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By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — By a nearly two-to-one margin, voters yesterday told the School Board that they should adhere to the management plan adopted in 1998 when the district was formed. And that means no superintendent?

On a day when turnout was

low, a 492 to 287 majority approved Article 4.

In order to form their own administrative unit a management plan had to be accepted by the N.H. School Board Association, which it was, and advocates of the 1998 separation from Laconia wanted a management system that was less expensive than the old one.

A group of Gilford citizens worked with a retired superintendent and devised a different management structure and the town voted overwhelmingly to accept it.

The 1998 plan calls for a streamlined management plan that moves away from the traditional top-down superintendent-driven model.

In the ensuing 12 years, advocates of non-superintendent management model, lead by retiring Budget Committee member Terry Stewart, have said the School Board had simply ignored the will of the people and hired a superintendent anyway.

“It’s not a recommendation, see GILFORd page 11

Hanson rides overwhelming majority in Sandwich to easy victory in Inter-Lakes School Board race

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — On April 1, the Laconia Housing Authority (LHA) will open its waiting list for rent subsidies, which has been closed since October, 2008, offering assistance to qualified families in need of housing and boosting demand in a rental market marked by high vacancies.

Michelle Albert, who manages the Housing Choice Voucher — best known as “Section 8” — program at the LHA, said that the waiting list topped 400 when it was closed, but since then the agency has housed between 10 and 20 families a month, trimming the list to less than 80.

The agency administers 407 vouchers, which are funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, with annual budget of approximately $2.5-million.

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T A X

Richard Hanson, incumbent candidate for the at-large seat on the Inter-Lakes School Board, is shown campaigning yesterday at the polls in his hometown of Center Harbor with his dachsund “Francis.” To the left of Hanson is a supporter of his, Janette Lozada of Meredith. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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MEREDITH — Richard Hanson of Center Harbor yesterday kept his at-large seat on the Inter-Lakes School Board for

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CONCORD (AP) — First there was a Bigfoot sighting. Now, there’s a Bigfoot suing.

A performance artist and amateur filmmaker who dressed as the mythical beast says New Hampshire park rangers didn’t have the right to kick him off a mountain where he had been scaring, or at least amusing, hikers while friends videotaped his antics.

Backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Jonathan Doyle is suing the state, arguing that the requirement to pay $100 for a special use permit 30 days in advance and get a $2 million insurance bond violates his free speech rights.

“The underlying activities are humorous, but the principle’s important,” said Jon Meyer, a lawyer representing Doyle. “We’re talking about a very small-scale activity in a very large place. We don’t believe there’s any legitimate government role in regulation.”

Doyle’s attorneys say no one complained see BIGFOOT page 8

Gadhafi forces barrage Libyan rebels with rockets TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — After dramatic successes over the past weeks, Libya’s rebel movement appears to have hit a wall of overwhelming power from loyalists of Moammar Gadhafi. Pro-regime forces halted their drive on Tripoli with a heavy barrage of rockets in the east and threatened Tuesday to recapture the closest rebel-held city to the capital in the west.

If Zawiya, on Tripoli’s doorstep, is ultimately retaken, the contours of a stalemate would emerge — with Libya divided between a largely loyalist west and a rebel east as the world wrestles with the thorny question of how deeply to intervene.

President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron agreed to plan for the “full spectrum of possible responses” on Libya, including imposing a

no-fly zone to prevent Gadhafi’s warplanes from striking rebels. According to a White House statement, the two leaders spoke Tuesday and agreed that the objective must be an end to violence and the departure of Gadhafi “as quickly as possible.”

A spokesman for the opposition’s newly created Interim Governing Council in Benghazi, meanwhile, said a man who claimed to represent Gadhafi made contact with the council to discuss terms for the leader of four decades to step down. Mustafa Gheriani told The Associated Press the council could not be certain whether the man was acting on his own initiative or did in fact represent Gadhafi.

“But our position is clear: No negotiations with the Gadhafi regime,” said Gheriani, who declined to say when contact

was made or reveal the identity of the purported envoy.

Libyan state television denied that Gadhafi had sent an envoy to talk to the rebels.

In London, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that neither Gadhafi nor rebel forces appeared currently able to establish supremacy. “At the moment ... it seems that either side lacks the immediate power to overthrow the other,” he said.

Later Tuesday, Gadhafi made a surprise appearance at a hotel hosting foreign correspondents in Tripoli, arriving just before midnight. He raised his fist in the air as he walked from his car to the hotel, then he went into a room separated by curtains for exclusive interviews with a Turkish and a French television station. see LIBYA page 10

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has offered to keep certain collective bargaining rights in place for state workers in a proposed compromise aimed at ending a nearly three-week standoff with absent Senate Democrats, according to e-mails released Tuesday by his office.

The e-mails, some dated as recently as Sunday, show a softened stance in Walker’s talks with the 14 Democrats who fled to Illinois to block a vote on his original proposal that would strip nearly all collective bargaining rights for public workers and force concessions amounting to an average

8 percent pay cut.

Under the compromise floated by Walker and detailed in the e-mails, workers would be able to continue bargaining over their salaries with no limit, a change from his original plan that banned negotiated salary increases beyond inflation. He also proposed compromises allowing collective bargaining to stay in place on mandatory overtime, performance bonuses, hazardous duty pay and classroom size for teachers.

Increased contributions for health insurance and pension, projected to save the state $330 million by mid-2013, would remain. The unions and Democrats have

agreed to those concessions to help balance a projected $3.6 billion budget shortfall.

Sen. Bob Jauch, one of the 14 AWOL Democrats, said he hoped the compromise would serve as a blueprint for future negotiations. But he and Sen. Tim Cullen, who were both working with Walker’s administration, said the latest offer was inadequate.

The e-mails show that Jauch had wanted even more items to be subject to bargaining that Walker seeks to eliminate, including sick leave and vacation pay.

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Maine given a break from enactment of federal health care overhaul PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government Tuesday granted Maine a waiver of a key provision in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, citing the likelihood that enforcement could destabilize the state’s market for individual health insurance.

The U.S. Health and Human Services department said in a letter it would waive the requirement that insurers spend 80 cents to 85 cents of every premium dollar on medical care and quality improvement.

Instead, the letter said, the state could maintain its 65 percent standard for three years, with the caveat that HHS intends to review the figures after two years.

The decision makes Maine the first state to receive a waiver of the requirement. Similar requests are pending from Kentucky, Nevada and New Hampshire.

In seeking the waiver, Maine Insurance Superintendent Mila Kofman feared that one of three major insurers offering individual plans in Maine would withdraw from the market altogether if the federal requirement remained in place. The insurer, MEGA Life and Health Insurance Co., has 37 percent of the state’s individual market.

MEGA’s departure from the market would carry the “reasonable likelihood of destabilizing the Maine individual market,” with costly ramifications for MEGA’s policy holders, wrote Steven Larsen, an HHS deputy administrator.

“We appreciate the evidence-based approach HHS took with our request and in working with us,” Kofman said in a statement.

Maine’s individual insurance market has been volatile, with big premium increases attributed in part to the small number of enrollees and lack of competition. There have been fears the market could collapse altogether.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has the biggest market share with 18,297 individual policies, followed by MEGA Life & Health’s 13,732 and Harvard RENT from page one Britton said that funding for the program depends on the congressional appropriation. Since 2008, she said, funding has ranged from 80-percent to 94-percent of the full appropriation of $2.6-million. “We never get the 100-percent,” she said.

The program provides payments to assist qualified families to rent in the private market. By law the LHA must provide three-quarters of its vouchers to families whose incomes do not exceed 30-percent of the median for the area, though families earning up to half the median may qualify for assistance.

Qualified families normally pay no more than 30-percent of their adjusted gross income for rent and utilities with the subsidy payment representing the difference between the gross rent for the unit and 30-percent of the family’s monthly income.

Once a family chooses and the LHA approves a unit, the tenant and landlord enter a lease for at least one year and the landlord and the LHA enter a contract, ensuring assistance payments for the term of the lease.

Albert said that the 15 local landlords who participate in the program work closely and cooperatively with the LHA. “If necessary we

Pilgrim Health Insurance’s 4,953. Harvard Pilgrim provides coverage through DirigoChoice, the statesubsidized health insurance program.

An official from MEGA Life & Health didn’t immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

The Affordable Care Act allows states to petition to delay the federal standard until 2014 on how

much money from premiums must go to medical care for the individual market. Administrative costs tend to be higher on those plans than on insurance plans provided through employers.

The federal law envisions that by 2014 there will be health insurance exchanges to provide individuals with new, affordable options for health care options.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State suspended football coach Jim Tressel for two games and fined him $250,000 on Tuesday for violating NCAA rules by failing to notify the school about information he received involving two players and questionable activities involving the sale of memorabilia.

Tressel also will receive a public reprimand and must make a public apology. The NCAA is investigating and could reject the self-imposed penalties and impose additional sanctions.

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith said he never seriously considered firing Tressel for violating his contract, which specifies that he must immediately report any — the word is underlined in the contract — information which pertains to violations

of NCAA, Big Ten or Ohio State bylaws and rules.

“Wherever we end up, Jim Tressel is our football coach,” Smith said. “He is our coach, and we trust him implicitly.”

Last December, the NCAA suspended quarterback Terrelle Pryor and four teammates for the first five games on the 2011 season for selling jerseys, championship rings and trophies to a local tattoo parlor owner. The suspensions came just 16 days after the U.S. attorney told the school of a federal investigation that included players.

The school did not learn until January, however, that Tressel had been tipped off to the federal investigation back in April.

Ohio State suspends its football coach for 2 games

Northern Pass contractor won’t do environmental assessment

CONCORD (AP) — A contractor paid by the company overseeing a plan to carry hydroelectric power from Canada to New England is no longer in charge of the government’s environmental assessment of the project.

U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte say Northern Pass LLC notified the Department of Energy on Monday that it is ending an arrangement that had the company’s own paid contractor in

charge of the environmental assessment. Both senators had raised concerns over the possible appearance of a conflict of interest. They say the change will strengthen the review process and are urging the energy department to pick a contractor whose objectivity can’t be questioned.

On Wednesday, New Hampshire lawmakers will hold hearings on two bills aimed at slowing down the project.

will negotiate with landlords” she said. “They are willing to adjust their rents to meet the limit of 30-percent of adjusted income.”

Dave Gilbert of Gilbert Apartments welcomed the reopening of the waiting list. “It’s a good thing, a good stimulator,” he said. He noted that although vacancies, which had been as high as 10-percent, have fallen closer to 7-percent, restarting the voucher pro-

gram would provide needed demand for rental units.

In particular, Gilbert said that the leasing requirement assures “longevity, which is a good thing. The longer you get people in the better.” Noting that he enjoyed a sound working relationship with the LHA, he said “they are one of my customers and you’ve got to look after your customers.”

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Pat Buchanan

It’s not our war Before the United States plunges into a third war in the Middle East, let us think this one through, as we did not the last two.

