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Lafond trial ordered to proceed on schedule

LACONIA — On Christmas Eve, Justice James D. O’Neill,III denied the request of attorney Mark Sisti, who is defending Amy Lafond against charges of manslaughter and negligent homicide, to delay her trail for 90 days and reaffirmed that the final pre-trial conference will be held on January 13 and the jury will be selected on February 3, all as originally scheduled.

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GILFORD — A hat with a Ford Motor Co. symbol and a distinctive chest of drawers were two of the key clues that led police on Wednesday to a convicted sex offender who is

being held on $250,000 for the felonious sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl he arranged to meet behind the local movie theater complex in October.

Police affidavits released yesterday regarding the investigation and arrest into David

Ferland, 37, of 686 Union Ave. in Laconia said he sent photos of his genitalia to the victim using Kik — an instant messaging Internet service. The victim also told police she had contact with him using Instagram.

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NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market continued its upward climb Thursday as traders went back to work after the Christmas holiday, adding to what has already been a historic year for the market.

Traders were encouraged by an unexpectedly large drop in claims for unemployment benefits last week, the latest sign that the U.S. job market is improving.

Trading volume was very low, however, as most portfolio managers have closed out their positions for the year The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, a benchmark for many kinds of loans, briefly crossed above the psychologically important 3 percent mark. It hasn’t been that high since September.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 122.33 points, or 0.8 percent, to 16,479.88.

BROOKLINE, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire volunteer firefighter arrived at the scene of a deadly car crash only to realize his daughter was the victim.

Thirty-year-old Katie Hamilton of Brookline was killed in the accident around 9 a.m. Christmas Eve at the intersection of Routes 13 and 130. The mother of three young daughters worked as a plumber for her father Steve Whitcomb’s business.

Brookline Police Sgt. Douglas Barnett says Hamilton was southbound on Route 13 preparing to turn left when a truck driven by 31-year-old Greg Cullen of Milford hit the rear of her car and sent it into the northbound lane.

She was then broadsided by a Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by 37-year-old James Ciprotti of Weare. Neither man was injured.

It was the 50th record high close for the Dow this year. The index is up 25.8 percent so far in 2013, on pace to have its best year since 1996.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 8.70 points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,842.02 and the Nasdaq composite was up 11.76 points, or 0.3 percent, to 4,167.18. With Thursday’s gains, the S&P 500 is up 29.2 percent for the year, or 31.3 percent when dividends are included. The S&P is on track for its best year since 1997.

Bond prices fell, pushing the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to 2.99 percent from 2.98 percent Tuesday. The note briefly traded above 3 percent.

Yields have been climbing since late November as economic reports have suggested that the U.S. recovery is gaining

momentum. The increase accelerated last week after the Federal Reserve announced it was cutting back on its bond-buying program. The yield last touched 3 percent in September. It hasn’t been consistently above 3 percent since July 2011.

“There’s a silver lining to see bond yields rise like this, because it’s a sign that the economy is getting stronger,” said John De Clue, chief investment officer of U.S. Bank Wealth Management.

Yields on Treasury securities like the 10-year note are used to calculate interest rates on student loans, mortgage rates, credit cards, and many other kinds of debt.

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Surge in last minute online shopping caught delivery services off guard (AP) — Americans waited until the last minute to buy holiday gifts, but retailers weren’t prepared for the spike.

Heavy spending in the final days of the mostly lackluster season sent sales up 3.5 percent between Nov. 1 and Tuesday, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, which tracks payments but doesn’t give dollar figures.

Online shopping led the uptick, with spending up 10 percent to $38. 91 billion between Nov. 2 and Sunday, research firm comScore said.

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In Utah, last of hold outs among county officials now issuing gay marriage licenses SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The last of the Utah counties that were holding out on issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples reversed course Thursday and decided to hand out licenses to all eligible applicants.

Officials for the four holdouts — Box Elder, Utah, Piute and San Juan counties — told The Associated Press they made the decision to offer licenses to same-sex couples.

County clerks say they had little choice after an appeals court Tuesday declined to intervene and halt gay marriage. U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby ruled last week that Utah’s ban on gay marriage was unconstitutional, sending gay couples rushing to clerk offices for licenses.

The state plans to take its fight against gay marriage to the U.S. Supreme Court as early as Friday while it prepares an appeal of Shelby’s ruling to the Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, said Ryan Bruckman, a spokesman for the Utah attorney general’s office.

Bruckman has said counties could be held in contempt of federal court if they refused to comply.

The holdouts said they decided to obey Shelby’s ruling despite reservations and questions about their legal liability. Utah makes it a misdemeanor for county clerks to sanction a same-sex marriage.

San Juan County Clerk Norman Johnson said “what finalized it for me” was Gov. Gary Herbert’s order to state agencies to comply with Shelby’s deci-

sion and change procedures for the delivery of state services. To that end, the Utah Department of Workforce Services is recognizing gay couples for food stamp and welfare benefits.

For Johnson, Herbert’s directive was the “final straw,” together with a refusal Tuesday by the Denver-based appeals court to stay Shelby’s decision pending an appeal from state lawyers.

Johnson said he felt like he was being dragged into granting marriage licenses against the wishes of voters who have kept him in office for 14 years.

“We have no choice,” Johnson said Thursday. “The scales have tipped. It’s not the way I want to see things go. But the law’s the law, and I accept it. It’s time.”

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Roman Catholic church official who has been jailed for more than a year for his handling of priest sex-abuse complaints had his landmark conviction reversed and was ordered released Thursday.

A three-judge Superior Court panel unanimously rejected prosecution arguments that Monsignor William Lynn, the first U.S. church official ever charged or convicted for the handling of clergy-abuse complaints, was legally responsible for an abused boy’s welfare in the late 1990s.

“He’s been in prison 18 months for a crime he didn’t commit and couldn’t commit under the law,” said his attorney, Thomas Bergstrom. “It’s incredible what happened to this man.”

Lynn, 62, is serving a three- to six-year prison sentence after his child-endangerment conviction last year. His lawyers hoped for his immediate release Thursday from the state prison in Waymart, but the appeals court denied the request, instead sending the bail issue back to the trial court.

Prosecutors vowed to oppose bail and to challenge the 43-page opinion.

“Because we will be appealing, the conviction still stands for now, and the defendant cannot be lawfully released until the end of the process,” District Attorney Seth Williams said in a statement.

His office contended at trial that Lynn reassigned known predators to new parishes in Philadelphia while he was the archdiocese’s secretary for clergy

from 1992 to 2004. Lynn’s conviction stems from the case of one priest, Edward Avery, found to have abused a child in 1998 after such a transfer.

Victims’ groups blasted the reversal.

“We know thousands of betrayed Catholics and wounded victims will be disheartened by this news,” said David Cloches’, director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.

Lynn’s attorneys have long argued that the state’s child-endangerment law at the time applied only to parents and caregivers, not supervisors like Lynn.

Common Pleas Judge M. Teresa Sarmina had rejected their argument and sent the case to trial.

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Laconia man charged with choking girlfriend & another woman who came to rescue

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LACONIA — A city man is being held on $20,000 cash only bail after allegedly punching and choking his girlfriend during an argument at 1 a.m. yesterday and then punching and choking a friend who came to help her.

Christopher Greenleaf, 27, of Laconia is charged with two felony counts of second-degree assault, two misdemeanor counts of simple assault, and one misdemeanor count of criminal threatening.

Police affidavits obtained from the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division said Greenleaf and the first female victim were at home and arguing when she decided to leave for the evening and take their child

with her.

When she started to leave Greenleaf allegedly hit her and when she began screaming for help. He then is said to have choked her and told her he would kill her if she didn’t shut up.

He allegedly grabbed her by the hair and pulled her into he living room where he hit her with a closed fist. She told police she gave up trying to scream for help and he went to bed.

When one of her friends called her, she told police she asked her to come and get her and the child.

The second woman went into the house to get the victim’s baby while the victim installed the car seat and she encountered Greeneleaf. The friend was able to hold him off until the victim was able to get

Police release identity of 30-year-old found dead at hotel

LACONIA — Police have identified the 30-yearold man who was found dead at the downtown Landmark Inn on December 24 as Tony “T.A.” Hartford of Gilmanton.

Police said he was found by a hotel employee when one of his family members called them and asked them to check on him.

There were no obvious signs of trauma and police are not releasing any further information until the N.H. Medical Examiner completes an autopsy.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the Laconia Police Department at 524-5252 or leave an anonymous tip at the Greater Laconia Crime Line at 524-1717.

New Hampshire ended fiscal year with a $72M surplus CONCORD (AP) — The state of New Hampshire will finish 2013 with a budget surplus of $72.2 million.

A state report released Thursday notes that a stronger economy, lawsuit settlements and sound management helped the financial picture.

Business tax receipts were $33.7 million higher than anticipated while meal and room taxes were $14.1 million higher. Real estate transfer taxes were $12.2 million more than expected.

In 2013, the state got $20.8 million from the

national tobacco settlement and another $9 million from a settlement with Hess over the gasoline additive MTBE. Gov. Maggie Hassan praised the legislature for working across party lines to pass a responsible, $10.7 billion budget.

House Republican leader Gene Chandler says the good news should not be an excuse to increase spending and that the state should increase its rainy day fund.

the child in the car.

During the struggle, the second woman said Greenleaf also pushed her to the ground and choked her.

Both women and the child were able to get away, however, and when Greenleaf allegedly showed up at the victim’s friend’s house, someone called the police.

In court yesterday, Greenleaf’s application for a public defender was rejected by the judge because of his income and assets, however for the limited purposes of arraignment Public Defender Howard Clayman said Greenleaf, if released on bail, would live in Gonic with his parents, would continue in his job as a machinist, and would agree to any probation restrictions placed upon him, including staying out of Laconia.

SHOPPING from page 2 The last-minute surge this year solidifies the increasing popularity of online shopping, which accounts for about 10 percent of sales during the last three months of the year. It also underscores the challenges that companies face delivering on the experience, particularly during the holiday shopping season that runs from the beginning of November through December.

Analysts say FedEx and UPS typically work closely with big retailers to get a sense of the volume of packages they’ll handle during peak times like the holiday season. Extra flights, trucks and seasonal workers can be added if the projections are large.

But this year, David Vernon, a senior research analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein, said weather played a role. The early December ice storms in Dallas could have hurt operations, he said, and packages can start to accumulate. And that got compounded by a late surge in shipments, he said.

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Parks & Rec agrees to take responsibility for financial affairs of Tardif Park Assoc.

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LACONIA — With the Tardif Park Association down to a single member, the Parks and Recreation Department has assumed responsibility for its financial affairs for an indefinite period.

Kevin Dunleavy, director of Parks and Recreation, said this week that Kevin Moulton, who has been managing and maintaining the park house alone for more than four years approached the Parks and Recreation Commission in November, seeking assistance with the operations of the park. Last week, the commission agreed to manage the finances while Moulton will continue to schedule and manage the renting of the park house, located off Highland Street.

Dunleavy said that Moulton, with help from the department, will also continue seeking to enlist from preceding page Another problem was the growing popularity of retailers offering free shipping. Amazon, for one, has a two-day free shipping offer that comes with its $79 annual Prime membership. The company said in the third week of December alone, more than 1 million people signed up for the membership.

