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MEREDITH — Scott Crowder’s choices for the New England Pond Hockey Classic are down to two: Meredith Bay or Lake Waukewan.

He’ll pick one or the other at the end of the week and will begin the chore of constructing up to 20 rinks in preparation for the 1,200 hockey players expecting to partake in a three-day tournament scheduled to begin February 3.

The hockey will see HOCKey page 10

of saying, “The worst thing you can do is build a jail cell and

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‘We Shall Overcome’

People of all ages attending the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Laconia Middle School on Sunday join hands as Sarah Dan Jones leads a singing of the Civil Rights Era anthem “We Shall Overcome”. The event — which featured a screening of the movie “Pray The Devil Back to Hell” and a potluck dinner — was hosted by the Laconia Human Relations Committee, joined by the Lakes Region Faith Community and the Appalachian Mountain Teen Project. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

Law enforcement class at Huot Center gets conditional state OK

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Huot Director Scott Davis said 20 students from the Huot service area have been screened by himself, former LPD Chief Michael Moyer and current LPD Lt. Matthew Canfield and accepted into the pilot program that will begin on Feb. 1.

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Davis said the class will be coordinated and taught by Moyer and Canfield with the assistance of other police officers and is designed to give students interested in a career in policing, corrections, juvenile and social work or law a general overview of all aspects of law enforcement. see HuOt page 11

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Fuel leak now a worry with mega-ship on its side off Tuscany; cruise line says captain made ‘unapproved, unauthorized maneuver’ ROME (AP) — Italy’s cruise liner tragedy turned into an environmental crisis Monday, as rough seas battering the stricken mega-ship raised fears that fuel might leak into pristine waters off Tuscany that are part of a protected sanctuary for dolphins, porpoises and whales.

The ship’s Italian operator accused the jailed captain of causing the wreck that left at least six dead and 29 missing, saying he made an “unapproved, unauthorized maneuver” to divert the vessel from its programmed course.

Earlier, authorities had said 16 people were missing. But an Italian Coast Guard official, Marco Brusco, said late Monday that 25 passengers and four crew members were unaccounted for three days after the Costa Concordia struck a reef and capsized off the coast of the tiny island of Giglio.

He didn’t explain the jump, but indicated 10 of the missing are Germans. Two Americans are also among the missing.

Brusco said there was still “a glimmer of hope” there could be survivors on parts of the vast cruise liner that have yet to be searched. The last survivor, a crewman who had broken his leg, was rescued on Sunday.

Waters that had remained calm for the first days of the rescue turned choppy Monday, shifting the wreckage and raising fears that any further movement could cause some of the 500,000 gallons (1.9 million liters) of fuel on board to leak into the waters off Giglio, which are popular with scuba divers and form part of the protected Tuscan archipelago.

Rescue operations were suspended for several hours because of the rough seas.

Italy’s environmental minister raised the alarm about a potential environmental catastrophe. “At the moment there haven’t been any fuel leaks, but we have to intervene quickly,” the minister, Corrado Clini, told RAI state radio.

Even before the accident there had been mounting calls from environmentalists to restrict passage of large ships in the area.

The ship’s operator, Costa Crociere SpA, has enlisted one of the world’s leading salvagers, Smit of Rotterdam, Netherlands, to handle the removal of the 1,000-foot (290-meter) cruise liner and extract the fuel safely. Smit has a long track record of dealing with wrecks and leaks, including refloating grounded bulk carriers and securing drilling platforms in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. see CRUISE SHIP page 9

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The company that began advertising for an incredibly lifelike Steve Jobs doll won’t sell the figurines after all because of pressure from family and Apple lawyers.

In Icons had planned to offer the 1-foot-tall, lifelike figure dressed in Jobs’ trademark black mock turtleneck, rimless glasses and jeans.

But the San Jose Mercury News reports the company posted a statement on its website Sunday saying it had received “immense pressure” to drop the plan and made the decision out of its “heartfelt sensitivity to the feelings of the Jobs family.”

The iconic Apple co-founder died Oct. 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.

In icons had intended to start shipping the doll in February. The company says any money received for pre-orders will be returned.

of the presidential race Monday and endorsed Mitt Romney for the party’s nomination, becoming the latest Republican to call the GOP front-runner the strongest candidate to beat the Democratic incumbent.

“I believe it is now time for our party to unite around the candidate best equipped to defeat Barack Obama,” Huntsman said at a news conference, his family by his side. “Despite our differences and the space between us on some of the issues, I believe that candidate is Governor Mitt Romney.”

The development added to the aura of inevitability Romney has worked to create in South Carolina and the race at large.

question of the Republican campaign: Whether conservative voters could or would unify behind Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich or Rick Perry to create a strong conservative challenger to the former Massachusetts governor.

It also prompted at least one Perry backer to urge the Texas governor to abandon his bid in hopes of preventing conservative voters from dividing their support among several candidates and handing Romney a win.

“There are a lot of conservatives who were happy to see him get in and now who would be happy to see next page

SEATTLE (AP) — A 66-year-old snowshoer who was missing on Mount Rainier since Saturday was found alive Monday afternoon by a team of three rescuers, a national park spokeswoman said.

Yong Chun Kim, of Tacoma, Wash., was alert and conscious, and was cold but otherwise in stable condition, park spokeswoman Lee Taylor said. Rescuers were working to bring in a Sno-Cat snow vehicle to carry him out because weather conditions prevented

a helicopter from landing in the area, she said.

“As soon as we heard he was alive, my sister, his wife, praised God and said ‘Hallelujah’,” Kim’s sisterin-law, Sang Soon Tomyn told The Associated Press after learning from relatives that Kim had been found. “We were so worried. We prayed every day.”

She said her brother-in-law was a strong hiker, had food in his backpack and knew the area very see RAINIER page 11

Calif. company backs off Huntsman departs race, impact in S.C. unclear But Huntsman’s departure and endorsement of MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Days before the production of Steve Jobs doll South Romney seemed unlikely to clarify the overriding Carolina primary, Jon Huntsman dropped out

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N.H. House leaders seek to enshrine income tax ban

CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s historic resistance to a personal income tax would no longer be left to politicians to uphold if a proposed prohibition against the tax is enshrined in the state constitution.

The House votes Wednesday on a constitutional amendment that would bar any new tax on personal income. Supporters say the amendment would not affect existing taxes but would stop lawmakers from levying new taxes directly or indirectly on someone’s income regardless of its source.

Opponents object that the proposed constitutional change would handcuff future legislatures dealing with changing economic conditions.

New Hampshire is one of nine states that does not tax personal income, though it taxes interest and dividends. New Hampshire and Alaska are the only states without taxes on either personal income or sales.

State Rep. Keith Murphy, R-Bedford, argues residents work hard for their money and “it would be an incredible injustice for the state to demand some portion of that money.”

“The language is very carefully chosen to forbid only new taxes on individual income. Existing taxes on income, such as the interest and dividends tax, will be unaffected unless first repealed,” he wrote in the House calendar in support of its passage.

But state Rep. Mary Cooney, D-Plymouth, said the amendment leaves too much for interpretation as to what is a new tax or just an increase to an existing one.

“The question is, What does that mean? Everything comes out of your income one way or another,” she said.

Cooney fears passing the amendment will limit lawmakers’ options for future spending needs. She said it could mean raising existing taxes such as those on business and property.

“We just need to keep our options open,” she said.

Murphy disagrees.

“Opponents claim that we must not tie the hands of future legislatures, but in reality that is exactly why constitutions and their incorporated amendments exist: to restrict government from infringing upon the rights of the people,” he wrote.

The amendment would need support from three-fifths of the House to pass to the Senate, where the same margin is needed to place it on the November ballot.

Taking an anti-income-tax pledge has been a ritual in gubernatorial elections in New Hampshire for years. Candidates who refused to vow to see INCOME TAX page 8

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Tilton police ask store owner to help curb illegal exits onto Main Street from his parking lot

BY MICHAEL KITCH TILTON — While the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) continues to mull the status of three parking spaces in front of The Store at 307 West Main Street, Jim Cropsey, the owner of the property, and the Board of Selectmen again find themselves at odds over the flow of traffic at the location.

The property sits at the busy intersection of Main Street, which as U.S. Route 3/NH Route 11 is one of the most heavily traveled thoroughfares in the Lakes Region, Park Street (Rte. 132) and Prospect Street. Apart from its high volume of traffic, the intersection is also frequented by pedestrians, particularly schoolchildren walking to and from the three nearby schools.

In 2006, the selectmen granted Cropsey’s request to line three parking spaces in front of the building, which are flanked by the sidewalk adjacent to the roadway and designated by painted white lines. However, there is a question whether he also required a permit from the DOT to access the spaces from the state highway and, if so, whether the agency granted it.

In November, the selectmen and the police expressed concern that vehicles crossing the sidewalk — merely an outline on a continuous stretch of asphalt — to reach and depart the parking spaces posed a danger to passing traffic and pedestrians.

Cropsey and his tenant, Walter Apt, who operates The Store, agreed to rope off the parking spaces pending a ruling by the DOT, leaving customers to use the parking lot on the east side of the building, which fronts on Prospect Street.

Since then a problem has arisen over vehicles leav-

ing the parking lot. Instead of exiting the lot by way of Prospect Street, some drivers slip between the corner of the building and a utility pole then cross the sidewalk directly on to the Main Street roadway, skirting the traffic signal at the intersection.

Last week, Pat Consentino, who chairs the Board of Selectmen, asked Cropsey to erect some sort of temporary barrier, even a pile of snow, to prevent the maneuver. Cropsey said that the issue was not part of their earlier agreement. “When the agreement was reached, we didn’t foresee that people would jump the sidewalk,” she replied, explaining that entering the highway directly from the parking lot to avoid the traffic light is an offense.

“It’s not our issue,” Cropsey said, “we, as property owners, don’t enforce traffic laws.”

Reading from the state statutes, selectman Katherine Dawson claimed that private property owners may bear more responsibility for controlling access to public roadways than Cropsey suggested.

“They can, so they do,” said Selectman Joe Jesseman of the offending motorists. “We’re asking you to prevent it. If you don’t, it’s between you, the state and the police.”

Seeming to ignore the issue, Cropsey told the board that none of the reported accidents in the vicinity occurred at his building. “The accidents were in the intersection, not at the store,” he said, adding that the barriers to the three parking spaces should be removed as soon as possible.’

Consentino, echoed by her colleague Sandy Plessner, repeatedly assured Cropsey “we’re not telling you you have do something. We’re asking you.” In the meantime, she said that police would deal with offending drivers.

Cropsey said he would consider the request.

from preceding page see him get out,” state Sen. Larry Grooms, an early Perry supporter, said. “When conservatives have split in the past, we end up nominating a moderate, and that’s not good for our party.”

In South Carolina, the eventual impact of the Huntsman endorsement is unclear.

He barely had a campaign organization here and he was all but broke, with big donors fleeing long ago. Huntsman, considered the moderate in the race because of his support for civil unions and other positions that don’t sit well with the right flank, was

in the low single digits in polls.

But anyone who had planned to vote for him is more likely to shift their votes to Romney rather than one of his more conservative rivals. Polls show Romney was most often the second choice of Huntsman backers. Both candidates have emphasized their business backgrounds and have espoused socially moderate positions in a state where social conservatives are an influential bloc. Both also are Mormons.

“Certainly, it will help Gov. Romney here, it’s just not clear how much,” said former state Attorney General Henry McMaster.

