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LACONIA — A self-proclaimed anarchist associated with the Free State

Project spent Friday night in the Belknap County House of Corrections after refusing to cooperate with a police officer who stopped her after she alleg-

edly ran a red light.

According to Laconia police logs, Amanda “Billyrock” Johnson, 27, of 105 Windsong Ave. in Manchester is charged with one

count of disobeying an officer, one count of resisting arrest, one count of transporting alcoholic beverages (for allegedly see FRee sTaTe page 12

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GILFORD — Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook is planning a multimillion-dollar expansion program to add facilities and increase the capacity of the outdoor music venue.

Meadowbrook President R.J. Harding and land survey engineer Steven Smith outlined the key points of the project at the Planning Board meeting see BROOK page 8

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BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is introducing legislation that would ban what she calls the widespread use of personal credit history by employers looking to hire workers.

Warren said the practice unfairly targets women, minorities, seniors, students and others with fewer resources to bounce back financiallyafterapersonalsetback like an illness or divorce.

Those low credit ratings can follow an individual for years.

Warren told reporters there’s little evidence of any correlation between a poor credit rating and job performance.

She called the proposal a matter of basic fairness, arguing that wealthier individuals can suffer a personal setback without it threatening their employment prospects.

Warren’s bill is co-sponsored by fellow Democratic Sens. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island.

Gunman shoots 4 then kills himself at Reno hospital RENO, Nev. (AP) — A suicidal gunman opened fire at a Reno hospital campus Tuesday, killing one person, wounding two others and sending police on a door-to-door search within the facility amid the chaos.

The Nevada Department of Public Safety said the wounded victims were in surgery and one of them is a doctor. The gunman killed himself after the shooting.

Reno Deputy Police Chief Tom Robinson didn’t say how many shots were fired or what type of weapon was used, and didn’t release the identities of the male shooter

or the dead and injured. He said, however, that investigators were confident no one else was involved.

“They are in the middle of a crime scene,” Robinson said of the two bodies still on the third floor of a four-story medical building.

“We’re in the middle of an investigation and we don’t want to compromise that by rushing up to identify them.”

Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Gail Powell said the wounded doctor is a woman but she had no more information about the shooting that happened at the

Center for Advanced Medicine.

Robinson said there were about 100 people in the building when the shooting was reported at 2:05 p.m. Officers entered three to five minutes later and did “a systematic search, floor to floor, room to room,” Robinson said.

“On the third floor of the building they located two people down and located two people injured and evacuated the injured parties,” he said.

Renown Regional Medical Center was see RENO page 8

India describes arrest of female diplomat in NYC as ‘barbaric’ NEW DELHI (AP) — The arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat in New York City escalated into a major diplomatic furor Tuesday as India’s national security adviser called the woman’s treatment “despicable and barbaric.”

Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul general in New York, is accused of submitting false documents to obtain a work visa for her Manhattan housekeeper.

Indian officials said she was arrested and handcuffed Thursday as she dropped off her daughter at school, and was kept in a cell with drug addicts before posting $250,000 bail.

In a statement, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed that Khobragade was subjected to the same booking procedures as other prisoners, including being strip searched — viewed in India as the most

disturbing part of the arrest — and locked up with other female defendants.

Khobragade “was placed in the available and appropriate cell,” the statement said.

“Absent a special risk or separation order, prisoners are typically placed in general population,” the statement said.

Earlier Tuesday, her U.S. attorney said he didn’t know if she was strip-searched. see DIPLOMAT page 8

Courtship of Ukraine escalates as Putin offers to buy $15B in bonds MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday opened his wallet in the battle with the European Union over Ukraine’s future, saying Moscow will buy $15 billion worth of Ukrainian government bonds and sharply cut the price of natural gas for its economi-

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Vets describe wartime experiences to Gilford High School history students

By RogeR Amsden FORTHE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — World War II veteran Ray Doucet, formerly of Hudson, told students at Gilford High School Tuesday morning that he joined the military service in 1942 when he was only 15 and was faced with the choice of joining up or going to jail. ‘’I was living in Arizona then and I got in a fight.

The police told me that if I joined the service I wouldn’t end up in jail. So I told my mother that from now on I was 18 years old and signed up,’’ said Doucet, who says he couldn’t qualify for the Army because he was color blind, but passed the Air Force physical. ‘’By the time I was 16, I was in North Africa with the 15th Air Force in the Signal Corps. We were sending up A-38s to bomb Rommell’s North Africa Corps out in the desert,’’ says Doucet. (The A-38 was an earlier version of what would become the famous P-51 Mustang.)

Doucet said that he later went on to serve in Italy and that one of the highlights of his time in the service was getting to see the Vatican while in Rome. ‘’It was an experience I would never have had any other way,’’ said Doucet of his military service which covered a span of five years.

Doucet was one of a half dozen residents of the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton who attended a special program at the school which was hosted by the Gilford High School Student Council and attended by high school history students. ‘’It was really interesting to hear the veterans describe what their lives were like while serving,’’ said Student Council President Lindsey Corsack, who moved between the guests asking questions which they answered over a portable microphone.

Marjorie Rosenqvist, originally from Wisconsin, said that she recalled living in a Florida barracks while in the Army in unbearably hot weather and that both officers and enlisted men had to do KP (kitchen patrol).

Residents of the New Hampshire Veterans Home spoke with students at Gilford High School Tuesday morning about their military service.

Shown seated at the table are Barbara Fay, Franicis Gorski, Ron Barcomb, John Noonan and Ray Doucet. Student council members and history class students spoke with the veterans with Student Council President Lindsey Corsack, standing beside Noonan as he speaks, asking a series of questions which the veterans answered. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

‘’There was a fantastic PX there where you could buy just about anything you wanted,’’ she recalled.

Barbara Fay, who spent most of her life in Florida before moving to New Hampshire earlier this year, recalled that she used to live in her own trailer while on base but always had to report to general quarters both morning and night for roll call. ‘’The service was nice. It worked out well for me,’’ said Fay. Ray Barcomb of Goffstown, who served in Vietnam, said that his most vivid memory of war was

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LACONIA — Asst. N.H. Attorney General Geoffrey Ward said yesterday the state would be seeking a second competency evaluation for a 20-yearold local man who is charged with strangling his roommate on June 10, 2013 while the two were living in a mental health support home on McGrath Street.

Kasey Riley, 20, appeared yesterday in the Belknap County Superior Court for a brief hearing regarding his bail. Wearing orange and shackled, Riley stood quietly. His lower right arm appears to have been freshly bandaged.

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Ward said the prosecution will likely file a motion in Belknap County Supreme Court seeking a second evaluation, and Scarvelli told the court she would likely oppose it.

Both defense and prosecution agreed that Riley will continue to be held in Belknap County House of Corrections without bail.

Riley allegedly strangled Zachary March after the two had an argument around 2 a.m. about what Riley was watching on his telephone. Two other people in the unsupervised support home were there the night of the alleged homicide.

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LACONIA — The tentative scope of the $1.8 million renovation of the high school made possible by a federal grant administered through the state Department of Eduction is to sprinklered the entire building and replace the ventilation systems in the center portion of the building where there are no windows, in the library, and in the auditorium.

The above three ventilation systems were included in the original Huot Center renovation project but had to be eliminated for cost reasons.

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Emond said this made sense because the project has a short time frame — it will begin in April of 2014 and hopefully be done by September of 2014.

School Board members agreed.

School officials said they would meet with state and local fire officials to see if the entire building must be sprinklered. If not, they may re-purpose some of the no-interest loan to ventilation.

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John Boehner’s successful year All this year, House Speaker John Boehner has been taking criticism from all quarters.

He is a squish selling out to the Obama administration and the Democrats, many conservatives charged when he engineered bipartisan (mostly Democratic) approval of higher tax rates on high earners rather than go over the fiscal cliff.

He is a radical hostage-taking Confederate-sympathizing terrorist, cried Democrats when he led House Republicans to pass a bill refunding the government but defunding Obamacare. He is irresponsible and obdurate, cried high-minded supporters of a grand bargain including entitlement reform, because he resolutely refused to negotiate with President Obama.

He is a squish selling out — you know the rest — yelled some conservatives last week when he rallied votes, successfully, for the bipartisan budget agreement hammered out by House and Senate Budget Chairmen Paul Ryan and Patty Murray.

Undoubtedly, some of these criticisms were sincere. Rational arguments could be and sometimes were made in their support. On occasion, Boehner seemed to be stumbling from one stance to something like its opposite. But I would argue that the cumulative result, in terms of budget, spending and tax policy, is far more favorable for Republicans and conservatives than they had any right to anticipate given the correlation of political forces after the November 2012 election.

Obama had just become only the 17th man to be reelected president in 220 years. (I’m counting Grover Cleveland, who was beaten for reelection in 1888 and came back to win a rematch four years later.) Democrats had, against considerable odds and with the incalculably valuable aid of some hapless Republican nominees, not only held on to their majority in the Senate, but had increased it from 53-47 to 55-45.

Boehner’s House Republicans had lost only eight seats. But Republican candidates had actually won fewer popular votes than Democrats. (Two-thirds of that margin came from eight California districts where, thanks to that state’s new law, there were no Republican nominees.)

In a House where there had been little bipartisanship in recent years, that meant that Boehner had to rally 218 of the 234 Republican members in order to pass legislation if Democrats were opposed. A defection by 17 Republicans would cut Boehner’s leverage down toward zero. And many of these Republicans were of a mind to oppose anything they thought would accommodate the

Obama Democrats.

Boehner could not count on favorable press coverage — or even much coverage at all, except when things went sour. His own gifts do not include the smooth articulateness that goes over well on television.

Given all that, and taking into account legislation passed, Boehner has had impressive policy success on budget, spending and tax issues.

He has achieved that, on occasion, by tactical surrender. Former Speaker Dennis Hastert wouldn’t allow a bill on the floor that wasn’t supported by a majority of Republican members. Boehner broke the so-called Hastert rule in early January in the fiscal cliff crisis when he allowed a mostly Democratic majority to effectively raise tax rates on high earners. The alternative was raising taxes on everyone.

What’s amazing here is that the high-bracket increases were not enacted until the fifth year of Obama’s presidency.

Two months later, Boehner surprised Obama by accepting the sequester cuts. Democrats thought he would negotiate to increase defense spending. But few House Republicans cared enough about defense to agree to Democrats’ demands for tax increases. Boehner read this mood accurately and extracted from it a major policy success. The sequester has held discretionary spending far below levels that the Senate and White House Democrats want.

In October, Boehner reluctantly agreed to a bill funding the government but defunding Obamacare.

Enough Republicans insisted they wouldn’t vote for the former without the latter. But the speaker was quick to climb down when polls showed Republicans slumping with voters — and to yield the spotlight to the ragged Obamacare rollout. In the process, he won the trust of most Republican members.

That trust was essential to passage, Thursday, of the budget bill, which tweaks the sequester, assuaging appropriators who want more leeway and hawks who want more defense spending. It institutes some small but probably permanent entitlement cuts and likely rules out another politically damaging government shutdown.

