The Laconia Daily Sun, December 9, 2011

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CONCORD (AP) — The president of New Hampshire’s Plymouth State University told students Thursday they don’t have to come to class Friday because activists may appear on campus with loaded guns to protest the school’s ban on weapons on campus. see PSU page 14

Heather Parent measures out a full arms length of 50/50 raffle tickets to Brian Connelly of the “Merry Misfits” during Pub Mania Thursday evening at Patricks Pub and Eatery in Gilford. To make it simple, Pub Mania consists of teams of people keeping a bar stool occupied for 24 hours and collecting on pledges for doing so.

The purpose is to raise money in support of the WLNH Children’s Auction and last year the total reached $62,000. Back at the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa Conference Center, more auction items are still needed. To donate call 527-5700. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

Mardi Gras will be a ‘juice bar’ come Sunday, at least for awhile

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — The New Hampshire State Liquor Commission (NHSLC) yesterday suspended the license held by Kelsey’s at the Grant, by which Mardi Gras operates a cocktail lounge and strip club on Kimball Road in Gilford, while postponing a hearing

on eight alleged violations of liquor laws.

The allegations sprang from a five-month investigation of the Mardi Gras by undercover agents of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force culminating in a raid on the club on October 18, which led to the arrest of eight individuals on charges of drug trafficking. Agents also reported alleged

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a death row inmate’s murder conviction and said he deserves a new trial because one juror slept and another tweeted during court proceedings.

Erickson DimasMartinez’s attorneys had appealed his 2010 murder conviction because a juror sent tweets despite the judge’s instruction not to post on the Internet or communicate with anyone about the case.

The lawyers also complained that another juror slept.

In one tweet, juror Randy Franco wrote: “Choices to be made.

Hearts to be broken...

We each define the great line.” Less than an hour before the jury announced its verdict, he tweeted: “It’s over.”

Other tweets by Franco made passing see JURORS page 12

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A gunman killed a police officer in a Virginia Tech parking lot Thursday and then apparently shot himself to death nearby in a baffling attack that shook up the campus nearly five years after it was the scene of the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history.

The shooting took place on the same day Virginia Tech officials were in Washington, fighting a government fine over their alleged mishandling of the 2007 bloodbath where 33 people were killed. Before it

became clear that the gunman in Thursday’s attack was dead, the school applied the lessons learned during the last tragedy, locking down the campus and using a high-tech alert system to warn students and faculty members to stay indoors.

“In light of the turmoil and trauma and the tragedy suffered by this campus by guns, I can only say words don’t describe our feelings and they’re elusive at this point in time,” university president Charles Steger said. “Our hearts are broken again for the family of our police officer.”

The officer was killed after pulling a driver over in a traffic stop. The gunman — who was not involved in the traffic stop — walked into the parking lot and ambushed the officer. Police did not know what the motive was and they didn’t release the identity of the officer or shooter.

A law enforcement official who spoke on the condition of anonymity confirmed the gunman was dead, but wouldn’t say how he died.

While authorities wouldn’t reveal specific see GUNMAN page 15

Video shows Iranians in possession of intact, advanced tech U.S. drone WASHINGTON (AP) — Tehran’s capture of a largely intact, top secret U.S. drone, which it displayed on state television, not only lays bare America’s surveillance program over Iran, but it also puts sensitive, advanced technology in hostile hands.

A former U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press that the beige-colored drone featured in the more than twominute video aired Thursday was indeed an RQ-170 Sentinel that is used for sur-

veillance of Tehran’s nuclear facilities. The U.S. military said it lost control of a drone earlier this week.

Iranian officials quickly claimed their military forces had downed the Sentinel with an electronic attack. But U.S. officials on Thursday flatly rejected the claim that any cyber or other electronic related activity was responsible for the loss of the drone.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the drone mission is classified.

The video, which showed Iranian officials examining the drone, provided the first real evidence of the Sentinel’s capture.

More importantly, it revealed the aircraft to be nearly in one piece.

That fact alone confirmed experts’ contention that the classified aircraft can be programmed to land safely if its communications link is lost.

Robotics expert Peter Singer, who has see DRONE page 13

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The wife of ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky said Thursday her husband is innocent of the child sex abuse allegations made against him and that his accusers are making up their stories, including one suggesting she was home while Sandusky

attacked a boy who screamed for help.

Dottie Sandusky’s comments defending her husband were the first she has made since Sandusky was arrested last month and accused of molesting boys he met through a charity he founded for troubled youth. He faces more than 50 charges and

has maintained his innocence.

She released the statement through her husband’s lawyer a day after a grand jury report detailed claims of two new accusers, among them the testimony of one who said he cried out for her help while Sandusky see PENN STATE page 5

Sandusky’s wife comes to his defense, says accusers are all lying

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N.H. agencies tell lawmakers Latest bill not seen as a threat to Northern Pass and ones targeting utility companies in particular.

CONCORD (AP) — A New Hampshire Senate comthat hospital tax will prevail mittee At the close of the meeting, a disappointed property on Thursday recommended a bill that would owner and Northern Pass opponent, Tom Mullen of add some protection for property owners who could against court challenges Campton, was gaveled down and threatened with lose their land through eminent domain, but the leg-

CONCORD (AP) — Two New Hampshire agencies assured Senate budget and tax writers Thursday the state’s hospital tax law will be upheld and hospitals that paid a lower tax using federal guidelines will have to pay up.

Health and Human Services Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas said his department is working with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to clarify that the state’s tax has not changed.

Some hospitals used federal tax guidelines to determine their tax liability. Hospitals paid $50 million less than expected this fall toward their annual levy. The state expects to get another $9 million this month, which would narrow the shortfall to $41 million.

The state counted on receiving $197 million, but only got $147 million. The budget earmarks $100 million for payments to providers and critical access hospitals. The balance goes into the state’s general fund for other spending.

The hospitals had not questioned the state’s guidelines until the budget enacted in June cut $157 million in payments to them. Ten hospitals sued over the cuts.

Senate Finance Chairman Chuck Morse warned that the Legislature may have to reopen the budget and cut spending if the state does not receive the money. He noted that if the hospitals pay the same amount next year, the state is looking at close to a see HOSPITALS page 15

islation stopped short of language that could hamper the Northern Pass hydroelectric power project.

The project proposed by Northeast Utilities, NSTAR and Hydro-Quebec, would cut a large swath of wilderness for transmission lines to bring power to New England from Canada, and has drawn criticism from hundreds of North Country property owners and outdoor recreationists.

The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended a proposal by Sen. Sharon Carson, R-Concord, to create a study committee to develop an appeal process for landowners opposed to the use of eminent domain by a utility company seeking to take their land.

The bill also would bar the state’s use of eminent domain to secure property for projects unless the owner first refuses an offer from a utility company of 200 percent of the appraised value. In addition, it would require developers interested in certain property to notify the landowner by certified mail before coming onto the property.

But the committee rejected proposals to bar the use of eminent domain for any private development

expulsion from the room. He told committee members they were “abrogating their responsibilities,” then he turned and walked away.

Outside the room, he said the committee should be setting tougher limits on taking private property.

“In my opinion, it’s an attempt to not deal with an issue that’s apparently too thorny to deal with,” Mullen said.

Mullen owns the Owl’s Nest Resort in Campton and Thornton that lies within the proposed 180-mile route the transmission lines would take.

A bill has passed in the House that would prohibit public utilities from asking the state for permission to take private land to build private, large-scale transmission lines unless they could show the project was needed for “system reliability” of the electric grid.

Senators said earlier this year that “system reliability” was not defined in the bill and the Senate postponed action on the legislation. Sen. Jim Luther, R-Hollis and a judiciary committee member, described the measure as “the most contentious and complicated” bill to come before the panel all session.

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Neighboring sleep sellers skeptical of plans for new music venue at Weirs

By Michael Kitch

continued, “but to seek a harmonious relationship between neighboring businesses.” She reminded the board that the zoning ordinance contains no standards for sound and the Santagates have not based their plans for mitigating the sound from the venue on any recognized standards. Nadeau asked the board to require a third party review, which would include a sound engineer.

Sonya Misiaszek, a local architect who also spoke on behalf the Ames brothers, said that structure, ventilation and soundproofing of the space should be considered together. The structure and ventilation, she said, should be designed for the proposed capacity and then the level of soundproofing required to reduce noise to a reasonable level could be determined. “We should look at the whole thing as a package,” she said, “applying the accepted norms of the industry.”

Gerry Mailloux, a veteran of the board, was skeptical. “You’re going to hear it. The noise is there,” he said. “A third party review is a waste of time.”

Joe Driscoll, owner of the Cozy Inn and Cottages and Lakeview House and Cottages, reminded the board that Internet sites like “Trip Advisor,” where guests post reviews of lodging establishments can

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LACONIA — The Planning Board this week again deferred its decision on the proposal by Anthony and Jay Santagate of the Tower Hill Tavern at The Weirs to convert the second floor of the building to a music venue after neighboring hotel and cottage owners voiced concerns about the inadequacy of the planned soundproofing.

The business is located on Lakeside Avenue, at the corner of Tower Street.

“If he wants to have live entertainment,” Robert Ames, with his brother Michael owns and operates the nearby Half Moon Motel and Cottages, “he’s got to do a real job of soundproofing. He’s trying to cut corners.”

Jay Santagate had explained that the 4,500-squarefoot space would include a bar, restrooms, stage and dance floor and accommodate 320 people. The walls, but not the ceiling, would be soundproofed and the space would be ventilated by cupolas on the roof and windows at the front.

“We sell sleep,” said Attorney Regina Nadeau, representing the Ames brothers. “They’re selling entertainment. We’re not here to stop the project,” she

have a severe impact on a business. A posting by one guest irritated by excessive noise, he warned, could be “the kiss of death.”

Echoing Driscoll, Ames said that dissatisfied guests will cancel the remainder of their reservation and never return. He insisted that the board should require adequate soundproofing from the beginning. “We don’t have the luxury of waiting for him to fix it,” he said. “We’ll lose business.”

“I’m soundproofing right off the bat,” Santagate declared, suggesting that reducing excessive noise is “up to the police and they do a great job.” He said that a music venue would be “a good thing for the area and will employ a lot of people for a long time.”

However, the board agreed with Warren Hutchins, a member who resides at The Weirs, who found Santagates’ plan “totally inadequate” and called for a third party review. Don Richards, the senior member from The Weirs, said that while the neighborhood attracted large numbers of tourists its amusements and restaurants, its predominantly — 80-percent or 85-percent — residential.

The motion to require a third party review, including sound engineering, to determine an appropriate level of sound mitigation carried unanimously.

Coop football team talks break off because Shaker unwilling to ask taxpayers for support

GILFORD — Last month, a crowd of parents from both Gilford and the Shaker Regional School District packed a School Board meeting here to urge the creation of a cooperative football team between the two schools. After the athletic directors from each district got together to work up a plan, though, Shaker administrators decided they didn’t have the appetite to ask taxpayers to support the program.

Gilford Superintendent Kent Hemingway announced the decision at at School Board meeting on Monday night. He said, after several conversations and meetings between representatives of the two dis-

tricts, “SAU 80 (Shaker) administration has decided that they are not in a position to pursue development of a cooperative football team at this time.”

Earlier this year, interested parents attempted to play match-maker as a way to solve problems in each of the neighboring districts. Belmont High School had no football program to offer students interested in the sport, while Gilford’s 10-year-old program had been struggling recently to find enough players.

The two schools already share a cooperative hockey team, so why not do the same with football?

Tom Heeley, the interim Shaker superintendent,

explained that the sticking point for his district came when Gilford athletic director Dave Pinkham and his Shaker counterpart Rick Acquilano began talking dollars and cents.

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PENNST from page one assaulted him in a basement bedroom.

“I am so sad anyone would make such a terrible accusation which is absolutely untrue,” she said. “We don’t know why these young men have made these false accusations, but we want everyone to know they are untrue.”

Dottie Sandusky, who has raised six adopted children, said she has been “shocked and dismayed” by the claims.

“I have been devastated by these accusations,” she said. “Our children, our extended family and friends know how much Jerry and I love kids and have always tried to help and care for them. We would never do anything to hurt them.”

Earlier Thursday, Jerry Sandusky was released after a night in jail when he posted bail stemming from the latest child sex abuse charges filed against him. Sandusky secured his release using $200,000 in real estate holdings and a $50,000 certified check provided by his wife, according to online court records. A judge has ordered him subject to electronic monitoring.

