The Laconia Daily Sun, February 8, 2011

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LACONIA — After questioning each applicant for county attorney, the 18-member Belknap County Convention yesterday narrowed its search to two candidates — former assistant Belknap County Attorney Lori Chandler and town of Alton Prosecutor Melissa Guldbrandsen.

Eliminated after garnering just three of the 18 delegate votes was former Grafton see attORNey page 10

Family & friends help Esther Peters celebrate 95th birthday Esther Peters, whose career in local broadcasting spans more than five decades and who has interviewed some of the country’s most iconic politicians and entertainers in that time period, as well as many local figures, turned 95 yesterday. A well-attended birthday party was held at the Taylor Community in Laconia, where she lives. Portions of the party were taped for later broadcast on Peter’s long-running “Now & Then” show on Lakes Region Public Access television. Peters is shown here with three of her four children: Frank Oelshlager (left), Everett Oelshlager and Anne Oelshlager. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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have constructed a proposed operating budget of $20,161,545, a decrease of o.o1 percent compared to the current budget.

Board Chair Richard Hanson explained that decreasing enrollment trends resulted in a reduction of three full-time staff members. None of the estimated 40 voters in attendance during the two-hour hearing protested the personnel cuts.

Instead, some voters took issue with the one-year collective bargaining agreement the board negotiated with the teachers’

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MEREDITH — During the Inter-Lakes School District public hearing on the 20112012 proposed budget, held last night at the high school’s auditorium, one contingent of voters told the board that the negotiated teachers’ union contract up for approval was too generous while another group criticized a cut to the high school’s transportation budget.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Thousands of exhausted but euphoric Packers fans welcomed their cherished team home to Green Bay as Super Bowl champions on Monday after a nailbiting victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Schools dismissed early and people took time off work to watch the team’s motorcade travel from Austin Straubel International Airport to Lambeau Field along a route that included Lombardi Avenue, named in honor of the legendary Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

Fans who spent Sunday night partying picked up right where they left off Monday morning, showing up hours early for the parade. They jammed Lambeau’s atrium and clogged the stadium’s pro shop as they bought piles of Super Bowl gear and memorabilia.

To make room, the team finally had to herd shoppers and visitors into a line that stretched outside the stadium.

Ashley Ellis, 17, and Erica Christensen, 18, of Oak Creek, went to bed at midnight after see PACKERS page 9

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Egypt’s elite determined to keep power after Mubarak leaves CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s regime has offered a string of concessions in the face of the strongest threat yet to its rule, but so far nothing that uproots its entrenched monopoly on power.

The power elite has ruled for six decades, backed by a constitution it wrote, state media it controls and millions of Egyptians who depend on its patronage. In the face of a popular uprising, it has shown dogged resilience in what opponents say is a campaign to break anti-government protests and preserve the regime’s authority after President Hosni Mubarak leaves the stage.

In an example of the levers it can pull, the government announced a 15 percent raise Monday for some 6 million public employees — a potent message to almost a quarter of Egypt’s labor force about where their loyalties should lie.

Leading the effort is Vice President Omar Suleiman, a canny former intelligence chief with vast experience in international negotiations, who has promised to carry out change.

However, after talks with Suleiman on Sunday, many protesters and their allies warned the steps toward democratic reform he is offering look more like an effort to divide and conquer the opposition by offering cosmetic gestures.

Zakariya Abdel-Aziz, a judge who backs the protesters, described the government’s concessions as “smoke in the air.”

“The only thing the regime does is to turn people against each other. This is the scenario, and the goal is to win more time,” he said.

The tens of thousands gathering daily in Cairo’s Tahrir Square say they will settle

for nothing less than Mubarak’s ouster and a breaking of the regime’s hold. They insist each government retreat fuels momentum toward that goal. But they’re well aware the regime is digging in.

“Now we are at the nail-biting stage,” said Wael Abdel-Fattah, a pro-reform columnist.

“The regime is also pulling out the big guns, using psychological warfare, terrorizing (protesters), isolating them from society and spreading the idea of Mubarak as a father” figure to convince the broader public he must stay on to guide the transition.

The government’s concessions so far would have been unimaginable only three weeks ago.

The 82-year-old Mubarak announced he will not run for a new term in September elections, and Suleiman promised that see EGYPT page 14

CONCORD (AP) — Competing bills have been filed to eliminate New Hampshire’s license requirement for carrying concealed weapons, dividing the pro-gun community.

Some are lining up behind state Rep. J.R. Hoell, a Dunbarton Republican, and others behind state Rep. Jennifer Coffey, a Republican from Andover.

Both of their bills allow anyone to carry a firearm openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded, with or without a license. Coffey’s bill also removes the requirement that nonresidents obtain a license to possess a firearm while in New Hampshire.

House Speaker William O’Brien, House

Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt, Senate Republican Leader Jeb Bradley and others who back Coffey’s bill say it is not as extreme as Hoell’s bill.

O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon, said last week he was disappointed he couldn’t persuade Hoell to withdraw his bill, which Hoell says deserves a hearing.

“While I am a strong advocate for the state and federal constitutional right to own and carry firearms, including the right of constitutional carry, this legislation vastly exceeds any reasonable standard of an individual’s right to bear arms,” O’Brien said in a statement. “This bill would make

New Hampshire less safe and would create an unacceptable risk for our citizens.”

Hoell’s bill would establish a criminal penalty for interfering with someone’s right to carry and would repeal a prohibition against citizens carrying a gun in a courthouse. The bill includes a definition of a suitable person eligible for what would become an optional license needed to carry in other states. For example, a suitable person could not be a felon.

Hoell said he wants judges and others to be allowed to carry firearms in courthouses to defend themselves. see GUNS page 14

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ADHD & medication Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD, according to the special education legal definition, is a health impairment that affects about 5-percent of children ages 9 to 17. It is defined medically as a neurological disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Some children have full blown ADHD and have high levels of all three symptoms. Others can be inattentive without being hyperactive and vice versa. As children go on to higher grades, ADHD has a more detrimental effect because learning tasks become more complex and longer. Time management and organizational skills are increasingly needed in the higher grades which is why some students are not diagnosed with ADHD until they get to college where multi-tasking is a requirement for success.

Children with ADHD have trouble with details and often miss pieces of information. Boys are 4 to 9 times more likely than girls to have ADHD and this raises the question that boys may be more overdiagnosed and girls more underdiagnosed.

Although all the behaviors associated with ADHD may not be present in all children with ADHD or to the same degree, several behaviors commonly seen include distractibility, missing details, jumping to a new activity before completing another, inability to focus, boredom, not turning in work or not turning it in on time, poor listening skills, acting without thinking, daydreaming, moving slowly or quickly, slow processing of information, difficulty following instructions, fidgeting and squirming, talkativeness, touching everything in sight, being constantly in motion, impatience, not being able to wait one’s turn, interrupting others and blurting out things.

These behaviors can be further classified under inattentiveness and hyperactivity to distinguish between children who show one more than the other. These behaviors can also be due to other factors such as age. Very young children normally exhibit almost all of these behaviors. Overtired children can also show many of these behaviors.

Temperament can account for some hyperactive behavior because some children are just born overactive and not appropriate candidates for psychotropic drugs. Stress can cause children to look as if their motor is constantly running. Thus, these must be ruled out before a diagnosis of ADHD can be made.

Some children with ADHD are also misdiagnosed as disciplinary problems and dealt with punitively. Hypoactive children, those with inattention but not hyperactivity, may be seen as slow learners when, in fact, they can have high intelligence. Their slowness in movement and not responding to questions quickly may give this false impression.

Causes of ADHD are not conclusive nor can they be attributed to a single factor. Genetics, brain injuries, nutrition and social environments are possible causal factors.

ADHD tends to run in families. The consumption of alcohol and cigarette smoking during pregnancy appears to be linked to ADHD. Maternal stress has been shown to adversely affect fetal development so this is another possible factor. Preschoolers who have ingested lead have a higher risk of developing ADHD. Sugar has been generally discounted as a causal factor. More research is needed to establish a link between ADHD and food additives.

ADHD is best diagnosed by a pediatric neurologist or a pediatrician who has specialized training in it. The best physicians send out behavior rating scales to parents and teachers to confirm or rule out the diagnosis and to determine if medication is appropriate, which is most suitable and the accurate dosage. Just sending a parent away with some pills is neither appropriate nor ethical.

There are two main treatments for ADHD. One is medication through the use of stimulant drugs.

Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Concerta, Daytrana and Ritalin are some of the more common ones. It is interesting to note that stimulant drugs will generally promote hyperactive behavior in most people but actually has the opposite effect on children accurately diagnosed with ADHD. Straterra is a nonstimulant drug that is used for children who don’t respond to stimulants. Side effects can include loss of appetite, headaches and stomachaches, difficulty getting to sleep, jitteriness, lethargy and/or social withdrawal. These side effects can be minimized with proper dosage the process of which can be lengthy and frustrating for all concerned. These medications also leave the system rapidly when they are discontinued so that trial runs need not cause alarm.

The second most effective treatment is Cognitive Behavior Modification (CBM) that uses a language-based technique to interrupt behavior than has become automatic and therefore highly resistant to change. This approach is sequential and structured. It teaches children to talk to themselves and to carefully monitor their behavior. Basically, they talk their way through behavior change as they engage in the behavior change until the old automatic, maladaptive behavior is replaced by new and automatic adaptive behavior. This approach also teaches children how to congratulate themselves on success rather than having to rely only on kudos from adults. This approach can be used in conjunction with medication and even as a substisee next page

LETTERS We thank dedicated volunteers of Meredith Fire Department To the editor, You may have heard about the house fire at 42 Wall St in Meredith on January 27th. This letter is to publicly thank and give our highest kudos to the Meredith Fire Department and the surrounding towns that helped.

Their response was quick, especially given that it was almost midnight and we have a volunteer fire department.

Immediately upon their swift arrival, they made sure everyone was safe, and then proceeded in parallel with containing the fire and protecting the property. While one team was attacking the blaze, another was moving furniture, covering it to prevent damage, while a third team appeared to open windows as required. It was outstanding to see a team that worked so well together, opening windows and doors rather than breaking them, and protecting belongings. Because of their diligent efforts, we lost fewer personal belongings than would normally be expected, and the damage was contained such that the house can be restored without demolition. They even continued beyond just getting

the fire out, with covering the roof afterwards to protect the interior from further damage, and getting the heat turned on so the water would not freeze. They even cleaned up much of the water on the wood floors in the hopes of saving them. This is clearly beyond the normal expectations of a fire department.

