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Alton police lieutenant getting paid but he’s not working Officials won’t reveal what’s going on; Richard Vanderhoff says town owes him $124k in overtime

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ALTON — A town employee, who appears to be on paid leave, has sued the town and alleged that he hasn’t been paid thousands of dollars worth of overtime.

Lt. Richard Vaderhoof is not presently working but no one in a position of authority will say why, or for how long that has been the case.

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as the “on-call” supervisor, which made him available by telephone for much of the time he was not on the job.

The complaint cites the town’s personnel manual, which states that town employees below the level of department head are paid time-and-a-half for overtime. The document states: “On-call supervisor responsibilities were intensely and consistently disruptive. see VaNdErHOff page 8

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In a wage complaint filed last week at Strafford County Superior Court, Vanderhoof, a resident of New Durham, describes himself as “presently a lieutenant in the employ of the Alton Police Department and that he was paid hourly rather than salaried.

Vanderhoof, who was hired by the town in 2007, described in the complaint that his promotion in June, 2008 to the rank of sergeant came with the new duty of acting

CONCORD — A nearly 400page pardon package concerning the Moultonborough man convicted of criminal threaten-

ing was delivered to the governor and Executive Council’s office yesterday.

The package was compiled by the Office of the Attorney General and contains Ward Bird’s three-

sentence request for a hearing, letters of support from his family, friends and supporters, the petition signed by hundreds of people supporting his pardon request and trial documents prepared by

former Carroll County Attorney Robin Gordon, whose office prosecuted him.

Bird, 49, was convicted of criminal threatening in 2008 see Bird page 9

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464 die in Brazil slides; survivors relate horrors

TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — The power was out, but lightning flashes illuminated the horror as villagers watched neighbors’ homes vanish under a wall of mud and water, turning neighborhoods into graveyards. Survivors dug at the earth barehanded Thursday, but all they found were bodies.

It was a scene of muddy destruction in mountain towns north of Rio, where at least 464 people were killed when torrential rains unleashed mudslides in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday, burying people alive as they slept. Officials would not venture guesses on how many people were missing — but fears were high that the death toll could sharply rise.

In the remote Campo Grande neighborhood of Teresopolis, now accessible only by a perilous five-mile (eight-kilometer) hike through mudslicked jungle, family members pulled the lifeless bodies of loved ones from the muck.

They carefully laid the corpses on dry ground, covering them with blankets.

A young boy cried out see BRAZIL page 11

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Thousands gather for Arizona girl’s funeral TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The casket for Christina Taylor Green seemed too small to hold the grief and despair of the 2,000 mourners who packed into a church Thursday to say goodbye to the 9-year-old girl whose life began and ended with two soul-searching moments for the country.

Reminders of the innocence of the bubbly girl born Sept. 11, 2001 were everywhere: A group of little girls dressed in frilly dresses and white tights craned to see as their friend’s casket rolled into the church and Christina’s best friend sneaked them a wave from her place in the processional line.

Outside the church, more little girls — and hundreds of other people — wearing white and waving American flags lined both sides of the street for more than a quarter-mile to show their support. Hundreds of motorcycle riders from all over stood guard and more than a dozen residents were dressed as angels.

Before the service, Christina’s family and

closest friends gathered under the enormous American flag recovered from Ground Zero and paused for a moment of silence, holding hands and crying. White-gloved state troopers escorted family and dignitaries into the church as a choir sang hymns.

“She would want to say to us today, ‘Enjoy life,’” said Bishop Gerald Kicanas, who presided over the funeral. “She would want to say to us today, ‘God has loved me so much.

He has put his hand on me and prepared a place for me.’”

“Her time to be born was Sept. 11, 2001,” he said. “Her time to die was the tragic day, Jan. 8, 2011, just nine years old she was.

But she has found her dwelling place in God’s mansion. She went home.”

As Christina’s family grieved, new developments emerged in the case when a man walking his dog found a black bag containing ammunition that authorities believe was discarded by the suspected gunman, 22-year-old Jared Loughner.

The third-grader was one of six people shot Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a meet-and-greet event for Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot through the head but survived. Thirteen others were injured.

Michelle Obama urged parents in a statement to talk to their children about the shooting to help them work through the questions they may have — even those who didn’t know Christina.

“The questions my daughters have asked are the same ones that many of your children will have — and they don’t lend themselves to easy answers,” she said in a statement. “But they will provide an opportunity for us as parents to teach some valuable lessons — about the character of our country, about the values we hold dear, and about finding hope at a time when it seems far away.”

At the church, the focus was on the little see FUNERAL page 13

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is opening both eyes, moving both legs and arms and is responding to friends and family.

Her doctors call it a “major milestone” in her recovery.

“We’re hoping that she crosses through many more,” said her neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Lemole.

Her remarkable recovery five days after being shot through the head has provided a

much-needed dose of jubilation after a tragic week that left the nation in mourning.

Giffords and 18 others were shot Saturday when a gunman opened fire at a meet-and-greet she was hosting outside a supermarket in her own hometown. Six people died, including a 9-year-old girl whose funeral was Thursday.

The three-term Democrat first opened her eyes on her own Wednesday evening while surrounded by her husband, astro-

naut Mark Kelly, and close friends from Congress.

Her left eye, which was unbandaged, started to flicker and she struggled a bit to widen it.

“Gabby, open your eyes, open your eyes,” her husband urged her.

Kelly told her to give him a thumbs-up if she could hear him. She did more than that. She slowly raised her left arm. see GIFFORDS page 13

Milestone: Wounded congresswoman moves her arms and legs

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AG says man says home intruder was shot with his own gun

WARNER, N.H. (AP) — A man who died after breaking into a home and terrorizing the elderly homeowner was shot in the head with his own gun, the attorney general’s office said Thursday.

The New Hampshire attorney general’s office said the man — whom police have not been able to identify — died of a single gunshot from his own gun after breaking into the Warner home of Gordon Smith, 82, early Sunday.

Investigators have not determined who pulled the trigger, the intruder or Smith.

“We’re going to do tests, but we may never know,” said Senior Assistant Attorney General Susan Morrell, adding that Smith is still recovering from “hours of being terrorized in his home by an intruder.”

The attorney general’s office said the man held Smith against his will and at times assaulted him.

After several hours, the man threatened Smith with a handgun.

The attorney general’s office said the man put the gun to his own head and grabbed Smith’s hand, pulling it toward the weapon. The man was fatally shot in the head when the gun discharged. Smith was not hurt by the gunfire.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man. They say he was in his 20s to 30s and had four tattoos on his arms: a typewriter on his left forearm; the words “be here” on the inside of his left wrist; the word “ques” on the back of his right arm, above his elbow; and the words “to love me” on the inside of his right wrist.

Smith’s son, Dave, said Thursday his father is “doing pretty well — as well as he can be.” He said his father was not prepared yet to comment.

“He’s just trying to cope with coming home,” Dave Smith said. He said his father has been living with another son during the course of the investigation and while relatives work on cleaning the house.

FairPoint gets green light from bankruptcy court

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Telecommunications company FairPoint Communications Inc. has gotten a federal bankruptcy court judge to agree with its reorganization plan three weeks after getting the OK from regulators in the last holdout state, Vermont.

The company’s Vermont president, Mike Smith, tells The Associated Press that Judge Burton Lifland handed down a decision in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York City on Thursday giving it the green light to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the month.

The Charlotte, N.C.-based company ran into problems when it bought the landline telephone networks from Verizon Communications Inc. in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont in early 2008. Service quality, billing problems and customer flight led to bankruptcy in October of 2009.

Gay marriage foes will keep working

CONCORD (AP) — Gay marriage opponents say they’ll keep working to repeal New Hampshire’s two-year-old law even if House Republicans aren’t making it a priority.

Kevin Smith, of the conservative Cornerstone Action, said Thursday the House must vote on legislation to repeal same-sex marriage. He said if it isn’t this year, it will be next year.

Gay marriage was enacted in 2009 when Democrats controlled the Legislature. Democratic Gov. John Lynch signed the law and has since said he would veto any repeal attempt.

Conservatives were hoping for enough votes for both a repeal and veto override after voters in November gave Republicans control of the Legislature.

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E-mail record indicates Maine informed N.H. it had pulled license of FRM-favored appraiser in 2007

BY MICHAEL KITCH THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — E-mails from the Maine Real Estate Appraiser Board confirm that the agency informed not only its New Hampshire counterpart but also the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office that it had revoked the license of an appraiser, who worked with Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc., (FRM) 18 months before the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser Board followed suit.

In 2007, examiners from the Bank Department reported that FRM contracted with Korkosz Appraisal Services of Hooksett, which provided statements of value for approximately half the residential loans it closed in the prior 13 months. A year earlier after the Appraiser Board was warned about Phillip J. Korkosz, the firm’s principal, by one of his former employees. And in 2007, regulators in Maine and Vermont revoked Korkosz’s appraiser’s license.

But, the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser did not follow suit until February, 2oo9, although revocation in another state is ground for revocation in New Hampshire.

In 2006, Jane Davis, who worked briefly with Korlosz, telephoned the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser Board with her suspicions about his conduct. “I told them that this man is entirely unethical and will cause problems for you and homeowners,” she recalled. “I told them that he took cash under the table and told me not to question when he pushed appraisals. Watch him like a hawk, I warned them.”

Meanwhile, the Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers brought a complaint against Korkosz in December, 2005 and revoked his license on February 13, 2007 following a hearing a month earlier.

Two days later, on February 15, Andrew Black, an assistant attorney general in Maine, asked the staff of the board to provide a recording of the hearing and a copy of all exhibits to Maryanne Mueller, an assistant attorney general in New Hampshire, who he said was “currently working on a case against Mr. Korkosz. its of its proceedings against Korkosz.

The same day Carol Leighton, administrator of the Maine Board of Real Estate Appraisers, informed

Maureen Tully of the New Hampshire Real Estate Board by e-mail that Korkosz’s license had been revoked by e-mail and advised her that the written decision would be available on or afer March 13.

At the same time, Leighton informed the Vermont Board of Real Estate Appraisers, which opened proceedings against Korkosz in May, 2007 and revoked his license two months later.

Cyndi Hibbard, who became director of the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser Board in July, 2008, has said repeatedly that the agency has no record that it was informed of the decisions taken in either Maine or Vermont. Nor, she said yesterday, was she ever aware that the New Hampshire Attorney General”s Office was investigating Korkosz and sought information from other states where he was licensed.

Not until December 2008, 18 months after Maine revoked Korkosz’s license, did the New Hampshire Real Estate Appraiser take action. Hibbard recalled that when Korkosz applied to renew his license he disclosed that his license had been revoked in Maine and Vermont. She explained that the board is authorized to order a hearing and revoke a license solely on the grounds that another state has done so and in response to the disclosure revoked Korkosz’s license in February, 2009, eight months before FRM collapsed in November.

In Maine, the board found Korkosz committed “numerous instances of unprofessional conduct,” citing more than a dozen violations of statutes and rules, which included accepting fees in return for preparing appraisals to match predetermined values of properties, omitting from appraisals aspects of properties that would diminish their value and providing false and misleading information on appraisals. Ruling that Korkosz “demonstrated a total lack of integrity,” the board concluded that his “actions were based not on a misunderstanding of the requirements of his profession but rather on personal greed.”