“Frankly the right hand wasn’t talking to the left,” said Forrester analyst Sucharita Mulpuru. “The marketing teams of a lot of web retailers (offering free shipping) were not talking to the operations and supply chain teams.”

The resulting delayed shipments could be a problem for shippers. UPS and FedEx did not quantify how many packages were affected but said they were just a small fraction of total holiday deliveries.

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volunteers to assist with the management of the park. “We’re still looking to shake people out of the bushes,” he remarked.

The turn of events was not unexpected. The Parks and Recreation Commission has been concerned about the viability of the park associations for some time and more than a year ago directed Dunleavy to take steps to increase membership. Dunleavy said that in their heyday the park association memberships ranged between 50 and 100 and served as the social hub of close-knit neighborhoods. The park houses were originally constructed by the city and leased to the park associations, which in turn rent them to civic and social organizations as well as families and individuals for meetings and functions. The associations apply the rental income to the upkeep of the park houses.

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Still, analysts say people will still shop online.

“Consumers tend to have a short memory, especially if you fast forward to another year,” said Andrew Lipsman, vice president of industry analysis for comScore.

Indeed, some shoppers are taking the delays in stride. Traci Arbios, who lives in Clovis, Calif., did about 90 percent of her shopping online. Most items included free shipping and everything arrived on time except one package she ordered from a seller on eBay that was sent first class by the U.S. Postal Service on Dec. 12. It still had not arrived on Thursday.

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Without viable associations, he said, the responsibility for maintaining and managing the park houses would fall to the city.

Memorial Park, where the park house has been leased since the 1980s, has not an active association for years. At Wyatt Park, also in the South End, the park house was closed, demolished and not rebuilt when major improvements were recently undertaken at the park. Leavitt Park and the Weirs Community Park both enjoy active associations while the association at Opechee Park has been in limbo in anticipation of rebuilding the park house, which was demolished in 2011.

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Persona non grata: Communism in the 40s & biblical Christianity now Pope Francis’ call for a truce notwithstanding, the culture war rages on in America.

Last week, a Utah judge struck down part of the state’s anti-polygamy law, clearing the way for men to marry multiple spouses. Methodist pastor Frank Schaefer, defrocked for officiating at the same-sex marriage of his son, refused to recant, and joined a Dupont Circle congregation, declaring from the pulpit to repeated ovations Sunday, “Change is coming” to the United Methodist Church.

Major media stories both. Yet these were skirmishes alongside the culture war clash last week over the remarks to GQ magazine of Phil Robertson, patriarch of the clan of “Duck Dynasty,” the wildly popular show on A&E. Using crude terms, but biblically correct arguments, Robertson told GQ what he thought of homosexuality and moral relativism. Said Robertson: “Everything is blurred on what’s right and what’s wrong. Sin becomes fine. ... Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men. ... Don’t be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexuality offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers — they won’t inherit the kingdom of God. Don’t deceive yourself.”

The homosexual lobby GLAAD swiftly demanded that Robertson be purged from “Duck Dynasty.” And A&E suspended him indefinitely.

The backlash was swift and huge.

Followers of “Duck Dynasty,” Evangelicals, politicians and free-speech champions arose to defend Robertson’s right to speak without punishment. Millions endorsed his views on what the Bible says and Christianity professes and promises.

The battle revealed an immense and intense hostility in Middle America to the moral agenda being imposed by our cultural elites.

While defenders of Robertson invoked the First Amendment, that is not the issue here. No one is denying Robertson his right to speak.

What GLAAD wants to do is to blacklist Robertson, to punish him by taking away his podium, “Duck Dynasty.” The gay rights militants cannot silence him, but they do have the power to cost him his job and take away his megaphone so that his vast audience can no longer hear him.

The blacklist of the Truman era did not deny the Hollywood Ten their right to produce movie scripts.

It was an agreed-upon Hollywood policy not to commission or to use the work of unrepentant Communists as writers, producers or directors. Who were the Hollywood Ten? They were closet Communists,

secret members of a Communist Party USA, then a wholly owned subsidiary of the greatest mass murderer in history, Joseph Stalin.

And of what were the Hollywood Ten guilty? When Stalinists were eradicating freedom and exterminating Eastern European Christians and overrunning China and murdering millions, as President Truman tried to rally the forces of freedom, the Hollywood Ten took the Fifth Amendment. They refused to repudiate Communism or name names of fellow Communists who were still reshaping the thinking of America from their upholstered perches in the film industry.

Today, however, the Hollywood Ten are regarded as martyrs, moral heroes. Had they been secret Nazis rather than secret Stalinists in those years, they would likely not be so beloved of the Hollyleft.

Contrast if you will the sins for which Phil Robertson is being blacklisted with those of the Hollywood Ten. He is a fundamentalist Christian professing his belief in what he holds to be Bible truths about sin, homosexuality, heaven and hell. For so doing, he is being censored by elites who wish to deny him access to the medium they largely control — television.

And what were the comparable sins of the Hollywood Ten? They were witting collaborators in a 70-year Communist conspiracy responsible for the murder of millions, which, in the 1940s, looked on the United States of America as the last impediment to world conquest. In that era, we were agreed that Communism and Communists were the enemies of America and mankind and should be regarded and treated as such.

To our modern moral and cultural elites, it is those who condemn the values of GLAAD who are the enemies of decency and progress who ought to be fired and blacklisted to prevent their poisonous views from being disseminated. In the Hollywood of the late 1940s, Communism was persona non grata. In the 21st century, biblical Christianity is persona non grata.

No, this is not the America we grew up in. And it is becoming less so. According to a CNN poll last week, while belief in God and the divinity of Christ is still shared by two-thirds of Americans, that share — older, more Republican, less educated — is falling.

Worldwide, too, Christianity at Christmas 2013 seems in a long retreat. Receding slowly in America, and moribund in Europe, Christianity is undergoing merciless persecutions in Africa and the Middle East — from Nigeria to the Central African Republic to Egypt, Syria and Iraq.

Compared to these folks suffering martyrdom for the faith, we have it easy here.

LETTERS Party loyalty is one thing but this is carrying it to ridiculous extremes To The Daily Sun, The day after Christmas and James Veverka is again pushing his distorted view of all things and persons conservative. Picking out a few right-wing wacko job’s quotes does not diminish the overall conservative message, James, because if that’s the standard there are 20 to 1 left-wing nuts shooting off their “any means justifies the end” message. Though the Tea Party members of Congress were not smart in their approach there is no doubt that there objectives were justified.

Just because Republicans differ in how to deal with the progressive programs in DC doesn’t mean it’s not a stink pile there. Obamacare is a mess and will be a disaster. The longer it exists the more people get hurt, that is very clear by now no matter how James and the true believers try to deny it.

Notice readers how James avoids any attempt to defend Obamacare’s impact on people. He takes the time to tell readers that one left wing group or person patted the back, gave an award or put a star on the paper of

another lefty. (Wow, now there’s some proof of concept). I also noticed his attempt to down play all the Obama scandals, lies, distortions and overall failures. Party loyalty is one thing but James carries it to ridicules extremes.

On a personal note, I resent his attempt to put words in my mouth, or anyone else’s, (a favorite past time of progressives), in this case saying Donald Trump is a hero of mine. I don’t recall ever saying that — or perhaps James claims mind reading powers. His point, I guess, is Trump still questions Obama’s place of birth.

He and L.J. Siden keep bring up that issue but as I’ve said before, Obama brought that on himself with all the secrets and sealed documents. That line of argument is designed to take the focus off the real issues. I don’t know, or care, where the president was born all I’m concerned with is the harm he is doing to the people and nation, all of which is clearly apparent to anyone not indoctrinated into Marxism. Nice try, James.

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Education Tax Credit program is seed that could grow to right our ship To The Daily Sun, In regards to the N.H. Supreme Court case which is an appeal of the ruling that religious schools could not receive scholarship money from N.H.’s Education Tax Credit Program. . .

In view of the historical evidence that in the passing of the amendment to our Constitution that forbids money raised by taxes to be used for sectarian schools what the people of N.H. were trying to protect was the non-sectarian protestant nature of education in N.H.; and the epic betrayal by the U.S. Supreme Court of the principle and the constitutional guaranty of the free exercise of religion, upon which our nation was built, which consequently has castrated public education of all influence of the abiding faith of the American people, these public schools, of intent, have produced a generation of Americans devoid of faith, ignorant of their heritage and lacking the

wisdom, skills and understanding to propagate a free society. As a result of these things we are now on the precipice of receiving judgement from the Almighty, upon whose providence our nation was built.

It would behoove the N.H. Supreme Court to use its constitutional discretion, to not stand in the way of this prudent legislation, which was carefully crafted so as not to run afoul of either our state or federal constitutions. This Education Tax Credit Program legislation is a seed which if allowed to grow could right our ship of state which is now nearly capsized.

Of those who are invested with the authority to uphold our Constitution, only a fiend would bar the use of these scholarships for religious schools, a stand which our Constitution does not require.

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High court says man’s arrest for taking photos of kids at water park was illegal CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court has reversed a man’s conviction for attempted possession of child sex abuse images, saying police were wrong to arrest him for taking pictures of children at an amusement park water attraction.

Police charged David Lantagne, of Salem, with disorderly conduct in 2011 after a patron of Canobie Lake Park told a security officer Lantagne was taking pictures of children with his cellphone. They used the arrest to get warrants to search Lantagne’s

home computer and cellphone.

Based on data in his computer, police charged him with felonies.

The court ruled that photographing children at a public waterpark did not constitute threatening conduct as defined by the disorderly conduct law.

“Photographing properly-attired children in an open and public portion of Canobie Lake Park — regardless of whether the photographs were of the children’s backsides, were taken surreptitiously or would be uploaded to a computer — would not have war-

ranted a reasonable belief that the photographer posed a threat of imminent harm to any patrons, including the children,” the court ruled.

The court Tuesday unanimously ruled that the evidence gathered after Lantagne’s illegal arrest should have been barred.

Lantagne’s lawyer said the convictions cost him his job at a Massachusetts printing company and visitation rights with his daughter. Lantagne also had to register as a sex offender.

“It cost him everything,” Attorney

John Macoul said. “It’s been a tragedy — an unwarranted tragedy.”

Lantagne was sentenced earlier this year to two to 15 years in prison, but was allowed to remain free on an appeal bond.

“There’s no statute in New Hampshire that makes it a crime to take pictures of people who are in a public place,” Macoul said Tuesday. “The fact that someone feels uncomfortable is not a basis to arrest someone.”

STOCKS from page 2 around 3.35 percent. This week it was 4.48 percent, according the government mortgage agency Freddie Mac. “We are starting to take the medication away from the bond market, but it’s important to note that yields are still at historically low levels,” said Dan Veru, chief investment officer of Palisade Capital Management, which manages $4.5 billion in assets.

Investors cheered the latest signal that the U.S. economy is improving. The Labor Department said the number of Americans who filed for unemployment benefits fell 42,000

last week to 338,000. The drop was far bigger than economists were expecting and an indication that fewer people were losing their jobs.

It was another slow day for Wall Street, with most investors on vacation for Christmas and only three trading days left in 2013. Approximately 1.96 billion shares traded hands on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, well below the daily average of 3.3 billion shares.

In corporate news: T-Mobile rose 74 cents, or 2.3 percent, to $32.93 after The New York Times and other news outlets reported that

the Sprint division of Japan’s Softbank was looking to buy the wireless carrier.

