The Laconia Daily Sun, January 22, 2013

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BELMONT — Eight people, including four children, are lucky to be alive after a fastmoving fire destroyed their home on Province Road (Rte. 107) early Sunday morning.

According to Fire Chief David Parenti, the blaze began at 2:10 a.m. and it appears the cause was the disposal of some ashes from a wood stove earlier in the evening.

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LACONIA — The Belknap County Convention, voting largely along party lines, last night tied the hands of the Belknap County Commission while denying a pay raise and trimming the benefits of county employees — all much to the delight of all but a handful of some 75 of their constituents at a public hearing on the 2013 county budget.

Although the convention approved the recommendations of its sub-committees to reduce a number of expenditures, the size of the dent in the $26.8-million budget proposed by the commissioners remains to be calculated. Rep. Colette Worsman (R-Meredith), who chairs the convention, said that she aimed to cut $1.3-million from the budget, which would entirely offset the 8.9-percent increase in the county tax burden projected by the com-

missioners.

Shortly after Worsman opened the meeting, Rep. Richard Burchell (R-Gilmanton) proposed stripping the commission of much of its authority over the budget, in particular it power to transfer funds from line-to-line within the plan. Reading from a prepared statement, the freshman lawmaker, said that “the power of the purse belongs to you — the convention. The see COUNTY page 7

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Obama begins 2nd term by calling on Americans to act with ‘passion & dedication’ on number of fronts; gay rights gain prominent mention WASHINGTON (AP) — Turning the page on years of war and recession, President Barack Obama summoned a divided nation Monday to act with “passion and dedication” to broaden equality and prosperity at home, nurture democracy around the world and combat global warming as he embarked on a second term before a vast and cheering crowd that spilled down the historic National Mall.

“America’s possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands,” the 44th president declared in a second inaugural address that broke new ground by assigning gay rights a prominent place in the wider struggle for equality for all.

In a unity plea to politicians and the nation at large, he called for “collective action” to confront challenges and said, “Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time — but it does require us to act in our time.”

Elected four years ago as America’s first black president, Obama spoke from specially constructed

flag-bedecked stands outside the Capitol after reciting oath of office that all presidents have uttered since the nation’s founding.

The events highlighted a day replete with all the fanfare that a security-minded capital could muster — from white-gloved Marine trumpeters who heralded the arrival of dignitaries on the inaugural stands to the mid-winter orange flowers that graced the tables at a traditional lunch with lawmakers inside the Capitol.

The weather was relatively warm, in the mid-40s, and while the crowd was not as large as on Inauguration Day four years ago, it was estimated at up to 1 million.

Big enough that he turned around as he was leaving the inaugural stands to savor the view one final time.

“I’m not going to see this again,” said the man whose political career has been meteoric — from the Illinois Legislature to the U.S. Senate and the White House before marking his 48th birthday.

On a day of renewal for democracy, everyone

seemed to have an opinion, and many seemed eager to share it.

“I’m just thankful that we’ve got another four years of democracy that everyone can grow in,” said Wilbur Cole, 52, a postman from suburban Memphis, Tenn., who spent part of the day visiting the civil rights museum there at the site where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.

The inauguration this year shared the day with King’s birthday holiday, and the president used a Bible that had belonged to the civil rights leader for the swearing-in, along with a second one that been Abraham Lincoln’s. The president also paused inside the Capitol Rotunda to gaze at a dark bronze statue of King.

Others watching at a distance were less upbeat than Cole. Frank Pinto, 62, and an unemployed construction contractor, took in the inaugural events on television at a bar in Hartford, Conn. He said because of the president’s policies, “My grandkids will be in debt and their kids will be in debt.” see OBAMA page 11

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — The hostage-taking at a remote Algerian gas plant was carried out by 30 militants from across the northern swath of Africa and two from Canada, authorities said. The militants, who wore military uniforms and knew the layout, included explosives experts who rigged it with bombs and a leader whose final order was to kill all the captives.

The operation also had help with inside knowledge — a former driver at the plant, Algeria’s prime

minister said Monday.

In all, 38 workers and 29 militants died, the Algerian prime minister said Monday, offering the government’s first detailed account of four days of chaos that ended with a bloody military raid he defended as the only way possible to end the standoff. Five foreigners are still missing.

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Man cited for riding camel 2 Canadians & ‘insider’ said involved in executing during Sundance Film Fest deadly hostage taking at Algerian gas plant

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Police cited a man for riding a camel and obstructing traffic in Park City, Utah, as attendees of the Sundance Film Festival packed the town.

Jason Andreozzi was promoting a movie he directed that didn’t make it into the festival lineup.

Park City police cited Andreozzi for riding the camel along Park Avenue and Main Street on Friday afternoon. Police say they also gave him a warning about distributing flyers.

Andreozzi says he wasn’t impeding traffic while riding the camel, and he says he wasn’t handing out flyers.

Andreozzi’s film looks at Egypt during the Arab Spring, and he says he chose a camel because people identify the animal with the country.

The Sundance Film Festival began last Thursday and continues through Jan. 27.

Bill would again delay implementation of N.H. school aid law CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate is considering a bill to delay full implementation of a school aid law to prevent communities from getting less money this year.

Under a school aid law passed two years ago, communities were to see little change in aid levels

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Local police chiefs say they’re seeing big spike in application for concealed gun permits

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA – Area police departments are reporting a spike in the number of concealed pistol permit requests while local guns sellers are also reporting an increase in weapons purchases.

Laconia Police Chief Chris Adams said his department traditionally gets about six or seven new or renewal requests monthly, however, he said, the average since the Newtown massacre has risen to between 16 to 21 monthly.

Belmont Police Chief Mark Lewandowski said he has also seen a marked increase as have police in Tilton and Gilford.

Although the RSA 159:3 provides that the mayor of a city, selectmen of a town, the sheriff of an unincorporated place or of a county who has a town without a police chief, can designate a particular person to issues licenses, locally all police chiefs assume that responsibility.

Lewandowski and Adams both said they personally review each application and sign it or decline it.

Each chief also said about 98 percent of the people who apply are approved and, for the most part, the applications are routine.

New Hampshire state law also prevents the disclosure of the names of applicants and the holders of concealed carry permits, except for law enforcement while performing official duties.

Adams said he thinks the recent surge in Laconia stems from Newtown and, in some part, fear that federal lawmakers may try to restrict firearms sales and concealed carry laws. “We are seeing an increase in first-timers,” he said.

Gilford, Tilton, Belmont and Laconia say the average increase of permits so far this year is about threetimes for the same period last year.

In New Hampshire, which has some of the more relaxed gun laws in the county, a permit is only required to carry a concealed weapon. The cost is $10 while the fees for out-of-state residents is $100.

Adams said part of the process requires a background check and people with histories of domestic violence are not allowed to carry concealed weapons. Convicted felons are not allowed to own any weapons of any kinds.

Bob Gillespie, the owner of Belmont Fire Arms and Range, said he has seen a increase in all kinds of firearms sales.

He said his impression was that as soon as people learned about the Newtown tragedy they felt President Obama would seek to restrict gun purchases.

“I actually expected a flurry of activity after the (November) election but didn’t see one,” he said.

Gillespie said he was shocked and saddened by the Newtown shooting and removed all his television advertising during the weeks following the shooting to show some respect for the victims and their families.

He also said that while he has seen an increase in the number of military-type, so-called assault weapons, he has also seen an increase in traditional hunting weapons and shotguns.

Gillespie rents weapons at his range and said most people rent hand guns and hunting rifles.

He said he has also seen an increase in gun sales to women, a trend he said began after the machete murder of Kimberly Cates and the maiming of her daughter Jaime in Mont Vernon in 2009.

“Many people have a real fear of home invasion,” Gillespie said.

He also said enrollment in his gun safely classes “is over the top,” something he finds encouraging.

“I highly recommend first-time gun owners take some kind of training classes,” he said. He also said taking gun safety classes, whether with him or some of New Hampshire’s many ranges and gun clubs can also help a first-time gun owner decide which weapon is best for him or her.

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Bob Meade

Where’s the donkey stick?

There’s an old farmers story about a donkey. It seems that farmer, Ezra, had a donkey that was extremely useful. It plowed the fields. It carried the hay from the pasture to the barn. It pulled the wagon with supplies and even carted the family to Church on Sunday. Other farmers admired how much production Ezra’s donkey was able to provide.

One day another farmer, by the name of Elmer, came to see Ezra and offered him a good price for the donkey. Ezra thought for a moment and then accepted the offer. The next morning, Ezra brought the donkey over to Elmer’s farm and collected his payment.

The following Sunday, after Church service, Elmer approached Ezra and said that he wanted his money back, the donkey was useless. It wouldn’t plow. It wouldn’t pull the hay wagon. It wouldn’t even pull the cart for the family to go to Church. Ezra agreed to go over to Elmer’s to see what he could do.

When Ezra got to Elmer’s barn, sure enough the donkey was sitting on its backside, doing nothing. Elmer saw Ezra arrive and headed out to the barn to meet him. As he was coming out, Ezra yelled to Elmer to pick up that 2x4 piece of lumber that was leaning against the fence, and to bring it to him. He did.

As soon as the piece of lumber was handed to him, Ezra hauled off and whacked the donkey right between the eyes. This stunned Elmer and he yelled, “Why’d you do that?”

Ezra looked at him and said, “If you want the donkey to do something, first, you need to get its attention!”

Keep that story in mind for a few minutes.

How often have we heard politicians talk about “Eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse”? Probably too many times to count. And how many times have they told us what waste, fraud and abuse they eliminated? I’ll wait while you count to none.

Back in 1977, our government formed the Federal Department of Energy for the express purpose of reducing our dependency on foreign oil. Here we are, 35 years later, with 16,000 employees, an annual budget of over $27 billion, and we haven’t reduced our dependency on foreign oil. Where’s the donkey stick?

Back in 1979, our government formed the federal Department of Education. Education is not mentioned in the Constitution, it is one of those things that was left to the

states. So, here we are 34 years later, spending more per pupil than every country in the world except Switzerland (they spend less than $200 per pupil more). Our results in math, reading, and science are mediocre, our overall graduation rates are in the low 70 percent range (50 percent in most urban areas), and our Federal Budget is over $77 billion a year (does not include state and local spending).

Where’s the donkey stick?

Today, we are spending over $1.2 trillion more than we take in. We watch as the Legislative Branch attempts to rein in spending and is repeatedly rebuffed by the Executive Branch. Is consideration given to eliminating either or both of the departments mentioned above? No! Where’s the donkey stick?

A few weeks ago, we watched as the House of Representatives proposed to increase tax revenues by eliminating loopholes in the tax laws that mainly benefited the wealthy. The proposed changes would have resulted in $800 billion in additional tax revenue, primarily from the wealthy. That plan was rejected by the Executive Branch as they insisted that tax “rates” be raised on the so called rich. The Executive Branch won that battle and instead of tax revenues being increased by $800 billion, they only got increased by about $640 billion.