Scott Farah, the principal of FRM who will be sentenced on fraud charges in United States District Court next week, estimated that Korkosz performed 70-percent of FRM’s appraisals on properties in New Hampshire.

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Pat Buchanan

Obama’s a survivor, not a true believer The day that President Obama departed for Arizona to address the nation on the Tucson massacre, Washington was abuzz.

Would he take the line of the hard left and call out the right for having created what columnist Paul Krugman called the “Climate of Hate” in which a mentally deranged Jared Lee Loughner had acted?

Would he lay moral responsibility for the slaughter at the feet of Fox News and Sarah Palin, as the wilder voices of the left have been doing nonstop since Saturday’s shocking news?

Obama did the opposite, admonishing his allies as well as critics, “at a time when we are far too eager to lay the blame for all that ails the world at the feet of those who think differently than we do, it’s important for us to pause for a moment and make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.”

Again and again, he returned to the theme. “Bad things happen, and we must guard against simple explanations in the aftermath. For the truth is that none of us can know exactly what triggered this vicious attack. None of us can know ... what thoughts lurked in the inner recesses of a violent man’s mind. ...

But what we cannot do is use this tragedy as one more occasion to turn on each other.... If this tragedy prompts reflection and debate ... let’s make sure ... it’s not on the usual plane of politics and pointscoring and pettiness.” No “lack of civility ... caused this tragedy.”

Obama thus cut the ground out from under those exploiting the massacre and attempted murder of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to smear and exact retribution for the crushing repudiation they suffered on Nov. 2.

In one of the finer speeches of his career, Obama realized that, at this hour and in this tragedy, his country yearned to come together on the higher ground of grief for the fallen, celebration of those who behaved bravely and prayerful hope for the wounded.

By rising above “politics and pointscoring and partisanship” in Tucson, the president has recaptured some of the luster he had lost since that January two years ago.

The speech in Tucson confirms what seemed a month ago to be a conscious decision by the president to effect a course correction in his presidency after the “shellacking” in November. The decisive moment came when the left was loudly demanding that he fight to the last ditch for repeal of the “Bush tax cuts for the rich,” even if it meant the lame-duck session of Congress ended in a dead-duck session.

Instead, recognizing Sen. Mitch McConnell’s Republicans not only had the votes but the will to block

any action in the Senate before the GOP took over the House in January, Obama shoved aside Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, and moved to cut a deal with the GOP. The Republicans got the Bush tax cuts. But Obama got a Social Security payroll tax cut for every worker, an estate tax raised back to 35-percent and another full year of unemployment compensation. Obama had entered negotiations with a weak hand. But he had emerged with so impressive a deal from his own party’s standpoint that Republican deficit hawks wanted their party to walk away from it, even if it meant all the Bush tax cuts expired on Jan. 1.

After cutting that deal and breaking the logjam, Obama got votes and victories on allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military and on providing billions for the first responders of 9/11. He came close to getting a limited amnesty for illegal aliens.

In short, by shouldering Pelosi and Reid aside and taking charge of negotiations with the Republicans himself, Obama not only won a string of victories, he proved bipartisan government could work. Since then, he has been on a steady ascent in the polls. And, in his choice of new aides like Chicago’s William Daley, brother of the mayor and son of the legend, Obama has signaled that after an era of confrontation on Capitol Hill comes an era of negotiation.

What does this mean for Democrats?

The left wing of the party, for the immediate future, is going to be the “dummy” at the bridge table. Obama is going to play every hand. For this president has been jolted into an awareness that, today, if not in 2008, this is a center-right country, and he and his party have drifted dangerously far out of the mainstream. He is now paddling his own canoe back to the middle of the river, leaving the left up the creek.

What does it mean for Republicans?

They will not be running in 2012 against a cookie-cutter liberal. For while Sen. Obama may have compiled a voting record to the left of Socialist Bernie Sanders’, this, recall, is a fellow who voted “present” over 100 times on controversial issues in the Illinois Senate.

This is no true believer. This is a survivor. This is a fellow with an almost Nixonian capacity for maneuver.

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

LETTERS Let’s assume Joan Stephenson’s fantasy scenario plays out . . .

To the editor, This is a response to Joan Stephenson’s letter where she states, “If some of the people who came to hear Congresswomen Gabrielle Giffords had guns, they probably could have stopped the lunatic before he could kill and injure so many people.”

Why, that’s a great idea. The best way to stop someone from shooting a gun in a crowd is to shoot yours as well! And if there are a bunch of people there with guns they’ll all have to meet up before the event to decide who is going to be the designated hero that day in the event some crazy guy decides to try and kill someone, otherwise they’ll all start shooting at the gunman and that could be dangerous.

Sarcasm aside, it’s a terrible idea.

In her letter she doesn’t provide one example of how people carrying guns would have prevented this so I’m going to provide examples of why it won’t. First, let’s assume her fantasy scenario plays out exactly how she (and possibly others) imagine it would. As you are standing in a crowd of people gathered to watch Congresswoman Giffords speak you notice someone next to you with a gun. This doesn’t concern you at all because it’s a God given right to carry a gun wherever you want so you ignore it. Suddenly your spider sense tingles and you see this man reach for his weapon so he can carry out his dastardly plot and you, being the fastest draw in the west, whip out your sidearm before he does and shoot him dead. Congratulations, you just killed a man who had not done anything wrong. Sure, we know now that his plan was to shoot Giffords and as many other people as possible but if you shot him before he could do it, how would we know? All people will see is that you just shot a guy and they will panic and security

would notice and you’d be in a lot of trouble. How could you prove you were just trying to stop him from carrying out his plot? Sadly there’s no way to know what someone is going to do before they do it and things like this happen.

Here’s another scenario. You’re in the crowd and there are multiple people with guns scattered about.

Suddenly one of them starts shooting and you, as well as the others with guns, start shooting at him. In a crowd of people. I shouldn’t have to explain why having a shootout in a crowd is generally frowned upon.

Just imagine how many more people could get shot in this scenario. The only way her idea would work is if the gunman and the hero are the only ones with weapons, they’re standing right next to each other, and the hero is quick enough to pull out his weapon and shoot the gunman without missing all before the gunman whips out his gun and starts shooting, and you know he’s going to take it out fast and start shooting because he doesn’t want people stopping him. It’s just an unlikely scenario that will probably not end in the way you imagine it will.

You (and I’m talking to everyone who agreed with Joan Stephensons letter) may like to think that you’re the cool action hero who doesn’t flinch when people start shooting and who can fly through the air in slow motion whilst shooting dual handguns and then say something clever but you’re not. If you were in the crowd with your gun and someone started shooting you’d probably freak out at first and then you might think “Hey I have a gun I can be a hero” but by the time you locate the gunman he’s already shot people.

Oh well, a man can dream, right?

Maxwell Futa Belmont

I pray you realize the financial hard times many are facing To the editor, In regard to the panel formed to explore Huot Center options, the process of whether to renovate or expand the Huot Career and Technical Center should be the important question.

This city contains many progressive citizens who are advocating many new projects. Nowhere do I hear con-

siderations for methods of payment.

In fact, if commercial property is confiscated it will taxable property lost.

To those among you with ambitious projects in mind, I pray you realize the financial hard times that many of our citizens are facing. To the City Council, this is a time for restraint and see next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, January 14, 2011 — Page 5

LETTERS We are nation that doesn’t seem to learn from its past mistakes To the editor, A gunman shoots up an event attended by a politician’s constituents. Six people are killed, including a federal judge and a young girl who was starting to take an interest in the American political process. Over a dozen more are seriously wounded, including a U.S. Congresswoman.

The Tucson shooting was tragic and, perhaps understandably, people are looking to place blame. The suspect is likely no “more” than a severely disturbed young man. But, the shooter was nothing more than the fuse on a powder keg, the logical outcome of violent and hateful demagoguery and easy access to firearms.

As for long-range blame, perhaps we need to take a good, long look at ourselves and what we have become as a nation. Perhaps the entire country is to blame. In the past three years, the political discourse in this country has gone from bad to worse and has been characterized by mounting hatred, anger, and even violence, in word if not in deed. Elected officials are getting death threats. Gun-related metaphors are increasing being used by certain political figures and they have gone far beyond simple metaphor.

As has happened before in American history, a relatively small number of populist demagogues are making money by inciting fear and sowing mistrust and disinformation among members of the public. They take advantage of legitimate fears and concerns. The economy is in a mess because of economic policies advocated by many of these same people.

People are afraid and that fear is being manipulated by some self-serving people and interests. People are being encouraged to look for a target for their frustrations and to demonize other groups of people. Some are putting crosshairs over members of Congress on their web sites. Others encourage their supporters to settle political differences with firearms. It was only a matter of time before tragedy struck.

We have become a dangerous nation with the most insane gun laws of any democratic, industrialized nation.

We have more gun-related deaths than Canada, Japan, or almost all of Europe and the pro-gun lobby continues to chant its mantra of “guns don’t kill people-people kill people.”

Perhaps that is true but increasingly, the “people who kill people” are killing

them with guns.

It may surprise both my liberal and conservative friends that I am comparatively moderate on the gun issue. I have been in the military and I am certainly familiar with weapons. People who hunt should be able to own guns for that purpose. People have a right to protect their homes and families from real (not imagined) dangers. Guns do not, however, belong at political rallies and other functions.

They certainly do not belong in the New Hampshire Statehouse.

Nor do guns belong in the hands of criminals or mentally unstable people. If we had in a place a sensible system of background checks, a person who had been suspended from college pending a psychiatric examination would have in no way been sold a Glock semi-automatic and so much ammunition. Currently, background checks can only weed out people with criminal convictions and those who have been adjudicated as legally incompetent.

But, there are a lot of mentally unstable people who simply have never been officially declared so by a court of law. Under federal law, a person has a right to keep his or her medical records confidential. That is as it should be. However, we might reasonably expect that a prospective gun buyer give up a portion of that right and disclose his or her mental health history. Of course, no one should be denied a gun simply because of seeing a therapist but there are dangerous people who should not own guns.

Perhaps this tragedy will have some positive consequences. Perhaps Americans will wake up and realize that our gun-obsessed culture and hateful political rhetoric make for a very dangerous mix. I am not too optimistic; we are a nation that does not seem to learn from its past mistakes.

While Americans like to quote such tired clichés as “those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it” and that we study history to “avoid the mistakes of the past,” we have shown that we frequently repeat the mistakes of the past. We resist doing things differently and fail to learn. We repeat past behavior while expecting completely different results.

Last weekend’s tragedy was but one outcome of that failure.

E. Scott Cracraft Gilford

Thanks for helping make Christmas at Forestview a magical time To the editor, I am writing with heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make Christmas a truly magical time at Forestview Manor. The entire month of December was a wonderful balance of merriment, song, and festive cheer, with families and friends. We have an amazing community of volfrom preceding page wisdom. Hopefully better times may be ahead. With restraint we can avoid the financial mess that many towns and states now find themselves in.

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unteers who give their time so freely and we had fabulous entertainment throughout the month, including The Streetcar Company, Chordsmen, The Outreach Chorus, Taylor Chorus and the Mountain Lake Coral Singers. We enjoyed our time with the Girl Scouts , Moultonboro School, St. Charles Church, the Lions Club, Jeannie Forrester and friends.

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LETTERS New Hampshire Statehouse is not a place for weapons To the editor, In the wake of the horrible Arizona shootings of Congresswoman Giffords and several other innocent bystanders we need to really think about guns in our statehouse.