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Party before country Back in the 14th century, the English instituted an impeachment process. It didn’t work out too well for them, as it soon became a tool to be used to get rid of politicians from the other party. It mattered not if that party’s actions justified removal from office, all that mattered was that he was the opposition and there were enough votes to oust him. Once all sides figured out that the system worked only when your party was in power, then cooler heads prevailed and they put aside the politics of retribution; impeachments stopped and the process was put on the shelf while waiting for just cause, before using.

When Lyndon Johnson was president, he had an elaborate voice recording system installed in the oval office. The knowledge of that system went largely unknown until President Nixon was challenged on the “Watergate plumbers” fiasco.

Nixon tried to keep the information on his tape recordings secret, as a matter of presidential privilege. However, the Supreme Court ordered the tapes turned over to the Senate committee that was investigating the break in of the Democrat Headquarters at the Watergate complex. At that time, Republican senators went to Nixon and encouraged him to resign the presidency, telling him that they would not be able to prevent the impeachment process nor would they provide him with their support. Nixon resigned.

Up to that time, only one president had undergone impeachment proceedings. Andrew Johnson, who was elevated to the presidency when Lincoln was assassinated, was impeached over his disagreements with Congress concerning the reconstruction of the South. Johnson, a southern sympathizer and a racist, was impeached but avoided conviction, the vote falling one short of the two thirds needed for conviction.

The only other president to be impeached was William J. Clinton.

He was charged with grand jury perjury and obstruction of justice (not sexual dalliances as the “spinners” would have you believe). Clinton was acquitted on both charges in the Senate as all Democrat senators voted to acquit on both counts; they were joined by 10 Republicans on the perjury vote, and five Republicans on the obstruction issue.

Although acquitted in the Senate, Clinton settled out of court with Paula Jones, paying her $750,000 to settle her sexual harassment claim.

Clinton also had his law license suspended for five years for civil contempt, by U. S. District Court Judge Susan Wright after he admitted to giving misleading testimony. The Supreme Court also denied Clinton the right to represent cases before the court. It became clear that as long as the impeached individual’s party consisted of at least 34 senators, and those senators were willing to vote as a bloc, conviction on impeachment issues would not be possible, even though the individual may have admitted being guilty of the charges.

The example of the impeachment process is used to highlight the problem of putting the political party ahead of the needs of the country. In day-to-day life, many, if not most people establish their priorities in this order: God, family, country, job. When a senator, or any politician, ranks his/her party affiliation, or job, before the needs of the country, it essentially destroys the intent of the system. Article 2, Section 4, is the only provision in the Constitution, which allows for the involuntary removal from office, of the president, vice president, members of the president’s cabinet, and federal court judges. It is a violation of the Constitution to put party affiliation and allegiance ahead of the sworn duty to preserve, protect, and defend the duties enumerated in the Constitution.

To use a current situation as an example, the president just made a “recess appointment” of an individual to a job that requires the “advice and consent” of the Senate, for confirmation. The problem is that the Senate is not in “recess” and the appointment is therefore, not constitutionally legal.

It should be noted that in the Articles of Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson, Article 3 of the impeachment was that he appointed Lorenzo Thomas as Secretary of War . . . “without the required advice and consent of the Senate.”

The question then becomes, will this Congress preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution as it has sworn to do? Or, does party come before country?

(Bob Meade is a resident of Laconia.)

We can have better police officials if we hold them accountable To the editor, Alton police sitting on evidence?

What is happening to our trusted officials ? This is not the first time police officers in Alton were in trouble for corruption and dishonesty. Most of the bad apples are gone, but the police chief seems like someone should reel him in too. More and more reports of police departments running wild and

making their own rules is showing up in the news. Is anyone overseeing these police departments or do they have free reign to do as they want.

If someone is overseeing these departments they need to do a way better job! We can all have better officials if we hold them accountable.

R. Cedar Laconia

LETTERS College should be safe place to learn; firearms should be banned To the editor, Legislation just passed the N.H. House that would allow people to bring firearms on a public college campus or into classrooms. Moreover, a college or professor would be forbidden to prohibit guns and face legal action if they did. Hopefully, this will be defeated in the Senate or vetoed by the governor.

I am pretty moderate on the gun issue. Indeed, law abiding, sane citizens have a right to possess firearms for legitimate, lawful reasons. Like any right, though, that right comes with reasonable limitations. There are places, including public places, where the possession of firearms should be restricted such as schools, courts of law, and government buildings. Certainly, one of those places should be a college or university campus.

The courts use the “balance” test when determining the scope of any constitutional right. In other words, judges ask, in effect, “does this person’s exercise of this right interfere with the rights of others or society as a whole?” What about the rights of instructors and other students?

It should be obvious: any “right to bear arms” that exists is more than trumped by a student’s right to feel safe in a classroom and by a college

faculty or staff member’s right to feel safe on campus. .

A college should be safe place to learn. An instructor should, at a very minimum, have the right to ban guns from his or her classroom. It is a matter of academic freedom as well as safety. And, what about the innocent bystanders should a student use a weapon against another?

Most college students are still at an age when feelings can get out of hand.

Sometimes, colleges and college professors make decisions that upset an individual student (grades, financial aid, etc.). Are college faculty and staff members expected to work under conditions where they must fear for their safety or even their lives? And what about members of the community who come on to our college campuses to use the libraries and other public services? Will they be allowed to bring guns too?

The people elected this legislature to solve problems, not create them.

Unfortunately, people wanted change so badly that some ideological extremists got into office. Even if this legislation is defeated, people should remember it and the people who voted for it this coming November.

E. Scott Cracraft Gilford

Mr. V’s fact-check references always seem to lead to dead ends To the editor, It’s Saturday and Jimmy V. again feeds us his usual pile of rotten apples.

For readers to confirm his assertions, I will not call them facts because he gives readers this site to check them out: Lakes-region-politics blogspot.com.

Guess what I found after trying his address and several variations? “Did not match any documents found”, or so says the computer. Readers can try for themselves, maybe you’ll have better results then I did but I should remind you of Jim’s track record on this kind of thing. A couple months ago Jim was screaming how the Tea Party was all racist and gave a reference site to prove it. I and others checked and the site led us back to The Daily Sun and his letter. How’s that for a reference, himself? He followed up with a few more letters also making the same

claim and another reference. This time to a site for WIND TURBINES. Not a single picture of a racist sign to be found anywhere as he had made in his letter. Jimmy V’s history of false references goes on and on so crediting him and his “opinions” as valid is just not credible. It could be that he does see these things on his nonexisting reference sites or perhaps he really believes the rest of us are really as dumb as he and his liberal friends keep telling each other we are. Either way he has been discredited so often by his own words that he deserves no respect.

Steve Earle Hill (Editor’s note: The correct address for the website referenced above is www. lakes-region-politics.blogspot.com)

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Todd I. Selig

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N.H.’s Land Use Change Tax program under fire from H.B.-1515 House Bill 1515 proposes major changes to the assessment and use of the Land Use Change Tax (LUCT), and is scheduled for a hearing before the House Municipal and County GovernmentCommittee on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. in LOB Room 301. This bill threatens local control, raises significant concerns on several levels, and should be killed.

First, the bill provides that the failure to pay all property taxes on current use land within 30 days after the date of notice of tax will constitute a change of use, triggeringpayment of the LUCT. This is an extremely harsh penalty that, to our knowledge, municipalities are not seeking. The bill also provides that land will be considered changed in use and subject to the LUCT if the landowner does not notify the local assessing officials within 30 days that the land has changed from one qualifying use to another. That is unnecessary and extremely harsh.

Second, the bill provides that if any LUCT assessment is not paid within 30 days after the due date, the property shall be deeded to the municipality. Again, this is extremely harsh and is neither in the interest of the property owner nor the municipality. Municipalities generally do not want to acquire land because of unpaid taxes — they simply want the taxes paid.

The bill repeals the provisions of

RSA 79-A:25 that, upon majority vote of the legislative body, allow placement of a portion of any LUCT revenues into the Conservation Fund. This is a tool that many municipalities have used very successfully to fund acquisition of land or conservation easements. It is an important element of local control and represents an option that should be preserved for municipalities.

Finally, the bill repeals RSA 79-A:25-a and 25-b, which authorize the establishment of the LUCT fund, an accounting mechanism that allows LUCT revenues to be segregated from the general gund until the legislative body within a traditional Town Meeting setting addresses the use of that revenue at the next annual meeting. There is no reason to remove this local option for the vast majority of communities in New Hampshire with traditional Town Meetings.

The disposition of LUCT proceeds as part of New Hampshire’s Current Use program has been a topic of robust conversation and debate amongst citizens within our state’s communities since the program was established in 1973. Local control, however, should be preserved, and the changes proposed as part of HB-1515 are contrary to the interests of New Hampshire communities and the state as a whole.

(Originally from Laconia, Todd I. Selig has been Durham town administrator since 2001.)

Those with criminal intent don’t choose victims who can defend To the editor, The title of Prof. Leo R. Sandy’s letter of Jan. 12 is wonderfully insightful! It is a call to arms for all law abiding citizens, a call to cast aside the UNLAWFUL Plymouth State University ban on firearms!

(I do not advocate this at this time.) The worst laws disarm peaceful, law abiding citizens (yes, this includes students of all ages), creating victims with targets for persons intent on mayhem. Banning lawfully carried firearms from campuses (or any other public place a person has a lawful right to be) is truly insane!

Something else is highlighted in that letter: professors, teachers, are responsible for the safety of the students in their classes! Our educators are not prepared nor capable of taking on that responsibility: since the Target-Our-Youth Laws (gun free school zones) went into effect, we have seen, repeatedly and bloodily, how well the procedure that was outline for us in the letter on Jan. 12 works. It is totally ineffective – and our educators are failing miserably in their responsibility to keep their students safe! Parents are failing also; they are not requiring that the educators actually take on the full responsibility of protecting their disarmed students. They should be demanding that our educators, like those in Israeli schools, be armed, trained and truly stand up to the responsibility they have.

Some trivia that highlights the fact that firearms on campus are not a bad

ings at two of the schools (Appalachian School of Law and Pearl High School) since the target-our-youth laws went into effect were stopped by either students or teachers with their own firearms. Victim counts at both schools could have been higher, but firearms, used properly, prevented this. Those with criminal intent do not tend to choose victims capable of defending themselves. Heaven forbid that the main stream media make THAT fact known to the public!

This then begs the question; why would any sane, law abiding student, wish to carry a concealed handgun on campus?

First and foremost, and often supported by our courts; nobody has a constitutional right to police protection. Police do not have to be there, they do not have to respond and protect you from violence.

You are responsible for your own safety – unless you allow someone (like a professor) to usurp that right! Secondly, women especially, should be armed to protect themselves from sexual predators. The University System of New Hampshire website has at least 31 links to information on this subject in Campus Resources, if you go digging for the information.

Awareness might help possible victims pay more attention to their surroundings and thereby reduce their risks, but it does not stop rape. I have a friend who can personally attest to the fact that a firearm WILL stop rape.

Antonet C Piper

REAL ESTATE TAXES TOO HIGH? REAL ESTATE TAX ABATEMENT DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2012 As you may have read in recent business and economic reports, real estate tax assessments in many New Hampshire municipalities have not been reduced to reflect some very significant, if not drastic drops in current fair market values.

Mass appraisal analyzes recent sales to construct a statistical model and standard methodology to predict selling prices, and not a fee appraisal assessing each single property. According to Stephan Hamilton, Director of the Property Appraisal Division of the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration “mass appraisal is not easy to do and not perfect.

