The Laconia Daily Sun, January 22, 2011

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In Laconia, 40 inches of recent snow equals 800 tons of salt LACONIA — Although winter has started slowly, the pace of snowfall quickened in January and as it fell the Department of Public Works (DPW) began seasoning it with salt.

Local weather watcher Russ Hobby reported 13 inches of snow in December, five inches shy of the average for the month.

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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — As the feud within the ranks of the New Hampshire Republican Party over the election of a chairperson has grown increasingly bitter, Belknap County has become something of a dueling ground where champions of the two candidates

— Jack Kimball of D0over and Juliana Bergeron of Keene — thrust and parry with more energy than effect.

Only 19 local Republicans are among the 493 members of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee who will choose the successor to former governor John H. Sununu when they meet this morning at

Pinkerton Academy in Derry. A dozen of the 19 members are state legislators, including Representatives Harry Accornero, Don Flanders, Bob Kingsbury, Bob Luther and Frank Tilton of Laconia and Alida Millham of Gilford. Alan Glassman, chairman of the Belknap County Republican Committee, see GOP page 10

Laconia police arrest 15-year-old for shooting at cars with a BB gun

LACONIA — Police have charged a 15-year-old male with two counts of criminal mischief and two counts of reckless conduct for allegedly shooting an air rifle (BB gun) at passing

cars on Union Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Sgt. Gary Hubbard said Patrol Officer Joe Marquis continued to question residents of the area and was able to iden-

tify the apartment from where the shots were fired.

“He investigated and found some witnesses who said the saw the barrel of the gun sticking out of a window,” Hubbard said.

Hubbard said Marquis was able to recover the BB gun from the apartment.

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Docs say Giffords heard the cheering crowds on way to airport HOUSTON (AP) — She heard them, smiled, and tears welled up in her eyes.

The caravan carrying Rep. Gabrielle Giffords swept past cheering crowds Friday as she left the hospital in Tucson, Ariz., where she dazzled doctors with her recovery from being shot in the head two weeks ago, and was moved to Houston for rehabilitation.

Children sat on their parents’ shoulders as the motorcade passed. Many waved. Others carried signs wishing “Gabby” well.

“It was very emotional and very special,” said Dr. Randall Friese, who traveled with Giffords.

By Friday afternoon, after a 930-plus-mile trip that doctors said went flawlessly, Giffords was in an intensive care unit at Texas Medical Center, where a new team of doctors planned to start her therapy immediately.

After several days of evaluation, she will be sent to the center’s rehabilitation hospital, TIRR Memorial Hermann.

Giffords has “great rehabilitation potential,” said Dr. Gerardo Francisco, chief medical officer of Memorial Hermann.

“She will keep us busy, and we will keep her busy as well,” he said.

The first thing is to determine the extent of Giffords’ injuries and the impact on her abilities to move and communicate. She hasn’t spoken yet, and it’s unknown whether she will suffer permanent disabilities.

A gunman shot Giffords and 18 other people on Jan. 8 as she met with constituents outside a grocery store in Tucson. Six people died. The suspect in the attack, Jared Loughner, 22, is being held in federal custody.

Since she was hospitalized at University Medical Center in Tucson, Giffords has made progress nearly every day, with characteristically cautious surgeons calling her improvement remarkable.

Each new press conference seemingly yields a few more details about the Giffords that her family knows.

Tracy Culbert, a nurse who accompanied Giffords and the congresswoman’s husband, Houston-based astronaut Mark Kelly, on the flight, described her as being captivated by a ring on Culbert’s finger. The nurse took it off and Giffords put it on her own hand.

“She was taking it off my hand and I asked if she wanted to see it,” Culbert said.

Asked how she felt about leaving Giffords on Friday to return to Arizona, Culbert replied, “Do you want me to cry? see GIFFORDS page 6

CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s House Republican leader said Friday he will ask that the fight to repeal gay marriage be postponed until 2012.

Rep. D.J. Bettencourt told The Associated Press he will ask the committee responsible for the repeal bill to retain it until next year.

Bettencourt said the National Organization for Marriage sent a direct mailer to his district in Salem saying he doesn’t support traditional family values.

He said the mailer was the result of his announcement last week that the House Republican agenda did not include repealing gay marriage.

Bettencourt said the incident shows how controversial the issue is and reinforces his belief the

House should focus on fiscal issues this year.

In a letter to House Speaker William O’Brien, Bettencourt said the organization and its supporters in New Hampshire know the repeal bill will be acted upon because legislative rules require floor votes on bills.

“This assault on our agenda has the potential to take important focus and energy away from our focus on the budget,” Bettencourt wrote O’Brien.

“Therefore, it is my belief that the same sex marriage repeal must be retained in the Judiciary Committee this year so that our full and undivided attention is focused on New Hampshire’s outstanding financial issues.”

Bettencourt said his office will make that position clear

in testimony it provides at any hearing on the bill.

State Rep. David Bates, R-Windham, the bill’s prime sponsor, said he won’t fight leadership, but will tell the committee handling his bill he believes it would be better to put the issue to rest this year.

“It’s controversial, but this only drags out the controversy rather than bringing it to a conclusion sooner. I don’t know why we’d want to elongate it over 15 months,” said Bates.

Bates added that the budget is not the only important issue lawmakers must address.

“As much as we’re making that a priority, there are all kinds of things going on,” he said. see GAY MARRIAGE page 6

CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court on Friday rejected a group of nursing homes’ claim to nearly $9 million in surplus funds, saying the governor had the authority to use the money to balance the budget.

In 2007, lawmakers had directed the state to pay any surplus from its share of Medicare nursing home reimbursements to the nursing homes. But citing a different law, Gov. John Lynch issued an executive order in 2008 reducing the amount intended for the Department of Health and Human Services budget by $8.8 million, the amount that would have gone to

the nursing homes.

The New Hampshire Health Care Association, which represents 63 nursing homes, sued the governor to recoup the funds, but a Superior Court judge ruled in the state’s favor. On appeal, the state Supreme Court upheld the lower court ruling.

“The Supreme Court affirmed the authority of the governor and fiscal committee to reduce department spending in order to ensure a balanced budget, and we think the court reached the correct conclusion,” said Lynch’s spokesman, Colin Manning.

The nursing homes argued that Lynch’s executive

order amounted to an infringement on the Legislature’s authority to appropriate money and that the law he cited essentially granted him a line item veto.

But in its ruling, the court said Lynch did not violate the state Constitution by denying the nursing homes the money. It found that Lynch acted according to state laws that make the Legislature responsible for adopting a balanced budget, and the executive branch responsible for making sure it remains balanced.

The law Lynch cited “does not involve the delegasee NURSING HOMES page 7

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High court rules it was OK for Lynch to use $9M intended for nursing homes

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How mass murder in Philadelphia got a pass Let’s give the “climate of hate” rhetoric a rest for a moment. It’s time to talk about the climate of death, in which the abortion industry thrives unchecked. Dehumanizing rhetoric, rationalizing language and a callous disregard for life have numbed America to its monstrous consequences. Consider the Philadelphia Horror.

In the City of Brotherly Love, hundreds of babies were murdered by a scissors-wielding monster over four decades. Whistleblowers informed public officials at all levels of the wanton killings of innocent life. But a parade of government health bureaucrats and advocates protecting the abortion racket looked the other way — until, that is, a Philadelphia grand jury finally exposed the infanticide factory run by abortionist Kermit B. Gosnell, M.D., and a crew of unlicensed, untrained butchers masquerading as noble providers of women’s “choice.” Prosecutors charged Gosnell and his death squad with multiple counts of murder, infanticide, conspiracy, abuse of corpse, theft and other offenses.

The 281-page grand jury report released Wednesday provides a bonechilling account of how Gosnell’s “Women’s Medical Society” systematically preyed on poor, minority pregnant women and their live, viable babies. The report’s introduction lays out the criminal enterprise that claimed the lives of untold numbers of babies — and mothers: “This case is about a doctor who killed babies and endangered women. What we mean is that he regularly and illegally delivered live, viable babies in the third trimester of pregnancy — and then murdered these newborns by severing their spinal cords with scissors. The medical practice by which he carried out this business was a filthy fraud in which he overdosed his patients with dangerous drugs, spread venereal disease among them with infected instruments, perforated their wombs and bowels — and, on at least two occasions, caused their deaths. Over the years, many people came to know that something was going on here. But no one put a stop to it.”

