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Barnstead will look at eliminating its police force First possible alternative to be studied will be association with Belknap County Sheriff’s Office

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BARNSTEAD — Selectboard Chair James Barnard confirmed Wednesday the town is looking into disbanding its police department and using the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement.

Barnard, himself a former police chief,

said financially it’s getting to the point where small individual communities like Barnstead can no longer afford to provide these services.

“We have to find a better way to “do government and save the taxpayers money,” Barnard said.

He said he wants residents to know the

examination is in its most preliminary stages and is far from becoming a reality.

Currently, he said there are five full-time police officers in Barnstead, including the chief, and one part-time officer.

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When the board abandoned that location in favor of a lot on Whittier Highway (Route 25) just west of the village, need and cost became the bones of contention.

The station would be built on three acres, see CENTEr HarBOr page 9

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Prosecutors say sensitivity of abortion issue helped keep ‘ghoulish’ clinic in Philadelphia open for more than 3 decades PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lack of followup on reports of venereal disease, political sensitivities and unfulfilled promises made to health inspectors all added up to missed chances to stop a doctor from performing illegal abortions that killed at least two patients and hundreds of newborns, prosecutors said.

The indictment of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, 69 — a family practice physician not certified to perform abortions — details allegations of a litany of failures in upholding even the most basic public health guidelines. Gosnell was arraigned Thursday on charges of murdering seven babies and one patient.

Authorities allege that Gosnell and a fleet of undertrained — sometimes untrained — workers ran a ghoulish operation in Philadelphia in which labor was see PHILA page 7

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Shake-up at Google, co-founder back in charge SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Eric Schmidt, a technology veteran brought in as Google Inc.’s “adult supervision” a decade ago, is relinquishing the CEO job to Larry Page, one of the prodigies who co-founded the company behind the Internet’s dominant gateway.

The surprise shake-up announced Thursday appears to be driven by Schmidt’s desire to tackle other challenges as much as Page’s personal ambition.

“Day-to-day adult supervision no longer needed!” Schmidt wrote on his Twitter account moments after Google dropped the bombshell that upstaged its fourthquarter earnings. Schmidt, 55, will become executive chairman and remain available to advise Page, 37, and Google’s other 37-year-old founder, Sergey Brin.

Under the new pecking order effective

April 4, Page will reclaim the CEO job that he held for three years before the two venture capitalist firms backing Google in its early days insisted that a more mature leader be brought aboard.

That led to the 2001 hiring of Schmidt, a professorial engineer who was previously chief technology officer at Sun Microsystems Inc. and CEO of Novell Inc., both much bigger than Google at the time.

After initially resisting Google’s overtures, Schmidt bonded with Page and Brin to form a brain trust that proceeded to build the Internet’s most powerful company.

Google now boasts a market value of more than $200 billion, a success story that has placed Page, Brin and Schmidt among the world’s wealthiest people. The three men are Google’s largest individual shareholders, stakes that turned them all

into multibillionaires.

But as Google has grown into a company with more than 24,000 employees, its decision-making increasingly has bogged down into a bureaucracy. The managerial constipation and joint decision-making by the trio threatened to put Google at a competitive disadvantage as younger, more nimble Internet services such as Facebook pounce on new trends to lure away users and advertisers.

At Facebook, 26-year-old founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls the shots in an entrepreneurial culture that has enticed dozens of engineers to leave Google to work for the social networking company.

“My goal is to run Google at the pace and with the soul and passion of a startup,” Page said in a Thursday interview. “I think I will have time to do that given the way we have split up our responsibilities.”

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — After leading the nation last year in passing a law to sue the federal government over the health care overhaul, Idaho’s Republican-dominated Legislature now plans to use an obscure 18th century doctrine to declare President Barack Obama’s signature bill null and void.

Lawmakers in six other states — Maine, Montana, Oregon, Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming — are also mulling “nullification” bills, which contend states, not the U.S. Supreme Court, are the ultimate arbiter of when Congress and the president run amok.

It’s a concept that’s won favor among many tea party adherents who believe Washington, D.C., is out of control.

Though a 1958 U.S. Supreme Court decision reaffirmed that federal laws “shall be the supreme law of the land,” Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is promoting the idea, too. In his January 10 State of the State speech, he told Idaho residents “we are actively exploring all our options — including nullification.”

Sen. Monty Pearce, an Idaho GOP lawmaker who plans to introduce a nullification bill early next week, wanted to be the first one to give Otter a recently published book

on the subject, “Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century.”

But Otter beat him to the punch.

“I took that copy and tried to give it to the governor,” he said, pointing to a copy on his desk. “He already had a copy.”

Sick of just passing largely symbolic resolutions decrying federal encroachment on states’ rights, proponents like Pearce say their bills will ratchet up the pressure on the feds: This isn’t just some piece of paper to wave about; if it passes — and there’s plenty in Idaho to suggest it will — this would become the law of the state, Pearce says. see IDAHO page 9

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Jim Hightower

Back to business as usual Early this month, when John Boehner was sworn in as the new speaker of the House of Representatives, he tipped his hat to the teabag activists across the country who had fueled the Republican takeover of the chamber last fall. He almost choked up as he promised to “give the government back to the American people.”

Boehner was not choking back tears, however, he literally was choking on the flagrant hypocrisy of his words. You see, the people he’s giving the government back to are not tea partiers, but the rapacious corporate lobbyists who ran the Congress during the years when former Majority Leader Tom DeLay ran the show. Apparently, the name “Boehner” is derived from an ancient Teutonic word meaning: business as usual.

Throughout his two decades in Congress, the new speaker has been a reliable ally of corporate interests. In recent years, he has formed unusually tight legislative, political and even social ties with a group of lobbyists for such giants as Citigroup, Coors, Goldman Sachs, Google and R.J. Reynolds.

Of course, most congressional leaders work with lobbyists, so that’s not odd, but to have them also be his closest friends and social chums — well, you just want to say, “For heaven’s sake, Johnnie, get a life!”

These influence peddlers are now the speaker’s inner circle, guiding his legislative decisions. Even before last November’s election, Boehner had a private meeting with a flock of top corporate lobbyists to help shape “a new GOP agenda.”

Forget the tea party. No tea party operative is a Boehner insider. It’s the corporate agenda that Republican leaders will be pushing, and to make sure that it stays on track, Boehner has hired a top corporate lobbyist to be his policy director.

So, while tea party regulars are giddy with the thought that their movement took over the U. S. House, they were actually a Trojan horse.

They delivered the votes to make Boehner speaker, which allowed the corporate powers to move inside, quietly take over and return Congress to business as usual.

On opening day of the 112th Congress, beaming members of the new Republican majority entered the

House chamber, accompanied by their proud families. But the moment did not belong to members alone.

Also entering the Capitol for the swearing-in ceremonies was David Koch, the multibillionaire industrialist and laissez-faire extremist who bankrolled much of the tea party/ GOP victory last fall. What symbolism! The members were taking office, but Koch and his corporate agenda were taking power.

Indeed, many lobbyists for Wall Street banks and big corporations have been hired as top legislative aides for Republican members. As Rep. John Campbell put it, “You want someone with experience.”

Yeah, experience in corporatizing our government.

In fact, some of the most powerful lawmakers in the House are simply handing their power to corporate interests. For example, Rep. Spencer Bachus of Alabama, the new chairman of the Wall Street oversight committee, declared that his role is to “serve the banks.”

The chief comforter of corporate crybabies, however, is Rep. Darrell Issa of California, chair of the wideranging government reform committee. He sent letters to 150 corporate interests, asking them to tell him if Obama and his Democratic meanies have imposed any consumer, worker or environmental protections that should be undone. That’s like asking a barber if you need a haircut!

The letters unleashed an outpouring of corporate whining — big banks, for example, wailed that their ability to gouge customers with rip-off debit-card fees had been curtailed. There, there, Issa said soothingly, I’m here now. I’ll make it all better for you.

Under the guise of giving government back to the people, the House majority is giving it to the corporate powers who finance their campaigns.

This is not just business as usual, it’s business way more than usual.

(Jim Hightower has been called American’s most popular populist.

The radio commentator and former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture is author of seven books, including “There’s Nothing In the Middle of Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos” and his new work, “Swim Against the Current: Even Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow”.)

Make your voice heard at the Gilmanton budget hearings To the editor, Gilmanton residents: It’s that time of year again when all of the town departments must present their budgets for next year.

On February 3rd there will be a public hearing for our town budget and on February 10th another public hearing for our school budget. These town meetings are important to all of us because, if you haven’t had the time to attend the individual board and budgets meetings, this is the time to

add your input. This can be a chance for all of us to speak our minds and hopefully make substantial changes to their budgets BEFORE the final vote occurs. Please don’t confuse these meetings with the annual Town Meetings in March where we vote on the final town and school budgets.

These past few years have been tough for most of us: loss of jobs, lowering wages, increases in the cost of living across the board, and more. In see GILMANTON next page

LETTERS Right this egregious wrong by granting Ward Bird a full pardon To the editor, A man from Moultonborough is serving three years in prison for waving a gun at a lost traveler and threatening her. Why should the public of this state be concerned? First, because this version of events did not take place.

Second, because this man’s conviction was based solely on the word of one person against another in a she said/he said situation. My wife, Janet, and I are very worried about what has happened to a very good friend of ours, Ward Bird, and his family.

What has galvanized the support of thousands of people for Ward Bird, in New Hampshire and across the nation, is the realization that what happened to Ward, could happen to any of us. Every American citizen should be concerned about this case, regardless of where you place yourself on the political spectrum, because when the facts are boiled down, these are the alarming basics: Christine Harris accused Ward Bird of having committed a felony that carries a mandatory three to six year prison term if found guilty. In this particular case: — There was no physical evidence to support the charges.

— There were no witnesses to corroborate either side of the story.

— It was simply the accuser’s word against the defendant’s word.

— No background information was allowed on either the accuser or the defendant in the trial.

— At trial, the accuser changed her story three times under oath. She even acknowledged doing so.

Quite frankly, Janet and I are perplexed as to how this case even made it into court with this complete lack of evidence.

It is often reported that the New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld Ward’s conviction. What most people do not understand about the role of the state Supreme Court, is that it does not retry the case, weigh the evidence again or decide guilt or innocence. It simply reviews the court case to make certain there were no improprieties or irregularities as far as procedures go.