I am so deeply disheartened and disappointed with our legislature for lifting the ban on firearms in the statehouse and legislative office building. Our legislators and the public are at risk.

Every week when I read the House calendar I glance at the list and schedule for the grade school tours of the statehouse.

I am reminded of when I went there as a child and how special it was.

Children should not in any way be placed in harm’s way, ever. These buildings are a beautiful and moving place for citizens to enjoy our history and participate in the legislative process.

I ask you, would you send your child on a school field trip where there is a potential for some insane and angry person to be there packing a glock with many rounds of deadly bullets?

What is this state coming to when citizens feel that they should have deadly weapons in our state’s buildings where hundreds of people are every day?

When our founding fathers wrote our incredible constitution and the right to bear arms, they in their wildest imagination, did not know that a “Brown Bess” would evolve into a high powered automatic handgun capable of killing many in a matter of seconds.

I am not afraid of guns. Having a policeman for a dad I learned how to use a gun and to respect them at a young age. In these volatile and violent times that we live in today I do not think that our statehouse is the place for weapons. It is a place where our law makers reside and a place where children can learn about our great N.H. legislative process. Will I have a different frame of mind while there exercising my rights as a N.H. citizen? Unfortunately, yes I will.

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The Children’s Foundation would also like to thank everyone who adopted a family or took tags from one of our Christmas trees at the following places, Wal-Mart, Fratello’s, Sacred Heart Church, and St. Joseph’s Church. Your participation in our Christmas Angel program, helps provide children in the Lakes Region with clothing and personal hygiene items, that are needed for everyday living and positive self esteem. Thank you to the Gilford Village Nursery

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BELMONT — The Shaker Regional School Board last night voted unanimously to recommend an $18.1-million operating budget for the 2011-2012 school year, which falls within the parameters originally set by the board and enjoys the support of the district’s administrative team.

Although the budget restores JV sports at Belmont High School and “A” team sports at Belmont Middle School, a number of parents among the dozens of people attending the meeting urged the board to reconsider eliminating “B” team sports at Belmont Middle School and transportation for skiing and golf practice.

Public hearings on the budget will be held at the Belmont Middle School on February 15 and the Canterbury Elementary School on February 16.

Both hearings begin at 6 p.m.

Superintendent Mark Blount noted that the proposed budget of $18.1-million exceeds the current budget of $17.8-million by $347,859, or 1.95-percent, meeting the board’s goal of limiting the increase to two-percent. The budget would add 70 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to the tax rate in Belmont while paring 47 cents from the tax rate in Canterbury.

“The district is significantly challenged this year,” said Diane O’Hara of Canterbury, who chairs the board. She said that the district was projected to receive an additional $1.7-million in state aid, but has been advised that it will not be forthcoming and to budget appropriately. “It’s a very tight budget,” she said. “It’s been a lot of work.”

Blount said that the budget represents the outcome of a meeting of the board’s Finance Committee and administrative team on Tuesday, when it was agreed to restore JV athletics at Belmont High School, albeit with a reduced schedule, as well as “A” team sports at Belmont Middle School, two part-time custodians and the elementary library media specialist.

The JV sports schedule would be trimmed from 16 to 12 games and there would be no pre-season scrimmages or holiday tournaments. To preserve JV athletics, an assistant track coach would be eliminated, leaving boys and girls cross country and alpine skiing with one coach. Practice transportation for skiing at Gunstock Mountain Resort and golf at Can-

terbury Woods, which accounts for a large share team budgets, would be eliminated. More than 220 students participate in the ten JV sports.

To restore “A” team athletics, “B” team, together with practice transportation for skiing and golf , would be eliminated and costs for diesel fuel, building improvement and contracted services would be reallocated. Moreover, some athletic programs may have to introduce try-outs. Blount said that 124 students participate in “A” and “B” team sports.

Two custodians, each at 20 hours a week, would be restored to the budget through projected savings in heating fuel costs. For the past four years the district has burnt and average of 67,000 gallons of oil, a figure projected to drop to 55, 000 gallons with the installation of high efficiency boilers at Belmont Middle School.

Reduce expenditures for printed materials, playground maintenance and software packages would fund the library media specialist.

Diane Scott of Canterbury was the first of several speakers to call for a full restoration of athletic programs.

“Put it back,” she said, suggesting the board introduce “pay if you want to play” while declaring “I’m not against having our taxes increased. Nobody,” she continued, “should put a price tag on my children’s education.” She said that “it’s the sports and athletics that make this one district” by lending “a sense of belonging.”

Questioning Blount, Gary Spaulding concluded that $100,000 would restore the cuts to sports, which he said was “reasonable.” Alternatively, he said that the board could court corporate sponsors for the school teams.

His wife Nancy pointed out that because a specific grade point average was required to maintain athletic eligibility, eliminating sports removed an incentive to scholarship.

Donna Iacapucci, who was echoed by others, warned that eliminating sports would leave students with nothing to occupy their time and energies. Referring to childhood obesity, drug abuse and video games as the pitfalls of breeding “couch potatoes,” she declared “we need sports.”

When Scott asked the board “can you be creative about this at all?”

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After public hearing, Gilford BudCom wrestles with how to inform voters that vote to ‘not recommend’ funding for regional mental health agency was a tie

BY GAIL OBER

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — Although about 30 people attended last night’s public hearing for the $11.5-million annual operating budget proposed for 2011, only one resident had a question about the Municipal Budget Committee’s recommendations.

Cynde Warmington asked the committee to reconsider its vote to not recommend the warrant article requesting $11,739 for Genesis Behavorial Health for the delivery of emergency mental health services.

“When people don’t get this help it shows up in criminal justice and police services,” she said.

Selectmen voted 3-to-0 to not recommend the expenditure, while the Budget Committee voted 6-6, a tie vote that created more discussion than the subject itself.

According to state law, warrant articles must carry a statement as to whether or not the selectmen and the Budget Committee recommend passage.

Because the Budget Committee vote was tied, procedural rules dictate that the recommendation fails, but Dale Dormody said he wished the language at the bottom of the warrant article could be changed from “not recommended” to something that reflected the tie vote.

Dormody, who supports funding for Genesis, said he would not support reopening the discussion or taking a second vote because while it appeared Warmington’s statements didn’t change committee members minds, a new vote would be unfair because two of the Budget Committee members who voted VANDERHOFF from page one Calls and requests came a steady pace, preventing Lt. Vanderhoof from getting relieable sleep. He routinely curtailed or postponed family outings to ensure that he remained close by and in reliable cell phone range . . . Lt. Vanderhoof has never been compensated for the on-call hours in which his normal activities were disrupted.”

The total amount of on-call overtime the complaint alleges Vanderhoof is owned is $124,105.50. Jeffrey from preceding page message at the public hearings, where there will be many claiming “the budget is way too big.”

“There will be more discussion,” O’Hara assured the public. “I can guarantee it.”

The proposed budget will be presented to public hearings in Belmont on February 15 and Canterbury on February 16.

against it were not at last night’s public hearing.

When it came to a vote, only Phyllis Corrigan supported a second vote.

“Our mental health system is going down the tubes,” she said noting the she represents the six members who voted for the expenditure. “I believe we should help people who need help.”

Speaking against supporting Genesis was David “Skip” Murphy who said he thinks individuals should support these types of programs but not governments, likening a vote to support it as coercing voters to support a particular charity.

Murphy did agree with Dormody that the voters should absolutely know that there was a tie vote and said if possible, he would support different language on the warrant article other than “not recommend.”

The Budget Committee did recommend supporting warrant articles that would raise $10,000 for the Glendale Docks, $10,000 for water maintenance supply, $20,000 for building repair, $58,000 for the Lakes Business Park Capital Trust and $10,000 for the sewer maintenance fund.

Items that resulted in a 6-6 vote were Genesis, $2,000 for New Beginnings, $25,000 for Community Health and Hospice. By a vote of 5 to 7, the Budget Committee voted to not recommend spending $3,500 for Child and Family Services.

The approved budget, without the warrant articles, represents a .13-percent drop from last year, while the default budget - that budget that would automatically go into effect if the recommended budget fails — would increase 1.02-percent over 2010.

Spears, an attorney with the Concod-based professional association Orr & Reno, is representing Vanderhoof and said the federal law governing such a complaint awards the plaintiff double the amount owed in cases where the pay was intentionally withheld.

On several occasions, the complaint alleges, Vanderhoof confronted Chief Ryan Heath about the issue. The following excerpt describes one such alleged encounter, which occurred prior to Heath’s promotion to chief: “Lt. Vanderhoof asked Capt.

Heath again in 2009 whether he could receive overtime pay for hours worked while on-call supervisor.

Capt. Heath again told him that he could not, and that if he didn’t like it, he could turn in his stripes and lose his rank and pay as sergeant.”

According to his complaint, Heath used the rationale “on many occasions that it would not be appropriate for a lieutenant to earn more money than the chief. Chief Heath mentioned this fact as a partial see next page

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BIRD from page one after a jury trial. N.H. law requires a manditory sentance of 3-6 years in state prison for crimes committed with guns.

The N.H. Supreme Count unanimously upheld the verdict and Bird has been in jail since November — first at the N.H. State Prison and most recently at the Carroll County House of Corrections.

It also contains a two-page typed statement from Christine Harris, the woman who said she was lost when she drove into Bird’s driveway in April 2006 and was subsequently threatened by Bird with a handgun when she got out of her car.

“No person in his right mind would (sic) do what he did. No one would pull a hand gun (sic) on someone unless he was comfortable doing this before,” she typed in block letters telling the governor and council that she was the victim and calling Bird and his family liars.

Harris went on to say that she believes she has been villianized by the media — in the time since her altercation with Bird she has been charged with animal cruelty and animal hoarding — and that she thinks he should have been kept in the New Hampshire State Prison.

Gordon stated that her prosecution of Bird was based on “the dangerous use of a firearm” and that he initially told investigating officers that he “’overreacted and owes Harris an apology.’”

“I have always been concerned about and willing to prosecute crime involving the misuse of guns and other dangerous weapons,” Gordon wrote.

“However, I have also been open to resolving cases when there is an expression of remorse and acknowledgment of responsibility for the criminal action,” she continued. “Mr. Bird was and still is unwilling to acknowledge any wrongdoing on his part.”

Those defending Bird testified to his upstanding character and his demonstrated willingness to help those in need.

“Ward is among the most up-right and honest men see BIRD page 11 from preceding page reason why Lt. Vanderhoof would not have overtime work approved, and why his overtime work as oncall supervisor could not be compensated.”

In addition to his on-call complaint, Vanderhoof also alleges that he worked an average of 15 hours of uncompensated on-duty overtime each month since July, 2010. The complain states, “Lt. Vanderhoof was not compensated for these hours, however, because Chief Heath repeatedly and routinely told him that he could not place more than 40 hours per week on his time sheet, regardless of whether or not he worked more than 40 hours.” Vanderhoof believes he is due $3,584 in overtime pay for hours he was not permitted to include on his time sheet.

Lastly, Vanderhoof states that for a stretch of several months in 2008 and 2009, he was the only officer at the department trained to perform breath tests and was “frequently called in from off-duty status to perform tests, often during night-time hours.”

Although the town policy states that an employee would be due three hours of pay for such an activation, Vanderhoof alleges that Heath only permitted him to bill the town for one hour per call. For the breath analyses, Vanderhoof is suing the town for $1,247.40.