Echoing the same kind of dark euphemisms plied by Planned Parenthood propagandists who refer to unborn life as “fetal and uterine material,” Gosnell referred to his deadly trade as “ensuring fetal demise.” Reminiscent of the word wizards who refer to the skull-crushing partial-birth abortion procedure as “intact dilation and evacuation” and “intrauterine cranial decompression,” Gosnell described his destruction of babies’ spinal cords as “snipping.” He rationalized his macabre habit of cutting off dead babies’ feet and saving them in rows and rows of specimen jars as “research.” His guilt-ridden

employees then took photos of some of the victims before dumping them in shoeboxes, paper bags, one-gallon spring-water bottles and glass jars.

They weren’t the only ones who adopted a see-no-evil stance: — The Pennsylvania Department of Health knew of clinic violations dating back decades, but did nothing.

— The Pennsylvania Department of State was “repeatedly confronted with evidence about Gosnell” — including the clinic’s unclean, unsterile conditions, unlicensed workers, unsupervised sedation, underage abortion patients and over-prescribing of pain pills with high resale value on the street — “and repeatedly chose to do nothing.”

— Philadelphia Department of Public Health officials who regularly visited Gosnell’s human wasteclogged offices did nothing.

— Nearby hospital officials who treated some of the pregnant mothers who suffered grave complications from Gosnell’s butchery did nothing.

— An unnamed evaluator with the National Abortion Federation, the leading association of abortion providers that is supposed to uphold strict health and legal standards, determined that Gosnell’s chamber of horrors was “the worst abortion clinic she had ever inspected” — but did nothing.

Meanwhile, the death racketeers have launched a legislative and regulatory assault across the country on pro-life crisis pregnancy centers from New York City to Baltimore, Austin and Seattle that offer abortion alternatives, counseling and family services to mostly poor, vulnerable minority women.

Already, left-wing journalists and activists have rushed to explain that these abortion atrocities ignored for four decades by abortion radicals and rationalizers are not really about abortion. A Time magazine writer argued that the Philadelphia Horror was “about poverty, not Roe v. Wade.” A University of Minnesota professor declared: “This is not about abortion.”

But the grand jury itself pointed out that loosened oversight of abortion clinics enacted under pro-choice former GOP Gov. Tom Ridge enabled Gosnell’s criminal enterprise — and led to the heartless execution of hundreds of babies. Mass murder got a pass in the name of expanding “access” and appeasing abortion lobbyists.

As the report made clear: “With the change of administration from (pro-life Democratic) Gov. Casey to Gov. Ridge,” government health officials “concluded that inspections would be ‘putting a barrier up to women’ seeking abortions. Better to leave clinics to do as they pleased, even though, as Gosnell proved, that meant both women and babies would pay.” see next page

LETTERS Democrats embrace failure, it’s the life blood of their existence To the editor, The Republicans won BIG in the mid term elections making just TWO promises to voters. The first was to cut Democrats profligate spending of the past two years. The second was to repeal Obamacare. As long as Obama is in office he will veto any bill to repeal. Still,the outlook to repeal Obamacare is excellent. It can be dismantled one segment at a time.

The most promising opportunity is to focus in on the individual mandate.

The mandate FORCING EVERYONE to buy health insurance. Pay a fine or go to jail is deeply unpopular among a large percentage of the American public, including millions of Democrats. Without the individual mandate Obamacare will starve to death financially. The latest percentages as of January 10, 2011 per the Gallup Poll: as has been the case since the health debate began two years ago, the majority of Americans do not want Obamacare. Forty six percent want it repealed and 40-percent want it kept.

That means about 17-million more Americans want it repealed than want it kept in place.

Two dozen state attorney generals have filed a class action law suit challenging the constitutionality of the mandate. This question will be answered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

If we all are forced to buy heath insurance what will be next in the cross hairs of Democrat’s nanny state ?

Will it outlaw, gum, candy, over-sized Big Macs, French fries, soda, chips or beer because they may not be healthy choices. N.H.’s state motto is “ live free or die”. We treasure our independence and freedom to choose what is best for us and our families. Thousands have given their lives in defense of our personal freedoms, did they make that ultimate sacrifice in vain sacrificing it to the unconstitutional, farcical, fanatical, fantasies of the Democratic Party?

I submit to you the most significant threat to your happiness and personal freedom is NOT from external forces outside our country but internal from our own government and more specifically Democrats. The nation is reeling and suffering from the unfettered, unrestrained and purely partisan,

vote getting aims of the far left for the past two years. Democrats never give up their effort to turn America into a socialized utopia where ever fewer people have an incentive to work, ever fewer people are responsible for their own well being, and ever fewer people pay income taxes. Those who do work pay ever higher income taxes and provide ever broader benefits for all those who do not.

The entire platform of the Democratic Party endorses the greatness of a liberalized, communal style existence where capitalism is demonized, success is criticized, business enterprise is trashed, wealth is frowned and all three are chased as a funding source to subsidize failure of every type in America.

Democrats embrace failure, without it they would not exist. It is the life blood of their existence. The cup is always half empty to a Democrat and half full to a Republican. The pessimist party vs. the optimist party.

In poll after poll by a wide margin, it is Republicans who believe America is the excepeptionalist country of accomplishments. Not Democrats.

Why? Because Democrats get more subscribers by bad mouthing success/wealth and promoting ENVY in America. ENVY is the flagship motto of Democrats.

You will have a choice in 2012 to put Democrats out of business for one long time. Failure to do so will bankrupt you, bankrupt this country (as liberals have done in Greece, Portugal, Ireland and soon Spain and likely California and Illinois). Democrats will bankrupt your freedom of choice to do what ever you want with both your time and your money. It is not the Chinese or the Russians or even unknown terrorists who are the greatest threat to your safety, welfare, prosperity and individual happiness. It is the Democratic Party that wants government to be in control of everything in America, from health care to mail delivery, because it fits their socialist, central control and command philosophy. The appropriate Moniker for Democrats is “the party of bankruptcy”.

Tony Boutin Gilford

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, January 22, 2011 — Page 5

LETTERS Aggressive 2-day investigation of BB incident resulted in arrest To the editor, This letter is in response to Rick Heath’s letter to The Daily Sun on January 21. While it is normally against my policy to respond to such letters, his writing is factually incorrect and completely baseless.

Regarding his earlier complaint from July of 2008 where his daughter and grand daughter were riding in virtually the same area of this incident I will respectfully disagree with how he characterizes the events. Mr. Heath was neither at that incident in 2008 nor was he at this incident that occurred on Tuesday. He, however, takes great liberty in quoting officers, although he was not there.

The recent incident that the letter writer refers to happened on Union Avenue by Jewett Street on Tuesday January 18 in the middle of the snow storm. Two cars had their windows damaged by a BB gun. According to the letter, the Laconia Police Department immediately “jumps into inaction” and does “little” to clean up crime. Mr. Heath also criticizes us for asking for the public’s help in solving this crime in our press release. This is a standard practice that police organizations use to generate tips from not only the public but informants as well.

His letter infers that all we did was ask the public for help in lieu of any investigation.

Here are the facts: Immediately after getting the two calls the shift supervisor notified Captain Bill Clary who is in charge of the Detective Division. The “concerned” captain immediately dispatched two plain clothes detectives to conduct undercover surveillance on the area that most likely the BB shots came from. Photographs and statements were also taken during this time. After nearly three hours surveillance in a snow storm, Captain Clary called it off due to the weather, as well as no activity. I will also tell you that there was a neighborhood canvas (knocking on doors).

On Thursday, January 20th, approx-

imately 48 hours after this incident, Officer Joseph Marquis told me that he had solved the BB gun case on Union Avenue. He also had told me that he had recovered the gun used and that it was in our evidence room.

After an aggressive two day investigation, an arrest has been made of a 15-year-old juvenile in this case and I can assure you he will be aggressively prosecuted.

I then told Officer Marquis about the case involving Mr. Heath’s family (prior to his letter) two and a half years ago and he was provided the police report to conduct follow up. We are also looking into an angle here from the case in 2008. Due to New Hampshire laws I am not at liberty at this time to say what the outcome of this arrest was. I can say that at this time the suspect has not been charged with the 2008 incident.

You ask many questions in your letter that could have easily been answered by simply picking up the phone and calling me or simply sending me an e-mail. You instead chose to write a letter to the editor asking those questions which certainly is your right. When baseless allegations of the hard work and dedication of members of the Laconia Police Department are questioned in such a public forum, I feel I must respond.

