-

pants. “Ninety-five percent of dieters fail or lose weight only to gain it all back, not because there’s something wrong with them, but because there’s something wrong with conventional diets,” said Curves’ Director of Exercise and Research Katie Mitchell. “It takes a combination of three things: exercise, diet, and coaching, or motivation, to successfully lose weight as body fat rather than lean muscle and then keep it off.” The success of the program hinges on the Curves Complete coaches, certified by Cleveland Clinic” says Mitchell. After all, it doesn’t matter how much you know about proper diet and exercise if you don’t have the motivation and accountability to follow through with them, the knowledge is useless. Curves collaborated with the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, ranked among the top four hospitals and the number one heart hospital in the nation, to create the Curves Complete coaching certification for its clubs.” Curves Complete includes a Web portal, which features easy meal plan-

ning, recipes and shopping lists, goal tracking, motivational tools, a vibrant online community for support, and more. And once a Curves Complete member, always a Curves Complete online member,—the Web portal and tools remain 100 percent free for life. “With the launch of the new Curves Complete program, Curves becomes the first and only company to offer women a complete weight loss solution, exercise, meal plans and coaching in one convenient location and for about the same price as other weight loss companies charge for diet alone,” said Mike Raymond, Vice President of Marketing at Curves. “This is an important step in the fight against the chronic obesity that plagues our society. Curves is proud to offer this revolutionary new weight loss program and make it accessible and affordable for millions of women.” For more information about Curves Complete, please contact Curves of Alton, located at 5 Monument Square, at 875-3030 or [email protected] m or visit www.curves.com.

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Keeping warm Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Quilt Retreat members celebrated the presentation of a quilt demonstrating a technique taught at their April 2012 gathering. Quilters shown are Connie Carignan, Lesley Watson-Miller, Pat Donnelly, recipient Janine Gillum, Brenda LaPointe and group facilitator Sarah Silk. Not present for the photo were Mary Lou Hartshorn, Mary Hill, Helen Hartshorn, Amy CaponeMuccio, Cindy Blandini, Valerie Justice and Linda Monasky of The Bear Paw Gallery in Alton who donated machine quilting services.

No Locke Lake meeting in February BARNSTEAD — The Locke Lake Colony Board of Directors will not be holding a public board meeting in

February. The next scheduled monthly board meeting is set for Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Barnstead Budget Committee continues meetings BARNSTEAD — The Barnstead Budget Committee will meet and hold public hearings and work sessions concerning the budget the next few months. For the 2013-2014 school budget, work sessions will take place on Monday, Jan. 28, and Monday, Feb. 4, and the public hearing with recommendations will take place on Monday, Feb. 11. For the 2013 town budg-

et, work sessions will take place today, Thursday, Jan. 24, and Thursday, Jan. 31 and a public hearing with recommendations will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7. All public hearings and work sessions will start at 6 p.m. and will be held in the library at the Barnstead Elementary School. Work sessions will be held as needed by the budget committee.

Prospect hosting financial aid informational sessions ALTON — The Prospect Mountain High guidance department is partnering with the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation on Feb. 4 to provide families with assistance in filling out the FAFSA. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is required of any student who will be applying for financial aid to help pay for college. NHHEAF is scheduling hour-long appointments between 2 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 4. If parents/guardians would

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Chili cook off to benefit humane society LACONIA — Foodies, gourmands and people with a penchant for fire and heat looking to give their taste buds a work out, are invited to attend the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound’s third annual Chili Cook Off slated for Sunday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. Now entering its third year, the chili cook off is shaping up to be a true community event. Stomachs will be full of the very best chili offerings Lakes Region restaurants have to offer, all for the benefit of NH Humane Society. Returning champions, The Lyons’ Den from Glendale, are the eatery to beat and likely the chili to sample first. Also returning, Gunstock Mountain Resort who placed a very respectable third in last year’s event; back to see if this year they can claim the accolade ‘meanest chili.’ The Ray family, owners of Weirs Beach Lobster Pound and function coordinator Joanne McAllister are thrilled to host this anticipated event. Said the Rays, “we like offering a platform for other area restaurants in friendly rivalry to flex their culinary muscle. It brings the

community together and being animal lovers, we can also support our favorite animal welfare organization.” The doldrums of January will be swept away as crowds descend when doors open at 1 p.m. to sample and vote the People’s Choice top three chilis. New this year, an official judging panel comprised of local authorities – City of Laconia Mayor Michael Seymour, City of Laconia Police Chief Chris Adams and Deputy Chief Deborah Pendergast from the Laconia Fire Department. In true ‘Chopped’ fashion, the field will be narrowed to the final three restaurant chilis as chef talents withstand the scorching critiques of the panel, while explaining flavor profiles and execution of their chili. An added feature to the chili cook off this year is the New Hampshire Humane Society will present an award for best booth display to the restaurant with the most visually appealing set up. A premium slate of the very best eateries in the region include Annie’s Café and Catering, Burrito Me, Christmas Island Resort, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Hart’s Turkey Farm, Heat,

Lakes Region Casino, Lakeside Grille and Deli, Lemon Grass, Lyons’ Den, 104 Diner, The Looney Bin, The Mug Family Restaurant and hosts, Weirs Beach Lobster Pound. Shelter spokesperson and Chili Cook Off MC Marylee Gorham said, “we are delighted and excited to be part of this event for the third year. Supremely grateful to our friends at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, and indeed, the community support for the event as a whole.” Gorham stated she is “cautiously optimistic” the event would top the $1,700 raised last year. Admission to the event will include a free raffle ticket for the NHHS sponsored chili basket. Other raffles running during the chili cook off include participating restaurant sponsored raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Must be present to win. All proceeds from the admission fees to 50/50 raffle will be donated to the NH Humane Society. For more information about the event, call Weirs Beach Lobster Pound at 3662255 or visit www.nhhumane.org.

LACONIA — Young with blue eyes, this dashing boy was bounced back to New Hampshire Humane Society just like the tennis balls he loves to play with. If you as an adopter find your pet choice from the New Hampshire Humane Society shelter doesn't actually mesh well, or you are no longer able to provide for the needs of the dog you agreed to give a forever home, please bring him back to NHHS. Sinatra was bounced from his original home to another and then another, the third home surrendered him to NHHS not realizing he came from NHHS. This was an entirely avoidable scenario, he would have been accepted back immediately from his first home. While he lost weight from all of this uncertainty, his spirit is still strong. He is a friendly outgoing lad, very active and totally driven to play, retrieve, catch toys and frisbees in mid air and so much more. Don't be fooled by his name, he doesn’t howl or sing at all, but he does have those fabulous

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Reiki for kids set for Monday in Alton ALTON — The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a free Reiki Share for children and teens on Monday, Jan. 28, between 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Pearson Road Community Center in Alton. Call 875-0109 or e-mail [email protected] to sign up for a time slot. What is Reiki? Reiki is just another word for energy. Reiki energy is experienced through a Reiki treatment,

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non-invasive and are always done for the individual’s highest good, physically or emotionally. There is no belief system or religion attached to Reiki, so anyone can receive a treatment.

Foss wins Alton Central spelling bee ALTON — Principal Sydney Leggett is happy to announce the winners from the recent spelling bee held at Alton Central School. Seventh grader Maddison Foss was the overall winner and will proceed to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee to held on March 2. The other winners by grade included: Mason Pappaceno, first grade; Finn Quindley, second grade; Hannah Keeler, third grade; Logan Tilly, fourth grade; Ashlyn Dalrymple, fifth grade; Caleb Piwnicki, sixth grade and Debbie Shepard, eighth grade. Students at ACS will be competing in school-wide geo-bee and those winners will be announced in the coming weeks.

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The Real Report Recent real estate transactions Town ALTON ALTON ALTON ALTON ALTON ALTON ALTON BARNSTEAD BARNSTEAD BARNSTEAD BARNSTEAD NEW DURHAM NEW DURHAM NEW DURHAM NEW DURHAM NEW DURHAM

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6 GARDEN PARK RD GILMANS CORNER RD HALF MOON POND 482 RATTLESNAKE ISLAND RTE 28A 5 SCHOOL ST SHORE DR 1056 BEAUTY HILL RD 117 E HUNTRESS POND RD SHACKFORD CORNER RD 2 WINWOOD DR 129 BIRCH HILL RD KINGS HIGHWAY RIDGE TOP RD 126 S SHORE RD WINDSOR DR

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ROBERT & JULIE CARPENTER JR ROBERT F BOLLINGER GENERAL THOMAS P & LINDA A BARRY RICHARD & LINDA EMBERLEY JR MARTHA KANIA ET AL STEPHEN W BARSANTI B PUTNEY REVOC TRUST ET AL STONE FINANCING LLC SUSAN M REED PETER FARRELL THOMAS & COLLEEN JARVELA ROSEMARY A & JAMES A LANE JOSEPH M & MARY D BELLINI CARLTON R & CHERYL WORSTER JAMES MYERS REVOC TRUST STEPHEN A SMITH

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STEVE M & JANET BOUCHER JILL A HOUSER TIMOTHY & NANCY BASSETT R & D BRETON MICHAEL & TERRI MARGOLIS AES ALTON HOLDINGS LLC PHILIAS & DONNA LACASSE JESSICA WALLACE MAGDALENE GRIBBLE ET AL TIMOTHY & JANICE PATTESON MARCUS B MANNING SUZANNE M THOMPSON R & D DESLAURIERS W MILLER REVOC TRUST MARGARET E GROPPO TODD P & CYNTHIA M GUAY

3822. Copyright 2013. Real Data Corp. In the column “Type”: land= land only; L/B= land and building; MH= mobile home; and COND=condominium.

