The Laconia Daily Sun, January 24, 2012

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LACONIA — “It’s a sad day for the city,” said Councilor Armand Bolduc (Ward 6) last night after hearing Rod Dyer, chairman of the Cultural Arts Center of the Lakes Region, recount the failure of the group to negotiate the purchase of the

Colonial Theater.

But apart from expressing their thanks to Dyer and 12 members of his committee for their efforts, the councilors had nothing much to say.

In 2009, then City Manager Eileen Cabanel, with $15,000 from an anonymous benefactor, took an option to purchase the

theater and adjoining properties for $1,470,000. Originally the term of the option was 18 months, but it was subsequently extended for another six months and is set to expire in April of this year.

Dyer explained that in June 2011 Applied Economic Research of Laconia appraised

the property, consisting of the theater, 18 apartments, and storefronts on Main Street and Canal Street, and set its fair market value at $1,060,00, a third less than the option price.

At the same time, Wilson-Butler Architects of Boston undertook a structural analysis of the the see COLONIaL page 10

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PLYMOUTH — Thad Guldbrandsen, director of the Center for Rural Partnerships at Plymouth State University, says that it can’t be emphasized enough that New Hampshire is a special place.

A 1991 graduate of Alton High School whose career path took him to Wyoming, back to New Hampshire and then to North Carolina, see Psu page 12

Steve Foley, volunteer executive director of the Franklin Opera House, sits in the 119 year-old balcony. The non-profit organization that operates the theater located within the Franklin City Hall is returning to its original name after doing business for a few years as “The Middle NH Arts and Entertainment Center.” (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

It’s okay to just call it the Opera House again

FRANKLIN —”To move forward, it was necessary for us to look back,” said Steve Foley in explaining why the non-profit organization he currently serves as volunteer executive director for reversed a recent name change, shedding the mantle of “The Middle NH Arts and Entertain-

ment Center” and returning to the original moniker “Franklin Opera House.”

The name change became effective for 2012, marking the end of three years of operation as “The Middle.”

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Public memorial service planned for Joe Paterno

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno’s family said Monday the legendary football coach will get a two-day viewing and a public memorial this week on the Penn State campus, two months after the university summarily fired him over the phone.

The family gave no details on who might be invited or asked to speak at the memorial Thursday at the basketball arena, which can hold 16,000 people.

Penn State spokeswoman Lisa Powers said the specifics were still being worked out with the Paternos.

But many alumni and students say Paterno was treated shabbily by the Board of Trustees in November, and trustees and other members of the administration might not be made to feel welcome at the memorial for the 85-year-old coach, who died Sunday of lung cancer.

“I don’t think it’s going to be heavily laden with administration and trustees,” said trustee Linda Strumpf, who lives in New York see PATERNO page 11

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Obama to take on economic anxiety in State of Union tonight WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager to command center stage in a year dominated by Republican infighting, President Barack Obama is polishing a State of the Union address that will go to the heart of Americans’ economic anxiety and try to sway voters to give him four more years. He will speak Tuesday to a nation worried about daily struggles and unhappy with his handling of the economy.

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squeezed middle class. He is expected to urge higher taxes on the wealthy, propose ways to make college more affordable, offer new steps to tackle a debilitating housing crisis and try to help U.S. manufacturers expand hiring.

Designed as a way for a president to update the nation and recommend ideas to Congress, the State of the Union address has become more than that, especially during that one window when the address falls during the re-election year of an incumbent. It is televised theater — and

Obama’s biggest, best chance so far to offer a vision for a second term.

He will frame the campaign to come as a fight for fairness for those who are struggling to keep a job, a home or college savings and losing faith in how the county works.

The speech will be principally about the economy, featuring the themes of manufacturing, clean energy, education and American values.

No matter whom Obama faces in November, the election is likely to be driven by the see OBAMA page 8

ROME (AP) — Nudged gently by the tides off Tuscany, the capsized Costa Concordia has been deemed stable enough on its rocky perch for salvagers to begin pumping fuel oil from its giant tanks as early as Tuesday.

The cruise liner, its hull gashed by a reef and pocked by holes blasted by divers searching for the missing, yielded two more bodies Monday, 10 days after the accident. The corpses of two women were

found in the luxury liner’s Internet cafe, now 55 feet (17 meters) underwater.

Tables, desks, elegant upholstered armchairs and cabinets bobbed in the sea as divers guided the furniture out of the holes to clear space for their exploration inside.

So far, the bodies of 15 people have been found, most of them in the submerged portion of the vessel, while 17 others remain unaccounted for. Authorities said earlier reports that an unregistered Hungarian

woman had called friends from the ship before it flipped over turned out to be groundless.

The Concordia rammed a reef and capsized Jan. 13 off the tiny Tuscan island of Giglio as it was carrying 4,200 passengers and crew on a Mediterranean cruise.

Salvage experts received the green light Monday to start pumping fuel soon from the double-lined tanks of the Concordia. see CRUISE SHIP page 9

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — On a bittersweet day for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the outgoing congresswoman spent her final hours in Tucson as the city’s U.S. representative, finishing the meeting she started on the morning she was shot and bidding farewell to constituents who supported her through a long recovery.

It may not be the end, though. The woman whose improbable recovery captivated the nation promised, “I will return.”

Giffords spent time Monday at her office with other survivors of the shooting rampage that killed six people and injured 13.

She hugged and talked with survivors, including Suzi Hileman, who was shot

three times while trying to save her young friend and neighbor, 9-year-old ChristinaTaylor Green. The little girl died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

“The last time I did this I had Christina’s hand,” Hileman said. “It was something that was hanging out there, and now it’s not.” see GIFFORDS page 13

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Utilities opposed to Northern Pass release report saying jobs promise is overstated CONCORD (AP) — A report by opponents of the Northern Pass project to build a new power line through New Hampshire from Canada is questioning its economic benefits.

The report was released Monday, two days before the state Senate votes on the potential use of eminent domain to build the 180-mile power line that would carry Canadian hydro-electric power to southern New England.

The highly contentious bill the Senate is considering would prohibit power projects that are not needed in New Hampshire from using eminent domain. Northern Pass, which many in the North Country believe wants to use this power, is its obvious target.

The study by the New England Power Generator Association challenges Northern Pass’s job creation claims. The association is made of several electrical generating companies that provide 85 percent of the

generating capacity in New England.

Northern Pass estimates it would create 1,200 to 1,500 jobs over three years, but the association’s report estimates less than half that. The association says most of the construction jobs would be specialty positions that would go to out-of-state workers while New Hampshire workers would perform general construction and labor.

Economist Lisa Shapiro, who wrote Northern Pass’s economic impact report, said the large gap between the two estimates is due to differences over cost assumptions.

“Clearly there is specialty labor involved and we took that into account in our study,” Shapiro said.

“They just have an estimate that’s not based on actual cost estimates.”

ENFIELD (AP) — Experts say a loon found dead on the shore of New Hampshire’s Mascoma Lake last fall died of gunshot wounds.

The Valley News reports Terry Lynch, who heads the lake’s loon census, received a report from Tufts University saying the loon suffered wounds from steel pellet gunshot, one in the right wing and one in the head. Examiners think the injuries had occurred

separately; the wing had started to heal.

Tufts concluded that neither shot was fatal, but the injuries would have made it difficult for the loon, just a few months old, to fly or dive for food.

Killing a loon is a federal offense. Considered a threatened species in New Hampshire, the state punishment is up to $2,000 in fines and up to a year in prison.

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Leo R. Sandy

The Iraq debacle President Obama recently announced that our troops have come home from Iraq with a sense of honor and their heads held high.

I do not doubt that most of our troops acted honorably but there is no honor to come out of the Iraq war because the whole venture was a debacle from the very beginning, as I forewarned even before the war began. I predicted that, in addition to finding no WMDs, this undeclared war of choice that violated international law would also destabilize the Mideast, set civil wars in motion, increase the level and intensity of terrorism to Americans at home and abroad (Homeland Security has prevented more 9-11 type attacks at home), negatively impact the U.S. economy, cause large numbers of civilian deaths, create a massive humanitarian disaster with food, housing and medicine shortages as well as lack of water and electricity and would leave a wake of death, misery, and destruction . I didn’t foresee the degree of human rights violations committed such as rendition and torture that also led to an increase in the recruitment of terrorists. According to Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman in his book “On Killing”, “the photographs of abusive behavior by U.S. soldiers in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal helped to inflame our enemies and undermine our own determination.”

Since we have pulled out of Iraq, sectarian strife has increased and a civil war is imminent. This is because we disrupted the power structure and replaced Sunnis, who were in power under Saddam Hussein, with Shiites, and now Sunnis want their power back. Thousands of our soldiers have died — many by suicide — and a very large number have been physically and emotionally injured. Weapons using depleted uranium (DU) (not designated as nuclear weapons) and white phosphorous used in Fallujah in 2004 resulted in high levels of birth defects and abnormalities. For example, there has been a 12-fold increase in childhood cancer in Fallujah since the attacks in 2004.

In all, DU shells are estimated to have caused 500,000 Iraqi deaths between 1990 and 2000 mainly through inhalation of uranium dust.

According to professor and Mideast expert, Stephen Zunes (1-12), “The U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq has resulted in the deaths of up to half a million Iraqis, the vast majority of whom are civilians, leaving over 600,000 orphans. More than 1.3-million Iraqis have been internally displaced and nearly twice that many have fled into exile.

Almost 4,500 Americans were killed and thousands more have received lifelong serious physical and emotional injuries. Iran has advanced its influence in the region since the overthrow of its arch-enemy

Saddam Hussein, and is now the most influential foreign power in Iraq. Sectarian and ethnic tensions remain high and violence and terrorism ... are endemic. A whole generation of Salafi extremists in Iraq and throughout the Islamic world have been radicalized and gained experience in urban terrorism by fighting U.S. forces. Combined with the unprecedented wave of antiAmericanism that resulted from the war, the invasion — according to U.S. intelligence agencies — has resulted in a backlash that could threaten the United States and other countries for decades to come. The war has cost U.S. taxpayers close to one trillion dollars, contributing greatly to the national debt, which is now being used as an excuse to cut back vital social programs as well” (http:// www.truth-out.org/iraq-rememberthose-responsible/1325433300).

All of this death, destruction, misery and money have been squandered with nothing to show for it but more enemies and a more dangerous world.

