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Art on display: ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’

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The Highly Seasoned Artists are presenting their mixed media exhibition, Where Do We Go From Here, at the Epsom Public Library Gallery until Jan. 11 – opening was Nov. 23. The show features works by Jan Wittmer, Teresa Taylor, Mary Straub, Ann Saunderson, Mary Nichols, Grace Mattern, Kathy Hanson, and Donna Catanzaro.

The exhibition centers on maps as a metaphor for personal and collective journeys, addressing the question, "Where do we go from here?" Each artist has responded to this theme by creating works that explore personal geographies and pathways forward. The pieces reflect a variety of approaches, offering visual answers to challenges and uncertainty while drawing connections between personal and public navigation.

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Reed Cullen named next Young Professional 25-year-old works remotely while building community in Concord Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Reed Cullen, CPA. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.

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Favorite place to be? Our family calls it “Thunder Mountain” or the “The Hill”, but it’s Washington, my home. There’s no place I’d rather be.

What’s a place you love in Concord? The Bank of NH Stage, of course.

What is something you would like to see added or brought to Concord? I think Concord has so much potential with its existing businesses. I am excited to see how the housing project at Steeplegate Mall affects them, and if we will see an increase of smaller shops, or more public transportation options to downtown.

Who is your greatest role model? I follow the VT Digger, and VT’s Auditor of Accounts; Doug Hoffer is brilliant for the work he’s done in his reviews. I also look up to former senator Tom Coburn, he introduced the bill for FFATA reporting back in 2005. It is one of the few unanimous bi-partisan bills to hit Congress and created a database of federal funds awarded to subrecipients. It’s kind of a niche compliance topic, but I love it.

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How did you find out about CYPN and how has it benefitted your business or you personally? CYPN is one of the top organizations in the state in terms of recognition. If you google “networking in NH”, CYPN has many advantages. 1. It’s central to large towns and the state generally. 2. It’s located in the capital. 3. It’s free to join.

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And for those that travel to Massachusetts or Maine for work, Concord, NH might be one of two towns they know of besides where they vacation. It holds a powerful reputation.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself. Living, learning, and loving NH is what takes up a lot of my time. I plan to increase my involvement in CYPN and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce this coming year, and to meet more of the people that make Concord such a great community.

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Turning Pointe dancers present ‘The Nutcracker’ Holiday performance now in its 42nd season Celebrate the holiday season with a familyfriendly performance of The Nutcracker, a timeless tradition filled with magic and wonder. The Turning Pointe Center of Dance will present the fulllength ballet on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Concord City Auditorium, 2 Prince St., Concord.

Now in its 42nd season, the Turning Pointe Center of Dance has become a staple in the greater Concord area's holiday celebrations under the direction of Lisa Drouin Goff. This production features local dancers, beautiful costumes, scenery, and festive highlights like a

growing Christmas tree and falling snow.

A perfect outing for audiences of all ages, The Nutcracker brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved score to life with vibrant choreography and a magical holiday atmosphere.

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Midnight Merriment returns to downtown Midnight Merriment returns to downtown Concord on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 p.m. to midnight.

This beloved annual tradition features a festive evening of shopping, entertainment, and holiday cheer.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the debut of the Parade of Lights, which will light up Main Street. Main Street will be closed from Hills Avenue to Loudon Road from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the parade. After the parade, families can take their own photos with Santa Claus in front of the State House from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Throughout the evening, downtown Concord will be bustling with strolling carolers, s’mores in Bicentennial Square, and the warmth of hot cocoa. The Concord Arts Market Winter Giftopolis will showcase handmade gifts at the Eagle Square Atrium (7 Eagle Square) from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., offering unique holiday shopping opportunities.

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Visitors can shop for unique, locally crafted items, including needlefelted wool ornaments, honey, beeswax candles, soaps, skincare products, fine art prints, woodworking, handprinted apparel, handwoven textiles, wine, and jewelry. Among the artisans featured are two juried members of the League of NH Craftsmen: Erica Walker Jewelry and Monica Rico of Wood Thrush Farm.

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His writing aims to honor The book focuses on the the bravery and sacrifice of events of Jan. 25, 1982, when Albert Dow, a volun- both the rescuers and the individuals they strive to teer with the Mountain save.