It is difficult to do at best, and especially with so few sales”.

State statutes require that real estate tax assessments be based on current fair market values. It is recommended that you review your current tax assessment given current market conditions, as you may find that your property is assessed disproportionally higher than current market value.

This office has successfully represented a number of property owners in central New Hampshire in recent years, whose tax assessments have been reduced, and in some cases, very substantially.

Should you conclude after reviewing your current assessment that your property may be over-assessed, and wish to consider filing for a Real Estate Tax Abatement, please contact our office for further information as to the process involved, and the terms of our representation of your interest.

Since the deadline for filing the Tax Abatement Application is Thursday, March 1, 2012, and lead time is necessary to perform an appraisal, it is important to TAKE ACTION NOW, if you wish to file a Tax Abatement Application by March 1, 2012.

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LETTERS No other recession compares with this one; recovery will take time To the editor, In this letter I would like to continue on Tony Boutin’s year end assessments of Obama’s alleged “socialist” failures.

First, though, I would like to correct an error I made in assessing Tony’s #1-#5.

I mistakenly used the jobless claims figure instead of the jobs gains. 200,000 jobs, not 365,000 were added.

In #6, Tony mentions the unemployment rate of African-Americans.

It peaked around 16-percent in this recession but peaked at 22-percent under the Reagan recession of 7/81 - 6/83. In his “Obama worst in history” letter, Tony must have forgotten that along with the recession of 81-83 and the crashes of 1987 and 2008.

In fact, the unemployment rate of blacks began to rise as soon as Bush was inaugurated. It flattened slightly in 2006 but shot straight up in 2007, increasing from 8 to 13-percent before Obama took office. It has risen a bit more, leveling out in 2010.

Tony’s #7 states:”Worst HOUSING CRISIS since the great depression, with home values STILL IN FREE FALL, down more than 35-percent on average.” The free-fall began in 2004 in the biggest cities and in 2005 nationally after home prices had been over-inflated. From 2005 to President Obama’s inauguration, home prices dropped about 35-percent — DURING BUSH’S TERM. When Obama took office, home prices rose 23-percent until the middle of 2010 when they stalled and dropped some.

In the matter of #8 claim on food stamps, again, Tony still forgets there was a crash in 2008 and almost every indicator began to drop off a cliff by 2007. Almost 3-million jobs lost in a year and millions losing homes and Tony doesn’t think the newly unemployed might need some food stamps.

Food stamp participation jumped under Bush I, dropped under Clinton and began a sharp climb under Bush II which continued right into and beyond the crash of 2008.

In #9, Tony claims Obama compares to the Depression rates. The Depression wasn’t just one period; it was several. From 1929 to 1932 was one. The data from 29-32 mirror the last years of the Bush terms. CRASH! Obama does much better than President Hoover, stopping the jobs bleeding far quicker.

The next chapter was from 1932 to 1938. By 1934 the unemployment rate had reached 25-percent. FDR then applied Keynesian strategies and the unemployment rate dropped to 11-percent by 1937. Wow! Conservatives in 1937 then demanded austerity measures, which FDR agreed to. Then we dove into another deep recession and unemployment shot back up to 20-percent. FDR immediately applied another stimulus plan and a year later we were back on track. Unemployment dropped steadily for almost a decade. Today’s Congress is anti-Keynes & anti-Obama so they will block the same plans that could bring similar improvements.

In #10 Tony claims its “The SLOWEST recovery from ANY recession since WWII”. Well, Tony, that’s because we are recovering from the biggest crash since 1929-1932. During Bush’s second term, 46-percent of the market’s value and 35-percent of housing values were wiped out. No other recession compares with the depth of this one. Recovery will naturally take longer because the crash was deeper and the problem is now made tougher by the GOP obstructionism. The original stimulus was too small and the present jobs act is being thwarted.

Every recovery since the crash of 1929 has been aided by Keynesianism, yet righties rail against Keynes. They tell you that the present recovery is slower than others but then they fight the same strategies that worked in the past. The Tea Party says no to everything that could help Americans.

Charts for all my claims can be found at lakes-region-politics.blogspot.com James Veverka Tilton

Liberal elitists often unaware of just how condescending they are To the editor, The incorrigible purveyor of conceited innuendo strikes again! I will let others more learned than I dissect Professor’s Sandy’s arrogant and nasty response to Gene Danforth’s well researched letter. I will only respond to the bull headedness of this man who writes as though he has a Doctorate in Disparaging Remarks for all who are not indoctrinated into his way of thinking. Here is his not so cleverly disguised quote: “There may be more liberals in higher education than conservatives but that’s no mystery, and everyone knows why that is”. The clear insinuation is that close minded, knuckle-dragging conservative types would naturally be ill equipped to roam those same hallowed halls of academia as the professor.

The man is a a walking, talking metaphor for the attack dog gnarly manner that has been a hallmark of modern day liberals. They are far nastier and far meaner than conservatives. The mainstream media still does a remarkable job perpetuating the myth of the kinder, gentler liberal

intelligentsia. Finally, talk radio, the Internet, and especially Brent Bozell’s Media Research Center are doing a remarkable job of getting the truth out about this absolute fraud.

I have become convinced that liberal elitists, by and large, have such an ingrained level of arrogance borne of biased academia, that they often are unaware of just how disrespectfully condescending they are to those who dare to challenge their socialist dogma. It comes across as just plain obnoxious and overbearing . At times, it seems as though advanced degrees paradoxically cause a loss of common sense and decorum. Professor Leo R. Sandy, you really should know better.

Sadly, I hold out little hope that you are willing and able to open your mind and engage in that exercise in critical thinking that you claim to embrace. I do hold out hope that your future columns and letters will be less offensive and disparaging of others.

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LETTERS These 5 twisted minds influenced those who ran who third Reich To the editor, Conditioning one to murder is not alone barred from the civilian thinking. Assisting the aged to die before their time follows the line of thinking that lead to the holocaust: rorced labor, as happened in Russia and forced famines, like among the Ukraine people.

Kofi Annan of the U.N. told General Romeo Dallaire, the force commander of the U.N. assistance mission to Rwanda, 1993-1994 to stand down when a tribe was being armed to the teeth for the annihilation of another. Remember Rwanda? The general suffers from PTSD from the atrocities he witnessed.

Millions of discarded baby’s have been thrown in the trash. What does this do to a young person’s mind — knowing that babyies are being torn from wombs? Roe v. Wade was decided by a few for the decimating of the many. It is state sanctioned murder.

The killing of a life. The United Nations hasn’t done much to protect the sanctity of life It is elements within academia that have lost touch with reality.

They incite and have brought about tragedies and have never been held accountable for their misdeeds. Today Christ-phobia and Anglophobia permeate halls of learning. Oh! that’s right, it is called diversity.

The Nazi killing machine had five historical figures they recognized as an ideology they could practice: Malthus. Darwin. Nietzsche. Gobineau.

And Chamberlain.

Malthus viewed unchecked disease, starvation and organized national murder (war) as a socially beneficial purpose.

Darwin grafted Malthus think into his own conception of natural selection.” he wrote to William Graham, a professor of jurisprudence in Belfast: “looking at the world at not very distant date, what an endless number of lower races will have been eliminated by higher civilized races throughout the world”. Social Darwinism was a central theoretical foundation of Nazi ideology — a recurrent theme in the

“social hygiene” nurtured by German philosopher Wilhelm Schallmayer.

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche. His basic ideas: war is good, positive and embraced; certain races are superior to others; values and virtues are pure nonsense.

Joseph-Arthur, Compte De Gobineau is considered to be the first important race ideologist. He was an opponent of democracy, welfare and the lower classes.

Houston Stewart Chamberlain: a British-born philosopher. He promoted the “Aryan philosophy” portraying Jewish influence as negative and inferior” Theses five men, twisted minds all, influenced those who committed the horrors of the third Reich. They did not flick a switch, gave an injection or tapped a gas valve. There followers did.

My grandfather came to this country and two sons remained in Poland as Polish cavalrymen. When the Russians attacked Poland in 1939 they captured thousands of soldiers who thought the Russians were coming to their aid during the war with Germany.

Three hundred a day were brought to the woods of Katyn and executed. My mother never heard from her brothers since. The Russians were never held accountable at Nuremberg. Communism has never been held accountable for any of their mass murders — but it’s taught with impunity in our schools.

Cosmopolitanism isn’t new. Greeks defined it as world citizen. We were not created as a democracy (mob rule). We are a Constitutional Republic. Sustainability merely gives credence to population control. Peace to a communist is nothing but passivity to their brutal rule.

As for Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, they were nothing but communist thugs. Angela Davis was communist trained and used their jargon well. No wonder so many of our youths are confused. As a conservative/conservative I see no social justice in fortifying the same old rhetoric taught at the Lenin School in Moscow.

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I grew up in a city eating from supermarkets, and didn’t know anything about fresh food until I married a gardener. We try to get as much as we can from our own garden, and wait out the winter.

It’s not that easy to go to Concord Co-op. Now this is right next door!

We found a lot of stuff, and we saw a couple of producers we know around here so it was a social event too.

My wife joked that she got “fast food”. She brought home lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bread, black bean soup, and a cucumber unlike any you will find at the supermarket. And it was on our lunch table right away.

So this is to say thanks to the growers for growing it, and thanks to the paper for reporting on it. And to urge everyone to go look, because even though we will be there, things like this depend on the community coming out enough to make it worth the growers’ efforts.

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BELMONT — The Shaker School Board gave preliminary consent during a meeting last night to a Belmont couple representing the effort to establish a cooperative football team between Belmont and Gilford high schools.

Eric and Stephanie Shirley, Belmont residents and parents, told the board they were two of many interested persons who were planning to attend the board’s meeting scheduled for Thursday. That meeting was canceled due to inclement weather and the rest of the football advocates were unable to attend the quickly re-scheduled meeting.

“We’re here to talk about a cooperative football team with the Shaker School District and the Gilford School District,” said Eric Shirley. Talks had been going on this year between the athletic directors of each district, though negotiations came to a halt over funding plans. Gilford now pays for its team through school district taxes, while the Shaker parents were planning to form a boosters organization and raise their share – estimated to be about $15,000 – through private donations.

Board member Tom Haley had been party to the negotiations between the two districts, he said, and recounted a conversation he had with Gilford Superintendent Kent Hemingway, who told him that Gilford wasn’t interested in a cooperative where one partner used public dollars and the other through private fund raising.

However, Eric Shirley said the interest among the two towns remains high. “There seems to be a lot of support,” he said. Part of that support is due to a clear need for Gilford to find players. Eric coaches in Gilford’s youth program, where Belmont players are welcome to play until they reach the eighth grade. Gilford’s high school program is currently experiencing low participation and, short of outside INCOME TAX from page 3 veto income and general sales taxes have, with one exception, been defeated.

The ritual of taking the pledge began with Gov. Wesley Powell, a Republican first elected in 1958.

Republican Gov. Meldrim Thomson elevated it to a political sacrament in the 1970s with his slogan, “Ax the Tax.” For years it was political suicide for any gubernatorial candidate to even entertain the pos-

help, there’s no relief on the horizon. “They have a demographic issue with their kids – they don’t have enough kids to support their program going forward,” said Shirley.

The Shirleys said that Gilford would be the best match for Shaker, because students from both districts already share a high school hockey team and play together on youth football and soccer teams.

However, if that can’t be worked out, they said, Winnisquam Regional (Tilton) could be another option.

“We would like to see Gilford work because everyone knows everybody already,” Stephanie said.