We are new residents in Meredith, and the house was just completed a few short months ago. Being new and never having been through anything like this, as you can expect, fear and anxiety was high. The EMTs and the police officer on the scene stepped in here, taking care of us, keeping us informed, warm, and comfortable. The police officer found us a place to stay for the night, and one of the firemen escorted us to the inn.

Again, we thank the fire department and its dedicated volunteers greatly. With their efforts, we will be able to return to the house we spent two years designing, with minimal loss of personal belongings.

Bruce & Cathy Reichlen Meredith

Please come to the next meeting on the Belknap County budget To the editor, State Rep. and Meredith Selectwoman Colette Worsman is trying her best to keep state, county, and town spending in check in these tough times, but seems to be running into opposition at every turn. As one example, she is on the Belknap County Nursing Home Subcommittee. While many of those in the private sector who are lucky enough to still have jobs have been taking pay cuts, and those of us with businesses have been seeing our income dwindle, she proposed that nursing home employees should sacrifice their usual cost-of-living raises (“COLA”s). She did not propose a pay cut, or any lay-offs, just a one-time pass on the usual costof-living raise.

I appreciate the efforts of these wonderful employees as much as anyone, but cost-of-living raises in this economy? My business was off 50-percent last year, and I consider myself lucky. People living off my taxes are still demanding cost-of-living raises?

Where’s my cost of living raise?

Yet Colette’s attempts to get agreement from the rest of the board on what should have been such a commonsense request, and such a small sacrifice, are being rebuffed. Colleen needs more support from her tax-paying constituency if she is going to have any luck keeping run-away spending down.

Please come to the next public meetings at the County Complex, 34 County Drive, (off Parade Road), Laconia on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. and on March 7 at 6 p.m. to show your support for Colette.

Voting one day a year is not enough. If you do not take part in civic processes like this throughout the year, you have nothing to complain about when your next tax bill comes and you see that it is higher than the last, against your lower income. Where is your costof-living raise?

A large turnout in support of a budget reduction will matter.

Frank Marino Meredith

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LETTERS Thank you Rep. Worsman for sticking up for the taxpayers To the editor, Thank you Colette Worsman for standing up for the taxpayers of Belknap County. Unfortunately Worsman’s proposal to cut slightly more than one percent out of the county nursing home budget was vehemently opposed. Since the Belknap County Nursing Home costs 10 to 20-percent more per person than the average for county nursing homes in New Hampshire, my only question is, why aren’t the cuts larger?

It is said that Worsman’s proposal to cut $140,000 would wipe out the three percent step increases and two percent cost of living increases for employees. I wonder how many in the private sector will receive an increase this year of five percent, or three percent, or even two percent? Why is there any cost of living increase? Social security recipients aren’t getting a cost of living increase so apparently there is no increase in the cost of living as far as the government is concerned.

Only government employees seem to be exempt from economic conditions and expect their incomes to go up no matter what happens to other citizens. We have been in a major recession and have had sustained high levels of unemployment and underemployment of unprecedented duration since the great depression. Many

people in the private sector are suffering. Private businesses and organizations have tightened their belts significantly, but a one percent cut in the county nursing home budget is just too much…? Unbelievable!

I have never seen a bureaucracy that could not be cut by at least five percent without affecting the quality or quantity of the services it provides.

Bureaucracies naturally tend to grow, to become fat and complacent. Perhaps this explains why the Belknap Nursing Home costs so much more than the average. Private businesses are forced to fight these tendencies so they can offer goods and services at competitive prices, to provide a return on investment, and to handle situations of reduced revenue. What forces government bureaucracies to be streamlined?

Nothing, except elected representatives who represent the taxpayers.

Colette Worsman is fighting for every tax payer to reduce costs without reducing services. She is trying to help Belknap citizens, especially those who are struggling with fixed or reduced incomes. Worsman represents us. I wonder who Commissioner Philpot and other delegates think they represent? Obviously it is not the taxpayers.

Don Ewing Meredith

from preceding page tute for it in some cases. CBM should always be used in any case so that the child can be weaned off medication and have something to take its place that is not chemically-based and for which the child can receive credit for the change of behavior instead of the drug. The problem with this approach is that it requires 1:1 therapy on a weekly basis. This takes money and time unlike seductive quick fixes like drugs alone.

Finally is the issue of overdiagnosis.

When medication works for a child, it borders on miraculous. It calms the child’s system down to a point where they can pay attention, concentrate and complete their assignments. When medication does work, children are not likely to need special education coding and the services that it ensures. Research on the overuse of medication indicates “the rate of ADHD drug treatment was two to three times higher than the national estimates for the disorder” (Gretchen LeFever, Ph.D.). This may because medication is so quick and easy to administer to bother with other means. Also, some behavior that is not ADHD may be seen as ADHD in order to resort to medication as a way to eliminate it. In such cases, Lawrence Diller, MD, suggests “better parenting and more appropriate schooling for children” as the solution.

Gretchen LeFever, Ph.D., of Eastern Virginia Medical School, recommends “a public health agenda that includes improved systems for tracking ADHD diagnoses, treatments and outcomes and primary prevention initiatives.”

Columbia University’s Peter Jensen, MD, did research on ADHD

interventions and found that “children’s inattention and hyperactivity could be equitably managed with both intensive combination and pharmacological treatments, but that combined treatments more successfully treated “domains of functional impairment” such as aggression, defiance and poor social skills than medication alone”.

William Pelham, Ph.D., of the State University of New York at Buffalo, reported that “parents and teachers much preferred a combination of pharmacological and behavioral treatment than behavioral treatment alone.

These options had far lower dropout rates and much lower dissatisfaction, and also appeared to produce results with more staying power after one year of treatment”.

Charles Cunningham, Ph.D., of McMaster University, suggests that we invest “the same time, effort and money in improving the performance of our psychosocial interventions that we are on our pharmacological interventions.”

Thus, the most effective way to prevent overdiagnosis of ADHD and overmedication of its symptoms is not to eliminate medication or attribute every problem that children have to ADHD but to use careful and thoughtful diagnosis and monitoring as well as to provide children with direct training in their own behavior management through CBM. When this happens, the incidence of ADHD will not be exaggerated and the use of medication will be seen as complementary to helping children with ADHD rather than as the quick fix.

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

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Gotta love our president’s prescription for uh, entrepreneurial growth after he provided us a bonafide example with the Brandon Fisher story about saving Chilean miners with his innovative drilling technology. He then immediately went off the tracks with his desire for a national high-speed rail system.

All we have to do is copy Europe because their $42-billion in annual government train subsidies is just the ticket for conducting economic growth through capitalism and entrepreneurial spirit.

I’m not sure even Yogi Berra could have made less sense. Given the proliferation of cars and planes that can take us anywhere at anytime in any direction we want, railway travel is never again

going to be more than an adjunct, niche market. Please, can someone enlighten our president before he decides to throw billions more in cash into a new rat hole.

Never mind. Now that I think about it, this is what progressive central planning is all about.

I would be remiss if I didn’t highlight how well central planning has already worked in this country. Well actually, central planning combined with the loony, liberal environmentalists. That would be the ethanol experiment. You know, the one where a mandated, subsidized, corn squandering scam caused our food prices to go up while doing didly squat for cleaning up the environment. President Obama and his merry band of Democrats ably supported by a cadre of country club Republicans will continue to expand their empire and act like elitist snobs until our capitalistic system bursts into flames because of their incessant meddling in what’s left of free enterprise. Then, never letting a crisis go to waste, they will rush in to rescue the nation while extolling the virtues of socialism. Because you know, it works extremely well until you run out of other people’s money, as Maggy Thatcher tried to impress upon Great Britain. Shocked European bureaucrats treated this concept like the third rail fearing political electrocution. Now, most of Europe is being forced into extreme austerity measures because they are feeling the evil that is socialism. Undaunted, President Obama and the liberal elite continue to assure us that it can work if we will just open up our wallets and give a little bit more for just a little bit longer. Perhaps eerily reminiscent of Choo Choo Coleman and the hapless 1962 NY Mets, who lured patriotic fans into the false hope that a World Series was in their future if the season would last just a little bit longer.

Russ Wiles Tilton

Clearing driveway entrances would increase cost 2 or 3 times To the editor, To readers of The Laconia Daily Sun: please don’t complain about those hard working servants of ours doing needed snow plowing, until you’ve done the same difficult job!

Efficient snow plowing requires continuous plowing, without changes for driveways. It is a lot easier to clear those driveways later IF the town plower maintains normal speed. If the town had to go back and clear every

driveway, the cost of snow removal would go up two or three times.

Your careful removal or push back of that snow makes it easier for your neighbors and the town. I’ve found that getting there first, clearing my drive AND the road leading to it results in almost no “plow ins”. Be helpful, and they will do as well! At least that’s the way with Gilford snow plowers.

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Kindergarten is not just sound educational policy, it is sound fiscal policy.

Studies tell us that every dollar we spend in the early years yields a significantly higher return than those dollars spent later on. So maybe the question should be, can we afford not to include kindergarten?

I would like to close with some lines taken from, ‘All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten’ by Robert Fulghum. It was read originally on the floor of the U.S. Senate: ‘All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten: Share everything; play fair; don’t hit people; put things back where you found them; clean up your own mess; don’t take things that aren’t yours; say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody; wash your hands before you eat; flush; warm cookies and cold milk are good for you; live a balanced life, learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day, some; take a nap every afternoon; when you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together; be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the styrofoam cup: the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that; goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the styrofoam cup-they all die. So do we; and then remember the Dick and Jane books and the first word you learned — the biggest word of all — LOOK.’ Everything you need to know is in there somewhere, The Golden Rule and love and basic sanitation, ecology and politics and equality and sane living.

And it is still true; no matter how old you are, when you go out in the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.

Please press the green button for the inclusion of kindergarten in our definition of adequacy! Thank you!”

It is now four years later and the House Education Committee is holding a hearing on HB-631 — to repeal that important piece of adequacy — tomorrow. For all of the reasons I spoke of four years ago and for all of the five year olds in the state of New Hampshire, this bill should be killed in committee.

Judith T. Reever Laconia

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To the editor, Below are remarks I made with regard to kindergarten in Representatives Hall in the H.H. Statehouse in January of 2007. I am a former representative from Laconia and I served on the Education Committee and the Adequacy Definition Committee.

“Thank you Madame Speaker, Distinguished Colleagues. I am surprised to be standing before you today supporting the idea of including public kindergarten in our definition of an adequate education.

As I reflect on it, I feel a bit like Rip Van Winkle who, upon having awakened, has found not that the debate has changed, but that it is still going on.