Where’s the donkey stick?

This administration routinely states how it plans to achieve some purpose by by-passing the Congress, essentially ignoring the Constitutional process of enacting federal laws. Where’s the donkey stick?

This administration announced that it would not enforce a law enacted by Congress and signed into law by a previous (Democrat) president. Where’s the donkey stick.

This administration made “recess appointments” when the Congress was in session, in violation of Article 1, Section 5, of the Constitution.

(Note: Article III of the Impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was for the same cause.) Where’s the donkey stick?

At some point we the people have to determine whether we want to scrap or keep the Constitution, and the operating principles it provides, or if we want to be ruled by edicts issued by the Executive Branch.

Do you want to be the recipient of the donkey stick? Or, do you want to wield it?

(Bob Meade is a resident of Laconia.)

LETTERS Wind farm in New Mexico dessert might make sense, not here To the editor, There are a couple of points on the wind farm debate that the general public just isn’t hearing enough of. First of all we need electricity 24/7 but the wind does not blow 24/7 at a rate that will produce electricity. There are currently some electricity providers offering discounts to their customers if they will elect to get 100-percent of their electricity from wind. This is an impossibility! Not only do the winds not blow in New Hampshire at the needed speed 24/7, the power produced at the existing wind farms goes into the grid and is not separated out so one can choose wind, coal, nuclear or whatever. Unless you’re directly connected to the producing turbine, you can’t be sure of the source of that power. Also, because of the unreliability of wind, our existing sources of electrical power generation must continue to exist so that whether or not the wind is blowing, when you flip a light switch the lights go on. When the wind is blowing at a viable rate to produce energy, these existing power plants must “turn down” the amount of power they’re sending to the grid to avoid overloading it. There is nothing efficient about an unreliable power source forcing the reliable power sources to fluctuate their production rates.

The second point I’d like the public to be aware of is that while the proponents of wind energy like to call this a “green energy” source, here in New Hampshire it is anything but. The numbers the industry and wind proponents tout as the amount of CO2 that is offset by these turbines is highly inaccurate. Aside from the aforementioned fluctuating production at existing power plants, which makes them bigger carbon producers BECAUSE of the wind farms, folks don’t seem to take into account the environmental impact of the building of the turbines themselves. Whether you believe God created our mountain ridges thousands of years ago or they are a result of glaciation millions of years ago I think we can all agree that clear cutting and then blasting large sections of our mountain ridges has to raise the carbon level. I have nothing against clear cutting as the trees do eventually grow back, but once the granite is blasted in order to have flat surfaces to pour tons and tons

staging area needed, the trees and other natural vegetation aren’t coming back.

Someone here in Grafton did the math on the number of vehicles that would be needed for construction of the proposed 37 turbine “Wild Meadows Wind Farm” and between cement trucks and construction vehicles it would be about 1500. This doesn’t include the vehicles driven by the individuals working on the construction. We’ve all heard about how much pollution and carbon our everyday vehicles create, consider for a moment the impact from 1500 tractor trailers and cement trucks. Add to this the need for these vehicles to be on industrial strength roads much wider than the existing (often dirt or gravel) roads that are currently in the areas they propose for these wind farms and the CO2 impact from those construction vehicles as well as the asphalt that will be laid for these reconstructed (and possibly rerouted) roads as well as the loss of more trees in order to widen the roads and it becomes absurd that the wind farms could be considered “green.”

The turbines currently are said to have about a 20-25 year lifespan. The trees cut to make room for them can offset much more carbon for many more years.

While a wind farm in the dessert in New Mexico might make some sense to proponents of wind energy, defacing and scarring our majestic mountain ridge lines throughout this beautiful state should be a crime. Do we want to be known as the Granite State or the Turbine State? Our tax dollars fund large portions of these projects in several ways (through grants and loans, subsidies, and tax credits), so in essence WE THE PEOPLE are paying to destroy the natural beauty that not only we enjoy, but we’re throwing away the income generated by the tourists who CHOOSE to come here because of our scenic lakes and mountains. Please, if you’re truly concerned about “green energy” and the environment, consider these points and act accordingly. Our elected officials need to know that the voters, taxpayers and even tourists that enjoy ALL of the mountains, lakes and other natural wonders our state has to offer want them to see the truth on wind energy in New Hampshire.

Cindy Kudlik Grafton

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LETTERS Head Start study shows more classroom time not the answer To the editor, If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

I thought about that quote from Abraham Maslow when I saw the announcement for an upcoming facilitated “community discussion” about implementing all-day kindergarten in the Winnisquam Regional School District.

Such a discussion took place in open session during the last annual school district meeting. All who wished to speak had a chance to directly address everyone in attendance. We then voted on the measure — estimated to cost us nearly $300,000 in the first year — and turned it down.

Now, school administrators are cooperating with an outside group of facilitators to “structure and focus” small group discussions on the exact same topic. Like Maslow’s hammer swinger, district officials seem to believe that they’ve nailed down the answer to our critical education challenge: We need all-day kindergarten.

All they need is the voter buy-in they didn’t get 10 months ago.

What has changed? Only the method, not the facts. This new effort will apply Delphi-style techniques, famous for marginalizing dissenting voices, to a yes/no question. The fact that we’ve already addressed this question ourselves, without facilitators leading us around, seems immaterial to those who didn’t like the answer we provided. So now outsiders will attempt to create a “consensus” which will determine whether or not our school board puts the measure back in front of the voters in March.

Providing the “answer” to questions that haven’t been framed is a poor way to analyze a problem. Our district does indeed have problems, but this method of problem-solving isn’t acceptable in the business world and we shouldn’t accept it from our public school officials. Why are we not being presented with a clear problem statement, identifying an educational challenge to which a range of options might

apply? Open-ended questions such as “Given that XX% of third grade students are more than one grade level behind in reading, how can we close that gap before these students enter middle school?” would be appropriate to a process that starts with research and analysis, and then leads to an informed dialogue.

Show me a school district with allday kindergarten, and I’ll show you a district in need of improvement, a district where middle-schoolers read at an elementary level and graduates receive diplomas even when their teachers know they are unready for college or career. We all know these are real problems, yet too many think that following the path that hasn’t worked anywhere else — all-day kindergarten now, publicly funded pre-K programs later — might work here.

Does anyone believe that attending a Winnisquam kindergarten program will do what the flagship Head Start program hasn’t managed to accomplish? The latest Head Start assessment was released by the government the Friday before Christmas. It clearly shows that whatever measurable benefits the program had brought to 3- and 4-year-olds were entirely gone by third grade. That’s right: The Head Start kids were no better off than the kids in the control group, despite all the classroom and home attention the children received, at a cost of more than $8 billion last year alone.

Back in Winnisquam, the folks from Lakes Region Listens, a group whose objectivity is at least open to question, will attempt to shape our discussion while insulating our district leaders from the voice of the voters. Nearly a year after the voters spoke, the board and administration have not managed to develop a problem statement that could be debated and discussed, preferring instead to recycle the very warrant we voted down in open session. This borders on malpractice, especially in the light of the Head Start report. More classroom time is see next page

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To the editor, How many of us have sat at large school district meetings and had an opinion to share, but were not prepared to speak in such a large public forum? How many of us would have preferred to actually sit down, neighbor to neighbor to talk about the issue at hand, rather than in such a large venue as the high school gym?

The Winnisquam School Board is providing a unique opportunity for the citizens of the district to participate in a thoughtful, deliberative conversation about the future of our kindergarten program.

Last year, full day kindergarten was voted down by the citizens of the Winnisquam School District by a very small margin. Later, I learned that there was a group convened to review what potential options there were regarding kindergarten. Several options were discussed but ultimately, the school board wanted their decision to be informed by a broad range of citizen voices.

We are not talking about some conspiracy by the school board as some would have you believe.

The people who will be facilitating are trained to encourage conversation and different points of view, ensuring all participants have an opportunity to voice their opinions — and importantly, the neutral facilitators do not come with a particular outcome in mind. The model of NH Listens has been used successfully with school districts in other communities such as Pittsfield and Portsmouth. I believe in the process and I believe that this event will serve the district well.

It comes down to the question “Are you willing to have a conversation with your neighbors about this important issue?” I encourage all citizens of the Winnisquam School District to participate in this community conversation on Wednesday, January 23 (6:00 p.m.) and do so with an open mind. I look forward to seeing you there.

Sarah Fox Sanbornton

Banning guns only creates populace of unarmed helpless victims To the editor, I couldn’t help but notice the number of letters here in this paper written about the gun control debate that is currently raging, so I thought I’d throw in my two cents worth. The brain-washed, average anti-gun citizen has been studiously kept ignorant of the studies, such as the Uniform Crime Report from the FBI as well as reports from the United Nations (of all places) and even Scotland Yard that have concluded that: Where there are more guns in citizens hands violent crime goes down. We are not talking about war zones here just to be clear.

I have personally noticed that whenever one of these mass killings is committed it inevitably is in one of the

“gun free zones” our liberal politicians favor. They keep saying schools are no place for guns and then next thing you here about is another school killing spree. Makes no sense! We should do whatever it takes to protect our kids from nut cases, arm teachers, armed security on grounds, in schools, whatever it takes. Banning private ownership of guns only creates a populous of unarmed helpless victims.

This stampede toward that end is where progressives are trying to drive our people. Readers, check the facts, use you good sense and don’t let slick politicians heard you, like cattle, into the slaughter house.

Steve Earle Hill

Sanbornton still paying 100% of cost of employees health insurance To the editor, Sanbornton currently pays 100 percent of the cost of health insurance for our town employees. Knowing this I had to ask the surrounding four town administrators what their policy was in regard to cost sharing, if any, in regard to employee health insurance.

I received the following feedback from the town administrators. (Percents indicate employee contribution levels.)

Tilton: 10 percent Non Union; 12 percent Union Full Time (will raise to 14 percent in July ) Laconia: 12 percent (will raise to 15 percent in July)

Northfield: 10.5 percent Belmont: 12 percent (will raise to 13 percent on Jan. 1) Sanbornton: 0 percent It is my understanding that the proposed Sanbornton 2013 budget allocates $329,000 for health insurance coverage for only 24 employees. That averages out to $13,708 an employee; for that price I would think that the town would be providing a more comprehensive program for our employees.

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from preceding page not the answer.

Winnisquam is a small district. We should be able to focus on children as individuals, identifying those with specific challenges that can’t be met within the current system and providing tailored assistance to ensure they don’t end up as the lost children of the Class of 2026. We could start by promising our district parents and taxpayers that no capable child will be more than a grade-level behind in reading when he gets to middle school. There

are many ways to stand behind that promise, but we’ll never get there if we only focus on a single one-size-fitsall program.

Come to the meeting Wednesday the 23rd (5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the middle school) and tell the board and administration that our district’s children deserve better than this.