On policy, it’s hard to see how Boehner could have accomplished more this year. And on politics, he has positioned his often obstreperous members well for 2014.

(Syndicated columnist Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner, is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.)

LETTERS We need more moderate & sensible people to serve our county To The Daily Sun, I recently listened to the first airing of the Belknap County Delegation’s discussion of the 2014 Belknap County budget. (The delegation consists of elected state reps, majority Republican and is chaired by Rep. Colette Worsman-R.) Most of the hour showed differences of opinion on using or not the subcommittee process of the past.

Rep. David Huot-D supports the subcommittee process, and when a motion was made he clarified that the wording included “may or may not include subcommittees.” This clarification was needed because Chair Worsman, calling for the vote, asserted that it could just include “no subcommittees.”

She so clearly wants to hasten on to the cuts, that Rep. Ian Raymond-D said, “We need to have subcommittee meetings to give the department heads a chance to plead their case before the executioner’s axe comes down on their department budgets.”

I sympathize with our hard working county department heads, for Worsman, sitting in charge, seems the classic tyrant, a la Alice in Wonderland’s awful queen.

This same Republican majority once before cut, cut, cut the state budget, shifting those costs to the counties and towns.

Still powerful in the county budget process, they now insist on cutting funds needed for adequate services to our citizenry, including: correctional facility, county attorney’s office, human services department, registry of deeds, youth services, nursing home, and our sheriff’’s department. Also auxiliary agencies: Cooperative Extension, Conservation District, Economic Development Council, Genesis, Community Action Programs, and Lakes Child Advocacy.

One newspaper reports that our county’s credit rating is now the lowest it’s ever been, after last year’s budget cuts.

We need moderate people to serve our county, sensible representatives.

“To serve” certainly is a special phrase and an important role requiring good judgment skills. Rather than have our county stunted to the detriment of our citizenry, it could be supported and thrive, with moderate representatives at the helm.

Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton

Some questions about the new WRSD teachers’ union contract To The Daily Sun, Some questions about the proposed Winnisquam Regional School District teachers’ contract: Our school board must do a better job keeping us (taxpayers) informed about goings-on in the district. The front page article highlighting the tentative WRSD teachers contract negotiations left a great many questions unanswered. Since we would all benefit hearing directly from the “horses mouth,” I am hoping that the board chairman, Mike Gagne, will directly answer the following questions: 1. What reason(s) does the WRSD school board have for requiring taxpayers to allocate more money for district salary and benefits?

2. What evidence do you have that WRSD has a difficult time filling teaching positions that justifies this agreement?

3. What evidence do you have support-

ing the idea that we have a hard time retaining teachers BECAUSE of salary?

4. Do we have difficulty filling some positions more than others, and if so, why not tailor a contract solution that addresses that specific challenge?

5. Does the board feel our teachers are staying employed too long and is that why we need a $6,000 incentive to retiring teachers?

6. Did the board do a cost-benefit analysis replacing higher-paid experienced teachers with lower-paid learning teachers?

7. And finally, assuming you don’t have the data, why did you agree to a contract that takes more money from the district’s taxpayers?

These are just a few of the questions taxpayers might consider important as they await their tax bill calculations and the district meeting.

Greg Hill Northfield

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LETTERS Obama’s policies have increased, not decreased, income gap

Look at gulags in Chicago & Detroit to see result of collectivism

To The Daily Sun, Nick Vazzana’s letter of December 14 claims Republicans have changed since 1860.

But, like in the 1860s, Republicans are fighting Democrat policies which enslave Americans. Democrat (progressive) policies lead to economic slavery by locking students in bad schools that don’t adequately prepare them, by destroying jobs (via excessive regulations and taxation), and by increasing peoples’ living costs (e.g., food, energy, insurance, medical care, taxes).

President Obama’s policies have increased, not reduced, the gap between rich and poor! More Americans are in poverty than ever before.

Progressive policies hurt people!

Vazzana complains about Republican investments. Grassroots Republicans only approve of investments that benefit the vast majority of Americans. Most beneficiaries of Democrat “investments” are the people or groups that help Democrat politicians stay in power, i.e., rich donors and special interest groups.

The “investments” (bailouts) for the financial institutions, GM, and Chrysler resulted in major transfers of wealth from middle and lowincome Americans to the rich and special interests (mostly supporting Democrats). Taxpayers lost about $12 billion on the car company bailouts although the companies went bankrupt anyway (showing that bankruptcies don’t mean the loss of all jobs).

President Obama’s “investments” in many technology companies went to political donors, were high risk, and are likely to lose taxpayer money, like the $500 million Solyndra “investment”.

To The Daily Sun, Article 6-b of the New Hampshire State Constitution reads: (Use of Lottery Revenues Restricted to Educational purposes) “All Moneys received from a state-run lottery and all interest received on such moneys shall, after deducting the necessary costs of administration, be appropriated and used exclusively for the purpose of state aid to education and shall not be transferred or diverted to any other purpose.” ( November 6, 1990.)

Now! My Websters Dictionary states that exclusively is defined as, “Intended for the sole use and purpose of a single individual or group”. The word sole redefines exclusive as “ the only one”.

The New Hampshire Lottery Commision reported in 2011 that 27 percent of lotto revenues were contributed to the education system. On my Property Tax is one line for “School Tax”. On another line is “State Education Tax”.

It appears to me that some of our representatives have violated their oath of office. When Jeanne Shaheen was governor of New Hampshire she stated that the state lottery revenues go into the “General Fund”. That is in violation of our State Constitution. I am quite sure that most people who buy lottery ticket do not know that nearly three quarters of the money they spend to support education dis-

Many “investments”, like high-speed rail and alternate electricity generation companies, will always require subsidies, like the Postal Service and Amtrak, or increasing customer costs.

All government spending needs scrutiny because progressive policies have already put our nation in a precarious financial position. Our national debt, a small fraction of our nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 1860, now exceeds our GDP and our total obligations exceed six times our GDP. Our nation’s interest cost is a large budget item and could become a major problem.

The charge that Republicans want the country to go bankrupt is an often repeated, total lie told by people wanting continued reckless spending.

Currently there is more than enough money to pay our debt obligations.

Everyone, President Obama, former Treasury Secretary Geitner, economists, etc., agrees that our enormous deficit spending cannot be sustained.

Yet only Republicans are trying to save the American people, especially the poor and middle-income Americans, from the harm caused by the inevitable, excessive debt caused, disaster.

If you want good opportunities, freedom, and prosperity for yourself, your children and future generations, then you need to support conservatives.

Only conservatives have been fighting for the policies that ensure a free and prosperous future, policies that create a rapidly growing private sector with good jobs producing goods and services that Americans and people around the world purchase.

Don Ewing Meredith

These personal experiences aren’t possible in mall or at big stores To The Daily Sun, Christmas is drawing near and many people put thought into where they invest their money. There are many benefits for those who choose to support their community by shopping locally.

This past weekend, Wolfeboro was even lovelier than usual to shop.

Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and their efforts to make last weekend a community open house.

As I was buying a signed copy of Karel Hayes’ latest book at the Country Bookseller, we were treated to some carolers dressed from the time of Charles Dickens.

Miss New Hampshire and Miss Lakes Region came by as well, also treating customers to a song.

The dancers from an upcoming performance of The Nutcracker stopped

by Sprouts and gave a sampling of what is to come.

Shopping locally, however, is about more than being entertained or meeting the author who wrote the book I

am buying. It is about the friends we meet on the street as we shop and the familiar faces of our community.

For me the joy comes when I see a little girl I know with her dad at Nordic Skier buying her first pair of cross county skis. It is bumping into my daughter’s favorite high school teacher on the street with her mother and two boys.

I love walking in Gatherings by Stellaloona and seeing the ladies in silly santa hats handing out cookies to customers, while a drama student of mine is strumming the guitar and singing Christmas carols in the background.

It is fun to tell Sarah Copplestone at Artisans Corner which knitting bowl to tell my husband I want when I send him in to shop for me.

These experiences are not possible in the mall or big box stores. They are what make a community home and what makes a town special.

Elizabeth Cantrall New Durham

Selectmen were rude, combative & disrespectful to county visitors To The Daily Sun, I was at the Dec. 16th Gilmanton selectmen’s meeting when the Belknap County commissioner came to speak about the county budget.

The selectmen were rude, combative and disrespectful when asking the commissioner questions concerning

gave his time to come to our town so we could better understand our county budget. I was embarrassed listening to our elected officials treating the commissioner in this manner.

One Selectman didn’t even have the common courtesy to remove his cap.

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Dale Channing Eddy of Gilford touched on another transfer of tax revenues on gasoline to unrelated areas.

Bob Meade’s article “hand out or hand up?” shed light on some important issues that once worked and some principles implemented now that will haunt us for decades.

Tim French of Gilford laid out some interesting facts in the Wednesday, December 11 Laconia Daily Sun. They are sad but true.

Russ Wiles wrote an interesting article on Madison Root, an 11 year old who wants to work hard and make it. She plans to work very hard at her goals. No victim ideology there. What a great example she is and will be.

Thank you Russ for your article.

We have only to look at the gulags in Chicago and Detroit to see the outcome of collectivism. You can redistribute the wealth for only so long.

You cannot redistribute intelligence, it comes through years of hard work and study. That is one reason we as a nation is in such a dismal stage in our existence. Fortunately there are many who have fled the plantations created by the state. Those who’s only gift is talk have never gained experience to say much.

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Have Huot Center students use Hathaway House as a project To The Daily Sun, I feel really bad for those people standing out in front of the Dunkin’ Donuts on Union Ave. in all this cold when this problem could be fixed so easily. He blatantly lied about fixing the Hawthorne House in order to get his permit to open the new store next to the house.

If the City of Laconia hasn’t got the you know what to rescind his permit for this store, then the only thing left for this person who has proved his/ her word is no good, could save face

and money, which is really what this greedy matter is all about, he/she could block all the windows and hire the hazardous waste people to remove the asbestos and then have the Hout Center boys and girls use this house as a learning project. This part of the high school is a trade school. This has been done before if you remember out on Parade Road where they built a house from the ground up. It would be a win-win situation.

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UKRAINE from page 2 demonstrators in Kiev, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed what she described as a “bidding competition” over Ukraine.

Putin’s move came as Ukraine said it desperately needs to get at least $10 billion in the coming months to avoid bankruptcy. The Fitch ratings agency has given Ukraine’s bonds a B-minus rating, which puts them in “junk bond” territory.

Putin sought to calm protesters in Kiev by saying he and Yanukovych didn’t discuss the prospect of Ukraine joining a Moscow-dominated economic bloc they fear will pull their country closer into Russia’s orbit.

Yanukovych has maneuvered between Russia and the EU in an apparent search for the best possible deal. He has insisted Ukraine intends to sign the EU agreement but wants to negotiate better conditions.