Stephanie Shirley told the board that a survey administered to Belmont High School students found 44 would join a football team, while 27 at the middle school said they wanted to play.

“We’re not here to ask for money,” said Eric Shirley . Rather, they were looking for a show of “verbal support” for the campaign. “What we need is a stamp of approval.”

Shirely said the group of interested parents was committed to raising the money Shaker’s share of a football team. “I’m as positive as anyone can be that we can do this,” he said.

In what chair Pret Tuthill called a “straw poll” of the seven members, each expressed support for the idea of a cooperative football team.

Board member Diane O’Hara offered her support, though she noted that the “home” field for a ShakerGilford team — presumably, the Meadows in Gilford — would be an hour’s drive for Canterbury players and families.

Tom Goulette, after saying “yes” to the team, added, “and look to build a youth program in town to feed it.”

“This is permission to plan,” said Tuthill. The board will still have the prerogative to approve or turn down a specific proposal, should one be worked out with one of the two districts. sibility of a broad-based tax.

Gov. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat, refused to take the pledge when she ran successfully for re-election to a third term, but took it before winning her first two terms.

Current Gov. John Lynch, a Democrat, took the pledge to veto sales and income taxes before winning his four terms.

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Blow torch said to have been central to standoff between Belmont man & police

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He said they found Dunn BELMONT — Police hiding in the attic under are holding a local man on some insulation and that $50,000 cash bail after he he went with them without allegedly threatened them further ado. with a blow torch and tried Perkins said police found to burn down his home. no guns in the house.

Local police said they Seven-hundred ninetywent to arrest Brandon one Laconia Road is north Dunn, 30, of 791 LacoBrandon Dunn of Belmont Village and one nia Road for one count of (Belmont Police photo) woman who was trying to alleged domestic violence at about 6 p.m. Sunday night when they get to Meredith from the south said saw a chair burning on his front lawn she and her family were re-routed and some fire inside the house. onto Perkins Drive.

Police called the fire department and Yet others headed south reported entered the house and allegedly saw being re-routed toward Seavey Road.

Dunn who was told he was under arrest.

Belmont Police said Dunn faces one They said he picked up the blow torch count of simple assault-domestic vioand came toward the police officers. lence — the reason police were trying According to Lt. Dave Perkins of to arrest him in the first place — and the Belknap County Sheriff’s Departcharges of resisting arrest and crimiment, the Belknap County Special nal threatening for the actions he Operations Group was activated and allegedly took after police arrived. by about 7:30 p.m. Belmont, Laconia According to news reports, in Feband BRSOG police had the house surruary of 2011, Dunn pleaded guilty to rounded. two counts of violating an order of proPerkins said it appeared that Dunn tection in January and was sentenced tried to light his house on fire but was to one year in jail — suspended on unsuccessful. good behavior — on the first and six Perkins said they repeatedly tried months in jail — suspended on good to make contact with Dunn and about behavior — for the second.

CRUISE SHIP from page 2 Meanwhile, the Italian cruise operator said Capt. Francesco Schettino intentionally strayed from the ship’s authorized course into waters too close to the perilous reef, causing it to crash late Friday and capsize.

The navigational version of a “fly by” was apparently made as a favor to the chief waiter who is from Giglio and whose parents live on the island, local media reported.

A judge on Tuesday is to decide whether Schettino should remain jailed.

“We are struck by the unscrupulousness of the reckless maneuver that the commander of the Costa Concordia made near the island of Giglio,” prosecutor Francesco Verusio told reporters. “It was inexcusable.”

The head of the U.N. agency on maritime safety said lessons must be learned from the Concordia disaster 100 years after the Titanic rammed into an iceberg, leading to the first international convention on sea safety.

“We should seriously consider the lessons to be learned and, if necessary, re-examine the regulations on the safety of large passenger ships in the light of the findings of the casualty investigation,” said Koji Sekimizu, secretary-general of the International Maritime Organization.

Miami-based Carnival Corp., which owns the Italian operator, estimated that preliminary losses from having the Concordia out of operation at least through 2012 would be between $85 million and $95 million, though it said there would be other costs as well. The company’s share price slumped more than 16 percent Monday.

Two of the missing are Americans, identified by their family as Jerry Heil, 69, and his wife Barbara, 70, from White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Costa Crociere chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi said the company

would provide Schettino with legal assistance, but he disassociated Costa from his behavior, saying it broke all rules and regulations.

“Capt. Schettino took an initiative of his own will which is contrary to our written rules of conduct,” Foschi said in his first public comments since the grounding.

At a news conference in Genoa, the company’s home base, Foschi said that Costa ships’ routes are programmed into their navigational systems, and alarms go off when they deviate.

Those alarms are disabled if the ship’s course is manually altered, he said.

“This route was put in correctly upon departure from Civitavecchia,” Foschi said, referring to the port outside Rome.

“The fact that it left from this course is due solely to a maneuver by the commander that was unapproved, unauthorized and unknown to Costa.”

Foschi said only once before had the company approved a “fly by” of this sort off Giglio — last year on the night of Aug. 9-10. In that case, the port and company had approved it.

Residents, however, said such displays have occurred several times in the past, though always in the summer when the island is full of tourists.

Foschi didn’t respond directly to prosecutors’ and passengers’ accusations that Schettino abandoned ship before all passengers had been evacuated, but he suggested his conduct wasn’t as bad in the hours of the evacuation as has been portrayed. He didn’t elaborate.

The Italian coast guard says Schettino defied their entreaties for him to return to his ship as the chaotic evacuation of the more than 4,200 people aboard was in full progress.

After the ship’s tilt put many life rafts out of service, helicopters had to pluck to safety dozens of people remaining aboard, hours after Schettino was seen leaving the vessel.

Shaker Regional School District PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TIME LIMIT FOR FILING CANDIDACIES FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE SHAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The undersigned clerk of the School District herewith gives notice of the time limit of declaration of candidacy from this school district for election of school board members of the Shaker Regional School District (filing period to start Wednesday, January 25, 2012).

The election will occur during the annual meeting called to convene at Belmont High School, Belmont, New Hampshire on Friday, March 9, 2012 and will be conducted under the non-partisan ballot law.

Positions to be filled at the election are: District Moderator – 1 member to serve for two years (2014) Belmont School Board Member – 1 member to serve for three years (2015) Canterbury School Board Member - 1 member to serve for three years (2015) Written declaration of candidacy must be filed with the Clerk prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2012 in order for the name of the candidate to appear on the ballot. A filing fee of $1.00 is required. Forms may be obtained from Stacy Kruger, School District Clerk, at Belmont Middle School; 38 School Street, Belmont, NH 03220 or at the Superintendent of School’s Office; 58 School Street; Belmont, NH 03220, telephone number 267-9223 days.

No person may file a declaration of candidacy for more than one position on the School Board to be elected at such election. Any qualified voter in each of the pre-existing districts named above is eligible to file for the position to be filled from that District. All candidates will be elected at large.

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Ice on the cove of Meredith Bay located between Indian Island and the shore is now sturdy enough, apparently, for a couple of bob houses.

The organizer of the New England Pond Hockey Classic hopes there will be enough ice for a tournament beginning February 3. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

HOCKEY from page one begin on the scheduled date, Crowder said yesterday, emboldened after a seasonably cold weekend that created a shelf of ice on Meredith Bay sturdy enough to hold a couple of fishermen’s bobhouses.

However, with thousands of people expected to step onto the ice, either as a spectator or participant, he wants to be sure that there’s about a foot of ice, if not more, to support such a large crowd.

“The last thing we want to do is put people out there in an unsafe environment,” he said.

At the end of this week, after considering the extended forecast and the thickness of ice in Meredith Bay, Crowder will make a final decision about where to throw his hockey party. In either case, it will be in Meredith, either on Lake Winnipesaukee or on nearby Lake Waukewan.

Winnipesaukee’s Meredith Bay, where the event was held for the first two years, is Crowder’s strong first choice. With plenty of nearby parking and easy access to the bay, the location comes without too many logistical problems. The bay also comes with

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If there isn’t enough ice by the time the week is out, though, Crowder will retreat to the sturdy surface of Lake Waukewan, a smaller, shallower body of water that will surely be ready for a pond hockey tournament. However, said Crowder, “It definitely presents a couple of logistical things that we have to take care of.”

If the tournament is at Waukewan, Crowder said the event would be held at the southern end of the lake, near Waukewan Street and positioned between the public boat launch and the town beach. There’s only a handful of parking spaces in the vicinity, far less than the thousands of vehicles the event is expected to draw. Parking for both spectators and participants would be held at the same public lots near the Meredith Bay location, and Crowder would arrange for a shuttle of some sort to transport people about a mile across town.

Additionally, Waukewan is the public drinking water supply for the town of Meredith, so additional precautions are necessary to prevent contamination.

No motorized devices larger than a snowblower or all-terrain vehicle would be allowed on the ice, nor would electricity generators be permitted. Crowder added that he’s hired an environmental consultant to help keep his event as “green” as possible.

Crowder said he spends all year planning for his increasingly-popular pond hockey tournaments – his company operates a similar event on Lake Champlain in Vermont – but each year finds himself dealing see next page

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HUOT from page one He said yesterday about 65-percent of the students accepted are from outside Laconia and nearly half of them are students who will be new to classes at the Huot Center.

Most of the students, said Davis, are second semester seniors although a few juniors were accepted. He also told the board last month that it would be funded through a technical education grant.

In an interview last month, Moyer said the Huot program will be based on a very similar and successful program Burlington, Vt. The next step for the program is full DOE approval and Davis said he needs to finalize an “articulation” or a pathway for students to get into

a post-secondary program. He said he is working the the N.H. Technical Institute in Concord and other postsecondary schools.

The class involves a sampling of all types of police and legal work, ranging from ride-alongs with members of the LPD to reading state and federal court decisions.

He said there will be real-time, ageappropriate forensics and crime scene analysis, field trips to courts, jails, and the N.H. Police Academy and a number of guest speakers.

Davis said once the new program gets full approval from the DOE, he, Moyer and current LPD Police Chief Chris Adams will likely do a formal presentation to the entire School Board.

RAINIER from page 2 well, so they prayed he would be all right.

“He’s a very strong person,” she said.

Kim was leading a group on a snowshoe hike on the mountain when he slid down a slope and became separated from his party. He radioed to the group twice to say he was OK. But when he failed to meet up with them in the parking lot, a search was launched Saturday afternoon.

Teams of park rangers, search dogs and volunteers had been combing a snowy area of Mount Rainier for the third straight day on Monday. Rescuers found him in the upper Stevens Creek basin, Taylor said. Weather conditions prevented a helicopter from joining the search.

Kim, who has been snowshoeing for a decade, was well equipped for a day of snowshoeing but did not have overnight gear. Temperatures dropped into the teens and eight inches of new snow fell in some areas since Satur-

day, with more snow forecasted in coming days. With winds whipping on the mountain, some areas saw as much as 30 inches of snow.

Kim was leading a group of 16 members of a hiking club on a snowshoe hike in the Paradise area, a popular high-elevation destination on the mountain’s southwest flank, about a 100-mile drive south from Seattle.

He was still in contact with other members of his hiking club after his slide but decided not to try to climb back up the slope. “He yelled or gestured he would hook back up” farther down the trail, Taylor said.

“He radioed twice and said he was on his way in,” she said.

Because Kim was the leader of his group, other members of his group weren’t initially able to accurately describe where he had slipped, Taylor said.

It wasn’t until Sunday afternoon that a member of the group was able to better pinpoint where Kim had fallen.