Rescue Service, died in an In addition to “The Lions avalanche during a four-day of Winter”, Gagne is the ausearch for two missing ice thor of “The Last Traclimbers on Mount Washverse” and “Where You’ll ington. Dow remains the Find M.” He is also a certionly backcountry search and rescue team member to fied Wilderness First Redie in the line of duty in the sponder and serves as CEO of New Hampshire Public White Mountains. His Risk Management Exteammate, Michael Hartrich, was injured in the ac- change.

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Franklin Opera House hosts Festival of Trees FHS Players to present ‘A Christmas Carol’ – the musical on same weekend It’s time for the annual Festival of Trees in Franklin, on December 6, 7 and 8. As Franklin Opera House awaits renovations to its home in Soldiers Memorial Hall, this year’s Festival will be right next door at Franklin Public Library, 310 Central Street. Join your friends on December 6 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (in conjunction with the Downtown Holiday Stroll); Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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More than 30 donors and many volunteers from in and around Franklin are contributing to making the Festival a success — business owners, neighbors, members of Franklin Opera House, and other local organizations.

Also happening the same weekend, FHS Players present “A Christmas Carol” – the musical. After visiting the Festival of Trees meander up to Franklin Middle School to take in a show depicting this classic Christmas tale of love, compassion, and the importance of friends and family. The kids are donating $2 of each ticket sale back to Franklin Opera House to help with the renovations!

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unique methods for handling deserters and traces the evolution of state and local tourism through an onThe Meredith Historical going exhibit at the Main Society has released the Street Museum. The volume second annual volume of closes with a look at “Morsels of Meredith HisMeredith in the 1970s. tory”, offering readers a “It is our hope that as we deeper look into the town's add to our “Morsels” library rich past. This year’s collec- each year, these books will tion of magazine-length es- become collectors’ items,” says features fascinating sto- said Society President John ries spanning from the Rev- Hopper. “They make great olutionary War era to the stocking stuffers or coffee1970s, just in time for the table books. And best of all, holiday season. each essay helps illuminate Among the Meredith’s Amervolume’s highican heritage.” lights is the tale of The book is a minister who available for purprioritized the anchase at the nual shad migraMeredith Histortion over his ical Society Musermon, reflecting seum, 45 Main St., the practical prioropen Saturdays ities of early resifrom 10 a.m. to 3 dents. Another p.m. and Sundays essay examines from 12:30 to 3 the town’s lesser-known p.m. Mail orders can be arfree Black families from the ranged by contacting years between the RevoluMeredithHistoricalSocitionary and Civil Wars. etynh@gmail.com.

Readers will also learn Copies will also be sold at about the seven-generation the society’s annual memhistory of Picnic Rock bership meeting on Dec. 3 at Farms, a local landmark Giuseppe’s Restaurant. To dating back over two cenreserve a spot at the dinner, turies.

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New to Main Street is Go Native Gallery with an exquisite selection of oil on canvas artwork, marvelous pottery and home decor, and hand woven silk embroidered rugs that simply must be seen to be believed.

Featuring a delightful selection of gifts, clothing and imported foods from over twelve European countries...at Viking House you’re bound to find the perfect gift for that special someone with a flare for all things Europe.

At Goldsmiths Gallery, you will find fine jewelry by recognized designer jewelers, as well as classic designs and custom work by our designers. Check out our Holiday Gnomes!

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Celebrating her first full year on Main Street is She's A Lady, a unique boutique featuring timeless fashions with a modern edge. For the perfect fit in clothing and accessories, this is the place for your new go-to pieces.

Wine on Main - An experience for everyone with curated wines from around the world, classes, tastings, events, alcohol-free offerings, and gifts. Open til midnight on Friday December 6 for Midnight Merriment with discounts and specials.

Since 1927 Granite State Candy Shoppe has been delighting customers with homemade chocolates, candies and nuts, prepared daily the old-fashioned way with original recipes and candy making techniques.

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The dinner at the Grappone Sing holiday classics with Conference Center welthe cows at this familycomed over 250 commufriendly event! Peruse the nity, nonprofit and business German Christmas market leaders from the Capital Refeaturing local vendors, and gion. This esteemed audiexplore the farm store ence gave a standing ovation stocked with specialty items to Brown for his impact on and gifts to treat your loved the Greater Concord comones. Make your own canmunity. dles, decorate a wreath, and As part of the award cerepick the perfect pre-cut mony, Chamber Board Christmas tree to bring the Chair, Larry Haynes of festivities home. Swing by Grappone Automotive the seasonal farm-to-table Group, shared anecdotes food tent for a hearty menu of German wurst, sauerkraut, and hot mulled beverages. Taste the traditional flavors of Opa’s Goulash and Oma’s Dresdner Stollen!

