The Laconia Daily Sun, February 17, 2012

Friday, February 17, 2012

VOL. 12 NO. 185

LaCONia, N.H.

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Reducing property crime & drug trafficking high on list of priorities for Laconia Police

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State defends effort to keep Wide Open Saloon fire records sealed in arguments before N.H. Supreme Court

Command staff also determined to greatly reduce number of accidents involving police cruisers

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — The lawyer representing the Wide Open Saloon at Weirs Beach told the N.H. Supreme court yesterday that his client should have access to documents gathered by the state fire marshal gathered during its investigation of the Sept. 10 fire that gutted the place.

He said the Merrimack County Superior Court Judge Robert McNamara ruled erroneously when he said the information gathered about the fire was, in part, not subject to provisions of the N.H. Right-to-Know Law and its federal counterpart the Freedom of Information Act. “How could an arson investigation not be law enforcement?” asked Justice Robert J. Lynn, who also wanted to know what would be the role of the fire marshal if not to investigate fires and arson. see firE page 9

Closely guarded Timberwolf Berlin’s Dimitri Giannos keeps the pressure on Prospect Mountain’s Zach Drouin as he dribbles down court in Alton on Thursday evening during competition between two of the better teams in NHIAA Division III play. The visitors won 64-49 to close out the regular season at 17-1. The Timberwolves dropped to 13-5. Tournament play starts next week. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

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LACONIA — Close on the heels of a report that between 2006 and 2010 the city posted the highest rate of property and second highest rate of violent crime among the 28 municipalities with 10,000 or more residents, Chief Chris Adams told the Police Commission yesterday that reducing property crime and drug trafficking are among the department’s highest priorities in 2012.

On a lighter note, the department also aims to at least halve the number of motor vehicle accidents involving officers. Captain Bill Clary said that last year officers were involved in 20 accidents and at fault in 17 of them.

Four officers were party to more than one accident. One civilian was injured, but otherwise most of the accidents were minor.

Clary said that only in three cases did the damage to cruisers exceed the department’s $1,000 insurance policy deductible.

Lieutenant Al Lessard noted that many of the accidents occurred in parking lots when officers were reversing, including four at the police station itself. He explained that officers turning to leave the car port sometimes overlooked the cement blocks anchoring the posts supporting the roof. He said that Officer Al Graton, a certified driving instructor, has been putting his colleagues through their paces at see LPd page 9

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Hall of Fame catcher Carter dies of brain cancer at 57

NEW YORK (AP) — Gary Carter was nicknamed “Kid” for good reason.

His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him a joy to watch at the plate and behind it.

Even his Hall of Fame bronze plaque at Cooperstown shows him with a toothy grin — the Kid forever.

The star catcher, whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in baseball, died Thursday. He was 57.

Carter was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor last May, two weeks after finishing his second season as coach at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Carter died at a hospice in the West Palm Beach, Fla., area.

“I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus today at 4:10 p.m.,” Carter’s daughter Kimmy Bloemers wrote on the family website. “This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write in my entire life but I wanted you all to know.” see CARTER page 7

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Payroll tax cuts bill in trouble on both sides of Senate aisle WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Hill negotiators Thursday officially unveiled hard-fought compromise legislation to prevent 160 million workers from getting slapped with a payroll tax hike, but it ran into turbulence in the Senate, where Republicans withheld support and several Democrats attacked it.

The measure would also extend jobless benefits and is a top election-year priority for President Barack Obama. It generally won backing from his Democratic allies

in Congress. But it’s getting only grudging support from House Republicans and even less from Obama’s GOP rivals in the Senate, where party negotiators shunned the measure and its $89 billion impact on the budget deficit over the coming decade.

“The typical American family will still see an extra $40 in every paycheck, keeping nearly $1,000 of their hard-earned money this year,” Obama said in a statement. “And millions of Americans who are out pounding the pavement looking for

new work to support their families will still be able to depend on the vital lifeline of unemployment insurance.”

But support in the Senate, where Democrats control 53 votes, seemed soft. It will take 60 votes to advance the measure, and Democratic vote counters braced for defections. They also worried that Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky wasn’t rounding up Republican votes.

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DETROIT (AP) — Just two years after it was rescued and reconstituted through bankruptcy and a government bailout, General Motors Co. cruised through 2011 to post the biggest profit in its history.

The 103-year-old company, leaner and smarter under new management, cut costs by taking advantage of its size around the globe. And its new products boosted sales so much that it has reclaimed the title of world’s biggest automaker from Toyota.

GM may have a hard time breaking this record in 2012 because it is losing money in Europe and South America, and U.S. sales growth slowed in the last three months of 2011.

But the company’s performance in North America and Asia still helped it earn $7.6 billion for the year, beating the record of $6.7 billion set during the truck boom in 1997.

The profit won’t stop the debate about spending $49.5 billion in taxpayer dollars to save GM. But it did drive up the com-

pany’s stock price, which could help the government get more of its money back.

The bailout of GM and Chrysler Group LLC, begun by George W. Bush and finished by Barack Obama, remains a major issue in this year’s presidential campaign.

It’s so politically charged that even a Super Bowl ad celebrating Chrysler’s rebirth caused arguments.

GM, which released its earnings Thurssee GM page 10

General Motors post its highest profit ever: $7.6-billion in 2011

Post Office says annual losses with grow to $18B without mission relief WASHINGTON (AP) — Mired in red ink, the U.S. Postal Service is warning it will lose as much as $18.2 billion a year by 2015 unless Congress grants it new leeway to eliminate Saturday delivery, slow firstclass mail by one day and raise the price of a postage stamp by as much as 5 cents.

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eral Patrick Donahoe described an updated five-year cost-cutting plan put together in coordination with Wall Street adviser Evercore Partners Inc. It reiterates many of the mail agency’s proposals to switch to a five-day delivery schedule, raise stamp prices and close up to 252 mail-processing centers and 3,700 local post offices.

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Leading business association gets behind effort to Nigerian underwear bomber get life in prison amend N.H. Constitution on school funding issue DETROIT (AP) — Defiantly declaring “a day of victory,” a Nigerian man was given a mandatory life sentence Thursday for trying to blow up a packed jetliner with a bomb sewn into his underwear. People aboard the flight testified that the failed attack had disturbed their sleep and travels for more than two years.

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was the same remorseless man who four months ago pleaded guilty to all charges related to Northwest Airlines Flight 253. He seemed to relish the mandatory sentence and defended his actions as rooted in the Muslim holy book, the Quran.

“Mujahideen are proud to kill in the name of God,” he said. “Today is a day of victory.”

Had the bomb not fizzled, nearly 300 people aboard the flight would probably have been killed.

The case stirred renewed fears that terrorists could still bring down an American jetliner more than eight years after 9/11, and it accelerated installation of body scanners at the nation’s airports.

Before Thursday’s sentencing, four passengers and a crew member from the flight told U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds that they have struggled to live and travel normally since the incident on Christmas Day 2009.

During their remarks, Abdulmutallab appeared disinterested, rarely looking up from his seat just a few feet away.

Abdulmutallab “has never expressed doubt or regret or remorse about his mission,” Edmunds said. “In contrast, he sees that mission as divinely inspired and a continuing mission.”

Life in prison is a “just punishment for what he has done,” the judge said. “The defendant poses a significant ongoing threat to the safety of American citizens everywhere.”

Abdulmutallab, the 25-year-old, European-educated son of a wealthy banker, tried to set off the bomb minutes before the Amsterdam-to-Detroit flight landed. The government says he first performed a cleansing ritual in the lavatory — brushing his teeth and perfuming himself — then returned to his seat. The device didn’t work as planned, but it still produced smoke, flame and panic. from preceding page lican said the $143 billion measure won’t do anything to help the economy.

“Let’s be honest, this is an economic relief package, not a bill that’s going to grow the economy and create jobs,” House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said. But after losing a fight over the legislation at the end of last year, Republicans were determined to clear it off of the political agenda and focus voters on Obama’s record rather than their battles with him.

“It was impossible to break through on the politics,” Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said.

But several Democrats also came out publicly against the bill and others have privately signaled they’re likely “nay” votes. Most noteworthy was Sen. Tom Harkin, who came out in “vehement opposition” to the measure over cuts to Obama’s health care law and the reduction in a payroll tax that’s dedicated to paying Social Security benefits. Deficit spending would make up for the lost revenue, but that was little solace to the Iowa liberal.

“Make no mistake about it, this is the beginning of the end of the sanctity of Social Security,” Harkin said. “The very real risk is that Social Security will become just another program to be paid for with deficit spending, and then in the future, perhaps raided to help reduce the deficit.”

The legislation would extend through the end of the year a 2 percentage-point cut in payroll taxes that would fatten a typical bimonthly paycheck by $40. It also would renew jobless benefits that deliver about $300 a week to people out of work for more than six months.

And it would head off a steep cut in reimbursements for physicians who treat Medicare patients, at a cost of $18 billion, financed in part by cuts to a fund created under Obama’s 2010 health care law that awards grants for preventive care and by curbs on Medicaid payments to hospitals that care for a disproportionate share of uninsured patients.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A coalition of New Hampshire business leaders urged the House Thursday to pass a constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers more power over school funding, but require the state to provide at least some aid.

Senate Republican Leader Jeb Bradley of Wolfeboro said the Senate proposal is important for two reasons: it will allow the state to target scarce resources to the neediest communities and will help end the uncertainty over an issue that hurts economic growth.

David Juvet, senior vice president of the Business and Industry Association, said the association believes targeting aid makes fiscal sense.

House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt said after Wednesday’s Senate vote approving the amendment that it faced a difficult time in the House. Bettencourt also criticized the Senate for amending another House proposal on capping spending and said that jeopardized the school amendment’s passage in the House.

“Let’s not allow ourselves to fall victim to egos and

infighting,” said Chris Williams, president of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce.

The amendment, which needs three-fifths or 239 votes of the House to be placed on the November ballot and two-thirds support from voters to pass, is the Legislature’s latest attempt to comply with a state Supreme Court mandate that the state define an adequate education, price it, pay for it and hold towns accountable for delivering it.

Democratic Gov. John Lynch supports the amendment because it would continue to hold the state responsible for providing some aid to communities.

Juvet and Williams said holding the state responsible is key to their support.

The House rejected amendments in November proposed by the governor and the Senate because they did not give the state full discretion to decide how much, if anything, to distribute in aid.

The House amendment, authored by Republican House Speaker William O’Brien, would give the state full discretion to decide how much, if anything to pay for aid.

Young Keene woman charged with breaking legs of 3-month-old baby KEENE (AP) — New Hampshire police have charged a 21-year-old woman with fracturing the legs of a 3-month-old infant.

Chelsea Marie May of Troy is charged with firstdegree assault. She was held on $10,000 bail after

her arraignment in court in Keene on Thursday.

Keene police say their investigation began earlier this month when the baby was brought to Cheshire Hospital with skull and leg fractures, broken ribs and bruises.

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Jim Hightower

Political money so powerful even president can’t resist The rich are different from you and me, but the really, really, really rich are also different from the merely rich.

For example, the rich can buy caviar and Champagne, but the Triple-R Rich can buy entire presidential campaigns.