In addition to his damages, the suit is also asking the court to require Alton to pay the plaintiff’s legal fees.

The suit was filed during a period in which Vanderhoof’s status with the department is in question.

He is not currently fulfilling any duties for the town of Alton, overtime or otherwise.

“He is not working on the road for us,” Chief Heath said on Monday when asked about Vanderhoof’s status with the department. “He is not working at all.”

Heath declined to comment further.

Earlier this week, Vanderhoof’s image and name were removed from the department website’s “personnel” page, but had reappeared by yesterday evening.

Russ Bailey, the town administrator, said that Vanderhoof remains a town employee, earns $31.86 per hour and is receiving his full paycheck. Neither Bailey nor Heath would say when Vanderhoof last reported for duty or how long he would continue to

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Veinot held on $10k cash bail for alleged home invasion

BY GAIL OBER

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LACONIA — A Laconia District Court judge ordered the ciy man charged in connection to a home invasion on Warren Street held on $100,000 cash only bail yesterday.

Michael J. Veinot, 38, of 728 Union Ave. #1 is charged with one felony count of burglary, one felony count of reckless conduct, and two felony counts of criminal threatening - each representing a different version of the same crime.

According to police affidavits, Veinot and a second unidentified male, allegedly pushed their way into a house at 111 Warren Street and ordered the male who answered the door into the kitchen.

The victim, who was with three others in the home, said Veinot, who he described as a “stocky” male, allegedly pushed him into the kitchen and ordered him to “get on the ground” pointing a silver handgun at his stomach.

The victim said he initially thought the gun was fake and started laughing, saying to Veinot, “Are you serious?”

He said Veinot hit him twice on the side of the head with the gun so be began fighting with him. A woman resident also rushed at Veinot and grabbed his arm when he allegedly pointed the gun at her.

She said she pushed Veinot’s arm up into the air and the gun discharged into the ceiling. After the shot fired, both intruders fled the house.

One of the victims positively identified Veinot as the person with the gun, saying also that the part of his faced she could see was scruffy and when she called, “Michael,” he turned and looked at her.

BIRD from page 9 I have ever met,” wrote Rev. Carol Snow-Asher the pastor of the Center Harbor Congregational Church attended by Bird and his family.

“There are few people in this congregation (or in the community) who have not been recipients on some kindness from Ward and his family,” she continued.

Also writing letters of testimony for Bird’s good character were former Police Chief Scott Kinmond and current Chief Thomas Dawson, who was a corporal when he investigated the complaint against Bird by Harris.

“While I can’t opine that a complete pardon at present would be appropriate, I do believe that a commutation of his sentence that would allow him to live at his home and to continue working would be fitting and better serve the interests of justice,” Dawson said.

Other letters of support come from people whose children are Boy Scouts.

“I want you to approach this pardon request knowing that there are not just boys, Cub Scouts who like, trust, and count on Ward Bird, but behind each and every one of them is a parent, or two, that entrusted Ward with their sons,” wrote Rebecca L. Bryant who is a Justice of the peace and the parent of a Boy Scout.

Ward’s Bird’s request for a pardon is but one of seven that will be considered by Gov. John Lynch and the Executive Council at their meeting on Jan. 19.

Lynch’s press secretary Colin Manning said the Executive Council will only decide, at that time, if Bird should get a pardon hearing.

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Police continue to investigate and ask anyone with any information to call 524-5252 or the Laconia Crime Line at 524-1717.

Police do not believe the Warren Street home invasion or a second home invasion about an hour earlier on Garfield Street were random acts but are not sure the two are related.

BRAZIL from page 2 as his father’s body was found: “I want to see my dad! I want to see my dad!”

Flooding and mudslides are common in Brazil when the summer rains come, but this week’s slides were among the worst in recent memory. The disasters unduly punish the poor, who often live in rickety shacks perched perilously on steep hillsides with little or no foundations. But even the rich did not escape the damage in Teresopolis, where large homes were washed away.

“I have friends still lost in all of this mud,” said Carols Eurico, a resident of the city’s Campo Grande neighborhood, as he motioned to a sea of destruction behind him. “It’s all gone. It’s all over now. We’re putting ourselves in the hands of God.” In the same area, Nilson Martins, 35, carefully held the only thing pulled out alive since dawn: a pet rabbit that had somehow remained pristinely white despite the mud.

“We’re just digging around, there is no way of knowing where to look,” he said. “There are three more bodies under the rubble over there. One seems to be a girl, no more than 16, dead, buried under that mud.”

The hundreds of homes washed away in the neighborhood were turned inside out, their plumbing and electrical wires exposed. Children’s clothes littered the earth, cars were tossed upside down into thickets. An eerie quiet prevailed as people searched for life. The sounds of digging, with sticks and hands, were occasionally punctuated by shouts as another corpse was located.

Conceicao Salomao, a doctor coordinating relief efforts at a makeshift refuge inside a gymnasium in central Teresopolis, said about 750 people were staying there Thursday and about 1,000 people had sought treatment in the past day. One danger she worried about was leptospirosis, a waterborne bacterial disease.

“The hospitals around here are overflowing. The army and navy are setting up field hospitals to help,” she said.

“The worst is the feeling of impotence. We do what we can, but there are so many people.”

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Jurors in Hampden Superior Court in Springfield heard testimony over seven days during the trial of former police chief Edward Fleury. Deliberations began Thursday afternoon after the defense lawyer and prosecutor delivered closing arguments. They are scheduled to resume Friday.

Fleury is the former police chief in Pelham, Mass. His company co-sponsored the machine gun expo at the Westfield Sportsman’s Club where Christopher Bizilj of Ashford, Conn., fired a 9 mm micro Uzi submachine gun that kicked back and shot him in the head. The boy’s father, emergency room Dr. Charles Bizilj, recorded a graphic video of the accident that was shown to the jury.

Fleury faces up to 20 years in prison on an involuntary manslaughter count, and up to 10 years in prison for each of three counts of furnishing machine guns to minors.

Fleury’s lawyer, Rosemary Curran Scapicchio, asked the jury in her closing argument why Fleury was being made a scapecoat in the boy’s death.

She said Fleury was taking $5 from patrons at the gate and wasn’t supervising the firing line or picking out weapons for children.

“Where is the reckless and wanton conduct? There is none,” Scapicchio said.

She said Fleury thought everything at the event was legal and safe, and he had checked with the local police department beforehand.

The event had run seven years without incident. Scapicchio noted that there were several police officers at the machine gun expo who saw children shooting machine guns and did nothing to stop them.

She also said there were several layers of protection at the fair, begin-

ning with a waiver everyone at the event signed acknowledging the risks, including death, and absolving anyone of liability if something bad happened.

Scapicchio said there were safety discussions. She said there were safety officers on the firing lines. She said parents decided whether their children could shoot automatic weapons.

Scapicchio also said Charles Bizilj was responsible for allowing his son to shoot the Uzi. “He’s got some parental responsibility here,” she said. “If you think it’s a dangerous activity, don’t go.”

She noted the testimony of Michael Spano, the 15-year-old who supervised Christopher at the time of the accident. Spano said he told Charles Bizilj twice that he didn’t think it was a good idea for Christopher and his then-11-year-old brother, Colin, to fire the guns because of their strong kickback and rapid fire.

But prosecutor William Bennett said it was Fleury who made it possible for Christopher to fire the Uzi that day. Bennett said Fleury recklessly organized the event, had others bring machine guns to it and wrongly advertised to the public that there was no age limit and no permits were needed.

Bennett also said it was Fleury who put an unlicensed, uncertified 15-year-old boy on the firing line as a safety officer who was helping Christopher when the accident happened.

“This was a land mine waiting to explode,” Bennett said of the event.

The prosecutor also asked the jury to again watch the graphic video of the shooting in slow motion, saying it shows a lot of what went wrong that day.

“One thing you know from looking at that video ... you know that’s one powerful weapon,” Bennett said. “You know that’s one dangerous weapon.

You know that’s one lethal weapon. ...

You’ll see that no amount of instruction could have saved Christopher Bizilj that day.”

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FUNERAL from page 2 girl who was an avid swimmer and dancer, a budding politician and the only girl on her Little League team. Mounds of flowers — pink roses and wreaths — surrounded the closed casket and a large photo of Christina and her older brother, 11-year-old Dallas, stood at the entrance to the church.

Her father, John Green, recalled in an emotional eulogy how his daughter used to pick blueberries, loved snorkeling and played for hours with her cousins and brother behind the house, directing the activities.

He recalled how once, upon returning from a twoweek trip, he found his daughter and his wife dancing in the hallway, full of life and happiness.

“Christina Taylor Green, I can’t tell you how much we all miss you,” her father said, according to the Arizona Daily Star. “I think you have affected the whole country.”

Dante Mitchell, 8, was one of Christina’s class-

mates who came to say goodbye and try to make sense of losing a friend he chased on the playground and battled with in break-dancing contests. He’s been sad since the shooting, his mother said, and asked to bring a giant teddy bear to Christina’s funeral because she loved animals.

“This was kind of a closure for him. He was in the car coming here saying he was feeling sad about it,” said Leshan Mitchell, as she and her son left the service. “He said, ‘Mom, I’m feeling really sad now’ and I said, ‘People who didn’t know her are feeling sad, too, and it’s OK to cry and it’s OK to be angry.”

Angie Yrigoyen, who knew Christina through her 11-year-old grandson Dominic, was still emotional as she left the church and said the funeral captured the little girl’s spirit in a way that moved her profoundly.

“She was like a grown-up in a child’s body,” said Yrigoyen, 77, as she broke into tears. “I saw her as a very happy child. I hope the one thing that she brings to our city, our state and country is peace.”

GIFFORDS from page 2 President Barack Obama, who had just left her bedside to speak at a tribute for the shooting victims, announced the news to the thousands gathered in the University of Arizona arena — and to the world.

The arena erupted in thunderous applause. There were tears. And hugs.

First lady Michelle Obama embraced Kelly, sitting beside her.

Giffords’ movements left her friends astonished.

“It felt like we were watching a miracle,” said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was at the bedside.

“The strength that you could see flowing out of her, it was like she was trying to will her eyes open.”

At a news conference Thursday at Tucson’s University Medical Center, Lemole smiled when asked if it was a miracle. Then, he spoke carefully, as those trained to operate on the most delicate of organs do.

He knows all too well the setbacks that could lurk.

“Miracles happen everyday,” he said. “In medicine, we like to very much attribute them to either what we do or others do around us. But a lot of medicine is outside of our control and we’re wise to acknowledge miracles.”

He called her movements a “leap forward.” Her doctors said her progress was not completely unexpected, but still remarkable.

Giffords was still in critical condition, with part of her skull removed to allow for brain swelling.

Few people survive a bullet to the brain — just 10 percent — and some who do end up in a vegetative state.

The fact that Giffords is alert and moving “puts her in the exceptional category,” Lemole said.

The doctors figured Giffords would open her eyes soon enough and were pleased that it coincided with Obama’s visit. She can now keep them open for up to 15 minutes at a time.

Trauma chief Dr. Peter Rhee said Giffords acts like a bleary-eyed person just waking up.

Giffords yawns, rubs her eyes and tries to focus, he said. Doctors don’t yet know if she can recognize her surroundings, but there are signs her eyes are beginning to track movements.