Twitter rose $3.35, or 5 percent, to $72.31. The stock is up 22 percent this week alone and 76 percent so far this month. Investors continue to bid up Twitter’s shares on optimism the social media company can increase profits from mobile advertising.

PRIEST from page 3 1994 list of accused priests to try to address the clergy abuse problem. But when Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua had the list destroyed, Lynn chose to stick around — and keep quiet, she said. A copy of the list was found years later in a safe and was repeatedly see next page

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BRIARCREST from page one preferred commercial to cooperative ownership of the park, approving the transaction would be in keeping with the intent of the statute to safeguard the best interests of tenants. Subsequently a majority of tenants petitioned the court opposing a sale to the cooperative and asking to intervene on behalf of the Mooneys.

The Lakemont Cooperative, represented by attorney Robert Shepherd, asked the court to dismiss the Mooneys’ petition, arguing that as the owners of the park they were in no position to represent the interests of its residents. Moreover, Shepherd reminded the court that the law does not prescribe that the cooperative include a specific number, let alone the

majority, of tenants to make an offer and pursue the transaction.

In objecting to the cooperative’s petition to dismiss, Fitzgerald argued that the term “tenants” and “tenants association,” which are nowhere defined, are ambiguous, but can only reasonably be taken to refer to a majority of the tenants. Consequently, he concluded that the Mooneys “owe conflicting duties of good faith” to both the cooperative and the majority and could face a liability of $1 million for failing to bargain in good faith with either. He asked the court to resolve the ambiguity of the statute.

At a hearing in November, Shepherd insisted that the law is not at all ambiguous and that Fitzgerald, by reading tenants to mean majority, was seeking to

add words to it that amounted to “a distortion of the plain meaning of the statute.” He said that since the majority of tenants have not tendered an offer for the park, there was nothing to negotiate with them.

In declining to dismiss the Mooney’s petition O’Neill found that the issues it raised did not qualify for dismissal proceedings. At the same time, he held that the court need not find the statute ambiguous.

Instead, he ruled that the essence of the Mooney’s claim is by choosing to sell to Hometown America because a majority of the tenants do not want the park to be owned by a cooperative they have met the requirement to negotiate in good faith. “Thus,” he concluded, “the crux of this matter is what constitutes ‘negotiate in good faith,’ not what constitutes tenants or tenants association.”

The case is expected to be tried on March 22. from preceding page shown at trial.

Sarmina, in sentencing Lynn in July 2012, had said the church administrator had “enabled monsters in clerical garb ... to destroy the souls of children,” rather than stand up to his bishop.

Lynn told the judge: “I did not intend any harm to come to (the boy). The fact is, my best was not good enough to stop that harm.”

Lynn’s supporters believe he was made a scapegoat for the church’s sins. Nonetheless, Bergstrom said his client hopes to return to ministry, and has enjoyed support of the current Philadelphia archbishop, Charles J. Chaput, who twice visited him in prison.

Lynn had left the archdiocesan hierarchy for parish work after he featured prominently in a damning 2005 grand jury report into the priest-abuse scandal. Then-District Attorney Lynne Abraham concluded that too much time had passed to charge anyone criminally despite decades of abuse complaints against dozens of priests.

Williams, her successor, revisited the issue when new accusers came forward under new laws that extended the time limits and added church or school supervisors to the list of people who could be charged. Williams filed the novel child-endangerment case against Lynn, while charging three other priests and a teacher of sexually abusing children.

Three of them have been convicted while the jury deadlocked in the fourth case.

Lynn’s trial lasted several months, although a majority of the testimony involved victim testimony from earlier, uncharged priest-abuse cases,

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BAIL from page one and Kik were similar. The man in the photo — later identified as Ferland — was allegedly wearing the same Ford hat. A similar photo was found on Facebook registered to “Eric Clog.”

Further investigation led Gilford Police to Laconia where a city detective was working with middle school administrators about some photographs sent in November to two students over Facebook, also by “Eric Clog,” that were deemed inappropriate by school administrators.

Through search warrants, Gilford Police got information from Instagram about Ferland and were able to learn the number of the pre-paid cell phone he was allegedly using. Detectives said using the phone

number and the fake name they found a number of X-rated website where Ferland had allegedly posted the cell phone number while in search of young boys for sexual encounters. Some genitalia photos found on Craig’s List showed the same chest of drawers that were in the photos Gilford Police got from the victim.

The photos were distributed by Gilford Police to area police departments and officers from the Division of Probation and Parole in the hopes that one of them would recognize the bedroom as that of someone who was under their jurisdiction.

Ferland’s probation officer recognized the chest of drawers and said he knew the place where the photo had been taken.

He went there, made contact with Ferland, and charged him with a parole violation for possessing computer equipment. Gilford Police got a search warrant and seized photographs, computers, and the Ford hat seen in the photographs from Ferland’s bedroom.

During an interview at the Belknap County Jail, police said Ferland admitted purchasing alcohol for the victim and one of her friends and then leaving it at drop point where she could pick it up. He also admitted that he met the two girls behind the Gilford Cinema where he digitally penetrated one of the them and said the other touched him.

Ferland appeared by video in the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division yesterday morning. His lawyer made no bail argument and notified the court that Ferland would likely be returning to the N.H. State Prison for the parole violation and, should he choose to appear for his probable cause hearing on the latest charge, he would have to be transported from there.

Ferland is a registered sex offender who had been reporting regularly to the Laconia Police. He has nine conviction for felonious sexual assault as well and 21 convictions for possession of child pornography most of which are out of Rockingham County.

Gilford Police said Wednesday that the investigation into Ferland’s alleged activities continues and he could face more charges.

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LAFOND from page one scheduled to try criminal cases in Merrimack County County Superior Court beginning on January 13 and in Rockingham County Superior Court on February 3. In denying the request, O’Neill held that the schedule for Lafond’s trial was set on October 3 and took precedent over Sisiti’s other appearances. Originally Lafond was represented by the New Hampshire Public Defenders office and retained Sisti on November 22, well after the trial was scheduled.

The charges against Lafond, 52, arose from an incident on April 19 when she allegedly drove into two teenage girls on Messer Street, killing Lilyanna Johnson and seriously injuring Allyssa Miner.

In a separate ruling, O’Neill granted the request of Belknap County Attorney Melissa C. Guldbrandsen to consolidate all the charges against Lafond into a single trial. In charging manslaughter the state

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from preceding page alleges that LaFond recklessly caused the death of Johnson by driving while distracted at an excessive speed after consuming drugs. She was also indicted on two alternative theories of negligent homicide one for “failing to maintain a proper lookout” and the other for “failing to pay due attention while operating a motor vehicle after having consumed drugs.”

Lafond is also charged with second-degree assault

for injuring Miner. In addition, Lafond is charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a controlled drug without a valid prescription as well as traffic violations.

Gulbrandsen claimed that it would be appropriate to consolidate all the charges since they stem from the same alleged circumstances and investigation.

The defense did not object to her request.

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But bipolar disorder slowed what might have been an explosive career, including three five-year periods when, he said, he had trouble merely getting out of bed.

He met his wife, French horn player Caroline Whiddon, when she was working as manager of the Vermont Youth Orchestra and Braunstein was hired as its music director. She had struggled with anxiety and depression.

Braunstein’s bipolar disorder was a factor in his firing from the youth orchestra in 2011, they said.

They responded by forming the Me2/orchestra — Me2, or “me, too,” as in the shared struggles of its musicians.

It’s billed as “the world’s only classical music organization for individuals with mental illness and the people who support them,” a claim Whiddon said is based on her scouring of the Internet. “I can’t find anyone online doing anything close to what we’re doing,” she said.

They’re hoping a performance as part of First Night Burlington, an annual New Year’s Eve arts festival in Vermont’s largest city, will bring some attention to the 2-year-old ensemble.

Part of First Night’s mission is to make arts accessible and open for participation to a broad swath of the community, Executive Director Tom Ayers said.

So when Me2/orchestra applied, it was a perfect fit.

“It really goes to the core of our mission,” Ayers said.

That kind of exposure is what Whiddon, the orchestra’s 44-year-old executive director, and Braunstein are looking for as they try to use the group to give the public less fear and more awareness of mental illness.

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“It’s all about removing the stigma,” Whiddon said, later adding, “They inspired people around the country to get together and support each other.”

Braunstein, 58, said he sees his own illness as a key part of his gift.

“I feel better able to hook into the grandiosity, the excitement, the profoundness and the depths, more than a person who is without bipolar,” he said. “I really do get to the highs and lows, extremely far apart.”

Braunstein said that his favorite composer is Beethoven — and that he feels a kinship with the 20th-century orchestra leader Otto Klemperer. Both Beethoven and Klemperer are believed to have had bipolar disorder.

Just one of the manifestations of his bipolar disorder: He once got lost on his way to conducting a recent rehearsal in a room where he had worked with the group a dozen times before.

But among the players in the Me2/orchestra, that was OK. Acceptance more than perfection is reason for the group’s existence. And the musicians get to play for a conductor of high stature.

At a recent rehearsal, the orchestra was preparing for concerts at Vermont’s Woodside Juvenile Detention Center and the First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve in Burlington — the latter modeled after the annual celebration in Vienna with the Radetzky March and Blue Danube Waltz.

Braunstein worked with the players on phrasing, articulation and other technical aspects. During the first hour of rehearsal, the improvements were obvious.

“You’re following me too much,” he told a timpanist he thought was not keeping up with the beat.

“Can you do the four bars in one breath?” he asked the horn players.

Double bassist Christa Mordoff, a youth counselor at the juvenile detention center, said during a rehearsal break that her interest was piqued in part by the upcoming concert at her workplace.

She said she was trying to take a realistic view of how classical music would be received at the youth detention center. “Some people are going to love it, and there are some people who are really negative no matter what,” she said.

But as he sat and waited for the rehearsal to resume, there was no negativity getting to Jake Belcher. Belcher, 23, a violinist and math student at the University of Vermont, said he was diagnosed 18 months ago with anxiety and depression but took comfort in music.

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Gilford woman stopped for traffic violation facing long list of charges in Mass.

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Selina Armes, 31, who gave her address as 2652 Lake Shore Road in Gilford, is wanted for either not appearing in court to face a variety of charges in Harwick, Mass. or for probation violations. The charges include four counts of credit card forgery, check forgery, cashing a check under false premises, three counts of distributing a Class B drug and two counts of possession of a Class B drug.

She is also facing additional Massachusetts charges of driving after her license was suspended, conspiracy to violate drug laws, reckless endangerment of a child, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery to intimidate for reasons of race or religion, assault with a dangerous weapon, and witness, juror, or police intimidation.

State Police said four of the warrants were extraditable.

Armes told her attorney all of the charges were

probation violations and not new charges.

4th Circuit Court Judge Jim Carroll asked the State Police prosecutor if the Massachusetts authorities were coming to get her. The trooper said someone from Massachusetts would come, but Armes had told her during the arrest that she didn’t want to go back to Massachusetts.

Attorney Steve Mirkin said Armes told him they were all probation violations, but said he hadn’t yet seen the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) register.

Mirkin also said Armes has a 5-year-old child and would agree to live in Laconia with her parents until the courts sort through the Massachusetts charges.

He argued she should be released on high personal recognizance bail.