We are not perfect and make mistakes but in this case we worked very hard and had a successful outcome.

While you are not a resident of Laconia, I would like to invite you to be a member of the next LPD Citizen’s Police Academy in the fall of 2011. You will get a first hand look on our programs, how we conduct investigations, training and a host of other initiatives in solving and preventing crime. At that time I think you will have a much better understanding on how we do business and your letters positive or negative, will be much more credible.

I hope to see you in the fall.

Chief Mike Moyer Laconia Police Department

Farah & Dodge should have been given harsher punishment To the editor, I can’t believe the justice system is giving Scott Farah only a 15 year sentence for the Ponzi scheme. That is not enough punishment for what he has done to so many people that has ruined their lives forever. They lost millions because of Scott Farah. When his sentence is over he will come out to spend the rest of the money from the Ponzi scheme he has squirreled away. Now this is not FAIR to those victims. It just goes to show you that the crooks get away with everything where the victims get nothing.

As far as Donald Dodge is concerned, he is getting only a six and a half year sentence and that is also

wrong. The justice system stinks big time. It is good for the criminals not innocent victims. The money that is squirreled away by these two crooks needs to be found and given to the investors. How come that has not happened yet? Notice the crooks get the free lawyers while the victims pay through the nose for a lawyer. So what is wrong with this picture? It is all B.S. no matter how you look at it.

They should both pay with HARSH punishment not a slap on the wrist.

They will live like kings at federal minimum security prison until they are released.

Anna DeRose Moultonborough

from preceding page Deadly indifference to protecting life isn’t tangential to the abortion industry’s existence — it’s at the core of it. The Philadelphia Horror is no anomaly. It’s the logical, bloodcurdling consequence of an evil, eugenics-rooted enterprise

(Syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin is the daughter of Filipino Immigrants. She was born in Philadelphia, raised in southern New Jersey and now lives with her husband and daughter in Maryland. Her weekly column is carried by more than 100

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LETTERS Murderers walk among us; it causes me great concern To the editor, This is a note from the “What It’s Worth Department” to the fellow (security department?) in the little green cart at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton last Sunday, Jan. 16.

I was part of a group rally for “Free Ward Bird” that day. No doubt, by now, you know who Ward Bird is (www. freewardbird.org). The Tilton police told us we had to leave because the management of the center didn’t want us there. We left without incident.

There were no angry exchanges. We got in our vehicles and started driving through the parking lot to leave.

The fellow in the little green card kept saying to us as we left, “Get a life”.

Sir, for the record, I do have a life and it’s a busy one at that. Before Mr. Bird was imprisoned, I had never protested nor been to a rally, much less made a sign and stood at a busy intersection. I have done this several times now.

There have been some horrible,

brutal home invasions in this state, four unsolved murders recently — one being right in Gilford and another in Wolfeboro. Murderers walk among us. When a stranger finds their way onto your posted property, refuses to leave when asked to and YOU end up behind bars for three to six years, it causes me deep concern.

Remember, New Hampshire boasts, “Live Free Or Die!”. This issue is not just about Ward Bird. It’s about each and every one of us.

So, sir, while I do indeed have a life, I put it on hold for a few hours on a Sunday afternoon in hopes of raising awareness.

There is a saying that the truth shall set you free. In the sad case of Mr. Bird, it’s the truth that has put him where he is today. Quite honestly, this scares me.

Sonia Voegtlin Tamworth

24/7 asphalt plant does not belong in home of Daniel Webster To the editor, My wife Kathy and I have lived at 761 South Main Street in Franklin since 1984. My parents bought this house in 1974 and we purchased it from them after my father passed away. Our home was built in 1840. We raised our children here and plan to retire here.

We knew the area was zoned “industrial” but never worried about Franklin allowing something as intrusive as a 24-hour asphalt plant to come into the southern entrance to our city!

Welcome to Franklin, home of Daniel Webster, and now excuse the trucks with their nasty smell. . . and the 24-hour asphalt plant at the top of the hill! What a pretty picture!

In retrospect, zoning this well maintained, historical section of Franklin as industrial wasn’t the best use of the

area, but we can’t change that right now. What we CAN do is voice our opinions against the proposed 24/7 asphalt plant.

My wife and I met with Mr. Edmunds to view the proposed site after the Franklin Zoning Board granted the height variance. Mr. Edmunds admitted that the balloon launch wasn’t accurate and that 40-feet of the proposed asphalt plant will be seen from Rte. 3 as you enter the city. I don’t see this in any way beneficial to Franklin or surrounding town residents.

Franklin, Salisbury, Andover and Northfield citizens: Please join us in speaking out against this proposed plant that will affect your families too — Wednesday, January 26 at Franklin City Hall, 7 p.m.

Bill Kendrick West Franklin

GAY MARRIAGE from page 2 Mo Baxley, executive director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, which supports gay marriage, called it a “clear effort by a small but wellfunded group to bully the GOP House majority leader.”

“As any responsible leader would, Bettencourt is focused on creating jobs and economic recovery, the main reason why voters put Republicans in charge in New Hampshire,” she said.

Gay marriage was enacted two years ago when Democrats controlled the Legislature. Democratic Gov. John Lynch, who said he opposed gay mar-

riage, signed the law after lawmakers approved provisions affirming religious rights and has since repeatedly said he would veto any attempt to repeal it.

Conservatives were hoping for enough votes in the Legislature to repeal gay marriage and overturn a veto after Republicans took control in November. The National Organization for Marriage and another opposition group, Cornerstone Action, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on television ads in an effort to defeat Lynch in last year’s governor’s race and elect lawmakers who would support a repeal.

SNOW from page one ary, almost 17 inches more than the average and, with nine days remaining in the month, 16.7 inches below the 55.1 inches that fell in January, 1979, which is the most Hobby has recorded.

So far this winter the DPW has applied 1,321.41 tons of road salt, 633.05 tons less than the 1,954.46 tons used during the same period a year ago. Since the price of salt has risen from $59.21 a ton in 2010 to $61.75 a ton, although 47-percent less salt has

been used this year, the total cost to date is $81,597, which is $30,063, or 27-percent, less than was spent by the same time last year.

Ann Saltmarsh of the DPW said that beginning with the storm on Wednesday, January 12 and ending with the light snowfall on Thursday, January 20, crews used 800 tons of salt, emptying the shed. The salt shed was replenished yesterday when ten 32-ton loads were delivered.

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Man charged with hitting pregnant girlfriend

LACONIA — A Union Avenue man was ordered held on $5,000 cash bail Thursday after allegedly beating his five-months pregnant girlfriend.

Police filed court papers alleging that around 11 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Kevin Shortt responded to a complaint from a neighbor to 178 Union Avenue, who reported hearing a fight between a male and female. She told police she heard a woman say, “get off me, just get off me” and then heard a loud thump.

Shortt and a second officer responded to the address and knocked on the door. Nathan Scaringi, 25, of that address answered the door and told police he had just had an argument with one of his male friends who had already left the apartment.

When Shortt asked him where his girlfriend was, Scaringi allegedly told him that she had gone to visit her mother at another local address.

He said Scaringi had three scratches on his neck and there was broken glass all over the floor.

Shortt said they told him they wanted to look around the apartment to make sure his girlfriend wasn’t there and hurt.

When Scaringi asked Shortt to produce a warrant, Shortt told him due to the severity of the call he didn’t need one and, after a brief search, found the victim hiding in a closet.

When she showed Shortt her face, he said there was bruising and swelling on her right cheek, a scrape on her chin and her right cheek was red and bruised.

She told Short that Scaringi had slapped her across the face.

Scaringi was arrested and charged with one count of simple assault. He was held overnight and Judge Jay C. Boynton ordered him held on $5,000 cash bail.

City Prosecutor James Sawyer said yesterday he expects Scaringi to be charged with four more separate counts of assault.

— Gail Ober

Anderson applies for county attorney post

LACONIA — Gilford resident and former Grafton County Attorney Kenneth Anderson has become the third Belknap County resident to formally apply for the position of county attorney.

Anderson has 31 years of legal experience including eight years as the Grafton County prosecutor. He currently owns an independent practice dedicated primarily to criminal defense.

He is a 1978 graduate of Franklin Pierce Law School and is a former Marine who served one tour of duty in Vietnam. He is the past Master of the Olive Branch Masonic Lodge #66.

The position of Belknap County

Attorney became available when recently re-elected County Attorney James Carroll was named presiding judge of the Laconia District Court.