She is receiving physical therapy, which includes dangling her legs from her bed while propped up by nurses.

Doctors hope to have her sit in a chair by Friday.

They also hope to remove her breathing tube — what they called the next milestone.

Kelly has remained by her side the whole time, doctors said. He is scheduled to command NASA’s last space shuttle flight, but that’s uncertain now. NASA announced a fill-in commander Thursday just in case.

The latest progress is a far cry from last week, when a shocked nation braced for the worst, holding candlelight vigils outside the hospital and Giffords’ Tucson office.

But as the days ticked by, doctors shared signs of improvement. There was a glimmer of hope early on: Giffords was able to squeeze a doctor’s hand in the emergency room.

Giffords survived the gunshot wound for many reasons. The path of the bullet, quick and quality medical care, and a stroke of luck meant the difference between life and death, say her doctors and brain experts.

Doctors think the bullet pierced the front of Giffords’ head and exited the back, slicing the left side of the brain, which controls speech abilities and muscles on the right side of the body.

They did not explain why her right eye was bandaged.

Had the bullet damaged both sides of the brain or struck the brain stem, which connects to the spinal cord, the outcome would likely be worse — extensive permanent damage, vegetative state or death.

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TOWN OF GILMANTON SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST The Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 from 7:00 to 7:30 pm at the Gilmanton Academy, 503 Province Road to make corrections, additions and deletions of the checklist.

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OBITUARIES

Kenneth A. Jollimore, 77 MEREDITH — Kenneth Allen Jollimore, 77, of Highland St., Meredith, passed away unexpectedly on January 12, 2011, at the Lakes Region General Hospital, of Laconia.

Mr. Jollimore was born May 3, 1933 in Boston, MA, the son of Harry and Isabel (Zynck) Jollimore. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in February of 1964, and was a member, former officer, and Warden of the Chocorua Lodge, No. 83, Meredith. He was a veteran of the US Navy Reserve.

Mr. Jollimore lived in Meredith since 1980 and was retired from the State of New Hampshire, Department of Emergency Management. He had a passion for the water and enjoyed many hours sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee. He was also an accomplished trombone player and singer, having taken part in many Streetcar Company productions and as part of the Frustration Hill Blues Band, in Meredith.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne Jollimore, in 2009.

Survivors include his daughter, Hillary Jollimore and her husband Tim Seeger, of Meredith; his son, Kenneth Allen Jollimore, Jr., of Meredith; daughter, Kristen Sapienza and husband Augie, of Pasadena, MD; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Victoria, Elisabeth, Davis, Emily, Matthew and Collyn; his sister, Joyce Sullivan, of Norwood, MA, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Chocorua Lodge #83, PO Box 524, Meredith, NH 03253 Services will be held at the Squam Valley Masonic Association Facility (Rte. 3) Holderness, on Sunday, January 16, 2011, at 6:00 pm.

Mayhew Funeral Homes of Meredith and Plymouth are assisting the family with arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

Rev. Roger M. Leroux, 84 LACONIA — Father Roger M. Leroux, M.S., 84, a member of the Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette, Province of Mary, Mother of the Americas, died Saturday, December 11, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford, Ct. Father Leroux was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, on February 15, 1926, son of the late Majoric and Philomene (Landry) Leroux.

He attended LaSalette Seminary High School in Enfield, New Hampshire, and entered the LaSalette Novitiate in East Brewster, Massachusetts in 1946. He made First Profession of Vows on July 2, 1947, and Perpetual Profession on July 2, 1950. After completing studies in LaSalette seminaries in Enfield, New Hampshire and in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 7, 1952, in Fall River, Massachusetts, by Bishop James M. Connolly. After ordination Father Leroux served as professor and prefect at the LaSalette Seminary in Enfield. In 1961 he left for the Philippines where he served as pastor and school director for five years. Returning to the States for studies, Father Leroux then continued his ministry in education, formation and administration for the LaSalette Community. Over the years he played a significant role in the establishment of new LaSalette ministries. He was involved in programs of formation, education, LaSalette Associates, religious life, peace and justice, Marriage Encounter, and chaplaincy for the Daughters of Charity of

Check Out The Rising Sounds of Local Christian Rock on Friday, January 14, 2011 St. Andre Bessette Parish will sponsor a Christian Rock Concert by GLENRIDGE

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the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Littleton, New Hampshire. Father ministered at the LaSalette Shrine in Enfield at various times over the years. Parish ministry was also part of his life. He served as associate pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Windsor, Ontario, and at Our Lady of the Cape Parish in Brewster, Massachusetts.

He also served on the administrative level of his Congregation as Provincial Councilor in the Philippines and in Attleboro.

Ten years ago Father was assigned to the LaSalette Shine in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and in March of this past year as his health continued to fail, Father was named to residency at Hartford House.

In addition to his LaSalette Community, Father is survived by his sisters Lillian Gregoire of Laconia, New Hampshire, and Doria Morel of Biddeford, Maine, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Robert Leroux, and a sister Rita Boutin.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on December 15, 2010, at Hartford House, 85 New Park Avenue in Hartford, Ct. Burial was at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 15 at 10am at St. Joseph Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH. All are welcome to attend.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Missionaries of Our Lady of LaSalette Retirement Fund, 915 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-2330.

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OBITUARY

Russell W. O’Leary, 69 LOCHMERE — Russell W. O’Leary, 69, of 44 Church St. in Lochmere died at his home with family at his side, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 following a brave battle against cancer. He was born in Franklin, February 12, 1941, son of the late, Erwin and Mary (Black) O’Leary. Russ lived in Northfield for many years before moving to Lochmere 42 years ago. He attended local schools and was a 1959 graduated of the Tilton-Northfield High School. Following school Russ worked for the former Scott and Williams Co. in Laconia. He then went on to serve with the U. S. Army and was a platoon sergeant with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War. Russ was the recipient of the Purple Heart, retiring with permanent disability. He was later employed for many years with the Arwood Corp. in Northfield.

Over the years Russ enjoyed deer hunting. He was a

member of the American Legion, Post # 49 in Northfield. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Robert and Lawrence O’Leary.

His family includes his wife of 48 years: Ann M. (Fredette) O’Leary of Lochmere, s brother: E. John O’Leary and wife Claudette of Tilton, numerous nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 P. M. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A committal service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the chapel of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway in Boscawen. Burial will follow.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Russell’s name to Community Health and Hospice, 780 North Main St., Laconia, 03246.

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‘Better Choices, Better Health’ program offered by LRGHealthcare begins Wednesday, January 19 LACONIA — The Better Choices, Better Health program offered by LRGHealthcare has a couple of openings in its upcoming workshop being held at the Woodside Building, Taylor Community from 9 — 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19.

This workshop is for people with chronic diseases who want to learn to live healthier and feel better.

Carolyn Muller and Melissa Rizzo, community educators at LRGHealthcare, will lead the program, which was developed by the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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The cost of the program is a suggested donation of $25. For more information or to register call LRGHealthcare Education Services at 527-7120.

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One of the main goals of the LRSO, now in its 35th season, is to foster student musicians as members of the orchestra and as featured soloists. The goal of the competition is to identify talented young classical musicians and encourage their musical advancement while providing an opportunity to perform with a symphony orchestra.

The competition is open to students in grades 8 — 11 who play a standard orchestral instrument — percussion excepted. Interested students will first submit

an application, and later prepare a recording of a “fast movement” of a standard orchestral concerto.

The winner of the competition will perform their concerto movement in concert with the LRSO in November 2011, and will also receive a cash prize.

The winner will be announced in Spring 2011.

“After a very successful first year, we are delighted to be able to offer it again to area musicians,” said Ryan Aquilina, coordinator of the annual competition. “Last year’s round of applicants was very talented, and the winner played an outstanding concert.”

Full details and application forms may be obtained at www.LRSO.org/concerto, or by e-mailing concerto@lrso.org.

LACONIA — A guided snowshoe walk under the light of the full moon will be presented by Prescott Farm from 7 — 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19.

Environmental educators will lead the hour-long walk along one of the Farm’s trails. Participants will learn to identify several constellations in the night sky and discuss the habits of several nocturnal animals. Guides will also share information about the

history of Prescott Farm and the surrounding lands.

Boots and warm clothing are strongly recommended.

Snowshoes will be provided as needed. Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee will be served after the walk. Cost is $5 for PF members, $7 for non-members.

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‘The Cheerleader,’ novel by local author Ruth Doan MacDougall, hailed by Bookmarks magazine CENTER SANDWICH — “The Cheerleader,” the best-selling novel

by Ruth Doan MacDougall, is a selection in the “Coming of Age” feature in the January/February issue of Bookmarks magazine.

This feature launches the Bookmarks Life Stages series. In “Coming of Age,” the magazine divides its selections “by decades in the last century to show both the commonality of the joys, pains, and challenges of growing up as well as the experiences particular to a place or an era.”

“The Cheerleader” is one of the 1950s-era novels chosen. The others are “The Catcher in the Rye,” by J. D. Salinger, “All the Pretty Horses” by Cormac McCarthy, “The Risk Pool”

by Richard Russo, and “A Boy’s Own Story” by Edmund White.

First published in 1973, “The Cheerleader” is now in its fifth printing. It has been described as a classic (Publishers Weekly), “one of the truest portraits of an American girl ever written” (Detroit Free Press), and has become a favorite book for countless readers.

To answer the readers’ questions about “What happened next?,” MacDougall has written three sequels and is at work on the fourth. In addition to writing novels, she updates her father’s hiking books, “50 Hikes in the White Mountains” and “50 More Hikes in New Hampshire.”

MacDougall was born and grew up in Laconia and has lived in Center Sandwich for the past 34 years with her husband, Don, also a Laconia native.

LACONIA — Laconia Savings Bank (LSB) has been named a semi-finalist in the 2010 Business NH Magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire” competition.

This is the third time in five years LSB has been awarded this honor.

The competition is based on employee satisfaction within the workplace, innovative workplace programs, and benefits.

Laconia Savings Bank is the premier, independent, full-service bank in New Hampshire. A large part of the Bank’s mission is to provide a positive and supportive atmosphere for employees where they take take pride in the bank, in the LSB team,

in building strong customer relationships, and delivering superior customer service.

LSB offers outstanding benefits to their employees including paid volunteer time, tuition reimbursement, profit sharing allocation to employee 401K accounts, and Bravo!, an employee recognition program that celebrates workers who display team spirit and dedication. Each year the Bank also hosts an Employee Appreciation Day that has included excursions such as Duck Tours through historic Boston and a Mount Washington cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee.

For more information, call 1-800-8320912 or visit www.laconiasavings.com.

MEREDITH — TD Bank has signed on as an “Admiral” sponsor of the 3rd Annual BIG EVENT in support of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region (BGCLR) to be held at Church Landing at The Inns and Spa at Mill Falls on Saturday, March 12.

This year’s annual BGCLR fundraiser will feature a Caribbean Cruise Night 2011 theme and include dinner, dancing, celebration, and fun.

A commitment to active involvement in the local community is a vital element of the TD Bank philosophy. TD Bank provides financial and

other support to educational, community, human service, arts, and healthrelated programs, many of which focus on improving the welfare of children and families.

“TD Bank’s support of the Boys & Girls Club here in the Lakes Region makes it possible for our members to have a safe and positive environment,” said Dave Parker, executive director. “As another community partner, TD contributes to the success of youth who participate at the club and plays a role in the future of each boy and girl.”

