The Laconia Daily Sun, January 11, 2012

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By adaM drapcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MEREDITH - Phillip McCormack will retire at the end of this school year from his position as the superintendent of Inter-Lakes School District, Ashland Elementary School and SAU 2, Inter-Lakes School Board Chair Richard Hanson announced at a board meeting last night.

Earlier in the meeting, McCormack presented the board with an overview of a 201213 school year budget proposal the board will tackle beginning with a day-long session on Monday.

“It is with regret that I report our beloved superintendent, Dr. McCormack, has made the decision to retire at the end of this (school) year,” said Hanson.

The chairs of the two school districts and SAU 2 are scheduled to meet on Friday to plan the search for McCormack’s successor.

After the meeting, McCormack, 63 years old, said he has no plans yet for his retirement. He’s served in his current capacity for eight years. His career began four decades ago, when he took his first education job as a teaching principal in Wentworth.

He recalled that he wasn’t interested in administration, only a teaching job, and it see I-L sUPeR page 8

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Huntsman in 3rd at 17%; Gingrich & Santorum back at 10% - See story on N.H. Primary on page 2

Cool reception for 2-way traffic around downtown

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — “Why are we doing this?” asked John Moriarty, a downtown property owner after a plan to open Beacon Street East and Beacon Street West to two-way traffic was presented to the Planning

Board last night. His question was perhaps indicative of the cool reception the plan received from both members of the board and people doing business in the core business district.

Anticipating the reconstruction of the Main Street bridge

over the Winnipesaukee River, the Planning Department took the opportunity to review the downtown traffic pattern as contemplated by the Master Plan in 2005 and the team from the United States Environmental Protection Agency in 2007. Last year TEC, Inc. of

Lawrence, Massachusetts was commissioned to study traffic patterns and measure traffic flows in the center of the city to determine the feasibility of two-way traffic on the downtown loop.

Kevin Dandrade of TEC see dOwnTOwn page 9

Make that one vote for Joe Story

“I decided to go with an underdog,” said Justin Whitman, while voluntarily filling out an exit poll card after leaving Sacred Heart Parish Hall polling place for Laconia’s Ward 2 on Tuesday. Whitman said he cast his vote in the Republican Presidential Primary for Joe Story of Jacksonville, Florida. The poll was conducted by Alison Wakefield, an employee of Edison Research. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

Budget cuts at UNH working way down to Cooperative Extension Service

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

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The Legislature reduced the budget of the university system by 48-percent, which led to a reduction of $1.7-million, or 23-percent, in the budget of the Cooperative Extension Service, which together with retirements, resignations and redundancies pared its staff by 23. John Pike, dean

and director of the service, convened a “Reextension Team” to redefine the priorities and redirect the resources of the agency to match its diminished funding and personnel. The team reported last week.

Sue Kagel, administrator of the Belknap County office, said yesterday that how the team’s recommendations will be implesee eXTensIOn page 9

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Romney easily wins N.H. Primary at 37%; Paul second at 23% CONCORD (AP) — Mitt Romney cruised to a solid victory in the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, picking up steam from his first-place finish in the lead-off Iowa caucuses and firmly establishing himself as the man to beat for the Republican presidential nomination.

“Tonight we made history,” Romney told cheering supporters before pivoting to a stinging denunciation of President Barack Obama. “The middle class has been crushed,” in the past three years, he said, “our debt is too high and our opportunities too few” — remarks that made clear he intends to be viewed as the party’s nominee in waiting after only two contests.

His rivals said otherwise, looking ahead to South Carolina on Jan. 21 as the best place to stop the former Massachusetts governor. Already, several contenders and committees supporting them had put down heavy money to reserve time for television advertising there.

Even so, the order of finish — Ron Paul second, followed by Jon Huntsman, Newt Gingrich and Rick

Santorum — scrambled the field and prolonged the increasingly desperate competition to emerge as the true conservative rival to Romney.

Romney fashioned his victory despite a sustained assault by rivals eager to undermine his claim as the contender best situated to beat Obama and help reduce the nation’s painfully high unemployment.

Gingrich led the way, suggesting at one point that Romney was a corporate raider, rhetoric that the frontrunner’s defenders said was more suitable to a Democratic opponent than a conservative Republican.

Returns from 52 percent of New Hampshire precincts showed Romney with 37 percent of the vote, followed by Texas Rep Paul with 23 percent, former Utah Gov. Huntsman with 17 percent and former House Speaker Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Sen. Santorum with 10 percent each. With his victory, Romney became the first Republican to sweep the first two contests in competitive races since Iowa gained the leadoff spot in presidential campaigns in 1976.

Romney won in Iowa by a scant eight votes over

Santorum, and gained barely a quarter of the vote there.

On Tuesday, he battled not only his rivals but also high expectations as the ballots were counted, particularly since his pursuers had virtually conceded New Hampshire, next-door to the state Romney governed for four years.

Seeking to undercut Romney’s victory, Gingrich and others suggested in advance that anything below 40 percent or so would indicate weakness by the nomination front-runner.

They didn’t mention that Sen. John McCain’s winning percentage in the 2008 primary was 37 percent.

Romney’s win was worth at least four delegates to the Republican National Convention next summer.

Paul earned at least two delegates and Huntsman at least one. Another four remained to be awarded, based on final vote totals.

“Tonight we celebrate,” Romney told his supporters. “Tomorrow we go back to work.” see PRIMARY page 10

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City school employee forged a daughter’s death certificate to get extra vacation time in Costa Rica and has since been fired, according to a report by the school system.

Joan Barnett, 58, a parent coordinator at the High School of Hospitality and Management, submitted an altered death certificate to get approved leave time in March and April 2010, according to the report by the Commissioner of Investigation. She lost her job that June after the forgery came to light.

It was first reported Tuesday in the Daily News of New York.

According to the report, someone who said she was Barnett’s daughter called the school on March 19, 2010, and said her sister in Costa Rica was very sick.

Later that day, the report said, another supposed daughter of Barnett’s called and said her sister had suffered a heart attack and died. She said relatives were gathering in Costa Rica.

Barnett faxed the school a death certificate April 8, the report said. see FAKE DEATH page 7

as legally required and should restore the funding.

Hospital finance officers testified about closing psychiatric units and a facility dedicated to caring for those on ventilators and dismissing patients from primary care rolls to cope with the fiscal 2012 cuts that took effect last July.

Psychiatrist Philip Sullivan, director of the Behavioral Health Unit at Southern New Hampshire

reduction in beds.

“Realistically, they don’t have any options,” Sullivan said, when asked where else those patients might turn for treatment.

In addition, Sullivan testified, the medical center laid off 19 full-time employees who worked in the unit.

Lawyers for the hospitals say the state violated see HOSPITALS page 10

PHOENIX (AP) — Investigators said Tuesday they believe the same man who fatally shot a New Hampshire couple near a scenic northern Arizona resort town also killed a sheriff’s deputy several days later in Phoenix.

Ballistics experts confirmed that the rifle casings found at the scene near Sedona on Friday and in the parking lot of a Phoenix medical building on Sunday

came from the assault rifle used by Drew Ryan Maras, Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said.

Arpaio described Maras as a U.S. Marine Corps reservist who briefly attended Arizona State University, recently lost his maintenance job in nearby Peoria and was living out of his van.

The 30-year-old may have been depressed, had see ARIZONA page 8

NYC school employee said to N.H. hospitals in court to get $130M in Medicaid back CONCORD (AP) — Lawyers for 10 New HampMedical Center, said the unit has dropped from 30 to have faked daughter’s death shire hospitals argued in federal court Tuesday that 10 beds due to the Medicaid cuts. He estimates 237 the state did not assess the impact that $130 million patients with serious psychological problems will be to extend his vacation time of Medicaid budget cuts would have on patient care denied a bed at his facility this year because of the

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Tilton’s bill to give Laconia more clout on regional sewer board draws fire from towns

BY MICHAEL KITCH THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Laconia and the nine towns belonging to the Winnipesaukee River Basin (sewer) Program (WRBP) are divided over a bill to weight voting on the organization’s advisory board according to the population of its member municipalities.

House Bill 1130, sponsored by Rep. Frank Tilton (R-Laconia) would entitle the member of the advisory board appointed by each municipality to cast one vote for every 500 residents of the municipality. Currently, each of the member municipalities has one vote.

The WRBP is the sewer system serving Laconia, Belmont, Center Harbor, Franklin, Gilford, Meredith , Moultonborough, Northfield, Sanbornton, and Tilton, whose ratepayers fund its operating budget and capital improvements. Its nearly 60 miles of sewer mains, 12 major pump stations and wastewater treatment plant handle an average of 6.2-million gallons of sewage per day. The system is owned by the state and administered by the Department of Environmental Services (DES), but its operation, maintenance and improvement are funded by the ratepayers of the member municipalities.

In September, the advisory board asked Tilton to withdraw the bill, which it feared could adversely effect several initiatives to restructure the administration and operation of the WRBP. The board explained that together with DES the WRBP has embarked on a flow metering program, which would provide data on the usage of each municipality to support a revision of the formula for allocating costs

Gov. Lynch nominates 3 for PUC posts CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch is nominating two people to the Public Utilities Commission and the existing commissioner to be chairperson.

The Executive Council meets Wednesday to vote on the nominations.

Lynch named Bob Scott, manager of the Department of Environmental Services’ air quality program, and Mike Harrington, senior regulatory advisor to the commission for the past five years.

Harrington worked for the Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant for 20 years before becoming a commission advisor.

The governor nominated commissioner Amy Ignatius to chair the three-person commission.

Ignatius is a lawyer who was director of the state Office of Energy and Planning when she was appointed to the commission in 2009.

She is also a past director of the of the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners

among them. The board also noted that the member municipalities are negotiating a memorandum of understanding with DES to govern the budgeting of the program, introduce a capital improvements program, adjust the formula for allocating costs and reconsider the governance of the WRBP. Finally, the board is weighing the advantages of forming a “regional wastewater utility authority” to serve the 10 municipalities.

Tilton declined and the bill will be heard by the House Public Works and Highways Committee on Thursday, January 19 at 9:30 am.