Janet and I are beseeching our governor and Executive Council to right this egregious wrong by granting Ward Bird a complete pardon that commutes his sentence and clears his record of his felony conviction.

We invite others who are concerned not only for Ward Bird’s situation, but their own potential situations, to write the governor and Executive Council to express your concerns and support for a complete pardon for Ward. These addresses can be found at www.freewardbird.org by clicking on the “Support” tab. You can also find evidence to the content of both Ward Bird’s and Christine Harris’s characters, trial documents, letters of support and much, much more at this site. When researching this web site, you will find that it contains hard facts that are not “spun” in nature.

The site is designed to let each individual make an informed decision on where they stand on this issue of justice and fairness.

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Bergeron will not cost N.H. future elections to liberal Democrats To the editor, I have yearned for conservative Republicans representing me at all levels of NH government. And to have a common sense conservative GOP state chairman and committee. At this time we do have a clear choice to fit that description.

Some of the Kimball supporters from Belknap County have alerted me that if they are to be part of the Kimball regime then NO THANKS! I am but one voice, but Fran and Jennifer: why? And those who reside in Gilford and seldom pop their heads out to the public while hiding in the sphere will

not add credibility to Jack.

Kimball’s people are trying to smooth things over a day before the election. Why not explain the opportunity they (several “names”) that have endorsed Jack because of their animosity for John H. Sununu and they feel like getting even with a man who will not be on the ticket Saturday!

Some are looking for a paying job that the victor will provide within the party organization. So sad to sell out your party for retribution or for remuneration.

Juliana Bergeron will do a good job.

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LETTERS How about an arrest and some punishment for these punks?

To the editor, Once again the Laconia PD jumps to inaction and does little to clean up crime in Metropolis. In July of 2008 my daughter and her family were traveling the crime laden streets of Laconia in the Union Ave./Jewett Street area when their vehicle was shot with a pellet/BB gun virtually inches from my infant granddaughter’s head. Perhaps some of you recall my letter at the time. In that missive I called the areas in Laconia with decades of criminal history as “Pits of Pestilence”. This prompted a call to me from the “concerned” Captain Clary. I had blown off some steam, so to speak, when I called the PD in the middle of this event and asked why it took 10 minutes for a cop to respond to a call for help. On top of that 40 minutes after the incident, the responding female officer was more taken with my granddaughters than doing her duty and going to the crime scene a couple hundred feet away and questioning some of the — how should I put it nicely — “colorful characters” (her words) in the neighborhood. She told my shaken family they should go home and forget it, they will never be caught. GREAT! So now, 2 ½ years later I learn she was right. The same little punk is doing the same thing on the same corner and likely with the same gun as he/she has been doing for some time now. Reading the Laconia papers

on Thursday I have learned that the Crime Stoppers of Laconia who are hired to protect the public have now spread a dragnet over the entire city.

“Call us with information” was their plan of action. I’ll bet every punk in every corner of crime in Laconia is virtually shaking in their snowshoes.

Now, I may sound more sarcastically ungrateful to “those who serve” than I should be. However, I have watched the LPD since my call from Captain Clary. They have added a crime map. They are very good with public relations, honoring their officers several times a year, playing basketball in the neighborhood, etc. In his statement on their website, the chief refers to “community-oriented policing”, claiming through this strategy they go after the “root cause” of the crime rather than the “quick fix”. How about an arrest and some punishment for some of these punks? That might change their behavioral motivation more than looking into their feelings.

I would like to know how these latest victims of traveling Laconia streets were handled. Were they responded to promptly? Did the responding officer knock on any doors? Ask any questions? Did they get a call from Captain Clary? Or just told to go home and forget it, they will never be caught?

Rick Heath Moultonborough

Laura is not a bad person, she just made a bad decision To the editor, I wish to publicly thank Bea Lewis for her article that made it all the way to page 12 of yesterday’s Daily Sun, clarifying that Laura Gerlarneau was on much needed pain medication and that the blood alcohol test was 0.0. I felt that Adam Drapcho over sensationalized the front page as reported on Tuesday. It couldn’t have been any more dramatic.

The “accident” on Friday was actually Laura being stuck on her own poorly plowed street, hung up on the snow as she turned into Mitchell Place. If she had been going faster, she probably would not have gotten stuck.

So much for caution. She was fifty feet from her house when this earth shattering event occurred. I do not condone operating while impaired. I do thank attorney Clayman for informing you, Bea , of the medical issues that led to both incidents. The medical appointment referred to in yesterday’s report was to change conflicting medications.

GOP from preceding page She will not cost N.H. the “First in the Nation Primary” and future elections to the liberal Democrats.

I will not be in Derry due to staying with my radio program exposing those who do not love this state or GILMANTON from preceding page many of these areas we don’t seem to have much of an impact when we object, i.e. the cost of gasoline for our cars and work equipment. However, in our own towns we DO have a say in how our money is spent if only we would go to the meetings once a year

Unfortunately she drove on Monday and is now in trouble. How that accident occurred is anyone’s guess. We are thankful that no one was injured including Laura.

As far as prosecutor Sawyer bringing up the past, it is just that and Laura has already done the time paying back society for her wrongdoings. Knowing that she was penniless, the prosecutor went for the huge bail which gets paid by the parents because blood is thicker than water.

She is not a bad person, she just made a bad decision.

I would never go public with this personal information, but wanted to correct the implications made by Mr. Drapcho.

The deadbeat who got Laura into drugs six long years ago is still walking the streets of Laconia, and still destroying lives. Laconia police know where he is and what he is doing, but apparently do not care.

Earlon Beale, Laconia country as we do. So, please be sure to stay the course for continued conservative Republicans to protect what we have witnessed this past November.

Niel Young Laconia

and talk with our town and school committees.

If you want to be heard, please join us on the above dates at the Iron Works Old Town Hall at 7 p.m. for each meeting. Take action now!

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We may differ but we’re all volunteers who want to serve our constituents & state The last few weeks have been busy in Concord, with the governor’s inauguration, committee assignments, and hearings on the budget.

I’ve been assigned to the Senate Finance Committee and the Public and Municipal Affairs (PMA) Committee (of which I am the vice chair).

We have already started preliminary work on the state’s budget as well as hearing testimony on bills sent to the PMA committee.

Senate and House members of both the Finance Committee and the Ways & Means Committee received briefings from multiple experts in the last couple weeks. The mission is to take an informed approach to budget writing and we are well on our way.

New Hampshire’s non-partisan Office of Legislative Budget Assistant (LBAO) did an excellent job presenting the budget. According to the LBAO, the surplus at the end of the first year of the current two-year budget (which ends June 30, 2011) resulted from an accounting measure. By bringing forward federal stimulus money originally allocated to the second year of the budget, a surplus was created in the first year at the expense of more total debt in the second year.

We have our work cut out for us as we also learned that the projected deficit for FY 2012-2013 budget is nearly $846 million. I am heartened that everyone seems to understand the magnitude of the problem and is ready to roll up their sleeves to try to get our fiscal house in order.

Some interesting facts that came from the N.H. Center for Public Policy Studies presentation: — Manufacturing is N.H.’s most important export industry in terms of employment size, with tourism being second.

— N.H. manufacturers paid over $100-million in combined state business profits and business enterprise taxes in FY2008.

— Relative to tourism, New Hampshire is ranked #2 in retail sales to out-of-staters, with Hawaii being #1. In FY2010, non-resident tourists accounted for 52-percent of the rooms and meals taxes collected.

Highlights of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston presentation: — Job losses occurred in all sectors except government and educational and health services (which saw gains) with the largest job losses occurring in construction and manufacturing.

— The real rate of unemployment in N.H. is 11-percent, which reflects unemployed, under-employed, and those who have stopped looking for work.

— Among the New England states, N.H. had the smallest job losses in the 2007-09 recession and

the strongest job gains in the expansion to date.

I am appreciative of all the professionals who took the time to educate House and Senate members on the state of New Hampshire’s economy. I am also encouraged that the Senate remains focused on the economy, jobs, and the budget deficit.

The other committee I serve on, Public and Municipal Affairs (PMA) had its first hearing on January 11th. Senator Jack Barnes (R-Raymond), the PMA committee chair, did an outstanding job conducting the hearing. The agenda included four bills (all which give authority and/or clarity back to the local government). One bill in particular drew a large number of people to testify: Senate Bill 1. The room was filled to capacity with selectmen, taxpayers, union representatives, teachers, school superintendents, town and city managers, and human resource professionals. This bill proposes to eliminate the automatic continuation requirement for public employee collective bargaining agreements (also known as the “evergreen” clause). The committee voted 4-1 “Ought to Pass” which means the bill now heads to the Senate floor for a vote of the 24 State Senators.

Although SB 1 dealt with a hot button issue, the hearing proceeded with the greatest amount of civility thanks to Senator Barnes’ professional, inclusive, and reassuring mannerisms. He treated all parties with respect, did not rush speakers, and encouraged others to speak to the bill who had not even signed up to speak. He recognized Senator Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) standing at the back of the room, giving her the respect due and asking if she wanted to testify.

We, your elected representatives, appreciate that we are all in this together. While we may differ philosophically on issues, we are all volunteers who want to serve our constituents and our state. Thank you, Senator Barnes; I learned that day that contentious subjects can be discussed freely in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to defend their point of view without recrimination.

And thank you to all of you in the District who have taken the time to share your concerns and ideas with me. In the spirit of accessibility and constituent communication, I am also authoring an e-newsletter.

If you are interested in receiving it, send me an email at jeanie@jeanieforrester.com and we’ll start your subscription.

(Republican Jeanie Forrester of Meredith represents District 2 in the New Hampshire State Senate)

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, January 21, 2011 — Page 7

LETTERS Thanks to every person who joined Laconia’s MLK Day celebration To the editor, One of Dr. Martin Luther King’s quotes is, “The time is always right to do what is right.” The community chose the right time to do the right thing – to commemorate Dr. King by gathering to celebrate togetherness at the Laconia Middle School on Sunday, January 16. It was the 6th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sponsored by the Laconia Human Relations Committee (LHRC) and the Laconia Refugee Connections Committee (LRCC). Among other things LHRC works to educate the public about the presence and dehumanizing impact of any prejudicial attitudes that are currently at work within the community. It also works on promoting policies and practices which encourage and demand equal opportunity and responsibility for all people.