Ken Gorrell Chairman, WRSD Budget Committee (2007-08) WRHS Class of 1981 Northfield

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FIRE from page one dren telling there was an odor in the building.

He said the adults came home and the father cleaned out the wood stove and put the ashes outside of the home in a metal can.

Parenti said he believes the fire was accidental.

Two adults, he said, and four children jumped from the deck at the rear of the house while two other adults escaped the blaze by exiting from a Above, firefighters battle an all consuming blaze at a Province Road home in Belmont early Sunday morning. In morning light (right) two basement window.

He said responding chimneys were about all that was left standing. (Top photo courtesy firefighters called for a of Belmont Fire Department. Photo at right by Gail Ober) first alarm on the way to the fire and for a second alarm when At one point during the blaze, a they arrived. When the first firefighttree about 300 feet from the home ers arrived they found one victim exploded in flames and was quickly laying in the driveway with what he extinguished by firefighters. Firefightsaid were minor burns. ers were also able to save a detached Parenti said all totaled, three adults garage. and one child were taken by ambulance The Red Cross provided financial to Lakes Region General Hospital in assistance to the family said the chilLaconia, as was one firefighter for what dren ranged in age from one to 12. The was described as a minor injury. family dog died in the blaze.

COUNTY from page one enumerated powers of commissions are very limited,” he continued, charging that the commissioners “attempt to assign to themselves the powers granted to you.”

Burchell cited state law (RSA 24:14) which reads “unless otherwise ordered by the county convention ... whenever it appears that the amount appropriated for a specific purpose will not be used in whole or in part for such purpose, the county commissioners may use such sum to augment other appropriations, if necessary, provided the total payments for all purposes do not exceed the total sum of appropriations in any year made by the county convention.” The law, he insisted, is clear and the convention would be derelict in its duty to grant the commission discretion to transfer funds.

“The commission is not accountable” he declared, urging the convention “not to hide behind the veil of executive discretion.”

For some years the commission has enjoyed authority to transfer funds, only seeking the approval of the executive committee for amounts of more than $10,000. Moreover, the convention’s authority over the budget has been limited to the bottom-line, much as in towns where the budget committee and town meeting approve the total spending package while the board of selectmen retain the power to transfer funds between departments and line-items.

Rep. David Huot (D-Laconia) caufrom preceding page now make it a point of attending the weekly selectmen meetings on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and start to ask ask some questions about the proposed budget.

Certainly a proposed 2.5 percent cost of living increase for all town employees should also be of concern to all town taxpayers while the economy is in such poor shape.

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tioned that by taking away the authority of the commission, the convention would make a lot of work for its executive committee, which could find itself managing the budget day-by-day.

Rep. Dennis Fields (R-Sanbornton) said he would votes against the motion because “I don’t know what the legal ramifications are.”

In fact, the delineation of budgetary authority between the convention and the commission is neither straightforward nor settled and according to Betsy Miller, executive director of the New Hampshire Association of Counties, opinion and practices vary among the 10 counties.

Burchell’s motion carried by a margin of 10-to-8 as Fields, along with fellow Republicans Don Flanders and Bob Luther, both of Laconia, joined Huot and the other four Democrats — Ian Raymond of Sanbornton, Lisa DiMartino of Gilford, Beth Arsenault of Laconia and Ruth Gulick of New Hampton in the minority.

The convention then spent nearly three hours retracing the steps of its subcommittees, which met in marathon sessions last week, after Worsman apparently ordered them not to take formal votes on their recommendations. Those who flouted that directive, and those who followed it, reported their recommendations to the entire convention last night.

“Why are we voting without hearing from the public?” asked Gulick.

“This is a completely improper procedure,” added Huot, who said that the convention should get information from the sub-committees, formulate a budget and present it to the public.

They were echoed by Fields who has questioned Worsman’s conduct of the budget process from the outset.

“I don’t like this being rammed down our throats,” he said, prompting Worsman to say “representative you are out of order.”

“I may be out of order,” Fields shot back , “but this is wrong.” He told Worsman the convention would not be in this situation if she had asked the see next page

According to Belmont assessing records, the home belongs to David S. Gilbert and was built in 1972.

Parenti said the family is staying with relatives and the home is destroyed.

Assisting Belmont was Laconia, Gilford, Tilton-Northfield, Gilmanton

most of whom provided additional man power, ambulances and tankers to the blaze. The home was not on any municipal water line and water had to be brought to the scene.

Sanbornton, Franklin, Loudon and Alton covered various the various towns who responded to the blaze.

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Newfound High School Assistant Principal Paul Hoiriis, right, fights back tears at a ceremony at Newfound Regional High School Saturday honoring former School Superintendent Dr. Marie Ross. With him are Eric Chase, Newfound Memorial Middle School principal, and Andrea Chase. (Roger Amsden photo for the Laconia Daily Sun)

ROSS from page one School in Merrimack as an elementary school math and science teacher.

She would later teach in public schools in Merrimack and Nashua before becoming a school administrator and was assistant superintendent of schools in Laconia from 2002-2005 before becoming superintendent in the seven-town Newfound District.

Her tenure there came during tumultuous times in the school district, which culminated last year with a $2 million, 10 percentcut in the district’s operating budget and the district becoming the first in the state to adopt a property tax cap. She had been interviewed for the superintendency of the neighboring Inter-Lakes School District in April of last year and was one of two finalists for that position.

Pastor Scott Mitchell of the New Hampton Community Church, which Ross attended, said that she had had ‘’a profound impact on our lives and this community’’ and accomplished that through ‘’a fantastic display of love and caring.’’

Newfound High School Assistant Principal Paul Hoiriis, said that she had profoundly touched his life through the confidence she had shown in him and read from a letter he had sent to her on Nov. 25 last year, which she had requested that he read at her memorial service and in which he had written ‘’you are one of my heroes.’’

“Not many people can say they had 1,500 students and she knows all of them by their first name,” said Hoiriis.

Eric Chase, principal at Newfound Memorial Middle School, likened Ross to ‘’the big sister I had never had’’ and joked that she had smacked him on

the top of his bald head when he had tried to tell her that but had mistakenly said ‘’mother’’ instead of ‘’sister.’’

Chase also said that she was ‘’the caretaker of everyone that she ever met and passionate about a life that makes a difference.’’

He said that the superintendent’s role often puts that person in the forefront of controversies, making them targets for people who viewed them ‘’much like a dog regards a fire hydrant’’ and that had happened in the school district in recent years.

He said there was ‘’lingering resentment over the way she was treated.

But if she could forgive the dart throwers, as she would, then we should follow her example.’’

Chase said that he had at first been skeptical when he saw Ross’s ‘’Be Kind’’ license plate but grew to realize that was who she truly was.

“That phrase preceded her by seven feet everywhere she went. For Marie, ‘Be Kind’ was core, not artifice,’’ said Chase.

Tears flowed freely throughout the ceremony and boxes of facial tissues were distributed throughout the audience.

Family members spoke at the ceremony, including her daughter Erin Watson who said her mother ‘’wanted there to be lots of hugs and lots and lots of food at the remembrance ceremony.”

Another daughter Marina MacDonald, said that family members, after discovering that her illness was terminal, asked is there was one special wish that she had and Ross said she wanted to buy three pianos for her grandchildren. ‘’She said she wanted to watch them play from heaven,’’ said MacDonald.

from preceding page sub-committees not to make recommendations. “This has been a transition,” Worsman replied.

“For you maybe,” Fields remarked.

Rep. Herb Vadney (R-Meredith), who chaired one of the sub-committees, offered the motion to strike funds for a proposed three-percent step raise from the budget, along with funding for sick day and longevity bonuses. At the same time, he proposed requiring employees to pay the entire 7.3-percent increase in health insurance

contribution.

Gulick asked why her sub-committee was told not to deal with salaries and benefits while apparently others were not.

“I either didn’t hear or didn’t listen,” Vadney quipped.

The Democratic members of the convention questioned the wisdom of the measures, which they said would lead to higher rates of turnover among employees and a diminution in the quality of county services, especially the nursing home.

Gilford Police say road rage incident led 2 men to fight in middle of Lake Shore Road GILFORD — A Belmont man and a Laconia man are each charged with disorderly conduct, reckless operation, and simple assault after allegedly getting into a fight during what police are calling a road rage incident.

According to Lt. James Leach, a patrol officer sitting in the Lowe’s parking lot on Lake Shore Road just after midnight on Saturday saw two cars traveling side-by-side at a high rate of speed headed east or toward Alton.

He followed the two vehicles and saw them stopped in the middle of the road and two men, identified as

Nicholas Briggs, 19, of 133 Middle Route in Belmont and Steven Diltz, 32, of 43 Addison St. in Laconia, fighting.

Briggs was driving a 2005 silver Chevy Equinox and Diltz was driving a 2003 yellow Ford Mustang.

Police said neither man was injured. Both were released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and given a court date of February 21.

An additional Gilford Police officer and a N.H. State Trooper assisted with breaking up the fight and arresting the two men.

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from preceding page “I’m appalled” said Huot, who claimed the Republicans were “performing arthroscopic surgery with a meat axe.”

Worsman took it upon herself to make the case for freezing wages and trimming benefits. “Every part of the economy is continuing to shrink,” she said, stressing that public employees were receiving more generous raises and benefits than their counterparts in the private sector. “”This budget is $1.3-million too much and we must cut operating expenses,” she said.

The motion to deny the pay raise was adopted on a straight party-line vote, 13 to five, but Fields joined the Democrats in seeking to spare employees the increase in health insurance premiums.

At 8 p.m. the public hearing, which was posted for 5 p.m., was opened to the pubic, who with few exceptions applauded the decisions of the convention, par-

ticularly the steps to control the growth of salaries.

“Unions are not are friends,” proclaimed one woman from Sanbornton, who added “the only check we have is you people. We don’t have a union. If you fail us, you’re not doing your duty.”

Raymond was among several to remind the convention that the commissioners were in the midst of negotiating collective bargaining agreements with three unions representing county employees.

He noted that the terms and conditions of the prior contract, including the bonuses for sick days and longevity as well as the employee’s share of health insurance premiums, remain in effect until a new contract is reached.

Asked about the issue, Commissioner Ed Philpot (D-Laconia) said “we will not discuss contracts in a public meeting,” but advised Worsman to top off the budget for legal expenses. Later she added $5,000.

ALGERIA from page 2 Sellal told reporters. “He gave the order for all the foreigners to be killed, so there was a mass execution, many hostages were killed by a bullet to the head.”

Monday’s account offered the first Algerian government narrative of the standoff, from the moment of the attempted bus hijacking on Wednesday to the moment when the attackers prepared Saturday to detonate bombs across the sprawling complex.

That’s when Algerian special forces moved in for the second and final time.

All but one of the dead victims — an Algerian security guard — were foreigners. The dead hostages included seven Japanese workers, six Filipinos, three

energy workers each from the U.S. and Britain, two from Romania and one worker from France.