Phil Warren, Meredith town manager, said yesterday that he intends to speak against the bill and anticipates that he will be joined by officials of other towns. “Any form of weighted voting,” he said, “will put the whole ball of wax in the lap of Laconia.”

He said that any changes in the governance of the WRBP and the apportionment of its costs should be deferred until the flow metering program provided reliable data on which to base decisions.

Meanwhile, the Laconia City Council this week cautiously endorsed the bill. City Council Bob Hamel (Ward 5) expressed concern that since Laconia bore the lion’s share of the cost of the program, steps should be taken to ensure against the towns voting to make major investments that would impose costs on the city’s ratepayers.

Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) suggested asking Tilton to amend the bill to require weighted voting or supermajorities to approve capital projects with a value greater exceeding a specified threshold.

Tilton was not surprised by the opposition to the bill. “I didn’t expect them to support it,” he said of the towns. Noting that approximately half the costs of the WRBP are billed to Laconia ratepayers, he said that he could have weighted the voting according to the billings and assigned half the vote to the city, but instead chose population because it is the standard benchmark for distributing state funds to municipalities. “I did throw them that bone,” he remarked.

Warren found fears that Laconia would find itself footing the bill for expensive capital projects foisted on the WRBP by the towns misplaced. He pointed out that only Meredith challenged spending $6.2-million to install an ultra-violet disinfection system at the Franklin water treatment plant, claiming it was designed to excess capacity and reflected misplaced priorities. He said that the towns are just as cost conscious as the city since with many fewer ratepayers among whom to spread costs, the impact of higher rates is relatively greater.

“They don’t understand the basic math,” Tilton countered. “Their argument doesn’t make any sense at all.” He stressed that the WRBP apportions its costs according to usage as measured by flow. “The potential for growth is greatest in the towns,” he said, explaining that to manage the cost of expanding the system Laconia should have “a bigger voice.

It’s not just about spending,” he added, “but to make sure the system runs right.”

Undeterred, Tilton called HB 1130 “my favorite.”

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Pat Buchanan

GOP eating its own There still exists a possibility that, come Jan. 20, 2013, we could have a Republican Senate and House, and a Republican president.

But there is also a possibility that a Goldwater-Rockefeller-type family bloodletting could sunder the party and kick it all away.

America is bored with Barack Obama. The young and the minorities are still with him but exhibit none of the excitement or enthusiasm of 2008.

Moreover, we have been through three years of 23 to 25-million unemployed or underemployed. Our national debt is now larger than the national economy, approaching Italian proportions. The class warfare rhetoric is beginning to grate. A huge majority believes the nation is on the wrong course.

Who wants four more years of this?

Democratic hopes for 2012 hence hinge on that party’s ability to portray the Republican alternative as unacceptable if not intolerable. And the Republicans have begun to play into that script.

The GOP field of candidates suddenly seems headed to a finale that will call to mind the last scene of Hamlet, the dead and dying everywhere, but no Fortinbras to restore order in the house.

In the Sunday debate, Jon Huntsman accused Mitt Romney of virtually questioning his patriotism, when Mitt asked how he could serve as Obama’s man in Beijing and be a credible opponent of Obama. “This nation is divided ... because of attitudes like that,” said Huntsman.

Newt Gingrich, who promised in Iowa not to go negative, now calls Mitt a liar. A super-PAC supporting Newt is about to paint Mitt as a Bain Capital corporate predator, a Gordon Gecko whose modus operandi was to swoop down on troubled companies, loot them, fire workers, leave a skeleton crew and move on.

Newt’s bitterness is understandable. A month ago, he was surging.

He had opened up a lead in national polls, moved ahead in Iowa, South Carolina and Florida, and, with the backing of the Manchester UnionLeader, was closing in on Mitt in New Hampshire. From his crisp debate performances, Newt had steadily risen from his disastrous debut, while one after another of his rivals — Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry, Herman Cain — had taken the lead and lost it.

Newt had engineered a spectacular comeback, seemingly peaking at exactly the right moment, only weeks before the Iowa caucuses.

Came then the Iowa blitz, roundthe-clock air strikes from a Romney super-PAC. Millions were dumped into attack ads portraying Newt as a Beltway bandit who had exploited his speaker’s ties to enrich himself, pocketing $1.6-million from Freddie Mac and millions more from Big Pharma to promote the Bush pre-

scription drug benefit for seniors, the largest unfunded entitlement program of the century.

After weeks of unreturned fire, Newt’s poll numbers had been cut in half. He finished a distant fourth in Iowa. Having come back from the dead once in this primary season, it is hard to see how he resurrects himself a second time, given the depth of his fall, his seemingly uncontrollable anger and the little time he has left.

Five weeks ago, Newt looked like the GOP nominee. Now, his political career seems about over. Hence the desire for revenge. And with his friend Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson dumping $5-million into a super-PAC for Newt, his allies have the resources to exact retribution on Mitt for what Mitt’s friends did to Newt.

Nor is this the only bad blood. In Iowa, Ron Paul’s ads charged Newt with “serial hypocrisy” for claiming to be a conservative but leaving Congress to make millions working the system.

In New Hampshire, Paul escalated, calling Newt a “chicken hawk” who clamors for war on Iran but ducked service when he could have gone and fought during Vietnam.

Newt has said that, should Paul become the nominee, he, Newt, could neither endorse nor vote for him.

Paul’s supporters would reciprocate, were Newt to become the nominee.

Paul’s ads also charge Rick Santorum with being a “corrupt” politician who exploited his 12 years of Senate service to make millions on K Street.

Santorum’s reply: “Ron Paul is disgusting.”

The Republican candidates have gone beyond challenging each other’s records and positions to impugning their character. Sunday, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Romney surrogate, directly questioned Huntsman’s “integrity,” implying he had plotted his presidential campaign against Obama while serving as Obama’s man in Beijing. He had taken the king’s shilling and then sought to dethrone the king.

Such wounds take time to heal.

Some never do, and some will not be closed before the Republican convention opens in Tampa, Fla. Then there are the policy divides.

Paul may well run second to Romney in delegates and demand that his ideas — shutting U.S. military bases overseas, downsizing the American empire, getting a declaration of war from Congress before any attack on Iran — be written into the platform.

How will a hawkish Republican majority finesse that one?

To bring this crowd together at Tampa, the GOP nominee may need the diplomatic skills of a Talleyrand or Metternich.

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000.)

LETTERS Liberals & leftists don’t hate America, just want it to be kinder To the editor, I am responding to Gene F. Danforth’s letter on Jan. 3 that equated liberalism with Hitler. It pains to see anyone like Mr. Danforth embarrass himself with such a ridiculous and inappropriate statement. Hitler was a fascist and fascism is a right wing ideology and always has been. Hitler hated liberals, Jews, homosexuals, people with disabilities and gypsies – practically everyone who didn’t have blond hair and blue eyes. (He even hated himself as most people do who hate others.) These people are still targets of the right today.

Hitler was also an authoritarian who believed strongly in violence and was supported by big business. In addition, Hitler claimed to have received inspiration from religion. In his speech in Munich on 12 April 1922, Hitler said, “My feelings as a Christian points me to my Lord and Savior as a fighter.

It points me to the man who once in loneliness, surrounded only by a few followers, recognized these Jews for what they were and summoned men to fight against them and who, God’s truth! was greatest not as a sufferer but as a fighter. In boundless love as a Christian and as a man I read through the passage which tells us how the Lord at last rose in His might and seized the scourge to drive out of the Temple the brood of vipers and adders. How terrific was His fight for the world against the Jewish poison.

To-day, after two thousand years, with deepest emotion I recognize more profoundly than ever before in the fact that it was for this that He had to

shed His blood upon the Cross.”

In Germany at the time, any liberal professors who were left were either killed or fled the country. Those professors who taught Nazi propaganda and those doctors who committed atrocities in the death camps were no liberals. The liberalism I know is against all forms of discrimination, hate, authoritarianism, fascism, violence, church/state collusion and nationalism.

Those liberal and leftist professors I know teach about celebration of diversity, freedom, democracy, nonviolence, equality, human rights, a sustainable environment, cosmopolitanism, peace and social justice. I also know that liberals and leftists do not hate America but want to make it a kinder and gentler country with less greed, violence, oppression, discrimination, drug addiction and poverty. Propaganda is not undertaken by social critics but it something used by those in power to sway the masses as the Creel Commission did before World War I. Propaganda has big money and power behind it.

There may be more liberals in higher education than conservatives but that’s no mystery, and everyone knows why that is. I would also suggest to Mr. Danforth that he look into the reason that people like Che Guevara, Fidel Castro and Angela Davis came upon the scene in the first place.

Had there not been severe violations of human rights, they would never have materialized.

Leo R. Sandy New Hampton

Liberals & leftists don’t hate America, just want it to be kinder To the editor, We’re being Put in Danger Again by Mental Health and Court Systems I am once again shocked at the decisions of our professionals in the mental health occupation that are directly tied to our court systems.

Tie that to the fact that some of the judges that we elect are extremely lenient towards these criminals and the public is put in danger once again.

I was taught that it was wrong to shoot firearms at police officers. Not because I was crazy or hyperactive, but because it is wrong to hurt people and it’s the law. I can’t believe that

someone wants to give these criminals more free time to commit more crimes. If a person is even considering committing such a heinous crime as murder, I am sure that a majority of the time, this criminal has a background littered with previous convictions. How could you let these people back on the streets?

As is the case in most of these high profile crimes, these criminals get to sit around free for at least a year or two while their counselors use their judgment and attorneys put off proceedings because their client is not see next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 — Page 5

State Senators Jeanie Forrester & Tom BeBlois

Let’s not skirt N.H. Constitution on the eminent domain issue One of the most important votes the 24 of us in the State Senate will cast this session will occur on the Senate floor this January 18. This will be the Senate’s opportunity to defend the private property rights guaranteed in Article 12-a of the New Hampshire Constitution to every New Hampshire landowner.

Although we are on opposite sides as to whether the Northern Pass project as proposed, is good for New Hampshire, we are on the same side of the question concerning property rights. We plan to vote on January 18 to defend the constitutional rights of all New Hampshire property owners as provided for in Article 12-a.