In 2006, Anderson ran against Acting Belknap County Attorney Wayne Coull and lost in the Republican primary. Coull later lost to Carroll.

The 18-member Belknap county Delegation is tasked with the job of interviewing the candidates and naming Carroll’s replacement.

County Human Resource Director Norm O’Neil said the county will continue to accept applications until Jan. 28.

— Gail Ober

GIFFORDS from page one “She’s a very gentle person,” Culbert said, “and her personality is coming out with her touches, the way she touches us, the way she looks at us, and I am very lucky to know her.”

Then, she added: “I have a lot of hope for her, and I know she’s going to do great.”

Doctors said Giffords will stay in the intensive care unit for now because she has a drain to remove fluid

buildup in her brain. She was going to begin rehab immediately, with a session scheduled for Friday afternoon.

Because part of her skull was removed during surgery, a helmet was made to protect her brain. Friese said Giffords’ husband asked them to make another one — with the Arizona flag on it.

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MEREDITH — Last week, the Inter-Lakes School Board and Inter-Lakes Education Association (teachers’ union) announced an agreement on a collective bargaining agreement for the 2011-2012 school year which would cost taxpayers an additional $267,853 in salaries and associated costs. Yesterday, Superintendent Phillip McCormack said the agreement, if ratified by voters, would represent an increase of 1.3-percent in the overall cost of running the school district.

Voters will be presented with the contract as an independent warrant article at the annual district meeting, scheduled for Saturday, March 12, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Inter-Lakes High School.

The agreement increases the base teacher salary by 1-percent and calls for members of the associa-

tion to advance one “step” on the salary schedule each year. Each “step” will come with an increase in pay, increases which will vary depending upon longevity. The average of step increases is 2.72 percent.

The proposed operating budget, when calculated without the new contract and constructed by administrators, currently stands at about $20,166,000, essentially flat when compared to the current budget.

McCormack said the budget proposal includes the reduction of two elementary teaching positions and three paraeducators, reductions which he said were made not to reach a budgetary goal but rather as a reaction to declining enrollments.

The school board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday evening, when they are expected to vote on a bottom line figure to present at a budget public hearing to be held on February 7 at 6:30 at the high school auditorium.

Erica Blizzard’s reckless driving trial set for Monday LACONIA (AP) — A New Hampshire woman convicted of killing her best friend in a speed boat crash is due to go on trial on negligent driving charges.

Thirty-seven-year-old Erica Blizzard of Laconia is set to go on trial Monday in Laconia District Court.

Blizzard was convicted of negligent homicide last March in the 2008 death of Stephanie Beaudoin.

Blizzard and another woman were hurt when Bliz-

zard’s boat crashed in Lake Winnipesaukee.

The day after she was convicted, Blizzard was cited for driving 84 mph on Interstate 93. She is also accused of failing to signal a lane change and nearly striking a police officer directing traffic.

The Citizen reports Blizzard has pleaded not guilty to the driving charges.

from preceding page Specialists ranging from physical and occupational therapists to speech therapists and psychologists will give a slew of tests to see what she can and cannot do.

They’ll determine the strength of her legs and her ability to stand and walk; the strength of her arms, and whether she can brush her teeth or comb her hair; whether she can safely swallow on her own; how well she thinks and communicates — not just her ability to speak, but also to understand and comprehend.

While she is moving both arms and legs, it’s uncertain how much strength she has on her right side; the bullet passed through the left side of her brain, which controls the right side of the body.

Giffords, 40, has some weakness or paralysis on her right side, said Dr. Dong Kim, neurosurgery chief at University of Texas Health. He said she can move her leg, and may be able to support herself, but “may not be able to move it when she wants.”

During a half-hour exam, she didn’t move her right arm, but Kim said he was told that she could move it.

Giffords will stay at Memorial Hermann until she no longer needs 24-hour medical care — the average is one to two months. Then she can get up to five hours a day of physical and other rehab therapies as an outpatient.

The transfer from Tucson was a major milestone among many that Giffords has already passed.

Before they left the hospital, Giffords’ husband tweeted: “GG going to next phase of her recover today. Very grateful to the docs and nurses at UMC, Tucson PD, Sheriffs Dept....Back in Tucson ASAP!” For some along the route to the airport, the sight of her motorcade seemed like a prayer answered.

Bundled into an ambulance, Giffords slipped away from the hospital, leaving behind the grief and hope embodied in the cards, candles and carnations at a makeshift memorial on the front lawn.

Marine veteran Al Garcia waited anxiously along the route to the airport, his Harley Davidson motorcycle at his side. He wanted to join the back of the caravan to show support for the woman who visited his neighborhood to ask about residents’ concerns.

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Holly Harris, a school resource officer who works in Gilford Elementary School, shows off two of her favorite medals, earned for completing road races. The one in her left hand is from the Disney World Marathon, Harris’s first marathon, which she ran on January 9. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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GILFORD — Holly Harris, one of Gilford’s School Resource (police) Officers, didn’t ever consider herself athletic and for most of her life couldn’t imagine why people would run for several miles each day. Yet, when about 13,500 people crossed the finish line of the Disney World Marathon on January 9, she was among them.

“I hated running, I never thought I could,” Harris said, recalling the attitude toward the sport that she held for her first 30 years. However, that sentiment was overcome by her desire to become a police officer, a career she embarked upon in 2004 and a job which required her to be able to run a mile and a half within a specified time as well as complete a certain number of sit-ups and push-ups as part of her certification exam.

“I couldn’t do any of it, I worked very hard for it,” Harris said. Her dream was to become a police officer, a school resource officer to be specific, so she enlisted help from a mentor and worked herself into shape enough to earn her uniform.

Having worked so hard to whip herself into shape, Harris didn’t want to lose her progress, so she kept running and started entering 5K road races. Her first race was the Tilton-Northfield D.A.R.E. Old Home Day Race in 2004, and over the next five years she entered more races, including some with longer distances. After one event, a friend tried to coax her into entering a triathlon.

“I said, no, I don’t swim and don’t bike,” Harris

said. “At that point I said I was going to do a marathon.” A year and a half later, she was following her training strategy, gradually taking longer and longer runs until she worked up to a 20-mile run on the Monday after Christmas. It was a horrible run for her in which her water bottles froze and her body felt much the same. She finished it, though she said she was nearly crawling by the end.

As bad as her practice run was, her experience on the day of the marathon was just the opposite.

She managed to run 26.2 miles without hitting the proverbial wall, and a self-described “huge, huge Disney fan,” Harris relished the opportunity to run through the resort’s parks, beginning and ending at Epcot Center. She finished in 4 hours, 22 minutes and 23 seconds, missing her goal by two and a half minutes because she stopped several times to have her picture taken with Mickey Mouse and the other characters cheering them along.

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GOP from page one Tom Brown, the chairman of the Laconia Republican Committee, and Belknap County Commissioner Steve Nedeau are also voting members.

Fran Wendelboe of New Hampton, herself a voting member supporting Kimball, said that most of her colleagues are “playing it close to the vest, but estimated Kimball would draw six or seven votes from the county.

“It is one of the nastiest campaigns I can remember,” said Wendelboe, who a lost a bid for the party chair in 2oo6. “Not on the part of Jack and not on the part of Juliana, but because of their supporters.”

Skip Murphy of Gilford, owner of the conservative Internet blog GraniteGrok and a member of the state committee, is one of Kimball’s supporters who has become a prime target of Bergeron’s forces. Quick to endorse Kimball, a fellow tea party activist, Murphy has touted his candidacy with his characteristic mix of bombast and derision. A week ago, Murphy reported that Bergeron “demanded” to speak at a meeting of the Nashua Republican Committee then proceeded to troll the room for votes, showing “a blatant disregard and disrespect” for the committee.

Murphy’s counterparts in the Bergeron camp immediately countered. Writing beneath the headline “Kimball Campaign Accused of “False and Exaggerated ad hominem Attacks” on the blog NHJournal, Amelia Chasse pointed out that Murphy

was not at the meeting and claimed that those who were, including the chairman of the committee, disputed his account and “are lashing out angrily at Murphy.” Chasse closed by noting that, according to unnamed sources, if Kimball succeeds, he intends to hire Murphy as communications director of the state committee.

Two day later the NHJournal smugly reported a spokesman for Kimball to say “Skip Murphy plays no role in the Kimball for Chair campaign and would play no role in a Kimball chairmanship.” The NHJournal further noted that Kimball also disassociated himself from Murphy’s rejoinder to Chasse’s post, in which he twice referred to her as a”skirt.”