What would be the purpose of establishing a no-fly zone over Libya? According to advocates, to keep Moammar Gadhafi from using his air force to attack civilians.

But if Gadhafi uses tanks to crush the rebellion, as Nikita Khrushchev did in Hungary and the Chinese did in Tiananmen Square, would that be okay? What is the moral distinction between using planes to kill rebels and running over them with tanks?

Do we Americans just want to see a fair fight?

To establish a secure no-fly zone, we would have to bomb radar installations, anti-aircraft batteries, missile sites and airfields, and destroy the Libyan air force on the ground, to keep the skies secure for U.S. pilots.

These would be acts of war against a nation that has not attacked us.

Where do we get the legal and moral right to do this? Has Congress, which alone has the power to declare war, authorized Barack Obama to attack Libya?

The president may respond to an attack on American territory or U.S. citizens, but Libya has not done that since Lockerbie, more than two decades ago. Since that atrocity, George W. Bush and Condi Rice welcomed Gadhafi in from the cold, after he paid $10-million in blood money to the families of each of the Lockerbie victims.

What, then, is our present justification for attacking Libya?

The U.N. Security Council has not authorized military action against Libya. No NATO ally has been attacked. Why is Libya not a problem for the Arab League and the African Union, rather than the United States, 5,000 miles away?

Last week, the Senate whistled through a nonbinding resolution urging the creation of a no-fly zone.

Call it the Sidra Gulf resolution.

But what are U.S. senators doing issuing blank checks for war eight years after George W. Bush cashed the last one to commit the historic blunder of invading Iraq? Do these people learn at all from history?

That war cost the Republican Party the Congress in 2006 and presidency in 2008. Far worse, it cost the country 40,000 dead and wounded, a trillion dollars, and the respect of hundreds of millions of Arabs and Muslims who saw the war as an imperial attempt to crush a nation that had done nothing to the United States.

Assume we attack Gadhafi’s air defenses, and in the collateral damage are a dozen children — like those kids collecting sticks on that hillside in Afghanistan — and Al-Jazeera spreads footage of their dismembered bodies across the Middle East, as

commentators rail, “The Americans are killing Muslims again, this time for Libya’s oil.” The pro-democracy demonstrations across the Middle East would instantly become antiAmerican riots.

If we destroy Gadhafi’s air defenses, could we simply let the rebels and regime fight it out? If Libyans, seeing us intervene, rose up against Gadhafi, could we let them be massacred as Bush I let the tens of thousands of Shiites be massacred who rose up in 1991 against Saddam after Bush urged them to do so?

If we attack Libya, we could not let Gadhafi prevail and plot revenge attacks on U.S. airliners. Having wounded the snake, we would have to go in and kill it. And the interventionists know this, and this is what they are all about.

Never strike a king unless you kill him. In for a dime, in for a dollar. If we declare a no-fly zone, we have to attack Libya. And if we attack Libya, an act of war, we have to see that the war is won.

And after that victory, we could not wash our hands and walk away. We would have to ensure the new government was democratic and a model to the Muslim world, as we are trying to do in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Do we really want to adopt another Muslim country?

Don’t start down a road the end of which you cannot see or do not know. There is no vital U.S. interest in whether Gadhafi wins or is deposed. We ought to stay out. This is their war, not ours.

Churchill once said: Take away this pudding, it has no theme.

What is the theme, where is the consistency in U.S. policy?

We backed the dictators Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in Tunisia and Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, who were as autocratic as Gadhafi, whom we demand be deposed.

We support the dictator in Yemen, the absolute monarch in Saudi Arabia, the king in Bahrain, the sultan in Oman and the emir in Kuwait, but back pro-democracy demonstrators in Iran, though there have been more elections in Iran than in all those other nations put together.

America has taken a terrible beating for what she has done and tried and failed to do in that region for a decade.

Let the “world community” take the lead on this one.

Tell them, this time, the Yanks are not coming.

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000. He won the New Hampshire Republican Primary in 1996.)

LETTERS Shame on Mr. Sanschagrin, his hypocrisy is truly astonishing To the editor, I do enjoy reading The Laconia Daily Sun online around election season.

It always brings out the best in most people and the worst in a select few. My father has spent numerous years on the Inter-Lakes School Board advocating for the education of the district’s children, while trying to maintain fiscal responsibility for those taxpayers who either no longer or never did have children attending the local schools. My brothers and I attended Inter-Lakes schools, graduated and have gone on to do other things. We’ve traveled the world, raised families and been successful in our professional and personal lives. That has been due in great part to our parents’ influence, their genuine caring for our well-being and the example they set for us, whether coaching sports, volunteering, or serving in public office.

So, it was with a sense of disappointment, although unfortunately no real surprise, that I read the letters of two of your readers, Mr. Sanschagrin (from the French for “without grief”) and Ms. Merrill, a colleague and fellow board member, attacking my father for presenting the names of the two at-large candidates with some basic biographical information and then closing simply by asking folks to come out to vote for whomever they wished. He took no position on either candidate. Was the information incomplete? Sure it was.

However, I am confident that candidate biographies in the papers and “meet the candidate” forums would have helped further inform any voter who cared to do some research.

While most other letter writers this year advocated for his or her particu-

lar candidate respectfully, occasionally calling out an error or omission on the part of previous letter writers, these two individuals chose to make it personal.

Mr. Sanschagrin’s rather weak attempt to pass himself off as a concerned citizen without bias rang hollow. Failing to live up to his name, he certainly caused this reader some grief. In discussing Mr. Hanson’s qualifications and accusing my father of distorting facts, he failed to mention the two school board members who openly endorsed Mr. Hanson, while simultaneously painting Mr. Billings as some sort of Enron-esque executive who ran off with his golden parachute and left the taxpayers holding the bag. So, to you, sir, I say shame. Your hypocrisy is truly astonishing.

Ms. Merrill likely was aggrieved because many votes didn’t go her way while my father was the board chair, further exacerbated by his winning reelection last year despite a bitter and nasty smear campaign run by Chris Mega’s supporters. Unlike my father, she chose to endorse a candidate for school board as a sitting member, which is certainly well within her rights. I would remind Ms. Merrill that all those votes on which she was the losing side while my father was the chair required a majority of the board to pass, not just him. It’s the democratic process and it is the reason our country is so great.

In closing, to the citizenry who engaged in civil discourse on these pages, thank you. To everyone who voted this year in the Inter-Lakes School District, thank you for exercising your civic duty.

Jeff Carty Great Mills, Maryland

2004 ‘Oink Oink’ article was one of my all-time Top 10 favorites To the editor, On Thursday, January 8, 2004, The Laconia Daily Sun printed an article written by Mr. Doug Lambert titled “Exercising the First: OINK OINK”.

The old sow (property taxpayer) came out again, fatter than ever and she had another litter of little piglets (town departments) which have sucked her dry again. The old sow has retreated to the corner of the pig pen, skin wrapped over bones. This article ranks in the top 10 on my list and I

this week before the town meetings.

The budgets continue to go up faster than folks can keep up and there are empty homes every where you look.

That to me means that WE THE TAXPAYER, led by elected officials, are doing the impossible for the sake of an ungrateful few. It is time to again remind the folks in all towns who is the employee and who is the employer.

PLEASE attend town meetings,your vote will count.

Henry Osmer

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LETTERS Newfound has ratio of just 9 students per classroom teacher To the editor, I have always felt that the right to vote is one of the most important rights that we must continually exercise. I also feel that it is better that a person takes the time to educate themselves to the facts of what is being voted on and not vote in a particular way because someone told them to do so.

With our busy lives it is often difficult to find the facts on each issue that is presented to you in a ballot question. This is the reason that I am writing this letter, to help the voters discover the facts with regard to SAU-4, or better known as the Newfound Regional School District.

To start we must pose some questions on the issues that will help us get to the facts. One of the questions I asked myself is if the extraordinarily large amended budget that is on the Warrant due to a large student population?

Well here are the facts. From 1999 to 2005 the student population in the district dropped by 1.745-percent and in that time the budget increased by 31.798-percent. This averages out to an enrollment decrease of 0.249-percent per year and a budget increase of 4.543-percent per year. This may be a bit more of an increase in spending than I would like but it is not completely unreasonable, considering the rate of inflation over this time and the minimal population decrease.

There is a completely different story when I look at the period between 2006 and 2011. In these last six years the student population has decreased by 15.448-percent, or an average of 2.574-percent per year. This is quite a significant drop in student population. You would think the budget would decrease significantly during this time period since the number of students has gone down a lot. That is where you would be wrong. The actual operating budget has increased by 33.960-percent over this time period. This equals an average annual increase of 5.660-percent.

What really has shocked me is the fact that in 2006, which is Dr. Ross’ first year as superintendent, the student population decreased by 3.478-percent and the budget increased by 12.968-percent. In 2009, when the experts say we were in the worst of the recession that has gripped our nation and people were experiencing some serious fiscal pain you would think the Newfound Regional School District would understand the troubles facing the taxpayers but they increased their budget by 10.089-percent. Have they no compassion for the people that pay the bills?

So the answer to the question is NO, the large budget is not due to a large student population. So what is the reason? Could it be that the teachers are earning too much money? Well according to the information provided by the district the average teacher pay

is $48,884. This doesn’t seem unreasonable when you consider the fact that 41-percent of the teachers have 13+ years of experience and 34-percent have 5 - 12 years of experience.

It appears to me that we have highly experienced teachers in the district earning a fair wage.

This brings the question do we have too many teachers for a dwindling student population? I have heard the standard that should be achieved is 25 students per teacher. Well looking at the numbers in the district I see that we have an average of 9.055 students per teacher. This is strictly for regular education students and teachers. Then I looked at the special education aspect, taking the out-of-district placements out of the equation since they are being taught in other school districts. I was amazed to find that this district has 14.615 special education students per special education teacher. I am not sure what the student-teacher ratio should be for special education but why is this ratio higher than the regular education ratio? Why is the regular education ratio so much lower than the state standard? This very well may be a large part of the problem.

These numbers show me that we have a school board and administration that are not properly managing their resources. In order to correct this deficiency we need to elect some new faces to the school board.

We need people that have a strong commitment to improving the education our children are receiving by properly managing the resources available. We need people that are committed to making effective changes that will attain measurable improvements in our children’s standardized test results.

We need to replace the people that believe the answer is to “throw more money” at the problem. The comparison of Mascenic, Shaker and White Mountain school districts shows that we can achieve the same level of education Newfound currently provides for $6-million less than we are currently paying. With such a low student to teacher ratio you would think Newfound should be scoring the highest on the standardized tests used to measure and evaluate the quality of education.

The definition of insanity is to continue doing the same thing and expecting different results. That is why I am endorsing and supporting Paul Rheinhardt and Juri Hajek for the School Board. These are people that have a high commitment to education and understand that we have to change the way our children are being taught that will actually result in improvements that can be measured. We need to try something different in order to actually achieve different results. I hope we are not complacent and think it is alright to lower our expectations of what our children can achieve.