Article 12-a was adopted as an amendment to the New Hampshire Constitution largely in reaction to the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Kelo v. New London, Connecticut case. The effect of the Kelo decision was to allow the City of New London to take the private home of Suzette Kelo by eminent domain for a private development that would be located on land owned by Kelo and on land owned by many of her neighbors. New Hampshire voters passed the constitutional amendment by the overwhelming margin of 85-15-percent in November 2006.

New Hampshire was one of more than 40 states to adopt similar amendments in reaction to the Kelo decision. The New Hampshire House voted overwhelmingly in 2006 to bring this amendment to the voters in the November election; the New Hampshire Senate voted 24-0 to place this amendment on the ballot. The New Hampshire amendment as adopted by voters is one sentence, and it says: No part of a person’s property shall be taken by eminent domain and transferred, directly or indifrom preceding page prepared or mentally competent yet.

Then there are criminals who expect special rights after they have served their sentences. Um, remember criminal, you shot at police officers. It’s a disgrace. Look at the lifestyle of these criminals before and during legal proceedings, a life centered on illegal activity in crime and drugs, especially prescription drugs since they are being helped by mental health agencies. Then there are the benefits they receive like food stamps and rent assistance. Oh, and many of them have children, so their kids shouldn’t be punished, so they get more public assistance. What hurts me the most is that these are my fellow Americans. It is saddening to me, in so many ways.

The public is put at risk by the very professionals who make up the public job sector. How ironic. Is it possible that so many people in authority in

rectly, to another person if the taking is for the purpose of private development or other private use of the property.

Last March the House voted 317-51 to pass House Bill 648, written to make clear that private developers of electric transmission lines were prevented from access to eminent domain as provided for in Article 12-a of the Constitution. When the bill came to the Senate last June, a majority (14-10) decided to study the bill further. The two of us were on opposite sides of this vote.

The Senate Judiciary Committee decided last month to recommend to the full Senate that it replace the language of the House passed version of HB 648 with new language, language offered by our colleagues Jeb Bradley and Sharon Carson. In our view, this substitute language is an artful dodge of the core issue at stake. It creates the impression that the Senate is providing some relief to property owners, but it really enables utility companies to use eminent domain in direct defiance of Article 12-a. If the Bradley-Carson amendment is allowed to stand, the Senate will abrogate the very oath each Senator took to defend the Constitution.

If the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, it is imperative that the New Hampshire Senate stand by the House on HB 648 and defend the liberties our Constitution was written to provide. No landowner in New Hampshire should be subjected to the explicit or implicit threat of eminent domain by a private developer or a private development project.

(Senator Tom DeBlois of Manchester is the Republican State Senator for District 18 and Senator Jeanie Forrester of Meredith is the Republican State Senator for District 2.) this country are being conned, or are we allowing this to happen in order to justify our own job security? You know as well as I do, that something is not right. Look at the burdening costs to the law enforcement and judicial systems, as well as all the other systems stated above. I know times are tough, but really? These are tough times and tough times require being firm not being soft.

I am “fortunate” enough to have had many life experiences so I speak with candor. I am compassionate; however, there is a fine line between being compassionate and being naïve. Even Our Savior Jesus said to keep our eyes open as not all are followers of him. I and others enjoy participating actively in the community, but we are not sure how else we can help keep everyone safe. Thanks for reading.

Scott Kipreotis Laconia

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain mortgage deed given by ERNEST AVERY and JONI AVERY, husband and wife, whose mailing address is 190-192 Franklin Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235, to LAKES REGION HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., (hereinafter “LRHH”), a New Hampshire non-profit corporation, having a mailing address of 66 Route 25, #3, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253, dated 27 May 2004, and recorded on 3 June 2004 in the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds at Book 2663, Page 1980, (the “Mortgage”) the holder of said mortgage, pursuant to and in execution of said powers, and for breach of conditions of said mortgage deed, (and the Note secured thereby of near or even date, and related documents) and for the purpose of foreclosing the same shall sell at PUBLIC AUCTION On February 2, 2012 at 11:00 o’clock in the morning, pursuant to N.H. R.S.A. 479:25, on the premises herein described being located at 190-192 Franklin Street, Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, being all and the same premises more particularly described in the Mortgage.

TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold subject to (i) all unpaid taxes and liens, whether or not of record; (ii) mortgages, liens, attachments and all other encumbrances and rights, titles and interests of third persons which are entitled to precedence over the Mortgages; and (iii) any other matters affecting title of the Mortgagor to the premises disclosed herein.

DEPOSITS: Prior to commencement of the auction, all registered bidders shall pay a deposit in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). At the conclusion of the auction of the premises, the highest bidder’s deposit, if such high bidder’s bid is accepted by LRHH, shall immediately be paid to LRHH and shall be held by LRHH subject to these Terms of Sale. All deposits required hereunder shall be made in cash or by check to the order of LRHH, which is acceptable to LRHH in its sole and absolute discretion.

WARRANTIES AND CONVEYANCE: LRHH shall deliver a Mortgagee’s Foreclosure Deed of the Real Estate to the successful bidder accepted by LRHH within forty-five (45) days from the date of the foreclosure sale, upon receipt of the balance of the Purchase Price in cash or check acceptable to LRHH. The Real estate will be conveyed with those warranties contained in the Mortgagee’s Foreclosure Deed, and no others.

BREACH OF PURCHASE CONTRACT: If any successful bidder fails to complete the contract of sale resulting from LRHH’s acceptance of such successful bidder’s bid, such successful bidder’s deposit may, at the option of LRHH, be retained as full liquidated damages or may be held on account of the damages actually suffered by LRHH. liquidated damages, LRHH shall have all of the privileges, remedies and rights available to LRHH at law or in equity due to such successful bidder’s breach of the contract of sale. Notice of the election made hereunder by LRHH shall be given to a defaulting successful bidder within 50 days after the date of the public auction. If LRHH fails to notify a defaulting successful bidder of which remedy LRHH has elected hereunder, LRHH shall be conclusively deemed to have elected to be holding the deposit on account of the damages actually suffered by LRHH. Upon any such default, LRHH shall have the right to sell the property to any back up bidder or itself.

AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF SALE: LRHH reserves the right to amend or change the Terms of Sale set forth herein by If such deposit is not retained as full announcement, written or oral, made prior to the commencement of the public auction.

NOTICE TO THE MORTGAGOR, ANY GRANTEE OF THE MORTGAGOR AND ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING A LIEN OR OTHER ENCUMBRANCE ON THE PREMISES: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PETITION THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE SITUATED, SUCH BOND AS THE COURT MAY REQUIRE, TO ENJOIN THE SCHEDULED FORECLOSURE SALE. WITH SERVICE UPON THE MORTGAGEE, AND UPON For further information respecting the aforementioned foreclosure sale, contact James R. St. Jean Auctioneers, 45 Exeter Rd., PO Box 400, Epping NH 03042, (603) 734-4348.

Dated this the 4th day of January, 2012.

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By Its Attorneys Minkow & Mahoney Mullen, P.A. By: Peter J. Minkow, Esq. 4 Stevens Ave., Suite 3 P.O. Box 235 Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-6511 Publication Dates: January 11, 18 & 25, 2012.

To the editor, Henry Osmer wants us to congratulate President Obama for finally reducing the November unemployment rate to 8.6-percent. We would, if the reduction resulted from more people getting jobs. But, the unemployment number decreased because President Obama has so mismanaged the economy that people have exhausted their 99 weeks of unemployment and are no longer counted in the unemployment number. Hopefully December will be better.

When President Obama took office unemployment was 7.8-percent. The $787-billion stimulus was promised to keep unemployment below 8-percent, but it stayed above 9-percent for most of the last three years. The November 2011 BLS data shows that there are 1.5-million fewer Americans employed, almost 1.7-million more unemployed, and 3.1-million more unemployed longer than 27 weeks than when President Obama’s was inaugurated.

Always looking for a scapegoat, Henry Osmer blames the rich for not creating jobs. He doesn’t understand that investors create jobs when they think the possible rewards from creating a job are worth the risk (of loss or bankruptcy). President Obama‘s policies do exactly the opposite of what is needed to create jobs. The president’s policies increase stifling and costly regulations, increase business risks, increase bureaucratic delays increasing costs, abruptly change policies midstream wasting investments, defame employers and investors, and create uncertainties about future regulations and tax increases. Such policies will not create many jobs.

Mr. Osmer says the president doesn’t have anything to do with energy prices, of course that is wrong. President Obama’s efforts to curtail drilling means there is less oil on the market which increases prices. Green energy is significantly more expensive than traditional energy sources and is the source of many billions of wasted taxpayer dollars. We all recall candidate Obama’s promise, one of the few he is working on, that his coal policies would cause electricity prices to “skyrocket”. Even in

this economic slowdown, gasoline is still almost double the price when President Obama took office.

I do not claim that President Obama is the first president to make mistakes; my complaint is that he refuses to learn from his mistakes and he continues to do the same things over and over. I think it was Einstein who said, “Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting a different result.”

I can’t believe that Mr. Osmer brings up Halliburton and no-bid contracts again (I too oppose no-bid contracts).

However, since Presidents Clinton and Obama have both also provided no-bid contracts to Halliburton, I have to conclude there is some justification for it.

I hope Mr. Osmer is correct that I will never be robbed or murdered.

However, I don’t want my fellow Americans to be victims of crime either, although about one in 50 is a victim annually. Since illegal aliens commit approximately 725,000 crimes annually (extrapolated from Wikipedia data) approximately 725,000 Americans annually needlessly become victims because the government won‘t do its job. American taxpayers are also victimized because they pay billions to capture, try, and incarcerate illegal alien criminals.

As a TEA Party member, I am quite willing to criticize presidents of any party, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Reagan, etc. for their mistakes. President Obama is now our president; it is his policies that are destroying middle class jobs, that are driving up our cost of living, that are driving millions of Americans into poverty, that are causing hundreds of thousands of Americans to unnecessarily be crime victims, and whose deficit spending is rapidly driving our country to financial ruin that will hurt every American except perhaps the very rich.

If President Obama is as smart as he is supposed to be, he knows his policies are failing. In sticking with these failing policies he shows that he does not care how much he hurts the American people.

