The Laconia Daily Sun, December 1, 2011

ONE YELLOW DAY NEWP&RICUSINEDG ON ATLLAG SKI-DO O’S ONLY

Thursday, december 1, 2011

thursday

Catholic Church in Tilton closes lot to overnight parking

TILTON — The new parking regulation signs at the Catholic Church on Chestnut Street have angered at least one town resident to the point of writing a letter of protest to selectmen.

According to a letter written to The Daily Sun by Wayne Brock, whose elderly father lives near the St. Mary of the Assumption Church the parksee st Mary page 8

Save on 2011 Clothing and Accessories Antique Sled Show Trophy for Viewers Choice FLEA MARKET

VOL. 12 NO. 129

UP TO $

1,000

REBATE

Saturday, 3 December 9am to 4pm

LacONIa, N.h.

Gilford wants branch of Rte. 11-B ‘Y’ abandoned

527-9299

Free

Soon to be for sale insurance office could figure into city’s plans for old police station

By Michael Kitch

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — Selectmen voted unanimously last night to spend just under $10,000 for an engineering study of the intersection at Route 11-A and Route 11-B. The study, which will determine the rightof-way lines, swales, telephone poles, drainage pipes, sewer lines and sight lines, as well as baseline of the existing topography and a preliminary road realignment plan, will be done by Fluet Engineering — a Division of Dubois and King.

The goal, according to selectmen, is to eliminate the western “Y” section of Route see GILFOrd page 11

of Alton Bay, NH

723 East Side Drive Route 28A 603-875-5700 www.irwinmarine.com

LACONIA — The City Council this week referred the future of the abandoned police station building on Church Street to its Land and Buildings Committee at the initiative of Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5), who stressed that steps should be taken to return the property to the tax rolls. The building has not been used in eight years.

At the same time, City Manager Scott Myers reminded the councilors that the adjacent property owned by Cross Realty, LLC and housing the Munsey & Brazil Insurance Agency, which is moving to the Cross Insurance Agency on Court Street

in the new year, will soon be offered for sale. He said that the proximity of the two properties could widen the opportunities for their redevelopment.

The police station sits on a 0.26-acre lot, which reaches from Church Street to the Winnipesaukee River. The property has nearly 100 feet of frontage on Church Street and abuts 1.9 acres of municipal property that serves primarily as a parking lot bordered by the downtown riverwalk.

The Munsey & Brazil property is a o.29-acre lot with 73 feet of frontage on Church Street. A driveway, which before its closure served as a passageway from Church Street to the parking lot, runs see ChurCh strEEt page 16

Streetcar Company’s ‘Miracle Worker’ premiers Friday night

Nerrissa Bodwell (left) as Anne Sullivan begin to teach sign language to Sophia Joyal as Helen Keller during a Wednesday night dress rehearsal for the Streetcar Company’s production of the classic play “The Miracle Worker”. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. in the Laconia High School auditorium. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday at 1 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

OIL & PROPANE CO., INC. Laconia

524-1421

3.59 99**

Fuel Oil 10 day cash price* subject to change

Modern Woodmen

Touching lives. Securing futures.®

3.599

10-day Heating Oil Cash Price:

FRATERNAL FINANCIAL

Concerned about low CD rates?

Call Tyler W. Simpson, CLU-ChFC at 968-9285

staffordoil.com 524-1480

*

* subject to change

Page 2 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Move by central banks exhilarates Wall Street

NEW YORK (AP) — A move by the world’s central banks to lower the cost of borrowing exhilarated investors Wednesday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average soaring 490 points and easing fears of a global credit crisis similar to the one that followed the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers.

It was the Dow’s biggest gain since March 2009 and the seventhlargest of all time.

Large U.S. banks were among the top performers, jumping as much as 11 percent. Markets in Europe surged, too, with Germany’s DAX index climbing 5 percent.

“The central banks of the world have resolved that there will not be a liquidity shortage,” said David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors. “And they have learned their lessons from 2008. They don’t want to take small steps and do anything incrementally, but make a big bold move that is credible.”

Wednesday’s action see WALL ST page 16

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DIGEST––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

THEMARKET

3DAYFORECAST

Today High: 43 Record: 64 (2006) Sunrise: 6:59 a.m.

Tonight Low: 27 Record: 8 (1989) Sunset: 4:10 p.m.

Tomorrow High: 45 Low: 26 Sunrise: 7 a.m.

Sunset: 4:10 p.m.

Saturday High: 39 Low: 29

DOW JONES 490.05 to 12,045.68 NASDAQ 104.83 to 2,620.34 S&P 51.77 to 1,246.96

TODAY’SWORD

churlish

adjective; 1. Boorish or rude.

2. Of a churl; peasantlike.

3. Stingy; mean.

4. Difficult to work or deal with, as soil.

— courtesy dictionary.com

records are from 9/1/38 to present

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TOP OF THE NEWS––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GOP comes up 12 votes shy of overturning right-to-work veto CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s union workers cheered Wednesday after the House decided to support Gov. John Lynch’s veto of legislation that would have limited their ability to collect dues, ending months of maneuvering by Republican Speaker William O’Brien to revive the measure.

The House voted 240-139 Wednesday to sustain the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill that barred unions from collecting a share of costs from non-members, killing the bill. Currently, unions and businesses must

negotiate whether to require the fees as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Cheers erupted from the gallery from union workers who attended session after session to urge the bill’s defeat since Lynch vetoed the so-called right-to-work bill in May. Both sides had rallied before the vote, with supporters wearing lime green T-shirts emblazoned with the word “Yes!!!” and opponents wearing red T-shirts with “RTW” and a line through it to represent their opposition to right-to-work laws.

O’Brien had been working to get enough votes to override the veto but fell 12 votes short of the two-thirds needed to send the bill to the Senate, where it was expected to pass. Each side accused the other of using bullying and intimidation tactics.

Opponents criticized it as an attack on unions and their efforts to protect the middle class through fair wages and benefits.

Lynch said repeatedly that the bill interfered with private businesses and their see RIGHT-TO-WORK page 12

CONCORD (AP) — Showing again the difficulty in finding compromise on school funding, the House on Wednesday rejected Gov. John Lynch’s proposed constitutional change to give lawmakers more control over school aid and moved the fight to the Senate.

The House voted 264-114 against adopting Lynch’s proposal and later killed it. Republican House Speaker William O’Brien scheduled the vote Wednesday rather than consider the proposal when

the House reconvenes in January. A House-passed amendment awaits a vote in the Senate.

Democrats said that didn’t give the public enough time to digest the idea and fought against voting on the proposal. They also called the vote a political stunt, since it was held the week after Thanksgiving.

“Amending our constitution is serious work, and I would have expected this amendment to go through the normal hearing process, with an opportunity for

careful review and public input. Unfortunately, this was not the case,” Lynch said after the vote.

He said he is willing to work with “anyone who shares the goal of passing an amendment that strengthens education in New Hampshire.”

The House and Senate had each passed proposed amendments, but until Wednesday’s House vote, each had postponed final votes on the other chamber’s measure. In see SCHOOL AID page 15

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused a boy more than 100 times and threatened to harm his family to keep him quiet, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by a new accuser who is not part of the criminal case.

The 29-year-old, identified only as John Doe, had never told anyone about the abuse he claims he suffered until Sandusky was charged this month with abusing other boys. His lawyer said he filed a complaint with law enforcement on Tuesday. He became the first plaintiff to file suit

in the Penn State child sex abuse scandal a day later.

Sandusky has acknowledged that he showered with boys but denied molesting them. His lawyer did not immediately return a message about the lawsuit. see PENN STATE page 13

House overwhelmingly rejects Lynch’s school aid amendment

1st civil lawsuit in Penn State child abuse case comes from new accuser

Meredith Cinema Meredith Shopping Ctr. • 279-7836 www.barnzs.com Tuesday (11/29) - Thursday (12/1)

Arthur Christmas (PG) 4:30; 7:15

Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (PG-13) 4:00; 6:45 Happy Feet (PG) 4:15; 7:00

HOLBROOK

INSURANCE CENTER, INC.

HOME • LIFE • AUTO • BUSINESS

MORE PRODUCTS • BETTER PRICING

MERRIMACK VALLEY Flu Shot Clinics Still Available

TODAY’SJOKE

“The only thing you have to focus on in your 20s is not getting a bad tattoo. You don’t want to be 40 going, ‘No dude, it was different back then. Everyone loved SpongeBob — everyone.’”

— Tom Papa

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Nancy Lake, APRN 614 Laconia Road, Route 3, Unit 2 • Tilton, NH Ph: (603)717-7020 • Fax: (603)717-7011

Occupational Health Services Physicals & Evaluations • Worker’s Comp. Injuries Immunizations • DOT Physicals • Drug Testing • Sports Physicals

Holbrook Insurance is pleased to announce that we have merged with Allen, Russell and Allen Insurance, LTD and will have consolidated offices to provide more competitive products for clients.

Village West Office Park Suite 203, Gilford 293-0044 • 524-6404 HolbrookInsurance.com

Would you like to improve your hearing?

Come and enjoy a friendly, comfortable office. Doctor of Audiology, Laura O. Robertson, Au.D., has been helping people of the Lakes Region hear better since 1992. Let us help you revive your hearing and reconnect to those around you. Hear the sounds of voices, birds and the wind in the trees again.

• Enjoy the personal attention and privacy of an independent office • See the only Doctor of Audiology who is also Board Certified in Audiology by the American Board of Audiology, in the region • We do more for you with new test options & new technologies • We work with all major hearing instrument manufacturers, providing the flexibility to choose the right model for your needs • Free listening test-drive of hearing instruments

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 3

TLC NH’ s Wholesale Jewelry Store

Repairs Expert Batteries h Top Dollar Guaranteed! for your Unwanted Jewelry & Watc .99 $4 TLC Jewelry • 279 Main St Tilton • 603 286-7000 • tlcjewels.net

Dog steps on gun, shoots Cain plows ahead, but still reassessing campaign Utah duck hunter SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah bird hunter was shot in the buttocks after his dog stepped on a shotgun laid across the bow of a boat.

Box Elder County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Potter says the 46-year-old Brigham City man was duck hunting with a friend when he climbed out of the boat to move decoys.

Potter says the man left his 12-gauge shotgun in the boat and the dog stepped on it, causing it to fire. It wasn’t clear whether the safety on the gun was on at the time.

Potter says the man was hit from about 10 feet away with 27 pellets of birdshot. He says the man wasn’t seriously injured, in part because he was wearing waders.

Executive Council delays vote on funneling fed funds for refugees CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s Executive Council has postponed a vote on aid to refugees to learn where the money is being spent.

Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas says he and city officials are concerned about absorbing new refugees when they can’t serve the ones already in the state’s largest city. Gatsas wants to stop new refugees from settling there for the next two years.

The council was slated Wednesday to vote on four contracts to funnel $355,000 in federal funds to refugee programs, most of them in Manchester. The contracts are retroactive and state officials assured councilors the delay would not disrupt services currently being offered to refugees.

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — His campaign’s survival in question, Herman Cain plowed ahead Wednesday in an effort to move past a woman’s allegation that they had a longtime affair. But he acknowledged the toll was rising and said he would decide by next week whether to drop out of the Republican race.

Publicly, there were no signs that the former pizza company executive was calling it quits in his campaign for the presidential nomination. In fact, it was just the opposite: Aides were moving ahead with plans for events in New Hampshire, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia and prepared to launch a fresh round of TV ads in Iowa.

And Cain himself, on a one-day bus tour of Ohio, insisted he was seeing “a groundswell of positive support” after the latest allegation threatening his campaign. Still, he acknowledged “we are re-assessing and we are re-evaluating” in light of the woman’s account, which followed accusations of sexual harassment by other women in recent weeks.

In an interview on Fox News late Wednesday, Cain said the controversy has taken an “emotional toll” on his wife, Gloria.

“I’ve got to think about my family first, especially my wife,” Cain said. “This is why we are reassessing.”

He said he would exit the race if the price proved too high and he would make a decision by the middle of next week at the latest.

At his campaign stops, he renewed what has become a familiar defense: that he is the victim of attacks by liberals and the establishment, who are threatened by his outsider appeal.

“They want you to believe that with another character assassination on me that I will drop out,” a

defiant Cain told a crowd of about 200 in Dayton.

The boisterous crowd greeted him with shouts of “no!” and “boo!”

“One of the reasons they are trying to shoot me down and tear me down is the strength of my message that resonates with the American people,” he said.

Cain drew enthusiastic crowds in three appearances in the state. Though there were signs that some in early voting Iowa and New Hampshire were reconsidering their support — and political veterans were beginning to suggest his campaign’s days were numbered — some backers here said they were deeply skeptical of the mounting allegations.

“I absolutely trust the character of the man. No man is perfect, but I just don’t believe it,” said Pauline Clark, 80, from Xenia, Ohio. She urged Cain to “tough it out.”

George Phillips, of Beavercreek, said he was sticking with Cain because of his ideas and management experience, saying: “I just like him, and he certainly seems to understand the economy.” He added: “It seems funny that every time a candidate rises up, something pops up against him.”

And Jim Stansbury, who drove two hours to West Chester from his home in Louisville, Ky., to show his continued support, suggested that Cain’s enemies were behind the allegations surfacing and called them “an orchestrated event.” Though Stansbury said Cain’s base of support remains solid, he allowed that the accusations could make it more difficult to persuade undecided voters to get behind the candidate.

Cain’s latest turmoil comes just five weeks before the first votes are cast in the state-by-state march to the nomination.

presents

OPECHEE GARDEN CLUB’S

Meet the Designer!

Peter Storm

Thursday, December 1st 10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday, December 3 — 10am-4pm Sunday, December 4 — 11am-3pm Tour five festively decorated homes in Gilford & Laconia and the Belknap Mill Fresh Greens Boutique, Raffle, Music, Refreshments “Trees for the Holidays” Display

Tickets:

$10.00

Peter Storm will be at Sawyers Jewelry in Laconia on Thursday, December 1st, 10am to 5pm to meet with customers. He will have many of his newest styles and be happy to speak with you about redesigns using your gemstones and diamonds.

Please call 603-527-1000 or email SJCS@SawyersJewelry.com to schedule an appointment.

Be one of the first 10 people to purchase a piece of Peter Storm jewelry during his visit and Sawyers will package it in a beautiful leather travel case as our gift to you.

3rd Annual Ladies Night Peter will be joining us for Ladies Night!

Gilford & Laconia Libraries, Kitchen Cravings

Thursday, December 1st 5:00pm - 8:00 pm

Day of Tour: at the Belknap Mill 25 Beacon Street East, Laconia

Join us, try on fabulous jewelry and have some fun enjoying the festivities.

Save the Date, Ladies Night & Peter Storm will be the event of the season.

Contact: 603-524-8813 or 603-387-5350

opecheegardenclub@yahoo.com

Sponsored by Laconia Savings Bank

Everyone eligible* who fills out a Sawyers wish list between December 1st and December 11th will be entered to WIN a $3,000 Peter Storm custom designed 18kt white gold diamond bracelet. *Drawing rules are posted at Sawyers.

520 Main Street, Laconia • www.SawyersJewelry.com

Page 4 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Froma Harrop

Health care fantasies of the right

A real conservative would say: “Government should stay out of health care. Let Americans meet their medical needs in the free market.” I respectfully disagree, but thanks for being clear.

The political problem for Republicans is that this ideal stands at odds with what the public wants. Rather than admit it, they drag the issue through their hall of funny mirrors — arguing that government shouldn’t have a role in health care while simultaneously grumbling that government doesn’t do enough.

It reminds me of the joke about the hotel guest who complains, “The food is lousy, and the portions are small.”

Consider the Republican position in the not-at-all-funny matter of breast cancer treatments. The Food and Drug Administration recently denied approval of the hugely expensive drug Avastin for treating breast cancer that has spread to other organs. It cited stringent studies showing that Avastin does not extend life for these patients, while producing awful side effects.

Spending $90,000 a year on an ineffective treatment would seem enormously wasteful, would it not?

It shouldn’t matter whether the check-writer is a private insurer, the government or an individual.

But a Wall Street Journal editorial blasts the FDA’s decision as “another way of imposing a blanket government abstraction over the individual choices of a patient and her physicians.”

Thus, after having consistently opposed expanding Washington’s role in health care, the Journal now demands that the government spend $90,000 a year on a useless drug regimen because a patient says she wants it. (Yes, these are the same guys who rail against “high taxes.”)

You know the Republican refrain: “Do you want a government bureaucrat telling you what treatments you may have?” Well, it lacks all logic in a capitalistic system. Government can only tell you what the taxpayers will subsidize. You are free to buy any medical care you want with your own money.

The above would seem an exemplary conservative argument.

Responsible people should save for such contingencies, it might add.

But Republicans oddly insist that if the government pays for anything in health care, it must pay for everything. And they push the fairy tale that while government may deny your wishes, private insurers will cover your every want. (Actually, skimping on care is how insurance executives become billionaires.)

Here’s the adult-world reality: When private insurers must cover treatments that don’t work or cost more than equally good ones, they simply jack up premiums. Rising health care costs act as a virtual tax hike on employers and the workers they cover.

Now try to untangle Rep. Sue Myrick’s (R-N.C.) response to the FDA’s Avastin decision. “When a drug can help save patients’ lives, they should be able to do that affordably,” she told a reporter. “Insurers now could cut off coverage and not pay for the drug.”

Never mind that Avastin does not help save these patients’ lives, according to the studies, and its side effects may actually shorten them.

What does Myrick mean by “affordably”? She presumably means forcing taxpayers and private insurers to subsidize unproductive treatments.

Wouldn’t the money be best spent developing treatments that could actually help these suffering women?

Myrick, of course, voted against the health care reforms that would have guaranteed Americans coverage. Wonder what uninsured breast cancer patients are finding “affordable” these days. By the way, if Myrick believes that the free market preserves consumer choice, why is she worried that private insurers will deny coverage for a drug that patients “choose”?

Makes you miss the principled conservative who lays out the alternatives in a chilling but honest way.

Republicans won’t because, frankly, most voters aren’t real conservatives. Better to confuse them.

(A member of the Providence Journal editorial board, Froma Harrop writes a nationally syndicated column from that city. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.)

Please help with effort to put a wreath on every vet’s grave To the editor, Once again I have the honor of playing “Taps” as part of “Wreaths Across America”. The Laconia Rotary Club will be placing wreaths on more than 450 graves belonging to veterans at Bayside Cemetery this holiday season on December 10.

We need to raise $4,500 to be able to put a wreath on each grave, and we’re

hoping you can help us meet our goal.

All donations are greatly appreciated and can be sent to Laconia Rotary, PO Box 503, Laconia, NH 03247 or dropped off at All My Life Jewelers in Laconia.

For more information please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org or call 528-8541.

Charlie Bullerwell Laconia

Write: news@laconiadailysun.com

LETTERS Some don’t need a sign or a parade to honor U.S. veterans To the editor, In response to Mr. Sandy’s “Thoughts about Veterans Day” it should be pointed out that “all” who march with the Veteran’s for Peace (which ALL veterans are) do so by choice. “Parade Organizers” and others may be reluctant to march with them or to be associated with them for obvious reasons.

Mr. Sandy pointed out that a few years prior a parade organizer tried to have the group ejected from the parade because of a sign that said, “Veterans for Peace, Honor the Fallen”. I wasn’t there so can’t say for sure BUT would doubt that was the entire reason. He also stated he heard one mother tell her children that Veterans for Peace were marching so that others would not have to go to war. That’s pretty good hearing when marching in a parade . . . just sayin’! Maybe mother was referring to ALL Veterans that were there?

He stated that ,”One year, one of our members, an Iraq combat veteran, was allowed to speak (really, these terrible parade organizers allowed a member to speak) at the ceremony following the parade. He gave a very eloquent speech in honor of veterans and the importance of creating a more peaceful world”. That sounds wonderful and something ALL Veterans, especially “Combat Veterans” would agree with BUT then Mr. Sandy , as usual, had to go on and state that it was the last time one from “our group” was allowed to speak. “For some veterans and many people, peace is anathema”. Really ? Your opinion professor and, as you state, “your thoughts”! Not necessarily the fact!

The rest of the article, I could have guessed without reading..”I know a retired professor who escaped Nazi Germany when he was about 10 years old. When he first attended school in the U.S. and was forced to say the pledge of allegiance (really, forced?) he thought he was back in Germany again”. Many years later, a German high school youth said that only a fool would salute the flag in a democracy”.

Robert Janson, a journalism professor from Texas, stated that patriotism is the single most morally bankrupt concept in human history?

From there you went on to discuss what Veterans Day was first meant to be — a pledge to end all wars (true).

I have to admit that by that time you had lost me. You see professor, I’ am a fool. I still salute the flag. I believe in patriotism. I believe One Nation under God, no apologizes. I believe in serving this country and, yes, in uniform. I believe those in uniform have a contract with the country they serve and they may have to offer limb and life but abandonment is and never has been part of that contract.

Veterans Day is to honor ALL who have served and are serving. Your group’s sign “Honor the Fallen” is something we should do every day. “When one American is not worth fighting for, then we as Americans have lost”..those were my thoughts on Veterans day professor . . . and every day. Some don’t need a sign or a parade.

By the way, Happy Holidays and a MERRY CHRISTMAS! Bob Jones Meredith

Democrats running on all cylinders with race & class warfare To the editor, Someone has perfectly and succinctly put Obama care into perspective for all of us: “Obama care is a program that we will be GIFTED with, legislated by bribes, that we are FORCED to purchase, FINED if we do not, that purportedly will cover TEN MILLION more people while NOT adding ONE more doctor but does provide 16,000 IRS agents, written by a committee whose chairman says he does not understand it, a Congress who admits they have hardly read it and EXEMPTED themselves from it,

signed by a chain smoking president and overseen by a government that has already bankrupted Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security and financed by a country FOURTEEN TRILLION dollars in DEBT”.

Don’t you just love the depth of INSANITY the ideas dopey donkeys can dream up when they run government ! If it were not for ECONOMIC ENVY, CLASS WARFARE and RACE WARFARE the Democratic Party would have no cylinders to run on.

Tony Boutin Gilford

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Page 5

LETTERS What’s justification for deviations between budgets given to state?