But neither Putin nor Yanukovych mentioned the possibility on Tuesday, and they didn’t take questions, suggesting they were keeping their messaging tightly controlled.

Russian Finance Minister Anton

that Russia would purchase $15 billion in Ukraine’s Eurobonds. The money would come from Russia’s rainy day National Welfare Fund that accumulates oil and gas revenues.

Siluanov also said Moscow could buy the first $3 billion of those Eurobonds this week, Interfax reported.

Putin emphasized that Russia’s decision to buy the Ukrainian securities wasn’t contingent on Kiev freezing social payments to its citizens — a clear jab at the International Monetary Fund, which has pushed Ukraine to reduce spending as a condition for providing a bailout loan.

Putin said the Russian state-controlled gas monopoly, Gazprom, will cut the price that Ukraine must pay for Russian gas deliveries by about one-third from the current $400 per 1,000 cubic meters to $268.50 per 1,000 cubic meters.

Ukraine serves as a key conduit for Russian natural gas exports to Europe, and fierce gas pricing disputes between the neighbors have repeatedly resulted in supply cuts to EU customers.

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Year-end U.S. budget deal heads to final passage WASHINGTON (AP) — Year-end legislation to ease Congress’ chronic budget brinkmanship and soften across-the-board spending cuts moved to the cusp of final passage Tuesday, a rare display of Senate bipartisanship that masked strong complaints about slicing into military retirement benefits.

The measure is expected to clear the Senate and go to President Barack Obama for his signature on Wednesday, marking a modest accomplishment at the end of a year punctuated by a partial government shutdown, a near-default by the U.S. Treasury and congressional gridlock on issues ranging from immigration to gun control.

“This bipartisan bill takes the first steps toward rebuilding our broken budget process. And, hopefully, toward rebuilding our broken Congress,” said Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who negotiated the compromise with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. The first major test of that is likely to come in February, when Congress faces a vote to raise the government’s debt limit.

Tuesday’s vote to send the measure toward final approval was 67-33. But even as it was advancing, Republicans vowed that the requirement for curtail-

ing the growth in cost-of-living benefits for military retirees under age 62 wouldn’t long survive. The Democratic chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan, has said the panel will review the change, estimated to trim some $6.3 billion in benefits, early next year.

“This provision is absolutely wrong; it singles out our military retirees,” protested Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., at a news conference shortly before the vote.

By late afternoon, the bipartisanship had faded as Republicans ratcheted up their criticism and maneuvered for political gain. A proposal aimed at removing the retirement provision failed on a near party-line vote of 46-54. Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan of North Carolina, who faces a difficult challenge for re-election, was the only senator to switch sides.

In a further indication of the issue’s political importance, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and more than a dozen other Democrats announced they were backing separate legislation to restore the military retirement benefits and make up the money by closing a tax loophole on offshore corporations.

MEADOWBROOK from page one Monday evening. Meadowbrook expects to present a formal site plan application in January, Smith said.

As envisioned, the three-phase project will include improvements to parking areas, new concessions and amenities, improvements to the backstage area, as well as the addition of about 450 parking spaces.

Harding said that once completed, Meadowbrook will have a capacity of 9,500 to 10,000 concertgoers.

Currently the venue can accommodate 8,300 people.

Harding estimated the cost of the entire project at about $5 million.

Smith said that Meadowbrook hopes to start work on Phase 1 of the project in the spring. That phase will involve improvements to the backstage area, where trucks load and unload equipment for the various performances. Dressing rooms for performers will also be constructed. In addition there will be expansion to the concession area and construction of a building for use by the Police Department and other public safety personnel.

Smith said Meadowbrook hopes to complete work on the first phase before the 2014 concert season starts in late spring. Work on others phases should take place after the concert season ends in the fall, with the balance of the work scheduled for the spring of 2015.

The second phase will involve regrading lawn parking areas. While Phase 3 will consist of building a two-story building that will include a VIP lounge.

It also calls for improvements to the VIP lawn parking areas.

In addition to Planning Board approval, Smith said Meadowbrook will also need to apply for state permits.

Meadowbrook opened in 1996 with a temporary stage and room for about 4,500 concertgoers. The venue’s permanent stage and covered pavilion were constructed in 2002 and added on to last year.

Over the years it has hosted concerts by a variety of popular music performers. It has also staged concerts by the Boston Pops Orchestra, as well as a live broadcast of Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” on National Public Radio.

NOTES: The Planning Board voted to place six proposed zoning amendments on next March’s local election ballot. One proposed change would require a 25-foot buffer along wetlands where virtually all construction and excavation would be prohibited.

Two amendments seek to change the buildable area requirements regulations for excavation in steep terrain of new and existing lots. Another would amend the frontage requirements for certain lots.

One amendment would rezone about 35 acres on the north side of Lake Shore Road — or Route 11 — from industrial to commercial. The land involved includes the Walmart Plaza and from there east to Lily Pond Road. An amendment to change the definition of a street will be scheduled for a second public hearing.

DIPLOMAT from page 2 Federal authorities said they were looking into the arrest.

“We understand that this is a sensitive issue for many in India,” said Marie Harf, State Department deputy spokeswoman. “Accordingly, we are looking into the intake procedures surrounding this arrest to ensure that all appropriate procedures were followed and every opportunity for courtesy was extended.”

Harf said that federal authorities would work on the issue with India “in the spirit of partnership and cooperation that marks our broad bilateral relationship.”

“We certainly don’t want this to affect the relationship,” she said.

India was ready to retaliate against American diplomats in India by threatening to downgrade privileges and demanding information about how much they pay their Indian household staff, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.

Police also removed the traffic barricades near the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, a demand by the Indian government in retaliation for Khobragade’s treatment, PTI reported. The barriers were a safety measure.

“We got orders to remove the concrete barriers,” said Amardeep Sehgal, station house officer of the Chanakyapuri police station, the one nearest the embassy. “They were obstructing traffic on the road.”

He refused to say who had given the orders.

Calls to the U.S. Embassy were not immediately returned Tuesday.

But Harf said the U.S. had made clear to the India government that it needs to uphold its obligations under the Vienna Conventions on diplomatic and consular relations. She said the U.S. takes the safety and security of its diplomats very seriously.

National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon slammed Khobragade’s treatment in New York.

“It is despicable and barbaric,” he said.

Prosecutors in New York say Khobragade, 39, claimed she paid her Indian maid $4,500 per month but actually paid her less than the U.S. minimum wage. In order for diplomats and consular officers to get a visa for their personal employees, known as an A-3 visa, they must show proof that the applicant will receive a fair wage, comparable to employment in the U.S., U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement last week.

Federal prosecutors say Khobragade told the housekeeper she would be paid 30,000 rupees per month - about $573, or $3.31 per hour. The woman worked for the family from about November 2012 through June 2013, and said she worked far more than 40 hours per week and was paid even less than 30,000 rupees, prosecutors said.

Khobragade has pleaded not guilty and plans to challenge the arrest on grounds of diplomatic immunity, her lawyer said last week.

DENIO from page one to finance, where she managed accounts payable before administering payroll.

“I appreciate the award,” Denio, said. “It is especially nice that people thought enough of me to nominate me for it.” She stressed that that she could not have earned it without the help and cooperation of her fellow employees. “I am very grateful for what they do to make my job easier,” she said, explaining that she relied on members of other departments to provide her with the information she needs to cut the paychecks on time.

Apart from her job, Denio also serves on the Planning Board. The City Charter provides for the city manager to appoint one administrative official to the board. Denio is serving her second term and said she has enjoyed contributing to the life of the community.

More than two dozen employees who have served the city for five years or more were also recognized for their length of service, topped by Director of Public Works Paul Moynihan, who has been with the city for 35 years. Captain Bill Clary and Lori Marsh of the Police Department celebrated a quarter of a century of service and Robin Moyer of the Police Department and Joan Bernett of the Water Department two decades of service.

VETS from page 3 hooked it up and it’s mine,’ ‘’ said Barcomb.

Francis Gorski of Manchester served on Okinawa during World War II. ‘’It was the last big battle of the war. It took all the different armed forces working together to win it,’’ said Gorski, who recalled that he was still on Okinawa when the two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, bringing the war to an end.

He later got to see the bombed cities and said the sights that he saw were too ugly to describe.

John Noonan of Manchester served in the Navy during World War II and said that he recalls his ship tracking down a Japanese submarine trying to make its way into Pearl Harbor just before Japanese airplanes attacked on December 7, 1941.

He later served in the attacks on the Solomon islands and New Guinea and recalls his ship being under attack by Japanese kamikaze aircraft during the later stages of the war. ‘’It wasn’t a lot of fun in the Navy. It was war all the time,’’ said Noonan.

RENO from page 2 put on lockdown amid the chaos of the shooting as law enforcement rushed to the scene and victims were treated by doctors on the hospital campus.

More than three dozen police cars, including SWAT team vehicles, surrounded the sprawling medical complex and closed off a three-block area near downtown Reno.

State Sen. Debbie Smith said she was at Renown for an appointment and was trying to leave a nearby building when the shooting occurred.

“I encountered some SWAT team guys, they said nobody was leaving,” she said. “A police officer was at the door and said I couldn’t go out there.”

Renown Regional Medical Center posted a notice on its website less than two hours after the shooting saying that operations had returned to normal at the main hospital but police were still investigating the shooting. About two dozen witnesses were taken to police headquarters for interviews.

“The biggest piece right now is we are trying desperately to reach the next of kin,” Robinson said.

At least one person was transported by ambulance from the building where the shooting happened to the Renown hospital’s emergency room, less than a block away, said Scott Walquist, a spokesman for the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority.

The Center for Advanced Medicine building is a modern structure connected by a second-floor walkway to the hospital and a parking structure.

Police initially said the gunman shot four people before killing himself, but they later said he wounded two people and killed another before committing suicide.

3rd piece of Snake River west bank offered for conservation easement

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MEREDITH — The grant of a third conservation easement promises to forestall development along nearly the entire west bank of the Snake River, which runs for little more than a mile between Lake Winona and Lake Waukewan, enhancing protection of the quality of the town’s water supply.

Speaking to the Board of Selectmen at a workshop this week, Mark Billings, chairman of the Conservation Commission, said that Donald and Patricia Bergeron of New Hampton have offered to 5.09 acres, with 720 linear feet of riverbank, of their 11-acre property, to the town as a gift in memory of Donald’s mother. The town of New Hampton will take ownership of the land while the Meredith Conservation Commission would hold the conservation easement.

Billings described the property as a wetland that would not support either development or recreation. “It is not a buildable lot,” he said.

The partnership between the two towns mirrors the arrangement for owning and managing two other properties along the river. In 2010, the towns, together with the Waukewan Shore Owners Association, which is now known as the Windy Waters Conservancy, purchased 8.57 acres with 2,841 feet of frontage on the river from Jacqueline Spear. Earlier this year the partners acquired 8.1-acres with 1,480 feet of shoreline abutting the Spear property to the south, formerly owned by Elizabeth Clingan Baird, with a $100,000 grant from the Aquatic Resources Mitigation Fund administered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Ser-

vices and $30,000 in matching funds.