Carroll ordered her held on $25,000 cash or corporate surety. As of 7 p.m. Monday, she was still being held in the Belknap County House of Corrections.

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LACONIA — To further its goals of retaining young talent in the region while fostering the workforce employers require, the Belknap Economic Development Council (BEDC) recently surveyed 20 local firms about the jobs they expect to fill during the next five years and summarized these career opportunities in industry profiles on its website.

Initially BEDC compiled information about employment in advanced manufacturing, finance and insurance, health care and social assistance and hospitality, all industries with potential for growth in the coming years. The profiles indicate the entry and mid level jobs that will be available, together with the qualifications, responsibilities and compensation for each. Along with a sketch of each industry, its average earnings, number of jobs and projected growth, the profiles include a sample of local companies in the four industries.

For instance, 85 firms in Belknap County employ a total of more than 2,300 people at annual average earnings of $61,200 in advanced manufacturing, which applies high technology to expensive raw materials to produce components for the aerospace, medial, semi-conductor, automotive and electronics industries. This sector expects to add more than 100 a year. Entry level positions include machine operators, requiring a high school diploma and “willingness to learn” while paying $13.15 an hour, and machinists and assemblers with between three months and a year of experience paying from $12 to $16.68 an hour.

Salaries for entry level positions in financial services, which require interpersonal, communications and computer skills along with attention to detail, range between $20,000 and $28,500 while earnings in health care start at $11 an hour for a high school graduate with some work experience and reach $28,000 for a college graduate. In the hospitality industry, the largest employers in the region with the lowest average earnings of $22,100, entry level jobs pay between $10 and $14 an hour, with mechanics and cooks with some experience earning the most.

The profiles, which are posted on the BEDC website, are intended to offer young people contemplating a career and preparing to enter the workforce information about the opportunities open to them in the Lakes Region. The unemployment rate in the Laconia labor market in October was 5.3-percent, slightly higher than that of the state and the county, but the information gathered by the BEDC indicates that regional employers will have entry level positions for qualified people eager to work.

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LeBron James named Male Athlete of Year MIAMI (AP) — The only thing that keeps LeBron James up worrying at night is basketball, which simultaneously makes perfect sense and no sense.

On one hand, he’s the game’s best player.

On the other, he’s rarely impressed with himself.

Even after a year like 2013 — when a spectacular wedding, a second NBA championship and a fourth MVP award were among the many highlights enjoyed by the Miami Heat star — he still is, as he puts it, striving for greatness. Or, technically, more greatness, since his enormous list of accomplishments just keeps growing.

James was announced Thursday as The Associated Press’ 2013 Male Athlete of the Year, becoming the third basketball player to capture the award that has been annually awarded since 1931. James received 31 of 96 votes cast in a poll of news organizations, beating Peyton Manning (20) and Jimmie Johnson (7).

“I’m chasing something and it’s bigger than me as a basketball player,” James told the AP. “I believe my calling is much higher than being a basketball player. I can inspire people. Youth is huge to me. If I can get kids

to look at me as a role model, as a leader, a superhero ... those things mean so much, and that’s what I think I was built for. I was put here for this lovely game of basketball, but I don’t think this is the biggest role that I’m going to have.”

Past winners include Joe Louis, Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali, Carl Lewis, Joe Montana, Tiger Woods and Michael Phelps. Serena Williams was the AP Female Athlete of the Year, announced Wednesday.

James joins Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as NBA players to win the award.

“I don’t think I’ve changed much this year,” James said. “I’ve just improved and continued to improve on being more than just as a basketball player.

I’ve matured as a leader, as a father, as a husband, as a friend.”

So far in 2013, with a maximum of three games left to play, James has appeared in 98. The Heat have won 78 of them.

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14 Greenpeace activists allowed to leave Russia ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian authorities issued exit visas to 14 of the 30 Greenpeace members on Thursday, a move that will allow them to leave the country and comes after charges were dropped against them over a protest outside an Arctic oil rig.

Greenpeace said other foreign members of the crew were expected to get their exit visas on Friday and that the first of the detained activists, Dmitri Litvinov of Sweden, boarded a train heading for Finland late Thursday.

The 30 people were arrested in September following a protest outside a Russian oil rig in the Arctic and spent two months in jail before they were granted bail in November.

Hooliganism charges against the crew were later dropped after Russia’s parliament passed an amnesty law that was seen as an attempt by the Kremlin’s to assuage the criticism of Russia’s human rights record before the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February.

Greenpeace said Anthony Perrett of Britain was the first to get the visa in his passport Thursday.

“This was the final step,” Perrett said in a statement released by the group. “I’ll be leaving for home in Wales as soon as possible now, extremely proud of what I did three months ago. We took peaceful action to defend a part of the world that is the heartbeat of our climate.”

Attack on presidential palace thwarted in Bangui, Africa BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Assailants armed with heavy weapons attempted late Thursday to attack the presidential palace as well as the residence of the Central African Republic’s embattled leader, but were pushed back, officials said.

Reached by telephone, Guy Simplice, spokesman for President Michel Djotodia, said there had been heavy fighting near the seat of government, before the army was able to block the aggressors. Although the attackers could not immediately be identified, for weeks there have been rumors that a Christian militia, believed to be backed by the president, who was ousted by Djotodia in a coup nine months ago, would attempt to seize back power.

The heavy arms fire could be heard from the fivestar Hotel Ledger, near the center of town, where international journalists are staying. A rocket came over the hotel’s wall, landing on the hotel grounds.

As the shooting died down, helicopters could be heard flying overhead.

The events are only the latest indicating that this deeply poor, but until recently relatively stable nation, is tipping into anarchy. Earlier Thursday, international forces were sent to pick up truckloads of decomposing bodies of slain Muslims, whose remains had been left at a local mosque by their friends and relatives, who were too frightened to be seen burying them in a city where Christianon-Muslim and Muslim-on-Christian attacks have become a daily occurrence.

It also comes a day after the African Union lost six peacekeepers, who were attacked in the Gobongo neighborhood of the capital. Their destroyed car, with at least one calcified body still inside, had not

been removed a day later, underscoring how dangerous this chaotic country has become, even for the international forces tasked with pacifying it, said African Union spokesman Eloi Yao. As the African Union was struggling to secure that crime scene, they discovered another: Close to the presidential palace, peacekeepers discovered a mass grave.

“We found around 20 bodies in a state of decomposition in an area that we call Panthers’ Hill. The 20 were scattered in different graves in a small area.

You found five bodies in one hole, three in another, two in yet another and so on,” said Yao. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is “appalled” by the continuing inter-communal violence, including reports Thursday of dozens more bodies found on the streets of Bangui, and called on the transitional authorities “to rein in those fomenting and perpetrating the violence,” U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said.

The U.N. chief welcomed appeals for peace by Christian and Muslim leaders, reiterated that those responsible for atrocities must be held accountable, and expressed sadness at the deaths of the six peacekeepers and a U.N. national staff member, Nesirky said.

The Central African Republic has been plunged into chaos, as the country’s Christian majority seeks revenge against the Muslim rebels who seized power in a coup in March. Both Christian and Muslim civilians are now armed, and the foreign troops brought in to try to rein in the violence have been sucked into the conflict, accused of taking sides.

2 power suppliers default; N.H. customers can choose new company

CONCORD (AP) — More than 5,700 utility customers in New Hampshire will get a new energy supplier after a regulator suspended two providers.

ISO New England, the agency that operates the region’s power grid, suspended People’s Power and Gas and Easy Energy of Massachusetts on Tuesday.

A suspension is usually because a supplier can’t meet customer demand.

No matter what company supplies the power, it’s

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Until that choice is made, PSNH will transfer affected customers to its own supply service and there will be no interruption of electrical service.

Such suspensions are not unique. A similar one in February affected about 8,500 customers who bought their power from Power New England.

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Rey Center hosts art, science and nature programs for all ages WATERVILLE VALLEY — The Margret and H.A. Rey Center in Waterville Valley has just released its winter programming schedule with lots of art, science and nature activities for the whole family.

This winter’s nature programs include Nordic Night Adventures and Nordic Kids with Curious George Story Time and Craft. Both programs are held every Saturday from Dec. 28 through March 15.

Nordic Night Adventures is for families with youths ages 7 and up who want to explore the Waterville Valley Nordic trail system at night guided by one of the Rey Center naturalists. Participants will listen and look for winter nocturnal wildlife, learn about the constellations and more and hot cocoa will await them at the end of the journey.

Nordic Kids with Curious George Story Time and Craft is for kids ages 5 and older who want to play games and activities on skis and snowshoes en route to the Curious George Cottage (the Reys former summer residence). At the cottage participants will be able to create Curious George themed crafts that can be taken home and then there will be a race

back to Town Square.

Other kids winter activities include Curious George Story Time and Popcorn every Wednesday from Jan. 8 through March 12, Curious Crafts every Friday, Dark Sky Stargazing and many more special events during holiday weeks.

For the adults this winter there are art workshops, lectures, art exhibits and the annual winter fundraising gala and auction. This winter’s art workshops are all about watercolor. On Feb. 3-5, join artist Shirley FitzGerald for Watercolors for Beginner to Intermediate. Then again on March 10 and 11, Shirley will be back with her Watercolor Techniques class.

The Rey Center winter lecture series entitled ‘’Infatuated with Snow’’ includes Passion for Snow movie on Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. followed by a panel discussion. Jan. 17 brings us Over the Headwall: The Ski History of Tuckerman Ravine by director of NE Ski Museum, Jeff Leich followed by Getting to Know Snow on Feb. 21 by UNH assistant professor, Mary Stampone. Lastly on March 14, NH Fish and Game

biologist, Kristine Rines shares her knowledge of Moose on the Edge.

Feb. 15 marks the date of this year’s annual fundraising Gala and Auction. The most anticipated event of the year includes Live and Silent Auctions, Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Dessert and Dancing to Live Music by Boston band, the Marsels. The public’s support will help raise $20,000 to support the art and science education programs at the Rey Center.

For details on this other Rey Center programs contact the Margret and H.A. Rey Center.

The Margret and H.A. Rey Center, located on the second floor of Town Square is a non-profit educational organization with programming modeled after the interests of Margret and Hans Rey, the authors of the Curious George characters, and former summer residents of Waterville Valley.

For more information contact the Margret and H.A. Rey Center at 603-236-3308 or visit www.

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Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post hosts Christmas party for children LACONIA — American Legion Post 1 recently hosted a Christmas Party for about 45 children and grandchildren of post members. There were crafts, homemade Christmas cards, face painting and a visit from Santa himself. All children were treated to french fries,

hot dogs, punch and ice cream as well as gifts from Santa.

The Post 1 Sons of the American Legion purchased, wrapped and delivered about $1,000 worth of gifts and clothing to the most needy children of the Laconia elementary schools. First names, age ,

gender and sizes were provided by the school staff.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1 of Laconia provided gifts and a small party for shut-in veterans at Belknap County Home, Genesis, and the St. Francis Home during the week preceding Christmas.

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Variety of New Year’s Eve events scheduled in Waterville Valley WATERVILLE VALLEY — Welcome 2014 with fresh fallen snow, fireworks, family events, and of course, skiing, riding and cross-country skiing.

New Year’s Eve events at Waterville Valley’s Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains include fireworks in the Town Square over Corcoran Pond at 7:30 p.m., and a 45-minute horse-drawn sleigh ride departing from the Town Square.