The prime minister said three attackers were captured but did not specify their nationalities or their conditions or say where they were being held.

He said the Islamists included a former driver at the complex from Niger and that the militants “knew the facility’s layout by heart.” The vast complex is deep in the Sahara, 800 miles (1,300 miles) south of Algiers, with a network of roads and walkways for the hundreds of workers who keep it running.

The attackers wore military uniforms, according to state television, bolstering similar accounts by former hostages that the attackers didn’t just shoot their way in.

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A $436 donation to David’s House in Lebanon, which serves families of children undergoing cancer treatments at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock, was made at the King of Pubs Eight Ball tournament at Christmas Island. Shown are, front row, Dustin Moriarty, tournament executive director; Jaye Olmstead of David’s House; Ron Boucher of Foosball Sports Vending and Tavern Players magazine, a tournament sponsor; Wendy Hanley, Christmas Island owner; second row; Dean Rogers of Woodpecker’s Grill in Campton; Jeremy Bean of Above the Notch in Franconia; Jim Krampitz of Walter’s Basin in Holderness; Charles Randall of the Common Man in Windham; Don Dube of Christmas Island and Ted Krampitz of the Common Man in Ashland. The King of Pubs tournament has contributed more than $5,000 to David’s House, which is undergoing a major expansion so that it can serve more families. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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Today, his daughter is 27 years old, living in Tuscson, Arizona ‘’and is healthy and pregnant’’ with a baby due in early June. ‘’David’s House was great and I’m glad there’s a way we can help support its’ work,’’ said Boucher.

He says that this is the fourth year that the tournament, which is held at 10 locations around the state over a 15-week time frame, has donated funds to David’s House.

During that time the tournament has donated over $5,000 to its chosen cause.

And Saturday’s donation was even larger than the amount written on the oversized check. ‘’We raised another $200 from Christmas Island and Tavern Players’’ says Boucher.

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Boucher said the next round of competition gets underway January 25 at Christmas Island and that the finals will be held at Truante’s Tavern in May. He said that sponsors like Amoskeag Beverages and Dunkin’ Donuts help make the tournament possible. ‘’I can’t tell you how grateful we are for this kind of support,’’ says Jaye Olmstead, development director at David’s House, which serves families whose children are being treated at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

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India gang rape on a bus trial opens Thursday

OBAMA from page 2 The tone was less overtly political in the nation’s capital, where bipartisanship was on the menu in the speechmaking and at the congressional lunch.

“Congratulations and Godspeed,” House Speaker John Boehner, a Republican, said to Obama and Vice President Joe Biden as he presented them with flags that had flown atop the Capitol.

Outside, the Inaugural Parade took shape, a reflection of American musicality and diversity that featured military units, bands, floats, the Chinese American Community Center Folk Dance Troupe from Hockessin, Del., and the Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps from Des Moines, Iowa.

The crowds were several rows deep along parts of the route, and security was intense. More than a dozen vehicles flanked the president’s limousine as it rolled down Pennsylvania Avenue, and several agents walked alongside on foot.

As recent predecessors have, the president emerged from his car and walked several blocks on foot. His wife, Michelle, was with him, and the two held hands while acknowledging the cheers from well-wishers during two separate strolls along the route.

In his brief, 18-minute speech, Obama did not dwell on the most pressing challenges of the past four years. He barely mentioned the struggle to reduce the federal deficit, a fight that has occupied much of his and Congress’ time and promises the same in months to come.

He spoke up for the poor — “Our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it” — and for those on the next-higher rung — “We believe that America’s prosperity must rest upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class.” The second reference echoed his calls from the presidential campaign that catapulted him to re-election

NEW DELHI (AP) — The trial of five men accused of the rape and murder of a student aboard a bus in New Delhi will begin Thursday and should have none of the long delays commonly associated with India’s justice system, a defense lawyer said after a brief hearing.

Judge Yogesh Khanna denied a defense motion to make the proceedings public, ruling that the courtroom must remain closed because of the sensitive nature of the crime, said V.K. Anand, the lawyer for one of the defendants, Ram Singh.

The extreme brutality of the attack has sparked weeks of protests and focused global attention on India’s rarely discussed crisis of violence against women. Monday’s hearing was the first since the case was moved to a new fast-track court set up specifically to handle such crimes.

The five defendants’ faces were covered by woolen scarves as they arrived in the court, surrounded by a phalanx of police. A sixth suspect in the attack claims to be a juvenile and his case is being handled separately.

The judge told the lawyers to prepare for opening statements to begin Thursday and agreed to a defense motion to hold the trial every day throughout the week, instead of allowing the gaps of weeks and months between hearings common in other courts, Anand said.

Defense lawyers are awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court on their motion to move the trial outside New Delhi because of the strong emotions in the city.

Police say the victim and a male friend were heading home from an evening movie Dec. 16 when they boarded a bus, where they were attacked by the six assailants. The attackers beat the man and raped the woman, inflicting massive internal injuries with

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The victims were eventually dumped on the roadside, and the woman died two weeks later in a Singapore hospital.

Lawyers for the accused say police mistreated their clients and beat them to force them to confess.

Another defense lawyer, A.P. Singh, asked the judge to allow a special bone test on one of his clients to ascertain whether he is also a juvenile, the lawyer said. The judge reserved his ruling, he said.

The attack has sparked demands for wholesale changes in the way the country deals with crimes against women. Many families pressure relatives who have been assaulted not to press charges, police often refuse to file cases for those who do and the few cases filed often get bogged down in India’s court system, which had a backlog of 33 million cases in 2011.

In a sign of the sluggish pace of justice, only one of the 635 rape cases filed in the capital last year has ended in a conviction so far.

Police spokesman Rajan Bhagat cautioned that many other cases remained pending and said it was not realistic to expect crimes committed late last year to have wound their way through the system yet.

New Delhi set up five fast-track courts in recent weeks to deal specifically with sexual assault cases, and the rape case is being heard in one of them.

The courts are an important step for clearing some of the 95,000 rape cases pending in India, said Ranjana Kumari, a women’s activist and director of the Center for Social Research, a New Delhi based think tank.

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Mixed results for LHS varsity basketball teams v. Newfound Laconia High School’s varsity basketball teams came away with a win and a loss on Thursday against Newfound Regional opponents.

The LHS girls’ team traveled to Newfound to suffer a narrow defeat, 47-49. It was only the LHS girls’ second loss of the regular season, compared with their eight wins.

The LHS boys’ team earned a much-needed win when the Newfound team came to Laconia. That contest was so close that it needed an overtime period to reach the final score of 63-60, giving the Sachems a record of two wins, six losses.

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Cold shooting leads to loss for Gilford High girls Belmont took advantage of a cold shooting night by the Gilford Eagles in posting a 33-27 victory on January 18. The Red Raiders matched Gilford basket for basket in the first quarter ending with a 10-10 deadlock. Both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter but Belmont managed to outscore Gilford 6-4 to take a 16-14 lead at the break. The Eagles cut the lead to a point after the 3rd quarter and trailed 24-23 entering the final stanza. The shooting woes would see next page

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LHS bowlers taking on faculty members on Thursday Coach Jack Batchelder welcomes members of the public to come to Funspot on Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. as the bowling team challenges the faculty of LHS to a bowling match.

This fund raising event will consist on standard games and Baker games is sure to be a good time. The team is raising money to keep ten pin bowling as a varsity sport. Money raised from sponsorships will go towards bus rides to matches along with shirts and other expenses. Batchelder said, “There is no fee to come and watch. It is good chance for people to meet the team and see what High School bowling is about.”

Laconia High School bowling team last competed in Dover on Saturday, a match that saw LHS come in with a fourth-place finish behind Spaulding, Raymond and Sandown. Due to a competing music festival, the team

had only half of their players to pick from, explained Batchelder. Among the absent were the team’s top two bowlers, Zina Labrie and Samantha Batchelder.

The absences gave Lily Chanthasak, Emilie Santiague, and Tony Roy their first shot at bowling at the varsity level.

Lily stepped up by bowling 51 pins over her average, with a 127 and 72. Emilie also stepped up by bowling 33 pins over her average. In the four Baker games the team combined for 15 marks but just could not put them together. Coach Jack Batchelder sais, “it was a good week for us. Despite the forth place finish everyone was able to pull something good from there performances.”

Laconia will make the trip to Merrimack Ten Pin next to meet Souhegan, Pinkerton and Hollis Brookeline. “We are going up against some tough schools on Saturday but team is looking forward to the challenge,” said Batchelder.

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LHS’s Phelps shines in Bobcat Invitational at UNH Swimming at the Bobcat Invitational at UNH on Sunday, Laconia freshman Kayla Phelps continued to make a name for herself. Her time of 1:03.14 in the 100 back was the fastest among the 86 swimmers who competed in the event. She also set new school records in the 50 free (28.51)

and the 100 free (1:01.78).

Also swimming for LHS were Nick Shastany and Edis Dszidarivic. Dszidarivic swam the 50 free in 31.52. Shastany set new personal best times for the 100 breast, which he swam in 1:21.17, and in the 200 free, which he swam in 2:25.94.

He also swam the 100 free in 1:04.95.

GHS’s Cook breaks 9 year-old event record at Bobcat On Sunday at the Bobcat Invitational, held at UNH, Rebecca Cook, a freshman at Gilford High School not only took first place in the 200 free, she broke the meet record from 2004 with a 1:57.71. Junior Warren Thompson, freshman Autumn Bos and freshman Owen Sanborn all showed proficiency in the four competi-

tive strokes by swimming the 200 indiviual medley. Senior Christian Bos had two personal bests in the 200 free and the 50 free. Sophmore Katie Gingrich had a 1:12.14 in the 100 back, a personal best as was her 50 free. Sophomore Chrissy Leach and freshmand Ayden Ernst both made personal bests in their events.

Sundius has trio of top-ten finishes at Bobcat meet The Inter-Lakes High School swim team headed to UNH to swim in the 2013 Bobcat Invitational over the weekend. Competing against a field of over 500 swimmers, Inter-Lakes tried hard to make a mark.

Sarah Sundius was able to swim into eighth place in the 50 yard Freestyle (27.50), sixth place in the 100 yard Butterfly (1:09.34), and ninth place in the 200 yard individual medley (2:31.47). Achieving new personal best times in all three events, her performance translated into qualifying times for the state meet in the butterfly and IM events.

Ben Jaques also had a great day, significantly dropping his times. Starting out in the 50 yard freestyle, he dropped 1.64 seconds for a new time of 27.43, then in the 100 yard Freestyle event, dropping 2.5 seconds, he achieved a from preceding page continue for Gilford in the last quarter as they shot 1-17 from the field. On the night Gilford shot 12-64. For Belmont C. Cadaratte led all scorers with 13 points followed by C. Contigiani with 8. For Gilford Abby Harris scored 11 points.