Like the Bergeron bequest, New Hampton owns both the Spear and Baird properties, on which the easements are held by the Meredith Conservation Commission.

With the Bergeron property , which abuts the Spear property to the north, some 5,000 feet of contiguous riverfront will be protected in perpetuity.

Meanwhile, Center Harbor has designated the west bank of the river as a prime wetland, affording it protection under state law. Billings explained that the Meredith Conservation Commission has contributed $10,000 toward developing a stewardship plan for all three of the parcels on the west bank of the river.

Apart from heavy runoff and rains in the spring, the Snake River, which is choked with vegetation, flows sluggishly, making navigation challenging. However , Billings stressed that the river serves as a filter, capturing impurities that flow into the Lake Winona watershed, which sprawls over 3,317 acres.

Selectman Herb Vadney noted that the riverbank lies in New Hampton and questioned why Meredith would “get entangled” in the project. Selectman Nate Torr, who chairs the board, replied that “this is a partnership, not an entanglement” while Billings said the conservation easements held by Meredith ensured that this source of the municipal supply would forever be safeguarded from development.

At town meeting in 2009 the voters of Meredith authorized the Conservation Commission to contribute to qualified organizations to purchase property as well as to apply its funds to acquiring land beyond the town lines.

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LACONIA — Hands Across the Table (HATT), now in its second full year of providing a free community dinner every Tuesday, held its first event in its temporary home at the St. Andre Bessette Parish Parish Hall on Gilford Ave. last night.

The non-profit organization had been holding its weekly meals at the former St. James Episcopal Church, now the location of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region, until recent vandalism forced the facility’s temporary closure.

Fr. Marc Drouin of the St. Andre Bessette Parish offered the organization the use of its facilities and Kyril Mitchell, president of the Hands Across the Table board of directors, said it was greatly appreciated. ‘’We knew they were in the middle of the repair process at the club and wanted to be out of their way while they completed it,’’ said Mitchell, who expects that it will be some time in January before Hands Across the Table will be back at its old location.

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The black Lab bravely leapt on to the tracks at a Manhattan subway platform Tuesday after his blind owner lost consciousness and tumbled in front of an oncoming train.

Cecil Williams, 61, and Orlando both escaped serious injury when the train passed over top of them — a miraculous end to a harrowing ordeal that began when Williams began to feel faint on his way to the dentist.

“He tried to hold me up,” the emotional Williams told The Associated Press from his hospital bed, his voice breaking at times.

Witnesses said Orlando began barking frantically and tried to stop Williams from falling from the platform. Matthew Martin told the New York Post that Orlando jumped down and tried to rouse Williams even as a train approached.

“He was kissing him, trying to get him to move,” Martin said.

Witnesses called for help and the train’s motorman slowed his approach as Williams and Orlando lie in the trench between the rails.

“The dog saved my life,” Williams said.

As Williams regained consciousness, he said he heard someone telling him to be still. Emergency from preceding page including beef stew, chicken cacciatore, meatloaf, corned beef , appropriate side dishes, vegetarian dishes and of course, desserts.

Mitchell says that Chef Lou Gaynor and Assistant Chef Tammy Fontaine are always creative in their use of ingredients and focus on planning nutritious meals with an emphasis on high quality protein, and fresh fruits and vegetables. ‘’Each meals costs $1.69. That covers not only the food, but all our other expenses, including insurance,’’ says Mitchell. He says that after everyone is served seconds are offered and that leftover food is packaged so that those at the meal can bring it home with them. ‘’We served over 6,000 meals in our first year and have developed a large group of people who show up just about every week. And it’s not just the food, but also about the friendships and sense of community these meals help create,’’ says Mitchell.

Among the regulars at the meal are Matthew and Cindy Grady, whose 5-year-old son, Jayden, who attends kindergarten at Elm Street Elementary

workers put him on a stretcher and pulled him from the subway, and made sure Orlando was not badly injured.

“I’m feeling amazed,” Williams said. “I feel that God, the powers that be, have something in store for me. They didn’t take me away this time. I’m here for a reason.”

Williams was taken to a hospital where he is expected to recover, with Orlando at his bedside.

Williams, a large bandage on his head, said he is not sure why he lost consciousness, but he is on insulin and other medications.

Orlando, described by Williams as serious but laid-back, was making new friends at the hospital.

He will be rewarded with some kind of special treat, Williams said, along with plenty of affection and scratches behind the ears. “(He) gets me around and saves my life on a daily basis,” Williams said.

Williams, of Brooklyn, has been blind since 1995, and Orlando is his second dog. The lab will be 11 on Jan. 5, and will be retiring soon, Williams said.

His medical benefits will cover a new guide dog but won’t pay for a non-working dog, so he’ll be looking for a good home for Orlando.

If he had the money, Williams said, “I would definitely keep him.”

School, provided some entertainment at Tuesday night’s meal by singing ‘’Santa Claus is Coming to Town’’ and several other Christmas songs. ‘’It’s just like family to us here. We love the people we’ve met and got to know since we’ve been attending these dinners’’ said Cindy Grady.

Matthew Grady says that his son loves to sing and play the guitar and that the meals provide a real sense of community for all those taking part.

Gaynor said ‘’It’s wonderful that Fr. Marc Drouin was able to offer us facilities to feed our guests who look forward to this hot meal each week. We are serving greater numbers of guests each week and during the cold weather and holidays it is even more important that we make the weekly dinner available to all who wish to attend. We look forward to returning to our friends and hosts at the Boys and Girls Club as soon as repairs are completed.”

Hands Across the Table will hold its second meal at the Parish Hall on New Year’s Eve and is gearing up for a big crowd to come through the doors for the 5 p.m. meal.

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N.H. Attorney General pursing action against online lender CONCORD (AP) — A day after federal regulators sued an online lender, accusing it of collecting money that consumers didn’t owe, New Hampshire’s attorney general says the state will be joining others in pursuing similar violations involving the business.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleged in its suit filed Monday that CashCall made loans that violated licensing rules, interest-rate caps or both in at least eight states.

The Anaheim, Calif.-based company disputes the allegations. CashCall says the CFPB exceeded its congressional mandate by attempting to cap interest rates.

In New Hampshire, CashCall is fighting a cease and desist order alleging the company made loans to residents without a license. Attorney General Joseph Foster says it will join Colorado, North Carolina and the federal government in pursing violations by CashCall.

FREE STATE from page one having an open container containing alcohol in her car), driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and possession of controlled drugs.

Johnson allegedly refused to tell police her name or cooperate with the police.

For the next 12 hours, Internet sites associated with the Free State project and other libertarian causes buzzed with tales of Johnson’s “kidnapping” by the Laconia Police and subsequent “caging” at the Belknap County House of Corrections — where she was taken after she allegedly refused the services of a bail commissioner. Readers were urged to call the county jail in protest.

Johnson, whose Internet name is “Amanda Billyrock”, is referred to online as an “epic figure” in the libertarian world. She calls herself an anarchist and has said she came to New Hampshire to join the Free State movement and liked it here. She is from Utah.

At one point, she moved to New Zealand because police there don’t carry guns and stayed for a period before returning to the United States. One of her webcasts said she moved to New Hampshire after attending a Free State event earlier this year.

A video filmed by one of the other people in the car during her encounter with police was posted to YouTube but has been removed — apparently by Johnson. A statement on her Facebook page yesterday said she was preparing to issue another statement within 24 hours.

Johnson’s lawyer, Seth Hipple of Concord, said yesterday that Johnson had a valid Utah driver’s license and a New Hampshire registration for her car and gave them to the police officer who stopped her. Hipple said his client’s birth date is on both documents.

He said she was not intoxicated and the drugs in her possession were prescribed to her by her physician. As to the open container charge, he said Johnson didn’t have an open container and was unaware if one of her two passengers did.

He also said he was the one who advised her to take down the video that had been posted on her Facebook page.

He said she complied with the police to the degree the Constitution requires and did not talk to them, which he said is her right.

27-year-old political activist When contacted yesAmanda Johnson is known terday, Police Chief Chris online as “Amanda Billyrock”.

Adams initially didn’t (Courtesy photo) know who Amanda Johnson was. After being told, he said his officers treated her the same way they treat anyone who allegedly commits similar violations and misdemeanors.

Beyond that, he said he didn’t have anything to add.

Belknap County Superintendent Daniel Ward said Johnson was incarcerated for a little over 12 hours. He said she initially refused bail but when her lawyer arrived Saturday afternoon she agreed to cooperate.

Video posted recently to the Free Keene website (“A New Hampshire Liberty Activism Destination”) show an anchorman sitting at a desk in front of a map of the world appearing to have a phone conversation with a Laconia police supervisor about Johnson’s arrest. The supervisor didn’t answer any of the man’s questions. It is not known from where the man was broadcasting.

A second website hosted by Copblock aired a second conversation a caller had with a person who answered the phone at the Belknap County jail.

Ward said the jail employees got about six phone calls from individuals another two from newspapers and another two from television stations — most of them from the Midwest.

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oinsettias, blinking lights, the smell of gingerbread and crunching snow underfoot – the holidays are here and it’s a time for family, friends and making memories. This time of year brings out the best in people and reminds us of the joy that comes from spending time with others. Regardless of differences in our faiths, politics, lifestyles, opinions and perspectives, the sentiments shared during this special time of year center around friendship, hope and joy throughout our communities.

“The spirit of good will is all around,” said Taylor Community resident Doris Citron. “I think people are a little more lighthearted and smiling this time of year.” Paulette Beyer, Care Coordinator for Assisted Living, said holidays evoke memories for everyone. “It’s truly a blessing and privilege for staff, which care for our residents each and every day, to be able to share the holiday season and perhaps create a new memory.”

For Taylor’s Executive Chef Brandon Rutherford, it’s not surprising to hear him say that the closeness of community members begins with

food. “Food is where the heart is,” he said. “I find there’s no better conversation piece than sitting down to a nice meal with a friend or a new acquaintance and building relationships. It’s inspiring to be able to talk about days past, or new and exciting adventures around the bend.”

“Many of our residents talk about bringing their families to Taylor to have dinner together,” said Taylor Home Receptionist Helen Tarmy.

“They can enjoy a wonderful meal, relax in one another’s company and they don’t have to worry about any of

the work involved.”

The other residents are the best part of the holidays here for Bill and Barbara Miles, who have lived at Taylor for nearly four years. They have celebrated Christmas all over the world, having spent 21 years in the military.

“There are such a variety of people at Taylor,” said Bill. “You can’t get that in an ordinary neighborhood. I enjoy sharing my experiences with others and seeing the way the different people here celebrate the holidays.”

Barbara added, “The friendships and camaraderie of this community

are special. And we like that we are an integral part of the larger Lakes Region Community where we enjoyed many years before our move to Taylor.”

“There’s a caring relationship between the residents and staff,” noted Administrative Assistant Maureen Ballester.

