The Laconia Daily Sun, February 10, 2011

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DPW land on Bisson Ave. joins Aavid building on short list of possible sites for relocating Huot Center

By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The Huot Center Renovation Committee revealed on Tuesday night that it is examining two possible off-site locations for the regional technical school: the Aavid building in the O’Shea Industrial Park and the city-owned property on Bisson Avenue which currently houses the Department of Public Works.

The regional technical education center is now located at Laconia High School.

The School Board, which has been pursuing a Huot Center renovation for a few years, achieved City Council blessing last year to embark upon a renovation/expansion not to exceed $10-million, with all but $1.5 million coming from state aid. However, the state budget crisis has placed the funding for that aid in great jeopardy. The district won’t

know until June if the funding for that aid is included in the next state budget. District officials are cautiously optimistic that the governor and legislature will see fit to include the necessary funding.

If that funding does come through, the district will need to have at least a plan in development. At the meeting on Tuesday, the committee voted unanimously to recsee huOt page 9

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LACONIA — While everyone agrees reopening and restoring the Colonial Theater is desirable, questions remain whether the project is financially feasible.

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Strikes in Egypt add to pressure built-up by protests

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CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of workers went on strike Wednesday across Egypt, adding a new dimension to the uprising as public rage turned to the vast wealth President Hosni Mubarak’s family reportedly amassed while close to half the country struggled near the poverty line.

Protests calling for Mubarak’s ouster have been spreading since Tuesday outside of Cairo’s Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have been concentrated for the past two weeks.

On Wednesday, protesters also gathered at parliament, the Cabinet and the Health Ministry buildings, all a few blocks from the square, and blocked Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq from his office.

Strikes erupted in a breadth of sectors — among railway and bus workers, state electricity staff and service technicians at the Suez Canal, in factories manufacturing textiles, steel and beverages and at least one hospital. see EGYPT page 7

NY congressman resigns after discovery of Craigslist dalliance CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) — A married New York congressman accused of sending a shirtless photo of himself to a woman abruptly resigned Wednesday, saying he regretted actions that had hurt his family and others.

The gossip website Gawker reported Wednesday that Rep. Christopher Lee, a two-term Republican with a young son, had e-mailed the photo to a woman he met on the Craigslist classified-ads website.

Lee said in an e-mailed statement that his resignation was effective immediately.

The statement offered no confirmation or details of a Craigslist posting.

“I regret the harm that my actions have caused my family, my staff and my constituents,” Lee said in a statement posted on his congressional website. “I deeply and

sincerely apologize to them all. I have made profound mistakes and I promise to work as hard as I can to seek their forgiveness.”

Lee said the challenges faced in western New York, where he serves the 26th Congressional District, and across the country are “too serious for me to allow this distraction to continue, so I am announcing that I have resigned my seat in Congress effective immediately.”

Lee’s resignation comes almost a year after Democrat Eric Massa resigned his seat in western New York’s 29th Congressional District amid an investigation into whether he sexually harassed male staffers. Massa gave contradictory explanations for his behavior, acknowledging he groped and tickled a staffer in a nonsexual way and wrestled with others at his 50th birthday party

but then denying any groping occurred.

In Lee’s case, a woman described as a 34-year-old Maryland resident and government employee provided Gawker with e-mails she said were an exchange between her and Lee in response to an ad she placed last month in the “Women Seeking Men” section of Craigslist.

Gawker reported that Lee identified himself as a divorced lobbyist and sent a photo of himself posing shirtless in front of a mirror.

It said the woman eventually broke off the contact with Lee after becoming suspicious that he had misrepresented himself.

Lee served on the House Ways and Means Committee and was active on economic revitalization issues. He has a business background stemming from his family’s manufacturing enterprises.

CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire Senate members said Wednesday they’ve crafted a public school funding bill that provides stability to state and school district budgets and treats all students equally.

The plan designed by Republican Sens.

Jim Rausch of Derry and Nancy Stiles of Hampton establishes the current funding levels as the baseline and allows those levels to increase or decrease based on student enrollment.

It allows some property-rich towns to keep the state education taxes they raise instead of sending some of the money to the state, to be redistributed to poorer towns. These wealthier towns, commonly

called “donor towns,” have complained for years that they were overtaxed.

It also provides communities a set amount of money each year.

Senators say the bill would maintain the state’s current investment in education and guarantee a level of funding in the coming budget. They say compared to the current school funding law, their proposal will save $140 million in the next fiscal year.

“This legislation will provide the stability our local communities require and it stops the perpetuation of battles between winning and losing communities,” Rausch said. “But most importantly, it ties our education dollars directly to the children

they are meant to support.”

Stiles said the communities would get a set amount for each poor child by counting the number of children who need free and reduced lunches. That amount would be $1,725 per child.

The proposal also would establish a new aid category linked to third-grade students testing below proficient on the reading component of state assessment tests, and who don’t qualify for other aid categories.

Stiles said studies have shown third-grade reading proficiency is a critical marker for educational development.

State Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro, said see ED FUNDS page 11

N.H. Senate leaders introduce school funding plan, tout ‘stability’

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Jim Hightower

A walk in the wrong direction As part of his odd and demeaning determination to hug up America’s avaricious corporate powers, President Obama walked across Lafayette Square on Feb. 7 to enter the imperial gates of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and show deference to the business establishment.

Apparently, his ongoing obsequiousness is an effort to woo corporate donors and show conservative voters how moderate he can be. But does he really think that that either of those groups is going to give any love back? After all, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.

More than an adage, that’s a crucial operating principle of presidential leadership. Indeed, it’s a mark of political character, defining whether a president will stand up for the many, or be pushed around by the arrogant few.

For example, when overprivileged corporate barons of the past brazenly feathered their already luxurious nests at the expense of America’s national interests, our nation was fortunate to have some presidents who had the moxie to get in their royal faces. Using what Theodore Roosevelt called the “bully pulpit” of the presidency, those White House champions of the common good unflinchingly confronted the greed of the corporate elite, rallying the larger public to bring them down to earth.

Barack Obama does not seem to have such presidential fortitude in him. Corporate America has been given a wealth of tax breaks, regulatory favors and absurd levels of subsidies in recent years, amassing a historic stash of cash in their coffers — now topping an astonishing $2-trillion. But they adamantly refuse to invest that windfall in American jobs and communities.

Yet during last Monday’s powwow at the Chamber’s palatial headquarters, Obama did not respond to their selfish recalcitrance with presidential strength and passion.

Rather, he kept appeasing, commiserating, cajoling ... even begging. He meekly pleaded with them to consider “what you can do for America.”

Pretty please. With sugar on it. “I want to encourage you to get in the game” of job creation, he added.

Encourage? Why not demand?

And what did he buy with his gen-

teel appeal to corporate patriotism?

The Chamber jabbed its thumb in his eye. “Bottom line,” barked the Chamber’s chief lobbyist after Obama’s plea, “the most patriotic thing a company can do is to ensure it is in business.”

What a perfect expression of the corporate ethic: Ask not what you can do for your country; ask what you can do for yourself. Why should any president want any part of that?

Good grief, talk about hugging the devil!

For years, the Chamber has pretended to be the lobbying voice of America’s Main Street business, claiming to have 3-million members.

After an expose last year by Mother Jones magazine, however, red-faced Chamber officials had to drop their mom-and-pop pose, confessing that only a tenth of that number are actually members. Even that recalibration grossly inflates the organizational truth of whom the chamber represents — for the outfit’s policies are set by a handful of oil conglomerates, Wall Street banks and other huge, self-serving corporations.

Obama ought to know better than to trust any of this bunch. He should remember 2009, when he gave special favors to America’s insurance giants to win their public support of his health care reform. Meanwhile, the U.S. Chamber bitterly fought the reforms with a multimillion-dollar blitz of vituperative ads. Where did those millions come from? Five of the largest insurance corporations that were publicly embracing Obama betrayed him by secretly funneling the ad money to the Chamber.

Instead of walking meekly across Lafayette Square in fruitless pursuit of such deceivers, he could stride across Lafayette Square a couple of blocks in the opposite direction. That’d take him to the AFL-CIO, where he could make a symbolic stand of solidarity with the millions of hard-hit working families being crushed by the Chamber’s corporate funders.

(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”.)

We need to rally our support around Center Harbor Police Dept.

To the editor, There has been a lot of banter regarding the proposed police facility in Center Harbor. On a positive note, I would like to thank not just the selectmen and members of the Building Committee but all members of the various committees – Planning Board, Zoning Board, Conservation Commission, Energy Committee, The Space Needs Committee, the many Trustees

– for all of their volunteer hours. It is because of residents like this that care about the welfare of the town that help keep the budget in check due to their donated time.

Center Harbor has always been a close knit community. There have been many times when we stuck together for the betterment of the town. There was the High Haith Bridge Replacesee next page

LETTERS A lot of mayhem in Concord right now & I think it’s frightening To the editor, While reading some of the bills that are proposed for this session it is clear to me the new legislature has the agenda of undoing every good thing that has been done over the past several years just to say “ha, we are in control now!”

Most of the proposed bills in my mind have nothing to do with “fixing our spending problem or creating jobs.”

Sponsored by Rep. Newton of Strafford and Senator Forsythe from District 4, HB-646 will eliminate taxes and fees and tax and fee increases enacted in fiscal years 2006-2010. But wait, then HB-645 which is identical (but with different sponsors and begins 2007) was also submitted.

These bills basically remove all fees and taxes or reduces them significantly that have been established since 2007. One version would suffice and while certain legislators say “we don’t have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem” I think they may find that eliminating what little revenue we do have may become a problem!

Then there is HB-330 which “permits any person to carry a firearm openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded on or about their person or upon or in a vehicle whether or not such person possesses a license, permit or other authorization.” And, “removes the requirement that nonresidents obtain a license to possess a firearm while in NH.” Yes, you are reading it correctly. (Does that mean

you can mount a firearm on your hood?)

This bill is sponsored by a number of legislators, including Senator Bradley from District 3.

And then, there is just plain confusion. Rep. Spec Bowers has sponsored HB-450, which would make it a misdemeanor to engage in the practice of barbering, cosmetology and esnethitian for compensation without a license.

That’s okay right?, but then his HB-446 repeals the board authority to license barbering, cosmetology and esthetics.