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by Mother Nature. Last year the problems was 20 inches of snow a few days before the event, this year it’s a warm start to spring. He can’t curse the elements, though, because the outdoor, natural setting are part of what draw so many. As such, it seems that the task of organizing an outdoor hockey tournament is not unlike playing in one – players can practice for months, but once the puck drops, there’s no telling what will happen next. “You’ve got to think on your feet and make it work,” Crowder said.

Russ Hobby, a consulting meteorologist in Laconia, said Crowder got half

of what he should have been wishing for over the weekend. Temperatures dropped below zero at night and on Sunday the thermometer only rose to seven degrees. “That’s making ice,” said Hobby.

However, working against the cold temperatures was the wind, which Hobby said “stirs” the water body and prevents the formation of ice.

The effect of such Hobby saw over the weekend on Lake Winnisquam in Laconia, where he said “white caps,” whipped up by the wind, were visible across much of the water despite frigid air temperatures.

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These funds will be added to the $56,585.00 approved by voters at the 2011 Town Meeting for energy conservation work at the Academy (CDFA loan) that will allow for a full restoration of all 51 wooden windows in the building. Some of the funds approved at Town Meeting have already been used for additional insulation and weatherization of the building.

The Board of Selectmen would like to thank members of the Energy Committee Nathaniel Abbott, Paul Callahan, Amy Russell, Dick deSeve and Sue Hale-deSeve for their work on the Energy Committee and successful acquisition of the CDFA loan for energy retrofitting the Academy building. The combination of the CDFA loan funds and the LCHIP grant funds will allow the Academy building to be completely energy retrofitted all while being historically restored.

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Bennett stressed that to reduce the high rate of recidivism and the spiralling cost of incarceration “jail must become an alternative” and recommended changes in the criminal justice system with an emphasis on “therapeutic justice.”

“There is no correlation between crime rates and incarceration rates,” Bennett said, noting that while crime rates are declining prison populations are rising. In the United States 743 of 100,000 persons are behind bars, five times the worldwide rate while in New Hampshire, where rates of crime against persons and property are low and stable, the prison population swelled by nearly a third and corrections budgets expenditures almost doubled between 2000 and 2008.

In Belknap County during the same period, the number of inmates jumped 114-percent. Between 2000 and 2011 the average daily population at the county jail increased from 42 to 104, or by 148-percent, while the average length of stay climbed from 15.3 days to 37.4 days, an increase of 144-percent and rose 31-percent between 2010 and 2011. “Another year like this,” Bennett said, “and you’ll be out of business.”

According to Bennett, the county, where 47-percent of cases sentenced in superior court receive a jail sentence compared to the national average of 28-percent, relies relatively heavily on incarceration. In particular, he found that three-quarters of those held in jail for violating probation had not committed a new crime.

Bennett concluded that the county jail, part of which dates from the 1860s, is “wholly inadequate and needs to be replaced.” But, he stressed that the capacity and life-span of a new facility would depend on whether or not the county makes wholesale changes to its criminal justice system to reduce the rates of incarceration and recidivism.

Corrections policy, Bennett explained, must “recognize that every inmate will be released — sooner rather than later.” Research demonstrated, he continued, that mere incarceration, supervision and sanctions alone fail to reduce criminal conduct. Without change, he warned, the

inmate population “will continue to grow, filling and overfilling whatever facilities are constructed” and “leaving no alternatives other than building new facilities every few years in response to renewed overcrowding.”

Bennett recommended a host of measures to improve the efficiency of the criminal justice system and, most importantly, to develop alternatives to incarceration in the form of communitybased treatment programs and support services overseen and managed by a “community corrections department.”

Criminal cases, Bennett said, should be resolved expeditiously and sanctions imposed promptly to reduce the time inmates spend in jail awaiting trial, which currently averages 83 days . He suggested that the grand jury should meet more often and the county attorney should prosecute all felony cases in superior court, a proposal endorsed by Tina Nadeau, chief justice of the superior court.

The sanctions and supervision imposed on offenders, along with the services provided to them, Bennett stipulated, should be based on a thorough assessment of their risk of reoffending, which enables resources to be concentrated on those most likely to re-offend.

Bennett recommended the expansion of the adult diversion program, which served only 21 offenders last year, together with the establishment of a drug court and mental health court. Each of three would be complemented by rehabilitative programs to provide substance abuse, treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mental health services, educational opportunities, vocational training and reentry support.

After taking stock of the resources in the county to offer these programs and services, Bennett found although many elements are in place, they lack the capacity to meet the need. Substance abuse programs, especially residential ones, are in short supply and the only access to residential mental health services is the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord. Moreover, there is a lack of cohesion and coordination between agencies offering different services.

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GILFORD — Proposed changes to the live entertainment ordinances could potentially affect the way a number of licensees operate within the community.

Town Administrator Scott Dunn told selectmen last Wednesday that some of the changes would place more burdens on the town, namely, the proposal puts in writing what is expected of each holder of a live entertainment license and sets a distinct time line both the applicant-licensee and the town must follow.

Other changes would place more burden on the applicant. Dunn said a provision would prohibit a live entertainment license from being issued to anyone other than the property owner of record or a corporate officer of the property owner.

The proposed ordinances would require an applicant to identify management employees and provide copies of management agreements to the town’s overseeing body.

In total the proposed new ordinance is not that much different than the current one.

What’s different is that it takes out any language referring to the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, likely put there after a federal judge ruled a 2003 attempt to deny an license, under ordinances the town had in 2003, violated the

property owner’s civil rights.

It also gives any individual selectman the right to vote against any live entertainment permit for any reason he or she wants, which is not a problem unless two or more selectmen deny a permit and the applicant exhausts the appeal procedures.

It also doesn’t require any town official to issue a permit if the town official opposes the permit for any reason.

It was current owner Will Drew, the owner of the Kings Grant Inn on Kimball Road, who challenged the town in 2003. The legal battle between him and the Selectboard was lengthy and costly for taxpayers.

After a three-year legal odyssey that took the town all the way to U.S. Federal Court, in 2006 District of New Hampshire Chief Judge Steven J. McAulliffe ruled when Gilford selectmen denied the Kings Grant Inn a renewal of its live entertainment permit it violated Drew’s First Amendment rights because the new license was denied because of liquor law violations committed by the previous management company.

By restricting the issuance of a live entertainment permit to the owner of the property or one of its corporate agents, Dunn told selectmen the rules as to who can do what with his or her live entertainment have been made clearer.

The public hearing for the new lie entertainment ordinance is scheduled for Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.

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from preceding page represent a third of an expanded county jail. The center would provide a structured residential environment where inmates would complete their sentences while preparing to return to the community.

Inmates are held accountable for pursuing their prescribed programs by a set of graduated sanctions, with a return to jail the ultimate penalty. A community corrections center, Bennett said, is a less expensive alternative to jail, costing half as much to build and a third as much to operate.

Bennett presented four forecasts of the capacity a

newly constructed county jail would require according to different projected rates of admission and average lengths of stay. The forecasts range from a low of 159 beds with an average length of stay of 25 days, or two-thirds the current rate, to 246 beds with an average length of stay of 40 days, less than three days more than than the current rate.

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OBITUARIES Dorothy ‘Dot’ Carter, 88 LACONIA — Dorothy “Dot” (Adsit) Carter, 88, of 25 Kinsman Dr., died peacefully in her home in the Taylor Community, on January 12, 2012, after suffering a stroke 10 days earlier.

She was born February 16, 1923, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Henderson) Adsit.

After graduating from Geneseo University in 1944 with a Degree in Elementary Education, she taught in several schools in the Rochester and other upstate New York communities. After her retirement as a full-time teacher, she was a regular substitute teacher and tutor for special needs students.

On July 22, 1951, Dorothy was married in Rochester, NY, to Theron “Ted” H. Carter, an engineer at Eastman Kodak. Together, they had two children, John R. Carter and his wife, Gabriele, of Beijing,China, and Mary Carter Hooberman and her husband, Dr. Daniel Hooberman, of Sharon, MA; two wonderful grandchildren, Katherine Carter, a student at George Washington University, and Alexa Hooberman, currently an exchange student

in Switzerland.

Dorothy and her family had homes in Spencerport, NY, Scottsville, AZ and Gilford, NH. After retirement, they spent more than 20 winters in Green Valley, AZ, and summers in their home on Governor’s Island on Lake Winnipesaukee. They have many friends and fond memories of each home.

Dororthy was a member of the P.E.O. (an organization which supports higher education for deserving women), an active bridge player, and a member of the Gilford Community Church.

A joint memorial service for Dot and Ted, who predeceased her on December 12, 2010, will be held in the Gilford Community Church in the Spring, with burial following in the Wixson Memorial Garden.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.

The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Andrew J. Tessier, 83 FRANKLIN — Andrew J. Tessier, 83, a lifelong resident of the Franklin-Tilton areas died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a period of failing health. Andrew was born in Franklin, August 26, 1928, son of Albert and Marie (Comtois) Tessier. He attended St. Mary School in Franklin. Following his schooling Andrew enlisted in the U. S. Army.

For many years, and prior to his retirement, Andrew worked for the former Tilton Endless Belt Company in Tilton and then the Arwood Corporation in Northfield. Over the years Andrew and his wife were collectors of lighthouse memorabilia. Their many visits to St. Charles Children’s Home in Rochester, and the support Andrew and his wife Colette found so important, donated their vast collection to the Home.Andrew was a parishioner of St. Paul Church in Franklin and St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters.

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L. (Frechette) Tessier of Boscawen; sons, Rene A. Tessier and his wife Deborah of Northfield, Ronald A. Tessier and his wife Ella of Rumney, Roger A. Tessier and his wife Carolyn of Concord; eight grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; his brother, Richard Tessier of Hillsborough; his sister, Jeannette Green of Springfield, Massachusetts; nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, Gerard Tessier; and sisters, Claire Lefebvre and Marcelle Vogt.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, January 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Chestnut Street in Tilton. Spring burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Tilton.Expressions of sympathy may be made in Andrew’s name to St. Charles Children’s Home, 19 Grant St., Rochester, NH 03867.For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com

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OBITUARIES Daniel T. Geoffrey, 69 LACONIA — Daniel Thomas Geoffrey, 69, Died at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center on Jan. 3, 2012. He was born in Peterborough on Jan 29, 1942, the son of Catherine (Moriarty) and George Geoffrey. He resided in Jaffery and then Keene where he spent the last 16 years before moving to Laconia in August.

Mr. Geoffrey attended Peterborough High School and in his youth was an alter boy for St. Peter’s Church of the Devine Mercy. He worked for OB Pierce Company and Derby’s Dept. Store as well as an auto repair man for various local businesses. He was the resident manger for Pheasant Glenn Apartments in Peterborough for several years.

Mr. Geoffrey was a member of the National Guard 172nd Field Artillery and an officer in the US Army where he served on active duty at Fort Bragg, N.C.

during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1961.

Mr. Geoffrey’s hobbies included music and playing his guitar, lifting weights, visiting Hampton Beach and spending time with family. He was also very proud of his Chevrolet customized pick up truck.

He is survived by his partner Reggie Border of Vermont, a daughter, Tammy Geoffrey of Laconia, son Daniel Geoffrey, and his wife, Trisha of Belmont. Three grandchildren, Nick & Kelsey Burbee of Gilford and Brennen Geoffrey of Belmont. A brother, David Geoffrey and his wife Alice, of Peterborough, and a sister, Maureen Hadley and her husband Dana, of Bristol and several nieces and nephews. Gifts in his memory may be sent to Monadnock Area Food Bank, 51 Concord St. Peterborough, NH 03458.