Resident Ken Haley agreed, “We think of the staff as our second family.”

He also said it was important to give recognition to Taylor employees who donated $2,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry this year instead of having a staff Christmas party. “They generously gave $4,600 in donations to the United Way as well,” he added.

Certainly the variety of available activities helps set the mood for the festive season, according to Marketing Director Paul Charlton. “There are holiday parties for all levels of resident life – independent, assisted living and nursing.

“We have a good assortment of events going on all the time – from musical concerts, to lectures – and most of them are open to the public and advertised locally. Our concerts have become very popular, drawing crowds of 150 people, which is a comsee HOLIDAYS page 16

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Create New Habits for a Happy New Year The holidays bring cheer for many and sadness for others. After a short career in retail, the gloss of the holiday season wears off. As we age we sometimes find it hard to find a child’s wonder in the season and instead feel pressed to prepare, to bake, to shop, to wrap, to smile, to be ready for dropin guests, and on and on and on. My father, a Lutheran clergyman always reminds me of the true meaning of Christmas and tells me to focus on the joy that comes with the birth of Jesus Christ. Of course, my Jewish friends still wonder….

As the days of 2013 draw to a close and we look upon 2014, I wonder which of the standard New Year’s Resolutions you will put on your list. Or – what new leaf will you turn over? And how will you assure that you continue it way beyond January 15th?

Favorites include “Lose weight; Eat better; Keep the stress in check; Call Mom once a week; Exercise daily; Keep the alcohol to a minimum.”

Sound familiar? So – how do we assure we make whichever of these we choose to put on our list, something that becomes who we are and part of our lifestyle for years to come?

As my sister would say, Nike’ kind of has it right “Just Do It!” Easy to say, except at 5:00am when it is 10 degrees and dark and it is time to get up and head to the gym.

I think the trick is doing it enough so it becomes habit. It takes a very short time to create a habit. Would you ever consider not brushing your teeth twice a day? That habit was set for you by parents who didn’t want huge dental bills. But if you could “Just Do It” for five or six days straight, the habit will begin to form, it will start to become rote and the benefits will start to outweigh the challenge of getting started again every week.

Some other tricks that work – share whatever your goal is with a friend who cares. One who will help to keep you on track by encouraging you, rewarding milestones met, and keeping you pumped up, even when you don’t feel like keeping on. Write your goal down and keep it in front of you all the time. This way it is a constant reminder to stick with it. And if you miss a day or a goal, just start up again and keep at it. Eventually, when you don’t do it, whatever it is, you will miss it and say – huh – next time I will do it! And those misses will become fewer and farther afield.

A favorite quote of mine from Coach Don Meyer (a recently retired College Basketball Coach) says: “There are two kinds of pain in life. The pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Take your pick.”

Happy New Year and Just Do It!

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“We selected Taylor after meeting the wonderful staff and residents and also because of the value offered. After visiting other communities, we found that Taylor offered so much more and for less money than the other places” Bob and Timmie Nolan Taylor Community Residents since 1996

Welcome to Taylor Take a good look around!

We are a not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization with a rich history of more than a century of retirement living and service to seniors in the scenic Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Whether you want to enjoy the uniqueness of this region from the comfort of your own backyard or get out there and experience it first-hand, Taylor provides a lovely setting and an opportunity for you to live life to the fullest. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) we offer the full continuum of independent living, assisted living, and nursing level care to seniors.

Maintenance free, carefree, stress-free…

Residents here are free from the challenges most homeowners face. No more shoveling, snow blowing, sanding and salting. We also take care of all the landscaping, lawns and gardens, repairs and maintenance inside and outside, everything from appliances to changing a light bulb is included. You enjoy doing the things you want to do and leave the rest to us.

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We recognize that some seniors need or want additional support, particularly as lifestyles change with age. We provide the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living and nursing care. Our programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of each of our residents. Our goal is to help our residents stay healthy and active.

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Our main 104-acre campus is located in Laconia, the hub of the Lakes Region, with its historic New England feel surrounded by the natural beauty of New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. Taylor Communities in Wolfeboro, Pembroke and Laconia are conveniently located, providing easy access to many options for shopping, dining, nature areas, historic sites, cultural events, golfing, boating, skiing and many other entertainment options.

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To help stroke caregivers, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, developed “Caregiver Guide to Stroke.” The free guide includes sections on emotional support, communicating with the health care team, managing the effects of a stroke, legal resources, financial support and health coverage.

“Becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming,” said Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., clinical psychologist and family therapist at Crozer-Keystone Health System in Springfield, Pa. “While they are still adjusting emotionally to a sudden change in their loved one’s functioning, family caregivers also feel like they need to HOLIDAYS from page 13

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the Christian celebration of Christmas, but also the importance of Hannukah.”

Resident Beverly Martin, who is a part of the 20 or so members of the chorus, said it gave her a good feeling to sing for those living in the Veteran’s Home among others. “There was one gentleman there who knew the words to every song by heart and sang along,” she said with a smile.

“There’s a special spirit that unites residents and staff during this time of year,” added Sue. “That spirit doesn’t end when the holiday season comes to a close, but continues throughout the entire year. “ “It’s just a nice, friendly place all the time,” said Bill Miles. “I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”

Taylor is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community with communities in Wolfeboro, Pembroke, and its main 104-acre campus in Laconia. For more information, call 524-5600 or visit the website at www.taylorcommunity.org.

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Six Surprising Ways Older Adults Are Staying Social

By Jennifer Harvey RN BSN CDP Clinical Director Live Free Home Health Care

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n many ways, technology has opened up a sort of golden age for older adults, creating more opportunities than ever before to remain engaged and social, whether one is homebound, frail, or simply lacking transportation. These social connections are helping more older adults avoid isolation, stave off depression and keep their minds active and healthier. Study after study has proven that social contact is beneficial to health, reducing risk of disability, depression and pain as well as protecting the brain from

mental decline. Some studies have even found that social isolation can double one’s risk of an early death. This should come as no great surprise. Our brains are wired for socializing, and a severe lack of social contact leads to stress. Stress in turn leads to a myriad of health problems such as an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and mental illness.

So how are older adults staying social nowadays?

Here are a few of the ways older adults are now reaching out to their friends, family, and community: Social Media The 74-plus demographic is the fastest growing demographic among social networks, according to the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. Social media provides the opportunity to have and be a friend, to congregate without leaving the house, and to never have to feel alone. Social media also gives older adults and their families a convenient way to check in regularly, stimulating more frequent conversations between the generations and creating peace of mind for everyone.

A study by Dr. Shelia

Cotten, a sociologist and associate professor from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, revealed that Internet use was associated with a 30 percent decrease in depressive symptoms among older adults who used it regularly, while other studies have shown similarly impressive results.

Wii Wii games have given seniors a fun and active way to be social. Seniors who may normally be reluctant to be involved in activities are now engaging with others through the Wii games. It has also proven to be a great intergenerational activity for families.

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The 50+ segment is the fastest growing group of subscribers for online dating, with one service reporting an 89% growth rate over the last five years of older adults using their service. Senior dating sites have allowed older adults a much wider net to find others with similar interests. An AARP study found that seniors felt the most important reason for dating was “having someone to talk to or do things with”.

Skype Skype has proven to be a great tool for older adults, allowing online video conversations with loved ones near or far. It is also a great way for a family to include an

older adult in a celebration or a vacation.

Home Care For older adults who do not have ready access to transportation, or who need a little encouragement to socialize, home care can be a great solution. An in-home caregiver can encourage attendance and serve as a personal escort to social outings, plays, concerts, and sporting events, religious services and church activities. A caregiver can also plan and schedule visits with friends and neighbors as well as play interactive games with the older adult. In addition, a home care agency can provide transportation to an adult day facility for further interaction with other older adults.

Technology is still a stranger to many older adults in our community.

Home care agencies, such as MYAGENCY, can introduce older adults to the many opportunities that technology presents to help them remain social and engaged.

For further information on how home care can help older adults remain social, contact Live Free Home Health Care at 603-217-0149 or visit us at www.livefreehomehealthcare.com.

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Nearly 60 students at Plymouth State University’s Center for Young Children and Families celebrated the holiday season Dec. 13 by baking and delivering more than 177 loaves of bread to St. Matthews Church in Plymouth for use in the Plymouth Area Community Closet Holiday Basket Project, which provides Christmas dinners to more than 300 families in a 15-town region. In photo, the children prepare to place the loaves into the baskets containing food for the needy. (Courtesy photo)

Family Resource Center holds special holiday event

LACONIA — Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) held a special holiday event on December 10 for local children and their families who participate with the Family Resource Center of Central NH. A singing snowman welcomed families to a busy evening that included dinner, holiday craft making, caroling and coloring, story time and the very popular penny gift sale.

Children were escorted by elves to the penny gift room, where tables were loaded with a large and varied assortment of donated items. Once shopping was completed, the children met the elves for gift wrapping.

Adding to this special night, The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) provided free books for every child in attendance and sponsored a lively story time session presented by NH author Marty Kelley.

CLiF also donated 100 new books to the FRC on-site library for children and families to enjoy year-round.

“What a wonderful evening. It is so meaningful for

Family Worship Center in Plymouth hosting candlelight service Dec. 24

PLYMOUTH — The Family Worship Center, 319 Highland Street, will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24.

A special invitation is issued to those who have no church home, or where there is no Christmas Eve service. Call 536-1966 for information. Everyone is welcome.

On Tuesday, December 31 at 6 p.m. the Family Worship Center will hold a New Year’s Eve Prayer and Praise Service and Dessert fellowship will be held. Attendees are asked to bring desserts to share.

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“We couldn’t have done this without the hard work of so many - the Family Leadership Council parent group who helped to organize the event, our volunteer elves and the many hard working and dedicated staff from the agency. We so appreciate the generosity of all those who donated gifts to the penny sale, and are especially grateful to Fratello’s in Laconia for providing a wonderful dinner for all to enjoy.” added Beland.

Gilmanton library accepting food for fines

GILMANTON — Those who have overdue books or DVD’s at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library can have their fine zeroed out by bring a donation for the Gilmanton Food Pantry to the library.

The Food for Fines program at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library continues to be a success. The GYRL recently donated more than 130 pounds of food to the Gilmanton Food Pantry. Volunteers at the food pantry said: “the Library’s Food for Fines program has been helpful to the food pantry. When the shelves are getting low, the Library’s donations arrive and help fill in the shelves.”

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Laconia Girl Scouts sing carols at Christmas dinner for senior citizens Laconia Girl Scout Troop #13158 recently sang Christmas carols at the Gilford Senior Citizens dinner sponsored by the Gilford Rotary club along with other local troops. Pictured are Hannah, Brynne, Shia, Katlyn, Anita, Sophia, Emily and Makenna.

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Living Nativity in Gilford rescheduled to December 29 GILFORD — Due to the snow storm on December 15 the First United Methodist Church of Gilford has rescheduled the Living Nativity for Sunday, December 29 at noon.