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Opera House presents ‘Holly Jolly’ Prepare to laugh when you join Ida LeClair for Christmas in Mahoosuc Mills. Ida’s holiday spirit is so bright, it could light up an entire inflatable penguin village. Actress Susan Poulin brings her warm and funny character to life at the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, NH on Saturday, December 14, at 7:30 pm.

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Nov. 29, 1999: A 15-year old boy in Weare requires surgery after a homemade bomb goes off in his hand.

In a search of his basement, the police find bottle rockets, fireworks, matches, carbon dioxide cartridges and wicks.

Nov. 29, 1982: Former governor Hugh Gregg writes to Vice President George Bush with two pieces of advice for his future presidential run: Cement a relationship with John and Nancy Sununu and

build a bridge to Nackey Loeb.

Nov. 29, 1866: Fire damages the Penacook mills.

Loss estimated at $40,000.

Nov. 30, 2003: Speaking at a house party in Bow, presidential candidate Howard Dean says that an independent Palestinian state is the best hope for an Arabspeaking democracy in the Middle East. And only an American president can broker the Israeli-Palestinian peace accord needed to establish such a state, he says. “If I become president, what I’m going to do is ask

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Nov. 30, 2002: The average homeowner in Bow will pay $1,000 more in property taxes this year than last, the Monitor reports. That’s because the biggest property owner in town, the Public Service Company of New Hampshire, is getting a much smaller bill. A recent revaluation placed the value of the company’s power plant and

other utilities at $8 million less than last year.

Nov. 30, 2001: Robert Tulloch, a teenager accused of killing two Dartmouth College professors will use an insanity defense at his trial, his lawyer states in a court filing. The defendant will argue he suffers from a “severe mental defect or disease and that his acts were the direct result of the mental defect of disease,” public defender Richard Guerriero states in the filing.

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Nov. 28, 2003: Gov. Craig Benson dismisses unofficial adviser Linda Pepin amid investigations into her handling of a state contract and fees she collected for other health insurance contracts she helped broker.

Nov. 28, 2002: New Hampshire is served a Thanksgiving Day appetizer of snowy, slushy weather.

Temperatures drop to the mid-20s in Concord, with a high of 31 degrees. Light snow and mist falls across the region throughout the day.

Nov. 28, 2001: Former Concord High basketball star Matt Bonner returns to New Hampshire to play with his University of Florida team against UNH. Bonner scores 15 points in a Florida victory.

Nov. 28, 1814: An earthquake rattles the Suncook River valley. “The villagers were all out viewing the stars and earnestly telling each other what they heard and how the shake appeared to them, all acting as if in a momentary expectation of another earth-shaker,” a Barnstead town history reports.

Nov. 29, 2002: Two men are killed when an avalanche slams through Tuckerman Ravine. They are among seven men who are mountaineering and ice climbing when the avalanche sweeps them about 1,000 feet down the ravine.

Nov. 29, 2000: Victor Montana, president of the College for Lifelong Learning, announces he will step down in January.

Thanking him for a decade of leadership, university system Chancellor Stephen Reno calls Montana a great friend of higher education as well as a “strong advocate

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editorial calls on George W. Bush to concede the presidential election.

The opinion is read on C-SPAN by morning anchor Brian Lamb, and responses quickly pour in from around the country. One Michigan man writes, “What are you people up there smoking anyway?”

Nov. 30, 1999: Conant School parents say they’ve been discouraged from supporting teachers in their contract negotiations after back-to-school night and an evening holiday concert are canceled. “Parents want to support the teachers,” says parent Ann Lanney, “but there could have been better ways.

Nov. 30, 1960: Bob Tewksbury is born. He will be a star pitcher at Merrimack Valley High School and go on to a long career in the major leagues.

Nov. 30, 1983: Mayor David Coeyman is squired through the streets of Concord in a rickshaw pulled by Somersworth Mayor George Bald. Coeyman, a former two-pack-a-day smoker, won a bet that he could quit.