To the editor, On March 14, 2011 Belknap’s County Convention adopted the budget for the Fiscal Year Jan.-Dec. 2011. The statute clearly states; “Appropriation by the county convention SHALL BE ITEMIZED IN DETAIL and a record thereof shall be kept by the CLERK of the CONVENTION. The law goes on to state that an appropriation means an amount of money authorized for a specified purpose by the legislative body”. (RSA 24:14, I, I-a and II) An appropriation is the authorization to spend money for a specific purpose. The allocation of funds, per purpose, is what the money is spent on. Absent an appropriation, no money can be spent by the commission. However, if the purpose for the appropriation has been met, the remainder, unencumbered money, is available for transfer to an “existing” line item. (Note: Existing — A purpose with an appropriation established by the Convention, not the Commission.)

During the March 14th budget meeting a big brouhaha developed.

The major issue was if the commissioners can do whatever they wants with the money (bottom line) regardless of what the convention says? The final motion; “to reduce the bottom line of the budget by $224,000 to achieve a total budget amount of $32,158,768 and to make sure the $224,000.00 reduces the amount to be raised in taxes” clearly did not comply with “itemized in detail”. In fact it was unknown as to which line items the $224K would be cut from. The DRA rejected this budget because the budget did not specify which individual line items were reduced.

Once the budget, the sum of all the individual line items is adopted, any additions, correction or modifications do not occur without a convention vote.

A notice on March 20 for March 31, 2011 was found on the county web site. Ops! RSA 24:9-d Notice. – The clerk of the convention, or his or her designee, shall mail to each member of the convention a notice stating the time, place and purpose of further meetings at least seven days in advance. The process utilized on March 31, 2011, the last day before another default budget resulted. The delegation as instructed by the chairperson, implemented the so-called reallocation of $224,000 by decreasing, increasing or ZERO funding multiple line items in order to complete a second MS-42, absent a public notice or “public hearing”. Clearly, this was not the transferring of money prior to any unencumbrances. It was a new FY 2011 budget.

Ignoring the notice failure, what is problematic is that “Chair Millham said that the purpose of this meeting is to make the necessary “adjustments” to the MS-42 and that “THE COMMISSIONERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE THE FUNDS ANYWAY THEY SEE FIT”.

“Tonight, the delegation needs to fill in the blanks on the MS-42”. What blanks, the budget had been adopted?

This is double speak; a reiteration of the commission’s posturing, contrary to state law. The convention resolves the annual grand total appropriation,

as voted, it’s the chairperson and clerk of tue County Convention who completes and authenticates the MS-42 base on those purposes itemize in detail and a record kept by the clerk as voted. The problem is that not all the individual line items were identified and they got caught again, this time by the DRA. Clearly, if the commission has the power of a “bottom line grand total appropriation” to do as it sees fit, there would have been no need for a convention meeting. The motions to amend the details of the “allocation” of the $224,000, to have it come off raises instead of taking off the other line items to take from salaries only, or that the cuts “come off increases in salaries straight across the board” was never voted?

However, the convention capitulated by abdicating its statutory authority. The $224,000, in cuts was made as the commission dictated.

Moreover, the commission stated that collective bargaining contracts could not be negotiated until the time has come to re-negotiate. This was and is the perpetuation of false and misleading information. The state, cities and towns, as well as the private sector, have in fact re-negotiated in order to save jobs. The fact is if the money is not available, the employer must only pay the wages as negotiated to those employees EMPLOYED, i.e. the number of employees is adjusted to the money available. The final process did not comply with the law. Not until a specific purpose for the appropriation has been met can the remainder, unencumbered money, be transferred to an existing line item. What took place regarding the $224,000 of encumbered money for tens of specific purposes being cut and other money shifted to other line items, to keep them funded as suggested rather than as adopted, deviates from the law or GAP. The March 14 MS-42 appropriations listed in the nine categories that comprise the TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS after a public hearing, as voted, which was submitted to the Secretary of State and ended up with the DRA. The MS-42, “DATE OF CONVENTION March 31, 2011 submitted to the state was a “new” MS 42 stamped RECEIVED APR 04 2011 DRA. It was based oj the county delegation’s appropriations ITEMIZED IN DETAIL and a record thereof without a public hearing?

On November 16, 2011, the DRA Director, in response to my letter pointing out that the amounts listed under Column #2 (20110 of the MS-46 for the Proposed Budget FY2012 had 24 deviation in the amounts, which I listed by individual line items, from that filed on March 31, 2011 column #3. Attached to the DRA’s response were the instruction for the MS-46 & MS-42. The MS-42’s instruction were complied with by the clerk. The commission’s MS- 46 only agrees regarding the Grand Total. However, Column #2 v. Column #3 have no parity regarding 24 account numbers.

To date no justification exists for these deviations?

Thomas A. Tardif Laconia

84 Union Ave. Laconia • 524-1175 Largest Furniture Consignment in the Lakes Region Over 6,000 sq. ft. of Antiques & Collectibles

C hristmas at Canterbury

Two Magical Evenings of Vintage Holiday Entertainment!

S at u r d ay S • d e C e m b e r 3 & 1 0 , 2 0 1 1 • 3 - 8 p m A 19th-Century Magic Show • Two Lighthearted Period Plays The Gingerbread Spectacular & Scavenger Hunt Horse-Drawn Wagon and Sleigh Rides • Craft Demonstrations Hands-on Activities for the Whole Family Music Performances • Sing-Alongs • And Much More!

For more information, please visit www.shakers.org Sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank with Laconia Savings Bank, Ledyard National Bank, Lincoln Financial and Nathan Wechsler & Company

2 8 8 S H a k e r r d • C a n t e r b u ry, n H • 6 0 3 - 7 8 3 - 9 5 11 • w w w. S H a k e r S . o r g

Open House!

Mill Falls Marketplace

Sunday, December 4th, Noon–4 p.m.

Join us for... Horse & Wagon Rides, Strolling Carolers Refreshments, Wonderful Holiday Shopping Mill Falls Marketplace Shopping Hours: Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Extended Shopping Hours begin on December 9th!

Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

y Gift Holida tes ca Certifi ble!

Availa

Routes 3 & 25, Meredith, NH Visit! millfallsmarketplace.com

Page 6 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

LETTERS We need president to steer us forward, not look in rear view mirror

A few words of appreciation for Coach Lavigne seem to be in order

To the editor, The donkeys and the elephants don’t even agree on what the issues facing the nation are let alone their seriousness. Discussion of what solutions might be available will have to wait until we can come to a political understanding of what the problems are. The current leadership has demonstrated the inability to master the Congress, the economy or foreign policy. Currently the political well is poisoned.

So what should we be looking for in a candidate? Experience in government appears important. The candidate should be experienced at dealing with the requirements of a top level decision maker. They will be required to have a firm grasp of the need to work within the confines of divided government. It is expected the candidate would have the ability to handle the press without a teleprompter. The ability to make tough decisions on the fly is recommended. The ability to articulate the reasoning supporting a controversial decision is a must.

A desirable candidate should have a grasp of economic reality. They need to understand how to get the economy moving in the near term and the need for debt reduction. The candidate must not only grasp the subject matter; that individual must also possess the ability to articulate how to set America on the path to actual economic recovery and the requirement to shift the focus, as soon as possible, to meaningful debt reduction.

America needs a candidate who is a strong supporter of business. The

To the editor, When Inter-Lakes/Moultonborough defeated Epping-Newmarket, 29-7, at Charles Burrows Memorial Athletic Field on November 12, capturing N.H’s Division VI High School Football Championship, the win marked a glorious day for every student at Inter-Lakes High School as well as Moultonborough Academy. History will now record, that the first time these two schools teamed together in a cooperative school venture, they proceeded to defeat every other statewide team in their conference, thus ending their football season with a perfect 11-0 record.

Fittingly, a few words of appreciation seem in order for Head Coach Paul Lavigne. Thank you coach for often crediting Robin Brady and Sue Frazer for their vision, pursuit and perseverance in establishing interscholastic football in the Inter-lakes School District. Thank you for surrounding yourself with solid and trusting assistant coaches and an expert support staff and for readily offering them praise and recognition for all they do. Thank you for your vision for a student-athlete weight room, at Inter-Lakes High School, and for finding both the time and the resources to make that vision come true. Thank you for never abandoning your players whenever they erred, thus keeping their self-esteem intact. Thank you for defining each of your plays and player assignments with purpose. Thank you for instilling confidence in your players throughout the year which strengthened them to make “big plays” and win a state crown. Yes, “big plays” and “bright lights” for the players, but none for the coach.

After three years at the helm, it should be obvious to many that Coach Lavigne is not one for “bright lights” nor is he one for many words. Thus when peering at William Shakespeare’s enduring Hamlet line: “Give every man thy ear but few thy voice”

candidate should be for removal of stifling regulation. Social policy while entertaining to debate is less than relevant this election cycle. Frankly, if we cannot pay for a program in the budget that will be necessitated; it has to go. The successful candidate will be held responsible to explain the pain and its necessity to the nation.

Foreign affairs understanding is necessary not simply nice to have. We have advocated free trade and tied our economic fate to the larger world economic and military results. Past administrations have given away our manufacturing capacity through the use of tax policy. We are in danger of having our educational and economic health siphoned off as a direct result. Understanding what the best interests of America are is implicit in success. The ability to institute policies reflecting the future needs of America’s interests rather than continuing the steering the policy of the nation looking in the rear view mirror is required.

The ability to inspire is imperative.

The successful candidate must lead their own supporters but more importantly the candidate must be able to reach out to politicians of the opposite party in sufficient numbers to be able to govern. This will require the ability to make the case, when necessary, directly to the electorate should Congress prove too partisan to act in the best interest of the nation.

No demagogues need apply. Vote early, vote often.

Just my honest opinion.

Marc Abear Meredith

Take a Made in America gift to the Yankee Swap party this year To the editor, I have a good idea for Christmas — for all who celebrate Christmas. Everyone I know is a participant in at least one Yankee Swap during the holidays.

What if one of the stipulations was the

item be MADE IN AMERICA ? Now that would go along to keeping our dollars local or at least within our borders.

I would love to know what you think.

Nancy Fuchs Gilford

Lavigne comes easily to mind. Here, in nine simple words, Shakespeare reminds us all that silence is a “cornerstone of character”. Lavigne is quiet but speaks with candor and clarity. He is the embodiment of “high type” character. It does not require many words to speak the truth. Along with Shakespeare, Native Americans would have loved Coach Lavigne, who speaks with a straight tongue. Not a forked one. I’ve been around enough athletic fields and gymnasiums, over the years, to know “straight talk” and “loyalty” are rare and precious commodities in the coaching profession.

Paul Lavigne starred at Ohio Northern University and later starred in semi-professional football for the Lowell Giants that served the old AFL Boston Patriot team as a “call up” program whenever there were Patriot injuries.

Lavigne’s coaching career began at Stevens High School in Claremont where the “barn was empty”. An expression used by coaches, whenever the student-athlete ratio is low. So Claremont was a rough start. Yet, by the time Coach Lavigne left Claremont the football program had regained statewide respect. His next stop was Milford High where he soon turned Shetland Ponies into Clydesdale Horses. Here he won an incredible four consecutive state championships.

Responding to favors for long time Manchester friends, Coach Lavigne then headed for the Queen City. Following brief coaching stints at Memorial and West High School the colleges came beckoning. Lavigne assisted at both Plymouth State University and Saint Anselm College. He never served as a college head coach, but always had his fellow colleagues admiration for being an exceptional assistant and one that stood totally loyal in defending his head coaches amidst those common-like plurality of detractors. see next page

H

ow is it that a declawed, Persian cat could sit at the New Hampshire Humane Society without a single person being interested in adopting him?

Apparently a stray although his true story is indeed shrouded in mystery, he has waited far longer than anyone would expect for a forever home at the animal shelter.

Kahn, unlike some of his breed who maintain a look but don’t touch attitude, truly relishes and seeks the comfort of being brushed. With his fluffy Persian coat he needs all the help he can get.

A wonderful, gentle cat who would enjoy sitting and cuddling on your lap for as long as you wish, please consider this stately, regal cat for your next pet.

He probably will even ignore the Christmas tree – always a plus - with a new feline

family member!

For more information about Kahn, please call 524-3252 or simply visit the shelter – opening hours, Tuesday,

Thursday and Friday 10.00a.m to 5p.m – Saturdays 10.00a.m – 4p.m Or check www.nhhumane. org

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 7

The obligation of a parish priest is to serve more than just his Catholic constituents To the editor, I am writing this letter to create an awareness of an issue that has developed at Our Lady of Assumption Church that has exploded the sense of charity as expressed by core writings of the Catholic Church, seriously eroded the Catholic Church’s selfmandated and often stated obligation to community and the creation of a self-chosen, non-humble involvement in a purposeful violation of the basic mission statement of a Catholic institution by this representative of said institution.

The obligation to perform acts of charity is taught both by revelation and by reason. Under the former head may be cited the words of Christ: “thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”; “as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner”; and particularly the description in St. Mathew (xxv) of the separation of the good from the bad at the Final Judgment. Reason tells us that we ought to love our neighbors, since they are children of God; since they are our brothers, members of the same

human family; and since they have the same nature, dignity, destiny, and needs as ourselves. This love, or charity, should be both internal and external. The former wishes the neighbor well, and rejoices in his good fortune; the latter comprises all those actions by which any of the needs are supplied. Charity differs from justice, inasmuch as it conceives its object, i.e. the neighbor, as a brother, and is based on the union existing between man and man; whereas justice regards him as a separate individual, and is based on his independent personal dignity and rights. The spirit of the Gospel as regards charity is for superior to that of any of the other great religions. Its excellence appears in the following points: love of the neighbor is akin to love of God; the neighbor is to beloved even as the self; men are brothers, members of the same family; the law of charity extends to the whole human race, thus making all persons equal; men are obliged to love even their enemies; the neighbor is not merely a rational creature made in the image and likeness of God, but also the supernaturally adopted son of the

Can you spare just one hour a week to mentor a student at Laconia Middle School?

To the editor, This is the season of giving from the heart. Do you have one hour a week to spare? If you would like to make a true difference and impact the life of a young person, please consider becoming a mentor for a Laconia Middle School student. The new Mentor Together program is starting up and caring adults are needed. Training and support will be provided.

Applications are available LMS and more informa-

tion will be available at the Better Together meeting Thursday night, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the school.

As you count your blessings, please consider sharing the gift of yourself. It is a present you will receive back many times over. Together, let’s change the community and world one life at a time. Please call 528-2324 for more information.

Sandy McLaughlin Gilford

from preceding page In all likelihood, his upbringing is what contributed to his many gridiron successes. Coach Lavigne came from a loving home, but was raised in one of those too many to count sibling families. Hence, early in life, he learned the importance of keeping his head on a swivel to protect and for protection. In growing up, he often served as a watchdog for his many brothers and sisters in a very tough Manchester neighborhood. Coach Lavigne was raised in “old rules” of courtesy. To know the Lavignes is to know

that none talk incessantly and all of them savor a simple sandwich whether it comes with soup or no soup. All are good listeners and all of them have extraordinary social graces. Yes, Coach Lavigne knows a whole lot about order and discipline.

We cannot be made over again. We are as we were made and this I do know: I’m glad Paul Lavigne is who he is and I’m sure glad and grateful to have a friend like him.

Roland “Beaver” Jutras Meredith

Father, and the brother of the Father’s Only-Begotten Son; finally, the Gospel presents the supreme exemplification of brotherly love in the death of Christ on the Cross. In no other religion are all these characteristics found; in most they are totally wanting.

This concept of charity has been seriously challenged by Reverend Raymond Gagnon, who had been asked by Catholic Church authorities to provide services to the community on the well deserved retirement of Father Giroux. His unilateral decision to disregard and rescind decades old tradition that was created by the Father Kenney to involve the church in community affairs, especially within the neighborhood that serviced the church. Father Kenney’s and Father Giroux’s decision to create within Lady of Assumption a sense of community service that provided services for all was well tended and received by the community, thus creating a sense of respect between all involved. One of these services was to make available the church parking lots for all community members to utilize in times of emergency such as a snow storm or in times that did not interfere with services.

Reverend Raymond Gagnon decided to rescind, not to involve the community in this decision, not to offer prior communication of this action to those potentially affected by this action and to threaten see next page

Ron Paul will speak in Laconia tonight To the editor, We hear that the stock market has rallied with news that the Federal Reserve will bale out the European banks. This is our U.S. dollar that they are printing and it is being printed to bale out irresponsible European governments.

Come to the Belknap Mill in Laconia tonight, Thursday December 1, at 7 p.m. to hear the only person in Washington to accurately predict this financial disaster. Ron Paul will be appearing and ready to meet you and answer your questions. Come talk to the Champion of the Constitution, an Air Force veteran and medical doctor who has delivered over 4000 babies.

Barbara Aichinger Governor’s Island Gilford

GILFORD GIFT OUTLET

Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary!

25% Off

Any One Item with Coupon

No Restrictions!* *Expires 12/24/11.

One coupon per customer, per visit.

Quality Greeting Cards, Gift Wrap & Bags 1/2 Off Everyday!

• Yankee Candles (we accept Yankee coupons) • Willow Tree • Scarves • Boxed Christmas Cards - 1/2 Off • 16-Month Calendars - 1/2 Off

Enter drawing for a

FREE Willow Tree “The Christmas Story” nativity figurine set! ($80 value) Drawing to be held 12/19/11.

Do not need to be present to win.

Next to Patrick’s & the Liquor Store Open 7 Days • 293-0338

Page 8 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

from preceding page the community with sanctions that included the towing of cars and arresting community members for criminal trespassing. This uncharitable act unilateral act would include an 82-year-old, long time resident of Chestnut Street. This man has for years utilized this facility during the winter months in order to have his car available for an emergency and now without advance notice or even the decency of the priest to provide a minimal communication, just the erection of a multitude of signs about his decision to change tradition, it has been changed which has now created a decision that he must make of one of his last treasures that he hold dear in his waning years or finding a parking space that will be outside of his walking distance and become a shut in.

This priest that chose to continue to live outside our community has decided that he can violate his own mission statement that reads as the following: Saint Paul Parish is a Roman Catholic Community, located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester. Our mission

is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our neighbors and visitors as we do our best to incorporate our Master’s teachings in our own daily life. It is part of the Diocese of Manchester. Our mission is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with our neighbors and visitors as we do our best to incorporate our Master’s teachings in our own daily life and not be held accountable for this flagrant violation as illustrated in this case.

This unilateral decision made Reverend Raymond Gagnon concurrently has violated the Catechism (Chapter 2; Article 2 Subsection 2) and the tenets of the Gaudium et Spes. These violations would include the following that is found in The Catechism (Chapter 2; Article 2 Subsection 2) states that: In keeping with the social nature of man, the good of each individual is necessarily related to the common good, which in turn can be defined only in reference to the human person: Do not live entirely isolated, having retreated into yourselves, as if you were already justified, but gather instead to seek the common good together. Human interdependence is

Helping New Hampshire Feel Great At Home Since 1965

Comfort Is…giving a gift that will last!

THE INNOVATORS OF COMFORT™

RECEIVE $200 OFF*

a Stressless® recliner when you donate $50 to NH Food Bank and we will Match your $50 Donation!

Save $400

– on purchase of Stressless® Ro yal* select colors onl

y

Stressless® Royal

November 25 - January 16 * See store or call for details.

You can make everyone a lot more comfortable this holiday season.

Learn more here.

For a limited time, when you donate $50 to charity you will receive $200 OFF the purchase price of a Stressless® recliner or $40 OFF the purchase of select Royal recliners. Stressless® living is the perfect combination of comfort, function and style. Our patented Plus™ system provides you with optimum head and lumbar support in any positions, while the Glide system keeps your body in perfect balance. Give yourself the ultimate gift of comfort and see why charity begins at home.

Stressless® is proudly endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

CHICHESTER: Rte. 4, Dover Road • 798-5607 PLYMOUTH: 485 Tenney Mt. Hwy., • 536-1422 LACONIA: 460 Union Avenue • 524-7447

increasing and gradually spreading throughout the world. The unity of the human family, embracing people who enjoy equal natural dignity, implies a universal common good. This good calls for an organization of the community of nations able to “provide for the different needs of men; this will involve the sphere of social life to which belong questions of food, hygiene, education, . . . and certain situations arising here and there, as for example . . . alleviating the miseries of refugees dispersed throughout the world, and assisting migrants and their families.”

Authority is exercised legitimately if it is committed to the common good of society. To attain this it must employ morally acceptable means.

These violations continue through The Second Vatican Council document, the Gaudium et Spes which states that the common good embraces the sum of those conditions of social life by which individuals, families, and groups can achieve their own fulfillment in a relatively thorough and ready way,and Christians must be conscious of their specific and proper role in the political community; they should be a shining example by their sense of responsibility and their dedication to the common good; they should show in practice how authority can be reconciled with freedom, personal initiative with solidarity and the needs of the social framework as a whole, and the advantages of unity with the benefits of diversity.

The Catholic Church is a fine institution that has grown distant from its goals and attempted to become isolated from the whole community that it has openly stated that it serves. I have dealt with those in prison that have been a component of this process and seen the damage that this philosophy has created for those that trusted the wise decisions of the parish priest and oversight by his superiors.

A question to be asked is whether or not this is a situation that can occur at Our Lady of Assumption.

My attempt to discuss this issue with Father Ray was one that resulted in him telling me that what he was doing was legal for he had a member of Tilton Selectboard working for him who had advised him of how to do this and that his function was to serve only his constituents (Catholics). Father Ray Gagnon went on to say that I could contact the Archdiocese but they would just circle me back to him and he was inflexible in this matter so I could certainly feel free to waste my time.

I did contact the Archdiocese and had a lengthy discussion with a member of the staff and am still awaiting a reply as to his contact with Reverend Raymond Gagnon.

Awaiting this reply, an 82-year-old man who has currently to worry through the holidays of joys and charity, Thanksgiving and Christmas about his car and left wondering about the true nature of Catholicism for charity at this point does not seem to be a component of current philosophy.

Wayne Brock, M.Ed. Tilton ST MARY from page one ing policy changed when a new priest took over the parish in October.

Brock has written to the local Board of Selectmen asking a number of questions but board chair Pat Consentino said the letter had not been distributed to all of the board members as of Wednesday and therefore was not yet available to the public. Following tonight’s regular meeting of the board, she said the town will gladly make it available.

Rev. Raymond Gagnon was unavailable on Wednesday for comment, but St. Mary’s office manager Norm Boudreau said the signs stemmed from a problem the church had last winter when one person apparently left his or her car in the small parking lot for the entire winter, seriously inhibiting the ability of the private plowing contractor to do a proper job removing the snow.

Boudreau said the offending car was ultimately piled under the snow by the plowing company and by the time it was removed the next spring it had four flat tires and a host of engine problems.