One of the reasons that veterans have donated more to the campaign of Ron Paul than to all the other candidates combined is that he has promised to end our undeclared wars of choice.

In 2001, Paul stated that “Absent Iraqi involvement in the attack on the United States, I can only wonder why so many in Congress seek to divert resources away from our efforts to bring those who did attack us to justice. That hardly seems a prudent move. Many will argue that it doesn’t matter whether Iraq had a role in the attack on us, Iraq is a threat to the United States and therefore must be dealt with. Some on this committee have made this very argument. Mr. Speaker, most of us here have never been to Iraq, however those who have, like former UN Chief Arms Inspector Scott Ritter – who lead (sic) some thirty inspection missions to Iraq – come to different conclusions on the country. Asked in November (2001) on Fox News Channel by John Kasich sitting in for Bill O’Reilly about how much of a threat Saddam Hussein poses to the United States, former Chief Inspector Ritter said, ‘In terms of military threat, absolutely nothing’ ” (http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig/ paul7.html).

The very basis of the war against Iraq was a deception. If not, as soon as no WMDs were found (a dubious reason for the attack), there should have been an immediate withdrawal of our troops from that country with a profound apology to the people of Iraq (oops, I forgot that the U.S. apologizes to no one). However, the attack makes more sense if WMDs were never the issue in the first place but a ruse to put into place a Mideast policy that was written long before 9-11 by members of the Bush administration who were in pursuit of lebensraum. Thus, 9-11 was the see next page

LETTERS Where are people at Carey House supposed to go during day?

To the editor, I read the story regarding “Robert”, the homeless man. This is really sad reading. How long will it be before we find bodies of people who have frozen to death because of no place to live?

When I was living in Manchester there were many homeless people and one day on my way to work there was a man sitting on a bench (at the park across from my job) and he had frozen to death. I’ve never forgotten that horrible sight. I would like to commend our local police for their caring about what happens to “Robert” and all the support they have given him.

I do, however, have a few questions regarding the families staying at the Carey House. When these people have to leave and go out looking for jobs what do they do with their kids if school is not in session or if the child is not old enough to go to school? It would be totally insane for them to take a child on an interview or to fill out an application. What employer is going to hire someone who doesn’t even have a home? And, during the hours none of these “tenants” are allowed to be in the house, what are they supposed to do? Especially if it is raining, snowing or extremely cold? What if the child is an infant? I have been by the Carey House and have seen adults and kids

in the back parking lot by the swing set in the rain and cold. Does the Salvation Army, or some other organization, offer them a place to stay in these situations?

Also with the fact that it costs $10 per day rent for an individual, does this mean per room or per family member? If it is a dad and mom and two kids are they paying just $10 or $40 for the one day? And once receiving food stamps are they allowed to go into the house at lunch time to fix a meal or are they on their own to find a place to eat lunch and can only fix breakfast and dinner? I know the Salvation Army does offer a meal at lunch time.

Now don’t get me wrong. I think that the Carey House is doing the very best it can and I remember what they had to go through just to get permission to build that house. It also says, that at times, homeless people are put up in a hotel. I know that the Landmark is one such hotel. And I am sure they cost a lot more then $10 for one night.

The major question though is why, with all the vacant buildings in Laconia, do we even have people living out doors?

Nancy Parsons Laconia

Auto bailout was best we could do given tight time constraints To the editor, I had a talk with someone the other day who said the auto industry bailout was a big mistake. I spent some time researching this and came to these conclusions: Hindsight is 20/20. It might have been done better and not cost the taxpayers as much. It appears that given more time, the unions might have given up more, along with the bond holders.

But with a very damaging recession looming like a freight train, did the administration have the time? With the hiring now going on, and new plants being built in this country, I think it was essential that it was done quickly.

The unions gave up: New hires get about half of what older ones get; the union pension plans got 65-percent ownership of Chrysler and 13-percent

of GM, instead of payments into the plans. They also loosened very costly work rules. Labor costs are now only slightly higher than Toyota’s. The quality of American cars is now as good, or better than imports, and they are made by American labor.

The dealership closings were handled completely by the companies, not the government. They were very painful for those dealers, and their communities.

Some of the old fogies in top management at GM were forced out for newer younger managers.

As we go into this long year of political campaigning it would be great if we could try to deal with facts not rumors and biased information.

Kent Warner Center Harbor

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LETTERS Condescending to say minorities incapable of securing an ID To the editor, Attorney General Eric Holder, close buddy of Barack Obama and fellow member of the Chicago thugocracy continues to make former Attorney General Janet Reno seem like a combination of Wyatt Earp and Mother Teresa by comparison. People who have perused J. Christian Adam’s book, “Injustice”, report that Holder’s actions on many levels are irresponsible, bigoted and corrupt. His apparent lack of oversight and subsequent clueless responses during the “Fast and Furious” hearings are appalling. His action in dropping the investigation of voter intimidation by the New Black Panther Party was equally disrespectful and bordered on justifiable anarchy. This from someone whose office is supposed to be the beacon of justice in this country.

Undaunted, this country’s head legal beagle continues his path down a road that will crush any chance of restoring credibility to his character. His audacious claim that states requiring voter ID laws is akin to bringing back the days of Jim Crow laws is a new low even for him. This kind of class warfare is what keeps the likes of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and the NAACP relevant, at least in their own minds. Couple that with brilliant, liberal minds such as professors Marc Lamont Hill and Caroline Heldman who have appeared on Fox News programs to assure us all that voter fraud occurs about as often as someone getting hit by lightening. Many is the time Democrats have commented about Republican’s obsession with ACORN, which has disbanded to form several splinter groups due to their numerous fraudulent activities. Not surprisingly, Attorney General Holder has avoided dealing with ACORN’s shenanigans like Superman eluding kryptonite. You can bet your bottom dollar these surreptitious groups will be out in full force to help re-elect President Obama.

It seems to me a terrible, “nanny state like” put down of black and Hispanic minorities to say that requiring an ID for them to vote is just another way for racist Republicans to disenfranchise these people. Is it not the ultimate in condescension and disrespect to put forth the notion that these minorities are incapable of securing a

simple ID card? Seriously, don’t you need an ID to get a library card, cash a check, verify a medical card, buy cigarettes and alcohol etc. Non-driver ID cards are free in some states and cost 10 dollars in other states. Many poor minorities and others on government assistance have cell phones, the latest video games, flat screen televisions and internet access. Some of the liberties people take with their EBT cards is wasteful beyond belief. To say it is asking too much for them to get a photo ID in order to take part in one of the most sacred acts of citizenship is ludicrous in my opinion.

There are some who suspect this liberal outrage is really all about stealing the election for Barack Obama, since he is unable to run on his record and will need the help of the millions of illegal immigrants to help him get elected. One might think that if this was really just about making sure everyone would all have access to voting, then the focus should be broadened to other portions of society.

How about focusing on fine tuning the absentee ballot process so that all veterans fighting overseas for our freedom get a chance to vote for the very same liberties they risk their lives to protect. Our current system has failed some of our servicemen over the past several voting cycles. That applies to all Democrat and Republican congressmen and women.

I would send Eric Holder my copy of Star Parker’s “Uncle Sam’s Plantation” if I thought he would read it with an open mind. I would forward him Walter Williams’ “Emancipation Proclamation” for whites, if I thought he really cared about furthering race relations. Sadly, it seems he has formed the “Retribution Department” to quote Robert Knight of the Washington Times at the expense of bringing this nation together and promoting real diversity and legal integrity. According to Mr. Adams, it seems that “lawlessness” is okay with this justice department if it serves the purpose of promoting “payback” for the sins of whites against blacks.

We can tell a lot about a person by the company he keeps. Eric Holder is one of President Obama’s closest associates.

Russ Wiles Tilton

from preceding page perfect storm for the U.S. to take control over the Mideast or at least make the attempt. The only problem is that Iraq had absolutely nothing to do with 9-11, but due to the subliminal effect of the media, a large number of Americans believed Iraq was responsible for the attack. Hence, no outrage.

Presidents and Congress come and go but the military-industrialintelligence complex persists. In 1933 Simone Weil said that, “Whether the mask is labeled fascism, democracy, or dictatorship of the proletariat, our great adversity remains The Appa-

ratus — the bureaucracy… Not the one facing us across the frontier or the battle lines, which is not so much our enemy as our brothers’ enemy but the one that calls itself our protector and makes us its slaves. No matter what the circumstances, the worst betrayal will always be to subordinate ourselves to this Apparatus, and to trample under foot, in its service, all human values in ourselves and in others”.

(Leo R. Sandy is professor of counselor education at Plymouth State University and a consulting school psychologist.)

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LETTERS Holderness needs to stay in Senate District 2 with its neighbors To the editor, I am writing to ask all residents of Holderness to contact N.H. Senator Jeannie Forrester to ask her to vote against the current N.H. Senate Redistricting Plan (SB-201) which would remove Holderness from our current Senate District 2 and assign our town to Senate District 3. Senator Forrester can be reached by phone at: 271-4151 or by email at: Jeanie.Forrester@leg.state.nh.us.

On Monday, Jan. 9th I saw a copy of the proposed N.H. Senate redistricting plan for the first time. It was released on Thursday Jan. 5th, a few days before the N.H. Presidential Primary.

In reading the plan, I was surprised to see that our town would belong to a district ranging approximately from Jackson (north of Conway) in the north, to Freedom in the east (on the Maine border) and to Brookfield and Wakefield (southeast of Wolfeboro) to the south. To join these towns, we would “jump over” Center Harbor and Meredith to be a part of District 3.

I attended the hearing on Wed. Jan 11th where the NH Senate Internal Affairs Committee discussed this plan and listened to comments from a few people. Senator Jeb Bradley (N.H. Senate District 3) was the main speaker for the overall proposal.

While I have nothing against the towns in District 3 or Senator Bradley, this plan does not make sense to me as I see our main local ties as being in the direction of Ashland and Plymouth. If this plan is approved, we will be part of District 3 for the next 10 years as districts are only revised when the national Census is completed.