Greg Knytych New Hampton

I encourage one & all to buy products from Koch Industries To the editor, Again Lynn Chong proves she is a radical liberal (letter on March 1), telling us to not buy excellent American-made products, just because the

one of our great supporters for fair, low taxing government! I’ll take her advice in reverse and encourage all to buy from Koch Industries.

Jack Stephenson

Let these lawmakers know they weren’t elected to destroy NH To the editor, The follies continue in Concord and I feel that people should know what your elected legislators are up to down there. Here are just a few more examples of this session.

A handful of legislators know what is better for your children than you do! A breathtakingly retrograde and draconian bill would make it far more difficult, if not impossible, to divorce if you have children under the age of 18 years.

HB-587 will ban the use of “irreconcilable differences” if there are minor children involved. For more than 40 years, the use of irreconcilable differences has allowed individuals to avoid costly, public airings of the reasons for the dissolution of their marriage. Adults generally know whether their marriage is salvageable and one would hope, that they also know what is best for their children in such cases as well.

Because you just can’t be trusted to select your own nominees this bill that would strip New Hampshire citizen’s rights to choose their own nominees for the United States Senate and place the authority for that selection in the hands of the Legislature. If you think that there have been some highly questionable actions by those now governing us, can you possibly imagine their selecting your next U.S. Senator who will be in that position for six years? HB-421, authorizing the N.H. Legislature to select nominees for United States Senator.

HB-422 would prohibit any New Hampshire student from receiving a vaccination in school, even with their parents’ consent. Thousands of New Hampshire children receive vaccines in their schools, by trained medical experts every year, and for many it is their only access to this vital care.

HB-484 is also a shameful assault on New Hampshire’s most vulnerable children. They would keep kids from receiving the food and nourishment they need to survive by subjecting their parents to take random drug tests to receive assistance from the government. Even though New Hampshire is faring far better than most states during these tough economic times, over 10-percent of Granite State

children live in poverty and more than 25,000 receive food stamps. Making those children go hungry because of their parents’ behavior is absolutely disgusting, and the bills’ sponsors should be ashamed of themselves.

Carrying a pistol without a license is a natural right? Are you kidding?

HB-536 would allow anyone to carry a firearm, openly or concealed, without a license! Below is the text from the actual bill (you cannot make this stuff up)!

I. Provides that any person present in this state, and not incarcerated in a prison, jail, or other secure facility, or who is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm under RSA 159:3, shall have the natural right to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, or use, acquire, purchase, inherit, sell, give, dispose of, or receive any firearm without a license, permit, or restriction of any kind from or by any government agency.

II. Establishes a criminal penalty for interference with the right to carry.

III. Provides that obtaining a license to carry a pistol or revolver shall be voluntary, shall be granted to any suitable person, and shall only be denied, suspended, or revoked upon proof of just cause beyond a reasonable doubt.

IV. Requires the director of the division of state police to negotiate and enter into agreements with other jurisdictions to recognize in those jurisdictions the validity of the license to carry issued in this state.

V. Repeals the criminal penalty for selling, possessing with intent to sell, or carrying on one’s person any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles.

VI. Repeals the prohibition on carrying a pistol, revolver, firearm, or other deadly weapon in a courtroom or other area used by a court.

Let the majority know that they were not sent to Concord to dismantle and destroy our state. I suppose these legislators feel that they are cutting spending, (not in ways that most would agree with) and the promise of creating jobs, well I don’t know what happened to that one.

Carla Horne Meredith

Rte. 3 in Meredith is too congested to be safe host for Harley demos To the editor, It was with great dismay that I read Michael Kitch’s piece on the decision of corporate Harley-Davidson to move their demo ride location to Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith.

I understand the perceived logic of locating the demo fleet next door to the existing Harley dealership. However, the risk to safety is too high.

Consider the excessive volume of traffic, the numbers of drivers and riders from out of town whom are unfamiliar with the area and the intensity of distractions from vendors and other attractions in that location.

The ability for even the most experienced riders to get through that area safely during Bike Week is a challenge. Getting out of the parking lot is hazardous due to the very same high volume of traffic that Harley is seeking

to capitalize from. Sending riders on bikes unfamiliar to them into a hazardous environment increases the risk of a crash. Due to the distraction factors and wet pavement, an out-of-state rider was killed on that same stretch of road during Bike Week festivities a few years ago, even with a traffic officer on-duty.

If the purpose of a demo ride is to secure buyers of Harley Davidson products, having a stress-free, enjoyable and safe demo experience makes sense. Perhaps using one of the parking lots of the commercial businesses on Rt. 104, with the existing traffic control signals in place, would be a safer alternative to the Rt. 3 location.

I urge corporate Harley Davidson and the Meredith officials to permit the demo event in a safer location.

Patricia Fazio New Hampton

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LETTERS Franklin Roosevelt said it was wrong to unionize govt. workers

Excessive boat speed has killed on this lake & on many others

To the editor, Many of the people protesting on Saturday don’t even understand what they are doing. They talk about “Worker’s Rights” (which I support).

But they have been duped into protesting for public sector “union rights”, the right of unions to conspire with politicians against the interests of the American people.

President Franklin Roosevelt said it was wrong to unionize government workers because they are supposed to serve the public. He was right. The public sector was unionized about 50 years ago. Unionization has led to union leaders and politicians creating an increasing number of safe, easy and often low value, well-paid unionized employees whose union dues are funneled back to the politicians. It is a vicious cycle. Politicians are supposed to represent the people, but they ignore the good of the people to reward their union supporters. This is corruption pure and simple.

Do unions care about workers? Did they take a brief unpaid leave to save jobs when requested by Gov. Lynch?

No. Are union pension plans for union officers often better funded than those of workers? Yes. Are union dues squandered on high salaries, conventions, and cushy jobs for friends? Yes. Does it show concern for “workers rights” when unions use their efforts

To the editor, During our efforts to read about and to listen to the concerns of those who work, live and play on Lake Winnipesaukee, please consider the issue of “Safety First”. First before the special interests, we should protect lives.

To do so effectively, the facts should be marshaled. Excessive speed while boating can kill and has, on this lake and many others. It can kill in broad daylight as it did over the 2006 Labor Day weekend at Lake Texoma on the Texas/Oklahoma border when five people died at 12:30 in the afternoon close to shore during a Poker Run. The boats involved were 35 and 43 feet long. Both operated by very experienced owners, one of whom was the organizer of the event. A surviving son of one of these operators estimated from witness reports that his father was traveling at approximately 75 mph. Four children were orphaned as a result of two boats crossing paths.

According to the American Red Cross, in materials produced and distributed by the U. S. Coast Guard: — Visibility is impaired by reflections of light on water, adding heat, wind, wave action, motor vibration and noise creates a phenomenon called boater fatigue.

— Boaters may be in less than peak physical condition.

— The longer a boat operator’s excursion, the less alert the operator.

— Most boat operators spend less than 100 hours annually operating their craft leaving them ‘rusty’ at the throttle. (N.H. Safety Director Barrett says that this number is 35 for New England boaters.)

— People on boats do not wear seat belts, are not usually fully contained in their craft and not usually wearing life jackets. In other words, they are unprepared for the unexpected.

— According to the Canadian safe boating data, the effects of alcohol can be tripled by the factors contributing to boater fatigue.

In August of 2005, a very popular, socially active couple on Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia, had just pulled away from the dock at 10 p.m. after a 30 minute moonlit cruise with friends and were headed home in their 32-ft. cabin cruiser. Their boat was literally mounted from behind by a 38-ft. power craft, traveling at approximately 60 mph, killing them both and their dog. Operators of both boats were again very experienced, in fact, the offending craft’s operator was a marina owner.

Coast Guard training materials show that in a collision at 20 mph, a boat becomes airborne. Adding speed and size to the offending craft adds substantial damage to the victimized craft while leaving the overriding craft relatively undamaged. Greater speed also increases the airborne distance traveled by the overriding craft, propellers spinning, adding risk to that operator and passengers.

Factors contributing to boater fatigue are evident and often exaggerated at night. Vision is limited, lights on shore and on other boats can be confusing, making it difficult to determine which lights indicate a stationary or moving vessel while you

to promote policies and politicians which members feel are against their best interests? No. Does it show concern for “workers rights” when unions try to eliminate secret ballots in union elections? No. Union members are just tools of power hungry union leaders and politicians.

Unionization was unnecessary, the civil service system protected government workers from arbitrary abuse and dismissal. But unionization was seen as, and turned out to be a great source of campaign funds for politicians.

This arrangement hurts taxpayers, our country, and it is not fair. Federal employees are compensated at twice ($120,000 average) the rate of the private sector workers that pay them ($60,000). In Wisconsin, the impetus for the current protests, compensation for teachers averages over $100,000 while the private sector workers who fund them average about $50,000.

Politicians keep growing governments because each new worker’s union dues helps fund their re-election campaigns. The resulting government growth is unsustainable.

It is time to abolish public sector unions, the corruption they breed, the growth of government they foster, and the pending national bankruptcy they have helped create.

Don Ewing Meredith

Couldn’t letters be presented in a well-researched manner?

To the editor, Regarding the well written letters published March 1, from Marty Valengavich referring to Jack Stephenson’s and Dave Schwortzer’s letters of February 24th and from Lynn Rudmin Chong regarding Koch brother companies: All I can say, is “thank you” to both Marty and Lynn for writing in a thoughtful considerate manner.

There have been so many wild and predictable rantings and ravings which occur on an almost daily basis from a few submitters, not only from the aforementioned Jack and Dave.

Everyone has a right to express their thoughts and ideas but puleeze. If we should believe all that is said in these letters, we would have to be of the mindset that only one party can make all of the right decisions all of the time for this country. There are so many editorials in many newspapers from both Republicans and Democrats that are delightful and stimulating to read for their thought provoking subjects.

Again, perhaps we should consider that we have a two party system and

that ideas can be presented, discussed respectfully and acted upon. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to go back a few years to the days of showing respect for our president even though we may have different ideological views and opinions?

I promised myself just recently I would refrain from responding to the more hateful rhetoric that is submitted by some readers. However, one last time, couldn’t the letters be presented in a more coherent and well researched format so that the readers could be stimulated to think and research the information presented? I hope I never become so one sided in my thinking that I cannot at least consider the ideas of another individual.

Unfortunately, Jack, and others locally are not alone in their wild, silly rants and accusations but wouldn’t it be nice to get a break from these for a while? Once we have recovered from our disbelieve and sometimes side splitting laughter we may be ready to hear from them again.

V. Jones Gilford

Do we need another accident caused by ice falling off a vehicle?

To the editor, I have been writing for years on people removing the snow and ice off ALL vehicles. Now that a 64-year-old man got hit with the ice falling off a truck maybe people will realize the danger of not removing snow and ice off their vehicle. It is a law that all of us have abide by. Lazy people don’t seem to care. That’s why I always said, “The life you save may be your

own one day.”