One of my favorite bills for this session is HB-470, sponsored by Rep. Renzullo. It would repeal the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act. Who needs it right? Not to worry, Senator Bradley has submitted SB-154, which only makes extensive changes to the CSPA instead of repealing it all together. Maybe they will go with SB-154 instead. If we destroy our lakes won’t that create jobs here in our pristine state?

These are just a few, there is so much more of this mayhem going on in Concord it is frightening. All for political points at our expense. I suggest that if you have a few minutes you go to http://gencourt.state.nh.us/ then click on 2011 bill requests, click on see all bill requests, there on the left column is the bill number in blue. Read some of this poppycock for yourself.

Carla Horne Meredith

SB-27 is not worthy of consideration by the safety conscious To the editor, An open letter to the honorable members of the New Hampshire Senate: We send you this information received from the United States Coast Guard as an example of data that we will present to the House and Senate Transportation Committees when Senate Bill 27 is heard. For the last 14 years, 2009 included, excessive speed has been ranked # 3 or # 4 in all but 2008, however it has been in the TOP TEN KNOWN PRIMARY CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF ACCIDENTS for at least those years.

We cannot begin to understand why anyone could deny that excessive speed is a major problem. We do know that for the last two years it doesn’t seem as though it’s a N.H. problem because we’ve had a measurable, enforceable and prosecutable 45/30

mph speed law on Lake Winnipesaukee in effect. Prior to that it was anything goes and, in our opinion, all due to the fact that we didn’t have a speed limit law in place.

Senate Bill 27 is not worthy of consideration by anyone who is safety conscious and thus we ask you to vote “Inexpedient To Legislate” on SB 27.

As a registered voter in N.H. for over 50 years and 50 plus years as an owner/operator of boats, 40 years plus on Lake Winnipesaukee, we believe that the 45/30 mph law should not be changed at all and certainly not with “reasonable and prudent” that are open to innumerable interpretations.

With high respect for all that you each do we respectfully submit the above as incontrovertible fact, Bill Bertholdt Gilford

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, February 10, 2011 — Page 5

LETTERS Gilford needs a school administrator, not a school superintendent To the editor, Hang onto your hat Gilford. Your taxes are going up. The school district portion of your 2011 tax bill is slated to go up 80-cents per thousand. The town portion is estimated to go up 4-cents per thousand, which includes a contribution to stabilize the rate from the undesignated fund balance, but does not include the warrant articles on four outside agencies. That amount could change, most likely upward. And that’s only two of four portions of your bill. On a $300,000 house that’s $252. Taxpayers, more than ever, are irritated and concerned over this continual yearly increase in their obligation to the town.

Some of this increase is due to the $245,000 (8.4-percent) increase in health insurance costs (with very little adjustment to that cost), which, by employee contract, cannot be adjusted. Some of this increase could be avoided, too, if the superintendent’s position costing $175,000, including benefits, was eliminated as concluded in a 1997 citizen study, and replaced with a “general manager” position for a significant cost saving of around $75,000. Currently, we have in place almost a million dollar, seven member administrative team whose abilities could be pooled to interact with a general manager and school board to successfully educate Gilford students.

The report of the Gilford SAU Planning Committee in December 1997 concluded that a school administrator would be the CEO of the new district and would have strong executive ability. Those who served on the committee who came to this conclusion were: Chuck Clark, Dick Campbell, Doug Lambert, Karen Thurston, Kent

Baron, Evans Juris, Gerna Magnusson and Steve Russell, superintendent at the time.

The December 1997 Report of the Gilford SAU Planning Committee was presented at a public hearing and called for the recommendation of “superintendent services” in the form of a “school administrator”. Subsequently, the State Board of Education approved the creation of the present SAU #73 based on the operational plan submitted by the Gilford SAU Planning Committee. To date, the full implementation of the plan has not been met. The March 18, 1998 School District warrant notes the passage of Article 5 which asked that the school district vote to accept the provisions of RSA: 194-C providing for the withdrawal from SAU #30. The SAU #30 plan, as submitted to the state included the formation of a new single district SAU AND the implementation of a “school administrator” as outlined.

At the time, the voters thought the plan would be implemented. But it was not.

The school board in their wisdom, skirted the will of the people’s vote and convened another committee that decided to hire a superintendent anyway because “that’s what they thought was best for Gilford”.

Sound familiar? Now, with the retirement of Superintendent DiMinico there is an opportunity to follow the original plan and replace this position and save the taxpayers some money with no adverse effect on education.

Please attend the School District Deliberative Session on Thursday, February 10 at 7 p.m. at GMHS and let your voice be heard in favor of having a school administrator instead of a superintendent of schools.

Susan C. Greene Gilford

Thanks to so many for making Esther’s birthday so very special To the editor, Esther Peters is truly humbled by the many well-wishers, who attended her 95th Birthday Party at the Taylor Community on Monday, February 7th.

So many arrived and bestowed well wishes, cards and flowers to Esther.

LRPA-TV, under the direction of Denise Beauchaine and Dexter Hecita, videotaped her party for her next “Now & Then” television show on Ch. 25. Esther is still broadcasting and just may be setting a record. She showed her stamina as friend after friend wished her “Happy Birthday” and reminisced the span of many years.

From city officials, City Manager Eileen Cabanel and Councilwoman Brenda Baer; to clubs — Opechee

Garden Club, Laconia and Lakeport Woman’s Club, Lakeport Community Association — to historical societies — Laconia Historical & Museum Society, Historic Belknap Mill and Thompson-Ames Society — to friends from Laconia, Gilford and the Taylor Community, Esther remained alert and receptive to their kind greetings.

Esther’s proud family, Everett, Frank and Anne Oehlschlaeger and sister-in-law, Terry Peters, were there to share her moment. Because of illness, her daughter, Susan Peters of New York was unable to attend. Susan spends summers on Cotton Hill with her mother at their “summer estate”.

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from preceding page ment Project. In 2008, $55,000 was approved to have an engineering study done. In 2009, $77,000 was approved to complete the project in conjunction with monies from NH DOT. That passed 74 to 1. In 2007, $520,000 was appropriated to repair Kelsey Avenue. That passed 114 to 23. There was no question that these projects were only benefiting certain parts of town or those residents living there. It needed to be done for Center Harbor. We now have a project that will benefit the whole town and again.

I would encourage that you not always believe everything that you get hearsay but that you take the time to talk to your selectmen, town employees and those who have the correct answers before you cast your vote on March 8. The Police Department needs our full support just as we give full support to our Highway Department and Fire Department. It is all for the town and its residents — you and me.

Again ‘thank you’ to all who give so much to our community.

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LETTERS Reduce both legal and illegal immigration now, period To the editor, A Wall Street Journal Article on February 2 on Illegal Immigration and the report out today in all national news that the economy added only 36K jobs in January (far less than predicted) brings me to write again on the issue of too much immigration.

Legal immigration impact on jobs: Note the 36K jobs added in January.

The federal government STILL allows about 1,250,000 immigrants to enter our country each year, (about 100,000 per month), the majority of which receive work permits and the majority of which are the lower skilled, (not required ) people. This is even though the country has high unemployment with some 14,000,000 Americans looking for jobs, (as of today). The immigrants (and refugees), legal ones, effect the young and uneducated the most. Our federal, state and local governments support this influx of immigrants and churches and the chamber of commerce and other organizations go to great lengths to sponsor refugees. These are mostly poor and uneducated. They require jobs and social services. We continue to see evidence of this in our community, and through out New Hampshire.

Now, note the jobs generated by the U.S. economy cannot support the immigrants and refugees coming into the country, (100k/mo – 36k/mo = 64k deficit) let alone provide jobs for the 14,000,000 unemployed. Also, this does not take into account the young people coming out of schools (high schools and colleges) that add to the number of jobs the economy needs to generate.

OUR GOVERNMENTS, AT ALL LEVELS, CONTINUES TO IGNORE THIS SIMPLE FACT. OUR ECONOMY CANNOT SUPPORT THE PEOPLE HERE, LET ALONE PROVIDE FOR MORE FROM FOREIGN COUNTRYS. THERE’S NOT ENOUGH JOBS TO GO AROUND! The 1,250,000 legal immigrants a year is TOO HIGH, and our government should reduce the number dramatically. This will help assure that Americans are taken care of first, before we open America’s job benefits to new immigrants. This is even though we have great empathy for

those who desire to come to America, we simply cannot continue to have “open doors” and give away jobs, and this does not address the high costs of social services to support them while they seek work. Also, we need to address illegal immigration.

Illegal immigration impact on jobs: The Wall Street Journal on February 2, page A2, reports that illegal immigrant numbers are holding steady. It also reports that 11.2-million illegal immigrants are in the country, the majority of which are holding jobs that AMERICANS (U.S. citizens) should have. The journal also continues to show their inability to spell “illegal”, and continues to spell it as “undocumented’. (I’ll refer them to Webster’s Dictionary and recommend the journalist go back to school) Now, consider the above on legal immigration. I don’t know exactly how many people our economy provides into the work force monthly, (high school graduates, college graduates, etc.) who are U.S. citizens and need jobs, but it seems to me that the economy will not be able to provide enough jobs JUST for the U.S. citizens, legally here, in the coming years, let alone provide for immigrants. That means we cannot continue to provide jobs for 11.2-million illegal immigrants to freely work, and then another 1-million plus legal immigrants and refugees per year, plus maybe 400,000 illegals that continue each year to cross the borders, illegally. Also, how about the “anchor babies” that illegals bring into the world each year…estimated at about 400k or more.

So, what does this letter say, bottom line? Reduce legal and illegal immigration, period! Stop illegal immigration by cutting off the ability of illegal immigrants to work in jobs that Americans should have. This means get tough with employers who hire them! Real tough! Support and demand e-verify by employers.

Wake up America! Too much immigration is a serious problem! Write your governors, congressman, senators! Speak up on this issue!

James Thompson Laconia

Newfound Regional voters, inform yourselves before February 11 To the editor, The February 3rd issue of the Plymouth Record Enterprise contained a letter from Groton’s representative to the Newfound School District Budget Committee that I believe deserves rebuttal. Ms. Nelson singles out Board Member Jon Johnson as the only person to express “notice or empathy” for the plight of the district’s taxpayers. Unfortunately, she derives this opinion only from reading an article published in the Record Enterprise or possibly abetted with

hearsay. Perhaps had she attended some of the board meetings she would have obtained a more informed perspective. Just as there is debate and diverse discussion within the Budget Committee, there has been serious discussion within the School Board.