Sandusky faces criminal accusations from 10 young men who claim he molested them when they were boys in his home, on Penn State property and elsewhere. from preceding page To bring Belmont into the mix, the Shaker District would be expected to pay half the cost of the program, Heeley said, and the funding would have to be supported by taxes, not private donations solicited by a boosters organization.

“We felt that we couldn’t afford it,” he said.

Apparently, Belmont proponents of the plan previously believed boosters in Belmont/ Canterbury would be allowed to raise Belmont High School’s share from private sources.

On Monday night, Gilford School Board Chair Kurt Webber said “the ball is in Belmont’s court,” with regard to the football proposal. He expressed a continued interest in the concept, saying, “There is merit in it. If the administration in Belmont isn’t ready to move forward, there’s nothing we can

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Jim Hightower

Professor Newt is cluster-bomb of ignorance Mea culpa, I misspoke, my bad — I stand corrected.

In past commentaries, I have called Newt Gingrich a lobbyist.

Apparently, he hates that tag, even though he has indeed gotten very wealthy by taking big bucks from such special interest outfits as IBM, AstraZeneca, Microsoft and Siemens in exchange for helping them get favors from federal and state governments. But Gingrich, his lawyers and staff adamantly insist that it’s rude and crude to call him a lobbyist. No-no, they bark, The Newt is — ta-da! — “a visionary.”

Major corporations, they explain, pay up to $200,000 a year to the corrupt former-House speaker’s policy center, seeking nothing more from Newt than the sheer privilege of bathing in the soothing enlightenment of his transformative vision.

Also, as the man himself constantly reminds everyone, he has a Ph By-God D. So he’s “Dr. Newt,” the certified visionary.

Yet the sales pitch to lure potential corporate clients to his center makes crystal clear that the visionary services he offers entail precisely doing what (excuse the term) lobbyists do.

For example, the center brags that Newt has “contacts at the highest levels” of government, and that being a paying customer “increases your channels of input to decision makers.” One corporate chieftain who hired the well-connected Washington insider for $7,500 a month (plus giving him stock options) says that Gingrich “made it very clear to us that he does not lobby, but that he could direct us to the right places in Washington.”

So, Mr. DoNotCallMeALobbyist is, in fact, selling his government contacts and peddling his political influence. But he does not lobby. Instead, we’re told that he directs, makes calls, arranges meetings, opens doors — and, of course, has visions.

I’m glad we got that cleared up.

From now on, I’ll call Newt what he is: a Washington influence-peddler.

Yes, that’s much better.

These days, Gingrich is having visions of sugarplums dancing in his head. As you probably know, he’s the latest front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination.

But he has also adopted a theatrical pose appropriate for this Christmas season — not as the bright star in the East guiding the Wise Men

to the Biblical manger, nor as jolly ol’ St. Nick bringing joy to children everywhere. No, no, Newt has cast himself as Scrooge. Only scroogier.

Channeling his inner Ebenezer, the Newt recently called America’s child labor laws “truly stupid,” adding with Dickensian glee that he would fire school janitors and have low-income 9-year-olds do that work.

Really? The top GOP contender for president of the U.S.A. actually advocates turning poor school kids into janitors?

Why, yes, explained the former professor. “Start with the following two facts,” he lectured at an Iowa campaign stop. “Really poor children in really poor neighborhoods have no habits of working and have nobody around them who works. So they literally have no habit of showing up on Monday. ... They have no habit of ‘I do this, and you give me cash’ — unless it’s illegal.” Thus, speaketh the visionary, chain ‘em to mop and teach the little ragamuffins about life.

Did I mention that this guy is a candidate for president? Of the United States? In 2012, not in 1812?

Dr. Newt is a cluster-bomb of ignorance. First, three out of four poor adults work, and most poor children are in households with at least one of their parents showing up every Monday for a job. And Gingrich’s condescending implication that poverty equals bad morals is not only wrong, but frightening shallow, elitist, out-of-touch, clueless, stupid ... and, well, Scroogy.

If the professor wants to see bad morals in action, he shouldn’t be looking down on poor people, but pointing up at Wall Streeters and CEOs who’re profiting by creating more poor people. But Newt’s not about to point them out — just days after he trashed “really poor children,” he scooted up to Wall Street dragging a sock for campaign donations.

The question for Republicans is, do you really want to nominate Scrooge for president?

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

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

Thanks Waukewan Golf Club for sponsoring our ‘Pumpkin Open’ To the editor, Thank you to Craig Hale, General Manager, and the employees of Waukewan Golf Club for sponsoring and running the “2011 Pumpkin Open.” The annual event benefits the Saint Vincent dePaul food pantry located in Laconia.

Now in its sixth year, the need for the “Open” has never been greater. While many of us in the Lakes Region are fortunate enough to be able to keep food on

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LETTERS Simple: payments on debt will preclude spending on something else To the editor, Mr. Veverka: Thank you for you response to my letter to the editor. It is flattering that you took the time to it. It would be better if the reader were able to understand what was said so to that end let me try to clarify three points for you.

First, you seemed to not grasp the statement “Loss of freedom is implicit with carrying too much debt”. Here is what it means as plainly stated as I know how to say it. When a person or organization obligates themselves to repayment of debt they have given something up. They did so because they believed that what they gave up was worth exchanging for what they borrowed.

My concern is simple. America is spending about $3.6-trillion dollars per year. It is taking in roughly $2.4-trillion dollars a year. At some point we have to repay the money we borrow. That means we will have to do what is necessary to repay those loans.

Repaying debt means we will have to spend money for debt repayment not spend it on things we want or need.

Our discretionary decision making is therefore encumbered. Our freedom has been reduced and is being further reduced daily because of our lack of willingness to live within our means.

Hopefully that clears the matter up sufficiently.

Second, you also quoted me as writing “in the long run, the market is absolutely rational”. You continued by stating that “To me that is like saying in the long run humans are absolutely rational.” Now I’m not sure how you made that leap in logic. It was not my intention to state or imply that all human behavior is rational, was rational or will be rational. Rather, the intention is to observe that the market, which includes all people, all transaction everywhere always will,

in total, make economic sense.

To make an analogy for you I would assert that given a willing buyer and a willing seller a property would change hands for a fair market price. That would be rational. To carry it a step further given enough of these arms length transactions the properties would be used for their highest and best uses. Does that mean every transaction meets these criteria always? No; it does not mean that at all.

Finally, if you are going to attribute thoughts to me; please attribute to me those things which I have actually said or written. You said “he (meaning me) not once brings up raising revenues to lower the debt when it is the most practical method when joined with prudent cuts.” Sir; you are misrepresenting my position. I am on the record in print as being in favor of spending cuts because we simply cannot sustain the current level of spending. I am also on the record as in favor of tax increases because we need some way to pay down our excessive debt. I have advocated neither party’s dogma. In fact I am so disillusioned with both political parties you will find them referred to as donkeys and elephants in most things I write.

Sir, the problem with much of what you write is that it lacks credibility.

You are a far-left demagogue. You have every right to espouse any position you so choose. In fact, I will help you defend that right. It would just be refreshing if you would let us know when you are going to rant and when you are trying to actually reason with us. Taking a position and supporting it with fact is one thing but misunderstanding the subject matter and putting words in someone’s else’s mouth is not the best way to support a position.

Just my honest opinion.

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Laconia schools have made aluminum tab recycling program work To the editor, I want to thank the Laconia schools, their students, and staff for making the aluminum tab recycling program so successful over the past three years: Holy Trinity, Elm Street School, Pleasant Street School, Woodland Heights School, Laconia Middle School and Laconia High School.

Each school has a container

to deposit tabs into. When the container(s) get full, the school gives me a call and I go pick them up. It’s as easy as that. Last year the Laconia schools collected more than 300 pounds of tabs during the school year, and already this year they have collected 90 pounds of tabs!

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, December 9, 2011 — Page 7

LETTERS We have too many confrontations and not enough resolution

Thanks so much for all your help with the LMS Care Closet

To the editor, As we approach the election cycle we as a nation must face some serious decisions about the future conduct of our government by those that we have already elected and those who are asking us to send or return them to our governmental bodies in Washington. What are the criteria that we should use to make our choices?

I would offer the following list of evaluative questions for those standing for election: — Does the candidate have a clearly defined set of goals for the upcoming session post election?

— What objectives will he or she be willing to accept some compromise on to get passage of legislation?

— Has the candidate made any pledges to pressure groups in exchange for campaign contributions?

— After the election, will the candidate make informed decisions based

To the editor, We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to several people and organizations who have generously helped the Laconia Middle School Care Closet supply many children and their families with personal hygiene products.

Through their contributions, we have not only been able to put together full size product goody bags for girls and boys, we also have a plentiful supply for future needs. Since the beginning of school, we have helped many students fulfill their school supply needs, clothing needs as well as personal hygiene needs. We could not have done that without the following people, just to name a few: — The Lakes Region Santa Fund, who quickly and pleasantly helped fill the school supply needs.

— Dan Quinn and Jess Daddio from Walgreens in Laconia who worked tirelessly to provide hundreds of dollars worth of personal hygiene products for our students. Words cannot express how much their kindness and generosity will go toward helping so

on fact or will he or she blindly follow the party majority?

— These questions are very important in light of the last 10 years. We have had too many confrontations and not enough resolution of the problems brought before the legislature. There are an array of pressure groups and out-right power brokers using their threats of retaliation if the representatives do not fulfill the pledges that were exacted from them while they were a candidate. Money and pressure have been applied to influence legislation. Pressure is a right of individuals and groups but threats of retaliation are not. Let us try some of the suggestions listed above in an effort to get the next legislature to be more responsive to the will of the people and less to those who have obstruction as their agenda.

Bill Dawson Northfield

I can’t say enough about suburb childbirth care received at LRGH To the editor, After giving birth to our first child in October, I feel compelled to share my outstanding experience at Lakes Region General Hospital (LRGH) Family Birthplace. From my excellent prenatal care with Dr. Tovell and Lucy Wilson, CNM at Caring For Women, to our fun and informative childbirth classes with Jen McGonagle, RN to the amazing nursing team in the hospital — the entire experience was everything a new mother could hope for!

The nurses and midwife who cared for my newborn daughter and me were incredibly compassionate and nurturing. Specifically, Darlene Laviolette, CNM, Katherine Krupnik, RN, and Ashley Francis, RN, were there with me every step of the way for a 16 hour labor — I will never forget how they cared for me like I was family. Ashley even stayed through another shift to see me through my delivery. After the

delivery, the nursing team made us feel so comfortable and cared for, even when shifts changed, the new nurses would always know exactly what was going on with our care — they never skipped a beat. The nurses also provided us with extensive information about caring for our new baby daughter at home — refreshers from childbirth class and new tips. It was extremely helpful. Having a child is one of the most overwhelming and joyous experiences in life. Being at LRGH heightened the experience in every way.

I really cannot say enough about the superb care we received and would highly recommend LRGH Family Birthplace to any mother. We are very lucky to have such a first-class hospital and health care professionals in our own backyard. Thank you for everything!

Nicole Hogan Laconia

Thanks to John Moulton for his donations of fresh produce To the editor, On behalf of the Altrusa Club of Meredith, we would like to thank John Moulton, of Moulton Farm in Meredith, for his extremely generous donations of fresh produce to Altrusa.

Moulton Farm gave surplus vegetables to Altrusa twice a week throughout the entire picking season. Altrusa distributed the fresh vegetables through its Farm to Table program to a number of area food pantries and soup kitchens.

Although a few agencies were not from preceding page several community members have been stopping in to see me and to donate aluminum tabs. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to remove and recycle that small piece of aluminum! The tabs are the only pure aluminum part of the can and, once recycled, can help with the hospital’s expenses.

The tabs I collect from the schools and community are donated to the Shriner’s Burn Center for Children in Boston, to help offset the cost of trans-

able to accept fresh produce, we are thankful that Moulton’s wonderful vegetables helped to improve the nutrition of hundreds of our needy neighbors each week. Moulton Farm’s generosity helped Altrusa to fulfill its mission of being a leader in service to the community.

Lisa Davis, Chairman of Community Service Diane Lane, Co- Chairman of Community Service Altrusa Club of Meredith

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Like Don Perrault in Somersworth, I see no personal gain from this endeavor except the knowledge that I have helped the hospital, patients, and community with this easy-to-do program.