So, to all drivers, PLEASE remove the ice and snow from your vehicle.

Avoid a bad accident! You know the ones who do not remove the snow and ice from their vehicles. So listen up and remove the snow and ice before anyone else gets hurt!

Anna DeRose Moultonborough

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also calculate speed and direction. You must be aware of all craft, approaching from all sides, including those preparing to overtake, with the added handicap of listening for cues over the engine noise of you own craft.

While small craft incidents resulting in drowning account for the majority of boating fatalities, it is these boat-on-boat horrors that chill the atmosphere on the lake and make victims of bystanders.

A kayak was sheared in two in July 2006 in Bridgeton, Maine, A 20+ foot bowrider went aground, landing 150feet from shore at a state park at Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks at 1:30 a.m. killing one passenger and injuring four others. A similar accident occurred on Eagle Island on our Lake Winnipesaukee early in the ‘06 season. On Lake Ossippe, in June of 2006, an operator flipped his craft crossing a wake at 70 mph. During that same year at Lake St. Clair, Michigan a 38-ft. craft sent airborne over a 3-ft. metal railing landed 100ft. inland on a bike path at Metro Beach Park.

Newer high speed power craft are intended to run skimming over the water. Problems arise as these boats are unstable over 45 mph in other than smooth water on a straight path.

Fast turns, wakes and waves can flip these boats in an instant.

At what we would assume “no great speed” on the highway, 30 mph, boats are destroyed and passengers killed.

While analogies to highway driving and boat handling are useful to some degree, it is important to remember that, over the water, distance is deceiving, boats are responding to wind and wave action independent of the person holding the throttle.

Highways with the reflective qualities of sunlit water would be plowed under as a danger to the traveling public. All automobile drivers — but not boat operators — must, at least initially, demonstrate adequate proficiency at handling a vehicle.

Boat operators lacking experience and a cocooning craft are unprepared for the unexpected. Most boaters are just that — unprepared. They are not experienced enough on their craft, not knowledgeable enough of the “rules of the road.” not alert enough at the best of times to the actions of others.

Speed is a multiplier of these weaknesses. Congestion is another. If we support the use of this lake for all, we must address the factor of speed and maintain the 45/30 mph boating speed limits law as it is without change, because it is working and likely preventing accidents.

With 40,000 and more craft plying Winnipesaukee’s surface, we must continue New Hampshire’s message to slow down. Higher limits anywhere, including the Broads, would invite fast boaters to travel as fast as they want, while taking the right of safety and enjoyment from others who also traverse the Broads. The hub of the lake needs to remain as safe as any other lake segment under the 45/30mph protective umbrella.

What are the values at play on this crown jewel of New Hampshire see next page

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LETTERS Executive Branch is picking & choosing which laws to enforce To the editor, What is an ‘impeachable offense’?

Article 2, section 4 of the Constitution states that “The President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High Crimes and Misdemeanors.” In our history, only two Presidents have been impeached, Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln, and William Clinton. Both were acquitted in the Senate and retained their office.

The Constitution provides a system of checks and balances that requires each of the three branches to be respectful of the other. For example, the Executive Branch submits candidates to fill Supreme Court vacancies.

However, it requires that the Legislative Branch provide its “Advice and Consent” in order for an appointment to be confirmed and a justice seated.

Essentially, this requires the cooperation and respect of all three branches.

As neither the Judicial nor Legislative branches have any “enforcement” capabilities, court decisions, and laws passed by the Legislative Branch, and signed by the Executive Branch, require the Executive Branch ensure that those decisions and laws are enforced. That process is what prompts the question of “What is an impeachable offense?”

The current administration put an embargo on offshore drilling, following the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

The courts ruled that the Executive Branch did not have the authority to do that. Rather than rescind its decision and let normal commerce be restored, the administration chose to get lawyerly, and go through a series of appeals, knowing that their actions would forestall implementing the court ruling. A more respectful administration would have rescinded its embargo decision pending its appeal.

In another case, the courts have ruled as unconstitutional, the provision in Obamacare that would require every citizen to purchase health insurance, or pay a fine for not having done

so. Again, the administration has chosen to get lawyerly with an appeal process and it has chosen to continue implementing what has been ruled unconstitutional. Importantly, the administration has not asked that the process be accelerated through the courts, so, at some future time, they might claim it is too fully implemented to be discontinued.

In yet another, more recent instance, the administration arbitrarily decided not to vigorously defend the Defense of Marriage Act; a law that had been previously enacted during the Clinton Administration. Again, the respectful thing to do would have been to propose to the Legislative Branch that they rescind the law, and abide by whatever decision they made. The administration simply decided to abrogate its enforcement responsibility. If the Executive Branch can arbitrarily decide not to defend this law, what other duly enacted laws may it decide to ignore?

The administration also appears to challenge the sovereignty of a number of states. The state of Arizona enacted an immigration law that was almost a mirror image of the federal law. The administration chose to side with Mexico, a foreign government, and against the state of Arizona. To add insult to injury, the administration further insulted the states by giving the President of Mexico a capitol forum in which he openly derided the state of Arizona.

It is a rare time in our history when dozens of states are suing the Federal Government over their usurpation of powers that constitutionally were delegated to the states. Court decisions are being ignored or circumvented.

The Executive Branch is picking and choosing which laws it will defend and support. And the highest office in the land is choosing to side with unions and elected officials who have abandoned their sworn duties, and against a duly elected state administration.

Does all this sound dictatorial?

What is an impeachable offense?

Bob Meade Laconia

There is no reason to legally make the Broads a raceway To the editor, There is NO reason to compromise boating safety on Lake Winnipesaukee by creating a raceway in the busiest part of the Lake. The BROADS front on many= islands that are some of the largest and most populated on the lake (Rattlesnake, Diamond, Parker, Welsh, Cow...to name a few), so 150-feet off these island properties, boats would be able to race by at the higher speeds.

The hundreds of residents of all these islands have to cross the Broads to access their property and deal with boats traveling 55 MPH (or higher) racing by!

The Broads are a confluence of all

boat traffic on the lake….slow trolling fishing boats, sail boats, pontoon boats filled with families, small runabouts… all passing through the Broads simultaneously… and this amendment, if passed, would have high powered speed boats weaving around them all at 55 MPH! These speed discrepancies created the fear and trepidation on the lake before the 45/30MPH speed limits were in place….WHY would you allow them to go back up?

Please urge your legislators to vote DOWN this amendment and allow the safe, fair to all, common sense 45/30 speed limits to remain in place.

from preceding page — Lake Winnipesaukee? Whose freedoms are being compromised if 100 feet per second is allowed in the same vicinity as children and families?

I urge a vote of ITL on Senate Bill 27 and allow the 45/30 mph limits law

(without change) to continue doing its job—protecting the safety and wellbeing of all lake enthusiasts on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Jocelyn Wuester Meredith

Carolyn Muller

Talk to your doctor about colorectal cancer screening March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer and how it can be prevented or treated.

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone aged 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60-percent of deaths from this cancer could be avoided. So if you are 50 or older start getting screened now!

Colorectal cancer usually starts from polyps in the colon or rectum.

A polyp is a growth that shouldn’t be there. Over time, some polyps can turn into cancer. Screening tests can find polyps so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Often there are no symptoms associated with these polyps or colorectal cancer. This means that someone could have either and not know it. This is why the benefits of early detection and treatment are so dramatic.

Some people with colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer do have symptoms. These symptoms may include blood in or on your stool, stomach pain, aches or cramps that don’t go away and weight loss when you don’t know why. If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.

The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. All men and women aged 50 and older are at

risk for developing colorectal cancer, and should be screened. Some people are at a higher risk and should be screened at an age younger than 50, including those with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease; colorectal cancer or polyps; or ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer.

There are a variety of tests to choose from to screen for colorectal cancer and many are quite simple.

The peace of mind of knowing that you have increased the likelihood that you will lead a long and healthy life are well worth it!

Questions to ask your doctor: Do I need to get a screening test for colorectal cancer?

If so, what screening test(s) do you recommend for me?

How do I prepare? Do I need to change my diet or my usual medication schedule?

What’s involved in the test? Will it be uncomfortable or painful?

Is there any risk involved?

When and from whom will I get results?

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives! Commit to celebrating Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during March by determining if you are ready for one of the colorectal screening methods, talk to your doctor, or call LRGHealthcare Education Services at 527-7120 to have more information mailed to you.

(Carolyn Muller is Community Educator for LRGHealthcare.)

Anti-speed limit crowd needs to accountable for hurtful comments To the editor, This letter is in response to your article of March 2 regarding the SB-27 hearing in Concord where opponents of SB-27 were described by those in support of the bill as “mostly a bunch of hen-pecked old people with nothing better to do.” As an active 91-year-old who has followed this debate over the years, there are a few points which need to be emphasized. This insults not just the supporters of speed limits on the lake but every senior who participates in the serious debate of the issues of the state. To belittle this group, many of whom serve as legislators in Concord, is a serious mistake.

In my mind this represents an issue of character and makes me in particular question the goals and motivation of this group. I am aware of some other comments made by those who attended the Feb. 24th hearing whereby comments such as the following were made (and printed!), and I quote: “I think its more appropriate to use the term ‘dead man walking’ for the fossils that showed up against the

bill. Man did you see the age of some of those coots.....Some of these poor fellas could be gone before the bill is voted on...” and “Look at the demographic of the pro-SL crowd. White belts, plaid pants, pocket protectors and reading glasses hanging from their chests, and shoes that have velcro for laces. So, “if the shoe fits” (pun intended)”.

These comments, as well as some others which denigrate senior legislators who testified against SB-27, make me ask the following question. Do these supporters of SB-27 have parents? Is their motive simply “get out of my way so I can enjoy the lake at the expense of you peaceable boaters?”

I hope that at future hearings in Concord that this group is held accountable for these angry and hurtful comments. And I for one will not be intimidated by this group and am against SB-27 because I care for the safety and well being of my family.

And I intend to send this letter to our state legislators.

Mary Hennessy Tuftonboro

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Moultonborough voters not friendly towards SB-2 or ‘For Rent’ signs MOULTONBOROUGH — Once again voters rejected replacing Town Meeting with official balloting by defeating an article to adopt SB-2 by a convincing majority of 696 to 456.

A super-majority of 60-percent is required to adopt SB-2.

SB-2 also failed in the School District, but the town clerk did not officially report a tally of the vote.

In the race for the two seats on the Board of Selectman, Russell Wakefield topped the poll with 641 votes and incumbent Edward Charest was reelected with 524 votes. Peter Jensen tallied 463 votes and Christopher

Shipp trailed the field with 429 votes.

Voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that would relax the sign ordinance to exempt all real estate signs, including those advertising property for rent and for lease, from the permitting process by a majority of 709 to 416. The Planning Board, by a vote of five-to-two, had recommended the change.

The ordinance permits signs advertising property for sale, but requires a permit for all other real estate signs.