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LRGHealthcare moves to trim cost of HealthLink Services program

By Michael Kitch

LACONIA — LRGHealthcare last week announced measures to trim access and raise co-pays for HealthLink Services, all designed to reduce expenses to offset shrinking operating revenues and rising tax liabilities as the result of changes in the Medicaid program made by the state and federal governments.

LRGH indicated that adjustments to the HealthLink Services would be forthcoming last year when it joined nine other hospitals in challenging the changes made to the Medicaid program in the 2012-2013 state budget.

The changes to the program will take effect on March 1.

HealthLink effectively provides health insurance to those who fail to qualify for Medicaid. Currently there are four plans serving households according to their size and income as a percentage of poverty, each with different co-pays: “A” for those with earning up to 185-percent of poverty, “B” for those earning between 186-percent and 225-percent of poverty, “C “ for those earning between 226 percent and 325-percent of poverty and “D” for those earning up to 375-percent of poverty. Enrollment in the program spares both the patients and the provider the burden of repeatedly applying for financial assistance to meet the cost of medical services.

Beginning in March the four plans will be collapsed into three. The eligibility requirements for Plans “A” and “B” will remain the same while Plan C will be open to those earning between 225-percent and 300-percent of poverty.

The co-pays for hospital inpatient services are $200 for Plan A, $500 for Plan B and 10-percent up to $1,200 for Plan C. The average stay at Lakes Region General Hospital is 4.57 days at a cost of $27,334.

The co-pays for hospital outpatient surgical services are $100 for Plan A, $250 for Plan B and 25-percent up to $1,000 for Plan C. The co-pays for hospital outpatient services are the lesser of the actual charge or $50 for Plan A and $125 for Plan B and the lesser of half the actual charge up to $500 for Plan C. The co-pays for hospital emergency services are $120 for Plan A, $160 for Plan B, and $200 for Plan C. Henry Lipman, senior vice-president and chief financial officer of LRGH, said “we are still determined to provide charitable care, but some adjustments are required to mitigate the financial pressures weighing on us.” He added that the adjustments to the schedule of co-pays are calibrated to reflect the actual costs of medical services to the community at-large.

Lipman said that LRGH continues to pursue operating efficiencies in an effort to reduce costs, but noted that health insurance carriers have become increasingly resistant to bearing a share of the cost of charitable care.

Last October, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover and Frisbee Memorial Hospital in Rochester took similar measures. Both hospitals had provided charitable care to patients with incomes up to 300-percent of poverty and both limited eligibility to those earning up to 200-percent of poverty.

I-L SUPER from page one was only by circumstance that he found himself with the mantle of principal.

McCormack came to Meredith from Keene.

Asked about his decision to retire, McCormack said, “Now I think is the right time. I’m very proud and pleased with what’s going on in both districts.”

During the meeting, board member Howard Cunningham observed, “In addition to the budget and everything else, we’re now involved in a search for a superintendent... That’s a lot happening.”

McCormack told the board the

administrative team had compiled a budget proposal of $20,293,774.

That budget represents a modest decrease of about $185,000, or slightly less than one percent, over the current operating budget. However, that figure does not take into consideration the possible added costs of collective bargaining agreements for the teachers’ union or the support staff union, contracts which are both currently under negotiation and are expected to be presented to voters as stand-alone warrant articles.

The budget includes some reduction see next page

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BCEDC Executive Director Carmen Lorentz (left) is greeted at the door by Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karmen Gifford. The two organizations will be co-located at 383 South Main Street, Laconia as of January 17. (Courtesy photo)

Economic Development Council moving to Chamber building

LACONIA — The Belknap County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) is moving to office space on the second floor of the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce building at 383 South Main Street on January 17. Co-location of the two organizations will provide a one-stop shop for local businesses seeking support and strengthen the synergies between BCEDC and the Chamber, according to leaders of both organizations.

“We are really excited about this move,” said BCEDC Executive Director Carmen Lorentz. “BCEDC and the Chamber are different in many ways,

but we both work to support economic growth in the Lakes Region so we often collaborate on projects. Being in same building makes a lot of sense.”

“This is going to be great for our business community,” said Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karmen Gifford. “With both organizations right here, it will be easier for local businesses to find the information and support they need to thrive and grow.”

BCEDC currently maintains offices at One Mill Plaza (Busiel Mill), next to City Hall.

FAKE DEATH from page 2 School officials were suspicious because it had different, misaligned fonts. A Costa Rican government official later confirmed the document was a fake, noting that the death certificate had been issued in 2005.

In addition to losing her job, Barnett pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor forgery charge last fall and was sentenced to 10 days’ community service. Her attorney did not return a call seeking comment Tuesday.

Neither the criminal complaint against Barnett nor the special commissioner’s report addresses the question of whether the daughter who purportedly died ever existed.

Laurel Wright-Hinckson, a spokeswoman for the special commissioner’s office, said that Barnett refused to speak to investigators, who were “unable to ascertain if in fact she had said daughter and if she did, if this daughter did pass away.”

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Upset by plan that keeps town tied to Sanbornton, Tilton selectmen hosting House redistricting meeting

TILTON — Concerned that the town will again not be granted its own representative, the Selectboard intends to discuss the N.H. House leadership’s plan for subdividing the state into 400 districts consistent with the 2010 census on Thursday evening.

The conversation has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall (257 Main Street).

Selectmen have invited a number of guests to attend and participate in the discussion, including current District 2 Representatives Dennis Fields and Bill Tobin, Rep. Paul Mirksi and the Members of the Special Committee on Redistricting, the Belknap County Legislative Delegation, Sen. Jeanie Forrester from District 2, the Sanbornton Board of Selectmen and Executive Councilor Ray Burton.

According to the 2010 Census, Tilton has a popu-

lation of 3,567, which exceeds the ideal district population of 3,291. Therefore, say selectmen, the N.H. Constitution requires that Tilton should have its own representative.

The current house plan has Tilton continuing to share representation with the Town of Sanbornton.

“This is not in the best interest of our citizens because we have such divergent community interests,” said a statement distributed by selectmen in announcing the meeting. “We look forward to discussing some of the alternative plans that were submitted to your Committee which more closely meets the state and federal redistricting criteria, preserves communities of interest and has Tilton with its own representative as mandated by the 2006 constitutional amendment.”

ARIZONA from page 2 lost contact with his family, believed the world was going to end this year and showed an interest in UFOs, the sheriff said.

The deaths of the New Hampshire couple had baffled authorities over the weekend. The bodies of James Johnson of Jaffrey, N.H., and Carol Raynsford of Nelson, N.H., were found in a sedan at a remote highway turnout. Investigators said they found six shell casings on one side of the car, and two on the other side.

Johnson and Raynsford frequently hiked and camped together and were in the area to look for a house for Johnson, said Raynsford’s friend, Jayne Kelly. They had planned to head home at the end of the month Investigators still don’t know why they were targeted.

Officials have said there was no evidence that the two were robbed or that they had provoked the shooter.

“I don’t think we will ever know the motive,” Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher said.

Maras fatally shot sheriff’s Deputy William Coleman on Sunday after the officer responded to a burglary call at the medical building, Arpaio said.

Coleman knocked on Maras’ van to rouse him.

Maras responded by opening the vehicle’s sliding door and firing 29 shots, authorities said. Other deputies got off 41 rounds and killed Maras.

By Monday, investigators had begun to draw a connection between the two shootings, which took place 85 miles away from each other.

Maras used a variant of an AR-15 assault rifle and shot unique military grade ammunition that has a steel core, giving the slug more penetrating power, investigators said.

He served with the Marines from 1999 to 2003, completing infantry training with a specialty as a rifleman before joining a reserve unit in Chicago, Marine Maj. Shawn Haney said.

Authorities said he had no serious criminal violations. A search of Arizona court records showed just a 2004 citation for driving with a suspended license.

But that case was dismissed.

Coleman, 50, was a 20-year veteran. He is survived by a wife and two young children, ages 4 and 7. He also has grown children in another state. He was assigned as a patrol deputy and had previously worked the sheriff’s lake patrol unit.

from preceding page TOWN OF BELMONT Public Hearings Notice Community Development Block Grant Project The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold three consecutive Public Hearings on January 23, 2012 at the Corner Meeting House, Belmont, New Hampshire at 6:00 pm. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitive basis for economic development, and public facility and housing projects, up to $350,000 in emergency activities and up to $12,000 is available for feasibility study grants. All projects must primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. The subjects of the hearings are as follows: 1. A proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $202,377 in Community Development Block Grant. The town will retain $25,000 for administrative expenses and the remainder will be used toward replacement waterline in the Village area. The majority of the households on the system are of low and moderate households.

2. The Housing and Community Development Plan 3. The Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan.

Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the Selectmen’s Office via telephone (2678300) or mail, at least five days prior to the public hearing.

Town of Belmont 143 Main Street Belmont, New Hampshire 03220 (603)267-8300 Date of Posting: January 6, 2012

of staff, which McCormack said was “a reflection of current enrollment and student needs.” Inter-Lakes, like other districts in the region, has been experiencing a slow but steady reduction in student body size.

McCormack said the district was not yet prepared to detail which staff positions would be proposed for elimination.

He said “no new programs have been added,” to the budget, though some existing programs which had been funded through state aid are now placed on the local taxpayer’s shoulders as a result of cuts

to the state budget.

McCormack added that district taxpayers would be asked to bear the burden created by other state budget cuts, such as to the funding of the state retirement program. He described such transfer of program funding, from state to local, as “cost shifting.” When the board convenes at 9 a.m. on Monday at the Elementary School library for its day-long budget work session, McCormack predicted board members would hear a lot about “cost shifting...

You’ll probably get tired of hearing that,” he warned board members.

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DOWNTOWN from page one the board that the study encompassed an area bounded by eight intersections — Main Street and Court Street/Union Avenue, Main Street and Beacon Street East/Beacon Street West, Main Street and Pleasant Street, Beacon Street East and Church Street, Veteran’s Square, Pleasant Street and New Salem Street, Beacon Street West and Water Street — to assess the impact of two-way traffic on Beacon Street East and Beacon Street West.