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many in our community.

— Dr. Melissa Kennel, ambassador for the national Give Kids A Smile Day, who cheerfully donated a box of toothbrushes and toothpaste to our cause.

— Laconia Middle School PTO who donated $250 toward shelving units to keep the closet organized.

— TJ Maxx and Fashion Bug of Gilford for boxes of hangers to keep the donated clothing neat.

Without the donations and time of these amazing people and organizations, we would not be able to help nearly as many people as we are and for that we are thankful beyond words. We are touched at the kindness and willingness of our community to pull together in times of need to provide students with the tools they need to achieve their goals and succeed in school.

Kerri Reynolds, RN Laconia Middle School Andrea Condodemetraky Care Closet Coordinator Jim McCollum Principal, Laconia Middle School

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LETTERS $8,200 was raised for scholarships at the LRSF Spelling Bee To the editor, As president of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation and on behalf of our board of trustees, I’m very pleased to report that once again our Community Spelling Bee has been a successful fundraising event.

Over $8,200 was raised to benefit our Friends of the Foundation Operating Fund, which helps us cover the operating costs associated with our scholarship program. Over 200 businesses and individuals (not including family and friends in the audience cheering the spellers) are responsible for the success of this year’s event.

Our heartfelt appreciation to our Corporate Sponsors: Allstate Foundation, Belknap Landscape Co., Inc., Calvin Dental Associates, Lakes Region Community College, Meredith Village Savings Bank, and Normandin, Cheney & O’Neil, PLLC, Attorneys at Law. For Services Rendered: Laconia High School Officials and Custodians for their hospitality; Gilford High School students – Michael Murphy, for his beautiful rendition of the National Anthem, and Andrew Caulfield & Michael Madore for distributing programs; dynamic master of ceremony Pat Kelly, LNH Morning Host; proficient enunciators Sandra McGonagle and David Rea; illustrious judges Karl Reitz & Mike Nolan; Lakes Region Public Access TV – Denise Beauchaine & Timothy Cox; Laconia High School student Garrett Guilmett for his technical support; past board officers and trustees, Karen Bianco and Kathy Calvin, who again volunteered their experience and support; the Citizen of Laconia and the Laconia Daily Sun for providing publicity coverage and to United Way Lakes Region for allowing us the use of their raffle barrel. Special kudos to Steve Loughlin for the 200+ pictures he took of the event and all the spellers. Contact us at scholarship@metrocast.net if you would like an email copy of your team photo.

Congratulations to the Winning Teams and Sponsors! First Place Team: NSISR (Not Sure It’s Spelled Right) Spellers Susanne WeldonFrancke, Gary Francke & Liam Weldon sponsored by the WeldonFrancke Family. Runner-Up Team: Laconia Public Library Spellers Randy Brough, Jamie Dalton & Natalie Moser sponsored by Bob Merwin – State Farm Insurance. Cheers & Congratulations to the following spellers for their creative costumes and comic antics: 1st Place Students, Gilford Interact Club, Parker Ayer, Ali Remick & Chris Weeks, sponsored by the Gilford Rotary Club; 2nd Place Students, Laconia High School BandAids, Brianna Healey, Kristi Horne, & Reyna Pollak, sponsored by Friends of the Foundation; 3rd Place Students, Sant Bani Spelling Swans, Molly Galvin, Jen Hamel, & Emily Monfet, sponsored by Dana S. Beane & Company, P.C. 1st Place Adults, Taylor Community Members – Mendon MacDonald, Carolyn Parker, & Jane Ross sponsored by the Taylor Community; 2nd Place Adults, the WiseSpellers – Jean Clarke, Kathy Giovanni & Bob Hunt sponsored by the Congregational Church of Laconia; 3rd Place

Adults, MVSBat-tallions – Brenda Boutin, Kathy Fuller & Jaclyn Tyrrell sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank.

Thank You to all the other intrepid spellers and team sponsors: Belmont High School “Jockular Juniors” – Adam Prout, Will Stanley, & Austin Wilder sponsored by New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc.; Bonnie Randall, Jon Rich, & Tracey Rich sponsored by Cybertron, Inc.; Linda Eastman, Seth Richards & Matt Tucker sponsored

by Faith, Hope & Love Foundation; Gilford High School “Bzzness Bees” – Tanya Latuch, Nicole Lemire & Steve O’Riordan sponsored by the DeCamp Team at Smith Barney; Gilford High School Faculty – Anna Barksdale, Matt Finch & Emily Spence sponsored by Allstate Foundation; Gilford High School Football – Tyler Costa, Ben Morris & Eli Stockwell, sponsored

by Gregg & Sandra Caulfield; Gilford High School Yearbook Spellcheckers – James Curtis, Brendon Murphy & Megan Pleeter sponsored by Thom Francoeur Allstate Ins.; Don Clarke, Clara Jude & Chris Ray sponsored by the Gilford Rotary Club; Holy Trinity Faculty – Kristina Conti, Peggy Sica & Karen Sullivan sponsored

by Bianco Child & Family Therapy; Laconia High School “B is for Band” – Adam Cook, Stacia Michalewicz & Debbra Parent Team sponsored

by Laconia Savings Bank; Laconia High School “Torrid Spelling” – Tate Aldrich, Rick Crockford & Natasha Reiner sponsored by Calvin Dental Associates; Laconia High School “We Band Together” – Katharina Beliveau, Gwen Huot & Thomas Le sponsored

by Mary B. Orton; Laconia High School Class of 1977 – Judy Ball, Ruth McLaughlin & Sherry Weeks sponsored by Belknap Landscape Co., Inc.; Laconia High School Key Club – Danielle Cote, Annie Dionne & Brandon Wunsch sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Laconia; Scott Cracraft, Clayton Groves & Nancy Mariano sponsored by the Lakes Region Community College; Janice Beauchemin, Judith Homan & Claire Natola sponsored by Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A.; MVSBEE Boppers – Pat Colby, Kathi Fuller & Robin Pelczar sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank. We also thank the following donors for team support: Marcia Hayward, Laconia Rotary Club, and the Law Office of Normandin, Cheney & O’Neill Appreciation to all our Program Sponsors: All Brite, Inc., All Metals Industries, Inc., American Eyecare Express, Inc., Beane Conference Center, Belknap County Sportsmen’s Assn, Bianco Child & Family Therapy, Boulia-Gorrell Lumber Company, CBH Landscape Contractors, Denoncourt, Waldron & Sullivan, P.A., Edgewater Academy of Dance, Gilford Professional Firefighters, Irwin Zone, JC Penney, Kiwanis Club of Laconia, Laconia Lodge of Elks, Laconia Rotary Club, Lakes Region Floral Studio, Laurent Overhead Door Systems Inc., Paulette & Steve Loughlin, MacDurgin Business Systems, Malone, Dirubbo & Company PC, Martin, Lord & Osman, P.A., Melcher & Prescott Agency, Inc., MetroCast Cablevision, NAPA Auto Parts, New Hampshire

Liam Weldon, Susan Weldon-Francke and Gary Francke formed the winning NSISR team at the 2011 Community Spelling Bee. (Steve Loughlin photo)

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And sincere thanks to Gift Sponsors & BEE or FOFOF Donors: Applebee’s, Awakenings Espresso Café, Janet & Gloyd Calley, Capitol Center for the Arts, The Citizen of Laconia, The Common Man, Contigiani Catering, Dorothy Duffy, The Ellis Family, Thom & Kim Francoeur, Fratello’s Ristorante Italiano, Funspot, George’s Diner, Claire Giguere, Gracie’s Hair Salon, Chris & Marlee Guilmett, Florence & Art Guilmett, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant, Steven & Marlene Hodg-

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Judi Tucker, President Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation

10th Annual LRGH Auxiliary Craft Fair reached fundraising goal To the editor, On behalf of The Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary I would like to extend its appreciation to all those who helped us at our 10th Annual Fall Craft Fair reach our goal to provide comfort bags to breast cancer patients in the LRGHealthcare Breast Health Program. Our goal was attained thanks to the many who attended and the combined efforts of our Auxiliary members and volunteers, LRGHealthcare, several local businesses and finally our generous vendors who not only participate but the many who donate items to our raffle.

We need to acknowledge the wonderful cooperation of the Laconia School District and Laconia High School where we hosted our event.

We extend our special thanks to Jack Aldrich and his Huot Center culinary student volunteers who provided refreshments for sale throughout the day. The facility custodial staff was very helpful and our organization truly appreciated their assistance.

We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for assisting us with our event with either donations, publicity or parking: Northeast Communications Corp.; Fred Caruso; Alan Harrison of WEZS;

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In addition to vendor space rental charges, our craft raffle and bake sale helped us reach our financial goal.

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Alton man asks court to restrain ‘intimidating’ town officials from yelling at him or being on his property

BY GAIL OBER

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

ALTON — A local man has asked Belknap County Superior Court to grant a restraining order against selectmen and all town employees and their agents because they allegedly yelled at him while they were measuring the distance between the lake and the road that runs in front of his house. Representatives of the town were at the property evaluating shoreline compliance criteria before before the road is improved.

Judge James O’Neill denied an emergency protection order for Peter Keen and scheduled a hearing for Jan. 4.

The apparent failure to communicate began when selectmen met in a posted meeting Wednesday and relocated to walk along Trask Side Road with state water quality engineers and town employees to see what permits would be needed to satisfy the N.H. Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act. According to Keen, of 329 Trask Side Road, who filed his request for a restraining order in Superior Court yesterday, selectmen told him the board would convene the meeting and meet him at the intersection of Fort Point Road and Trask Side Road.

Trask Side Road is a scenic asphalt road that winds along Lake Winnipesaukee on the east side — or Route 28-side — of Alton Bay. Fort Point Road runs inland and connects at two places on Trask Side Road. Largely wooded, the two intersections points are not visible to each other for someone on Trask Side Road.

Keen, a self-described fiscal conservative who often expresses his opinions at selectman’s meetings, said he went to the side of Trask Point Road he understood to be the agreed upon meeting point to join selectmen for the outing.

He said selectmen drove past him and out of his line of sight so he thought they were deliberately avoiding him and he began heading back to his home.

When he got to the point where he could see property, he said the individual selectmen and government pickups three in all, were parked in front of his house and he saw Road Agent Kenneth Roberts standing in the road with one side of a measuring tape and Selectman Peter Bolster on his property with the other side of the measuring tape.

Selectman’s Chair David Hussey, who is tall and solid, said selectmen knew they were supposed to be meeting Keen at the intersection but didn’t see him from preceding page that donated an item to our raffle.

Finally, our sincere thanks is extended to the volunteers who worked long and hard on the day of the event and to the members of the planning committee. Also, thank you to Armand Bolduc and Bob Hamel who volunteer their precious free time every year to help us with setting up and clean up.

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standing there — Hussey said he was likely standing in the tree line — and inadvertently drove past him.

A second selectman also said the group was running about 15 minutes late.

Hussey said Bolster and Roberts were measuring the distance between the lake and the road to see if it was less than the 250-feet required for any construction work along the lake without a permit.

From what he saw, Hussey said only Bolster was on Keen’s property and the rest of the crew was huddled in the rain on the road.

Hussey also said because Keen had been at the most recent selectman’s meeting before Wednesday’s field trip, all of the board members believed Keen knew why the group was going to Trask Side Road and all understood what it hoped to accomplish.

Someone was wrong.

Keen thought they were on his property to measure his house for assessment or some other purpose. Hussey said it was to measure the distance to the shoreline.

Keen also said at one point selectmen refused to allow him on to his own property, said when he finally got on to his land they refused to allow him off, and also threatened to call police.

Hussey said Keen, who according to newspaper accounts of his actions at other public meetings is opinionated, began yelling and ordering the group to get off his property.

Both men said the argument was fairly heated and some sharp words were exchanged.

Hussey said last night he was surprised to learn they were the subject of a proposed restraining order and said he told Keen to be quiet because it was a legally convened selectmen’s meeting.

Hussey said he thought dispute had been settled amicably between Keen, the board members, the road agent and the N.H. water quality engineers because of what he described as a “kum-by-yah moment” that happened after the argument.

“You know, Keen apologized, we apologized and we all shook hands, that kind of thing,” Hussey said yesterday when he learned he was the target of a proposed restraining order.