With the win Belmont improves to 2-8 and Gilford now drops to 6-4.

new time of 1:03.11. His final swim of the day was the 100 yard backstroke, trying to make a State Championship time cut, he swam 1:11.03, dropping 5.48 seconds and just missing the cut by .04 seconds.

For Pauline Donaldson, the event was her first large invitational. Swimming against 187 women in the 50 yard Freestyle, according to coach Marilee Sundius, “she said she ‘would do her best’ and that is what she did!”

The Laker swimmers will head down the Goffstown for their last team meet of the season on Thursday.

Penalties sink LaconiaWinnisquam hockey The Laconia-Winnisquam hockey team played Souhegan Saturday night to a 6-1 loss. The Wolfpack’s only goal was scored by Hunter Karwocki in the second period. As in recent games, the Laconia-Winnisquam played a close game, going in to the third period with just a one-goal deficit. However, Souhegan was able to take charge when Laconia-Winnisquam was short-handed due to a rash of penalties. Brayden Harriman had 43 stops in goal.

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Two days later, Laconia hosted Merrimack Valley.

LHS JV boys’ team beats Newfound On Thursday the Laconia High School junior varsity boys’ basketball team played Newfound and came away with a 72-23 win. Jordan McCrea led Laconia in scoring with 14 points. Laconia also received nine points from Connor Doherty and seven points from Andre McNeill, Kyle Chiasson and Andrew Salta. Cody Greenwood dished out several assists and James Salta, Brendan Mooney, Nate Batchelder, Gage Baker and Dylan Dockham helped lead the defensive effort. Laconia plays today at Prospect Mountain.

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LMS boys’ A team now has winning record The Laconia Middle School Boys A-team rolled over Merrimack Valley, 54-20, to record their third straight victory of the season. In what coach Rod Roy called “their most complete game of the season”, the young Sachems jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Leading all scorers was Jacob Filgate with 19 points and five rebounds. Dalibor Kresovic, Riley Roy, and Nick Drouin chipped in six points each, while Parker Minor added five. Filgate also anchored the defense with four steals, while Nick Murray, Jake Ellis, and Drew Muzzey each had two steals apiece. Playing well off of the bench was Dan Engleson who had four points, two boards and two steals. The victory puts the Sachems over .500 for the first time this season at 7-6. “We are headed in the right direction”, said coach Roy.

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Belknap Independent Business Alliance names Kate Bishop Hamel executive director LACONIA — The Board of Directors of the Belknap Independent Business Alliance (BIBA) is pleased to announce that Kate Bishop Hamel has been named Executive Director.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Kate as part of the BIBA team. She brings a level of professionalism, creativity, and nonprofit experience that will enable us to promote our members more effectively.

Furthermore, as a business owner herself, Kate

understands the value that local, independent businesses bring to our community and, therefore, has a passion for BIBA’s mission.”

She is no stranger to BIBA, having been involved during BIBA’s inception (2009) contributing insights and recommendations to support local businesses and the vitality of the community.

She will lead the organization in its efforts to further promote and support BIBA’s mission to orga-

nize and empower local independent businesses and the Belknap County community. As director, Kate looks forward to working closely with current members and welcomes new members to raise awareness and change attitudes regarding the importance of supporting local independent businesses through various marketing initiatives, educational materials and strategies.

Hamel’s roots are in New England, calling the Lakes Region home for last ten years. She owns her own business, Granite State Mediation Group (GSMG). Based inGilford, she provides mediation (divorce/family, civic & community) and facilitation services (strategic planning, fund development and board development) throughout New Hampshire.

She is a certified Family Mediator offering respectful alternatives to litigation and resolving conflicts with individuals and families. Prior to obtaining her license, Community Matters was her consulting business working with nonprofit organizations in various capacity building initiatives.

A graduate of Wheelock College & Leadership Lakes Region, she is actively involved in the community including Trustee of the Gilford Public Library, Belknap EDC Incorporator, Collaborative Law Alliance of NH Member & Marketing Chair, NH Bar Association Family Law and NH Conflict Resolution Association Member.

“I am excited about joining the BIBA team and making a difference to the independent businesses in Belknap County community”, says Hamel.

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Jeraldine P. Dean, 77 LACONIA — Jeraldine Patricia Dean, 77, passed away at Lakes Region General Hospital on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, due to complications from treatments for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

Jerri was born in New London, N.H., on March 5, 1935 to Helen (Bell) and Gordon Davis. She grew up in North Sutton, N.H., graduating from New London High School as salutatorian of her class. Jerri attended Colby Sawyer College and Plymouth State Teachers College, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

Jerri began raising her family with former husband Arthur A. Dean in 1958, settling in Laconia in 1966. During her 33-year teaching career, she taught at both Mechanic Street School and Woodland Heights Elementary School.

Jerri believed strongly in community service. Her activities included serving on the Laconia Education Association, cooking for the Salvation Army, serving as a board member for the Taylor Home, and doing hospice work. She was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church.

Jerri enjoyed gardening, walking, swimming, reading, and journaling. But she was happiest when surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren. She delighted in making her swimming pool a special gathering spot for her family. Jerri also loved her dinner and movie nights with friends. She was a

lifelong lover of animals, caring for every stray cat that came her way!

Family members include: her son, Timothy S. Dean, and his wife, Michelle, of Laconia; her daughter, Cheryl A. Angus, of Laconia; her son, James M. Dean, and Nancy DePasquale of Beverly, M.A.; her son, John K. Dean, and his wife, Karen, of Gilmanton, N.H.; grandchildren, Hayley Angus, of Campton, N.H., Evan Dean of Chattam, M.A., Olivia, Aidan and Victoria Dean of Laconia, Lauren and Caroline Dean of Gilmanton; great grandson, Maxx Angus, of Campton; her brother, Fred Davis, and his wife, Terry, of Springfield, N.H.; her sister, Nancy Nichols, and her husband, Richard, of Croydon, N.H and her late brother, John Davis, and his wife, Sandy, of Warner, N.H. A celebration of Jerri’s life will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 18 Wesley Way, Gilford, N.H., on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerri’s memory may be made to the N.H. Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, N.H. 03246.

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Martha was raised in the Belmont area and also traveled extensively as an Air Force wife prior to moving back to the area about nine years ago. Martha received her Master’s Degree in English and taught religious education around the world. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, friends and family. She loved playing cards, traveling and singing in the church choir. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Belmont and also a member of the Red Hat Society and was active with Catholic charities.

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brothers; Nate Chapman and his wife Arline of Pembroke and William “Bill” Chapman and his wife Pam of Laconia, four grandchildren; Collin Tasker, Andrew Tasker, Claire Tasker and Luke Tasker.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Maurice F. Tasker and one sister, Doris Chapman-Paquette.

There will be no calling hours.

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For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center or to Bishop Bradley Senior Living Community, both at 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246-3600.

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After the war, Mr. Sanborn worked at Scott & Williams in Laconia, NH until he retired. The Sanborns built the Flamingo Motel in Weirs Beach, New Hampshire, and ran it for many years until their retirement to Florida. They were married for 67 years and have two children, Sandra Strait (William), and Brenda Hair (Lynn). They are the grandparents of three (Lauren Osner, Karen Kelly, and Christopher Hair, and the great grandparents of three (Ryan Osner, Miranda Osner, and Allison Hair).

Services will be held at the Sarasota National Cemetery on January 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to LifePath Hospice, Sun City Center, Florida.

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OBITUARIES

Nancy P. Smith, 88

LACONIA — Nancy Pashley Smith, 88, of Old North Main Street, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Lakes Region General Hospital.

She was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Donald W. and Agnes (Hall) Hurd. Nancy moved to Laconia after graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design. She worked at the Laconia Airport and also the Laconia Citizen in the advertising department. She then moved to White Plains, New York, where she worked as a Sound Area Advertising Manager for Westchester Rockland Newspapers until her retirement. She maintained a home in Laconia through most of her life and retirement years.

She is survived by one son, James C. Pashley Jr. of Gardena, California, one grandson, Matthew R. Pashley of Gardena, California, one brother, Dr. John Hurd of Vancouver, Washington, a sister-in-law, Georgianna Smith Silva of Concord, two nephews; David Hurd of Vancouver, Washington and George A. Silva of Massachusetts, and one niece, Susan Tucker of Barrington, Rhode Island. She was predeceased by her husband,

Lawrence J. Smith in 2007 and one sister, Jean H. Tucker.

Calling hours will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish – St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow in the Smith family lot in Calvary Cemetery in Concord.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312, the Community Wellness Center, 22 Strafford Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246 or the Holy Trinity Endowment Trust, c/o St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.

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LACONIA — Louise Arlene Young, 88, of 70 Stark Street, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 in her home.

She was born in Laconia, the daughter of Earl G. and Louise V. (Hurd) Clough.

She worked for several years as a food service assistant in Laconia, retiring as Food Service Manager from Sacred Heart School. After Louise retired, she enjoyed traveling with her best friend, Gloria Swain. Every year they went to Florida and enjoyed many bingo trips to Indian Bingo in Maine. She spent many hours with her grandchildren. She loved camping, cooking and family gatherings. Louise was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1670 Ladies Auxiliary in Laconia.

She is survived by her son, Garey Hawkins and his wife Terri of Gilmanton, one daughter, Linda Fitts of Laconia, five grandchildren; Randy Fitts, Sherry Hawkins, Frank Hyslop, Melissa Bivens and Shawn

Vaillant , four great grandchildren; Nicole Fitts, Jacob Bivens, Whitney Vaillant and Brynn Vailant, one great-great grandchild, Memphis Desbiens and one brother, Earl L. Clough and his wife Shirley of Laconia.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Young and one brother, Richard Clough.

There will be no calling hours.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.

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CONROE, Texas — Earlene Smith of Conroe, Texas passed away January 16, 2013. She was born in Laconia, NH on July 21, 1932 to Earl and Carrie Smith.

She graduated from Laconia High, class if 1950.

In 1952 she married Harley Smith and moved to Texas. For many years she traveled to many countries with her husband as he worked in the oil wells. After her husbands death, she moved back to the family home in Sanbornton, NH, where she was active in quilt clubs, the Sanbornton Bay CHF and church activities at the Sanbornton Second Baptist Church. She worked for some time at the Winnisquam Post Office. Earlene moved backed to Texas to be closer to her family, but left behind many dear friends in N.H., who will always remember the good times they had with her.

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and her son Robert and daughter-inlaw Karen of Conroe, TX; grandchildren, Hayley Turner and husband Cameron, Hillary Reyes, Ashley Mehrens and husband Spencer, and Brain Smith and a great grandson Landon Turner, all of Texas; two sisters, Lela Corbin and husband Tom on Sanbornton and Hazel Laroche of Laconia, many nieces, nephews, and dear friends from Texas and New Hampshire.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband and son Michael.