Had she informed herself about the characteristics of the present recession she would understand that the effects on families varies dramatically depending on education. Specifically, the unemployment rate for those with only a high see next page

from preceding page for helping to host Esther’s party and very special thanks to Debbie Carbone and Dan Brunette. Thank you to those who donated and more wellwishers may continue to acknowledge Esther’s fine contributions to her community through donations to Esther

Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03249-7312.

Esther says, “Thank You” to all who took the time to visit her at the Taylor Home, offer their best wishes and to help her welcome the start of her 96th year.

Dorothy Duffy

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Belmont encouraged to reacquaint residents with its ‘downtown’

By John Kozioil THE CITIZEN OF LACONIA

BELMONT — Although it may not yet have the money to accomplish everything contained within it, the Town of Belmont now at least has a plan to revitalize the Village area along Main Street.

But the first and most important thing that the town can do, said Michael Castagna of Plan NH, which last year held a brainstorming session on the future of the village, is to “Let people know that there’s a downtown Belmont.”

Castagna made his remarks Monday to a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Heritage Commission and Zoning Board as well as members of the public.

The Plan NH report he presented suggests creating an interlinked green space and municipal area from Sargent Park down to the Tioga River. Among the ideas in the report are relocation of the Gale Building at a cost of $350,000 and its conversion into municipal space for another $450,000.

There is a new Tioga River pavilion, $175,000; a new Depot Street intersection, $625,000; new “gateways” into the village, $275,000; creating housing in the upper floors of the Village Store building, $900,000; a 17,000 square foot community center in Sargent Park, $1.8 million; a new police station, $3.1 million; and a mile-long overhaul of the Main Street “streetscape,” at $2.6 million.

EGYPT from page 2 In one of the flashpoints of unrest Wednesday, some 8,000 protesters, mainly farmers, set barricades of flaming palm trees in the southern province of Assiut.

They blocked the main highway and railway to Cairo to complain of bread shortages. They then drove off the governor by pelting his van with stones.

Hundreds of slum dwellers in the Suez Canal city of Port Said set fire to part of the governor’s headquarters in anger over lack of housing.

Workers “were motivated to strike when they heard about how many billions the Mubarak family was worth,” said Kamal Abbas, a labor leader. “They said: ‘How much longer should we be silent?’”

Egyptians have been infuriated by newspaper reports that the Mubarak family has amassed billions, and perhaps tens of billions of dollars in wealth while, according to the World Bank, about 40 percent of the country’s 80 million people live below or near the poverty line of $2 a day. The family’s true net worth is not known. from preceding page school education was TWICE the unemployment rate for those with college degrees. The balance that the Budget Committee and the board must make is to do the least harm to the current residents while giving the next generation the best chance of escaping the economic traps that ensnared their parents. Beware those who offer simple solutions; there are none!

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The report doesn’t give a cumulative price tag for the work, said Castagna, because Plan NH understands that the town will make the improvements as funds become available for them. He noted that his company’s report provided “quite a few funding sources,” both public and private that the town could tap.

Selectman Ron Cormier said that Belmont is already in the process of getting grants for the proposed Tioga River pavilion, but later, Ken Knowlton, a member of the town’s Budget Committee, declared while it and some projects will succeed, “I don’t think anyone here at this table sees this all happening.”

Some of the work on the Tioga pavilion entailed “sweat equity” from volunteers and future projects would require the same, said Cormier. “Can we do all of this (in the Plan NH report) without taxpayer money,” he asked, “no, probably not.”

Nonetheless, Cormier continued, just having the report has been “a huge step forward for the town.”

The report has “somewhat of a cohesive plan” for the Village, he said, but also contains some “pie-in-the sky” elements and things that may be difficult for the town to do at present, such as buy private land.

Cormier encouraged all Belmont residents to participate in the revitalization of the Village, saying that while some people “may not agree with entire plan,” he still hoped that volunteers would come forward to offer critiques as well as their expertise in specific parts of the Plan NH proposal.

“It really is a road map to where you want to go,” Castagna said of the report that was developed after interviews last summer with numerous Belmont residents and officials. The report, he said, will help Belmont create a town center that the community “really wants.”

“Think of this as a five- to ten-year plan,” Castagna said, adding that the project may evolve. He also advised Belmont leaders to not get professional assistance. Right now, Belmont Village doesn’t have the amenities to attract people to the downtown, he said, but it does have that potential.

In fact, Belmont has “a lot of potential,” said Castagna, who assured his audience on Monday that “you’re not the only ones to wonder ‘how are we going to pay for this stuff?’” He championed a deliberate change to the village district, saying no one wanted to create “a great big monster” but instead wanted a more attractive downtown that was more pedestrian friendly and that was built around “a core that’s going to last a long time.”

“O Mubarak, tell us where you get 70 billion dollars,” dozens of protesters chanted in front of the Health Ministry.

For the first time, protesters were forcefully urging labor strikes despite a warning by Vice President Omar Suleiman that calls for civil disobedience are “very dangerous for society and we can’t put up with this at all.”

His warnings of a possible “coup” Tuesday were taken by protesters as a veiled threat to impose martial law — which would be a dramatic escalation in the standoff. But instead of backing off, they promised more huge protests on Friday.

“He is threatening to impose martial law, which means everybody in the square will be smashed,” said Abdul-Rahman Samir, a spokesman for a coalition of the five main youth groups behind protests in Tahrir Square. “But what would he do with the rest of the 70 million Egyptians who will follow us afterward.”

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COLONIAL from page one would determine the pace of redeveloping the entire property, ending with the complete restoration of the theater itself.

But, apart from suggesting that the first phase could be completed for a “reasonable capital investment” and would enable the property to generate revenue, the report offered no indication of how the costs of acquiring, improving and operating the venue would be met.

Last April the city secured an 18-month option to purchase the property, which includes the theater, storefronts and apartments, for $1.4-million.

Although city officials and private contractors have toured the building, the cost of the improvements required to reopen it — the first phase — has yet to be estimated.

The task of developing a business plan will fall to an advisory committee to be appointed by the City Council. “There is a lot of hard work, creative work to be done,” said Bob Selig, who several years ago explored the prospects of acquiring and reopening the theater.

A majority of the City Council has ruled out any significant investment by the city in the project.

Only Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2) has suggested that municipal funding may be required to ensure its success while Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) has indicated that the city, in partnership with the School District or Lakes Region Community College, could play a role in securing state or federal funding.

City Manager Eileen Cabanel said yesterday that she has explored three major sources of funding to purchase the property. Each year the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) allocates

$5-million in tax credits to businesses that invest in qualified civic projects. In return for their investments, firms receive credits worth 75 cents on the dollar against their Business Profits Tax liabilities for five years. The CDFA allots up to $500,000 of tax credits to a single project. Cabanel said that she has approached Laconia Savings Bank, Franklin Savings Bank and Meredith Village Savings Bank.

The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) also awards grants for the purchase of property of up to half its assessed value.

Cabanel expected that the Colonial Theater, which was chosen by the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance among its “Seven to Save,” would be well placed in the competition for funds from LCHIP. Finally, Cabanel has also considered “new market tax credits,” a federal program that provides tax incentives to investors who make equity investments in qualified projects in low-income communities. She said that CEI Ventures of Portland, Maine, which administers the program in northern New Hampshire, indicated to her that the Colonial Theater was an attractive and eligible project. Typically , Cabanel said, “new market tax credits” provide the last fifth of funding for projects after 80-percent has been raised.

“There is no need or desire to involve the city financially,” said David Stamps, who expressed confidence that the project could be purchased and improved with government grants and private funds. “You’ll get 80-percent of your funding before you begin any public campaign,” he said. “I am confident it is doable. I’ve never seen so much determination.”

Aside from raising the purchase price and funds to undertake the first phase, there is concern about

ensuring sufficient income to sustain the operation of the venue. Cabanel said that success of initial fundraising efforts will require a long-term business plan.

Pat Wood, a strong supporter of the project, acknowledged that “the biggest challenge is to prepare a plan for development that is financially acceptable and attracts sufficient investment to reopen and operate the theater.”

“The jury is still out on the long-term viability of the project,” said Mayor Mike Seymour. “Nowhere is there any data to support the conclusion that after acquiring and improving the property it is feasible to successfully operate the theater in the long-term.”

The feasibility study found that the local and regional audience for performing arts is “limited” while there a number of comparable venues operating in a “very competitive” market.

Cabanel stressed that the storefront and apartments represent an annual revenue stream that could supplement the income from the auditorium. Income from the theater will flow from two sources, ticket sales at performances and rents from users of the space.

Although the cost of operating the theater remains unknown, the experience of similar venues indicates that ticket sales and rents represent about 60-percent of operating costs. The balance is met primarily by private donations and corporate sponsorships.

The feasibility study identified a number of local and regional groups that might use the theater, but none would be likely to pay significant rent. David Thorpe, treasurer of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra said that the group pays Inter-Lakes High School $2,100 a year for its five concerts and rehearsals. He said that the symphony would consider performing at a larger venue like the Colonial Theater if it outgrew the auditorium, which has a comfortable seating capacity of 350. But, to maintain the price of tickets at $12 ($6 for students) the symphony would be reluctant to pay significantly higher rent.

Nancy Barry of the Summer Theater in Meredith Village, which stages five musicals each summer, said that she would like to stretch her season by using the Colonial Theater from September to May. However, she said that the theater, which also operates at Inter-Lakes High School, has a tight budget and strives to maintain ticket prices between $20 and $30. “I would love to use it for kids programs, classes and workshops in the winter,” she said, “but the cost would have to be within our means.”

Lynn Dadian of the Streetcar Company said that while members are excited at the prospect of reopening the theater and willing to offer their time and talents to the project doubted the organization would be in a position to provide any significant financial support.

The revenue stream from other events — meetings, trade shows, banquets, weddings and the like — is difficult to project. However, the feasibility study pointed out that there see next page

New N.H. GOP chairman stressing growth of party

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Jack Kimball, the newly elected chairman of the New Hampshire Republican State Committee, appeared to making the transition from rabble-rouser to organization man when he spoke to some 35 members of the Belknap County Republican Committee at the Shang Hai Restaurant last evening.

Kimball, a Dover businessman who entered the Republican gubernatorial primary last year as the darling of the Tea Party, lost the nomination, but when the GOP routed the Democrats at the polls jumped into to the race to succeed former governor John H. Sununu as party chairman. In the most bitterly fought and divisive contest in recent memory he edged Juliana Bergeron of Keene, who was considered to be the candidate of the GOP “establishment” by a margin of 222 to 199 to take charge at party headquarters amid fears that his strident conservatism would continue to roil the ranks.