I felt strongly enough that when the hearing appeared to be headed for a fairly quick conclusion, I asked to speak as a resident of Holderness. I raised several points for the committee to consider (presenting only my main points in a summarized manner): — Holderness and Ashland were once one town. Our town governments and citizens are still strongly connected, — The Holderness Central School is a part of SAU #48 which ties us closely

with the regional schools in Plymouth, — Emergency services in Holderness will quickly transport ill or injured individuals to Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, — Many Holderness residents receive care from their doctors and dentists in Plymouth, — Plymouth State University has several facilities located in Holderness. Dividing PSU between two senate districts might make it more difficult for PSU to grow and to gain support for state assistance, — The Silver Arts Center and other facilities in Plymouth foster the social relationships between Holderness residents and the residents of other surrounding towns. These relationships include the involvement of many Holderness residents in civic and charitable organizations in and around Plymouth.

From my viewpoint, while the proposed redistricting plan was based on a simple mathematical exercise, it did not sufficiently take into account its impact on the lives of the residents of Holderness or our connections to Ashland, Plymouth and other surrounding towns. For those reasons, I requested that the committee adjust its proposal to retain Holderness in N.H. Senate District 2.

I followed this testimony up with a letter and a call to the office of Senator Forrester. Here is an excerpt of my letter: “Last week, I attended and testified at the N.H. Senate Internal Affairs Committee on SB 201. As you might know, this proposed bill would remove the Town of Holderness from your district and “reassign” the town to District 3. For many reasons, all of which I included in my testimony and have included in the attached letter to you, I respectfully requested that the committee reconsider this change and retain Holderness in District 2.”

I would ask the residents of Holderness to call, write or email Senator Forrester to ask that she work to retain Holderness in Senate District 2.

Robert C. Lamb, Jr. Holderness

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LETTERS Many people in Belmont fear speaking out against school spending To the editor, Like clockwork, for the past decade, my phone rings off the hook the day after the Shaker Regional $chool District meeting. I hear “What are we going to do to stop the uncontrolled $chool spending?” “We can’t afford our taxes as it is…what are we going to do about it?”

Like clockwork! Last year was no exception after nearly a quarter million dollars was moved from the floor and was eventually passed by only two votes! A number of the people who called me did not bother to stay around for the deliberative session/ vote — they went home after casting their paper ballot votes. (Oops!

I wonder if they will stay this year.)

There were also a number of new voices from people who were there at the meeting but chose not to go to the microphone to speak up. (Isn’t about time they did?)

More from the callers: “We need to form a $chool Budget Committee.”

“We need to pass SB-2 for the $chool District Meetings like we did for the Town Meetings.” “We need to re-form the Belmont Taxpayers’ Association.”

The BTA tried for years to motivate voters to come out to vote and to be heard. We tried to pass SB-2 and to establish a $chool Budget Committee during the years the BTA existed. We were always missing one very important thing — VOTERS to support us in our attempts.

Nothing has changed. We need people to do something other than to call me! Where are the people who called me last year? What have they done over the past 10 months to correct the situation? Have they passed out petitions asking for SB-2 or a $chool Budget Committee to be formed? I’ve not seen any.

It seems that many of the possible voters are lazy, ignorant, or just have something better to do than to control their financial futures; they don’t even vote or attend the $chool District meeting. (But they sure do complain!) Others have short memories.

They forget how outraged they were the year before and do nothing to “fix” it before the next meeting. There are even some who self righteously nickel and dime the town budget, espousing how “we need to lower our property taxes by cutting the town budget!” When faced with the fact that the town budget represents only 25-percent of the total tax impact, and that it has remained relatively flat for about the past five years, they say “well, there is nothing we can do about the $chool budget.” Yes there is! Get out and vote! Speak as passionately to the $chool Board (and at the District Meeting) as you do before the Town Budget Committee! Winnisquam Regional School District voted in a School Budget Committee, and it has had an effective influence on their school budget. To pass SB-2 or to establish a $chool Budget Committee, a 2/3 majority vote is needed. If there isn’t even a simple majority of people (51-percent) who bother to attend the meeting, these will NEVER pass.

Many people fear speaking out against increased $chool spending; they are afraid that they will be maliciously labeled as “anti-education” or “anti-child.” I know from experience that this is true. I have been called both, and worse! A number of parents have confided that they fear reprisals against their children if they are seen voting (by hand) or speaking out against increased $chool spending.

This fear is sad and represents what I call “playing the educational race card” against innocent people.

So, here we are in mid-January — a little more than month before this year’s $chool District Meeting. Where are all those outraged people now?

What are they doing to prevent a repeat of last year’s train wreck?

I have one last question for them; which is more important to you, possible character assassination or your financial survival? It is your choice …

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To the staff at Dunkin’ Donuts in Belmont, where I would stop on my way up from Concord , where I am from, during the winter months, thanks for your good service and friendly faces. You move people in-and-out very quickly.

Also to the staff at Laconia Savings Bank, Gilford branch, thank you for your good service with our store over the years. You are all very professional and it was good to deal with you on a daily basis. My thanks to you.

During my early years in Gilford, I designated us as the “best liquor store in the Lakes Region”. To Ron, Bill, Doug, Chris and Jim: my thanks, and keep store #56 — Gilford — as the “best liquor store in the Lakes Region”.

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You all are classy people and I am going to miss you all.

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LACONIA — According to a report by the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, between 2006 and 2010 the city posted the highest rate of property and second highest rate of violent crime among the 28 municipalities with 10,000 or more residents. The study suggests that crime figures reflect a relatively high level of poverty and low level of education in the community.

Dennis Delay, who with Steve Norton, director of the center, prepared the report said that the crime rates, which represent the number of offenses per capita or per 100,000 people, reflect the five year average of data drawn from the Uniform Crime Report compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice. Not since 1993, when the Department of Safety issued a report, has the state released a comprehensive statistical crime report.

“Our numbers are high for the size of our population,” said Police Chief Chris Adams, who has tracked the statistics closely for much of the past decade. “The number of certain types of crime — assaults, domestic violence and burglaries — are high and that’s how it’s been for a long time.”

Alcohol and drug abuse, he emphasized, are major contributors to much of the crime in the city.”

The violent crime rate includes murder, nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Laconia’s violent crime rate of 319.9 was exceeded only by Manchester, with more than six times the population, and 30-percent below the national average of 459.3. The city posted the highest rate for forcible rape — 64.4 — and second highest for aggravated assault — 199.3. The rate for robbery of 55.0 was about a third that of Manchester but one of just five above 50.

The property crime rate includes burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft. At 4,273.2 the property crime rate in the city easily topped the list, with Lebanon trailing at 3,510.9, and was more than 30-percent above the national average of 3,225.1.

OBAMA from page 2 economy, and determined by which candidate wins voters’ trust on how to fix it. More people than not disapprove of Obama’s handling of the economy.

The overarching political goal is to give voters a contrast between his vision of a government that tries to level the playing field and those officeseekers who, in his view, would leave people on their own. Without naming them, Obama has in his sights those after his job, including Republicans Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich.

The presidential campaign sets an unmistakable context for the speech, right down to the nation’s income gap between haves and have-nots. Obama will speak on a few hours after Romney, a former governor and businessman whose wealth is the hundreds of millions of dollars, will release tax records for 2010 and 2011.

The lines of argument between Obama and his rivals are already stark, with America’s economic

Laconia had the highest rate of larceny at 3,488.4, second highest rate of burglary at 642.1 and fourth highest rate of vehicle theft at 142.8.

Despite these relatively high crime rates, the number of violent and property crimes has flucuated since 1985 without a reflecting a sustained trend either up or down. Violent crimes have varied from a high 0f 97, including 62 forcible rapes in 1993, to a low of 21 in 1999 while property crimes peaked at 1,221 in 1986 and reached a low of 523 in 199. In the five years from 1985 to 1989, violent crimes averaged 58 a year and property crimes 1,008 a year compared to 55 and 729 a year between 2006 and 2010.

Adams said that the rising and falling incidence of crime was normal. “Crime goes up and comes down,” he remarked. “Like the weather.” He also cautioned that different jurisdictions report crime statistics differently and some crimes are not reported at all, which may make strict comparisons difficult.

Analysing the relationship between crime rates and economic and demographic factors, the authors of the report found a strong correlation between the incidence of crime and the levels of poverty and education. Eliminating Durham, Hanover and Keene, college towns with large student populations and high poverty rates, Laconia posted the highest poverty rate — 14.1-percent — among the 25 remaining municipalities of 10,000 or more, trailed by Manchester, Claremont, Rochester and Concord, all of which with poverty rates in double digits. Likewise. only three municipalities — Claremont, Rochester and Raymond — had a smaller portion of residents with a college degree than Laconia, where college graduates represented 21.5-percent of adult residents.

“It’s good to have these numbers out there,” Adams said. Recalling the spate of overdose deaths several years ago, he said “we became too tolerant instead of being outraged.” Since then, he continued, “the community has come together.” He referred several local initiatives to promote greater tolerance of diversity and discourage substance abuse. “This is a good opportunity for the community to seize the moment,” he said. insecurity and the role of government at the center.

The president has offered signals about his speech, telling campaign supporters he wants an economy “that works for everyone, not just a wealthy few.”

Gingrich, on the other hand, calls Obama “the most effective food stamp president in history.” Romney says Obama “wants to turn America into a European-style entitlement society.”

Obama’s tone will be highly scrutinized given that his address falls smack in the middle of a fierce and frenzied Republican presidential nomination process. He will make bipartisan overtures to lawmakers but will leave little doubt he will act without opponents when it’s necessary and possible, an approach his aides say has let him stay on offense.

The public is more concerned about domestic troubles over foreign policy than at other any time in the past 15 years, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center. Some 81 percent want Obama to focus his speech on domestic affairs, not foreign ones; just five years ago, the view was evenly split.

On the day before Obama’s speech, his campaign released a short Web ad showing monthly job losses during the end of the Bush administration and the beginning of the Obama administration, with positive job growth for nearly two Obama years. Republicans assail him as failing to achieve a lot more.

Conway man charged with trying to walk out of Belmont supermarket with 12 cases of beer BELMONT — A Conway man who police here describe as homeless allegedly tried to steal 12 cases on beer from Shaw’s Supermarket Friday evening.

According to affidavits submitted in circuit court

by Belmont police, a loss prevention employee of Shaw’s called authorities and told them he saw a man, later identified as Shawn M. Chaplin load 12 cases of beer into a shopping cart and tru to leave through the back entrance of the Belknap Mall.

The investigating officer said he went to Shaw’s, made contact with both the loss prevention team and Chaplin, who allegedly told him he did take the beer out of the store but had since put it back.

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Stuck throttle thought to be cause of fatal snow machine crash BELMONT — A Laconia man died Sunday afternoon after fish and game officials said he lost control of a snow machine and crashed into the woods off Horne Road.