The middle school cafeteria was crowded with refugees, their friends, neighbors, volunteers and people just willing to learn more about their new neighbors. There were people born in this country and newcomers; white people and people of color; people from Europe, Asia, Africa, etc. Diverse people have much more in common than they have differences. The common characteristic of all of attendants that stood out was Dr. King’s phrase, “I have a dream…” Getting together was an opportunity to learn about one another, to build bridges between cultures, to live up to Dr. King’s words, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

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can do that.”

The event started with screening of the documentary “Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire” featuring five refugees, of whom three are local. The documentary, sponsored by the New Hampshire Humanities Council, aims to understand how the experiences of New Hampshire’s most recent newcomers connect with those of past immigrants. Youths from the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region did a wonderful job citing quotes from Dr. King. After that part of entertainment, the attendants were invited to enjoy food typical to the cultures of this country as well as the cultures of Bhutanese, Nepalese, Bosnian, Russian, Burundi, and etc.

While digging into the food on their plates, people enjoyed watching and listening to the NH Burundi Drum and Dance Group. Two Bhutanese girls performed their native dance.

The newcomers appreciate the support of the entire community: individuals, the police department and agencies. They are thankful to the volunteers who help them to accommodate to new life conditions.

Our thanks go to every single person who joined us in celebration. We send a big thank you to the middle school for letting us use its rooms. We would like to thank the NH Food Bank for their donation of beverages and St. Francis and Rehabilitation Center for helping with transportation. We also would like to thank our local press for covering the event.

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PHILA from page 2 induced in very late-term pregnancies with unsanitary equipment, the viable babies born alive and killed with scissors to the spine, and their body parts left in jars — or clogging plumbing into which unattended women had given birth.

Nearly a decade ago, according to legal documents, a former Gosnell employee gave the state’s Board of Medicine a complaint that “laid out the whole scope of his operation: the unclean, unsterile conditions; the unlicensed workers; the unsupervised sedation; the underage abortion patients; even the over-prescribing of pain pills with high resale value on the street.”

Nothing was done.

In its report, the grand jury said failures of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and other agencies — including the Department of State, under which the Board of Medicine falls — allowed the clinic to operate nearly unimpeded since the late ‘70s. It hadn’t been inspected since 1993 and wasn’t closed until it was finally raided as part of a drug bust early last year.

“We think the reason no one acted is because the women in question were poor and of color, because the victims were infants without identities and because the subject was the political football of abortion,” the grand jury wrote.

A spokeswoman for Republican Gov. Tom Corbett, who was inaugurated this week, said Thursday that Corbett held a morning meeting about the matter with his new nominees for sec-

“He called it horrific, and certainly public safety is one of his major concerns,” said administration spokeswoman Janet Kelley. Officials are reviewing the grand jury report and working on a response, she said.

“It’s essentially looking at information gathering and certainly changing things for the better,” she said.

The Health Department has not commented despite repeated requests from The Associated Press. Lawyer William J. Brennan, who represented Gosnell during the investigation, has declined to comment.

Former Health Department official Janice Staloski personally inspected the clinic in 1992, but “let Gosnell slide on the violations that were already evident then,” the grand jury said. A decade later, when she headed the division that was supposed to regulate abortion providers, Staloski failed to order an investigation of the clinic despite having received several complaints about Gosnell, the report said.

Staloski, who retired last year, declined to comment Thursday. Her lawyer, Arthur Donato, said Staloski acknowledged to the grand jury that she made mistakes.

“I think the grand jury report speaks to an institutional and systemic problem, and I think a lot of people were responsible for the fact that these clinics were not surveyed annually,” he said. “She did receive some complaints (about Gosnell) and she did not cause a survey or an inspection to occur, and I think she testified truth-

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Police goals: chief tells commission they’re going to start seeing a lot more drug cases being solved Sen. Kelly Ayotte helps department celebrate new national accreditation status

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — With its new national accreditation safely in hand, police officials detailed their 2011 goals with the city’s Police Commission at yesterday’s meeting.

According to a presentation by Police Chief Mike Moyer, increasing summer bicycle patrols in the Weirs and downtown sections of the city, creating an in-house drug enforcement unit, and continuing positive public relations with city residents are three of the top city policing goals.

“We need a full-time detective working nothing but narcotics,” said Moyer, noting that the detective assigned to the N.H. Drug Task Force is back working as a full-time narcotics detective in Laconia.

“You’re going to see a lot more drug cases being solved in Laconia,” Moyers told the commission.

He said the department’s approach has always been three-pronged — education, prevention and enforcement and while the first two are preferable, as a police chief he doesn’t have any problems with

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Moyer also would like to see an early intervention team working with the school resource officer to help identify and reach youths whose lives could be heading in the wrong direction.

He also would like to see a program that works with the city’s elderly that combines safety education and care-taker programming.

Joining the commissioners yesterday to celebrate the national accreditation award was Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-NH, who spent the day in the Lakes Region.

“I know how hard you’ve worked,” said Ayotte who testified at a few certification reviews when she was the state’s attorney general. “It’s an excellent standard.”

Later Ayotte said she was really proud of Laconia’s Police Department for achieving the Certificate of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) certification.

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CENTER HARBOR from page one which the town has an option to purchase from Ann McCahan for $199,000. The single-story structure consists of the main building, with the primary entrance, and an attached ell, which altogether compromises 3,738 square feet. The front entrance leads to a secure lobby, with public restroom, beyond which a central corridor is flanked by an interview room, reception area, chief’s office, lunch room, locker rooms, utility core and the squad room. The ell houses the sallyport, booking room, holding cell, interview room, armory and evidence storage. An attic of 360 square feet above the sallyport provide addition storage space.

Richard Drenkhahn, chairman of the selectboard, said that Bonnette, Page and Stone of Laconia, construction manager for the project, has submitted a guaranteed maximum price for building the facility of $996,000. When the project is put out to bid, he anticipated the cost would be reduced. He said that the total cost of the project, including the acquisition of the land, architectural and engineering fees, construction costs, which includes fixtures, fitting and some furniture, was estimated at slightly less than $1.3-million.

Drenkhahn said that the annual principal and interest on the sale of 30-year general obligation bonds at 4.25-percent would be approximately $71,000. Drenkhahn said that in 2011 the town will retire a bond for roadwork, shedding annual debt service of more than $60,000, and described the exchange as “a wash.”

Immediately Tony Halsey noted that the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) sets a standard of two full-time officers for every 1,000 residents and asked with a population of 1,100 “how big a department do we need?” Drenkhahn replied that the department consists of three full-time and five part-time officers and that there are no plans for adding personnel.

Markley took up the same theme, describing Center Harbor as a small town. “Do we need to go down the same path as other towns?” Then, reading from prepared notes, she ran through a skein of questions about the cost of the project, asking for figures on the cost of architectural fees, fixtures and fittings, operating costs , insurance and so on. As answers were provided, her friend logged them into a spread sheet. When her last question was answered, Markley announced that the project would cost more than $1.7-million. However, when her calculation was challenged she acknowledged that she had counted several items twice.

“There is nobody who thinks you don’t need somefrom preceding page tion and, in Laconia’s case, it’s “well deserved.”

As part of the certification, the department received $500 from CALEA to use toward equipment and training.

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thing more than you’ve got,” said Barry Borella, who suggested that the size and cost of the building could be halved by replacing locker rooms with showers for men and women with a “unisex” facility and reducing the expanse of administrative space.

Halsey said that the selectboard relied on a report prepared by Municipal Resources, Inc. (MRI) of Meredith in 2002 as well as the finding of the space needs committee, claiming that neither recommended construction of police station of the size proposed. Selectman Randy Mattson insisted that MRI did not consider facilities, but confined its recommendations to the administration and operation of the Police Department. She said that the reports were “part of the process — the beginning.”

“The town of Center Harbor doesn’t throw up buildings willy nilly,” said Selectman Charlie Hanson, who reminded residents that the administration building was the last constructed, in 1970.

Gene Burgess said that after talking to people around town he found “there ain’t much trust left in the selectmen we have. It’s the money.”

“I always take offense,” declared Mattson, “when somebody says that just because we’re elected we don’t think about other people’s taxes and spend money willy nilly. We’re in this together.”

Mattson drew support from Beverly Peck, who said “we need this now. It’s only going to get more expensive in the future. It’s not a bad thing,” she concluded. “It’s a good thing.”

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BY ADAM DRAPCHO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — After recently meeting with New Hampshire National Guardsmen in Kuwait, Pakistani generals, American troops in Afghanistan as well as Afghan troops, newlyelected U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte on Thursday spent an hour with about 80 Gilford High School social studies students. They listened to her describe the challenges faced in that region and then pressed her with pointed questions.

Ayotte’s trip began on Jan. 13, when she and several other federal lawmakers flew first to Kuwait, then to Pakistan before proceeding to Afghanistan.

She returned on Tuesday. During her trip, she reported witnessing a region

fraught with challenges but which she said was making progress toward a more stable future.

The Republican spoke before an audience that included students of all high school grades who were enrolled in U.S. History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, Youth and Government, International Business and Cultural History classes.

“We went to Afghanistan after we were attacked on September 11 [2001],” Ayotte said, reminding the students that the organization behind the worst terrorist attack on American soil was given refuge by the Taliban regime which at that time was in control of Afghanistan. “We have been there for a while... We don’t want Afghanistan to again become a safe

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Part of the region’s problem, Ayotte explained, is that the “safe haven” for Al-Quaida terrorists, and now for the ousted Taliban members, has shifted across the border into Pakistan’s so-called “tribal areas,” where the central government of Pakistan has little influence. It’s an issue she said she took up with a Pakistani

general during her time there. “They are crossing back and forth between Pakistan and Afghanistan. They are taking refuge in some of the tribal areas and regrouping, that is why our relationship is so important.”

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If the U.S. president, Congress, and the Supreme Court get it wrong, Woods said, then Jefferson had it right back in 1799 when he wrote that states, as creators of the federal government, “being sovereign and independent, have the unquestionable right to judge of its infraction.”

“What do we do when we don’t get proper relief in the court?” Woods told The Associated Press from his home in Auburn, Ala. “We can’t just throw up our hands and say, ‘We tried.’ The creators had to have some way of not having that system destroyed.”

For Idaho’s Pearce, Obama and the Democratic-led Congress are destroying the American system.