Take Sheldon Adelson, the moneybags who’s pumped $11-million so far into Newt Gingrich’s rightwing run. He has single-handedly kept Gingrich’s White House ambitions alive. Without this one guy’s money, The Newt would’ve been long gone. Thanks a lot, Sheldon.

But Adelson can easily afford to roll the dice on a far-out candidate. This global casino baron hauled in $3.3 million in pay last year. Not for a year — that’s what his hourly take was. In other words, his $11-million bet on Newt, which altered the Republican presidential race, was nothing — less than three-and-a-half hours of one of Sheldon’s workdays.

Even Rick Santorum, who’s so far to the right that his left brain has entirely atrophied from lack of use, is actually in the running for the GOP nomination. He insists that people are flocking to him because of the power of his ideas. Sure, Rick — and the power of Foster Friess’ money.

This little-known Wall Street multimillionaire has long been a partner in the Koch brothers’ plutocratic cabal and a steady funder of right-wing Christian politics. Friess modestly claims that God is “the chairman of my board.” I doubt that, but Friess definitely is Santorum’s guardian angel, having kept his campaign of wackiness afloat with untold infusions of cash. When Friess was told that Santorum’s recent caucus wins would prompt Mitt Romney’s Triple-R Richies to counterattack, he was thrilled. I think that “is so exciting,” he warbled.

So there you have it — American politics has developed into a game for the fun and profit of a few superrich narcissists.

And, that’s why Barack Obama was right on target two years ago when he denounced the Supreme Court for allowing unlimited corporate cash to flood into our elections, calling it a “threat to democracy.”

But, where did that guy go? Now that gushers of that money are pouring into this year’s Republican presidential campaigns through super PACs, he has pivoted adroitly from condemning such corrupt funds ... to creating one of his own. Savvy, or cynical?

I call it sad. Not because Obama wouldn’t stand on principle, but because his switch affirms that special interest money now governs us, too powerful for even the sitting president to resist. These super PACs, all of which are creatures of a handful of rich Americans, were already the biggest power in the Republican presidential contest.

Front-runner Mitt Romney’s last name is even an anagram that spells M-O-N-E-Y, and a $30-million super PAC financed chiefly by Wall Streeters is what has powered him to the front. They want to buy a president who’ll undo Obama’s financial reform law that restrains some of their greed. That’s what our “democracy” has become. Sad. Rather than taking the high road and rallying a public that’s thoroughly disgusted by this, Obama now joins Romney, et al. on the money-slicked low road. His super PAC, named Priorities USA, is as corrupt as the Republicans’. All of them perpetuate the ludicrous legalistic fraud that the secretive funds operate independently of the candidates. Come on — hand puppets act with more independence than super PACs! While Obama piously says he won’t work directly with the PAC, he has directed Cabinet officials and White House aides to rustle up big donors to fund it.

What we’re getting this year is not a presidential election, it’s an auction!

And it’ll keep getting worse until we — the people — repeal the Supreme Court’s money rule. To help, go to www.united4thepeople.org.

(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”.)

Please note there are 2 separate SB-2 articles in Gilmanton To the editor, There have been several letters in the newspaper concerning SB-2 petitions in Gilmanton this election season. It is important to note that since the school and the town are separate entities, there are two separate petitions.

Since there are two separate ballots

a voter may choose either or both or none. Some of the letters don’t define that separation but rather seem to combine the town with the school and that is not the case.

You do have a choice in this matter.

Please vote on March 13, 2012 Joanne Gianni Gilmanton Iron Works

LETTERS It seems you have a problem with Catholic Church, so don’t join To the editor, Nancy Parsons asks the question, “Can somebody explain to me why MEN think they have a right to an opinion about women’s reproductive rights, medications and women’s bodies.” She rambles on, pointing out the obvious, such as the fact that men don’t get cramps, ovarian or cervical and that a “war on women” has been declared. I’m not sure which planet she lives on, or if she realizes how overly condescending and inwardly unintelligent her letter was, but I happen to be a man, and want to take a shot at answering that question.

I believe that Nancy’s letter was a response to Congress and the Obama administration bouncing a general mandate back and forth on insurances covering birth control and abortion and the Catholic Church’s response that the government cannot infringe on their religious freedoms. First Obama tried to take, then to save face his administration immediately relaxed its stance due to an impending court battle that I personally do not think he could have won (apparently his well-paid lawyers agree with me as well).

In response to your first question, Nancy, no men cannot get all those womanly ailments that you speak of, however we have our own share of maladies such as colon cancer, heart disease and male pattern baldness.

Yet I haven’t yet seen any ribbon walks for any of those, or any money allotted from Congress to the Hair Club for Men (can you believe it?).

As for why I think I have a right to an opinion about abortion? Well, I have walked my own path in life that has led me from a pro-choice to a prolife stance, and frankly believe life begins at conception. Many other men feel that way, and while your brash attempt to brand men as demons for protecting life didn’t really make

sense to me, I understand that you feel a woman should never have any consequences for her sexual activity. I believe that because that baby cannot protect itself, it’s up to other adults, men and women alike to try to make abortion illegal. Don’t get me wrong, I believe that the government should never get in the way of an abortion if the mother’s health is in question, or in cases of rape or incest. Furthermore, I didn’t research it, but if Rick Santorum actually said those things, then he’s just trying to get attention from the far right. I know he’s pro life, but that’s a bit much. In any case, I really don’t believe you have to worry about him, he will slip into obscurity soon enough.

But that’s not the case here Nancy, when you talk about the Catholic Church, you talk about a religious group whose “rules”, if you will, are that you cannot use birth control or abortions. So just as if you belong to the Boy Scouts and have to follow those rules to get a merit badge, if you want to be a Catholic, you follow their rules to get into Heaven. End of story.

I was raised Catholic and although I’m now agnostic and done with the many flawed ways of Catholicism, our government has no right telling Catholics that they must break their own sacred rules or face penalty of law.

Rereading your letter, it seems you have more of a problem with the Catholic Church then anything, well Nancy, I’m going to let you in on a little secret, YOU DON”T HAVE TO JOIN! As far as I know to, from my own personal experience, if you do belong and don’t like their ways, YOU”RE FREE TO LEAVE. Okay? This isn’t slavery Nancy, its church. Now calm down and maybe you should cut down on your MSNBC a bit…

Thomas Lemay Laconia

Why did ‘we’ initiate this $55k traffic study in the first place?

To the editor, Thank you Councilman Bolduc for restoring some sanity to local government. Why did “we” initiate the spending of $55,000 in the first place to study two-way traffic altering plans in downtown while many people in Laconia are having a hard time paying

their basic bills? What economic benefit or safety enhancement was going to be created? Where did the all money go? Often times, “doing nothing” is a real positive benefit socially, politically, and economically. Be careful how you spend of our money, you do see next page

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LETTERS We’re pay school nurse $41.61/hour; of course she’s at meeting To the editor, Hello, Gilford. In response to Ms. Jenkins, Gilford Middle School nurse, concerning her criticism of Mr. Stewart’s comments concerning the town and school district Deliberative Sessions being high jacked by the employees. Let’s shine some light on the real issues. As Mr. Steward correctly points out and Ms. Jenkins seems to confirm, it is the employees who show up to protect their higher than market value pay and benefits.

Case in point: let’s take a look at Ms. Jenkins taxpayer-provided pay.

Her base salary is $61,584. Her contract stipulates that she shall NOT work more than 185 days a year. That equates to $41.61 an hour paid for by the taxpayer. Now Ms. Jenkins is the middle school nurse in Gilford, N.H. According to industry data (www.

registerednursen.com) the average hourly salary for registered nurses in N.H. is $30.45/hour. Indeed I would have to imagine that Ms. Jenkins job is not nearly as difficult as a nurse who works full time in a hospital but she is paid 36.6-percent HIGHER than the average nurses here in New Hampshire! Is she motivated to show up at Deliberative Session to keep that above market value job? You betcha! Is she motivated to write letters trying to convince the voters to keep her sweet deal going? Yes indeed she is.

Voters don’t be fooled. It’s not about the children…. It’s about the ADULTS! Vote yes for the TAX CAPS and petitioned warrant articles. Let’s RIGHT-SIZE our school district.

Barbara Aichinger Governor’s Island Gilford

Let’s just abolish the toothless N.H. Consumer Protection Act To the editor, Congratulations to The Laconia Daily Sun for exposing the utter contempt that our state legislators have displayed toward New Hampshire consumers. Does anyone imagine that any consumer cares what ineffective state agency is responsible for fair trade and commerce in the State of New Hampshire? Clearly the legislature’s amendment to the CPA was considered a “business friendly” measure, designed to relieve the business community from “excessive” regulations and interference by government.

So, let’s get really sensible and abolish the act entirely. Our Attorney General should be charged with the authority

to prosecute any act of fraud that any sensible person could determine was substantial and damaging. The more substantial and damaging, the faster and more vigorously the state should prosecute! Let’s simplify these matters and get rid of the agencies whose bickering led to the depth and gravity of the FRM fiasco. We need a “head referee” on the field to blow the whistle when people are being hurt, not a pachinko machine of faint, feeble and gap-toothed enforcement. Perhaps government should be small and lean, but it should be strong when it does its job of upholding justice.

Nathaniel Abbott Gilmanton Iron Works

Yes, under SB-2 many more Gilmanton people will be able to vote To the editor, Say YES to SB-2. Gilmanton Voters it is time for a change. It is critical that you vote on Tuesday, March 13. If you are unable to attend please get an absentee ballot from our Town Clerk’s Office.

Again, SB-2 is the official BALLOT referendum form of government.

Ballot is more democratic; ballot allows more time to consider/research issues; a minority of voters cannot

control ballot referendum; and you can vote in private.

Yes, you still attend a Deliberative Session (similar to our public hearing).

Yes, the ballot would be available prior to voting for your view.

Yes, more people will vote than at Town Meeting.

Yes, those unable to sit long periods of time at Town Meeting get their see next page

from preceding page not have guaranteed life-time jobs!

Councilmen, please look over all the on-going or proposed expenditures in light of real need and this recent incident. Laconia is not the federal government, we don’t print money. Those (wasteful) expenditures come out of

our pockets. What percentage of our current fiscal budget is going towards “department studies”? Think first.

Please stop wasting our money. God Bless Laconia and God Bless America!

Thomas R. Selling Laconia

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LETTERS We provide references for our charges against Senator Forrester

Unless our intense efforts are continued, milfoil will be back

To the editor, This letter is our response to two letters recently in the paper regarding the facts of a letter we had initially sent. Our exact wording was: “Jeanie Forrester is the State Senator who has voted consistently to cut services to the underserved, including fuel assistance. State funding for this program is down $20,000 this year and nearly $10,000 next year in the budget Senator Forrester supported.”

These are the actual facts: Senator Forrester did indeed vote to reduce fuel assistance in the state budget.

There is a line item in the budget under the following heading: 01 General Government; 02 Executive Office; 02 Executive Branch; 024010 Office of Energy –Planning; 7705 Fuel Assistance.

Under this heading it lists various expenditures such as: Personal Service Non Classified, Equipment New/Replacement, and Out of State Travel etc.