The new signs call for church parking only 4 p.m. on Saturday to noon on Sunday and “absolutely no

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 9

SATURDAY BREAKFASTS 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

ONLY $7 per person

Wide Variety of Items on Menu to choose from.

VFW Post 1670

143 Court St., Laconia

www.thewoods

om hedrestaurant.c

Check Out Our New Pub Menu

Specializing in Sandwiches and Salads (only available in the lounge) No prices over $15 128 Lee Road, Moultonborough, NH 603-476-2311 Hours: Tue - Sun 5 pm - 8:30 pm Fri and Sat 5 pm - 9:30 pm

New signs announce a ban on overnight parking on the lot at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Tilton. A church spokesman said the move was in response to a vehicle that was left in the lot for the entirety of the 2011-2012 winter season, making the lot very difficult to plow. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch)

from preceding page overnight parking”, “or during snowstorms.

In his letter to the newspaper, Brock claims the parish has a long tradition of allowing people in the neighborhood to use the lots “in times of emergency such as snowstorms” or at any time when use did not interfere with church services. In particular 82-yearold man, presumably his father, has for many years used the lot during the winter months “in order to have his car available for an emergency”.

Father Gagnon’s action, Brock wrote, will effectively make the elderly man a shut in.

Boudreau, who said for the record that he is a selectman but that should this topic be brought up in any official town forum he would recuse himself, spoke to The Daily Sun in his capacity as the church’s officer manager.

He said the church is private property and previous to Father Gagnon’s arrival, there had been no policy regarding parking in the church lot. He said to the best of his knowledge as the church’s office

FUN TIES CRAZY SOCKS FUNKY SUSPENDERS GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS CLIP & SAVE 10% Bring this coupon with you and receive a 10% discount on your entire in-store purchase!

Hurry! Offer Expires 12/24/11 Store Hours Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm - Saturday 10am to 2pm Or shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

www.clownsupplies.com 369 Union Avenue - Laconia, NH 03246

manager there has never been any political agreement or discussion with any town officials regarding parking in the private lot.

Consentino said as far as she was concerned, the church parking lot is private property and she doesn’t think selectmen have any role to play in the matter.

For some reason, parking in this small community can often be problematic as was evidenced by a recent dispute with a new business in town that was ultimately settled quite amicably when all the parties sat down for a face to face discussion.

Consentino said that as of Nov. 15 through April 15 — as in most communities in New Hampshire — Tilton has implemented its winter street parking ban.

She also said the letter she received from Brock is the only correspondence she has gotten from anyone since St. Mary’s implemented its parking restrictions.

Boudreau said the church parking lot is small and when the area gets a lot of snow like it did last year, see next page

C

Wescott, Dyer, Fitzgerald & Nichols, PA attorney

Shawn E. Nichols

HURT AT WORK? snichols@wdfnlawyers.com

K now your rights in Workers’ Comp No fee charged unless recovery

28 Bowman Street • Laconia • www.wdfnlawyers.com

524-2166

Charged with a crime?

Tough case?

hoose your attorney the old fashioned Call Emily McLaughlin, way - by experienced criminal trial attorney. reputation!

501 Union Avenue, Suite 2, Laconia, NH 03246 603.828.7789 ~ www.mclaughlinlawoffice.com

Page 10 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Y ER E LIV BL DE AILA V A

MAGGY D’S

GARDEN CENTER

263 Court St., Laconia (next to Bob’s Lock & Key)

CHRISTMAS TREES WREATHS TREES 3 FT TO 12 FT WREATHS 12” TO 60” 24”(OD) WREATHS $8.00 Wreaths Decorated by Maggy on Weekends

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS We Now Offer ON LINE BOOKIN G www.lrairportshuttle. com Toll Free

1-888-386-8181

Help Us Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a donation to our Food Drive Please call or email and we will pick up now through Jan. 31.

Christmas Music

along with some Big Band Music with Phil, Jaylene & Dave Saturday, Dec. 3rd • 7-10pm ~Rack of Lamb ~ and Other Blackboard Specials

Beacon Street West, Downtown Laconia

524-1009

Reservations Suggested

Agriculture students growing community relations

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

TILTON — Students in a regional vocational agricultural program at Winnisquam Regional High School are learning to grow more than plants.

They’re also growing ties to the communities they live in through a community leadership program which has seen them grow vegetables and potatoes which are distributed through the Community Action Program in Franklin.

“We worked all summer at Brook Hill Farm growing potatoes and beans and other crops,’’ says Alex Heimlich, a senior from Belmont who is also president of the school’s FFA chapter.

Last year the leadership group of the FFA, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, built a 12 by 20 foot greenhouse at Brook Hill Farm on March Road where they were able to start growing the crops they would later harvest.

Heimlich, who attended the FFA’s national convention in Indiana in October, says that she is looking at a future career as a landscape architect and that the skills that she is learning through the agriculture program are helping her chart a clear course towards that future.

Chapter vice president Tyler Davis of Franklin is equally enthusiastic about the FFA. “Joining the FFA was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,’’ says Davis, who does volunteer work in his home city as a member of the Mayor’s Drug Task Force and as one of the founders of the Franklin Youth Institute, which works to develop citizenship skills and encourages community involvement.

Janet Rosequist, program director and an instructor at the regional agricultural school ever since it opened in 1992, says that over the last 20 years more than 1,500 students have gone through the program, which is one of 18 public high school agricultural programs in the state.

In addition to Winnisquam Regional, which has students from Tilton, Sanbornton and Northfield, students come from other high schools in the area, including Gilford, Laconia, Franklin, Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith, Shaker Regional High School in Belmont and Merrimack Valley High School in Penacook.

Students from the sending districts take classes in agricultural science, plant science applications from preceding page the parking area gets even smaller.

He said the goal is to eliminate overnight and weekend parking so the parishioners have places to park when they come to church and that snow removal won’t be hampered by cars parked there during snow storms.

— Gail Ober

Alex Heimlich of Belmont and Tyler Davis of Franklin hold some of the 224 poinsettia plants that students in the regional vocational agricultural program at Winnisquam Regional High School have grown and are now selling to the public. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

and natural resources and a number of classes such as pet science, food science and technology and environmental science are available only for Winnisquam Regional students.

Students have been growing 250 poinsettia plants since September and, now that they’re in full bloom for the holiday season, are selling them to the community.

Sale of the poinsettias, which come in a variety of colors ranging from the traditional red to pink and striped pink and white variations, have been providing “seed money’” for the other projects that will be undertaken in the interior horticulture class at the center, including growing Easter lilies.

They’re also making wreaths and kissing balls which will be sold to the public. Rosequist, says that the wreath making class is one of the favorites with students, who get to work with fragrant balsam fir cuttings and use some creativity along the way.

Greg Stone of Brook Hill Farm, one of the community partners of the agricultural center, says that he’s happy to be a part of the program and enjoys the enthusiasm that the students bring to growing things at the farm.

“I can’t say enough good things about the program.

Keeping alive the skills and knowledge that it takes see next page

China Bistro

# 23 Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in US-2011 Award To celebrate our 28 years serving the Lakes Region, we invite you to visit our beautiful dining room and enjoy the China Bistro dining experience. $100 Crab Rangoon with Order over $20 $100 General Gau’s Chicken with Order over $40 This Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Dining-In ONLY

*One offer Per Party (Per table) No Separate checks. *Can Not be Combined with other offer *Tax and Alcohol Drinks are Excluded * Above offer is for Dining-in ONLY

Baja Beach Clu b

Thursday is Ladies Night $1.00 Drinks for Ladies all Night and No Cover Charge for Ladies $3.00 Drinks Every Saturday Night and NO Cover charge.

Reserve a Christmas Party from US. Price starting at $7.00 P/P.

89 Lake St. Rt3. Weirs Blvd. Laconia • 524-0008

New Hampton & Sanbornton likely to join Laconia in 1 county commission district

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The Belknap County Commission last evening unanimously accepted a plan to redraw the three commissioner districts according to a recommendation by the House Special Committee on Redistricting.

The federal and state constitutions require that the boundaries of all federal, state and municipal electoral districts be redrawn every 10 years to comply as closely as possible with with the principle of “one person, one vote” in light of changes in population reported by the United States Census.

Since the population of the Belknap County grew to 60,088 in 2010 the ideal size of each of the three county commission districts is 20,029.

Commissioner John Thomas, who attended a meeting of the Special Redistricting Committee yesterday, explained that federal law prescribes that the population of electoral districts should deviate no more plus or minus three-percent from the ideal, but can deviate as much as plus or minus five percent if there are reasonable grounds that would withstand a legal challenge.

The existing districts are well out of compliance. The first district, LacoGILFORD from page one 11-B as it approaches the intersection and relocate the eastern (Gunstock) end into a T-intersection where it meets Cherry Valley Road.

The land in what is now a triangle would become Memorial Triangle Park and the town has been soliciting donations from local companies for a flag pole and a small memorial area to remember those whose lives were lost in the 9/11 attacks.

Selectmen had initially hoped the project could be completed before the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks but were facing then and are facing now some hurdles throw up by the state Department of Transportation — the actual custodian of the roadways.

To date, the town has raised nearly $3,000 in private donations for the park and the flag pole and flag but any actual engineering and construction would need some town contributions.

Selectmen said the cost estimates submitted by Fluet seemed a little higher than they had hoped but were nonetheless very reasonable.

Selectman’s Chair John O’Brien said he hoped that the final result would be to straighten out Rte. 11-B but Dunn said the primary goal of the engineering study was “to get some portion (of the road) relinquished by the state.

“We’re not looking at a redesign,” Dunn said. “We want to use it for the town and not be encumbered by state processes.” from preceding page to work a farm is very important to me. It used to be a big dairy farm and I’ve been able to hold onto the farmhouse, the barns and about 50 acres.

Some day I’d like to see this whole lower field filled with community gardens. There’s nothing like the taste of the food that you‘ve grown yourself,” says Stone.

nia, where the population shrank to 15,951, lacks 4,078 people and deviates more than 20-percent from the ideal. The second district — Barnstead, Belmont, Gilmanton, Sanbornton and Tilton — with a population of 22,259, exceeds the ideal by 2,229, or 11-percent. Likewise, the third district — Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Meredith and New Hampton — with 21,878 people, exceeds the ideal by 1,848, or 9-percent.

“We will be redistricted,” Thomas said.

The committee proposed lumping Laconia together with Sanborton and New Hampton to form a district with a population of 21,082, 1,053, or 5.2-percent, above the ideal. Center Harbor, Meredith, Gilford and Alton would form the second district with 19,713, just 316 less than the ideal for a deviation of 1.5-percent. Barnstead, Gilmanton, Belmont and Tilton, with 19,293 people, 736 fewer than the ideal would form the third district with a deviation of 3.6-percent.

Thomas said that because all the towns of the district must be contiguous, the plan appeared to be the lone alternative. “I looked at the numbers,” said Commission Chairman Ed Philpot, “and I don’t know how else it would work.”

Dunn went on to emphasize the preliminary work by Fluet would be to show the the existing conditions.

Selectmen also voted unanimously to spend $7,500 with Dubois and King to do some permitting and engineering of Route 11-B near Cat Path to eliminate the water ponding problem.

Dunn said the state wants to make sure the culvert that gets installed is large enough to solve the problem, which is particularly acute in the winter when water runoff freezes at the intersection of Cat Path and Route 11-B. In addition, Dunn said he learned today that there may be a possible culvert collapse on Morrill Street near Colonial Drive that would demand some immediate attention and possible repair.

He said Department of Public Works crews will be there today with pumps to see if the culvert is plugged but warned selectmen that, depending on what crew finds, the town may need to install a new culvert.

Dunn said there is a chance the town may have to close the road for a short period of time if DPW crews discover the culvert has collapsed and needs replacing.

In other business, selectmen tabled a review of the 2012 budget review and will meet in a workshop session on Tuesday Dec. 13 at 1 p.m.

Although the topic is a general review of the changes made by the Budget Committee to the selectmen’s 2012 budget proposal, the most significant of them — the replacement of the 17th police officer — has led the Budget Committee to recommend some changes in other department budgets to offset the expense and those changes could be likely be the subject of the workshop.

Workshop meetings of selectmen are like any other meetings and are open to the general public.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Page 11

INVITATION TO BID

The County of Belknap invites the submission of lump sum bids from qualified Contractors for the HVAC System Renovations at the Belknap County Superior Court.

1. Bidding Documents for use by Contractors in preparation of bids maybe obtained November 29, 2011 from Signature Press, P.O. Box 16328, 45 Londonderry Tpke, Route 28 Bypass, Hooksett, NH 03106-6328, (603) 624-4025. Bid Documents will not be separately issued to Sub-bidders or others.

2. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the offices of WV Engineering Associates, PA, 11 King Court, Keene, NH, and at Belknap County Superior Court Maintenance Office.

3. Sealed bids clearly marked “ Courthouse HVAC Bid” will be received for the proposed work in the office of Belknap County Offices, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 prior to 2 PM, Local Time, December 22, 2011 Proposals will be opened and read allowed. Decisions regarding award will not be made at this time.

4. No bidder may withdraw his bid prior to 45 days subsequent to actual opening thereof.

5. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and if all bids are rejected, the Owner may undertake the work by such means as he deems suitable. The Owner further reserves the right to waive any formalities in the preparation and submittal of proposals.

6. Labor and materials Performance Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract price will be required of the successful bidder.

7. A Pre-Bid Conference and Construction Site Walk-Through Inspection will be conducted on December 6, 2011, at 9 AM The location of the conference will be at Belknap County Superior Court House, 64 Court Street, Laconia, New Hampshire.

Questions may be directed to Dustin Muzzey, Belknap County Facilities Manager at 527-5490.

Page 12 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Meredith tax commitment N.H. utilities defend response to October snowstorm for 2011 drops by 0.6%

MEREDITH — The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration has set the 2011 property tax rate at $12.65 per $1,000 of assessed value, $0.15 below the current tax rate and $0.16 less than projected.

The tax commitment, or total amount to be raised by property taxes, decreased by $138,954, or 0.6-percent, from $23,242,588 to $23, 103,634. The total assessed valuation rose by $10,746,838, or 0.6-percent, from $1,834,675,812 to $1,845,422,650.

The town portion of the tax rate fell $0.04 to $4.16, the local school portion $0.08 to $4.87, the state state school portion $0.02 to $2.30 and the county portion $0.01 to $1.32.

Last month, Brenda Vittner, director of administrative services, anticipated a significant increase in the statewide education property tax and projected the tax rate would increase by a penny to $12.81.

CONCORD (AP) — The directors of the state’s four major electric companies on Wednesday defended their response to an October snowstorm that cut off power to 315,000 customers, saying that the storm was unprecedented and that planning was hampered by a weather forecast that changed dramatically beforehand.

“The heavy wet snow has never occurred in New Hampshire in October when there are leaves on,” said PSNH president Gary Long said. “It’s a weather event that hadn’t been seen before with that intensity.”

The utility chiefs met for 90 minutes with Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council to detail their storm preparations and answer questions.

Lynch stressed at the outset that the meeting was a discussion. “This is not meant to be adversarial,” he said. “This is not us versus you.”

The Democratic governor has expressed concern that many households and businesses were without power for six days and questioned how well the

utilities prepared for the storm that began the night of Oct. 29 and continued for about 36 hours. The deepest snowfall accumulation — 34 inches — was recorded in Jaffrey.

PSNH officials said they opened the emergency operations center and brought in 60 crews from Hydro-Quebec and as far away as Tennessee 24 hours before the storm. PSNH wound up increasing its usual workforce fivefold, Long said.

Unitil CEO Bob Schoenberger said his company brought in 200 crews from as far away as Michigan to restore power to about 50,000 customers. He said electricity was restored to their customers within three days.

“This is the fourth 100-year event we’ve had in the last three years,” Schoenberger said. “The competition for crews in these kind of events is off the charts.

The political process has to come to grips with that.”

Fred Anderson, head of New Hampshire Electric see next page

Huot Center Building Committee immersed in construction details The Huot Regional Technical Education Center Planning Committee met on Wednesday night with representatives from Rist-Frost-Shumway Engineers and Lavallee Brensinger Architects to review details of the plan to expand and renovate space on the Laconia High School campus. The project is expected to be put out to bid in the spring. Committee members agreed to incorporate a ground-face masonry product in the exterior design, which will be laid around the foundation of the building as well as in a few accent areas to offset the brick and glass shell. The committee also heard about flooring options for the interior of the technical center. The rendering above depicts the addition that is planned for the south side of the high school, along Dewey Street. (Courtesy image)

In the end, 4 Belknap County reps break with party on right-to-work vote

By Michael Kitch CONCORD — Of the 18 state representatives from Belknap County — all Republicans — only four voted to uphold Governor John Lynch’s veto of the right-to-work bill when, by a dozen votes, the House of Representatives denied Speaker William O’Brien (R-Mont Vernon) the two-thirds majority he sought to override the veto yesterday.

Representatives Peter Bolster and Jeffrey St. Cyr of Alton, Jim Pilliod of Belmont and Alida Millham of Gilford broke ranks with the Republican leader-

ship on the issue, which O’Brien pictured as a trial of strength. The remaining 14 members of the Belknap County delegation, including all five of the representatives from Laconia — Harry Accornero, Don Flanders, Bob Kingsbury, Bob Luther and Frank Tilton — voted to override.

Luther, along with Dave Russell of Gilmanton, voted against the legislation when it first carried the House in February. However, after the Senate amended the bill and returned it to the House both voted with the majority to concur with the amendment and adopt the bill.

Even if all 18 Belknap representatives had backed their party leaders position on the issue, House Speaker Bill O’Brien would still have fallen two votes shy of the super-majority needed. A total of 49 Republicans voted with the governor.

“The first time around,” Luther explained, “I listened to about 75 of my constituents. Then I realized I represented more than 75 people.” He said that he ran for the House as a Republican and right-to-work legislation is included in the party platform. “That’s the way it is,” he remarked.

RIGHT-TO-WORK from page 2 employees’ negotiations over contracts.

“Union members aren’t thugs. They’re police officers.

They’re firefighters,” said Democratic Rep. Jeff Goley, a firefighter from Manchester. “What will right-to-work do here in New Hampshire? Right-to-work will lower wages and lower benefits, not create jobs.”

Supporters argued passing the bill would simply make labor unions more accountable to workers since workers no longer could be forced to pay dues or a fee to keep their jobs. O’Brien had argued it would make New Hampshire more attractive to companies wishing to move or expand in the state.

Speakers on both sides of the debate estimated that

9 percent of New Hampshire workers belong to unions.

John Kolb, executive director of New England Citizens for Right to Work, estimated 68,000 New Hampshire workers are in unions. In October, 704,770 residents were employed, according to the state.

“Let those who wish to associate with unions to freely do so, but let’s also show compassion for those who choose not to associate with unions. Let them be free to choose an alternative action without being required to pay to keep their jobs,” said state Rep. Gary Daniels, R-Milford.

The two sides had struggled to keep a handful of key votes in line since Lynch vetoed the bill.

O’Brien first called for a vote soon after the veto,

then backed off when it was clear he did not have the two-thirds needed to override it.

O’Brien’s refusal to call for a vote despite requests from opponents forced union groups to return session after session to shore up support for killing the bill. Union leaders complained that O’Brien was not being fair to the public or them by not scheduling a vote and sticking to it. O’Brien said he would call for the vote when he was ready.

Some Republican presidential candidates weighed in, facing questions from voters on their positions.

Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for the bill’s passage Wednesday during remarks to the House see next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Page 13

from preceding page Co-operative, said his company restored power within two days to all 19,000 customers who lost it. They then released their crews to PSNH to help restore that utility’s customers, he said.

Tim Horn of National Grid said just less than 17,000 customers lost power, and 94 percent of them had electricity restored within three days.

Comcast state director Chris Hodgdon said three of their field command centers proved useless because they lost power. He said the storm caused more than 10,000 drops, or broken Internet and phone connections where lines enter customers’ homes.

Long said all the outages were treerelated despite the $14 million PSNH spends each year trimming trees around power lines. He said 60 to 80 percent of the outages were caused by damage from trees outside the trim line that brought down wires.

“I don’t think we can eliminate all our tree problems, and I don’t know of a way to stop the weather,” Long said.

Several councilors asked the utilities’ representatives whether they could tell customers at the start of an outage when to expect their power restored. They replied that the emphasis in the first couple of days is on repairing downed wires that jeopardize public safety.

“Honestly, the first 24 to 48 hours, they’re going to hear the four words they don’t want to hear: ‘We don’t know yet,’” Schoenberger said.

Long disputed several councilors’ contention that the “Snowtober” storm wasn’t unique.

Long said that before the December 2008 ice storm — the state’s worst in terms of number and duration of power outages — PSNH and the Public Utilities Commission agreed that a major storm was anything with more than 300 line breaks. The December 2008 storm created more than 6,000 line breaks for PSNH; the October snowstorm created 2,565.

The utility chiefs agreed that the public needs to be better prepared for severe storms. Researchers predict an ice storm the magnitude of the 2008 storm will occur every decade.

“People look for someone to blame when their lives are inconvenienced,” Long said. “If you’re looking for a villain here, it’s Mother Nature.”

The public utilities commission is conducting a formal review of the utility companies’ preparations for and response to the storm. PUC Chairman Tom Getz told Lynch and the council Wednesday that they had solicited input from the public and had received more than over 350 online responses in the last two days.

PENN STATE from page 2 The lawsuit claims Sandusky abused the boy from 1992, when the boy was 10, until 1996 in encounters at the coach’s State College home, in a Penn State locker room and on trips, including to a bowl game. The account echoes a grand jury’s description of trips, gifts and attention lavished on other boys.

“I am hurting and have been for a long time because of what happened, but feel now even more tormented that I have learned of so many other kids were abused after me,” the plaintiff said in a handwritten statement his lawyer read aloud at a news conference.

The lawsuit seeks tens of thousands of dollars and names Sandusky, the university and Sandusky’s The Second Mile charity as defendants.

The man says he knew the coach through the charity, which Sandusky founded in 1977, ostensibly to help disadvantaged children in central Pennsylvania.

The man was not referenced in the grand jury report that charges Sandusky with abusing eight boys over a 15-year period.

His lawyer, Jeff Anderson, said he believes Sandusky was a predator who could not control his sexual impulses toward children. He harshly criticized officials at Penn State and The Second Mile who failed to report

their suspicions and put a stop to any abuse.

“We need to address the institutional recklessness and failures,” said Anderson, who specializes in clergy sex abuse lawsuits. “Was it because of power, money, fear, loyalty, lack of education?”