“There are now 27 states that are in on the lawsuit against Obamacare,” Pearce said. “What if those 27 states do the same thing we do with nullification? It’s a killer.”

readied the military, before a compromise defused the situation.

In 1854, Wisconsin also sought to nullify the federal Fugitive Slave Act that forced non-slave states to return escapees.

And more recently, Arkansas defied the federal government’s order to desegregate public schools after the landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision.

In a unanimous 1958 ruling rejecting Arkansas’ position, the High Court wrote that states were bound by the Constitution’s Article IV mandating U.S. laws, when vetted by justices, “shall be the supreme law of the land.”

After passing its “Health Care Freedom Act” last year, Idaho is already among 27 states now suing the federal government over the constitutionality of what health-care overhaul foes deride as “Obamacare.”

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Still, she said it was a sign of progress that there were people of any gender in that market or school, as the insurgent forces had only months earlier held sway in that region until U.S. Marines “kicked them out.”

“When we first got into the war, we didn’t realize that we would need more than the traditional strategy,” Ayotte said. After the Taliban was toppled, she said not enough effort was directed toward enabling Afghans to construct a government and provide for their own security. “It was ripe for the Taliban to come right back in and take over the country.”

“I don’t think we will be leaving in 2011, It’s a conflict we’ll be involved in for the next couple of years,” she said.

After her presentation, audience members peppered the senator with questions.

One student asked Ayotte about the outcome of a conversation with Afghan President Hamid Karzai regarding the status of women, a talk

she had alluded to earlier. Karzai had touted progressive steps taken, such as appointing a certain amount of women to the legislature, but she said, “a lot more needs to be done.”

Responding to a question about the use of unmanned drone strikes, which have been controversial due to reports of collatoral damage, Ayotte said they were an “important” weapon to the military strategy.

To a question about the quality of Afghan troops and their training, she said, “They’re doing a lot better... we are making significant progress there.”

Asked whether some personnel will remain in Afghanistan even after most troops have left, she said, “I think that’s a question we’ll have to address – will we have a base there?”

Responding to other questions, she said public education is mostly limited to basic elementary levels, that it was difficult to tell what the true sentiment towards Americans was among Afghans, and that she didn’t know of any specific reason to believe that the Taliban could somehow access nuclear weapons. “That wasn’t something that I have any knowledge could happen.

We don’t underestimate, we’re not going to let them get in that position to be able to do so.”

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Belknap County Sheriff Craig Wiggin said yesterday that he is doing a preliminary investigation as to the possibility of assuming duties in Barnstead.

“We have been talking,” Wiggin said. “Obviously I have to make sure the county is on board.”

Barnard said while the idea of regionalization is not a new one, the past two years of budget crunching coupled with the Belknap County Commissioners two years of “County Conversations” got his board thinking more about it.

He said Barnstead is already a member of the Suncook Valley Town Association — comprised of Barnstead, Epsom, Chichester, Pittsfield, Strafford, Pembrook, and Northwood — and working together have gotten discounts on road salt purchases and more recently, according to Barnard, some savings on health insurance rates.

In a memorandum published over the summer by the Local Government Center, AnnMarie French wrote that while not all proposals for joint efforts would be feasible, when logical pairings arise working agreements can be reached.

As examples she cited the various regional school districts, the TiltonNorthfield Fire Department and the Lisbon, Lyman and Landaff Tri-Town Cooperation.

Barnard added the selectmen are seeking efforts toward consolidation and regionalization with an end toward saving tax dollars because voters at last year’s town meeting directed them to do so by adopting Article 23 of the town warrant.

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CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire landlords should be allowed to cut off the cable television services they provide to tenants without being sued, a lawmaker told the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

State Rep. Carol McGuire, R-Epsom, said her bill would exempt cable television from enjoying protections from shut-off the law now provides for necessities such as heat, water and lights.

The bill was in response to a 2009 state Supreme Court ruling that sided with a tenant whose landlord cut off his cable service while trying to evict him for not paying his rent. The landlord argued the apartment was receiving the service through an illegal connection.

In ruling against the landlord, the court said cable television is a protected utility service under state law and can’t be shut off during landlordtenant disputes. The court said many people access essential telephone service, the Internet, news information and entertainment by cable.

The bill would let the landlord cut off television service if the landlord

was paying for it.

Sarah Mattson of New Hampshire Legal Assistance did not object to exempting television service. She said the state enacted the protections 30 years ago to stop landlords from cutting off telephone service, heat, lights and other necessities to force tenants out rather than use normal eviction procedures.

Mattson said the committee should make it clear that cable telephone service is not exempt so landlords don’t disconnect a cable connection only to find themselves in violation of the law.

McGuire and several committee members said tenants, not landlords, typically paid for those types of services.

“I don’t know any case where landlords would provide cable, telephone and Internet,” said McGuire.

The Judiciary Committee began working on an amendment to clarify that only cable television provided by the landlord would be exempt. Committee members also wanted to be sure existing protections for telephone service remain in effect.

CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s public safety commissioner has lifted the cap on consecutive hours fuel delivery drivers can work, citing another imminent snowstorm and a forecast for subzero temperatures.

Federal regulations restrict hours fuel truck drivers typically to 11 hours a day and require significant time off between shifts.

Commissioner John Barthelmes

(BAR-thel-mezz) is waiving the cap on hours until midnight January 28.

Public safety spokesman Jim Van Dongen said the commissioner’s order is designed to ensure homes and business have adequate fuel deliveries in the face of nasty weather on the way.

The forecast calls for 3-6 inches of snow Friday and temperatures plunging below zero throughout the weekend.

N.H. lifts cap on fuel delivery workday

Proposed law would bar college students in N.H. from voting unless they lived here prior to enrollment CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Opponents of a bill that would prevent many college students from voting in New Hampshire say imposing such restrictions clearly violates the U.S. Constitution.

The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Gregory Sorg of Easton, would bar students from voting in college towns unless they had lived there before enrolling. House Speaker William O’Brien, who supports it, has

complained about young people with no life experience voting liberal.

Paul Twomey, a lawyer who has represented voters in election law cases, says the bill violates the 26th amendment, which gave 18-year-olds the right to vote. And he says a 1972 federal lawsuit in New Hampshire further settled the issued by saying voters don’t have to intend to stay in one location in order to vote there.

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman stolen as an infant from a hospital crib two decades ago spent Thursday at a Manhattan hotel with her longlost mother as investigators sought the evidence they need to identify and arrest her kidnapper.

No suspects were ever identified in the 1987 disappearance of Carlina White, the 19-day-old infant who vanished from Harlem Hospital. The hospital had no surveillance video. Her parents left the hospital to rest after the baby was admitted in the middle of the night with a high fever. She was missing when they came back.

The parents, Joy White and Carl Tyson, said a woman who looked like a nurse had comforted them at the hospital. She disappeared afterward and apparently never worked there, family said.

As the years went by, it turned out, the best investigator on the case was Carlina herself, living under the name Nejdra Nance in Bridgeport, Conn.

She had long suspected she was at least adopted because the person who raised her, a woman who went by Ann Pettway, could never provide her with a birth certificate. She didn’t look like see next page

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from preceding page anyone she lived with, police and her family said.

And Pettway was abusive, family said.

“Carlina knows best, but she said the woman put her footprint on her face. I don’t understand how you could do that,” said Lisa White-Heatley, the woman’s aunt.

A telephone message left for Pettway, who has had recent addresses in Bridgeport and Raleigh, N.C., wasn’t returned.

A relative in Bridgeport told The Associated Press he was shocked by the story that Nance had been abducted.

“I don’t know too much about this,” Kapel Pettway said. “It stuns me. It hurts me. After all these years.

I thought (Ann Pettway) was her mother.”

Periodically, Nance would check the website of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, looking through photos of missing infants in Connecticut, she told the New York Post. She left Connecticut for Atlanta years ago and has a 5-yearold daughter of her own, her family said. Her family said she worked as a dispatcher and hoped to have a modeling career.

Meanwhile, Joy White never gave up hope that she would find her firstborn.

“She always knew she was alive,” White-Heatley said.

On Jan. 4, Nance, now 23, checked the website again, but searched this time through New York’s missing children, and saw a baby photo that looked nearly identical to hers, police said. She contacted the site, who contacted Joy White. The two exchanged photos and talked. After a DNA test, it was all confirmed.

Authorities are looking at whether federal officials should take over because the statute of limitations may have expired in New York, said chief NYPD spokesman Paul Browne. There is no limitation in federal missing children cases. FBI officials in Bridgeport were looking into the case there.

Nance was too young to remember if the woman who raised her was with her the entire time, police said. Investigators aren’t saying whether they have identified any suspects, but the White family believes Ann Pettway is the kidnapper.

“We have our suspicions in this case, but you need more than that for probable cause,” Browne said.

Authorities have interviewed Nance, her biological parents and want to speak to Nance again. It wasn’t known if they interviewed Pettway.

White’s family said they want the kidnappers found and punished. But right now, they are focusing on having their daughter back.

Joy White and her family met Nance before the DNA test was confirmed because she felt sure Nance was Carlina.

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OBITUARIES

Arthur ‘Red’ S. Dale, 94

DEMING, New Mexico — Arthur ‘Red’ S. Dale, 94, formerly of Sanbornton, NH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 9, 2010. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service was held in Deming, New Mexico on November 13, 2010.

Arthur came to the Lakes Region in 1956 and worked in the sign division of Tyler Advertising – bringing expertise in neon signs. He designed, built, and erected the landmark sign at the entrance to Weirs Beach.

A few years later he bought out Tyler’s sign division and started his own business; Northern Electric Signs, creating a portable neon unit to service neon signs on location. He designed and built many signs all over NH, and put up the first McDonalds sign here in Laconia.

A musician from a young age, Arthur played the stand-up bass for many years in a dance band called the ‘Music Makers’, playing at local venues such as the former Shangri-La at Weirs Beach, and the Jacko-Lantern Resort in Woodstock, NH. He also played in

orchestras for several musical theater productions, such as Damn Yankees.

Over the last 30 years, Arthur’s passion for the Lord Jesus Christ, along with his desire to bring relief to hurting people, led him, and his wife Sally, to a ministry helping countless people coast to coast with all natural herbal remedies.

Arthur was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, and childhood sweetheart, Sally (McBride, Miller) Dale who went home to be with Jesus on May 26, 2010; his brother Elwin Hoose in 2000; and his son Kenneth Dale in 1979.