Bank collecting for local food pantries MEREDITH — Now through Feb. 15, community members are asked to visit the Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) office

closest to them with donations for the community’s local food pantries. MVSB’s charitable foundation, The MVSB Fund, has pledged to

Barnstead pastor and wife heading to Hungary BARNSTEAD — In a recent survey, more than 53 percent of Hungarian people stated that they do not believe in any sort of Supreme Being. As a result, the spiritual decline in Hungary has been a steady downward spiral in the social fabric. One of every five adult Hungarian men is an alcoholic and the suicide rate is once again on the rise. In addition, 630,000 children and young people come from broken homes, which is more than 42 percent of the total number of children living in this country. Because of the obvious spiritual needs, Pastor Brian and Judy Gower from Center Barnstead Christian Church will be traveling to Word of Life Hungary at the end of the month to teach at their Bible Institute. The Bible Institute, which officially began in 1989, is located on an 18th century 77-acre historic castle property. The mission

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match up to $15,000 of the total funds collected. “We’re very excited about this particular community initiative,” said Rick Wyman, chief financial officer at Meredith Village Savings Bank and trustee of the MVSB Fund. “Our food pantries are seeing more demand today than ever before. We feel this is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in enhancing the well-being of our neighbors in the Lakes Region and Plymouth area. Regardless of how small or large a contribution someone is able to make, it’s wonderful to know that each donation will go twice as far as it normally

would.” The bank is collecting funds at all of its offices throughout central New Hampshire through Feb. 15. Community members may donate in cash or with checks written to Meredith Village Savings Bank. MVSB will collect all donations, and then distribute them, along with the MVSB Fund’s match, equally among the food pantries: Alton Community Food Pantry, Ashland Community Food Pantry, Calvary Bible Church Food Pantry (Meredith), Community Food Center (Tamworth), First Fruits Food Pantry (Sanbornton), Inreach Ministries Food

Pantry (Laconia), Lakes Region Food Pantry (Moultonborough), L.I.F.E Ministries Food Pantry (Wolfeboro), Meredith Emergency Food Pantry, Plymouth Area Community Closet, Salvation Army (Laconia), St. Vincent de Paul Society (Laconia), United Baptist Church Food Pantry(Laconia). Donors do not need to be an MVSB customer to participate. For information about the program, call MSVB at 2799294. For donation purposes, a full list of offices is available at www.mvsb.com/contact_us/locations. Meredith Village Savings Bank, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual com-

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Stephanie O’Brien (right), Daisy Troop Leader of Troop #13990 of Alton addressed the Alton Centennial Rotary Club on what she had to do to establish an Alton Daisy Troop, in association with the Girl Scouts of America, for girls in kindergarten to first grade. The organization received its official charter this month and meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Alton Central School. Presently, there are seven Daisy Troop members with openings for five more girls. Parents interested in memberships for their daughters may call 6307743 for information and an application. Or, go to www.girlscoutsgwm.org. Rotarian and Program Director Corie Brown thanked O’Brien for her presentation.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH BARNSTEAD UCC Sun. School and Worship Services, 10:00AM, 504 N. Barnstead Rd., Pastor Nancy Talbott; 7761820. 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.

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BARNSTEAD — The Nighthawk Hollow Seniors of Barnstead met on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at the Barnstead Town Hall at noon. Members enjoyed a potluck luncheon and the group plans to play games at the Feb. 6 meeting, at which they will also discuss ideas for future meetings. It was decided that if it is stormy, slippery or if there is no school in the Barnstead schools, the group will not meet on the first Wednesday, but will have its meeting on the following Wednesday. The group is eager to increase its membership with men and women. Dues are minimal and they always have an enjoyable time. Please call President Christine Sanborn at 875-2676 for information.

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Planners continue lone case on agenda BY TIM CROES Staff Writer

ALTON — The Alton Planning Board had a relatively short meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15, with the only case on their agenda being continued until a planning board meeting in May. Fred and Mary Beth Hertel requested that their case be continued until May 21, with the applicants paying the cost to re-notice the abutters involved in the case of a proposed four-lot subdivision. The planning board held a public hearing to review amendment 4 to the zoning ordinance. This amendment deals with recreational camping. The board agreed to delete a couple of statements in the amendment, one stating that that cabins are allowed only in recreational or camping parks and another saying permitted use is seasonal during the summer and winter seasons. The board reviewed additional language that was

recently added to the amendment and that language addressed the planning board being able to review the seasonal nature of a recreational campground, the planning board ensuring that camping is for year-round residency and campsites in a recreational campground or camping park with tents, recreational vehicles and or recreational camping cabins. Sylvia Leggett from Roberts Knoll Campground spoke regarding a couple of items that are redundant and she felt needed to be combined. Ken McWilliams, the town planner, explained that no major editorial changes could be made to the amendment or the amendment would need to be dropped and moved to next year’s ballot. The planning board agreed to add the language “but not limited to” to change the section regarding landscaping. McWilliams discussed a Community Planning

Grant for the Alton Housing Study, which the board of selectmen recently approved applying for. Scott Williams signed the letter to apply for the grant. McWilliams also talked about the Plan Hew Hampshire, The Foundation for Shaping the Built Environment. The purpose of this organization to conduct a charrette to discuss how to provide a community waste water treatment systems to help the community in developing commercial properties. The planning board gave support for this idea. The board approved the minutes from the Dec. 18 meeting and a site walk that was held on Dec. 22 at the Hertel property. The next scheduled meeting of the Alton Planning Board is on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall. Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

SCHOOL: Next meeting is Feb. 5 FROM PAGE 1

Fitzpatrick talked about a recent emergency management training that occurred at the high school, and he reported that it went very well. Member Jeff St. Cyr asked Fitzpatrick if it would be feasible to move seventh and eighth grade students from Barnstead and Alton to the high school. Fitzpatrick said it would be possible, but it would definitely be a tight fit. Couch recommended looking at the issue down the line, if the enrollment continues to decrease and it becomes more of a possibility. The board approved changes to the curriculum and program of studies and the addition of several classes, including but

not limited to jazz band, AP music theory, civics, pre-algebra, beginning functions, foods for health and fitness and precisions mechanics and technology. Fitzpatrick was asked if some of the classes were replacements and he said that some were replacements for other classes, but some were new offerings. The board approved offering the bid for the driver’s education school to Jack’s Driving School, at a cost per student of $625. The board also approved hiring a new paraprofessional and hiring of a new tennis coach. Vice-chair Eunice Landry, who is also the chair of the finance committee, reported that the finance committee will be reviewing the budget and

lot, the names will be listed alphabetically, but the name normally listed last will actually be listed first. Bolster explained that this change is to make it fair to those candidates who are normally pushed to the end of the ballot due to their last names. The board reviewed which member of the board of selectmen would speak in support of the many different warrant articles that will be discussed during the deliberative session on Feb. 6. The board discussed changes to the warrant article dealing with the town noise ordinance, and Chair-

man Dave Hussey wanted to make sure that the language was clear and correctly worded. The board approved removing some old trees along some of the town roads, as recommended by the town forester. The board discussed the plan to repair the sidewalk from Monument Square over to the corner of Old Wolfeboro Road. Member Marc DeCoff suggested moving part of the sidewalk over to make it safer for cars parking in the area, and members of the board agreed with his suggestion. The board approved awarding the bid to survey

Bowman Road to Prospect Mountain Survey at a cost of $1,900. The board approved the sale of various items that are located in the bottom of the town hall. Sealed bids were accepted on the items, which included ping pong tables, chairs, tables and other different items, and the board approved the sale of the items to the high bidder on each item that received a bid. The board approved several items recommended by the town assessor and they also authorized the chairman to sign a Planning Grant Application to do a housing study in town. Tom Varney came before the board to get approval for

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is recommending a soft freeze on the 2012-2013 budget until the budget can be fully reviewed. The areas where the budget is over include legal, buildings and grounds, maintenance and some other costs that were rolled over from last year. Cullison reported that the policy committee will be going over several updated policies and Miller suggested looking at an updated policy on the comprehensive weapons policy on school grounds. The next scheduled meeting of the Prospect Mountain High School Board is on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Prospect Mountain High School library. Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

BARNSTEAD: Board meets each Tuesday FROM PAGE 1

nealogical surveys. Chairman David Kerr said that the Barnstead Board of Selectmen had a “bad history” of making decisions right away about issues. He stated the board

had some time to decide. “I don’t have any grand expectations. I am just doing what I’ve been charged with doing,” said Tasker. “We understand the committee’s position and will take it up,” replied Kerr.