I served from 1976 until 1997 on the Laconia School Board. In 1990 we had a year of significant budget cuts and our board decided to eliminate Kindergarten.

It is not a decision that I take any pride in now. It was one of the only programs, we offered, that was not mandated by the state and we felt we had few other choices, we had already agreed to cut 29 teaching positions and football. We had no idea what an expensive cut that would turn out to be. The term ‘shortsighted’ comes to mind, when I think back on it.

Years later they were still tracking that class throughout their time in the Laconia School District. They found the class had lower overall grades and needed much more individual attention.

Four years ago, I was pleased and proud, that during my time on the State Board of Education, we voted to include kindergarten as one of the minimum standards for educational approval in the State of NH. Before the standards moved on to the legislature and after three of us left the state board, a new board voted to overturn that vote. They felt that the political cost of its inclusion would jeopardize the remaining standards.

This is certainly not a new debate in the State of New Hampshire and I am well aware that this is not really a debate about the value of kindergarten, but a debate about whether the state can afford to fund kindergarten.

Research has shown that kindergarten is educationally sound and effective. Several long-term studies on the effects of kindergarten have shown the following outcomes for students: more students completed high school; they perform higher on achievement tests; they are better behaved in classrooms; they are more interested and curious; they placed greater value on learning; they have higher occupational aspirations and expectations; and there is a decreased

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BELMONT — Not many residents voiced concerns about Belmont’s budget at Saturday’s deliberative session, possibly because if all the articles dealing with the budget pass, the property tax rate will go down by one cent for next year.

That’s because many of the items that the board of selectmen are recommending for the budget — including $450,000 for a pumper fire truck and $202,000 for highway repairs-are being paid for by existing reserve funds or grants. That extra revenue would more than compensate for the $1 million increase over last year’s approved expenditures, resulting in a small decrease in property taxes, according to Ronald Mitchell, chairman of the budget committee.

“Our debt for the town of Belmont is fairly small for the size of our community. We’ve been paying over the years when we want to buy something or do something. We usually save up the money and put in warrant articles to put a special account into that,” said Mitchell as he addressed the crowd of around 50 residents who gathered in the auditorium at Belmont High School. “We’re in pretty good shape.”

Those in attendance came to hear and discuss the budget and warrant articles in advance of voting on the articles, which will happen March 8. Because Belmont follows the provisions for Senate Bill 2, the discussion of the warrant takes place at a deliberative session, and the voting takes place later.

Mitchell pointed out increases that he said nothing could be done about - higher health insurance and retirement costs which the state has passed on to local communities.

One resident questioned why the operating budget includes so many raises for town employees.

“I have employees, and I didn’t raise their salaries, because we’re having tough economic times,” he said “We’re all having a tough time, how come you are raising salaries?”

Mitchell explained that the raises-most around 3 percent — were coupled with requirements that

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Unions came up again when the cost to fulfill the collective bargaining agreements were presented as separate articles: around $1,800 for public works employees and $3,900 for police and fire employees. Both bargaining agreements including wage increases paired with significant benefits decreases.

Chairman of the selectmen Ronald Cormier explained that if these increases are voted down and the contracts subsequently became unresolved, the town would be subject to the state’s evergreen law, which would keep the terms of the expired contract -— including cost-of-living increases and benefits that could end up costing the town more if continued. The state legislature is debating a repeal of the law, but it remains in effect for now, said Cormier.

Many of the budget-related articles were met with no discussion, while others elicited routine questions, including how much money had been saved in various reserve funds and what specific projects would be paid for from those funds this year. Residents seemed to be fine with the answers, including using sidewalk reserve fund money to construct a walkway on Church Street as part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the village district and using $500,000 from the highways maintenance fund to reconstruct roads on Church Hill and Monument Square for the same reason.

The meeting lasted about two hours. About halfway through, moderator Tom Garfield stopped to add what he called an “editorial comment”: Three years after switching from the town meeting format to SB2-style deliberations, there was still some confusion among townspeople about how things worked.

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No apparent SB-2 fans on Meredith Selectboard MEREDITH — The prospect of replacing traditional town meeting with official ballot voting, commonly known as SB-2, got a cool reception from the selectmen when the board met yesterday.

For the third time in four years Richard Juve has mounted a petition to place SB-2 on the warrant. In both 2008 and 2009, SB-2 captured majorities, but fell short of the 60-percent super-majority required for success.

“This is my SB-2 routine,” remarked Lou Kahn, a retired attorney asked by the board to contrast traditional town meeting and official ballot voting, “which I’m condemned to repeat every year or so.”

Kahn began by noting that town meeting consists of two parts: an election on the second Tuesday in March for town officers, zoning articles and proposals to change the form government, like the petition to adopt SB-2, and town meeting, where all other matters are debated and decided. SB-2 consists of a deliberative session, at which all articles, including the budget, can be amended, followed by an election, when all all articles appear on the ballot.

The concerns of the selectmen arose over the budget process prescribed by SB-2. Kahn explained that the budget presented to the deliberative session is accompanied by a so-called “default budget,” which is the budget of the prior year raised or lowered by contractual and statutory obligations less non-recurring expenditures. The default budget cannot be amended.

If the proposed budget is rejected by voters, the default budget takes its place unless the selectmen convene a second meeting, consisting of a deliberative session and ballot vote, to address the budget.

Selectman Colette Worsman expressed concern that if the default budget was adopted, “we could have a budget that prevented us from doing many things, like road improvements.”

Chuck Palm, who chairs the board, agreed, explaining that default budgets would hinder the

process of undertaking of capital projects.

Selectman Peter Brothers recalled his tenure on the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee and said that the town has succeeded in planning, funding and completing a string of major capital projects while maintaining a stable tax rate. He feared that default budgets would upset the long-term planning process that has served the town well.

“Sorry to be outspoken,” said Palm, “but, people don’t (vote by) ballot for the county budget, the state budget or the federal budget.” He stressed that the board has prepared budgets for the past three years without adding to the tax burden.

“We typically elect our representatives to make these decisions,” said Brothers, who added that the selectmen are readily accessible and always willing to listen to residents. “I know my telephone works,” he remarked.

Kahn also pointed out that since with SB-2 the deliberative session is held early in February, the operating budget must be prepared, petitioned articles submitted and public hearings held about a month earlier. Alternatively, towns can chose to hold the election in April or May instead of March.

Brothers dismissed voting in April or May when “you could be five or six months into expenditures before you had an approved budget. That’s definitely a disadvantage for me.”

Selectmen Miller Lovett suggested the town could change from budgeting for a calendar year to a fiscal year, ending in June, but acknowledged “that has its own problems, primarily an 18-month budget.”

Brothers agreed that SB-2 would afford those who cannot attend town meeting an opportunity to participate, but wondered “how do you make sure people are making intelligent and informed decisions.”

Kahn ventured that SB-2 would place a burden on town officials to inform voters, especially since experience in other towns indicates that attendance at deliberative sessions is sparse and depends on “whose ox is being gored.”

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By early afternoon throngs of fans in cheeseheads, green and gold beads, jerseys and Packer parkas jammed the team’s route, transforming the streets into human trenches.

A house across the street from the stadium — Lambeau Field famously sits in the middle of a residential neighborhood — blared Queen’s “We Are The Champions.” Fans broke out in spontaneous chants of “Go Pack Go!” and “The Bears Still Suck!,” and mugged for television news crews.

The crowd’s cheers rose to a roar as the team’s buses neared the stadium.

News helicopters buzzed overhead.

Players and other team officials could be seen holding up video cameras from their seats, recording the moment.

Craig Umentum, 29, of Green Bay, dragged a green-and-gold wagon loaded with a case of beer to the stadium.

The arrival was over quickly, though; the players didn’t make any formal public appearances on Monday. The real party is set for Tuesday afternoon, when the Packers are expected to stage a public rally at Lambeau. Gov. Scott Walker, who proclaimed February as Green Bay Packers Super Bowl championship month, was expected to attend.

But there’s a little hitch — Lambeau’s bleachers are covered with snow and ice.

The team announced Monday morning that it would pay people $8 an hour to remove it ahead of the celebration.

Adam Shirek, 23, of Milladore, drove two hours Monday to Lambeau for the parade. He said he’s an unemployed college student with nothing better to do.

He saw the line of snow volunteers at the stadium and decided to join them.

Decked out in Clay Matthews’ No. 52 jersey, he attacked the ice with a fury.

“Could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience helping shovel snow at Lambeau Field . . . after the Super Bowl,” he said as he worked. “It will be memorable. Hopefully it’ll bring me up on the season ticket waiting list.”

Justin Spes, 31, of Green Bay, took it all in as he sipped a beer from Umentum’s wagon. He remembers the Packers’ 1997 Super Bowl win, but said this time was so much sweeter.

The 1997 team, led by quarterback Brett Favre and defensive end Reggie White, dominated opponents. This version of the Packers scrapped and clawed for everything it got. It was no different in the Super Bowl as the Packers barely survived a late Steelers rally, he said.

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Father Tobias, a native of Zimbabwe, studied at colleges in that country, in the United Kingdom, and at the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. Ordained in 1998 as an Anglican Priest, in 2000, 20 years after independence from the British, Father Tobias became the first African Rector of one of the largest parishes in the Diocese of Harare, the Capital

of Zimbabwe; a position previously served by Priests from the United Kingdom. After immigrating to this country in 2007, Father Tobias served as the Priest-in-charge at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Ashland until the middle of 2009. After that assignment he served a number of Episcopal Parishes in the Lakes Region as a supply clergy, until being called to serve as Rector at St. James.

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GILFORD — A Meredith pilot was involved in a relatively minor plane mishap near Eagle Island on Lake Winnipesaukee Sunday afternoon.

Brad Rohdenburg was attempting to land his single-engine Aviat Huskey aircraft on the ice at about 2:30 p.m. when the wheels sank into soft snow and the plane came to a quick stop.

Fire/Rescue officials say Rohdenburg was not injured and, after attempting

to flag down passing snowmobilers for a couple of hours, he walked about a halfmile to a residence on Governor’s Island and called 911.

Using an all-terrain vehicle, Fire/ Rescue personnel located the plane and securred it for the night. I was expected the plane would be removed on Monday.

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ATTORNEY from page one County Attorney Kenneth Anderson, a resident of Gilford.

According to convention chair Alida Millham, both Chandler and Gulbrandsen will undergo background and criminal record checks, with the assistance of County Personnel Director Norman O’Neil.

All three candidates were asked very similar questions on Monday, including their opinions of the prosecution, convicting, and subsequent commutation of Moultonborough farmer’s Ward Bird’s gun incident and how, if at all, it relates to the Second Amendment.