Space is limited. Reservations can be booked by calling (603) 236-8175.

Several other winter activities are planned. Guests can take a moonlight tour of the Valley by dogsled for a truly unique experience. For more information and reservations, call (603) 236-8175. Waterville Valley’s Indoor Ice Arena also offers daily public skating sessions and skate rentals.

For kids, there will be a New Year’s Eve Extravaganza held by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department. Children ages 4 to 6 are welcome 5 to 7 p.m., and kids 7 to 13 can celebrate from, 7:30–10 p.m. They will have a fun, active night playing gym games, creating kid-friendly crafts, piñatas, dancing, food and participating in the New Year’s Eve countdown. Pre-registration with payment see next page

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Baron Machine of Laconia excited about potential for new manufacturing programs at local community college The challenge? Over the last two decades, manufacturing in New Hampshire has morphed into a high-tech economic giant, but the science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills of job seekers have not kept up, hiring managers say.

And they need help.

That’s where the Community College System of NH, under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant, has stepped in. Working in partnership with advanced manufacturers, each of the system’s colleges is expanding or developing new advanced manufacturing labs, equipment and curricula to directly meet the needs of the industry. Focus areas include advanced materials and composites, advanced machine tools, precision welding, mechatronics and robotics, precision manufacturing, automation and process control, and energy, processes and controls.

“It is clear from our research that manufacturing, together with high technology, drives New Hampshire’s economy,” wrote NHCPPS officials.

Lakes Region Community College and its partners in advanced manufacturing aim to keep it that way.

Baron Machine was established in 1957 and is located on Primrose Dr. in Laconia. With 48 employees, it manufactures components and fabrications for the food, medical, aerospace, defense and commercial industries. In fact, you can find Baron products in satellites, solar panels, military helicopters and jet fighters.

With “concept to completion” manufacturing capabilities, Baron’s range of operations is impressive. But so is its range of products, which can range in size from a quarter-inch in diameter to more than 30 feet in length and 10,000 pounds.

Here, we meet Jeremy Baron, vice president of Baron Machine in Laconia.

Q: Describe a product you manufacture and the effect it has on consumers’ lives.

A: We manufacture the main components for

luggage scanning equipment for a very large company. These are in most of the major airports around the country, and greatly improve the safety of millions of air travelers daily.

Q: What does the future have in store for the Baron workforce?

A. We are seeing a steady growth opportunity over the next five years. I would like to think that we will be able to hire 2-5 new employees per year for the next 2-3 years. The challenges that we face are finding employees with a decent knowledge of the machine tool trade. We are willing to train, but we require some experience up front.

Q: How have you partnered with Lakes Region Community College to help build the workforce?

A: I can’t begin to explain how excited we are about the potential that LRCC is bringing to the area with the new manufacturing programs. I feel that it will have a direct impact on Baron Machine in that LRCC will be pouring young, interested and - most importantly — educated potential lifetime employees into the community.

Q: Who should choose a career in advanced manufacturing in New Hampshire?

A: Anyone who likes seeing their accomplishments come to life before their eyes. One can achieve a great feeling of self worth from taking a drawing or CAD file, creating a program and machining a complete component out of a raw piece of material. To anyone hesitant about the industry, I would simply say this: Stop by and take a look at our facility. The industry has a stigma of being a dirty, dangerous trade with low pay. Actually, it is quite the opposite; we offer a clean, safe working environment with a very aggressive pay scale.

To learn about advanced manufacturing training and academic programs at Lakes Region Community College, email TAACCCT project coordinator Don Brough at dbrough@ccsnh.edu. To learn more about CCSNH advancements under the TAACCCT grant, e-mail marketing coordinator Desiree Crossley at dcrossley@ccsnh.edu. To learn more about Baron Machine, email jeremyb@ baronmachine.com. AMPed NH is sponsored by a $19.97 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration TAACCCT Grant #TC-22504-11-60-A-33.

The Community College System of NH is an equal opportunity employer, and adaptive equipment is available upon request to persons with disabilities.

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LACONIA — Bank of New Hampshire Prestige Plus members visited Stonewall Kitchen’s state-ofthe-art Cooking School classroom in York, Maine.

While there, they watched a cooking demonstration by Guest Chef George Kando at the cooking school and enjoyed the finished holiday meal. After lunch the group shopped in the Stonewall Kitchen Store and completed the day with holiday shopping in Historic Portsmouth.

Bank of New Hampshire’s Prestige Plus program has sponsored day trips, seminars and world travel for 24 years. For more information, call 1-800-8320912 or visit www.BankNH.com.

Bank of New Hampshire Prestige Plus Members Charlene and Peter Fijalkowski and Patricia and Dick Castrucci, visited Stonewall Kitchen’s state-of-the-art Cooking School classroom in York, Maine. (Courtesy photo)

Snowstorm slows effort to get power restored GARDINER, Maine (AP) — Snow fell Thursday in places still hustling to get power back on after a weekend ice storm that turned out the lights from Michigan to Maine and into Canada.

Eastern Maine and parts of the state’s interior that have been without electricity since Sunday anticipated 3 to 7 inches of snow by the time the latest system pushed off the coast Thursday night. Utilities worried that the additional weight on branches and transmission lines could cause setbacks in the around-the-clock efforts to restore power.

“We don’t think it’s going to help us much, that’s for sure,” said Susan Faloon, a spokeswoman for Bangor Hydro Electric in Maine. “There was some concern expressed over the last couple of days about that storm coming because obviously we still have lot of stuff weighing down trees and lines.

“The system is pretty compromised out there,” she said. “We expect we will have more outages.”

Maine reported more than 21,000 customers still out, down from a high of more than 106,000.

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Start your celebration early with Starry Nights on Saturday — gourmet dining mountainside around a fire inside the Sunnyside Timberlodge. Guests will enjoy the stars as they ride up the Valley Run Quad then ski or ride to the Sunnyside Timberlodge along a torch lit trail. Book by calling Therese at 603-2368311 ext. 3000.

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OBITUARIES

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LACONIA — Virginia “Ginny” Barrett 97, passed away Dec. 23, 2013, at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center, after a period of declining health.

Ginny was born March 15, 1916, in Chelsea, Mass., to Bessie W. (Roche) Pillsbury and Moses B. Pillsbury. Ginny was educated in Lynn, Mass., schools and graduated from Brighton High School. She was raised Episcopalian and lived in Laconia most of her life.

She was a LPN for many years, working at Children’s Hospital in Boston, New London Hospital, Laconia State School, Lakes Region General Hospital, New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton and Tilton School.

In the past, she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, a member and a director of the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of N.H. and worked tirelessly, always showing her love and dedication for the nursing profession.

She had many interests, including studying astrology, Edgar Cayce, loved birds, her pets and enjoyed traveling to Nova Scotia, her beloved Sutton, N.H., and Gloucester, Mass.

Ginny was dedicated to her four sons and was very proud of their achievements. A true friend to all

with a giving heart that was unmatched.

Ginny’s spirit and her love for her fellow mankind will live on for eternity.

Ginny was predeceased by her son, Roger; grandson, Trevor; and her companion of 34 years, Herbert “Red” Hayner.

She is survived by her sons, Stephen Barrett and his companion, Judy Nolin, of Vermont, Ken Barrett and his wife, Gail, of Meredith and Ralph Barrett of Tilton.

Also her daughters-in-law, Sharon Barrett, Ellen Barrett Little and Arlene Barrett. Also grandchildren, Tiffany Drouin, Michael and Christopher Barrett and Catherine O’Brien.

She also leaves great-grandchildren, Chelsey, Lindsey, Nicholas, Leila, Jasper, Paris and Chase.

There will be no services per her wishes. Burial will take place at a later date in the Locust Grove Cemetery, Rockport, Mass.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

GILMANTON — Tony “TA” Anders Hartford, age 30, of Gilmanton, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013.

Tony loved fishing, archery, hunting and motorcycles.

He had a very successful painting business and was an excellent stone mason.

His charismatic personality offered friendship to everyone he met. He fought a constant battle in life and has now found peace.

Tony leaves behind his daughter, Jaxsyn Skye Hartford, age 2, of Gilford; Nicole McQueen, the mother of his child; his father, Anthony E. Hartford, of Gilmanton; his mother, Faye Anders Hartford, of North Carolina; a sister, Hilary Faye Hartford, of North Carolina; his grandmother, Olive Hartford; two

aunts, an uncle and five cousins.

He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Arlington Hartford, and by his maternal grandparents, Tony and Dorothy (Lessard) Anders.

Memorial calling hours will be held on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, from 6-8 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia. A graveside service will be held in the spring at Smith Meeting House Cemetery, Gilmanton.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Tony ‘TA’A. Hartford, 30

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It may be convenient for you to accommodate a loved one’s wishes, but before you do, consider that this also may be setting up an unhealthy, codependent dynamic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you’re not sure what to say, saying very little is a wise strategy. You’ll be surprised by the way others fill in the silent spaces you leave, usually to your credit and benefit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sooner or later, the conversation will come around to that subject about which you care deeply. So why not cut out all of the boring, meandering chitchat and get right to it?

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 27). This year features a new way of moving through life. In the next three months, you’ll increasingly be active, first physically and then socially and intellectually. A romantic declaration will be featured in January. Take “before” pictures, because February brings an “after” to your domestic scene. A promotion comes in May. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 44, 49, 20 and 1.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your heart will communicate with operatic force. Follow its powerful song. The action you take this afternoon will have an unusual but beneficial outcome.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You may prefer to freely share what you’ve learned, but consider that practical knowledge costs time and money to acquire. Shouldn’t you be compensated? People are more likely to listen to the advice they pay for.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be careful not to get too wrapped up in defining people (or yourself) through belongings. What you own may suggest certain talents, but just because a person owns a hammer doesn’t mean he can build a house.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s nice when people approve of what you do, but you don’t base your decisions on what’s nice. It’s better to let them think what they will than to change your behavior to please their fickle tastes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sacred things are made so by the beliefs of people.

You are as qualified as anyone else to declare what is sacred to you, and as long as you treat that item or event in a sacred way, it will remain so.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Ask a small favor of a friend who seems to have the means and the time to accommodate you.

You may not even need the help that much, but you do need to know on whom you can rely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). As you look at the current cast of characters around you, it will seem that the most charming people tend to lead charmed lives. It’s important that you don’t mistake polish for substance, though.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2013. There are four days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 27, 1927, the musical play “Show Boat,” with music by Jerome Kern and libretto

by Oscar Hammerstein II, opened at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York.

On this date: In 1512, King Ferdinand II issued the original Laws of Burgos, which were intended to regulate the treatment of indigenous people on Hispaniola by Spanish settlers.

In 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin set out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.

In 1904, James Barrie’s play “Peter Pan: The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” opened at the Duke of York’s Theater in London.

In 1932, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall opened to the public in midtown Manhattan.

In 1945, 28 nations signed an agreement creating the World Bank.

In 1947, the original version of the puppet character Howdy Doody made its TV debut on NBC’s “Puppet Playhouse.”

In 1949, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands signed an act recognizing Indonesia’s sovereignty after more than three centuries of Dutch rule.

In 1968, Apollo 8 and its three astronauts made a safe, nighttime splashdown in the Pacific.

In 1970, the musical play “Hello, Dolly!” closed on Broadway after a run of 2,844 performances.