The conceptual plan prepared by TEC would provide for two-way traffic on Beacon Street East, but would limit southbound traffic to a right-turn northbound on to Main Street and prohibit either turning left on to Main Street or proceeding through to Beacon Street West. Southbound traffic on Beacon Street West, on the other hand, would be able to turn either left or right on to Main Street as well as left on to proceed through to Beacon Street East. Because of the position of the entrance to the parking garage near the foot of Beacon Street East it would only be open to northbound traffic. Main Street north of the intersection would remain one-way as would Pleasant Street.

A four way stop would control traffic where Pleasant Street, Veterans Square and Beacon Street West join and the entrance to Laconia Savings Bank near the intersection would be eliminated.

Dandrade said that traffic counts indicated that EXTENSION from page one mented in particular counties will be determined in the coming weeks. Currently, the service employs an administrator, five educators, and a part-time secretary in Belknap County.

The “Re-extension Team” recommends pursuing the service’s traditional priorities with educational and technical programming in food and agriculture, natural resources, community and economic development and youth and family. Apart from funding from the university system, the service draws some 35-percent of its funding from other sources and recruits, trains and supports more than 5,000 volunteers.

In the past, the Cooperative Extension Service has maintained an office in all 10 counties, but the team’s report notes that in the future its presence will depend on sufficient funding from the various counties. The team recommends that the service develop memoranda of understanding with the counties, which would include enabling the counties to determine how local offices are staffed. While the service has provided an educator for each of its four programs, the team concedes that “this level of support will no longer be possible.” Instead, educators will work back and forth across county lines.

Kagel said that she expected to begin discussing what changes will be required in Belknap County with the county commissioners and 18-member county convention later this month, with an eye to reaching an arrangement by March.

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the plan would improve access to the downtown and provide “friendlier ways of getting from A to B” without slowing travel time.

Only Warren Hutchins of the Planning Board agreed, calling the proposal “tremendous.” In order not “to miss more opportunities,” he suggested also opening Pleasant Street and Main Street north of Pleasant Street to two-way traffic and placing a roundabout at the junction of Pleasant Street, Veterans Square and Beacon Street West. Conceding a roundabout would shrink the parking lot at Laconia Savings Bank, he wondered if the bank could be compensated with property across the street.

His colleague Tobias Paddock took a dimmer view.

He said that the downtown was separated from nearby residential neighborhoods by heavily traveled ring roads and two-way traffic would “exacerbate, strengthen that wall,” continuing to wrap traffic around downtown. Dandrade acknowledged the “barrier effect,” but said traffic in two directions would be slower.

“I’m not convinced this makes it friendlier,”

offered Bob Sawyer, who added that during his 40 years downtown he had witnessed some “interesting things with with traffic.” He said that he often found himself explaining how to navigate downtown and wondered if renaming the Beacon Streets might ease the confusion. “I see a lot of problems with twoway traffic,” he said.

Bob Curtis of Laconia Savings Bank said that redirecting customers to the entrance on Pleasant Street would cause confusion because most preferred to use the atrium on the opposite side of the building. The impact of two-way traffic on Beacon Street West, he warned, would have a severe impact on the three-lane drive-up. He said that with oneway traffic motorists leaving the drive-up must use caution and having to watch for oncoming traffic from both directions would add to their risks.

“This will have a direct and big impact on the bank,” Curtis said.

“I’d like to see this whole project shelved — completely,” Tom Smith of the Laconia Antiques Center see next page

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Gilford woman accused of dumping rubbish at Belmont beach to go on trial

By Gail OBer

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BELMONT — The Gilford woman accused of dumping a pile of household refuse at the Leslie Roberts Town Beach in November of 2011 is scheduled for trial on Jan. 24.

Police affidavits supporting the arrest of Jennifer Flynt, 27, of 42 Greenfleaf Trail in Gilford say a Belmont Police officer was on a routine patrol of the beach at 11:14 a.m. on Nov. 9 when he noticed a large amount of household rubbish, including an old couch, cold toilets, and miscellaneous garbage was piled next to the bathhouses.

Police notified the members of the highway department who picked up the garbage and found a name HOSPITALS from page 2 Medicaid requirements that it assess patient impact before making any cuts and that it provide health care providers a chance to object.

Testimony for the plaintiffs resumes Wednesday.

Afterward, the state could begin calling witnesses.

State officials say in court documents that no legal ground exists for the court to issue an injunction restoring the funds. They also say the hospitals have not demonstrated irreparable harm to patients and restoring the funds “would cause fiscal and administrative crisis” in the state.

Henry Lipman, chief financial officer of Lakes Regional General Hospital in Laconia, testified Tuesday that more than 6,700 patients served by his facility could be denied primary health care as a result of the cuts.

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Police traced the name to a local resident who initially seemed baffled that his name would be found under a pile of garbage at the beach but told police he has very recently moved from his house in Gilford and was renting it.

He said he had left some garbage, including an old couch so it would be taken to the dump but said his new tenants may have some information and gave them their names.

He said he got a call from Flynt who allegedly admitted to dumping the garbage at the beach and said she filled out a statement to that effect.

She allegedly told the Belmont officer that when she emptied the U Haul truck she used to move her

belongings into her new place, she filled it with the garbage the homeowner had left behind.

Affidavits said she admitted that it was daylight when she drove up to the beach and discarded the garbage. She said she was alone and it took her about 15 minutes.

When the police officer asked her if she moved the couch by herself, she alleged said “she was stronger than she looked.”

Police estimated that it cost the town $232.53 to pay three people to clean the mess and dispose of the refuse.

She is charged with a class B misdemeanor of littering and can be fined as much as $1,200.

long-term patients could be placed elsewhere. Her facility lost about $13 million in Medicaid subsidies.

One of her patients looked on from a wheelchair as she testified, his ventilator’s rhythmic hiss of air audible.

Hospital lawyers say other services that could be closed or suspended to Medicaid patients include neonatal intensive care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s Children’s Hospital and the helicopter rescue program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock.

Under the state budget that took effect July 1, the state is taxing hospitals 5.5 percent on net patient revenues while reducing payments for caring for the poor. For many years, the state taxed the hospitals to gain matching federal Medicaid funds, then returned the amount of the tax to the hospitals so

they effectively lost no money. From 1991 through 2009, the lawsuit estimates the state acquired $1.8 billion in matching federal money this way.

After a federal challenge to this arrangement in 2009, New Hampshire can no longer reimburse hospitals dollar-for-dollar what they are taxed. The hospitals say the Medicaid Enhancement Tax is forcing many of them to go into the red.

The 10 hospitals estimate they will be taxed $250 million over the two-year budget. Dartmouth-Hitchcock estimates it will be assessed $40 million this year alone and could pay more to care for Medicaid patients than it gets in reimbursement.

U.S. District Chief Judge Steven McAuliffe set aside two days for the hearing but said additional days may be needed.

PRIMARY from page 2 Rightly so. Already, candidates and political action committees aligned with them were reserving enormous amounts of television time for the first-in-theSouth primary in little more than a week.

Unlike Iowa and New Hampshire, where unemployment is well below the national average, joblessness is far higher in South Carolina. That creates a

different political environment for the race.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who skipped New Hampshire to get a head start in South Carolina, said Tuesday’s results showed “the race for a conservative alternative to Mitt Romney remains wide open.”

Huntsman had staked his candidacy on a strong showing in New Hampshire, and he announced see next page

from preceding page told the board. He said that two-way traffic would simply divert more traffic from Main Street and around downtown. “That won’t help business people,” he declared, noting that most customers he polled replied that they found his store by driving past it.

“I’d rather see the money spent giving downtown a facelift,” said Smith.

Charlie St. Clair, also from the Antiques Center, said that complaints about having “to go all the way around” are misplaced and exaggerated. “It’s tiny.

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“It’s 400 footsteps,” Moriarty pointed out, “all the way around.”

Planning Director Shanna Saunders said that the design of the Main Street bridge should be completed

by March. Whether or not the downtown traffic pattern is change, she said that the city should consider designing the bridge to accommodate two-way traffic on Beacon Street East and Beacon Street West rather than foreclose the option for the life of the bridge, which she said would be at least 70 years.

The Planning Board will revisit TEC’s recommendations, together with other proposals, when it meets on February 7.

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Recycling percentage slips to 13.2 over holidays

N.H. Senior Assistant Attorney General Lauren Noether (right) goes over a checklist of polling place requirements with Tilton Town Clerk/Tax Collector Cynthia Reinartz on Presidential Primary day on Tuesday,. The N.H. Attorney General and the U.S. Attorney for NH deployed their staff throughout the state to ensure state and federal election laws were adhered to for N.H.’s “first in the nation” primary. Noether is a former Belknap County Attorney.

(Alan MacRae/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

Value of new construction up

LACONIA — City Manager Scott Meyers reported Monday night that the value of new construction, represented by the difference between the value of building and demolition permits, through the first three quarters of the tax year (April 1 to March 31) was $16.5-million, 45-percent more than the $11.4-million posted in 2010 and 29-percent more than the $12.8-million posted in 2009.

Myers said that the expansion of the Irwin Zone and Cantin’s, the city’s largest automobile dealerships, represent a significant share of the increase.

Together with the rate of inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index, the value of new construction multiplied by the current tax rate is used to calculate the limits of the tax cap.

only the Monday route, where recycling grew from 11-percent to 15-percent of all solid waste, posted a higher percentage of recyclables. Since the challenge began, the Tuesday route has consistently recycled the largest portion of its solid waste and after reaching 25-percent in the previous round, again topped the field by recycling 20-percent.

Every ton taken out of the waste stream and recycled reduces the cost of collecting, transporting and disposing of solid waste, which is funded by property taxes, by more than $150 per ton. In announcing the challenge in October, City Manager Scott Myers said that the goal was to recycle 25-percent of all solid waste by March 1.

from preceding page after the polls closed that he had passed his own test. “Where we stand is a solid position and we go south from here,” he said.

About one-third of Republican voters interviewed as they left their polling places said the most important factor in choosing a candidate was finding someone who could defeat Obama in the fall.

Romney won their support overwhelmingly.

He ran even with Huntsman among the one-quarter of the voters who cited experience as the most important factor in selecting a candidate to support.