Pressing its guilt by association campaign, the NHJournal reported that despite Kimball’s disavowals, Murphy often travels with him and takes videos of his interviews — “duties usually reserved for communications staff.”

Next, much to Murphy’s surprise, an ad, attributed to GraniteGrok, appeared on Facebook picturing Kimball alongside Bill Binnie, the failed candidate for the United States Senate who many Republican suspected of being a moderate, urging state committee members to join Binnie “in proudly endorsing” Kimball. Kimball said that he never sought nor received Binnie’s endorsement while acknowledging that Binnie had agreed to serve on the party’s finance committee.

Murphy denied posting the ad and in a post on GraniteGrok fingered Pat Hynes, who once shared the microphone with Murphy and Doug Lambert on a radio talk show aired by WEMJ-AM and now is associated with NHJournal. “This has Pat Hynes written all over it,” he wrote. “I’ve only called him despicable...not stupid. He certainly is the master of dirty tricks.”

Hynes denied all responsibility.

“It has become heated,” Murphy said yesterday.

He dismissed any suggestion that he would even be suited, much less considered, for the position of communications director and said that he persuaded Facebook to take down the ad.

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19-year-old to serve year in prison for burglaries CONCORD — A young city man will spend the next year in the New Hampshire State Prison after pleading guilty to four counts of burglary and one count of theft by unauthorized taking.

Acting Belknap County Attorney Carly Ahern said Aaron Marchione, 19, of of 53 Parsonage Drive was sentenced Thursday by Merrimack County Judge Larry Smukler.

Marchione pleaded guilty to committing the burglaries that included one on Parade Road where he pushed through a portion of a half-glass half metal door and stole $1,800 in cash along with jewelry and other valuables.

Other convictions included one each for burglaries on Hyatt Lane on Aug. 13 and Pickerell Pond Road on Aug. 4.

Ahern said Smukler sentenced Marchione to 1 1/4 to 4 years in prison, suspending the four-year maxi-

mum and six months of the minimum.

She said he is credited with about 40 days of presentencing confinement.

Ahern said Marchione was also ordered to participate meaningfully in a drug and alcohol treatment program and will be on probation for three years after his release.

She said he also has the balance of between four to eight years hanging over his head should he reoffend following his release.

Capt. William Clary of the Laconia Police Department said Marchione’s September arrest was the result of a nearly six month investigation begun after a number of breaking in the north end of the city.

“This involved a lot of hard work and many hours of investigation,”Clary said.

— Gail Ober

Holly Harris at the Disney World Marathon road race in Orlando, Florida. (Courtesy photo)

from preceding page training will teach them lessons about fitness and goal-setting.

“It’s been amazing for me to watch my body be able to do it. It’s really a mind game you play while you’re out there, to make yourself do this,” she said, adding that she enjoys collecting the eye-catching medals that race finishers earn.

Keeping herself in marathon shape is “very timeconsuming,” she allowed, but she said it’s worth the hours and effort. “Being able to watch myself transform in this process has been inspirational to me. I can do this, I can accomplish the next goal that I set my mind to.”

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Celtics stop Deron Williams, crush Jazz, 110-86 Liberal icon Olbermann ends ‘Coundown’ leaving MSNBC right away

BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett scored 21 points, Paul Pierce added 20 and Rajon Rondo had 12 assists on Friday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their fifth straight win, a 110-86 victory over the Utah Jazz.

Deron Williams had a season-low five points for the Jazz, who have lost three in a row. Earl Watson scored 12 for Utah, while Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward and Andrei Kirilenko had 11 apiece.

Glen “Big Baby” Davis scored 15 and Semih Erden had a career-high 14 points for Boston, which scored the last 11 points of the first half and never led by fewer than 17 in the second.

Williams made just one basket — his fewest in almost 12 months — to end a string of 48 straight regular-season games of double-digit scoring.

He took just four shots and played a season-low 23 minutes, picking up his second foul with 8 minutes left in the first quarter and his third with seven minutes left in the half. Utah’s leading scorer with 22.1 points per game, he didn’t score at all until 8:28 remained in the third quarter.

The three-game losing streak, following losses at Washington and New Jersey, is the longest of the season

for the Jazz. The losses to the Wizards and Nets, two of the worst teams in the NBA, were relatively close; Friday’s game against the Celtics never really was.

Boston scored seven of the first nine points and led by 16 later in the first quarter. After allowing Utah to score nine straight points to close the gap to seven, the Celtics scored the last 11 of the half and took a 59-41 lead.

Pierce, Garnett, Ray Allen and Davis were already in double figures at halftime, when Rondo had 10 assists; Boston shot 59 percent in the first half to Utah’s 38 percent.

The biggest problem for Boston was the loss of Shaquille O’Neal in the first quarter to a leg injury.

O’Neal went into the courtside seats after a loose ball — he didn’t get it, but he gave a fan a hug — and played just six minutes total, scoring one basket.

The 38-year-old former NBA MVP missed a week in November and another in December with leg injuries.

The Celtics are already short on big men, with Kendrick Perkins not yet ready to come back from the torn ligaments from the NBA finals, and Jermaine O’Neal out another month with his injured left knee.

from preceding page ship as “the third leg in the Triple Crown of the tea party versus the Republican establishment.”

In November, he said that “the liberty and freedom wing” of the GOP led the rout of the Democrats.

In December, Representative Bill O’Brien (R-Mont Vernon), leader of the conservative House Republican Alliance, was elected Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Murphy pointed to Sununu, who picked, endorsed and promoted Bergeron, as the epitomy of the GOP establishment. “People are upset that he has gone so deep into this race,” he said. “Sununu is not leaving anything to chance, to luck.”

Likewise, Wendelboe traced much of the venom in the campaign to “Sununu’s people.” Casting Kimball as an outsider with a strong appeal to grassroots voters, she said “What they can’t control, they fear.”

Meanwhile, veteran conservative activist and radio host Niel Young of Laconia, who is full square behind Bergeron, joined the fray yesterday. In a letter to The Daily Sun he implied that some of Kimball’s local allies “are looking for a paying job,” remarking that “if they are to be part of the Kimball regime then NO THANKS!” And in a veiled reference to Murphy and Lambert, both his former protegees, he said that “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.”

So much for Ronald Reagan’s 11th commandment — “thou shall not speak ill of a fellow Republican.”

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Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor Paula B. Gile, Associate Pastor 8:00am - Early Worship 9:30am - Family Worship & Church School

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NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC host Keith Olbermann announced Friday that he is leaving the network and has taped his last “Countdown” show.

MSNBC issued a statement that it had ended its contract with the controversial host, with no further explanation. Olbermann hosted the network’s most popular show, but his combative liberal opinions often made him a target of critics.

Olbermann did not explain why he was leaving.

“MSNBC thanks Keith for his integral role in MSNBC’s success and we wish him well in his future endeavors,” the network said.

A spokesman said Phil Griffin, MSNBC’s president, would not comment on Olbermann’s exit.

Spokesman Jeremy Gaines would say only that the acquistion of NBC Universal by Comcast, which received regulatory approval this week, had nothing to do with the decision.

Olbermann was suspended without pay from the network for two days in November for donating to three Democratic candidates, which violated NBC News’ policy on political donations. Olbermann complained that he was being punished for mistakenly violating an inconsistently applied rule that he had known nothing about.

The host apologized to fans — but not to the network.

Olbermann, before leaving the show with a final signature toss of his script toward the camera, thanked his audience for sticking with him and read a James Thurber poem.

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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,

Gerald Wescott, 83 LACONIA — Gerald Norman Wescott, 83, of 426 Elm Street, Lakeport, died at Genesis Eldercare – Laconia Center on Friday, January 21, 2011.

Mr. Wescott was born May 12, 1927 in Franklin, N.H., the son of Leland K. and Mary Alice (Lees) Wescott.

Mr. Wescott served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a lifelong resident of the Franklin/Laconia area. He had been employed at Scott & Williams for over forty years and had also worked as bartender for the M/S Mount Washington and at Castle in the Clouds.