Further down its heading is: Estimated Source of funds for fuel assistance; 001 Transfer from Other Agencies: Fiscal Year: 2012: $41,464 Fiscal Year 2010: $62,352 DIFFERENCE: $20, 888 Fiscal Year 2013: $42,201 Fiscal Year 2011: $50,882 DIFFERENCE: $ 8,681 For those interested in looking at this portion of the State budget here are the links: (HB 1: 2011) http://www.gencourt. state.nh.us/legislation/2011/HB0001. pdf (p. 16) (HB 1: 009 http://www.gencourt. state.nh.us/legislation/2009/hb0001. pdf (p. 12) The other assertion in our letter was: “Senator Forrester not only voted for a budget that denied funding for “Children in Need of Services,” foster grandparents, guardian ad litems, and catastrophic illnesses, but she voted against specific opportunities to restore funding for Alzheimer’s services, congregate housing for seniors, the hospitals’ uncompensated care

To the editor, Having had a home on Les Pond for 40 years we have watched milfoil grow from a few patches of lacy green fronds to the scourge it has become today. Over the years various individual attempts at control, hand pulling, black plastic etc. proved ineffective.

It became apparent that a collective effort was necessary and the Lees Pond Association was formed, the first we believe in Moultonbororoto specifically address milfoil. With the bulk of the finances coming from members, all pond residents,and the remainder from the town by petition and state grants, control measures were undertaken. First used was the chemical l Diquat followed by the safer 24D and finally the recently developed vacuum/dive technique. Over several years definite progress was seen.

However, Lees Pond is not the only site to be infested. It is found in almost all of the water bodies in town raising sufficient concern to initiate the formation the Moultonboro Milfoil Com-

fund and community mental health services, among others.

One of the letters criticizing what we wrote was from Ron and Pat Robin who stated the following: FACT: Senator Forrester voted to restore funding to many programs including the developmentally disabled wait list, mental health for children and adults, children in need of services, uncompensated care, and catastrophic aid.

Here is the record from which we took the facts in the Senate Journal June 1, 2011 on various proposed amendments to add funds to the following programs: — Senate Floor Amendment to HB 1-A to Uncompensated Care Fund.

Senator Forrester voted NO. — Senate Floor Amendment to HB 1-A Congregate Housing: Senator Forrester voted NO. — Senate Floor Amendment to HB 1-A Children in Need of Services and Alzheimer’s & Related Disease Caregiver Program: Senator Forrester voted NO. — Senate Floor Amendment to HB 2-FN-A-Local Developments Services Wait list: Senator Forrester voted NO. — Senate Floor Amendment to HB 2-FN-A-Local Community Mental Health Services: Senator Forrester voted NO. Every one of these Amendments failed.

This is the link for this information: Senate Journal, 6/1/11: http://gencourt.state.nh.us/Senate/ calendars_journals/journals/2011/ SJ%2...(pages 410-12, 500-504) To Diane Downing, Jodie Herbert, Carol Gerken, Helen Heiner, Terry Jutton, and Renee Speltz, we want to publicly apologize for our inadvertent comment. We appreciate and commend them for their time, energy, and generosity to those in our communities who will benefit with fuel assistance because of their efforts.

Patsy Kendall Plymouth Paula Trombi Meredith

SB-2 doesn’t change government, only the method of voting To the editor, For Gilmanton voters: What is SB-2?

SB-2 is a form of school meeting that consists of two sessions. There is a deliberative session and a voting session, affecting operational budget only, with an official ballot. Voting is in a voting booth at the town election from preceding page voting privileges back.

Yes, SB-2 will allow the PEOPLE to have a voice where there was none before.

Yes, the vote is MORE representative of the wishes of the voters.

Yes, I believe that Voters will be BETTER informed because they have a month between the deliberative session and to voting session to read and discuss the issues.

In today’s economy and lifestyle, many voters can get to the polling places on Election Day; those same voters can NOT get to a Town Meeting.

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or by absentee ballot. Voting takes place about 30 days after the deliberative session. All registered voters may vote at the polls or by absentee ballot even if they are unable to attend the deliberative session.

How is SB 2 different?

At a School District Meeting you are required to vote publicly and in person. Currently the School District Meeting is held on the Saturday after Town Meeting and usually lasts less than two hours. Only a small percentage of voters actually attend this meeting and discussion is minimal.

In summary: SB-2 is an optional form of voting. It is not a change in government. It changes only the method of actual voting. All eligible voters are allowed to vote. New Hampshire Center for Public Policy data shows that SB-2 does not destroy school budgets and does not ruin school districts. A 60-percent majority of votes is required to pass SB-2 on the school ballot.

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mittee. This committee is charged with addressing the town-wide problem and has already joined with two other towns, Tuftonboro ,and Wolfeboro to purchase a dive/vacuum barge.

This enables trained divers to pull plants by the roots and feed them into a vacuum system for disposal on land, a technique which has proven highly effective. In addition volunteer “Lake Hosts” have been stationed at access sites on weekends to inspect boats for stowaway milfoil and to educate boat owners to the problem.

Yes, milfoil has been contained but can never be eliminated. Unless intense efforts are continued, it will again become a threat to the beauty and recreational value of our lakes and ponds and consequently to property values. Milfoil control is now a budget item in the Moultonboro town warrant. For all the above reasons we urge that it be supported.

Ken and Barbara Ganem Moultonborough

I will continue to work for you on the Northfield Board of Selectmen To the editor, Dear Northfield residents: My name is Lisa Swancott; I am seeking your vote to continue working as your selectman in the upcoming March 13th election.

For the past 19 years, my family and I have enjoyed the many benefits of our community as Northfield residents. Through my involvement with the Girls Scouts/Boy Scouts, Treasurer of the Middle School PTO and High School PTSO, volunteer work with the schools, various town committees, and local nonprofits I have had the pleasure to meet and work with many of you.

The knowledge I gained serving on the Town Budget Committee for the last six years along with my 20-plus years in the financial industry made my appointment this past June to selectman a smooth transition.

I have enjoyed working with the selectman and town employees to help keep the Town of Northfield safe and maintained in the most cost effective way possible.

If elected I will continue to keep the tax rate as low as possible without compromising safety or services. I look forward to continuing work with the Planning Board to update the Master Plan, working with department heads to plan our future needs, improving our recycling program, and enhancing our parks through any grants available and volunteer work.

Your thoughts and ideas are always appreciated and I look forward to hearing from you please call me 6304894 or online at http://elect-lisaswancott.webs.com. I ask you again for your Vote on March 13th.

Lisa Swancott Northfield

It seems logic escapes the religious extreme & some politicians To the editor, This is a reply to Nancy Parsons’ letter of Feb. 16: Nancy, I enjoy most of your letters, and totally agree with your second paragraph, showing how ONE man, Rick Santorum, can be totally hateful towards women (as he is in government).

But you make the error too many of us do too often, generalizing, to blame ALL men for the hate and evil of a few!

In reality you will find that most men (all REAL men) fully support freedom for women (and men) to control their own bodies in all ways. Most Republicans, and I’ve been told most Catholics totally oppose restrictions on abortion.

For the pseudo religious fundamentalists, GOD directly controls everything that happens, and thus MOST “abor-

tions” are caused only by God! Are a few Republicans and Catholics so opposed to what GOD does?

On a world wide basis, there are countries such as China, which encourage or even force abortion as a way to control overpopulation. Medical advancements and better nutrition have led to population explosions, which some how must be controlled.

The Catholic Church has been a big supporter of that wild population explosion. It seems that logic escapes the religious extreme and some politicians. Sorting out which is which is difficult, but never an excuse for us to blame all of them!

Keep up your good work!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

In the end, the war in Iraq was brought to you by U.S. Constitution To the editor, The War in Iraq! Brought to you

by Dick Cheney, brought to you by George W Bush, brought to you by the Electoral College, brought to you by

the Constitution of the United States of America. God bless.

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, February 17, 2012— Page 7

6 Belknap County reps vote to end judicial review of N.H. legislation

CONCORD — The 18 representatives from Belknap County — all Republicans — divided when the New Hampshire of Representatives roundly this week rejected a constitutional amendment that its opponents claimed would upset the system of checks and balances by eviscerating the process of judicial review.

The amendment (CACR-28) would provide that, “The Supreme Court shall determine the constitutionality of judicial acts and the legislature shall determine the constitutionality of legislative acts.”

The House Judiciary Committee recommended against the amendment by a vote of 10 to six.

With 239 members voting against and 108 in favor the amendment fell far short of the threefifths majority it required. A third of county delegation — Representatives Harry Accornero and Bob Kingsbury of Laconia, Bob Greemore and Colette Worsman of Meredith, Guy Comtois of Barnstead and Tyler Simpson of New Hampton — voted with the minority.

Don Flanders, Bob Luther and Frank Tilton of Laconia, Peter Bolster and Jeffrey St. Cyr of Alton, Dennis Fields and Bill Tobin of Sanbornton, Alida Millham of Gilford, Jim Pilliod of Belmont, Dave Russell of Gilmanton and Elaine Swinford of Barnstead joined the majority. Robert Malone of Alton did not vote.

Writing for the majority Representative Barry Palmer (R-Nashua) explained that, “Under our system of checks and balances, the legislature can overrule a court ruling on a statute simply by enacting a new statute. A court ruling on a constitutional issue must be changed by the adoption of a constitutional amendment. To require less would be to hand too much power to the unfettered authority of the legislature, and would defeat the court’s role as the protector of the constitutional rights of minority interests against the tyranny of the majority.”

Not one of the 50 states in the Union has a similar provision in its Constitution.

Tilton-Northfield Fire Department’s Buffalo Chicken Mac n’ Cheese emerged as the grand champion at the New Hampshire Macaroni and Cheese bakeoff held in Concord. It also won the People’s Choice and Creative and Exotic categories. Shown with the awards are firefighter Jeremy Bezanson-Perkins, Lt. Sam Valovanie, Fire Chief Brad Ober and Captain David Hall, who developed the winning recipe. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

An article in yesterday’s edition of The Laconia Daily Sun mistakenly reported the current dimensions of the Center Harbor Police Department as 400-square-feet. In fact, the department occupies 947-square-feet at the rear of the Town Hall and would be housed in 2,450-square-feet if voters approve a plan to expand and renovate the building.

MAC ‘N CHEESE from page one a mac ‘n cheese, using those ingredients, which would give it a spice kick to go along with the creaminess of the dish,’’ says Hall, who tested out his first version of the dish on members of the department, baking it in the oven at the department’s station in downtown Tilton. ‘’The guys ate it and they thought it was good. I made another baked version at home and another in which the ingredients were cooked separately and tried it out at the Belmont Fire Department and with some of my neighbors. They liked the baked version best, so that’s what I went with,’’ says Hall.

And his recipe proved just as popular for the 750 people who turned out for the bakeoff, where the dish won not only the People’s Choice award but also was rated as the most Creative and Exotic by the 12 judges, who then presented it with the Grand Champion award. ‘’After the first two awards I was serving up some more to the judges. I didn’t realize that they were trying to decide which would be the grand champion and it was a huge surprise when they announced that I was the winner,’’ says Hall.