Arthur is survived by his children Robert Hoose and wife Esther, NY; Patty Hazzard, Laconia, NH; Elwin Dale and wife Rose, Meredith, NH; Judy Downing and husband Jim, Laconia, NH; Bob Dale, MA; Edie Simon, OH; step-children, Paul (Skip) Miller and wife Lorena, NY; Mary Ann Brower, CO; Ronald Miller and wife Jacque, NC; Fayetta Waxman and husband Wayne, NY; and James Miller, FL. Arthur was blessed with and is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Emma Bianco, 97

GILFORD — Emma L. (Balboni) Bianco, 97, a longtime resident of Gilford and formerly of Winthrop, Massachusetts and the Taylor Community, Laconia, died on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia.

She was the widow of James J. Bianco, Sr. who died on May 19, 1999.

Mrs. Bianco is survived by a daughter, Corinne Celata, and her husband, Michael, of Waterboro, Maine and Boynton Beach, Florida; a son, Atty. James J. Bianco, Jr., and his wife, Karen, of Gilford; five grandchildren, Michael A. Celata and his wife, Cynthia Warren, of Metairie, Louisiana, Cynthia Freitas and her husband, Kenneth, of West Newbury, Massachusetts, Lori Sheridan and her husband, Steve, of Redondo Beach, California, and Lisa and Christopher Bianco both of Gilford. Great grandmother of Cara and James Frietas, Olivia and Isabel Celata and Grant and Bridget Sheridan. Emma is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dear friend of Betty Percival and Theresa Smith,

both of Gilford, and many other friends at the Taylor Community and beyond.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11:00AM. Spring burial will be in the family lot at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.

For those who wish and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice or to the James and Emma Bianco Memorial Fund for Needy Children c/o Atty. James J. Bianco, Jr., 40 Old English Lane, Gilford, N.H. 03249.

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GILFORD — Joseph H. Newman 83, of Gilford, NH and Lynn, MA passed away at Lakes Region Hospital, Laconia, NH on January 18, 2011 after a period of declining health. Mr. Newman was born in Lynn on July 23, 1927 to the late Georgianna (Spencer-Bodor) and Joseph P. Newman of Lynn, MA. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Katherine A. (Smith) Newman in 2002.

A graduate of Lynn Classical High School in 1946, he also attended the Lynn Trade School. He joined the US Army in 1946 and spent a year in Japan in the post WWII Occupation as part of the Army Service Company, 19th Infantry Regiment. He married in 1950 but was recalled to active duty for the Korean Conflict and was stationed at Fort Devens where he was an Army Supply and Training Specialist. Later he began working at the GE, West Lynn Works as a tool and die machinist at several local machine shops in Lynn. He retired from Unique Carbide also of Lynn.

He is survived by his daughter Joanne and her

husband Stephen Fiorini of Gilford, NH, his three sons, Michael and his wife Betty Jo Newman of E. Falmouth, MA, John Newman of Laconia, NH and Joseph F. and his wife Deborah Newman of Gilford, NH, his seven grandchildren, Jennifer Fielders of Laconia, NH Amy Kleiner of Concord, NH Jessica Newman and Randy Newman of E. Falmouth, MA, Ryan Newman of San Diego, CA, Melissa Cross and Michelle Morse both of Laconia, NH as well as six great-grandchildren.

Joe received kind, compassionate care from the staff at Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, NH where he resided for the last 4 years.

Services from the Solimine, Landergan & Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129) Lynn on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 11 AM followed by graveside services in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody, MA. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2-6PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Directions and guestbook atwww.solimine.com.

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OBITUARIES

Patrick O’Leary, 57

SANBORNTON — Patrick M. O’Leary, 57, of 58 Leighton Road, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Monday, January 17, 2011.

Mr. O’Leary was born July 6, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of the Arthur James and Shirley Joy (Wheeler) O’Leary and was raised in Bridgewater, Mass. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1971-1975 at the Bethesda Naval Hospital where he received education and training in Neurophysiology Medical Testing. He later was employed as a technologist in the Sleep and EEG Department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, N.H., manager of the EEG, Vascular Lab and Sleep Lab at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, N.H. and Director and Educator of the EEG and Sleep Lab at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine until the time of his death.

Mr. O’Leary is survived by his wife,, Mary (O’Hara) O’Leary, of Sanbornton; his mother, Shirley Joy (Wheeler) O’Leary, of Bridgewater, Mass.; two daughters, Danielle Gilbert of Sanbornton and Marisa Lee O’Leary and her husband, Wilfredo Morel, of Peekskill, New York; a son, Aaron Patrick O’Leary, of

Orange, N.H.; two granddaughters, Madison Dow of Sanbornton and Ella Morel of Peekskill, New York; two sisters, Cathy (O’Leary) Pittsley and her husband, Ed, Peg (O’Leary) Pollard and her husband, Dana, and a brother, Tim O’Leary, and his wife, Karen, all of Bridgewater, Mass. and nieces and nephews, Ryan and Jill Pittsley of New York, Kyle and Shannon O’Leary of Massachusetts and Kevin and Matt Pollard also of Massachusetts. Mr. O’Leary was predeceased by his father, Arthur James O’Leary.

According to Mr. O’Leary’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service.

The family would like to express their gratitude and sincere appreciation to the staff of North 4/Hospice at LRGH for their loving care and support.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247.

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

Tammy L. Romiglio, 45 NORTHFIELD — Tammy L. Romiglio, 45, of Northfield, died at CRVNA Hospice House in Concord on Jan. 18, 2011.

She was born in Claremont on April 11, 1965 the daughter of Kenneth and Joanne (Nadeau) Guerin.

Tammy was raised in Claremont and later resided in Newport and Tilton before moving to Northfield. Several years ago, she was employed as an LNA for Franklin Visiting Nurse Assn. She most recently worked for the Multiple Offenders Program in Laconia.

Tammy loved her family greatly and enjoyed her riding on her Harley-Davidson. She had been clean and sober for 16 years. During that time, Tammy was an active member of the local recovery community providing inspiration and support to countless others. She was a founding member of the Last House on The Road, a local recovery drop in center.

Family members include her husband, Thomas E. Romiglio of Northfield, 4 children: Samantha Durso

of Fairfax, VA, Krystal Bolduc of Belmont, Eddie Bolduc and Brianna Romiglio, both of Northfield, her mother, Joanne Guerin of Belmont, a grandson, Logan Moulton, a brother, Thomas Guerin of Gilford, a sister, Sherry Ano of Belmont, and nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 at Paquette-Neun Funeral Home, 104 Park St., Northfield from 2-4 and 6-8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held Sunday January 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM at the Chapel at the Webster Place Recovery Center, Holy Cross Road, Franklin NH. A spring burial will be held in the Wixson Memorial Garden at the Gilford Community Church, Gilford NH. Donations in memory of Tammy may be made to The Last House on the Road, 21 Holy Cross Rd. Franklin NH 03235.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

An old friend will return to you. You will see something different in this person now -- something that was there all along but took awhile to fully develop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

A deal you made long ago is about to expire. You can go on as you were, or you can make a new arrangement.

Tonight: A mere flirtation turns into a more serious game.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Spring is more than a season. It’s a metaphor for what is coming in your life.

Under the cold ground there is a dormant seed that will soon break through and grow to mighty proportions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sacrifices have been made. Now you’ll continue the process of determining which ones were worthwhile and which ones you wouldn’t make again. Be shrewd in your assessment.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 21). You have a special brilliance, and it shines this year for all to see. Family makes you proud in February. A teacher leads you to productivity and money in March.

There’s an investment in April that pays off in July. Your creativity attracts a partner in June, and together you will succeed in business and art. Leo and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 12, 14, 23 and 16.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). One of the many things people love about you is that you’re quick to laugh. Someone will work to make you do so, and you will interpret the effort as a sign of deep personal interest. And you will be correct.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There may be disharmony in your personal life, and yet it affects you in a good way. You use the energy produced by this conflict to do something excellent for yourself and the other person.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be kind.

Remind yourself of all you’ve done well lately. Make a list. Anything you can do to reinforce your sense of personal value will ready you for the opportunity that arises this weekend.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will be slightly more transparent today.

So you may as well tell someone that you are angry with him, because your actions, tone and body language are already sending the signal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you volunteer, you’ll be praised in the moment, but that moment will pass. And then you’ll be expected to work and be responsible for the results. If that’s the fun part for you, then you’re volunteering for the right thing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are willing to add layers of knowledge and style to your lifestyle in order to fit into a certain social group. You’re not sure exactly who these sophisticated, glamorous people are yet, but you know you’ll fit right in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It may be calm this morning, but there is something building deep within you -- a strong and passionate energy that will

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Jan. 21, the 21st day of 2011. There are 344 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 21, 1861, Jefferson Davis of Mississippi and four other Southerners whose states had seceded from the Union resigned from the U.S. Senate.

On this date: In 1793, during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI, condemned for treason, was executed on the guillotine.

In 1911, Sen. Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin announced creation of the National Progressive Republican League with the goal of promoting “popular government and progressive legislation.”

In 1915, the first Kiwanis Club was founded, in Detroit.

In 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss, accused of being part of a Communist spy ring, was found guilty in New York of lying to a grand jury. (Hiss, who proclaimed his innocence, served less than four years in prison.) George Orwell (Eric Blair), author of “Nineteen Eighty-Four,” died in London at age 46.

In 1954, the first atomic submarine, the USS Nautilus, was launched at Groton (GRAH’-tuhn), Conn.

In 1968, the Battle of Khe Sanh began during the Vietnam War as North Vietnamese forces attacked a U.S. Marine base; the Americans were able to hold their position until the siege was lifted 2 1/2 months later.

In 1970, the Boeing 747 went on its first commercial flight as Pan Am passengers traveled from New York to London.

In 1976, the supersonic Concorde jet was put into service by Britain and France.

One year ago: Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally admitted fathering a child during an affair before his second White House bid. Toyota recalled 2.3 million U.S. vehicles to fix accelerator pedals.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Ann Wedgeworth is 77. World Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus is 71. Opera singer Placido Domingo is 70. Singer Richie Havens is 70.