The university said it had not seen the complaint.

The charity said it would respond after reviewing the lawsuit but added: “The Second Mile will adhere to its legal responsibilities throughout this process.

As always, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”

Anderson suggested that it ended four years later because Sandusky was not sexually interested in older teens.

The lawsuit was filed hours before students and high-ranking administrators participated in a town hall forum organized by students at Penn State’s main campus in State College.

Penn State president Rod Erickson promised the university would raise the visibility of ethics “to a new level” following the scandal, which has rocked the campus.

“So hopefully everyone in the university understands ... we learn to do the right thing the first time, every time,” Erickson said in opening remarks before an audience of about 450 students and employees at an auditorium in the student union.

from preceding page before the vote.

After the vote, O’Brien blamed Lynch for blocking “efforts to bring worker freedom to New Hampshire.”

“As a result of his efforts, employees across the state will still be forced to pay into unions that they may oppose,” he said in a statement.

Lynch said in a statement that he was pleased with the vote.

“The debate over the so-called right-to-work bill in New Hampshire

by national outside interest groups, and was not a result of problems facing New Hampshire businesses or workers,” he said.

Kolb said it was a shame, especially with an overwhelming Republican majority in the House, that lawmakers “choose to put the interest of the Big Labor bosses” over New Hampshire citizens opposed to being required to pay fees or dues.

O’Brien had until Jan. 4 to call for a vote.

Lowest Prices ... Guaranteed!

All 20% Off y Chimne Masonry Repairs! & s ld ui Reb

20% Off Stoves/F All irep & Access laces ories!

Custom Stone and Chimney Services

Stove Shop

Wood / Pellet / Gas Stoves & Fireplaces • Installations • Inspections Chimney Sweeps • Chimney Lining • Chimney Repairs • Full Masonry Natural & Cultured Stone • And Much More....

(603) 293-4040 www.fireNstone.com

539 Laconia Rd. Tilton, NH

MOULTON FARM

Farm Market ~ Garden Center ~ Greenhouse Grower ~ 279-3915 ~ Route 25, Meredith ~ Daily 8am-5pm

Fresh NH Balsam & Fraser Christmas Trees 4’-14’ Fresh Balsam Wreaths 8”- 48” Plain or Decorated Poinsettias - 2.5” - 8.5” Great Selection of Colors

UPCOMING EVENTS December 7th @ 6pm

12” Christmas Wreath Decorating Workshop

December 11th

“Childrens Day On The Farm” 2pm-4pm

December 14th @ 6pm

Ginger Bread House Decorating

December 18th

“Christmas On The Farm” 11am-3pm Santa Will Be Stopping In For A Visit From 1pm-3pm

HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Nov. 25th-Dec. 24th

Purchase a $50.00 Gift Card & We Will Put $5.00 on a Separate Gift Card to Be Used However You Want or On Your Next Visit!

Bakery Special with Coupon Buy One Get One Free

Pumpernickel & Seeded Rye Swirl Bread!

Bring this coupon into the farm stand for a chance to win an (8) farm share package for 2012 with a value in excess of $112. Winner will be drawn on December 23rd @ noon!

Coupon Valid 12-1 thru 12-4

Still Picking From Our Field Growing Tunnels Our Own: Lettuce, Beets, Carrots, Fresh Assorted Greens, Greenhouse Tomatoes and more!

ec ia ls A ll Sp hi le A re W Last lie s Supp

Sal’s

od

SeafoSaturday Cider Bellies Doughnuts Fresh ay & ay, Frid Fri. 7:30-2 and Sat. & Sun. 7:30-4 lidays Thursd 8am-5pm The Ho “Watch these tasty warm doughnuts being made right in front of you.” rs For de Or Taking Now Taking Holiday Orders ~ Gift Certificates Available Visit our website for more information on upcoming events!

www.moultonfarm.com

Page 14 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

SPECIALS ~ Weekly ~

Wednesdays & Sundays: Prime Rib - $14.99* Thursdays: Burgers - $5.99* Fridays: Fish Fry - $10.99* Open: 10 Railroad Avenue, Tue-Thur at 5pm, Lakeport at 4:30pm, 524-0823 Fri-Sat Sun at 4pm *Dine-in only. Can not be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions apply.

DIRTY AIR DUCTS ARE A HEALTH HAZZARD

Meredith, NH 279-0504

707-1097 “Snitch,” the mascot for the “Bag-O-Loot” card game, debuted at the Laconia Holiday Parade. The mascot is part of a marketing strategy that the local game developers are hoping will see the game stuffed into thousands of stockings this Christmas. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/ Adam Drapcho)

Specializing in Air Duct Cleaning & Sanitation

The Thrifty Yankee New and Used Goods

Do you Need Cash for Christmas?

Clean out your jewelry box and bring us your old gold, silver and coins to trade in for CASH. Offering Highest Prices Paid in the Lakes Region. a FREE necklace Across from Interlakes High School, with every on Rte. 25 just 1/2 mile east of the lights purchase in beautiful downtown Meredith over $25 121 Rte. 25 #4, Meredith • 279-0607

Working Class Music & Minerals Holiday Guitar Packages Starting at $99 • Amps • Accessories • Service Custom & Pre-Set Jewelry at Holiday Prices 73 Main St., Meredith, NH (across from P.O.) 677-7082 www.workingclassmusic.com www.customblackopals.com

Credit Card Debt?

ADVERTISEMENT

Solutions that can help you get out of debt.

Tom Hill CGA STAFF WRITER

Every three minutes another person falls behind on credit card debt.

It’s no wonder, since every major credit card company has nearly doubled the minimum monthly payment on consumers’ bills. Federal Regulators forced the change because of their concern about the growing mountain of consumer debt, which stands at $2.17 trillion.

Many consumers can only pay the minimum payment, which can take up to 30 years to pay off. Now, relief is in sight for millions of Americans.

CreditGUARD of America, a non-profit licensed debt management service provider, is making a new program available to lower debt payments and become free of all credit card debt in only three to five years. Consumers need only $2,000 or more in total credit card debt and behind on any account, to cut their payment by 35% to 50%, and reduce or eliminate interest charges altogether.

Over 200,000 families, located throughout the U.S. have regained financial independence with CreditGUARD’s licensed, bonded and insured service. CreditGUARD of America has received high marks in consumer surveys showing high consumer satisfaction and confidence. The CreditGUARD debt management program can actually turn a person’s life around.

One such case is Sandra L. who proclaimed “CreditGUARD cut my monthly payment by $656 and saved me over $29,206.53 in interest. They saved my way of life and gave me back my piece of mind! Now I can see myself on my way to becoming debt free.” or Jeffery C. who said “CreditGUARD of America helped me consolidate 3 of my credit cards into one affordable payment. They are now saving me nearly $200 a month. Now I will be debt free in 2 years or less” Certified Credit Counselors at CreditGUARD of America provide Debt Relief Consultations at no charge, when you call 1-888483-6514. Calculate your interest rate savings instantly online when you visit their website at: www.creditguard.org/np

Locally developed ‘Bag-O-Loot’ board game aims to build personal interaction skills

By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — About a year and a half after bringing the interactive, dynamic card game “Bag-O-Loot” to market, John Shelley and his family are hoping Santa will stuff many stockings this Christmas with their family-friendly product.

Shelley and his youngest daughter, Willow, developed the game years ago to combat a spell of boredom. Combining skill, luck and bluffing, the first iteration of “Bag-O-Loot” kept them entertained.

In May, 2010, to combat what Shelley observed as an increasing lack of personal interaction among people, especially family members, he decided the game might be appreciated by a wider audience.

“We got Bag-O-Loot going because we are very concerned with how disconnected we are becoming as a society,” Shelley said. Social media and smart phones had replaced face-to-face socialization, even among those living in the same home.

“I think I’m not the only one in the world that is sensing this lack of interaction,” he said. “Bag-OLoot” cannot be played without such interaction, as players “steal” cards from one another and can bluff – or call an opponent on a bluff – skills that require the understanding of body language.

“Playing games is actually a skill-building thing for later in life,” Shelley said. He noted the recent

Music Returns To The Crazy Gringo On Friday Nights!

Friday, 12/2 ~ 8-11pm

“The Cable Guys” Country Rock / Classic Rock Open 7 Days A Week At 11:30am

Kitchen Hours: Sun-Tue til 8pm • Wed-Thur til 9pm Fri & Sat til 10pm Best Local Watering Hole & Grub Stop In The Lakes Region!

306 Lakeside Ave, Weirs Beach

366-4411

Gift Certificates Available

“comeback of card and board games,” such as “Bananagrams” and “Apples to Apples,” and hopes that “Bag-O-Loot” will soon join them as a modern success story.

He’s got good reason to be optimistic. To date, the company has sold more than 10,000 units and is carried by hundreds of stores throughout the country.

By the end of the year, he hopes to have eclipsed the 20,000 mark.

Could that goal be overly optimistic? Consider that in the company’s first year, Shelley said about 80-percent of sales came within the last three weeks before Christmas. Also, sales have so far been most concentrated in New Hampshire, where the company has benefited from being a local entity.

However, the game has started to gain traction in other places, such as in Michigan, and Shelley thinks growth could start to become exponential. Customer feedback has been great. One mother called to tell him that “Bag-O-Loot” kept her children busy and happy during a four-day power outage. Another said she bought one game last year and plans to buy four as Christmas gifts this year.

To help market the game, the “Bag-O-Loot” mascot “Snitch” will be making appearances at public places, such as toy stores and camp grounds. “Snitch” made his debut last week at the Laconia Holiday Parade. see next page

11 of 18 Belknap reps side with governor on school funding constitutional amendment vote

By Michael Kitch CONCORD — The 18 state representatives from Belknap County — all Republicans — divided when the House of Representatives voted 264 to 114 yesterday to reject a constitutional amendment to grant the Legislature more authority over school funding proposed by Governor John Lynch.

The governor’s amendment referred to the “duties” of the Legislature as expressed in the state Constitution (Part II, Article 83), which the Republican House leadership claimed would authorize the judiciary to oversee and review school funding plans enacted by the Legislature. Instead, the leadership prefers the amendment adopted by the House ear-

lier this year, which by granting “full discretion” to the Legislature in funding public schools is intended to deny the judiciary any role in the matter.

Nevertheless, 11 members of the Belknap County delegation voted in favor of the governor’s proposal: Representatives Peter Bolster, Robert Malone and Jeffrey St. Cyr of Alton, Don Flanders, Bob Luther and Frank Tilton of Laconia, Dennis Fields and Bill Tobin of Sanbornton, Alida Millham of Gilford, Jim Pilliod of Belmont, and Dave Russell of Gilmanton.

Seven members voted with the majority: Representatives Harry Accornero and Bob Kingsbury of Laconia, Colette Worsman and Bob Greemore of Meredith, Guy Comtois and Elaine Swinford of Barnstead, and Tyler Simpson of New Hampton.

SCHOOL AID from page 2 killing Lynch’s amendment, the House also killed the Senate’s proposal.

Both legislative proposals would give more control to lawmakers than Lynch proposed doing. The House amendment, authored by O’Brien, would give the state full discretion to decide how much, if anything to pay for aid. The Senate will vote on it next year and could amend it to include Lynch’s proposal, its proposal that the House killed or something new.

“The Senate continues to search for a solution to this long-standing problem concerning education funding. We hope the House remains committed to a compromise that will get enough votes to pass both houses and ultimately be approved by the voters in November,” Senate President Peter Bragdon said in a statement.

House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt of Salem argued the vote was to get a sense of the where the House stood on the amendment so Republican House and Senate leaders could continue negotiating with the Democratic governor.

But state Rep. Gary Richardson, D-Hopkinton, didn’t buy it and countered that the House action was “for purely political reasons.”

Some supported Lynch’s proposal as a good compromise. Others said Lynch’s proposal would give

the courts too much say.

State Rep. Gregory Sorg, R-Easton, said the amendment would do little to change things.

Lynch’s amendment stated that the Legislature shall have the authority and responsibility to define reasonable school education standards, hold them accountable for meeting the standards and mitigate local disparities in their financial ability to provide an adequate education. It also would give lawmakers full discretion to determine aid amounts and its distribution.

The House and Senate passed different proposed amendments. Both legislative measures would give more control to lawmakers than Lynch proposed doing. The House amendment, authored by O’Brien, would give the state full discretion to decide how much, if anything to pay for aid.

Lynch’s amendment was expected to fail, but the vote shows the difficulty lawmakers have had in changing the constitution since the state Supreme Court issued its landmark school funding rulings.

Republicans don’t need Lynch to pass an amendment. They have a 294-104 margin over Democrats in the House, where they need 239 votes for passage, and a 19-5 edge in the Senate, where 15 votes are necessary. But O’Brien and Bragdon believe they see next page

from preceding page Shelley and company are developing three variants of the game. A junior version will be designed for young children. The party version will allow more than four players to join in, and a casino variant adds the ability for players to bet with chips. At least one of those variations will be released in 2012.

The company is still operating “deep in the red,” said Shelley, noting that the family made a considerable investment into the product. With continued

growth, though, they could earn some rich rewards, such as the opportunity to create a few more local jobs and to support non-profit organizations.

How does he feel about bringing “Bag-O-Loot” to market a year and a half ago? “I’m in love with it, there’s nothing I’d rather be doing,” he said. He especially loves hearing from parents about how the game he and his daughter invented has helped other families have fun together. “It’s really satisfying.”

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

The Streetcar Company

presents

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 15

Meredith Bay Laser Center 169 Daniel Webster Hwy. • Meredith, NH • 556-7271 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm www.meredithbaylaser.com

MEREDITH BAY LASER OPEN HOUSE Thursday December 1st — 5pm to 7pm

Join Us for Botox & Radiesse Demonstrations, Laser Demonstrations, and a Free Parafin Hand Treatment 15% Off All Products, Gift Certificates and Services scheduled from 5pm to 7pm during the Open House

Gift tes Certifica

Any purchases made between November 20 and December 1 will be entered into our Open House Raffle

Closed Mondays

ICE 1/2 PR * DINNER

WOODBURNER’S DINNER SPECIAL Bottomless Cup of Soup with Lunch!

Bring in a piece of fire wood, or this coupon and get the second dinner entrée 1/2 Price!* 8 Plymouth Street, Meredith, NH 279-4631 • www.mamesrestaurant.com

* Not valid with other promotions, $11 entree specials, or on holidays. Expires 12/30/11.

Maximum party of six. One coupon or piece of wood per 2 guests. LDS

Easy Listening…Live Music, Every Friday & Saturday.

CoreFit Pilates

Total Body Conditioning Laconia, NH 03246 603-630-2146 corefit@metrocast.net corefitpilatesnh.com

Linda Goodwin

Certified Pilates & Fitness Professional

• Build core strength • Improve posture • Develop flexibility & balance

Call for class times and availability.

Ring in the New Year at Laconia Elks December 31 Dinner Dance

William Gibson’s

for the Holidays

December 2nd & 3rd at 7pm December 4th at 1pm

Laconia High School-Union Ave., Laconia

Tickets Available at: Greenlaw’s Music-Downtown Laconia and at the door Ticket donation: $10.00 each 4 or more $8.00 each (advanced sales only) all tickets $10.00 at the door

More info at: www.streetcarcompany.com Presented thru special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. - New York, NY

Open 7 Days a Week Monday-Friday 10 am-7pm Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm Unique Gift Ideas Fresh and Silk Arrangements NH Grown Trees • Centerpieces Fresh Wreaths • Holiday Decor Hostess Gifts Stop in and visit, you are sure to find something for everyone!!

253-7111• dionsplantplace.com 63 Whittier Hwy Moultonboro

6:00 pm Cocktails 6:30 pm Dinner Shrimp Cocktail, Salad with Rolls, Prime Rib or Baked Haddock, Dessert

7:30 pm - 12:30 am Dance the Night Away with Roger Main $20 per person (in advance) Tickets available at the bar.

Members & Guests Only

Page 16 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Advanced General Dentistry

Jean-Paul Rabbath DMD, MAGD, PLLC Master Academy of General Dentistry NH AGD Delegate & Membership Chair • Member AGD, ADA, CDA, NHDS, MDS

• Restorative, Preventive & Implant Dentistry New • Cosmetic (Veneers, Whitening & More) Patients Welcome • Invisalign (Clear Alternative to Braces) (Adults & Children) Call Today To Schedule • Dental Surgery (Extractions) An Appointment!

• Gum Surgery (Laser) 286-8618 • Immediate Full & Partial Dentures • Same Day Emergencies

Dentist also speaks French & Spanish!

468 W. Main St., Tilton, NH 03276 www.rabbathdental.com

Major Credit Cards & Insurance Accepted

TANNING MADE SIMPLE Stand Up & Tan 40-Bulb Smart Lamp Booth Lay Down & Tan: 43 Lamp Sun Bed Gold Package 20 Visits = $70* Bronze Package 10 Visits = $40* Sample Package 5 Visits = $30* Trial Package 1 Visit = $8* (*plus tax)

NO MONTHLY FEES • NO EXPIRED VISITS NO EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FEES

279-7011

from preceding page need the popular Democrat’s support to win voter approval at the ballot box.

If an amendment is placed on the ballot, two-thirds of voters would need to pass it for the change to take effect.

The state Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in 1997 requiring New Hampshire to provide all public school children with an adequate education.

After that ruling, the state began providing a base amount per pupil to all communities, funded by state taxes and a new state property tax.

New Hampshire lawmakers have tried and failed dozens of times over

the years to nullify the ruling.

The Supreme Court’s rulings require the state to pay the full cost of an adequate education, which means every community gets some aid. The rulings do not prohibit the state from sending additional aid to communities, but Lynch and other critics say the state has little extra money to spare after complying with the court mandate to pay for adequacy.

Lynch said his amendment would allow the state to target more aid while maintaining court review if the state fails to reasonably meet its responsibilities.

CHURCH STREET from page one between the police station and insurance agency. The lot also extends to the river, where it has about 78 feet of shoreline. An easement on the parcel would enable the riverwalk to be extended toward the Church Street bridge.

The police station has been on the market since 2003 years, during which time it attracted only one serious look.

Myers suggested that combining the two lots could improve their prospects for redevelopment, acknowledging that one or both of the buildings would likely be demolished.

On the other hand, the two proper-

ties lie at the intersection of Messer Street and Church Street, which has figured in past discussions about redirecting downtown traffic flows. One plan raised the possibility of connecting Messer Street to the passage between the lots to provide alternative access to the municipal parking lot and another envisioned bending Beacon Street East to align with Messer Street at Church Street.

Myers said yesterday that he is preparing a staff report on the police station for the Land and Buildings Committee, which will meet prior to the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Monday, December 12.

Hours: M-Fri 8-8, Sat 8-4

For Hair & More

WALL ST from page 2

Mill Falls Marketplace Meredith, NH

Kelsey’s at the Grant presents . . . . . . . . .

15 Kimball Rd. Gilford, NH (Intersection of 11B & 11C)

293-0577 ~ Always Auditioning New Entertainers ~ Tuesdays: “FB Friends Appreciation Nite” Check FB for Details & Appreciation Specials!

Wednesdays: “Wing Ur Way Over” Wind Down Hour - 10pm-Midnight ~ $3 Domestics Show us that evening’s $30+ dinner receipt from ANY LOCAL restaurant & get reduced cover & $5 off VIP bands!

Thursdays: Harpoon UFO sponsors “College Nite” $2 Harpoon 7-11pm ~ $2 cover w/college ID Saturdays: 1/2 Off Cover & VIP Band with Non-Perishable Food Item or Pet Item Donation Sundays: Weekend Wind Down! No cover Sunday Nites!

“Sunday Funday” with Leggs-n-Eggs til 4pm BOGO Pizza (dine in only), BOGO $5 (carry-out)

COMING SOON!

Join Us Friday for Our Weekend Kickoff Party!!

Sponsored by Coors Lite

7-10pm ~ $2 Coors Lite Draughts No Cover til 9pm ~ $5 Cover 9-11pm

Holiday Party ~ 12/16 “Touch 2 Much”

AC/DC Tribute Band - Live at 9:30 Buffet with all the fixins AND Giveaways & Bruins tickets!!

Upcoming “Silent Season” -Events!

January 20th

Cover: Sun - Wed ~ $5 after 7pm • Fri & Sat ~ $5 from 7-9pm, $10 after 9pm

HOURS: Tuesday, 4pm - 1am ~ Wednesday-Sunday, Noon-1am

by the banks of Europe, the U.S., Britain, Canada, Japan and Switzerland represented an extraordinary coordinated effort.

But amid the market’s excitement, many doubts loomed. Some analysts cautioned that the banks did nothing to provide a permanent fix to the problems facing heavily indebted European nations such as Italy and Greece. It only buys time for political leaders.

“It is a short-term solution,” said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank. “The bottom line on any central bank action is that it papers over the problems, buys time and in some respects takes pressure from politicians. ... If nothing’s done in a week, this market gain will disappear.”

Banks stocks soared as fears about an imminent disaster in the European financial system ebbed.

American and European banks are connected by contracts, loans and other financial entanglements, meaning that a European financial crisis would punish U.S. bank stocks.

The brighter outlook that emerged Wednesday relieved some investor concerns.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. jumped 8.4 percent, the most of the 30 Dow components. Morgan Stanley rose 11.1 percent and Citigroup Inc. 8.9 percent.

Worries about the financial system — and the reluctance of the European Central Bank to intervene — have caused borrowing rates for European nations to skyrocket. Wednesday’s decision reduced the rates banks pay to borrow dollars — a move that aims to make loans cheaper so that banks can continue to operate smoothly.

European banks rely on dollars to cover loans they have promised to consumers and businesses and pay for investments in U.S credit markets.

They traditionally have tapped short-

mutual funds and other banks. But money market funds have been pulling dollars from Europe in recent months, and lending between banks has dried up.

In response to the new rates, the euro rose sharply, while U.S. Treasury prices fell as demand weakened for ultra-safe assets.

The Dow rose 4.2 percent to close at 12,045. It has more than gained back the 564-point slump it had last week.

It is up 813 points, or 7.3 percent, so far this week. The last time the Dow closed up more than 400 points was Aug. 11.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 closed up 52, or 4.3 percent, at 1,247. The Nasdaq composite index closed up 105, or 4.2 percent, at 2,620.

Seven stocks rose on the New York Stock Exchange for every one that fell. Volume was heavy at 5.7 billion shares.