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This winter the class schedule includes Watercolor for Beginners with Tamsin Zimbone, an oil and watercolor painter and fine jewelry designer. Tamsin teaches art classes in Cuttyhunk in the summers and at the Rey Center in the winters.

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Senior Moment-um movie and breakfast on January 23 GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Momentum program “Coffee and a New Classic” on Monday, January 23, at the Community Church Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m.

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Pemi-Valley Habitat seeks families for Bristol homes Harry Allen & Rossano PLYMOUTH — Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humaninfrastructure costs for the homes.

Sportiello to perform at ity will be constructing four homes in Bristol and is Several years ago, the New Hampshire Housseeking families who wish to be considered for these ing Finance Authority purchased a parcel of land NH Jazz Center Thursday homes, which will be constructed over a period of from the N.H. Department of Transportation. The approximately two years.

Two meetings are being held for prospective occupants of the homes. The first meeting will be Friday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m. at the Bristol Baptist Church, 20 Summer St., Bristol. The second meeting will be held on Friday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m.at the Whole Village Family Resource Center, 258 Highland St., in Plymouth. Applicants must attend one of these meetings in order to be considered for one of these new homes or send a friend or family member to represent them.

Applicants must have lived in one of the Pemi-Valley Habitat service area towns for at least the past year (Ashland, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Dorchester, Groton, Hebron, Holderness, New Hampton, Plymouth, Rumney,Thornton, Warren, and Wentworth).

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plan was to sell the land to Pemi-Valley Habitat for the construction of Habitat homes. However, studies showed that infrastructure costs for wells, septic, road and drainage would exceed $200,000.

In an attempt to move the project forward, PemiValley Habitat applied for the CDBG grant and was recently notified that the project will be funded.

The Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity Annual Campaign is underway and is more crucial than ever as the organization seeks to raise the money to construct these four homes, which is Pemi-Valley Habitat’s match for the CDBG grant funds.

Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity has built 26 homes for needy and deserving families in the Plymouth area. Those who know anyone who could benefit from a Habitat home or if you would like to make a tax deductible donation toward this project can call 536-1333 or email brian-mccarthy@pemivalleyhabitat.org.

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This Weeks Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

Future Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

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

Wednesday, January 25th @ 10:00 Thursday, January 26th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Tuesday, January 17th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 5243808.

Tuesday, January 24th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

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: Advisory Council

Tuesday, January 17th @ 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.

Goss Reading Room Storytime Teen: Teen Scene Movie

Tuesday, January 24th @ 3:00 Laconia Rotary Hall “Real Steel” PG 13 Set in the near future, where robot boxing is a top sport, a struggling promoter feels he’s found a champion in a discarded robot. During his hopeful rise to the top, he discovers he has an 11-year-old son who wants to know his father. Admission is free.

Adults: Harnessing History: On the trail of New Hampshire’s State Dog, the Chinook

Tuesday, January 24th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Historian and dog lover Bob Cottrell will explain the development of this famous breed. Called Chinooks, after the original Great Chinook, they were developed as sled dogs but make great pets and are wonderful around children. The Chinook breed was developed by a rough and ready adventurer named Arthur Walden. After spending time as a “dog puncher” in the Alaskan Yukon during the Gold Rush days, Walden returned to Wonalancet, a small village in Tamworth, New Hampshire. His goal was to create a new sled dog breed with power, endurance, speed and a friendly nature. Bob will present a one hour PowerPoint presentation of the history of Arthur Walden and his Chinooks. Also on display will be a handmade dog sled and harnesses and quite possibly a visit from Bob’s Chinook, Tug. Admission is free.

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

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Saxophonist Harry Allen (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — The NH Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room will present Harry Allen and Rossano Sportiello on January 19 at 8 p.m.

Saxophonist Harry Allen has been featured at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide, and continues to tour the United States, Europe and Asia. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Ray Brown and Hank Jones, and has recorded with Tony Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, James Taylor and Sheryl Crow.

Allen has recorded over 30 albums and has won multiple awards in the US and abroad. He’s been featured many times on John Pizzarelli’s records, has recorded as series of commercials for ESPN starring Rober Goulet, and even appeared in the 1999 feature film “The Out of Towners” starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.

A native of Vigevano, Italy, Rossano Sportiello graduated from the Italian Conservatory and began his musical career at the age of 18 by joining the “Milano Jazz Gang”, one of Europe’s historic bands.

An accomplished stride pianist, Rossano grew up listening mostly to Fats Waller and Ralph Sutton, and was later influenced by Earl Hines, Teddy Wilson, Bud Powell, Tommy Flanagan, Red Garland, Wynton Kelly and Bill Evans.

General admission is $10 (doors open at 7:30).

Venue is BYOB. For reservations: (518) 793-3183 / jon@nhjazz.com

Adult snowshoeing program scheduled for Tuesday mornings GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a series of “get out of the house” snowshoe hikes for any adults looking for fresh air, fun and exercise this winter. The scheduled hikes will be held on Tuesday mornings with participants meeting in the Gilford Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. prior to each hike. see next page

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Quilts by June Pease on exhibit at Gilmanton Year-Round Library GILMANTON — Quilts by nationally known quilt maker June Pease will be on exhibit at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library through February. A reception for June will be held on Saturday, January 21, from 1-3 p.m.

Pease, who lives in Gilmanton, is a quilter, designer and teacher. She offers a variety of services to quilt shops, guilds, corporations and publications.

Her strength is in combining a strong sense of color with a variety of quilting techniques to create individual works of fabric art.

She began quilting in 1978, taking instruction from a local teacher. She had always enjoyed art and sewing and combined them with some original ideas to begin her 34-year tenure as quilter, designer, and teacher. Years of retail consulting have permitted her to balance the artistic and commercial aspects

of her craft.

Appliqué and geometric piecework find their way equally into June’s work. Known for her variety of patterns, she is best appreciated for the creative uses of fabric and colors within the domain of commercially available patterns. Occasional but outstanding creative works round out a truly exceptional portfolio.

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Quilter June Pease of Gilmanton will exhibit her work at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library.

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guilds in New Hampshire and Vermont and since 1990 at the annual Vermont Quilt Festival. She garnered special recognition at the East Coast Quilter’s Alliance - a Quilter’s Gathering 2001, where she was awarded the Publisher’s Award from The Quilter Magazine. Her creations have been offered through the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and Keepsake Quilting as well as many local craft outlets. She is a quilt consultant and designer for Red Rooster Fabrics of New York City.

The Gilmanton Year-Round Library is on NH Route 140 opposite the Gilmanton School. The library welcomes visitors during regular open hours: Tuesday and Thursday 1-7 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 pm, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Keeping meetings civil: surviving angry people session planned in Alton next Monday ALTON — The Lakes Region Planning Commission will hear a presentation by UNH Associate Professor Malcolm Smith titled “Surviving Angry People’’ when it meets on Monday, January 23 at the Gilman Museum at 6 p.m.

The presentation may be helpful for local officials who participate on boards, which strive to maintain civility during situations when the decision-making process encounters strenuous opposition. For instance, planning is sometimes perceived as having predetermined outcomes, creating the impression that the process is contrived, which may lead to irritable and confrontational situations.

Smith says that while most people are aware that any good planning process is open and transparent, what do public officials do when confronted with misconceptions, exaggerations, or explosive behavior during a public meeting? To better understand

from preceding page The first two hikes are scheduled for today at Weeks Woods in Gilford and January 24 at Ahern State Park in Laconia. A limited supply of snowshoes is available for each hike at a nominal fee. They may be reserved on a first come basis by calling the Parks and Rec office in advance. All interested participants must RSVP at least two day in advance to each trip. The cost of the hikes is $1 per person, per hike and snowshoe rentals are $4 per hike.

For more information or to RSVP, contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

the dynamics of such encounters, Dr. Smith will offer several insights based on his lengthy experience as a designer and user of programs to improve the quality of family life.

Dr. Smith is a Family Life specialist who provides service, support, and leadership to all University of New Hampshire programs serving NH families and communities. He also writes a monthly column on work and family issues for the New Hampshire Business Review. Smith also developed, among other initiatives, the Peaceful Intervention Program and Realistic Parenting, two training programs that have received national distribution.

Following Dr. Smith’s presentation, LRPC Commissioner Boone

PUBLIC NOTICE SHAKER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS OFFICIAL BALLOT REFERENDA (SB-2) HEARING A public hearing will be held on the proposed official ballot referenda (SB-2) for the Shaker Regional School District, to be voted on at the annual meeting. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Canterbury Elementary School and on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Belmont Middle School. Both hearings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

BUDGET HEARING A public hearing on the proposed budget of the Shaker Regional School District for 2012-2013 will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Canterbury Elementary School and on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Belmont Middle School following the public hearing on the official ballot referenda (SB-2) hearing.

Porter will provide an overview of proposed 2012 legislation of interest to the NH Association of Regional Planning Commissions.

An association of 30 communities, the LRPC has active programs in land use and environmental planning, transportation, watershed protection, economic development, technical assistance, and information services. For additional information, contact the LRPC at 279-8171 or lrpc@lakesrpc.org.

CANS FOR BOY SCOUT TROOP 68!

Drop of bins are located at: (Former) Old Time Walters Market D'Angelos Sandwich Shop St. Joseph Church (parking lot)

For years, our local community has been donating their aluminum cans to Troop 68.

Funds from these cans help maintain membership, purchase equipment, support outings, and so much more!

Boy Scout Troop 68, Laconia Thanks you for your continued support!

B.C.

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Get Fuzzy

By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll catch your loved ones doing something right and give spontaneous and enthusiastic praise. You’ll make someone happy while paving the way for the stellar results in the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

If you are tenacious enough, you will have a breakthrough today. If the first or second attempt fails, you’ll use what you learn, adjust the plan and go for round three.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

The more people you know, the luckier you’ll be. Smile and say “Hi.” Also, ask friends to introduce you to the people they know. New contacts will be the catalyst for a windfall or romance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No one develops alone. You’ll enjoy letting others know what you’ve learned from them. And you’ll continue to let new connections help launch and support your growth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Look for the good news hidden in the bad.

Maybe it will only amount to a speck of sunshine, but that’s enough to illuminate other pieces of goodness and change the way everyone sees things.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 17).

Your personal life blossoms as you assert yourself. Refuse to be put on the spot. Give yourself plenty of time and space to make major decisions.

You’ll advance projects having to do with communication and closing the gaps between people. March features domestic upgrades. You’ll win money in June. Cancer and Virgo adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 40, 12, 22, 6 and 19.

TUNDRA

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may feel out of sync with the people around you. You like people, but social connections are not your main source of happiness right now. Solitude has a way of centering you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you expect yourself to be an expert right out of the gate, you’ll only set yourself up for disappointment. False starts and reversed directions are a key part of your learning process.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be critical to the success of a team. You will be motivated by intangible rewards.

Being recognized for something you do well may be an even better reward of your efforts than money.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be at ease when considering other people’s viewpoints, a sign of maturity and sophistication that won’t go unnoticed by equally mature and sophisticated individuals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A touch of restlessness might put you in a shopping mood, although it’s not a great time for it. You will be much better off consolidating what you have instead of buying more.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The group won’t seem to know what they are doing, but the collective intelligence of the group is higher than you think.