He says that as a firefighter for 11 years, the last eight with the Tilton-Northfield Fire Department, he has had plenty of opportunities to hone his cooking skills.

“Everyone here pitches in and cooks. We’re here for long shifts and try to make things and serve

them at regular meal times.’’

He says the department’s support group has even put out it’s own cookbook “Fire and EMS Favorites’’ which sells for $10 with the proceeds going to support activities of the organization.

Hall has a couple of his own recipes in the cookbook, including a chili recipe, The bakeoff, now in its second year, is organized

by Granite State Dairy Promotion and is designed to highlight local dairy farmers and the cheese and milk they produce.

Deb Erb and Doreen Morris of the Landaff Creamery won in the N.H. Made category and their Northern Comfort Macaroni and Cheese will be featured on the menu of the Cotton Restaurant in Manchester. Christine Haley and the Haley family of Georges Mills won in Best Traditional category and their Hogg Hill Mac and Cheese will be featured on the lunch menu of Butter’s Fine Food and Wine in Concord.

The Celery Stick Cafe at the Concord Cooperative Market was Best Restaurant category winner.

Second place in the Creative and Exotic category went to Danette Perez of Sanbornton with her “Creamy Mushroom Mac and Cheese.”

Recipes for the winning dishes can be found at the nhdairypromo.org web site.

— Roger Amsden

CARTER from page 2 Carter was an 11-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner. His bottom-of-the-10th single in Game 6 of the 1986 Series helped the Mets mount a charge against the Boston Red Sox and eventually beat them.

With curly, blond locks flaring out from beneath his helmet, and a rigid, upright batting stance, Carter was immediately recognizable. And anyone who watched Carter recognized his zest.

“Nobody loved the game of baseball more than Gary Carter. Nobody enjoyed playing the game of baseball more than Gary Carter. He wore his heart on his sleeve every inning he played,” Mets Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver said.

After Carter’s diagnosis, the Mets began playing a highlight reel of his accomplishments on the video board during games at Citi Field and posted this message: “Our thoughts are with you Gary. From your millions of fans and the New York Mets.”

“His nickname ‘The Kid’ captured how Gary approached life,” the Mets said Thursday in a statement. “He did everything with enthusiasm and with gusto on and off the field. His smile was infectious. ...

He was a Hall of Famer in everything he did.”

Carter played nearly two decades with the Mets, Montreal, San Francisco and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He led the Expos to their only playoff berth and was the first player enshrined in Cooperstown wearing an Expos cap.

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BELMONT — The building at 87 Horne Road was originally built as a private residence. Since then it has served as a private Christian school and an assisted living facility for the elderly. Since January, the house-like building on 17 rural acres has found a new purpose as a place for people with brain injuries to stay and receive treatment and therapy.

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by Lakeview Management, LLC, which has several locations in New Hampshire as well as sites in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Each of their facilities has its own niche, said Andrea Aldrovandi, administrator of the Belmont site.

Her facility fills a gap between other Lakeview sites. A patient who suffers a brain injury typically starts at a hospital to address other physical ailments. Once ready to be discharged from the hospital, the patient would be transferred to a a rehabilitation center, such as Lakeview Neurorehab in Effingham. That facility is staffed and equipped to assist patients with great challenges, including aggressive or anti-social behavior.

Lakeview at the Meadows was designed for patients who don’t need to live in a secure facility and would benefit from a home-like atmosphere, yet the symptoms of their brain injury prevent them from being able to transition to a group home or family residence. Aldrovandi said the Belmont facility is a “residential treatment facility” which offers a medical model of care and around-the-clock nursing care within a homey environment.

“We are our own little entity,” said Aldrovandi.

“This is the first time that Lakeview has done this.”

The facility took in its first clients in early January. There were three residents there as of last week.

Lakeview at the Meadows is licensed to house up to 16 people, mostly in sunny, private rooms.

Resident clients will all be 18 years old or older and have acquired some sort of brain injury. “Everybody’s brain injury is different,” said Aldrovandi.

Many brain injuries occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents or other physical trauma. Some can be chemically-induced while others can be caused by disease. Though every client comes with his or her own back story, Aldrovandi and her staff have the same goal, “To get them in the least restrictive setting possible.”

Nurses and community integration specialists work with the clients to find strategies that will empower them to return to a life of some independence. First, though, clients will find ways to prepare their own meals, manage their medications, perhaps hold employment and build other skills necessary.

Aldrovandi estimated that some patients will be able to accomplish those tasks within a few months, while others might stay for decades. “There is no time limit,” she said.

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FIRE from page one Moeckel said that calling this fire an arson would be putting the cart before the horse, and that according to statute, the job of the fire marshal is to turn evidence over to a law enforcement agency, because the fire marshal has no power of arrest.

Justice Carol Ann Conboy stated that if Moeckel’s reasoning was what she understood it to be, then if the request for information comes before the information is turned over to law enforcement it’s releasable, but it it comes afterward, then it is not.

Moeckel said, in this case, McNamara’s ruling that his client didn’t have a right to know what was in the fire marshal’s report “pre-supposed a crime.”

He said that if this was a crime, someone would have picked up a phone to notify law enforcement but in this case it’s been 18 months since the fire and there “hasn’t been a gosh darn thing done.”

Asking the Court to uphold McNamara’s ruling was David Kelts of the Office of the Attorney General.

Kelts opened himself up to immediate questioning and was asked about the time line. He said 18 months wasn’t an overly long amount of time in an investigation.

Kelts said his reference is the statute of limitations which in this case is six years.

“At 18 months, we’re nowhere near the end,” he said.

In rebuttal, Moeckel said time lines are irrelevant and arguments governing the statute of limitations verses time lines are like comparing apples to oranges.

“This is about the public’s right to know?” he said.

“If that’s the rule we have just swallowed 91-A and it doesn’t matter what, you don’t get your records.”

The Wide Open Saloon burned on Sept. 17, 2010.

Saloon owner Brandi Baldi has been unable to collect on her fire insurance policy because the underwriter is aware that a possible arson investigation is ongoing, and because Llyods of London says the building’s sprinkler system was not up to snuff.

In the ensuing 18 months, the city has ordered owner Baldi to demolish the building, a district court judge upheld the order and a Belknap County Superior Court judge ruled there were no errors of law made by the district court.

Moeckel has also challenged that ruling to the N.H. Supreme Court but the justices have not yet decided if they’ll hear the case.

LPD from page one the airport and, with some trepidation, remarked “we haven’t had one accident yet this year.”

Adams was more troubled by the high rate of property crime, measured by the number of offenses per capita or per 100,000 people. Property crime includes burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft.

Applying the five year average of data compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies found that at 4,273.2 the property crime rate in the city easily topped the list and was more than 30-percent above the national average of 3,225.1. Laconia had the highest rate of larceny at 3,488.4, second highest rate of burglary at 642.1 and fourth highest rate of vehicle theft at 142.8.

Clary said that the recent arrests of pawnbrokers on charges of receiving stolen property reflected the high number of thefts and burglaries. He said that police are monitoring pawn shops and second-hand stores where stolen goods are likely to appear.

The chief said that a team, consisting of a detective, sergeant, patrol officer, dispatcher and support personnel, was being assembled to develop a set of measures to address property crime by strengthening enforcement efforts and raising public awareness.

Commissioner Armand Maheux asked about the prospect of deploying “neighborhood watch” groups.

Adams said such groups had operated in the past,

but not for some years, stressing that too often they lacked the consistency and perseverance necessary to succeed. He said that the vigilance of neighbors helps to deter and solve crimes and assured the commission that the team would consider in various alternatives.

With much of the property crime linked to the drug trade, Adams said that the department will not relax its effort to curb the use and traffic in both street and prescription drugs. He said that last year four people, including two young mothers, died from overdoses. Praising the work of the drug unit led by Detective Chris Noyes, he said that a team, like that formed to tackle property crime, will also be formed to address drug trafficking.

Lieutenant Matt Canfield spoke to initiatives underway to safeguard elderly residents from telephone and direct-mail scams as well as credit card fraud. “We hear about this all the time, once a week,” he said. He said that guidance about how to recognize and avoid these scams will be made at all the major senior housing complexes.

At the same time, Captain Steve Clarke said the RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) program will be expanded in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department as well as extended to senior citizens. Originally designed to enable women to protect themselves from violence, Clarke said that see next page

from preceding page town, said Aldrovandi. Town officials were a “huge help” in getting the permits and other legalities straightened out. The fire and police chiefs have been eager partners in planning for contingencies and police officers have made it a point to stop by for a game of cards so that they could acquaint themselves with the residents.

Working with her clients can at times be heartwrenching, Aldrovandi said. Before their accident, they enjoyed lives that revolved around spouses,

children and careers. Then, sometimes in an instant, that life was stolen from them. “They didn’t do anything wrong,” she said. “There, but for the grace of God, go I.” The work can be just as rewarding, though. She has seen, through therapy and treatment, clients make profound improvements. She likened the challenge to trying to solve a puzzle, where each patient requires a unique solution. “You try to find the piece that’s going to help that client... The brain is an amazing organ. You just never stop trying.”

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GM from page 2 day, performed best in its home territory, posting a $7.2 billion pretax profit in North America. The numbers were so good that 47,500 blue-collar workers will get $7,000 profit-sharing checks, the maximum allowable under their new union contract. International Operations, which includes Asia, made $1.9 billion before taxes, but that was down from 2010.

GM’s cost cuts, and its outlook for this year helped to push up the stock price by almost 9 percent to $27.08. The company said it trimmed costs by $500 million in the fourth quarter alone mainly by consolidating advertising agencies and engineering operations. A prediction that costs wouldn’t rise this year wowed investors, especially since other automakers have forecast rising costs, said Itay Michaeli, an analyst for Citi Investment Research.

“That was a very pleasant surprise,” he said.

GM also was optimistic about sales and revenue.

It sees its global market share holding steady at 11.9 percent, and if global auto sales rise as expected this year, GM’s slice of that would also increase.

That’s especially promising, since GM managed to make money last year with industry-wide sales in the U.S. at a historically low 12.8 million. Sales this year could rise to 14 million.

The company expects to charge more for its cars

and trucks this year, but warned that the prices could be pressured as the market shifts toward smaller, less-expensive vehicles.

CEO Dan Akerson hinted at a better year for GM in 2012, saying that the company will build on the 2011 results as it brings more new products into the market.

“The outlook here is quite favorable for earnings growth,” said Citi’s Michaeli. “They’re keeping their costs really under control.”

That’s good news for the U.S. government, which still owns 26.5 percent of the company and needs more strong earnings to push up the stock price.

The government owns 500 million shares of GM, which it got in exchange for the $49.5 billion bailout.

Through earlier stock sales and loan repayments, the government has recouped about $22.3 billion of that money. The remaining shares would have to double in price and sell for around $53 for the government to get back the rest.

Despite the big annual profit and optimistic outlook, GM still lost $747 million before taxes in Europe last year, and its losses are expected to continue until a restructuring plan takes hold.

Akerson said GM will have to cut its European factory capacity to match lower sales. South America lost money, too: $122 million for the year.