ALTON: Next meeting is Feb. 4 FROM PAGE 1

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a set of three waivers for a new septic system for Map 52 Lot 20 on Route 11-D. John Dever explained that the new clean system proposed is on a very small lot. The board approved three waivers; distance from the well to the leech field, distance from the septic tanks to the well and distance to the surface water. Bolster wanted to point out that the new clean system

allows lots with a small amount of acreage to have a septic on the lots, which previously wouldn’t have been possible. The next scheduled meeting of the Alton Board of Selectmen is on Monday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Alton Town Hall Tim Croes can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

Speeding on Will Smith Road In correspondence, the selectmen received a complaint about speeding vehicles on Will Smith Road. The board resolved to have the Road Agent Chris Carazzo make sure speed limit signs were posted. They would also request the police department to enforce the limits. The Barnstead Board of Selectmen meets at the Town Hall every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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A look at life and work in the logging camps of old NORTH COUNTRY NOTEBOOK By JOHN HARRIGAN

Awhile back, in one column or another, I mentioned stumbling upon three or four truly ancient log cabins during a fishing trip, all that was left of a logging camp that almost certainly had been set up during the first big cut in that part of the Connecticut Lakes region, from the late 1800s to around the turn of the last century. “First big cut” refers to the first logging jobs in the oldgrowth forest. Because hardwood trees don’t float, in the days before roads and trucks it was in most places impossible to get them to the mills, so the first logging jobs were softwood cuts, aimed at the region’s huge fir, spruce, and the occasional pine. The camps I happened onto were near the lower end of Labrador Brook, a tributary of the Upper Connecticut that once flowed directly into the river but now flows into Pittsburg’s Lake Francis, Murphy Dam having flooded the ancient valley. Several readers were intrigued by the brief mention of the camps, which I described as more or less hovels, in which a man could scarcely stand up. My brother Peter and I were after trout on the higher reaches of the brook that day, and that was the subject of the column, but we did pause at the remains of the old camps, by then sunk into the morass in a swampy place beside the brook so that only their upper tiers of logs and rafters were showing, to wonder what life there was like, when logging was in full swing and the first primitive camps were scattered out all over the country. The earliest logging camps usually consisted of a horse hovel and one main camp for cooking and sleeping, with several big communal beds at one end. These were up off the dirt floor a bit to take advantage of what little heat from the cook stove reached that end of the camp. The mattress consisted of fir balsam boughs overlaid by a huge quilt. At lights out, the men crawled onto the beds, several men to a bed, and drew another huge quilt over them. The old joke was that when one man turned over in his sleep, everyone else had to too. As the men slept, the rafters were festooned with wet clothing and socks, left there to dry overnight. Lice were part of everyday life, and most men never bathed during the long winter or even took their longjohns off. Meals were not exactly anything to look forward to. The cook, often merely someone in the crew who knew the difference between a pot and a frypan, usually served up the same old thing, morning and evening--baked beans, hardtack biscuits, salt pork, and molasses. The men carried lunch, often just bits of bread and cheese, into the woods in pails. The work these men and horses did to get logs cut and conveyed to the stream bank, where they could be piled and then tumbled into the water during high water in the spring, was stupendous. Often floun-

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A logging crew took time out for a group photo in front of their camp, probably on a Sunday, the only day they had off.

dering in deep snow, they swamped out roads for the horse teams, cut trees with twoman crosscut saws, limbed them with two-bitted axes so as to be able to work twice as long before they had to stop to sharpen blades, and with brute strength rolled the logs up onto sledges. It was exhausting work, and the living conditions were deplorable, but those were times when labor was plentiful and cheap. Many of the men were from local farm families, and as hard as the job was and as miserable as the living conditions were, it furnished about the only hard cash they could get during the long winter months. During the next few years, as major logging took hold and dozens of companies were running dozens of camps, the various operations had to compete for labor, and the situation for loggers vastly improved. Companies began featuring plenty of room and separate bunks in sleeping quarters. Cooks received the best provisions the companies could find, and the quality and quantity of the food became part of the growing oneupmanship game to lure work-

ers. Steam-powered locomotives on treads began replacing horses, and then onto the scene came chainsaws, bulldozers and eventually the forerunners of today’s skidders. Meanwhile, the logging camps became decent places to live and work, their buildings and food so fine that tourists often sought them out as destinations. Things were neat and clean enough that loggers’ entire families sometimes visited for Sunday brunch. Now the logging camps are gone, the result of better roads and vehicles that enable men and women go to jobs far into the woods and yet still be able to get home for supper. And I expect that the next time I find myself seeking out the old trail up the west side of Labrador Brook, the old sleeping camps will be gone too. (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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Dugas studying in New Zealand COLCHESTER, Vt. — Saint Michael's College student Alexander Dugas, son of Gary and Sherry Dugas of Alton, is studying abroad in Wellington, New Zealand at Victoria University for the spring 2013 semester. Dugas, a Junior English major, graduated from Prospect Mountain High School before coming to Saint Michael's, a USNews top-100 national liberal arts college. Saint Michael's, a Phi Beta Kappa institution, is located in Burlington, Vt., one of the 10 best college towns in the country. Saint Michael's provides education with a social conscience, producing graduates with the intellectual tools to lead successful, purposeful lives that will con-

tribute to peace and justice in the world. Founded in 1904 by the Society of St. Edmund and headed by President John J. Neuhauser, Saint Michael's College is located three miles from Burlington, Vt., one of America's top college towns. Identified by the Princeton Review, 2013 as one of the nation's Best 377 Colleges and included in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2013,

Saint Michael's has 1,900 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students. Saint Michael's students and professors have received Rhodes, Woodrow Wilson, Pickering, Guggenheim, Fulbright, and other grants. The college is one of the nation's top-100, best liberal arts colleges as listed in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Legion family hosting Valentine’s dinner dance ALTON — The Sons of the American Legion Post 72 Alton will host a Valentine's Day dinner dance Friday, Feb. 8. Dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m., with a choice of prime rib or one boiled lobster with baked potato

and salad. Dancing is from 8 p.m. to close. Anyone wishing to attend must RSVP by Feb. 4. Members and guests are welcome, 21 and older. Come in and make reservations. For more information, call 875-3461.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2013

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WHAT’S ON TAP ■ he local high school teams will continue with the regular season action as January draws to a close. At Prospect Mountain, the ski team will be at Gunstock today, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. and will be at a meet hosted by Bishop Brady on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 3:30 p.m. They will also be skiing in a meet hosted by Trinity at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. The Timber Wolf indoor track team will be at UNH on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. The Prospect Mountain boys’ basketball team will be at Raymond on Friday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. and will be at Belmont for a 6 p.m. game on Tuesday, Jan. 29. The Timber Wolf hoop girls will be hosting Raymond on Friday, Jan. 25, at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosting Belmont at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29. At Kingswood, the boys’ basketball team will be hosting St. Thomas on Friday, Jan. 25, and will be hosting Portsmouth on Tuesday, Jan. 29, both at 6:30 p.m. The Knight hoop girls will be at St. Thomas for a 6:30 p.m. game on Friday, Jan. 25. The Kingswood ice hockey team will be at Winnacunnet on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 6:30 p.m. and will return home to host Keene at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The Kingswood Nordic skiers will be in action at Whitaker Woods in North Conway on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m. for the New Hampshire Series race and will then be at Hanover for a 2 p.m. meet on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The Knight alpine ski team will be at Waterville Valley for a 9 a.m. meet on Friday, Jan. 25.

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Alton Youth League registration Feb. 7 and 9 ALTON — Alton Youth League announces baseball and softball sign-ups for the 2013 season. Sign-ups will be held at the Alton Central School cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. All new players should bring a copy of their birth certificate. The registration fees have seen a slight increase as the league will not be doing a calendar fundraiser this season. Please call League President Shawn Thomas at 875-2841 with any questions. Registration forms will be available at sign-ups or at www.altonyouthleague.org.

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Prospect boys knock off Campbell, but lose Mousseau to injury BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

ALTON — Sometimes big wins come with a big cost. The Prospect Mountain boys’ basketball team knows that feeling all too well right now. The Timber Wolves picked up a huge win on their home court on Friday, Jan. 18, beating Campbell by a 62-57 score, but in the process, lost starting forward Jay Mousseau to a broken wrist. “A big win and a big loss,” said coach Tom Bourdeau, who noted that Mousseau’s injury would keep him out at least for the rest of the regular season. However, with their injured teammate coming off the floor in the first quarter, the Timber Wolves responded and did what any good team would do, picking up the pieces and getting the job done. Campbell led just once on the night, that coming in the first quarter, when they took a 10-9 lead. The Timber Wolves responded with a 14-0 run to close out the first quarter and start the second quarter. Prospect led 15-10 after one quarter and 31-20 at the halftime break, thanks to that big run. Bourdeau pointed to that run as one of the key points in the game. The other key point came in the third quarter, when Campbell was able to cut the lead to just 36-35. “The kids didn’t quit and finished out the third quarter on a 7-1 run to give us a little cushion going into the fourth,” Bourdeau said. Prospect led 43-36 heading to the final frame, and though the Cougars outscored the Timber Wolves 21-19 in the final eight minutes, it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit and Prospect walked off with the 62-57 win. The Timber Wolves were huge on the boards, despite the early loss of Mousseau, as they outrebounded Campbell by a 48-19 advantage and also held the visitors to just 32 percent shooting on the night. With Mousseau out, the other three Prospect bigs came up with double-digit nights and two came away with a double-double on the night. Logan Roberts led the way with 20 points and pulled down 13 rebounds. Zach Robertson, who can expect to see an even big-

ger role now, picked up 10 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds. Austin Perrin netted 16 points, including three three-pointers and was one rebound short of a double-double, hauling in nine boards. Logan LaRoche also had a solid game, netting nine points on the night. The Timber Wolves started the week with a trip to Farmington on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The Tigers were just coming off a win over Campbell, which was the first loss of the season for the Cougars. The Timber Wolves and Tigers battled through a back-and-forth first quarter that saw Prospect take a 13-11 lead. The Timber Wolves then used a 13-9 advantage in the second quarter to take a 26-20 lead at the halftime break. Prospect outscored the Tigers by five in the third quarter for a 49-38 lead after three and then put things away with a 26-12 advantage in the fourth quarter for the 75-50 win. Of those 75 points, 68 came from the four bigs up front, though Bourdeau was quick to point out that Mousseau saw time at the two-guard spot during the contest. The Timber Wolf coach noted Mousseau had a great game, recording a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds. Also key on the night was the play of Robertson, who led the Timber Wolves with 21 points, including four three-pointers. “He’s been playing great coming off the bench,” Bourdeau said of Robertson. Roberts also added 16 points and Perrin chipped in with 14 on the night. The Timber Wolves will be in action on Friday, Jan. 25, at Raymond at 6:30 p.m. and will be at Belmont for a 6 p.m. game on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Joshua Spaulding can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