Keen, who was interviewed yesterday in the parking lot next to the court house after filing the request for the restraining order but before he went to deliver copies to the Sheriff’s Department for serving, said he thought about the encounter “all night long,” and said he didn’t think it was right for selectmen, who he described in his affidavit as insulting, intimidating and humiliating, to yell at him while he was on his own property.

Keen’s affidavit to the court said selectmen violated his right to free speech while he was on his own property.

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LACONIA — A woman who came to the rescue of a man who had suffered a heart attack while walking along the WOW Recreation Trail last summer was honored, along with Laconia firefighters who responded rapidly to a call for assistance, in a ceremony held Thursday morning at the Central Fire Station.

Allen Cornelius, who was in his 60s, was in a state of cardiac arrest when Katie Stockton came upon him on the WOW Trail in the vicinity of Moulton Street on July 29. She immediately started CPR and sent another woman who was with her to call for help, according to Shawn Riley, Laconia Deputy Fire Chief.

As luck would have it, a Laconia ambulance crew was nearby, having stopped for lunch at the Subway restauarnt on Union Avenue.

Riley, who was one of the responders for the incident, said that Stockton was able to restore a pulse as the EMTs, guided by her hiking companion, arrived on the scene and that Cornelius was first taken to Lakes Region General Hospital to be stabi-

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“We didn’t think he was going to make it at first.

But he made a complete recovery and showed up at the fire station in November to thank us for saving his life. That’s one of the most gratifying things that can happen to a firefighter, to have someone tell you that you saved their life,’’ says Riley.

He said that he still had his notes from the incident and was able to contact Stockton and her companion to arrange yesterday’s ceremony at which all involved in the incident were presented with an American Heart Association “Heart Saver’s Hero” award an a “Fire Chief’s Award.’’

Cornelius, a philosophy professor at Hesser College, will be returning to his job next month.

Riley said that Laconia has one of the highest rates of heart attack survival in the country, with a 24 percent recovery rate, three to four times higher than the 6-8 percent recovery rate nationwide. He traced that to the excellent training the department’s EMTs have received and the pro-active approach taken by Lakes Region General Hospital to education and training on the treatment of heart attack victims.

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Police identify Armand E. Dagenais as pedestrian who was struck on Union Ave. LACONIA — Police on Thursday formally identified 74-year-old Armand E. Dagenais as the man who died Tuesday night at Lakes Region General Hospital as the result of injuries sustained when he was stuck in the middle of Union Ave. by a pick-up truck.

Dagenais, a resident of the Lakeport Square area, was apparently trying to cross the busy street at 6:21 p.m. to get to his apartment on the west side of the roadway. Police say he was hit in the southbound lane, near the center lines, by a 2001 Toyota Tacoma pick-up driven by J. Michael Kitch, 70,

of Concord.

Police earlier reported there were no direct witnesses to the accident but they had determined that Dagenais was not in or near a crosswalk and was wearing dark clothing. They also noted that the portion of the street where the accident occurred is not well lit.

Police said they ruled out speed, alcohol or drugs as possible contributing factors of the incident and have indicated their investigation thus far suggests that Dagenais’s death was simply a tragic accident.

LIQUOR from page one Kelsey’s at the Grant), who lives adjacent to the club, and Eddie Edwards, director of enforcement of the NHSLC. Campbell had requested a postponement of the hearing on the grounds that apart from a summary of the allegations and findings authorities have withheld the “source reports” submitted by the officers, without which he said “there hasn’t been an opportunity to properly prepare.” Campbell conceded that the introduction of “hearsay evidence” was permitted by the rules governing the hearing, but reminded the commission that Drew had a property right in the license, which could only be revoked by due process. Moreover, he told the commissioners that since the raid the club has been operating in compliance despite a”redoubling” of enforcement.

Edwards countered that “the hearing needs to take place today, unless Drew surrenders his license to ‘safekeeping;” that is, agrees to forgo the sale of beer, wine and liquor until the outcome of a hearing on the alleged violations.

Edwards emphasized that Drew, by relinquishing the management and operation of the club to Mardi Gras and Hush Entertainment, its parent company, was violating the law. “He is effectively leasing the license,” Edwards said, adding that Autumn Ylvisaker, manager of the Mardi Gras, has refused to cooperate with the Bureau of Enforcement. “I have strong concerns about the management of the entity not cooperating,” he said.

Commissioner Michael Milligan, who presided, asked Edwards and Campbell if they thought they could reach agreement and when both responded positively recessed for 15 minutes.

Edwards agreed to postpone the hearing until January 16. In the meantime, he will hold Drew’s license in “safekeeping,” with the option of restoring it if he is assured the operation is fully in compliance with all pertinent statutes and regulations.

The Mardi Gras may continue to operate through Sunday under the close supervision of officials of the NHSLC as well as the Gilford Police, but by the morning of Monday, December 12, all alcohol must be removed from the premises.

Afterwards, Campbell said that “we are working closely with the enforcement bureau to satisfy their concerns.

When the commission has concerns, we want to address them and we believe we can.” He indicated that the agreement anticipated that if the club was operating in full compliance prior to the hearing date of January 16, the license could be returned and the sale of alcohol resumed.

Gilford Town Administrator Scott Dunn, who attended the hearing, said that he would make no recommendation to the Board of Selectmen. The Mardi Gras offers exotic dancing on the strength of an entertainment license granted by the town, which is contingent on the liquor license, which has been suspended but not revoked.

“We are working with our attorneys to ascertain our legal rights,” he said.

Ylvisaker declined to comment on any aspect of the proceedings, but said that beginning next Tuesday Mardi Gras will be open during its customary hours as a “juice and soda bar” with live entertainment. A holiday party, featuring “Touch Too Much,” an AC/DC tribute band and a free buffet “with all the trimmings,”will be held on Friday, December 16.

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Planning Board gives new owner of FRM-involved development in Laconia extra year to get started LACONIA — Just hours after ADROC, LLC, a recently if not hastily formed Rhode Island company, entered a purchase and sales agreement to acquire Appleridge, a planned housing development ensnared in the Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc. (FRM) bankruptcy, the Planning Board Tuesday night extended its approval of the project for another year.

Appleridge was owned by the Provencal Park Realty Trust, of which Attorney Phil Brouillard of Laconia and Susan Farah, the wife of Scott Farah, the principal of FRM who is serving time in federal prison for his part in the Ponzi scheme that defrauded some 150 investors of $23-million. Brouillard, together with the FRM bankruptcy trustee are listed as the sellers.

ADROC, managed by Jeffrey Karll, purchased the 15.3-acre tract for $115,000, outbidding Richard Anagnost, a Manchester developer who offered $100,000. ADROC agreed to post a $175,000 performance bond with the city, replacing the original bond, before the transaction is closed.

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Clarification on fate of the U.S.S. Ward during WWII In a story that ran Wednesday, retired U.S. Navy Seaman John Noonan said the only two casualties when the U.S.S. Ward was hit by a kamikaze plane near the Philippines on Dec. 7, 1944 were the two pilots of the plane. Noonan said the entire American crew, the bulk of whom were from Minnesota, were

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JURORS from page 2 references to the trial, with posts such as, “The coffee sucks here” and “Court. Day 5. here we go again.”

The court said Franco, known as Juror 2 in court documents, violated general instructions to not discuss the case. Before opening arguments, the judge said: “Just remember, never discuss this case over your cell phone ... and don’t Twitter anybody about this case.”

Franco didn’t immediately return a message left Thursday, but he has defended his tweets in the past.

“None of my texts indicated anything about the trial,” he told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette last year. “I hadn’t made up my mind.”

That explanation seemed to satisfy a lower court judge, but it didn’t sit well with the state’s highest court.

“Because of the very nature of Twitter as an ... online social media site, Juror 2’s tweets about the trial were very much public discussions. Even if such discussions were one-sided, it is in no way appropriate for a juror to state musings, thoughts, or other information about a case in such a public fashion,”

Associate Justice Donald Corbin wrote.

The justices also used the case to point out that a wide array of juror misconduct can come into play when jurors have unrestricted access to their cell phones during a trial.

“Most mobile phones now allow instant access to a myriad of information. Not only can jurors access Facebook, Twitter, or other social media sites, but they can also access news sites that might have information about a case,” Corbin wrote.

He also asked a panel to consider whether to limit jurors’ access to cell phones during trials.

Janice Vaughn, who argued Dimas-Martinez’s case in front of the state Supreme Court last month, said the case will likely bring about new rules governing jurors’ cell phone usage.

“It’s not about your right to tweet or be on Facebook,” said Felecia Epps, who teaches criminal law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “It’s about protecting the right of the person who may end up behind bars or end up losing a significant amount of money in a civil case.”

An assistant attorney general had argued that

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Brouillard requested extensions for the completion of two apartment buildings on two separate lots as well as the extension of a water line from Apple Ridge Road across the two lots to Mile Hill Road.

Bruoillard is the principal of Mountain Lake Village, LLC, which since 2005 has pursued the development of an 81-unit subdivision on 49 acres on Mile Hill Road straddling the line between Laconia and Belmont. Approval has been granted for 63 units in Laconia and 18 units in Belmont.

The purchase and sales agreement with ADROC includes a provision entitling Brouillard “and/ or” Mountain Lake Village, LLC to connect to the extended serving the Appleridge project. ADROC agreed to extend a 12-inch main to Mile Hill Road according to plans approved by the Laconia Planning Board and Laconia Water Works. Brouillard will retain an easement to enable the water line to be installed and maintained and a lien on Appleridge equal to the cost of completing the water line plus 20-percent against the the failure of ADROC to complete the project.

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Members of the design team of Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. will be there to present a Phase One conceptual design it developed from the information provided by the residents and business owners during a 2010 Plan N.H. charrette.

The first Plan NH charrette in Belmont — a charrette brings engineers, architects, stakeholders, and resi-

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DRONE from page 2 written about the use of drones in war, said the Sentinel is programmed to circle in the air or land if its communications link is lost. Until the video came out, U.S. officials and other experts were suggesting the drone may have crashed, leaving Iran with only scattered pieces.

Pentagon officials on Thursday refused to comment on the drone, saying they do not talk about classified surveillance programs.

The episode, however, could be a serious setback for what has been an escalating surveillance program, aimed largely at Iran’s nuclear facilities, that has gone on for years from a U.S. air base in Afghanistan and other bases in the region.

It gives the Iranians the opportunity to share or sell the drone to others, such as the Chinese and Russians, who might be better able to exploit any technological information gleaned from examining it.

U.S. officials are concerned that others may be able to reverse-engineer the chemical composition of the drone’s radar-deflecting paint or the aircraft’s sophisticated optics technology that allows operators to positively identify terror suspects from tens of thousands of feet in the air.

Adversaries also might be able to hack into the drone’s database, although it is not clear whether they would be able to recover any data.

Some surveillance technologies allow video to stream through to opera-

tors on the ground but do not store much collected data. If they do, it is encrypted.

Singer, of the Brookings Institution, said that while some of the mechanics of the aircraft are well known, some aspects — especially its sensors — would be important to countries like China.

“This is the jewel for them now,” Singer said. “It depends on what was on the plane on this mission, but one sensor it has carried in the past is an AESA radar. This is a very advanced radar that really is a difference maker for our next generation of planes, not just drones, but also manned ones like F-22s and F-35s.”

While it’s not news that the U.S. spies on Iran, or that Iran knows it, the incident comes at a particularly sensitive time as the U.S. and other nations push for stronger sanctions against Tehran to stifle its nuclear ambitions.

The incident also could complicate U.S. relations with Afghanistan, according to Bruce Riedel, a former CIA official now with the Brookings Institution.

“This crash suddenly puts Afghanistan into the Iran crisis, which will make (Afghan President Hamid) Karzai very nervous and worried,” said Riedel, who has advised the Obama White House on Afghanistan. “He is already a proxy in a war with Pakistan. Now he is a proxy in a covert war with Iran the Afghan people knew nothing about.”

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Plymouth State President Sara Jayne Steen told students in an email that they would not be penalized for failing to go to class if they fear for their safety.

She said a court order obtained by the university Thursday might not prevent two activists who plan to protest on campus from showing up, and added that the two also have sympathizers who could turn out with weapons.

“If you are uncomfortable, please make the best decision for yourself about being on campus,” Steen said in the email to students, staff and faculty.

The Grafton County Superior Court order forbids the activists from violating the campus gun policy, and Steen said the ban will be enforced.