In 1979, Soviet forces seized control of Afghanistan. President Hafizullah Amin (hahFEE’-zoo-lah ah-MEEN’), who was overthrown and executed, was replaced by Babrak Karmal.

In 1985, Palestinian guerrillas opened fire inside the Rome and Vienna airports; 19 victims were killed, plus four attackers who were slain by police and security personnel. American naturalist Dian Fossey, 53, who had studied gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, was found hacked to death.

In 2007, opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated during a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan following a campaign rally.

Ten years ago: Coordinated rebel assaults in Karbala, Iraq, killed 13 people, including six coalition soldiers. Actor Alan Bates died in London at age 69.

Five years ago: Israel bombed security sites in Hamas-ruled Gaza in retaliation for rocket fire aimed at civilians in southern Israeli towns, opening one of the Mideast conflict’s bloodiest assaults in decades. Tens of thousands of people in Pakistan paid homage to Benazir Bhutto on the one-year anniversary of her assassination.

One year ago: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pledged to take action to protect the nation’s women while the 23-year-old young victim of a gang rape on a New Delhi bus 11 days earlier was flown to Singapore for treatment of severe internal injuries. An Indian-born man, Sunando Sen, was shoved to his death from a New York City subway platform; suspect Erika Menendez is being held on a charge of murder as a hate crime. (Authorities say Menendez pushed Sen because she thought he was Muslim; Sen was Hindu.)

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Events at the Hall Memorial Library. Food For Fines, bring in non-perishable food donations and have your fines forgiven. Kids Korner from 11 a.m. to noon. Project Teen from 1-4 p.m. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. Library Live Chat, 4 p.m.

Tot Time Story Time at the Meredith Library. 9:3010:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon. Snacks served.

Events at the Gilford Public Library. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m. Conversational German Class 2:30-3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 Chilly Saturday Make and Take at the Meredith Library 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring a New Years Eve banner-making project.

Grand Finale of the year-long Sandwich 250th Anniversary Celebration featuring a fireworks display, bonfire, presentation, refreshments jazz music, and a time capsule. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. on the Sandwich Fairgrounds.

Saturday Night Meltdown public skating event for all ages, Laconia Ice Arena, 6-7:30 p.m. Live DJ, laser light show, games and prizes.

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

Call 645-9518.

All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon at the Franklin Hospital.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant St.) in Laconia.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Route 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

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

Public breakfast and bake sale hosted by the Masons of Doric-Centre Lodge 20. 7-9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building on 410 West Main St. in Tilton. Cost is $7. For more information call 524-8268.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 The First United Methodist Church’s performance of the Living Nativity. Noon at the First United Methodist Church, Route 11A, Gilford. Those wishing to participate should call 524-3289.

Meredith Legion holding New Year’s Eve party MEREDITH — The Meredith American Legion Post 33 is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance at the post at 6 Plymouth St. in Meredith next Tuesday.

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OBITUARY

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Wilfred ‘Willy’ E. Fleury NORTHFIELD — Wilfred E. Fleury, 72, of Northfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013, at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a lengthy period of failing health.

Willy was born in Franklin, August 30, 1941, son of the late, Arthur J. and Marie Anne (Saucier) Fleury. He spent his youth and schooled in Franklin, living there until later moving to Northfield 48 years ago.

He worked for many years as a loader operator, working with the former P&S and then NCS Sand and Gravel in Belmont for over 20 years.

He retired as a loader operator after working for the Town of Northfield Highway Department.

Willy enjoyed the outdoors and time ice fishing and rabbit hunting. He especially enjoyed fishing for hornpout. He enjoyed his home and spending time with family and friends. Wilfred was a parishioner of St Gabriel Parish-St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton.

ROCKWELL from page 20 Rockwell, who lived in Stockbridge, Mass., illustrated more than 300 covers for the Saturday Evening Post. He died in 1978.

The family, in its statement, referred to one passage in the book in which Solomon describes how Rockwell went to schools at recess and stopped little boys on the street, and that such behavior might be seen as problematic in today’s world.

The passage ignores Rockwell’s own explanation in his autobiography that after he persuaded a boy to pose for an illustration, they would go together to ask the child’s mother for permission, the family said.

“She supports this unfounded claim with another phantom theory, that Rockwell was a closeted homosexual,” the statement read. “To link pedophilia and homosexuality in this way is offensive and clearly homophobic.”

In an interview in October with The Wall Street Journal, Solomon, who also authored biographies of artists Jackson Pollack and Joseph Cornell, was quoted as saying she did not believe Rockwell had homosexual relationships in his life, but added that he preferred male company and that it was possible to discern “enormous homoeroticism” from his work.

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She said she was not attempting to speculate on his psychology.

The author did not understand Rockwell as a person, the family said, and dismissed suggestions that he was lonely, moody or frequently depressed.

“This is absurd. He did not mope, was not a chronic depressive, or a hypochondriac. He went through his trials and storms as we all do, but he was someone who ultimately affirmed life,” read the statement signed by Rockwell’s son, Thomas, and granddaughter, Abigail.

The family also said it was troubled that the Norman Rockwell Museum, located in Stockbridge, had endorsed the book.

In an Oct. 11 news release announcing an upcoming appearance by Solomon, Laurie Norton Moffatt, the museum’s director, called the book “a wellresearched and written biography that presents many unique theories and interpretations about the artist.”

In a statement provided to the Berkshire Eagle, the museum said it was a center for academic freedom and for scholarship about Rockwell’s life and that “American Mirror” was one in a long line of books about the artist.

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His family includes his wife of 52 years, Claire A. (Parent) Fleury of Northfield; daughters, Lisa M. Gagne and husband, Paul of Northfield, Michele A. Welcome and husband Stan of Sanbornton; four grandchildren, Kara, Ryan, Meaghan and Michael; his sister, Rita Fleury of Henderson, Nev.; numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Chestnut Street in Tilton. Spring burial will be in St. John Cemetery in Tilton.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Willy’s name to the Franklin Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 75 Chestnut St. in Franklin, 03235.

For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: One of my sisters has a lovely cat, but when we go somewhere with her, the kitty litter odor is overwhelming.

It clings to her clothing and follows her everywhere. My sister is highly sensitive to criticism, so we haven’t approached her about this. She probably doesn’t notice the smell because she lives with the odor every day.

We think she might be storing the sacks of unused litter in her closet with her coats, etc., and this is why it is so noticeable. She is an avid reader of your column, so we are hoping she will see this and realize the odor can be controlled if she simply keeps the litter stored in her garage. -- Concerned Sister Dear Concerned: Most unused kitty litter doesn’t have such a distinctive odor that it would be terribly noticeable, but nonetheless, it should not be stored near clothing, because clothes can absorb the odor of whatever is nearby. It’s also possible your sister keeps the actual litter box in her bedroom or closet, or perhaps she doesn’t clean it as often as she should.

We understand that she is sensitive to criticism, but don’t you think she would want to know that other people can smell her? Please bite the bullet and speak up. Tell her you are sure she’d want to know.

Dear Annie: I was married for 20 years when my husband left me for another woman. At first, I was upset, but in the intervening years, I have changed my mind. Please print this for her: Dear Other Woman: I bet you thought you were the winner when my husband left to be with you. You have dealt with his drinking, pot smoking, heart disease, emphysema, baldness, toothless smile, erectile dysfunction and bad moods. You had to support him because he was chronically unemployed, and now you are his nursemaid 24/7.

Because of you, I have had the freedom to love, live and travel. I also drive a new car and paid off a home he didn’t want. I have enjoyed children and grandchildren. I thank you.

You may have saved my life.

Women, if you think that man you want who belongs to someone else is a real prize, you haven’t seen the whole picture. -- Grateful Granny Dear Granny: We appreciate your voice of experience.

More importantly, you have underscored that having a man in your life does not determine your level of happiness. Too many women believe otherwise.

Dear Annie: I am responding to “Not Unsympathetic,” whose granddaughter’s birthday parties are “ruined” by a 6-year-old autistic stepgrandson.

I am the mother of a child on the autism spectrum. While his autism is very mild and would not ruin family gatherings, I am sensitive to his issues. Many times, autistic children have a meltdown because the stimulation is too much for them. The sounds, smells and noise produce a fight-or-flight response. That is not the same thing as a tantrum, in which children become unruly because they aren’t getting their way.

The stepgrandson isn’t going to the party with the intent of ruining it. Try to imagine a situation in which the noise is too much, the colors too bright, the smells overwhelming, and there are some alien rules of behavior that you don’t understand. Try to hold it together under those circumstances at the age of 6.

When we’re out with our son, we do our best to anticipate what might cause a meltdown and try to avoid it. But sometimes we don’t know what’s going to trigger it. Your advice to have a separate family party sounds like a good start. -- Not Unsympathetic to the Child

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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Animals

Announcement

CHIHUAHUA puppies & adult.

Adorable appleheads, beautiful colors & markings, pad trained, $250-$700. FMI (603)723-9973.

Autos

For Rent

1992 Jeep Wrangler- 283 Chevy engine, much more. $3,000/OBO. 2012-13 Bed cover for extended cab Nissan Frontier Pickup. Paid $400 asking $200. 603-524-1167 or 603-630-1366

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 50 years in rentals. We treat you better!

524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at our new location, 142 Church St. (Behind CVS Pharmacy.)

1998 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton, 8 cyl, 5 spd standard, 4x4, runs good $1500. (603)726-6023.

GOLDEN Retriever Shepherd Puppies, will be ready at Christmas. First shots and health certificates. Both parents on premises. $400 ea. 603-387-9433

BELMONT: Two 2 bedroom apartments available. 1 on first floor $220/week, 1 on ground floor with separate entrance $240/week, includes heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

ROTTWEILER pups AKC Champion Pedigree, parents on premises $800. 603-340-6219

Announcement GREAT BARGAINS! 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.

Autos $_TOP dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week.

P3!s Towing. 630-3606

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

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

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

603-524-9011 2007 VW Passat, 2.0T sedan, std transmission, new tires, good condition. 140,000 miles. $4,000.

524-7685 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

Business Opportunities MEREDITH SALON FOR SALE 3 stations or 2 with aestition.

Centrally located. 253-3011.

Employment Wanted WOMAN looking for elder care or housecleaning work. Experienced.

Laconia, Tilton, Franklin only.

Hillarie 998-2601.

CENTER Harbor 3+ Bedrooms House, 1.5 Bath, Interlakes School District, No smoking/No pets, $1,050/month plus utilities, 1 month security. Credit check.

738-1223 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 EFFICIENCIES. On site laundry; parking; walk to downtown. $140/wk including heat, hot water & electric. No Dogs. References and security deposit required.

524-4428 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

For Rent

For Rent

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

MOULTONBOROUGH - 3 bedroom Home. 1.5 baths, quiet neighborhood. 1.5 miles from school.

First month/security deposit. References. Pets considered. $1,050. 603-476-2372

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.

GILFORD: 1 or 2 bedroom apts.

Heat/electricity/Hot water included. From $190/week. Pets considered/References 556-7098 or 832-3334.

LACONIA CHEAP TO HEAT!!! 2 bedroom apartment.

2nd floor, $750/Month + utilities.

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.

Non-Smoking. Call Owner/Broker 396-4163.

LACONIA 1 bedroom $650 Month. $250 credit towards first oil, Freshly painted, utilities not included.