POST OFFICE from page 2 sight and the prospect of widespread postal closures.

On Thursday, Donahoe said the mail agency’s proposals would enable it to save $20 billion a year by 2015, repay its $12.9 billion debt to the Treasury and return to profitability. The plan, for instance, notes that if the post office could raise current stamp prices from 45 cents to 50 cents, either in a single year or over a multiyear period, it could bring in new revenue of roughly $1 billion.

In contrast, congressional inaction would result in significant annual losses and a “long-term burden to the American taxpayer.”

“Such an outcome is highly undesirable and entirely avoidable,” Donahoe said.

In a news briefing, chief financial officer Joe Corbett said no formal proposals have been made to increase the price of a first-class stamp. He said the plan notes the additional revenue the mail agency could bring in

over a single or multiyear period if it could increase stamp prices above the rate of inflation.

Since 2006, the Postal Service has increased the price of the stamp four times, from 39 cents to 45 cents.

“Clearly, we’re underpriced in that area,” Corbett said. “We would like the ability to move that price up.”

About half of the Postal Service’s cost-cutting proposals require legislative approval. Some congressional proposals have focused on providing short-term relief via a cash infusion to prevent the mail agency’s bankruptcy but also postpone major decisions on cuts until later.

At stake are more than 100,000 jobs, part of a postal cost-cutting plan to save some $6.5 billion a year by closing up to 252 mail-processing centers and 3,700 post offices. At the request of Congress, the cash-strapped agency agreed to wait until midMay to begin closures so lawmakers would have time to stabilize its finances first.

from preceding page the program also teaches men how to defuse potentially violent situations and how to defend themselves when they occur.

Adams told the commissioners that maintaining the K-9 unit, which is also a goal for 2012 with the promotion of Sergeant Michael Finogle and the retirement of his K-9 Jago, is underway. He expressed the department’s appreciation to the many residents and business owners who contributed to the fundraising campaign to keep the unit on the street, which has raised more than $13,000, enough to purchase, outfit and train the dog and his handler. Adams anticipated the team would be at work by the middle of the year.

NOTES: Captain Steve Clarke announced that he will retire in May after 26 years with the Laconia Police Department during which he has served in virtually every capacity. As commander of the Oper-

ations Division, he has been responsible for planning the management of Motorcycle Week. Although the commissioners was not surprised by Clarke’s announcement, they clearly regretted the leaving of such an accomplished and distinguished officer.

Clarke assured them that he would “be around,” primarily as an instructor on the RAD program, which he initiated. . . . . . Clarke told the commission that the New Hampshire Department of Transportation expects to begin work on the roundabout at so-called “dysfunction junction, “ where U.S. Route 3 and NH Route 11-B intersect at The Weirs, in March. He said that work will be suspended for Motorcycle Week and the remainder of the summer before resuming in September. Meanwhile, a temporary traffic island will be installed to mange the flow of vehicles.

Clarke said that he was making arrangements to ensure the intersection is properly lighted, especially during the annual rally.

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The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 23, 2012 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Corner Meeting House in accordance with RSA 31:95-c to take public comment on changing the purpose of the Special Revenue Fund known as the Fire/ Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund.

The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 27, 2012 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Corner Meeting House in accordance with RSA 31:95-c to take public comment on changing the purpose of the Special Revenue Fund known as the Fire/ Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund.

Belknap Mill Quilter’s Guild donates $1,000 to Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation LACONIA — The Belknap Mill Quilter’s Guild (BMQG) recently voted to present a $1,000 scholarship to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, joining that agency in its mission to promote and encourage higher education opportunities to residents of the region.

Any Belknap County resident who plans to further their education in the arts is eligible to apply.

BMQG President Shirley Mento, LRSF BMQG President Shirley Mento, LRSF Executive Director Joan Cormier, LRSF President Paulette LoughExecutive Director Joan lin and BMQG Treasurer Jean Vaillancourt, from left, are shown at the presentation at the Conference Cormier, LRSF President Center at the Lake Opechee Inn against a background of a quilt made by guild members. (Courtesy Paulette Loughlin and photo) BMQG Treasurer Jean Vaillancourt took part in a check presentation at the The scholarship is one among many donations of Conference Center at the Lake Opechee Inn against a funds, items and in volunteer hours contributed by background of a quilt made by guild members. the Quilter’s Guild during the year to many organiCormier expressed her appreciation on behalf of zations and charities of the Lakes Region since its the scholarship foundation, saying, “I commend the founding in 1978. Funds are raised through various Guild for supporting many worthwhile community events, the largest of which is the widely popular projects and I’m very pleased its generosity extends “Harvest of Quilts,” which has been held annually in to helping us promote our mission in the Lakes October for 34 years.

Region.”

Students may download an application from the Loughlin added “I’m also aware of the beautiful Scholarship Foundation on line, by calling 527-3533, work done by the Belknap Mill Quilters, especially or e-mailing scholarship@metrocast.net. Only one Blanche Sleeper’s lovely quilts adorning the Taylor application is necessary to apply. The deadline is Community corridors.”

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Lakes Region Tea Party meeting in Moultonborough MOULTONBOROUGH — The February meeting of the Lakes Region Tea Party will be held February 22 at 7 p.m. at the Moultonboro Library. The primary topic this month is a wide-ranging discussion about foreign and domestic parties that are actively trying to take away the freedoms of American citizens.

Interested people are welcome to come share their thoughts and ideas, listen politely to others, and draw their own conclusions.

There will also be a monthly straw poll on Republican Presidential candidates.

Forum on health services planned for February 23 LACONIA — A Community Forum on health services in the Lakes Region will be held Thursday, February 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the community room at the Busiel Mill One Mill Plaza, Beacon Street East.

This event, open to all, will be hosted by the Belknap County Democratic Committee, which issued a press release which said that health care in the Lakes Region is changing and facing new challenges because of many factors, including new financial pressures and healthcare policies.

The forum is designed to promote understanding of the current state of healthcare in the community

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why would someone follow you? The question will arise, and perhaps this is something you never considered before. The result has something to do with your superlative taste.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your friends know you -- and sometimes better than you know yourself.

Sometimes. Listen with an open mind to their observance of you, and see whether it brings you a deeper understanding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Someone may give you the impression that winning big and being all that you can be isn’t appropriate. That person is wrong. Shine your light at full wattage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Secret goals gain power and momentum. Ambition alone can’t take you where you want to go. Diplomacy is crucial. When you make it a priority to be politically savvy, you’ll succeed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You want to connect and may even be feeling a touch sentimental. The social schedule is tight; you’ll flit like a butterfly from one scene to the next. Contact an inspiring person from your past.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 17). It’s a year of enrichment. You open up to others and let them teach you. The next five weeks bring an important breakthrough in your personal life. Professional progress will be slow and steady.

Your talent gets a showcase in June.

You’ll be part of a winning team in July.

Moves are featured in October. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 22, 13, 10 and 5.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19).

Because you are tolerant and sensitive to the beliefs of others, you’ll be a kind of liaison between people who would otherwise have a hard time coming to terms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your energy has a magical quality, opening flowers, hearts, mysteries... You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with a well-placed question and the timing of your touch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whether or not you believe in angels, you won’t be able to deny that there are unseen forces on your side now. Events will come together in inexplicable ways.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Avoid giving instructions or advice. Teach only through example. What happens this evening will be a story you’ll tell at the water cooler -- or its digital equivalent -- tomorrow morning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Beginnings and excitement make your life more wonderful in the next 24-hour cycle.

You are lucky. You have felt that life was against you, but all of that is going away now. Believe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your poetic sign mate said it best: “Ring the bells that still can ring._ Forget your perfect offering._ There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in._” -- Leonard Cohen LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Of course the help comes when you need it most; that’s when you’re asking for it.

Consider asking long before that crucial point. You are favored now, and you will be answered.

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Today is Friday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2012. There are 318 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon departed the White House with his wife, Pat, on a historic trip to China, which he called “a journey for peace.”

On this date: In 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice president.

In 1864, during the Civil War, the Union ship USS Housatonic was rammed and sunk in Charleston Harbor, S.C., by the Confederate hand-cranked submarine HL Hunley, which also sank.

In 1865, Columbia, S.C., burned as the Confederates evacuated and Union forces moved in.

(It’s not clear which side set the blaze.)

In 1897, the forerunner of the National PTA, the National Congress of Mothers, convened its first meeting, in Washington.

In 1904, the original two-act version of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Madama Butterfly” was poorly received at its premiere at La Scala in Milan, Italy.

In 1933, Newsweek was first published by Thomas J.C. Martyn under the title “NewsWeek.”

In 1947, the Voice of America began broadcasting to the Soviet Union.

In 1959, the United States launched Vanguard 2, a satellite which carried meteorological equipment on board.

In 1964, the Supreme Court, in Wesberry v.

Sanders, ruled that congressional districts within each state had to be roughly equal in population.

In 1986, Johnson & Johnson announced it would no longer sell over-the-counter medications in capsule form, following the death of a woman who had taken a cyanide-laced Tylenol capsule.

In 1988, Lt. Col. William Higgins, a Marine Corps officer serving with a United Nations truce monitoring group, was kidnapped in southern Lebanon by Iranian-backed terrorists (he was later slain by his captors).

In 1992, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was sentenced in Milwaukee to life in prison (he was beaten to death by a fellow inmate in Nov. 1994).

One year ago: A group of Democratic Wisconsin lawmakers blocked passage of a sweeping anti-union bill, refusing to show up for a vote and then abruptly leaving the state in an effort to force Republicans to the negotiating table.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Hal Holbrook is 87. Singer Bobby Lewis is 79. Actor-comedian Barry Humphries is 78. Country singer-songwriter Johnny Bush is 77. Actress Christina Pickles is 77.

Actress Mary Ann Mobley is 73. Actress Brenda Fricker is 67. Actress Rene Russo is 58. Actor Richard Karn is 56. Actor Lou Diamond Phillips is 50. Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is 49. Actor-comedian Larry, the Cable Guy is 49.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 7 p.m. Ticket information at 366-7377. www.winniplayhouse.org.

Open climbing wall at the Meredith Community Center.

5:30 to 7 p.m. $10 family rate or $5/adult and $3/child.

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

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

Warm & Snug Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library.

9:30 to 10:20 a.m. A story, art project and snack for children to 3 years old.

Beginning quilting class at the Gilford Public Library.

10 a.m. to noon.

Drop-in Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 3-5.

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Harper Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 7 p.m. Ticket information at 366-7377. www.winniplayhouse.org.

Winterfest at Prescott Farm Environment Education Center in Laconia. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information at www.prescottfarm.org.

Benefit spaghetti supper at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used to support Jessica Alward and her son Braeden, who will be traveling to Haiti for worth with Experience Mission in April. $10, with kids under 5 eating for free.

Laconia Little League registration session. 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Center. Any boy or girl from Laconia, Belmont & Gilford who is age 5-12 is welcome to play.

