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LACONIA — Six weeks after the Motorcycle Technical Review Committee recommended changes to regulations governing Motorcycle Week, the City Council last night choose to adopt some but defer the remainder until after the staging of the 2012 rally.

“Most of the things in here I don’t have a problem with,” said Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5), when Planning Director Shanna Saunders again presented the proposal. see CIty page 8

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The polls in Laconia are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and city voters will also be voting on charter amendments to redefine ward boundaries in compliance with the 2010 census.

Alton unwrapping $18.8 to $22.7-million plan to expand and renovate Central School; voters will pick from menu in March

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ALTON — Voters got a look at, and a say about, a proposed plan to renovate Alton Central School at a hearing held last night during a School Board meeting.

The hearing fulfilled a legal responsibility of the School District pursuant to its plan to fund the project by selling 20 years of bonds. However, most of the discussion revolved around the plan rather than the proposal to finance the construction — estimated at between $18.8 and $22.7-million.

As explained by members of the board and the district’s Buildings and Grounds Committee, which developed the proposal, the plan to renovate and add-on to the school initially included an expansion of the gymnasium and the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system. However, when the cost of that project came in north of $20-million, the committee elected to divide Architect Chip Krause explains plans to renovate Alton Central School. Voters will be able to choose from three levels of renovation the project into three options when they vote in March. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho) see aCs page 10

Center Harbor selectmen now Meredith will ask handful of dump want to expand municipal bldg. to give police dept. more space ‘pickers’ to show some restraint CENTER HARBOR — Twice rebuffed by the voters, the Board of Selectmen are making a third bid to provide more space for the Police Department, this time as part of an expansion and renovation of the municipal building on Main Street.

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MEREDITH — Selectman have authorized Town Manager Phil Warren to speak directly to several local residents who are frequent visitors to the town’s transfer station and ask them to back off on the amount of time they spend there in order to allow other people in the community an opportunity to locate and claim useful items.

Warren told selectmen that he has identified three or four people ‘’who are spending an inordinate amount

of time at the transfer station” and may be monopolizing the goods left at the store maintained at the station for items that are in good condition but left there because they are no longer needed.

Warren proposed ‘’to speak with these people to tell them that we think they’re operating outside of the intent we had when we established this facility and that they should allow other people to avail see MeRedItH page 16

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Americans hit brakes on health care spending in 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Is health-care relief finally in sight?

Health spending stabilized as a share of the nation’s economy in 2010 after two backto-back years of historically low growth, the government reported Monday.

Experts debated whether it’s a fleeting consequence of the sluggish economy, or a real sign that cost controls by private employers and government at all levels are starting to work.

The answers will be vital for Medicare’s sustainability, as well as for workplace coverage.

U.S. health care spending grew by 3.9 percent in 2010, reaching $2.6 trillion, according to the report by the Health and Human Services department.

That’s an average of $8,402 per person — far more than any other economically advanced country.

Still, the increases for 2010 and 2009 were the lowest measured in 51 years. And health care as a share of the economy leveled off at see HEALTH page 7

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Job creator or ‘looter’? Romney’s record focus of GOP race NASHUA (AP) — Mitt Romney’s Republican rivals accused him Monday of exaggerating his successes and coldly laying off thousands of workers while heading a profitable venture capital firm, an effort to turn the presidential front-runner’s biggest asset into a liability.

The heightened focus on the firm Bain Capital threatens to slow Romney’s cruisecontrol campaign because it goes to the heart of his No. 1 appeal to voters: the claim that he knows far more than President Barack Obama about creating jobs.

Romney’s takeover-and-restructuring firm “apparently looted the companies, left people unemployed and walked off with millions of dollars,” former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said on NBC’s “Today” show. A group friendly to Gingrich is preparing to air TV ads of laid-off workers denouncing Romney, who interrupted his time at Bain to serve as Massachusetts governor.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry joined in. He cited

South Carolina companies that Bain bought and downsized, and he practically dared Romney to ask for voters’ support there in the name of easing economic pain. “He caused it,” Perry said in Anderson, S.C. Romney points to thousands of jobs created at companies that Bain bought, invested in or restructured. But he struck a discordant note Monday, just as attention to the Bain jobs history was spiking.

Speaking of insurance options before a New Hampshire audience, Romney said, “I like being able to fire people who provide services to me.”

He remained favored to win Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. But his rivals might improve their hopes of halting his momentum in South Carolina’s Jan. 21 primary if they can persuade voters that his jobs legacy is not what he claims.

Thanks to millions of dollars from a Las Vegas casino owner who supports Gingrich, TV ads in South Carolina will try to

do just that. Like many attack ads they are emotional, one-sided and not subtle. They show angry victims of layoffs from Baincontrolled companies, according to excerpts shown to reporters.

“We had to load up the U-Haul because we done lost our home,” a woman says.

On the campaign trail, Romney rarely mentions his four years as governor unless asked. But he constantly touts his time in the private sector, asking voters to trust his instincts and experience in creating jobs.

The claims rely on Romney’s career at Bain, a Boston-based private equity firm that poured investors’ money, and Bain executives’ expertise, into more than 100 companies in the 1980s and ‘90s. Some of the companies thrived and expanded.

Some took on unsustainable debt and went bankrupt. Some became leaner or were broken into various parts, shedding jobs and improving profits. see next page

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a jolt to the White House, President Barack Obama announced Monday that chief of staff William Daley was quitting and heading home, capping a short and rocky tenure that had been expected to last until Election Day. Obama budget chief Jack Lew, a figure long familiar with Washington’s ways, will take over one of the most consuming jobs in America.

Daley’s run as Obama’s chief manager and gatekeeper lasted only a year. It was filled with consequential moments for the White

House, like the killing of al-Qaida terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, but also stumbles with Congress and grumbles that Daley was not the right choice to coordinate an intense operation of ideas, offices and egos.

Obama said he reluctantly accepted the news and at first refused to accept Daley’s post-holidays resignation letter last week.

Daley did not waver, expressing to his boss a desire to get back to his family in Chicago, where Daleys have dominated city politics for decades. But he offered no explanation

on Monday about what accelerated his decision; he had committed to Obama that he would stay on through the election.

It apparently became clear that the fit was no longer working for either side. Senior adviser Pete Rouse had already taken on more of the day-to-day management.

Stepping in is the mild-mannered Lew, who began his career on Capitol Hill, where he spent nearly a decade as principal domestic policy adviser to the late House Speaker Tip O’Neill.

Earlier than expected, Daley leaves job as White House chief of staff

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Belmont selectmen to ask voters to leverage $220k to replace village water lines

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BELMONT — Selectmen last night voted unanimously to support a warrant article that would allow the town to borrow up to $220,000 to replace the water lines in the village if the town qualifies for a federal grant worth $202,000 and change.

The latest federal grant application would give the town a total of $422,377 to replace the water lines that run through the village.

“It makes a lot of sense if we want to repave Main Street we should fix what’s under there,” said board Vice Chair Ron Cormier.

Public Works Director Jim Fortin said most of the village water system was from the 1950s and is either 6-inch or 8-inch piping and has flared curb stops.

Town Administrator Jeanne Beaudin also said the N.H. Department of Environmental Services has noticed some “deficiencies” in the system.

Beaudin said the latest warrant article would go to the Budget Committee and there would be a public hearing for it on Jan. 17.

If the town get the grant and the warrant article is approved at town meeting, Beaudin said the bonds sold would likely be for about 10 years and she figured the maximum interest rate paid would be 4.25-percent.

If the town doesn’t get the federal grant in this round or the July round, then the warrant article is moot.

In other business, a small but vocal audience of about 10 people had a

lot of questions about the proposed $1.5-million bond proposal that would replace five of the oldest sewer pumping stations near the water.

The plan, which is supported by the Budget Committee, would allow the town to replace the antiquated pump systems.

Most of those questioning, although not rejecting, the proposed bond are from the Silver Lake area and many are already paying higher than average sewer bills because of a 30-year bond issued by the former Sewer Commission for their area.

Beaudin explained that the summer’s rate hike had taken into account the payoff on the bond but at $57.25 per quarter, Belmont’s sewer rate was still too low for the sewer district to qualify for any state or federal assistance.

She said if the bond sale is passed, the sewer rates should stay stable for at least four years.

In addition, a second public hearing was held so the town’s people who came to the meeting could weigh in on a proposed pay-as-you-throw trash removal system so Belmont could reduce it’s tipping fees and increase recycling.

Selectmen have supported a pay-asyou-throw warrant article and a corollary article that would appropriate just over $100,000 for additional recyclable curbside pickup.

The Budget Committee doesn’t support either.

Proponents of pay-as-you-throw say once the new Penacook single-stream recycling center comes on line at the end of the year, the town will reduce

its costs of picking up and taking garbage to the processing plant because the costs of the bags plus the sales of recyclables will ultimately reduce the amount of garbage or tipping fees paid by the town.

Some residents wanted to know

why the town only looked at pay-asyou-throw and selectmen said it was because the town doesn’t have it’s own transfer station so it was limited in its options.

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from preceding page In a recent debate, Romney repeated his claim that the Bain-run companies netted a total increase of 100,000 jobs.

Studies by The Associated Press and other news organizations conclude that the claim doesn’t withstand scrutiny. That alone, however, hardly suggests Romney was an unsuccessful business executive. He became wealthy, a hero to many entrepre-

neurs, and the leader of the muchpraised 2002 Winter Olympics.

The 100,000 jobs claim comes from activities at only three companies, all of them successes: Staples, Domino’s and Sports Authority. However, it counts many jobs that were created after Romney left Bain in 1999. And it ignores job losses at many other firms that Bain invested in or took over.

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Studying killology There is a new field of study called killology that examines the killing process, what makes it easier and harder to kill and the general human aversion to killing that causes most people to avoid it even when their own lives are at stake. The group that focuses on this is called The Warrior Science Group. It is headed by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, “an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime…(He) is a West Point psychology professor, professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger…In this new field (of killology) Col. Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current “virus” of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace” (http:// www.warriorsciencegroup.com/).

Grossman wrote “On Killing”, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and “translated into Japanese, Korean, and German; is on the U.S. Marine Corps’ recommended reading list; and is required reading at the FBI academy and numerous other academies and colleges.”