Mr. Wescott was a former communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Laconia Post #1670 and a member of the American Legion, Wilkins-Smith Post No. 1.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Janet C. (Morin) Wescott, of Laconia; a son and daughterin-law, Thomas W. and Linda Wescott, of Laconia; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jay DeWolfe, of Dorchester; two grandchildren, Brandon DeWolfe and wife Tessa of Spring, Texas and Adriane von

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Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2:00-5:00PM 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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Bornsdorf and husband Kristoffer of Hollywood Hills, California; two step-grandchildren, Nicole Tessier of Manchester, and Michael Tessier of Laconia; a brother, William Wescott, of Salisbury and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wescott was predeceased by his brothers, Edward Wescott and John Wescott and by his sisters, Virginia Samson, Louise Carmen and Florence Pease.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, January 24, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N. H. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

For those who wish, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice.

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 online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Adjunct professors in place for LRCC Massage Therapy Professional Certificate program LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) has announced the adjunct professors who will be teaching in the school’s Massage Therapy Professional Certificate program.

Rick Pickwick of Belmont, Lisa Charest of Gilmanton, Harriet Redmond of Gilford, and Brooke Elliot of Laconia teach LRCC’s newest area of study.

“It is exciting to be expanding health programs further at LRCC,” said Redmond, LRCC’s Nursing Department head, who will also be overseeing (Left to right) Rick Pickwick, Lisa Charest, Harriet Redmond, and Brooke Elliot have been named the new Professional adjunct professors at Lakes Region Community College and will be teaching in the school’s newest Certificate program. area of study, the Massage Therapy Professional Certificate program. (Courtesy photo) “With employment expected to grow extensively in massage throughout Registrations will be accepted through the first the coming decade, it makes total sense for the Colweek of classes that began January 18. For addilege to offer the first-ever Massage Therapy Profestional information, contact Redmond or LRCC sional Certificate program.”

Admissions Director Wayne Fraser at 524-3207.

Inter-Lakes students to spend spring break volunteering with Habitat for Humanity in Denver MEREDITH — To raise money for their upcoming trip to Denver, CO as volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, seven Inter-Lakes students will present “Dancing with the Lakes Region Stars,” at the high school on Friday, February 4.

During school vacation — from February 28 — March 6 — the seven high school students will participate in Habitat’s Collegiate Challenge. The national alternative break program is one of many the organization offers to engage youth ages 5 — 25 in Habitat’s work.

“This is our school’s first time traveling during our spring break to help families obtain affordable housing,” said Laura Brusseau, teacher and advisor of the ILHS Habitat group. “We are delighted to be of service to communities, the students are very excited for this opportunity.”

“We recognize that these students could have done a number of things during their spring break and are grateful for their support to help families obtain affordable housing,” said Cody Logsdon, Habitat’s manager of youth volunteer engagement. “The work these students will do during their spring break will have a lasting impact in communities across the country.”

Proceeds from the students’ “Dancing with the

Lakes Region Stars” event will help pay for their groceries and ground transportation. Anyone who would like to make a donation to this cause should send checks made payable to ILHS class of 2012 with “Habitat” on the memo line to 1 Laker Lane, Meredith, NH 03253 in c/o Laura Brusseau.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your obligations may not line up as well with the dictates of your heart as they once did. Try to remember why you first committed yourself, and you will recapture your original gusto.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You will finish what you start, but it takes a great deal of effort to stay focused. If you can discipline your mind now, you will have even greater powers of discipline in the future and at the crucial time when you most need it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

One minute you can’t wait to open the next door, and the next minute you feel dread about what might be on the other side. This mix of anticipation and apprehension makes for a strange day, indeed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Luck is with you as you try something new.

There’s not much to lose with this one, as there is a minimal investment of time and energy and a great potential for growth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll put your money behind the person you really believe in, even if you don’t quite understand what this person is doing and why. Your heart knows what your mind doesn’t.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 22).

Your health is robust this year, and your confidence will be high. You’ll either move or make considerable upgrades to your home in February. An infatuation becomes a commitment in March. Your creative ideas lead to professional success in April. July brings new friends, as well as a better understanding of your history. Aries and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, 41, 22 and 15.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You notice that people expect something of you other than that which you are drawn to do. Can you help it that the choices you are attracted to happen to be unusual? You’ll strike a pleasing balance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will get clear about what you want from a certain person, and you will find a relationship groove that works for you.

What you thought you wanted is different from what you actually need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re attracted to people who are wildly driven to develop big plans and push their lives in an exciting direction. Just don’t let your own ambitions get lost in the whirlwind.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will reach a point where there is nothing more you can do to influence an outcome. It’s time to let fate take over. As your sign mate Julius Caesar said while crossing the river Rubicon, “The die is cast.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your spirit is restless. The wind whispers a promise in your ear: You will see the faraway lands you dream about. Furthermore, you will see them sooner if you start your travel research now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your project lacks the momentum it once had. It’s normal to hit a plateau, and you should not take this as a sign that it’s time to stop. Muscle through. An encouraging Leo will help you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone aches when you leave and thrills to your every return. Knowing that you have such a hold on this person’s emotions, it would be wrong to stay away too long.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2011. There are 343 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, legalized abortions using a trimester approach.

On this date: In 1498, during his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, explorer Christopher Columbus arrived at the present-day Caribbean island of St. Vincent.

In 1901, Britain’s Queen Victoria died at age 81.

In 1907, the Richard Strauss opera “Salome” made its American debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York; its racy content sparked outrage and forced cancellation of additional performances.

In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe, calling for “peace without victory.” (By April, however, America also was at war.)

In 1922, Pope Benedict XV died; he was succeeded by Pius XI. In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy.

In 1959, 12 workers were killed in the Knox Mine Disaster in Pennsylvania.

In 1973, former President Lyndon B. Johnson died at age 64.

In 1995, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy died at the Kennedy compound at Hyannis Port, Mass., at age 104.

In 2008, actor Heath Ledger was found dead of an accidental prescription overdose in New York City; he was 28.

One year ago: President Barack Obama tried to revive his battered agenda and rally Democrats with a renewed emphasis on jobs during a town hall meeting in Elyria, Ohio.

The “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon raised over $66 million. Conan O’Brien ended his brief tenure on “The Tonight Show” after accepting a $45 million buyout from NBC to leave the show he’d long dreamed of hosting after only seven months. Actress Jean Simmons, 80, died in Santa Monica, Calif. Actor James Mitchell, 89, died in Los Angeles.

Today’s Birthdays: Former Sen. Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) is 83. Actress Piper Laurie is 79. Actor Seymour Cassel is 76. Author Joseph Wambaugh is 74. Actor John Hurt is 71. Singer Steve Perry is 62. Country singermusician Teddy Gentry (Alabama) is 59.

Movie director Jim Jarmusch is 58. Hockey Hall-of-Famer Mike Bossy is 54. Actress Linda Blair is 52. Actress Diane Lane is 46. Actor-rap DJ Jazzy Jeff is 46. Country singer Regina Nicks (Regina Regina) is 46.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Marc Gay (Shai) is 42. Actor Gabriel Macht is 39. Actor Balthazar Getty is 36. Actor Christopher Kennedy Masterson is 31. Pop singer Willa Ford is 30. Actress Beverley (cq) Mitchell is 30.

Rock singer-musician Ben Moody is 30.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS 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 first-floor 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Screening of documentary film “Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire” at the Center Harbor Congregational Church. 11:30 a.m. A film about refugees in the Granite State. Sponsored by the Laconia Human Relations Committee. Free and open to all.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Overview of proposed Northern Pass Electrical Transmission Project at meeting of the Lakes Region Planning Commission. 6 p.m. at New Hampton School.

Open to the public. Representatives of PSNH will present an overview of this ambitious effort to deliver up to 1,200 megawatts of electricity from Quebec to the New England power grid. For more information call 279-8171.

Historical research presentations by five Laconia High School students. 7 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.

Hosted by the Historical & Museum Society. Presentations will include women in the middle 20th Century, immigrants in the Gilded Age, the Civil Rights movement and the memories of the Great Depression.

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.

Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Guy Haas at 279-2230.

Overeater’s Anonymous meeting. 7 p.m. each Monday night at the Congregational Church of Laconia Parish Hall (Veterans Square).

Weight Watchers meetings. Noon and 5:15 p.m. at the Opechee Park Clubhouse in Laconia.

Memory Loss Support Group meeting. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Forestview Manor in Meredith. For more information call 279-3121 or e-mail Kathy@forestview.com.

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Lakes Region Real Estate Market Report / Roy Sanborn

2010 Year End Residential Home Sales Report

There were 59 homes sold at an average price of $369,112 during the month of December in the communities in this Lakes Region report. That’s down some from the 68 sold in December 2009, but the average price is up considerably from $290,008.