581-6463 or 914-826-4591

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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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 LACONIA Roommate wanted to share personal home. Clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, $140/week. 455-2014 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. Just updated! 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/ CONDO Move-in ready, clean, quiet, 1BR, diningroom, living, kitchen, laundry rm. washer/dryer included, garage. No dogs, no smoking, $750/ month, 279-4376.

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.

For Rent-Commercial 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 205-55-R16 Two sets of 4, all on rims. Call for price. 235-65-16 Set of 4 on Saturn rims. $200.

387-4486 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. Beanie Babies- 40+ large and 75+ mini. Mint condition. $200/OBO for collection. 581-6915 HOLIDAY SPECIAL- Green Firewood: Cut, not split $130/cord; Cut & split $170/cord. Seasoned hardwood cut & split, $225/cord.

1/2 cords available. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416.

LACONIA: Cozy 1-bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. $775/Month +deposit, heat/hot-water included, small pet considered. 520-1179.

LOGGING FIREWOOD

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

Got trees need CA$H?

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

Washer/Dryer hook-up.

Housing OK. $1100/month.

603-387-6810.

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

For Rent

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

603-366-4468.

LAKEPORT- Clean, well maintained 2 or 3 bedroom apartment.

2nd floor, $1,050/Month+ utilities, security, references. Includes water, off-street parking for two, washer/dryer hook-up, some storage. 387-3895

1 bedroom. 3rd floor. $155/wk including heat & hot water. Parking; close to downtown. No Dogs. References and security deposit re-

GILFORD apartment for rent. 2 bedroom, $700/month, Heat included. No security deposit, no

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

JOHNSTON

Cut, Split & Delivered $200 per cord,

455-6100

KEURIG coffee maker, Meade telescope model ds114, red doll carriage 1950!s, silverware in chest, terrific prices. 455-0316 LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. freezer wrapped, frozen. 528-5838 LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

MICHELIN TIRES- Two tires 175-70 R13 All weather, almost new treads. Asking $60. 293-7682 Regency Wood Stove- Medium size, 18 inch wood, glass door, good condition. $300/OBO

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

SAVAGE Bolt action rifle, point 22 as new, $200. (603)267-0977

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Prompt Service, FREE re-starts.

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980.

WWW.BENJAMINOILLLC.COM

Personal care for multi-handicapped woman in family home in Franklin area. Full-time, 30 hours/ week (M-F, 12:30-6:30pm).High school diploma, clear criminal record, acceptable driving history, reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Experience in field of developmental services preferred.

Moore Center Services, Inc. does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. www.moorecenter.org to apply. Or email resume to:

PART-TIME MATERIAL HANDLER

SNAP On Toolbox- 3 piece, 32 drawer, good condition. $2,500. Call John (603) 801-3513 WASHER & dryer both by Kenmore. Heavy Duty. $150 for the pair. 930-5222

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.

Compare Cost $1095, SELL $249. Can Delivery and Set-up.

603-305-9763 TWO year old sectional sofa, green, excellent condition. $125.

267-7949

Free 34 inch Sony FD Trinitron Weva HD TV. Great condition, used very little. Very heavy, will need two people to carry. 603-707-9879

DirecTV

Free Installation in ME & NH. 140+ channels at $29.99. Local service.

Open 7 days.

(207)500-3334.

Help Wanted $$ Auto Sales Rep $$ 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 CLEANER PART-TIME ground check. 393-6584.

Back-

humanresources@moorecenter.org

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.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT 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.

Positions available immediately $600-$800 Weekly. 18-35 people needed. Large distribution company in Rochester has finished 3rd & 4th quarter ahead of profits & behind on staff. Positions in all departments available; Set Up/ Display, Customer Service, Sales, Management Training.

Permanent positions start at $600-$800/weekly. Profit sharing plus bonuses plus paid vacations.

Call immediately (603)822-0219.

SENIOR Home Care Companions needs caregivers! Are you a caring, compassionate and dependable person who enjoys working with and caring for seniors? If so, would you like to be an in-home caregiver? We are looking for caregivers who are generally seniors (50+) themselves and who will provide in-home needed services for other seniors. Join our caregiving network providing seniors with companionship, conversation, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping and personal care assistance. Criminal background checks and references required.

Compensation is $13 to $16 per hour.

Email us at ALKAN1941@LIVE.COM

SNOW REMOVAL $15/hr starting.

Belknap Landscape Co., is currently accepting applications for route leaders, equipment operators and shovelers in our snow removal division. Must have valid drivers license and pass pre-employment drug screen. Apply at: BLC, 25 Country Club Rd. #302, Gilford, NH 03249, glennm@belknaplandscape.com

Needed for Central NH Steel distributor. Forklift experience a plus but not a requirement.

Please send resume to: tcoleman@allmetind.com

PROFESSIONAL Painters needed for quality interior and exterior work in the Lakes Region.

Transportation and references required. Call after 6 pm.

524-8011

SENIOR HOME CARE Age at Home is looking for experienced top notch caregivers, day and overnight shifts available. Call Wanda 224-6100.

Instruction BEGIN A NEW CAREER IN 2014!

CNA/LNA Training Classes begin: Jan 25- weekends/Concord, Feb 4- days/Franklin, Feb 11evenings/Laconia. Graduate in 5-8 weeks! (603) 647-2174 www.LNAHealthCareers.com

DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES Tues & Thurs 6:00 to 8:00 pm January 6th to February 20th, 2014 March 4th to April 17th, 2014

Call 520-0865 DALE S DRIVING SCHOOL

Front Office Manager at the Eagle Mountain House

PO Box 78, Center Harbor, NH 03226. www.interlakescommunitycaregivers.org

Send resume to coryann@eaglemt.com or apply in person at 179 Carter Notch Rd, Jackson NH 03846

Lead Coordinator/Volunteer Administrator Interlakes Community Caregivers, Inc.

Interlakes Community Caregivers, Inc.

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Land BELMONT: 3 acres of good qual ity dry & rolling land with 180' on paved town road, driveway permit, surveyed, soil tested, $49,900.

Owner/broker, 524-1234.

GILFORD: 3.16 acres with fabulous westerly views overlooking Lake Winnisquam & Laconia, driveway & underground utilities already installed to building site, $119,900. Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Services PIPER ROOFING

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

Major credit cards accepted

Mobile Homes $32,900 14’ Wide 3 Bdrm. $43,995 Double Wide 3 Bdrm. $69,995 38X26 Cape $96,995 2 Story www.cm-h.com Open Daily & Sun

CHAIR CANING Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies.

New England Porch Rockers, 2 Pleasant Street in downtown Laconia. Open every day at 10.

603-524-2700.

Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton NH

Real Estate FLORIDA HOMES, CONDOS Englewood, Port Charlotte, Venice, Sarasota. Free Property Search www.suncoasteam.com Suncoasteam Realty 941-235-7474

Roommate Wanted BELMONT: $105/week. Share 4-bedroom home on private property. All utilities included. Free internet. Must have car and good work history. No smokers/no pets.

Call 520-4500.

WEIRS Beach Area: To share house, $550/month, everything included. Beach rights. 393-6793

Manage ICCI’s Coordination Process to ensure delivery of services by matching requests for services with volunteers. Implement Volunteer recruitment and education programs. Part-time, year-round.

For a complete job description, email: director.caregivers@gmail.com.

Send letter of interest and resume via email or mail to

PART time attendant after school and weekends. Apply in person Laconia Car Wash. 1123 Union Ave. Laconia.

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April 29th to June 17th, 2014

The Eagle Mountain House in Jackson, New Hampshire, is currently searching for a highly motivated and service oriented leader to fill the Front Office Manager position.

The Eagle Mountain House is a 96 room, mountain-view resort property which includes a restaurant, bar, veranda dining area, and 3,000 feet of function space. Property amenities also include a nine-hole golf course, a game room for young adults and a seasonal outdoor pool. The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

The Front Office Manager will be responsible for maximizing the hotel's revenue by analyzing data, developing and implementing effective revenue management programs and strategies. This Executive Team Member will manage all aspects of the front office, reservations and guest service operations.

Hiring, training, and leading the team to ensure superior guest and associate satisfaction will be the focus for this motivated and independent Front Office Manager position.

Requirements: * Must have Hotel Management Experience * Minimum of 2 -5years of Front Office management experience * RoomMaster Front Office System knowledge helpful * Yield Management skills required * Effective written & verbal communication skills. * Must be extremely hands-on and highly efficient. * Excellent computer skills a must. Including Excel, GDS and PMS exposure * Ability to train, motivate, and supervise * Formal higher-education in hospitality and/or business preferred.

We offer a great working environment, competitive wages and a benefit package that includes; health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance.

Looking for single woman to help another woman in exchange for free room. For more info. Call 603-998-7357

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Services

DICK THE HANDYMAN Available for small and odd jobs, also excavation work, small tree and stump removal and small roofs! Call for more details. Dick Maltais 603-267-7262 or 603-630-0121 FLUFF ‘n’ BUFF House Cleaning: Get ready for the holidays! Call for free estimate. 738-3504.

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

ALWAYS ODD JOBS WANTED Dump, hauling, metal removal, snow removal, carpentry, electrical, interior painting.

603-930-5222.

AVON: Buy or sell .... Contact Kristy Carignan, 603-937-0200. www.youravon.com/kristycarignan

Snowmobiles SKIDOO 583 red, rebuilt motor, $900. 2001 Polaris 800 XC, high output twin, rebuilt engine, nice shape. $1,350 firm. 524-9011

Wanted To Buy

If this is you, we want to talk to you!

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

WE buy anything of value from one piece to large estates. Call

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Surfers dressed as Santa Claus gather in Florida COCOA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — More than 210 surfers dressed as Santa Claus, elves and snowmen were surfing the Christmas Eve waves off central Florida’s Atlantic coast.

Florida Today reports (http://on.flatoday. com/18LiqMu ) that when Cocoa Beach Mayor Dave Netterstrom took in the view from the sand Tuesday, he declared the fourth-annual gathering “the largest surfing Santa event on the planet.”

Organizer George Trosset says he may move the holiday event to downtown Cocoa Beach next year to accommodate growing crowds. He started the tradition in 2009 with a few family members after seeing a television commercial featuring people surfing in Santa Claus attire.

More friends joined them the following year, and in 2012, nearly 160 surfers participated. Trosset says the event “has gone from being a little family party to being a community event.”

MODEL HOME OPEN SUNDAY 12 to 2

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Free skating party being offered Sat. at Tilton arena TILTON — Bring your skates and join Magic Blades Figure Skating Club and Plymouth State Skating Academy staff on the ice at the Tilton School Ice Arena, Saturday, Jan. 4, 10:30 a.m.noon for a free skating party to celebrate U.S. Figure Skating’s National Skating Month.

Both Magic Blades and Plymouth State Academy are U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills programs offering membership through USFS, as well as the USFS badge program, teaching skills through a specific progression of skills. Both programs offer 30 minute lessons with 30 minutes of practice ice for skaters ages three through adult.

Plymouth academy has free skate rentals for the lesson time. Both programs welcome beginner hockey skaters wanting to learn basic skating skills before joining advanced hockey teams. The academy offers stick and puck practice as well.