And all three said they were unfamiliar with the details of Bird’s case other than what they had read in the newspapers and had heard from their friends.

But all also agreed the Second

Amendment was very important, but with those inherent rights come real responsibilities.

For Guldbrandsen, she said the ultimate outcome was the proper one. “I saw nothing wrong except for the mandatory sentencing,” she said, adding she didn’t think a full pardon was proper.

Chandler described herself as a “community oriented” individual and the position as County Attorney “offers not greater opportunity to do something for the community.”

Both women said working closely and supporting local police chiefs. For Chandler the relationship is almost “symbiotic” with the goal to protect and serve the community and reach justice.

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Lawmakers bid to settle JUA surplus feud

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD —The long running dispute over the surplus funds of the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association (JUA) will likely be settled by legislation.

As expected Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry) has filed a bill — Senate Bill 170 — forbidding the state from taking any funds held by the JUA and prescribing a procedure and schedule for addressing any federal tax liability and distributing excess funds to policyholders. Carson said that her bill, which is co-sponsored by the Republican leadership of both the Senate and House, is intended “to clarify that the JUA is a private fund and its money is not ours to touch.”

The bill will be heard by the Senate Executive Departments and Administration Committee on Thursday, February 10, beginning at 9:50 a.m.

In 2009, on Lynch’s recommendation the Democrat-controlled Legislature included the $110-million surplus in the 2010-2011 budget. Policyholders, led

by LRGHealthcare of Laconia, challenged the state’s claim, insisting that the rules governing the JUA and their contracts with it granted them a right to a share of the surplus. In January 2010, the New Hampshire Supreme Court denied the state’s claim and upheld the right of the policyholders. However, the administration declined to comply with the decision and instead sought to rewrite the rules of the JUA in order to transfer its surplus to the state coffers.

Twice the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) rejected the proposal.

When the Legislature convened earlier this month Representative Betsey Patten (R-Moultonborough), a longtime member of the committee, introduced a from preceding page Guldbransen’s seven in the initial round of balloting, was a prosecutor with Belknap County who said she resigned after former County Attorney Lauren Noether accepted a position with the N.H. Attorney General’s Office.

When Rep. Bob Kingsbury questioned her about her signing a “separation agreement” that would she would not seek reemployement, Chandler said being the county attorney is not the same as being an employee.

Many of the councilors were concerned the person hired as county attorney would be reluctant to subject themselves to the rigors of running for election but all three said a campaign would not be an issue.

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Henry Lipman, executive vice-president and chief financial officer of LRGHealthcare, said that “the legislation puts into law what the supreme court decided.” He said that LRGH has participated with other policyholders in seeking a legislative solution to the dispute and will support Carson’s bill.

LRGH was a policyholder of the JUA from 1986 until 2010. However, last month LRGH left the JUA to join Concord Hospital, Eliot Health Systems of Manchester and Wentworth-Douglas Hospital of Dover in forming Granite Shield Insurance Exchange, a reciprocal captive insurance company licensed in Vermont, which will insure the institutions and their employees against general and professional liability.

SB 170 declares that all funds held by the JUA beyond the amount required to meet pending and projected claims — that is, “to remain actuarially sound” — represent “excess surplus funds,” which have accrued from premiums paid by policyholders and “belong to the policyholders who paid these premiums.”

The bill would direct the directors of the JUA, together with Insurance Commissioner and a representative of the policyholders, to approach the Internal Revenue Service and settle any outstanding federal tax liability the JUA may have. Since the JUA was established in 1985, it has enjoyed a tax-exemption on the understanding that it is an integral part of the state. Doubt was cast on the tax see next page bargain process.

Both Chandler and Gulbrandsen said the negotiated compromise is the hallmark of good justice, adding the expense of bringing every case to full trail would be expensive and cumbersome.

Guldbrandsen said she has prosecuted about 20 cases a month with the numbers rising in the summer due to the expanded summer population in the town of Alton, but said so far her trails have been limited to district court where there are bench trials not jury trials.

Both remaining candidates said they felt the existing staff at the Belknap County Attorney’s Office was competent and capable, but the ultimate job of the county attorney was to run the office in the way each feels is best to get the job done.

The convention, consisting of all of the county’s representatives in the N.H. House, plan on taking the final vote on March 7.

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Within the 30 days of satisfying any federal tax liability, the JUA would be

required to calculate the excess surplus funds remaining and within another 60 days, allocate them among all policyholders during the years 1986 through 2010, to whom the funds would be distributed within 30 days. The bill provides that any funds that cannot be distributed would revert to the JUA for distribution to providers serving “medically underserved populations” to offset their malpractice coverage.

During the election campaign last year Republicans, who won overwhelming majoritie sin the House and Senate, condemned the pursuit of the funds as a violation of private property rights.

INTER-LAKES from page one past two years, the government has told us there is no inflation whatsover.”

Those on fixed incomes haven’t seen an increase, and he said teachers shouldn’t, either.

Mark Flanders, also of Meredith, agreed. He said most residents have seen their household incomes stay flat or decrease, and he felt the teachers’ contract should follow local earnings.

“It seems like it should be flat for the next couple of years. I’m upset that we didn’t take a firmer stance... I have a tough time supporting any increase at all in this economy.”

His comments were echoed by Bob Flanders, who noted that the town’s budgets have been flat or reduced in the past two years. “Anyone who is in

this economy that doesn’t recognize the problems that people are having has got to be living in a cave — when we ask for any increase at all, that’s totally unrealistic.”

Bob Flanders said the burden of the increased cost would fall on young families and senior citizens, groups which he said don’t have the extra money for higher taxes. He asked, “Why is it that the teachers’ union feels that they’re entitled to a greater increase than the private sector?”

Meredith resident R.J. Sullivan said, “Every year, my health insurance gets more and more expensive to me. Has there been any movement to match what the rest of us are dealing with in this economy?” see next page

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Board member Howard Cunningham assured the crowd that health care benefits would be closely examined by board members during the next round of negotiations.

When the hearing progressed to the topic of the operating budget, Mark Flanders told the board that the cost of educating students had risen dramatically in the Inter-Lakes District over the past decade, a period during which the district had also seen a declining enrollment. He said the per-pupil cost had risen from $10,000 per year to $18,000. “It’s very disconcerting to me... year after year, it keeps growing. Aren’t we close to shutting down the district and sending our kids to private school for the same money?”

Superintendent Phillip McCormack clarified that the per-pupil cost at Inter-Lakes was presently $16,000 per year.

Unlike Flanders, others in attendance felt that the budget didn’t contain enough funding. A cut that garnered much attention was a reduction of $8,785 to the co-curricular transportation line.

Austin Hart, a Meredith resident and senior at the high school, said the cut would negatively affect the school’s Outing Club, a club he said had the unusual ability to get students from different grade levels and walks of life to connect with each other, while promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Especially hurt would be the club’s most popular, and most expensive excursion, its annual white water rafting trip. “The cliques of school, the grades and classes are cast aside,” Hart said. “It is an opportunity that is unique. To me, it’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity that should not be removed from the school community.” He noted that participants in the club’s activities alredy bear a significant percentage of the cost of activities and he feared increasing that percentage would disenfranchise some students.

Evan Mega, also a senior at the high school, said the white water rafting trip was, “one of the most enjoyable aspects of joining the school.”

Defending the cut, board member Dan Cunningham said the transportation line was reduced because the amount allocated for the current year compared to the amount spent or encumbered revealed an excess of funding. “By reducing this line item, there still appears, based on what has been spent this year, plenty of room.” His sentiment was supported by high school Principal Patricia Kennelly.

Mary Williams, though, of Meredith, said, “there isn’t a lot to do that’s going to interest a high school senior... Having that outing club seems like a neat idea for these kids, I encourage you to revisit that.

Responding to earlier suggestions that teachers shouldn’t see a raise until the economy improves, Williams said, “during boom years in the private sector, people experience large increase in their salaries while teachers will continue to get small step increases.” She asked the board, and those present, to consider the effect of a high-quality school district on the community.

“We moved here from another state, we moved here because of the schools. I don’t want to be in those other districts,” Williams said, noting that poor school districts can depress property values. “We live in a highend community and operate high-end schools.”

The school board is expected to vote at its meeting tonight on the final budget figure presented to voters at the district meeting, scheduled this year for Saturday, March 12, beginning at 10 a.m.

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Bobcats keep Allen from 3’s record, beat Celtics, 94-89 CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Boston Celtics were short-handed, weary and lacking energy following a difficult stretch of games when Kevin Garnett leveled an elbow into Eduardo Najera’s face.

The intimidation attempt didn’t work against the Charlotte Bobcats.

“I just told him he hits like my grandma,” Najera said. The little-used Najera ended up burying a clutch 3-pointer, Gerald Wallace scored 19 points and hit the clinching free throws with 3 seconds left, and the Bobcats overcame top scorer Stephen Jackson’s ejection to stun the Celtics 94-89 on Monday night.

“This is a wonderful victory for us,” coach Paul Silas said.

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only two 3-pointers to leave him two shy of breaking Reggie Miller’s NBA career record of 2,560. Paul Pierce added 22 points and Garnett grabbed 14 rebounds.

But Boston, coming off emotional games against powers Dallas and Orlando, dressed only 10 players and ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against a potential first-round playoff opponent.

So not only did Allen not get to celebrate a milestone, the Celtics’ lead in the Eastern Conference was trimmed to one game over Miami in a performance that left a sullen locker room.

“I thought our guys came in with their cool game today and thought they were going to win it, maybe because of our jerseys,” coach Doc Rivers said.

EGYPT from page 2 Mubarak’s son Gamal would not try to succeed him.

An unpopular interior minister in charge of police was removed, and the top leadership of the ruling National Democratic Party was replaced, though Mubarak remains its official head.

Suleiman says any proposals for reform are open for discussion and he has even agreed to talk to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood, long shunned by Mubarak’s government as its most bitter rival.

But in concrete terms, those steps merely amount to a change in faces.

Deeper reform would mean tackling the pillars of the powerful coalition that has ruled Egypt for decades — the ruling party, the military and commanders of the powerful internal security forces.

Their strength has multiple foundations. Emergency laws in place since Mubarak came to power nearly three decades ago give police almost unlim-

ited powers of arrest, and they are accused of using torture against opponents with impunity.

The constitution enshrines the ruling party’s domination of politics, effectively allowing it to determine who can form a political party and who can run for the presidency, a post with no term limits.