Besides, going solo may be a good way to get lost today. So stick together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). In order to stay abreast of the competition, you’ll figure out what your competitors are doing and why. It’s also a good time to seek and implement new technologies for improving efficiency and output.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2012. There are 349 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 17, 1962, ten former winners of rigged TV quiz shows, including Charles Van Doren, pleaded guilty in New York to perjury, admitting they’d lied under oath when they denied being given answers in advance. (All received suspended sentences.)

On this date: In 1562, French Protestants were recognized under the Edict of St. Germain.

In 1893, the 19th president of the United States, Rutherford B. Hayes, died in Fremont, Ohio, at age 70. Hawaii’s monarchy was overthrown as a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Lili’uokalani to abdicate.

In 1917, the United States paid Denmark $25 million for the Virgin Islands.

In 1929, the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor made his debut in the “Thimble Theatre” comic strip.

In 1945, Soviet and Polish forces liberated Warsaw during World War II; Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews, disappeared in Hungary while in Soviet custody.

In 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place as seven masked men held up a Brink’s garage in Boston, stealing $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and money orders.

(Although the entire gang was caught, only part of the loot was recovered.)

In 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his farewell address in which he warned against “the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.”

In 1971, the Baltimore Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-13 in Super Bowl V, played at the Orange Bowl in Miami.

In 1989, five children were shot to death at the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, Calif., by a drifter, Patrick Purdy, who then killed himself.

In 1994, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California, killing at least 72 people.

In 1995, more than 6,000 people were killed when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 devastated the city of Kobe (koh-bay), Japan.

One year ago: Apple Inc. announced that its CEO, Steve Jobs, was taking his second medical leave of absence in two years.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Betty White is 90. Hairdresser Vidal Sassoon is 84. Actor James Earl Jones is 81. Talk show host Maury Povich is 73. International Boxing Hall of Famer Muhammad Ali is 70. Pop singer Chris Montez is 70. Rhythm-and-blues singer William Hart is 67. Rock musician Mick Taylor is 64. Rhythmand-blues singer Sheila Hutchinson is 59.

Singer Steve Earle is 57. Singer Paul Young is 56. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 55.

Singer Susanna Hoffs is 53. Actor-comedian Jim Carrey is 50. First Lady Michelle Obama is 48. Actor Joshua Malina is 46. Singer Shabba Ranks is 46. Rock musician Jon Wysocki is 44.

Actor Naveen Andrews is 43. Rapper Kid Rock is 41. Actor Freddy Rodriguez is 37. Actress Zooey Deschanel is 32. Singer Ray J is 31.

Country singer Amanda Wilkinson is 30.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Alliance Against the Northern Pass hosts an information and update meeting at the Campton Elementary School.

6 p.m. Program will specifically cover towns of Campton and Thornton but residents of other area towns are welcome. For more information visit www.northernpass.org.

Lakes Region Camera Club meeting. 7:30 p.m. at the Meredith Public Library. Photographers of all experience level are invited. www.lrcameraclub.com.

Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Freight House.

Lakes Region Retired Educators meeting. 11 a.m. at the Hong Kong Buffet restaurant next to the Belknap Mall in Belmont.

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

We will teach.

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

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

Rug hooking at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carol Dale will bring a small frame for you to try.

Storytime at the Gilford Public Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 p.m. Songs, a story and a craft for ages 3-5. Sign-up required.

BabyGarten at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Songs, stories and moving to music for children to 18 months. Sign-up in the Children’s Room. “e-books@thelibrary” class at the Meredith Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. You’ll be downloading to your new Kindle, Nook or iPad like a pro after this class. Sign-up at the main desk.

Meredith Public Library Board of Trustees meeting. 6 p.m. Open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Brown Bag Luncheon seminar on the basics of writing a press release. 1 p.m. at the Pease Library in Plymouth.

Hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce.

For more information call 536-1001.

“Backyard Composting Made Easy” question and answer session at Laconia City Hall. 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the city Conservation Commission and featuring Kelly McAdam from the Belkap County Cooperative Extension Service.

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte’s staff office hours at Laconia City Hall. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Anyone interested in meeting with a member of the senator’s staff may stop by. To schedule an appointment call Simon at 622-7979.

Vegan cooking class and dinner. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pines Community Center in Northfield. $18 for both the class and dinner . To RSVP and/or get more information call 729-0248 or write louisa@metrocast.net.

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.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

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.

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Open House Saturday for campus tours at Sant Bani School SANBORNTON — Sant Bani School in Sanbornton will be hosting an Admissions Open House on Saturday, January 21 at 10 a.m., with a snow date of January 28, starting with refreshments and a presentation by students and faculty, followed by campus tours.

The public is invited to come learn more about this unique independent school, a fully accredited K-12 day school established in 1973. The school serves 175 students on a campus in central New Hampshire with access to 200 acres of fields and woodlands. Strong academic and co-curricular programs integrate intellectual, creative and spiritual growth with physical, emotional, and social development.

The school forms a caring, family-like community, characterized by a low student-faculty ratio and interactions among a variety of age groups.

Now in its 39th year, Sant Bani School continues to stay committed to its generous scholarship program making the school affordable for all families.

A diverse population regionally, economically, ethnically and globally keeps the learning environment at the school rich and varied. For more information call 934-4240 or visit santbani.org.

Antiques appraisal event Jan. 24 benefits Laconia Historical Society LACONIA — An Antiques Appraisal Day will be held Tuesday, January 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Laconia Antique Center in downtown Laconia and will benefit the Laconia Historical and Museum Society.

Expert appraisers Doug McGowan and Linc Fournier and Bruce Baier will offer verbal estimations of value. Appraised items should include stoneware, clocks, coins, toys, silver, rugs, collectibles and general antiques.

Appraisals will be limited to three per participant with the cost of $5 per appraisal with all proceeds to benefit The Laconia Historical and Museum Society.

Organizers say that the wait, in most cases, is not long and there will be seating for those awaiting their turn with the appraisers. Refreshments will be available.

For more information about the Antiques Appraisal Day, call the Laconia Historical and Museum Society at 527-1278, email at www.lhmslpl@metrocast. net or visit www.laconiahistorical.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 from preceding page

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 & ME storytime at the Meredith Public Library.

10 to 11 a.m. Class will feature the letter “M”, Children 3-5 encouraged to bring something from home that starts with the letter.

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

Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Song, story and a craft for children 3-5. Sign-up required.

Writers’ Group meeting at the Gilford Public Library.

3 to 5 p.m. Open to all library cardholders of all levels of ability.

Friends of the Gilford Public Library meeting. 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, January 17, 2012— Page 21

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: We have five grown children. One of our sons, “Mark,” obtained a contractor’s license and asked to remodel our kitchen and bathroom so he could show his work to potential customers. He said the only cost to us would be for materials, which he estimated to be about $300.

Mark has always been a troubled kid and stubborn to a fault. He especially doesn’t like taking advice or suggestions from others. My husband and I decided to limit his first attempt to the bathroom. We figured the risk would be worth it, because he had asked so little of us in the past. Also, he is a good carpenter and has made some lovely furniture.

You probably already guessed what happened. Mark did a terrible job. He ignored our requests and didn’t do what he said he would, and we were left with some major problems.

When we asked for an itemized bill, we got one line: “Total amount due, $400.” After we explained our feelings to him, he walked out and hasn’t spoken to us since. That was two years ago.

After months of having our cards and gifts returned, my husband and I finally decided to leave him alone and hope he will come around. We didn’t invite him for Thanksgiving, as he ruins the holiday for us. Now our daughter is upset, saying she wants him at all the family gatherings. But it’s uncomfortable to be around Mark, because he won’t speak to us. I feel we are being punished for his immaturity. How do we mend this terrible rift? -- Sad Mom Dear Sad: You already know that Mark is difficult and stubborn, and he may never “come around.” Excluding him is one way to make things easier for you. But if you want him to be part of the family, you will have to do the heavy lifting and be very forgiving. Tell Mark that you love him and would like to pretend the bathroom construction never happened, if that’s OK with him. Another suggestion would be to have your oth-

er children act as intermediaries to effect a reconciliation or to have family gatherings in their homes instead of yours.

Dear Annie: Through 30 years of marriage, my husband has cheated on me with many different women. I found out a couple of years ago.

At first, I tried to change to please him -- my looks, my clothes, my hair, my personal interests -- but nothing worked.

Once I came to terms with the fact that his “adventures” will not stop and my feelings don’t matter, I decided to plan my departure. When I make my move, it will be with a definite plan, a calm heart and a clear head.

I am working, seeing friends and family, and putting away funds for my future. I still love my husband, but I no longer need him. I have stopped telling others, because the only “support” I get is in the form of others trashing him, telling me what I ought to do, or laughing about his ultimate demise.

This doesn’t help. Those who want to be supportive can say, “I’m sorry you’re going through this. How are you doing?”

That would be much appreciated. -- Biding My Time in the South Dear Biding: Many people believe trashing the ex is supportive, but it often backfires. Thank you for being the Voice of Experience.

Dear Annie: Thank you for encouraging “Road Warrior” to seek the help of Grandma’s doctor, the DMV or the police to get her to stop driving.

My husband’s family didn’t do anything, and the result was a tragedy. Grandpa pulled out on a highway in front of another car. The collision killed both grandparents. While saddened by their deaths, we count our blessings that another life wasn’t lost in the crash, although a young man will live with the memories of an accident he couldn’t prevent. -- Don’t Wait Until It Is Too Late

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.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

For Rent

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 Almost New Winnipesaukee Waterfront Luxury 2-Bedroom Condominium. Air, large deck. $1,200. No smoking.

One-year lease. 603-293-9111

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 630-3958.

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

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.

AT Weirs Beach. Nice 2 Bedroom/ 1-Bath. Heat/HW incl Laundry hook-ups. $890/month. $500 security. 296-5314.

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

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

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

GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $890/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662

Laconia- 2+ Bedrooms, 2nd floor, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week + utilities. References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking.

528-6205

Gilford- One bedroom, second floor includes heat, hot water and electricity. $740/Month.

One month!s rent and one month security deposit required.

603-731-0340.

Laconia- Clean, spacious 2 bedroom. Includes heat/hot water, washer/dryer hookups, no pets/smoking. $875/Month.

528-1829

Announcement

Autos

Business Opportunities

LOOKING to start Alzheimer patient group to meet, to eat, to talk and to have some fun. Need a place to meet. Call Jordan at 603-968 4088.

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

LACONIA Curves Franchise for Sale: Currently operating. Terrific location includes updated equipment. Be your own boss & help women get fit. For more info., contact Brenda at 528-0808.

Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450 (603)539-1603.

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

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

LAKE LOT- WILL TRADE (up) for commercial property or other?

207-754-1047

GILFORD- 3 bedroom 2 bath house. 2-car garage, tons of room, nice view. Walk to lake.

Rent to own. $1,400/Month + utilities. Bill 293-0685

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

Colebrook, NH 603-667-1752.

Autos

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

744-2317.

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

Inspected. Asking $2,000. Call 491-6405 2003 Dodge SLT Pickup: Clean Florida truck, no rust, 5-speed, nice interior, 121k highway miles. $3,995 firm. Call Phil, 393-7786.

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

Laconia 998-4944 cell

2007 Toyota Corolla LE- 9,500 miles, automatic, like new! $12,900. 286-4900

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

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

BOATS

Employment Wanted

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

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

Got Stuff?

Email: ads@laconiadailysun.com / Call: 527-9299

LACONIA, 1 bedroom, 1st floor.

Quiet, clean, sunny, Parking, hookups, early move-in bonus. $160/Weekly. 998-7337.