Surging commodity prices lifted the stocks of companies that make basic materials such as steel. United States Steel Corp. gained 15.3 percent, the most in the S&P 500. AK Steel Holding Corp. added 13.4 percent. Energy stocks also leaped. Alpha Natural Resources Inc. rose 15.2 percent, Peabody Energy Corp. 14.3 percent.

The act by the central banks took some pressure off the financial system, which has signaled in recent days that many banks were losing faith in their trading partners. And it offered hope that more help was on the way.

“People are taking comfort that it’s globally coordinated,” said Peter Tchir, who runs the hedge fund TF Market Advisors.

The move would have a limited effect, he said, “but the bulls are anticipating that this is just the beginning of central bank and other actions” to ease market pressures.

Any successful plan would have to reduce borrowing costs for Italy and

GOP insists offsetting cuts must cover payroll tax relief

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican congressional leaders stressed a willingness Wednesday to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut due to expire Dec. 31, setting up a year-end clash with Democrats over how to pay for a provision at the heart of President Barack Obama’s jobs program.

“We just think we shouldn’t be punishing job creators to pay for it,” said Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, scorning a Democratic proposal to raise taxes on million-dollar income earners.

Instead, Senate Republicans called for a gradual reduction in the size of the federal bureaucracy, as well as steps to make sure that million-dollar earners don’t benefit from unemployment benefits or food stamps. They also recommended raising Medicare premiums for individuals with incomes over $750,000 a year.

House Speaker John Boehner said flatly that any tax cut extension will be offset by cuts elsewhere in the budget to avoid raising federal deficits. Numerous Republican officials noted that Obama had said the same thing was true of the plan he unveiled in a nationally televised speech to Congress in September.

The events in Congress, coupled with Obama’s fresh appeal for renewal of the payroll tax cut while speaking Wednesday in Scranton, Pa., indicated that leaders in both parties want to seek a compromise less than a week after Congress’ high-profile supercommittee failed to find common ground on a related economic issue, a plan to reduce deficits.

Yet nearly a full year before the 2012 elections, it also appeared that lawmakers in both parties are eager to compete for the political high ground before any compromise can be struck on the payroll tax or an extension of unemployment benefits that Republicans also said they might approve.

In a visit to blue-collar northeastern Pennsylvania, Obama warned of a “massive blow to the economy” if Republicans oppose his call for a renewal of

the payroll tax cut approved a year ago as a way to stimulate economic growth.

“Are you going to cut taxes for the middle class and those who are trying to get into the middle class, or are you going to protect massive tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires?” he said, referring to Republicans.

“Are you going to ask a few hundred thousand people who have done very, very well to do their fair share or are you going to raise taxes for hundreds of millions of people across the country?”

Speaking later in New York City, Obama later sounded more conciliatory toward Republicans such as Boehner and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

“For the last couple of days Mr. Boehner and Mr. McConnell have both indicated that it probably does make sense not to have taxes go up for middle class families, particularly since they’ve all taken an oath not to raise taxes,” Obama said. “And so it’s possible we’ll see some additional progress in the next couple of weeks that can continue to help strengthen the economy.”

Senate Democrats have set a vote for later in the week to pay for the tax cut renewal by imposing a permanent 3.25 percent surtax on individuals or couples earning more than $1 million a year, a political maneuver designed to cast Republicans as the protectors of the wealthy at a time when unemployment is at 9 percent nationally.

The proposal has no chance of gaining the 60-vote Senate majority needed for approval.

The Senate Republican alternative, unveiled in late afternoon, envisions extending an existing pay freeze for government workers through 2015 — a provision that would apply to lawmakers. It also proposed gradually cutting the government workforce by 10 percent, or 200,000 positions.

N.H. House fails to override Lynch veto of school materials bill

CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire House has killed a vetoed bill that allows parents to object to school course materials and request using alternatives. Under the bill, the school district and parents would have to agree upon an alternative plan for the child to meet state requirements for education in the subject area. The change would be at the parents’ expense.

edrestau www.thewoodsh

The House voted 244-130 to override the veto, but that was short the two-thirds needed for passage.

Gov. John Lynch objected in his veto message that the bill failed to clearly define what material would be objectionable. He also said it would be disruptive to classrooms and be difficult to administer.

He said the bill goes too far by giving parents of every student veto power over every single lesson plan.

Auto Boats Health

rant.com

MOTORCYCLE

Home Condo Life

COMPARE A QUOTE

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 17

Delivery (6 mile radius)

2

LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS

1180

$

including tax!

BUY 1 LARGE ONE TOPPING

500

$

(Of Equal Value)

LARGE 16” PEPPERONI FOR $9.95

GET 1

Must present ad, 1 coupon per customer, not valid with other offers.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Your Computer Service Center With over 18 years of experience, we specialize in: • Hardware & Software Diagnostics • Repairs • Data Recovery • Virus & Spyware Removal • System Clean-ups • Networking • Hardware & Software Installation & Setup • Business Tech Support • New, Used & Custom PC’s & Laptops • Upgrades • And More Ask us about our new Virus Protection Insurance Plan

52 Canal St. Laconia

603-527-4141 Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm www.aacnh.com

“Off the Beaten Path, But Worth Finding!”

Open: Mon-Thur & Sat, 6am-2pm Fri, 6am-8pm & Sun, 7am-1pm

Specials Vary Daily • Children’s Menu Full Liquor License

All You Can Eat FRESH FRIED HADDOCK or WHOLE BELLY CLAMS or PRIME RIB Every Friday Night!

Taste the Difference

141 Water Street, Downtown Laconia • 603-524-4144

www.water-street-cafe.com www.facebook.com/waterstcafe

293-0841 www.patrickspub.com Jct. Rts 11 & 11B Gilford

Holiday Gift Card and Merchandise Sale Buy One Item at Full Price Get a 2nd Item at

20% Off

Now through Christmas!

INSURANCE

Gift Certificates Available 128 Lee Road, Moultonborough, NH 603-476-2311 Hours: Tue - Sun 5 pm - 8:30 pm Fri and Sat 5 pm - 9:30 pm

BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS SUPPORT MRS. SANTA FUND For several years now the Mrs. Santa Fund has provided gifts for children from Newborn to age 17. This list grows longer each year. Once again Mrs. Santa’s Elves need your generosity. New clothing and toys may be dropped off at the Town Hall until December 14. Cash donations are made payable to Mrs. Santa Fund and are sent to either: Alton Town Hall P.O. Box 659 c/o Sheri, Alton, NH 03809 or TD Banknorth c/o Karen, P.O. Box 998, Alton, NH 03809.

If you are a resident of Alton and need help in providing necessities for your children or know of a family who would benefit from this program, contact Mrs. Santa’s Elves by December 8th. Elf #1-Sheri Emerson (875-0204), or Elf #2 –Paulette Wentworth, (875-0203).

Please help make this holiday season a merry one for all of our friends.

S R 22 Issued Today

Laconia - Ryan 135 Weirs Blvd.

603-528-1854

Tilton - Joe 315 Main St. 603-286-8900

Phone Quotes 7 Days a Week, 10am - 8pm

Christmas Village Fair Come For Gifts, Food & Fun! Now i.

Open Fr! Night

Friday, Dec. 2 • 5pm-8pm & Saturday, Dec. 3 • 9am-3pm

• Greens • Santa’s Attic • White Elephant • Baked Goods • Decorations • Toys • Jewelry • Arts & Crafts • Mrs. Claus’ Cafe • Books Gilford Community Church 19 Potter Hill Rd., Gilford, NH 524-6057

Buy 3 Beads, Get 1 Free!

639 Main Street Laconia, NH 03246 603-528-8541

Page 18 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

OBITUARIES

Helen Hopkins, 95 MEREDITH — Helen Hopkins, 95, formerly of 61 Timber Lane, Gilford, died at the Forestview Manor, Meredith on Monday, November 28, 2011.

Mrs. Hopkins was born November 4, 1916 in Fitchburg, Mass., the daughter of Walter J. & Flora B. (Haywood) Donahue.

She was raised in Fitchburg, Mass. and graduated from the Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing in Worcester, Mass.

After graduation from nursing school, she was employed as a registered nurse at the Burbank Hospital. She later lived in Salem, N.H. for seventeen years before moving to Gilford N.H. in 1964.

Mrs. Hopkins was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Laconia, N.H. Survivors include a son, Allen Hopkins, of Meredith and a brother, P. Paul Donahue, of Colorado. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hopkins was predeceased by

her husband, Allen J. Hopkins, by two sons, John and Mark, by a daughter, Martha, and by a sister, Marjorie E. Lober.

There will be no calling hours.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 9:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will be in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 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.

NORTHFIELD — Larry Ernest Elliott II, 35, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

Known by his friends as “Lee”, Larry was born June 27, 1976 in Laconia and was a lifelong resident of Northfield.

Larry was a NASCAR fan, loved fishing and four-wheeling, playing bingo, camping, hunting and hanging out.

Larry was the only son of Larry E. Elliott and Sharon A. Elliott of Northfield. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his maternal grandparents Carl Stockbridge of Gilmanton and Eleanor Dalton of Rindge; two sisters: Stacey Elliott of Belmont, NH and Mandy Elliott of Rindge, NH; four children: Haley Amber and Caleb Bradley Elliott of Gilmanton; and Zoe Marie and Leevi Emerson Elliott of Concord, NH; and three nieces: Emily Micaela of Belmont, Veronica Grace and Vanessa Rose Elliott of Rindge.

He also leaves behind three aunts, one uncle and

several cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home,164 Pleasant Street,Laconia, NH. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the family plot in the Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center Road, Meredith.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Larry Elliott Childrens Education Fund, care of Laconia Savings Bank, 62 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

Flowers are also appreciated.

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.

Larry E. ‘Lee’ Elliott, II, 35

WEIRS BEACH

LOBSTER POUND Route 3, Weirs Beach ~ 366-2255 www.wb-lp.com

OPEN Mon, Thur, Fri & Sat at 5pm, Sunday at 10am

Pizza By Design

Start with our 12” thin crust cheese pizza, and choose your own toppings ... $8.99

Premium Toppings add $1.00

Bacon, Sausage, Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Kalamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts

Regular Toppings add 75¢

Garlic, Onions, Spinach, Hamburg, Pineapple, Feta Cheese, Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Extra Cheese, Green Peppers

Happy Hour 5-7pm Two for One Drinks

(Includes well liquor and domestic drafts)

S.I.N. MONDAY (Service Industry Night) $5 Patron Margaritas Buy One, Get One Free Pizza’s (Excludes take-out) Fish Fry Thursday ... $12.95 All You Can Eat Fresh Fried Haddock

Served with our hand-cut french fries & tartar sauce

SUNDAY BRUNCH — 10am-2pm Adults $13.95 ~ Kids 1/2 Price

Over 30 Items! Omelet bar, Belgian waffles, carving station, bacon, sausage, home fries, traditional and Lobster Benedict, fruit salad, and homemade pastries and desserts.

SUNDAY Dinner for Two

& A Bottle of Wine ... $35 Save Room for Dessert!!

Award Winning Desserts Made by Our In-House Pastry Chef Teresa!

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Friday & Saturday Nights, 8-11pm

Paincare of Plymouth donates to Winni Playhouse fundraiser to be held at O’s Steak and Seafood LACONIA — PainCare of Plymouth has contributed to a fundraiser which will be held for The Winnipesaukee Playhouse this Sunday, December 4 from 2-4 p.m. at O’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in Laconia.

For $15 per person or $25 per couple, participants can enjoy appetizers and participate in a live auction of premium wines and a silent auction of themed baskets. Funds raised will go toward the Capital Campaign for the completion of phase 2 and 3 of the new state-of-the-art theater campus, which will Notice The Town of Belmont is taking bids on a 1999 Ford F250 4x4 V10 Automatic Transmission, mileage 138,643. Truck is being sold as is and can be seen at the Belmont Highway Garage.

Winning bidder shall remove vehicle within ten (10) days of bid acceptance by the Town. This vehicle may be seen during normal business hours at the Belmont Highway Garage. The Town of Belmont reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids based on the best interest of the Town. Bids should be submitted to: “1999 Ford F-250,” P.O. Box 310, Belmont NH 03220. Bids must be received no later than close of business on December 9, 2011. Any questions may be directed to Public Works Director Jim Fortin at 528-2677.

include an increased seating capacity in the theater.

Fans of the Playhouse will be matching up to $1 million toward the $1.5 million goal up until December 31.

RSVP to this event by calling 366-7377, and look to bid on PainCare’s ‘Taste of Italy’ gift basket, and help this community theater at the same time.

For more info about PainCare, New England’s leading medical practice dedicated exclusively to managing all types of pain, visit www.PainMD.com.

To learn more about the fundraiser and The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, visit www.winniplayhouse.org.

“Studio 23” Residential Hair Salon

$10 Haircut st 1 st time in!*

*(With this coupon, through 12/31/11)

Regular Pricing: Women $20 ~ Men $15 ~ Children $12

CALL 527-8980 NOW

for Appointment & Directions. ~ Close to downtown Laconia ~

Open Tues, Wed, Fri ~ 9am-5pm • Thurs ~ 9am-8pm & Saturday ~ 9am-2pm

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 19

OBITUARY

Don’t forget to make your 2011 IRA contribution.

Victor S. Vezina, 81 BELMONT — Victor Sylvio Vezina, 81, of 75 Rogers Road, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.

Mr. Vezina was born January 22, 1930 in Laconia, N.H., the son of Pierre and Aurora (Nadeau) Vezina. He served in the U.S. Army and was a lifelong resident of Laconia. He was a plumber for over thirty-five years and was owner of Victor’s Plumbing & Heating.

Mr. Vezina loved nature and spending time with his family.

Survivors include three daughters, Linda Dorman, Carol Taylor and Debbie Labrecque; four grandchildren, Robert Dorman, Tiffany Dorman, Kendra Cooper and Krystle Dorman; three great

granddaughters; a sister, Annette Careno; four nieces and four nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Madeline Shaulis.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Laconia Senior Center, 17 Church St. Laconia, NH 03246.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the family lot in South Road Cemetery, Belmont.

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.

Hobo Railroad Santa Trains popular with children

LINCOLN — The Santa Trains operating from Lincoln this year are once again proving to be a big hit among children.

The trains which operate through December 18 are booking up with children and parents from all over New England coming to New Hampshire to enjoy the rides. Santa Trains depart from their depot, just off of Main Street, (Rt 112), off I-93 exit 32, in Lincoln. Santa Claus is aboard, with a free gift for each child and free holiday cookies and hot chocolate on the train.

“The Santa Train’s have really been very popular this year,” said Hobo Conductor Mike Gooden. “The children all leave with smiles on their faces. There is something very special about children, trains and Christmas. They wear pajamas, bring letters for Santa and dress up for the season.”

The first Santa Express trains will operate during daylight hours from Lincoln on on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 also at 1 p.m. The Hobo Railroad’s Santa Trains, in their 24th year, were named in the

past as a “Pick of the Week” for family fun by the Boston Globe and the Hobo Railroad was recently featured on CNN as one of the most interesting rail trips in America.

The scenic 15-mile, one-hour and twenty-minute ride operates along the Pemigewasset River from Lincoln to Woodstock. Since 1987 the Hobo Railroad has offered the timeless trips on vintage trains on winter days during daylight hours. Cars are warm and comfortable and Santa’s elves will collect Christmas lists and Santa Claus himself will visit each child with a gift in hand.

Ticket prices are $15 per person for coach and $18 per person in First Class and children under two are free. A special website has been created at www.SantaTrains.com to provide riders with all the necessary information and departure times. Tickets may be purchased through the Hobo Railroad web site or may be purchased first come first serve on the day of departure. For more information call the Hobo Railroad at 745-2135.

Bristol Church holding Christmas Sale on Saturday BRISTOL — On Saturday, December 3, members of the Bristol United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship will host their annual Christmas Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Fellowship Hall on Church Street off of South Main Street will be filled with the smells and sounds

LOCAL EXPERIENCED BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY

Atty. Stanley Robinson is designated as a Federal Relief Agency by an act of Congress & has proudly assisted consumers seeking debt relief under the US Bankruptcy code for over 30 years.

of the holiday season. Available for purchase will be decorated wreaths, swags, baskets, baked goods, handmade craft items, and gently used holiday decorations. Santa will stop by for a visit with a gift for every child. Shoppers will be treated to hot spiced cider and donuts.

NVintage Emporium M Vintage Treasures for Your Home & Garden

Tue- Sat. 10-5 Welcome Evenings by Chance or Appointment 23 Canal St.• Laconia 520-3387

603-286-2019 • shrlawoffice@gmail.com

S ANBORN ’ S A UTO R EPAIR

20% OFF Gift Certificates In December Available by Phone

HURRY! Book Your Christmas Party!

Now Taking Reservations!

New Year’s Eve

528-3244 ~ 88 Ladd Hill, Belmont ~ Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily

“Where the customer is always number one”

“Lucky”

S TATE I NSPECTION $ $ .95 29 .95

316 Court Street Laconia, NH 03246

603-524-9798

W ITH C OUPON Tune-ups, Brakes, Exhaust, Struts, Tires, Road Service, Oil Changes, & Mobile Oil & Gas

offer expires 12/31/11

Just Good!

Food

GEORGE’S DINER Plymouth Street, Meredith • 279-8723

NIGHTLY SPECIALS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

All U Can Eat Fried Chicken Chef Special

Roast Turkey Dinner Roast Beef Dinner Meatloaf

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

All U Can Eat Fish Fry Fresh Seafood Fried or Broiled

Chicken Pot Pie NE Boiled Dinner Chef Special

SUNDAY

Chicken Pot Pie Country Fried Steak & Pork Baked Ham & Beans All U Can Eat Fish Fry

WEDNESDAY

All U Can Eat Spaghetti Roast Pork Dinner Chef Special

SATURDAY

Prime Rib Shrimp Scampi Chef Special

Daily Blackboard Breakfast & Lunch Specials Open Daily 6am- 8pm

*** BREAKFAST ALL DAY ***

PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICE & REPAIR

MOST REPAIRS CHARGED BY THE JOB NOT BY THE HOUR! *SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT HEATING

• GAS PIPING WORK ENTS FOR: • REPAIRS & REPLACEM R SYSTEMS • GAS FORCED HOT WATE R SYSTEMS WATE HOT ED • OIL FORC

DON MORIN ASSOC., INC. 524-6014

NH LICENSE #331C, GAS FITERS LIC. #GFE0701070

Appletre

e Nursery

QUALITY • VARIETY •PRICE Rt. 3 - Winnisquam, NH ~ 524-8031 Extra Fancy Fresh Cut Balsam & Fraser Christmas Trees Kissing Balls Fraser & Balsam $29 or 2/$50 Cemetery Baskets & Planters $15.98 & up Decorated Wreaths $14.98 & up Assorted Greens $3.98 & up Pine/Fraser & Balsam Roping $22.98 Wreaths Available 24”, 36” & 48”

Mon-Sat 8:00-5:30 & Sun 9:00-4:00

Page 20 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Girl Scouts send their Halloween candy to soldiers

Inspired by a “Sweets for Treats” advertisement they noticed that was placed by Dr. Everett R. Johnson, D.M.D., the girls of Brownie Scout Troop #10578 of Gilford, Cadet Troop #10237 and Daisy Troop #10237 of Laconia decided to donate their Halloween candy to forwarding to U.S. Armed Forces stationed overseas. (Courtesy photo)

Fashion Friendzee Clothing Swap at the Margate to benefit food pantries, children’s auction LACONIA — A Fashion Friendzee Clothing Swap which will be held at the Margate Resort this Saturday and Sunday will benefit local food pantries and the WLNH Children’s Auction.

The event, which runs from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, will allow people to bring in unwanted, in style clean clothes to swap with other fashion forward women. Shoes and handbags are also being accepted for swap. For every

item brought in, participants will be able to walk away with an equal number of items, all for a $10 admission price. Those who want to take home more than they brought can do so for a $4 per item charge.

Vendor tables will be set up offering jewelry, handbags and even custom made bras. Shoppers can also bring in unwanted gold items and exchange them for cash.

For more information contact LeeAnn Fay-Ellis at 393-2190.

Pemigewasset Choral Society presenting series of Christmas concerts

PLYMOUTH — The Pemigewasset Choral Society begins a very special Winter program with a threeconcert series on Wednesday, December 7, 7:30 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Meredith.

The second performance is Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Franklin. The final performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m.in Hanaway Theatre on the Plymouth State University campus.

All concerts are open to the public; admission is by donation in Meredith and Franklin. Tickets for open seating at $10 each are required for the Plymouth performance. Special rates are available for students, seniors and groups. Tickets may be purchased in advance through the Box Office by calling 535-ARTS or on site prior at the concert.

Dr. Robert Swift and his wife, Margot W. Swift have announced their retirement from the choral society after the December performances. Dr. Swift, a professor at Plymouth State University, has conducted the Pemi Chorus since 1979. He is an accomplished composer and organist and his wife Margot W. Swift, also an accomplished musician, is a former Plymouth State University faculty member and has accompanied the chorus since 1980.

Pemi Choral Society will be joined by Errol Schlabach on saxophone, Kendra Corcoran on oboe and Leslie McDonnell on piano and will feature the music of John Rutter, Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Josef Hadyn, Peter Tranchell, Everett Reed, Marshall Bartholomew and other renowned choral composers. Selected seasonal pieces will also be performed by the society. This concert series has the World Premier of “Prayer” a new composition by Dr. Swift composed specifically for the see next page

You Can Get Wireless Internet!

Come to Wireless Zone®...

your local Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer to see how easy & inexpensive it is.

Get a Mobile Broadband Plan for just

FREE

50

$

USB Modem

with new 2-yr. activation on qualifying Mobile Broadband plan. ($50 2-yr. price less $50 mail-in rebate debit card). Product shown representative of styles. Models may vary.

See store for details.

monthly access for 2GB. (Activation fees, taxes & other charges apply.)

Browse the web anywhere you phone has service Check email & download files at Broadband Speeds

YOUR LOCAL WIRELESS PROFESSIONALS

LACONIA • 603-524-1900 • 1010 Union Ave. PLYMOUTH • 603-536-6090 • 594 Tenney Mountain Hwy. Rte 25 www.WirelessZone.com *Our Surcharges (incl. Fed. Univ. Svc. of 15.3% of interstate & int’l telecom charges (varies quarterly), 16¢ Regulatory & 83¢ Administrative/line/mo., & others by area) are not taxes (details: 1-888-684-1888); gov’t taxes & our surcharges could add 6% - 40%[or insert % range for Area] to your bill. Activation fee/line: $35 .