Elections have been rife with fraud. As a result, the current parliament elected two months ago is almost entirely composed of ruling party members. Existing opposition parties have little popular support, rarely challenge the ruling party and have played no role in the wave of pro-democracy protests that began Jan. 25.

The ruling party also has the platform of state TV and newspapers and a lock on the country’s sprawling bureaucracy, including the civil service and state-run companies that provide the livelihoods for millions of Egyptians.

In the past, the state has drawn on their ranks to bus out supporters for elections. Within the ruling party is a strong faction of business tycoons who opponents accuse of using paid thugs to attack rivals — including the force of regime supporters who attacked Tahrir Square last week.

Ammar Ali Hassan, an Egyptian political analyst, said millions benefit from the regime and want the status quo. Protesters “are not resisting Mubarak alone. It is an intertwined institution of corruption,” he said.

The shake-ups have not separated the ruling party from the presidency or state institutions to put it on a more level playing field with other political forces, said Amr Hamzawy, a political scientist on the Committee of Wise Men — a self-appointed group of prominent figures that is distinct from the protesters and has met with Suleiman to explore solutions to the crisis.

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He said he included the penalty because some local officials responsible for issuing licenses have been slow to issue them or not issued them at all.

Hoell said he is open to some revisions to the initial draft of the bill but felt O’Brien was wrong in asking him to withdraw it. Supporters of his proposals should be heard at a public hearing, he said.

“I think citizens expect transparency in government,” Hoell said.

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White Mountain paintings exhibition at PSU premieres with reception today

PLYMOUTH — “As Time Passes Over the Land,” an exhibition of paintings of the White Mountains, will be on display at PSU’s Karl Drerup Art Gallery through April 9 with an opening reception to be held from 4 — 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8.

A co-production of the gallery and the Museum of the White Mountains at PSU, which is scheduled to open in 2012, the exhibition includes 29 works by 20 artists. Examples of The White Mountain School of painting from private collections celebrate the great

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art of the era and explore dynamic environmental change as time passes over the land.

White Mountain School painting has long been admired for the ways in which artists captured and embellished the natural beauty of the region.

Equally embedded in those paintings is evidence of environmental change, from the impact of settlers’ activities including clear-cutting, hunting and farming, to the industrial practices of pulp mills and mines.

The text for the exhibition catalog was written by two PSU professors — historian Marcia Schmidt Blaine and hydrologist Mark Green — and reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the exhibition and the future museum. “Having Drs. Schmidt Blaine and Green research and write the catalog text and explanatory panels that accompany the exhibition will ensure accessibility to all audiences,” said Catherine Amidon, director of the Drerup Gallery. Stan-

dards-based curriculum packets will be available.

Artist, writer ,and educator Christopher Volpe wrote in Art New England that the White Mountains played a crucial and under-appreciated role in the coming of age of American art. “The artistic discovery of the White Mountains in the 19th century was key in liberating American painting from European models. Landscape artists searching for truly American art flocked to the Crawford Notch, the Presidential Range, Chocorua, and North Conway to experience the majestic view and dramatic, sublime mountain scenery.”

Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. Monday — Saturday, and 10 a.m. — 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

The gallery is closed during University holidays and vacations, including March 19 — 27. Information about the gallery and exhibitions program at Plymouth State University is online at Plymouth.edu/ gallery or by calling the gallery at 535-2614.

GILFORD — Children grades 1 – 4 are invited to a special Early Release After-School Craft activity at the Public Library from 1:30 — 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9.

In addition to creating birdseed “valentine” hearts for their feathered friends, kids who participate will learn about the 2011 Great Backyard Bird Count.

Sign up is available in the Children’s Room. For more information, call 524-6042.

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‘Including Samuel,’awardwinning documentary, to be shown at Gilford Public Library on February 10

GILFORD — “Including Samuel,” the award-winning documentary by photojournalist Dan Habib, will be shown at the Public Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 10.

Hosted by Better Together Inclusion Group, the film has been featured on NPR and Good Morning America, and screened at national conferences.

Exceptional Parent Magazine called it a “must see.”

“The Inclusion Group of Better Together has been working on bringing awareness and creating change in the way we are engaging people with differences.

This film helps us to be able to take into account many different view points, from that of a parent, a person with a disability, or a friend that watches someone go through difficult experiences,” said Jennifer Doris, Early Childhood director at Lakes Region Community Services Family Resource Center.

“Schools have done a remarkable job about including children in the classrooms, however it is rare that we see these same families at the movies, part of other community functions, playing community sports, and other family oriented activities. ‘Including Samuel’ will help all of us to look at how we can do a better job,” said Doris.

The Public Library presentation is free of charge, and will end with a discussion about how each individual can provide a more inclusive environment for families. For more information about the film, contact Doris at 524-1741 or visit www.includingsamuel.com.

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GILFORD — A Senior Moment-um Valentine’s Day Sweetheart dance, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation department, will be held at the Community Church at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 14.

Interested participants are invited to come alone or bring a date for a full-fledged dance with varying types of music including Swing, Big Band, Square and more. Coffee, tea, and punch will be served.

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Doris ‘Dot’ Thibodeau, 76

LACONIA — Doris ”Dot” Thibodeau, 76, of 76 Champagne Avenue, died at Forestview Manor, Meredith on Friday, February 4, 2011.

Dot was born January 29, 1935 in Laconia, the daughter of Henry F. and Florence (Robichaud) Levasseur and was a life long resident of Laconia.

Dot was the secretary to four superintendents of the Laconia School System and later was a personal banker at the Laconia Peoples National Bank now Citizens.

Dot was a coach for the Lou Athanas Basketball program for many years.

She was a member and past president of the Ladies of Sacred Heart, past President of the Tardif Park Assoc. and a member and past Chair Person of the Putnam Fund.

Dot enjoyed golfing and playing in the leagues at the Laconia Country Club and Pheasant Ridge.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Normand G. Thibodeau, of Laconia; two daughters, Patty Stitt and her husband, Chuck, of Gilford and Cindy Brough and her husband, Steve, of Laconia; a daughter-in-law, Karlene Thibodeau of Salem, NH; four grandchildren; Erica Brough, Nicholas Brough, Douglas Thibodeau and Bryan Thibodeau; two great-grandchildren Brett and Caleb; a brother, Henry “Sonny” Levasseur and his wife, Loretta, of Laconia; two sisters-

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in-law, Edith Levasseur and Joan Levasseur Chandler both of Laconia; a brother-in-law, Marcel Gill, of Fla. and many nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, Dot was predeceased by a son, Norman Thibodeau; brothers, Clement “Clem” Levasseur, Roger Levasseur and his wife, Joyce, and Norman “Bud” Levasseur, and by a sister, Lorraine Gill.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, February 7, 2011 from 5:008:00 PM 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 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. Spring burial will be in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that donations be made to the Laconia Putnam Fund in Memory of Dot Thibodeau, City of Laconia Finance Dept. 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246.

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

Bernice D. Kelley, 104 FRANKLIN — Bernice D. Kelley, 104, died Saturday February 5, 2011 at the Peabody Home. She was born in Sanbornton, NH, April 10, 1906, the daughter of the late Curtis Weeks and Lucy M. (Staples) Tilton. She was the wido of Ervin B. Kelley who died in 1978.

She attended schools in Sanbornton, Laconia, and the New Hampton School and was a graduate of Concord Business College class of 1924. For a short period of time she was employed at Leavitts Printing Office in Concord.

She was a member of the League of NH Arts and Crafts in Concord. She was an accomplished artist within the mediums of painting and hooked rugs. She was know for her original designs, hand spinning and dying of wool as well as the finished rugs. For several years, she was employed by the League to restore antique hooked and oriental rugs.

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Bernice was a member of the Bristol Baptist Church.

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Services: Friends and family are invited to call from 1-3 pm on Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Emmons Funeral Home, 115 South Main Street, Bristol. A funeral service will be held at 3 pm Thursday February 10, 2011 at the Emmons Funeral Home. Burial will be in the spring in Homeland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Peabody Home Activities Fund, Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235.

James E. Tatakes, 93

CONCORD — James E. Tatakes, 93, of 19 Piscataqua Road, died at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, Boscawen on Sunday, February 6, 2011. He was the widower of Anne (Tsakiris) Tatakes who died on January 5, 2010.

Mr. Tatakes was born June 17, 1917 in Brockton, Mass., the son of Ernest and Virginia (Sauelis) Tatakes. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II and was a long time resident of Laconia before moving to Concord eight years ago.

Mr. Tatakes was the owner along with his wife, Anne of Jimmy’s Bakery for several years, cooking and baking were his love. He was a member of the Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church and was a Mason. Reading was his greatest pastime and enjoyed to fish and golf.

Survivors include a daughter, Nikki Tatakes Blodgett, and her husband, Daniel, of Vero Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Alexander Blodgett of Vero Beach, Fla. and Melissa Blodgett of Concord; a great grandchild, Aiden

Blodgett of Pittsburgh, Penn; one brother, Peter Tatakis of Greece and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his wife and his parents, Mr. Tatakes was predeceased by a son, Thomas Tatakes, a brother Angelo Tatakis and a sister Bella Davis.

There will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 811 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. Fr. Agathonikos Wilson will officiate.

Spring burial will be in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Taxiarchai Greek Orthodox Church, 811 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

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.

CONCORD — Elaine Ardelle (Russell) Ainsworth, 83, a longtime resident of Concord died Thursday, February 03, 2011 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a period of failing health.

She was born in Rutland, VT, May 20, 1927, daughter of Arthur and Pearl (Parker) Russell. Elaine spent most of her life in Concord and attended schools there. For several years she worked as a secretary for the Concord School District at the Rumford School.

She attended the South Congregational Church in Concord for several years.

She was predeceased by her first husband Laurence M. Bean Sr., second

husband, Thomas B. Ainsworth and a brother Arnold Russell all of Concord.

Her family includes her sons, Larry M. Bean Jr. and his wife Diane (Therrien) Bean of Sanbornton and Kevin Bean of Concord; two grandchildren, Jason Bean of Franklin and Jennifer Bundy of Pembroke; brothers Bruce Russell of Concord and Damon Russell of Ogunquit, ME; sister, Fern Howard of Oklahoma; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held in the spring in Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

For more information go to www. smartfuneralhome.com

HOLDERNESS — Jeffrey L. Baker, 50, of East Holderness Road, died February 3, 2011 ,at Speare Memorial Hospital, Plymouth.

He was born in Plymouth on December 7, 1960, the son of the late Loren “Sam” E. Baker, who died in April of 1993, and Linda (Carbonneau) Baker Folsom.

Jeffrey resided in Holderness for most all his life and was a graduate of Plymouth Area High School, class of 1979. He worked for most all his life as a truck driver and had worked for several construction companies in the area.