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By Holiday Mathis doubt yourself or fret over the details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Daily life might not feel like the special experience that it is just now. You’ll have to remind yourself that these moments are rare and won’t be repeated. A camera can help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

The one you are so close with will once again, in some quiet way, prove loyal and true. For moments it even seems that your minds and hearts have melded together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Passions ebb and flow, and you won’t be too worried about the particulars.

You’ve been through the cycles of love, and you know not to fret about the ups and downs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you had more money, how would you spend it? Knowing the answer will put you in the correct headspace to make a plan. Likely what you need now is not better funding, but a clearer direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll seek chemistry and excitement. It could be found in a person or an endeavor.

You know right away when you strike on the right thing -- your attraction is undeniable.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 22). No one can tell you what’s right or wrong over the next eight weeks. Your heart tells you what to do when the wellmeaning people around you can’t.

February is all hugs and kisses. You’ll win an award or prize in March. April brings a transportation upgrade. Family reunion and surprising news comes in June. Sagittarius and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 4, 22, 24 and 16

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you’ve ever left a school report undone until the final hour, you know what it’s like to be starting something when you’re supposed to be finishing it.

Providence will move to save the day, or at least help out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It feels like you’re right on track for love, but beware. There is always something deeper and more meaningful to strive for. Knowing this, you will keep the challenge -- and spark -- alive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can be candid with some -- not all. Your social savvy is second nature, so you realize that it’s in everyone’s best interest to filter out 50 or more percent of what you would like to impart.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). An anonymous contributor suggested that holding a grudge is like letting someone live rent free in your head. Except that the person in question usually doesn’t want to live there, so it’s also like imprisonment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Should you expect more from your relationships, or should you take a break and nurture your own soul by taking care of your own needs and wants? The answer to this question will guide today’s action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Comedians know that sometimes it’s funny to stretch the truth for the sake of the joke, the story or the entertainment value.

You’ll get playful with a kernel of your own personal truth and achieve levity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Bold action starts with a bang and ends with the world changed -- at least some small part of the world. This type of move is favored for you now and you’ll be too busy completing the action to

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2013. There are 343 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, legalized abortions using a trimester approach. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson died at his Texas ranch at age 64.

On this date: In 1498, during his third voyage to the Western Hemisphere, Christopher Columbus arrived at the present-day Caribbean island of St. Vincent.

In 1912, the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad, which connected the Keys with the mainland, went into service.

In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson pleaded for an end to war in Europe, calling for “peace without victory.” (By April, however, America also was at war.)

In 1922, Pope Benedict XV died; he was succeeded by Pius XI. In 1938, Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” was performed publicly for the first time in Princeton, N.J. In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces began landing at Anzio, Italy.

In 1953, the Arthur Miller drama “The Crucible” opened on Broadway.

In 1968, the fast-paced sketch comedy series “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” premiered on NBCTV. In 1973, a Boeing 707 chartered by Nigeria Airways crashed while attempting to land at Kano International Airport; 176 of the 202 people aboard were killed. George Foreman upset reigning heavyweight champion Joe Frazier with a second round TKO in their match in Kingston, Jamaica.

In 1984, the Los Angeles Raiders defeated the Washington Redskins 38-9 to win Super Bowl XVIII (18), played at Tampa Stadium in Florida.

(The game broadcast on CBS-TV featured Apple Computer’s famous “1984” ad introducing the Macintosh computer.)

In 1998, Theodore Kaczynski (kah-ZIHN’skee) pleaded guilty in Sacramento, Calif., to being the Unabomber in return for a sentence of life in prison without parole.

One year ago: Longtime Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who’d won more games than anyone in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal that scarred his reputation, died at age 85. The New England Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in the AFC championship game. The New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in the NFC championship game.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Piper Laurie is 81. Actor Seymour Cassel is 78. Author Joseph Wambaugh is 76. Actor John Hurt is 73. Singer Steve Perry is 64. Country singer-musician Teddy Gentry is 61. Movie director Jim Jarmusch is 60.

Hockey Hall-of-Famer Mike Bossy is 56. Actress Linda Blair is 54. Actress Diane Lane is 48. Actorrap DJ Jazzy Jeff is 48. Country singer Regina Nicks is 48. Rhythm-and-blues singer Marc Gay is 44. Actor Gabriel Macht is 41. Actor Balthazar Getty is 38. Actor Christopher Kennedy Masterson is 33. Pop singer Willa Ford is 32. Actress Beverley Mitchell is 32. Rock singer-musician Ben Moody is 32. Actress Sami Gayle is 17.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Beginner’s Sewing Class at the Meredith Library. 9:30 a.m. to noon. A supply list will be available upon registration for the class. GAP Diet meeting 6- 8 p.m. at the library.

Holy Trinity School annual Open House. Personal tours held between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. A brief presentation from staff held at 7 p.m. For more information call 524-3156 or www.holytrinitynh.com.

Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at The Mug by the Bay in Center Harbor. 5:30 to 7 p.m. RSVP by calling 677-7141.

The Lakes Region Camera Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at The Trinity Episcopal Church on Route 25 in Meredith at 7:30 p.m. The program will be Designs and Patterns Competition featuring LRCC judges. Persons of any experience level are welcome. For more information, visit our website at www.lrcameraclub. com or call Phyllis Meinke at 340-2359.

Snowshoe hike at the Winnipesaukee River Trail in Tilton sponsored by the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department. Participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall. Hike is $1 per person and showshoe rentals are $4 per hike. Pre-registration required. To RSVP or for more information call 527-4722.

Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.

Hall Memorial Library happenings. Video Sale, 10-6 p.m. 50 cents per VHS. Crafts for Teens & Tweens, 2:30 p.m. Nooners Book Group featuring the book “Whitethorn Woods” by Maeve Binchy.

Gilford Public Library happenings. Storytime (18 mo. to 5 years) 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Babygarten (birth-18 months) 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Drop-In Rug Hooking 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knitting for beginners. 1p.m. to 2 p.m.

Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.

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Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

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

Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.

The Greater Lakes Region Chapter of Murdered Children for the families and friends of those who have died by violence meets at 6 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. For further information contact chapter leader Carmen Doucette’ at 524-7624 or laconia1@metrocast.net.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Lakes Region Listens community conversation centered around the question of kindergarten in the Winnisquam Regional School District. Registration hour begins at 5:30 p.m at Winnisquam Middle School. Discussions begin at 6:30 p.m. A light supper will be served prior to the discussion. For more information or to pre-register email lakesregionlistens@gmail.com.

ABC and ME at the Meredith Library. 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Preschool Class ages 3-5.

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LACONIA — Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia will present the Bruce Marshall Group Blues Band on Friday January 25 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10, doors open at 7:15 p.m. and the Freight Room is a BYOB venue. w w w. p i t m a n s f r e i g h t room.com The Bruce Marshall Group live show treats their fans to a soaring ride as they rip through a cat- Bruce Marshall Blues Group alog of original material will be at Pitman’s Freight that truly sets this band Room Friday. (Courtesy photo) apart. They love to mix it up, whether it’s pulling off excitunderlying ing jams that build with dynamics mism.

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Hampshire and National Register of Historic Places, the Bridges House was built in 1835, owned and resided in by former Governor and US Senator Styles Bridges and until it was donated to the state as the official NH Governor’s executive residence by his widow in 1969.

Starting the month of February, OGC will be featured in the Laconia Historical & Museum Society exhibit of organizations in the city that are primarily or completely comprised of and run by strong, creative and charitable women and the work inspired by women, their histories, goals, present status, memorabilia, achievements and displayable items.

Members who are looking forward to lunching together at the Brick Front Restaurant, Church Street on Tuesday, February 5 at noon should RSVP to Suzanne Perley at 528-1123.

The Opechee Garden Club meets the first Monday of the month at 1 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, Gilford. New members are always welcomed to join in time to celebrate the 75th Anniversary in 2014. Write PO Box 6025, Laconia, NH, call 293-7357, email opecheegrardenclub2012@gmail.com or visit www. opecheegardenclub.com.

LACONIA — Get your family and friends together and come learn about a fun activity to enjoy during the long winter months – ice fishing. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program and the Laconia Recreation Department will co-host a one day Saturday workshop on February 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The class is open to anyone; however, anyone 16 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Reserve your spot by contacting the Laconia Recreation Department at (603) 5245046. The class is free, and registration is first-come, first-served. All equipment and materials will be provided. People do not need to have a

fishing license to participate.

The morning will be spent at the Laconia Community Center at 306 Union Avenue, Laconia, where paticipants will learn about ice fishing equipment, safety and practices, as well as some winter ecology of lakes and ponds. Then they will head out to the local lake and put their newly learned skills to the test.

New Hampshire Fish and Game’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program has taught thousands of children and adults to be safe, ethical and successful anglers. Find out more at http:// www.fishnh.com/Fishing/lets_go_fishing_class_schedule.htm. The program is federally funded through the Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Free ice fishing class offered February 2

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GILFORD — Jane Rollins, a local Master Gardener, will offer a workshop on “Happy and Healthy House Plants” to the Opechee Garden Club (OGC) on Thursday, January 24 at 1 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Road in Gilford.

Rollins, an OGC member, will focus on ten common houseplants, their requirements and care and why they are good for your home or may even make you smarter.

OGC received a Landscape Recognition Award for planting at the Belknap County Court House through the city’s Adopt-A-Spot. Members have been planting and maintaining area gardens at the court house and other sites for many years. The garden club exhibited their entry, “A Winter Garden” that combined woodsy, natural decorations with a splash of glitter, in the Belknap Mill “Trees for the Holidays” contest again this year. Those working on the committee were: Marge Dyer, Jo Connelly, Donna Vernon, Bev Martin and President Sandy Gove.

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WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23 Gilford Public Library Happenings.

Check – Out – An – Expert!, 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gilford Write Now Writers’ Group, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hall Memorial Library happenings.

Video Sale 10-6 p.m. - 50 cents/VHS. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Arts and Crafts featuring shape and bake bread 3:30 p.m.

The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

279-0607.

Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.

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

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

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

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

Free knitting and crochet lessons.

Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My 20-something children attend school in other cities. On occasion, they have asked to bring their current boyfriend or girlfriend home for a visit to meet the family. The friend then stays in a separate room for a night or two.

The problem is my husband. He gets extremely upset about these visits and accuses me of encouraging immoral behavior.

He says that allowing these friends to stay at our house gives tacit approval for them to spend the night away from home.

I say it is normal hospitality to open our home to our kids’ friends. Is he being irrational, or am I missing something? -Conflicted Mother Dear Conflicted: There is absolutely nothing wrong with a child spending the night away from home, and certainly not a 20-something adult. Your husband apparently is convinced that the kids are sneaking around and getting into bed together when you are asleep. But that is ungenerous of him.

These friends are guests in your home and should be treated as such. And your husband might keep in mind that should these friends turn out to be his future sons-in-law or daughters-in-law, reacting poorly to them now could set him up for future difficulties.