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION: Subject to Customer Agmt, Data Plan & credit approval. Up to $175 early termination fee ($350 for advanced devices), up to [xx]/MB after allowance. Requires compatible EV-DO Rev. A device (sold separately). [Speeds require an EV-DO Rev. A- capable device. When using an EV-DO device that is not Rev. A- capable or traveling in the Extended Mobile Broadband Rate and Services area, you can expect download speeds of 400-700 Kbps & upload speeds of 60-80 Kbps. Mobile Broadband speed claim based on stationary tests with 5 MB FTP data files w/o compression. Actual throughput speed varies.] Mobile Broadband is available [to more than 285 million people][in 264 major metros] [269 airports] in the U.S. Offers & coverage not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at verizonwireless.com. © 2010 Verizon Wireless

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Page 21

Meredith Village Savings Bank donates to Child Advocacy Center Meredith Village Savings Bank has donated $1,000 to the Greater Lakes Child Advocacy Center (GLCAC) located in Laconia to help support their efforts to effectively intervene on multiple levels to help end sexual and physical violence against children in the Belknap County community.

Shown left to right, are Meghan Noyes, GLCAC director, Nancy Williams-Hunt, MVSB regional vice president and Laconia branch manager, and Cheryl Carter, MVSB Laconia branch supervisor. (Courtesy photo)

Buy special gifts at Alton Library starting Dec. 1, proceeds benefit maintenance fund ALTON — Those searching for a unique gift idea for the holidays can find Alton afghans, Bicentennial prints, hometown collectibles and brass bookmarks at the Gilman Library.

Proceeds benefit the Gilman Library Building Maintenance Fund.

The library is holding a special book sale from Thursday, December 1 through January 31, 2012. Fill a plastic bag for one dollar or half off the price of specially marked books.

Proceeds from book sales are used to purchase new library materials.

from preceding page ‘Pemi’.

Soloists from the chorus include Kathy Andrle (Moultonborough), Kenneth Bergstrom (Plymouth), Dan Bowers (Thornton), Margo Coolidge (Andover), and Gary McCool (Rumney).

Richard Moses (Rumney) is speaker.

PSU student Katherine Manchester (Goffstown) wrote the poem that has been set to music for the concert.

The Pemi Choral Society previously performed on tour in Great Britain and all eastern Canadian provinces except Newfoundland. In summer 2009 the choir was the first American chorus to be invited to sing in the national Canadian “Unisong” Festival in Ottawa. Most recently the Chorus performed on tour in Bermuda. For further information please contact the PSU Box Office (535-ARTS).

CANS FOR BOY SCOUT TROOP 68!

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

$75 SAVINGS! Ashleigh F. Jones, D.M.D. ~ B. Chandler Jones, D.M.D.

This Holiday Season we ask for your help as we proudly support the Gilford Community Church Food Pantry. All New Patient Comprehensive Exams completed before December 25, 2011 will receive a Credit of $75 for donating a non-perishable food item on their first visit.

About Us

Drs. Ashleigh and Chandler Jones, formerly Air Force dentists, have brought their advanced training and experience permanently to the Lakes Region.

Their goal is to provide the highest quality dental care possible and establish lifelong relationships with you and your family. We are dedicated to listening to your needs and building a mutual trust through open and honest communication.

Offering Full Service Family And Cosmetic Dentistry • Root Canals • Implants • Wisdom Teeth Extractions • Invisalign Orthodontics • Porcelain Veneers & Crowns Nitrous Oxide Sedation Available!

524-8250

Major Credit Cards and Insurance Accepted.

25 Country Club Rd. Financing through Village West One Care Credit Building 4 available.

Gilford, NH 03249 www.lakesregiondentalcare.com

CITY OF LACONIA Notice of Public Hearing According to Article V of the Laconia City Charter and other applicable State laws, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 12, 2011 during the regular Council Meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 200A. This will be the first public hearing in response to a request by MetroCast Cablevision, the current cable operator, for a cable television franchise renewal agreement. This hearing will be held pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1934, as amended; and RSA 53-C:3-a.

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

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

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

The purpose of this hearing is to ascertain the future cable-related needs and interests of the community. In addition, the City is required by NH law to consider the ability of the applicant to: (I) Meet its financial obligations to perform; (II) Provide adequate and technically sound facilities, equipment and signal quality; (III) Provide adequate channel capacity and appropriate facilities for public, educational, or governmental use, taking into account available technology, subscriber interest, and cost; (IV) Prohibit discrimination among customers of basic service; (V) Provide reasonable service quality in terms of available technology, subscriber interest, and cost; (VI) Construct and install cable- related equipment which conforms to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and the National Electric Safety Code; (VII) Provide a competent staff able to provide prompt, adequate service and to respond comprehensively to customer complaints or problems; and (VIII) Provide reasonable rules and policies for line extensions and disconnects, customer deposits, and billing practices.

Copies of the existing cable television franchise agreement are available at the City’s Purchasing Office and on the City’s website www.cityoflaconianh.org.

Any interested person may present testimony related thereto and/or attend this public hearing. The record will remain open until further notice.

Mary A. Reynolds City Clerk

Page 22 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Belmont Village will be decked out for the Holidays on Sunday

Now thru Dec. 23, 2011

30-50% OFF Select Designer Frames*

Flex Spending...

Use it before you lose it!

*Does not include lenses.

528-2388

www.laconiaeye.com

BIG or Small.......

we have room for them all!

Our overnight boarding suites range from 5’x 6’ to 8’ x 10’

We are located at 89 Daniel Webster Highway, Center Harbor, NH Less than 2 miles from the four corners of Meredith on Route 3

Lak

gion Pet Reso Re rt, es

C LL

Limited space remaining for overnight boarding for the Holidays.

CALL NOW!

• We have separate buildings for small dogs and larger breeds • Climate controlled • Large outdoor and indoor play areas • 24/7 Care

(603) 250-8001

www. LakesRegionPetResort.com

Getting in the swing for their “Deck the Village’’ performance in Belmont on Sunday, December 4 are Belmont High School Marching Band members (left to right) Cynthia Freelove-Murray, Tevin Mitchell, Andrew Mozier, Zoe Zeller and Makayla Donovan. Led by Lauren Fountain, in her first year as band director for Belmont Middle and High Schools, they’ve already warmed up at holiday parades in Laconia and Plymouth this season. (Courtesy photo)

BELMONT — The Belmont community will celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. throughout its historic Town center. Musical performances, activities in the Belmont Mill, Corner Meeting House and library, the Town Green and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will highlight the fourth annual “Deck the Village” festival.

After the 1833 Mill bell is ceremonially rung at 12:30 p.m. the Belmont Elementary School Vocal Ensemble, directed by Jen Shaw, will open the event next to the community’s landmark 1908 Bandstand. Santa will come to town, this year bringing Mrs. Claus and they are expected to arrive on Mill Street at 1 p.m., transported by the Belmont Fire Department.

Their festive arrival will feature the Belmont High School Marching Band, directed by Lauren Fountain, and accompanied by other special friends.

The Belmont Historical Society has loaned Santa special seating from its 1792 Province Road Meeting House, and he plans to visit for photos before returning to the North Pole. In the spirit and need of this season, he encourages all to bring a non-perishable food item, for collection and presentation to the St. Joseph’s food pantry.

The Library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985, will host storytelling in the afternoon, with crafts featured at the Mill’s

Senior Center , renamed “Santa’s Work Shop” for the day. Cookie decorating and face painting are choices at the Corner Meeting House’s “Sweet Shop” and cocoa, cider and treats will be available at both shops.

The festival’s origin and namesake “decking” is slated for the day before, Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to noon, so that families and friends can enjoy visiting, entertainment and activities throughout Sunday. All volunteers are welcome to help and decorating tasks are both indoors and outside.

Deck the Village was created in 2008 by the Belmont Heritage Commission to encourage visits to Belmont’s historic center, brighten its holiday appearance and start a new tradition. The effort has been fostered by volunteers, other community and school organizations, and local leadership.

Some of the partnerships that are helping to produce this year’s event include: Belknap County Youth Services, BEST- Belmont Elementary Support Team, Belmont High School, Belmont Senior Center, Lakes Region Community College - Food for Thought Café, Belmont Bogie Busters, Timothy Hayes Landscaping, St. Joseph’s Church, Belmont Selectmen, boards and staff including administrative, fire, library, police, public works, parks and recreation and the Village Revitalization Committee.

Laconia Athletic & Swim Club gift package aids WLNH Children’s Auction LACONIA — The holidays are a time of giving and what better gift to give than one that gives back.

The Laconia Athletic & Swim Club is offering a gift of fitness in the form

of a 10 visits for 20 dollars with all proceeds from the sales going to support the WLNH Children’s Auction.

For more information call 524-9252 or go to www.lascfit.com for details.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011 — Page 23

PSU Choirs creating ‘A Joyful Noise’

PLYMOUTH — The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University will host the PSU Chorale and Chamber Singers in a 7 p.m. concert December 4 at the Silver Center. The concert celebrates the holiday season with music about light. PSU Professor Dan Perkins will direct the choirs.

The Chamber Singers, a 20-voice auditioned choir, will perform W.A. Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de confessore K. 339. Perkins says the Mozart vespers are an energetic and celebratory setting of Christmas texts which conclude with the Virgin Mary’s light-filled annunciation. Audience members will recognize the beautiful soprano solo, Laudate Dominum, which will be performed by Laura

Daigle, a sophomore music education and theatre arts major from Salem.

This music “beautifully ushers in the holiday season,” according to Perkins.

The University Chorale is a 65-voice ensemble open to all PSU students, which performs works from all periods and styles. The Chorale will perform Morten Lauridsen’s Lux aeterna with string orchestra and organ. PSU alumnus Robert St. Cyr ’05 from Manchester is the organist. Perkins says Lauridsen’s contemporary setting of Lux aeterna [eternal light] is ethereal, transporting and hopeful.

Tickets for A Joyful Noise are $14-12 for adults, $13-11 for seniors and $11-9 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869.

LACONIA — Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT) and Franklin Savings Bank are offering a free two-hour ‘Debt Triage’ Workshop on Thursday evening, December 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Laconia Police Dept. Community Room.

The workshop is designed to find and eliminate waste, prioritize expenses, help people understand their own spending habits and will offer tips on how to stretch your dollars, saving, and common sense solutions.

To register call Debra Drake, Homeownership Director of Laconia Area

Community Land Trust, 524-0747.

Space is limited.

LACLT, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a member of NeighborWorks® America and is supported in part by membership donations and the Lakes Region United Way. Its mission is to assist low and moderate income families achieve economic self-sufficiency through the development of permanently affordable housing opportunities and associated support programs. For more information about LACLT and its programs, call 524-0747, or visit www. laclt.org.

Free debt workshop on December 8

‘The Gift of Song,’ classical recital, at Gilford Community Church Sunday

GILFORD — A classical song recital, “The Gift of Song”, featuring Jane Cormier, Soprano and Kathryn Southworth, Pianist will be offered on December 4 at 3 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church.

“The Gift of Song” will offer works

by Schubert, Mozart, Richard Strauss and Samuel Barber.

Jane Cormier is director of Just Love to Sing!, a NH non profit music organization. Ms. Cormier has performed all over the world in leading operatic roles and has offered solo song recitals in Vienna, Germany, and Italy. ““This is a very special song recital, as it has

been a few years since I have found time to put a concert together. There is something for everyone at this concert, and hopefully, people will come to hear some of arts songs’ very finest composers”, says Cormier.

Ms. Cormier will be accompanied at the piano by Kathryn Southworth, who is Piano Department Chair at Concord Community Music School. Ms. Southworth will also offer piano solo selections at the concert and both Ms. Cormier and Ms. Southworth will meet with the audience after the performance.

Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call (603)781-5695.

We have some new faces!

Although still seeing patients, Dr. Charles Lambert has decided to reduce his administrative duties and brought on a trusted colleague.

Please welcome Dr. Joseph Cariello as the new owner and dentist.

A little bit about Dr. Joe: He graduated from the State University at Buffalo in 2000.

He has five small children, four boys and one girl.

He knew he wanted to be a dentist when he was eight.

We’re also pleased to introduce Dr. Karin Lamar and Dr. Joseph Williams.

Dr. Lamar was named one of New Hampshire Magazine’s Top Dentists in 2010.

Dr. Williams taught at Tufts University, and earned a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry.

We now provide Invisalign, Zoom Whitening, and multiple implant systems.

For your convenience we have family scheduling and extended hours.

Learn more at our new website, www.interlakesdental.com.

As always, please call us at (603)253-4363 or stop in any time.

You’re in great hands at Interlakes.

60 Whittier Highway Moultonborough, NH 603-253-4363 www.interlakesdental.com

“ PainCare helped me get my life back. back.”

Frozen 5K Run-Walk on December 10 raising funds for Children’s Auction

LACONIA — The Frozen 5K Run/ Walk which will be held Saturday, December 10 starting at 10 a.m. from MC Cycle and Sport on Main Street in Laconia will benefit the WLNH Children’s Auction.

Entry fee is $25 with the first 100 to sign up receiving a T-shirt. Prizes will be

GILFORD — The Gilford Community Church will be holding its annual Christmas fair on Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-3 p.m.

The fair will include evergreen dec-

orations, jewelry, used books, crafts, toys and Santa’s Attic (White Elephant Sale). There will also be baked goods for sale and lunch on Saturday

Our providers have success in treating a number of ailments including:

Arthritis Sciatica RSD Back Pain Herniated Disks Migraines Neuropathies Fibromyalgia Shingles Spinal Stenosis Degenerative Disc Disease

awarded to the top three overall finishers.

Register online at @active.com or at MC Cycle and Sport from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, December 9 or 7-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 10.

The event is sponsored by MC Cycle and Sport, NH FreeWheel’n, EndorfunSports and Burrito Me.

Gilford Church holding Christmas Fair

PainCare means Pain Relief.

1976 White Mountain Hwy North Conway, NH 03860 603.356.5335

PainCare supports House Bill 332, the prescription monitoring program.

It’s time to put an end to prescription drug abuse in NH. Achieve.

NAME: Priscilla AGE: 68 HOME: Rye CONDITION: Knee pain DIAGNOSIS: Post-operative pain STATUS: Getting back to cross-country cycling

Learn more at: 800.660.4004 www.PainMD.com facebook.com/PainCare

Page 24 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Call 524-9252 or go online to www.lascfit.com for details

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 25

Christmas Night in Ashland will be observed Friday Gilford Historical Society selling swags at Middle High School Craft Fair on Saturday ASHLAND — Christmas Night in Ashland will be celebrated this year on Friday evening, December 2, in downtown Ashland. The event is sponsored by the Community Council of Ashland, with several local organizations and businesses participating. Christmas Night includes displays, children’s workshops, food sales, pictures with Santa, hay rides, the performance of a “Christmas Carol” play, the lighting of the town Christmas tree, and a Santa’s Gift Bag Raffle to help the local food pantry.

In the spirit of the holiday, the Ashland Food Pantry benefits from the annual Santa’s Gift Bag Raffle. Non-perishable food items can be brought to the Ashland Community Center at 12 Highland Street between 12 noon and 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, and Friday, December 2, to obtain tickets in the raffle. One ticket will be given for each qualifying food item. There will be two prize gift bags for adults and two bags for children 12 and under. The winning tickets will be announced at the tree lighting.

There are some new venues this year. The Legion Hall, at 37 Main Street, will be the site of a Lionel Train Display by Anthony Hoerter and a food and refreshment sale by the Dupuis Cross Post of the American Legion, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening.

The Northway Bank will serve free cookies and hot beverages at its Ashland branch at 130 Main Street, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Troop 57 of the Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas trees at Noseworthy Real Estate at 138 Main Street. Horse drawn hay rides, sponsored by the Ashland Community Center, will load up in the Town Hall parking lot at 20 Highland Street from 5 to 8 p.m.

Most events take place between 5 and 6:45 p.m.

on Friday evening. Pictures With Santa are offered for a $1 donation by the Friends of the Ashland Town Library at the Town Library, 41 Main Street.

The Meredith Village Savings Bank conducts a free Christmas tree ornament workshop in the Ashland branch at the corner of Riverside Drive and Highland Street.

The Ashland Community Center sells cans of cookies, mostly homemade, for $3 each in its Cookie Walk in the Center. The Ashland Food Pantry also benefits from a corn chowder supper, priced at $3, in St. Mark’s Parish Hall, just next door at 16 Highland Street. The Ashland Baptist Church Dining Hall at 57 Main Street houses a display of old Ashland photos by the Ashland Historical Society, the sale of coffee, hot chocolate and goodies by the Ashland Area Recreation Association, and a Little Ones Workshop to make pine cone bird feeders by the Parks & Recreation Department. The Dining Hall is also the start of a scavenger hunt organized by the Parks & Recreation Department and Northway Bank for children, who will search the downtown for clues to win one of the prizes.

The Hampstead Stage Company will present a play based on Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol”, starting at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Ashland Baptist Church. This free performance, suitable for all ages, is sponsored by the Community Council and the Friends of the Library.

The evening’s celebration ends at 8 p.m. in Memorial Park, at the corner of Riverside Drive and Main Street. Christmas carols will be sung. The prize winners from the gift bag raffle and the scavenger hunt will be announced. And the town Christmas tree will be lit, with the help of Santa Claus.

Sant Bani School information session in Plymouth

The Gilford Historical Society will once again be selling its swags at the Gilford Middle High School Craft Fair on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Copies of The Gunstock Parish: A History

SANBORNTON — Sant Bani School is hosting an is a focus of the upper grades, and graduates have a of Gilford, New Hampshire will also be available. As Gilford will be information session at Pease Library in Plymouth on 100% college acceptance rate. celebrating its bicentennial in 2012 the craft fair will be a good Monday, December 5 from 7–8 p.m. Students, teachFor more information call the Sant Bani School opportunity to buy the book and learn more about Gilford. (Courers, and parents from Sant Bani will share their Admissions office at 934-4240 or visit santbani.org. tesy photo) experiences and key features of what the school has been offering families in the Lakes Region for almost forty years. Current students will present a short slide show, followed by time for questions and answers.

Principal, Dr. Kent CITY OF LACONIA Bicknell, one of the Notice of Public Hearing founders of the school, notes, “I am thrilled According to Article V of the Laconia City Charter and other applicable State laws, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 12, 2011 during the regular Council to be reaching out to Meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 200A regarding the proposed resolution relative to the establishment of a parks and recreation facility families north of Sanrevolving fund and a Resolution relative to the establishment of non-resident user fees, concession stand use fees and storage bay use fees for certain park facilities as follows: bornton. When people hear the term ‘private school’ they often think Non Resident User Fee Schedule that it is not financially Type of Use Fee possible. However, our Laconia Parks & Rec Sanctioned Events No Charge generous scholarship Youth Programs/Leagues $10 per non-resident participant/season program makes Sant Adult Programs/Leagues $20 per non-resident participant/season Bani accessible to every Laconia School District Events & Programs No Charge family. I look forward to Non-profit Charity Events No Charge more and more people Special Events $100 per half day (4 hours or less) No fee if all participants/instructors Laconia residents discovering SBS.” $240 per day (4 hours or more) No fee if all participants/instructors Laconia residents Sant Bani School is Tournaments $200 per tournament No fee if all participants/instructors Laconia residents a fully accredited K-12 Sports/Day Camps - For Profit $50 per day per facility if one non-resident participant $10 surcharge per non-resident participant/instructor per session day school established Sports/Day Camps - Non Profit $20 per day per facility if one non-resident participant $10 surcharge per non-resident participant/instructor per session in 1973, serving 175 students on a campus Picnics - Non Profit No Charge with access to 200 acres Picnics - For Profit $100 per day per facility Fee applicable if group/business not based in Laconia of fields and woodlands.

Strong academic and Facilty User Fee Schedule co-curricular programs Facility Type Fee integrate intellectual, Concession Stands $50 per half day (4 hours or less) creative and spiritual $100 per day (4 hours or more) growth with physical, $240 per season emotional, and social Storage Bays $20 per bay per month development. PreparMary A. Reynolds ing students for college City Clerk

DAILY CROSSWORD TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES

B.C.

E s

d H

M a m

by Paul Gilligan

w s c b

d

g c p

by Darby Conley

Get Fuzzy

f

C f n

7 G D E m S W

by Chad Carpenter

thing you would not ordinarily do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you take a different action, you’ll get a different result. Don’t change what is already working well. Just know it’s better to be grateful for what comes than to push for more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your self-control may wane. Or perhaps the personal influence you wield may not seem to be working as effectively as it did last week. You haven’t lost your touch; you just have to work a bit harder to maintain it now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A hotheaded person you know may act rashly today. Consider that it might be your steady attitude of stability that allows this person to fly off the handle.

You’re the safety net.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ll try to cover a wide base of interests, desires and activities -- maybe too wide for one day’s work. There’s much to be accomplished before the weekend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whatever you hope to gain by your efforts is not likely to be what results. What comes will be better -- more surprising, complex and engaging. It’s truly a good day.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 1).

In many ways, you blossom. You become more focused and organized this month. January brings partnership proposals. In February, you will gain a greater understanding of your power, and you will use it to create and control your environment. There’s a tradeoff in the spring that leaves you feeling wealthier. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 1, 44, 39 and 18.

t t J l e

TUNDRA

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can’t expect yourself to endure endless hours of thankless work without retaliating in some way at the end of the day. If your pleasure-to-pain ratio is off, everything will be off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll find a way to make a deal sweeter, to make an offer more graceful or to create a stir in an otherwise boring situation. It’s a talent of yours, and you’ll feel complete when you use it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). One of your favorite people will reach out and communicate with you. You weren’t sitting around waiting for the message, but you’ll respond quickly, and that quick response will convey your true affection.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s a question in your mind about what you deserve and why. You feel that in many ways you are privileged beyond reason.

Yet there’s something more you want, and you wonder whether you have a right to it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Instead of smirking at the establishment, you lean forward to listen. You’ll like getting out of your own head in this way. And in listening, you learn a great deal about where your talents might best be utilized.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t mind a sprinkle of uncertainty and unpredictability in your day. It makes life exciting -- as long as circumstances don’t make you feel too tense or aggravated. When it gets to that point, you can always walk away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t have to try to be interesting. You’re fascinating to someone as you react to the normal ups and downs of life. Heightened emotions cause you to do some-

By Holiday Mathis

h S g t J a

Pooch Café LOLA

Solution and tips at www.sudoku.com

HOROSCOPE

d y

by Dickenson & Clark

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

by Mastroianni & Hart

Page 26 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

1 5 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 25 26 29 30 34 35 36 37 38 40

ACROSS Plunge into water headfirst Huge success Incisions Large kitchen appliance Biblical book Deathly pale Lion’s refuge “What I Did on My Summer Vacation,” e.g.