Singer Mac Davis is 69. Actress Jill Eikenberry is 64. Country musician Jim Ibbotson is 64. Singer-songwriter Billy Ocean is 61.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is 61.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Free Miso & a Movie series at the Practice Room Center for Yoga and Healing. 6 p.m. Thomas Balmes documentary film “Babies” will be shown. Attendees are invited to bring and pillow and PJs. Healthy food and beverages will be provided. For more information call 279-3243.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Indoor climbing wall drop-in time at Meredith Community Center. 6 to 8 p.m. Climb Mt. Meredith, a 24-ft. indoor climbing wall. $1 per person. Please pay at the front desk.

District 1 Executive Councilor Ray Burton speaks at the Laconia Senior Center. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to park in the City Hall lot. A delicious meal is served at 11:30 a.m. with everyone invited. $6 for younger folks and $2 for those 60 and up.

Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts and fun for ages 1-3. Sign-up is helpful.

Drop-In Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For children ages 2-5. Sing songs, listen to a story and create a craft. No sign-up necessary.

Knit Wits meeting at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All knitters welcome.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Skating party at the Prescott Park rink in Meredith. 1 to 3 p.m. $1 per person. Hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department. Food provided. Bring your own skates.

Admissions Open House at Sant Bani School in Sanbornton. Group presentation at 10 a.m., followed by tours.

Full-accredited K-12 day school. For more information call 934-4240.

Dance for students in grades 6 through 8. 6 to 9 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. Hosted by Laconia Youth Football Assocation. $5 admission. Students from Belmont, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia and Meredith are welcome. DJ. Chaperoned. Snacks and water available for purchase.

Explore what Judiasm teaches about caring for the environment at a Tu B’Shevat Seder and potluck dairy supper at Temple B’nai Israel in Laconia. 5 p.m. All are invited to join the temple congregation fro a ceremony that will include music, blessings for specific fruits and nuts, an environmental quest for children and discussion of Jewish texts related environmental responsibility. Participants are requested to bring a vegetarian or daily dish to share. Call 524-7044 to make reservations.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the firstfloor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome.

Call 645-9518.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at mark@trinitytilton.org.

Drop-In Crafts at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All kinds of fun crafts to create. Open to all ages with no sign-up required.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful man for four years. Six months ago, we were blessed with a little boy who has become our world.

The problem is, “Greg” is constantly going out of his way for his family. Recently, his sister was in a car accident, and her husband refused to give her the money to pay the deductible for repairs, so Greg gave her his car to use. This has left us in a rough spot. I work from home but still need to run occasional errands, and Greg now uses my car. The only solution is for me to drive him to and from his job, which is a huge inconvenience. I don’t see why I have to do that for his sister’s sake.

When I talk to Greg about this, all I get is an argument.

I understand he loves his family and wants to help, but it’s always one thing after another, and I’m at my wits’ end. How can I help him understand that it’s time to let them handle their own problems? I’m tired of feeling like my son and I are on the back burner. -- Burning Up in Vermont Dear Vermont: Greg wants to be the hero, the one everyone relies on. To him, your “inconvenience” at not having a car is outranked by his sister’s “need.” Try to make Greg realize that too much help can cripple someone -- if his sister knows she can have his car indefinitely, she will make no effort to repair hers. You also could tell him that it was his choice to give up his car, and now he can take the bus. But we caution you not to make this a greater problem than it is. Greg sounds generous to a fault, but we assume that is one of the reasons you love him.

Dear Annie: My husband and I hosted our son’s wedding at our large home. We worked hard to be sure everything was exactly as the couple wanted.

So what went wrong? We were not included in any prelimi-

nary plans -- where the tent and portable bathrooms would go, where the caterer would set up, when the rehearsal dinner would be. I knew the bridesmaids would dress at our house, but they also brought their friends along. The morning of the wedding, the groomsmen unexpectedly showed up to change here, as well.

These people treated our home as if it were a luxury hotel with a full-time maid. Furniture was rearranged for pictures, and water bottles were tossed hither and yon. We had a catered brunch for out-of-town guests the next morning. Imagine my surprise when I discovered there were 60 guests instead of the 30 I had invited. Several weeks after the wedding, there was a viewing party to look at pictures, and we were not invited.

Just a word of advice to any bride and groom: Please do not take the parents’ giving for granted. We are happy for you, but remember to say “thank you.” That, and some hugs and kisses, will do wonders. -- Parents of the Groom Dear Parents: It’s unfortunate that many young people have no idea of the sacrifice, effort and money involved in these endeavors. They are so wrapped up in their own world that it doesn’t occur to them to consult the parents or show their appreciation. Thanks for letting them know.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Sensitive Soul in Canada,” whose father had a fight with his sister three years ago.

The stress caused an ulcer and high blood pressure. It reminded me of a quote: “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.” That about sums it up.

-- South Dakota Dear S.D.: We’ve printed that quote before. We find it accurate, as well as amusing, and it should be attributed to actress and author Carrie Fisher.

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, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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1991 Honda Civic DX Hatchback: Red, automatic, good drive train, will run with new fuel lines. Good car to run or for parts. $350/best offer. 393-7786.

1998 Toyota T100 Truck 5 speed, runs excellent. Bedliner, cap, tow package, more. Good mileage.

Recent sticker $1500. Meredith (603)677-7037.

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

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1995 Cadillac DeVille Sedan: Green, approximately 90k, no rust, clean in/out. Asking $2,500 as is. 286-8756.

2004 VOLVO S80 Sedan pristine condition. 165,000/miles, asking $5,500/BO. Silver, black leather interior, 491-1599.

ABLE to pay cash, cars average $250, trucks full-size 4x4, $300, truck batteries $6 each, alloy $7 each, in Epping we have scale, $1/ lb. for coded Copper wire, $2.65/ lb. for copper pipe.

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CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

01 Subaru Limited Outback Wagon. Automatic, loaded, heated seats, winter package, dual sun roof. Great condition, 127K, $5,500/obo. 630-1950 Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813

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1985 Formula 242LS twin 350s, 95% restored, must see, must sell, health issues. $12,000.

293-4129.

GILFORD HOUSE

DOCKS for Rent: 2011 season, Lake Winnisquam point. Parking, bathrooms, showers, launch on site. 603-524-2222.

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing; All duct work, plumbing, & boiler in place; Free rent to get started. $3,000. 603-455-6662

Child Care CHILD CARE in my home.

Laconia/ Belmont/ Gilmanton. 20+ years experience. One opening. 2 meals, snacks & crafts. Linda 524-8761.

For Rent ALTON/GILFORD Town Line: Studio, $200 per week, includes utilities, cable and internet.

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals, 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.

BELMONT: 2 Bedrm duplex, w/d hookups. $200 per week + utiliites. Sec/ Refs required. 524-3790 CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 GILFORD 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached one car garage, excellent condition, $1200/ month plus utilities, contact Debbie at Roche Realty 603-279-7046 or 603-520-7769.

GILFORD Condo-Country setting, 2-bedroom, 2-baths, laundry, Gunstock views. No smoking/No Pets. $950 + utilities. Call 603-455-9719

GILFORD HOUSE Newly renovated 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Applianced kitchen, sun porch & full basement, washer-dryer hook-ups, walking distance to shopping. $950 per month. No pets/No smoking, one month security deposit.

527-9221 or 455-0044

GILFORD: Owner!s furnished home, ideal for short-term needs, beautiful lakefront views, $800/month. 603-393-7077.

KEN BARRETT AUCTIONS THE THRIFTY YANKEE -New Thrift Shop in Meredith, now accepting donations. Drop off across from Interlakes HS. 253-9762

Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 6pm • Preview at 4pm Severe Snow Date - Tuesday, January 25 @ 6pm www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 335 photos Massive amount of Jewelry,Ftball HOF autographs, Baseball HOF postcards, Rare 1920!s pair Hockey shorts, Civil War Kepi, 1909 Prudential ad sign w/ Teddy Roosevelts fleet,1857 Claremont,N.H. panoramic, old hood ornaments,1920 Overland Express game, 11 Persian/Oriental rugs from one home [go to Auctionzip for full photos],Case Bowie knife,Schmitdt Autoharp,16 pocket watches [need work],dozens of wristwatches, 17 full Jewelry boxes, 24 Cameos; rings, brooches, earrings, designer pcs, perfume bottles,lots of coins; wheat pennies,Liberty halves,36 Kennedy!s, foreign, albums, hundreds & hundreds of postcards,150 old comics, loads of ephemera, early photography books, 1920!s matchbook covers, Currier & Ives “Bound To Smash”, artwork, 20x24 Sawyer “Surf At Pinnacle Rock”, 5 Greek 10”salt glaze statues, Jade lamp finials,more Jade pieces,Rex Statues,4 early Crystal chandeliers taken from the Laconia Hathaway House, Mettlock jeweled vase also charger,2 nice clean pair snowshoes,9 bond vols Harpers Weekly,NH Farms 1906,Civil War soldier listings, sev signed letters/autographs;Bob Montana,Calvin Coolidge,Mary Pickford,J.G. Whittier,Kate Smith, Gerald Ford,Herbert Hoover, more! Old games 1938 Lone Ranger etc, Cig boxing cards, sev handcolored photos, some sterling, pr 4ft Victorian frames, FURNITURE, Hundreds & hundreds of smalls, much not listed!

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Newly renovated 3 bedroom house. Applianced kitchen, sun porch, full basement with washer-dryer hook-ups, walking distance to shop ping. $1,200 per month. No pets/No smoking, one month security deposit.

527-9221 or 455-0044

Gilford Room. Feel at home in premier location close to village, schools, shopping, lake, Gunstock with beach access. $500 month includes utilities, heat, internet, beach, no smoking. 520-6160 GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812 LACONIA Awesome 1 bedroom includes heat, hot water, garage, on-site laundry, $650/mo. No pets, 455-0874.

Laconia Efficiency: Recently remodeled, on quiet dead-end street, $450/month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No-pets.

Laconia one bedroom: On quiet dead-end street, $650/month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363.

No pets.

LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837 LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apt on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/ mo. includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

LACONIA Small studio, electric heat, mature, responsible, employed. No pets. $495 plus utilities. 387-6333.

LACONIA- 1 Bedroom starting at $600/Month. No Pets Please. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management.

LACONIA- SPACIOUS 1-bedroom apartment, walking distance to LRGH. Heat/Hot Water, Washer/dryer hook-up, Private parking. NO SMOKERS/PETS. References/Security deposit. $750/month. 279-1080 leave message.