Last night, Kimball kept his politics under wrap, addressing instead the administrative steps he is taking to swell the coffers and expand the reach of the party while ensuring that it sends a consistent message. Aggressive fundraising, he said, was a top priority. He said that he was in the process of forming a Finance Committee led by Bill Binnie and Jim Bender, a pair of successful businessmen and unsuccessful senate candidates who will be joined by others like them. By pursuing tax and regulatory relief, Kimball said, the GOP can win the allegiance and generosity of the business community.

“We’ve got to keep the party growing,” Kimball insisted. He said that he was troubled that 60-percent of the electorate was split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, leaving 40-percent in the middle. “I want to take 20 or 25-percent from the middle and put them back in the Republican Party where they belong,” he declared, adding that cleaving to the conservative Republican platform was the way to do it.

Likewise, Kimball remarked that the GOP must “reach out to younger folks.” He said he had met from preceding page are a number of facilities serving the same market.

As champions of the project readily concede, the venue will not operate at a profit, but, like similar facilities, will require donations and sponsorships to bridge the gap between costs and income. The Colonial Theater will likely find itself competing with local and regional arts groups and performance venues for a limited supply of charitable dollars.

“I think we all see the value this project could bring to the city,” Seymour said. “But, the reality is do the city and the region have the economic and demographic resources to sustain it through the long term.”

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Kimball said that the new communications director, Christine Baratta, who worked on Bender’s senate campaign, will be working closely with Greg Moore, her counterpart in the office of House Speaker Bill O’Brien to ensure that the party and its lawmakers speak with one voice. “We will have consistent messaging,” Kimball said, adding that he would also be spending time in the Statehouse and speaking for the party. He said he especially looked forward to crossing tongues with Ray Buckley, the Democratic Party chairman.

Warning that the Democrats were swarming over the newly elected Republican majorities in the House and Senate like angry hornets, Kimball said that the party must push back. “We’ll watch your back,” he told the legislators in the room.

Although his message was somewhat prosaic, Kimball infused it with the same energy and passion he brought to his campaigns for governor and chairman.

HUOT from page one ommend that the School Board contracts with Laconia-based engineering firm Rist-Frost-Schumway and is in the process of finding an architect.

Those firms will help the district to create conceptual designs for the two locations currently being discussed. Purchase prices or other costs have yet to be determined, although either project would have to fit within the $10-million price ceiling.

The Aavid location, said Superintendent Bob Champlin, was the suggestion of a city councilor, who brought it to the district’s attention that the manufacturing company was advertising a portion of its 180,000-square-foot building. Champlin said the committee and its contacts with Aavid have agreed in concept to a memorandum of understanding in which the company would condominiumize its building and sell 80,000-square-feet of its space to the School District.

Compared to the 60,000-square-feet the Huot Center currently occupies, Champlin said the additional space, which would be all on one floor, would allow for the center to add an information and technology program as well as a first responders class to its existing offerings. Champlin said the site also has sufficient parking space.

Concerns with the Aavid site include the additional cost of busing students from Laconia High School across the city to the industrial park. Champlin said the district would perform a code study to ensure that the manufacturing activity and the technical school could coexist on the same propsee next page

GILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT First Session of Annual Meeting – Deliberative The Gilford School District will hold the First Session of Annual Meeting – Deliberative at the Gilford High School, 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, New Hampshire on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. This session shall consist of explanation, discussion, and debate on warrant articles II, III, and IV. Warrant articles may be amended subject to the following limitations. (a) warrant articles whose wording is prescribed by law shall not be amended and (b) warrant articles that are amended shall be placed on the official ballot for a final vote on the main motion, as amended.

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LACONIA — The Belknap County Commission yesterday approved an application for money to help the female inmate population at the county jail with literacy, substance abuse awareness and other issues but not before reminding the department head about the correct procedures for making grant applications.

Superintendent Daniel Ward told the commissioners he had submitted his request to the Woman’s Fund of New Hampshire for $5,000, which will be administered by New Beginnings, using Belknap County Jail facilities.

While Commission Chair Edward Philpot said he has no issues with the substance of the grant, he said his concern was that the county has a procefrom preceding page He said there would also be an analysis of the property’s environmental health, although he added that there were no known contamination hazards. “If you’re going to put kids in a place that has done manufacturing, you need a clean bill of health,” he said.

If the site passes those examinations, the Aavid building would require a significant amount of investment before it can house classes. The structure, though sound, is essentially a wide-open warehouse space, said Champlin, and would require the addition of walls, windows and ventillation, as well as all the equipment necessary for the technical center’s programs. “This isn’t just desks and chairs, there’s a good amount of equipment and technology,” Champlin said.

The other option before the committee is the property currently occupied by the city’s Public Works Department. The property, at 27 Bisson Ave, includes 3.33 acres and some buildings. The property used to be the site of Manter Oldsmobile, was bought by the city in 2002 for $530,000 and is currently assessed for $964,000.

“The idea is, we would buy that property from the city and they would relocate the DPW,” Champlin said. The DPW option carries its own concerns, not the least of which would be the likely need to demolish the 11,560-square-foot structure, relocate the DPW shed and garage to its new home and construct a new building.

However, the DPW site has its advantages, too, such as the ability to keep the Huot Center more or less in the same location as the high school, on Union Avenue.

Although the DPW’s address is Bisson Ave, the property has a right-of-way that accesses Union Avenue directly across the street from the high school.

Adding to the intrigue for the DPW building is an offer from Steve Cotter, owner of Decorative Inte-

dure whereby “all grant requests get submitted to us first.”

Ward said he knew of the policy and accepted responsibility for the oversight but said because the grant is being administered by New Beginnings and no money will go into or out of any county accounts, he didn’t realize the policy applied.

“I think (partnering with these outside agencies) is a great idea, it’s just that we’re a little touchy about grant applications,” Philpot said, referring to a lawsuit filed last year by two local political activists involving a grant application by the County Sheriff’s Department.

Although a Belknap County judge dismissed the suit, the county spent both time and money defending the suit and, following the dismissal, instituted see next page riors at 370 Union Avenue, who would like to sell his building, which is also across the street from the high school, in order to move his business into a larger location. Champlin said that storefront could be utilized for one of the center’s programs that interface with the public, such as the culinary arts program’s restaurant.

“What we would do with this is wide open,” said Champlin, adding, “There’s conversation, but no expectation that this would happen.”

Public Works Director Paul Moynihan said he was aware of the discussion and said “it’s very preliminary.” He said the Bisson Ave. property works well for his department and he doesn’t know where his crew and equipment would go if the Huot moved there, but said his department has been a willing participant in the discussion. “We want to step back and look at it and see what’s best for the city.”

If the district is able to make either proposal a reality, it would result in what Champlin called “swing space” at the high school – space vacated by the technical center which could be utilized as a temporary home to the high school while the aging structure is renovated. Champlin agreed that moving the technical center to either the DPW or Aavid location would commit the district to renovate the high school on its existing location rather than move it to a new site.

“The board is aware of that and supportive of that,” said Champlin. Past proposals to build a new high school elsewhere in the city have been disfavored by City Council.

However, all the discussion and planning could become academic if the building aid is not included in the state’s budget. “This is our one opportunity, if it happens, it’s a go. If it doesn’t, we’re back to the drawing board,” said Champlin.

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Commissioner John Thomas said his concern, other than not following guidelines, was starting programs that must be continued when the grant money goes away.

Ward said the intent of this grant was for one year only and that he himself only learned of the application a few days ago.

“I’m a little upset that your people knew about it

and you only learned two days ago,” said Commissioner Stephen Nedeau wondering why New Beginnings — the beneficiary of the grant — didn’t just apply for it themselves.

“I believe they could have,” Ward said.

“Well I would like to support this and I will, but I would hope it’s done differently in the future,” Nedeau said.

“As would I,” said Thomas making the vote to go forward with the application, after it is reviewed by county officials, unanimous.

ED FUNDS from page 2 under the current law, about 125 towns would be losing money. He said the proposed formula makes sure “that everybody stays in the same place.”

“We believe that it’s constitutional, we believe it’s equitable and we believe that at a time the state is facing such a humongous budget deficit, that we are keeping our commitment to property taxpayers,” Bradley said.

In a letter to Stiles and Rausch, Gov. John Lynch said he believes their proposal moves the state in the right direction, helping to meet the goals of ensuring sustained aid, avoiding dramatic decreases to state aid for some communities, and averting the return of donor towns.

“I look forward to continuing to work with you to refine and pass this legislation,” he said.

Republican House Speaker William O’Brien said the Senate’s plan was worth considering but the House plan more aggressively targets aid to the

neediest communities.

O’Brien said all the Legislature’s efforts to better distribute state aid will fall apart ultimately if the constitution isn’t amended so it nullifies a landmark court decision that requires New Hampshire to provide an adequate education for all public schoolchildren. A hearing on the House proposal is scheduled Friday.

The state has struggled over the school funding issue for years. In 1991, Claremont and four other property-poor towns sued over the state’s reliance on local property taxes to pay for schools. A series of state Supreme Court decisions held that the state has a duty to provide an adequate education that is adequately funded.

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Judge tells Erica Blizzard he’s not in a legal position to restore her boating privileges

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LACONIA — A Belknap County Superior Court Judge ruled yesterday that a local woman’s appeal for the restoration of her boating license was not within his jurisdiction.

Judge James D. O’Neil III said the decision to suspend Erica Blizzards’s Safe Boaters Certificate pursuant to RSA 270-D:13, II and her boating privileges pursuant to RSA 270-E:17 is a decision made by the Commissioner of Safety and cannot be appealed under RSA 263 — the state statute that governs driver’s licenses, not boating licenses, O’neil said that even though the hearing examiner who revoked Blizzard’s Safe Boater Certificate and boating privileges told her she could appeal under RSA 263, “the plain language of RSA 263:76 indicates that she cannot.”

On May 18, 2010 held a hearing on the case of Blizzard’s boating license and Safe Boaters Certificate following her conviction for negligent homicide for failing to keep a proper lookout after the boat she was piloting crashed into an island in Lake Winnipesaukee, killing her best friend and seriously injuring herself and a third boater.