He was a past member of the Hold-

erness Fire Department. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and his favorite driver was Mark Martin.

He was predeceased by his father, and his niece Jennifer and nephew Joshua.

Jeff is survived by his daughter Christina Baker of Plymouth, mother Linda [Carbonneau] Folsom and step father Richard Folsom, of New Hampton, brothers, Greg Baker and wife Terri of Charleston, NC, Daniel Baker and wife Mary of Holderness, sister Rebecca Garcoe and husband Steve of Denver, CO, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St, Plymouth, on Tuesday 6pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday 11am, in Trinity Parish St. Agnes Church, Ashland. Spring burial will be held in the Trinity Churchyard Cemetery, Holderness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holderness Fire Department,

Elaine A. Ainsworth, 83

Jeffrey L. Baker, 50

Annual ‘Chowdah Dinnah’ to support Moultonborough Academy Latin Club’s trip to Rome, to be served up today

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Moultonborough Academy Latin Club members (left to right) Elizabeth Law, Brianna McKinley, and Stephanie Trexler invite chowder lovers to the annual “Chowdah Dinnah” on Tuesday, February 8.

Funds raised from the event will support the club’s spring trip to Rome. (Courtesy photo)

MOULTONBOROUGH — The annual “Chowdah Dinnah” to raise funds for an upcoming trip to Rome

by Moultonborough Academy’s Latin Club, will be held from 5 — 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 8.

A variety of “chowdahs” will be served including clam, corn, fish, and seafood from local restaurants including the Corner House, the Restaurant, the Whittier House, and the Wood-

shed. Other restaurants and businesses including C.G. Roxane, Coke, Giuseppe’s, the Village Kitchen, and Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls are donating food and beverages.

Tickets will be available at the door.

The cost is $7 per adult, $5 for students and senior citizens, or $25 for a family of five. All proceeds will go toward helping support the Latin Club finance a trip to Rome, Italy this spring.

N.H. GOP Chair Jack Kimball to visit Belknap Republicans on Wednesday

LACONIA — There has been a change in program for Wednesday night’s meeting of the Belknap County Republican Committee at the Shang Hai Restaurant on South Main Street.

New Hampshire GOP Chairman Jack Kimball of Dover is now scheduled to

address the gathering.

As always, the meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Early arrivers may take advantage of an optional dinner buffet that starts at 6:30. All Republican and undeclared voters are welcome to attend.

LACONIA — “You Don’t Have To Live with Hip Pain,” a free joint pain education course, will be held at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club from 6:30 — 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15.

Orthopedic Professional Association (OPA), in partnership with LRGHealthcare and the Laconia Clinic, are sponsors of the seminar, which will be led by OPA’s Dr. Jeremy Hogan, MD. The program is designed to edu-

cate individuals with joint pain about options pertaining to exercise, physical therapy, medications and joint replacement surgery. The class will offer detailed information for those seeking surgical procedures such as knee and hip replacements and the newest technologies available at LRGHealthcare.

Seating is limited. Snow day is Wednesday, February 16. For more information or to reserve a space, call 527-7120.

FRANKLIN — Psychic and medium Lauren Rainbow will appear at The Middle NH Arts & Entertainment Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 12.

Rainbow, who was voted Best Psychic in NH by NH Magazine in 2009, combines years of study and work in metaphysics, clairvoyant development, and her intuitive ability to bring her audiences “Messages From Beyond.”

The evening will include a brief lecture with Rainbow about dearly

deceased loved ones. She will help the audience understand how their loved ones connect with them among other things. Then, for a portion of the evening, some members of the audience will receive loving messages from their departed loved ones.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 934-1901 from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday or visit www. themiddlenh.org. The box office will open one hour before the show.

‘You Don’t Have to Live with Hip Pain,’ free seminar to be presented February 15

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Town of Sanbornton, NH PO Box 124, 573 Sanborn Road Sanbornton, NH 03269 INVITATION FOR CONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION The Town of Sanbornton, NH will be bidding the following project in the spring of 2011.

Contractors must be prequalified in order to bid on this project. Sealed Contractor Prequalification Statements will be accepted at the Board of Selectmen’s Office, Town of Sanbornton, 573 Sanborn Road, Sanbornton, NH 03269, until 2 PM local time on Thursday, February 24, 2011. Prospective bidding Contractors are advised that: Bid proposals will need to be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the bid and made payable to “Town of Sanbornton”, as security for the execution of the contract.

A Performance and Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract price, will be required of thesuccessful bidder.

BAY ROAD AND UPPER BAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Project entails the reconstruction of Bay Road and Upper Bay Road (a distance of approximately 3 miles) and is scheduled to begin construction in the spring of 2011. Project is anticipated to involve pavement reclamation, construction of a new road box, new asphaltic pavement and installation of underdrain and closed drainage systems. Project is also anticipated to involve cleaning, reshaping and establishment of roadside ditches, replacement of cross culverts and replacement or addition of driveway culverts as necessary.

Work will involve minor brush and tree cutting and slope stabilization. The engineer’s estimated total project cost is $2,500,000.

Preliminary plans may be seen at the following offices beginning February 10, 2011: Town of Sanbornton Hoyle Tanner & Associates 537 Sanborn Road 150 Dow St. Sanbornton, NH 03269 Manchester, NH 03101 Associated General Contractors of NH F.W. Dodge McGraw Hill 48 Grandview Rd C/o Spiller Reprographics Bow, NH 0330 4880 Second Street Manchester, NH 03102 Construction Summary of NH 734 Chestnut St. Manchester, NH 03104 Prequalification forms may be obtained at the Town of Sanbornton, 573 Sanborn Road Sanbornton, NH 03269, (603) 286-8303, for Five ($5.00) dollars. PREQUALIFIED FIRMS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MARCH 11, 2011. FIRMS NOT PREQUALIFIED WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID OR TAKE OUT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Town of Sanbornton, NH Board of Selectmen By: David Nickerson, Chairman; Andrew Livernois, Guy Guinta

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You don’t always feel that you fit into the conventional molds that others seem to embody so easily. You’ll express your more unique and possibly unpopular views today and will be accepted anyway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

When someone says you can’t do it, that’s precisely when you think you absolutely must do it. In this context, proving someone wrong is one of the supreme pleasures of life!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a one-track mind, though today it is not likely on the track that others want it to be on. Instead of fighting it, see what happens when you indulge your strong will to see where it will lead you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Three is the magic number for you, and you will excel in a trio of some kind. There really is a value to you in this regard that cannot be duplicated by you alone or with only one other person.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 8). You give so much of yourself, and this year loved ones give back twofold. You’ll make a magnificent discovery in March.

April brings emotional sunshine and satisfying work. May is your chance to spread your wings. There’s an unexpected windfall in July. Someone needs you, and you deliver in October. Aries and Sagittarius people are crazy for you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 1, 22, 9 and 18.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Routine work will be healthy for your creativity.

As you follow the same steps over and over, your mind will roam to dreamy places where solutions abound.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). New business will come to you because you have a reputation for being practical and down to earth. You will methodically turn each new lead into a loyal customer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will be improvement-oriented, and you will find ways of streamlining your daily tasks. Others will imitate your style, especially at work. You will bring your colleagues up to the maximum level of efficiency.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are a genius at public relations today and will present your work and life in such a light as to get exactly the response you want. Your most brilliant work happens when you shoot from the hip.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your heart’s desire is to reach the top. Not everyone has this wish, though the ones who do will give you stiff competition. In the end, your victory will be sweet because you worked so hard for it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have a high tolerance for discomfort and should by no means take advantage of this quality. You are as deserving of pleasure as anyone else. Indulge yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may feel uncomfortable being fussed over, but that won’t stop your friends from doing just that. Be patient and graceful.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2011. There are 326 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated.

On this date: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. In 1693, a charter was granted for the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg in the Virginia Colony.

In 1837, the Senate selected the vice president of the United States, choosing Richard Mentor Johnson after no candidate received a majority of electoral votes.

In 1924, the first execution by gas in the United States took place at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City as Gee Jon, a Chinese immigrant convicted of murder, was put to death.

In 1960, work began on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Los Angeles.

In 1968, three college students were killed in a confrontation with highway patrolmen in Orangeburg, S.C., during a civil rights protest against a whites-only bowling alley.

In 1989, 144 people were killed when an American-chartered Boeing 707 filled with Italian tourists slammed into a fog-covered mountain in the Azores.

In 2007, model, actress and tabloid sensation Anna Nicole Smith died in Florida at age 39 of an accidental drug overdose.

One year ago: Endeavour and six astronauts rocketed into orbit, hauling a new room and observation deck for the International Space Station. The Nielsen Co. estimated that 106.5 million people watched the New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts, beating the 1983 “M-A-S-H” finale, which had 105.97 million viewers. U.S. Rep. John Murtha, 77, died at a hospital in Arlington, Va., of complications from gall bladder surgery.

Today’s Birthdays: Composer-conductor John Williams is 79. Former ABC News anchor Ted Koppel is 71. Actor Nick Nolte is 70. Comedian Robert Klein is 69. Actorrock musician Creed Bratton is 68. Singer Ron Tyson is 63. Actress Brooke Adams is 62. Actress Mary Steenburgen is 58. Author John Grisham is 56. Actor Henry Czerny is 52. Rock singer Vince Neil (Motley Crue) is 50. Rock singer-musician Sammy Llanas (YAH’-nus) (The BoDeans) is 50. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa P. Jackson is 49. Actress Mary McCormack is 42. Rock musician Keith Nelson (Buckcherry) is 42. Retired NBA player Alonzo Mourning is 41. Actor Seth Green is 37.

Actor Josh Morrow is 37. Rock musician Phoenix (Linkin Park) is 34. Rock musician Max Grahn is 23. Actor Ryan Pinkston is 23.

Actress Karle Warren (“Judging Amy”) is 19.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Lakes Region Zonta Club meeting focuses on local and global HIV prevention. 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building in Laconia. Guests are welcome. To reserve a seat call 524-2588.

Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee meeting.

6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin’s Restaurant in Barnstead.

Optional meal time begins at 5:30. Guest speaker will be Peter Bearse.

“Understanding Bob Marley: An excuse to get stoned or a defiant message of truth?”, a lecture-demonstration hosted by Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. in Hage Room of the Hartman Union Building. Free. Featuring Professor Matt Jensen of the Berklee College of Music. The university welcomes the greater community to this and other events celebrating Black History Month.

RESPECT Teen Clinic at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453.

Walk-in for teens only, 2 to 6 p.m. GYN and reproductive services. STD/HIV testing.