The Methodist Church has been a large part of the annual Live Nativity for many years in Gilford Village, but due to the issues surrounding safe places for the animals during the Nativity, and parking for the trailers as well as those who come to the program, the church decided to have the Living Nativity at their church at 18 Wesley Way (off Rt. 11A near the 3/11 by-pass) in Gilford.

Jeff and Joyce Keyser will bring Eeyore the donkey and some sheep from Ramblin’ Vewe Sheep Farm to

help in the Nativity. After the program everyone will be able to see the animals up close and learn a bit about them.

Any children wishing to participate as shepherds or angels are welcomed to join the presentation.

Adults who would like to participate are also welcomed. Just let the church office know at 524-3289 so we can have a costume ready, then be at the church at 11:45 for dressing. There are no lines to learn.

This program celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with the portrayal and reading of the Nativity story and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The program normally goes only 20 -30 minutes.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Rotary Club member Moe Lafreniere, CFO of the Common Man Family of Restaurants,, created a Food Donation Box located at the Plymouth Common Man Inn and Restaurant (where Plymouth Rotary meets every morning at 7 a.m.).

Moe urges members of the club and like-minded community members to join him in filling the box many times over. In the spirit of holiday giving and following the lead of the Common Man’s initiatives

to “Do Good” in the community, the Food Donation Box will be accessible in the lobby right through the holidays.

If it is more convenient, community members may also send a check of support to the Plymouth Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 393, Plymouth, New Hampshire with “food support” listed in the memo.

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Today’s Birthdays: Actor-producer Roger Smith is 81. Blues musician Lonnie Brooks is 80. Actor Roger Mosley is 75. Rock singermusician Keith Richards is 70. Writer-director Alan Rudolph is 70. Movie producer-director Steven Spielberg is 67. Blues artist Ron Piazza is 66. Movie director Gillian Armstrong is 63. Rock musician Elliot Easton is 60. Actor Ray Liotta is 58. Comedian Ron White is 57.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Friends who don’t take an interest when you speak of your hopes and dreams aren’t really friends at all. Rather, they are people who conveniently fit into your current lifestyle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Go off script. If you make a scripted inquiry, you’ll get an insincere response. Say what you really want to express, and ask what you really want to know.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s no need to test a person’s loyalty; just assume they are loyal and be loyal in return. Know that everyone is trying to do what’s best. Stay focused on the things that will improve your corner of the scene.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 18). A relationship has taught you well, though the “watch and learn” mode ends in January.

You’ll love the feeling of being in charge in 2014. February brings a fun twist to your domestic arrangement. March sends you on a work-related quest. In May, you’ll prove you’re ready for more power and responsibility. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you.

Your lucky numbers are: 5, 20, 4, 33 and 28.

by Chad Carpenter

ARIES (March 21-April 19). While waiting for sea monkeys to grow or for a parent to assemble a complicated toy, a child learns patience. If young children can learn not to expect immediate results, so can that childish person in your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Of course people should take care of themselves. But you’re willing to go the extra mile to take care of others -- and not just when they are sick or weary, but any old time at all. It’s part of how you show your love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll get plenty accomplished because you thrive in the very atmosphere others fear. You’re fine with being alone, and you’re not afraid of silence, either. In fact, you prefer it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you look for opportunities, you’re not seeking a free handout or benefit. Instead, you’re looking for a chance to match your skills with another person’s needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be dealing with people of all ages. It can be difficult to keep everyone’s developmental stage in mind, but try to remember not to treat older people like children or children like older people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). While a relationship is obviously uneven, the fact remains that you’re there for a reason. Keeping score won’t change that and will only make you feel worse about the arrangement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Avoid the passive-aggressive choice to remain silent as a means of making someone pay attention to you. It will be far more effective to say what you need to say and get feelings out in the open.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sometimes taking your grievances directly to the source is not the best idea. Give it some time. You’ll feel differently tomorrow, and Friday will change your stance yet again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your creativity is flowing even stronger than usual.

Consider using it to surprise the one you love.

You’ll thrill to the happy, excited response your efforts earn.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2013. There are 13 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 18, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, was declared in effect by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

On this date: In 1787, New Jersey became the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

In 1863, in a speech to the Prussian Parliament, Prime Minister Otto von Bismarck declared, “Politics is not an exact science.”

In 1892, Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” publicly premiered in St. Petersburg, Russia.

In 1912, fossil collector Charles Dawson reported to the Geological Society of London his discovery of supposedly fragmented early human remains at a gravel pit in Piltdown. (More than four decades later, Piltdown Man was exposed as a hoax.)

In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson, widowed the year before, married Edith Bolling Galt at her Washington home.

In 1940, Adolf Hitler ordered secret preparations for Nazi Germany to invade the Soviet Union. (Operation Barbarossa was launched in June 1941.)

In 1958, the world’s first communications satellite, SCORE (Signal Communication by Orbiting Relay Equipment), nicknamed “Chatterbox,” was launched by the United States aboard an Atlas rocket.

In 1971, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced in Chicago the founding of Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity).

In 1972, the United States began heavy bombing of North Vietnamese targets during the Vietnam War. (The bombardment ended 11 days later.)

In 1980, former Soviet Premier Alexei N. Kosygin died at age 76.

In 2011, the last convoy of heavily armored U.S. troops left Iraq, crossing into Kuwait in darkness in the final moments of a nine-year war.

Ten years ago: Two federal appeals courts ruled the U.S. military could not indefinitely hold prisoners without access to lawyers or American courts. A jury in Chesapeake, Va., convicted teenager Lee Boyd Malvo of two counts of capital murder in the Washington-area sniper shootings (he was later sentenced to life in prison without parole).

Five years ago: A U.N. court in Tanzania convicted a former Rwandan army colonel, Theoneste Bagosora, of genocide and crimes against humanity for masterminding the killings of more than half a million people in a 100-day slaughter in 1994. (Bagosora was sentenced to life in prison, but had his sentence reduced in 2011 to 35 years.) “Star Trek” actress Majel Barrett Roddenberry, widow of series creator Gene Roddenberry, died in Los Angeles at age 76.

One year ago: Classes resumed in Newtown, Conn., except at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the scene of a massacre four days earlier. Two bank robbers pulled off a daring escape from downtown Chicago’s high-rise jail by scaling down 17 stories using a makeshift rope.

(Kenneth Conley and Jose Banks were later recaptured.)

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Newfound Area Churches (NAC) host an Advent service at noon at Alexandria United Methodist Church. Light luncheon following the service. For more information call 744-3885.

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.

Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center.

7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.

Meredith Public Library. Animals and Me 9:45–10:45 a.m. or 1–2 p.m. Ages 3-5. Snacks served. Teen/Tween Holiday Crafternoon 3:30-4:30 p.m. Young Writers Group 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Preschool story time at Belmont Public Library. 10:30 a.m.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call/ leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

Zentangle workshop held every Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Vynart Gallery located at 30 Main Street in Meredith. For more information call 279-0557.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.

Franklin VNA & Hospice will hold a free Hospice volunteer training class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the VNA office in Franklin. For more information or to register for Hospice volunteer classes, contact Beth or Bruce at Franklin VNA & Hospice at (603) 934-3454.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

The Country Village Quilt Guild meets 1:30pm on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building behind the Police and Fire Station on Rt 25 in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome. For information call 279-3234 or visit our website at Country Village Quilt Guild.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 The Weight Institute of New Hampshire, a department of Lakes Region General Hospital will hold a monthly bariatric support group meeting. 6-7 p.m. at the WINH Conference Room in the Medical Office Building in Laconia.

For more information or to register call 627-2946.

“Holiday Business After Hours” hosted by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce and Lamprey Real Estate Associates. 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Lamprey Office on Route 25 in Center Harbor. For more information call 279-6121.

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.

Plymouth Area Chess Club meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Starr King Fellowship, 101 Fairgrounds Road. Form more information call George at 536-1179.

American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Bingo starts at 6:30.

Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.

Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.

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Winery starts Kickstarter campaign to fund expansion MEREDITH — The owners of Hermit Woods Winery have created a zany video and posted it on www.Kickstarter.com, a crowd-funding website, to ask for public support.

Hermit Woods opened just three years ago in the home of one of the owners, Bob Manley. Since then, they have achieved a great deal of success and their business has grown. “We cannot make another bottle of wine in our small basement and our tasting room is often full to capacity.” “We realized that to continue to produce high quality local wine and serve our customers in the manner they have become accustomed, we needed to find another location,” says Bob Manley, one of the three partners who started the business. from preceding page

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.

Visit the Gilman Library in Alton on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. for a thought provoking game of chess and Pajama Story Time with Miss Bailey. Boards and game pieces for chess will be provided.

Meredith Public Library events. Knotty Knitters 10 a.m. to noon. Lego Time 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Families Sharing Without Shame, an open meeting for parents to discuss their child’s drug addiction, alcoholism and recovery. 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, except Holidays, Concord Hospital’s Fresh Start Therapy Room. For more information call 568-0533.

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Hams, lambs & more ... Loin Half $2.89/lb.

Beef: Bone-In Prime Rib $7.99/lb.

Boneless Prime Rib $9.99/lb.

Tenderloin Roast $16.99/lb.

Boneless NY Sirloin Roast $5.99/lb.

Boneless Sirloin Strip Roast $9.99/lb.

To that end, the three partners enlisted the help of Ellen Mulligan (their Real Estate Agent), Meredith Village Savings Bank, and Belknap County Economic Development to locate and purchase a new home for their winery. Having found what they report to be the ideal location, a downtown Meredith building located at 72 Main Street, they have begun the process of transforming the building into their winery. “The building has good bones but needed a lot of work,” said Bob. “As with many large projects of this type, we have underestimated the scope and are running out of funds to see the project through.”

This is where Kickstarter comes in. Bob and his partners have turned to this popular crowd-funding site as a means to raise the final capital they need to finish their tasting room. They have set an ambitious goal of $28,000 which they claim will see them through to the finish, but have until January 10 to raise the money or they will not get a dime.

“We would not be here today if it was not for the generous support of our friends, family, and the many thousands of people who have visited our winery since we opened. We have known from the beginning that we could not do this alone, and now more than ever, we need your help,” says Bob. You can learn about their project by visiting www. kickstarter.com and searching for Hermit Woods Winery, or by visiting www.hermitwoods.com or their Facebook page www.facebook.com/hermitwoods. If you happen to be in Meredith, stick your head in the door at 72 Main Street. If one of the owners is there, they would be happy to show you around and tell you about their plans.

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On December 7, over 20 Circle girls and teens dressed up as elves to help make the 11th Annual Santa Sale a success. The Santa Sale is an event put on by the Friends of the Holderness Library to benefit the library. Children, ages 4-12, from the area were lined up inside the Riveredge Marina, in Ashland, in anticipation to shop for their loved ones.(Courtesy photo)

Meredith Lions Club collecting eyeglasses

MEREDITH — The Meredith Lions Club has boxes set up locally to collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids.