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Prospect girls falter against Tigers BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

ALTON — After seemingly turning a corner in the previous few games, the Prospect Mountain basketball girls took a step in the wrong direction on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The Timber Wolves welcomed the Farmington Tigers to town and were never able to get on track after losing starting guard Ella Montminy to an injury just minutes into the game. “It started when Ella went out,” coach Gordon Bilodeau said. “Everyone looked at each other and said how do you play basketball? “They weren’t fluid on offense and defensively we broke down a little, with no communication,” the Timber Wolf coach continued. While he admitted that Montminy is a large part of the team, he expected his team to come away with a better effort after she went down. He noted that fellow

guard Hope Carazzo seemed to feel the pressure more, with her back court running mate on the sidelines with ice on her ankle. Anna Hingston did get the Timber Wolves off to a good start, putting home her own steal for a 2-0 lead. After the Tigers hit two hoops in a row, Montminy crumpled to the ground under her own hoop after driving to the basket. After she was helped off the court, Lindsey Mucher came on in her place and hit a free throw to cut the Tiger lead to 4-3. However, Farmington hit four from the line to push the lead to 8-3 before Carazzo drilled a shot to close out the quarter, giving the visitors an 8-5 lead at the break. The Tigers, under the leadership of former Alton Central School JV coach Gary Noyes Jr., hit the first hoop of the second quarter to push the lead to five, but Madison McKenzie hit a

hoop for the Timber Wolves to cut the lead to three again. After a Tiger free throw, hoops from Abby Mucher and Brooke Burley pulled the Timber Wolves even at 11. However, the Tigers then hit six free throws and a hoop to pull ahead by eight points before the Timber Wolves got back on the board with an Abby Mucher hoop. After another Tiger hoop, Amelia Duane hit a free throw, but the Tigers answered with a bucket for a 23-14 lead. Abby Mucher finished off the half with a bucket for the Timber Wolves, cutting the lead to 23-16 at the halftime break. A Hingston free throw out of the gate in the third quarter cut the lead to six, but Farmington hit a hoop and a foul shot to push the lead back to nine. A Duane hoop and a Hingston steal and hoop allowed the Timber Wolves to pull within five,

26-21, but Farmington answered with a hoop and two more free throws to get the lead back to nine. Duane hit a hoop for the Timber Wolves, but the visitors scored the final two points of the quarter and took a 32-23 lead to the final eight minutes. The Timber Wolves started the fourth with an Abby Mucher rebound and hoop to cut the lead to seven, but Farmington continued to shoot well from the line, hitting three more foul shots to push the lead to 10. After a Carazzo free throw put the lead back to single digits, Farmington hit a foul shot, a hoop and another foul shot to put the game out of reach at 39-26. Carazzo sunk a three-pointer to cut the lead back to 10, but the Tigers hit two more free throws to close out the 41-29 win. “We’ll regroup,” said Bilodeau. “But it’s just too bad. We shouldn’t have lost to them. “I think we are a better team, so that’s tough to take,” the Timber Wolf mentor said. Abby Mucher led the Timber Wolves with eight points on the night, while Carazzo added six and both Hingston and Duane put in five points. Prospect dropped a 63-26 decision to Campbell on Friday, Jan. 18, in Litchfield. The Timber Wolves will

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ABBY MUCHER fights for possession of the ball during action Jan. 15 against Farmington.

Soccer tryouts set for Saturday MOULTONBOROUGH — Seacoast United Mountaineers will be hosting a final tryout for spring soccer teams at Moultonborough Academy on Jan. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Ages eight to 12 can try out from 4 to 4:45 p.m. and ages 13-16 can try out from 5 to 6 p.m. All interested boys and girls players

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There are days when I don’t get outside for more than 10 minutes and those 10 minutes usually involve walking to my car in the morning and back inside at night and walking across the street to grab lunch. Then there are days like last Friday, Jan. 18, when I spend almost no time (relatively speaking, of course) inside. Fridays in January mean one thing to me: ski meets. I usually have at least one team in a meet every Friday and quite often I am covering meets with two or three of my local teams hitting the slopes. The very first year I covered high school skiing, which was the winter of 20012002, I found out the hard way that covering ski meets can be difficult. First and foremost, at Cranmore in North Conway, where I covered my first ski meet, the finish line is halfway up the mountain. That first year, I walked up to the race course and vowed that I wouldn’t do that again. That inspired me to go out and get new skis and get back on the snow, something I hadn’t done since I was in college (and I think I only skied a few times in college at that). Secondly, I found out that shooting skiing pictures was-

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n’t easy. Back then I didn’t have a digital camera, so I would develop the film and on a roll of 24 pictures I’d have 18 pictures of gates with no skiers, four pictures of half a skier and two pictures that might be useable. Now, I look forward to ski meets more than most events I cover. I get the chance to get out on the slopes and ski a few runs in the morning and a few at lunch time and sometimes, if I’m feeling it, one or two in the afternoon as well. And, with digital cameras, I can see the pictures that I miss and delete them long before I have to go through them. Though in fairness, I’ve gotten better at taking pictures on the ski slopes. This past Friday was a King Pine day and I don’t think the snow could’ve been better. I got in countless runs during the extra-long lunch break and a bunch in the early morning as well. It was a bit chilly, but that has never bothered me too much. After stopping at the office to sort through the alpine pictures, I hit the road back

north to Albany for Kennett’s lone home ski jumping meet of the year. Ski jumping fascinates me. I remember the first time someone told me Kennett had a ski jumping team back when I started covering sports in that winter of 2001-2002. The fact that kids volunteer to fly off a jump and soar above the ground is just awesome. And the meets are always a ball. However, some things don’t change in that regard. Shooting jumping is tough, especially since I have to use a flash. I don’t want to blind the jumpers, so I can’t stand below them, which means I stand near the takeoff and hope I time it right. It’s still hit and miss after more than 10 years. However, I can’t complain about a day when I got more than my fair share of fresh air, even if it was cold air. Finally, have a great day Terri and Bubba Noyes. Joshua Spaulding is the Sports Editor for the Granite State News, Carroll County Independent, Meredith News, Gilford Steamer, Winnisquam Echo, Plymouth Record-Enterprise and The Baysider. He can be reached at [email protected], at 569-3126, or PO Box 250, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896.


Timber Wolves shine in Maine

BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

GORHAM, Maine — The Prospect Mountain indoor track team competed against other Division III schools in a meet at the

University of Southern Maine on Sunday, Jan. 20. The Timber Wolf boys came home fourth overall, scoring 27 points, with Kearsarge getting the win, Monadnock taking second

and Hopkinton finishing in third. The Timber Wolves had a number of athletes put up points on the afternoon, led by Drew Tuttle’s second place finish in the 3,000 me-

ters, as he crossed in a time of 9:31.57. Teammate Mike Fife also picked up points by finishing fourth in the same event with a time of 9:57.29. Tuttle also earned

“Home” sweet “home” Kingswood girls win at Great Glen Trails BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

PINKHAM NOTCH — It wasn’t their home course as they had planned, but that didn’t stop the Kingswood Nordic girls from skiing to a victory on Thursday, Jan. 17. The Knights played host to the classical meet, but it had to be moved from Abenaki Ski Area due to snow concerns. The Knights instead hosted the meet at the base of Mount Washington at Great Glen Trails. The Knight girls edged out Souhegan for the victory by six points, with Lebanon in third, Con-Val in fourth, Kennett in fifth and Wilton-Lyndeborough in sixth. Micaela Flagg again led the way for the Kingswood girls, as she took home second place overall in a time of 23:35. The only skier ahead of her was defending state champion Hannah Benson of Kennett. Julia St. Germain was the second skier home for the Knights and she placed sixth overall in a time of 25:24. Annie Peternel finished third for the Knights in 26:56, which placed her ninth overall and Christine Chrysafidis was the final Kingswood scorer, finishing in 13th place in a time of 27:53. Constance Vaughn was the other finisher for the Knights, as she placed 32nd in 34:51. On the boys’ side, Kingswood finished in third place behind Kennett and Lebanon, with Souhegan and Con-Val finishing in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Tanner McFarlin led the way for the Kingswood boys, as he placed 16th overall in 24:00. Shawn Roseen was the second Kingswood scorer, finishing in 24:45 for 19th place overall, while Seth Richardson was the third scorer, finishing 22nd in 25:03. Austin Beveridge rounded out the scoring for the Kingswood boys, placing 23rd in a time of 25:18. Matt Bean came home 27th in 25:47, Sam Coache was 35th in 27:22, Evan Yeaton was 36th in 27:31 and Tom Darling was 42nd in 29:29. The Knight middle school skiers also competed on the same course and the Kingswood girls edged out Kennett for the victory.