Boy Scout Troop 143 meets at the Congregational Church of Laconia (across from Laconia Savings Bank).

6:30 each Tuesday. All boys 11-17 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

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

Pre-School Storytime at the Gilford Public Library.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 3-5. Sing songs, listen to a story and create a craft. Sign-up required.

BabyGarten at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. For babies to 18 months. Sing songs, share stories and move to music. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

Philosophy Club meeting at the Gilford Public Library.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Shang Hai restaurant on South Main Street in Laconia. Optional dinner buffet served from 5:30. Guest speaker with N.H. GOP Chairman Jack Kimball.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre’s “Senior Moments” performing at the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building in Laconia. 2 to 3 p.m. Free program features orginal short skits presented with light-hearted humor about life experiences as a senior citizen. To reserve a seat call Deb Carbone at 524-5600. (In case of bad weather event will be postponed to Feb. 11.)

Brown Bag Seminar on “New Frontiers In Marketing”, hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. Noon to 1 p.m. at the PSU Welcome Center/Ice Arena. For more information call 536-1001.

Free Mom & Me screening of “Piglet’s Big Movie” at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. 11:30 a.m.

Snow Stories at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Story telling and outdoor exploration during this program designed for young children and their adult companions. (Adult must accompany child.) $7/ memet. $9/non-member. Ages 6 and up. For reservations call 968-7194.

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

Cub Scout Pack 143 meets at the Congregational Church of Laconia (across from Laconia Savings Bank).

6:30 each Wednesday. All boys 6-10 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

STD/HIV testing on walk-in basis only from 4 to 6 p.m. Sliding fee scale.

Check-out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 9:15 to 11.a.m.

Early school release day after-school craft time at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2 p.m. For 1st through 3rd graders. Make heart-shaped bird feeders and learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count. Sign-up in Children’s Room.

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Sweet, silly or sentimental, Love Lines are the perfect way to tell the people you care about exactly how you feel. To send a Love Line, simply fill out this entry form and submit it, along with payment, to the Laconia Daily Sun by Thursday, February 10, 2011 at noon. All Love Lines will be published in full color in the newspaper on Saturday, February 12, 2011. And can also be viewed online at www.laconiadailysun.com

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To Pooh Bear,

I love you with all my heart! Thank you for being in my life. ~Love, Hunny

Violet, We’ve had our ups and downs,but our friendship has stood the test of time.

Thank you for always being there for us Bob & Mary

1x2 = $14.50

1x1.5 Color = $11 2x2 = $29

WOLFEBORO — The fifth program celebrating Wolfeboro Friends of Music’s 75th Season will feature pianist William Chapman Nyaho in concert at Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 13.

Nyaho, a Ghanaian American and resident of Seattle, brings a unique cultural background and eclectic sense of music to the concert hall. Celebrated poet Maya Angelou wrote that his performances bring “moments of discovery so delicious that the listeners will be made to laugh out loud and to compliment … themselves at their good fortune in finding … this pianist.” Nyaho has earned the prestigious honor of performing at the National Gallery of Art Concerts Series, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC on February 16.

Wolfeboro Friends President Don Holm had the good fortune to meet Nyaho last summer in the Wolfeboro area.

About the musician’s audition held with the WFOM board, Holm stated, “He was absolutely delightful! He played classical pieces first and then started playing Ghanaian music and talked about its musical effect on African American music, then played African American music to demonstrate. He performs in colorful garb as seen on his web site [www.nyaho.com], and is a good entertainer as well as musician.”

As a regular guest clinician, Nyaho gives lecturerecitals and workshops advocating music by composers of the African heritage. On Monday, February 14, he will present a 45 minute program for students grade 3 — 6 in the Govenor Wentworth Regional School District. Also invited to this program will be home schoolers as well as Cornerstone Academy students at the same level.

Tickets for Nyaho’s concert at Brewster Academy are available for $20 at the door, at Black’s Paper Store and Avery Insurance in Wolfeboro, or at Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith; by calling 569-2151; or by visiting www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

Trip to Holy Land topic of presentation by Shirley Powers at Sanbornton Congregational Church Saturday, February 12 SANBORNTON — “My Trip to the Holy Land in Pictures and Stories” will be the topic of a presentation by Shirley Powers in the Undercroft at Sanbornton Congregational Church, UCC, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 12.

Powers will share the highlights of her pilgrimage, which began in Cairo, Egypt. She rode a camel up Mount Sinai and had further experiences in Jordan and Israel, including the River Jordan, Jerusalem, and the region of Galilee.

Light refreshments of Mediterranean foods, including hummus, falafel, Greek yogurt, and vegetables will be served. All are welcome. A basket for free will donations will be available to those who wish to contribute to cover the cost of the food. For more information, call 279-8848.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: Every year, we invite our extended family for the holidays. Last year, we had our nephew, “John,” and his wife, “Jane.” John is a terrific, lovable, normal 30-something.

Jane, on the other hand, is not nearly as normal. For example, John removes his coat after arriving, but Jane keeps hers on for the entire visit. John participates in the conversation, while Jane shies away from talking.

Dinner, however, is the strangest part. We have never seen Jane eat a single bite. She doesn’t even pretend to eat. She simply places her napkin on her plate.

At first, we thought she was a germaphobe, except we have been guests in their home for meals and Jane does not join the guests at the table. I once found her alone in the kitchen with a plate of food. When I asked her to come into the dining room, she replied, “The dog likes my company.”

Do you think she has some fear of eating in front of other people? How can we make her more comfortable in our home? Is this something we should be concerned about? -Worried Relative Dear Worried: Jane seems to be suffering from a not-uncommon social anxiety disorder, which is a fear of being judged by others or embarrassed in front of them. It likely stems from an incident in her childhood. If she is willing to examine her fears, she may be able to overcome them. Some people have found success with behavior modification, hypnotherapy, counseling and/or medication. If you are close to your nephew, suggest that Jane discuss it with her doctor.

John also can get more information through the National Institute of Mental Health at 1-866-615-NIMH (1-866-615-6464).

Beyond that, please don’t make an issue of this. She intends no offense.

Dear Annie: I have been married for 25 years. When my

husband and I go somewhere and have to walk from the car, he always walks in front of me. I feel like his servant. I have told him I hate it and to stop, but he continues.

What is up with this disrespect? How should I handle this?

-- Following in His Footsteps Dear Following: Most men have longer strides than women. In order for your husband to walk by your side, he needs to slow down to a pace that apparently does not feel natural to him. Still, it’s rude and inconsiderate not to make the effort.

The next time you get out of the car, ask the King of England to assist you, grab his arm, and don’t let go until you reach your destination.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Midlife Marriage,” who said the spark has left her marriage.

I have been happily married for almost 20 years. I, too, miss the passion of our youth, but at the same time, I have found comfort in the stability of our years together. Early in our marriage, we had trouble, and I didn’t know if we’d make it. A friend advised me to focus on what I loved about him -- not what he could do for me, but the qualities he possessed that caused me to fall in love with him. Remembering that has kept me satisfied all these years.

We’re raising several children, so time alone is rare. However, we flirt regularly and make time to talk, cuddle and be together. It’s easy to get caught up in the kids, career and other outside activities, and neglect the marriage. But the kids will grow up and leave, the career will end, and hobbies change.

Your spouse will still be with you.

It starts with me. I have to make our marriage a priority.

I’d advise “Midlife” to surprise her husband and put her best foot forward, just like she did in the beginning. It takes time and effort, but it will be worth it in the end. -- Satisfied Wife

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

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Animals

Autos

BOATS

For Rent

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

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

2000 Ford E-350 Box Truck with 7.3 Diesel engine. 126K miles, 3-speed auto transmission with overdrive. 15 ft. box with pass through, a/c, complete new front end, new rotars, calipers, pads, leaf springs, coil springs & shocks. $5,350. 455-9269

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

GILFORD- 3-Bedroom 1 3/4 bath single family. Large lot, convenient location, no smoking. $1,500/Mo. 724-7515

Business Opportunities

Laconia 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353

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

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

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

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

Autos 1996 Ford F-350 4-Wheel Drive Dump Truck. 4-speed manual, 27,000 original miles, 9 ft. Fisher plow. $5,250. 455-9269 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 v6 5speed, 65K miles, new tires and brakes cap, KBB says $4350, first $3250. Meredith 455-4381.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4X4. 3.7 Liter-V6. Metallic Grey, Leather interior, remote start, sunroof, 23,750 miles. Asking $19,500. 603-267-6605

2004 Chrystler Pacifica- Automatic, sun roof, Silver, Seats 6, 75K miles. Excellent condition. $7,495/Obo. 603-491-5555 2007 Toyota Tundra, dbl. cab, SR5, 65K miles, maroon with black interior $17,500/ bro.

455-8987.

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

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

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

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

603-455-6662

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

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

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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

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

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

All housing certificates accepted.

520-1431, 267-0545.

BELMONT: 2 Bedrm duplex, w/d hookups. $200 per week + utiliites. Sec/ Refs required. 524-3790 CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 FRANKLIN 1 bedroom heat & hot water included, $550/ mo. First month rent and security deposit,

LACONIA 2-bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Near hospital, clean, washer/dryer hook-up, heat/hot water included. $850/Month.

524-0703 Laconia 3 room, large bath $525+ (average utility cost $140/month or less). Upper Summer Street.

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

528-3649. Leave a message with information LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837 LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apartment on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/month includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

LACONIA WATERVIEW Effi ciency One Bedroom first floor, with private entrance, quiet area in good location, $650/month includes utilities. Security Deposit and References Required, 520-1586 LACONIA Weirs Blvd 2 BR, 2 bath, one level newly renovated condo year round, balcony with view of lake, pool, no pets, refs and dep req. $900 a month.

366-4341 Laconia- 3-Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Washer/Dryer, Attic Storage, Sunroom, $950/month + Utilities & Security Deposit. No Pets/No Smoking. 387-4471 LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

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

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA-DUPLEX 3 bedroom 1/1/2 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $950/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-7419 LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in duplex building, 1st & 2nd floors plus access to attic and basement with laundry hook-ups, $950/month plus utilities, 524-1234.

LACONIA: Nice & quiet one bedroom, 2nd floor, good neighborhood, lots of attic storage, laundry hookups, parking, $700/month includes heat. 455-8789.

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

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $250/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234 TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

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

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

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

524-9665.

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

524-3892.

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

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

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

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

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

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

496-8667 or 545-9510.

LAKEPORT 2 bedroom, all utilities included. No pets. $200 per week.