Dear Annie: May I vent a little about the extended family of a caregiver? My relatives live out of state and rarely visit. This is for them: Please don’t tell the primary caregiver what to do and how to do it. You don’t have all the details, and you do not control every situation. Good caregivers are proactive and vigilant.

You are loved, and your opinion matters. But unless you are a medical expert in these areas, please listen rather than resort to preconceived ideas.

When you do visit, don’t say, “I guess you get the day off.”

There is never a day off, especially if the loved one is in the hospital or rehab and preparations need to be made for what

happens after they are discharged. And while you may think it’s “too early” to discuss assisted living or nursing home care, some of those places have waiting lists. It’s never too early. You may want to have a light, enjoyable visit, but some things still need to be handled, even unpleasant things. Life doesn’t get put on hold simply because you’re in town.

If you want to take over the full-time care, you are more than welcome. Otherwise, please respect the primary caregiver’s role and responsibilities, and keep your interference with the medical providers to a minimum. You have no idea what it is like to have a family plus elderly parents to care for, with all the activities, medical appointments, medications and therapies to coordinate and facilitate. You purposely choose to live states away. Please don’t fly in and out telling me what to do. Serving as a primary caregiver is an honor and a privilege. It carries with it a tremendous responsibility, as well as accountability and self-sacrifice. I do it out of love, and I want what is best for them. -- Walk a Mile in My Shoes Dear Walk: We have heard this plea many times and know you speak for thousands of devoted caregivers. But we also know that many relatives who live away need to feel as if they are contributing and often react by making demands and trying to take over. Sometimes, all they need is a task to perform that will make them feel they are needed in a concrete way.

We hope that helps.

Dear Annie: Like “Heartbroken Mom in Connecticut,” I, too, left a controlling husband, and it created conflicts at family gatherings. Our solution was to have two birthday parties. My ex could attend one with whomever he wished, and I attended the other. The grandchildren loved the idea of having two birthday parties. Over time, some of the conflicts lessened, but they never completely stopped. Sometimes they just can’t let go. -- Don’t Stress, Celebrate Twice

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

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2.50 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

Animals CAIRN Terrier Puppies- 3 females, 1 wheat with black mask, 2 brindles. (Toto) Hypoallergetic, great pets. $300 267-8970

FOUND! SEEING EYE DOG! Thank you to everyone who took the time to help find my German Shepherd! I missed her very much and she is now home safe and sound!

LABRADOR Retriever pups AKC, gorgeous litter of 7. Healthy happy, 1st shots and health certificates, in-home raised (603)664-2828.

Announcement REWARD For information leading to the recovery of Moritz Tag-A-Long dump trailer, black w/white tandem wheels. Stolen Jan. 9, 2013, Moultonboro, NH. All calls remain confidential.

Call 508-245-2402

THE THRIFTY YANKEE HUGE JANUARY SALE! Everything on sale, up to 50% off.

Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10-5.

603-279-0607. Route 25 Meredith NH across from Interlakes High School, plenty of parking. Cash for your Gold and Silver.

Appliances 2010 GE Profile stainless side-by-side refrigerator. 25.5 Cu. Ft. Ice/water dispenser in door. $750. 603-387-2954

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

ROTTWEILER pups AKC Champion Pedigree, parents on premises $500-$600. 603-340-6219

1990 Olds V-6 Auto. 138K miles, good shape, $1,495 OBO. 630-0957

Announcement

1998 BUICK Riviera- 113K, Excellent condition, green, leather, all options. Salvage title, $2,500. 603-496-5619

FOXWOODS DAY TRIP Friday, February 1st, 2013 Meredith & Laconia pick-up

Call Claire, 293-8814 or Tom, 279-7883

MAKE EXTRA CASH by consigning your unwanted furniture and home decor items. Please call 524-1175 or stop in at Too Good To Be Threw, 84 Union Ave., La-

1999 Dodge Ram 15004X4, 5.2L, good condition. $2,800/OBRO. Please call 738-7120 for more information.

2000 Lincoln Towncar: Heated leather, moonroof, 8-disc player, remote start, 79k miles, great condition, 1-owner. $4,995.

524-6866.

2008 Honda CRV EX, Light Blue, 74K miles, Excellent condition. $14,000 or B.O. 603-524-7911 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Autos

For Rent

98 Isuzu Rodeo- 35K miles, new engine, new everything. Clean truck, 4-cylinder $1,800.

603-832-8621

LAKEPORT- Nice Three Bedroom Apartment only three years old.

Has 1 1/2 baths, natural gas heat, nice kitchen and walk-out basement. No utilities included.

Available February 1st. Security deposit $1,075. and first month rent $1,075. Serious callers only.

If you are ready to move...call 603-524-8533

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

PRE 1972 Classic 4 speed cars wanted. Especially convertables.

978-771-8818.

BOATS WANTED: Boat Dock/Slip on Winnipesaukee, 2013 season, for a 20ft. Century Runabout. Mature couple, mostly weekday use.

Kevin or Karen 802-263-5700

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

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

Business Opportunities BEAUTIFUL 3 acre Gilford lot with excellent frontage on busy intersection with existing 9000 sf. building. Perfect for any retail, especially local market/farmers market/craft type business.

Owner looking for qualified operator/owner with capital to establish a successful partnership using our land and building. This is a real chance to be your own boss of a great business. Please call 603-455-9388 to discuss.

Need Extra Money? Start an Avon Business for $10. Call Debbie at 603-491-5359.

Or go to www.start.youravon.com and enter reference code: dblaisedell.

Child Care MEREDITH CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Experienced & professional provider. Amy (603) 303-2384

BELMONT- Nice, one bedroom, second floor apartment on horse farm. Heat and hot water included, dogs considered. $700. per month plus one months security deposit. For application and showing contact Amy at 603-520-0314 leave message.

BELMONT: Perkins Place 2-bedroom townhouse style. $775/Month, only $99 security deposit, no application fee. Call 238-8034 CENTER HARBOR- Walk to supermarket/restaurants/water.

Water/Mountain views. New paint/carpet, etc. 1 or 2 bedrooms, heat Included, from $645/month.

No Pets. 603-937-1007

Employment Wanted

FRANKLIN: 2 & 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent $700-$725. + Utilities, security deposit required, no dogs, 279-5846.

HARD WORKING experienced cleaning woman looking for more jobs. Regular or one-time

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

For Rent

For Rent

GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security.

455-6269.

LACONIA- Opechee Gardens: 2-bedroom great move-in special. $750/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application feel. Call 238-8034

GILFORD, Single male needs roommate(s). 2 bedrooms available. $125 per week, plus share utilities. Pets considered.

556-7098.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 1st floor.

Separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $230/week, including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

GILFORD : 1 & 2 -bedroom units available. Heat & electricity included. From $190/week. Pets considered. 556-7098.

GILMANTON Iron Works: 3 bedroom 1 bath house. Washer/Dryer included. $1,375/Month + utilities.

Call 364-7437 LACONIA 1 bedroom apartment.

Close to Bartlett Beach. Heat & lights, $175/Week + security & references.

No pets.

603-528-5940 LACONIA 1st floor 2-3 bedroom apartment on Pleasant St. Walk to town & beaches, recently repainted, carpeting, appliances, full bath. $1,000/Month includes heat & hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LACONIA 2-bedroom 2nd floor on Province St. Clean, sunny, lead safe. Good neighborhood with private parking. Washer/dryer access, no pets, $800/Month + utilities. 508-423-0479 LACONIA 2/3 Bedroom 6 rooms, move-in ready, quiet neighbors, plenty of storage, garage, washer/dryer hook-up, $850/Month + 1 month security (Flexible payment terms available). Property maintenance rent reduction available.

603-528-1850 or 603-486-3966.

LACONIA Elegant, large one bed room in one of Pleasant Street s finest Victorian homes. Fireplace, beamed ceilings, lots of natural woodwork, washer/dryer. Walk to downtown and beaches. Heat/Hot water included. $925. 528-6885 LACONIA, small 1 BR, $150/week. Includes heat and lights. References and security deposit. 603-524-9665 LACONIABeacon St. West Luxury condo. Furnished, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, granite countertops, storage unit, gym included. Very low utilities.

Free Internet & cable.

Non-smoker/No pets. Security, lease & references required. $750/Month. 455-4075 LACONIA- Large 3 bedroom 1st floor apartment with sunroom & storage. $850/Month, includes heat/hot water. Near hospital and stores. Good rental history and credit report required.

603-707-1510 or 530-474-1050

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $230/week, including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: Spacious two bedroom apartment for rent. Rent is $702. per month with heat and hot water included. On-site laundry, storage room and off-street parking. Close to pharmacy, schools and hospital. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Mgt. (603) 524-6673 EHO. LACONIA: Very nice 1-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, downtown building. Recently painted.

Nice kitchen and full bath. $175/week, includes heat, hot water & electricity. 524-3892 or 630-4771.

LACONIA: 1st Floor, Large 3BR, 2-bath apartment. Deck and parking. No pets, no smokers. Security deposit, references and lease required. $925/month plus utilities.

875-2292.

LACONIA: Dyer St. 2-bedroom townhouse style. Great move-in special, $775/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application fee. Call 238-8034 LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Pleasant Street, 1BR, $750. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837.

LACONIA: Spacious 2-bedroom 1-bath duplex. Basement w/storage, washer/dryer hook-ups. Big yard, parking. No pets/no smoking, $800/Month, + utilities.

603-387-6847 MEREDITH- 2-bedroom 1-bath townhouse condo. Laundry on-site, $800/Month + utilities.

Parking/plowing included. No smoking/pets. 527-4160 MEREDITH: 1-2 bedroom apartments and 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes, $575-$750+ utilities, security deposit required, no dogs, 279-5846.

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145-160/week 603-781-6294

MINUTES from Concord2-bedroom 1-bath completely renovated energy efficient apartment complex. $795, including hot water with free WiFi. Secured building access, onsite laundry and more. Military discount available. Convenient Rte 3 location in West Franklin!

Must See, Call today!

603-744-3551

LACONIA- Opechee Gardens: 1-bedroom great move-in special. $650/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application feel. Call 238-8034

MOULTONBOROUGH- Winnipesaukee Waterfront home. Female to share with same. $850/Includes all unitlities. Cable/Internet 603- 253-8848

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For Rent

For Sale

Furniture

Help Wanted

NEW HAMPTON: Nice 1-bedroom apartment, sliders to private deck, 5 minutes from I-93. $620/month. + security., cat okay.

(603)217-0373.

ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Never used, many extras, $1,500.

524-2877.

DINING Room Set- Cherry table 40X80, six side chairs, small buffet, solid wood, original $2,300 selling $590. 286-4759

Appalachian Mountain Teen Project hiring youth mentor/ wilderness trip leader. Details at www.teenprojectnh.com

Dining Room Set- Table (expands to 8ft), 8 chairs, china, server.

White maple overlayed with butternut veneer. $3,500.