N.H. Fish and Game Capt. John Wimsatt said it appeared Robert Horn, 25, of 36 River St. in Laconia had been working on a Yamaha Exciter and was taking it for a test drive when he crashed.

Wimsatt said his department is examining the Yamaha but from eyewitness accounts, he said it appears the throttle stuck open.

“According to the witnesses, he angled over a field and crashed into the woods,” Winsatt said, adding it appears Horn was killed instantly.

He was not wearing a helmet.

Wimsatt said witnesses called 9-1-1 and Belmont Police and Fire crews responded.

Wimsatt said Fish and Game officials are asking people to remember to wear helmets and other protective gear while using snow machines.

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CRUISE SHIP from page 2 The weekslong fuel-removal operation aims to avert a possible environmental catastrophe in the waters off Giglio, part of a protected seven-island marine park.

Officials said the pumping would be carried out as divers continue the search for the missing since instrument readings have determined the Concordia was not at risk of sliding into deeper waters and being swallowed by the sea.

“The ship is stable,” said Franco Gabrielli, head of the national civil protection agency. “There is no problem or danger that it is about to drop onto much lower seabed.”

Meanwhile, an oily film was spotted about 300 yards (meters) from the capsized vessel by officials flying in a helicopter and by residents of Giglio, Gabrielli’s office said. Samples were being analyzed, but preliminary observations indicated the slick is a light oil and not from heavy fuel inside the Concordia’s tanks.

Absorbent panels put around the area seem to have at least partially absorbed the oil, authorities said.

The ship’s Italian captain, Francesco Schettino, is under house arrest near Naples, facing possible charges of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and

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COLONIAL from page one theater and prepared an estimate of the cost of renovating it, which reportedly was approximately $5-million.

The architects also reported that the roof of the building was near failure.

Consequently, the appraised value of the property was reduced to $900,000.

In July the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) awarded the city $625,000 in state tax credits for the project. And last month the city was awarded a $150,000 matching grant by the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Foundation (LCHIP) toward the acquisition of the theater. The CDFA stipulated that the purchase price of the property not exceed its fair market value while LCHIP required a purchase and sale agreement be signed by January 19.

Dyer told the council said that negotiations to satisfy the terms of the CDFA’s award by acquiring the property for its fair market value stretched over several months and included Cabanel — now town manager in Merrimack — and Patricia Baldi, the owner of the property. He said that Baldi was presented with “various options,” among them offers for the entire complex, the theater alone, which was appraised at $256, 000, and even melding all the components of the property into a condominium to enable the Arts Center to acquire the theater.

“All to no avail,” Dyer said, explaining that Baldi remained firm on her price points.” Dyer said that after meeting last week, LCHIP withdrew

withdrew its grant and anticipated the CDFA would follow suit.

Dyer did not address the specifics of the negotiations. However, the appraisal indicated that Baldi receives an annual net income of $135,000 from the property, consisting of the rents from 14 of the 18 apartments and the commercial spaces on Main Street and Canal Street. In the current investment climate, Baldi would be hard-pressed to secure a comparable return on the option price of nearly $1.5-million, let alone the appraised value of $900,000 she was offered, even by taking unacceptable risks.

Even if she were able to realize the full agreed-to purchase price and not have to pay taxes on her gain, an investment that would return 5-percent a year would bring in only $73,500.

Dyer closed by remarking that while the members of the Arts Center regret the outcome of their efforts, none regret the time and energy devoted to the project, which they believe was “the last, best hope for the Colonial.”

NOTES: City Manager Scott Myers informed the City Council that the city failed to secure a grant for the purchase of a fire engine to replace Engine 1. Fire Chief Ken Erickson had applied to the United States Department of Homeland Security for $420,000. . . . . . City Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5) expressed his gratitude to Carl and Carla Peterson for hosting the fundraiser for the Police Department K-9 unit. He said that together with funds raised earlier at Pitman’s Freight House, the department has reached its goal to purchase the dog to succeed “Jago”, who is retiring.

FRANKLIN from page one other traveling acts, including Cab Calloway and his orchestra, regularly came to the opera house. There were also a lot of locally produced shows, some were performed in French and Polish.

In the years following World War II, use of the theater declined in favor of television and cinema. Concurrently, the growing city government – administrative offices, police and district court, namely – expanded into space originally built to support performances. By 1970 the facility ceased to be a place of art and entertainment.

A dozen years ago, a committee of

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There are three 3-year positions open on the Budget Committee, including that held by longtime Chair Richard Hickok. In addition, the terms of Vice Chair Phyllis Corrigan and David “Skip” Murphy are open. Again it is not known if any of the three will seek re-election.

Other positions seeking candidates are one 2-year

term for Town Moderator, one 2-year term for Supervisor of the Checklist, one 6-year term for Supervisor of the Checklist, two 3-year terms for library trustee, one 3-year term for the Board of Fire Engineers, and one 3-year term for cemetery trustee.

To run for a town office, candidates must be registered voters in Gilford and the deadline for registering to vote in order to run for elective office is February 3.

People who want to register to vote, run for one of the town offices or both can got to the Town Clerk Tax Collector’s Office daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The officer is also open until 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.

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PATERNO from page one and will not attend. “This is something the family is putting together and not the university. I don’t think the university wants to be in a position to tell them what a memorial service looks like.”

But trustee Al Clemens said he will be there to honor a man he described as a good friend.

“This is really a family thing, and so we’re just going to go as individuals,” Clemens said. “Joe’s a great guy. No matter was the situation was in the last two months, it doesn’t take away from what he’s done through history for so many people. He’s just been tremendous.”

The viewing will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at a campus spiritual center, followed by a private funeral Wednesday afternoon. The public memorial will be at the Jordan Center and is expected to draw thousands.

Michael Day, a 1973 Penn State graduate from

Hagerstown, Md., whose father taught there and whose four children all have Penn State degrees, said the trustees were wrong to fire Paterno and he believes they will ultimately be replaced. He said he hopes they don’t attend.

“I think the Penn State community is separate from the Penn State Board of Trustees,” he said.

“The Board of Trustees has separated itself from the Penn State community, and the Penn State community loves Joe Paterno and always will. So it’s appropriate for the Penn State community to honor Joe Paterno in this service.”

Paterno was fired Nov. 9 after he was criticized over his handling of child sex-abuse allegations leveled against former assistant Jerry Sandusky in 2002. Pennsylvania’s state police commissioner said that in not going to the police, Paterno may have met his legal duty but not his moral one.

from preceding page ment Center’ was an effort to get out from under the ‘opera’ label and facilitate marketing efforts to a broader region,” said Foley, one of the original incorporators. “But while the motives of the leadership at that time were probably well founded, the Franklin community didn’t accept the change.” After a consideration, the members voted to change the name back.

Foley said the group is also refocusing on its commitment to the community and reaching out to strengthen relationships with the city, the school district, and other community partners.

“Many people assume that ticket sales provide the necessary revenue to run the day-to-day operation,” Foley said. “But ticket sales account for only about 50-percent of the needed revenue. The rest comes from individual memberships, corporate sponsors,

and fundraisers. We depend on our members to provide financial support as well as to guide the direction and mission of the organization.”

Foley said a membership drive is being launched this month, and he hopes that many people will show their support. “I want people to know that Franklin Opera House is here to support the community and to provide quality arts and entertainment to the entire region,” he said, adding that the performance and meeting space at the opera house is also available for private functions.

To become a member of Franklin Opera House, Inc. call the office at 603-934-1901, or visit the website, www.themiddlenh.org. Information regarding upcoming events, such as the upcoming performance of musical family group Santa Croce, is available on the website as well.

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Honored as the 2011 Young Professional of the Year by Business NH Magazine, Gulbrandsen says that his current work at PSU is designed in part to connect the next generation of students more closely to New Hampshire, providing them with a sense of place that will make it more likely that they will either remain in the state or return at some future date.

He says that undergraduate courses at PSU are being given a strong regional flavor and that the area’s regional heritage is increasingly a focus of programs for graduate students.

New at PSU in the summer of 2012 will be a program called Camp PSU, which will enable middle school students and their parents and grandparents to share a college experience for a day, helping the students gain a sense of what it’s like to be on a college campus while creating a meaningful family experience for all involved. ‘’In addition to the classroom aspect, there will be field trips in which we create a space where grandparents and parents are involved and in which the sense of New Hampshire as being a special place is conveyed to the middle school age students through the interaction with other family members,’’ says Gulbrandsen, who is hoping that as many as 30 students a day will be part of the program, He said that the university is also working to develop on-line resources, including model applications which will work with a SmartPhone and will provide users with a deeper understanding of the region which will hopefully translate into helping build the kind of workforce which New Hampshire needs if it is going to continue to have a growing economy. ‘’What the effort signals to young professionals is that if you decide to stay here, you can make a living here. What we are is really special, a small state where you can have a nice quality of life and where there are plenty of opportunities. We’re not a huge cosmopolitan area and don’t have what they have to offer. We’re not trying compete with that.

But what we do have is unique and really special,’’ says. Gulbrandsen.

He says that on a summer day he can walk out of his office in Plymouth, grab his paddleboard and put it in the Pemigewsset River, head north to a Common Man restaurant for lunch and be back at the office within 45 minutes.

“That’s a pretty good lunch break and things like that are right under our noses wherever we are in New Hampshire,’’ says Gulbrandsen.

He says that he and his then wife, Melissa Gulbrandsen, who is now the Belknap County Attorney, came back to New Hampshire in 2001 from North Carolina, after their first son was born.

He says that they had seen many people chasing careers and ending up unhappy and decided to point their careers to New England in order to have their children be near their grandparents and grow up

Thad Guldbrandsen, director of the Center for Rural Partnerships at Plymouth State University, says that it can’t be emphasized enough that New Hampshire is a special place to live. (Roger Amsden/ for The Laconia Daily Sun)

with the experience of an extended family.

Even though they are recently divorced, Gulbrandsen says that he and his ex-wife share the same outlook about the state and its opportunities for young professionals.

He is co-author of the award winning book, “Local Democracy Under Siege: Activism, Public Interests, and Private Politics” (NYU Press 2007) and several other articles and book chapters on topics related to globalization, local democracy, regionalism, sustainable development, and social inequality.

He was featured on C-Span’s Book TV in October and that interview is still on C-Span’s website.