Gilmanton Year-Round Library “Icebreaker”. 6:30 p.m. at the Gilmanton Academy. Hearty appetizers and desserts in a cafe-style atmosphere. (BYOB mixers provided.) Entertainment by jazz pianist Tom Robinson. Silent auction. $15 per person at the door.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

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

Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Lakes Region Lyme Support Group meeting. Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Questions? Leave message for Nancy at 1-888-596-5698.

Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.

Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through March across Rte. 3 from Tilton AutoServ.

27 vendors. www.TiltonWinterFarmersMarket.com.

Artsy Saturday at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drop by the Children’s Room to discover how to build and take home a Lincoln Penny Pendant. Bring a shiny penny from home. For all ages.

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TWO DAYS ONLY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH 9am-6pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 9am-4pm

MILLIONS IN CASH!

BUYING GOLD & SILVER!!

The Landmark Inn Laconia, NH GOLD

ALL DIAMOND AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS

WE BUY GOLD ITEMS REGARDLESS OF CONDITION High School Rings up to $150

1/4 carat......up to $150 1/2 carat......up to $1,000 1 carat.........up to $4,000

SILVER • Bullion

2 carat.........up to $12,000 3 carat.........up to $20,000 4 carat.........up to $100,000

• Silver Jewelry • Flatware Sets • Tea Sets

Old Rings up to $150

• Antique Items IMPORTANT ECONOMIC INFORMATION

Chains up to $200 Old Watches up to $1,000

FREE EVALUATIONS WITH THIS 10% INCREASE ON OVERALLPRICE COUPON

Bracelets up to $1,500 Necklaces

Bring in Coupon. Gold Only

up to $1,500

20%

Dental

Bring in for Cash

Broken Chains Bring in for Cash

GUARANTEED COMPETITIVE PRICES IT’S FAST AND EASY OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS USE THE LATEST HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT

GOLD COINS

ONE OF OUR BUYERS PAID $260,000 FOR 18 GOLD COINS Pay up to for the following rare gold United States

ADDITIONAL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

USED

SILVER DOLLARS ONE OF OUR BUYERS PAID $90,000 FOR ONE SILVER COIN

NEW

$1.00 1842 to 1889..........up to...............$1,000..........$10,000 $2.50 1798 to 1834..........up to...............$5,500..........$17,500 $2.50 1840 to 1834..........up to...............$1,000..........$5,000 $3.00 1854 to 1888..........up to...............$3,000..........$10,000 $5.00 1795 to 1833..........up to...............$10,000........$50,000 $5.00 1834 to 1938..........up to...............$1,000..........$10,000 $5.00 1839 to 1908..........up to...............$1,500..........$6,000 $5.00 1908 to 1929..........up to...............$1,500..........$6,000 $10.00 1795 to 1804..........up to...............$9,000..........$29,000 $10.00 1839 to 1932..........up to...............$1,000..........$7,500 $20.00 1850 to 1933..........up to...............$1,500..........$10,000 $50.00 1851to 1852...........up to...............$5,000..........$15,000 $50.00 1915 Pan-Pec..........up to...............$7,500..........$25,000

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United States USED NEW 1794 to 1803................up to...................$2,000.............$50,000 1836 to 1838................up to...................$1,000.............$5,000 1840 to 1873................up to...................$500................$5,000 Trade Dollars..................up to...................$100................$2,500 1878 to 1904................up to...................$1,500.............$12,500 1921 to 1935................up to...................$50..................$5,000

All prices in ad based on rarity and condition

During the past few years, low interest rates, war and uncertain stock market performance combined to push prices of gold and silver to their highest levels in 25 years. We have studied the investment and retail markets for decades, and in the past during times of economic uncertainty (which is deepening now), there have been dramatic price declines in many areas of the jewlery, gold and retail markets.Which is why this may be the best time in decades for you to sell for some of the highest prices ever.

SILVER COINS WILL PAY UP TO

1600% ON

SILVER COINS UP TO 1600% OF FACE VALUE ON SILVER COINS 1964 & OLDER

MID-STATE GOLD BUYERS TWO DAYS ONLY FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 9:00AM-6:00PM

The Landmark Inn 480 Main Street 603.524.8000

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18TH 9:00AM-4:00PM

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have two daughters, ages 5 and 2. My inlaws favor the older girl. They buy her more presents, give her more money and pay way more attention to her than to her sister. They almost seem obsessed with her. As soon as she walks in the door, they grab her and make her sit next to them on the sofa for the entire visit.

If they give my children gifts when we are at someone else’s house, they become annoyed if I make the girls say hello to our hosts before they are permitted to play with their new toys. I feel it is only polite.

We recently visited with them three times over a six-week period. We drove three hours to see them twice, and the third time, they came to us. My mother-in-law then became angry because I refused to visit again two weeks later. Both of my daughters get carsick, and they have to take medication in order not to throw up.

My husband does not like to make waves, so he is of little help with this. I am not sure how much to say without ruining our relationship. -- Annoyed in Atlanta Dear Atlanta: This is an issue of boundaries. Unless you are firm about them, your in-laws will keep pushing. The trick is to remain polite and sweet while you are saying no. (“We’d love to visit again, but the girls get so sick when they travel that we don’t want them to associate nausea with Grandma and Grandpa. Maybe we can try again next month.”) Meanwhile, the Internet and the current crop of smartphones will allow the in-laws to see and speak to the girls often. You might even set up a time for a daily cyber visit.

But please bring the blatant favoritism to their attention before your younger child is old enough to notice. Tell them it is damaging the relationship they have with both girls (as well as their parents).

Dear Annie: My wife and I are nearly 80 years old, and we are ill prepared for our future. We have no children, own no home or car, have no savings account or life insurance, and struggle from month to month just to survive.

What can we do to make minimal preparations for our inevitable demise? It would be nice to have a memorial service, but that costs money. Even cremation costs more than what we have. I believe Social Security provides $250, which might get the match lit, but that’s about all.

As a Navy vet, I can be buried at a national cemetery, but there is no provision for my wife. Can you suggest any alternatives? -- Hanging Loose in California.

Dear California: First check with your local churches, funeral homes and the coroner’s office. There are often discounts available if you ask. But also research donating your body to a medical school. Some places will transport the body at no cost to you. As for a memorial service, there is no reason to use a funeral home. You or your friends can arrange something at someone’s home, church or nearby park.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Confused in Connecticut.” I, too, was an overweight child. I was bullied, ridiculed and laughed at.

When I reached high school, the kids finally left me alone, but no boy would consider dating me. Then I graduated and realized that the grownup world is different. There are still some people who like to be cruel, but it gets a lot better. I found good friends and men who love some chunkiness on a woman.

I am now very happily married with two wonderful children, and I look back on my high school days and laugh.

Gaze in the mirror every morning and find that beauty in you, and don’t let anyone take it away. -- Lucky in Lubbock

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

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

Animals

Auctions

Autos

For Rent

LABRADOR RETRIEVER

David Cross Auction

2002 Nissan Sentra Spec-V, 4 cylinder, 6-speed, good gas mileage, $2995/ obo. Call Shane 603-848-0530

CENTER Harbor 1-bedroom apartment. Includes utilities, washer dryer. Quiet neighborhood. Dog/cat okay $775 mo.

254-9551

Puppies AKC bred for quality and temperament. All 3 colors.

In home raised. Taking deposits. (603)664-2828.

Announcement ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Looking to start Alzheimer patient group to meet, to eat, to talk and to have some fun. Need a place to meet.

Call Jordan at 603-968-4088.

Mon, Feb 20 at 6 PM Leavitt Park, Laconia Antiques, Native American Silver & Turquoise, etc.

Buyer Premiun * D Cross Lic 2487 * 528-0247 200+ photos on auctionzip.com (ID 4217)

Autos

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

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

2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD with plow, 33k miles. Needs transmission & drive shaft. Sandwich $8000. (603)476-2200 weekdays.

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

PAT is back! Superclean Laundromat. Clean & Restored.

Right next to LHS. 7am-7pm, 7 days.

PELVIC/ Transvaginal Mesh?

Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727.

2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x2: Single cab, V-6, 5-Speed, red, Florida truck with no rust. Great shape, 121k miles. $2,995. Call Phil, 393-7786.

BOATS 1997 Volkswagen Golf. Runs good, great on gas. $1,895 or best offer. 630-0957 2001 Dodge Maxi-Van. 15 passenger, 126K miles. Asking $3,995. 520-4864 2002 Mazda B-4000, pick up, 4 wheel drive, 4 door, auto, 56K miles, cap with rack, all power. tow package, excellent cond.

Book value $10,200 will sell for $9,500. 603-279-5599.

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

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

OUTBOARD MOTOR DISPLAY, Belknap Mall opposite CVS, or visit www.outboardrepower.NET

For Rent Alton room w/private bath in quiet country location, ten minutes from Alton Circle and Wolfeboro. $450/Month includes utilities.

Outside smoking OK. 875-6875.

Must Love pets.

APARTMENT in Gilford, 3 Bedrooms $1100/ month, 2nd floor available 3/1/2012 Includes all utilities. No Dogs, Security Deposit $500. Call 528-5540 ask for Megan.

E-Mail: spindriftrealty@aol.com APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better!

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

BELMONT-Available Immediately.

2-bedroom townhouse-style.

Quiet, heat included. $225/week.

All housing certificates accepted.

CENTER Harbor, one bedroom house in desirable downtown location. Safe- private- well maintained- all utilities $875/ month.

Write to: Boxholder PO Box 614, Center Harbor, 03226.

GILFORD Lease to Own - $1,100/Mo. 5% or $10k Down 3 bedrooms, oversized garage/ workshop, need 5% or $10k down and owner will finance the rest.

For pictures and more info, Call 393-5756.

For Rent

For Rent

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

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353

Laconia- Lakeport Area, 4-room apartment. 2nd floor in quiet neighborhood. Off-Street parking, storage area in attic. No pets/smoking. $750/Month plus utilities. 603-293-0393

LACONIA 1 BR, heat & electricity included. $750/mo. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA 1-Bedroom Apartment.

Includes Heat.

Hot Water, Electric. Nice location., No pets/ No smoking. $650/month 630-4198 LACONIA 2 bedroom $180/ week includes heat & hot water, references and deposit. 524-9665.

LACONIA 3 bedroom house, 2 full baths, FHA Oil, non-smoker, no pets, $1000/month. Jim 279-8247.

LACONIA 3-bedroom apt.near park & Beach. Washer/dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $900/Month + utilities. 455-6983 LACONIA Large 2-bedroom, WD hook-up, no pets/smokers. References & security, parking & storage. $850/month +utilities.

528-5945 LACONIA One bedroom, $135-150/ weekly includes heat & hot water, references and deposit.

528-0024.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Freshly painted, off street parking. $135/Week, hot water included.

No pets/smoking. $500 deposit.

524-4771.

LACONIA- BIg 1-bedroom close to downtown. Includes plowing, 2-car parking & washer/dryer.

Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor. $200 heat credit, no dogs/smoking. $170/Week + 4-week security deposit. Credit & criminal background check required. Section 8 approved.

Leave message for Rob 617-529-1838 Laconia- Clean, spacious 2 bedroom. Includes heat/hot water, washer/dryer hookups, no pets/smoking. $875/Month.