In this book, Grossman explained how the aversion to killing goes back to early centuries and across all cultures but only recently has been scientifically researched. At the onset, he challenged the belief that killing is inherent in humans: “despite an unbroken tradition of violence and war, man is not by nature a killer.” Furthermore, there is “the existence of a powerful, innate human resistance toward killing one’s own species and the psychological mechanisms that have been developed by armies over the centuries to overcome that resistance.”

To make his case, Grossman pointed out that “only 15 to 20-percent of the American rifleman in combat during World War II would fire at the enemy…even to save their own lives or the lives of their friends…However, with the proper conditioning and the proper circumstances, it appears that almost anyone can kill and will kill.” Grossman provided numerous examples of this aversion to killing: “in the firefights of Vietnam when more than 50,000 bullets were fired for every enemy soldier killed”; the “conspiracy to miss” as in firing over the heads of the enemy (or deliberately missing a firing squad target); out of 27,574 muskets found at the Battle of Gettysburg, 90-percent were still loaded and 1-percent of U.S. Army Air Corps fighter pilots were responsible for 40-percent of all kills. Gandhi once said that he

would rather die than kill someone.

It appears that he has a lot of company. Oftentimes, many elaborate forms of posturing are done in an effort to prevent one from killing.

Grossman also talked about distance as a factor in killing, and the closer the distance to a potential victim not only increases the aversion to killing but also it is associated with the higher probability of acquiring a mental illness like Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). Thus, pilots, artillery soldiers, medics, Navy personnel on ships, and even snipers suffered must less psychologically that those engaged in close personal combat.

Whether it is killing in a gang or in uniform, there are certain factors that together will enable or prohibit a killing response. These are proximity of authority, respect for authority, the intensity of the demand or order to kill, the perceived legitimacy of the authority (gang leader, superior officer), the predisposition of the killer, physical and emotional (cultural, moral, social, mechanical) distance from the victim, target attractiveness of the victim, intensity of support for the kill, the number of people in the support group, training/conditioning of the killer, recent experiences, temperament, relevance of available strategies, relevance of victim and payoff (killer’s gain and victim’s loss). Grossman also pointed out that in war there are only 2-percent of people he called “aggressive psychopaths” who had no problem killing at close range and who did not suffer mental illness afterward.

When the military realized that so few soldiers ever fired their weapons, it changed its training drastically and made it more realistic with soldiers wearing full battle dress and firing at popup figures that included likenesses of innocent civilians that would not be fired at (discrimination training).

This training improved firing rates up to 95-percent from the Vietnam War to the present. Of course, this is all from a military point of view in that if you have to kill in war, it should be done efficiently without civilian casualties. However, there is always the question of the need to wage war in the first place but this does not appear to be on Grossman’s radar screen. Military people often address the question how but rarely the question why. They also place a high value on obedience to authority.

The darker side of this issue that concerns Grossman greatly is that the very conditioning techniques that make soldiers more effective on the battlefield are being taught by the visual media to teenagers not under the controlled conditions used to train soldiers. Thus, our teens are taught to be efficient, see next page

LETTERS Follow Dr. Paul and we’ll find our enemies at our very doorstep To the editor, This is about a response to my letter of January 3: I’m glad to see that your great newspaper reaches well beyond New Hampshire. I read the response by Mr. Matlock from Indiana to my letter about terrorists and Ron Paul. I’d just like to clarify one thing. Yes, I do know that Dr. Paul got a direct commission as a doctor in the Air Force, but that experience is far from the core mission of the military. I say this as a 20+ year Air Force veteran with 300 combat missions in Vietnam, two sons who flew combat in Kosovo and the Gulf, and a daughter with five years in the Coast Guard, guarding our shores.

This, plus another 20 years in the defense industry, does give me a dif-

ferent perspective than Dr. Paul.

More importantly, I believe that his view harkens back to the Lindberg “American First” crowd who thought Hitler and Stalin were no threat to our country and we should not engage outside our shores. If we accept Paul’s “hunker down” and hope they go away approach we’ll find our enemies at our doorstep and the high likelihood that our only response will be nuclear. All I can say to Dr. Paul is to think about the only constitutional mandates, defense and postal service. Defense is not waiting until you see a mushroom and postal service... well, that’s another letter. So far he fails the test on both counts.

Dave Testerman Franklin

N.H. Primary is fun but the real votes that count are for Congress To the editor, The president’s job is to do as he is told (execute the laws passed by Congress). As such, electing members to Congress is a more important job than electing a president. Who ever it is that gets elected president, no matter who it is you might have supported in the Primary, which candidate gets elected to be the Republican candidate for president is unimportant. It is also unimportant, if even, eventually Barack Obama gets re-elected to be our president again.

However: What is more important is to elect Members of Congress who have the ability to stand on their own two feet and to turn down the blandishments of money and position that Members of Congress can be favored

with. When it comes to accepting the blandishments, or turning them down, to quote former Member of Congress, Tip O’Neill, “Once a person is in Congress, you go along to get along.”

And therein reside all (ALL) the current problems of our nation, such as job loss, high medical payments, printing press money, and on and on, for the past many many years.

Once the Primary election is over, forget about any differences you may have had with others in the election who may have supported a different candidate, and become friends with them again. Then elect to Congress a person to whom; people are more important than things.

Rep. Robert Kingsbury Laconia

Hard to stay away from the noise the engulfs state during Bike Week To the editor, A letter in the Citizen of Friday, Dec. 30, labeled “Do not impose your morals” says that “There are plenty more people who Enjoy the Bike Week atmosphere than who oppose it.”

I doubt it.

The letter says that if you don’t like Bike Week (Motorcycle Week), stay away from it.

It’s hard to stay away from the noise that engulfs the whole state for nine days every year. It gets into our

houses and into our ears. It interrupts conversations, graduations, weddings, church services, wakes up babies and those who are sick. It ties up traffic.

Some stores and offices close down.

Tens of thousands of motorcycles come from all over the country and disturb hundreds of thousands of people to have fun. Seems childish to me.

“Do not impose your morals” works both ways.

Dick Devens Center Sandwich

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Romney campaign ‘bundler’ is an executive at Northeast Utilities company’s profits, we ensure the beauty of this magnificent state, we ensure that the tourists keep coming, and we retain our property values. In addition, the state can keep the rental money paid, which is estimated to be between $50 and $150-million per year.

Conversely, one of Mitt Romney’s “bundlers” for campaign contributions is Gregory Butler, an executive of Northeast Utilities, the 75-percent partner in Northern Pass. Mitt Romney has not given an opinion on the Northern Pass Project, perhaps afraid of losing significant corporate contributions. For me, the only choice is Newt, a true leader and a visionary.

Lester W. Moulder Thornton

Good reason for everybody to be at former Agway on Sat. morn.

To the editor, At 10:05 Saturday morning I had the pleasure of being near Exit 20.

In fact, I was at the former Agway building. The occasion was the new Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market. Not only was I there, but from the looks of the parking lot most of central New Hampshire was there!

The attraction was 35 agriculturalists and food vendors offering their wares. An array of booths, natural light from the greenhouse, a variety of locally grown and produced products,

music, a “Tools for Kids” hands-on exhibit, friends and neighbors — the blend was perfect. Many thanks go to the Gaudet family of AutoServ and Joan O’Connor with her team of volunteers for this new venture. I’m looking forward to next Saturday when the traffic jam will be another chance for friendly waves to neighbors on my way to getting more locally grown lettuce, and some of that great fudge.

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All GOP candidates are better than Obama but Romney can win To the editor, The N.H. Primary can have no losers, since ALL are infinitely better than Obama. The most likely to win across the country is clearly Mitt Romney, stable, honest reliable and proven record in business and government.

After researching all the objections to all candidates, I conclude all are false, based on evil intent. None of the candidates have any of the flaws

claimed by detractors! Personally I like Ron Paul’s attitude best, but he can’t get elected. Mitt Romney is the most likely to win nationwide, can clearly defeat Obama, so should be supported. Others who want to win by dragging down other good candidates, merely prove how bad and unwanted they are.

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from preceding page coldblooded killers without any of the training inhibitions that soldiers receive. Grossman devoted a sizable portion of his book to this problem.

He noted that “The ‘violent immune system” exists in the midbrain, and conditioning in the media creates an “acquired deficiency” in this immune system. With this weakened immune system, the victim becomes more vulnerable to violence-enabling factors such as poverty, discrimination, drug addiction, or guns and gangs. . . “thus America has seen a generation of immune deficient citizens who have given us Jonesboro in the middle school, Columbine in the high school and Virginia Tech in the college.”

Grossman further asserted “that if we take media violence out of child’s life, we can cut school violence and school bullying in half, reduce obesity and raise test scores by double digits.”

Thus, what may be good for soldiers is not good for children, and our culture

tronic media, is conditioning our children to be insensitive, uncaring and cruel persons. Meanwhile, the New Hampshire State Legislature has proposed several bills to make it easier for young people to acquire weapons.

What the Legislature here and in Washington should really be doing is making sure that our children are not being conditioned to harm and kill.

The easy availability of guns in the hands of such children has already produced frightening scenarios that are likely to continue unless we take drastic steps to deal with the problem. Grossman is quite correct in his statement that “If we had a clear-cut objective of raising a generation of assassins and killers who are unrestrained by either authority or the nature of the victim, it is difficult to imagine how we could do a better job.”

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LETTERS Santorum is honest, has a backbone, & no one outworks him To the editor, Well it’s here. The New Hampshire elephant’s primary vote to choose a nominee for the race for the White House has finally arrived. It is a great opportunity for them as the incumbent is clearly beatable. No president since Franklin Roosevelt has been re-elected with unemployment as high as it is now. The incumbent’s approval rating, rating, which tends to translate into vote-share, is down. Swing states look well within the elephants’ grasp.

It is puzzling but the question at the moment seems to be can the elephants snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

No doubt there are some flawed personalities in the race but there is also the troubling notion that something is going wrong with Ronald Reagan’s party. Rather than answering the call for a credible conservative, pro-business candidate to provide independents with a choice in November, it seems to be saddling its candidate with a set of ideas that are in danger of being viewed as cranky and extreme.

At their best the Republicans have historically combined a muscular foreign policy with sound economics, individualism and entrepreneurial pragmatism. It is in everybody’s interests that they become champions of such policies again. That is not impossible, but there is a much work to be done.