The two men claim the ban is unconstitutional and told the university earlier this week that they plan to distribute information on campus Friday, while carrying loaded, unconcealed rifles, university officials said. Later, the two said the weapons would not

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Steen identified the two men in the email as Bradley Jardis and Tommy Mozingo. Jardis did not immediately respond to an online request for comment posted on a website he operates called freekeene. com. The website Thursday evening said the court order contained “some pretty outrageous stuff.” A New Hampshire phone number for a Tommy Mozingo was not answered on several calls.

Steen said university officials and Jardis have had conversations throughout the week.

“They are set on violating the policy by coming to campus with rifles, albeit unloaded and with trigger locks,” Steen wrote. “We expect there will be a number of sympathizers in attendance, some of whom have announced they will be armed.”

Plymouth spokesman Timothy Kersher said faculty and staff also have the option of taking a vacation day Friday if they have safety concerns. He see next page

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Angels sign baseball’s best player for $254M DALLAS (AP) — Three-time NL MVP Albert Pujols agreed Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

Pujols’ contract is only the third in baseball to break the $200 million barrier, following Alex Rodriguez’s $252 million, 10-year deal with Texas before the 2001 season and A-Rod’s $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees before the 2008 season.

In addition, the Angels agreed to a five-year contract with left-hander C.J. Wilson, a deal worth about $75 million, a person familiar with that deal said, also on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced.

Pujols has spent all 11 of his major league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, becoming a franchise icon second only to Stan Musial. St. Louis also offered him a 10-year deal, but he chose to leave the Gateway City for sunny California.

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GUNMAN from page 2 cific details about the gunman, they released a timeline of events.

At about 12:15 p.m., the officer called in the traffic stop. After a few minutes passed without hearing from the officer, dispatch tried to get in touch with him, but didn’t get a response. About 15 minutes later, police received the first call from a witness who said an officer had been shot at the Cassell Coliseum parking lot and the gunman had fled on foot.

Local, state and federal officials responded immediately. At 1 p.m., an officer saw a suspicious man in a parking lot known as The Cage. The man had a gunshot wound and a gun was nearby. from preceding page would not discuss what security precautions would be taken.

“We will be prepared for whatever is presented to us,” Kershner said.

In a post on freekeene.com, Jardis condemned the fatal shooting Thursday of a police officer at Virginia Tech and addressed PSU students. “Please don’t advocate for taking away your own self-defense rights. Criminals don’t care about the law,” he said.

The court order also required Jardis to post the ruling on the website, university officials said.

Jardis resigned from the Epping Police Department last year after he apparently was suspended, the Union Leader reported in 2010. The previous year, the chief recommended that Jardis be fired because of his vocal support for the legalization of drugs, the newspaper reported.

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think fans will soon forget what his contributions were,’’ said former Cardinals manager and star Joe Torre, now an executive with Major League Baseball. “I still think the St. Louis fans are going to be more appreciative than angry.’’

The Angels made the move as the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers are in the process of being sold by Frank McCourt in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, a move that could give the region’s NL team a new wealthy owner next year. The Dodgers could aggressively bid for talent a year from now, giving them a boost in the regional competition for fans’ attention.

Pujols led the Cardinals to a World Series title this fall _ his second with the team in the last six seasons. He also had been pursued by the Miami Marlins, but they dropped out Wednesday after agreeing to a deal with left-hander Mark Buehrle that raised their free agent-spending to $191 million for three players.

The Cardinals exercised a $16 million option on Pujols’ contract after last season. The slugger rejected a multiyear extension last offseason that was said to include a small percentage of the franchise and cut off negotiations on the first day of spring training.

Pujols’ numbers in nearly every major offensive category are on a three-year decline, but he remains among the game’s elite players. He hit 37 home runs last season, running his 30-homer streak to 11 years, HOSPITALS from page 3 $100 million revenue shortfall from the hospital tax counted on for spending in the two-year budget.

Morse said he would not have agreed to spend as much on programs for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled if he had known the hospital tax revenues could fall short. He pushed Toumpas for assurances the state would eventually get the money.

“I’m not feeling real confident that $50 million is coming in,” said Morse, R-Salem.

Toumpas said once the state and federal government clarify that the state’s law determines the hospitals’ tax liability, the state would ask the hospitals to recalculate their tax payments.

State Medicaid Director Katie Dunn said part of the problem was that the hospitals and federal government discussed how to calculate the tax liability last spring without including the state in the discussions. She said the state has had months of backand-forth discussions with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to resolve the issue.

Revenue Commissioner Kevin Clougherty said the state’s law requiring the hospital tax has not changed and once the Department of Health and Human Services and the federal government clear up any issues, the taxes would be due.

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Iamcollegebound.org is a website dedicated to providing information and opportunities for New Hampshire high school students to achieve their goals in higher education. Students can make a profile on this website and take a pledge to be “college bound.” Recently, this branch of the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) held a t-shirt slogan contest. Students were asked to create a 2-4 word slogan for youth interested in pursuing higher education. Kendall Donohoe of Meredith, a senior at Inter-Lakes High School, rose to the challenge and won the contest with her slogan, “Great Expectations.” She received $50 and 25 t-shirts printed with her slogan as a prize. She shared these shirts with her Senior AP English class, pictured above. Donohoe is at the left in the second row. (Courtesy photo)

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LACONIA — A Wreaths Across America ceremony will be conducted

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Anyone who would like to help, should show up at the cemetery at 11 a.m.

In addition, seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember those who served, honor their sacrifices, and teach the younger generation about the high cost of America’s freedoms. Specially desig-

nated wreaths for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and POW/MIA will be placed on memorials during a ceremony that will be conducted simultaneously at over 400 participating locations across the country.

Laconia Rotary Club is still looking for donations to sponsor wreaths.

Those who would like to sponsor a wreath, can stop in at All My Life Jeweler, 639 Main St., Laconia, to pick up a sponsorship form or make a donation or mail a check to Laconia Rotary Club, PO Box 503, Laconia, NH 03247.

For more information, contact Jon F. Nivus 528-4959.

Free learn to skate program starts Sunday at New Hampton School NEW HAMPTON — A free learn to skate and open skating program will be held starting this Sunday at New Hampton School’s Lindsay Arena.

The rink will be divided into two areas, one for open skating and the other for those learning to skate from 2-4 p.m.

Children under the age of eight must be accompanied at the rink by an adult and all participants must

wear helmets. The sessions will be supervised by experienced NHS faculty members and no sticks and pucks are allowed.

Parents are asked to drop off and pick up their child promptly. Pre-registration is strongly suggested. Call 677-3445 for more information.

The rink will be open for the program on December 11, January 8-1522-29 and February 12-19.

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OBITUARY

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Armand E. Dagenais, 74 LACONIA — Armand E. Dagenais, 74, of 765 Union Ave., died in the Emergency Room at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

Mr. Dagenais was born September 25, 1937 in Laconia, the son of Peter and Lydia (Demers) Dagenais and was a lifelong resident of Laconia. He had been employed at Hebert Foundry and enjoyed building model cars.

Survivors include a niece, Olive Green, of Mancherster; four grandnieces; four great grandnephews; one great grandniece and by a long time friend,

Tom Brown, and his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dagenais was predeceased by a brother, Rene Dagenais, and by a sister, Theresa L. Flanders.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held in May, 2012 at the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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.

Clarification: Bead Store helping NH Humane Society LACONIA — Among the downtown area merchants who will be taking part in the annual Christmas Open House this Saturday who was not mentioned in a story which ran in Thursday’s edition is Deb Fraser, who owns the Bead Store in downtown Laconia.

Fraser says that she will be supporting the New

Hampshire Humane Society by giving away a pair of earrings to customers who make a donation to the society at Saurday’s event. She says that she will have information available about the Humane Society as well as drop off boxes for goods and monetary donations.

The Bead Store hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Volunteers tax preparers needed to offer free services to the Laconia Area, no experience needed LACONIA — With unemployment, debt, foreclosures, and heating costs on the rise, low-to-moderate wage earners in the Laconia area could use some relief. Fortunately tax time is just around the corner and the Lakes Region Financial Stability Partnership, led by Lakes Region United Way, is teaming up with the IRS once again to bring free tax preparation to the community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To do so, however, more volunteers are needed.

VITA is recruiting volunteer tax preparers, greeters and site assistants to help working families get ahead – all while making a difference, networking, and gaining valuable job skills.

No prior tax experience is necessary. Free, flexible training is available to volunteers willing to commit to only a few hours a week providing this vital service. To prepare taxes, volunteers will pass a test to become IRS-certified. Volunteers are assisted at all times by experienced tax preparers and site managers. The volunteer tax preparer position offers a great opportunity to learn new skills. Volunteer greeters are trained to greet and screen taxpayers

at the site and provide general site support such as setting up for services. Site assistants help the site coordinator by assisting in appointment making, preparing the site each session, and in general, support the site coordinator.

Volunteers will help families and individuals who are considered low to moderate wage earners by screening for services, preparing their taxes, and making sure they receive all the tax credits for which they qualify.

Volunteers are needed for the free tax site in Laconia at the Lakes Region Family Center (CAP Office).

Evening and Saturday hours of operation will be available.

VITA asks that volunteers commit to a few hours of training in December and January, then spend a few hours each week throughout the tax season, committing at least 24 hours over 12 weeks. The free tax site is open from late January through March.

Volunteers can register by contacting Kathy KayPfenning, site coordinator, at 524-6864 Ext. 102 or email: kpjpfenning@metrocast.net.

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Plymouth State community aided 174 families with Thanksgiving baskets PLYMOUTH — Thanks to the collaboration of the Plymouth State University community, 174 struggling families (over 800 people) in Plymouth and 10 surrounding towns received Thanksgiving baskets after a record-setting $6,000 in donations were collected for the annual project.

The event culminated a two-week long fundraising period and drew 50 volunteers, including more than 30 PSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who provided each family with a basket containing a frozen turkey, pie, potatoes, rolls, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce and canned vegetables. The group delivered the baskets November 21. The coordinators of this project for the University were Kathy Tardif, Catholic Campus Minister, and Kree Woolley and Preston Fuller, United Campus Ministers. Tardif said the unprecedented effort was heartening.

“This year, so many people who had never needed help with food before found themselves in difficult circumstances,” Tardif said. “Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Plymouth State were more than happy to step up and help them out, financially if they could or by delivering baskets. The Plymouth State community truly cares about the greater Plymouth community.”

“This annual project helps students get out of their bubble of campus life and not only serve the community but meet community members,” Tardif added. “That personal contact transforms attitudes and lives. Students now have families beyond their own to care about and consider each time they eat a meal or hear about families who are struggling to make ends meet. And folks in the community meet some of the many wonderful, open-hearted students residing in their midst. The word ‘thanksgiving’ takes on a deeper meaning for both sets of people.”

27 Highland Ave., Inc., a PSU alumni organization, collaborated for a second year in a row on this project, funding a substantial part of the food and, with the PSU students they mentor, provided a significant amount of the manpower.

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PSU volunteers pack up Thanksgiving baskets for delivery to needy Plymouth area families during the recent holiday. Left to right, Chris Lincoln and Tommy McCue, students, Dana Gaudette, alumnus, and Kyle Danie and Kevin Walsh, students. (Photo caption)

the facilities for storing the food and staging the effort at Prospect Dining Hall, with many Sodexho employees graciously volunteering.

University Police assisted in delivering baskets and also helped volunteers get the deliveries out of staging area.

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Chamber of Commerce to participate in the new Clean Energy Information Hub LACONIA — The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is on the path to become a clean energy leader. The chamber signed on to participate in the new clean energy information hub called Chambers

CANS FOR BOY SCOUT TROOP 68!

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

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

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

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

Mary Butler DAR Chapter honors Good Citizens

LACONIA — The November meeting of Mary Butler Chapter DAR honored DAR Good Citizen winners.

The five seniors were selected for their qualities of service, dependability, leadership, and patriotism. Each of the students is an excellent scholar and has a record of leadership in clubs and athletics. The five winners have also conFrom left to right, Mary Butler Chapter DAR Chapter Regent Rosalie Babiarz, Shannon Bownes, tributed to their comHannah Willcutt, Holly Julian, Rachel Leone, Shannon McQueen, and Mary Butler DAR Good Citizens munities as volunteers Chairman Judy Wilson. (Courtesy photo) on many occasions.