A box is now at the front of the new RiteAid on Route 25. Boxes are also at the Meredith Public Library, the Chamber of Commerce , the Main branch of Meredith Village Savings Bank, the Visiting Nurse’s office and the Meredith Community Center. The birdhouse wooden box in the One of the eyeglass collection boxes used by the Meredith Lions Dump Store at the Mer- Club. (Courtesy photo) edith transfer station is also a drop off spot.

Earlier this month members decoThe club also accepts donations to rated a Christmas tree for the Altruhelp defray the cost of shipping to the sa’s Festival of Trees. The theme was recycling center. To learn more about Golden Splendor and was donated. The Lions contact www.lionsclubs.org or club also contributed to the Inter-Lakes check then out on Facebook.

Santa Fund to assist a family in need.

Trillium concert re-scheduled to Dec. 23

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LACONIA — The holiday concert, featuring Trillium, a vocal trio from the Concord Community Music School, has been rescheduled for Monday, Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. at Taylor Community’s Woodside Building, 435 Union Ave. The concert was postponed from the original date of Dec. 15 due to the heavy snow in the Lakes Region. This

performance is the final one of the 2013 Taylor Community Music Series.

The trio is comprised of Jane Berlin Pauley, Hannah Murray and Peggo Horstmann Hodes. Pianist Calvin Herst will accompany the vocalists.

The group will present a full program of Christmas music.

The performance is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.

LACONIA — The 85th Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby Pin Contest has begun.

The Lakes Region Sled Dog Club is having their annual button contest for grades 4 thru 8 to design the Official 2014 Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby Button.

The Winning Button design will be sold at the start/finish line on Friday, Satur-

day and Sunday, Feb. 7-9, 2014. Contest entry forms are available on the web at www.LRSDC.org and also at www.FratesCreates.com. Forms are also available at Frates Creative Arts Center on Canal Street in Downtown Laconia. Prizes are given to first, second and third place artists and contest entries will be displayed in the “Button Gallery”, 23 Canal Street, hosted by Frates Creative Arts Center.

Sled dog derby button designs sought

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I just finished watching a piece on the news about young people assaulting others and calling it a game.

It seems they walk up to unsuspecting people and throw the hardest punch they can to the face in an effort to knock someone out.

In one instance, a man was hit so hard, he fell face first to the curb and fractured his skull. He died, and the person who hit him was charged with manslaughter. The kids being interviewed were all laughing about it, as if it were some sort of party. They said it was a macho thing, to prove how tough or strong you are.

The sad part is that they are raised as if their actions have no consequences. Parents, teach your children better before it’s too late. -- Worried Adult Dear Adult: It’s sad to see a world where children think assault is a sport, where the constant media barrage publicizes and glamorizes violence, and where these immature teens either don’t understand the consequences of their actions or think prison is simply another badge of toughness. We doubt they would find this activity so much “fun” if the victim were someone they cared about.

We’ve forgotten how to be civilized to one another, nor do we value it. Parents not only need to teach compassion and responsibility to their children, but they have the added burden of combating the multiple pernicious influences around them. It’s hard to raise kids these days, and we commend those parents who manage to do it well.

Dear Annie: I have a friend who often asks: “What’s happening?” But when I attempt to tell her, she rudely interrupts and says, “I don’t want to hear about it!” It doesn’t matter what the subject is. She even interrupts for others, saying, “She doesn’t want to hear about it!” She also cuts me off midsentence and mockingly finishes my thoughts for me. At-

tempting to carry on a conversation with her is hurtful and exasperating, and I find her to be extremely rude.

However, if the conversation centers on her, it can go on forever. Also, if she is trying to impress people, no matter how boring the conversation, she hangs on their every word.

I have to deal with this “conversation bully” often. How am I supposed to handle her? -- Sharp Stick in the Ear Dear Sharp: You are already aware that your friend is selfcentered and only interested in conversation that is somehow beneficial to her. When she asks, “What’s happening?” she doesn’t really want to know. It’s simply her way of saying hello. Here are your options: You can tell your friend how rude and upsetting this is and ask her to be more considerate; you can restrict your conversation to topics that stroke her ego; you can find other friends.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Furious and Concerned,” whose physician cousin often treats and gives medication to family members.

The Medical Board of California does not prohibit physicians from treating family members, but does require that any prescribing of medications (and giving samples is indeed prescribing) be accompanied by an appropriate history and physical examination. It also requires that adequate medical records be kept of the treatment, the same as for any other patient. In California, the actions described would put that physician at risk of losing his license for unprofessional conduct.

I don’t know what state this cousin lives in, but “Furious” should advise her relatives to stop asking him for free medical care. We all receive such requests, and they are often difficult to refuse. She also could send the physician a copy of this reply, as he may be unaware that his actions are putting his license at risk. -- Concerned MD in California

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

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GOLDEN Retriever puppies for sale, $500 each. Parents on sight.

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2004 Crystler Pacifica- V-6 loaded, 4X4, 157K miles, $3,500.

603-524-9011

BELMONT 2 Bedroom Duplex on spacious wooded lot with washer/dryer hookup and parking. $850/month + utilities. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS

FURNISHED Room with private bathroom. Heat, hot water & cable included. $150 per week.

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P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1989 E150 work van. $800, new parts last 3 months $1,200. Runs great. 603-801-3513

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BRISTOL- 2 bedroom. Renovated and sunny, second floor. Good closet space, new appliances.

New, energy efficient heating system. $700 per month plus utilities. Security Deposit and References required. 387-6498

Thrift & Gift a unique non-profit thrift store. 80 Bean Rd. Center Harbor Christian Church. Bring a non-perishable food item, get 10% off your total. Mon-Sat. 10am-4pm 253-8008.

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BELMONT 2-bedroom condo, $865/month plus security and utilities. First month 1/2 off. No dogs.

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Center Harbor House- One bedroom, year round, central propane heat. Credit report required, security, lease. No pets/No smoking, tennant pays utilities. $400/Month, Call between 5pm and 8pm.

603-253-6924 FRANKLIN- 2 bedroom 1 bath log cabin with porch. Security and 1 month deposit. No pets/No smoking. Renter pays utilities.

References and credit history required. $850/Month. 934-4596 FRANKLIN- 2 bedroom apartment. Living room & kitchen with cherry cabinets & new appliances, on first floor. 2 bedrooms & bath on second floor. Washer/Dryer available. $800/Month, 1 month security required. No pets/No

GILFORD 2-Bedroom $600/ month+ utilities. References, security deposit, no pets, laundry hookups.

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Gilford 5 bedroom house for rent, 3 car garage, huge finished basement, water/sewer included. No smoking, pets considered. Reasonable rent. 603-387-4208

GILFORD VILLAGE Two bedroom with bath on 2nd floor with living/dining w/fireplace, small-kitchen on 1st floor, 2-car garage, storage, patio and yard.

No pets or smokers. $950/month includes heat, water/sewer, trash, year-round grounds maintenance.

Electric additional. Security deposit & references.

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GILFORD/ALTON Line: 2BR Cottage, $200-$245 per week +utilities; 3BR apt., $230-$275 per week +utilities. Cable & internet included. Beach access. 1st & security. 603-365-0799.

HOUSESHARE: Belmont, Quiet country-home. Easy commute North and South. utilities/internet included. References required. $600/month. 630-1296.

LACONIA CHEAP TO HEAT!!! 2 bedroom apartment.

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Washer/ dryer hook-up, Off-street parking. Available Now! 520-4348 LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St; One Half of a Duplex; 7 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Enclosed Sun Porch and Large Open Porch, Walkout Basement w/Laundry Hookups. Very clean, hardwood floors, private off street parking.

Conveniently located near library, churches, downtown, Opechee Park and schools. Available now $1,000/Mo plus utilities.

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LACONIA 1 Bedroom- $600 /monthly + utilities. 3 Bedroom units starting at $950/month + utilities Nice spaces, very clean with washer/dryer hookups Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS

LAKEPORT, Lakeview. Small 1-Bedroom, $300 Heat-Credit Yearly, 2-car parking, new carpet, freshly painted, second floor, economical utilities. $160/week.

No dogs, nice area.

781-283-0783.

LACONIA Roommate wanted to share personal home. Clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, $140/week. 455-2014

LAKEPORT, NH.- Brand new Duplex Apartments. Now accepting applications for qualified renters for these brand new 3 bedroom duplex apartments located on Washington Street.

First unit available for occupancy on January 1st. These all newly applianced apartments are located across from a beautiful city park and are equipped with a washer & dryer in each building.

Rent is $1200/month (with no utilities). Call (603) 524-8533 for more information

LACONIA, big one-bedroom, no dogs, no utilities, 2-car parking, lots of closets, snow removal and washer/dryer included. Nice apartment, $165/week plus 4-week security deposit plus first week due in advance. Credit check required. 781-283-0783

LACONIA- 1st floor 2-bedroom. $175/weekly, you pay all utilities.

Monitor heat, no smoking/no pets, parking, security deposit & references. Call 286-4618 after 5:00pm LACONIA- Cute 1 bedroom second floor. No pets/no smoking, $140/week plus utilities 387-6810 Laconia- Large 3 room 1 bedroom 1st floor. Completely remodeled, $165/week + utilities. $600 security. 524-7793 or 832-3735 LACONIA- Sunny 1-bedroom.

Newly renovated, New washer/ dryer. Heat/Hot water included. $800/Month Plus utilities.

387-0147 LACONIA: spacious one and two bedroom apartments available (heat and hot water included).

On-site laundry, storage room and off street parking. Close to pharmacy, schools and hospital.

First month s rent free to qualified applicant. Security deposit required. EHO. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Mgt. (603) 524-6673.

MEREDITH - Nice secure second floor 2 bedroom apartment, all newly renovated and fully applianced. Includes heat and air conditioning. Tenant laundry room on premise with great parking. Available immediately at $995.00 a month. The rest of this month free.

Cats allowed, no dogs. Call our office at 455-9433

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2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Condo with Garage.

Quiet location, Energy efficient. No smokers. $1,095 + Utilities Rick (781) 389-2355 MEREDITH- Great studio apartment. Bright, sunny, clean, walk to town. $500/month +utilities.

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Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Huge 3-bedroom, 1st floor. Bonus 3-season room.

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No pets/smoking. $1100/month.

603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large one bedroom, second floor, hot water included. $700/month plus security. No smoking. 528-2044.

LACONIA: Two 2 bedroom apartments for rent. $220/week or $953/month. Includes Heat, hot water & electricity.

On site laundry at one of the locations; plenty of parking. NO dogs! Call 524-4428 for more info.

LAKEPORT Exceptional 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 floors, basement w/washer-dryer hookups, private, porch, no dogs, no smoking, $825/ month + utilities, available Jan. 1. 366-4712.

NORTHFIELD Townhouse style 2 Bedroom on a lovely wooded lot with exterior storage and coin op laundry room on site. $750/month +utilities. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS NORTHFIELD: 1 bedroom 1st floor $190/week, 2 bedroom 2nd floor $220/week, 3 bedroom trailer $260/week, all including heat, electric & hot water. 4 bedroom house, $1,320/month plus utilities.