The decision was to revoke her boating privileges for one year and her Safe Boater Certificate for three.

Further, O’Neil said the director who referred to RSA 263 was the director of the Division of Motor Vehicles of the Department of Safety, who is not the aggrieving party in the Blizzard case.

O’Neil said the proper thing for Blizzard to do would be to file for a rehearing with the Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Safety and, if she loses, to appeal the decision to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

Dan Cunningham resigns from Inter-Lakes School Board MEREDITH — Inter-Lakes School Board member Dan Cunningham surprised his colleagues on Tuesday by announcing that he would be moving to North Carolina for work and would no longer be able to serve on the board. His term was due to expire in 2012.

Superintendent Phil McCormack said that although the elections for the two expiring terms have yet to be held, the legal filing period has already passed and as such it’s too late to include Cunningham’s seat in the March election. Instead, he expected the board to appoint a person to fulfill

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The Republican-dominated House voted 267-103 largely along party lines to force Delaney to join 28 other states in suing to block the Affordable Health Care Act. Delaney told a House committee if the bill becomes law, he will challenge it as a violation of the constitution’s separation of powers clause.

Colin Manning, spokesman for Democratic Gov. John Lynch, said the governor will veto the bill if he gets it because it infringes on the independence of the attorney general’s office. Republicans have enough votes to override a veto if they remain united behind it. Republicans campaigned against the law, dubbed by opponents as Obamacare.

Republican House Speaker William O’Brien referred the bill to a second committee to determine if it is constitutional.

O’Brien later defended the action, arguing the House has a constitutional right to order the attorney general to join the lawsuit. He said he wished Delaney would work with the House instead.

“I really want to protect the people of New Hampshire from unjust costs that are not going to be funded by Congress,” he said.

Supporters cited historical examples of early New Hampshire Legislatures directing the attorney general to perform certain acts.

“The attorney general is all of a sudden after all these years of precedent deciding it is unconstitutional,” said state Rep. Lynne Blankenbeker, R-Concord.

She called Delaney arrogant and agreed with another Republican lawmaker that perhaps he should resign if he is unwilling to do the Legislature’s bidding. Blankenbeker said joining the lawfrom preceding page Also running to keep his seat is Richard Hanson, the current chairman and the at-large representative to the board. Hanson, a Center Harbor resident, is being challenged by Meredith resident Mark Billings.

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She said suing would be protecting the interests of New Hampshire citizens who object to provisions of the health care law, especially a requirement for people to purchase health coverage.

Opponents said the bill set a bad precedent and could open the door for lawmakers to tell the attorney general to file suit in other politically charged cases.

But Blankenbeker said she did not think lawmakers would abuse the power to order the attorney general to sue. She insisted blocking the lawsuit is in the best interests of New Hampshire citizens.

“I don’t think this opens the door for a dangerous precedent,” Blankenbeker said.

State Rep. Cindy Rosenwald, D-Nashua, defended the health care law. She said New Hampshire individuals and small business owners already are benefiting from the federal law. She said 19,000 small businesses providing health care for workers may qualify for tax credits under the law and the elderly may save half the costs of medicines in some cases.

“Maybe now they will not have to make the choice between food and medicine,” she said.

State Rep. Theodoros Rokas, D-Manchester, said ordering the attorney general to sue strikes at the heart of democracy.

“The Legislature does not have the right to tell the attorney general what state and federal laws he or she must challenge,” he said.

Lynch says no new taxes

MANCHESTER (AP) — Gov. John Lynch said Wednesday that the state budget he will deliver to New Hampshire lawmakers next week will contain no new or higher taxes.

Lynch also will propose spending the same on school aid over the next two years, he told the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce at a forum.

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George E. MacGillvray, Jr., 90 NORTH LIMA, Ohio — On February 9, 2011, George Edward MacGillivray Jr., 90, died at 6:30 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley, Youngstown, OH. Mr. MacGillivray was born July 19, 1920 in Bedford, VA, a son of George E. and Nan “Nannie” Cline Dennis MacGillivray Sr. George was a general superintendent for International Mill Services, Youngstown retiring in 1983. Prior to that he had worked as a drag line operator at East Fairfield Coal Company. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WW II and then retired from the reserves as a Sergeant Major after 27 years of service.

He was a member of the Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion of Columbiana, 32° Scottish Rite Mason of Youngstown, Youngstown Shrine Club of North Lima, a life member of the Marine Corp League of Youngstown and a life member of the NRA. He also had been a Cub Master and a Scout Master for Pack 81, Troop 80 of North Lima for many years.

His wife, the former Dorothy Virginia Sheldon, whom he married October 5, 1949 died August 28, 2009.

He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis (Keith) Shoemaker of Laconia, NH and Ruth (Tom) MacGillivray Jahrig of Boardman; two sons, George (Maggie) MacGillivray III of East Palestine and Robert MacGillivray of North Lima; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

George was preceded in death by three sisters, Nan Finnical, Helen Barger and Lucille Gillespie.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana with the Reverend Michael Namy officiating.

Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Tri State Detachment Marine Corp League will hold a memorial service at 6:30 p.m.

Material tributes may take the form of a donation to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250, Attn: Gift Processing.

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Kenneth A. Eaton, 58 GILMANTON — Kenneth A. Eaton, 58, of 866 Province Rd. died at his home on Saturday, February 5, 2011 where he resided with his wife of twenty five years Diane Eaton.

Ken was born January 12, 1953 in Goffstown the son of Harold P. and Murial (Hawkins) Eaton. He lived in Bow for many years before moving to Gilmanton twelve years ago.

Ken was employed as a molder at Sweetheart Plastics in Manchester for twenty years until his retirement.

Ken loved, fishing, animals, working on cars and spending time with family and friends, he was loved by all.

Survivors include his wife of twenty five years, Diane (Patte) Eaton, of Gilmanton; two sons; Kenneth R. Eaton, of Merrimack and Johnathan R. Eaton, of Penacook; two daughters, Brandi Redman, of Weare and Krystal A. Eaton, of Gilmanton; six grandchil-

dren, Ben, Leland, Ariana, Cameron, Gage and Kira; a brother, Harold Parker “Parkey” Eaton III, of Alfred, ME; a sister, Margaret “Peggy” Cheeney of Concord; eight nephews and six nieces.

In addition to his parents, Ken was predeceased by a brother Thomas Eaton and by a sister Sharon Eaton.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 5:00 PM also at the Funeral Home.

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

‘New Hampshire on Skis’ presentation by author John B. Allen at Meredith Public Library February 15 MEREDITH — The unique history of “New Hampshire on Skis” will be presented by John B. Allen at the Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15.

Scandinavian and Austrian immigrants, the Dartmouth Outing Club, the Cannon Mountain Tramway, the muscular Christian and amateur

tinkers are just some of the people, places, and things featured in Allen’s fascinating slide show.

The program is co-sponsored by NH Humanities Council and the Friends of the Meredith Library. For more information, call Erin Apostolos, Library director, at 279-4303.

Registration for Lakes Region Flag Football League open for boys and girls aged 6 through 15 MEREDITH — The Lakes Region Flag Football League (LRFFL), a National Football League-sponsored youth flag football league, is now accepting registrations for the Spring Season.

The LRFFL is open to all youths in the Lakes Region area between the ages of 6 — 15, with four age divisions: ages 5 — 6; ages 6 — 8; ages 9 — 11; ages 12 — 15. All divisions are co-ed. Players age is determined by how old the player is on June 1, 2011.

Flag football is played 5-on-5 and requires no helmets. No equipment is needed as this is a non-contact sport. Offensive players are considered “tackled” when a defender pulls the flag off of the ball carriers belt.

The season will run from mid-April to mid-June.

Games are scheduled to be played on Saturday’s, with a weeknight practice of @ 1 hour. The season will culminate in Playoff games and Super Bowl championship games in all age divisions (except 5-6) in June.

The LRFFL is based in Meredith, and games will be played on the Inter-Lakes High School turf field.

Fee for the season is $50. A $5 discount is given for multiple player registrations. This fee is allinclusive and each player will receive an NFL Flag Football reversible jersey and a set of flags.

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For more information, e-mail lrffl@metrocast.net.

LACONIA — Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice will present a Health Care Educational Seminar at two locations on Tuesday, February 15.

“Receiving and Accepting a Diagnosis in Children” will be held at Community Health & Hospice in Laconia from 3 — 4 p.m. and Belknap Family Health Center in Meredith from 5 — 6 p.m. Katy Gautsch, coordinator for the Lakes Region Child Development Clinic and Lakes

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Upcoming seminars will include “Telehealth in Your Home,” led by registered nurse Richard Wood in March and “Home Modifications for Those Agingin-Place,” led by occupational therapists Susan Kelly and Charlie Burke in May. For more information, call Hospice Director Andrea Huertas at 524-8444.

LACONIA — The Kiwanis Club will host Ray and Lauretta Seabeck for a presentation about their recent involvement in Haiti at One Mill Plaza at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, February 14.

Kiwanis President Mike Marsh stated, “We are

excited to learn more about Ray and Lauretta’s work and would like to open the meeting up to the general public.”

The meeting and presentation will include dinner at a cost of $13 per person. All are encouraged to attend.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2011. There are 324 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 10, 1949, Arthur Miller’s play “Death of a Salesman” opened at Broadway’s Morosco Theater with Lee J. Cobb as Willy Loman.

On this date: In 1763, Britain, Spain and France signed the Treaty of Paris, ending the Seven Years’ War. In 1841, Upper Canada and Lower Canada were proclaimed united under an Act of Union passed by the British Parliament.

In 1942, the former French liner Normandie capsized in New York Harbor a day after it caught fire while being refitted for the U.S. Navy.

In 1959, a major tornado tore through the St. Louis, Mo., area, killing 21 people and causing heavy damage.

In 1962, the Soviet Union exchanged captured American U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers for Rudolf Abel, a Soviet spy held by the United States.

In 1967, the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, dealing with presidential disability and succession, was ratified as Minnesota and Nevada adopted it.

In 1968, U.S. figure skater Peggy Fleming won America’s only gold medal of the Winter Olympic Games in Grenoble, France.

In 1981, eight people were killed when a fire set by a busboy broke out at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino.

In 2005, playwright Arthur Miller died in Roxbury, Conn., at age 89 on the 56th anniversary of the Broadway opening of his “Death of a Salesman.”