The five winners are: Holly Julian, Belmont High will be invited to attend DAR Continental Congress School’s DAR Good Citizen and daughter of Mr. and in Washington D.C. to receive the national award of Mrs. Andy Julian of Canterbury; Shannon McQueen a $3,000 scholarship to be sent to the school of the from Gilford High School and daughter of Dawn winner’s choice.

Grimard; Rachel Leone of Interlakes High School The National Society Daughters of the American and daughter of Mary Catherine Getts and Andrew Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patrioLeone; Shannon Bownes, Laconia High School’s tism, preserve American history, and support better DAR winner and daughter of Ernest and Colleen education for our nation’s children. Its members are Bownes; and Hannah Willcutt from Winnisquam descended from the patriots who won American indeHigh School and daughter of Scott and Diana Willpendence during the Revolutionary War. With more cott of Tilton. than 165,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapThe DAR Good Citizen competition is sponsored ters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and worldwide by the National Society of the Daughters most active service organizations. To learn more about of the American Revolution. The national winner the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org. from preceding page Director of the Chamber. “We share a commitment to creating jobs and removing roadblocks to economic recovery, all while promoting the unique resources that exist here in the Lakes Region.”

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You were there when a project, person or idea was in its infancy stage. Now it’s developed into its own exciting force in the world, and you’ll be running to keep up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A feminine supporter will bolster your ego and remind you who you really are. And though this may happen on a superficial level, it still helps you keep a strong faith in yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Your sign mate Professor Edwin A. Locke notes, “There are two kinds of people in the world: the vulnerable and the dead. Those who live only to avoid hurt are the living dead.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your attitude will keep you in perfect readiness to receive good fortune when it befalls you. Until then, you’re not in the mood to worry or obsess. You’ll be focused on following a new curiosity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The day will be socially oriented, and you’ll find many occasions to shake hands and exchange smiles and hugs. The work gets done when everyone agrees on the task and cooperates in their efforts.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 9).

Believe that known and unknown forces are on your side. All of your hard work, planning and organization will pay off in 2012. You’ll affirm your love and solidify new relationships in February. March favors your business ventures and financial transactions. There’s a breakthrough for your family in May. Scorpio and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 7, 14, 39 and 10.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Setting goals may be the start of creating a change, but goals are not enough in and of themselves to make the transformation happen. Action is the only way. Be confident, and keep moving ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Regrets are normal, and you may realize you’ve been carrying around a few accumulated disappointments, as well. It’s time to cast these cumbersome burdens away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be planning the rest of the month, but don’t plan everything. Footloose and fancy-free plans open a wider and more enjoyable sphere of possibilities than you could have dreamed up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will benefit from a technique for more constant inner balance. Repeat to yourself: “I am not under attack. Modifying my values and attitudes will help me grow.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You don’t have any wild ambitions for your loved ones. You want only for their happiness, in whatever form it takes. As for yourself, that’s a different story. A big dream is starting to come together in your mind and heart.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not one to accept a naive reliance on luck, and yet some things are completely out of your control. So you’ll let go and hope for the best. And that’s precisely what will come of this.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You still have time to do something extremely special for a loved one by the end of the year. Keep in mind that a gift you make by hand will have deep meaning

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2011. There are 22 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 9, 1911, an explosion inside the Cross Mountain coal mine near Briceville, Tenn., killed 84 workers. (Five were rescued.)

On this date: In 1608, English poet John Milton was born in London.

In 1854, Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s famous poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” was published in England.

In 1911, Academy Award-winning actor Broderick Crawford (“All the King’s Men”) was born in Philadelphia.

In 1940, British troops opened their first major offensive in North Africa during World War II. In 1941, China declared war on Japan, Germany and Italy.

In 1958, the anti-communist John Birch Society was formed in Indianapolis.

In 1965, Nikolai V. Podgorny replaced Anastas I. Mikoyan as president of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet.

In 1971, Nobel Peace laureate Ralph Bunche died in New York.

In 1984, the five-day-old hijacking of a Kuwaiti jetliner that claimed the lives of two Americans ended as Iranian security men seized control of the plane, which was parked at Tehran airport.

In 1990, Solidarity founder Lech Walesa (lek vah-WEN’-sah) won Poland’s presidential runoff by a landslide.

One year ago: In Britain’s worst political violence in years, student protesters rained sticks and rocks on riot police, vandalized government buildings and attacked a car carrying Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, after lawmakers approved a controversial hike in university tuition fees.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Kirk Douglas is 95. Actor Dick Van Patten is 83. Actor-writer Buck Henry is 81. Actress Dame Judi Dench is 77. Actor Beau Bridges is 70. Jazz singermusician Dan Hicks is 70. Author Joe McGinniss is 69. Actor Michael Nouri is 66. Singer Joan Armatrading is 61. Actor Michael Dorn is 59. Actor John Malkovich is 58. Singer Donny Osmond is 54. Rock musician Nick Seymour is 53. Comedian Mario Cantone is 52. Actor David Anthony Higgins is 50. Actor Joe Lando is 50. Actress Felicity Huffman is 49. Rock singer-musician Thomas Flowers is 44. Rock musician Brian Bell is 43. Rock singer-musician Jakob Dylan is 42. Country musician Brian Hayes (Cole Deggs and the Lonesome) is 42. Actress Allison Smith is 42. Songwriter and former “American Idol” judge Kara DioGuardi is 41. Country singer David Kersh is 41. Rock musician Tre Cool (Green Day) is 39. Rapper Canibus is 37.

Rock musician Eric Zamora is 35. Rock singer Imogen Heap is 34. Actor Jesse Metcalfe is 33. Actor Simon Helberg is 31.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Pemigewasset Choral Society concert at St. Paul’sRoman Catholic Church in Franklin. 7:30 p.m.

Open to the public. Admission by donation.

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by the Winni Playhouse Teen Ensemble. 7 p.m. at the Weirs Beach theater.

Tickets at 366-7377.

Lakes Region Kennel Club presents “Your Pet Photos With Santa”. 5 to 8 p.m. at Sal’s Pizza in the Belknap Mall in Belmont. Prices range from $5 to $9. Portion of proceeds will benefit the Pet Oxygen Mask Fund for local fire departments.

Wiggles & Giggles program for toddlers at Gilmanton Year-Round Library. 10:30 a.m. Games and activities.

Christmas Nativity Display at the Meredith Bay Colony Club (Upper Mile Point Drive, off the Rte. 3 roundabout) in Meredith. Noon to 5 p.m. Over 80 creches representing 30 nations. Many sets handcrafted in native styles. Free admission.

Screening of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. Popcorn and drinks provided. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 875-2550.

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.

Holiday Storytime & Sing-Along at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All chilidren invited.

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

Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Story, song and craft for ages 1 to 3.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Santa Claus visits Lakeport. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Freight House behind the Lakeport Fire Station. All children invited to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive treats. Hosted by the Lakeport Community Association.

Frozen 5K Run/Walk in Laconia to benefit the WLNH Children’s Auction. Hosted by MC Cycle and Sport. $25 entry fee. Register online at active.com or at the store.

Holiday Cookie Sale at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library. 2:30 to 4 p.m. $4 a dozen. Gift baskets.

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by the Winni Playhouse Teen Ensemble. 7 p.m. at the Weirs Beach theater.

Tickets at 366-7377.

Christmas at Canterbury Shaker Village festival. 3 to 8 p.m. For schedule of events and admission information visit www.shakers.org.

Pancake breakfast hosted by the Olive Branch Mt. Prospect Lodge #16 in Holderness. 8 to 11 a.m. at the Squam Valley Masonic Building on Rte. 3. $7.

“Santa Jam” to benefit the Lakes Region Santa Fund at the Laconia Rod & Gun Club on South Main Street. 2 p.m. to midnight. Live music, auction, bake sale, etc.

Book signing for “The History of Gunstock” author Carol Lee Anderson at the Belknap Mill in Laconia. 2 p.m.

Meredith American Legion Post 33 hosts lunch for residents for the N.H. Veterans Home in Tilton. 11 a.m.

All locals veterans welcome.

Pancake breakfast to benefit the Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Laconia. $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children under 5. ($20 family price.)

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“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.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, December 9, 2011— Page 23

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for more than nine years and still have a problem with my mother-inlaw. When I had a bridal shower, Mom didn’t reply, didn’t show up and never sent a card. This made me feel unwelcome. (She still has a picture of my husband and his ex-girlfriend on her wall.)

I told my husband that when we have a baby shower, I really want his mother to attend. After years of struggling with infertility, we received wonderful news. We are adopting a baby girl. My aunt offered to give me a baby shower, and I waited until the judge’s final decision before I said yes. My husband told his mother how important it was that she be there, and that not showing up would be hurtful to me.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our adoption case is hung up in the courts. We had the shower anyway, but my mother-in-law didn’t attend, saying we don’t actually have a baby yet. She said she’d visit after we get her.

Again, she didn’t even send a card.

Annie, it’s not about a gift. It’s about caring enough to be there. My in-laws only visit once a year, but they expect us to make numerous trips to their home and often make my husband feel guilty when we don’t make it down for occasions that are important to them.

I can’t stop feeling that my mother-in-law doesn’t accept me. Should I tell her how hurt I am or let it go? -- Disappointed Daughter-in-Law Dear Disappointed: We don’t know if Mom doesn’t accept you, if she has difficulty traveling or if she is simply socially ignorant. But you can’t fix what you don’t address.

After nine years of marriage, it’s time to have a heart-toheart with Mom, in person, with your husband and your father-in-law present. Do it in as loving a manner as you can manage. Don’t bring up past hurts -- that will put her on the

defensive. Simply say how important she is to you and how much you want her to be part of your daughter’s life. We hope it helps.

Dear Annie: What do we do when Granny is too old to keep driving, but won’t stop? Any mention of her not getting behind the wheel is met with screaming rage.

Even though Grandma has had many near accidents, she feels she is still a competent driver and the other motorists are to blame. My whole family is afraid to ride with her. How do we get her to give up her driver’s license after almost 40 years on the road? -- Road Worrier Dear Worried: Suggest that Grandma enroll in the AARP Driver Safety Course (aarp.org) as a way to brush up on her skills. Also check into alternative means of transportation, including local senior transportation, willing family members, etc. If she still won’t give up her license and you believe she is a danger on the road, enlist the help of her doctor, the DMV and, if necessary, the police.

Dear Annie: Like many of your readers, I am an adult child who hadn’t been in touch with my family. I didn’t realize that my mom needed to hear from me.

I have three active children, work full time and am a caregiver for a family member in my home, so I am really busy.

I figured if Mom wanted to talk, she’d phone. But during a recent visit, she said she hates always being the one to call and would love to hear from me once a week, even if it’s only a text message to say “I love you” or “I’m thinking of you.”

That was all I needed to be reminded that I’m her kiddo.

She just wants to hear my voice and know how I’m doing.

-- Long-Distance Daughter Dear Daughter: Bless you for getting the message that it’s all about love.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Animals

Autos

Autos

For Rent

AKC Registered West Highlands: 7 weeks, white, m/f, intelligent, affectionate, paper trained, $850.

524-4294.

1996 GMC Jimmy- Well maintained. $1,100 or best offer 387-4511

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

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.

ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC Champion Pedigree, tails, shots done, parents on premises, $500-600.

340-6219 Siberian Huskies- 4-6 month old pups. Price reduced. Shots.

856-7423 kryskasibes@gmail.com

Antiques Four Corners Brick House 525 Province Rd. Gilmanton, NH 267-6949 Holiday Open House Weekend Sat. Dec. 10, 10am-5pm Sun. Dec. 11, 12-4pm Discounts Galore!

Refreshments Closing for the season Dec. 31st. Reopening Apr. 2, 2012

Announcement NEED to go to Ft. Myers, Florida?

I will do the driving of your SUV or Van. Want to leave Approx.

December 28, weather permitting, arrive January 5th. 40 years driving experience with perfect driving record. You pay for gas.

286-7720

1996 GMC Sonoma 4x2 Pickup Long Bed: V6, auto, AC, 139k, runs great, $1,850. 991-9969.

Child Care

1996 Toyota Camry LE Wagon: 1-owner, moonroof, automatic, s.i. and plate, immaculate, $2,950.

991-9969.

CHILDREN S Garden Childcare: Year-round, reliable, clean, structured, pre-K environment, one acre yard, central location.

528-1857.