He says that he appreciates the work Business NH Magazine and Stay Work Play New Hampshire have done to promote a positive climate to bring young professionals to New Hampshire.

“I value the collaboration I’ve had with New Hampshire colleagues in a variety of projects, and the fact that I was chosen for this award suggests the selection committee values collaboration as much as I do.

Plymouth State University is a great place to work and a great base for doing meaningful projects on behalf of New Hampshire,” says Guldbrandsen, who is also interim coordinator of the White Mountains Institute at PSU. Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen said Guldbrandsen deserves the award, both for his accomplishments and his potential to help forge an exciting future for the Granite State.

“Thad Guldbrandsen is a rising star, an academic professional who uses an entrepreneurial approach to address problems and community issues with a personal style that brings out the best in others,” said Steen. “Thad is personally and professionally dedicated to the future of New Hampshire.”

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Selectboard delays order for 4 landlords to provide trash dumpsters for tenants

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BELMONT — After hearing from the son of a property owner who was ordered by the town to get a trash dumpster for his multifamily property in town, selectmen last night decided to hold a public hearing for all of the town’s landlords who received the same notice.

According to Town Administrator Jeanne Beaudin, George Condodemetraky was one of four landowners who have multi-family dwellings of more that three apartments, who were told they needed to put dumpsters on their property for their tenants trash.

She said all four letters went out on Jan. 12 and the reason behind sending them was town officials had learned from their waste hauler that those four landlords were not complying with an ordinance prohibiting the town from picking up garbage at apartment complexes with more than three units.

Speaking on behalf of his parents, who he said were unable to attend due to the shortness of the notice, Mark Condodemetraky of Laconia said he understood his parents property was two separate addresses on two separate

streets and, with one address having two apartments and one address having three, his parent’s property was not subjected to the ordinance.

He also objected to the shortness of the first notice and the reply sent to his parents under Beaudin’s signature that he said his “trash pickup would cease immediately.”

“Essentially, we got a cease and desist,” Mark Condondemetraky said.

For the record, Beaudin’s letter did not say Condodemetraky’s 41 Church Street trash pickup would “cease immediately” but did say the his property “must have a dumpster.” She also wrote that his property tax assessment card lists the corner lot as one property at 41 Church St. Beaudin said last night that it has been the town’s policy not to provide curbside trash pickup for apartment dwellings that are greater than three units.

Selectman Ron Cormier said the under the definitions clause of the 2005 ordinance, any multi-family property with four or more dwellings is defined as commercial and the town only picks up residential trash.

In total, Beaudin said there are 12

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Leading the list of open seats is one 3-year term for selectman. The position is currently held be Selectman David Morse and it is unknown if he will seek a second term.

Also open are four 3-year seats on the Budget Committee and one 1-year seat on the Budget Committee.

Other elected positions open are one 3-year position for cemetery trustee, one 3-year position for library trustee, GIFFORDS from page 2 Others who met with Giffords included Pat Maisch, who was hailed as a hero for wrestling a gun magazine from the shooter that day, and Daniel Hernandez, Giffords’ intern at the time who helped save her life by trying to stop her bleeding until an ambulance arrived.

“It was very touching,” said Maisch, who was not hurt in the attack. “I thanked her for her service, wished her well, and she just looked beautiful.”

Giffords announced Sunday that she would resign from Congress this week to focus on her recovery. Maisch was sad to think that Giffords would no longer be her congresswoman.

one 2-year term for moderator, two 3-year terms for planning board, one 3-year position for trustee of the trust fund, and two 3-year terms for the zoning board.

All potential candidates must be registered voters in Belmont. The Town Clerk-Tax Collectors Office is open Monday through from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. The office will remain open Friday Feb. 3 until 5 p.m. but that hour from 4 to 5 p.m. will be for signing up to run for office and not registering to vote.

“But I want her to do what’s best for her,” she said. “She’s got to take care of herself.”

However, an upbeat Giffords hinted that her departure from public life might be temporary. In a message sent on Twitter, she said: “I will return & we will work together for Arizona & this great country.”

In her last act in Tucson as a congresswoman, the Democrat visited one of her favorite charities, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

The food bank established the Gabrielle Giffords Family Assistance Center with $215,000 it received in the wake of the shooting.

residential properties in Belmont that do not qualify for curbside residential trash collection and, with the exception of the four property owners who received the Jan. 12 letter, there have been no violations.

Beaudin told selectmen she has sent letters to all 12 of them reminding them again of the ordinance.

She also said that because of the town’s recent emphasis on reducing the costs of garbage pickup and hauling, this was a good time to make sure everyone in town understood the current ordinances. Voters will be weighing in on mandatory recycling and curbside recycling pickup at the Deliberative Session of Town meeting in February and the vote in March. “...your letter only highlights the

importance of once again reminding all multi-family property owners with more than three units that they are considered commercial as as such must have a commercial dumpster,” wrote Beaudin to Condodemetraky on Jan. 20.

Beaudin said she got one other response from the four initial letters she sent and that individuals landlord’s response was to tell her he would comply with the town’s request.

Nevertheless, selectmen decided the best thing to do was to reevaluate the recent letters and hold a public hearing on February 7 so anyone with anything to say would have an opportunity to do so.

Selectmen also agreed it would be the fairest thing to allow for the status quo until the public hearing.

Correction: CH selectmen have taken no official position on dispute between fire chief and EMT for Stewart’s An Associated Press story about the Center Harbor dispute between Fire Chief John Schlemmer and Stewart’s Ambulance Service EMT Mark Stearns that appeared in our Saturday, Jan. 21 edition included an error with regard to a position of the Board of Select-

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Rachel G. Aldrich, 93

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LACONIA — Rachel G. Aldrich, 93, of 406 Court Street, died peacefully at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, January 16, 2012. She was the widow of Robert E. Aldrich who died in 2004.

Rachel was born May 25, 1918 in Laconia, the daughter of Alfred and Georgianna (Jacques) Robert. She was a lifelong resident of Laconia and had worked beside her late husband for over fifty years, first at the Aldrich Photo & Music Store and later at Aldrich Real Estate Office.

Survivors include a daughter, Roberta Croteau, and her husband, Henry “Joe” , of Loudon, N.H.; a daughter-in-law, Sandra (Michaud) Aldrich, of Gilford; five grandchildren, Susan Croteau Dore, Sandra Croteau Bell, Michael Robert Aldrich, Michelle Aldrich Rossetto and Marc James Aldrich; nine great grandchildren, Brittany Bell Paradie, Brandon Bell, Benjamin Bell, Joshua Dore, Kali Dore, Madeline Aldrich, Quinn Aldrich, Sophie Rossetto and Remy Rossetto; one great, great granddaughter, Natalie Paradie; two brothers, Floyd Roberts of Holtsville, New York and Reggie Roberts

of Pompano Beach, Florida, and a sister, Theresa Pettis, of Auburn, Massachusetts.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rachel was predeceased by a son, Robert J. Aldrich, by two grandchildren, Deborah Lee Wilkens and William B. Wilkens III and by a sister, Germaine Pratte.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. Reverend Father Tobias Nyastsambo, Rector of the Church, will officiate.

Burial will be in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Activities Fund, 406 Court Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 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.

LACONIA — Irmabelle Nudd, 77, of Laconia, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, January 22, 2012.

Born on February 15, 1934, in Sanbornton, NH, she was the daughter of Albert and Gertrude (Goss) Fortier. Irmabelle was raised in Sanbornton and attended local schools.

Irmabelle was a long-time employee for Annalee Dolls, Inc., of Meredith. Family was very important in Irmabelle’s life; she loved family travelling and get-togethers. She was always the first to lend a helping hand to family and friends in need.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 37 years, Ronald E. Nudd, in May of 1989.

Irmabelle is survived by her son, Bradford E. Nudd and wife Holly, of Meredith; a daughter, Donna Clark, of Laconia; two granddaughters, Lindsay Nudd and

fiancé Joshua Riel, of Gilford and Meriza Lakin and husband Wally, of Belmont; a great-grandson, Colin Riel, of Gilford; a brother, Rodney Fortier and wife Betty, of Laconia; three sisters, Audrey Godin and husband Ralph, of Meredith, Joyce Pike, also of Meredith, and Norma Hache and husband Jean, of PA; she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012, from 10:00 am through 12:00 pm at Mayhew Funeral Home (rtes. 3 and 104), Meredith. A Funeral Service will follow calling hours in the funeral home at 12:00 pm. The Rev. Steve Neil, pastor of the 1st Baptist Church, of Meredith, will officiate.

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BELMONT — Natalie S. Barnard, 79, of 96 Grey Rocks Road, died at her home on Monday, January 23, 2012.

Mrs. Barnard was born January 11, 1933 in Everett, Massachusetts, the daughter of Forrest and Iris (Langley) Sanborn. In 1949, she married Lloyd Barnard and had resided in Belmont for seventy-four years. She had been employed at the Lochmere Post Office and Store for twenty-eight years. Mrs. Barnard loved to knit and read.

Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Tivey; two sons, Spencer Barnard and Steven Barnard; six grandchildren, Bill, Bobby, Melissa, Christopher, Colter and Leslie; ten great grandchildren, Drew, Spencer, Will, David, Amanda, Cody, Gi Gi, Sawyer, Colter and Lilly and two broth-

ers, Erwin Sanborn and Arthur Sanborn.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barnard was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd A. Barnard, in 2003 and by two grandchildren, Shawn Barnard and Michael Barnard.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Spring at the family lot in Park Cemetery, Tilton, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central N.H. VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03426.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family.

For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

BELMONT – Richard E. Szarejko, 79, of Great Brook Drive, formerly of New Jersey, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon after a brief illness.

He was born in Bronson, Michigan, the son of Bronislaw and Dorothy (Sikorski) Szarejko. Rich served in the USAF as a jet engine mechanic. He worked for several years for Linden Warehouse & Distribution in New Jersey. He was very active, enjoying fifth wheel camping, traveling and gardening. In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was predeceased by his brother, Arthur Szarejko in 2010.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Jane (Dick) Szarejko of Belmont and one sister, Helen Mincz of Seven Lakes, NC. Memorial services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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

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Robert C. ‘Bobbo’ Horn, 25 LACONIA — Robert “Bobbo” Christopher Horn, 25, of 36 River Street, died instantly on Sunday, January 22, 2012 in a snowmobiling accident in Belmont.