One year ago: Shuttle Endeavour arrived to a warm welcome at the International Space Station, delivering a new room and observation deck.

Today’s Birthdays: Opera singer Leontyne Price is 84. Actor Robert Wagner is 81.

Rock musician Don Wilson (The Ventures) is 78. Singer Roberta Flack is 74. Singer Jimmy Merchant (Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers) is 71. Rock musician Bob Spalding (The Ventures) is 64. Olympic gold-medal swimmer Mark Spitz is 61. Walt Disney Co. president and chief executive Robert Iger is 60. World Golf Hall of Famer Greg Norman is 56. Country singer Lionel Cartwright is 51. Movie director Alexander Payne is 50.

ABC News correspondent George Stephanopoulos is 50. Political commentator Glenn Beck is 47. Actress Laura Dern is 44.

Country singer Dude Mowrey is 39. Actress Elizabeth Banks is 37. Pop singer Rosanna Taverez (Eden’s Crush) is 34. Country musician Jeremy Baxter (Carolina Rain) is 31.

Rock singer Eric Dill is 29. Rock musician Ben Romans (The Click Five) is 29. Actress Emma Roberts is 20. Actress Makenzie Vega is 17. Actress Chloe Moretz is 14.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Singer/songwriter Jonathan Edwards performing at Folk Gallery of Wolfeboro Concert Series at the Wolfeboro Inn. 7 p.m. $18 For tickets or more information call 569-9890.

“Taking Care of Your Heart”, an education talk presented by Bill York at the Laconia Senior Center. 10 a.m.

“Including Samuel”, award-winning documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib, at the Gilford Public Library.

6 p.m. Free. Hosted by the Inclusion Group of Better Together. Following screening there will be a discussion about how each individual can provide a more inclusive environment for families.

“Cupcake Wars” at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children will be challenged to make a cupcake that looks like an elephant, a flower, or anything else they want. Prizes.

Screening of “7th Heaven”, 1927 silent film classic that won Janet Gaynor the first-ever Oscar for Best Actress. 7 p.m. at the Flying Monkey Moviehouse and Performance Center in Plymouth. Live music accompaniment. $5 per person. Dinner available for patrons who arrive early.

The Black List, mini portraits of 20 African Americans.

Hosted by Rodney Ekstrom and Professor John Krueckeberg in Room 124 of the Lamson Library at Plymouth State University. Free. PSU welcomes the community to a series of events honoring Black History Month.

Weight Watchers meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Center Harbor Christian Church.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 4 to 6 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/ HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Lakes Region Lyme Support Group meeting. Second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Toddler Time at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Ages 18 to 36 months. Sign songs, share stories and move to music. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

Knotty Knitters meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. All levels of experience welcome.

Preschool Sotry Time at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Stories and crafts fro ages 3-5. Sign-up is helpful.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 82nd World Championship Sled Dog Derby in Laconia. 9 a.m. start to racing with the start/finish line in the field across Parade Road from the former state school property. Open race starts at 1 p.m. More information at www.lrsdc.org.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 7:30 p.m. A production of the Winni Players, the award-winning community arm of the Playhouse. Tickets at 366-7377. www. winniplayhouse.org.

Meeting of the Belknap County Area Committee on Aging. 10 a.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Room at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. Program will be on the benefits of the Senior Companion Program.

Family Fun Night at Laconia Middle School. 5 to 7 p.m.

Free family dinner at 5. Program on the art of compromise at 5:30 and “Minute To Win It” family game at 6:15.

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

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

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

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

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

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

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

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Winnisquam Middle School art students create Lakes Region Young colorful ‘batiks’ for display at Franklin Hospital Professionals to gather at The Galley February 15

LACONIA — The Lakes Region Young Professionals will hold their next social at The Galley Restaurant from 5:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15.

In addition to providing an opportunity to mingle with fellow young professionals from the area, the evening will include free appetizers, a cash bar, retro games, and a Wii Bowling Tournament with a prize for the player who gets the highest score of the night.

In support of the Kids’ Care Package Project organized by Belknap County Youth Services, items will be collected for inclusion in care packages shipped to New Hampshire soldiers serving overseas. Representatives from BCYS will be on hand to answer any questions about the project.

Anyone interested in joining LRYP on the leadership level should contact Joel Arsenault at 524-4533. For more information about the organization or for a listing of upcoming events, visit www.nhlakesregionyp.org.

Winnisquam Regional Middle School art students with the “batiks” they made for display in the lobby of Franklin Regional Hospital. In the back row are (l-r) Ally Trowsdale and Brad Dutton; middle row, Alyssa Clogston, Shelby Chapman, Ben Wickens, Mackenzie Skeats, Nick Cook, Riley Cambell, Meagan Hinxman and Hatley Poirier; front row, Danielle Cram, Ashleigh SieraMurray, Joe Judkins, Hayley Poirier, Mark Magoon and Cody Robert. (Courtesy photo)

TILTON — Winnisquam Regional Middle School art students under the direction of teacher Jessica Cobbett have created “batiks” in the theme of their favorite cartoon characters for display in the lobby of Franklin Regional Hospital.

Cobbett describes batik as an ancient craft which originated in Indonesia. The work derives from the Javanese word meaning spots or dots. Early batiks were thought

to have magical powers, protecting those who wore them.

It is a resist method of applying color to fabric. Hot wax is used to penetrate cloth. It prevents the dyes used for color to spread into those area. Where the wax is placed, the fabric will remain its original color, usually white.

Cobbett said it was students hope that the WRMS batiks would brighten the moods of patients at the hospital.

CONCORD — Proposed rules affecting bear guide permit allocation, possession of bear carcasses, and the moose hunt lottery will be discussed at a public hearing at the NH Fish and Game Department at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28.

Proposed rules affecting bear guide permits would increase the number of permits to guide for taking bear from 35 to 50; change the process for securing up to six guided bear transportation tags (per guide per year) from the Concord office; specify a maximum number of transportation tags issued per year (210); and specify requirements for bear tags and registration seals for bear.

Fish and Game also proposes to readopt with amendment the rule relative to the bear guide permit to: clarify information requested on the application, allow only one application per applicant, make both the bear guide permit and the bear transportation tags nontransferable, and require the applications to be legible and correct.

“Fish and Game is interested in developing an allocation system for the bear permits for guides that will maintain the current historical level of bear harvest by guided hunters while providing for a fair and equitable process,” said Fish and Game

Wildlife Programs Supervisor Mark Ellingwood.

With regard to the possession of bear carcasses, Fish and Game is proposing to establish the same restrictions as are currently in place for moose and deer: that they must have a tag or registration seal attached and that bear parts given to another must be properly labeled.

In terms of the moose hunt lottery, Fish and Game is proposing to specify that the proof of residency for purposes of the moose hunt lottery is a N.H. driver’s license or non-driver’s ID number; add that a moose hunt lottery applicant who provides an incorrect state of residency would lose his or her lottery “bonus” points; clarify that applications are non-transferrable; and describe the conditions under which the Director would delay participation in the moose hunt.

The complete rulemaking notice, with original and proposed rule language, may be viewed on the Fish and Game Web site www.wildnh.com.

Written comments must be received by March 10, 2011. Send to Executive Director, NH Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301; fax to 271-1438; or e-mail comments@wildlife.nh.gov. Be sure to put “Comments on bear guide permits/moose lottery” in subject line.

Public hearing on proposed rules for bear guide permit allocation, possession of bear carcasses, and moose hunt lottery at NH Fish and Game February 28

Meredith Public Library announces release of new online catalogue

MEREDITH — The Public Library has launched a new online catalog giving patrons more control over their library accounts.

Available at www.meredithlibrary.org, one of the catalog features is the availability of e-mail notification. Patrons may now be alerted when a book comes in that has been put on hold or reminded that an item is due at the library.

After setting up an account, patrons will also be able to view items they have checked out, renew items, request an item, and even suspend items placed on request. Lists can be created and exported into other programs to create bibliographies. Critiques of books and movies can also be shared.

Most records in the catalog will contain the image of the book jacket, editorial reviews, character lists, summaries, and table of contents. Links in the record will take users to records of books or DVDs of a similar subject, same actors, or authors. Patrons may search the catalog for thousands of downloadable books and audio books, check them out, and download them to an MP3 player or e-book reader.

In the interest of privacy, the Library will no longer have the ability to look up what items patrons have previously checked out unless that particular feature is turned on. Items checked out in the old system are still stored, however, and can be printed out if needed.

Staff members are available to show patrons how to navigate the new catalogue. Handouts are also available at the front desk or at www.meredithlibrary.org.

‘Sewing for Beginners’ offered on Thursday nights

LACONIA — “Sewing for Beginners,” a four-week class offered by Laconia Parks & Recreation, will be held from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning March 3.

Participants should bring a sewing machine, a basic sewing kit, and fabric to the class. Projects will include making wine bottle covers, an apron, two pot holders, and a table runner.

Cost is $50 and should be paid one week prior to the first class. To register, call 524-5046.

Inter-Lakes Senior Center teaming up with Humane Society beginning Feb. 17 MEREDITH — Inter-Lakes Senior Center and NH Humane Society have teamed up to initiate programs that will benefit both seniors and animals, including a presentation by Marylee Gorham-

Waterman at the Center at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 17.

All are welcome to learn more about the humane society, and how to participate in upcoming projects

to benefit pet therapy dogs and seniors.

For more information, call the Inter-Lakes Senior Center at 279-5631.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am 26 and have been living with my “husband” for a year. We had a religious ceremony, but didn’t file the legal paperwork. Now I realize it was a huge mistake. I desperately want out of this so-called marriage.

“Justin” lied about completing his college education and was unemployed for the first six months we were together.

He told me he was applying for jobs, but in reality, he spent his days playing video games and eating junk food. Justin finally found part-time minimum-wage employment, but I still do the cleaning, bill-paying and cooking despite working 50 hours a week compared to his 20. I have asked, begged and nagged him to help more, but he refuses to lift a finger. When I insist, he whines and takes an hour to do a 20-minute task.

Justin suffers from depression. Whenever I bring up the idea of an amicable separation, he either becomes enraged and throws the furniture, or dissolves into a sobbing mess and threatens suicide. I, too, have fought and won my own battle with depression through therapy, medication and a wonderful support network. I feel the need to provide a stable environment for Justin, but he refuses to seek treatment.