527-0955

THE NUMBER ONE RESORT MARKETING COMPANY

FIESTA Dinnerware: (4) 4-piece place settings. Colors: sunflower, tangerine, shamrock, seafoam.

Excellent condition, $75.

393-9418.

Moving sale- Twin beds, daybed, dressers, coffee tables, recliner, 1-year old Jodel woodstove. Call 603-986-3551 NORDIC Track Pro 1000S Treadmill, $100. Total Gym XL $300. 603-387-4745, Leave message.

PIANOS: What greater gift to give a child than a piano?

Call 524-1430.

603-581-2450 EOE

SET of 4 snow tires mounted on aluminum Jeep rims. 235-75-15. $150. Set of 4 snow tires mounted on Ford rims, 205-65-15, $150.

630-0957

TILTON

2-Bedroom, 1-Bath, 1st floor apart ment, offstreet parking, locked storage & basement, beautifully renovated including washer and dryer. $975/month includes heat, hot water, a/c & snow removal.

No pets/smoking.

934-2788

TILTON: Downstairs 1-bedroom. $620-640/Month. Heat and hot water included. No dogs, 603-630-9772 or 916-214-7733.

For Rent-Commercial

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

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

603-305-9763 Two sofa beds, one with matching loveseat, free to taker . 527-0955

Lost REWARD Lost mens gold, diamond, ruby ring. 603-387-5367

Motorcycles

NEW trailer load mattresses....a great deal! King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

Free FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful items. Garages, vehicls, estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

HOUSEKEEPERS Wanted: We are looking for hard working people who know what clean is!

Part-time positions, with potential for full-time hours available in the peak season.

Must be flexible, reliable and dependable.

Weekends a must. Please apply in person at Fireside Inn & Suites (formerly B. Mae's Resort), Junctions of Routes 11 & 11B, Gilford, NH. LICENCED Cosmetologist wanted for small residential salon. Must have 3+ years experience & some clientele. 527-8980.

NEW HAMPTON: Hard working, must be 18, to clean barn stalls, 2 hours a week, pays $ 10/hr. Call 744-0107

NURSE NEEDED RN FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS

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

Home Improvements

Services

TOTAL FLOOR CARE, TOTAL HOME CARE Professional Floor sanding, refinishing. Repair: remodeling, painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

GUITAR LESSONS

With Mike Stockbridge- Berklee, UMaine All styles, levels, and ages. www.mikestockbridge.com (603)733-9070.

Special Education ParaEducator

Laconia School District We are seeking a candidate interested in working to support students with academic, emotional, social, physical and behavioral skill development in our school. A Position is available at our Elm Street Elementary School.

Part-time, 20 hours per week.

Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must.

Senior nursing students may apply.

Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference to:

Please send resume to: Central NH Kidney Center 87 Spring Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or Call

Sue Carignan, Student Services Coordinator Elm Street School 478 Elm Street Laconia, NH 03246

603-528-3738

Please visit our website for information about Laconia School District www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package!

Please check out website for specific details on each position

RN @ Merriman House 32 hrs RN - FT/PT/PD Emergency Department RN - ICU PT 24 hrs and Per Diem RN - Med Surg FT & PT and Per Diem LNA @ Merriman House FT Nights, evening ED Registration Clerk 2 days, 3rd shift Clinical Applications Coordinator, IT, Full-time Clinical Applications Support Specialist, IT, Full-time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions

For Sale (3) Beveled-Glass Mirrors: Each 22”x68” in wooden frame. Can be removed from frame. $300.

393-9418.

4 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi $1,200, 4X6 Heriz, $250.

3X5 Multi-color Panel $125- 2X4 Rose Sarouk, $50. 603-528-9661 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. CHINA- Royal Doulton- Tiara pattern. 6 place settings, gravy boat, vegetable bowl & service platter. $200. 603-528-9661 Dining room table 42X66, opens to 42X96 with 8 upholstered chairs.

Good condition, $250/OBO. 528-5202 DRIOD Smart Phones- Motorola, HTC, Samsung. Refurbished &

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

Instruction

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Eveningweekend deliveries welcome.

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980

SANBORNTON Rooms- Home near Tilton & I-93. One furnished $125/Week, one unfurnished $115/Week. All utilities, laundry, kitchen, bath. No drugs or drinking. Smoking okay. Males only.

603-286-9628

in the Lakes Region with a proven track record in growth; is seeking highly motivated, success driven individuals.

Potential earnings average between $17-$40 an hour.

Daytime and evening shifts available. No experience necessary, onsite training provided. Call for application information:

Help Wanted TECHNICIAN WANTED Winnisquam Auto is growing.

Great opportunity for the right person. Must have tools and state inspection license. Great place to perfect your trade and work alongside a Grade A Technician. Must possess a good attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced shop. Looking for a journeyman or apprentice-type abilities.

Send resume to frontlinerdy@metrocast.net or call 603-524-7171.

Apply online at www.memorialhospitalnh.org Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

GORHAM RANDOLPH SHELBURNE COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT GORHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTICE OF VACANCY LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE OPENING FOR AN

English Teacher (grades 9 – 12) The Gorham High School is seeking a dynamic, New Hampshire certified English teacher who is enthusiastic about working in a small, rural community which fosters high standards and a commitment to provide positive educational experiences for all students.

The successful candidate must be able to teach Public Speaking, Senior Paper and two American Literature courses. We are looking to fill this position beginning January 23, 2013.

Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, certification, transcripts and three current letters of recommendation to: Mr. Paul Bousquet, Superintendent of Schools SAU 20, 123 Main Street, Gorham, NH 03581 Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and continue until the position is filled.

SAU 20 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PT Experienced Custodian/ Floor Care. Sunday - Thurs. evening, 10 pm - 4 am. 30 hours per week, $10/ hour. Must clear background check. 524-9930.

Get the Best Help Under the Sun! Starting at $2 per day Call 737.2020 or email

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Harlem Wizards coming Laconia Historical and Museum Society hosting Antiques Appraisal Day Saturday at Antique Center to town Wednesday night LACONIA — Laconia Historical and Museum Society will host its quarterly Antiques Appraisal Day on Saturday, January 26 from 2-4 p.m. at The Laconia Antique Center, 601 Main Street in Laconia.

Expert appraisers Doug McGowan, Linc Fournier and Greg Peverley will be available to offer their expertise and verbal estimations of value. Much like the Antique Road Show, where participants bring in their items to

be appraised, the society’s group of talented appraisers use the “team” approach to determine a value and share information with the audience unique to each item.

Items should include stoneware, clocks, coins, toys, silver, rugs, jewelry and general antiques. The cost is $5 per appraisal with all proceeds to benefit the Laconia Historical and Museum Society. Tickets are sold at the door on a first come - first served basis.

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a six-week pick-up curling program for adults on Thursday evenings.

The program will be held at the Arthur A. Tilton Ice Rink from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. January 24–February 28.

Curling is the sport of “sliding stones” down the ice in an attempt to get your “stones” closer to the target than

your opponent. Although this activity is held on the ice, participants do not wear ice skates. Participants should dress to be outside and should wear sneakers or boots.

Cost for this program is $2 per evening and participants can register at the start of the program.

For more information contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation Dept. at 527-4722.

GILFORD — Patrick’s Pub is sponsoring a fundraiser for Gilford Performing Arts Department on Sunday evening, January 27. Dine at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, located at 18 Weirs Rd in Gilford, between 5-9 p.m. and let your server know that you are there

for GHS Performing Arts. Half of your food bill will be donated to the Gilford High School Performing Arts Department. The band and choir will be traveling to Washington DC for a musical competition this spring and the donation will help sponsor a student.

Adult curling program begins Thursday in Gilford

Fundraiser for Gilford Arts Department at Patrick’s Pub

Services

Services

Services

Services

Bill!s Small Engine Repair. Snowmobiles, ATV!s, snowblowers, generators and more. Free pick-up & delivery. 267-8766

PIPER ROOFING

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

Major credit cards accepted CAGGIANO TREE SERVICE, Trusted for over 30 years in the Lakes Region. We will meet or beat any price. Call for your free estimate today. 603-253-9762.

Gilford School District

SPR Property ServicesMiscellaneous & odd projects.

Hauling, cleanouts, dump runs, etc. Reasonable. 603-998-6858 Shannon

COMPLETE CARE CLEANING SERVICE

Coaching Positions

Reasonable rates, home and commercial. No job too big or small. Call for free estimate today.

603-717-6682

High School - Head Boys Track and Field High School - JV Softball

DELETED YOUR PHOTOS? We can get them back! Call 524-4042.

Middle School - Softball If interested please send letter of interest to: Dave Pinkham, Athletic Director Gilford High School 88 Alvah Wilson Road, Gilford, NH 03249 or email dpinkham@gilford.k12.nh.us For more information call 524-7146 x 251

HELP WANTED FOR BUSY LAW OFFICE Seeking part-time (with potential for full-time) Legal Assistant/Probate Paralegal to add to our expanding Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration Department. Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently required. Candidate must have strong secretarial and computer skills. Experience with WordPerfect, Excel, bookkeeping and accounting skills a plus. Qualified applicants should send resume to:

Normandin, Cheney & O’Neil, PLLC ATTN: Employment P.O. Box 575 Laconia, NH 03247-0575

DICK THE HANDYMAN Available for small and odd jobs, also excavation work, small tree and stump removal and small roofs! Call for more details. Dick Maltais 603-267-7262 or 603-630-0121

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com

WET BASEMENTS,

cracked or buckling walls, crawl space problems, backed by 40 years experience. Guaranteed 603-356-4759 basementauthoritiesnh.com.

Storage Space LACONIA: Storage shed on South Main St. 8 1/4 x 4 1/4, $15/month. 524-1234.

Wanted Small aircraft owner looking to rent (ASAP) heated space near Laconia airport. 603-991-0768 or ennovate99@gmail.com

Wanted To Buy I BUY CLEAN 603-470-7520.

DVD's.

Home Care EXCEPTIONAL SENIOR HOME COMPANIONSHIP Care provided by mature & qualified caregivers. Starting at $17 per hour (some restrictions apply).

Call 603-556-7817

LACONIA — The Harlem Wizards will be coming to Laconia High School on Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m. in a fundraiser sponsored by The American Legion Post 1. All of the proceeds will go toward the scholarships the American Legion in Laconia hands out each year to local high school seniors.

The challenging team will consist of local, hardworking volunteers throughout the community and people will see coaches from the community sports programs, teachers, doctors, police officers and many others playing against the Harlem Wizards. The game will be refereed by one of the finest and most patient officials in the area, Jeff Greeley.

Players from the Harlem Wizards will be making a guest appearance at local schools.

The fundraiser would not be possible without the support of local businesses that helped buy and sell tickets for this event including Aavid Engineering, Morin Electric LLC, All My Life Jewelers, Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League, and the Laconia High School JAG program.

Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the event for $10 students and $12 adults.

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