1997 Honda Accord EX Coupe: 1-owner, V-Tech, 4-cylinder, auto, moonroof, rust-free, inspected, loaded, $3,350. 991-9969.

MEREDITH grandmother offering childcare in my child-friendly home. Will transport to and from school. 393-9079

1997 Mitsubishi Gallant ES 4-Door: 4-cylinder, auto, all power, moonroof, 117k, inspected w/plate, $2,950. 991-9969.

For Rent

1998 Saturn SL2: 4-door, automatic, AC, CD, all power, inspected, runs excellent, $1,850.

991-9969.

1999 Chevy Prizm. 68,000 miles.

California car. Excellent condition.

No rust. $3000.

(603)733-6801.

1999 Lincoln Continental: 126k, FWD, V8, leather, moonroof, inspected and plate, mint, $2,950.

991-9969.

2000 Ford Taurus SES: 4-door, leather, buckets, moonroof, rear spoiler, 24-valve, loaded, inspected, $2,750. 991-9969.

2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE: V6, auto, 119k, new tires, like new, inspected, $3,450. 991-9969.

2003 Subaru Outback Limited: 4-cylinder, 5-speed, leather, 2-sunroofs, 1-owner, spotless, inspected, $4,950. 991-9969.

Autos

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

1995 Ford F-350 Dump- 4X4, plow, good condition. $5,000.

455-6225 Laconia

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

1996 Dodge Dakota ext cab 4x4, looks and runs good, $1000/or

PRICE Reduced! 2002 Audi A-4 Quantra. Excellent condition.

For Rent

For Rent

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.

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

CLEAN UPDATED studio and one bedroom in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $600-630/Month.

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

GILFORD - Cute 2 bedroom house. Washer/dryer, garage, brookside setting. $1,000/month + utilities. 387-8433 GILFORD. 3 bedroom home for Lease/ option to buy, Owner financing available. Big yard, oversized garage. 603-393-5756.

GILMANTON ranch, 2/3 Bedroom with garage and lake and beach access. $1,250 a month.

630-9929 LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets.

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 1-Bedroom Apartment.

Includes Heat.

Hot Water, Electric. Nice location., No pets/ No smoking. $650/month 630-4198

Laconia

LACONIA House for Rent Spacious 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath with washer/dryer.

Completely rebuilt, new everything. Near park & beach. Available mid-December, rent starts Jan. 1st.

$1,300/Month + Utilities

(603) 630-2882 LACONIA Mountain VIew apts. $300 off 1st month s rent. 2BR 1 bath, $700/mo. 2BR & 3BR townhouses, 1.5 bath and large decks. $775 & $850/mo. Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. No Dogs. Office on site. 524-7185 LACONIA Province St. 4 bedroom apartment. Private parking, laundry, bright & clean, no pets. $1,000/Month + Utilities.

508-423-0479.

LACONIA- 2-bedroom first floor.

Onsite laundry, newly remodeled, snow removal. $850/Month, Heat/Hot water included. Call 524-0703

2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath apartment with deck & nice view of Paugus Bay. No pets.

Lowered rent for qualified tennant with good credit.

LACONIA- 3 bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered, references & deposit.

524-9665

630-2883

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. $800/Month plus utilities, no pets.

Security Deposit Required.

520-4353

Laconia 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment with deck & single car garage.

Quiet area with big yard near hospital. No pets. $1,050/Month, plus utilities

630-2883

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-LARGE 2 bedroom 2nd floor . Quiet, clean, no pets. $800/month, Includes Heat.

556-1310

New Franklin Apartments, LLC

At Weirs Beach- Newly remodeled first floor Two 2-Bedrooms Nice, washer/dryer hook-ups. $900/Month, Heat/hot water included, $500/security Call 279-3141.

Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Belmont-3 bedroom, 1 bath house for rent. Large yard, pets allowed.

Oil heat. Washer/Dryer hookup. $1,100 per month plus security deposit. References required.

455-4055.

Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111 Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

Alton Housemate- Private suite w/use of common rooms in quiet country setting. No drinking/No smoking. $450/Month includes utilities. Available 12/15 or 1/1/12.

875-6875

BELMONT: 2-bedroom duplex, washer/dryer hookups, $800/ month, 1st and $500 deposit, non-smoker. (603)455-7942.

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

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

617-909-9892

GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $950/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662

Apartments with Rental Assistance Available NOW!

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

Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income.

Call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com 603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Rent

For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

For Sale

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.

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.

1700 sq. ft space, residential/commerical storage, Belmont. Perfect for boat, auto or construction.

Heat/ Electric available. $750/month. 718-5275.

BUYING Gold, (scrap rings, jewelry, etc.) Silver,

LACONIA: 3 Bedroom Apartment, $1,050/month, heat & hot water included.

Parking provided.

Washer/Dryer hookup available for stack unit. Section 8 approved. No dogs. References & security required. 603-387-2600.

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

528-1685.

LACONIA: Gail Avenue, 3rd floor, 1BR heat and h/w included, no pets, no smoking. $725.

524-5837.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry & storage in basement, $215/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

2 Kindle E-readers 3-5 months old. 1 Wi-Fi and one 3G & Wi-Fi both 3rd generation $80-$100.

Sony portable DVD player. Model DVP-FX750 used once, perfect condition. $75. 267-0977.

LACONIA- ONE bedroom apt. 2nd floor, South Main St. $650/month includes heat and hot water. Call 267-5228 Evenings are better.

Leave name and phone number if no answer.

2 Mec reloaders, 20 ga. and 28 ga. Complete with owner’s manuals. Call for details (603)476-2271, (508)243-0349.

BAKERS RACK, entertainment center, living room chairs, coffee tables, fabric rocking chair, kitchen furniture, love seat & more! 279-0641

LACONIA: Large 3-bedroom apartment. First floor, parking. $850/mo + utilities, security/backgound check required.

603-781-6294.

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

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

455-5660 MEREDITH Room for Rent- Quiet, beautiful home. Laundry, kitchen, cable TV, porch. $125/Week.

603-689-8683 Meredith- 2 bedroom 1st floor, nice apartment. Walk to docks/village. Washer/dryer hookups, Non-smoking, unitlites not included. $750. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123 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.

NEW YEAR/NEW HOME LACONIA/GILFORD-Beautiful home with private efficiency for rent now available in Laconia/Gilford. 8 minutes from college, hospital and downtown in quiet area.

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

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

BABY visiting for the Holidays?

New, original box, deluxe Disney Pack !n Play $30, 387-3083.

LACONIA: HUGE first floor, 8 room apartment. 4 bedroom, Heat/Hot Water included.

Updated, New Hardwood floors, new bathroom, Washer/Dryer hookups, $1,250/Month. 566-6815

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

For Sale

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.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

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.

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

Baldwin Piano with humidifier unit & bench. $850. Easily accessible.

253-4850 MEREDITH: Room for Rent,. $125/Week, utilities included.

Smoking OK. Contact 707-9794 TAMWORTH- raised ranch 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $1200 plus security, references required. Tenant pays heat and utilities. One mile Village, great School K-8.

Owner (603)323-7065.

TILTON: 1 bedroom, 1st floor, $195/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

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.

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.

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

FREE- BODY by Jake Ab Scissor. Good condition.

677-6528 Brand New Harvey Majesty 3-Lite Casement Window with Double Low-E glass and argon gas. All pine inside-Aluminum clad outside. Size 88 1/2” wide X 54 1/4” High with nailing fin. Retails for $2,100, asking $850. Must sell.

Call 224-9213

CHRISTMAS TREES & wreaths.

Now open! Union Avenue across from Belknap Tire. Jim Waldron 279-8066 ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Never used, many extras, $1,500.

524-2877.

Green Cord Wood. $190 per cord.

Doug 393-5163 or 393-9441 IBM or Compaq laptop $110. IBM or Dell Computer $95. Surround Receiver $45. 524-6815.

Ice Fishing Equipment- sled can be hauled by hand or dragged by snow machine or 4-wheeler.

W/Extras, $50. Call 524-6755 Leave message.

LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. Vacuum packed, frozen. Custom cuts available.

528-5838 LIFT Chair- paid $800. Only used for 3 months. Still under warranty.

Asking $500. 527-0459 LOOKING to start your own salon? Beautiful furniture, everything you need. 15,000 or BRO. Call Jared, 520-6425.

Polar Express tickets available for North Conway, NH Contact lcampbell@purityspring.com for details.

PRO Mark brush chipper. 16HP. $700 or best offer. 630-0957 TENTERS or Tailgaters Christmas- Stainless campers kitchen.

Lantern, pans, cook tools & stove. $250 253-4850 Used Andersen Windows. Hot water heater & other miscellaneous items. Cheap! Call Dave 630-3986 WOOD-BLIND:

2” slats, natural

(coins, flatware, etc. )

Antiques & Unusual Items Call 279-3087 or Stop In at

Waukewan Antiques 55 Main St. Meredith

Furniture 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.

Cozy Cabin Rustics- Mattress and furniture year end sell-off! All mattress sets 20 % off! NH made Shaker furniture by Cedar and Oak 20 % off! Log Hickory and Rustic Barnwood Furniture and Artwork 20 % off ! Recliners, Futons, Bunk Beds, Dining Room, Bedroom, Sofas, Platform Beds, MacMotion Chairs, occasional tables, art work. Unique, Locally made. Great Deals!! Call Jay 603-662-9066 or shop our website and email for special pricing www.viscodirect.com, jayw100@yahoo.com 517 Rte. 25, Moultonboro, NH NEW mattresses ...always a great deal! Starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

Free 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.

Help Wanted

Land

REFER STRAIGHT TRUCK: Owner operator wanted for FT motor carrier contract.

207-754-1047.

CONWAY LAKE: Will trade deepwater lot w/tri-dock for comm. prop. or permitted land.

204-754-1047.

STYLIST Booth Rental Available.

Perfect location, clean, professional, great parking.

Relaxed atmosphere. Contact 731-6230 for information.

Lost LOST Female small Tabby Cat named Rosie. Last seen 11/30 at 11am, Near Exit 20 in Tilton. $100 Reward. 603-738-4431

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.

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

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

Excellent Job Opportunity

Northway Bank, the largest independent community commercial bank in New Hampshire is looking for an exceptional candidate for the following Career opportunity:

Retail Loan Underwriter N. Conway - Full time This position requires experience underwriting various loan types for sale to Secondary Market Investors such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA). Detailed knowledge of secondary market mortgage loan underwriting guidelines, including various mortgage insurance company approval criteria (i.e. MGIC, Genworth and Rural Development, FHA/VA). Organizational, behavioral, technical, mechanical and analytical skills are necessary to perform required duties. Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.

At Northway Bank

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

• We focus on our customers and provide excellent customer service.

• We respect, care for and recognize our employees for excellent per formance.

• We actively participate in the communities in which we do business.

• Enjoy working in a team environment.

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

Northway Bank offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a positive work environment, and future career growth opportunities.

Interested applicants may view Northway Bank Career Opportunities and apply online via our website listed below.

Help Wanted

Northway Bank Human Resources Department Apply Online: www.northwaybank.com

BEYOND the Fringe Salon is looking for 1-2 booth renters with strong client base. 20+ hours/week.

Please call 528-7735, leave message.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer Women and Minority Applications Encouraged

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, December 9, 2011— Page 25

Inter-Lakes senior Kyle Bennett takes advantage of career partnership program

MEREDITh — The Career Partnership Program, a collaborative effort of the Greater Meredith Program and the Inter-Lakes School Department, has proven to be a great choice for Inter-Lakes High School senior Kyle Bennett.

Bennett approached the program’s Executive Director, Rhonda Hanaway, at the end of last summer about a possible internship in motorsports. His interests are in fixing and learning about ATV’s, snowmobiles and watercraft. Mrs. Hanaway contacted Paul and KrisCALENDAR from page 22

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Kids Reindeer Run and Adult Egg Nog Jog 5K at fairgrounds in Center Sandwich. 5K open to runners 12 and up starts at 9 a.m. and kids’ race starts at 10. Post race coffee, egg nog and goodies at Mocha Rizing. $15/adult and $5/kid. Proceeds go to Sandwich Childrens Center.

Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert.

7:30 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith. www.LRSO.org/tickets.

Christmas Nativity Display at the Meredith Bay Colony Club (Upper Mile Point Drive, off the Rte. 3 roundabout) in Meredith. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 80 creches representing 30 nations. Many sets handcrafted in native styles. Free admission.