As usual, more than 50-percent of the sales were below the $200,000 mark with five waterfront sales over the $1-million mark helping to lift up the average sale price.

The highest sale for the month of December was at 49 McLeod Road in Alton at $3.5-million. This property is a spectacular 23 acre family compound comprised of three lots of record, a circa 1914 year round main home, and four charming vintage cottages. The property has a private, tranquil setting with its own pond, 650 feet of shoreline, a sandy beach, covered boat dock, and long range views with beautiful sunsets. One of the best buys for the month was at 33 Windjammer Ridge in Laconia in the gated community of Meredith Bay. This gorgeous, 4,141 square foot, contemporary cape was built in 1996 and has four bedrooms, three baths, a first floor master suite, gourmet kitchen, huge deck, screened porch, two car garage, and beautiful views. This was a bank owned property that was assessed at $824,600 and was purchased for 69-percent of that at $566,000! A fantastic home at a fantastic price!

Sales were up nicely for the year in the Lakes Region with a total of 773 transactions at an average price of $320,898. This represents an 8-percent increase in the total number of sales and a 10-percent increase in the averages sales price compared to 2009! This is really great news for our area as the overall statewide sales were down 3-percent. The median sales price for 2010 came in at $192,000 compared to $185,000 in 2009, indicating that there were more expensive homes sold this year compared to last. Strong retirement and second home sales were, and will continue to be, largely responsible for increases in our sales numbers.

Of the 773 properties that changed hands this year there were 407 sales under $200,000 (compared to 400 in 2009) and 232 sales between $200400K (compared to 210 last year). There was a big increase in sales over the $400k mark with 134 in 2010 compared to 109 last year. The homes that sold over the $400k price point in 2010 totaled $130.5 million in sales compared to just $97.47 million last year. There were 36 homes that sold over $1-million this year compared to just 18 last year. That 100-percent increase in sales in this category had a huge impact by adding an additional $38-million to the total sales volume for the year bringing it to $248.05-million for the year. When you stop and think about it, that is a lot of real estate sold for these twelve towns in little old Central New Hampshire.

The largest sale of the year award goes to (Taa-daa!) the property at 59 Little Road in Meredith.

This extraordinary home has a whopping 12,933 square feet of living space, so there is nothing “little” about it! This stunner has 20 rooms, five bedrooms (including a first floor master suite), seven total baths, and a five car garage! This home obviously has all the high end features imaginable including beautiful wood and stone work, massive fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, soaring great room, an in-law apartment, wine cellar, exercise room, see SANBORN p. 19

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, January 22, 2011— Page 17

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband and I had some problems and we separated. My parents were wonderfully supportive at the time, but when I decided to return to my marriage, they insisted my husband apologize to them. He refused, saying he only owed apologies to me and the children, and even if he did apologize to my parents, it wouldn’t change their feelings toward him. I tend to agree with him.

They have had a rocky relationship since we were engaged.

My parents have now decided that my husband is not welcome in their home if he doesn’t apologize. That is their choice. My husband is pretty good about letting me take the kids to see my folks without him. The problem is always during the holidays.

My husband and I each have children from previous relationships, and they need to see those sets of parents and grandparents on the holidays, too. My mom, no matter what, is never happy with how I divide my time. I am tired of being told, “It would be nice if you would eat here once in awhile,” or “Why can’t you stay longer?”

I have told my mother that I am doing the best I can, but will not leave my husband to eat holiday meals alone. That isn’t good enough. She complains that all she gets are the “leftovers” of my day.

Christmas was difficult last year. How can I get Mom to understand that I can only be in so many places at a time? I am tired of the guilt trips. What can I do short of telling her that we won’t come at all? -- Not Looking Forward to Easter Dear Not: Your mother understands perfectly, but she is selfish. She wants all of your time and doesn’t care how hard

it is for you or how unfair it is to others. Stop explaining your reasons, and learn to ignore her complaints. Give her whatever time you can manage, and if she doesn’t like it, too bad.

Dear Annie: I can’t help commenting on the letter from “Confused in California,” who asked what to call people who are separated but not divorced.

I suggest we invent the word “detachee” for women and “detache” for men who are separated from their spouses.

We should all agree that this word refers to someone in the process of detaching him or herself from a marriage. We can give the term a bit of French flair by pronouncing it “day-tahshay,” the way we do “fiancee.” There’s nothing wrong with inventing a word as long as we all agree on what it means.

-- G.F. Dear G.F.: We like it! Read on for a few more suggestions: From the East Coast: For 20 years, I lived in New York City, where the Draconian divorce laws kept many people together long after the marriage was over -- dead, but not buried, as I used to say. We called them “The Terminally Separated.”

Louisiana: “Confused in California” should simply refer to himself as “married.” He should call his wife, who isn’t living with him anymore, his “wife.” Those statuses do not change because of the living arrangements. If he meets someone with whom he wants to pursue a relationship, then he can explain the dynamics of his marital relationship.

California: My husband and I have been separated for six years, and I, too, struggled with what to call him. I now refer to him as my was-band, which often gets a laugh and is easily understood.

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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Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

CUTE AS A BUTTON AKC SHELTIE PUPPIES

01 Subaru Limited Outback Wagon. Automatic, loaded, heated seats, winter package, dual sun roof. Great condition, 127K, $5,500/obo. 630-1950

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.

LACONIA Awesome 1 bedroom includes heat, hot water, garage, on-site laundry, $650/mo. No pets, 455-0874.

Perfect Valentines Day Gift. 1st shots & worming. 630-1712 Free Kitten- Black female 4 mo. old, box trained. A sweetheart.

524-4726 NEW! THE DOG WASH WAGGIN! A full-service mobile grooming salon. Easy, convenient, time-saving! Call 603-651-9016.

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

Autos 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.

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

2005 Nissan Ultima- 2.5 ltr., gray, 118K miles, mostly highway & well maintained. New tires/brakes, power windows, locks & seats, tinted rear windows, remote start $6,000. 603-630-2400 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.

(603)502-6438 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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

Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813

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

293-4129.

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

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

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812 Laconia 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. +

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

For Rent

For Rent

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: Small 1-Bedroom, $135/wk, includes heat & hot water, references and deposit.

528-0024.

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

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

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

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

524-9665.

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

455-4075.

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.

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

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: 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: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

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.

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.

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.

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

No pets.

Ask about our Referral Bonus

LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837

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

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.

www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com

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

Equal Housing Opportunity Agent and Employer

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

ORCHARD HILL II Randlett St., Belmont, NH Now accepting applications Section 8 Vouchers Welcome

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-Large 3 room apartment. $675/Month. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available immediately.

References & Security deposit (1 month rent) required. 1 Year lease. 603-524-3759 LACONIA: 1 bedroom apt, second floor, close to downtown. $650 includes Heat and hot water. newly renovated bath, new appliances. One month security. No pets. Call 455-8762.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, $180/week including heat, electric

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118

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.

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For Sale

Help Wanted

Real Estate

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

393-9693

Be Part of the MADEIRA USA Customer Service Team

Buy direct from owner and save.

Country setting, 2-bedroom, 2-baths, laundry, Gunstock views, 2-balconies, large livingroom with fireplace, store room. $93,000.

Call 603-455-9719

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.

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.

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

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

455-6662.

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.

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.

TOMTOM GPS Ease- Never used, got 2 for Christmas. $60.

Computer Roll Top Desk- Light wood, large piece, many features.

Asking $300. Call 524-8306 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 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

For Sale

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

by Juki. $1,000 or best offer.

528-2227

Respiratory Therapist

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

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

Bring In The New Year With Affordable Housing Get your name on our waiting list at PRINCE HAVEN OR HILLSIDE APARTMENTS All utilities included Plymouth/Meredith, N.H. (Prince Haven has an elderly preference) If you are 62, disabled or handicapped, (regardless of age), and meet annual income guidelines, you may qualify for our one-bedroom apts.

Call today to see if you qualify.

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or Download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com

40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income. Rent is based on your household size and income.

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

New Durham furnished room with kitchen privileges. Non-smoker, damage deposit & references. $100/week. 603-397-2694

Or

Services All Trades Landscaping

Seeking highly motivated people to join my Pampered Chef team.

High earning potential! Call 496-0762.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

LACONIA/GILFORD HOUSEMATE wanted. Spacious furnished 2-room-accommodations.