Dec. 1, 2003: Chief Justice David Brock announces his retirement from the New Hampshire Supreme Court, which will take place at the end of the month. Brock, a 25-year veteran of the court, served as its highest official since 1986. He wrote the historic school funding decision known as Claremont II in 1997; three years later, he became the only judge in state history to withstand a Senate impeachment trial.

Dec. 1, 2002: Citing high taxes and poor services, a group of East Derry residents wants to secede from Derry, the Monitor reports.

Dec. 1, 2001: With a weekend of spontaneous and rehearsed music, the Concord Community Music School celebrates a milestone: the grand opening of a $1.5 million addition that more than doubles the space for the school.

Dec. 1, 1994: The early morning barks of a dog save the lives of six residents in a Merrimack Street apartment house destroyed by fire.

The cause: overheated wiring within a bathroom wall.

Dec. 2, 2002: The solution to solving Bow School District’s school crowding problems may be moving further into the distance because of a tax increase that will add about $1,000 to the average

homeowner’s tax bill next year, the Monitor reports.

Dec. 2, 2001: In his challenge of incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Smith, fellow Republican U.S. Rep. John E. Sununu now faces unusually intense scrutiny because of what critics call a pro-Palestine, anti-Israel voting record, the Monitor reports. Smith believes their views on combating terrorism will be discussed throughout the campaign, and powerful Smith supporters are already pushing the boundaries of clean campaigning.

Dec. 2, 2000: Shortly before 2 p.m. Canterbury Country Store owner Bob Summers rings up his final sale and then shuts the place down. The store will reopen nearly a year later, after members of the community invest several hundred thousand dollars to buy it.

Dec. 2, 1999: Steve Forbes hires a local punk band to attract a crowd at his rallying station outside WMUR’s studio on the occasion of the first Republican presidential debate to include Texas Gov. George W. Bush. “I just want the free stuff,” says 11th-grader Seth Meisner, one of those taking part in the Forbes mosh pit.

Dec. 2, 1774: New Hampshire’s committee of correspondence, formed the previous year to stay in touch with other colonies about acts of the British Parliament, sends a warrant to all towns urging the adoption of a continental association. The association’s purpose is to establish a boycott on the import and consumption of British goods.

Although Portsmouth and Exeter will quickly approve the warrant, itinerant merchants working further inland will make the boycott difficult to enforce.

Dec. 2, 1962: Deposits of thorium are discovered in the White Mountains.

Dec. 2, 1942: Chuck Douglas is born. He will serve eight years on the New Hampshire Supreme Court, then step down, complaining that the pay is too low. Douglas will be elected to Congress in 1988, then be ousted in 1990 by Democrat Dick Swett.

Dec. 2, 1996: The Monitor reports on some good State House advice from former governor Judd Gregg to Gov.-elect Jeanne Shaheen: “When you go to the bathroom, try to avoid the fourth-grade class from Epping being in the bathroom at the same time. We’re a very

down-to-earth state here. The governor goes to the bathroom with everybody else. So that’s a big issue.”

Dec. 3, 2003: Manchester’s new Double-A baseball team formerly (and briefly) known as the Primaries is now officially (and permanently) called the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. At city hall, team officials announce the results of the renaming contest begun last month, after fans gave the Primaries a resounding raspberry.

Dec. 3, 2002: The Chico Enterprise-Record, a California newspaper, reports that Andrew Mickel’s parents turned him in to the police after he called them and bragged about shooting a Red Bluff, Calif., police officer Nov. 19. Mickel was arrested a week later when he surrendered to the Concord police and FBI agents after a 2½-hour standoff at the Holiday Inn on North Main Street.

Dec. 3, 2001: Manchester inventor Dean Kamen unveils the Segway Human Transporter on ABC’s Good Morning America. Formerly known as Ginger or IT, the one-person, battery-powered scooter averages a speed of 8 mph, but can travel up to 17 or 18 mph.

Dec. 3, 1999: Republican presidential candidate John McCain, an outspoken critic of the influence of money in politics, acknowledges his campaign solicits contributions from individuals with business before the Senate Commerce Committee, which he chairs.

Dec. 3, 1991: John Sununu, who left New Hampshire’s corner office three years earlier to become President Bush’s most powerful adviser on domestic politics, resigns as White House chief of staff. Sununu writes that he did not want to become a “political negative” for the president and a “drag” on his reelection chances.