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

524-1884

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- New price-Spacious 2 bedroom, hookups, garage, porch, no pets. $700/Month + utilities. 603-455-0874 LACONIA- Very nice one bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, downtown building. Carpeting, completely renovated. $175/Week, includes heat, hot water & electricity. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LACONIA-DUPLEX 2 bedroom 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $900/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-8886 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

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

LACONIA: 2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water.

References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205.

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

455-5569.

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

524-5837.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

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

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

GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake.

Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required.

781-710-2208.

GILFORD- One-bedroom, second floor includes heat/HW, electricity. $740/Month. One month s rent & security required. 603-731-0340.

Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976 GILMANTON Iron Works Village.

One bedroom apartment, second floor. No pets/smoking, includes basic cable & utilities. References & security deposit required. $700/Month. 603-364-3434 LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors.

Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker

LEDGEWOOD ESTATES

Get your name on our waiting list Rental Assistance Available

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

Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income.

Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

www.hodgescompanies.com

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

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For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. Section 8 approved. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838

AFFORDABLE upscale new Laconia space +/- 400 SF over Subway. Heat, elec., a/c included Lease 1 year. (603)279-6463.

Meredith- Nice, open concept w/cathedral ceilings. 1-bedroom apartment in quiet area, walking distance to town & park. Parking, plowing, dumpster, 16X22 ft. deck, utilities, included. $850/Month. Cats? 455-5660

DESIRABLE location, easy access, good traffic count, many national franchises +/-950 SF attractive Laconia building Lease $800 mo. (603)528-0696.

LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus electricity and A/C. Call 524-8813 for an appointment to see.

Laconia Office Suite

MEREDITH: 1-bedroom apartment. Oil forced hot water, 1.5-bath, washer/dryer hook-up, nice yard. No smoking/pets. $750/Month 279-8247, Jim.

3 furnished offices, bathroom, shared conference space, all Utilities, HEAT, snow plowing included.

NORTHFIELD: Large 2 bedroom on 2nd & 3rd floors, $245/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

High traffic count and easy parking for your clients.

Second floor of Boothby Therapy Services at 806 North Main Street, Laconia, (at the corner of North Main and Oak).

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer with additions and storage shed in small park with on-site laundromat, $235/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234. www.whitemtrentals.com.

$499 per mo. / 500 ft.

BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. (603) 235-1773 BUREAU: Maple, 11-drawers, comes with large matching 3-sided mirror, quality construction, 66”W x 19”D x 34”H. $250.

496-8639.

TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms.

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

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

TILTON: 3-bedroom spacious apt., 2nd floor, convenient location, no pets. $850/mo. plus utilities. Security deposit, references.

286-8200 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $175-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic console LP and 45 player 44”X30”X18” with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032.

Coca-Cola Canoe one of 50 made for New England. Excellent Condition $1,200. Coleman canoe, $300. 603-235-1519

Contemporary dinette set 8 person with elegant matching wall unit. Have brand new seat cushions, excellent condition. $1,300. 781-710-2208

PELLET Stove: Santa Fe, with smoke pipe, good condtion, $500/ best offer. Call 524-4848.

PISTOL: Semi-auto H&K .40Cal. USP-C Model, stainless slide, extra mags, holsters, photos, $595.

603-491-7017.

QUEEN-SIZE Bed w/Boxspring & metal frame, Lady Englander, Model 1650 1, Dacron, rated firm, excellent condition. $250.

496-8639.

SOLID Oak 6 Hutch: Beveled glass, lighted top, best offer.

524-6082.

SPEAKERS: Paradigm Home Audio/Theater, Model Studio 100 V.3, (3)7” Woofers, (1)7” Mid-Range, (1)1” Dome Tweeter, 44Hz-22kHz +/-2dB, light maple color (must see), dark brown removable grills, excellent condition. $1,250/pr. 496-8639.

SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282.

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Construction Company

LEGAL ASSISTANT

looking for temporary office person for light office duties including answering multiple phone lines, filing ,etc.

Wescott, Dyer, Fitzgerald & Nichols, PA is seeking a part-time experienced legal assistant. Qualified candidates must possess excellent typing, communication and organizational skills. Experience in marital and family law a plus, but not a requirement.

Computer experience is required. Excellent work environment and competitive pay.

Job is temporary starting end of March 2012 and running into Mid June 2012 pay $10-$11 hour based on experience.

Must be able to pass background check. Preemployment drug test also required.

Please apply on person to: Quality Insulation 1 Pease RD Meredith, NH 03253

nyboiler123@gmail.com

SLEEPER Couch: 3-seats wide, jewel pattern (have to see), 80”W x 34”D x 32”H, very good condition, never used as sleeper. $250. 496-8639.

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

934-2788

$1,800 O B O MUST SELL! 707-9879

LACONIA- Prime Location. 1200 sq. ft., with heated garage showroom/office. $650/month plus utilities, parking. 455-6662.

603-524-9090

For Sale

2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2nd floor apartment, offstreet parking, locked storage & basement, beautifully renovated including washer and dryer. $975/month includes heat, hot water, a/c & snow removal.

No pets/smoking.

model# CL3-140-PWT-TBWIZ Serial # 65232257

cboothby@msn.com

Call Christopher Boothby

Furniture

New, never installed, complete with paperwork.

RUGER 10-22: Stainless steel rifle with scope, in original box, new. $275/best offer.

Call 293-2026.

10” Table Saw on stand. Excellent condition, $75/OBO. Black & Decker bench grinder $15.

528-5202

TILTON

For Sale New Yorker Cast Iron Oil Fired Boiler

Please send resume to: John P. Giere 28 Bowman Street Laconia, N.H. 03246.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!!

Couch & Love Seat. $700 for the set. New, barely used.

(Was in 2nd living room that is never used) no pets excellent condition. 781-710-2208

MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS! 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM

Free Body by Jake Ab Scissor, good condition. 603-677-6528 FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

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

Help Wanted ATTENTION Full-Time work available immediately with an up & coming marketing company in the Lakes Region.

Applicants must be motivated and goal oriented with a can-do attitude! All positions are entry level. A background in customer service is desired but not necessary. For an interview, please contact Ian or Allie at 603-528-2237.

Dependable Male or Female LNA in private home.

20-40 hours per week.

Some overnights & weekends.

Send Resume to: Laconia Daily Sun BOX L 1127 Union Avenue, #1 Laconia, NH 03246

FT/PT DIESEL MECHANIC A Family owned business is looking for a FT/PT Diesel Mechanic with their own tools to service, maintain and provide emergency service for our fleet of commercial vehicles. Candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, multiple references and the ability to complete the necessary repair work.

Forward resumes to mandiehagan@yahoo.com FULL-TIME year-round office position, 9am-5pm. Will need to perform light bookkeeping, purchasing, filing, customer service, etc. This is a fast-paced business, that requires an energetic fast-paced employee. Quick Books and Customer Service experience are a huge plus.

Health insurance is offered.

Email resume to bodycovers@metrocast.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

MAINTENANCE: Part-time (15-20 hrs/week) available immediately, St. Charles Church, Meredith.

Salary will be negotiated based on experience. Send resume to: Steve Nedeau, St. Charles Church, PO Box 237, Meredith, NH, 03253.

Marketing/ Closing Position NH owned and operated Title Company looking for outgoing person to help establish new business and maintain current business. Looking for someone outgoing and good with the public.

Knowledge of real estate a plus. debbie.lurvey@accuratetitlenh.com

Now Hiring - Evenings

Servers & Bartender (with experience)

Apply in person, 4:30-6pm:

CJ Avery’s

Lakeport (closed Mon & Tues) PART TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK wanted for busy Belmont Steel Distributor. Duties include verifying daily receiving and matching with invoices, entering invoices into A/P and preparing weekly check runs. Please send resume to: hpaiva@allmetind.com

Sheet Metal Mechanic for Aerospace Work 40 hr week Position

Machinist for Aerospace Work CNC milling equipment capabilities would be a plus 40 hr week Position Benefits available

COOK Healthy with a Black & Decker Food/ Rice cooker w/ instruction booklet, hardly used, $15, 723-4032.

AEROWELD, INC.

CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278

49 Blaisdell Avenue • Laconia, NH 03246

(603)524-8121

FIREWOOD: Green. Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord.

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LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

FIREWOOD: 1/2 cords seasoned, split wood. $125 cash and carry.

Delivery extra. 524-8028.

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Seasoned firewood. $250. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416

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Taylor Community has a career opportunity for

I buy old stuff. House, barn, attic contents. 528-0247.

Huot Child Development “Pre-School” Center

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For Rent-Vacation

MILWAUKEE 0-500 rpm right angle heavy duty drill: Brand new, in box, $125. Call 293-2026.

This is a year round full time position performing routine grounds maintenance and landscaping throughout Taylor Community property. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years experience with zero turn mowers, pruning, snowplowing, general landscaping, irrigation systems and is mechanically inclined.

If you are interested in joining the caring staff of a well established leader in a smoke free continuing care retirement community services, please apply at our website

Aruba- 1 bedroom 2 full bath villa.

Located at Divi Phoenix. Steps away from water, 3 pools and swim-up bar. Available April

Riteway Air Tight wood stoveGood condition, takes up to 24 ” logs. $400. Ken-Coal stove,

A valid NH Drivers license, criminal background check and drug testing are required.

KABOTA TRACTOR- B8200-HST front-end loader, front & rear PTO, full cab, tire chains, 300 hours, like new condition. $9500/obo.

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Position is 3-4 hours per day Contact: Scott Davis, CTE Director Huot Technical Center at Laconia High School 345 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 Please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Certification, and three Letters of Reference. Please visit our web site for information about the Laconia Schools at: www.laconiaschools.org

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Mary F. Hutton, 89

LACONIA — Mary Frances Hutton, 89, of 406 Court Street, died peacefully at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

She was the widow of Kenneth B. Hutton.

Mrs. Hutton was born April 5, 1922 in Laconia, the daughter of Harry E. & Mary (Smith) Downing.

Mrs. Hutton was a lifelong resident of Laconia. She was a longtime communicant of St. Joseph Church where she was a member of the Ladies’ Guild and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She had been employed as a clerk in the Laconia City Tax Collector’s office for a number of years and also the Superior Court’s Office as a secretary. She also worked as a secretary for the Lakes Region Community Service Council, the Simoneau & Sons Memorial Home and also worked part-time for Atty. Brouillard.

Mrs. Hutton loved visiting her family and her friends at St. Francis and loved shopping with her sister on Saturdays. She enjoyed going to area lakes, word search puzzles, knitting, music and attending band concerts.

Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Ann Smith and her husband, Gerard, of Penacook and Maureen Trimper and her husband, Christopher, of Merrimack; five grandchildren, Paula Smith, Gail

OBITUARIES

Skidmore, Katie Beliveau , Andrew Trimper and Sean Trimper; four great grandchildren and a sister, Arline Downing, of Laconia. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Hutton was predeceased by a brother, W. Russell Downing, in 1990.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 2:00-5:00PM in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center – Activities Program, 406 Court Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, Inc., 215 Myrtle Street, Manchester, NH 03104.