Optimists claim that the opposition party in America flirts with extremes in the primaries and then selects an electable moderate. Historically, America has been a conservative place. Every elephant nominee has signed up to pretty uncompromising views on God, gays and guns. But even allowing for that, the party this time has been dragged to the right further still. Gone are the days when a smiling Reagan could be forgiven for raising taxes and ignoring abortion once in office. The elephant base has become ever more right of center. Its list of unconditional demands too has become more stringent.

The requirements now seem to be that candidate must believe all of the following things: that abortion should be illegal in all cases; that gay marriage must be banned even in states that want it; that the 12-million illegal immigrants, even those who have lived in America for decades, must all be sent home; that the 46-million people who lack health insurance have only themselves to blame; that global warming is a conspiracy; that any form of gun control is unconstitutional; that any form of tax increase must be vetoed, even if the increase is only the canceling of an expensive and market-distorting perk; that Israel can do no wrong and the “so-called Palestinians” can do no right; that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Education and others whose names you do not have to remember should be abolished.

You either have to be an unelectable extremist who genuinely believes all

this, or are prepared to tie yourself in ever more elaborate knots trying to not say what you really believe in.

More depressingly, the articles of faith seem to be stifling ideas, making the Republican Party the enemy of creative positions it once pioneered. The idea of requiring every American to carry health insurance originated in the conservative Heritage Foundation as a response to Clinton-care.

On the economy the impact has been especially unfortunate. The people of America are fed up with an incumbent they associate with big government, red tape and class warfare. An elephant could stake out a way to cut the deficit, reform taxes and refashion government. But instead of businesslike pragmatism, there is zealotry.

The candidates are making a fetish of never raising taxes, while mostly ignoring tough decisions about cutting spending on defense or pensions. Such compassionless conservatism comes with little thought as to which bits of government spending are useful.

Investing in infrastructure, redesigning public education and maintaining unemployment benefits in the worst downturn since the Depression are not unthinkable.

The simple fact of the matter is that elections are decided in the middle.

If the elephants choose an extreme candidate, they can hardly be surprised if independents default to the incumbent, or look to a third-party candidate. The alternative is that the primary race grinds to a stalemate, with neither Mr. Romney nor one of his rivals able to secure victory. Then a brokered convention might produce a result as yet unpublished. It interesting that this late in the day the six year candidate does not seem to have a lock on the nomination.

If Mr. Romney secured a quick victory, defies the base and moves firmly to the center, in theory, there is enough in his record to suggest that he may yet be the chief executive America needs. That said, such boldness is asking a lot of a man who many refer to simply as Gumby for his malleable positions.

The now surging Mr. Santorum has been a vocal opponent of the Wall Street bailouts and stimulus programs instituted by both President Bush and Obama. He believes that by having our government choose winners and losers, both administrations are setting America on a course to crony western European capitalism that will lead to a weaker future for our children. He knew our nation’s overspending for entitlement programs that are not as effective as they need to be is a significant issue in dealing with the long-term fiscal health of our nation. He’s being criticized for campaigning from a pick-up truck. He isn’t always elegant, but he is honest and has a backbone. He is effective and nobody is out working him.

Marc Abear Meredith

Hunstman has elevated the conversation in our N.H. Primary To the editor, We write to wholeheartedly endorse Jon Huntsman for president and urge voters to take another look at his consistent record before voting January 10 at www.jon2012.com Editorial endorsements from the Concord Monitor, Boston Globe, Keene Sentinel, Citizen of Laconia, UNH campus press, Claremont Eagle Times and others have succinctly stated the case for Huntsman. “...Huntsman has shown the right mix of conservatism and critical thinking that this nation needs right now...” (The Citizen) “...

The nation needs a bridge builder, not a bomb thrower, as president. Huntsman’s depth of experience in business, maturity, sincerity and ability to work toward a common goal with political opponents make him the Republicans’ best choice to face President Obama in 2012...” (Concord Monitor) “...Our country needs and deserves much more than “good”. Times, in fact, demand a man or woman who can bring about fundamental change. We think that Jon

Huntsman could be that candidate...”

(Claremont Eagle Times).

Governor Huntsman has elevated the conversation in our First in the Nation primary. We thank all of the Huntsman family for their time spent in the Lakes Region, at homes, businesses and Town Halls in Belmont, Northfield, Tilton, Laconia, Meredith, Barnstead, Alton, Moultonborough and Plymouth — among others.

The Honorable Stewart Lamprey Moultonborough Honorary Chairman Huntsman for President Linda Frawley Belmont State Rep. Jeffrey St. Cyr Alton Co-Chairs, Belknap County Huntsman for President State Rep. David Knox Wolfeboro Chairman, Carroll County Huntsman for President

Democrats & independents: get out & vote for President Obama To the editor, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Yes, there is a Democratic primary on Tuesday, January 10th. Democrats and Independents please vote and show your support for President Obama.

If you are a resident of Meredith your polling place is the Meredith Community Center; polls are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

If you are a resident of Center Harbor your polling place is the Carey

Mead Room in the Municipal Building; polls are open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

If you are a resident of New Hampton your polling place is The Town House; polls are open from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

A partial quote attributed to Walter H Judd states: “Decisions are made by a majority who make themselves heard and who vote.”

Paula Trombi Meredith

Town of Gilford should act like a business but it can’t actually be one To the editor, On a personal note, it’s unfortunate that there has been much discussion relative to the recent correspondence with the town administrator and a Gilford taxpayer. Those who were unhappy with the one comment (of nine comments), potentially are not aware of the continuing amount of correspondence between this taxpayer and both the town administrator and the selectmen. She has every right to make suggestions, with all considered and a number adopted. But, in my humble opinion, what came out in the correspondence in question was more frustration than any other intent!

Most weeks we receive an e-mail from Ms. Aichinger insisting that the Gilford selectmen and the town administrator take every and all steps to cut the current budget. She goes further to point out items to cut so as to align with the private sector. Again, she has every right to do so!

As I have said for many years in different positions in the town government, the local government should act like a business – a service business. However, acting like a business and being one is two different things!

While a business can do anything it wants up to and including closing down, a town government cannot.

Elimination of services like police, fire, DPW, tax collector, etc. is not an option. Unlike the federal government and its many expanding departments, a town our size is more basic and all

cuts affect a basic service. It should be obvious that the Gilford Board of Selectman has made every attempt to keep the budget as low as possible while still providing the services that the town requires AND has been voted for by the townspeople in past years.

Level funded budgets have been the norm for the past several years. Additionally, keep in mind that for every taxpayer that suggests cuts, there are others who contact the selectman wanting to keep and/or add positions – a two-edged sword that the selectmen deal with on a daily basis.

Ms. Aichinger has suggested in her e-mails that a number of town services should be reduced or eliminated such as making the fire department totally volunteer. She suggests that the town employees are greatly overpaid and have extremely generous benefit programs. However, similar to the private sector in this economy, a number of town positions actually have been cut or reduced and personal contributions to employee benefits have increased.

The Gilford Budget Committee has supported the recent budgets, recognizing the efforts the selectmen have made. But where do we stop? How low should we reduce staffing and services? Recently, I personally asked Ms. Aichinger where should we end reductions – she was not able to give me an answer. . .

Hopefully, it’s evident to all that cuts have been made and budgets see next page

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Judge rules Laconia-related charges against big developer may proceed to trial

By Gail OBer

LACONIA — One of the state’s biggest property owners and developers suffered a set back at the hands of a Belknap County Superior judge late last week when he refused to dismiss three of four charges made against it by the attorney general.

Judge James O’Neill III ruled that the N.H. Attorney Generals Office had presented enough evidence against Brady Sullivan Properties, the developer of a White Oaks Road modular home project called the Village at Paugus Woods, to take three of its four charges to trial.

The case against the developer was brought by the AG on behalf of at least nine homeowners and N.H. Department of Safety officials, who claimed that the company violated the laws when it continued to sell homes it knew may have

major building code violations and construction deficiencies.

Brady Sullivan filed motions to dismiss the charges and O’Neill’s rulings mean only that the state has provided enough evidence to warrant a trial.

His ruling is not a finding of responsibility and the charges pending are civil and not criminal.

The case against the developer was heard in two parts; the first came in the form of a temporary injunction against selling the newest homes in the project and was denied by O’Neill within days of the Nov. 3 hearing.

O’Neill ruled that since the state had agreed to allow at least one home in the complex to be sold after it asked for the injunction, it had tacitly admitted there were no construction flaws in the newer units.

Part two had four components. Two were alleged violations of the Land

HEALTH from page 2 17.9 percent, the first time in a decade there’s been no growth.

The main reason for the slowdown was that Americans were more frugal in their use of health care, from postponing elective surgery to using generic drugs and thinking twice about that late-night visit to the emergency room.

“Although medical goods and services are generally viewed as necessities, the latest recession has had a dramatic effect on their utilization,” said the report published in the journal Health Affairs. “Though the recession officially ended in 2009, its impact on the health care sector appears to have continued into 2010.”

Independent economists issued conflicting assessments.

“I think it could signal slower growth in the future,” said Ken Thorpe, pro-

fessor of health policy at Emory University in Atlanta. “Any discussion about reducing the deficit is going to focus on how we reduce the growth in health-care costs. And employers are adopting more effective tools to keep putting downward pressure on health-care cost increases.”

But his counterpart Len Nichols at George Mason University in Virginia said people are getting less medical care because too many have lost jobs and insurance, and they just can’t afford to pay.

“The slowdown is mostly due to postponement of care, due to anticipated inability to pay,” said Nichols. If he’s right, that could mean costs will spike once the economy is on solid footing.

The report provided relief for a jittery White House facing a 2012 reelection campaign in which President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is a top target for Republicans.

from preceding page have been reduced, while services have been mostly maintained by the professional and experienced Gilford employees. The Gilford selectmen ARE aware of the current poor economy and have worked to keep an even balance of services vs. cuts.

The town should continue to act like

a business but can’t actually be one.

While the selectmen appreciate any and all suggestions and react as much as possible, frustration can set in from being deluged with the same “no end in sight” message.

John T. O’Brien, Selectman Town of Gilford

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Sales Full Disclosure Act and two were violations of the Consumer Protection Act. First of all, O’Neill ruled the state had the right to bring the civil charges against Brady Sullivan under the Land Sales Full Disclosure Act because it is within the jurisdiction of the A.G.’s Office, regardless of what other measures could have been used instead.