Paul ran first among voters who cited moral character or true conservatism.

As was the case last week in Iowa, the economy was the issue that mattered most to voters, 61 percent of those surveyed. Another 24 percent cited record federal deficits.

Romney carried the first group and split the second with Paul.

The survey results came from interviews conducted for The Associated Press and the television networks with 2,636 voters across the state. It had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 3 percentage points.

New Hampshire has a rich history of humbling favorites, front-runners and even an occasional incumbent.

The state’s Republican voters embarrassed President George H.W. Bush in 1992, when he won but was held to 53 percent of the vote against Pat Buchanan, running as an insurgent in difficult economic times.

Buchanan, who never held public office, won the primary four years later over Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas, who was the nominee in the fall.

In 2000, national front-runner George W. Bush rolled into the state after a convincing first-place finish in Iowa but wound up a distant second behind McCain. Bush later won the GOP nomination and then the presidency.

Twelve Republican National Convention delegates were at stake on Tuesday, out of 1,144 needed

to win the nomination.

Obama was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

The state has about 232,000 registered Republicans, 223,000 Democrats and 313,000 voters who are undeclared or independent.

In his first presidential run in 2008, Romney finished second in the state to McCain. This time, he campaigned with the Arizona senator’s endorsement, as well as backing from Sen. Kelly Ayotte and numerous other members of the state’s Republican establishment.

Romney committed a pair of unforced errors in the campaign’s final 48 hours, and the other contenders sought to capitalize.

On Sunday, after a pair of weekend debates only 12 hours apart, the millionaire former businessman said he understood the fear of being laid off. “There were a couple of times when I was worried I was going to get pink-slipped,” he said, although neither he nor his aides offered specifics.

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OBITUARIES

Wayne M. Fontaine, 58

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GILFORD — Wayne M. Fontaine “Pepé”, 58, of Gilford, New Hampshire passed on January 9, 2012 of illnesses following his battle of lung cancer from 2003.

Wayne was born on June 17, 1953 in Laconia, NH to Ralph and Theresa “Jacqueline” Fontaine. He attended Sacred Heart School through ninth grade and graduated from Laconia High School in 1972. He attended Laconia Technical Institute where he got his degree in mechanical drafting, then Wayne served in the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the Navy, Wayne worked in a variety of fields but spent most his career working at Lewis and Saunders in purchasing.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gale (Belanger) Fontaine, also from Laconia, on June 24, 1972. They spent most of their life together living in Laconia until the couple moved to their dream home in Gilford in 1996 where he retired.

Pepé enjoyed cribbage, apple picking and watching the Patriots, the All American Red Sox, and the Boston Celtics. He loved all sports but his favorite was the Boston Red Sox. The light of his life were his grandchildren and he enjoyed spending time with them, watching them grow and teaching them new things.

He enjoyed being in the warm sunshine and spending time at the ocean. Hampton Beach was his favorite.

He was famous in his family and beyond for his secret recipe of chocolate chip cookies and no family event was complete without his dinner rolls. Also, he was not afraid of hard work, whether it was mowing the lawn, painting their house or anything else to help a friend.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Gale Fontaine; his son, Scott, and his daughter, JoAnne, and his daughter- inlaw, Jill, along with four loving grandchildren – twins, Calsey and Morgan and Amelia and Henry. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters – Diane and Gene Wilmot; Brian and Grace Fontaine; Tammy Fontaine; Andre Fontaine as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law – Keith and Margo Belanger, Orize Belanger and Ike Engle. He also leaves behind his goddaughter, Melissa Belanger, and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly, special friends, Mark and Cindy Gagne and his faithful companion, Mittens. Wayne was predeceased by his grandparents, Frank and Beryl Fountain; his mother, Jacqueline Fontaine; his brother in-law, Lee Belanger, and his beloved sister in-law, Jane Belanger.

Calling hours will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH. Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia, NH, in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, Two Commerce Drive, Suite 110, Bedford, N.H. 03110.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

MOULTONBOROUGH — Mark Edward Lamprey, 50, of Moultonborough, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital, of Laconia.

Born in Boise, Idaho on January 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,

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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.

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OBITUARIES

Margaret B. Akerman, 85

LACONIA — Margaret Betty Akerman, 85, of 164 Pleasant Street, died at her daughter’s home on Monday, January 9, 2012.

She was the widow of Lawrence “Red” R. Akerman who died in 2005. They had celebrated sixty-one years of marriage together.

Betty was born March 25, 1926 in Somerville, Mass. the daughter of Arthur E. & Helen L. (Porter) Chipman. She resided in Massachusetts for several years and had been employed at Stone & Webster.

After she and Red married, they moved to Alexandria. N.H. and later moved to Lakeport/Laconia. She had been employed at Laconia Manufacturing and Winconia Corp. for many years and later was employed at Annalee Dolls.

Betty was a former communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport and a communicant of St. Joseph Church. She was a Girl Scout Leader and was always involved with her children’s, grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s activities and loved to clothes shop for all of them.

Betty and Red loved travelling.

After retiring, they enjoyed their motor home trips to winter in Florida. They also enjoyed many years of square dancing with the Lakeside Swingers Square Dance Club. Betty enjoyed playing cards as often as she could with her friends, Eileen Giguere and Muriel and Susan Guilmette.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou H. & Paul Phelps and Carol Ann A. & Russell Beane, all of Laconia; a granddaughter, Paula Phelps, and her husband, Manuel Fernandez Prieto, of Laconia; four grandsons, Christopher Phelps and his wife, Kimberly, of Salisbury,

Conn., Craig Beane and his wife, Gail, and Chad Beane and his wife, Heather, all of Laconia and Curtis Beane & his wife, Jessica, of Gilford; seven great grandchildren, Daniel Fernandez Phelps, of Seville, Spain, Triana Fernandez Phelps of Laconia, Bailey Phelps & Ryan Phelps, both of Salisbury, Conn., Cody Beane, Lucas Beane and Kathryn Beane, all of Laconia and Addison Beane, of Gilford; a great -great granddaughter, Dulce Tuquer Fernandez of Laconia and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, parents and her stepfather, John Rodriques, Betty was predeceased by her three brothers, Arthur, Robert and Edward Chipman.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 10:30 AM 12:30 PM in the Carriage House of the WW.SingleSale.ad_Layout 1 1/4/12 Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. Following the calling hours, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00PM at St. Andre Bessette Parish –St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow in the family lot at Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St. Laconia, NH is assisting with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

LACONIA — Alfred J. LaChance, 82, of 175 Blueberry Lane, died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center-Genesis Center, on January 7, 2012.

Mr. LaChance was born April 26, 1929 in Dover, the son of Joseph and Margaret (Lozin) LaChance. Mr. LaChance lived in Meredith and Belmont before moving to Laconia.

Mr. LaChance is survived by his stepchildren and step grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. LaChance was predeceased by his wife, Carol (Shaw) LaChance, in March 2006.

A calling hour will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6:007:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette

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Spring burial will be in the family lot in Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, NH. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Activities Fund, 175 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The chopping block comes out, and something has to go. The elements of your life that do not serve an obvious function will be up for scrutiny. Note that just because something is enjoyable doesn’t make it superfluous.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Without your influence, there are those who won’t be able to tear themselves away from the negativity of the world.

You’ll find an anecdote for the negative stuff going on, and you’ll share it with others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You have the time for what you really want to do. If you find that you don’t have the time for something you think is important, it might be because you actually don’t want to do it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

There’s a cause speaking to your heart.

You’re still not sure what you can do that would make the biggest difference.

Since this can’t be predicted, the best thing to give is what you want to give.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’re true to yourself, things might work out and they might not. But at least you will be proud of your actions.

If you succeed by doing something other than what feels right to you, the victory will be hollow.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 11).

What you once thought was unfair will prove to be the best thing that ever happened to you. You’ll build up your resources through February and March.

Then in April you’ll be ready to bring a new side of you to the world. You’ll be met with applause, as well as some excellent advice about how to proceed.

Libra and Sagittarius people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 40, 50, 31, 28 and 4.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The friendship you seek is less important than the friendship you bring. Go into the social scene ready to be a stellar listener, and give others a quality of attention that will make them feel important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There will be those around you who act as though the rest of the world was born to serve them. You’ll be the reality check, politely drawing boundaries and restoring balance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re a sensual being. As intellectual as you may be, you’re always operating on another level, too, a level that is affected by things like color, warmth and music.

You’ll gravitate toward beauty and comfort.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s one thing to talk about the things you appreciate and quite another to let those things generate a joy in you that radiates from your heart and rings out through your body and into the atmosphere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Where you go in your imagination you can go physically, as well. The reverse is also true.

You’ll test the theory by trying to imagine yourself experiencing something you want. It may take several attempts to picture this, but keep trying.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Most people are their own worst enemy.

Realizing that you’ve sometimes inexplicably acted to defeat your own interests, you’ll seek victory over that part of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). How you communicate will convey much more than the actual words you say. Everyone around will read you loud and clear, and will sense how you really feel even if you don’t speak of it.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2012. There are 355 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 11, 1942, Japan declared war against the Netherlands, the same day that Imperial Japanese forces invaded the Dutch East Indies.

On this date: In 1759, the first American life insurance corporation, for “poor and distressed” Presbyterian ministers and their widows and children, was chartered in Philadelphia.

In 1805, the Michigan Territory was created by an act of Congress.

In 1861, Alabama became the fourth state to withdraw from the Union.

In 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed the Grand Canyon National Monument (it became a national park in 1919).

In 1913, the first sedan-type automobile, a Hudson, went on display at the 13th National Automobile Show in New York.

In 1927, the creation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was proposed during a dinner of Hollywood luminaries at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

In 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart began an 18-hour trip from Honolulu to Oakland, Calif., that made her the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean.

In 1943, the United States and Britain signed treaties relinquishing extraterritorial rights in China.

In 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry issued the first government report that said smoking may be hazardous to one’s health.

In 1972, East Pakistan changed its name to Bangladesh.

In 1977, France set off an international uproar by releasing Abu Daoud, a PLO official behind the massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

In 1995, 52 people were killed when a Colombian airliner crashed as it was preparing to land near the Caribbean resort of Cartagena — however, a 9-year-old girl, Erika Delgado, survived.