Actress Harlow Intertwines Tuneful Martini ingredient Like a twang Spirited horse Prohibit Stop Haughtiness Hovel Neither large nor small Tavern Nasal passages Water barrier

B

41 Constructs 43 Home __; fourbagger 44 Tax 45 “M*A*S*H” role 46 Taxi 47 Roller coasters and carousels 48 Opponent 50 Curved bone 51 Sagged 54 __ Bureau of Investigation; FBI 58 Landlord’s collection 59 Albert or Fisher 61 Italy’s capital 62 One opposed 63 Hilarious folks 64 Wedding vows 65 __-for-nothing; useless 66 Perceive 67 Invites 1 2

DOWN __ out; allot __ the Terrible

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 23 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 35 36

Mantilla Infuriates Glossy surface Playwright Hart Pack animal Sailor Rutherford or Helen Coaxed Secondhand Bangkok native Out of __; not in harmony El __; Spanish hero Adds liquor to, as punch Inborn Dueling sword Coronet Goofed Olive Oyl’s hairstyle Lent a hand to Debonair TV awards __ and hers Fellows

38 Disrobe 39 Teacher’s fill-in, for short 42 Neck artery 44 African nation 46 Golfer’s aide 47 __ of; free from 49 Swerves 50 Actress Della

51 Haul 52 City in Nevada 53 Aware of the duplicity of 54 Conniptions 55 Curtain holders 56 Run __; go wild 57 Not as much 60 Put on, as garb

Yesterday’s Answer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 27

––––––– ALMANAC –––––––

Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2011. There are 30 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 1, 1941, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito approved waging war against the United States, Britain and the Netherlands after his government rejected U.S. demands contained in the Hull Note, including a call for Japan to withdraw all of its forces from China and French Indochina.

On this date: In 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed between John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. (Adams ended up the winner.)

In 1860, the Charles Dickens novel “Great Expectations” was first published in weekly serial form.

In 1921, the Navy flew the first nonrigid dirigible to use helium; the C-7 traveled from Hampton Roads, Va., to Washington, D.C. In 1934, Soviet communist official Sergei M. Kirov, an associate of Josef Stalin, was assassinated in Leningrad, resulting in a massive purge.

In 1955, Rosa Parks, a black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Ala., city bus; the incident sparked a year-long boycott of the buses by blacks.

In 1969, the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II. In 1990, British and French workers digging the Channel Tunnel between their countries finally met after knocking out a passage in a service tunnel.

In 1991, Ukrainians voted overwhelmingly for independence from the Soviet Union.

One year ago: President Barack Obama’s bipartisan deficit commission unveiled its recommendations including lower income taxes, fewer tax breaks and higher age for retirement benefi ts (however, the panel failed to advance the package to Congress two days later by a vote of 11 in favor, 7 against, falling short of the 14 votes needed).

Today’s Birthdays: Singer Billy Paul is 77. Actor-director Woody Allen is 76. World Golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino is 72. Singer Dianne Lennon is 72. Rock singer-musician Eric Bloom is 67. Rock musician John Densmore is 67. Actress-singer Bette Midler is 66.

Singer Gilbert O’Sullivan is 65. Actor Treat Williams is 60. Country singer Kim Richey is 55. Actress Charlene Tilton is 53. Actor Nestor Carbonell is 44. Actress Golden Brooks is 41. Actress-comedian Sarah Silverman is 41. Actor Ron Melendez is 39.

Actor-writer-producer David Hornsby is 36.

Singer Sarah Masen is 36. Rock musician Brad Delson is 34. Actor Nate Torrence is 34. Rock/Christian music singer-songwriter Mat Kearney is 33.

THURSDAY PRIME TIME Dial

8:00

2

WGBH The Story of Jesus

WMTW Santa Claus, Town

CMA Country Christmas (N) (In Stereo) Å

News

Nightline

9

WMUR Santa Claus, Town

CMA Country Christmas (N) (In Stereo) Å

News

Nightline

10

WLVI

11

WENH

The Vampire Diaries “The Hybrid” Klaus puts a plan into motion.

Legacy: Austria’s Influence on American Skiing Å Without a Trace “Rise and Fall” Child is abducted from a mall.

Big Bang Rules

TDIOYD

Whitney “Up All Night” (N) Whitney

WSBK WGME

14

WTBS Fam. Guy

15

WFXT Results” The contestants remains are found in

16 17

Fam. Guy

The X Factor “Live

face elimination. (N) CSPAN Capitol Hill Hearings WBIN The Office 30 Rock

WBZ News Late Show (N) Å With David Letterman NewsCen- Nightline ter 5 Late (N) Å (N) Å Prime Suspect Duffy News Tonight tries to pass off a hit-andShow With run. Å Jay Leno Prime Suspect Å News Jay Leno

The Secret Circle 7 News at 10PM on Friends (In “Loner” Faye works on CW56 (N) (In Stereo) Å Stereo) Å controlling her powers.

Saving Songbirds Researchers track Frontline “Flying Cheap” and assess songbirds. Å Airline industry has changed.

Without a Trace The WBZ News The Office Seinfeld team looks for a bank “Murder” Å “The Apolmanager. Å ogy” Å Person of Interest The Mentalist Å News

13

Big Bang

Big Bang

Bones Dismembered boxes. (N) Å

Law Order: CI

Big Bang

Big Bang

The Office “Chair Model” Letterman

Conan (N) Å

Fox 25 News at 10 (N) Å Fox 25 News at 11 (N) News 10

Everybody Loves Raymond Autumn’s Passage Å

Cash Cab Excused

TMZ (N) (In Stereo) Å

’70s Show

28

ESPN College Football West Virginia at South Florida. (N) (Live)

29

ESPN2 College Basketball

30

CSNE Tailgate

World Poker Tour: Sea Sports

SportsNet Sports

32

NESN Boston Bruins

Stanley

Red Sox

33

LIFE Project Accessory

Project Accessory

Project Accessory (N)

Will/Grace Will/Grace

Sex-City

Kendra

Chelsea

35 38 42 43

E!

Sex-City

Quick

Sex-City

MTV The Real World Å FNC

SportsCenter (N) Å

College Basketball Georgetown at Alabama. (N) Instigators Daily Sex-City

Ridiculous. Beavis

The O’Reilly Factor (N) Hannity (N)

MSNBC The Ed Show (N)

Beavis

Beavis

Greta Van Susteren

Daily

CrossFit SportsNet Dennis E! News

Good Vibe Good Vibe The O’Reilly Factor

Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word

The Ed Show

Piers Morgan Tonight

Anderson Cooper 360

Erin Burnett OutFront

CSI: NY “Scared Stiff”

CSI: NY “Tanglewood”

CSI: NY Å Covert Affairs Å

45

CNN Anderson Cooper 360

50

TNT

51

USA Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

Burn Notice (N) Å

52

COM Futurama

Futurama

Futurama

Ron White: Behavioral Daily Show Colbert

53

SPIKE Jail Å

Jail Å

54

BRAVO Matchmaker

CSI: NY “Zoo York”

Futurama

iMPACT Wrestling (N) (In Stereo) Å

MANswers MANswers

Matchmaker

Real Housewives

Housewives/Atl.

55

AMC Movie: ›››‡ “The Fugitive” (1993, Suspense) Harrison Ford. Å

56

SYFY Movie: ››› “Troy”

Movie: ›› “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (2007)

57

A&E The First 48 Å

The First 48 Å

59

HGTV First Place First Place House

60

DISC Gold Rush Å

Cellblock 6

Hunters

Movie: “The Fugitive”

I Love You to Death

Selling LA Selling NY Hunters

Gold Rush Å

Weed Wars (N) Å

Gold Rush Å

Cellblock 6

D.U.I. Å

D.U.I. Å

Friends

Friends

D.U.I. (N)

NICK My Wife

My Wife

’70s Show ’70s Show George

65

TOON Regular

MAD

King of Hill King of Hill Amer. Dad Amer. Dad Fam. Guy

66

FAM “The Santa Clause”

75

DSN Wizards

George

Movie: ››› “The Santa Clause” (1994)

Movie: “Santa Buddies” (2009)

SHOW “Tapestries of Hope”

Hunters

D.U.I. (N)

TLC

64

67

Rocketeer

The First 48 Å

61

Keep a Child Alive

76

HBO Movie: ›› “Predators” (2010) Å

77

MAX Movie: ›› “Bad Boys II” (2003) (In Stereo) Å

Face Off

Fam. Guy

The 700 Club (N) Å

Good Luck Good Luck Wizards

Good Luck

“Sex in an Epidemic”

Gigolos (N) Old Porn

Bored

Cathouse

Hung Å

Movie: ››‡ “Date Night” (2010)

K. Morgan Machete

CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Laconia High School Class of 1948 luncheon. Noon at Fratello’s. Bring your spouse.

Christmas Village at the Laconia Community Center open to the public with admission free of charge. 6 to 8 p.m.

Silent Auction and Gala Preview to the Annual Festival of Trees hosted by the Altursa Club of Meredith. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Waukewan Golf Club in Center Harbor. $20 at the door.

Food For Friends free hot meal at the Tapply Thompson Community Center in Bristol. 5 to 6 p.m. For more information call 744-2713.

Annual auction to benefit Lakes Region Sled Dog Club. 6:30 p.m. at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford. For list of items visit www.lrsdc.org.

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

Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Lamprey & Lamprey Realtors in Center Harbor.

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

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

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

Senior exercise time at the Meredith Community Center. 9 to 10 a.m.

Beginning volleyball at the Meredith Community Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per session.

Crafters’ Corner at the Gilford Public Library. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your latest needlework design.

Foreign Movie Night at the Gilford Public Library. 6 p.m. “Joyeux Noel” (PG-13).

Brown Bag Book Group meeting at the Meredith Public Library. Noon to 1 p.m. “A Christmas Journey” by Anne Perry. Bring your lunch. Dessert and beverages provided.

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Meet downstairs in the function room.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 The Streetcar Company presents “The Miracle Worker”. 7 p.m. at the Laconia High School Auditorium. $10. www.streetcarcompany.com.

Christmas Village at the Laconia Community Center open to the public with admission free of charge. 6 to 8 p.m.

Annual Festival of Trees hosted by the Altrusa Club of Meredith. 2 to 8 p.m. at the Waukewan Golf Club (Waukewan Road) in Center Harbor. $3 admission.

“Artful Dining Experience” to benefit Lakes Region Community College Fine Arts students. 6 p.m. at the Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant on Meadow Pond Road (the former Grace Metalious home). Seating limited. Reservations required at 267-8251. For more information visit Gilmantonwinery.com.

3rd Annual Santa Land Program hosted by Gilford Parks & Recreation and the Gilford Youth Center. 5 to 8 p.m.. Holiday themed games and activities at the Youth Center.

see CALENDAR page 31

Edward J. Engler, Editor & Publisher Adam Hirshan, Advertising Sales Manager Michael Kitch, Adam Drapcho, Gail Ober Reporters Elaine Hirshan, Office Manager Crystal Furnee, Jeanette Stewart Ad Sales Patty Johnson, Production Manager & Graphics Karin Nelson, Classifieds Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

Print answer here: Yesterday’s

Person of Interest A The Mentalist A man’s promising young doctor is body is found in the threatened. Å marina. Å CMA Country Christmas Country stars share holiday traditions. (N) (In Stereo) Å

12

Find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/jumble

CAPREN

Charlie Rose (N) Å

8

by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

©2011 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

The Office “Mrs. California” (N) The Office

6

WBZ Bang

THAT SCRAMBLED WORD GAME

SPERS

9:30

Scala & Kolacny Brothers Å

7

5

The Big

DECEMBER 1, 2011

9:00

Rules of EngageTheory ment (N) Santa Claus Is Comin’ WCVB to Town The voice of Fred Astaire. Animated.

Community Parks and Recreation WCSH (N) Å (N) Å WHDH Community Parks

4

Unscramble these four Jumbles, one letter to each square, to form four ordinary words.

HOAOY

8:30

(Answers tomorrow) Jumbles: HOWDY VALET COUPLE DILUTE Answer: Desi Arnaz said “I do” on 11-30-1940 because — HE LOVED LUCY

“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

Page 28 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

Your Lakes Region Community Partners Today and Tomorrow

plus $_ _ _, _ _ _ Join the 30th LNH Children’s Auction December 6-10th

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 29

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My nephew was in the hospital last summer.

Because the hospital is closer to our house, his parents and the nephew’s 17-year-old girlfriend stayed with us for two nights.

Within a few hours, we noticed $70 was missing from a container on the kitchen counter. We asked if anyone had seen or moved it. That same evening, the girlfriend returned from a shopping trip with a new dress, new shoes and new purse, bragging that her mother had given up her whole paycheck to buy “necessities.” The morning she left, we discovered another $100 missing from a different part of the house.

We called my brother-in-law and informed him of the missing money. After much discussion, we agreed that the girl was the likely suspect. Due to the delicate nature of his son’s illness, he asked that nothing be said about the theft. He even offered to pay us back, which we refused. The whole incident was then swept under the rug and not mentioned again.

Here’s the problem now. We have no intention of welcoming this girl into our home, which means my nephew and his parents will not be coming to Christmas dinner, which we are hosting. Also, when making our Christmas gift list, we usually include girlfriends, but since we’ve already “gifted” this young lady, I don’t wish to buy her anything.

How should we handle the gift exchange (at my brother-inlaw’s house) given the fact that she will be there? -- Standing My Ground as the Bad Aunt Dear Aunt: We’re not saying this girl should be let off the hook, but you have no actual proof that she stole the money.

More importantly, you promised your brother-in-law not to let on, yet your subsequent choices are spilling the beans.

Their relationship could go on a long time. How will you an-

swer your nephew when he asks why the girl can’t come to your home and why she never gets a Christmas gift?

If you aren’t willing to lock up the house treasures in order to have the girl over for a family dinner, fine. But the Christmas gift is easily solved. Get her something small and inexpensive so her exclusion isn’t so obvious.

Dear Annie: How old do men have to be to quit having sex?

My husband is 82, and I am 80, and the only thing on his mind is having sex two to three times a week. I have lost all my desire for sex. I’ve grown to hate it. He says women don’t lose their desire and I must have something wrong with me. I say he is oversexed. He watches porn and reads sex magazines.

This is the only thing we argue about. Is he oversexed, or am I abnormal? -- Lost All My Desire in Chicago Dear Chicago: Neither. Some men never lose their desire, but it is quite common (and natural) for women to lose interest in sex after menopause. The problem is not only that you have incompatible sexual needs. It’s how the two of you are handling the issue. Your husband’s demands are excessive for you, and his harebrained ideas about a woman’s libido are guaranteed to make you angry and unwilling. Ask him to come to your next doctor’s appointment and discuss this, and see if you can reach a compromise that takes both your needs into account.

Dear Annie: Tell “Beleaguered Mom” it is not Grandma’s job to babysit. It is Grandma’s job to develop a relationship with her grandson that is special to the two of them. Being a grandmother should not be work. Since when did we assume grandparents should be fill-in parents in order to make life more enjoyable for the children we already raised? -- Grandma in Pennsylvania

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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

Animals

Autos

Autos

Autos

AKC Registered West Highlands: 7 weeks, white, m/f, intelligent, affectionate, paper trained, $850.

524-4294.

1996 Dodge Dakota ext cab 4x4, looks and runs good, $1000/or best responsible offer. 527-8620.

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL: 35,600 original miles, automatic, all power, like new condition, $2,995. (603)930-5222.

1999 Mercury Grand Marquis-Like new condition. White with blue cloth interior. 87,000 original miles. Remote start & 6-CD player. New tires & battery. Best used car you will find. Must be seen. Books for $4,600. Negotiable. Laconia. Cell 387-7293

1996 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon: AWD, auto, fully inspected, no rust, immaculate, 155k, $2,950, 991-9969.

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: 4-door, automatic, A/C, CD, new tires, runs good, highway miles, $1,950.

991-9969.

ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC Champion Pedigree, tails, shots done, parents on premises, $700-800.

340-6219 Siberian Huskies- 4-6 month old pups. Price reduced. Shots.

856-7423 kryskasibes@gmail.com

Autos 1995 Toyota Camry LE Wagon: 4-Cylinder, automatic, moonroof, runs great, loaded, must sell, $1,450. 991-9969.

1995 Toyota Corolla LE: 1-owner, 116k, no rust, A/C, inspected, very clean, $2,750, 991-9969.

1996 Subaru Outback AWD: 1-owner, 129k, S.C. car, no rust, fully inspected, automatic, $3,350.

991-9969.

1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible: V6, auto, loaded, spotless, leather, inspected, $1,950.

991-9969 1998 Jeep Wrangler-6 cylinder, great condition. 69,000 miles, $5,500 or best offer. 455-6296 1999 Toyota Camry LE: 4-cylinder, automatic, 112k, new timing belt, fully serviced, inspected, $2,750. 991-9969.

KEN BARRETT AUCTIONS

Sunday, December 4, 2011 @ 10am • Preview at 8am Special preview - Saturday, December 3 from 10am-2pm ESTATE AUCTION from SANBORNTON, NH Log on to: www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 300 photos

Tilt-top table, 6 board blanket chest, slide candle stand, pine commode, pegged country table, ladder back chairs, crickets, baskets, old cradle, lots more old furniture, crocks, jugs, pantry boxes, Shaker brush, agateware, basket demi-john, pewter charger, many lots of Sterling to choose from, 1910 Roneo pencil sharpener, country primitives, folk art, 50+ CDV s, 30 Concord,N.H. glass slides, tin & gem types, rare Conway,NH snowshoes [Treffle Bolduc], C&I and other artwork, old posters & signs, 35 trays of glass & china, English transfer, Majolica, Meissan compote, German tea set, 1967 Kennett High football poster also ftbl lithophane, cast iron, kitchenware, toleware, candlesticks, Alton ledger, old books.

This auction is loaded , a single owner sale with NO additions!!

Auction Held At 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. (1 mile off I-93N) 603-286-2028 • kenbarrettauctions@netzero.net Lic # 2975, buyers premium, cash, checks, credit cards.

We DO NOT accept phone bids, but we DO TAKE absentee bids.

2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup extra cab. 2-wheel drive, 120K miles, tonneau cover, runs good! $1,495/BO. 603-848-0530

2006 Dodge Dakota SLT Only 61,000 miles. 4x4, High output V-8, 4 Door, power everything, towing pkg., heated seats, bed cover, 4 new Yokohama tires. Very Clean. $14,500.

528-6570 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.

EXHAUST system taken off a 2011 Ford F-15O. OEM sticker still on it. Like new, $195.

603-930-5222

For Rent LACONIA- 3 bedroom house, across Street from Leavitt Park, close to school & beach. Efficient heat with new windows. Covered parking with lockable storage. Security & references required. Pet considered. $1,100. per month + utilities. 937-0157

BELMONT: Sunny ground-level one bedroom, private road, deck, quiet country setting. Heat included $695/ month. 455-5848.

CENTER Harbor House- One bedroom, year-round, propane central heat, tenant pays all utilities, tenant does all yard maintenance. No pets/Smoking. credit report required, verified income, references. $400/Month, security. Call between 5PM-8PM 603-253-6924.

CLEAN UPDATED studio and one bedroom in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $620-640/Month.

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 Franklin-Duplex/Condo- Large 4-bedroom 1-bath, deck, newly renovated, washer/dryer hook-up, 4-season porch, 2-car parking.

Security & references required.

No smoking/pets. $1,050/Mo. + utilities. 978-290-0801 GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Gunstock in backyard.

Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security. 455-6269.

GILFORD Small year-round wa terview cottage. Beautifully furnished, perfect for one or two people. 2 minute walk to marina, and possible boat slip available.

603-293-8590 or 603-630-1459.

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

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

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299

RED Bone Coon Hound PuppiesPurebred, ready for December 17th. Reserve yours now. $200.

528-5057

For Rent Belmont- 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. New carpet/paint.

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

617-909-9892

WHEELCHAIR VAN 1998 Ford GL. Electric tailgate lift.

Van is loaded. 4.3 Liter engine, automatic, power steering/brakes with ABS, A/C, stereo with tape player, front & back bucket seats.

Reeses frame tongue hitch.

Maroon. 84K Miles. Priced to sell, asking $4,395. 528-8443

Child Care CHILD CARE openings @ licensed home. FT Mon.-Fri. age 2 & up. PT Mon., all ages. PT Fri. 2 & up. Food & preschool program provided. Contact Holly Hancock 393-8116.

MEREDITH grandmother offering childcare in my child-friendly home. Will transport to and from school. 393-9079

For Rent

LACONIA 1+ bedroom apt. available immediately, includes Heat/ HW, washer/dryer. $800 monthly + security. 528-3840.

LACONIA 2 Bedroom. $800/Month plus utilities, no pets.

Security Deposit Required.

520-4353 LACONIA FIRST FLOOR Large 3Bedroom 2-bath apartment.

Storage, deck, parking, washer/dryer hookup, No pets/No smokers, security deposit and references required. $900/Month plus utilities. 875-2292 LACONIA One bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Private setting with front porch. Large living room with eat-in kitchen. $750/Month, includes heat. No smoking, security deposit required. 455-5253 LACONIA Province St. 4 bedroom apartment. Private parking, laundry, bright & clean, no pets. $1,000/Month + Utilities.

508-423-0479.

LACONIA

LACONIA- 3 bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered, references & deposit.

524-9665 Laconia- Furnished 1 bedroom.

Heat, electric, cable included. $175/Week. 556-9522 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. Free WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 Laconia-2 bedroom & 3bedroom Townhouses for rent. $825/$875.

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

524-7419 LACONIA- STUNNING 2 bedroom 2nd floor.

Totally redone: Hardwood floors, tin ceilings, new kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room, storage.

Walk to downtown. $900/Month, includes heat, hot water & parking. 494-4346.

LACONIA: Large 3-Bedroom Duplex. Large yard, separate parking. Pets Ok. 1st month and security deposit. $950/mo. Call 630-3126.

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

528-1685.

LACONIA: Be warm & cozy this winter. 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment. Walk to all downtown amenities. Ample off-street parking, coin operated laundry, heat & hot water included. $180/Week. Security deposit required, no pets. (603)267-7949.

LACONIA: Gail Avenue, 3rd floor, 1BR heat and h/w included, no pets, no smoking. $725.