The Land Sales Full Disclosure Act regulates the subdivision of land and says the parcels must be registered with the AG’s office before they are sold.

“The intent of the statute is to protect customers, and purchasers of ‘lots, parcels, units or interests’ in subdivisions from fraud and abuse in the sale of subdivided land,” O’Neill began, noting the first thing that has to happen is a “public offering statement” that contains relevant information about the prospective purchase.

As to the Land Sales Full Disclosure Act, O’Neill agreed with Brady Sullivan when its lawyers contended there is no requirement in the application for registration regarding a sub-dividers adherence or compliance with building codes and construction standards.

Because of that O’Neill dismissed one violation of the LSFDA because the state had not proved that, even if there were code deficiencies, that Brady Sullivan “’made intentional misrepresentation or concealed material facts in its “application for registration.’”

Both sides had agreed the date Brady Sullivan knew there was construction

deficiencies was Jan. 20, 2010 when the state modular building inspector made a routine and random inspection of seven homes in development.

Brady Sullivan applied for the registration on Sept. 9, 2009.

Count II alleged the LSFDA “public offering statement” — different from the “application for registration” — must disclose known information that provides a full and fair disclosure of information to would-be purchasers and because Brady Sullivan continued to offer the homes for sale after Jan. 10, 2010 without disclosing the known code defects the state presented enough evidence to go to trial on that charge.

“To construct the statute otherwise would lead to an absurd result,” O’Neill wrote.

O’Neill also refused to dismiss the state’s two claims that Brady Sullivan violated the Consumer Protection Act by offering sales of parcels after January of 2010, when it learned there were code and construction deficiencies, saying that representing that homes were in compliance “can be considered unfair or deceptive and a violation the CPA. O’Neill also ruled that the state had provided sufficient facts for a trial to determine if Brady Sullivan violated the LSFDA and the state’s assertion the violations also ran contrary to the Consumer Protection Act because “a practice is actionable” if it is “within at least the (umbrella) of some common-law, statutory, or other established concept of fairness.”

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inferring that it would be a bad day if BELMONT — Hill resident Jonathan someone were to get shot.

Hazelton is being held on $10,000 cashThe victim told Boisvert she didn’t only bail in Belknap County Jail after know why Hazelton was pointing the gun allegedly shooting a Belmont woman in at people, but said she was also fairly sure the abdomen two days before Christmas. that Hazelton didn’t shoot her intentionAccording to affidavits submitted to the ally and that it was an accident.

4th District Court by Belmont Police, it She also allegedly told Boisvert that was just after 2:10 p.m. on Dec. 22 when while the four men were driving her to Laconia Police called Belmont Police to the hospital, “everyone was trying to get report there was gunshot victim at Lakes her to say that someone in the woods shot Region General Hospital and they had her.” reason to believe the shooting happened Jonathan Hazelton (Belmont Police photo) When Boisvert asked her why she in Belmont. thought Constant would admit to a act Officer Gary Boisvert said he met with Laconia Police who told him the shooting happened that Hazelton allegedly committed, she said it was at Patrick McDonald’s residence at 159 Bean Hill because Hazelton was a convicted felon and the two Road. McDonald was one of the four men who were were good friends. with the victim.

Records at Belknap County Superior Court indiBoisvert said McDonald initially said three of his cate Hazelton was indicted on one count of selling male friends including Hazelton, Leonard Constant marijuana to an undercover police officer in early and third man, himself and the female victim were 2010 and was sentenced to 12 months in jail with six standing outside smoking a cigarette when they months of it suspended. heard a gunshot and the female fell to the ground.

Boisvert’s further interviews with Constant and McDonald also told police he saw two other men McDonald indicated that McDonald and Constant running in the woods and one of them had a beard. both said they had been target shooting a few days The four men picked up the female victim and earlier. McDonald also said on the day of the shooting, drove her to the hospital where emergency room both Constant and Hazelton had handled the firearm. personnel notified Laconia Police.

The fourth man in the house was also interviewed Boisvert said initially Constant said he shot the

by Boisvert and said he was playing a video game victim and during his initial interview with Hazelwhen he heard the shot and never saw what hapton, Hazelton said only that he heard a gunshot and pened. He admitted there was a conversation about saw the victim fall to the ground. what was going to be told to the police.

Boisvert said Hazelton also told him Constant was Hazelton is charged with one Class A misdemeanor the shooter and it was accidental. He said Hazelton of false swearing, a Class A misdemeanor of filing a swore that Constant was “just setting the gun down false report to police, one felony count of reckless and it went off.” endangerment for pointing the gun at the victim, one On Christmas Eve, Boisvert went back to LRGH felony count of reckless endangerment for pointing the to interview the victim who was recovering from gun at Constant, one felony account of second degree surgery to repair the gunshot wound. She allegedly assault for shooting the victim, and one felony count of told him that the five of them were in McDonald’s being a felon in possession of a handgun. bedroom and Hazelton, not Constant, was playing A trial on the misdemeanors is scheduled for Feb. with the gun.

6 and a probable cause hearing is scheduled for the She told Boisvert that Hazelton “had pointed the felonies in 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division on gun at people and made the statement, ‘Wouldn’t Jan. 17. that be a bad day... wouldn’t that be a bad day,’” — Gail Beane CITY from page one “But, some of them I do.” Hamel, who expressed misgivings about the new regulations when they were first presented, said he was especially concerned that many property owners at The Weirs who would be most affected by the changes were away from the city for the winter.

“It’s wrong to hit people with this a month before the event,” he said. “We don’t know how it affect these people.”

City Manager Scott Myers reminded the councilors that changes to the traffic regulations, the most controversial aspect of the proposal, had been withdrawn pending further discussion. Of what remained, he said “I don’t think there is a change here that would surprise anyone.” He said that the regulations bearing on public safety mirrored changes to state law and would be enforced this year regardless of any action taken by the council.

Hamel, echoed by Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3), asked to defer other changes referring to the operation of burnout pits, dyno-tuners, beer tents, temporary campgrounds and “appropriate clothing” for vendors. Lipman cautioned Saunders “to make sure our regulations do not become an event on top of the event.”

Saunders said that members of the MTRC — all city employees — would be “very disappointed” if their recommendations were deferred until after the rally. She said that the committee invited more than 100 interested parties to its meeting in October.

“Folks need to know where we’re going,” she said, “and I believe they are ready for it.”

When Hamel moved to table the recommendations until after Motorcycle Week, Myers pointed out that the city would have no authority to regulate the operation of burn-out pits or to require applicants for permits to pay outstanding debts to the city. Several councilors indicated they wanted to regulate burn-out pits and collect unpaid debts. Myers offered to draft separate ordinances to address only those issues for the next council meeting.

Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2) urged his colleagues to reconsider their decision to table the remainder of the recommendations. “It discourages staff,” he see next page

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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s toll free election line phone number is: 1-866-868-3703 (1-866-VOTER03), 1-603-271-3650 (out-of-state).

This phone line will be staffed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the Presidential Primary. Inquiries and complaints may also be submitted via e-mail at electionlaw@doj.nh.gov. Information regarding voting rights may be obtained by visiting the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office Web site at doj.nh.gov and clicking on the “Voters” tab at the top right corner of the home page.

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from preceding page said, predicting that when the MTRC returns with its recommendations the same arguments would be heard.

The council unanimously agreed to adopt changes to the licensing ordinance recommended by the MTRC, but with Lahey dissenting tabled proposed changes to the ordinances regulating special events.

NOTES: The City Council approved the sale of Lot 8 in the second phase of the Lakes Business Park, but withheld the identity of the purchaser. The 3.04-acre lot on the east side of Hounsell Avenue at the northern end of the park adjoins the property housing a medical office building. The lot was listed for $118,560, but the purchase and sale price is $85,000. . . . The council authorized Mayor Mike Seymour to write to the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Representative Paul Mirski (R-Enfield), chairman of the Special Committee on Redistricting,

expressing opposition to the redistricting plan that would combine Ward 4 with the towns of Belmont and Gilmanton to form a House district. The city, which currently has five House seats, all elected at-large, would would be reduced to four. Laconia is one of a number of cities, including Manchester, Concord, Keene, Dover, Somersworth, Portsmouth and Franklin, from which wards have been stripped to form districts with adjacent towns. . . . The council unanimously endorsed the recommendation of the Planning Board to change the zoning of Ahern State Park from Single-Family Residential to Rural Residential I. In the Rural Residential I district the minimum lot size is two acres and the minimum road frontage is 250-feet compared to one acre (or less with municipal utilities) and 100-feet. The change is intended to forestall overly dense development of the property should it fall into to private hands.

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Keith Kurinskas By this time, Franklin Sgt. Doug Voebel When Morrison asked Kurinskas if “he (Franklin Police photo) had seen the footage and knew the suspect hit the store,” affidavits said only that was Keith Kurinskas of 27 Woodrow Ave. Unit B. VoelKurinskas mumbled “No.” bel said he had just arrested Kurinskas a few days Kurinskas is charged with one count of felony before and recognized him as the man in the video. armed robbery and one count of breach of bail.

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A 60-percent majority vote will be needed for passage.

With the 10 year bonds sold to fund Alton’s share of Prospect Mountain High School set to be retired in 2014, the Building Committee divided the work such that, if voters approve Article 3 and neither of the other two options, the property tax rate will remain nearly flat as one debt service comes on line just as the old debt is retired. Unlike the high school project, the elementary school will be funded without any state building aid.

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from preceding page to draw the plans, said the system is similar to one his firm designed for the recently-rebuilt Kingswood Regional High School in Wolfeboro, where early figures indicate an operating cost 40-percent reduced from conventional systems. Krause said energy savings reaped by the system would exceed the cost of its installing within about nine years, depending upon fuel costs.

Lastly, voters will also be asked to spend $2,070,555 to expand the school’s gymnasium.

The school currently has a student population of 548 in grades K-8, administrators reported, a student body which requires eight classrooms in stand-alone “modular” classrooms placed outside the school. If only Article 3 is approved, the capacity would grow to 725. The school could hold 800 if the gymnasium plan is also approved.

Those capacities won’t be immediately realized, though, because most of the proposed third floor will remain unfinished. Steve Parker, representing the Buildings and Grounds Committee, explained why.