One year ago: Several hundred mourners remembered the victims of the Arizona shooting rampage during a public Mass at St. Odilia Catholic Church in Tucson. David Nelson, 74, who starred on his parents’ popular TV show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet,” died in Los Angeles.

Today’s Birthdays: Producer Grant Tinker is 87. Actor Rod Taylor is 82. Composer Mary Rodgers is 81. Actor Mitchell Ryan is 78. Actor Felix Silla is 75. Movie director Joel Zwick is 70. Country singer Naomi Judd is 66. World Golf Hall of Famer Ben Crenshaw is 60. Singer Robert Earl Keen is 56. Musician Vicki Peterson is 54. Actress Kim Coles is 50. Actor Jason Connery is 49. Contemporary Christian musician Jim Bryson is 44. Rock musician Tom Dumont (No Doubt) is 44. Rhythm-and-blues singer Maxee Maxwell is 43. Movie director Malcolm D. Lee is 42. Singer Mary J. Blige is 41. Musician Tom Rowlands is 41. Actor Marc Blucas is 40. Actress Amanda Peet is 40. Actor Rockmond Dunbar is 39. Actress Kristolyn Lloyd is 27.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Shang Hai Restaurant on South Main Street in Laconia. Guest speaker will be District 1 Executive Councilor Ray Burton. Optional buffet dinner served at 5:30.

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.

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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Reese Project at the N.H. Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. $10. BYOB. Energy Equipment Demo Day in Plymouth. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Railroad Square. Hosted by the Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative.

Congressman Frank Guinta staff holds open office hours at Gilford Town Hall. 3 p.m. Any constituent having a problem with the federal government or who would like to share concerns about any issue before Congress is invited to attend.

Program on the origin of “Bad Boy Books” at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. 6:30 p.m. Presented by historian J. Dennis Robinson.

Prophet and Evangelist Max Navarro at the Margate Resort Conference Center in Laconia. 7 p.m. All are welcome to see healing miracles and hear the prophetic word.

Free Mom & Me movie at Smitty’s Cinema in Titlon.

“Tangled” at 11:30 a.m.

Winter Farmer’s Market in at the Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia. 3 to 6 p.m. Vendors offering local farm-raised meats, fresh-baked breads, organic tea, cofree, fudge, pastries, pies, cakes, fresh produce, jellies & jams, local wines, herbs, oils, plants, jewelry, wood workers, and fine art.

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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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration Sunday Angel ornament sale LACONIA — A celebration of the legacy Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held at Laconia Middle School on Sunday, January 15 from 3:30-7 p.m The event is sponsored by the Laconia Human Relations Committee which is being joined by the Lakes Region Faith Community and Appalachian Mountain Teen Project.

Dr. King’s living memorial is the nonviolent process for social change associated with Mahatma Gandhi. The program will open with a section of Dr. King, Jr.’s speech, I Have A Dream. This speech, culminating the 1963 March on Washington, celebrates the nonviolent struggle of African Americans to achieve their civil rights. Dr. King’s stirring words capture the spirit of nonviolent protest and soul force against hate and bigotry that continues its global influence.

Following Dr. King, Jr.’s presentation, a major portion of the movie Pray the Devil Back to Hell will be shown. It is a moving and inspiring modernday story of Christian and Muslim women coming together using nonviolence to stop the slaughter and rape in Liberia instigated by President Charles

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Taylor, the despot warlord.

Through physical risk and emotional trauma the women orchestrated a grassroots protest to end the ravaging civil war, bringing peace to the region.

Leymah Ghowee, the women’s leader, recently won the Noble Peace Prize for her role. Carol Pierce, Chair, Laconia Human Relations Committee is the moderator.

A potluck dinner follows featuring the many ethnic foods that are now a part of American culture. Each year a pot-luck meal is shared reflecting the cultural heritage of all who come together.

After dinner, the celebration continues with song and dance. Sarah Dan Jones, a renowned guitarist and song leader, will distribute song sheets so we can join voices together in the singing of Civil Rights songs such as We Shall Overcome, We Would Be One and the Jewish ritual song Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World. Bhutanese dancing is included.

The program concludes with Dave Lynch, executive director of the Appalachian Mountain Teen Project, leading an optional discussion about how we can continue to live Dr. King’s Dream in the Lakes Region today.

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Visit our website for additional information. www.laconialibrary.org

This Weeks Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

Future Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 11th @ 10:00 Thursday, January 12th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Wednesday, January 18th @ 10:00 Thursday, January 19th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Tuesday, January 10th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Tuesday, January 17th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Goss Reading Room Storytime Booktalks for Kids

Thursday, January 12th @ 3:30 for grades 6-8; 5:00 for grades 35 in Laconia Rotary Hall.

Movies and More for Kids

Friday, January 13th @ 3:45 Laconia Rotary Hall “Mr. Popper’s Penquins” PG Tom Popper grew up having very little interaction with his father who was off exploring the world. When Popper grows up, he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: six penguins. Popper can’t help but wonder why his father would send him penguins. He tries to get rid of them but his children don’t want him to. Admission is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 14 or older.

Adults: Long Distance Hiking

Tuesday, January 10th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Long distance hiker Gordon DuBois will present a slide lecture program on hiking the Appalachian, Long (VT) and International Appalachian (QE, CN) Trails. Using slides and telling stories, Gordon will share his experiences on these 3 major hiking trails of the East Coast including the people he met, the beautiful places he visited and the many interesting animals he encountered: snakes, bears, moose, caribou, wild ponies, African steers, wild boar, and more. He will also discuss equipment and clothing needed for long distance hiking. Gordon is a New Hampshire Humanities Scholar and film maker whose real passion is long distance hiking and winter mountaineering. Admission is free.

Goss Reading Room Storytime LEGO® Club

Friday, January 20th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall We supply the LEGO blocks – kids ages 5-12 supply the imagination!

Teen:

Tuesday, January 10th @ 3:00 Volpe Conference Room Teens in grades 6-12 meet to discuss the programs and materials they would like the Library to offer.

Adults: Laconia During the Civil War 1861-1865

Thursday, January 19th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall.

2,036 soldiers from NH Volunteer Regiments died in combat during the American Civil War. Fifteen of those soldiers were from Laconia. Steven Robert Closs, New Hampshire Civil War historian and author, will tell the stories of these brave men who made the “supreme sacrifice” for the Union and the abolition of slavery.

Admission is free.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm • Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm For more information, call 524-4775.

We have wireless ... inside & out!!

helps raise funds for medications for elderly

Maddy Kirker (left) received help from Girl Scouts Emily DiFonzo and Maddy Burns to sell angel ornaments to benefit Maddy’s Meds to help the elderly afford medication. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — In the spirit of the holiday season and beyond, saving money and giving to those in need has been the focus of nine year old Madison Kirker of Laconia. Starting when she was only five, Maddy began saving money and continues to do so any time she has a dollar or five. Since 2008, her mission has been very simple… to help the elderly and sick people afford medication and stay healthy.

By running bake sales at schools and local craft fairs, Maddy, along with family, friends and others who believe in her mission, has raised more than $4,000 over the past four years. During the last few months of 2011, the sale of hundreds of angel ornaments was added to their fundraising efforts.

Maddy and members of Maddy’s Meds participated in numerous craft fairs selling ornaments and various baked goods. In addition, ornaments were sold at several local businesses and by Girl Scouts Emily DiFonzo and Maddy Burns at Moultonborough sports events.

“I want to thank so many who have helped me,” said Maddy. “My parents, my brother Camden, my friend Lexys Bladecki and her mom Lisa, my teacher Ms. Ellen Ward, the staff and kids at school, Walgreen’s and everyone who has helped out, including everyone at Lakes Region United Way.” Repeating their participation, Walgreen’s Laconia Store Manager Dan Quinn donated extra gift cards to deliver to the Laconia Senior Center.

Not resting on past success, Maddy will continue to plan bake sales and other fundraising events in 2012. To learn more about Maddy’s Meds or where her next bake sale will be held, go to www.maddysmeds.org.

CALENDAR from preceding page

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 6459518.

Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill 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.

ABC and ME time at the Meredtih Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Featuring the letter “L”. Children 3-5 encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week.

Knotty Knitters gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Open to all experience levels.

Mystery Book Club meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Play Dead” by David Rosenfelt. Pick up a copy at the main desk.

Toddler Time at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

Foreign Movie Night at the Gilford Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m. “My Brilliant Career” from Australia. (G)

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am increasingly disgusted by my dad. He is obese and getting bigger, and he won’t (can’t?) stop eating. He and my mother recently stayed in our home for a long weekend. When we went out for breakfast, Dad ordered enough food to feed three people -- steak, eggs, hash browns, toast, and biscuits and gravy. He ate all of that and half of my son’s pancakes. His main topic of conversation during breakfast was what we would eat the following day.

It is like he is addicted to a drug. Even when he orders a salad, he drenches it in so much creamy dressing that it negates the health benefits. At night, he raids the kitchen.

He ate so many of my kids’ lunch snacks that I started storing them in the bottom cabinets, since he can’t bend over to reach them. He also cannot cut his own toenails and gets winded playing with his grandchildren.

I already have suggested that he start taking little walks, but he insists he has genetically bad knees -- as opposed to having bad knees from the extra 200 pounds he carries around. He recently had open-heart surgery to replace a bad valve and claimed the same genetic excuse. He has damaged my couch, and I had to replace two patio chairs.

He was offended when I asked him not to sit on the more delicate furniture since it has a 250-pound weight limit.

I know my mom is disgusted, too, but Dad is incredibly stubborn. I think he also has been depressed since my brother died in Afghanistan. But Dad is eating himself to death. Just being in his presence now irritates the daylights out of me. What are we to do? -- Disgusted by the Glutton Dear Disgusted: Dad already feels worthless, so instead of anger and disgust, try compassion. You are right about this being a form of addiction, which means it is extremely

hard for Dad to control his food cravings. We think you will have better luck working on his depression, which can interfere with his willingness to become healthier. Enlist your mother’s help to encourage Dad to see his doctor about the possibility of medication.