If I leave him, I am terrified he will harm himself. Justin’s parents are less than sympathetic, and he cannot support himself. I have moved into the second bedroom, and we haven’t had sex for months. Justin insists we are married and everything is fine. Our friends and family have no clue that it’s not legal and our relationship is in shambles. We live in a small religious community. A messy breakup could cost me my career.

Please help. -- Cornered in Kansas Dear Kansas: As much as you want to help Justin, you are not responsible for his mental health or his unwillingness to seek treatment. At some point, his dependence is self-destructive to both of you. You could tell him you will consider staying if he gets therapy immediately. But also talk to your local

clergyperson about your “marriage.” Kansas recognizes common-law marriages, and you could, in fact, be legally bound to Justin. If walking out is not possible, you may need to file the legal paperwork and then get an actual divorce or have the marriage annulled.

Dear Annie: I am a divorced mother of two college-age girls.

Over the years, their father hasn’t bothered to have much contact with them.

The problem is, in the past two years, we have received a picture at Christmas of his four little girls by his second wife.

This really hurts my daughters’ feelings and just makes me mad. It’s like he is throwing his new family in our faces. It even says “Merry Christmas from the family.” Do you think this is right? -- Disgusted in Penn.

Dear Disgusted: It is extremely insensitive, but we don’t believe Dad is trying to be deliberately hurtful. And his wife is likely the one who is doing a mass mailing without considering the recipients. Let your ex know that you appreciate his effort to stay in touch with his children, but ask that he please not send the photograph because it makes them terribly unhappy. We hope he cares enough to do something about it.

Dear Annie: Having suffered with body odor and been miserable for well over a decade, your column was a godsend.

I followed your readers’ suggestions. I bought zinc supplements and immediately started taking them. It didn’t seem to help, and then I saw a later column and tried apple cider vinegar. There were days the vinegar stung so severely that I gave up that plan in less than a week. However, by that time, the zinc had taken effect. I am now a very happy camper. Sincere thanks to you and your readers for solving an embarrassing problem when my dermatologist could not. -- Smelling Better Dear Better: Thanks for letting us know. We love the way our readers look out for one another.

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

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For Rent

For Rent

AKC Labrador retriever puppies black, yellow, M/F, $700 www.stargazerlabradors.com.

Great family or therapy dogs (603)986-4184.

2004 Chrystler Pacifica- Automatic, sun roof, Silver, Seats 6, 75K miles. Excellent condition. $7,495/Obo. 603-491-5555

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

LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apartment on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/month includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

BELMONT at the By-Pass: 1BR, all utilities included, basement storage, deposit, references, $595. (603)630-1296.

LACONIA WATERVIEW Effi ciency One Bedroom first floor, with private entrance, quiet area in good location, $650/month includes utilities. Security Deposit and References Required, 520-1586

ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC, tails, shots done, parents on premises, $600. 267-7186.

Announcement DRAGONFLY Botanicals Intro to Herbs 4 month Apprenticeship begins Feb. 12th, at Wild Women s Studio, Laconia.

Pre-registration required. Go to www.dragonflybotanicals.net for more info on 2011 Herb Classes.

2007 Toyota Tundra, dbl. cab, SR5, 65K miles, maroon with black interior $17,500/ bro.

455-8987.

ABLE to pay cash, cars average $300, trucks full-size 4x4 up to $500, truck batteries $8 each, alloy $9 each, in Epping we have scale, $1/ lb. for coded Copper wire, $3.00/ lb. for copper pipe.

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

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

BOATS

THE THRIFTY YANKEE-New Thrift Shop in Meredith, Opening February 5th. Consignments and more! Across from Interlakes High School. 279-0607

Autos 1990 -Ford F-150 4X4 7 1/2 ft.

Fisher Plow, V8, Standard, Runs, Drives, Plows. $1,500. 455-9205 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 v6 5speed, 65K miles, new tires and brakes cap, KBB says $4350, first $3250. Meredith 455-4381.

2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT Red, 2-Door, Alloys, Moonroof, 6-Cylinder, Power Windows, Power Locks, Cruise, Tilt, CD, Only 63k Miles! Must See! $5,995 Call 455-0404

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

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing. Free rent to get started. $3,000.

603-455-6662

For Rent

BELMONT: 2-BR, quiet area, big yard. Heat included, $225/week.

All housing certificates accepted.

520-1431, 267-0545.

BELMONT: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry and storage space in basement. $195/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234

LACONIA Weirs Blvd 2 BR, 2 bath, one level newly renovated condo year round, balcony with view of lake, pool, no pets, refs and dep req. $900 a month.

366-4341

CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733

Laconia- 3-Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Washer/Dryer, Attic Storage, Sunroom, $950/month + Utilities & Security Deposit. No Pets/No Smoking. 387-4471

FRANKLIN 1 bedroom heat & hot water included, $550/ mo. First month rent and security deposit, 630-2614

LACONIA- Bright and sunny sec ond floor apartment in quiet two family home. 5 rooms, 2-Bedrooms, 1 bath, storage, parking, deck, washer/dryer hookups. No Pets/No Smoking. Lease, deposit & references required. $650/Month + utilities. 875-2292

GILFORD- 3-Bedroom 1 3/4 bath single family. Large lot, convenient location, no smoking. $1,500/Mo. 724-7515 Laconia 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 2-bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Near hospital, clean, washer/dryer hook-up, heat/hot water included. $850/Month.

524-0703

$500 OFF FIRST MONTH S RENT at Mountain View apartments. 2-bedroom apartment, $700 + utilities; 2-bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck, $775 + utilities; Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. Integrity Realty, Inc. 524-7185.

Laconia 3 room, large bath $525+ (average utility cost $140/month or less). Upper Summer Street.

Sunny 2nd floor, quiet, neat area, parking, yard, storage, next to LRGH, no smoking, no W/D hookups. Pet? References/Deposit.

528-3649. Leave a message with information

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

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

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 Laconia-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $650/Month. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available immediately.

References & Security deposit (1 month rent) required. 1 Year lease. 603-524-3759 LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

LACONIA: Nice & quiet one bedroom, 2nd floor, good neighborhood, lots of attic storage, laundry hookups, parking, $700/month in-

For Rent

For Rent

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

524-9665.

LAKE Winnipesaukee, Gilford One bedroom condo with balcony overlooking Paugus Bay. All new appliances, rent includes heat, electric and cable, high speed Internet. covered parking. $800/ month. Call David 603-345-5555.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom apartments in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Very nice and completely renovated. $175/week, includes heat, hot water and electricity.

524-3892.

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

Owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA: Close to downtown, 5 room 2-Bedroom, 1.5 baths, first floor, includes 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $180/week. 4-week security deposit & 1st four weeks in advance, references and credit check a must. No pets. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783 LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

LACONIA: Large 4 bedroom apartment. Second floor, new paint and flooring, parking. $850 + utilities, security and references required. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA: Two 1 bedroom apartments available, both on 2nd floor. $180 & $190/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

LACONIA: Year-round furnished rental. Two bedrm, two bath condo. $800/month No Pets 978-851-2816.

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $685/Month. Includes Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs.

496-8667 or 545-9510.

MEREDITH 1 bedroom first floor, carpeted, washer/dryer hook-ps, parking, near town, non-smoking, $600/Month no utilities 279-7887 or cell 781-862-0123 MEREDITH- ROOMY 2-bedroom near downtown. Heat/storage included. No pets, non-smoker, References, security & lease required. $750/Month. 455-4075 MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

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

Security,references. 279-4376

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

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $250/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234 ONE bedroom apt. on second floor. Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic.

Plowing, parking and dumpster included, no dogs, $795/ month 455-5660.

RENTALS One and two bedrooms: Starting at $200/wk * All utilities, cable and Internet included

Rodeway Inn 788 Laconia Rd., Tilton 603-524-6897 gm.nh043@choicehotels.com Go to www.rodewayinn.com and enter “Tilton, NH” *Taxes and Some Conditions Apply.

BLUEBERRY PLACE 57 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH Accepting applications for Active Wait List Federally assisted property features 25 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, including 2 ground-level wheelchair-accessible apartments.

Apartments feature washer and dryer hook-ups, storage closets, landscaped grounds, and townhouse design. Apartments are close to City services, playgrounds, beaches and schools.

Please call the Laconia Housing Authority at 524-2112 to request an application or visit our office at 25 Union Ave. Laconia, NH • HUD income restrictions apply • Tenant rents are based on income The Laconia Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or age.

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For Rent

Furniture

Help Wanted

Services

ONE bedroom efficiency apartment, partially furnished, second floor, close to hospital. $130/week, Includes heat/hot water, lights. Very clean, owner lives in the home. Security deposit and references required.

No pets/smoking. 524-5437

AMAZING!

WAITPERSON: Full-time, nights and weekends. Apply in person, Bobhouse Reel n Tavern, or call 253-1025.

BRETT’S ELECTRIC

Queen or full mattress set. Beautiful Luxury firm European-pillow-top, new in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver. 603-305-9763

TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

Dare to compare, from $500/week and up. (603)393-7077.

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

For Rent-Vacation MARCO ISLAND, FLORIDA: Eagles Nest Timeshare, sleeps 6, 5/27/11-6/10/11, Friday-Friday, $980/Week.

Call 603-524-0665.

For Rent-Commercial LACONIA- Retail store with office and garage. Great location (1073 Union Ave.) $850/Month + Utilities. Possible sub-divide for right tenant. 603-520-7882 LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

Meredith- Office studio space. 2nd floor 3 rooms, carpeted 1,000 sq. ft. heated, near town, non-smoking. $625/Month.

Cell 781-862-0123 home 279-7887

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

Help Wanted Belknap Landscape Company has immediate openings for ground and roof shovelers.

With winter in full swing, we continue to hire temporary on-call shovelers. No prior experience necessary, but roof shoveling experience is a plus.

Wage for hired shovelers during storms is $15/hour!

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen, and be physically able to shovel for lengthy shifts. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Completed applications will be reviewed by:

Real Estate Belmont- 2 Bedroom Manufactured Home on its own 1/2 acre lot Town water & sewer, newly renovated and energy efficient, nice location. For Sale owner financing available call for details.

For Lease - $1000/month. Call 2678023 GC Enterprises Property Management

Roommate Wanted BELMONT: Near 106, easy communte north and south, country setting, includes all utilities, deposit, references, $595.

(603)630-1296.