“What we don’t want to do is build these classrooms and rush to fill them up.” He said “the administration” would find a way to “fill” the classrooms before they were truly needed, if they were fully furnished.

“It’s a check and balance thing,” he said.

School Board Chair Terri Noyes responded, “We can only fill them with students that are here. If the students aren’t here, how are we going to fill them?”

Budget Committee member Steve Miller asked about the need for the project, observing the recent trend of declining enrollment. “What demographic evidence do you have to expect a spike in growth over the next 20 years?... Everything is stagnant right now, what is the rush to build a new school at this time?”

“It really doesn’t have anything to do with population,” said Noyes. Instead, she said the project was necessitated by the “condition” of the current building.

Rebecca McKellar said she and her husband, in looking for a town to raise their family in, chose Alton because they saw the investment the community was willing to make in Prospect Mountain High School. She suggested that more young families would be similarly attracted by a renovated K-8 school. “Once people with young children see a town that puts money into their school, that’s an incentive to move there and bring their tax dollars,” she said.

“That’s what we don’t want to see,” interjected Parker from the audience. His remark elicited a “We do,” from an other-minded audience member.

Parker shot back, “We don’t,” and the two factions loudly repeated their respective mantra until called to order by Noyes.

Once the schoolyard-style debate had concluded, Christine Tilly stepped to the microphone to thank the board and the committee for the years-long effort required to bring the proposal before voters.

“As a taxpayer and a parent, I want you to know I would be satisfied with a renovation plan that would be passed this March without the gym.” She said it was “extremely commendable” that the committee re-worked its plan to afford voters the option of choosing the path with minimal impact on taxes.

Tilly recounted the experience of meeting with staff in rooms that were little larger than closets and which had no air management systems once the door was closed. The Article 3 option, she said, will allow students and staff to be “safe and comfortable” when they spend their days at Alton Central.

“I think it’s important, I think we need to do it now,” she said.

CENTER HARBOR from page one mittee and Energy Committee, will discuss the project on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and a public meeting, followed by a public hearing on a proposal to borrow $850,000 to fund construction, will be held on Wednesday, February 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cary Mead Meeting Room.

The plan calls for adding to the Municipal Building by squaring off the space at the front and constructing an addition to the rear of the building.

The police department, which currently operates in 400-square-feet of space at the back of the building, would expand sixfold to 2,450-square-feet, much less than the 4,000-square-foot and 4,700-squarefoot freestanding stations voters rejected by voters in 2010 and 2011. The department would have a booking room, evidence storage, locker room, sally port and chief’s office, but no holding cell.

With the addition, the Cary Mead Meeting Room would be expanded by 50-percent to accommodate 90 people. A folding partition would enable the room

to host two simultaneous meetings. The Town Clerk and Tax Collector, who currently share the same space, would work from separate offices as would the Parks and Recreation Department.

The project is estimated to cost $1,100,000, less than the guaranteed maximum price of $1,275,000 sought last year to purchase property and build a police station on three acres on Route 25 near the village. The selectmen have discussed applying $120,000 from the Public Safety Facility Capital Reserve Fund and drawing from the undesignated fund balance to reduce the borrowing for the project to $850.000.

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Harold W. Peaslee, 76

LACONIA – Harold W. Peaslee, 76, of Dudley Circle, died Friday, January 6, 2012 peacefully at his home with his loving wife beside him, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Born June 18, 1935 in Orange, NH, the only son of Ralph and Ruby (Carleton) Peaslee. He married Helen Johnston in June of 1960 and his second wife, Marcia, in October of 1990.

Harold graduated valedictorian from Canaan High School in 1953 and from Plymouth Teachers College in 1957, receiving a Bachelors Degree in Education. He taught at schools in Kingston, NH and Essex, MA until June of 1961. He then started working for Retail Credit Company out of Haverhill, MA. The company later became Equifax Services. He was retired from that company in 1991 after thirty years and became an independent contractor doing the same work for an additional fourteen years.

Mr. Peaslee was a NH veteran of the US Army. He served in the Reserves from July 1957 to May 1963. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church and served on many different committees and positions in the past.

Locally, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gilford.

In his life, Harold enjoyed traveling, photography, antique cars, (he owned a 1950 Dodge Coronet for years) light-

houses and numerous pets. He loved to talk and could strike up a conversation with anyone even when the dementia worsened.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen (Johnston) Peaslee, an infant son, David James Peaslee.

He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Smith) Peaslee of Laconia, two daughters; Valerie Van Meier and her husband Tom of Nelson, NH and Brenda Wilson of Keene, two grandchildren, Alicia Irwin of Sacramento, CA and Krystoffer Adams and his wife Elyse of Keene, two great-grandchildren; Blake and Lauryn of Keene, a stepson, Kevin Zimmerman of Laconia and a stepdaughter, Marisa Zimmerman of Bradenton, FL and two step grandchildren; Elizabeth and Francesca of Bradenton, Fl. There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at the Church Cemetery in Orange, NH. .

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 105, Bedford, NH 03110.

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Born in Boise, Idaho on July 25, 1961, he was the son of Uri and Mary (Sproat) Lamprey, Jr. In 1965 the Lamprey family moved to Sandwich, NH and Mark eventually moved to Moultonborough where he was a respected and trusted resident and businessman.

In 1994 Mark started his business, New England Property Management Co., where he provided excellent service locally and throughout the Lakes Region.

Mark enjoyed occasional mountain biking and kayaking, but his work was his life.

Mark is predeceased by his father,

Uri Lamprey, Jr., in June, 2006, and his step-father, Carroll Bickford, in 2008.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lewana C. Lamprey (Lariosa), of Moultonborough; son, Mark E. Lamprey, II; mother, Mary Bickford, of Moultonborough; two sisters, Melinda Lamprey, of Las Vegas, NV, and Mary Hamilton, of Center Harbor; two grandchildren, Jacob and Meghan Lamprey; two aunts, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm at Mayhew Funeral Home (routes 3 and 104) Meredith.

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Sandra L. Westen, 71 ALTON — Sandra Lee (Keranen) Westen 71 died at home January 6th 2012 in Alton Bay NH. She is survived by her husband of 52+years. Charles Joseph Westen; son, Kim Charles Westen and wife Debra Westen; daughter, Tamara Lee Westen and husband Cedric Pereira. Also surviving are grandchildren,

Nicole Westen, Patrik Westen; brothers, William Keranen,Thomas Keranen and family’s. As well as cousins around the world.

She will be buried in the spring at Park Cemetery Marquette, Michigan.

A Scholarship fund will be established in her name at Finlandia University, Hancock, Michigan.

The Reese Project to perform at NH Jazz Center Thursday, January 12 LACONIA — The NH Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room will present the Reese Project on January 12 at 8 p.m.

The Reese Project is a modern day ensemble with an eclectic repertoire of original swing, funk, rock, blues, classical and world music with the unique instrumentation of flute and cello and a jazz rhythm section. Led by flautist Tom Reese and his wife, cellist Laurie Reese, the band weaves elements from around the world into up-tempo, high energy music with haunting sounds that flow from calypso to waltz feels.

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MEREDITH — The Second Annual Launch-AWish sky lantern flight is ready for take-off on Saturday, January 14, at the Moulton Farm off Route 25 between Center Harbor and Meredith.

Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m., with a launch time of 4:30 p.m. just as dusk is falling.

Participants and spectators from 2011’s inaugural flight will attest to the magic and beauty created as dozens of many-colored candle-lit balloons float skyward at dusk, carrying the wishes and dreams of the launchers in a powerful visual statement of hope.

That first Launch-A-Wish event was initiated as a memorial to Diane K. Kline and marked the official launch of the Diane K. Kline Memorial Scholarship Fund. Wife of Duke Kline and mother of Derek and Danae Kline, Diane was a 33 year veteran teacher in the Lakes Region, past Center Harbor Selectman, and tireless community supporter, whose bright smile and positive life-force were a beacon to her many, many students and friends.

Her namesake fund was developed to provide scholarship assistance for ‘educational experiences for students’ resident in New Hampshire and either enrolled in or graduated from school districts SAU 2 and SAU 45 (Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich, Ashland, Moultonborough), to ‘’educate and better themselves in order to build a stronger community’’.

In 2011, Center Harbor’s Patrick Welch became the first DKKMSF award winner, with a full scholarship to Laconia Airport’s summer Aviation Career Education Academy; a program designed for young people who aspire to careers in aviation and aerospace engineering.

This year’s Launch-A-Wish sky lantern flight is sponsored in part by Meredith Village Savings Bank and Moulton Farm. Suggested donation for each sky lantern is $25. All proceeds from this event will support the Diane K. Kline Memorial Scholarship Fund.

County Committee on Aging to meet on Friday

GILFORD — The Belknap County Area Committee on Aging will kick off a series of informative sessions entitled the “2012: Go Grinning Series” starting Friday at 10 a.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Room at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford.

Bill York, from Live Free Home Health Care, will lead the discussion which will address various aspects of aging and what everyone needs to know in order to prepare or adapt. In the months to follow, components of Bill York’s presentation will be addressed in more detail.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’ll be in the energy of gratitude all day, giving thanks for the kindnesses that others extend to you. Your heart opens a little more with every “thank you” that passes your lips.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The parachute was invented more than a century before the airplane -- so people could escape burning buildings.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You usually spend your time helping others, learning about the world and having fun.

So today’s focus on making a name for yourself and finding your place in the material world may feel strange.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have no problem letting go of what is holding you back. Identifying it is a bit trickier. A wise friend will give you hints about it.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 10). An influx of money and assistance signals that you’re on the right track to creating the year you envisioned. March brings a wave of invention and innovation. Income sources open in April.

Paying for children’s teams or lessons is worthwhile, and all benefit from this in the end. June is your lucky month for love. Leo and Pisces people adore you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Think big, and everything will go smoothly.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What’s the use in wondering whether the gray parts of life are mostly black or mostly white? You see each color, tone and mood as uniquely its own, and you embrace it for what it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Instead of worrying about whether you’ll ultimately be happy or disappointed in the outcome of a project, you’ll view it from a stance of interest and discovery.

You’re a lighthearted genius.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The ones who love you want to show you just how much. But they can’t. It’s too deep to express. Just know that your loved ones have your back if you ever need them, just like you have theirs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t wait until you’re satisfied with all the uncertainties to present your project to the world. That day will never come. There always will be unanswered questions.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2012. There are 356 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 10, 1776, Thomas Paine anonymously published his influential pamphlet, “Common Sense,” which argued for American independence from British rule.