Bobbo was born March 27, 1986 in Santa Anna, California, the son of Robert D. and Kerren L. (Young) Horn.

He resided in California until moving to New Hampshire sixteen years ago.

Bobbo loved the outdoors and had always been inquisitive. In the twenty-five years that he was on this earth, he lived life to the fullest of four-wheeling, dirt biking, camping, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, snorkeling and playing in his band. As a parent, sibling or friend, we can all honor his memory by taking a lesson from him and live life the way he did, to the fullest and without regret, with kindness and understanding for the people around you. His family was the most important thing to him.

Survivors include his parents of Laconia; a brother, Daniel S. Horn, of Laconia and two sisters, Jennifer A. Fontaine of Franklin and Jaimie D. Horn of Laconia and an awesome family.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:00-9:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. Memorial services will be private.

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

Alice V. Guevin, 89

LACONIA — Alice V. (Kirby) Guevin, 89, of 30 County Drive, died at the Belknap County Nursing Home on January 19, 2012.

Mrs. Guevin was born May 18, 1922 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the daughter of William and Isabel (Lanctot) Kirby.

She resided in West Springfield, Massachusetts and Burlington, Vermont for many years before moving to Laconia in June, 2007. She loved to knit and crochet and to play bingo, cards and cribbage.

Survivors include three sons, William J. Guevin and his wife Kathleen of Springfield, Mass., Robert R. Guevin and his wife Barbara of Tallmadge, Ohio and Louis H. Guevin, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Laconia, New Hampshire; eight grandchildren, Robert Guevin, Victoria Guevin, Debra Mason, Cynthia Theriault, Jeffrey Guevin, Jason Guevin, Ranee Solomon and Catherine Boesch; fourteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Donald Kirby, William Kirby and Paul Kirby all of Vermont; two sisters, Bertha Plouffe of Virginia and Kathryn Byrne of Massachusetts and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Louis H. Guevin, Sr., Mrs. Guevin was predeceased by a brother, Robert Kirby, and by two sisters, Marie Banister and Arlene St. Peter.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held in the Spring at the family lot at Mt. Calvary Annex, Burlington, Vermont.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Belknap County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 30 County Drive, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or to Central NH VNA and Hospice 780 North Main Street Laconia, NH 03246.

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.

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a sister, Mariann Sanborn, of Wells Beach, Maine and several nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her husband, George W. S. Dow, in 1991, by her first husband, Donald C. Wright, Sr. by a son, Donald C. Wright, Jr., by two brothers, Roger Colby and Carroll Colby, and by a sister, Patricia.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery Annex, Warner, N.H. For those who wish, flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Coos County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 136 County Farm Road, W. Stewartstown, N.H. 03597.

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

Michael F. Skerry, Jr., 71 LACONIA – Michael Francis Skerry Jr., 71, of 23 Oakleigh Drive, formerly of Winnisquam, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Mass. after a brief illness.

He was born in Medford, Mass., the son of Michael F. Sr. and Simonette M. (VanDamme) Skerry. He was a graduate of Medford High School in Medford, Mass and also was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and Boston University. Michael worked for 31 years for Sylvania Lighting Corporation in Danvers, Mass., retiring as a Product Marketing Manager. He also served in the US Army Reserves for 30 years, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He was a part-time police officer for the town of Belmont, NH in the 1960s and also served as a Belknap County Deputy Sherriff for over 30 years.

Michael summered for a number of years at Lake Winnisquam. He loved to travel and was especially fond of his 1962 Willy’s Jeep.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carol (Hurl-

but) Skerry of Laconia, cousins, including Tom Ryser and his wife Pat of Tewksbury, Mass.

Calling hours will be held from 4PM to 7PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at St. Andre Bessette Parish –St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow at 2PM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Main Street, Taunton, Mass. 02780.

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 .

Dance gala to feature amateurs & pro artists PLYMOUTH — The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University will host a celebratory evening of dance performances by amateur, emerging and professional artists from across New England at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in Hanaway Theatre at the Silver Center for the Arts.

The evening performance culminates a day of master classes for dancers of all ages who have reached the intermediate level of dance. PSU faculty and special guests from Refractions Dance Collective in Brooklyn, N.Y. will teach the classes from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., ending with an informal showcase of choreography and movement from the day. All events are open to the public.

Participant information is online at plymouth.edu/

department/mtd/dance/dance-premier/.

The evening Gala will begin with a dessert reception at 7:30 p.m. in the Silver Center lobby, and guests are invited (but not required) to wear formal attire. Dancers of all ages and abilities are welcome to submit work for adjudication and possible acceptance into the Gala.

Members of Refractions Dance will perform multiple works during the Gala performance, including several solo dances, a duet, a trio and a quartet.

Other performers will come from New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Tickets for the Dance Premiere Gala are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and youth at the Silver Center Box Office, 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869.

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a six-week pick-up curling program for adults on Thursday evenings. The program will be held at the Arthur A. Tilton Ice Rink from 7-8 p.m. on January 26 through March 1.

Curling is the sport of “sliding stones” down the ice in an attempt to get the stones closer to the target than those of your opponent. Although this

activity is held on the ice, participants do not wear ice skates. Participants should dress to be outside and should wear sneakers or boots. Cost for this program is $2 per evening and participants can register at the start of the program.

For more information contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation Dept. at 527-4722.

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Bob Stannard and those Dangerous Bluesmen at NH Jazz Center Thursday LACONIA — The New Hampshire Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia will present ‘’Downtown’’ Bob Stannard and those Dangerous Bluesmen on Thursday, January 26 at 8 p.m.

Stannard has been playing and singing the blues since 1969. His many performances include featured spots with Sandra Wright, Big Joe Burrell, BB King, Honeboy Edwards and Charlie Musselwhite. Bob is an eighth-generation Vermonter who has worked as a logger, served as state representative, and currently earns a living as a lobbyist and author.

His recent book “How to Survive a Recession: a Vermont Perspective” has garnered critical claim for being “simultaneously insightful and very funny” and has earned Mr. Stannard a reputation as a “humorist-philosopher.”

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

Venue is BYOB. For Info/ Reservations: (518) 793-3183 / jon@ nhjazz.com Upcoming NH Jazz Center Shows: 2/2 Trent Austin; 2/9 Phillip Hamilton; 2/16 Dave Liebman; 2/23 The Chronicles; 3/1 Danny Heath & Telophase; 3/8 Swing Caravan; 3/15 TBA; 3/22 Andrew D’Angelo; 3/29 Joan Watson-Jones; 4/5 Mark Shilan-

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Children: Preschool Storytime

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

Wednesday, February 1st @ 10:00 Thursday, February 2nd @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

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

Tuesday, January 31st @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Goss Reading Room Storytime Teen: Teen Scene Movie

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

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

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

Goss Reading Room Storytime Teen: YU-GI-OH!

Monday, January 30th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 meet to play this popular card game.

Adults: Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, February 7th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall “The Devil in the White City” by Eric Larson The true tale of the 1893 World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes, (aka Herman Mudgett from Gilmanton) who used the fair to lure his victims to their death.

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Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman, “Two Fiddles”, will participate in the service at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Laconia Sunday, January 29, 10 am. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman, known as ‘’Two Fiddles,’’ will join Jennifer Whitten for a service at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Laconia at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 29. Her topic will be Likeness to God in an Interfaith World.

The Laufmans are well known in New Hampshire for their tireless efforts to preserve and promote what is called New England barn dancing. Dudley has been named a National Heritage Fellow. Their connection with Unitarian Universalists is not a new one, as they have for many years played for conferences at Star Island UU retreats on the Isles of Shoals.

Jennifer Whitten is an Master of Divinity candidate at Starr King School for the Ministry and a member of the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Portsmouth. She is a recipient of a grant from the Downing Trust to offer pulpit supply to churches without full-time ministers.

‘A Farm for the Future’ film showing Wednesday

LACONIA — How can New Hampshire grow more of its own food, given the limited amount of farmland or potential farmland in the “Granite” State?

Some of the answers to this question are highlighted in the film “A Farm for the Future”, which will be shown on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m., at the Laconia Public Library.

The film tells the story of a young woman in Devon, England, who goes in search of more sustainable approaches to farming for her family’s farm. The showing is sponsored by Back to Farming at Laconia State School, a grassroots citizen group advocating for the return of agriculture to the former Laconia State School property, as part of a larger effort to expand the capacity of our local food system.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

For more information contact Karen Barker at 5288560 or barkers@alumni.unh.edu.

Give a Kids a Smile Day offers free dental services to needy children GILFORD — Children’s Dentistry of the Lakes Region will open the doors to its Gilford office Friday February 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate Give Kids a Smile Day. Dr. Melissa Kennell will be joined by several other area dental professionals: Dr. Alan Kennell, Dr. David Pak, Dr. Kristine Blackwelder, Dr. Derek Blackwelder, Dr. Lisa Singh, Dr. James Manning, Dr. Troy Schrupp, and Dr. Darren Boles, to provide a day of free dental services to local qualifying children from underserved families.

Children’s Dentistry of the Lakes Region, Lakes Region Dental Implants and Oral surgery Center, Winnisquam Dental and Gilford Police Department are sponsoring the dental supplies.

Delta Dental will be sponsoring volunteer t-shirts.

The Give Kids A Smile® event provides free, desperately-needed dental services to local qualifying children from underserved families. This event is part of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile Program, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2012. Last year, more than 44,800 dental team members nationwide participated in Give Kids A Smile.

Nearly one in four children, aged two to 11 years old have untreated cavities in their baby teeth, according

to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many children enrolled in Medicaid receive no dental services throughout the year.

Dr. Melissa Kennell of Gilford, was one of seven individuals in the U.S. chosen to become a grant recipient and ambassador for the national Give Kids A Smile Day (GKAS). Kennell was invited to attend Give Kids A Smile University in St. Louis, MO where she received hands-on training and learned the inner workings of a successful GKAS program.

To be chosen, candidates had to demonstrate commitment and the ability to provide dental homes and continuity of care to underserved children through their own GKAS program.

Kennell, a general dentist, and Children’s Dentistry of the Lakes Region will celebrate their one year anniversary at the end of January 2012.

Childfren’s Dentistry is located at 369 Hounsell Avenue in the Lakes Professional Center off from Gilford Avenue.

Dr. Kennell and her staff focus on creating a comfortable and warm atmosphere that helps children enjoy visits to the dentist’s office.