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WITH THE Presidential Range in the background, Evan Yeaton pushes to the finish line of the Jan. 17 race at Great Glen Trails.

points in the 1,500 meters, as he raced to fifth place overall in a time of 4:29.18. Fife was ninth in 4:46.25 and Dylan Tuttle ran to 13th place in 4:59.02. Cody Symonds picked up third place in the 1,000 meters, finishing with a time of 2:51.09, with Gabe Varney racing to 10th place in 3:10.5. Matt McGinnis finished seventh in the 55-meter dash preliminary round in a time of 7.32 seconds and advanced on to the finals, where he earned points for his fifth place finish in 7.27 seconds. Jacob Roy was 27th in 8.08 seconds and Julian Brown was 37th in 8.4 seconds in the preliminaries. Mark Jannini ran to fifth place in the 55-meter hurdles, crossing with a time of 9.71 seconds. Shane McCartney grabbed a point in the 600 meters, as he placed sixth overall in a time of 1:34.06. The Timber Wolf 4X400meter relay team also had a nice day, finishing third overall in a time of 3:52.78. Roy was 28th in the 300 meters in 47.93 seconds and Brown finished 37th in 51.18 seconds and Ben Drury added a 15th place finish in the shot put with a toss of 27 feet, three inches. The Timber Wolf girls came home fifth overall on the day, scoring 20 points and were just one point out of fourth place. Monadnock won, with Bow in second, Hopkinton in third and Kearsarge in fourth. The top finisher for the Timber Wolves was Anna Jortikka, who took first place in the high jump with a height of four feet, 10

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inches. Laura Fraser added a third place finish in the 1,000 meters, crossing in a time of 3:38.62. Also snagging a third place finish was Ali Rogers, who crossed the line in the 1,600 meters in 5:45.35. Teammate Signe Therrien raced to sixth place in the same event in 6:05.17. The Timber Wolf 4X200meter relay team ran to fifth place overall in 2:04.62. Sarah Simoneau ran to sixth place in the 55-meter dash preliminaries with a time of 8.13 seconds and finished eighth in the finals in 8.19 seconds. Dagny Brown was 12th in 8.34 seconds, Haley Mellon was 17th in 8.46 seconds, Ashlee Roy was 22nd in 8.66 seconds and Meghan Stackhouse was 31st in 8.92 seconds in the preliminaries. Lexi Normandin was sixth in the 55-meter hurdles in 11.04 seconds and teammate Minnie Thoroughgood was seventh in 11.88 seconds. Normandin was also 18th in the 300 meters in 53.18 seconds, while Brown finished seventh in the long jump at 13 feet, 7.5 inches. Jortikka took eighth in the long jump at 13 feet, 5.5 inches and Madison Morton was ninth in the shot put with a toss of 20 feet, 11 inches. The Timber Wolf athletes have one more chance to qualify for the State Meet. They will be at UNH on Sunday, Jan. 27, at 3:30 p.m. Joshua Spaulding can be reached at [email protected] or 569-3126

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Knights hang tough but fall to Pride BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

PENACOOK — Their own missed foul shots and some timely long-range shooting from the hosts doomed the Kingswood basketball boys on Monday, Jan. 14, at Merrimack Valley. The Knights were able to close the Pride lead on numerous occasions, but the hosts managed to come up with big shots at key moments and the Knights missed a number of free throws both early and late that would’ve allowed them to keep things closer, falling by a 58-42 score. “That didn’t feel like a 16point game,” said Kingswood coach Dan Chick. “We missed a bunch of free throws in the first half, so we could’ve been tied or winning if we hit our free throws.” Valley got the scoring going with a three-point play right off the opening tip-off. After a Mike Garabedian bucket got Kingswood on the board, the first of five firsthalf threes for the Pride stretched the lead to 6-2. Dan Eldridge answered with a bucket for Kingswood, but another three from the hosts pushed the lead to 9-4. However, back-to-back buckets from Zach Smithwood and Tom Berry cut the lead to 9-8 with 3:25 to go, but just 24 seconds later, Smithwood was called for his second foul and headed to the bench. Ben Burrows followed with three free throws in the next 57 seconds to give Kingswood an 11-9 lead, but the Pride hit a hoop and two free throws to close out the quarter with a 13-11 lead. The Knights missed three free throws after Valley tied the game at 11. The hosts came out and hit the long ball again in the second quarter, drilling two threes to open the quarter. After a traditional field goal, the Pride led 21-11 before Eldridge hit a hoop to get the Knights on the board. The Pride converted a three-point play to go up by 11, but a Garabedian hoop cut the lead back to single digits. The Pride then hit three free throws and a bucket to push the lead to 31-15. Kingswood came storming back, with Burrows tip-

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ADAM SZEWCZYK fires a three during action at Merrimack Valley on Jan. 14. ping in a rebound and Garabedian hitting a hoop. Matt Harrison drained two free throws with 1:46 to go, cutting the lead to 31-21 and a Garabedian hoop off a nice Burrows feed made it an eight-point game as the clock was winding down. However, the Pride hit a three-pointer with five seconds on the clock to give them a 34-23 lead heading to halftime. The hosts then came out of the locker room and hit the first two hoops of the second half before a Smithwood hoop got Kingswood on the board. After another Pride hoop, the Knights took off. Kingswood went on a 11-0 run from that point, cutting Merrimack Valley’s lead to just four points, at 40-36, with three minutes to go in the third quarter. A Smithwood hoop started the run and Adam Szweczyk followed with a three-pointer and Berry hit a hoop. After Szewczyk drained two free throws, a Smithwood hoop closed out the run with the lead at four. However, the Pride did hit the final hoop of the quarter and took a 42-36 lead into the final eight minutes. The hosts drained a threepointer and a field goal out of the break to up the lead to 11, but Kingswood fought back, with Smithwood hitting a

free throw and Berry hitting a pair from the line. The Pride converted a three-point play that essentially put the game out of reach. A Berry free throw made it 50-40, but Valley hit a hoop and two free throws to push the lead to 14. After a Harrison hoop, the Pride hit two more free throws and a bucket to close out the scoring. Chick was pleased with the adjustments his team made coming out of halftime. “We dribbled into the trap in the first half and we made some adjustments and did less of that,” he said. “But we

had stretches where we were giving up good runs to the other team and that hurts us.” He noted that he sees obvious improvement in his squad, but had to point out that at this point in the season, other teams are improving as well. “We have to get to where we want at an accelerated pace or else it’s not going to be positive for us,” Chick said. “We’re picking out good things from every game we play.” For the game, Smithwood finished with nine points to

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TOM BERRY drives to the basket for a hoop in action at Merrimack Valley on Jan. 14. lead the Knights, while Garabedian had eight points and Berry had seven points. Burrows had six rebounds and Harrison pulled down five. The Knights continued the week against two of the top teams in Division II. On Tuesday, Jan. 15, they dropped a 62-35 decision to Lebanon and on Friday, Jan. 18, they fell to Pembroke 78-

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Mountaineers do battle in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. — The Seacoast Mountaineers U14 3v3 team headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to play at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the Kick-It 3v3 Soccer World Championships the weekend of Jan. 19–21. The team consisted of Mark Chrysafidis, Joey Cleary, Gunner Found, Ken Gilbert, Matt Hamilton, Daniel Krivitsky and coach Scott Chrysafidis. The Mountaineers, seeded sixth, faced the tough competition of playing the top two seeded teams at the start of the tournament. The Mountaineers put up a good game and had scores that were close at one point, yet they were unable to thwart the opposition. On day two, Seacoast came back to beat the third seeded team from Louisiana by a score of 5–1 but SUM was unable to get out from a 5–4 loss to Fayetteville of North Carolina. SUM's results earned them the top seed in the silver bracket games of day three. In the final day of playoffs, SUM faced the winner of the game between NY Deportivo and NC Fayetteville to play for the title of Kick-It 3v3 Silver Bracket Champions. (Finals came after newspaper deadline so look for information on results of this game next week.)

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Cold doesn’t slow down alpine teams Kennett and Kingswood turn up the heat at King Pine BY JOSHUA SPAULDING Sports Editor

MADISON — Though the temperatures were on the cold side, the action was plenty hot on the slopes of King Pine on Friday, Jan. 18, as Kingswood played host to Kennett, John Stark and Plymouth for a day of alpine racing. The morning giant slalom races both went to Plymouth, with Kingswood coming in second and Kennett coming in third. The Eagles had just three racers on both the boys’ and girls’ sides in the morning giant slalom due to exams, but the full complement of skiers returned for the afternoon. For the morning, Kingswood finished second among girls, with Sadie Meyer leading the way with a seventh place finish in 1:07.96. Kirsten Gehl was second for the Knights in ninth place overall in 1:09.42, while Kylie Gautreau placed 10th in 1:12.01. Laura Blocher rounded out the scoring for the Knight girls, finishing in 11th place in a time of 1:12.32 for the two runs. Cassidy Ridings (13th) and Mikayla Osgood (14th) also completed both runs of giant slalom for the girls. For Kennett, Maddie Glavin led the way, as she finished first overall in a time of 1:01.35. Brooke Lemerise finished in a tie for second place in 1:01.75 and Kasey Connifey rounded out the Kennett field in sixth place in 1:05.25. On the boys’ side, Tucker Jones was the top Kingswood skier, as he finished second overall in a time of 59.65 seconds.