524-5837.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Large 2-bedroom apartment. Second floor, parking. $800 + utilities, security/backgound check required.

603-781-6294.

Small 1 bedroom 2nd floor apartment near LRGH. No pets/smoking Heat/Hot Water Included $300/Bi-Weekly

LACONIA: Large 4-bedroom apartment. Second floor, parking. $850 + utilities, security/backgound check required.

603-781-6294.

Call David 524-9240

LACONIA: Newer 3 bedroom 1.5 bath duplex on Valley St. Effecient natural gas heat. No pets.

Sec dep and reference. $1,000 month plus utilities. Available 12/1. Call Mark 387-7349.

ALTON- 3 bedroom home. Close to town & schools. $1,050/Month.

1st. Month + Security. 630-0675

LACONIA, Clean, 1 Bedroom Apartment, First Floor, Small Porch, Walking Distance to Library, No Smoking, $695/Month, Includes heat. 524-2507

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.

LACONIA- VERY nice 1-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Recently renovated. $175/Week. includes, heat, hot water & electric.

524-3892 or 630-4771

LACONIA: NICE 3 bedroom apartment. Clean, quiet, newly renovated, near park, short walk to town and schools. $1,000/month. Heat & hot water, snow removal included. Washer & Dryer hookups, pets welcome.

Call 524-0703.

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

455-5569.

LACONIA Winter Rental: 3 Bedroom, 2-Bath home washer/ dryer/dishwasher. Weirs Blvd., Laconia/Weirs. $800/month. + utilities. 393-0458.

MEREDITH Ultra-nice, bright & sunny Studio. Private country setting. Very convenient location, separate entrance. $775 includes all utiliites plus cable and high speed Internet. No Smoking.

Available now. 279-4376

Page 30 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

For Sale

Free

Help Wanted

LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking.

Proper I.D., credit check and background check required.

Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838

UNFURNISHED 3+bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Central A/C, Master on 1st floor. Washer/dryer hookup.

Water view. $1,200/month plus utilities.

Sharon 603-420-8254.

BLACK motorcycle boots, men!s size 12, $75/obo. Uphill Treadmill w/ instruction book, $75/obo.

552-5247.

REZNOR-UNIT heater, $150 Maytag LP Gas clothes dryer. $75 286-8020 after 5 pm

26" Sanyo TV: Has a horizontal line through the center. If you know how to fix it, you can have it.

You pick it up. 455-3686.

CABOT Mills Darn Tough Socks-New inventory.

Ski-Sport-Dress. Some discounts.

Gift Shop, Historic Belknap Mill.

524-8813

SHELTERLOGIC Portable Garage: 12x20x8 feet (new), heavy duty steel frame, all weather cover. $399. 603-520-1607.

SECRETARY Wanted: Minimum 2 yrs. experience. Must be trained on QuickBooks. Answering Phone, Data Entry, Good Personality. Fast Learner, full-time 9-5 M-F. Pay commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 524-2109.

Email job@totalsecuritynh.com.

Total Security. Laconia, NH.

MEREDITH 1-bedroom apartment. Main St., convenient to all.

Private entrance and parking. $700/Month plus utilities. No Smoking/No pets. 279-6108 between 6 and 9 pm.

MEREDITH: 2-Bedroom House, 3/4 bath, washer/dryer hookup, oil FHW. $900/month. No pets.

279-8247, Jim. MOULTONBOROUGH- Spacious 1 Bedroom $775/month; Includes heat, hot water, electricity, on-site laundry. Security & references required, no pets. 393-8245 NEW HAMPTON: 2-bedroom apartment. Close to Rt. 93. Heat & Hot water included. $750/mo.

279-5577.

NORTHFIELD: 1 room efficiency cottage with kitchenette & private bath, plus additional storage space & access to coin-op laundry. $140/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry & storage in basement, $215/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom trailer in small park with coin-op laundry on site, $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

PREFERRED RENTALS Long term rental available in the towns of Moultonboro from $650/ mo, Meredith from $1000/mo, Laconia from $1000/mo, Gilford from $1150/mo, West Alton from $1600/mo. Winter rentals also available. Please visit our website at www.preferredrentals.com for a current list of inventory or call 603-253-7811.

WAREHOUSE/SPACE Up to 4,000 sq. ft. available with on-site office on busy Rte. 3 in Tilton.

Seasonal or long term. Relocate your business or rent a spot for your toys. 603-387-6827 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water & lights. $150-$175/week. $400 deposit.

No pets.

387-3864.

KEY West Time Share 2012Choice of 2-bedroom deluxe condo at Coconut Mallory Resort.

Sat.-Sat. Between Jan.-Dec..2012. Sleeps 6. $2,100. Call for details. 603-264-4060 KEY West Time Share-3rd floor corner 2-bedroom condo at Galleon Resort. Sleeps 6. Available Jan. 21-Jan. 28, 2012. $2,800.

Call for details. 603-264-4060

For Rent-Commercial 1700 sq. ft space, residential/commerical storage, Belmont. Perfect for boat, auto or construction.

Heat/ Electric available. $750/month. 718-5275.

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

Rent Negotiable.

603-524-0753 WAREHOUSE/SPACE Up to 4,000 sq. ft. available with on-site office on busy Rte. 3 in Tilton.

Seasonal or long term. Relocate your business or rent a spot for your toys. 603-387-6827

ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Never used, many extras, $1,500.

524-2877.

FOR sale Cherry desk, Laundry sink w/faucet, Steel staging, construction heater, Inversion therapy table. Call Gary 279-7144 GREEN FIREWOOD: CUT not split $140, cut & split $185/cord.

Seasoned firewood $250. 1/2 cords available. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (All phases). 393-8416 LIFT Chair- paid $800. Only used for 3 months. Still under warranty.

Asking $500. 527-0459 MILITARY Items: Ammo box full includes circa 1943 canteen, mess kit, rations, etc. 293-8237.

Ottoman- 26X36 inches, excellent condition, with summer slip cover. $50. 293-7682

2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 7 passenger, 118K Miles, 5.9 V-8, remote starter. $3,000 . 860-4594

PLAYBOY magazines approximately 75; from 70s and 80s.

Make an offer. 524-1583.

3’x5‘ Solid Oak dining table with 6 matching chairs. Good condition.

Paid $800/Asking $199.

603-387-7177

Polar Express tickets available for North Conway, NH Contact lcampbell@purityspring.com for details.

BAKERS RACK, entertainment center, living room chairs, coffee tables, fabric rocking chair, kitchen furniture, love seat & more! 279-0641

SANBORNTON- Two Furnished Lakehouse Winter RentalsPanoramic lake/mountain views. 2 or 3 bedroom. 781-334-2488

CHRISTMAS TREES & wreaths.

Now open! Union Avenue across from Belknap Tire. Jim Waldron 279-8066

For Sale

4 Tires, used one winter, Mastercraft 94T 215/60 R15, Glacier Grip II. Paid $425 new, asking $200.

737-2040.

BEAUTIFUL cherry armoire. 2 drawers, plenty of storage, room for TV, etc. 80” HX20” DX40”W. Moving, must sell. $200. 2- 23” cable ready Sanyo TV!s. $35 ea.

Husky Pressure cleaner, 1650 PSI, $50. Antique butcher block 2 ’ X2’, $250. Call 630-0824 or 630-0825, anytime.

Dry Cord Wood. $275 per cord.

Doug 393-5163 or 393-9441

SMALL white refrigerator in working condition $300. Please call 832-3063 or 671-3765. Ask for Michelle.

SONY Handycam w/touchscreen, case included, $150; White side-by-side refrigerator, 25cf, water and ice, very good condition, $350. Jeff, 832-8018.

For Rent-Vacation

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

MEREDITH: Room for Rent,. $125/Week, utilities included.

Smoking OK. Contact 707-9794

CARGO trailer (Carmate) 600 se ries, 6x12, single axle, excel cond., $2295. 524-8559

USED office furniture-Good Condition, desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases. Cash & Carry.

279-4650

BUYING

Gold, (scrap rings, jewelry, etc.) Silver, (coins, flatware, etc. )

Antiques & Unusual Items Call 279-3087 or Stop In at

Waukewan Antiques 55 Main St. Meredith

WOODSPLITTER: Electric/Hydraulic, 14”-20” lengths, great for small stuff/kindling. Like new, paid $400, sell $200. 293-8237.

Furniture 3’x5‘ Solid Oak dining table with 6 matching chairs. Good condition.

Paid $800/Asking $199.

603-387-7177

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

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

Help Wanted

CBH Landscape Contractors, LLC Laconia Looking for Landscape Maintenance Foreman with snowplowing experience.

Also maintenance crew members for shovel crews. These are full time, year round positions. Valid NH drivers license (with clean record) & positive attitude required.

Call 528-6126 for appointment

Positions Starting at $15/Hour For Storm Pay

BELKNAP LANDSCAPE COMPANY is hiring numerous temporary, on-call positions for its Snow Removal Division to include: Sanders (requires CDL - A or B License), Route Leaders & Shovelers. Prior experience in snow removal a plus. Must be dependable & flexible. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license & reliable transportation, able to lift heavy objects, able to work long shifts and able to get to work on time during snowstorms. All applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Apply in Person to: Belknap Landscape Co., Inc., 25 Country Club Rd, Unit 302, Gilford, NH 03249.

Phone: (603) 528-2798 Or via Fax: (603) 528-2799 email: rblackey@belknaplandscape.com

WINTER/ FALL RUSH

Permanent and holiday season help. Start immediately. Due to fall/ holiday season our company is experiencing a massive product demand opening various positions in all departments and must be filled this week. No experience required. Must be at least 18. Positions available: Customer Service/ set up and display/ appointment setting/ sales and marketing. Call today for immediate interview (603)822-0219. Or text anytime (603)930-8450.

Belknap County Nursing Home has the following job opportunities for motivated individuals who want to make a real difference as a part of a team that promotes our mission of: To care for our residents, as ourselves, with compassion, dignity and respect.

LNA Positions Available: Full Time 40 hours per week with benefits

7am - 3pm & 3pm - 11pm shifts Part Time 32 & 24 hour positions on the 3-11 shift with pro-rated benefits of vacation, sick and holidays.

All LNA positions include schedules of every other weekend.

Laundry Aide Position Part time 16 hours per week, no benefits Thursday & Friday 5:30 am -1:30 pm

Part time Hairdresser positions: 1 – Part time 24 hour with pro-rated benefits of vacation, sick and holidaysMonday – Wednesday 8:30 am -4:30 pm 1 – Part time 16 hour, no benefits Thursday & Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm For more information and to download an application, please visit our Human Resource section on our website www.belknapcounty.org or contact Deb Laflamme at 729-1245.

Applications received by December 9, 2011 will receive primary consideration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011— Page 31

Christmas at Canterbury will be held Dec. 3 & Dec. 10 Workshop for new and beginning farmers 12/8 in Moultonborough CANTERBURY — Canterbury Shaker Village will be presenting its fourth annual Christmas at Canterbury festival on two Saturday evenings, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Village will be decked out in festive lights, all pathways will be lit with votive candles, and each of the historic buildings decorated in traditional holiday style.

“Christmas at Canterbury showcases 200 years of Shaker-inspired seasonal and holiday traditions against the backdrop of the Museum’s historic landscape,” says Funi Burdick the Village’s executive director. “It’s a charming, intergenerational return to the values and traditions of one of America’s most favorite holidays of the year and offers something for everyone. In fact, there are so many entertainments and activities, visitors will find it hard to choose.”

Back by popular demand will be performances on each Saturday by magician Robert Olson, who will conjure up a real 19th-century magician named ‘Richard Potter’. Following his last performance, the Canterbury Shaker singers will lead a sing-along with music from many different cultures.

“The Shaker Sisters’ Entertainment” will return again this year, with the premier of a light-hearted play entitled ‘Nell and Willie’s Christmas Follies’, directed by Genevieve Aichele, artistic director of New Hampshire Theater Project.

In the North Shop, visitors can warm up with a hot cup of cider and enjoy traditional music by some of the area’s most popular entertainers including Ken Bonfield on the guitar, Kristen Miller on the cello, Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki, with Irish fiddle music; and Two Fiddles and the Sugar River String Band.

CALENDAR from page 27

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 Santa’s Freight Station Christmas Sale hosted by the Lakeport Community Association. 5 to 8 p.m. behind the Lakeport Fire Station.

Hampstead Stage Company presents “A Christmas Carol” as part of Christmas Night in Ashland. 7 p.m. at the Ashland Baptist Church. Sponsored by the Community Council of Ashland and the Ashland Town Library. Free admission but donations are always welcome.

A Night at the Oscars film screening at the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. “All Mine to Give” (1958) Movie night at the LifeQuest Church (115 Court Street) in Laconia. “Christmas With A Capital C”. Free movie and popcorn. (A separate Christmas movie will be shown at the same time for children under 12).

Motorcycles

Roommate Wanted

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

MATURE person to share single family home. Close to downtown Laconia. Non-smoker, references. $500/Month, utilities included.

603-491-3535 leave message.

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

Personals MATURE, semi-retired, wifeless male seeking non-smoking female companion to share in and enjoy life together. I enjoy quiet times as well as various activities: boating, ocean beaches, movies, TV, dining out (or in) & hot weather.

Interested? Drop me a line telling me about you: J.A.C., Box 8, Winnisquam, NH 03289.

Services

Visitors can stop in the School House to enjoy a short skit entitled “The Guillmettes Visit at Christmas” and learn about Shaker holiday traditions.

The Infirmary will feature a ‘1922 Visiting Nurse’ dressed in period costume. The Dining Room in the historic Dwelling House will house the Village’s Gingerbread Spectacular where visitors can stop to admire the talents of many artistic bakers and take part in a scavenger hunt for amazing details among the sweets.

There will be horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides, traditional craft demonstrations, food demonstrations, decorations for sale and many hands-on activities.

Greenwood’s Restaurant will be open both Saturdays for lunch and for dinner and the Farm Stand will be open for light fare and warm beverages.

Christmas at Canterbury is sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank, Ledyard National Bank, and Nathan Wechsler & Company.

For a complete Christmas at Canterbury schedule, visit www.shakers.org. Admission is $17 for adults, $8 for children 6-17, free for children 5 and under. $42 family rate. Members are free.

Founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers, Canterbury Shaker Village is an internationally-known, non-profit museum and National Historic Landmark with 25 original Shaker buildings, three reconstructed Shaker buildings and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement.

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

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.

Open climbing wall at the Meredith Community Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m. $3/child and $5/adult.

Adult (18+) dodgeball at the Meredith Community Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per session.

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

Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. For ages 1-3.

Services

Services

MOULTONBOROUGH — Kelly McAdam, Belknap County Extension educator, says that an upcoming workshop “Getting Started for the Small and Beginner Farmer” will help those who are just starting a farm and those who already raise their own meat, eggs, or produce, will provide people with the resources they need to sell a variety of commodities in New Hampshire.

The workshop will be held at the Moultonborough Library on December 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with coffee and refreshments offered at 8:45 a.m. Speakers from the NH Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, and UNH Cooperative Extension will be presenting a variety of topics.

Representatives from the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food will speak about grading and labeling eggs for sale, including the sale of organic eggs, and livestock testing and reportable diseases.

A speaker from the NH Department of Health and Human Services will give a presentation about Homestead Licensing for those who would like to make and sell their own preserves and baked goods.

A presentation on how to sell at a farmer’s market will be given by Nada Haddad of Rockingham County Cooperative Extension, and Agriculture Business Management Specialist Michael Sciabarrasi will speak about how to report farm income on your tax return. This workshop is free, and participants are asked to bring their own lunch.

This workshop is the first in a two-part series hosted by Kelly McAdam of Belknap County and Russell Norton of Carroll County Cooperative Extension, with the second workshop to be held in Meredith on January 9.

Registration is requested by Monday, December 5.

To register, call Betty Lou Canty at UNHCE Carroll County at 447-3834 or e-mail bettylou.canty@unh. edu. For more information, contact either UNHCE Carroll County or Belknap County at 527-5475.

Services MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate. Insured. 455-6296

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

PROFESSIONAL painter seeking homeowners and landlords who are considering a paint renovation. Free estimates, and reasonable rates. 1-802-780-9040

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531

Sol Acupuncture/Sachem Shiatsu Open House Free Acupuncture, Free Shiatsu. Free food. Live music.

Major credit cards accepted

Saturday, December 3rd, Noon-4pm.

CALL Mike for fall clean-ups, scrapping, light hauling, snowblowing. Very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214

Fitness Edge Professional Building, 1st floor, at the Meredith traffic circle.

Please call Heidi at 617-894-0178 or Russ at 524-4780 for more info.

Real Estate LAKEPORT- Sweet 2-bedroom 2-bath top floor suite for sale.

Located near Park, Beach and Elm St. School in historic restored brick schoolhouse on Washington St. $95,000. 279-5787

Snowmobiles

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Roommate Wanted

SALES, SERVICE, performance parts. New & used parts, complete line of accessories for Snowmobiles & ATV s. Pre-owned sleds.

Lake City Cat House, 283 White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Open 7 days a week. 524-5954.

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

GTTA a PIG RMMTE? Rm 4 rnt, (143 sq ft.) w/w crptng, Ht/Ht. wtr/ Elec/ Plwng/ Trsh Rmal inc. Lmtd.

Stge. Aval.

W/D on prmse. 1 st/ Lst Upfrnt Sec dep. & pets neg. $130/week 603-279-7919 LACONIA- Visually impaired man looking for someone to share house. Not a job, preferably female, friendship, honest, references. $500/Month.

387-6524

Services

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

EMERGENCY OIL DELIVERY25 gallons Kerosene delivered $165. Call 603-707-1206

HAN S Hauling: Big and small clean ups. Your job ... name your price. Han, 527-8620.

JUSTICE of the Peace/Notary: We make housecalls, legal documents, weddings, etc. 293-8237.

TILE INSTALLATIONS

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

Storage Space Clean, dry, secure storage for your cars, motorcycles, boats, household items.24/7 access.Call 527-9229.

Page 32 — THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, December 1, 2011

It’s A Certified Christmas!

Rates As Low As 1.9%

2010 Chevy Cobalt LT A/C, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, CD, ABS, 32k Miles.

2010 Chevy Cobalt LT

2010 Chevy Cobalt LT

A/C, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, CD, ABS, 34k Miles.

#10145PA

#10152PA

$12,900 or $179/Mo* 2011 Buick Regal CXL

#10117PA

#10138PA

#10129PA

$12,900 or $179/Mo*

2011 Chevy Cruze 2LT Heated Leather, Power Locks & Windows, Keyless Entry, Tilt, Cruise, Alloys, ABS, CD, Only 8k Miles!

A/C, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, Cruise, Alloys, CD, ABS, 30k Miles.

#10153PA

$12,900 or $179/Mo*

A/C, On*Star, Cruise, Tilt, Power Locks, Windows, Sunroof & Driver’s Seat, Alloys, CD, Heated Seats, ABS, 21k Miles.

2010 Chevy Cobalt LT

A/C, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, CD, ABS, 34k Miles.

2011 Chevy Impala LTZ A/C, Cruise, Tilt, ABS Alloys, Bose Stereo w/CD, On*Star, Power Locks & Windows, Heated Seats, Rear Spoiler, 17k Miles.

2011 Chevy Impala LTZ Power Locks, Windows, Sunroof & Driver’s Seats, Heated Leather, Rear Spoiler, Tilt, Cruise, A/C, ABS, Alloys, Bose Stereo w/CD, 19k Miles.

#10119PA

$25,900 or $413/Mo* $20,900 or $323/Mo*

$13,450 or $189/Mo*

#10137PA

$23,900 or $377/Mo*

$23,900 or $377/Mo*

All Certified Vehicles Have a 12 month, 12,000 Mile Extended Bumper to Bumper Warranty & Balance of 5 Year, 100,000 Mile Powertrain Factory Warranty.

2010 Chevy Aveo LT A/C, Tilt, CD, ABS, 30k Miles.

2009 Chevy Aveo 2LT

2010 Chevy HHR LT

A/C, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, CD, Keyless Entry, Rear Spoiler, Only 11k Miles!

#10125PA

#12059A

$13,900 or $199/Mo*

XM Satellite Radio, Power Locks, Windows & Driver’s Seat, Cruise, Tilt, Keyless Entry, ABS, Alloys, Leather, 29k Miles.

#10147PA

$11,900 or $170/Mo*

2009 Chevy Malibu LT2

2010 Chevy Malibu LT2

A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Sunscreen Glass, Power Locks, Windows & Driver’s Seat, ABS, CD, Keyless Entry, 31k Miles.

#11120SA

$13,900 or $209/Mo*

2008 Chevy Malibu LT2

2007 Chevy Malibu LS

$18,900 or $302/Mo* 2008 Buick Lacross CX

A/C, Cruise, Tilt, On* Star, Power Locks, Windows & Driver’s Seat, CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Heated Seats, Alloys, 46k Miles.

A/C, Power Locks, Windows, Driver’s Seat & Sunroof, Cruise, Tilt, Keyless Entry, ABS, Alloys, Dual Exhaust, CD, Only 32k Miles.

A/C, Tilt, Cruise, Power Locks, Windows & Driver’s Seat, ABS, CD, Keyless Entry, 47k Miles.

A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows, Locks & Driver’s Seat, CD, Keyless Entry, ABS 45k Miles.

#11427A

#10100PA

#11345SA

#11111A

$16,900 or $264/Mo* $18,900 or $302/Mo*

$12,995 or $189/Mo*

$14,995 or $229/Mo*

UNWRAP THESE SPECIALS!!

2010 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD

2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4WD

2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD

A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Heated Leather, Power Locks, Windows & Seats, Keyless Entry, ABS, Alloys, CD, 33k Miles.

A/C, Cruise, Tilt, Power Locks & Windows, Keyless Entry, Trailer Towing Package, ABS, Alloys, CD, 28k Miles.

4.0L, 6-Speed, H Top, 70k Miles.

#10134PA

#11473SB

#11440B

$23,900 or $396/Mo**

$28,500 or $483/Mo**

$14,995 or $229/Mo**

“When other dealers can’t ... Cantin can!”

SHOWROOM HOURS:

Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:00-7:00pm Thur. 8:00-8:00pm Sat. 8:00-5:00pm

623 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-524-0770 or 1-800-226-8467

VIEW OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE INVENTORY: www.cantins.com *Payment based on 60 months at 2.9% APR, with $3,000 cash or trade equity down payment, subject to credit approval. **Payment based on 60 months at 4.9% APR,