LACONIA- Heat, Hot Water,& Electric Included.1 Bedroom $750/Mo. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management.

LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in duplex building, 1st & 2nd floors plus access to attic and basement with laundry hook-ups, $950/month plus utilities, 524-1234.

LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

LACONIA: Small 2-Bedroom, $170/week, includes heat and hot water. References & deposit.

524-9665.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom $145/week, heat & hot water included, pay own electric. References & security deposit required, 524-4428 LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, $180/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, renovated kitchen & bathroom, access to attic for storage & basement with laundry hookups, $190/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

Laconia: 1 bedroom. $140/week, utilities included, laundry on site, references & security deposit required, 524-4428 LACONIA: 1-bedroom apartments in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Very nice and completely renovated. $175/week, includes heat, hot water and electricity.

524-3892.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom

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For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, heat included with private parking, storage, laundry area, snow removal, refrigerator and stove. $875/mo.

Security & credit check required.

No pets. 603-267-6114

Lakeport: 3 bedroom, $260/week utilities included, laundry on site.

References & security deposit required, 524-4428

LACONIA: 26 Dartmouth St. 1/2 of a Duplex; 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Walkout Basement w/Laundry Hookups. Very clean, hardwood floors, private off street parking for 2 cars. Convenient to library, churches, downtown, Opechee Park & schools. Available immediately non-smoking. $1,000/month plus utilities.

Owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA: large 3 bedroom, 2 living rooms, 1.5 baths, playroom, yard, one car garage, laundry hook-ups. $1500/month, utilities included, 524-4428 LACONIA: Small 1-Bedroom, $135/wk, includes heat & hot water, references and deposit.

528-0024.

Lakeport: 1 bedroom $140/week, utilities included, laundry on site.

References & security deposit required, 524-4428 Lakeport: 1 bedroom, $130/week, utilities included. References & security deposit required, 524-4428 Lakeport: 1 bedroom. $145/week, utilities included. References & security deposit required.

524-4428

MEREDITH- In-Town Efficiency apartment. 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Kitchen, large living room with dryer. Quiet location, no pets/no smokers $800/Month + utilities.

Rick (781)389-2355 MEREDITH: Cozy studio near downtown, hardwood floors, storage, heat, hot water included. No pets, non-smoker. References, security required. $500/month.

455-4075.

MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

MEREDITH: Large 2-Bedroom + office, second-floor. Main St, newly painted, off-street parking, no pets/smoking. First month and security, references required. $775 + heat/utilities.

603-630-2381.

For Rent NORTHFIELD Are you tired of living in run down, dirty housing, then call us we have the absolute best, spotlessly clean and everything works. We include heat & hot water and all appliances, Townhouses & apartments, in Northfield one block from I-93 Call 630-3700 for affordable Clean living.

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

TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency apartment and a cottage including heat, hot water and lights. No pets. $150-$175/week. $400 deposit. 528-2757 or 387-3864.

MUST SEE - LOVELY MEREDITH HOUSE 1st floor of 2-family home, full basement, W/D hookup, close to town, large, 2BR, hardwood floors, porch, $975/month +utilities. No Smoking/Dogs.

Security,references. 279-4376 NORTHFIELD: 1 bedroom, 1st floor, separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $190/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

ORCHARD HILL II Randlett St., Belmont, NH Now accepting applications Section 8 Vouchers Welcome Immediate Openings available for 1 bedroom full market rent unit This is a federally assisted property featuring 32 one and two bedroom ground level apartments.

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

Please call the Laconia Housing Authority at 524-2112/TDD; 524-2112 with any questions, or visit our office at 25 Union Ave. Laconia, NH • Applications are considered by income criteria • USDA/RD income restrictions apply • Tenant rents are based on income The Laconia Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, disability or handicap.

LEDGEWOOD ESTATES Rental Assistance Available NOW • Spacious units with a lot of storage area • Low utility costs • On-Site Laundry & Parking • Easy access to I-93 • 24-hour maintenance provided • 2 bedrooms with a 2 person minimum per unit.

Ask about our Referral Bonus Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

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For Sale

Help Wanted

EMERALD -cut high quality diamond ring. 1/2 carat total weight. $2,300 retail, must sell $600.

393-9693

Respiratory Therapist

FIREWOOD-ALL quantities available. Bundles, 1/8, 1/4 & 1/2 cords. Full cord/$180. Pick-up/delivery. 998-7337/Leave Message RUGER 30:06 Rifle: Brand new condition, laminated stock, Leopold scope, 4 boxes ammo. $750. Cell 630-7440.

TOOLS/ EQUIPMENT Tread Mill Keys 8800L1 gym quality like new asking $225. Husqvarna Pole Saw 8 ft. 325P series $175, Lawn Mower Troy Bilt w/bagger good cond. $75, Husqvarna Snow Blower model 14527SB-LS 3 hrs. on it $995, Car Floor Jack 21/2 ton new $75, Propane gas mushroom heater like new 175,000 BTU $75, SencoNail Air Gun for roofing, new $100, 10” Makita compound miter chop saw w/carbide blades $125, 14" Makita miter chop saw w/carbide blade cast iron and aluminum frame $125.

603-387-7100 TORO CCR 2450 GTS 5 HP Snowblower- Like New Condition. $345 OBO. 729-0199 Leave Message

For Rent-Vacation

Washer and almost new dryer (Sears) $150. Kitchen set (Wood) 4 chairs, white - offer. King size bed with posters, new, offer. 2 computer desks, best offer.

Dishes, etc. Excellent condition.

630-8377

Marco Island Waterfront Condo: Florida s southwest destination vacation, starting at $500/week, sleeps 4. 603-393-7077.

LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

Lakeport: storefront, $700 month, plus utilities. 1,000 sf retail space, 1500 sf storage space. Security deposit required, 524-4428 OFFICE Space for Rent: Includes three large offices, three smaller offices, 2 restrooms, storage room and large reception area in 2,600 sq. ft. Plenty of parking. Monthly rent is $1,700 and includes heat, a/c and electric. Please call Rick at 491-9058.

For Sale Arctic-Cat helmet with bag. JVC bibs, with drop seat. New, size Medium $125 393-9693 ATTENTION Crafters. Special sale. Unfinished wooden and ceramic pieces to paint. Wood shapes. Sale- Buy One Get One Free. 630-0661 BED- 10 inch thick orthopedic pillowtop mattress & box. New in plastic. Cost $1,000, sell Queen $295, King $395, Full $270. Can deliver. 603-235-1773 BEDROOM- 7 piece Cherrywood sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand. New! in boxes, cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-235-1773 BELMONT- 2 Bedroom Manufac tured Home on 1/2 Acre. Town water & sewer newly renovated and energy efficient. Nice location. For Lease -$1,000/Month, for sale call for details. 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management Brand new maple glazed kitchen cabinets. All solid wood, never installed. You may add or subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,900 sacrifice, $1,595. 603-235-1695 Commercial Upholstery Machine

Polysomnography Technologist needed Part-time, 2-3 days a week in our Gorham, NH location.

CPAP knowledge is helpful and current Respiratory Therapy experience. Semi-annual raises, educational incentives, vehicle reimbursement, excellent starting salary. Come join this exciting industry and a great team. Please forward resume to spushee@keenemedicalproducts.com or mail, Keene Medical Products, Inc. P.O. Box 439, Lebanon, NH 03766 Attn: HR Director

Seeking highly motivated people to join my Pampered Chef team.

High earning potential! Call 496-0762.

Instruction New Hampshire Aikido -Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Barn, Wadliegh Rd. Sanbornton.

998-1419

Land BELMONT: 3 acre building lot in vicinity of high school, 100% dry land, driveway already roughed in, great gravel soils for building, $54,900.

Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

For Rent-Commercial IN-TOWN LACONIA: 2,000 Sq. Ft., possible to 3,500. Loading dock, three phase power, private office, priced like storage but great for your business. $900 per month, includes heat and property tax. Sale possible. AVAILABLE NOW. Kevin Sullivan, Coldwell Banker Commercial, 630-3276.

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Real Estate

Found Female Calico Cat- Found near Shore Dr. approximately 6 weeks ago. Needs good home. 387-2460

Furniture BEAUTIFUL, Queen Luxury Support Pillowtop Mattress Set. New in plastic. Cost $1095, Sell $249.

Can deliver. 603-305-9763 PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $239. 603-524-1430.

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. No TV’s Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted Be Part of the MADEIRA USA Customer Service Team As a part-time Customer Service Representative, you will be involved in a high-volume telephone contact environment that requires organizational skills and attention to detail. Candidate must have strong telephone skills and be PC literate.

Must have the ability to work a flexible, part-time schedule Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Minimum of H.S. diploma/GED required.

Apply in person at 30 Bayside Court Laconia email a resume to hr@madeirausa.com or fax to (603) 524-1839

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Roommate Wanted APT to share with woman. Quiet, sober, non-smoking environment. $500 month includes utilities.

W/D, Cable & Parking. Avail. immediately. 528-2227 LACONIA/GILFORD HOUSEMATE wanted. Spacious furnished 2-room-accommodations.

Includes all utilities, WiFi, dish, laundry. $140/week, $500/Month.

528-8030

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

LOOKING for roommate to share a house. Own room, includes everything. $100/week. Good reference. 279-7693 New Durham furnished room with kitchen privileges. Non-smoker, damage deposit & references. $100/week. 603-397-2694

Services

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Lakes Region Planning Commission to focus on power generation and energy conservation at meeting on Monday

MEREDITH — A major new power generation project and available energy conservation projects will be featured at the meeting of the Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) at New Hampton School at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 24.

Estimated at a cost of $1.1 billion, the proposed Northern Pass Transmission Project is the largest proposed construction project currently in the state and perhaps all of New England. Proponents include Northeast Utilities and the Canadian government. The project, currently in the planning and permitting stages, is intended to stretch 180 miles south into New Hampshire from the Canadian border, along both existing and new transmission line corridors.

While several communities in the Lakes Region are lined up to carry the power over transmission towers, the project is expected to impact the entire Granite State. The city of Franklin is slated to be the site of a new electrical converter station.

Representatives from Public Service of New Hampshire and the Northern Pass will present an overview of this ambitious effort to deliver up to the 1,200 megawatts of electricity from Quebec to the New England power grid.