Alec Kalled skied to fourth place in 1:01.89, with James Varney placing 14th overall and third for the Knights in 1:07.33. Tegan Keating was the fourth scorer for the Knights, placing 15th in 1:07.65. Zach Mason (18th), Clancy Mason (21st), David Moore (24th) and Matt Etter (29th) also completed both runs for the Knights on the morning. For Kennett, Ben Garner was tops, finishing first overall in 59.05 seconds. Jake Remick was the second Kennett scorer and was third overall in one minute flat. Mitchell Yahna rounded out the Kennett field in 10th place in 1:04.57. The Kennett girls took care of business in the afternoon slalom, with Plymouth in second and Kingswood in third. Lemerise was the overall winner in a time of 59.83 seconds. Glavin was second for the Eagles and third overall in 1:02.84, while Emma Niiler skied to fifth overall in a time of 1:04.21. Connifey rounded out the scoring for Kennett, placing seventh in 1:08.68. Maggie Rockett (eighth, 1:09.25), Nora Miller (ninth, 1:10.08) and Sarah Smith (10th, 1:11.06) also had top 10 finishes for the Eagles. Amelya Saras (13th), Libby Karabelas (14th), Victoria Burns (15th) and Brooke Deshais (16th) also completed two runs for the Eagles. For the Kingswood girls, Meyer again led the way, finishing 11th in 1:13.91. Gehl finished as the second Knight, finishing in 12th place in 1:14.35, while Osgood

was 17th in 1:26.91 to place third for Kingswood. Ridings rounded out the scoring with a time of 1:32.08, putting her 19th overall. Gautreau (20th) and Blocher (23rd) also completed both runs for the Kingswood girls. The Kennett boys dominated the slalom field, filling the first seven spots. Kurt Niiler was the overall winner, finishing in 52.5 seconds to lead the Eagles. Remick was second overall in 52.57, with Danny Nash skiing to third overall in 53.85 seconds. Garner rounded out the scoring with his fourth place finish in a time of 54.77 seconds. Tyler Eldridge (fifth, 56.78), Lucas Tinkham (sixth, 57.49), Adam Wright (seventh, 58.29) and Grant Meserve (ninth, 1:00.68) also scored top 10 finishes for the Eagles. Danny Macdonald (12th), Thomas Welch (14th), Whipple Roberts (15th), Torin LaLiberte (17th), Nick Cole (19th), Yahna (25th), Bryce Harrison (26th) and Mike Knorpp (38th) also finished both runs for the Eagles. The Knight boys finished fourth overall in the slalom, with Kalled leading the way with a 13th place finish in 1:04.25. Keating was next in 1:07.65 for 18th place and Varney was the third scorer, finishing 27th in 1:15.38. Clancy Mason rounded out the scoring with a time of 1:18.5, putting him in 30th place. Etter (32nd) also completed both runs of slalom for the Knights. Both teams will be in action on Friday, Jan. 25, for a 9 a.m. meet at Waterville Valley.

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KINGSWOOD’S LAURA BLOCHER turns through a giant slalom gate during action at King Pine on Jan. 18.

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JAMES VARNEY scored for the Kingswood boys in giant slalom and slalom on Jan. 18.


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MIKAYLA OSGOOD of Kingswood skis through the giant slalom course at King Pine on Jan. 18.

Abenaki hosting USSA freestyle competition WOLFEBORO — The Abenaki Ski Team will be hosting the first-ever USSA (United States Ski Association) sponsored freestyle competition at Abenaki on Friday, Jan. 25. It is called "Abopalooza Big Air" and it is an aerial competition for kids who are members of the

USSA. There will be competitors coming from all across New England to show off their best jumps under the lights at Abenaki. The mountain will be open to the public as usual on Friday night from 4 to 7 p.m. The competition will start at 5:30 p.m. and run until each com-

petitor has taken two runs. There will be a bonfire at the base of the mountain and awards will be given out around the fire at the end of the competition. The big jump will be closed to the public that night. This is a great opportunity to come out and see some

talented skiers executing some very impressive tricks in the air. This event is different from the "Big Air" that Abenaki hosts during winter carnival and is only open to skiers. Any questions about the event can be answered by Sarah Hipple at 738-7701.

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CLANCY MASON of Kingswood carves through a slalom gate during action Jan. 18 at King Pine.

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General Help Wanted FLOOR INSTALLER'S HELPER. Rull-time, Possible nights and weekends. Driver's license required. Lamy's Flooring, 36 Center St., Wolfeboro Shopping Center, 569-9184. Looking for EXPERIENCED counterperson for NAPA store in Sanbornville, and delivery driver positions also available. Call 755-2264 or 522-3811.

Professional & Technical Help Wanted PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL UNITED Church of Christ is a midsized congregation in the heart of a university town, seeking a Christian Formation Director. If you're collegial, enthusiastic, and experienced in planning and follow-through, we pray that you'll send us your resume! 20hrs/week including Sunday mornings; $18K; Please contact us at: [email protected] by Jan 31.

Pet Care DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP with spaying or altering of your dog or cat? Call 603-224-1361 before 2 pm.

Pets & Breeders LOW-COST cat & dog, spay/neuter. Rozzie May Animal Alliance. (603)4473477. 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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MOVING SALE: Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 500 Sewall Road, Wolfeboro. Miscellaneous household items, including pewter and silver.

Old NH Fish and Game, ca. 1890, bearing laws, penalties and seasons on moose, caribou, furbearers, fish, etc. Measures 12”x18”. May be seen at the Coös County Democrat, 79 Main St., Lancaster, NH. Price, $4; if mailed, $8. Call 603-788-4939 or email [email protected]

ALTON BAY on the lake, newly refurbished one-bedroom, two-bath townhouse apartment. All new appliances. All utilities included, with internet. NO smoking/pets. $850/month. Call Misty, (603) 234-7651.

SMALL HOUSE in central Wolfeboro. Open concept with bedroom loft. One bath, deck and back yard. $750 p/month, plus 1 month security. Available Feb. 1. 603-581-9527.

APARTMENT FOR RENT $650.00/ month: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, heat, internet, cable, washer & dryer included. Walking distance to Lake Winnipesaukee and Town Beach. Available now! Call 603-569-8070

Wolfeboro: Intown 1BR waterfront condo, heat included, shared laundry, $950./mo. Tuftonboro: 2BR, 1 bath cottage, gas heat, w/d hookup, $650./mo. & utilities Ossipee: Large 4BR, 3.5BA cape w/views, 2-car garage, oil heat, easy access to Rt. 16 $1400./mo. & utilities

Coins & Stamps

Highest $$ Prices $$ Paid Do not sell until you have checked our buy prices. Buying all US and foreign copper, gold and silver coins. Buying estate jewelry, damaged jewelry, dental gold, sterling silver. Free oral appraisals.

North Country Coins Main Street Plymouth, NH 603-536-2625 Fuel/Wood LEE HILLSGROVE FIREWOOD Green, cut, split and delivered locally. STILL $180 per cord. Please Call 603-776-4131 N.H.DEPT. of Agriculture weights & Measures Law requires: that cordwood (fire wood) must: 1. Be sold by the cord or fraction of a cord; 2. Contain 128 cubic feet per cord when stacked; 3. Be accompanied by sales slip stating the amount of wood sold & the price.

Misc. For Sale BED QUEEN 11” THICK PILLOWTOP ORTHOPEDIC MATTRESS & BOX NEW IN PLASTIC COST $799 SELL $299 ALL SIZES 603-427-2001

BEDROOM SET 7PC SOLID SLEIGH BED CHERRYWOOD DRESSER/MIRROR, CHEST AND NIGHTSTAND NEW IN BOXES COST $1,900 SELL $850 CALL 603-235-5218 CRAFTSMAN 28” gas snow thrower, Briggs & Stratton engine, 4 years old, barely used because of illness. $675. Call 603-522-8864. CROSS COUNTRY SKIS: 210cm and 190cm. $40/ea. Boots and poles available. Call 603-225-1716.

PUPPIES FOR SALE. Born 11/30/12. Ready 1/25/13. Four females, two males. Mother is ACA chocolate Lab, father AKC silver Lab. Both on site. $750 includes first set of shots. Call 603-387-3820, or 603-569-3755.

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 28" gas snow thrower, Briggs & Stratton engine, electric start, 4-way chute with joy stick. Like new, always maintained. $375 or best offer. 603-522-5073.

Auctions/Antiques/ Auctioneers

KITCHEN CABINETS GLAZED CHERRYWOOD NEVER INSTALLED SOLID WOOD DOVETAIL COST $8,000 SACRIFICE $1,899 CALL 603-235-5218

SELLING breaking up an estate ? We buy outright complete contentsantiques,art, silver, quality furniture,firearms, jewelry, old books an entire collections- contact Gary Wallace 603-539-5276 email: [email protected] confidential and prompt service

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Private Collector Buying Paintings by Cape Ann and White Mt. Artists Champney, Shapleigh, Gruppe and Hibbard, etc. Immediate payment made. Send photos PO Box 2180 Wolfeboro, NH 03894 [email protected]

call Tim @ 603-569-3510 WANTED TO BUY! Old oriental rugs purchased. Any size, any condition. Please call 1-603-356-2309.

Commercial RE TWO COMMERCIAL LOTS w/Buildings in Wolfeboro, walk to town, starting at $89,666. ALSO WAKEFIELD COMMERCIAL WOODED LOT ON RT. 153, $59,000. 603-5395577 www.ducopropertyservices.com

Land/Lots 34 ACRE PIECE of land on lost nation road Lancaster NH. Good road frontage. Great hunting. Good firewood. Power at street. Easy access to land. $95,000. Contact 603-631-5510 or 603-636-0012.

Mobile & Modular Homes $34,995, 70x14. 58,995 52x28, $66,995 38x26 CAPE WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday. Camelot Homes RT. 3 Tilton NH

Real Estate FLORIDA HOMES, Condo, Land. Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Venice, North Port, Sarasota. Beaches, Boating, Golf. Buy while prices are still low. Free Search www.suncoasteam.com or call Suncoasteam Realty, 941-235-7474.