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TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. Shared kitchen & bath. $150/week, includes all utilities.

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TILTON 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2nd floor apartment, offstreet parking, locked storage & basement, beautifully renovated including washer and dryer. $975/month includes heat, hot water, a/c & snow removal. No pets/smoking.

934-2788

Rare opportunity available. Looking for an aggressive self-motivated individual looking to make better than average income.

Experience good but not necessary. Good family values a must.

Call JJ or David 603-286-2886

VERY NiCE AND GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Heat & hot water included. $700/mo.

Off-street parking, no smoking, no pets. Looking for quiet, clean tenant. Call Jen @ 387-6167.

Gilford School District High School Coaching Positions Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Boys’ JV Lacrosse Girls’ JV Lacrosse Boys’ Head Track If interested please send letter of interest to: Dave Pinkham, Athletic Director, Gilford High School, 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, NH 03249 or email dpinkham@gilford.k12.nh.us For more information call 524-7146 x 251

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LACONIADowntown. Prime storefront. approx. 900 sq. ft., ideal for snack shop, retail, etc.

Good exposure & foot traffic. $750 includes heat. Also, in same building, sm storefront approx. 450 sq ft. $375 includes heat. 524-3892 or 630-4771

For Sale 2 pianos Wurlitzer and Baldwin. $500 Each or best offer. call 1-603-387-4208 2004 Craftsman 9hp 2 stage 28in. snow blower. Electric start, canopy, runs & looks brand new. $450. 290-2075 Can Deliver 3 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi $1,200, 4X6 Heriz, $250.

3X5 Multi-color Panel $125.

603-528-9661 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. CHINA- Royal Doulton- Tiara pattern. 6 place settings, gravy boat, vegetable bowl & service platter. $300. 603-528-9661 CHRISTOPHER RADKO Christmas ornaments. $20-$75 Large Santa in metal sleigh with 4 flying reindeer $75 603-528-9661 Dining room table, hardwood, with 6 matching chairs & built in extensions. $165. 524-6653 ELECTRIC train sets (3) HO gauge collector specially painted cars by Hawthorne Village with certificates of authenticity. Spiderman set 15 cars, tracks, transformer, still in original boxes, never set up or run $650. USMC set complete in original boxes, never run $325. American Eagle set complete, never setup $300.

All beautiful. Makita 10 inch chop saw, nice $50. 524-9491 FIREWOOD : Loads over 3/4 cord, green, cut, split, delivered, $175. STACKED, $200. Call Charlie, 603-455-1112.

FIVE 215/65R15 Tires. Excellent condition, $200. Brand New Trek FX 7.3 bike, $350. New GE dehumidifier $150/OBO. Full set square two golf clubs. Excellent condition $100. 603-524-1167 or 603-630-1366

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Fireside Inn & Suites is looking for a part time Maintenance Assistant. This is a year round, entry level position, weekend and on call availability a must. Some experience in plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, painting a plus as this position is an all-around handyman type of job. We are seeking hard working, reliable, detail oriented persons with the ability to work independently as well as with others. Applicants must show valid driver s license and pass a background check, they also must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Please apply in person at 17 Harris Shore Rd. Gilford, NH 03249.

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DOWNTOWN LACONIA: Office space for rent. Need your own space? We have just the space for you!

Several offices for rent starting at $175/month. All utilities included. Access to shared kitchen and conference room; handicap accessible.

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Hunters Paintballers waterproof camouflage hooded jackets $25, pants $15. Womens thermal underwear. $2.50. 528-3532 KIRBY Sentria Vacuum: Includes all attachments and carpet shampoo system. Lightly used. Asking $400. 528-9661.

LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

CLEANER PART-TIME ground check. 393-6584.

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Launching in early 2014, NH1 News seeks a Radio News Director and two writer/ reporter/ anchors. These positions will ultimately be part of the NH1 News Department based in Concord, but will begin in Derry, NH. The News Director should have a minimum of five years radio news experience and the two writer/reporter/anchors should have at least two years experience. Candidates should be energetic and hard-working, and excited to create a top rated news team. The successful candidates will be well-versed in radio, digital and social media. A strong audio presentation is a must and NH knowledge and contacts is a big plus. If you are interested in learning more, please forward resume and salary requirements to newsjobs@binradio.com.

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MICHELIN TIRES- Two tires 175-70 R13 All weather, almost new treads. Asking $60. 293-7682 NEW Colpay Overhead Garage Doors. 9ft. X 7ft raised panel, insulated, white. Two for $450.

527-0705 REFRIGERATOR: 25 cu ft. Energystar, $400, Workshop Dustcollector AMT, $175. 630-1296.

Regency Wood Stove- Medium size, 18 inch wood, glass door, good condition. $300/OBO 393-2632

DRIVER Concord Area Transit has an opening for a fixed route driver in the Concord area. This is a second shift position, seven hours a day, Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. This position is safety sensitive and requires a background check. Must have CDL-B with passenger and air brake endorsement, excellent driving record and current D.O.T. physical card. Public or private transportation experience a plus.

Benefits include sick and annual leave and ability to participate in agency 403B plan. Apply in person at Concord Area Transit, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301 by December 20, 2013.

For more information call 225-1989. E.O.E.

SANTA Claus available for your party or home visit. Reasonable rates. 603-930-5222.

SAVAGE Bolt action rifle, point 22 as new, $200. (603)267-0977 SET OF 4 GOODYEAR NORDIC Studded Snow Tires. MS-P195/65 R15. Excellent Condition. $275.

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Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-sized Mattress/ Box-spring Set. LUXURY-FIRM European Pillow-Top Style. Fabulous Back, Hip and Leg Support, Hospitality A+ Rating! All New Factory Sealed with 10-YR Warranty.

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LACONIA-FEMALE caregiver to provide non-medical services for my wife who has Alzheimer s.

Services will include but are not limited to personal care, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping based on available time.

This is a part-time position, 12:30-5:30 Thursday.-Saturday, Sunday optional. Must be reliable and dependable and be able to transfer 115 pounds. Reliable Transportation a must! Send experience and/or resume to kathrynmoore16@aol.com or phone (978) 609-4853.

PERSONAL care attendant, Laco nia. Errands and support in the community. Mon & Wed, 4 hours per day. Possible other shifts.

Must be dependable, background checks mandatory. Call Maureen at 603-410-6512

SENIOR HOME CARE Age at Home is looking for experienced top notch caregivers, day

CNC Machinists 2nd shift Responsibilities include performing operation and set-up of various equipment, as well as in-process/final inspection of parts produced. Candidate must possess a detailed knowledge of equipment, ability to read complex prints and precision measuring equipment.

Position requires 2+ years related manufacturing experience. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 3rd.

We provide competitive wages, shift differential, clean work environment, medical insurance, company paid life, company paid 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 contact Human Resources

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5th Annual Pub Mania raises $177,545 for Children’s Auction GILFORD — On December 12th and 13th, Patrick’s Pub and Eatery hosted its 5th annual Pub Mania 24-hour Barstool Challenge, to benefit the WLNH Children’s Auction. On the final day of the auction, Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle, flanked by Team Captains, participants and volunteers, presented a check to the Children’s Auction for $177,545 and helping the Children’s Auction raise an all-time record of $510,801.

Pub Mania Event leaders present check at Auction Headquarters on Saturday to raise a record breakBeating last years’ ing $177,545 for the WLNH Children’s Auction. (Courtesy photo) donation by more than $12,000, Pub Mania once again is the single largest including Laconia Country Club’s 19th Hole with donation ever received by the auction. Pub Mania team Captain Lucy Jacobsen and Supreme Marine’s has now raised a cumulative total of $562,000 in its Dream Team with Team Captain Matt Resca. The first 5 years, 100 percent of which is aimed at benCafé Déjà Vu team, captained by Benda Ferland and efiting children and families in the Lakes Region of Tony Felch, once again raised the most money of any NH. In addition to the money raised, the Pub Mania single team this year with a total over $20,000. “We event collected over 4,500 food items which were have an amazing team of committed people” said taken to the food pantry at St. Vincent de Paul.

Ferland. “We know that this money will make a dif“The Children’s Auction is a truly amazing event ference in our community. We have already started that brings people to action on behalf of others” said working on 2014 and hope to raise at least $1 more organizer and Patrick’s co-owner Allan Beetle. “Pub than this year!”

Mania brings out that spirit. Our goal is to make an “We encourage teams to create fun and unique impact in our community and to have lots of people events throughout the year” explains Beetle. Many participate with us in that effort”. participants simply share what it is they are up to Inspired by Laconia Athletic & Swim Club’s and ask for a small donation. The numbers really “Cycle Mania”, Patrick’s reserves bar stools to teams add up!” that commit to filling the stool with a different team Patrick’s provides the venue, event management, member each hour of the event. With 30 teams and food, non-alcoholic beverages and a variety of enter24 people per team, the event has 720 “Culinary tainment throughout the 24 hours to each of the 720 Athletes” participating. Each participant raises participants, including live music, games and confunds for their respective teams, with teams enjoytests. The event ended with a closing ceremony feaing a healthy competition for two coveted awards: turing a visit by Children’s Auction founder Warren Top Dollar Award and Outstanding Team Award.

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Three teams combined to raise more than $50,000, “What a truly special event that Patrick’s has put

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together. All of us at the Children’s Auction are completely inspired by their contribution” said Bailey.

Pub Mania featured 14 hours of live entertainment, featuring a variety of local talent, including Don Severance and Paul Luff; Michael Bourgeois; Justin Jaymes; Paul Costley with Jimmy Magoon and Marcelle Caron; Paul Warnick with Whit Privett, Rick Page and Jonathan Lorentz; Matt Langley, Steve Monfet and Dave Hamilton; Ken Anderson and Rick Clogston and Skip Moyer (Red Hat Band).

During the early morning hours, a variety of activities were organized for each hour including Karaoke (with DJ Jason), Comedy Hour, Talent Contest, Barstool Yoga (with Lori Oakley of Laconia Athletic & Swim Club), Arts and Crafts and more.

Nine-tenths of the funds raised came from the 30 teams, with additional monies coming from sponsorships, raffles and T-shirt sales. Pub Mania T-Shirts were created and donated by Body Covers Screen Printing of Laconia. In addition, Patrick’s donated 20 percent of their gross sales for the day.

“The team captains are an unbelievably fun and dedicated group of people who put in the time to fill their team with great people and work with them throughout the year to exceed their donations from last year” said Pub Mania referee Jennifer Beetle.

“We are truly moved and inspired by their generosity and spirit”.

Pub Mania organizers have scheduled their banquet for January 20 at Patrick’s, where teams will be recognized for their achievements and plans made for next year. “The bar is set awfully high” said Jennifer Beetle. “We have our work cut out for us in 2014.”

For more information about the event, visit www.

Facebook.com/PatricksPubNH or www.patrickspub. com/pubmania.php or email info@patrickspub.com.

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