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

528-8030

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

Services

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

W/D, Cable & Parking. Avail. immediately. 528-2227

Construction • Irrigation Excavation • Maintenance Spring and Fall • Clean up's.

Free estimates and fully insured

BLUE RIBBON

PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior

603-524-3969

Since 1982 ~ Fully Insured

Powerwashing

279-5755 630-8333

BRETT’S ELECTRIC

Bus.

Fast, Reliable Master Electrician.

No Job Too small, Lowest Rates, Top Quality. Mail me an insured competitors residential proposal & I!ll beat it! Call 520-7167.

Cell

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

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

998-1419

ATTENTION Crafters. Special sale. Unfinished wooden and ceramic pieces to paint. Wood shapes. Sale- Buy One Get One Free. 630-0661

BEDROOM- 7 piece Cherrywood sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand. New! in boxes, cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-235-1773

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

Instruction

Arctic-Cat helmet with bag. JVC bibs, with drop seat. New, size Medium $125 393-9693

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

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.

Services

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

Rightway Plumbing and Heating Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured. License #3647

Call 393-4949

Land

Elan Publishing Company

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.

Small printing/book binding company in Moultonborough is accepting applications for our production team for first and second shifts. Applicant should have mechanical aptitude and be physically capable of standing and performing repetitive lifting. Benefit package includes matching 401k, health, life and disability.

Motorcycles

Please stop by Mon-Fri, 9-3pm to fill out an application at 492 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care. Join our team and see what a difference you can make!

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

• Transcriptionist- Per Diem. Exp with speech recognition/editing software pref. Strong language and grammar skills and medical terminology course req. Flexible scheduling, including wknds.

• Physical Therapist- Per Diem. Min Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. Previous inpatient exp pref. Current NH PT License and CPR Cert req. Wknd and Wkday cov.

• RN- Full-time, 40 hr/wk with rotating call, OR exp, min 1 yr pref.

ACLS, BLS & PALS with 3 months.

• Clinical Coordinator- Full-Time. RN with Wound Care exp. Resp. to coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Must have organizational and leadership skills. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing pref.

Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS, infection control, safety and all unit required skill review.

• Registration Clerk- Full-Time. Min. two yrs office exp. Familiarity with healthcare billing and diagnostic coding pref. Computer literate.

• LNA-Unit Secretary- Full-Time. Experience and NH LNA license required. 12 hr. shifts, rotating day, night, weekends.

• Director of Nursing- Fully accountable to the Administrator for the daily operation of Nursing Services for 45 geriatric residents. Min. 3 yrs exp. In a long-term facility. RN with an active license. BSN preferred.

A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org.

Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

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

ROOF SHOVELING 603-393-2432

ROOF SHOVELING Fully Insured Laconia, Gilford, Belmont & Surrounding Areas Residential & Commercial

Howland • 524-2009 SNOW REMOVAL- HOME/ROOF Lakes region area. Cheap rates.

Most modular homes $100. Call anytime 393-5122

NEED FINANCIAL HELP with the spaying, altering of your dog or cat? 224-1361 Before 2pm.

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

SANBORN from p. 16 an outdoor kitchen, and multiple decks and patios. This home sits on a 4.31-acre lot that provides total privacy and 830 feet of frontage with great views.

The property was originally listed at $8.9-million, was reduced to $6.999-million and sold for $6.839-million after 419 days on the market.

So 2010 is in the history books and we optimistically look forward to the current trends continuing in 2011 ensuring another positive year for housing sales in the Lake Region.

After all, who’d want to live anywhere else?

Well…maybe Maui!

Log on to my blog at www.lakesregionrealestatenews.com for more data and information about these sales. Roy Sanborn is a REALTOR® for Roche Realty Group, at 97 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith and can be reached at 677-8420. Data was compiled as of 1/17/11 using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System. The days on market are current only & do not reflect the DOM for a previously listed property.

LHS Key Club to raise funds for trip in support of Habitat for Humanity at Patrick’s Pub on Sunday

LACONIA — Members of the LHS Key Club will hold a fundraiser to pay for a trip to West Palm Beach, FL to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, at Patrick’s Pub from 4 — 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 23.

Patrick’s patrons who tell their server that they are dining in support of the Key Club will have 50 percent of their bill donated to the trip.

The evening will also feature a raffle with proceeds going toward the $5,000 needed for the students’ transportation, travel, and food.

Anyone interested in The Laconia High School Key Club will hold an event at Patrick’s Pub from 4 — 9 p.m. on Sunday, making a donation in supJanuary 23 to raise funds for a trip to work for Habitat for Humanity. Key Club members pictured (left port of the students, who to right) are Brenna Cass, Amanda Bridge, Samantha Seymour, Courtney Gullage, Andrew Kerns, Abby will spend April vacation Teichert, Brandon Hamel, Bethany Teichert, Taylor Williams and advisor/chaperone Ivy Leavitt-Carlson.

Missing from photo are trip participants Marissa Farley, Alex Haley, Amy Cass, and chaperones Seth buildig houses for families Leavitt-Carlson and Bonnie Ashworth, as well as Kiwanis member Larry Murphy. (Courtesy photo) who have los their homes and Key Club advisor Ivy Leavitt-Carlson at 524-3350. due to natural disasters, may also contact LHS teacher

‘Resources for Forest Landowners’ presentation on Feb. 2

LACONIA — “Resources for Forest Landowners,” a one-hour presentation by UNH Cooperative Extension, will be held from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 2.

People, programs, publications, the Internet — there are many resources and a tremendous amount of information available to forest landowners. This program will introduce participants to the basics:

where to start and how to proceed with even the simplest management decisions; how to set objectives; educational and technical resources; and financial resources that can aid in land stewardship.

The program will be presented by Andy Fast, extension educator, Forestry Resources, Belknap County. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call 527‐5475.

Pine Gardens Manufactured Homes Sales & Park

Under New Ownership

524-6565 Fax: 524-6810

E-mail: cummins@metrocast.net 61 Liscomb Circle, Gilford, NH 03249

Office: (603) 267-8182

Lowest Fax: (603) 267-6621 Prices Around! Route 140E, 3 miles on right

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT: www.cumminsre.com

from Exit 20, off I-93.

Visit: www.nationalmultilist.com For New & Used Listings

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Just Reduced..Now $599,000 For This 3900 Sf Winnisquam Home. 100’ Of Sandy Shoreline, U-shaped Dock, 2 Jet Ski Lifts, Waterside Hottub, Waterside Screen Porch And Deck And This Spacious Yearround 14 Rm 5 Bedrm 5 Bath 2 Fireplaced Home..For You All Your Friends!

12+acres Gilford W/antique Post&Beam Cape , Barn, Pond, Sugar House And A Mix Of Open Fields, Sleigh Trails And Maple Trees. Original Antique Features Throughout, 3 Brms And Mature Landscaping. Very Private! Cozy Charming..$219,000

“Woodgate Commons”..Gracious Single Floor Living With A Sunfilled Finished Lower Level..Absolutely Beautiful!! 7 Rms, 3 Bedrms, 2.5 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Wall Of Windows And Private Deck. Open Concept Living W/gas Fp. 2 Car Garage. Elegant! $288,000

RECENT RENOVATIONS

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Lovely 3 Bedrm 2 Bath Ranch…. Many Recent Renovations Include Vinyl Windows, Vinyl Siding, New Appl’s, Bath And More. Some Hardwood, Gas Fp, Shaded Deck Overlooks Heated Above Gound Pool., 2 Finished Rms On Lower Level Beautiful Backyard And 2 Car Garage. $195,000

Charming Cape Offers 2400+ Sf Plus Finished Lower Level. 5 Brms( 2 On 1st Floor), 2 Ba’s, H/w Floors, Lots Of Builtins, Lr W/fp, Remodeled Kitchen, Newer Decks And Bonus Yr Rental Cottage.

Newer Roof, Vinyl Windows, New Fhw Gas Furnace, Vinyl Sided And 2 Car Garage. $269,000

Now Just $34,900… Beautiful ‘Briarcrest Estates‘ Laconia..Really Nice 5 Rm 3 Bedrm 1 Bath Single Wide Mobile Home. Freshly Updated, Large Shed, Generator And Pristine!

Great Buy!! And Across From The Community Center.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Snowmobiles 2001 Ski-Doo MXZ500.

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

875-0363

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

Cash Paid.

Email northernbuy@gmail.com

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

325 Smith Road, Holderness.

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.

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 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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