APARTMENT, 5 rooms, 5 minutes to Wolfeboro Falls, town water/sewer, oil heat. No pets. Call between 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 332-9294. LRG, SUNNY, 1BR apt avail Nov 1. Quiet, open concept, wd flrs, w/d, lrg closets, gas heat, prk/plow incl, utils not incl. Walk downtown Wolfeboro. Sec dep, 1 yr lease, Cr chk required. Call 569.5818 X0 for details or email: [email protected] WOLFEBORO - Great 2 br, intown, newly renovated, lots of closets, sunny, parking. Includes w/s, plowing. Lease, sec. dpo. $695 p/m, plus heat or $850 with heat. 603-569-9391.

WOLFEBORO 4 br, very large, eat-in kit, extra closets, near Carpenter. W/D hookup, includes heat, w/s. Lease, security dpo. $950 p/m, plus electric. 603-569-9391.

WOLFEBORO Big, big, big 4 br. Intown, walk everywhere, 3 levels, W/D hookup, huge storage, porch, parking, includes w/s and plowing. Lease, security dpo. $900 p/m, plus utilities. 603-569-9391. WOLFEBORO studio apartment for rent, furnished, $900 per month, cable/internet/phone, heat/hw included. Deck, near Brewster Beach. No smoking or pets. Call 569-2869. WOLFEBORO, 1 bdrm apartment, new carpet/flooring/paint, W/D hookup, farmer's porch, across from Mast Landing and Bridge Falls path to town. No smoking/no pets. $650. 5025026.

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Rooms For Rent BARNSTEAD: SHARE MY HOME! Room in country log home, includes laundry, organic garden, sauna. Responsible non-smoker. References and deposit required. $425/mo. utilities included. Call 269-3282. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM in clean quiet house. Two minutes from Wolfeboro. Direct TV, Internet access, washer & dryer, all utilities included, shared kitchen. $625/month. Call 3120971.

Care Giver Services HOME CARE HELP: Do you or a loved one need help in the comfort of your own home? I am a LNA looking to work a couple mornings/early afternoons a week. I am happy to help with any part of your daily routine. Give me a call to make your life easier for you or a loved one. Lisa 875-6009.

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WOLFEBORO: Lg. 3BR, 1BA downtown, oil heat, Quiet street, 3rd floor, trash, plowing included. $750/mo

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ASHLAND: LOCATION-LOCATIONIf your business needs exposure this may be your perfect fit. Real-estate, legal, dental, eye care, office or retail business seeking visibility should take a look at this 850 sqf office/retail store front with high traffic count and plenty of parking. Just steps away from the busy Common Man Restaurant in Ashland. $850.month includes ALL utilities.. We have 2 units available both being the same size but with different configuration. Call 603-9687800. Come join our Team: Shared Tenant Facility has office openings. 3 months free rent with year lease. Conference room, receptionist, parking, elevator, in-house phone system. Call 603-5695818ext0 for more details. FIRST MONTH FREE RENT! 1230 Rte. 16. Commercial building with offices for rent. Call 603-387-8458.

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General Services CARROLL COUNTY OIL • Cash Discounts • Senior Citizen Discounts • Prompt Deliveries • 24 Hour Service

539-8332 Handy Dad Fixes things electrical and lots more to numerous to list. Music and math instruction. Odd jobs. Call Gunnar 269-3282 REMOTE CAR STARTERS INSTALLLED WITH 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE. WINGNUTS ELECTRICAL IN EPSOM, NH STARTS AT $199. COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE FROM NEW TO VINTAGE CARS, AUTO DETAILING CALL 736-0002 for APPOINTMENT

WOLFEBORO - 2 units, 1 with 624 sq-ft/$1,000 p/m, 2nd 822 sq-ft/$1,200 per month, professional office space, high traffic area, ample parking, handicap accessible. Some utilities included. Call 569-5016.

SALMON, TROUT, AND BASS FISHING on Lake Winnipesaukee, Full or half day, and mini trips available. Call Ron, licensed NH Fishing Guide at 569-5252.

WOLFEBORO: 700SF office space across from Wolfeboro Town Hall $700/mo. Call 603-502-5026.

TREE WORK: Single trees to entire house lots; brush chipping; light trucking; odd jobs. Fully insured, Free estimates. Call Gary 603-539-8438.

Furnished Apartments CHOCORUA - 2nd floor furnished apt. next to P.O. 2 Bedrooms, LR and kitchenette. Non-smoking. $565.00 plus utilities. First and security deposit. Background check. 367-4608 or 3237600.

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1-877-766-6891 Snow Removal WINTER MAINTENANCE, ROOF SHOVELING, PLOWING, SANDING, ICE STORM CLEAN-UPS residential and commercial. Free estimates. Quality, reliability and integrity. Fully Insured. Wolfeboro area. Pacsay Property Maintenance, Steve Pacsay, 603-617-0266 or: [email protected] WINTER ROOF MAINTENANCE Snow/ice removal. Roof shoveling. Storm clean ups. Ice dam removal. Decks, walkways and stairs cleaned. Commercial and residential. Fully insured. Professional roofing contractor for 30+ years. Call Ted Gadbois @ 254-6111 or visit NH Lakes Roofing.com

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The undersigned clerk of the School District herewith gives notice of the time limit of declaration of candidacy from this school district for election of school board members of the Shaker Regional School District (filing period to start Wednesday, January 23, 2013). The election will occur during the annual meeting called to convene at Belmont High School, Belmont, New Hampshire on Friday, March 8, 2013 and will be conducted under the non-partisan ballot law. Positions to be filled at the election are: Belmont School Board Member – 1 member to serve for three years (2016) Canterbury School Board Member 1 member to serve for three years (2016) Written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the Clerk prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 in order for the name of the candidate to appear on the ballot. A filing fee of $1.00 is required. Forms may be obtained from: Stacy Kruger, School District Clerk, at Belmont Middle School; 38 School Street, Belmont, NH 03220 or at the Superintendent of School’s Office; 58 School Street; Belmont, NH 03220, telephone number 267-9223 extension 300. No person may file a declaration of candidacy for more than one position on the School Board to be elected at such election. Any qualified voter in each of the pre-existing districts named above is eligible to file for the position to be filled from that District. All candidates will be elected at large. Stacy Kruger, District Clerk Shaker Regional School District

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TOWN•TO•TOWN CLASSIFIEDS LUXURY REAL ESTATE

RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Lakeside living at its best! Gracious four bedroom home in Alton embraces the waterfront with lush gardens, stone terraces, brick patio and walkway to a sandy beach and dock. Call 569-3128

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Beautiful 4 bedroom Lake Winnipesaukee home in Wolfeboro, completely re-built with nothing left to do, covered dock, beach, garage with guest quarters, gorgeous views and exceptionally private. Call 569-3128 $1,499,000

CENTER HARBOR 32 Whittier Hwy 603-253-4345

LACONIA 348 Court Street 603-524-2255

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Restored Lake Winnipesaukee home in Wolfeboro is beautiful both in and out! Magnificent gardens, covered deck, deep water dock & sandy beach. Custom European-style interior, approved 3BR septic for expansion. Call 569-3128 $999,999

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Holderness • $3,300,000 • #4182318 Gilford • $3,950,000 • #4087077 Come be mesmerized by the incredible Architectural masterpiece set on the shores of pristine Squam Lake. 7.27 private acres & views from this Craftsman Mission 967’ WF. 2-car carriage garage. Style home w/ all the amenities. Kath Blake 603-253-4345 Judy McShane 581-2800 & Susan Bradley 581-2810

Gilford • $3,200,000 • #4052362 New, outstanding Governor’s Island home w/oversized deck to enjoy the sweeping views & beautiful lot. Susan Bradley 581-2810

Moultonboro • $1,355,000 • #4133567 Sandwich • $375,000 • #4206638 Main & guest house on 11+ acres w/almost Lots of privacy w/this custom built Cape 600’ shorefront. Easy access to on 14.5 acres. Over 300’ on Bearcamp Moultonboro Bay. Snowmobile trails nearby. River & your own pond. Open concept. Bill Richards 603-253-4345 Ron Burton / Kath Blake: 603-253-4345

Gilford • $299,000 • #4161215 Beautiful Contemporary on a private lot w/spectacular views of Gunstock. Bright & sunny home with a great floor plan. Ellen Mulligan 603-253-4345

Moultonboro • $234,900 • #4173708 Move-in condition! Fresh paint inside & out. New roof and drilled well. Bedrooms have new carpet, windows & are good sized. Kay Huston 603-253-4345

Wolfeboro • $225,000 • #4209174 Incredible value & priced well below assessed value. 2 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths & large bonus room. Home backs up to conservation land. Kris Jones 603-253-4345

Maxfield Real Estate has been bringing people and homes together for over 50 years. Our website is the ideal location to explore the thousands of properties now being offered in the Lakes Region and beyond. MaxfieldRealEstate.com is a true resource for buyers and sellers, and one more reason why Maxfield Real Estate is simply the best.