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

Vegan cooking class, dinner & documentary at The Pines NORTHFIELD — On Wednesday evening, February 22, a heart-healthy vegan cooking class and dinner will be held at Pines Community Center, followed by the screening of “A Diet for All Reasons” featuring Michael Klaper, MD. According to organizer Louisa Dell’Amico, “A heart-healthy diet is one that minimizes foods known to clog arteries and includes foods that help to lower cholesterol.”

The menu for this heart-healthy class includes: Red Lentil Dal (an Indian soup); Spinach Waldorf Salad with Liquid Gold Dressing (containing flax

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Please send your resume and letter of intent to: Laconia Daily Sun Box A 1127 Union Avenue, #1 Laconia, NH 03246 PURCHASING/SENIOR BUYER wanted for growing New England Industrial Supply Distributor. Experience is helpful but no necessary. Please forward resume with references to: jjones@johnsonsupplycompany.com

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seeds); Quinoa with Broccoli Pesto; Raw Apple Pie Tarts; Cocoa-Mint Smoothies (using unprocessed cocoa nibs and mint leaves); and herbal tea. The class will run from 5:30 to about 7:45 p.m. followed by a sit-down dinner that ends at 8:30 p.m. The documentary is optional and runs from 8:30–9:30 p.m.

A prepayment of $18 includes class, dinner, and film. Checks can be made payable and mailed to: Pines Community Center, PO Box 262, Northfield, NH 03276. For more info, contact Louisa at louisa@ metrocast.net or call 729-0248.

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Arthur F. Drake, 82

LACONIA — Arthur F. Drake, 82, of 305 Darby Drive, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Mr. Drake was born April 19, 1929 in Roosevelt, Long Island, New York, the son of Forrest R. and Luella (Reese) Drake and lived most of his life on Long Island, New York.

Mr. Drake served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and was employed at Grumman Aerospace on Long Island for forty-three years before retiring in August 1990 to Laconia.

Mr. Drake loved Jazz and Big Band and was a professional drummer and had studied in New York City and until recently had his own band, “The Jazz Swingers”.

Survivors include his wife of twenty-six years, Olivia M. (Davis) Drake, of Laconia; his daughter, Kelly E. Faber, and her husband, Paul, of Orlando, Florida; Olivia’s four children, Judith LaPlante of Apache Junction, Arizona, Donna Blake, Donald Blake and Steven Blake, all of Laconia; four grandchildren, Jonathan Faber, Samantha Faber, Ashley Prescott and Eric Prescott; a brother, Raymond J. Drake, and his wife, Anita, of North Carolina, his special sister-in-law, Elsie Noyes, of Belmont, N.H. and several nieces and nephews. Arthur also leaves his two precious cats, Scooter and Kleo. In addition to his parents, Mr. Drake was predeceased by a brother, Richard R. Drake, and by a sister, Audrey Jane May. There will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Service, with military honors, will be held at a later date at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway Rte 3, Boscawen, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Services

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Experience the gentle art of Tai Chi. Improves balance, joint health, coordination, bone density, blood pressure, strength and flexibility.

Ongoing classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough. All ages welcome.

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

BLUE RIBBON PAINTING CO.

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One hour class $5, Thursdays at 11:00 in Gilford. Learn a 15-minute sequence you can do at home. Call Heidi Eberhardt, Licensed Acupuncturist at 617-894-0178, for more information and to make an appointment.

Paper Hanging

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BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE: All surveyed & soil tested with good test pits & no wetland. Belmont, 3 acre lots in vicinity of high school, one with driveway already in, $54,900 & $59,900. Gilford, 1 1/4 acre lots conveniently located just over line from Laconia, $79,900.

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Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

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

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Older female Siberian Husky for a loving home. Prefer companion dog. Consider ex-team dog.

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Doralyn M. Harper, 79

February 18th 11:00–1:00 P.M.

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popular Cape I or Cape II model on your choice of lots. Cape I at 1919 sqft.; 3 BRs, 3 baths, 2 car garage, front porch, 1st floor master, sun room, deck, priced from $259,900 with city water & sewer. Cape II w/ 2374 sqft. starting at $279,900.

BELMONT — Doralyn M. Harper, 79, of 12 Heritage Terrace, died at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Laconia on Thursday, February 16, 2012.

Doralyn was born November, 30, 1932 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, the daughter of Atwood N. and Doris M. (Macie) Hardy.

She had been a resident of Belmont since 1954 and was a communicant of St. Joseph Parish where she was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society.

Doralyn had been employed by the Town of Belmont for twenty-four years before retiring in July, 1999. She was the Clerk for the Town Clerk-Tax Collector from 1975-1985, Deputy Town Clerk-Tax Collector from 1985-1988, Town Clerk–Tax Collector from 1989 until retiring in June, 1999. She was a member and clerk of the Belmont Planning Board from 19551988 and the Zoning Board Clerk from 1986-1988 and was reelected to both boards from 1992-1995.

Doralyn was very active in her community. She was a member of the Shaker Regional School Board from 1979-1996, Chairman of Supervisory Union #46 from 1989-1996 and was Bail Commissioner from 19832000. She had been a member of the Belmont Rotary Club since 1988 and served as the Club’s first president. At that time, she was the first female president of a Rotary Club in New Hampshire. Doralyn also served on the Advisory Board of the First Deposit National Bank in 1988. She was also a member of the Friendly Club, the Unsociable Club, the Belmont Senior Center Advisory Board and the Belmont Fire Belles.

Doralyn enjoyed the theater, reading, watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and her camp in Lebanon. The ocean was her haven.

Survivors include a son-in-law, Jerry Baron, three grandchildren, Jeremy Baron & his wife, Holly, Eric Baron and his wife, Jennifer, and Tonya Baron and two great grandchildren, Brooke Baron and Riley Baron, all of North Berwick, Maine; a brother-in-law, Donald Flanders, and two nephews, Steve Flanders and Jeffrey Flanders, all of Laconia. In addition to her parents, Doralyn was predeceased by a daughter, Tammy Baron, in 2010 and by two sisters, Loraine Flanders in 1982 and Bonnie-Jean Monahan in 2011.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, N.H. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Parish, P.O. Box 285, Belmont, NH 03220.

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

LACONIA — Jeannette Stevens (Goss) Morgan, 88, formerly of Pine Street, passed away at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was the widow of Donald W. Morgan who passed in May of 1986.

Mrs. Morgan was born August 15, 1923 in Laconia, N.H., the eldest daughter of William and Dorothy (Stevens) Goss.

Mrs. Morgan was a lifetime resident of the Lakes Region and graduated from Laconia High School in 1942. She had been employed at the Laconia State School and Training Center for eighteen years and had also worked at the Belknap County Nursing Home and the Gove Nursing Home.

She retired in 1986.

Growing up, Jeannette was involved in various sports and later in life enjoyed gardening and for her love of animals, donated to the N.H. Humane Society whenever she could.

Survivors include sons, Sheldon C. Morgan and wife, Judith, and Wayne D. Morgan and wife, Donna, all of Gilford; three grandchildren; Heather L. Morgan-Chandonnait and husband, Todd, of Belmont, N.H., Jeffery

C. Morgan and wife, Jennifer, of Knoxville, Tennessee and Jason D. Morgan of Manchester, N.H. Also several great grandchildren; Olivia and Beckett Chandonnait of Belmont and Brady and Tyler Morgan of Knoxville.

She also leaves behind two sisters, Marilyn Grant and Constance Lowell, both of Gilford as well as five nephews. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Morgan was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Donald L. Lowell, of Gilford and two stepsons, Donald W. Morgan, Jr. and Leo Morgan.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Union Cemetery.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or to a charity of one’s choice.

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

Jeannette S. Morgan, 88

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NEW CONSTRUCTION with 4 bdrms, 3 baths & Bamboo flooring throughout. Lovely property with panoramic mountain views, radiant heat, master suite and a walkout basement ready to be finished. $215,000 Dennis Potter 731-3551

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Well located property just south of downtown.

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One-3 bdrm unit, one-2 bdrm unit, and one-1 bdrm unit. $94,900 Bob Gunter/Travis Cole 455-0855

BREATHTAKING location! 12+ acre lot has commanding mountain views & serene quiet with no road noise. 450’ road frontage & a balance of beauty, nature, & location only minutes to I-93. Well located to Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam, skiing, shopping and Meredith! $109,000 DebbieTarlentino 491-5404

PEMI LAKE ACCESS cottage nestled in the woods for privacy. Many updates including a large addition and new deck. Enjoy the friendly community of Pemi Shores - shared sandy beach and beautiful views across the lake. Get in now for this summer! $97,500 Steve Banks 387-6607

5 BEDROOMS. Charming home has beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, master suite, FP, large airy rooms & walking distance to Center Harbor Village and the beach.

Garage, circular driveway, stonewalls and seasonal views of Winnipesaukee from the screen porch. A great family home. $224,000 Bronwen Donnelly 630-2776

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

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Bonus room above heated garage. Walk out basement. #4096214

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Laconia $483,900

Sitting on a corner lot in Bay Reach this wonderful home has views from all rooms & all Long Bay amenities. #4133263

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Lovingly cared for & impeccably maintained home in the Historic 4 corners, has a roomy & open floor plan w/ new addition. #4065227

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Marcus Weeks, assistant vice president and business development officer at MVSB, as well as current vice president of the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce, reviews a partnering sponsorship of the 33rd Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival with Bette Kapp (center), vice president and wealth advisor at Charter Trust Company, and Charleen Hughes, assistant vice president and Route 104 office manager at MVSB. Charter Trust Company and MVSB are sponsoring the Festival. (Courtesy photo)

Meredith Village Savings Bank and Charter Trust Company partner to sponsor 33rd Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival MEREDITH — The Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) and Charter Trust Company have joined together to sponsor the Lakes Region 33rd Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival.

The festival, which will be held on August 25-26 is known as the largest quality craft show in the area and has a solid reputation among New England artists and craftsmen.

“With the assistance of MVSB and Charter Trust Company, the Chamber will be able to advertise the Festival to a much larger audience,” said Susan Cerutti, executive director of the Cham-

ber. “We look forward to attracting more artists and craftsmen, and being able to provide an exciting schedule of continuous musical entertainment.”

Exhibitor applications are now available on the Chamber’s website, www.meredithareachamber.com.

Meredith Village Savings Bank, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses and municipalities in the Lakes Region and the Plymouth area.

Charter Trust headquartered in Concord, is the largest, locally owned, investment management company in Northern New England.

Gilford - $379,900

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TILTON — AutoServ will be hosting hosting an AARP Driver Safety Course in April.

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$23,580 -752 -2,000 -1,000 -1,000 -3,000

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#12148

2012 SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4X4 V8, Auto, A/C, H.D. Trailering, Locking Diff.

623 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-524-0770 or 1-800-226-8467

When other dealers can’t ... Cantin can!

Disclaimer: Not responsible for typographical errors. Photos for illustration purposes only. Offers subject to change without notice. All payments subject to credit approval. *Impala, Sonic & Silverado payments are based on 72 months @3.9% APR with $3,000 cash or trade equity downpayment. **Cruze, Malibu & Equinox are 39 month lease through GM Financial. 12,000 miles per year. $3,000 total cash or

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23,661

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