Off-premise directional signs are regulated by measures enacted by the selectmen in 1993.

— Michael Kitch

New Hampton voters agree to build new public safety bldg.

NEW HAMPTON — Voters narrowly approved an appropriation of $2.4-million for the construction of a Public Safety Building to house the police, fire/rescue and emergency management services by a majority of 322 for and 195 against, a mere 12

votes more than the necessary 60-percent super-majority.

The town intends to borrow $2-million and withdraw $400,000 from the New Town Building Construction and Land Purchase fund, a capital reserve fund, to finance the project.

GILFORD from page one it’s the plan,” said Stewart who has butted heads with a School Board that has said “the plan” was a recommendation and doesn’t specifically prohibit the district from hiring a superintendent.

“I think the people are saying (by voting yes on Tuesday) is the administration of the school district costs us too much money,” Stewart said last night.

He said the idea of a superintendent is “not value-driven” and the actual job can be done by a qualified administrator who can be paid less simply because he or she doesn’t carry the title he described as “the Mount Everest of education.”

The subject became a hot-button topic when Paul DeMinico last fall announced his intention to retire at the end of the school and members of the Budget Committee, led by Stewart, said the initial management plan adopted

by Gilford voters in 1998 doesn’t necessarily call for a “superintendent.”

At the time, DeMinico told the committee that since this issue first arose he had spoken with Judy Fillion of the New Hampshire Department of Education, who advised him that there are no school districts in the state without superintendents. He said that she indicated the agency would entertain a petition to operate without a superintendent, but only if it had fewer than 400 students and no more than two buildings.

No one from the Department of

Education could be reached last night for comment.

But according to Stewart, who thinks he may be one of the few people who has actually read “the plan,” the N.H. School Board Association gave its approval to an alternative management structure in 1998 when is allowed Gilford to form its own SAU. During the ensuing discussion at the February School Board Deliberative session, the School District attorney advised those who attended that the petitioned warrant article was “not binding” and was advisory only.

School Board Chair Kurt Webber was working last night and couldn’t be reached but School Board member Paul Blandford, who ran unopposed for re-election and represents the School Board on the Budget Committee said he would defer official comment, “because the board speaks as a whole.”

“I will say we (the School board) has been given a direction,” he said.

But what direction?

The School Board just announced two days ago that it hired current Rochester Assistant Superintendent Kent Hemingway to replace DeMinico.

The voters as much said with yesterday’s votes that they don’t necessarily want a superintendent.

At press time, the School Board was scheduled to meet March 21.

The superintendent was not on the agenda, but, subject to yesterday’s vote, that could change.

BIGFOOT from page 2 to the state park service after Doyle first dressed as Bigfoot, ran around the rocky top of Mount Monadnock, returned to human form and interviewed bystanders about what they saw Sept. 6, 2009.

“People loved it. It was socially engaging,” Doyle, 30, told The Associated Press on Tuesday. “When I showed up at the top of the mountain dressed as Bigfoot and beating my chest, everyone just laughed and hoorayed.”

Hikers describing their encounters in a video Doyle posted on YouTube seemed happy to get in on the fun and

inflate the legend.

“At first I thought it was just a man in a suit making some sort of documentary, but then I saw it devour this man’s friend and a small child,” one man said at the top of the popular hiking spot as others behind him relaxed, admired the view and drank water. “I still see blood on the rocks.”

A boy who looked to be about 10 said he even took a photo of the legendary monster, which is more strongly associated with the Pacific Northwest than New Hampshire. “Yeah. I’m gonna put it on eBay, sell it for like $50,” he said.

Cormier re-elected to Belmont Selectboard

BELMONT — In a voter turnout of less than 400, those who did go to the here yesterday decided to give current Board of Selectman Chair Ronald Cormier a third term.

Cormier bested former Selectman and Town Administrator Donald P. McLelland Sr. by 100 votes — or 256 for Cormier to 156 for McLelland.

Parker Caldrain was elected to a one year term on the Planning Board. Peter Harris and Douglas A. Sanborn were also electedd to three-year terms on the same board.

Harris was also elected to another three year term on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as was Norma Patten.

Susan Harris, Patten, Glenda Hill and Fred Wells were all elected to the Budget Committee.

Suzanne Roberts beat Shirley Wood for a threeyear term as Trust Fund Trustee.

Voters also agreed that the so-called Comstar Ambulance Fund could be tapped for $91,106 of Fire/Rescue Department operation expenses. Voters also said yes to the purchase of a rescue pumper for the Fire Department, the money for which will come from the Comstar fund.

Both the public safety workers — police and fire — and the public works employees got their collective bargaining agreements approved. The decrease in benefits packages and its respective offsets in wages will cost voters in 2011 $1,817 for the Public Works Department employees and $3,899 for the Police and Fire Department employees.

Voters also overwhelming approved a $6.7-million operating budget that held the line as to spending from 2010 to 2011.

— Gail Ober

MEREDITH — For the third time in four years a petitioned warrant article to adopt SB-2, or official ballot voting, in place of traditional town meeting, failed to garner the necessary 60-percent majority for passage.

Of the 1,012 ballots cast, the 564 votes in favor of SB-2 represented a majority of 55.7-percent but fell 43 votes short of the 60-percent super-majority required by state law. Richard Juve has mounted the petition drive each time SB-2 has appeared on

the warrant. This year he called SB-2 “the greatest opportunity since the Magna Carta.”

In other results, Kerri Parker was re-elected Town Clerk, trouncing Valerie McDonald 729 to 265 and challenger Chuck Palm, who retired from the Selectboard to run for treasurer, ousted incumbent Louann Breen by 533 to 440.Long-time Planning Board Chairman Herb Vadney was elected to the Selectboard without opposition.

— Michael Kitch

INTER-LAKES from page one The race was marked by rifts among the members of the board, two of whom — Lisa Merrill of Meredith and Howard Cunningham of Sandwich — publicly endorsed Hanson while Jack Carty of Meredith gave Hanson the back of one hand without openly embracing Billings with the other.

Two other members — Carol Baggaley and Rebecca Alosa — took exception to the politicking and, in a letter read at the board meeting this week, said “we do not believe it is appropriate to endorse one candidate over another, let alone launch their campaign and present material as if the candidate themself had written it.” The last phrase apparently alludes to Merrill’s role in preparing a website for Hanson.

Their statement moved Carty to comment that he thought it wrong for a candidate to feature students in a campaign video, referring to a segment on the website.

The distribution of the vote reflects the tensions within the district that were foreshadowed a year ago when Hanson and Merrill dissented from the majority of the board on the 2010 budget. The tensions erupted in the wake of the district meeting, where a large majorities, leavened by a strong con-

tingent from Sandwich, rejected the board’s recommendation and added nearly $800,000 to the budget In response the Meredith Town Meeting asked the selectmen to explore the prospect of withdrawing from the district. Although that course was not pursued, the Meredith selectmen met with their counterparts from Center Harbor and Sandwich and officials of the school district to consider how to address the situation. But, the concerns of Meredith were not shared in either Center Harbor or Sandwich.

Drawing on his experience in financial services, Billings called himself “a numbers guy” and insisted that the board must contain costs by tackling retirement contributions and health insurance premiums while taking a firmer stance in negotiations with the union representing the teachers. He also questioned the quality of education provided by the schools.

Hanson, himself a former guidance counselor and union member, agreed that the board must manage costs, but stressed that a cooperative and collaborative relationship with the union was more likely to yield results. Meanwhile, he defended the work of the board, performance of teachers and achievements of students while allowing there was always room for improvement.

SB-2 again fails to command 60% in Meredith

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Majority of Gilford voters support all social service requests GILFORD — Against the recommendations of the selectmen, town voters chose to financially support all of the local non-profit agencies who petitioned warrant articles.

Only 14 votes separated the ayes from the nays but Genesis Behavioral Services, the state providers of emergency mental health treatment to residents, will get $11,739 in town assistance. There were 414 for for the service against 400 against.

The Budget Committee split their recommendation to six for it and six against it.

By a vote of 442 to 377, $3,500 will go to Child and Family Services — an organization that provides access to counseling and family support services.

All of the selectmen recommended against it as did seven of the 12 Budget Committee members.

A 26-margin separated the ayes from the nays and New Beginnings, a agency that works with victims of domestic and sexual assault will get $2,000.

No selectmen supported the article and the Budget Committee split 6-to-6.

Five-hundred and eleven people supported giving $25,000 to Community Health and Hospice an agency that, among other things, provides in-home care to Gilford’s elderly. Three hundred and eight

voters were aginst it as were all three selectmen and six of the 12 members of the Budget Committee.

The town passed an $11.2-million operating budget by a wide margin of 528 to 268.

Also approved was the cost provisions of the Police Department one-year union contract — by a vote of 530 to 254 and the cost provisions of a union contract for the public service workers by a vote of 493 to 302.

All three selectmen and nine members of the Budget Committee supported both articles.

The only warrant article defeated by Gilford voters was one that would have allocated $3,000 for the 2012 Gilford Bicentenniel celebration. One selectman and no members of the Budget Committee supported the appropriation.

Denise Gonyer will return as town clerk - tax collector, J. Kevin Hayes returns as selectman, Karen Saunders is the town treasurer, and Don Spear will continue as fire engineer.

Incumbents Kevin Roy and Susan Greene return to the Budget Committee and will be joined by newcomer Kevin Leandro, who will replace the retiring Terry Stewart.

— Gail Ober

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The Planning Board recommended against the petitioned article as did the 310 people who voted against it. There were 169 votes for banning the use of Class A and B bio-solids.

Ralph Lavin will begin serving as selectman after one-term incumbent and current Chair Betty Ann Abbott decided not to seek reelection.

Brian Forst and Write-in candidate Frank Gianni will serve on the Budget Committee. Marion McIntyre ran unopposed for Cemetery Trustee, Diana McElwee ran unopposed for Library Trustee, Debra Cornett ran unopposed for Town clerk Tax Collector and Glen Waring was unopposed for Town Treasurer.

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of the Trust Funds.

On the school side, 290 voters wanted to adopt the provisions of RSA 40:13 or SB-2 while 216 voted against it. By state law, a “super majority” of 60 percent of the votes cast need to approve an SB-2 petition, meaning the warrant article failed by 14 votes.

School Board incumbent Michael Hatch eeked out a 360 to 328 vote victory over challenger Renee Kordas. Mark Sisti is again the School District moderator and Debora S. Wheeler is the school treasurer.

Less than 600 people went to the polls yesterday.

Gilmanton Annual Town Meeting convenes at the Gilmanton School Saturday at 10 a.m.

Voters will decide on a proposed $3.4-million operating budget, whether or not to add a total of $340,251 to various capital reserve accounts and to authorize selectmen to sell properties in the Sawyer Lake district to abutters at a public auction.