Program on Backyard Winter Birds and Bird Feeding at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $6/member, $8/non-member. 9687194. www.nhnature.org.

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

Call 645-9518.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at markk@trinitytilton.org.

Real Estate

Services

tin daSilva of daSilva Motorsports in Moultonborough.

After a meeting between the student, Mrs. Hanaway and Kristin daSilva, they were able to secure a four-day per week internship for Kyle. Three days per week Kyle works with the service department, learning how to build and repair snowmobiles and other machines. On the remaining day, Kyle works in the customer service center shadowing salespeople and overseeing deliveries.

“I really love working here. Everyone is so nice and informative and they have taught me so much”, said Kyle. He Inter-Lakes High School senior Kyle Bennett is working on an internship at daSilva Motorsports as is working so well with part of the school district’s Career Partnership Program. (Courtesy photo) daSilva and their staff that they have decided to extend his internship through the winter months. time, assist in the region’s economic development.

The Career Partnership Program extends thanks Those who would like to know more about the prodaSilva Motorsports for spending the time with Kyle gram, or would like to volunteer to become a classin learning this trade. The goal of the program is to room speaker, can contact Hanaway at 279-6162 x provide opportunities for students and at the same 304 or rhonda.hanaway@interlakes.org

Cars for a Cause at Irwin Automotive Group benefits accelerated cure project for Multiple Sclerosis LACONIA — This December, Irwin Automotive Group is hosting “Cars for a Cause” to benefit the Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis, a

Services

HOUSE FOR SALE-White Oaks Rd., Laconia. Very well maintained, 3-bedroom. 1 car garage, potential in-home business options.

Reduced, $145,000/OBO. By Appointment only, 524-3613

Services

national nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the cure of MS by facilitating research that see next page

Snowmobiles

Yard Sale

PROFESSIONAL painter seeking homeowners and landlords who are considering a paint renovation. Free estimates, and reasonable rates. 1-802-780-9040

WILL TRADE LAKE lot for comm. prop. or permitted land.

207-754-1047.

LONG BAY ASSUMABLE Mort gage: No balloon. 204-754-1047.

Roommate Wanted MATURE person to share single family home. Close to downtown Laconia. Non-smoker, references. $500/Month, utilities included.

603-491-3535 leave message.

MEREDITH ROOMMATE: Sunny, clean, spacious, walk to town.

Includes washer/dryer. $350/Month. Call 481-0762.

WE are back at a new location!

Follow carrot signs to 9 Caveney Drive in Northfield for a fantastic garage sale! Saturday, 12/10, from 9am-1pm. Furniture, housewares, toboggan, generator, hot coffee, snacks & much more!

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Home Care Storage Space

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REDUCED rental share with eld erly person in return for occaional rides and small repairs. Includes furnished bedroom, kitchen, private bath & utilities. 5 minutes to Wolfeboro. Call 397-2694.

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

Services

Rightway Plumbing and Heating

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured. License #3647

Call 393-4949

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

MATURE lady with 10 years experience available to help care for your loved ones. Companionship, outings, appointments, etc.

References available. 293-8237

MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate. Insured. 455-6296 Save 30% on Interior Painting. I nsured, references. Call Troy at Turcotte Painting 455-9179

CALL THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, water damage/drywall repairs. 455-6296.

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.

Clean, dry, secure storage for your cars, motorcycles, boats, household items.24/7 access.Call 527-9229.

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

(603)524-1430

Wanted To Buy GUNS and ammunition of any type, make or model: 603-930-5222.

Snowmobiles

Yard Sale

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.

LARGE INDOOR YARD SALE save these dates for our large moving sale. Something for everyone at reasonable prices.

Friday-Saturday, 9am-3pm. No early birds please. 136 Watson Rd. #23. Stonewall Village Gilford

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Belknap Landscape crane places holiday wreath on Belknap Mill Belknap Landscape brought in a crane to place a holiday wreath on Belknap Mill, a gift to local residents. Shown before the wreath was lifted into place are Karmen Gifford, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce; Gayle Green, Opechee Garden Club; Art Ames, Belknap Landscape; David Stamps, Belknap Mill Society; Roger Landry, Belknap Mill Society; Becky Gage, Opechee Garden Club; Eleanor Swain, Opechee Garden Club; Carmel Lancia, Opechee Garden Club; Betty McGreevy, Belknap Mill Society, front Tina DuBreuil, and Katie Mountain, Belknap Landscape. (Courtesy photo)

Kyril Mitchell named office manager for LSB’s Gilford Lakeshore office GILFORD — Kyril Mitchell has joined Laconia Savings Bank’s Gilford Lakeshore office as assistant vice president and office manager. In his capacity as Office Manager, he will be responsible for the overall management of the office’s deposit portfolio, customer relationship management and new

Kyril Mitchell (Courtesy photo)

business development.

Mitchell served in the US Army for eight years and was deployed to Iraq for a 13 month period as a Staff Sergeant, returning to Laconia in 2005. He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from the University of Phoenix. Mitchell not only served our country but is active in the com-

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

Laconia Office 348 Court St Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 524-2255

www.NewEnglandMoves.com

Gilford $4,200,000

A stunning new home that is open & spacious w/ oversized windows to enjoy the panoramic views. #4075590

Susan Bradley 581-2810

New Hampton - $429,000

Colonial on 3.46ac offers 4 bdrms, HW flooring, granite countertops, pantry, 400’+ WF plus much more. #4044247

Mary Goyette: 603-253-4345

Laconia $135,900

Lovely 2 BR townhouse w/ open concept 1st floor. Wood fireplace to warm up those cold nights. #4114744

Debbie Cotton 581-2883

Gilford $879,999

This is your chance to own a piece of history and create a unique estate or resort on these 260 acres. #2811284

Lorraine Bourgault 581-2828 or Shawn Bailey 581-2835

Moultonboro - $305,900

Like new open concept cape. Functional kitchen. Heated garage under & detached garage on separate driveway. #4076273

Bill Richards: 603-253-4345

Belmont $94,000

Cozy home on a country road but minutes to town & Lakes Region Amenities. Would be a great 1st or 2nd home. #4114248

Laurie Samson 581-2862

Alton - $783,500

Great blending of Old Winnipesaukee(1880) camp w/new & modern home(1995).182’ of private WF. Perched beach. #4041309

Ellen Mulligan: 603-253-4345

Belmont $146,000

Nice two family duplex in a cul-de-sac. Would make a great owner occupied or investment property. #4113311

Rick Edson 581-2871 or Stan Shepard 581-2856

Laconia $87,900

Priced to sell is this 2 BR, 2 BA condo in the heart of the Lakes Region. Close to Weirs, Gunstock & shopping. #4080174

Jim McShane 581-2875

©2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

munity and currently serves on the stewardship of finances committee for Saint James Church, as the chairman of the Laconia Planning Board and was recently appointed treasurer of the Bolduc Park Association. Previously, he served on Laconia’s Zoning

Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission and the Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. He currently resides in Laconia with his family.

Mitchell brings six years of experience see next page

from preceding page determines the causes and mechanisms of MS. The Irwin Automotive Group will make a donation to the organization for every Hyundai, Toyota, Scion or Ford car or truck purchased at their dealerships in December 2011. “Thousands of people in New England live with the challenge of MS every day”, said Chris Irwin. “The goal of Accelerated Cure Project is to enable groundbreaking research into the many unanswered questions about MS. With ‘Cars for a Cause’, we hope to raise awareness and funds for MS and show our support for their mission.”

Accelerated Cure Project was founded in 2001 by Art Mellor, a hightech entrepreneur who had been diagnosed with MS the previous year. The

ultimate goal is to produce knowledge that can be used to stop the effects of the disease in people with MS, and prevent MS in people who are at risk. Accelerated Cure Project is also helping scientists develop safer, more effective treatments and to create new methods for diagnosing MS. More information about the organization can be found at www.acceleratedcure. org or by calling 781-487-0008.

Irwin Automotive Group has been operating out of its Bisson Avenue site in Laconia for 60 years, with three generations of Irwins at its helm.

Today the Irwin Automotive Group is central New Hampshire’s largest dealership selling Ford, Hyundai, Toyota and Scion vehicles. They can be found online at irwinzone.com or call 603-524-4922.

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Bob Jones receives 2012 Meredith Rotary Community Service Award

MIA vigils have taken place on a weekly basis in Meredith. Jones is also always eager to participate as a parade leader or spokesperson at various events, often offering insight into the POW/MIA effort.

In addition, his career path of the past decade has been quite fitting; he is the Community Care Manager and Veteran Coordinator of LRGHealthcare’s VetLink program, a position that allows him to assist veterans and their families to answer questions and address concerns about their healthcare.

The only program of its kind in the state of New Hampshire, VetLink works with veterans helping them to navigate the VA system in order to access the benefits that they need – and deserve.

The community service award also included a monetary gift which Jones asked be donated to the Blue Star Mothers, an organization of mothers who have or have had a son or daughter who served in the United States Armed Forces.

Local veteran Bob Jones recently received the 2012 Meredith Rotary Community Service Award. Pictured (left to right): Pauline Jones; Bob Jones, Community Care Manager and Veteran Coordinator of LRGHealthcare’s VetLink Program; and Meredith Rotary Paul Harris Fellows Delphine Clough and Peter Russell. (Courtesy photo)

MEREDITH — Members of the Meredith Rotary Club honored local Vietnam veteran Bob Jones by presenting him with their 2012 Community Service Award.

Jones’s passion for the United States military, spreading awareness about Prisoners of War/Missing in Action service personnel of the Vietnam conflict, and taking care of our veterans, is decades in the

Sanbornton Bay Association donates to First Fruits Food Pantry & town welfare office

making. He served as a Marine Field Corpsman in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with Combat V, a Unit Citation, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.

His time overseas also fueled his enthusiasm to make a difference here at home. He was instrumental in establishing the POW/MIA memorial in Hesky Park and under his guidance for the past 23 years POW/

The Sanbornton Bay Association donated $250 to First Fruits Food Pantry of Sanbornton Second Baptist Church and 10 $25 food gift certificates to Melanie Van Tassel, Sanbornton’s elected welfare officer. Earl Leighton, president of the Sanbornton Bay Association presented the donations for the holiday season. Shown above are Melanie Van Tassel; Tracy Lewis, representing the First Fruits Food Pantry and Earl Leighton, Sanbornton Bay Association. (Courtesy photo)

Red Sox plan bash for Fenway’s 100th BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox think their lyric little bandbox deserves a great big birthday party.

from preceding page in the banking industry and joins Laconia Savings Bank with a broad knowledge of banking products and customer relationship building. He will be working out of the Gilford Lakeshore office and can be reached at 527-3380 or via e-mail at Mitchell@laconiasavings.com.

The ballclub will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park’s first game next year with a yearlong celebration that will be heavy on history and filled with special events to usher the oldest ballpark in majorleague history into its second century.

“We are going to be the first to do that and, pardon me, but we are going to do it in a major, big-time way,” Red Sox president and chief executive officer Larry Lucchino said on Thursday.

“This is an important year for us.”

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TWO-UNITS FOR $74,900! All new electric, plumbing, roof, and more! Each unit has 2 BRs, 1Bath, large living room, upper unit has huge fireplace. Great location, peaceful wooded setting. Solid investment opportunity or return to single family residence for spacious private home.

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Wonderful 3 bdrm abode in a country setting, yet close to all area amenities. Beautiful features include an open concept floor plan, hardwood floors, master suite, a deck for entertaining guests off the back, and a large fenced area. $259,900 Jim O’Leary 455-8195

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. Well maintained home on a large private lot. Breezeway, attached garage, and a large open concept living area complete with a fireplace. Easy access to I-93 and is minutes away from ski areas and the university. $119,900 Sandi Grace 520-0936

VACATION OR PRIMARY HOME is beautifully updated! Brand new 2011 kitchen, appliances never used, new flooring, carpeting, new baths, and a freshly painted interior. Access snowmobile trails right from your door. Large private yard, close to everything. Many financing options! $229,900 Debbie Tarlentino 491-5404

NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING in this well located Meredith home. 3 bdrms and many updates...newer roof, new siding, windows and boiler. This home is ready to move into.

Walk to the community center, fields, trails and town.

This is a great value at $99,900 Scott Knowles 455-7751

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