Following the presentation of the Northern Pass, representatives from the Conservation Law Founsee next page

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Floors, repairs, wallpaper removal. Insured, references, free estimates. 603-455-5626.

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Howland • 524-2009 Dear Christine, Life with you couldn’t be any sweeter.

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Snowmobiles

George & Nancy, We are so greatful for everything you’ve done for us. Thank you for being there when we needed you.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Pam & Rick

Storage Space STORE your car-boat-motorcycle before the snow in a clean and secure brick building. Low prices.

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2x1.5 = $21.75

Wanted To Buy

Yard Sale HUGE Estate Sale. January 27 through 30th. Furniture, 2001 low mileage minivan, tools, linens, home decor, books & glassware.

325 Smith Road, Holderness.

THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Roof Shoveling, Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, drywall repairs. 455-6296.

INDOOR Yard Sale-26 Daniel Webster Highway/Route 3, Sanbornton, next to Appletree Nursery. Friday to Sunday, 9:00-4:00.

We have furniture and 2 floors of stuff.

2x1 = $14.50

1x1 = $7.25

2001 Ski-Doo MXZ500.

Yellow/Black, reverse, pics, like new, 2,450 miles. $2,195.

875-0363

Wanted to Buy- Snap On, Craftsman, Mac Tools and Tool Boxes.

Cash Paid.

Email northernbuy@gmail.com

Joe, Happy First Valentine’s Together!

I Love You! - Kim

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These ads are samples only. Artwork for actual ads may vary and will be left to our designer’s discretion (unless otherwise specified).

To Pooh Bear,

I love you with all my heart! Thank you for being in my life. ~Love, Hunny

Violet, We’ve had our ups and downs,but our friendship has stood the test of time.

Thank you for always being there for us Bob & Mary

1x2 = $14.50

1x1.5 Color = $11 2x2 = $29

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Center Harbor Office 32 Whittier Hwy Center Harbor, NH 03226 (603) 253-4345

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Meredith - $4,300,000

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Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345

Gilford $369,900

Beautiful property featuring 2 attached homes w/separate entrances & heating systems. #4040586

Kathy McLellan 581-2821 or Nancy LeRoy 581-2830

Gilford - $225,000

Great place to escape to. Beautiful sugar sand beach, gorgeous views, indoor/outdoor pool and tennis. #4040334

Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345

Gilford $1,300,000

Panoramic views & outstanding lot for this comfortable cottage that is appealing & private in a prime location. #4040455

Susan Bradley 581-2810

Sanbornton $299,000

A truly unique opportunity to live on the water w/this condo & boat house in move in condition. #4040512

Bob Towner 581-2878

Gilmanton $139,900

Beautiful lake access home on Shellcamp Lake. Shared beach & direct access to snowmobile trails. #4040300

John Silva 581-2881

Laconia Historical affords ‘A Glimpse of Lakeport’ at Public Library

Laconia $695,000

Custom Lake front contemporary home on Winnisquam. Enjoy Southwestern exposure on the wrap around deck. #2831505

John Silva 581-2881

Ashland - $249,900

Energy efficient home w/spectacular views. Nice field, large deck, 20x12 barn w/separate carport area & gazebo. #4039350

Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345

Laconia $125,000

Come enjoy Lake Winnipesaukee! This 4 BR home sits in the heart of Weirs Beach & rights to Little Beach. #2832125

Shelly Brewer 581-2879

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Laconia Historical is showcasing items related to the history of Lakeport at the Public Library. Visitors are invited to enjoy “A Glimpse of Lakeport” through March. Local history buffs may also purchase copies of the book “Lakeport” by Warren D. Huse at the Library, the Belknap Mill, or online at LaconiaHistorical.org. (Courtesy photo)

Friends of the Meredith Library book sale to be held February 5 — 12 MEREDITH — The Friends of the Meredith Library will offer good reads at bargain prices at a week-long book sale to be held Saturday, February 5 — Saturday February 12.

The annual fundraiser, which will take place during regular Library hours, will include hard covers, paperbacks, cassette audio books, children’s books, videos, DVDs, and music CDs. A preview sale for members of the Friends will take place from 3 — 4:30

p.m. on Friday, February 4. Memberships will be available at the door and all those who join will receive a free canvas tote bag.

Books will be organized so that buyers will be able to zero in on their favorite genre quickly.

Money raised at the event will be used to help fund projects and special programs. For more information, call 279-4303 or visit www.meredithlibrary. org.

from preceding page dation Ventures group will present an overview of the Energy Technical Assistance and Planning (ETAP) program.

ETAP is a two-year program that offers energy efficiency technical assistance at no charge to municipalities and counties in the state. The ETAP program is designed to assist localities with tracking and understanding energy consumption in municipal buildings, to benchmark energy performance, and to develop strategies that help reduce energy costs.

LRPC is one of nine regional planning commissions helping to implement the ETAP program, which is funded by the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 and administered by the NH Office of Energy and Planning.

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.

All LRPC meetings are open to the public. For additional information or special accommodation, call 279-8171.

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Wall To Wall Charming!!..2003 Custom Built Post & Beam Gilford Cape...Tongue & Groove Ceilings, Exposed Beams And Wood Floors Give It That Charming Country Feel. Master Suite, 3 Brs, 2.5 Baths, Country Kitchen W/hearth, Screen Porch And 2 Car Garage. Very Private...$299,900

If You Love A Cape Then Check This One Out! Excellent Condition & Very Spacious. A Great Kitchen/family Rm W/vaulted Ceiling And W/s, Formal Dining, Hw Floors, Nice Big Lr, Screen Porch, 3-4 Bedrms, 2 Baths And Playrm On Lower Level. Plus Deck And Bonus Above Ground Pool. $249,000

New 14 wides $26,995, $31,995 or $1,600 down 240 @ $245 Apr 7.5%

$82,995 2 story 1900’

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ASTRA teen service club helps homeless vets with ‘winter kits’ MEREDITH — ASTRA, a teen community service club, put together winter kits of warm clothing, toiletries, and food items in December to be distributed to homeless veterans.

The kits will be distributed by Baby Threads of NH, a non-profit organization that helps homeless and needy families and people throughout the Granite State.

Bonnie Champagne, director of Baby Threads of NH, addressed the ASTRA club members, thanking

them for their commitment to helping those in need.

A local woman also expressed her gratitude to ASTRA members.

The victim of a recent house fire, she explained how thankful those receiving the care kits might feel, using her own situation to punctuate what it means to be without a home.

Sponsored by the Altrusa International Club of Meredith, ASTRA helps teens develop leadership and organizational skills while serving

Members of Meredith ASTRA, a teen community service club, assembled winter kits for homeless veterans at their Christmas party held at the Community Center in December. Pictured left to right are (front row) Kate Wood, Kylie Dickinson, Jessica Braley, Hannah Taylor, Kellie Ainsworth and (back row) Danielle Bliss, Bridget Ireland, Megan Wallace, Nicole Beland, Kim Ryan, Michelle Yeo. (Courtesy photo)

St. James Episcopal calls Reverend Father Tobias Nyatsambo to serve as Rector LACONIA — The Wardens and Vestry of St. James Episcopal Church have called the Reverend Father Tobias Nyatsambo (Nea-tsa-mbo) to serve as their new Rector.

A native of Zimbabwe, Father Tobias, has studied at colleges in that country, in the United Kingdom, and at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. The first part of his career was spent as a high school teacher. Following that, he worked for 25 years for Scripture Union, a Christian organization, starting groups in junior and senior high schools and in a number of colleges throughout the country. The last seven years of his tenure with that organization was as its national director.

Father Tobias was ordained as an Anglican Priest in 1998 and became the first African Rector of one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, 20 years after the country’s independence from the British. The position was previously served by priests from the United Kingdom.

After immigrating to this country in 2007, Father Tobias served as the Priest-in-Charge at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Ashland. Since mid-2009, he

has served a number of Episcopal parishes in the Lakes Region as a supply clergy.

Father Tobias and his wife Rose, a quilter whose creations are available through Keepsake Quilting in Center Harbor, settled in New Hampshire to be near their son and his family, who reside in Dover.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

AT PUBLIC AUCTION February 7, 2011, at 4:00 PM on the premises SINGLE FAMILY HOME 23 HARRISON STREET

LACONIA, NH

PER TAX RECORDS: 2 STORY CONVENTIONAL STYLE HOME WITH 5 BEDROOMS, 2 3⁄4 BATHROOMS, FIREPLACE, SIDE PORCH AND FULL BASEMENT WITH OUTSIDE ENTRY

Free tax preparation offered by AARP program LACONIA — The AARP Tax-Aide program will offer free tax preparation and e-filing to low and moderate income taxpayers who live in the Laconia and Franklin area.

Tax-Aide’s IRS-certified counselors assist all taxpayers regardless of age, giving special attention to those age 60 and older. AARP membership is not required.

Service will be available in Franklin at the TRIP Senior Center from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Mondays. To make an appointment, call 934-4151. The program will be offered at the Laconia Senior Center from

noon — 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 9, 16, and 23 and 10 a..m. — 2 p.m. on Thursdays. No appointment is necessary.

To learn the location of more than 50 other TaxAide sites in New Hampshire, dial 2-1-1 or visit aarp.org/money/taxaide. All sites will open on or about February 1.

Lake Winnipesaukee

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Willow Pond Village at Long Bay, Laconia

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Sat. 1/22, 11:00-1:00 10 Surrey Lane, Laconia Willow Pond prices start at $279,900. Directions: Follow Parade Rd. to Entrance of South Down Shores (Outerbridge Dr.). Stop by our office at the entrance or call (603) 520-1057 to get through the gate.

Follow Outerbridge Dr. straight to Willow Pond. See sign.

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The Nyatsambos also have two daughters and five grandchildren.

Father Tobias looks forward to leading his new Congregation and to serving the special needs of those who are ill or infirm. The new Rector and his parishioners invite the community to join them as he leads his new Parish in being agents of hope and love in the community.

MORTGAGE REFERENCE: Recorded in the Belknap County Registry of Deeds at Book 2426, Page 460 TERMS FOR THE SALE: $5,000.00 deposit must be presented in cash, certified check or banker’s check satisfactory to the mortgagee at the time and place of sale. Balance due within 30 days from the date of sale.

Attorney Thomas Haughey Haughey, Philpot & Laurent Attorneys at Law 816 North Main Street Laconia, NH 03246

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