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Overflow crowd of voters at Center Harbor meeting says ‘no’ to building police station

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CENTER HARBOR — Amid a turnout that was referred to as the largest in memory, voters at Town Meeting rejected for the second year in a row a proposal to build a police station.

With a final tally of 138 for and 151 against, voters sent town officials back to the planning stage to try and find a plan that would both provide its police department with additional space and be amenable to voters.

After being denied by voters at the 2010 town meeting, where voters scuttled a plan that would have used part of a town-owned park to build a station, town leaders and a building committee thought they had found a suitable plan, which was presented to voters last night. The proposal called for $1,275,000 be appropriated to purchase a piece of private property on Route 25, near Canoe Restaurant, to build a 3,738-square-foot structure.

Because the proposal called for the sale of general obligation bonds, a two-thirds majority would be required for its passage. As it turned out, there weren’t enough positive votes to consitute even a simple majority.

Selectman Charles Hanson, in introducing the article, told those in attendance that the building committee had been working since 2008 to develop a plan. “This is a long overdue project,” he said.

Mark Chase, chief of police, explained that the department’s current accommodations, located in a single room of municipal building, lacked enough space to provide its clients with sufficient amounts of “privacy and dignity” when they sought police services. The lack of space also prevented them from following ideal methods of storing evidence or handling seized firearms.

“We’re in a crisis, this problem has been ignored and needs to be addressed,” Chase said. As an example, he explained that if a bloodied shirt were to be collected as evidence, his officers must allow the shirt to dry before storing it. Due to the lack of space available, the only place for them to dry the shirt would be on a

table in the building’s kitchen.

“Not only is that disgusting, it’s not the way to handle evidence,” he said.

Resident John Schoenbauer spoke in favor of the proposal, noting that the town had seen rapes committed within its borders in the past year and that his home had been broken into four times since he moved to town.

The cost of a new station, he noted, would add 15 cents to each thousand dollars of property valuation. “To me, that seems like a reasonable price to be paying for adequate police protection.”

Derek Klein, though, said, “This vote is not about supporting the police department... this is a vote about development and proper development for the 21st Century.” He described the proposal as “a plan to build a 20th Century structure while we are striving to survive in the 21st Century.”

Klein added that the plan would remove “lakeview” property from the tax rolls and did not include “green” technology, which might enable the project to be partially funded using grants. “Please join me in voting no in order to build a greener Center Harbor,” he concluded to a round of applause.

Although the police department article was the first matter of business on the warrant, the meeting nearly concluded before it could be addressed.

Moderator John Kimball opened the meeting by noting the assembly before him was “the largest crowd I’ve ever seen at a town meeting in Center Harbor. It also poses a problem... we’ve exceeded the fire code.”

Fire Chief John Schlemmer said the fire station, where the meeting was held, was rated to hold 200 people.

There were 243 chairs set up in the hall and, he noted, an additional 100 people standing. Given the option of postponing the meeting until tonight and arranging to have a tent large enough for everyone, the collective voice of the meeting preferred to simply open the fire station’s four overhead doors, allowing the meeting to spill out into the night and for the 26-degree air to flow in and inspire the democratic process.

Alton voters reject operating budget ALTON — Selectmen incumbents Chair David Hussey and Patricia Fuller will serve three more years as town selectmen after being the top two vote getters in a field of six.

Hussey got 374 votes, Fuller got 241, Marc Decoff got 220, Jeffrey Clay got 215, Stephen Miller got 213 and Rachael Strickland got 187.

Miller, a Budget Committee incumbent will return and was unopposed for that position.

Ruthe Arsenault beat Betty Jane

Meulenbroek by a vote of 390 to 271 for Library Trustee.

The default budget of $6,150,760 will be in place for 2011. The proposed town operating budget of $6,218,835 failed by a vote of 44o against to 345 for it.

Robert Tilton bested incumbent John Conboy for the one spot on the Water Commission by a vote of 331 to 267.

A total of 838 voters went to the polls yesterday.

— Gail Ober

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LACONIA — Joseph M. Terlizzi, 80, of 318 Darby Drive, died at his home on Tuesday, March 8, 2011.

Mr. Terlizzi was born April 7, 1930 in Newton, Mass., the son of Rocco and Rosina (Deddo) Terlizzi.

Mr. Terlizzi served in the U. S. Air Force from 1949-1952 and had been on special forces as a boxer for the Air Force/Army. After leaving the service, he turned pro and fought a few years.

He was employed at Alpha Industries in Woburn for thirty-five years, retiring in 1986. He resided in Billerica, Mass. for several years before moving to Laconia, NH thirteen years ago.

Mr. Terlizzi was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Marie (Grieco) Terlizzi, of Laconia; two sons, Joseph and Louis; a daughter, Nita Marie; seven grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. In addition to his parents, Mr. Terlizzi was predeceased by his siblings, Pat, Donald, Michael and Theresa.

A calling hour will be held from 9:3010:30 AM on Monday, March 14, 2011 in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral service will follow the calling hour at 10:30 AM also at the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at Noon at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Rte.3, Boscawen, NH. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health and Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246 or to Care & Comfort Nursing, 102 Court Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.

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GILFORD — The Area Committee on Aging will meet at Wesley Woods at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 11.

Area seniors and service providers are invited to attend a presentation by Diane Hawkins RD, LD, CDE, dietitian/ diabetes educator, LRGHealthcare. Hawkins will speak about nutrition tips for healthy eating, healthy aging, and active living.

Bill York, community liaison, Live Free Home Health Care, will discuss sleep disorders — reasons, dangers and treatment.

Additionally, Stace Dickers-Hendricks, Wesley Woods Community Services coordinator; Paul Weston, Laconia

Senior Center director; Brenda Stark Fortier, Belmont Senior Center director; and Kris Bregler, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties Elder Services assistant director, will provide updates on local wellness offerings including health promotion clinics, exercise classes, chronic disease self management, and arts and humanities.

Other participants are invited to bring updates, as well.

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Senior Moment-um program to feature Irish breakfast & Riverdance GILFORD — The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Senior Moment-um program featuring an Irish breakfast and screening of the film “Riverdance” at the Community Church beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 14.

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Cost is $2 per person. Interested participants should R.S.V.P. by Friday, March 11. Call Parks and Recreation at 527-4722.

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‘Bag Sale’ at Gilmanton thrift shop through March 12 GILMANTON — The Community Church Food Pantry and Thrift Shop will continue its “BAG Sale” until noon on Saturday, March 12.

All are welcome to come in, browse around the well organized thrift shop, and fill a brown paper bag for $10.

The store’s “Winter Wear” collection will be available year-round. Winter jackets, snowpants, boots, hats and mittens for the “Adopt-a-Child” program

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The food pantry, open to Gilmanton residents only, also welcomes donations. Bring items in during regular business hours — 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. on Mondays; 3 — 7 p.m. on Wednesday; and 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Families in need of assistance are encouraged to call Jane at 364-7437, the church office at 364-7891, or just drop by the pantry.

LACONIA — The Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire will offer two free workshops from 9:30 — 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, March 9 and 23.

“Receiving and Accepting a Diagnosis in Children” will be the topic of the March 9 session, which will address the emotions and realities that families may experience after they receive a developmental or medical diagnosis for their child. Katy Gautsch from Partners in Health will discuss the steps to take including learning how to navigate complex systems like: mental health, special education, hospital and specialists, and community resources. This will be an open discussion where families can feel free to share and hopefully learn from one another in a non-judgmental environment. There will also be information given regarding Belknap County and

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“Using Toys as Tools” will be presented by Lauren Baron and Deb Danforth of the Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire on March 23.

Attendees will learn how to use everyday items and those forgotten, “played out” toys in different ways as tools to support and encourage a child’s developmental growth — and also make the items themselves fun again. This workshop is for families who have children from birth to three years old.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2011. There are 297 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 9, 1861, the Confederate Congress, meeting in Montgomery, Ala., authorized the issuing of paper currency, in the form of interest-bearing notes, which were initially printed by a New York firm, the National Bank Note Co. On this date: In 1661, Cardinal Jules Mazarin, the chief minister of France, died, leaving King Louis XIV in full control.

In 1796, the future emperor of the French, Napoleon Bonaparte, married Josephine de Beauharnais (boh-ahr-NAY’). (The couple later divorced.)

In 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimac) clashed for five hours to a draw at Hampton Roads, Va. In 1916, Mexican raiders led by Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, N.M., killing 18 Americans.

In 1945, during World War II, U.S. B-29 bombers launched incendiary bomb attacks against Japan, resulting in an estimated 100,000 deaths.

In 1954, CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow critically reviewed Wisconsin Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s anti-Communism campaign on “See It Now.” In 1964, the Supreme Court, in New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, ruled that public officials who charged they’d been libeled by news reports could not recover damages unless they proved actual malice on the part of the news organization.

In 1977, about a dozen armed Hanafi Muslims invaded three buildings in Washington, D.C., killing one person and taking more than 130 hostages.

One year ago: Doris “Granny D” Haddock, a New Hampshire woman who’d walked across the country at age 89 to promote campaign finance reform, died at age 100.

Today’s Birthdays: Singer-actress Keely Smith is 79. Singer Lloyd Price is 78. Actress Joyce Van Patten is 77. Actor-comedian Marty Ingels is 75. Country singer Mickey Gilley is 75. Actress Trish Van Devere is 70. Singer Mark Lindsay is 69. Former ABC anchorman Charles Gibson is 68. Rock musician Robin Trower is 66. Singer Jeffrey Osborne is 63. Country musician Jimmie Fadden (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) is 63.

Actress Jaime Lyn Bauer is 62. Actor Tom Amandes is 52. Actor-director Lonny Price is 52. Actress Linda Fiorentino is 51. Country musician Rusty Hendrix is 51. Actress Juliette Binoche is 47. Rock musician Robert Sledge is 43. Actor Emmanuel Lewis is 40.

Actress Jean Louisa Kelly is 39. Actor Kerr Smith is 39. Actor Matthew Gray Gubler is 31. Rapper Bow Wow is 24.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Shang Hai Restaurant on South Main Street in Laconia. Opention buffet dinner hour starts at 5:30 p.m.

Speaker will be Ovide Lamontagne.

Plymouth State University forum on the New Hampshire state budget shortfall and its impact on human services. 3:30 p.m. at the PSU Ice Rink. Free. Hosted by the Center For Rural Partnerships and the N.H. Fiscal Policy Institute at PSU. Old School PE time at the Meredith Community Center. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $1 per person, pay at the front desk. 21+.

New Frontiers in Marketing workshop (part 2), hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. Noon at the PSU Welcome Center & Ice Arena. Featuring PSU faculty member Terri Dautcher. For more information call 536-1001.

Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hour networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Irwin Zone on Bisson Ave. in Laconia.

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 from 4 to 6 only. Sliding fee scale.

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.

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.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Annual meeting of the Greater Meredith Program. 6 p.m. at the Inn at Church Landing. Free and all are welcome. RSVP to 279-9015.