Lessons for the winter skating season at the Plymouth State Academy begin Sunday, Jan. 5, at 5 p.m. at the Plymouth State University Ice Arena. Magic Blades winter lesson session includes preparation for their annual skating show “Magic on Ice” A tribute to the winter Olympics in Sochi. Magic Blades lessons begin on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Tilton School Arena at 6 p.m. New skaters are welcome at both programs.

Local students Maggie DeVoy, Erica Markson and Olivia Maclean are senior members of the Magic Blades Figure Skating Club.

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First-class stamps to cost 49 cents as of Jan. 26 $79,995 or $8,000 down 300 @ $469. Apr 6%

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mailing a letter is about to get a little more expensive.

Regulators on Tuesday approved a temporary price hike of 3 cents for a first-class stamp, bringing the charge to 49 cents a letter in an effort to help the Postal Service recover from severe mail decreases brought on by the 2008 economic downturn.

Pine Gardens Manufactured Homes Sales & Park

Used Singlewide

14 X 74, 3 bedroom, large deck, set up in park on end lot. F-17

$12,000

$139,900 Call Kevin 603-387-7463 88 North, Rt. 132, New Hampton, NH Dir. RT 93 exit #23. Right for 1/2 mile, left at post office for 800’ Mansfield Woods.

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING offers exceptional visibility in a high traffic location. Ideal Rt.11 location near retail, residential and the lake.

16,000+- sq.ft., paved parking for 85, ideal for countless businesses or offices. Former college campus. Central air, telecommunications in place. $699,900 Debbie Tarlentino 491-5404

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. 2 BR, 2 bath condo next to Gunstock Rec Area for 4 seasons of fun. Gilford Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee just a short drive away. Updated with 2 great porches and fantastic mountain views. $92,000 Scott Knowles 455-7751

See our homes at www.pinegardens.mhvillage.com 6 Scenic Drive Belmont, NH

RIGHT NEAR THE BEACH. Wonderful Suissevale home is a huge value. Right near the beach and amenities, sitting nicely on a private landscaped lot. Fresh, open and clean with a hot tub, lakeside screen porch, gas wood stove, family room in the lower level and a loft in the upper level. $379,000 Chris Kelly 677-2182

(603) 267-8182

FALLING PRICES on these sparkling Winnisquam WF condo units. 2 units available in this small complex. Dock, large level yard with plenty of private space, sandy beach & a deck looking directly at lake. Storage locker, common storage area, each units available at $124,900 Dennis Potter 731-3551

Many consumers won’t feel the price increase immediately. Forever stamps, good for first-class postage whatever the future rate, can be purchased at the lower price until the new rate is effective Jan. 26.

The higher rate will last no more than two years, allowing the Postal Service to recoup $2.8 billion in losses. By a 2-1 vote, the independent Postal Regulatory Commission rejected a request to make the price hike permanent, though inflation over the next 24 months may make it so.

The surcharge “will last just long enough to recover the loss,” Commission Chairman Ruth Y. Goldway said.

Bulk mail, periodicals and package service rates will rise 6 percent, a decision that drew immediate consternation from the mail industry. Its groups have opposed any price increase beyond the current 1.7 percent rate of inflation, saying charities using mass mailings and bookstores competing with online retailer Amazon would be among those who suffer. Greeting card companies also have criticized the plans.

“This is a counterproductive decision,” said Mary G. Berner, president of the Association of Magazine Media. “It will drive more customers away from using the Postal Service and will have ripple effects through our economy — hurting consumers, forcing layoffs and impacting businesses.”

GREAT IN-TOWN LOCATION. 3 BR, 2 bath home built to suit all needs. Large living room, open kitchen & dining, lots of sun & a porch with retractable awning. Hardwood floors, master w/en suite bath & a detached 2-car garage so no more clearing snow off your car! $174,900 Franco DiRienzo 530-1078

100 MILE VIEWS. Very comfortable & private home with 180 degree views & 20+- acres. 3 BRs, 2 1/2 baths, vaulted ceilings & a wall of windows. Master suite, office, fantastic art room w/views & another building could be a guest house. Close to I-93 for commuting. $329,900 Travis P. Cole 455-0855

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ProPerties For sale

FABOULOUS VIEWS

AFFORDABLE

NEWLY PRICED

Cherry Valley Condo “Best Buy”!! NOW $89,000.. THREE bedrooms and THREE baths!!

Spacious unit offers a fireplaced LR, dining, appl’d kitchen, lots of closets and THREE screened balconys with FABULOUS views of Gunstock Ski Trails!! Minutes to Winnipesaukee Town Beach and Gunstock in your backyard!!

WOW...NOW $89,900..And cute as a button!! All remodeled to include a new kitchen with SS Appl’s..Living Room/Den with a brick fireplace and HW floor, 3 bedrooms (1 on the first floor), vinyl sided ,private setting and nicely landscaped.. AFFORDABLE & AVAILABLE!!

NEWLY PRICED....GREAT LOCATION! Vinyl sided with updated vinyl windows..You’ll love the granite counter top kitchen!! The roof is just 1 yr and the heating system is only 6 months old!!

The living rm has a gas fireplace with some hardwood floors. Attached 1 car garage. 3 bedrooms..beautifully landscaped private yard with blooming flowers all season long!!

$169,900

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PRICE REDUCED

NEWLY PRICED

GREAT PRICE

LAKE WINNISQUAM!! !! 100’ of sandy shoreline w/ a YR docking system, jet ski lifts, and waterside hot tub . This waterfront Contemporary beach house offers a newly renovated granite kitchen, LR w/fireplace, den or game rm w/fireplace, waterside screen porch, garage and deck. Two master bedrooms suites plus bedrooms for more!! $599,000

NEWLY PRICED!! ...Gilford Village Neighborhood!! NOT A THING TO DO!! Almost ALL brand new!! You’ll love the blond bamboo floors that run throughout this pristine home.

Open concept with a brand new granite and stainless steel kitchen. Gleaming!! Three big bedrooms, 2 new baths, tiled lower level family rm and 2 car garage. Private deck and at the end of a cul-de-sac.. $248,000

GREAT PRICE!! Pack your bags and just move in!! Pristine condition!! Vinyl sided, vinyl windows, new furnace 2013, hot water, Mitsubishi air conditioner wall unit, 3 bedrms, 1.5 baths, family rm, enclosed porch, deck w/ deck furniture, garage and garden shed.

NOW...$129,900

WATER VIEWS

BRICKS & BEAMS

GILFORD VILLAGE

WATER VIEWS!! Classic 1950 Cape Cod home across from Lake Opechee and close to schools Great Location!! This beautiful home offers 2600SF of living space to include 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, built-ins and a 2 car garage. There is a finished playrm/ rec rm over the garage too!! Sunroom with water views!! $239,000

BRICKS & BEAMS!!..Stunning 2000SF Factory Condo... DRAMATIC 3 Level condo. 2+ bedrms, 3 baths, 3rd floor family rm w/roof top balcony overlooking the Winnipesaukee River. 810’ of river front, kayak racks, workout rm, central air and COVERED CAR PORT!! ....NOW...$215,000

POTTER HILL RD ..GILFORD VILLAGE.. Antique Farmhouse has been lovingly cared for,retaining it’s authenticity as well as offering the modern comforts of today. Sweeping views and beautiful sunsets from the porch. 4 BRs, 2 BA w/ a first floor Master & laundry. Exposed beams & bricks w/ 2 Fireplaces. Wide pine flooring and builts ins throughout. Custom Kitchen, Formal Dining and Breakfast Rm. 3 Car Garage w/ storage above.

Feel it’s embrace!! $499,000

AFFORDABLE

POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD

FABOULOUS LOCATION

AFFORDABLE & AVAILABLE!! Nice New England Home on a small dead end street in Laconia. Fenced yard hides a summer fun in ground pool. Nine rooms, 3 bedrooms, renovated Corian tiled kitchen, family room w/ hardwood floors, and LR w/ sliders to a 2 tiered private deck. Detached 2 car garage..JUST>>

EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.. POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD!!

Sarah Circle addresses this newly listed 3 bedrm, 2 bath Ranch . Hardwood & tiled floors!!

Master BR suite, spacious living rm w/vaulted ceiling, a wonderful kitchen with lots of counter space and storage, sliders to a private deck & fenced yard, lots of closets and attached 2 car garage. NOW>>$299,000

SELLER DROPS THE PRICE TO $210,000!!

Fabulous location!! Kids can walk to schools, you can walk to Opechee Beach, track & stores!! This meticulous home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, remodeled kitchen, living rm with a beautiful gas fireplace, big sunny family rm off of the kitchen, and a 2 car garage, Fenced yard with patio and screened TIKI hut!!

PRICE REDUCED

Meredith: 3 BR, 2 BA home featuring over 4,100 sqft., a gas FP, a wood stove, a covered porch, and a 3-car garage, on 2.31 acres. Just minutes to downtown Meredith, Laconia, Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Waukewan. $359,900 MLS# 4250564

Alton: 4 BR, 4 BA home with 2,850 sqft., 1st floor master BR suite with an oversized master bath including a whirlpool tub and separate shower, a 30x30’ family room, an oversized kitchen with 2 ranges, a farmer’s porch, and a 2-car garage under. $279,900 MLS# 4216789

Gilford: Spacious custom built ranch style home with an open concept floor plan, 4 BR, 4 BA, over 4,000 sqft. of living space, a FP, a 1st floor master BR, and a 3-car garage. Private setting, back from the road with an irrigation system. $395,000 MLS# 4252525

Meredith: 2 BR, 2 BA manuf. home only minutes from Lake Winnipesaukee. The home includes a 15 month warranty, 8’ sidewalls, vinyl siding, Pex water lines, oak or rustic cherry cabinet doors, and many more standard features! $49,900 MLS# 4209406

PRICE REDUCED

Laconia: 3 BR, 3 BA townhouse with pool, tennis, basketball, and day docking. This condo features a 1st floor master BR, an oversized suite upstairs (could be used as master), a gas FP, HW floors, a great kitchen layout, a deck, a hot tub, and a finished basement. $239,000 MLS# 4291014

Gilmanton: Business Opportunity!

Over 6,000 sqft. including a 3 BR residence/office, 4.90 acres of land, and approx. 21 parking spaces.

Auto workshop, storage facility, add. garage, rented auto shop included. High traffic count close to NH International Speedway. $349,000 MLS# 4311804

Gilford: This 4 BR, 4 BA, home features a large open concept floor plan, 2,428 sqft., a 2-level farmer’s porch, a large rear deck, beautiful landscaping, and a 2-car garage.

Minutes to Lake Winnipesaukee, Gunstock Ski/Rec. Area, shopping, and many restaurants. $299,900 MLS# 4252081

Meredith: Commercial property on high traffic Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith. Completely redone and remodeled currently operating as a restaurant. 1.62 Acres with paved parking, 2 BA, HW floors in the dining area, and a new well & septic. Property only. $329,000 MLS# 4215095

Laconia: This 3 BR,2 BA double wide home has an inviting open deck leading into large eat in kitchen, a spacious living room and dining room with glass slider to rear deck, a master BR with BA, and plenty of parking with a 2-car heated garage. $89,900 MLS# 4288434

97 Daniel Webster Hwy Meredith, NH 03253 (603) 279-7046 | (800) 926-5253

LAKE WINNISQUAM

1921 Parade Road Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 528-0088 | (888) 214-0088

$169,900

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