HOLDERNESS - Private 2 BR cottage nestled on the shore of Little Squam Lake. Open floor plan, fireplace, screened porch and knotty pine throughout. Nice yard with views and dock. $439,000 (4139754)

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HOLDERNESS - Well appointed 3-bedroom open-concept home situated in a quiet subdivision just minutes from downtown Plymouth. Country living yet close to everything. Come take a look! $269,000 (4180793) Call 253-9360

GILMANTON - Nice, private 3.2 acres bordering small stream. Two stall horse barn with finished studio above heated workshop and training arena. Extensive perennial gardens, porches and decks. $179,000 (4180041) Call 875-3128

Meredith • $250,000 • #4210707 This 3 BR, 3 BA multi level, open concept home sits on 8 acres with 3 car garage & nice 3 season room. Shelly Brewer 581-2879 GILMANTON IRON WORKS - A true find, this 1840 colonial is truly a great property. 15 acres which includes your own pond for fishing. $173,000 (4159592)

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ALTON - Antique Cottage w/detached barn on a 1.23-acre surveyed lot overlooking the Merrymeeting River. There is a drilled well and a peaceful setting surrounded by tall trees in back. $77,500 (4197010) Call 875-3128

ALTON - Affordable 2-Bedroom home in Eagles Rest Park, a 55+ community features a fireplace, cathedral ceiling, new carpeting, slider to side deck, & fresh paint. Corner location with room for a garage. $44,900 (4208368) Call 875-3128

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RENTALS LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE TUFTONBORO Winnipesaukee waterfront at incredible $995,000 (72% of assm’t). Southwest facing, 131’ sandy beach, 6.0 acres, 4 car garages. Built in 2000 w/ 2,328 sqft. WHAT A PACKAGE and VALUE! $995,000 (4176451) Call 253-9360

Bringing People and Vacations Together in the Lakes Region for over 50 years…

*SEASONAL AND LONG-TERM RENTALS *Joe and Jaci Dussault, seasonal rentals or Randy Hilman, long-term rentals @ 253-9360 (Center Harbor Office)

Laconia • $175,000 • #4126042 Belmont • $137,000 • #4210878 Belmont • $199,900 • #4208790 Very nice 3 bdrm/3 bath condo w/detached Two family duplex at end of a cul-de-sac. Priced $69,000 under assessment this yr Incredible opportunity for investor or round home is located on 2 WF lots w/175’ 1 car garage. West facing beach, day dock & seasonal water views. Open floor plan. live in one side & rent the other. on Sargent Lake. Dock & add’l out building. Barbara Mylonas 603-253-4345 Rick Edson 581-2871 & Stan Shepard 581-2856 Lynn Durham 603-253-4345

*Jenn Snell @ 875-3128 (Alton Office) or e-mail [email protected]

Seasonal and Long-Term Rentals Wanted Owners please call about our rental program.

LAND CENTER HARBOR - 17 acres surrounded by gorgeous Squam Lake views, NEW DURHAM - A rare opportunity to own a .46 acre lot with a 20 foot islands, mountains and fields. Build your dream home here. Near beaches & owned access to crystal clear Merrymeeting Lake. Call 875-3128 launch on Winnipesaukee & Squam. $675,000 (4180791) Call 253-9360 $89,000 (4191122) ASHLAND - SQUAM LAKE ACCESS: 2 acre level lot with 140’ shorefront on NEW DURHAM - Great 3.63 acre building lot in a nice country setting Squam River. Site is cleared and driveway in. Town water & sewer available. near Chalk and March Pond. Great location for winter and summer fun! Call 875-3128 Sandy beach area. $159,900 (4151332) Call 253-9360 $48,000 (4171550)

Belmont • $77,000 • #4207086 Just Reduced! Great starter home on 1 acre in a country setting but close to everything. Needs some TLC. Nancy Desrosiers 581-2884

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Belmont • $21,900 • #4209268 2 BR, 2 BA MH in a co-op park on a lovely landscaped level lot w/ fruit trees and storage shed. Sydney Dowd 581-2857

15 Railroad Ave., Wolfeboro 569-3128 / Junction Routes 25 & 25B, Center Harbor 253-9360 108 Main St., Alton 875-3128

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Winnipesaukee Lake House! 3 bedroom waterfront home plus 2 bedroom guest house on separate lot! A total of 1.19 acres, 101' of private waterfront, just minutes to downtown Wolfeboro. Spectacular south-western exposure, panoramic views across the Broads, and amazing sunsets! $1,450,000

Crescent Lake Contemporary conveniently located less than 3 minutes to downtown Wolfeboro. Features cherry kitchen and island, 3 bedrooms, 2 bay garage, self contained 2 bedroom guest house, private landscaped lot w/dock on Crescent Lake! Owner is a NH Licensed Agent. $695,000 LAND FOR SALE!

Wolfeboro Multi-Unit Ample Parking; 1 Commercial unit, 2) Studio units & 1) 1 Bd unit, some with current leases in place. Many upgrades conducted in all units, condo Asso. covers exterior maintenance. Walk to everything & Lake Winnipesaukee view! $299,000

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ALTON 0.78 acre Rattlesnake Island lot . . . . . . . .$145,000 BARNSTEAD 0.33 acres, Locke Lake amenities! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $21,000 BARNSTEAD 0.85 acres, expired 3 bedroom septic design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 BARNSTEAD 2.2 acres, close to Concord for commuters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,900 BARNSTEAD 4.27 acres, additional 2.2 acres also available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 GILFORD 0.69 acres in luxurious lake and mountain view location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,900 MEREDITH 24 acres, views, abuts conservation land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,500 OSSIPEE 2 lots available, both are 5 acre wooded lots! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REDUCED $29,000 ea

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Free throw competition set for Feb. 2 WOW!

Our licensed professionals will perform a: • Free FULL Hearing Exam (not just a screening) • Free Video Earwax check • Free Tinnitus Assessment (If you have ringing in the ears)

ALTON — Knights of Columbus Council 7533 will be sponsoring a free throw competition to be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2, with registration beginning at 10:15 a.m. This free event is open to boys and girls ages 10-14 and will take place at the Alton Central School gym. This local competition is part of the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, with winners progressing on to the state level competition. International Champions are announced by the K of C International headquarters based on state-level competitions. Last year more than

151,000 participants took part in more than 3,100 local competitions. Each participant will compete within their respective age category and plaques will be awarded to the local champion within each of the five age categories for both boys and girls. All competitors will be recognized for their participation. Participants are required to provide written parental consent and registration at the event is allowed. The Knights of Columbus hope that you will join in for some fun and friendly competition. For additional information please contact Philip Laurion at 875-5488.

RON POULIN’S

Complimentary Car Wash and Aroma Joe’s Coffee in our WiFi Café with every Service!!

Honest... Easy... Different.

Privately Owned and Operated!

We are your “Full Maintenance Solution!” – TIRES (inc. mounting & balancing) – OIL CHANGES – N.H. STATE INSPECTIONS – ALIGNMENTS – BRAKES – EXHAUSTS(and more!) No Appointment Necessary. Call Ahead Welcome!

603-948-1112 www.newhampshirelakesandmountains.com

www.countrytirecenter.com 47 Farmington Rd. (Rte. 11) Rochester, N.H. 03867

Middleton, New Hampshire • Family Owned Since 1955 10 King’s Highway, Rt. 153 Middleton, NH 03887

1-800-GMC-0088

www.dipriziogmc.com [email protected]

A TRUCK FOR EVERY NEED

TIME TO TRADE UP!

“We are Professional Grade”

“ALL NEW” 2013 GMC ACADIA • Sculpted Serfaces

• Power & Versatility

• 3 Rows of Passangers in Luxurious Comfort

• Direct Injection Technology 288 Horsepower 3.6 Liter V6 Engine

• Competition-Leading Maximum Cargo Space

• 6-Speed Transmission

• Smart Seat Sliding w/Fold Flat Fuctionality

• Stabilitrak Safety Stability & Control

• All-Wheel Drive

• Tri-Zone Climate Control

COLOR TOUCH RADIO SYSTEM 6.5” HI-DEF. COLOR

• Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist Rear Vision Camera

GM CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED SUVs

No Worries

Full Warranty

2012 GMC YOUKON SLT 4X4

2 years - Maintenance

2012 GMC ACADIA SLT ALL WHEEL DRIVE

• 5.3 Liter V8 • Leather • 7-Passenger • 8k miles • Trailer Tow Pkg • Remote Start • 14-Months Maintenance

$

38,995

• 7-Passanger $ • Leather Heated Seats • 2nd Row Captains Seats • Remote Start • 3.6 L Engine • Low Miles • 24-Month Maintenance

29,995

2010 GMC TERRAIN SLE1 29 MPG HIGHWAY

• 2.4 Liter • Power Locks & $ Windows • Onstar/XM Sirus Radio • 24-Month Maintenance • Rear Backup Camera

18,995

$1,000 GM Loyalty Offer WORK TRUCKS Ready for the Season 2013 GMC 3500HD • 2/3 Yard Dump • 6.0 Liter Engine • 3,200lb G.V.W. • Snow Plow Prep • Roll Cover

4x4

2013 GMC 2500HD CREW SLT 4X4

• Navagation Durmax • Loaded, Leather Diesel • Snowplow Prep • 13,000 Tow Capacity • Unique Tonneau Cover • Spray Liner • 390 Horsepower

2012 NEW LEFTOVER

25OO HD GMC

• 8 1/2 ft. Fisher VEE Plow • Power Locks & Windows • Heated Mirrors • 6-Speed Automatic • Locking Rear Differntial

Big Rebate

2013 GMC SAVANA

CARGO VANS

• Power Locks & Windows • 5.3 Liter V8 • Tow Package • Best in Class MPG

Includes All Available Rebates

All Wheel Drive

2013 3500HD 4X4

PICK-UP

• 9 1/2 ft. Stainless Steel Fisher VEE Plow • 10,000 lb. G.V.W • Power Locks & Windows • Heated Mirrors • Trailer Tow • Locking Rear Differntial

2013 GMC

2500HD

EXT. CAB 4X4

• 6.0 Litre • Snow Plow Prep • Power Locks & Windows • Trailer Tow • Heated Mirrors

Several to Choose from

59% Off Manufacturer’s List Price

GM Loyality & Business Choice

Sale Ends 3/2/13

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