Program on Landscaping for Wildlife and the Gilford Public Library. 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Laconia school Superintendent Bob Champlin discusses topics of current interest in education at the Laconia Senior Center. 10 a.m.

“Chicago”, a Broadway musical extravaganza presented on stage by students of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University. 8 p.m. at the Silver Center for Arts. For tickets call 535-2787.

Adult volleyball at the Meredith Community Center.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $1 per person, play at the front desk. 18+.

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

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

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

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

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Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health recently showed support for Lakes Region Child Care Services by providing equipment for a new Before and After School Program in Belmont. Pictured are (left to right) LRCCS representatives Laura Burns and Erin Costello, Lisa Morris (LRPPH), and Marti Ilg (LRCCS). (Courtesy photo)

BELMONT — Lakes Region Child Care Services has announced that the Before and After School Program, licensed by the State of NH, will provide before and after school care at the Elementary School.

The program will follow the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) curriculum sponsored by

Healthy Eating Active Living Partnership of the Lakes Region, Lakes Region Partnership for Public health fiscal agent.

For more information, call 524-1235 and ask for Julie Rothemund.

‘Open Doors’ theme of Missions Conference to be presented by LifeQuest Church March 11 — 13 LACONIA — “Open Doors” is the theme to be explored at a Missions Conference to be presented by the LifeQuest Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Friday — Sunday, March 11 — 13.

The conference will begin at Get-Acquainted Time with missionary Mike Baldwin at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11. Baldwin, the conference speaker, has been ministering in the Dominican Republic for the last four years and will be sharing information concerning Christian Missions in that country and

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Childrens and teens are invited to meet Baldwin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12. A light lunch at noon will be followed by a session led by Baldwin, who graduated from Toccoa Falls College and has continued his studies at Gordon-Conwell Seminary.

On Sunday, March 13, the final sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. and at the 10:30 a.m. Worship Gathering. The public is invited to attend all meetings. For more information, call 524-6860.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: Are there any signs to look for to determine whether someone is a sexual predator? I have always heard that when it comes to young children being sexually abused, it is usually a close relative or friend.

I have a 6-month-old daughter who has five uncles. I am scared to leave her with any man other than her father, so I refuse to allow any male to baby-sit her. Is this irrational?

I feel bad, but whenever guys are around her, I am always watching with a close eye. I’d rather be safe than sorry.

How do I explain this politely to my brothers and brothersin-law when they ask about baby-sitting her? -- Protective Mom Dear Mom: We understand your fears, but most men are perfectly responsible with children. There is no specific profile of a pedophile. In fact, many of the same qualities that would make a man an excellent father also describe pedophiles -- those who are terrific with children and engage them in fun activities.

Pedophiles are usually friendly and charming. They tend to gravitate toward areas that put them in close contact with children (family, school, church, sports, etc.). Children of single mothers are particularly vulnerable because pedophiles often cozy up to Mom in order to get close to children who need a father figure.

You can get out of baby-sitting offers by saying, “That’s sweet of you, but it’s too soon. Maybe when she’s a little older.” The best way to protect your children is to keep a close eye on them, and when they are old enough, help them protect themselves. Teach them that they can talk to you about anything, to come to you when something doesn’t seem right, and that no adult with good intentions would ask them to keep secrets from their parents.

Dear Annie: My wife and I were married last summer. Be-

cause her family lives in Eastern Europe, we chose to have the ceremony there. Only my immediate family attended.

Despite the fact that her family has next to nothing, all of her relatives gave us generous cash gifts, for which we are grateful. My extended family is relatively well off. Although none of them was able to attend the wedding, they were all aware of the ceremony.

By Christmas, we had only received one gift from any of them. We thought they may have forgotten, so our Christmas cards included several photographs of the wedding along with our regrets that they could not attend. But we have received nothing else.

Annie, I have attended several of my cousins’ weddings and know this is not typical. Not only would wedding gifts be extremely helpful to us, but their absence has convinced my wife that my family is full of selfish misers who dislike her. I know this is not the case. Is there anything I can do to avoid a permanent chasm between my wife and my extended family?

-- Tom in Trenton Dear Tom: Were these relatives sent invitations to the wedding? If not, they may feel no obligation to give a gift, and it is poor manners to demand one. If you think something else is going on, ask one of your parents to contact the relatives and find out.

Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Anonymous or I’d Be in Big Trouble,” who didn’t know how to talk to his wife about her excess facial hair. I would bet she has no idea.

Last year, my hairdresser asked whether I wanted her to wax my eyebrows. I thought my eyebrows were fine. Tell him to spend $50 on a good, lighted, magnified makeup mirror. I was shocked at not only my eyebrows, but at my mustache, chin and sideburns. I’m 50, and the eyes are the first to go.

-- Hairless and Happy

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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AKC Cairn Terriers, Toto dogs, 2 neutered males, red brindle, Canadian Champion sired. Microchipped, UTD on vacs, 1 1 year old, 1 1.5 year old. CFMI (207)935-1320.

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

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LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837

Autos 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,995 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494 1998 Buick Century- 150K miles, remote start, new tires, $1200 or Best offer, inspectable. 524-9011 2000 Ford Taurus SE WagonVery reliable, good condition.

104K miles, grey with grey interior. 4 new tires, current on all maintenance. $2,800/OBO. 603-341-1529 2004 Chevy Impala. Leather seats w/heat. One owner. New 12000 warranty. Well maintained at Cantins. Very clean 366-4905.

2005 Suburu Forrester 5-speed, Great condition, 190K miles, have all service records. $4,900 OBO. 455-6977 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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GREAT Condtion! 2000 E-350 Box Truck with 7.3 Diesel engine. $5,300. 455-9269.

MUST sell!!! 2004 Buick Rendezvous. Asking $5,600 all offers considered. 455-8844 Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813

BOATS BOAT SLIPS For Rent At the Winnipesaukee Pier Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable rents installments payments for the season. Call 366-4311.

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

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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ASHLAND: 1-Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Only apartment in building. Main Street location.

Utilities & WiFi included. Washer & Dryer. Non-smokers. No pets. $175/week or $750/month. Security deposit. 968-7800.

ASHLAND: One bedroom duplex, 2nd floor, offstreet parking, stove, refrigerator, storage, one/two people, no smoking, no pets, security deposit & references. $675 plus utilities. 603-293-7663 BRISTOL 1BR apt, heat and hot water included. $600 a month.

217-4141 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, 630-2614 FRANKLIN- Riverfront, 1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Storage. $650/mo + Utilities, Security Deposit. No Pets, 387-4471.

GILFORD, as/of 4/1 Great one bedroom, waterfront apt. laundry, views, balcony, private. $700/ month. 603-393-7077.

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

Security Deposit & references.

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 Weirs Blvd 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, one level newly renovated condo year-round. Balcony with view of lake, pool, no smoking/pets, refs/dep required. $900/month. 366-4341 LACONIA- 3 room apartments. $500 + utilities. Great area with parking & storage. 998-7337 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included.

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA- ROOMMATE wanted to share large apartment. 1 private room, washer/dryer, large yard, walk to downtown. $125/Week including Heat/Hot-water. 630-9226 LACONIA-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $650/Month. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available immediately.

References & Security deposit (1 month rent) required. 1 Year lease. 603-524-3759 LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 1.5-bath condo, finished walkout basement, washer/dryer hookup, pool, $925 +utilities. 603-986-3601.

LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. No pets/smoking. $650/month +utilities. Security deposit and references required.

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References & deposit required.

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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: 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: 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: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $130/Week. Includes Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs.

496-8667 or 545-9510.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, heat/hot water included. Private entrance.

No smoking/pets. References and security. 524-0329.

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.

OPEN HOUSE! Laconia Timberlake Apartments Saturday, March 12 11 am to 3 pm

at 150 Blueberry Lane #12 2 Bedroom$709 -1 Bedrm $639

Balcony, Parking, Laundry

$500 off 1st Month’s Rent! $25 Gas Card Raffle Refreshments!

Red Oak Apt. Homes, Inc.

520-2915 or 668-8282 TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

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

For Rent-Vacation TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

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

For Rent-Commercial

MEREDITH 1 bedroom first floor, carpeted, washer/dryer hook-ps, parking, near town, non-smoking, $600/Month no utilities 279-7887 or cell 781-862-0123

LACONIA/BELMONT LINE- Retail Showroom at Rt. 106 & Bypass.

1500+ Sq. ft., 10X12 overheaed door, security & fire system. $1,900/Month. 603-502-6437

MEREDITH- In-Town Efficiency apartment. 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Kitchen, large living room with dryer. Quiet location, no pets/no smokers $800/Month + utilities.

Rick (781)389-2355

LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

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

PREMIER Gated Community Meredith Bay. 3500 sqft custom 4BDRM single family home, 2-car garage. Grand Winnipesaukee Views! Beach Club, Pools, Tennis! $3750/mo./yr lease. Call 800-559-4141 or jshea@meredithbaynh.com. www.MeredithBayNH.com

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

Cell 781-862-0123 home 279-7887

For Sale 3 Piece sectional sofa includes queen sleeper and 2 recliners for $400. Solid wood oval dining table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs $400.

279-4788 Firewood-Green or Dry 998-7337

Call Now To Apply

Affordable Housing Get your name on our waiting list PRINCE HAVEN or HILLSIDE APARTMENTS All utilities included Plymouth/Meredith, N.H. (Prince Haven has an elderly preference) If you are 62, disabled or handicapped, (regardless of age), and meet annual income guidelines, you may qualify for our one-bedroom apts.

Call today to see if you qualify.

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or Download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com

40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income. Rent is based on your household size and income.

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. 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 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 ONE aluminum extension ladder $15, Three unopened boxes 2 ft.X4ft. ceiling panels 36-pieces $15. 527-0873 PARADIGM Studio 100 v.3 full range home audio/ theater tower speakers. $1650. 496-8639.

RASCAL 326 Power Chair: Like new, $3,900. Includes ramp. Call John at 253-9863 or 455-9863.

RED Sox Tickets: April games, tickets $70-$120 (except New York games). Call for details.

630-2440

Furniture

Help Wanted

AMAZING!

Belknap Landscape Company

Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver.

603-305-9763 PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $239. 603-524-1430.

Small chrome 5 piece kitchen set.

Excellent shape, upholstered chairs with leaf. $100 firm.

528-7984

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

Help Wanted AUTO Detailer Wanted: I am looking for an experienced detailer to work at my facility in Meredith. Call Ken at 279-0775.

BAYVIEW Auto Body is looking for a full-time, experienced auto body tech. Must be able to do “start to finish” work and have experience with a fram machine.

Driver!s license required. Apply in person, 26 Artisan Court, Gilford.

is now gearing up for Spring.

We are interviewing for team member and potential team leaders for our Grounds Maintenance crews. Team commitment, positive attitude and dependability are required. Pay based upon experience and willingness to learn.

Snow Division is still hiring temp positions for snow shovelers for the remainder of the Winter Season. No prior experience necessary! Storm pay for shoveling is $15/hr! Temps hired will also have opportunity to work into the next season for Spring Clean-Ups. We perform pre-employment drug screen and physical.