LACONIA — The Parks and Recreation Department announced that the city’s sledding hill, located on South Street, will be closed today and Monday while the Public Works Department uses the property to store snow removed from other areas of the

city.

The sledding hill will be open for winter fun on Saturday and Sunday, and will reopen for sledding today and Monday at 3 p.m. For more information, call the Parks and Rec Department at 524-5046.

Laconia Savings Bank named ‘Best Companies to Work For’ semi-finalist

TD Bank signs on as ‘Admiral’ sponsor for Boys & Girls Club Event

Laconia sledding hill closed today and Monday, but open for weekend fun

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just because you persevere doesn’t mean you will automatically get the goal. But if you don’t persevere, you’re sure not to get it. Aware of your odds, you press on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Sometimes your friend loves you for what you say. But today, your friend will love you for what you don’t say, even though, in the moment, it’s unbearably tempting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It may not technically be your job to educate those around you to behave in a courteous manner, and yet you’ll take it upon yourself to do so through your example.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Because you love liberty, you’ll take it where it’s offered and steal it where it’s not. You’ll seize the chance to stretch into the unknown, dance with abandon and express your wild heart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Visions of a successful business are dancing in your head. You will meet a woman who knows what you want to know about making money by building a client base and networking.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 14).

Give in and let yourself be loved and adored! You’ll be showered with praise and gifts. School is featured prominently, and life-changing relationships happen there. A special connection will go to the next level. Business takes off in May, and you’ll be promoted. An improved mindset helps you reach a fitness goal. Gemini and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 14, 39, 33 and 18.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is some mighty strong competition out there, and you’re nearly ready to jump in the race. The one who spars with you is training you for the conflict that is inevitable in the life of a warrior.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You want to have a good time, and so you extract whatever fun can be taken from a situation. Someone who is usually quiet will join in the jovial noise you make. This is a sign of your increasing influence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There will be three unexpected events to adjust to in the course of your day. Even so, you’ll spend most of your hours in the same mood, so be sure to slip into a good one early on.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The way you arrange the muscles in your face will determine your mood. What starts out as a mask turns into the real thing. You smile as you travel, work and play, and you feel genuinely happy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are certain loved ones around you who have a diminished sense of boundaries where you are concerned. Draw new lines, and mark them well to point them out to your loved ones.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Take the time to find the right idea before you start to work. You’ll be brilliant when you commit yourself to a long session of mad brainstorming. When you’re working on a truly great idea, things take off quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). What you thought was a purpose turned out to be merely a distraction to keep you from your purpose. Once you recognize that an activity is not worthy of your attention, you find better ways to occupy

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2011. There are 351 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 14, 1784, the United States ratified a peace treaty with England, ending the Revolutionary War. On this date: In 1639, the first constitution of Connecticut — the Fundamental Orders — was adopted.

In 1858, Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, and his wife, Empress Eugenie, escaped an assassination attempt led by Italian revolutionary Felice (fay-LEE’-chay) Orsini, who was later captured and executed.

In 1900, Puccini’s opera “Tosca” had its world premiere in Rome.

In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and French General Charles de Gaulle opened a wartime conference in Casablanca.

In 1952, NBC’s “Today” show premiered, with Dave Garroway as the host, or “communicator,” as he was officially known.

In 1953, Josip Broz Tito (YAW’-sihp brawz TEE’-toh) was elected president of Yugoslavia by the country’s Parliament.

In 1963, George C. Wallace was sworn in as governor of Alabama with a pledge of “segregation forever.”

In 1968, the Green Bay Packers of the NFL defeated the AFL’s Oakland Raiders, 33-14, in Super Bowl II. In 1969, 27 people aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise, off Hawaii, were killed when a rocket warhead exploded, setting off a fire and additional explosions.

In 1970, Diana Ross and the Supremes performed their last concert together, at the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas.

One year ago: President Barack Obama and the U.S. moved to take charge in earthquake-ravaged Haiti, dispatching thousands of troops along with tons of aid.

Today’s Birthdays: CBS commentator Andy Rooney is 92. Blues singer Clarence Carter is 75. Country singer Billie Jo Spears is 74. Singer Jack Jones is 73. Singer-songwriter Allen Toussaint is 73. Actress Faye Dunaway is 70. Actress Holland Taylor is 68.

Actor Carl Weathers is 63. Singer-producer T-Bone Burnett is 63. Movie writer-director Lawrence Kasdan is 62. Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd is 59. Rock singer Geoff Tate is 52. Movie writer-director Steven Soderbergh is 48. Actor Mark Addy is 47. Fox News Channel anchorman Shepard Smith is 47. Rapper Slick Rick is 46. Actor Dan Schneider is 45. Actress Emily Watson is 44. Actor-comedian Tom Rhodes is 44.

Rock musician Zakk Wylde is 44. Rapperactor LL Cool J is 43. Actor Jason Bateman is 42. Rock singer-musician Dave Grohl is 42. Actress Jordan Ladd is 36. Rock singermusician Caleb Followill is 29. Rock musician Joe Guese (The Click Five) is 28.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Belknap County Area Committee on Aging meeting.

10 a.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. Social Security public affairs specialist Kenneth Baron will be the guest speaker.

Seniors and service providers are invited.

Christian rock concert at Sacred Heart Church in Laconia. 7 p.m. Featuring local bands Glenridge and Epic Season. Sponsored by St. Andre Bessette Parsish. Free for all ages.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Indoor climbing wall drop-in time at Meredith Community Center. 6 to 8 p.m. Climb Mt. Meredith, a 24-ft. indoor climbing wall. $1 per person. Please pay at the front desk.

Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Stories, songs, crafts and fun for toddlers 1-3. Sign-up is helpful.

Drop-In Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ages 2-5. Sing songs, listen to a story and create a craft. No sign-up necessary.

Knit Wits meeting at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All knitters welcome.

Reading Buffet for children in grades 5-8 at the Gilford Public Library. 3 to 5 p.m. Eat pizza, read, eat ice cream, read some more. Talk with other readers about great books. Sign-up required.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15 Meredith Regional Energy Fair. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. http://meredithnh.org/ EnergyFair.php Spaghetti dinner fundraiser in support of Gilmanton student Miranda Bushnell and the People to People Student Ambassador Program. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Centre Church. $8 for adults. $15 maximum for immediate families.

Family Matinee at the Gilford Public Library. 11 a.m.

“Legend of the Guardians”. Free move and popcorn.

Folk Gallery Concert Series premiers in Wolfeboro with Ellis Paul. 7 p.m. at the Wolfeboro Inn. Chris Trapper will open the show. For ticket information call 569-9898.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 6 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 mark@trinitytilton.org.

Al-Anon Meeting at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. in the first-floor conference room each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Laconia. 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Laconia Middle School cafeteria. Hosted by the Laconia Human Relations Committee and the Laconia Refugee Connections Committee. All are invited to bfring food and music selections. Drinks will be provided.

Open auditions for the Streetcar Company’s production of “The Music Man”. 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. Many roles, singing and non-singing, for male and female actors. Show dates at the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith are April 8-10. For more information call director J. Alward at 527-0752 or producer Matt Demko at 387-2588.

Annual meeting of the Armand J. Laramie chapter of the Babe Ruth League. 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Laconia Police Department on New Salem Street. For more information call Bill Lamb at 279-6058.

Watch the Patiots and the Jets on the big screen at the Meredith Community Center. 4:30 p.m. Pot luck.

Bring your own dish to share if your like. Free. Child supervision provided.

The Richter Uzur Due in concert at Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall in Wolfeboro. 2 p.m. Presented by the Wolfeboro Friends of Music. For tickets call 569-2151 or visit www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have been married to my high school sweetheart for more than 20 years, and in that time, we have become homebodies. Every year since we tied the knot, the passion has gradually declined, and lately, it’s about dead.

I am beginning to see life slip away without having done anything exciting. I happily gave up many interests for my wife, but I have recently regained my enjoyment of thrilling adventures, even if it means doing so alone. I’d like her to join me, and my enthusiasm has put pressure on our relationship because my wife refuses to explore all that life has to offer. I love her and believe she loves me, but I don’t believe we are “in love” anymore. The sparks are gone, and we barely talk.

I am miserable and have been for decades, but the wonderful times I spend with our children keep me going. A man needs to feel a woman’s affection. A good friend convinced me that infidelity was not the answer, but she also said that I am cheating myself and teaching my children that marriage doesn’t include conversation, hugging or love. She also said I am being unfair to my wife by staying in an unfulfilling marriage.

I am tired of spending what little time we have together being pushed away and vegging in front of the TV. I believe it is time to man up and move on, but I am afraid to be alone and don’t want to damage my kids or end up seeing them once a week. Should I continue to bottle up my feelings and keep my family together, or should we call it quits? I am not interested in therapy. I don’t want to share my hurt feelings with a stranger. -- No More Frustrations, Please Dear No More Frustration: You are sharing them with us, so we’ll try to give you some advice. There is nothing stopping you from enjoying activities without your wife -- many couples have separate interests. But you seem to think life is passing you by, so the need for excitement has taken on an urgency.

Leaving your wife without attempting counseling is self-serving. Bottling up your feelings does not allow her to respond to or understand the depth of your unhappiness. We cannot promise counseling will help her change her ways, but it will help you feel you have done all you can to save your marriage. We assume that is what you want to do.

Dear Annie: At a movie theater, is there a rule for which armrest belongs to you? -- Jim in Omaha Dear Jim: No. The only rule is, you don’t get to hog both armrests. And sometimes, unfortunately, it means you won’t get either one, which is why you have a lap.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Taken Aback in Michigan,” who was surprised that someone held a benefit to raise money for a funeral. I am not sure how many of your readers are aware of how difficult it is to get the price of a funeral much below $1,000, and that would be for cremation -- no embalming, no casket and no delivery of the ashes. Someone must pick them up.

I would like to suggest people visit www.funerals.org. The site has links for local Funeral Consumers Alliance organizations.

Ours does a survey every two years of local funeral homes and cemeteries so that those in need can make financially sound decisions. Rates for exactly the same services can vary by hundreds of dollars. Our volunteers will go with those purchasing services, provide our survey free of charge and offer a wide variety of free pamphlets, listed on our website. An unexpected death can be a huge financial burden in many ways. The FCA can help provide information to make at least one need less expensive. -- Sandy Schlaudecker, Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge Dear Sandy Schlaudecker: Thank you for the information. We hope our readers will keep it in their files.

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

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Adoption

Animals

Appliances

Autos

ADOPT: We are a religious, pro fessional couple longing to adopt a new born baby to give tons of love, security and a life full of opportunitues. Please contact Susana and Francisco at 1-800-320-4459 or visit www.wewishtoadopt.net. Expenses paid.

LABRADOR pups AKC. Extraordinary litter with outstanding pedigrees. All you want in a Lab! Great temperaments.

(603)664-2828.

Maytag Washer & Dryer $150 or best offer. 520-5892

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

NEW! THE DOG WASH WAGGIN A full-service mobile grooming salon. Easy, convenient, time-saving! Call 603-651-9016.

1991 Honda Civic DX Hatchback: Red, automatic, good drive train, will run with new fuel lines. Good car to run or for parts. $400/best offer. 393-7786.