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

Body by Jake Ab Scissor. Very good condition, a few minor cosmetic flaws, scratches, scuffs. $50. 677-6528 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 FIREWOOD Is 'an icebox where your camp used to be'? Stove, Fishing, Campfires. $25-1/8 cord.

EASY Self-Serve. Variety. In Belmont, near Belknap Mall/Winnisquam bridge, I Mile from PICHE's ski shop. Up Union Rd., left on Arlene Drive #18-GREY Wood Shack. Free kindling when available. May Deliver-see sign.

FIREWOOD-ALL quantities available. Bundles, 1/8, 1/4 & 1/2 cords. Full cord/$180. Pick-up/delivery. 998-7337/Leave Message Hodgman Quality Hip Waders.

Size 9 Cushion insoles, fully guaranteed. New in box, never worn. $25. 677-6528 HONDA SNOWBLOWER: Good condition. Call 279-0641.

Large stuffed living room chair with pattern. Modern rustic, bought at Grievior Furniture. Asking $250. Call 524-8306 New snowmobile helmet, size small. $45, 36 in. Toshiba TV (36A11) $175, Weider Crossbow home gym $125. All in excellent condition.

Call 729-0199 Northfield, NH Pama Scooter Band new $6,000-OBO. Pace Saver Premier Plus scooter, approx. 4-years old. $600. 528-0788 SEASONED firewood 2 years, hardwood, dry. $265 per cord.

Meredith, Laconia. 440-8292.

HOUSEKEEPERS Wanted: We are looking for hard working people who know what clean is!

Part-time positions, with potential for full-time hours available. Must be flexible, reliable and dependable. Weekends a must. Please apply in person at Fireside Inn & Suites (formerly B. Mae's Resort), Junctions of Routes 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH.

• Fully Insured •

Ice-Dam Removal & Roof Shoveling. Fully insured. 10% of profits donated to Salvation Arny.

603-455-2848

MILES COMPUTER REPAIR

455-8370 www.goldkeymaintenance.com

Virus Removal, Computer Tune-ups, Hardware Install, Network Install, Same Day Service.

603-998-2326.

ROOF Clearing Specialist: Hardworking, experienced, references.

No job too big or small! Matt Labranche, (603)393-4937.

PIECE OF MIND $30/ hour. Let me clean, organize or restyle your home. Dependable and trustworthy, impeccable references. Call Cindy at 520-2150.

HOTEL MANAGER

HOCKEY TEAM VOLUNTEER NEEDED!!!

EXTREME ROOF SHOVELING

Services

DESROCHERS Burner Service Meredith, NH (603) 677-2666. Oil Heat Tune-ups, Repairs, Installations Emergency service. Free Estimates.

The Laconia Leafs JR Hockey team is searching for a volunteer equipment manager for the 2011-12 season. Experience not needed, training provided. Duties include skate sharpening, equipment repair/upkeep, game day prep, etc. For More info contact: Coach Will Fay #581-7008

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

LACONIA/ GILFORD HOUSEMATE wanted for beautiful home.

Sunny private furnished room, includes all utilities, Wi-Fi, dish, laundry. $125/week, $450/Month.

Call 528-8030.

efredette@belknaplandscape.com

BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

CALL Mike for roof shoveling, snowblowing, scrapping and light hauling. Very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214

For Sale

BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box.

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver.

235-1773

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Fast, Reliable Master Electrician.

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

Belknap Landscape Co. Inc. Human Resources 25 Country Club Road, Unit 302 Gilford, NH 03249

AMAZING Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set only $249.

See ad under “furniture”.

Services

The Fireside Inn Suites Lake Winnipesaukee is looking for someone with a strong work ethic, who is honest and has extensive hands on experience in managing hotels.

You must have strong leadership and communications skills and feel comfortable jumping to assist in any position. You will be responsible for all facets of the hotel including day-to-day operations, hiring, supervising and directing staff, controlling costs and maximizing reve nues. You must not be afraid to get involved in the community and make outside sales calls.

In order to be considered for this job, you must include your salary requirements.

E-mail your resume and your salary requirements to: katyk@maine.rr.com Or mail it to: 155 Littlefield Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 Attn: Peter Daigle Position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent management experience in the hospitality industry. Pay will depend on your experience. You should be willing to make a commitment of a minimum of 5 years. We offer an attractive pay and benefits package including health insurance, bonuses, profit sharing, 401(k) and more.

Alton Central School Alton, NH Immediate Openings Part-time Speech and Language Assistant to work with Preschool through grade 8 public school students.

Varied caseload and flexible schedule. Certification preferred.

Full time Special Education Para Educator position open for grade 7/8 Resource Program in K -8 school setting. Prior experience working with students with challenges is preferred. Good technology and math skills a bonus to the position.

Please forward your letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts, proof of certification and three current letters of reference to: Catherine Dix-Herndon Special Education Director SAU #72, 252 Suncook Valley Road Alton, NH 03809 Application Deadline: Until filled EOE

Excellent Banking Job Opportunity

Lakes Region

Northway Bank, the largest independent community commercial bank in New Hampshire is looking for exceptional candidates for the following job opportunity.

Mortgage Loan Originator The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public and possess excellent Leadership, interpersonal, sales and customer service skills in a professional work environment. Candidates looking to share their talents in a challenging and rewarding team based environment are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years of selling mortgage products and services, with demonstrated business development skills and community involvement.

Northway Bank offers a competitive salary and benefits, an incentive plan, 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.

Northway Bank Human Resources Department Apply Online: www.northwaybank.com Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer Women and Minority Applications Encouraged

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Fully mobile No Limitz auto repair and welding business ready to roll

LACONIA — Wes Williams, formerly service manager at Belknap Tire, and Shawn Dudek have formed a new business partnership, No Limitz

Motorsports, servicing automotive and welding needs. The new business does oil changes, tune ups, diagnostics, lift kits, leveling kits, exhaust/

custom exhaust, suspension work, shocks, struts, brakes, tig/mig welding, emergency plow repairs.

“We do whatever it takes to keep you or your business moving,” said Dudek.

“We are fully mobile for all your welding or emergency needs. We do it all

with quality and care at a fair price!”

No Limitz also sells and services tires and wheels and will soon be licensed to conduct N.H. state inspections.

No Limitz can be reached at 5278004.

MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) is now offering fewer and lower fees to its customers.

The bank announced the decrease in fees, which became effective December 15, in a letter that went out to customers at the end of 2010.

“The past couple of years have been difficult for many in the Lakes Region and there’s still some uncertainty ahead,” said MVSB president and CEO Sam Laverack. “Through strong financial manage-

ment, long-range planning, and sound decision-making, we have experienced above average results during this period, and are pleased to be able, as a mutual bank without stockholders, to share those benefits with our customers.”

Anyone interested in a detailed listing of the changes or a full list of fees should contact any of the bank’s 11 offices in the greater Lakes Region.

More information about MVSB may be found by visiting www.mvsb.com.

LACONIA — “Sudden Devastation, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938,” the second in the 2011 Plymouth State University Lecture Series, will be presented at the Taylor Community Woodside building from 11 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22.

Dr. Lourdes Avilés, associate professor of meteorology in PSU’s department of Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry, will tell the compelling story of the disastrous hurricane that raced through New England almost undetected and unannounced more than 70 years ago. The infamous storm, which set the stage for new scientific knowledge, extreme devastation, incredible survival stories, and behind-the-scenes scandal, is the subject of Dr. Avilés’ current research.

She will conclude her presentation with a perspective on how likely it is for such a natural disaster to happen again in our region.

Dr. Avilés received her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude and her

master’s degree, both in Physics, from the University of Puerto Rico and her doctoral degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Illinois, where she studied the formation of Atlantic hurricanes. Her areas of expertise include tropical meteorology, air quality, atmospheric dynamics, and earth science education. Dr. Avilés currently teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in meteorology, including a very popular Severe and Hazardous Weather course. She is also a member of the American Meteorological Society’s Board on Higher Education and the Board on Women and Minorities.

“Sudden Devastation, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938” is sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) as a joint effort with PSU’s Frost School of Continuing & Professional Studies and the Taylor Community.

For more information or to reserve a spot, call Taylor Community at 5245600.

EXETER — “Networking for the Health of It” will be hosted by Women Inspiring Women (WIW) at Synergy Health and Fitness Centerfrom 6 — 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 17.

In addition to an opportunity to meet other area business and professional women, the free event will feature facility tours, exhibitors, door prizes, and refreshments. Attendees will also have complimentary use of the facilities from 4 — 10 p.m.

Synergy is one of the operating affili-

ates of Exeter Health Resources, which is collaborating with WIW to support, inform, educate, and improve the lives of the women of New Hampshire.

“We are thrilled to host a networking social at Synergy and very appreciative of Exeter’s commitment to women’s education, personal development, and empowerment,” said Leslie Sturgeon, founder of WIW. Reservations may be made by calling 744-0400, e-mailing info@wiwnh. com, or visiting www.wiwnh.com.

Meredith Village Savings Bank offers fewer and lower fees for customers

Services

Services

ROOF SHOVELING

ROOF, Deck Shoveling, Oil fill paths, Snowblowing, Snowplowing. Reliable, prompt professional service. Fully insured 387-1073.

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

Services

‘Sudden Devastation, the Great New England Hurricane of 1938’ to be presented at Taylor Community

Howland • 524-2009 ROOF Shoveling, Snowplowing, Ice Dam Removal and Repairs.

Insured Professionals. Call 603-630-5121.

Roof Shoveling- Don't have time or desire to get up on the roof and do it yourself? Please call Dan at 603-527-8670 Quick and reasonable service ROOF Shoveling: Usually $50-$100 per roof. 455-6945.

ROOF snow and ice removal.

Fully insured, free estimates. Call John 603-801-3513.

Roof Snow Removal- Experienced, insured roofer. Dan 496-1886 or 279-5806 ROOFS CLEARED: 29 years experience, insured. Call Eric, (603)387-4996.

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

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

TAX PREPARATION Individuals and Businesses No return is too small.

E-Filing available Accounting and Auditing Roger Marceau, CPA 387-6844 or e-mail rlmarceau@metrocast.net THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Roof Shoveling, Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, drywall repairs. 455-6296.

Wanted To Buy FISHER WOODSTOVE BABY bear size that takes up to 16” logs Call anytime, leave message 293-8545 or 630-6539 Old antique guns and ammunition Call anytime, leave message.

293-8545 or 630-6539

‘Networking for the Health of It’ hosted

by Women Inspiring Women in Exeter

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