On this date: In 1860, the Pemberton Mill in Lawrence, Mass., collapsed and caught fire, killing up to 145 people, mostly female workers from Scotland and Ireland.

In 1861, Florida became the third state to secede from the Union.

In 1862, American inventor Samuel Colt, famed for his revolver, died in Hartford, Conn., at age 47.

In 1870, John D. Rockefeller incorporated Standard Oil. In 1901, the Spindletop oil field in Beaumont, Texas, produced the Lucas Gusher, heralding the start of the Texas oil boom.

In 1920, the League of Nations was established as the Treaty of Versailles went into effect.

In 1946, the first General Assembly of the United Nations convened in London.

In 1947, the musical fantasy “Finian’s Rainbow,” with music by Burton Lane and lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, opened on Broadway.

In 1957, Harold Macmillan became prime minister of Britain, following the resignation of Anthony Eden.

In 1962, an ice avalanche on Nevado Huascaran in Peru resulted in some 4,000 deaths.

John W. McCormack became speaker of the House, succeeding the late Samuel T. Rayburn.

In 1971, “Masterpiece Theatre” premiered on PBS with Alistair Cooke introducing the drama series “The First Churchills.” French fashion designer Coco Chanel died in Paris at age 87.

In 1982, actor-comedian Paul Lynde died in Beverly Hills, Calif., at age 55.

One year ago: The nation got its first look at Jared Loughner, the accused assailant of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, as a federal judge in Phoenix ordered the 22-year-old suspect held without bail. A judge in Austin, Texas, ordered former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay to serve three years in prison for his role in a scheme to illegally funnel corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002. (DeLay remains free on bond as he appeals.)

Today’s Birthdays: Opera singer Sherrill Milnes is 77. Blues artist Eddy Clearwater is 77. Rock singer-musician Ronnie Hawkins is 77. Baseball Hall-of-Famer Willie McCovey is 74. Singer Scott McKenzie is 73. Singer Frank Sinatra Jr. is 68. Singer Rod Stewart is 67. Rock singer-musician Donald Fagen is 64. Actor William Sanderson is 64. International Boxing Hall of Famer and entrepreneur George Foreman is 63. Rock musician Scott Thurston (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) is 60. Singer Pat Benatar is 59. Hall of Fame race car driver and team owner Bobby Rahal is 59. Rock musician Michael Schenker is 57. Singer Shawn Colvin is 56. Actor Evan Handler is 51. Rock singer Brad Roberts is 48.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. at Cactus Jack’s restaurant on Union Ave. in Laconia.

“Political Suicide”, an program of four darkly funny and provocative new plays by Ernest Thompson. 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room (94 New Salem Street) in Laconia.

For ticket information and/or reservations call 744-3652 or visit www.whitebridgefarmproductions.com.

Program (slide/lecture) on hiking the Appalachian, Long and International Appalachian Trails featuring Gordon DuBois. 7 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library. Free and open to the public.

Workshop on soil health hosted by the UNH Cooperative Extension/Belknap County. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Extension office in Laconia. $12. For registration form go to www. extension.unh.edu or call 527-5475.

Zonta Club of the Lakes Region monthly meeting.

6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community, Woodside Bldg., Union Ave. in Laconia. Speaker: Nancy Dirubbo of Travel NH will discuss prevention of illness during travel, especially internationally. Business meeting will follow.

Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and sill levels welcome.

We will teach.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.

Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.

Snow Many Legos time at the Meredith Public Library.

3 to 5 p.m. For ages 5-10.

Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. For ages 3-5.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

BabyGarten time at the Gilford Public Library. For children to 18 months. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 Workshop on small business taxes hosted by Lakes Region SCORE and Northway Bank. 5 to 7:30 p.m. at One Mill Plaza in downtown Laconia — the Busiel Community Room. To register for “Now is the time to develop a tax strategy” call 524-0137 or visit lakesregion.score.org. $25 tuition at the door.

Program on scams and consumer rights at the InterLakes Senior Center in Meredith. 1 p.m.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

Free community meal of hot soup and bread at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown Tilton.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at markk@trinitytilton.org.

Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

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“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

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‘Finding Your Voice’ program offered for girls

Winterfest on Squam Lake this Saturday

ALTON — The Alton Community Youth Activities team will present a ‘’Finding Your Voice” program for girls currently attending Alton Central School. The program is designed to help girls become aware of their unique and special qualities and is offered on Saturday January 14 and 21 at the Prospect Mountain High School cafeteria from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Each girl will have an opportunity to express her thoughts, feelings and ideas in a safe place. They will experience some self-esteem building activities such as skin care, careers and self-defense. Adult female members from the CYA organization and female students attending Prospect Mountain High School will oversee the program. Guest professionals from the activities offered will conduct the specialized activities and a professional licensed social worker will be available during the event.

Prent(s) or legal guardian must register the child using the form and announcement sent home with the child. Call Carol Wallace at 875-8221 for additional information.

HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Association will host its annual Winterfest on Saturday, January 14 from noon to 3 p.m. This celebration of winter is full of free family fun, and will take place at the SLA Resource Center located on Route 3 in Holderness, warm weather or cold.

Visitors can sample chili from many area restaurants and vote for their favorite in the Chili Contest, roast marshmallows and sip complementary hot chocolate around the bonfire near the waterfront. Potential winter activities include pond hockey, oval skating, nordic skate demos, snowshoe demos, sledding, groomed cross-country skiing, and winter mini-golf (all weather and ice-dependant).

For more information, call the SLA at 9687336 or visit its website at www.squamlakes.org.

At right: The Squam Lakes Association will hold its annual Winterfest from noon to 3 p.m. this Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

Community reception

Chimney fire damages South Down Shores home planned for Alton School

LACONIA — One half of a duplex unit in the South Down Shores sustained several thousands of dollars in damage after a chimney fire burned into the wall petition on Sunday night.

Firefighters responded to the first alarm fire at 19A Williamsburg Circle at 8:20 p.m. Sunday and initially responding units saw nothing form outside.

When Lt. Chris Shipp entered the home, it was smoky and he used a thermal imaging camera to determine there was heat and fire in the wall behind the first-floor fireplace.

Firefighters were able to contain the damage done to the room with the fireplace, although much of the

wall had to come down to ensure the fire had not extended.

Crews from the Weirs Station determine the fire had not reached the second floor petitions or attic.

Firefighters used salvage covers to limit the amount of damage done to the interior of the room and were on the scene for about an hour.

Gilford firefighters responded to the scene while Belmont firefighters covered the Laconia Station while Meredith firefighters and Stewart’s ambulance crews covered the rest of the station.

Damage was confined to the one home.

— Gail Beane

Alabama shuts out LSU to claim college football championship

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Rematch of the Century, it wasn’t. Alabama romped to another Allstate BCS Championship against top-ranked LSU with a smothering defensive performance, a numbing barrage of field goals and even a long-overdue trip to the end zone.

No. 2 Alabama posted the first shutout in the

14-year history of the BCS, relying on Jeremy Shelley’s right leg for most of the points -- he made a bowl record-tying five field goals -- and letting its defense do the rest. The Crimson Tide romped to a 21-0 victory over the Tigers for its second BCS title in three years.

MEREDITH from page one themselves of this facility.’’

Selectman Peter Brothers supported Warren’s proposal, saying “it’s a perfect solution, honest and straightforward’’ and a much better approach than trying to draft general rules for the use of the facility which would then require a large effort to enforce.

“Are people taking things and selling them?’’ asked Selectman Miller Lovett, who, after Warren said he wasn’t sure whether that was taking place or not, said that if that is what is happening, ‘’it’s a clear abuse of intent.’’

Selectman Nate Torr said that it made good sense to go “right to the source of the problem’’ and not try to establish any new regulations.

The proposal by Warren to deal directly with the dump pickers who are seen as being too active at the facility received unanimous support.

Warren also reported that lighting upgrades to several town buildings had been completed, at no cost to the town, in cooperation with the New Hampshire Electric Co-op, which would save the town $6,000 a year on its energy bill and that future upgrades are in the works for fire station 2 and the recycling and public works buildings.

He also said that Carol Gerken has been named interim director of the Greater Meredith Program, which is interested in holding a planning charrette for the Meredith Center area.

Noting that most of the public property in the Meredith Center area has recently undergone improvements and that the Wicwas Grange Hall is

also having improvements made, Herb Vadney wondered what direction the effort there would take.

Selectmen decided the issue was worth visiting but wanted more details before proceeding.

Warren also noted that a bill introduced in the legislature by Rep. Frank Tilton of Laconia calling for a weighted vote on the Winnipesaukee River Basin Project is opposed by the Winnipesaukee River Basin Advisory Board, and, from his point of view, would put too much power in the hands of the City of Laconia.

“I could see two votes for Laconia, but no change in the formula that involves voting based on flow, population or usage’’ said Warren.

Colette Worsman, chairperson of the board of selectmen, said that the board had met in a workshop before its meeting with the Water System Committee, whose work she praised, and said that the committee would henceforth be meeting quarterly, instead of monthly.

Brothers, who is the board’s liaison with the Planning Board, said that a conceptual plan for a new Rite-Aid on Rte. 25, just east of the Irving station, has been presented to the board and urged members of the community to offer their thoughts on the proposal.

Herb Vadney said the proposal involves two tracts of land between the Irving station and the Episcopal Church and is in an area with many traffic problems already.

The board also authorized the acceptance of a $10,000 grant for milfoil treatment of several coves in Meredith Bay.

principal candidates

ALTON — After a lengthy review of applications, which included twenty-five candidates, the Alton School District will be completing the final phase of the Principal Search Process for a full-time replacement for the Principal position of Alton Central School. Former Principal Bonnie Jean Kuras resigned her position last spring to accept a position at Sanbornton Central School beginning last July 1, 2011. ACS has had an interim principal for the 2011–2012 school year.

The search process began at Open House in September, 2011 by asking parents to select their top four qualities from the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards for school administrators. Teachers were also asked to do the same. Soon thereafter, through ads in local papers and other venues, the dstrict sought members for a Principal Search Interview Committee. The eleven member committee consists of three parents, two community members, one administrator, three teachers,one support staff member and one Alton School Board member. The Alton School District Superintendent serves as an ad hoc member of the committee. Members developed questions, and planned for interviews, day-long visits to each candidate’s school, and a visit by each candidate to ACS. Finalists will spend the day Alton Central School on January 18, with community members, parents, teachers, students, administrators, and support staff.