Animals CUTE AS A BUTTON AKC SHELTIE PUPPIES Perfect Valentines Day Gift. 1st shots & worming. 630-1712 ENGLISH Mastiff Pups- Ready January 10th, $500. call Rich 455-7267

Announcement FREE TICKETS TO SNOXNH.COM

W.Ossipee, NH Jan 15th & 16th 2011. Send us your contact info on snoxnh.com and receive a free ticket to the event! Only 100 tickets available.

Davids' New Year Antique Auction 10 am Sat, Jan 15 • Preview 8:00 am Storm date Sun, Jan 16 Leavitt Park, 334 Elm St., Laconia, NH H i g h l i g h t s : 1941 chrome 10 cent slot machine by Pace, 10 cent kicker & catcher mechanical football game by JF Frantz, Chicago, Maxfield Parrish print- the Rubaiyat dated 1917, peace medals- James Monroe & US Grant, estate firearms-LA Marlin 1893 Saddle Ring Carbine, LA Marlin 1892/3 takedown 22, Winchester model 1901 shotgun 10 gauge, 02 Winch 22 cal auto rifle, Sturm-Ruger mdl 10/22 LR carbine, Ithaca dbl bbll hammerless 12 gauge w/ case, flintlock & percussion pistols, black powder, etc, vintage fishing-fine FE Thomas special 12 foot bamboo r o d , 2 Orvis fly reels, glass Orvis minnow trap, 2 Pfleuger Mustang Minnows w/ boxes, keywind Dominion Flyer train by American Flyer w/ box, Bowie knives, ivory pickwick, ivory & baleen powder flask?, sev Native American items, 22 inch AM Floradora doll, 9.5” Hummel lamp, Griswold lamb mold, 1970's Alaskan sealskin coat,etc, miniature Swasey bean pot, French candlestick scale, 2 Shelley cups/ saucers, other good glass, etc.

D. Cross, auctioneer # 2487, Laconia, NH tel 603-528-0247 • 581-5338 email: gavelcross@yahoo.com 300 photos on the web@auctionzip.com Enter ID 4217 15 % BP discounted to 10 % cash or approved check No out of state checks unless known to us!

Autos

1994 GMC 4-Wheel Drive Extra Cab pickup. Excellent condition. $3,500 or best offer. Jim 455-8820 1995 Cadillac DeVille Sedan: Green, approximately 90k, no rust, clean in/out. Asking $2,500 as is. 286-8756.

2006 Hyundai Elantra 48,000 miles. Great condition, $6900. Call Don 998-6041.

2007 Toyota Tundra, dbl. cab, SR5, 65K miles, maroon with black interior $17,500/ bro.

455-8987.

ABLE to pay cash, cars average $250, trucks full-size 4x4, $300, truck batteries $6 each, alloy $7 each, in Epping we have scale, $1/ lb. for coded Copper wire, $2.65/ lb. for copper pipe.

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

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606

01 Subaru Limited Outback Wagon. Automatic, loaded, heated seats, winter package, dual sun roof. Great condition, 127K, $5,500/obo. 630-1950 Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813 WE buy junk cars and trucks and all types of metals. Cash paid on the spot. Available every day.

998-7778

BOATS 1985 Formula 242LS twin 350s, 95% restored, must see, must sell, health issues. $12,000.

293-4129.

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing; All duct work, plumbing, & boiler in place; Free rent to get started. $3,000. 603-455-6662

Child Care CHILD CARE in my home.

Laconia/ Belmont/ Gilmanton. 20+ years experience. One opening. 2 meals, snacks & crafts. Linda 524-8761.

For Rent

For Rent

$500 OFF FIRST MONTH!S RENT at Mountain View apts.

2-bedroom apartment, $700 + utilities; 2-bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck, $775 + utilities; 3-Bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck $850 + utilities.

Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. Integrity Realty, Inc. 524-7185.

GILFORD 4-Month Short-term rental. Furnished 2 bedroom home. Easy lakefront living.

Heat/electric extra. $850/Month 603-393-7077

ALTON/GILFORD Town Line: 2-Bedroom house, $200/week +utilities; Studio, $200/week, includes utilities, cable/internet..

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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

BELMONT Heat/Hot Water Included • 1 bedroom, second floor,

washer/dryer hook-up. $175 per week.

• 1-bedroom 3rd floor apt. $175 per week. Small Animals considered.

Security required.

Section 8 accepted.

998-4728

GILFORD: 3 bedroom apt, 2 bedroom apt., one bedroom cottage available including electricity, hotwater from $150/week, heat negotiable, pets considered. Security + references.

556-7098 or 832-3334.

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812 GILMANTON: 2-bedroom, 1-bath house, in private lake community.

Bring your ATV, snowmobile & boat. Easy commute to Concord and Laconia. $1,100/month, Includes utilities. 603-267-8970.

Laconia 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA Awesome 1 bedroom includes heat, hot water, garage, on-site laundry, $725/mo. No pets, 455-0874.

LACONIA In-town, 2-Bedroom, finished basement. $750 plus utilities, first and security. No smoking, available now. 528-2292

BELMONT: 2 Bedrm duplex, w/d hookups. $200 per week + utiliites. Sec/ Refs required. 524-3790

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

BRIDGEWATER/PLYMOUTH: 3 miles to 93, fantastic views, very private, family atmosphere.

2-bedroom home. Available for long-term rental. No smoking/ pets. $850/month +utilities.

253-8438.

LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apt on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/ mo. includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 GILFORD 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached one car garage, excellent condition, $1200/ month plus utilities, contact Debbie at Roche Realty 603-279-7046 or 603-520-7769.

GILFORD HOUSE Newly renovated 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Applianced kitchen, sun porch & full basement, washer-dryer hook-ups, walking distance to shopping. $950 per month. No pets/No smoking, one month security deposit.

527-9221 or 455-0044

Gilford Room. Feel at home in premier location close to village, schools, shopping, lake, Gunstock with beach access. $500 month includes utilities, heat, internet, beach, no smoking. 520-6160

LACONIA Second floor 2BR 1 bath, heat and hot water incl, no pets, no smokers. $895 a month, sec dep and refs required.

875-2292 LACONIA- 1 Bedroom starting at $600/Month. No Pets Please. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, $185/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

LEDGEWOOD ESTATES Rental Assistance Available NOW • Spacious units with a lot of storage area • Low utility costs • On-Site Laundry & Parking • Easy access to I-93 • 24-hour maintenance provided • 2 bedrooms with a 2 person minimum per unit.

Ask about our Referral Bonus Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com 603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 Equal Housing Opportunity Agent and Employer

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For Rent

For Rent

For Rent-Commercial

Furniture

Help Wanted

Roommate Wanted

LACONIA- SPACIOUS 1-bedroom apartment, walking distance to LRGH. Heat/Hot Water, Washer/dryer hook-up, Private parking. NO SMOKERS/PETS. References/Security deposit. $750/month. 279-1080 leave message.

Lot Available In Northfield Cooperative Mobile Home Park $305 Per Month Call Debra at 455-6670 or email at:

MEREDITH

BEAUTIFUL, Queen Luxury Support Pillowtop Mattress Set. New in plastic. Cost $1095, Sell $249.

Can deliver. 603-305-9763

MADEIRA USA Part-time Position

LOOKING for roommate to share a house. Own room, includes everything. $100/week. Good reference. 279-7693

LACONIA-DUPLEX 3 bedroom 1/1/2 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $950/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-7419

dshepard@metrocast.net

LACONIA- Heat, Hot Water,& Electric Included.1 Bedroom $750/Mo. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management.

LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in duplex building, 1st & 2nd floors plus access to attic and basement with laundry hook-ups, $1,000/month plus utilities, 524-1234.

LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, renovated kitchen & bathroom, access to attic for storage & basement with laundry hookups, $195/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

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

524-3892.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, heat included with private parking, storage, laundry area, snow removal, refrigerator and stove. $875/mo.

Security & credit check required.

No pets. 603-267-6114 LACONIA: 26 Dartmouth St. 1/2 of a Duplex; 7 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath. Walkout Basement w/Laundry Hookups. Very clean, hardwood floors, private off street parking for 2 cars. Convenient to library, churches, downtown, Opechee Park & schools. Available immediately non-smoking. $1,000/month plus utilities.

Owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor.

Separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $265/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234.

LACONIA: Close to downtown, 5 room 2-Bedroom, 1.5 baths, first floor, includes heat, 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $210/week. 4-week security deposit, four week in advance, references and credit check a must. No pets. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783

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

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

Rick (781)389-2355 MEREDITH: 2 and 3-bedroom mobile homes, $725-$800 +utilities, security deposit required, no dogs, 279-5846.

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

MEREDITH: Large 2 Bedroom second floor. Main St, newly painted, off-street parking, no pets/smoking. First month and security, references required. $795 + heat/utilities. 603-630-2381.

NEW Hampton - stunning quality!

Immaculate 2+bedroom/ 2 bath exclusive Condo. $1195/ mo. Astonishing open stairwell extending up to the 3rd floor lighted by the skylight in the cathedral ceiling.

Brazilian wood floors, W/D hook up. Less than 3 minutes from I-93.

Call today 603-744-3551.

NEFH...Come on Home!!

LACONIA: S tudio, $135/week & 1-Bedroom, $155/week, heat & HW included. 2-Bedroom, $185/week or $750/month, utilities included. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

Lakeport-Lake view 4 room-2 bedroom 1 bath. Includes snow removal, trash removal & landscaping, 2-car off-street parking, washer/dryer, partial heat. No pets. $200/week. References & credit check a must. 1st week in advance & 4 week security deposit. Leave message for Bob.

31 Foundry Ave. Off Route 104

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

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

$750/Month + Utilities 279-0142 (Business) 677-2298 (Cell)

GIRL S Bedroom set. 4 poster doublebed with canopy hardware, dresser, bureau, mirror, all in white. $500/ obo. 520-2477 or 293-8155.

SLEEP sofa/ loveseat, solid oak coffee table and 2 end tables. $250 obo. 508-254-6202 or 293-8116 TRUNDLE bed set with mattresses. Excellent condition, little used. $200/ obo. 520-2477 or 293-8155.

For Sale

Free

BELMONT- 2 Bedroom Manufac tured Home on 1/2 Acre. Town water & sewer newly renovated and energy efficient. Nice location. For Lease -$1,000/Month, for sale call for details. 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management

T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. No TV’s Please call (603)986-5506.

Bought a new car with navigation.

For sale 6 month old TomTom GPS. 5 inch screen. Cost $199, sell for $79 or B.O, 528-3479 DELL laptop $150. Sony surround receiver $35. Desktop computer $75. Boston- Acoustics or Klipsch mini-speakers $50/set, small Sony TV $25. 524-6815 FIREPLACE Mantle- 4ft. wide X 3ft. 4 inches high with 2-propane inserts, new. $225. 781-248-2553

Heavy Equipment BEAUREGARD Equipment case Kobelco sales New Year special.

1998 Case Super L Backhoe mint condition, 1 owner, low hrs, 4wd, hyd. thumb ride control. Priced under $30K. Excavator specials. Call Leo Blais, Sales Rep (603)848-4919.

Help Wanted

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

Hodgman Quality Hip Waders.