Dec. 3, 1934: Orchestra leader Guy Lombardo plays to a sell-out audience at the Concord City Auditorium. The group arrived the night before and checked into the old Eagle Hotel. After an early afternoon press conference, Guy put together a touch football game on nearby Higgins Field (site of the present Shop and Save).

Dec. 3, 1965: Assistant Attorney General Alexander Kalinski advises the board of chiropractic examiners not to allow New Hampshire chiropractors to dispense vitamins or use any “ultrasonic apparatus.”

Dec. 3, 1985: Louis Cartier walks into Concord High School with a loaded shotgun. After Cartier holds a student hostage and the police at bay, a police officer shoots and kills Cartier.

Dec. 3, 1978: On a trip to Guam, Gov. Mel Thomson urges nations to withdraw from the U.N. “Recently it has become a hotbed of communism,” he says. “Why should any free nation contribute to and support an organization run by communists and dedicated to promoting and perpetrating communism?”

Dec. 4, 2003: In a discussion that includes talk about New Hampshire schools promoting homosexual sex and the plague of sexually transmitted diseases on teens today, a new state abstinence task force meets to work on crafting its message. The meeting is part of a larger effort to grab $100,000 from the federal government to expand abstinence education programs in New Hampshire.

Dec. 4, 2002: Pressure to resign intensifies on Wayne Vetter, the suspended leader of the state Fish and Game Department. A spokesman for incoming Republican Gov. Craig Benson says Benson was “very troubled” by the idea of Vetter returning to office in six months.

Dec. 4, 2001: In hopes of trumping past state Supreme Court rulings, officials of the so-called coalition communities - including Moultonboro, Meredith, Alton and New London - are asking lawmakers to amend the state Constitution.

Under a draft constitutional amendment the group releases, communities would pay the state only the statewide property tax money needed for their own children’s education.

Dec. 4, 2000: Salisbury residents who helped douse a backyard fire say a ball of flames fell from the sky and theorize it was a meteorite. Although the cause of the mysterious fire will continue to be debated, experts will throw cold water on the meteorite theory.

Dec. 4, 1999: A member of the Republican National Committee evaluating the way presidential primaries are scheduled says he supports New Hampshire’s position as first in the nation. “In every conversation I’ve had,” says Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, “the principals agree that New Hampshire’s role should not be touched.”

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No sales tax for NH residents. All manufacturers rebates to dealer including Ford trade assistance. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. FMCC financing may be required. Special financing subject to credit approval. * See dealer for complete details. Expires 11-30-2024.

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Low lease: 36 months (13 months Ioniq 5), 10,000 miles per year. 1st payment, $699 dealer fee, $650 acquisition & $1,900-Tucson, $750-Elantra, $3,500 Santa Fe, cash or trade equity due at signing. No sales tax for NH residents. All manufacturers rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. Special financing subject to credit approval. See dealer for complete details. HMF financing may be required. Expires 11-30-2024.

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Carpentry

Handyperson Services

Garages, Additions, Roofing & Siding, Decks, Arbors, Remodeling call Eric 264-1035 RALPH A. POTTER Building, Remodeling. Decks, Small jobs.

Roofing & Metal Roofing 603-228-2366

Dump Runs LOOSENZ Junk, Appliances, Furniture, Cleanouts, Small Moves, Houses, Garages, Basements & Attics From Truck Loads to Dumpsters Snow Plowing Serving Central New Hampshire 7 Days a Week 603-753-8555 603-568-7291

Field Mowing TRACTOR FOR HIRE WITH OPERATOR SERVING HENNIKER & SURROUNDING TOWNS MOWING: Fields Pastures Overgrowth

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DRIVEWAYS: Hardpack Grading Leveling List of jobs that can be done is long!

Call for a free estimate Dennis Lanphear Call 603-470-6660

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Interior Handyman Services Projects & Repairs Personalized Handyman Program Available Avoid Wait Times You Choose 1-8 hrs Monthly For Details Visit www.FixPaintEtc.com

603-203-4800 FixPaintEtc@gmail.com

MJG HANDYMAN LLC Power Washing, Tree trimming, Brush hog mowing, Interior painting, Small odd jobs Call mike 603-491-8676

Home Improvement Mobile Home Services Heat tape, Vinyl skirting, Doors & Windows 30+ years experience reasonable installations fully insured.