GILFORD house- Furnished or unfurnished, 4-bedroom, 2-car garage, in-ground swimming pool, fenced yard. $1,700/Month + utilities. 455-9253

Animals

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

P3!s Towing. 630-3606

524-1917 LACONIA Province St. 4 bedroom apartment. Private parking, laundry, bright & clean, no pets. $1,000/Month + Utilities.

508-423-0479.

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.

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

253-6373.

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

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.

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

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 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- Great downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week.

524-1884 Laconia- Large 1-bedroom apartment. Washer/Dryer in apartment, close to downtown, small pet OK. $180/Week + 4-weeks security.

455-5736 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Large, sunny, 1st floor.

3 bedroom, hardwood floors, heat/hot water included. $1,050/Month. Call 566-6815 Laconia- Spacious 2 bedroom, hookups, garage, porch, no pets. $750/Month + utilities 603-455-0874 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

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

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

528-1685.

LACONIA: 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

Includes 3-season porch. Close to school, park & beach. Includes heat/hot water & washer/dryer. $300/week +security. 528-3840.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Large, Sunny, 1st floor, updated, 8-room apartment.

Heat/Hot Water included, 4-bedrooms. $1,200/Month

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For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

For Sale

Help Wanted

LACONIA: Messer St., 3 Room, 1 bedroom with sunporch, 2nd floor. $165/Week. Includes heat/ electric. $500 security. 524-7793

Laconia-O!Shea Industrial Park

UTILITY trailer with ball. 4x6, $350, Echo chainsaw $75.

998-7337.

BRICKFRONT Restaurant

LACONIA: Small 1 Bedroom, $135/week, includes heat & hot water. References and deposit required. 528-0024.

•10,000 Sq, Ft. WarehouseManufacturing. $5,800

72 Primrose Drive

MEREDITH One bedroom apartment on second floor. 16X22 ft. deck, Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic.

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

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

Parade Rd., no smoking/Pets.

References and security deposit required. $750/Month, heat included. 524-2575 NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, includes basement, $210/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer with additions and storage shed in small park with on-site laundromat, $235/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234. www.whitemtrentals.com.

• 3,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space $2,800 • 3,340 Sq. Ft. WarehouseManufacturing $1,800

FHA Heat/AC 3 Phase Power 72 Primrose Drive, Laconia

(603)476-8933 LACONIA Prime Location, 1200 sq. ft., with heated garage showroom/ office, $650/ month plus utilities, additional space available. 455-6662.

LACONIA Prime Union Ave Loca tion. 2 room office suite, ground floor. All utilities. included, except phone.

Rent Negotiable.

603-524-0753 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 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. 235-1773 CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. 833-8278 FOUR BF GOODRICH All terrain tires- 285 R18-65. $125 or best offer. 455-0523

TILTON- Downtown room for rent in large 3-bedroom 2-bath apartment. $130/Week, includes all utilities. 603-286-4391 TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms.

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

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

TILTON-LARGE 2 bedroom, all utilities included. $850/Month or $212.50/Week. We accept section 8. 617-501-9611 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $175-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

GE Electric Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Excellent Condition. $150 Ask for Gary. 556-4832

GOLD & SILVER WANTED

This Month Paying: $22 for $1 Face Value Silver Coins Spot + $2 OZ for Silver .999 279-3087 17 years @ 55 Main Meredith, NH

No One Pays More!

GREEN FIREWOOD- cut, not split $130/cord, cut & split $175/cord.

Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (All phases). 393-8416.

Lane Swivel Rocker Recliner.

Medium blue, excellent condition. $65. 528-2514 Salon Dryer & hydrolic chair, (2) sink w/wall cabinet, station unit, desk, etc. Closing shop. Best Offer! 524-3613 SKI-DOO-FLEX Ski s w/carbides.

New, $300/Firm. Teck vest safety $50. 340-7066 or 366-2679

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

and Lounge now hiring

Furniture

Dishwasher/Experienced Line Cook

AMAZING!

Apply in person at: 134 Church St., Laconia

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.

MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS! 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM

524-0399

NEW YEAR NEW CAREER

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

Now Hiring

Free 10 FREE FIREPLATES

Save oil & money, make hot water with a Fireplate "water heating baffle for wood stove".

Restrictions apply, Email: info@dearbornbortec.com or Call: 207-935-2502 for complete details.

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

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

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

Help Wanted BEYOND the Fringe seeking 1 stylist w/ clientele 25-35 hrs/wk.

Call 528-4433.

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

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

Dependable Male or Female LNA in private home.

20-40 hours per week.

Some overnights & weekends.

Send Resume to: Laconia Daily Sun BOX L 1127 Union Avenue, #1 Laconia, NH 03246

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.

Land BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE: Belmont, 3 acres, 100% dry, driveway roughed in to cleared house site, $54,900. Gilford, 1 1/4 acres, near Laconia line, 100% dry, level land, $79,900.

Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Motorcycles

Roommate Wanted

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

LACONIA- Roommate wantedSober home, steady income references needed. Off-Street parking, two rooms. $300-$400.

581-4364

Real Estate

Services

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

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

LONG BAY. Rent-to-own, subject to purchase option fee.

(207) 754-1047

Roommate Wanted Housemate wanted for beautiful home with private 2-room unit for rent now available in Laconia/Gilford. 8 minutes from college, hospital and downtown in quiet area.

Rent includes all utilities, internet and cable. Completely furnished $500/month. Call 528-8030.

NOW HIRING Part / Possible Full-Time Employment Tilton area. Office work, etc. Good working conditions. Must be a person who can handle details. $12-$14/hour.

Send resume to: Laconia Daily Sun, 1127 Union Avenue #1, BOX B, Laconia, NH 03246 (The Laconia Daily Sun receives resume’s on behalf of our client. Please do not email resumes or call the Daily Sun for information regarding this position.)

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Gilford Outing Club sign donated to Thompson-Ames Historical Society GILFORD - Many years have passed since the Gilford Outing Club disbanded after being the center of life in Gilford since 1946.

Throughout almost 50 years of the town’s history, the all-volunteer organization taught hundreds of children from Gilford how to ski in the winter and offered activities in all seasons.

At left: Sarah Anderson, left, stands with Sheldon Morgan, director of Public Works in Gilford as they accept a donation of an historic sign from the Gilford Outing Club. Fred Wernig of Gilford recently donated the sign to Gilford’s Thompson-Ames Historical Society.

Services

Services

Services

Services

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Carpenter- 10 + years experience.

Finish work, sheet rock & painting.

No job too small. Scheduling now.

998-0269

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 PELLET Stove Cleaning and Service. Call Dean at 630-6180

SAVE 30% ON PAINTING HERITAGE ENTERPRISES

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

SAVE 30% on Interior Painting.

Insured, references. Troy Turcotte Painting 455-9179.

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

TILE INSTALLATIONS

Buy your tile from the box stores but have me install it for much less. Mark (603)452-8181 or for pictures visit myspace.com/aptile.

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

New tires. Cat House 524-5954 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.

The restoration of the outing club’s warming hut was started six years ago by local resident, Sarah Anderson.

Along the way stories and artifacts have been collected to ensure that the importance of this history is not forgotten.

A significant artifact from the club was recently donated to Gilford’s Thompson-Ames Historical Society by Gilford resident Fred Wernig. It all began with a chance conversation between Wernig and Ruth McLaughlin, who is president of the Gunstock Ski Club. Wernig explained that he had a sign from the Gilford Outing Club stored in his barn and wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.

McLaughlin contacted Carol Anderson, Sarah’s mother, and president of the Gunstock Mountain Preservation Society at Gunstock. She contacted Wernig to discuss the sign.

Wernig recently met with the Anderson family, along with DPW Director, Sheldon Morgan, at Public Works in Gilford. As he was donating the sign, Wernig explained that when the outing club disbanded, he felt that the sign should be saved since it was an important part of the history of the organization. He then stored it safely in his barn.

“It’s wonderful that

Fred saved and preserved this sign,” said Carol Anderson. “It’s very important that these historical artifacts don’t land up in the dumpster. Both the historical society in Gilford and the preservation society at Gunstock are equipped to properly store and preserve ski artifacts such as this.

We urge individuals to donate artifacts rather than just throw them away, as they teach us about our history.”

The restoration of the hut has put a spotlight on the Gilford Outing Club and its contributions to the local community. Sarah Anderson and her family have worked closely with Morgan and town officials on the project. Work on the hut is scheduled to begin this March.

Gilford’s historical society continues efforts to recover another outing club sign that was propped up against the upper tow shack located on Potter Hill in Gilford.

If you have information about this sign or would like more information about Thompson-Ames, please visit their website at: www. gilfordhistoricalsociety. org. Information about the Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society can be found on their website: www.historicgunstock.org.

Holy Trinity School in Laconia to Hold Open House on January 24

LACONIA — Holy Trinity School will hold an open house for prospective students and their families on Tuesday, January 24, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Holy Trinity School is a regional Pre K-8 school located which operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester. There are approximately 115 students enrolled in grades K through 8. In partnership with parents, Holy Trinity is dedicated to providing a total Christian educational experience which engages students intellectually, promotes social and personal responsibility, and inspires spiritual growth.

As Holy Trnity School alumnus Elizabeth Drake (Boston College Law School) says, “I credit the teachers and staff at HTS for always encouraging me and for providing me with a solid academic, social, and spiritual foundation that will last me the rest of my life.’

The school encourages the public to attend the open house to see how Holy Trinity’s quality academics, curriculum, small class structure and faith based service projects generate bright futures for its students. For more information on Holy Trinity School call 524-3156 or www.holytrinity.pvt.k12.nh.us.

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MSRP..................................$20,998 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

MSRP..................................$17,980 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

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2006 Chrysler Pacifica

ONLY $17,998 2002 Chevy Surburban 4 wd Z71 Pkg

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MSRP....................................$9,900 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, clean, clean!

MSRP..................................$10,977 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

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awd, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, aluminum wheels

MSRP....................................$9,935 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, leather, dvd, loaded.

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‘06 Chevy Impala LTZ Pkg auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, leather, sunroof loaded

auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise

MSRP..................................$12,999 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

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5 speed, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise

MSRP....................................$7,950 Cash Or Trade Equity.................$3,000

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‘11 Chevy Silverado 1500 4 Wd, X-Cab, Z-71

‘12 Chevy Silverado 1500 4 WD X-Cab

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auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, hd trailer pkg.

‘12 Chevy Impala LS auto, a/c, pwr wind & locks, tilt, cruise, 6 cyl, front bucket sets MSRP ....................................................$26,470 Rebate Discount ......................................4,000 Cash Or Trade Equity ...............................3,000

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‘12 Chevy Silverado ZWD Reg Cab

MSRP....................................................$23,450 Rebates & Discounts Up To ...................$3,500 Cash Or Trade Equity.............................$3,000

Only $16,950

‘12 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4 WD Reg Cab auto, a/c, snow plow prep., hd trailering equipment, 9500 guw camper style mirrors.

MSRP....................................................$34,020 Rebates & Discounts Up To ...................$5,000 Cash Or Trade Equity.............................$3,000

MSRP....................................................$35,595 Rebates & Discounts Up To ...................$8,000 Cash Or Trade Equity.............................$3,000

auto, a/c, locking diff.

MSRP....................................................$23,655 Rebates & Discounts Up To ...................$4,500 Cash Or Trade Equity.............................$3,000

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‘12 Chevrolet Cruze PW, PL,

LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM MSRP....................................................$18,465

Rebates & Discounts Up To ......................$500 Cash Or Trade Equity.............................$3,000

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