Dr. Kennell plans to make this an annual event to raise awareness of the need to build local public and private partnerships to increase access to oral health care for children.

MEREDITH — Friends of Jenn Taylor are hosting a fundraising dinner at Camp restaurant on Sunday, Jan.29. Money raised will go towards to the purchase of a handicap accessible van so that she may regain some of the independence and normalcy she lost due to the onset of Multiple Sclerosis in May 2010.

The dinner will be held between 4

and 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and patrons will will have their choice of chicken Kiev, meatloaf or schrod. A salad, rolls, chef’s dessert and a nonalcoholic beverage are also included in the ticket price.

For tickets, or to make a donation, e-mail Jennfund@hotmail.com — or visit Jen’s Fund on Facebook.

MEREDITH — Golden View Health Care Center will host Pemi Baker Community Health for a free presentation on Tuesday, January 31 6-7 p.m. titled “Getting Back on Your Feet Again After a Hospitalization – How We Can Help’’. Mary Ellen McCormack, clinical director, will provide helpful information about the valuable home health nursing and therapy services available to support folks in their home while they recover after a hospitalization.

This presentation is open to the public free of charge through Golden View’s Community Benefit Program and in cooperation with Pemi Baker Community Health as part of Golden View’s continuing commitment of providing the community with information important to their health and well being. For additional information, directions or to RSVP, visit Golden View online or call 279-8111. Golden View Health Care Center is a community based non-profit organization.

Proceeds from dinner at Camp will go toward handicap van for Jenn Taylor

Golden View hosting Pemi Baker Community Health presentation Tuesday

Meredith Parks & Rec sponsoring trip to see Red Sox play White Sox July 19 MEREDITH — The Parks and Recreation Department is organizing a group trip to Fenway Park in Boston on July 19 to see the Red Sox host the Chicago White Sox in an American League baseball game. Game time is 7:10 p.m. The

$65 price (for Meredith residents, nonresident cost is $75) includes the cost of the ticket and the motor coach transportation to and from the game.

Tickets are on sale now. For more information call 279-8197.

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In order to feel emotionally in control, you may have to deal with lingering childhood or family issues. This doesn’t have to excite drama or conflict. It can be done privately in your own journal or meditation practice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You haven’t felt compelled to reach out to certain friends in a long time, though you do feel a strong kinship. The spirit of your love thrives sometimes in spite of evidence. But can the other person feel it, too?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be making fresh connections. Remember that other people don’t know what you know. Avoid slipping into talk that is so specific to your work or culture that outsiders won’t understand it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It will be helpful to acknowledge your own fears relating to security and your ability to earn. Take a practical look at the way you’ve been spending your money, and initiate a plan for stretching your resources.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 24).

You have a strong instinct for making money in the first part of the year. Cut down on expenses so you can invest in yourself. You’ll have to work harder to stay on course in May, but in June, it will actually benefit you to give in to some of the delightful distractions around you. Seize the moment! Capricorn and Sagittarius people adore you.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll find others who enjoy the same things as you do. The chance to talk about the specifics of your interest doesn’t come along every day, and you’ll enjoy getting into the deeper levels of knowledge on this topic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Give your curiosity free rein, and you’ll find that you have many questions about those in your network of acquaintances.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be made aware of exciting options.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll feel more attuned to a loved one, and you’ll be compelled to watch this person with great attention. What you observe will increase your respect for this person.

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Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 1942, the Roberts Commission, which had looked into America’s lack of preparedness for Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, publicly released its report placing much of the blame on Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter C. Short, the Navy and Army commanders.

On this date: In 1742, Charles VII was elected Holy Roman Emperor during the War of the Austrian Succession.

In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, a discovery that led to the gold rush of ‘49.

In 1862, author Edith Wharton was born in New York.

In 1908, the Boy Scouts movement began in England under the aegis of Robert Baden-Powell.

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In 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed near Goldsboro, N.C., dropping its payload of two nuclear bombs, neither of which went off; three crew members were killed.

In 1965, Winston Churchill died in London at age 90.

In 1978, a nuclear-powered Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, plunged through Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated, scattering radioactive debris over parts of northern Canada.

In 1987, gunmen in Lebanon kidnapped educators Alann Steen, Jesse Turner, Robert Polhill and Mitheleshwar Singh. (All were eventually released.)

In 1989, confessed serial killer Theodore Bundy was executed in Florida’s electric chair.

In 1992, a judge in El Salvador sentenced an army colonel and a lieutenant to 30 years in prison for their part in the 1989 massacre of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter. (However, Col. Guillermo Alfredo Benavides and Lt. Yusshy Mendoza were freed in April 1993 under an amnesty law.)

One year ago: A suicide bomber blew himself up in Moscow’s busiest airport, killing 37 people; Chechen separatists claimed responsibility.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Ernest Borgnine is 95. Actor Jerry Maren (“The Wizard of Oz”) is 93.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Antiques Appraisal Day hosted by the Laconia Historical and Museum Society. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Laconia Antique Center, downtown. $5 per iems with a limit of 3. Proceeds to the Society. For more information call 527-1278.

Annual meeting of the Laconia Historical & Museum Society. 4:45 p.m. at the Laconia Antiques Center, downtown.

Open House for prospective students and their parents at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Laconia. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. PreK-8. For more information call 524-3156 or visit www.holytrinity.pvt.k12.nh.us Wesley Woods hosts program on “Caring for the Heart” featuring Bill York of Live Free Home Health Care of Bristol. 9 a.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Room at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford.

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

We will teach.

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

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

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

The Greater Lakes Region Chapter Parents of Murdered Children for the families and friends of those who have died by violence meets at 6 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Laconia Police Department Community Room, 126 New Salem Street, Laconia, NH. For the upcoming meeting of Jan. 25 Lieutenant Christopher Adams of the LPD Domestic Violence Unit is scheduled to speak. For further information contact Carmen Doucette’, Chapter Leader 524-7624 or laconia1@metrocast.net “e-audio@thelibrary” class at the Meredith Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to get started with audio books. Sign-up at the main desk.

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

BabyGarten time at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Songs, stories and movement to music for children to 18 months.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Laconia High School Class of 1948 lunch date. Noon at T-Bones restaurant in Laconia. Spouses always welcome.

Program on senior medical care at the Inter-Lakes Senior Center in Meredith. 10:30 a.m. On hand will be representatives of Veterans Services Office and ServiceLink Medicare Team.

They will assist people who have questions and concerns about benefits and Medicare. Free. Light refreshments.

Public forum on the impact of state budget cuts on local communities. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. Featuring Dan Barrick of the N.H. Center for Public Policy Studies. Hosted by the Meredith and Center Harbor Democratic Committee.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. Subject for the evening is “Local School Problems - Let’s Return to the Basics”.

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

“Cars” at 11:30 a.m.

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

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Sweet, silly or sentimental, Love Lines are the perfect way to tell the people you care about exactly how you feel. To send a Love Line, simply fill out this entry form and submit it, along with payment, to the Laconia Daily Sun by Friday, February 10, 2012 at noon. All Love Lines will be published in full color in the newspaper on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. And can also be viewed online at www.laconiadailysun.com

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LACONIA — With continued unemployment, debt, foreclosures, and heating costs on the rise, lowto-moderate wage earners in the Laconia area could use some relief. Fortunately tax time is just around the corner and the Lakes Region Financial Stability Partnership, led by Lakes Region United Way, is teaming up with the IRS once again to bring free tax preparation to the community.

The free tax program helps families keep their heads above water by making sure they keep more of their hard-earned money during tax time and receive all the credits for which they are entitled, including the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit available to qualifying low-to-moderate wage workers and their families. For families struggling under the weight of holiday bills and the floundering economy, their tax refund is likely the largest lump sum they will receive all year. It is often their best chance to stop the cycle of debt in its tracks, thanks largely to credits like the EITC, worth up to $5,751 this year.

At the Laconia Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, eligible families can claim their tax refund and the EITC without paying a cent. Free tax preparation services will be available at the Lakes Region Family Center (CAP Office), 121 Belmont Rd (Rte 106) in Laconia starting January 25 through March 29.

Starting January 25 – March 29: By appointment only on Wednesday and Thursday evenings 5-8 p.m. and every other Saturday morning 9 a.m. until noon.

Starting January 28 – March 24: Walk-in service will be available every other Saturday afternoon 12:30-3:30 p.m.

To set up an appointment or for more information, including what to bring to the tax site, call 524-6864 ext. 102.

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

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

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

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

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

Concord Transplant Support Group meeting. 7 p.m. in Room 5C at Concord Hospital. Open to all pre- and posttransplant patients and their families. For more information call Yoli at 224-4767.

Special class featuring Lois Ehlert’s book “Snowballs” at the Meredith Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. For children 3-5.

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

Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 11:15 a.m. Songs, stories crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up required.

Teen Time: Duct Tape Crafts at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tape together something usable — a wallet, a ring, a bracelet, a box, etc.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, January 24, 2012— Page 21

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a man in my 50s with a lot of problems.

First, my wife of nearly 20 years left me for a much younger man. (She now lives in a foreign country.) For three years, I’ve been raising three kids alone. I’m under-employed and nearly broke. Despite my education and years of experience, I can only find part-time, low-paying work. My kids and I greatly benefit from the love and generosity of my mom, who has allowed us to live with her.

Aside from that, my wife refuses to sign divorce papers. I wasn’t looking to end my marriage, but I have told her that I don’t want to waste my life waiting for her to come back.

She gives no indication that she wants to reconcile, but she procrastinates about the papers, and I can’t afford a lawyer.

My few friends seem to be too busy or uncomfortable visiting me now that my life is mess and I am broke. I have gained too much weight and was drinking too much, although I am trying to control my bad habits. The women I meet seem to want someone thinner, richer and less complicated. To make matters worse, if a woman seems even remotely interested, I become nervous and run the other way.

I have no health insurance, so I’m getting free psychological counseling at a local clinic, but it’s a long process. I feel hopeless and anxious. I don’t know what to do or where to turn. Any suggestions? -- Life Isn’t Easy Dear Life: Counseling is a good first step. You are understandably depressed and likely have been spiraling downward for three years, but it sounds as if you are finally ready to dig out of the hole. Contact any local bar association or law school for free or low-cost advice on extricating yourself from your marriage. Refresh your resume, network, check online work postings, and let friends and family know you are looking for a better job. Stop self-medicating with alcohol, which can exacerbate your depression, and start exercising. It not

only will help with your weight, but it will lift your spirits by boosting endorphins. A brighter attitude will attract people.