MUST have valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 or older.

Apply to Human Resources at:

Belknap Landscape Co., Inc. 25 Country Club Road Gilford, NH 03249 Phone: (603) 528-2798 x18 Fax: (603) 528-2799 efredette@belknaplandscape.com

BOOMING INDUSTRY is expanding due to record high production & demand for more JCS tours! Average rep. pay $21/hr, PT. Night shift 4:15pm-10:00pm, Also full-time available. Must have good communication skills. Lots of fun, no experience needed. JCS is the industry leader, providing tours to Inn Season, Sterling, Tradewind, Windham, and FantaSea Resorts.

603-581-2741, Laconia. Ask for Carlos.

BUS DRIVERS NEEDED ROTEL RB-1090 380 w/ch stereo home audio/ theater power amp $1200. 496-8639.

SNOWBLOWER Craftsman 24 inch 7.5 HP, electric starter. Like new, needs lower-unit. $250 OBO 253-7746

HEALTH care worker, for Monday and Tues., 16 hours, plus more available in summer for male stroke patient. Help with personal care. Very pleasant surroundings.

524-3892 for appointment.

Deburr – 2nd shift Responsibilities include cleaning and removing all burrs and loose material from finished product, bagging and/or marking of product and ensuring product conforms to customer specific handling requirements.

Candidate must possess 3+ months manufacturing experience.

5-Axis Machinist 2nd & 3rd Shift Responsibilities include completing own set-ups, operating various pieces of equipment to meet production requirements and performing in-process inspection of parts produced. Candidate must possess 2+ years related experience.

We provide competitive wages, shift differential, clean work environment, medical insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, dental insurance, vacation and holidays, flex benefits, tuition reimbursement plan, profit sharing and 401-k plan with company match.

Please apply in person, via email or fax resumes.

EPTAM Plastics 2 Riverside Business Park Northfield, NH 03276 Phone: 603-729-5014 • Fax: 603-286-3977 Email: kdubois@eptam.com

Full-time positions available for Concord Area Transit, Winnipesaukee Transit Systems, Rural Transportation Services and Head Start Program. Work performed throughout Merrimack and Belknap Counties includes fixed-route and demand-response passenger transit ($10.71/hr, 30 hours/week with benefits. Must be available for a.m. and p.m. shifts.) All positions require CDL B with air brakes and passenger endorsement, DOT medical card and good driving record. Applications will begin to be reviewed on March 14, 2011. Call 225-1989 for an application/information. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Have IRRIGATION Experience?

Belknap Landscape Co. is getting ready for Spring and is now interviewing experienced candidates for our Irrigation/ Lighting Division.

Duties include start-ups, winterizations, along with installations and some service calls.

Experience in irrigation a must.

Must be quality-minded with strong work ethic. Experience in wiring a plus. Offering competitive wages and benefits, with seasonal overtime opportunities.

We perform pre-employment drug screen and physical.

MUST have valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 or older. Apply to Human Resources at:

Belknap Landscape Co. Inc.

25 Country Club Road, #302 Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603) 528-2798 x18 Fax: (603) 528-2799

Help Wanted LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON is offering an Exciting Sales Opportunity for Motivated and High Energy People. Sales experience is preferred but not required.

Great pay with Benefits available. Please apply online at www.laconiaharley.com.

Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is looking for 2 full-time/Part-time Sewer Technician/Laborers.

Candidate must be self motivated, professional and avail. to work O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in good physical condition. Benefits include a competitive salary, 8 paid holidays and IRS retire plan.

Forward Resumes to: mandiehagan@yahoo.com Call 934-4145

Help Wanted

Real Estate

SUMMIT RESORT

$19,000 Small park in Belmont 14x70 Singlewide. no dogs. Call Brenda 603-393-7713 Exit Realty Laconia.

Now Hiring Part-Time Front Desk Nights and Weekends a Must!

Please apply in person 177 Mentor Ave, Laconia The Lodge at Belmont is looking for part-time Poker Dealers.

Knowledge of the Game of poker and great Customer Service Skills required. nterview to include test of knowledge and skills related to dealing poker and other related games. Must pass criminal background check. Apply in PersonMon-Thur after 4:00PM, Fri-Sun after 12:00PM. Part-time Cooks.

We are looking for experienced cooks. Weekends a must. Apply in Person- Mon-Thur after 4:00PM, Fri-Sun after 12:00PM

Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER GROWING Fiber Optic Company seeks the following full time position: Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Able to perform complex activities relating to design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems, subassemblies and components.

Research and analyze design proposals, materials, specifications and other data. Responsible for all mechanical prototyping, costing, and parts procurement.

BSME preferred, 10 years of previous experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years in a senior role. Send resume or apply in person to Optical Design Manufacturing Inc, 143 Lake Street, Suite 1E, Laconia, NH 03246. No phone calls please.

Roommate Wanted DANBURY: 1 Bedroom, new $400/ month includes all utilities, no security deposit, references required, no pets/smoking.

290-9200.

Male/Female, clean/sober. References Required, utilities included. $125/Week or $500/Month. Contact 707-9794 WEIRS Beach Area: To share house, $500/month, everything included. Beach rights. 393-6793.

Services AFFORDABLE Handyman: Good old fashioned service at a fair price. Central NH. Call Keith, 603-998-9428.

on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.c om

Mobile Homes GILFORD: 55+ Park, 2BR w/carport, beach access, excellent condition, updated furnace, with appliances, $23,900. 524-4816.

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

ALTERATIONS: Spring Special, 2nd alteration 1/2 price. Custom sewing projects welcome.

393-5878.

BRETT’S ELECTRIC Fast, Reliable Master Electricians.

No Job Too small, Lowest Rates, Top Quality. SAVE THIS AD and get 10% OFF JOB. Call 520-7167.

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

Two local salons pamper Laconia Daisy Girl Scouts at ‘Princess Valentine’s Day’ party

LACONIA — Two local beauty salons hosted a “Princess Valentine’s Day” party for 20 members of Daisy Girl Scout Troop 10424 from Woodland Heights, Pleasant Street, and Elm Street schools.

Che Bella Salon and Lake City Reflections treated the 5 — 7 year olds to hair-dos with sparkles and painted fingernails. The girls, grades K — 1, also enjoyed a Valentine’s snack buffet, played BINGO, and made a bouquet of tissue paper flowers for their parents.

The outing was arranged by Susan Kearney, the Troop’s Daisy Girl Scouts from Troop 10424 were pampered during a “Princess Valentine’s Day” party hosted head leader, and Dawn

by Che Bella Salon and Lake City Reflections. Pictured (front row, left to right) are Nicole Johnson, Johnson, co-leader.

Isabel Laramie, Christine Pingol, Phoebe Townsend, Bailee Laramie, Zaria Ainsworth; (second row) Donating their salons Drea Campo, Madison Emery-Coleman, Isabella Thibault, Peyton Mills, Natalie Johnson, Naveah Clark, and their time to make Ariana Barrett; (third row) Brynne Cook, Hannah Chaignot, Phoenix Melvin, Sophia Kearney, Autumn the young Daisy Girls Hopler; (back row) volunteers Bella, Hailey, Gabby, Che Bella owner Sue Camo, and Lake City Reflecfeel special and beautitions owner Kim Monfet. (Courtesy photo) ful for Valentines Day were owners and stylists Sue Campo of Che Bella Salon and Kim Monfet of Lake City Reflections.

‘Clearing the Water’ premieres at Belknap Mill on Sunday LACONIA — “Clearing the Water,” a new documentary about the Lakes Region Clean Waters Association (LRCWA), will be premiered at the Belknap Mill at 2 p.m. on Sunday March 13.

The film tells the story of the Clean Waters Association, founded in late 1969 to clean up New Hampshire’s Lake Winnisquam. Through door to door campaigning, informational meetings, dogged research, good PR, lawsuits, and threats of lawsuits, the LRCWA took on the City of Laconia to do something about its sewage. Their actions led to the construction of a major state run waste water treatment plant in Franklin that serves 10 communities in the Lakes Region.

Many of the people involved and instrumental in the LRCWA were interviewed for this documentary, including former NH Senate President Stuart Lamprey, Former NH Speaker of the House George Roberts, and William Ruckelshaus, first administra-

Services

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tor of the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

The EPA made one of its first grants to move along the work of the Clean Water Association. They also presented the Association with the first EPA Environmental Protection Award in 1975.

The fifty minute documentary was commissioned by the Clean Waters Association and produced by John Gfroerer of Accompany Video Production in Concord. Gfroerer has a long history of producing historic documentaries with a New Hampshire base.

Past productions include biographies of NH Governor Sherman Adams, Union Leader Publisher William Loeb, and U.S. Senator Styles Bridges. Other topics have been histories of the Old Man of the Mountain, the Grand Resort Hotels of the White Mountains, the investigation of subversive activities in New Hampshire during the 1950s, and a history of the New Hampshire Presidential Primary.

For more information, call 226-3130.

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TURCOTTE APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE

524-1034

• Washers • Dryers • Ranges • Water Heaters • Microwaves • Compactors • Garbage Disposals • Refrigerators • Air Conditioners

All Brands Serviced & Installed Affordable Prices Over 20 Years Experience

(Formerly of Sears, Roebucks and Heads Electric)

PARTIAL WAIVER OF INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE

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in n Regio Lakes years! for 10

24 HOUR TOWING FREE ESTIMATES

BAYVIEW AUTO BODY the COLLISION SPECIALIST 26 Artisan Court, Laconia, NH 03246

Notice to Belmont Residents The Belmont Public Works department would like to notify all Town Residents that Load Limit signs will be placed on roads March 9, 2011 Date of Notice: March 7, 2011

TONIGHT! All You Can Eat Fish & Chips ... $9.99

Weirs Beach Lobster Pound Route 3, Weirs Beach

366-2255

www.wb-lp.com

S ANBORN ’ S A UTO R EPAIR “Where the customer is always number one”

“Lucky”

S TATE I NSPECTION $ $ .95 29 .95

316 Court Street Laconia, NH 03246

603-524-9798

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

offer expires 03/31/11

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

603-998-2326.

REMOVAL: Sheds, garages, junk/trash, fences and cellar & attic cleanups. Laconia/Gilford area. (978)618-3712. Call Tom anytime.

ROOFS CLEARED: Snow & Ice Removal: 29 years experience, insured. Call Eric, (603)387-4996.

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

HAN!S Hauling: Big and small clean ups. Your job ... name your price. Han, 527-8620.

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

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

Effective immediately, the Town of Gilford will be posting all of its Town roads to a maximum weight limit of 10 Tons during the spring thaw, per RSA 236:190-191.

Contractors, construction companies, parcel services, fuel services and solid waste haulers are asked to observe the posting by staying off soft road shoulders and reduce load weights.

Call the Public Works Department at 603-5274778 with any questions.

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