Security deposit. Call 524-5076 MEREDITH- ROOMY 2-bedroom near downtown. Heat/storage included. No pets, non-smoker, References, security & lease required. $750/Month. 455-4075

For Rent-Vacation Marco Island Waterfront Condo: Florida!s southwest destination vacation, starting at $500/week, sleeps 4. 603-393-7077.

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

Call 603-524-0665.

For Rent-Commercial

MEREDITH Great Location!

31 Foundry Ave. Off Route 104

(Behind Olde Province Common)

1,500 Sq. Ft. with 17’ ceiling & 14’ overhead door. Partial 2nd level balcony space. Finished office cubicle on 1st floor.

Perfect for graphic, woodworking, artistry, retail, storage, etc.

$750/Month + Utilities 279-0142 (Business) 677-2298 (Cell) LACONIA- Retail store with office and garage. Great location (1073 Union Ave.) $850/Month + Utilities. Possible sub-divide for right tenant. 603-520-7882 LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

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

See ad under “furniture”.

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

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

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

235-1773

MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

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

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

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

Security,references. 279-4376

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

ONE bedroom apt. on second floor. Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic.

Plowing, parking and dumpster included, no dogs, $795/ month

New snowmobile helmet, size small. $45, 36 in. Toshiba TV (36A11) $175, Weider Crossbow home gym $125. All in excellent condition.

Call 729-0199

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665

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For Sale

Roommate Wanted

Services

Services

FIREWOOD Is 'an icebox where your camp used to be'? Stove, Fishing, Campfires. $25-1/8 cord.

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

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

(603)630-1296.

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

603-455-0214

EXTREME ROOF SHOVELING • Fully Insured •

Services

455-8370 www.goldkeymaintenance.com

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 Ice-Dam Removal & Roof Shoveling. Fully insured. 10% of profits donated to Salvation Arny.

603-455-2848

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

MILES COMPUTER REPAIR Firewood: SuperBowl weekend, $25. Near Belknap Mall, 1-mile from Piches Sport Shop. Left on Arlene Dr. Super Easy self-serve.

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

603-998-2326.

Hodgman Quality Hip Waders.

Size 9 Cushion insoles, fully guaranteed. New in box, never worn. $25. 677-6528

ROOF Shoveling: Usually $50-$100 per roof. 455-6945.

Large stuffed living room chair with pattern. Modern rustic, bought at Grievior Furniture. Asking $250. Call 524-8306

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

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

Services ROOF Clearing Specialist: Hardworking, experienced, references.

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

ROOF Shoveling, Snowplowing, Ice Dam Removal and Repairs.

Insured Professionals. Call 603-630-5121.

ROOF snow and ice removal.

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

Roof Snow Removal- Experienced, insured roofer. Dan 496-1886 or 279-5806 Roof Shoveling- Don't have time or desire to get up on the roof and do it yourself? Please call Dan at 603-527-8670 Quick and reasonable service

Elan Publishing Company BRETT’S ELECTRIC Fast, Reliable Master Electrician.

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

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

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531

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

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

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

Help Wanted

An opportunity to make a difference in a rapidly growing home health agency.

FULL TIME HOME HEALTH RN. Monday through Friday. Home Health experience preferred. NH RN license, valid NH driver’s license, reliable transportation and at least 1 year med/surg experience required. Excellent working environment, competitive salary, mileage reimbursement, free in-services with a comprehensive benefit program including paid vacation after 3 months, paid holidays, paid health insurance, retirement option.

PER DIEM RN. Community health or med/surg experience preferred. NH RN license required. Competitive salaryand mileage reimbursment. Valid NH driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Send Resume to: Meredith Public Health Nursing Assoc 45 NH Route 25 Meredith NH 03253 EOE

RN Supervisor Full time

Belknap County Nursing Home HOCKEY TEAM VOLUNTEER NEEDED!!!

The Laconia Leafs JR Hockey team is searching for a volunteer equipment manager for the 2011-12 season. Experience not needed, training provided. Duties include skate sharpening, equipment repair/upkeep, game day prep, etc. For More info contact: Coach Will Fay #581-7008 HOUSEKEEPERS Wanted: We are looking for hard working people who know what clean is!

Part-time positions, with potential for full-time hours available. Must be flexible, reliable and dependable. Weekends a must. Please apply in person at Fireside Inn & Suites (formerly B. Mae's Resort), Junctions of Routes 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH. Insurance Customer Service/Producer wanted. P&C License preferred. Candidate must have strong communication skills. Flexible hours, some nights & Saturdays required. Hourly earnings + commission. Highly motivated candidates may apply by calling Allstate Insurance Company in Gilford. 293-0155 or send resume to 348 Intervale Rd. Gilford, NH 03249 Attn: Thom WAITPERSON: Full-time, nights and weekends. Apply in person, Bobhouse Reel n Tavern, or call 253-1025.

Roommate Wanted ADULT person to share house in Laconia. $140/wk. includes everything. Pets okay. Female pre-

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

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

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

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

BCNH is seeking a full time 40 hour RN to lead our 11-7 shift and be a part of our progressive management team where our mission is: “To care for our residents, as ourselves, with compassion, dignity and respect.” The position reports directly to the Director of Nursing Services and is the go to person in charge for the 11-7 shift. This is a great opportunity to really make a difference in a dynamic organization where resident-centered care and quality of life are of utmost importance.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited school of nursing and three years experience in a long-term care facility.

Current RN licensure by the NH State Board of Nursing. Previous experience assuming charge responsibilities for a unit and a demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions associated with the position.

Starting pay range: $24.71 - $27.00 per hour DOQ, with a generous shift differential and a competitive benefits package. Please view Outline of Benefits on our web site for further explanations.

LPN –Part Time

BCNH is also seeking a Part Time LPN to fill a 32 hour opening on the 3-11 shift.

Minimum Qualifications: Completion of a high school diploma, graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing and current licensure by the N.H. State Board of Nursing.

Starting pay range: $19.62 - $21.44 per hour DOQ, with a generous shift differential and the benefit of pro-rated vacation, sick and holiday time.

A County Application is required. Please apply by downloading and completing our job application. Completed applications must be received by: Deb Laflamme, at 30 County Drive Laconia, NH, 03246 or via e-mail to dlaflamme@belknapcounty.org or fax to (603) 527-5419 Applications for these positions will be accepted until February 18, 2011.

Browse our website at http://www.belknapcounty.org for additional information and view a complete Job Description. A criminal history & background check will be required of any applicant prior to being offered a position.

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Harry & David to host Lakes Region Chamber ‘Business After Hours’ event TILTON — Harry & David’s Tanger Factory Outlet Center will host the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) “Business After Hours” from 5 — 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9.

Harry & David carries signature items such as gift baskets and towers, as well as a broad assortment of chocolate and candy confections, snacks, condiments, easy-to-prepare specialty foods, seasonal fresh fruit gifts, home décor, and more. All are invited to

sample the store’s Raspberry Chipotle Meatballs, Pepper and Onion Cream Cheese Kicker, Charred Pineapple Kicker, Strawberry Cheesecake, and the store’s Limited Edition Cupid’s Crunch Moose Munch® Snack.

LRCC’s “Business After Hours” are an opportunity to meet and greet chamber members, build upon existing business relationships, and create new ones. Door prizes will be held at the event.

AT RIGHT: Harry & David, Tanger Outlets in Tilton, will host the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce (LRCC) “Business After Hours” from 5 — 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9. Pictured in photo (left to right): Stephanie Dennis and Tina Mirabella, store manager, met with LRCC Executive Director Karmen Gifford and Chamber Board Member and Tanger Outlets General Manager Eric Proulx to discuss the event. (Courtesy photo)

Services

Services

Services

Veritas Quintet presents ‘musical valentine’ at PSU February 13

ROOFS -SNOW Removal. 29 years expereince, insured. Eric (603) 387-4996

TAX PREPARATION Individuals and Businesses No return is too small.

E-Filing available Accounting and Auditing Roger Marceau, CPA 387-6844 or e-mail rlmarceau@metrocast.net

THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Roof Shoveling, Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, drywall repairs. 455-6296.

PLYMOUTH — PSU Professor of Music Dan Perkins has invited four friends to join him for a “musical valentine” of of two masterpieces of the piano quintet repertoire at the Silver Center at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 13.

Johannes Brahms’ “Piano Quintet in F minor” and Amy Beach’s “Piano Quintet in F# minor” will be performed by Perkins, the quintet pianist; violinist Ella Gray, a longtime member of the New Hampshire Music Festival (NHMF); violinist Sasha Callahan and her husband, cellist Leo Eguchi, Boston-area musicians

who also play with the NHMF; and violist Daniel Dona, also from Boston, and an active artist and teacher.

“The soaring, passionate melodies of Brahms are answered by Amy Beach, who modeled her quintet on Brahms,” said Perkins about Beach, who lived and worked in Portsmouth and is one of the most prolific and influential women composers of the early 20th century.

Tickets for the concert are $14 for adults, $13 for seniors, $11 for youth.

Call 535-ARTS (2367) or (800) 779-3869 or visit www.silver.plymouth.edu.

LACONIA — Stanton Ward, M.D., Ph.D has joined the NorthEast Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (NEIMISS) as a Fellowship colleague.

Dr. Anthony Salerni, program director and chief surgeon at NEIMISS and Dr. Glenn Lieberman, NEIMISS Surgery Faculty made the announcement.

Dr. Ward’s background in Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Pinnacle Orthopedics in Marietta, GA and a previous Spine Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Medical Center were deciding factors in choosing him to participate in the program.

NEIMISS is a Clinical Center

within Orthopedic Professional Association (OPA) of Gilford, Franklin, and Meredith. NEIMISS is dedicated to research and education designed to increase the body of knowledge for minimally invasive spine surgery.

The Fellowship program is built on surgeon training, clinical research, structured academic educational investigations, innovation, and the refinement of tools and techniques needed to advance minimally invasive spine surgery. The program is open to established neurosurgical or orthopedic spine surgeons who seek advanced training in the growing discipline of minimally invasive procedures.

GILFORD — A family full-moon snowshoe hike, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, will depart from the Elementary School at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, February 17.

This hike is geared toward getting families out into the woods and fields for some fun exercise and socializa-

tion. Participants will head out on the nature trails at 7 p.m.

A limited supply of snowshoes are available and may be reserved on a first-come basis by calling the Parks and Recreation office in advance. All interested participants must R.S.V.P. for the February 17 hike at least three days in advance.

For more information, call 527-4722.

NorthEast Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery announces new colleague to Fellowship Program

Family full-moon snowshoe hike to set off from Gilford Elementary School

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