Dan 603-707-2864

NHBB QUALITY MANAGER New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Astro Division is located in Laconia, NH—heart of the scenic Lakes Region. Astro is a World-Class 450+ person, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces spherical bearings, rod ends, sub-assemblies and other ultra-precision metal part for the aerospace industry.

Looking for a transformational leader to manage and direct quality personnel including organizational preparation for ISO & AS audits, management review of quality systems, and advancing Astro’s Certified Operator Program. Experience with international Quality System rules, regulations, including essential planning and implementation functions required. Responsible for leading initiatives to improve internal and delivered quality performance.

Position requires Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Applied Sciences. Quality Assurance experience in an aerospace component manufacturing environment or other technology-driven Continuous Improvement environment. Six Sigma, Professional Development, 6s, and root cause analysis experience desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills including PC based computing in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint is essential.

NHBB fosters long term economic, social, and environmental viability through sustainable business practices. Interested in being part of the NHBB team? Please visit www.nhbb.com and then submit your resume via any of the following options: NHBB, Inc. Astro Division 155 Lexington Drive • Laconia, NH 03246 Fax Number (603) 524-3524 • Email: nparker@nhbb.com

STEVE'S BUILDING REPAIRS Specializing in small home repairs 45 years experience in building and remodeling Replacement Decks Kitchen Installs Bath Remodels Trim Work Replacement Doors call (603) 748-4902 or email: sedgecomb01@gmail.com for more information

Masonry CW MASONRY EXPERTS Roof Repairs Chimney Sweeping & all Masonry needs 603-674-0492

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NHBB is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

NE-455680

EMPLOYMENT

TOOL DESIGN ENGINEER

Help Wanted

New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Astro Division is located in Laconia, NH—heart of the scenic Lakes Region. Astro is a World-Class 450+ person, climatecontrolled manufacturing facility that produces spherical bearings, rod ends, sub-assemblies and other precision metal parts for the aerospace industry.

The duties of this position includes designing, drawing and troubleshooting the setup and operation of all cutting tools, jigs and fixtures used to manufacture the Division’s products. Conceive and carry out projects for improvements in both manufacturing and engineering. A BSME or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum requirements are Associate Degree in a related field with 3 to 5 years tool design experience. Must have experience with and be proficient in any type of CAD software. (Solidworks experience preferred).

NHBB has established and shall continue to nurture a culture which fosters long term economic, social, and environmental viability. If you are interested in being part of our team, please submit your resume via the following options: NHBB, Inc. Astro Division 155 Lexington Drive Laconia, NH 03246 Fax Number (603) 524-7422 Email: nparker@nhbb.com

CONCORD NISSAN is looking for a

PART TIME SWAP DRIVER flexible schedule

Apply in person or call Dennis Duquette or James Butterfield at 603-224-1300 Concord Nissan

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Apartments Unfurnished

99 Clinton Street, Concord * Two bedroom gardenstyle and townhouse apartments in a beautiful country setting * fitness facility and tennis court * Covered parking and storage available * Garden-style units include heat Call (603) 224-2268 for hours and info.

175 Manchester St. Concord, NH

RN, LNA, LPN, CCHT needed for kidney dialysis.

Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must.

Please call 603-528-3738 or send resume to Central NH Kidney Center, 87 Spring St, Laconia, NH 03246

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Rooms THE WHITFIELD HOUSE, 86-86 1/2 Pleasant St.,Concord.

Semi-Private Lodging.

603-225-9734

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

NE-455679

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NON CDL VAN DRIVERS FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION. PAID TRAINING. COMPANY PAID DENTAL AND VISION. MUST BE 24 OR OLDER WITH A CLEAN DRIVING AND CRIMINAL RECORD. DRUG TEST REQUIRED. RETIREES WELCOME. FULL AND PART TIME AVAILABLE. 603-455-4174

because chiropractic care improved my life.

“I’ve been going to Crossroads Chiropractic for over ten years now. I would get headaches everyday my whole life, then as I got older the headaches turned into horrible migraines. After about a few years of chiropractic care I started noticing a difference. I now live migraine free and don’t really get headaches anymore.

I am very grateful to have started chiropractic care, I will continue to and I would recommend it to anyone. The people that work there are awesome.

Love it!” C.D.

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Sciatica Neck Pain Asthma ADD/ADHD

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COMPLETE EXAM includes x-rays if necessary!

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Crossroads Chiropractic

For adult health and pediatric development since 2001