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

Apply in person to: Joyce Janitorial Service

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, includes basement. $210/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

BEDROOM set brand new 6 pce solid cherry Sleigh bed, all dovetail sacrifice $750. 427-2001

NORTHFIELD: 1 bedroom, 1st floor, separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $195/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

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

HOT tub Mp3/ ipod dock, speakers, led lights, 5/6 person. All options with cover. New in wrapper.

Cost $8200, sell $4200. Will deliver 235-5218.

KITCHEN cabinets solid Maple with glazing never installed/ dovetail. Cost $7000, sell $1650.

235-1695.

PATRIOTS playoff tickets; Pats vs Jets. 4 seats, Sun. Jan. 16th. $175 each. (603)548-8049.

For Rent-Commercial IN-TOWN LACONIA: 2,000 Sq. Ft., possible to 3,500. Loading dock, three phase power, private office, priced like storage but great for your business. $900 per month, includes heat and property tax. Sale possible. AVAILABLE NOW. Kevin Sullivan, Coldwell Banker Commercial, 630-3276.

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

455-6662.

LEASE retail/office space, 1500+ sq. ft. excellent visibility, plenty of signage., 516 Union Ave. Laconia, NH. 603-455-4230.

Manufacturing/Warehouse/Storage 13 Artisan Ct. Unit #2, Gilford, NH. 3 Phase power, $700/Month.

603-524-3969

E-mail/ fax résumés to hr@madeirausa.com 603-524-1839 or apply in person at 30 Bayside Court, Laconia, NH.

PERMANENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Jump into a new career with our growth oriented company in the Rochester area. These positions offer the advancement potential not found in the ordinary 9-5 job. No experience necessary. Training provided.

Those accepted will start immediately. Neat appearance and ability to work with other people is a plus. We will be interviewing applicants on 1/17 & 1/18. For an appointment call: (603)822-0220.

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

CLEANER Laconia Area Part time commercial cleaner.

Experience preferred. Must have valid driver’s license & your own transportation.

Apply in person to: Joyce Janitorial Service

Instruction

14 Addison Street Laconia, NH

New Hampshire Aikido -Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Barn, Wadliegh Rd. Sanbornton.

998-1419

LOVE FITNESS? Seeking Water Aerobics Instructor.

Must have aerobics knowledge.

Will train the right person.

293-2021

For Rent-Vacation

Construction • Irrigation Excavation • Maintenance Spring and Fall • Clean up's.

Free estimates and fully insured

14 Addison Street Laconia, NH

Call Martha at the Gunstock Inn

Marco Island, FL: Still time to enjoy relaxing waterfront living. No snow! Terms-negotioable. all 393-7077.

Services All Trades Landscaping

CLEANER Full time commercial cleaner.

Experience preferred. Must have valid driver’s license & your own transportation.

BED Orthopedic 10” thick pillowtop mattress & box, new in plastic cost $950, sell Queen $285, Full $260, King $395. 431-0999

Join the Madeira USA team as a Credit/Accounts Receivable Assistant. Applicants must be detail-oriented with intermediate knowledge of Excel, fast and accurate data entry, able to communicate effectively for reception coverage and work flexible part-time hours, typically Mon-Fri 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

HS diploma/GED and previous Credit and A/R experience required.

Franklin/Tilton Area

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

NORTHFIELD

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

LACONIA: Spacious 2 bedroom apartment. Heat and hot water included. For a limited time only we will pay your security deposit for you. Call Julie at Stewart Property Management (603)524-6673.

EHO.

Great Location!

(Behind Olde Province Common)

PART-TIME Cleaning, Laconia/ Tilton: Monday-Friday evenings, 6-10 hours per week, $10/hour.

Must clear background check.

524-9930.

Seeking highly motivated people to join my Pampered Chef team.

High earning potential! Call 496-0762.

MAINTENANCE POSITION Here we grow again!

Locally owned and operated property management company in search of a motivated, reliable and experienced maintenance technician for the Lakes Region area.

Previous experience with all building trades required.

Must have clean driving record and pass criminal background check. This position is full-time with some OT required.

We offer an excellent benefit package and a great working environment.

Please stop by 201 Loudon Road, Concord to complete an application or submit resume via email to: kdavidson@hodgescompanies.com No phone calls please.

Land BELMONT: 3 acre building lot in vicinity of high school, 100% dry land, driveway already roughed in, great gravel soils for building, $54,900.

Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Mobile Homes Don!t Be “STUPID” Buy here!

New 14! Wides $26,995 • $31,995 Or $1,600 down 240 @ $245 Apr 7.5%

28! Wides $43,995 • $55,995 • $62,995 Mod. 2 Story 1,900! $82,995 WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

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

Roommate Wanted FEMALE/NON-SMOKER: $75/wk, ahared bath, common livingroom & kitchen, Dish TV, DSL & utilities included. Near Exit 20, off 93, Tilton. Call Kathy, 603-630-2311.

WEIRS Beach Area: To share house, $500/month, everything in-

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

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Award-winning Educational Theatre Collaborative Louie Nasis Famous Pizza in Meredith now presents ‘Peter Pan’ at PSU Silver Center for the Arts under new ownership

Scott Mosher (left), pictured with former proprietor Elias Nasis, is the new owner of Louie Nasis Famous Pizza in Meredith. (Courtesy photo)

MEREDITH — Louie Nasis Famous Pizza is now under new ownership, according to New Hampshire Business Sales, Inc. After 20 years of owning and operating the popular eatery, Elias and Sue Nasis have sold the business to Moshcamp LLC. The Nasis plan to travel extensively before entering their next phase of life.

Scott Mosher, an experienced Lakes Region restaurateur, will operate the business offering the same successful menu, ingredients, and proven recipes that the Nasis have used to satisfy their customers’ tastes over the years. Changes and improvements in offerings and services will be considered over time, with the first — credit card payment capability — already available.

Ivor Thomas, New Hampshire Business Sales, Inc. co-owner, facilitated the transaction.

Services

Services

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

Rightway Plumbing and Heating Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured. License #3647

Call 393-4949

Snowmobiles 2002 MXZ 600 Sport, 1900 miles, recent skis, good shape. $1900.

848-0014.

Wanted To Buy

TIM!S Quality Painting: “Affordable, professional painting.”

Floors, repairs, wallpaper removal. Insured, references, free estimates. 603-455-5626.

of Plymouth as John Darling.

Tiger Lily is portrayed by Rebecca Rose Martin of Rochester, a first-year theatre arts major at PSU. Dr. Joseph Casey of Holderness plays the pirate Smee. The role of Nana, the Darlings’ St. Bernard nanny, is played

by Abbie Morin of Laconia, a junior theatre arts major at PSU, and the crocodile is played by Beau Fisher of Nashua, a first-year theatre arts major at PSU. “I am extremely proud of the teamwork shown by our actors and production crew in order to produce such a challenging show in three and a half weeks,” said PSU Professor Trish Lindberg, co-founder and artistic director of the Educational Theatre Collaborative. ETC, a venture of PSU, Plymouth Elementary School, and Friends of the Arts, is in its 17th year of producing intergenerational theatre experiences that include community members, elementary, high school, and university students, and PSU faculty and staff. “We have had a fabulous time working together and we all look forward to sharing this magical story with young and old alike.”

Performances of “Peter Pan” are Wednesday — Saturday, January 26 — 29 at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 and $24 for adults; $24 and $20 for seniors; $22 and $18 for youth. Wednesday and Thursday Section B tickets for PSU students and employees are $15 with I.D. at the Box Office only, first come, first served. Call the Silver Center Box Office at (603) 535-ARTS (2787) or (800) 779-3869 or visit www.silver.plymouth.edu.

PLYMOUTH — “Handwashing 101,” a video featuring Speare Memorial Hospital (SMH) employees and volunteers, has been launched on the medical facility’s Web site and Facebook page.

Produced to promote the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of disease, the video is a public service announcement with a simple message, but its impact may be significant as the height of cold and flu season approaches.

“Washing your hands is the simplest and most effective way to prevent the spread of disease,” said Michele Hutchins, Speare’s director of community relations. “And it is something everyone can do. We decided to take a global message from the CDC —

the proper way to wash your hands — localize it and have a little fun at the same time.”

The video, just over a minute long, details the recommended steps for effective hand washing and the acceptable use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers in the absence of hot water and soap. Set against the backdrop of SMH employees and volunteers doing a hand dance, “The video is intended to entertain as well as educate,” added Hutchins, “and we hope the community will find it a useful tool in promoting health and wellness.

“Handwashing 101” may be viewed on Facebook and at the SMH Web site at www.spearehospital. com.

MEREDITH — A free seminar on ice fishing techniques, presented by the Rotary Club to kick off the 32nd Great Rotary Fishing Derby, will be held at the Community Center on Friday, February 11.

“The panel discussion events we’ve hosted since 2006 were such a great success, we are doing it again in 2011,” said Bob Walker, chairman of the 2011 Fishing Derby. Don Miller and Ben Nugent of the NH Fish and Game Department, and Alan Nute of AJ’s Bait and Tackle, will discuss ice fishing tips, techniques, and equipment.

The Fishing Derby is one of the top fund-raising events in the state, bringing visitors to New Hampshire from all over the country. Fisherman, their families, and friends come to the Granite State in

hopes of snagging the heaviest Meredith Rotarytagged Rainbow Trout and claiming the grand prize — an 18-foot Pioneer fishing boat and trailer.

As part of an ongoing fisheries management plan, the Rotary Club, in consultation with NH Fish and Game, stocks tagged fish in several New Hampshire lakes such as Little Squam, Mascoma, Ossipee, Waukewan, Wentworth, Winnipesaukee, and Winnisquam. The Fishing Derby has enabled the Rotary Club to donate more than $1.6 million back into the community for charitable projects, area improvements, scholarships, and people in need.

For additional information about the Great Rotary Fishing Derby or to purchase tickets, T-shirts, and hats, visit www.meredithrotary.org.

GILFORD — The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion has announced a new rewards program named brookpoints offering prizes such as artist meet-and-greets, autographed merchandise, and an ultimate pre-sale to guarantee purchase of the best seats possible.

Fans can redeem points for contests, auctions or trade-ins. Points will be awarded for ticket purchases, ticket purchase referrals, and social media interaction, among many other ways.

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PLYMOUTH — A full-scale production of “Peter Pan” will be presented by the award-winning Educational Theatre Collaborative at Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts January 26 — 30.

The production will feature flying by ZFX Flying Effects, the company that flew Cathy Rigby in the most recent Broadway production of “Peter Pan.” The intergenerational cast of 80 members, ranging in age from 8 to 65 and representing 18 towns, will dance and sing their way through the musical adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s 1904 play.

Peter Pan is the classic tale of a boy who didn’t want to grow up and so spends his life in Neverland battling pirates and Indians. While searching for his lost shadow, Pan enters the London bedroom of the Darling children — Wendy, Michael and John — and ends up teaching them to fly so they can go with him to Neverland and Wendy can mother his lonely band of Lost Boys. After many escapades and challenges, Pan is eventually able to defeat his foe, Captain Hook, and befriend the Indian chief before the Darling’s return home.

Among the more familiar songs from the production are “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” and “I Won’t Grow Up.” Sam Tolley of Weare, a senior theatre arts major at PSU, portrays Peter Pan. Captain Hook is played

by Robb Dimmick, a professional actor from Providence, R.I. The cast also includes Sharleigh Kay Thomson of Danbury as Wendy, Elizabeth Casey of Holderness as Michael Darling, and Samuel Ebner

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