From 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. on January 18 all members of the Alton community are invited to a reception in the cafeteria at Alton Central School to meet the candidates and complete a short questionnaire on each candidate.

No response is needed to participate in this opportunity to provide feedback to the board on the candidates.

CALENDAR from preceding page

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.

ABC and ME time at the Meredtih Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Featuring the letter “L”. Children 3-5 encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week.

Check out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 9:15 to 11 a.m. First-come, first-served help for library cardholders only. 20 minute limit if others are waiting.

Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For ages 3-5. Sign up in the Children’s Room.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, January 10, 2012— Page 17

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: A few years ago, I was ready to begin a new job pending a drug test and was told to call a few days after for my start date. I live cleanly and don’t touch drugs or alcohol.

I contacted the company and left a voicemail. I called again the next day. This went on for a week until I finally managed to get a real person on the phone. She said my drug test was positive and I was ineligible for employment. I protested and asked for a re-test. She said they wouldn’t do that and the job had already been given to someone else.

Now I am in the job market again and rightly am concerned about drug testing. I still don’t know what caused my false positive. I’ve researched the issue and found that cold medicines, pain relievers, prescription medication and even an individual’s normal body chemistry could cause a false positive.

So here’s my dilemma: If I should be offered a job contingent upon a drug test and I decline to take the test, I won’t get the job. But if I take the test and get a false positive, I risk losing the job and also losing my unemployment benefits. What should I do? -- Innocent While “Proven” Guilty Dear Innocent: Drug tests generally produce false-positive results in 5 to 10 percent of cases. Some perfectly legal substances, including certain foods and prescription medications, can produce false positives (e.g., poppy seed bagels, some cold medications, antidepressants, antibiotics and pain meds). The National Institutes of Health encourages anyone who may require a drug screening to ask your pharmacist or health provider about specific medications that might give a falsepositive result. Inform your potential employer in advance, and request that they confirm the results through gas-chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old boy and have always wanted really long hair, but my parents won’t let me grow it out.

My two sisters are allowed to have long hair, but not me.

So my question is, why can girls have their hair any length they want, but boys have to cut it short? I don’t think that’s fair. -- Dreaming of Long Hair Dear Dreaming: Like it or not, people judge others by their appearance, and for some, long hair on a boy can seem effeminate, unprofessional or the sign of a slacker. It also is an unconventional look, and this may be why your parents object. You could ask for a compromise -- perhaps grow it a little longer.

But otherwise, you simply will have to wait until you are out of the house and can grow your hair as long as you wish. But regardless of length, please keep it clean and well-groomed.

Dear Annie: As a regular reader, I am chagrined that you have bought into the myth that women lose interest in sex once they’ve gone through menopause.

Yes, some women do. But it is not a given. Older women are fearful to talk about their strong libido because there seems to be a taboo against it. If women have less libido at any age, they can be given testosterone by their doctors and again enjoy a full sex life.

Most often, the partners do not take each other’s sexual needs into consideration. Men can be sexual klutzes for years, and wives may use menopause as an excuse to deny them sex.

Please revise your thinking before saying that menopause causes women to lose interest in sex. -- Sex Therapist Dear Therapist: You need a refresher course. The vast majority of post-menopausal women DO lose interest in sex.

The very idea that they would require hormone replacement therapy indicates that the hormones are lacking. And many women cannot safely take hormones, so your “solution” isn’t so simple. But we do agree that each spouse should take the other’s sexual needs into consideration.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Animals

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BEAUTIFUL Puppies: Apricot, red, mini poodles. Champ background. Good price. Healthy, happy and home raised.

253-6373.

WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting.

603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH.

1994 GMC Pickup extra cab, long bed, 100751 miles. Runs good.

Inspected. Asking $2,000. Call 491-6405

DOCKS for Rent: 2012 season, Lake Winnisquam Point. Parking, bathrooms, showers, launch on site. 603-524-2222.

1999 Chevy Cavalier, 4 dr, 4 cylinder, air, auto, CD, 94K mi., $2,495 obo. 934-2221.

Business Opportunities

FULL EUROPEAN bloodline German Shepherd puppies. Sire/ dame on premisis, health certificate. Call for information.

Colebrook, NH 603-667-1752.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born 11/20/11. First shot, home raised, cat friendly. 6 males. $500.

744-2317.

POMERANIAN puppies, 3 males, 2 females, color sabel. $500.00 deposits accepted and payments accepted. To be paid by or before Feb 3, 2012. Parents on premises .524-6750 or 630-4104.

Auctions NORTH Country Auctions, LLCJanuary 28st, 2012- 9am. Heavy equipment & general merchandise auction. To be held at our auction barn located at: 438 Plains Road, Tamworth, NH 03886. We are now accepting consignments! Heavy equipment, trailers, auto’s, industrial tools, building supplies, boats, farm equipment, landscaping equipment, and more! Call us today for more information: (603)539-5322 Email: info@northcountry-auctions.com

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SHELTIE puppies available , 1 boy 1 girl $400.00 health cert. 1st shots 267-8729

Auctioneer: Doug Ryan Lic #2739.

2000 Mercury Mountaineer SUVAWD, Automatic, All power, power moon roof, good tires, runs well.

143K miles. $1,995.

603-930-5222 2003 Dodge SLT Pickup: Clean Florida truck, no rust, 5-speed, nice interior, 121k highway miles. $3,995 firm. Call Phil, 393-7786.

2008 Toyota Tacoma access cab, 4wd, TRD off-road pkg. 59k miles, $20,500. (603)493-4994.

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

TOP DOLLAR PAID for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week.

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 TOP Dollar Paid- $250 and up for unwanted & junk vehicles. Call 934-4813

CURVES: Be in business for yourself, not by yourself! Curves is an international franchise and will provide the tools, training and support you need to succeed Be your own boss and help women get fit and healthy at the same time! Call Brenda for more info.

528-0808.

Child Care FLEXIBLE hours, and a safe environment. Non smoking Belmont home. References available.

Please call Donna at 520-1821.

Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232

For Rent ALTON Housemate- Private suite w/use of common rooms in quiet country setting. No drinking/No smoking. $450/Month includes utilities. 875-6875

New Franklin Apartments, LLC Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111 Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

For Rent

For Rent

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better!

524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.

LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets.

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353

BELMONT- 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. New carpet/paint.

Washer/Dryer hookups, porch, deck. Private $850/Month.

617-909-9892 BELMONT: 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. Coin-op laundry and storage space in basement. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

CENTER Harbor House- One bedroom, year-round, propane central heat, tenant pays all utilities, tenant does all yard maintenance. No pets/Smoking. credit report required, verified income, references. $400/Month, security. Call between 5PM-8PM 603-253-6924.

East Tilton- Large 1 bedroom, includes washer/dryer, dishwasher & electricity. No smoking/dogs. $800/Month. 524-7315 FRANKLIN: One bedroom 2nd floor quiet area great for single or couple. $500+Utilities Animals?

934-1252 FURNISHED bathroom.

603-366-4468

room with own $150/week.

GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1300/monthly. Parking, garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake.

Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required.

781-710-2208.

GILFORD house- Furnished or unfurnished, 4-bedroom, 2-car garage, in-ground swimming pool, fenced yard. $1,700/Month + utilities. 455-9253 GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $890/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662 Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976 GILFORD: 1 or 2 bedroom apartments from $175/Week includes heat & utilities. Pets considered. Security/References.

556-7098.

GILFORD: 1 or 2 bedroom apartments from $175/Week includes heat & utilities. Pets considered. Security/References.

556-7098.

GILMANTON Iron Works Village.

One bedroom apartment, second floor. No pets/smoking, includes basic cable & utilities. References & security deposit required. $700/Month. 603-364-3434

LACONIA 2 BR Elm Street area, spacious, clean. first floor, porch, parking, washer/dryer hook ups. $825/mo. plus utilities References and deposit required.

603-318-5931

LACONIA Contractors yard with work bay & storage area. $900/Month 603-630-2882 LACONIA FIRST FLOOR Large 3Bedroom 2-bath apartment.

Storage, deck, parking, No pets/No smokers, security deposit and references required. $900/Month plus utilities.

875-2292 LACONIA Open concept large one bedroom, includes heat/ hot water, off street parking, coin-op laundry, $675/ month. No dogs, no smoking. Application, references, background check, security deposit, 387-4885.

LACONIA Province St. 4 bedroom apartment. Private parking, laundry, bright & clean, no pets. $1,000/Month + Utilities.

508-423-0479.

LACONIA Union Ave. 3 Bedroom, fresh paint, urethane hardwood floors, private entrance, on-site plowed parking, private playground. Heat/ hot water incl. No pets. $910 per month. 455-6115 LACONIA, 3 room, near LRGH. Sunny, 1st floor, parking, yard, basement, hook-ups, good area $675/monthly, $160/weekly heated. 998-7337.

LACONIA- 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Freshly painted, off street parking. $135/Week, hot water included.

No pets/smoking. $500 deposit.

524-4771 Laconia- 1+ bedroom duplex apartment, off street parking, walking distance to stores, no pets/smokers. Security deposit and references required. $800/Month, includes heat/hot water. For additional information, call 524-2575 between 5 and 8pm.

LACONIA- 3 bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered, references & deposit.

524-9665 Laconia- Great downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week.

524-1884

ORCHARD HILL II Randlett St., Belmont, NH Now accepting applications FOR 2 BEDROOM UNIT

(Section 8 Vouchers Welcome) This is a federally assisted property featuring 32 one and two bedroom ground level apartments.

Community features on-site laundry, a furnished recreation room, heat and hot water is included.

Please call the Laconia Housing Authority at 524-2112/TDD; 524-2112 with any questions, or visit our office at 25 Union Ave. Laconia, NH • Applications are considered by income criteria • USDA/RD income restrictions apply • Tenant rents are based on income.

The Laconia Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, disability or handicap.

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For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

LACONIA- BIg 1-bedroom close to downtown. Includes plowing, 2-car parking & washer/dryer.

Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor. $200 heat credit, no dogs/smoking. $170/Week + 4-week security deposit. Credit & criminal background check required. Leave message for Rob 617-529-1838

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, includes basement, $210/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

PLAYOFF Tickets Pats vs. Broncos Sat. Jan 14th 2 tickets $200/each. (603)548-8049.

UTILITY trailer, 3x6 ft. with ball & insert $350, Echo chainsaw, 42 cc, $100. Both almost new.

998-7337.

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294

HIGHEST PRICES PAID! NO ONE PAYS MORE! Gold, (scrap rings, jewelry, etc.) Silver,

LACONIA- Large, sunny, 1st floor.

3 bedroom, hardwood floors, heat/hot water included. $1,050/Month. Call 566-6815

Laconia- Private 1 bedroom with heat, hot water, garage. Easy walk to town. $725/Month. No pets. 603-455-0874 LACONIA-2 bedrooms for rent.

Full house access. Off street parking. Rent negotiable $350-$400.

581-4364 LACONIA-DUPLEX 2 bedroom 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $900/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-8886 LACONIA: 1 & 2 bedroom apt.

W/D hookups, off-street parking, $600-$650 per month +utilities.

556-3146.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: Prime 2-bedroom apt. on Gale Avenue. Walk to town and beaches. Very large rooms.

Beautiful hardwood floors, loads of closets. Private porch and garage. $1,000/month, includes heat and hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771.

(coins, flatware, etc. )

Antiques & Unusual Items Tilton Downtown- 2 bedroom apartment. $700/Month, Heat & Hot water included. 781-315-2358 TILTON- Downtown room for rent in large 3-bedroom 2-bath apartment. $130/Week, includes all utilities. 603-286-4391 TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms.

Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $640-$660/Month.

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.

TILTON-LARGE 2 bedroom, all utilities included. $850/Month or $212.50/Week. We accept section 8. 617-501-9611 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $150-$175 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

WINTER RENTAL CEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach, Open Year Round ... Studios, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condos starting at $575 per month.

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom for rent, heat/HW/electric included, no smoking, no pets, security deposit required. $750/month.

528-1685.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Sunny, small 2-bedroom, 2nd floor no smoking/dogs. $200 per week. includes heat/hot water.

455-5569.

Lakeport- Spacious 9 room 2 bedroom 2 bath. Includes 3 season porch. Close to school, park & beach. Includes Heat/Hot water & washer/dryer. $1,350/Month + security. 528-3840 MEREDITH– 2 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, 3 story townhouse style Condo.

Garage, plowing, washer/dryer included.

Non-Smoker. $950/month + Utilities. 603-455-7591 MEREDITH One bedroom apartment on second floor. 16X22 ft. deck, Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic.

Plowing, parking, dumpster & utilities included, $850/month.

455-5660 MEREDITH- 2 bedroom duplex apartment, off street parking.

Parade Rd., no smoking/Pets.

References and security deposit required. $750/Month, heat included. 524-2575

Salon Dryer & hydrolic chair, (2) sink w/wall cabinet, station unit, desk, etc. Closing shop. Best Offer! 524-3613 SNOW Blower- New Ariens 28 inch deluxe w/drift cutters. Asking $1,025. 387-7100

Laconia- Large 1-bedroom apartment. Washer/Dryer in apartment, close to downtown, small pet OK. $180/Week + 4-weeks security.

455-5736

LACONIA- Messer St. 3 Room 1 bedroom with sun porch. 2nd floor. $165/Week. Includes heat/electric. $500 security.

524-7793

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

For Rent-Commercial LACONIA Prime Location, 1200 sq. ft., with heated garage showroom/ office, $650/ month plus utilities, additional space available. 455-6662.

OFFICE/RETAIL Space for Rent: 450 Sq.Ft. Great front building exposure! $850 per month.

Everything included. Busy Route 3, 539 Laconia Road, Tilton. Call 630-2332.

For Sale 14 ” -15” tires & 15 ” aluminum rims. $30 & up. (603) 539-5194 18 ft. F/G boat, motor, trailer.

Never in salt water. $1,200.

(603) 539-5194 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773 CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278

MEREDITH: Beautiful downtown apartment. 2-bedroom, 3-bath, private parking. $1,250/month.

491-5983.

FOUR BF GOODRICH All terrain tires- 285 R18-65. $125 or best offer. 455-0523

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom trailer in small park with coin-op laundry on site, $225/week including heat,

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: GREEN FIREWOOD, cut, not split $130/cord, cut & split $175/cord.

Call 279-3087 or Stop In at

Waukewan Antiques 55 Main St. Meredith

Free FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted CARE AND COMFORT NURSING Immediate opening for Full Time Male LPN or RN for adolesent male. Also looking for LNA!s with at least two years experience.

Call 528-5020 or fax resume to 528-0352.

FULL-TIME gas attendant, apply in person at 415 Union Ave.

HELP WANTED

Sales Representative

Small printing/book binding company in Moultonborough has immediate openings for sales and customer service representatives. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with general office experience, including strong computer, phone and customer service skills. Telemarketing experience is a plus. Benefit package includes matching 401k, health, life and disability.

Please fax resumes to 603-253-8126 or email to Robin@elanpublish.com.

No phone calls please. EOE

Help Wanted

Help Wanted BAR BEVERAGE WAITER WAITRESS Competitive salary, Full and Part-Time positions available.

Lakes Region Casino formerly The Lodge At Belmont is an exciting place to work. Under new ownership and looking for hard workers who are willing to work hard and have fun at the same time. Lakes Region Casino takes pride in its customer-focused service culture of hospitality and generosity.

Duties & Responsibilities: We are seeking a qualified Bartender/Beverage Waiter/Waitress to join our dynamic and fun team. Successful candidates will be flexible and responsible for providing a service to our customers and staff ranging from setting up and delivering food and beverages, ensuring areas are clean and tidy, maintaining stock levels and restaurant set up. Education & Qualifications: Previous experience as Bartender/Beverage Waiter/Waitress is required, you need to know your Cosmopolitans from your Apple Martinis!

Experience: Exceptional customer service skills Strong verbal communication skills, Excellent attention to detail, Ability to juggle ten things at once. Must apply in person, 1265 Laconia Rd. Belmont NH 03220

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Energy Equipment Demo Day New Beginnings forming youth board offered on Thursday in Plymouth

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative will hold an Energy Equipment Demo Day on Thursday, January 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 17 Railroad Square, Plymouth.

Contractors, property managers, hardware store employees and do it yourself homeowners are invited to take advantage of a energy cost saving opportunities at Rand’s Hardware through the energy equipment rental program.

The list of equipment for the demo includes:

— Manometer used to determine pressure and flow rates in buildings.

— Single opening blower door for residential homes.

— Dual opening blower door for larger commercial buildings.

— Insulation blower primarily for dense pack.

Attendees can also sign up for a oneon-one (at the site of their choice) blower door training. Unless people have a current BPI certification, the one hour introductory level training ($25 plus the cost of renting the equipment) is required for first time equipment renters.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Bus Driver Senior Transportation Program

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER

Rewarding position with Rural Transportation Program serving the older adults in the Greater Franklin and Belmont area.

Experience driving 18 passenger vehicle, excellent driving record and New Hampshire CDL passenger endorsed license required. Defensive driving and first aid classes desirable. 30 hours/week. Contact Nancy Marceau, Twin Rivers Intergenerational Program, 934-4151. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lakes Region Answering Service Telephone Operator Position Looking for enthusiastic person for part-time third shift. Must have good typing skills and good customer service skills.

Please contact Mel at

524-0110

Interviews now being accepted on a first come, first served basis. Growing company needs 20 people to fill immediate openings. We offer: Rapid advancement, bonuses & paid vacations, on the job training. Apply today/ start tomorrow. All depts. open. Mgmt. training from day one. Call Mon.- Fri. 9-5 only for immediate interview (603)822-0219. Have pen & paper ready.

Now Hiring Part Time Front Desk Attendant With Excellent Customer Service Skills!

Nights and Weekends a Must.

Help Wanted

LACONIA — New Beginnings, the local domestic and sexual violence crisis and support center is forming a Youth Advisory Board.

Through this leadership-level volunteer opportunity, teens will take an active role in planning community awareness events, providing community education and advising New Beginnings on providing programs and services to kids and teens. Participation in the Youth Advisory Board

Services

will also provide teens with leadership skills and experience and foster a love of helping others.

Vounteers for the advisory board must be 13-18 (or still completing high school) and live or go to school in Belknap County.

A kick-off meeting will be held Thursday, January 12 from 5-7 p.m. at New Beginnings in Laconia.

Interested teens should call 528-6511 or email education@newbeginningsnh.org.

Services

Services

SAVE 30% on Interior Painting.

Insured, references. Call Troy at Turcotte Painting 455-9179

Now Hiring Part-Time Night Security Requires Light Maintenance Duty Please Apply In Person 177 Mentor Ave. Laconia, NH 03246

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Real Estate FOR Sale By Owner: 2-Bedroom house, 1-1/4 bath. 180 Mechanic Street, Laconia. 524-8142.

Services

PIANO TUNING- Goodwin Piano, experienced tuner/pianist. Call 603-366-1904

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 HERITAGE ENTERPRISES

Please Apply In Person 177 Mentor Ave. Laconia, NH 03246

Masonry Contractor. Chimney specialist, masonry repair, chimney cleaning, stainless steel liners. Stephen Peoples 1-(800)-330-9085, (603)253-4557/

BLUE RIBBON PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior Since 1982 ~ Fully Insured

Paper Hanging

279-5755 630-8333 Bus.

PIPER ROOFING Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

Cell

Snowmobiles 1- 2000 A-Cat ZL 550 w/electric start & reverse. 1- 1998 A-Cat ZRT 800 w/electric & reverse, upgraded seat & gas tank. Clean sled. 1- enclosed aluminum double trailer. Special $1,575.

New tires. Cat House 524-5954 2002 Arctic Cat ZL 600 EFI w/trailer. 1,770 miles, $3,400 or BRO. Call 393-3635-Leave Message SALES, SERVICE, performance parts. New & used parts, complete line of accessories for Snowmobiles & ATV!s. Pre-owned sleds.

Lake City Cat House, 283 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Open 7 days a week. 524-5954.

Storage Space GILFORD garage for rent near Airport. One large lighted garage. $170 monthly. 781-710-2208.

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