We’ll be rooting for you.

Dear Annie: We recently returned from a visit to my 66-year-old brother. He was rude, abusive and overbearing, all of which are way out of character.

When I got home, I phoned him and suggested he get a checkup. I thought he might have developed a chemical imbalance. His doctor discovered that his medications needed to be adjusted. It was such a simple thing, but the effect of the change in meds has been dramatic. Please remind your readers that advancing age is not the only reason for unusual or erratic behavior. -- Been There Dear Been There: Any change in behavior or temperament -- at any age -- could have a medical basis, and it is always wise to check it out with a doctor. Thanks for saying so once again.

Dear Annie: You suggested to “Give Me an Old-Fashioned Christmas” that in lieu of gifts for relatives, he could donate to a charity in their honor.

I have had this “gift” given to me by friends and relatives, and I don’t like it. Often, the charity is not one I would choose, nor would I want to be on their list of donors so I can receive solicitations all year. And the donation provides a tax deduction for the givers, which makes it a gift to them, not me.

If friends or relatives wish to do this instead of giving me a gift, fine, but please don’t say it’s “in my honor.” They should simply say they are giving their money to charity instead of using it on presents. I have no problem with that. -- Old Scrooge in Omaha Dear Scrooge: We’re sure you aren’t the only one who feels this way.

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

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Animals

Autos

Autos

For Rent

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

253-6373.

1994 Firebird: Good condition, 120k miles, asking $2,000/obo.

Runs good.

603-393-0939.

Leave message.

SPECIAL OF THE WEEK! 2004 Chevy Impala - V6, loaded, state inspection sticker & 20-day plate. $3,995. Giguere Auto Wholesalers, 524-4200.

2 & 3-bedroom townhouses: $825-$875. W/D hookups, private yard, full basement, dishwasher & A/C in convenient Laconia location. Heat & hot water included.

Call us today at 603-524-4363.

EHO, FHO.

SHELTIE puppies available , 1 boy, 1 girl $300.00 health certificates. 1st shots 267-8729

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

Inspected. Asking $2,000. Call 491-6305

Announcement

1999 Mazda Protege: Good condition, runs great, 136k miles, asking $2,000/obo. 603-393-0939.

Leave message.

DIVE TRIPS- Cozumel, $546, all inclusive plus air. Ongoing scuba classes at Central NH Divers 279-9099

2002 F-250 4x4: Excellent condition, 84k miles, asking $8,600 with aluminum toolbox. 603-393-2733.

Leave message.

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

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

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

2003 Dodge Conversion Van 78,000 miles, long wheel base, full size, 7 passenger. Garaged. $11,900. 279-0055.

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

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

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

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

Business Opportunities CURVES in Laconia for Sale: Call Brenda for more information, at 528-0808.

2 Br 2 Bath home, attached ga rage, full basement. Gilford. $1400/mo. References required.

Security deposit and first month s rent. Call Dave 603-293-9320.

ALTON Housemate- Private suite w/use of common rooms in quiet country setting. No drinking/No smoking. $450/Month includes utilities. 875-6875 AT Weirs Beach. Nice 2 Bedroom/ 1-Bath. Heat/HW incl Laundry hook-ups. $890/month. $500 security. 296-5314.

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

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

Belmont- 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, Family room, office, 1-car garage.

Country setting close to Rte. 106, newly painted interior. $1,000/Month + Utilities & security deposit. Call Andy at 393-8424

For Rent LACONIA Why rent a room when you can have your own studio apt. for as low as $130 per week with utilities included. References & Security deposit required.

No Dogs.

524-4428 BELMONT: 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. Coin-op laundry and storage space in basement. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

BELMONT: 2BR, heat included, $700 per month plus security deposit. No dogs. 630-2614.

EAST Tilton- Large 1 bedroom, includes washer/dryer, dishwasher, heat, electricity.

No smoking/dogs. $750/Month.

998-6143.

GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $890/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662 Gilford- One bedroom, second floor includes heat, hot water and electricity. $740/Month.

One month s rent and one month security deposit required.

603-731-0340.

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

Rent to own. $1,400/Month + utilities. Bill 293-0685 GILFORD: 1 or 2-bedroom apartments from $175/Week includes heat & utilities. Pets considered. Security/References.

556-7098.

GILFORD: 4-bedroom, 3-bath house, garage, decks, hot tub, walk-out basement, lake view, W/D. No smoking. Pet negotiable. $1,650/month +utilities. References, security deposit, one year lease. 603-455-6269.

GILMANTON Iron Works Village.

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

LACONIA 3 bedroom house, $900/Mo., plus utilities. 3 bedroom apt., $270/wk, utilities included. 3 bedroom apt., $290/wk., utilities included.

Security Dep. & References Required, No Dogs.

524-4428

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

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 1 Br, heat & electricity included. $750/mo. 603-781-6294.

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

One-year lease. 603-293-9111 LACONIA house, 3BR 2 bath. $1,100 a month. First month s rent and security deposit.

630-2614

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

No Smokers, $775/Month + security deposit.

524-1917 LACONIA- 1 bedroom $160 per Week, includes heat & hot water. References & deposit.

524-9665 Laconia- 1+ bedroom duplex apartment, off street parking, walking distance to stores, no pets/smokers. Security deposit and references required. $800/Month, includes heat/hot water. For additional information, call 524-2575 between 5 and 8pm.

Laconia2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water.

References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205 LACONIA- 3 bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered, references & deposit.

524-9665 Laconia- Clean, spacious 2 bedroom. Includes heat/hot water, washer/dryer hookups, no pets/smoking. $875/Month.

528-1829 Laconia- Great downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week.

524-1884 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 Laconia- Spacious 2 bedroom, hookups, garage, porch, no pets. $750/Month + utilities 603-455-0874 LACONIA-DUPLEX 2 bedroom 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $900/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-8886 LACONIA-Small studio, monthly lease, no pets/smokers, $500 plus utilities. 387-6333.

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

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

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

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

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For Sale

Furniture

LACONIA: 2-bedroom, 2-bath.

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

For Rent

For Rent

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

MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS!

LACONIA: Large 3-bedroom apartment. First floor, parking. $850/mo + utilities, security deposit required. 603-781-6294.

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

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

Heat/Hot Water included, 4-bedrooms. $1,200/Month 566-6815

TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms.

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

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

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

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $175-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

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

WINTER RENTAL

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

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

455-5569.

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

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

455-5660 MEREDITH spacious very private Merdith Neck 2 Br Apt., lots of storage space, on site parking, heat and hot water included. Non smoking. Inside cats only. $950/mo. Call Mike at 455-6336

For Rent-Commercial

Laconia-O’Shea Industrial Park

Meredith- 2 bedroom 1st floor, nice apartment. Walk to docks/village. Washer/dryer hookups, Non-smoking, unitlites not included. $750. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123

72 Primrose Drive •10,000 Sq, Ft. Warehouse / Manufacturing. $5,800

MEREDITH- 2 bedroom duplex apartment, off street parking.

Parade Rd., no smoking/Pets.

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

• 3,340 Sq. Ft. Warehouse / Manufacturing - $1,800

• 3,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space $2,800

FHA Heat/AC 3 Phase Power

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Graphic Prepress Position And Customer Services/Sales Positions Small printing/book binding company in Moultonborough has immediate opening for Graphic Prepress Position with a strong InDesign and Word background experience a must. We also have Customer service/Sales representative positions available. Applicants should have general office experience, including strong computer, phone and customer service skills. Telemarketing experience is a plus. Benefit package includes matching 401k, health, life and disability.

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, January 24, 2012— Page 23

Sandwich poet Jan Goldman featured at Feb. 7 event in Moultonborough MOULTONBOROUGH — Audiences at the Moultonborough Public Library’s monthly ‘Evening of Poetry’ will be treated to an interesting mixture of poems – some political, some personal, and some fantasy – from Sandwich poet Jan Goldman on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

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mike time, and audience members are encouraged to bring their own writing or music to share with the group. The library is located at 4 Holland Street, at the intersection of Routes 25 and 109. The event is free and open to the public, and complimentary refreshments will be served.

Jan Goldman was born in Florida, where her

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father was stationed in the Army, but by the age of two she moved to Moultonborough – then Sandwich, Vermont, New York, Wisconsin, and New Jersey – before finally settling back in Sandwich in 1993. She graduated from Livingston College and the Graduate School of Education, both units of Rutgers in New Jersey.

She then worked for the Department of Alumni Jan Goldman, Sandwich poet.

(Courtesy photo) Relations at Rutgers, and later at the Animal Rescue Force. When she returned to New Hampshire, she worked for the Retired Senior Volunteer program (RSVP), Moultonboro Academy, and Moultonboro Central School. She married in college, then divorced and dropped out to become the single mother of her daughter, and 20 years later she remarried and gained three stepsons.

Goldman has read at the Baptist Meetinghouse and the Wentworth Library, both in Sandwich, and has been a previous contributor to Moultonborough’s poetry nights. She is active in Page Coulter’s weekly poetry group, where she says she uses her participation “to prod my pen into getting off its backside into my hand, and to poke my undisciplined brain into thought and action.” She is grateful to her mother and grandmothers for their hours of reading to her, instilling the love of words, and appreciating the wonders of nature. She loves spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she also enjoys yoga, dogs, reading, solving puzzles, and distance swimming in Squam Lake.

The Moultonboro Library’s ‘Evening of Poetry’ series is organized by local poet and artist Priscilla Burlingham. Upcoming evenings will feature Harmony Markey in March and Eleanor Corliss in April.

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(FRI, 2/3/12 OPEN 4- 5p.m. TO ACCEPT FILINGS ONLY) The following positions will have openings. The incumbent’s name is listed next to the position.

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SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST – ONE POSITION (1) – SIX YEAR TERM (Elizabeth H. Hughes) TOWN TREASURER – ONE POSITION (1) – ONE YEAR TERM (Glen A.Waring)

TRUSTEE OF TRUST FUNDS – TWO POSITIONS (2) – THREE YEAR TERM (Fred Buchholz) (Neil R. Roberts)

The Ballot Election for Town will be held on Tuesday, 3/13/12 from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Academy Bldg. (upstairs) Town Meeting will be held on Saturday, 3/17/12 at the Gilmanton School Gymnasium, 10:00 a.m.

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