Dear Annie: I have not trusted my husband since a family member told me he was cheating on me with a girl he knew before we married. The other night, he was a little drunk and said he never had to hide having sex with someone until he got married. When I asked for an explanation, he claimed to be “just messing” with me.

We’ve been married a long time and have grown kids and grandkids. I still wonder who he’s with when he is out late. A few years ago, I was certain he was seeing another woman, and when I yelled, “I hope it was good,” he screamed, “It sure was!” Then he said there was no one else and he simply wanted to hurt me. It worked. I no longer feel the same way about him. I’m tired of being told I have a problem, but I don’t intend to leave at this late date.

What do you think? -- S.P. Dear S.P.: If you are going to stay with a man you don’t trust, you need to separate yourself emotionally from his behavior. Consider him a wayward child, and occupy yourself with activities that make you happy. Perhaps when you stop paying attention to his nocturnal wanderings, he’ll lose interest in them, as well.

Dear Annie: I have a solution for “Noisy Dog Next Door,” whose neighbors’ guard dog is kept outside and barks all night long. If the dog barks at 2 a.m., I suggest they phone the neighbors at 4 a.m. to let them know their dog woke them up two hours earlier. A few calls like that should take care of the problem. -- Sevierville, Tenn.

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

Announcement

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

253-6373.

Autos

Business Opportunities

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

143K miles. $1,995.

603-930-5222

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.

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

2007 Toyota Corolla LE- 9,500 miles, automatic, like new! $12,900. 286-4900 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

Autos 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.

REDBONE coon, mixed, male 18 mths neutered, shots, great with kids, natural hunter, loyal.

Laconia 998-4944 cell SHELTIE puppies available ,!1 boy 1 girl $400.00!health cert. 1st shots 267-8729

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

603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee,

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

Inspected. Asking $2,000. Call 491-6405 1999 Chevy Cavalier, 4 dr, 4 cylinder, air, auto, CD, 94K mi., $2,495 obo. 934-2221.

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

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

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 LACONIA: (2) 2-bedroom, 2nd floor apartments on Gilford Avenue , with on-site parking. Both walking distance to pharmacy, church & school. Housing welcome. (1) is $800/month, heat and hot water included, with coin-op washer and dryer on site.

(1) is $800/month plus utilities (natural gas), with washer/dryer hook-ups. Call Ted, 630-3958.

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.

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

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

617-909-9892 FURNISHED bathroom.

room with own $150/week.

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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 LAKE OPECHEE 2nd floor, private entry, 4-room, 1-bedroom apartment. Includes electric, heat, on-site laundry, plowed parking, use of waterfront & Wi-Fi access.

No Smokers, $775/Month + security deposit.

524-1917 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.

Accepting applications for our waiting list (Rental Assistance) Spacious units, on-site parking and laundry, hot water included, 24-hour maintenance

Deer Run Apartments Meredith, N.H. Call today to see if you qualify.

603-224-9221 TDD #1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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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LACONIA, NH Three Bedroom Apartments $800.00 per mo. Utilities Not Included. NEW YEAR SPECIAL NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. Pay first months rent and move in Section 8 Welcome, Income Restrictions Apply Well Maintained Units, Off Street Parking, No Pets Allowed. Contact us today for more info!

1-800-742-4686 The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301

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.

TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms.

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

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

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

TILTON-LARGE 2 bedroom, all utilities included. $850/Month or $212.50/Week. We accept section 8. 617-501-9611

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $150-$175 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278

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

508-423-0479.

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: 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

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.

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

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

998-7337.

OFFICE/RETAIL Space for Rent: 450 Sq.Ft. Great front building exposure! $700 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

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

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

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

455-5736

Office work, etc. Good working conditions.

Must be a person who can handle details. $14/hour.

Send resume to:

NORTHFIELD: Trailers for rent in small park with on-site laundromat.

2 bedroom, $225/week.

3 bedroom with additions, $235/week.

Rent includes heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

Laconia Daily Sun, 1127 Union Avenue #1, BOX B, Laconia, NH 03246

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

Waukewan Antiques 55 Main St. Meredith

Lakes Region Answering Service Telephone Operator Position

Now Hiring Part/ Possible Full-Time Employment

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

Bus Driver Senior Transportation Program 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.

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

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

524-8886

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

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.

Call 279-3087 or Stop In at

LACONIA- Large, sunny, 1st floor.

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

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

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

PARAEDUCATORS Laconia School District We are seeking a candidate interested in working to support students with academic, emotional, social, physical and behavioral skill development in our school. A Position is available in our middle school.

This position is part-time, 27.5 hours per week.

Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference to: Jennifer Sottak, Student Services Coordinator Laconia School District 150 McGrath Street Laconia, NH 03246 Please visit our website for information about Laconia School District www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E

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

CARE AND COMFORT NURSING

(coins, flatware, etc. )

Antiques & Unusual Items

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

524-1884

LACONIA: 1 & 2 bedroom apt.

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

556-3146.

Help Wanted

SNOW Blower- New Ariens 28 inch deluxe w/drift cutters. Asking $1,025. 387-7100

MEREDITH- 2 bedroom duplex apartment, off street parking.

Parade Rd., no smoking/Pets.

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

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

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

Help Wanted BAR BEVERAGE WAITER WAITRESS

Salon Dryer & hydrolic chair, (2) sink w/wall cabinet, station unit, desk, etc. Closing shop. Best Offer! 524-3613

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

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

491-5983.

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.

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

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

Nights and Weekends a Must.

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

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Help Wanted

Services

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

Now Hiring Part-Time Night Security Requires Light Maintenance Duty Please Apply In Person 177 Mentor Ave. Laconia, NH 03246 POSITIONS available in Housekeeping, Breakfast and Laundry: We are looking for hard working people willing to clean and to do various tasks! Part-time positions, with potential for full-time hours available. Must be flexible, reliable and dependable. Weekends a must. Please apply in person at Fireside Inn & Suites, Junctions of Routes 11 & 11B, Gilford, N.H. No calls please.

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

Services

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

Paper Hanging

279-5755 630-8333 Bus.

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 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.

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

Major credit cards accepted

Snowmobiles

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SAVE 30% on Interior Painting.

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

528-3531

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education will offer a class ‘’Cooking: GlutenFree Soups, Stews & Comfort Foods.’’

The class will begin on Tuesday, January 31, from 6-8 p.m. and will run for a period of five weeks. Sarah BaldwinWelcome, a culinary graduate of Newbury College, will teach the class. She is the owner of Provincial Palate Inc. specializing in mustards and specialty catering.

Over 1 million Americans may have intolerance for gluten, a common ingredient in more foods than people may realize. Gluten is a protein found in all wheat, rye, barley, and oat products. The only medically acceptable treatment for gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease is to eliminate all gluten from the diet.

Many people with other conditions may

also benefit from a gluten and wheatfree diet, including Attention Deficit Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Lactose Intolerance, Autism, chronic fatigue, indigestion and malnutrition.

Wheat allergy is an abnormal immune system reaction to one or more proteins found in wheat. Allergy to wheat is one of the more common food allergies in children. Avoiding wheat is the primary treatment for wheat allergy. Wheat allergy is different from a disorder known as Celiac Disease, an immune system reaction that causes inflammation in the small intestines when a person eats any food containing gluten, one type of protein found in wheat.

Call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712 to enroll.

HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is offering special Wild Winter Walks on the Gephart Exhibit Trail on four weekend dates in January. A staff naturalist will guide the walks and discuss the many ways native animals are well adapted for winter life in New Hampshire.

The walks are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14 (10 a.m. to noon), Sunday, Jan. 15 (1 to 3 p.m.), Saturday, Jan. 21 (10 a.m. to noon) and Sunday, Jan. 29 (1 to 3 p.m.)

Participants should be prepared to snowshoe which are available at no extra

cost or participants can bring their own.

Adult must accompany children. If you want to make a day of it, lunch will be available at Longhaul Farm beginning at noon (less than one mile down Route 113 from the Science Center.)

Wild Winter Walk participants will receive a 10-percent discount on lunch at Longhaul Farm on the day of the event. Registration is required by calling 603-968-7194 or email info@ nhnature. The cost $10/member; $12/ non-member.

For details about this event, upcoming programs, and membership go to www. nhnature.org or call 603-968-7194.

‘Wild Winter Walks’ offered at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Mobile Homes 1981 Single Wide, 14x70, 3-bed rooms: Needs rugs and some other work, set up in a park in Belmont. Park rent $390/month. $5,000 or B/R/O. Call 387-2333.

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

Adult Ed offers gluten-free cooking

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607

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

Audubon Society presenting bird banding program at Loon Center on January 19 MOULTONBOROUGH — The Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire will feature a presentation titled “Fifty Years of Banding Birds in the Lakes Region” on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough.

Master bird bander John Merrill of Center Harbor has been putting leg bands on birds in the Lakes Region over a remarkable span of 50 years.

Accompanied by a slide presentation, Merrill will share some of his experiences and give us some insight into local bird trends.

Bird banding is a technique for studying the movements, populations, and behavior of birds. The North American Bird Banding Program has been jointly administered by the US Geological Survey and the Canadian

Wildlife Service since 1923. Banding has been used for centuries; Henry IV banded his falcons, and one that flew away from France in 1595 was recovered in Malta a day later, over 1300 miles away.

The first known banding in North America was done by John James Audubon. In 1803 he tied silver cords to the legs of a brood of phoebes near Philadelphia and was able to identify two of the nestlings when they returned to the neighborhood the following year. More recently, since 1960 over 64 million birds have been banded, and millions of those bands were later encountered and reported.

The Loon Center is located on Lee’s Mill Road; follow the signs from Route 109 or from Route 25 near the Moultonborough Central School. Refreshments will be served.

LACONIA — The Belknap County Republican Committee will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Shang Hai Restaurant, 331 South Main St. The meeting, held the day after the NH Presidential Primary, will include discussion of the primary results

which.

Guest speaker will be Executive Councilor Ray Burton, who represents 7 of the 11 municipalities in Belknap County.

Those interested in having dinner or who want to socialize before the meeting, should plan to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m.

Ray Burton guest speaker at GOP meeting

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