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One dead after crash Commissioners still eye fund on Route 104 in Bristol balance to meet Delegation’s

BRISTOL – Police confirmed last night that one person was killed in a two-car collision near the Homestead Restaurant on Route 104 yesterday.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash that WMUR said killed a Danbury woman. An 18-yearold male driver from Bristol reportedly crossed the center line, causing the accident. He was taken to a hospital.

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LACONIA — Faced with a changed playing field in the wake of a Belknap County Delegation which is determined to make major cuts in its proposed $26.8 million budget, Belknap County Commissioners have identified a possible $1,263,500 in adjustments to the budget, cuts which it is reluctantly considering in anticipation of a Feb. 4 meeting at which county legislators will renew their discussion of the budget. ‘’We have to do our duty and do

our best to appease some of the misguided leadership they have,’’ said John Thomas, commission chairman, who said that the delegation had laid down a set of markers for the commission to follow in making recommended changes to the budget which will meet the $1.3 million goal set by the delegation.

The delegation voted 10-8 Monday night to assert line item authority over the budget and to deny the commission any discretion in transferring funds from one account to another. It see COUNTY page 12

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NH-Maine lift bridge stuck in open position

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation says it has come up with a plan to fix a lift bridge between New Hampshire and Maine that had gotten stuck and caused traffic problems along the seacoast.

Department spokesman Bill Boynton says authorities were performing a routine test on the bridge around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when it failed to close all the way, becoming stuck about a foot over the roadbed.

By Wednesday evening, Boyton said crews had come up with a plan to fix the bridge.

Work will start early Thursday morning and is expected to take one to two days.

Boyton said officials don’t know whether cold weather contributed to the problem.

The bridge carries the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, N.H., and Kittery, Maine.

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NKorea warns that nuke test may be imminent SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is warning that it is prepared to conduct a nuclear test and carry out more long-range rocket launches.

In a statement carried Thursday by state media, the National Defense Commission

in Pyongyang threatened to wage a “fullfledged confrontation” against the U.S. for what it calls continued hostility.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — The unexpectedly strong showing by a new centrist party in Israel’s parliamentary election has raised hopes of a revival of peace talks with Palestinians that have languished for four years under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Political newcomer Yair Lapid, the surprise kingmaker, is already being courted by a weakened Netanyahu, who needs his support to form a ruling coalition. Lapid has said he will not sit in the government unless the peace process is restarted.

But following a campaign in which the Palestinian issue was largely ignored, it remains unclear how hard Lapid will push the issue in what could be weeks of coalition talks with Netanyahu.

Tuesday’s election ended in a deadlock, with Netanyahu’s hard-line religious bloc of allies and the rival bloc of centrist, secular and Arab parties each with 60 seats, according to near-complete official results. Opinion polls had universally forecast a majority of seats going to the right-wing bloc.

While Netanyahu, as head of the larg-

est single party in parliament, is poised to remain prime minister, it appears impossible for him to cobble together a majority coalition without reaching across the aisle.

Lapid, whose Yesh Atid — or There is a Future — captured 19 seats, putting it in second place, is the most likely candidate to join him. In a gesture to Netanyahu, Lapid said there would not be a “blocking majority,” in which opposition parties prevent the prime minister from forming a government. The comment virtually guarsee ISRAEL page 11

Unexpected rise of Israeli centrist party raises hopes for peace

After killing his family, New Mexico teen spent most of day at church ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico teen accused of killing his family and plotting to randomly gun down Wal-Mart shoppers spent much of the day after the early morning slayings at his church, wandering the campus as dozens of Sunday school teachers were being trained on how to deal with a shooter, a security official said.

But it wasn’t until hours later, former police officer and Calvary Albuquerque security chief Vince Harrison said, that he knew something had gone terribly wrong.

Harrison, who led the safety training Saturday morning, said he was called back to the church Saturday evening after 15-year-old Nehemiah Griego told a pastor he found his family dead in their home.

“When I met Nehemiah, I knew something wasn’t right,” Harrison said Wednesday. “I could feel it, I could see it in his eyes and I could see it in his behavior and his demeanor so the red flags went up and that’s when I called the sheriff’s department.”

Harrison said he drove Griego back to the family’s rural southwest Albuquerque home see NEW MEXICO page 11

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Obama’s war on academic standards America’s downfall doesn’t begin with the “low-information voter.” It starts with the no-knowledge student.

For decades, collectivist agitators in our schools have chipped away at academic excellence in the name of fairness, diversity and social justice. “Progressive” reformers denounced Western civilization requirements, the Founding Fathers and the Great Books as racist. They attacked traditional grammar classes as irrelevant in modern life. They deemed ability grouping of students (tracking) bad for self-esteem. They replaced time-tested rote techniques and standard algorithms with fuzzy math, inventive spelling and multicultural claptrap.

Under President Obama, these top-down mal-formers — empowered by Washington education bureaucrats and backed by misguided liberal philanthropists led by billionaire Bill Gates — are now presiding over a radical makeover of your children’s school curriculum. It’s being done in the name of federal “Common Core” standards that do anything but raise achievement standards.

Common Core was enabled by Obama’s federal stimulus law and his Department of Education’s “Race to the Top” gimmickry.

The administration bribed cashstarved states into adopting unseen instructional standards as a condition of winning billions of dollars in grants. Even states that lost their bids for Race to the Top money were required to commit to a dumbed-down and amorphous curricular “alignment.”

In practice, Common Core’s dubious “college- and career”ready standards undermine local control of education, usurp state autonomy over curricular materials, and foist untested, mediocre and incoherent pedagogical theories on America’s schoolchildren.

Over the next several weeks and months, I’ll use this column space to expose who’s behind this disastrous scheme in D.C. backrooms. I’ll tell you who’s fighting it in grassroots tea party and parental revolts across the country from Massachusetts to Indiana, Texas, Georgia and Utah. And most importantly, I’ll explain how this unprecedented federal meddling is corrupting our children’s classrooms and textbooks.

There’s no better illustration of Common Core’s duplicitous talk of higher standards than to start with its math “reforms.”

While Common Core promoters assert their standards are “internationally benchmarked,” independent members of the expert panel in charge of validating the standards refute the claim. Panel

member Dr. Sandra Stotsky of the University of Arkansas reported, “No material was ever provided to the Validation Committee or to the public on the specific college readiness expectations of other leading nations in mathematics” or other subjects.

In fact, Stanford University professor James Milgram, the only mathematician on the validation panel, concluded that the Common Core math scheme would place American students two years behind their peers in other high-achieving countries.

In protest, Milgram refused to sign off on the standards. He’s not alone.

Professor Jonathan Goodman of New York University found that the Common Core math standards imposed “significantly lower expectations with respect to algebra and geometry than the published standards of other countries.”

Under Common Core, as the American Principles Project and Pioneer Institute point out, algebra I instruction is pushed to 9th grade, instead of 8th grade, as commonly taught. Division is postponed from 5th to 6th grade.

Prime factorization, common denominators, conversions of fractions and decimals, and algebraic manipulation are de-emphasized or eschewed. Traditional Euclidean geometry is replaced with an experimental approach that had not been previously pilot-tested in the U.S. Ze’ev Wurman, a prominent software architect, electrical engineer and longtime math advisory expert in California and Washington, D.C., points out that Common Core delays proficiency with addition and subtraction until 4th grade and proficiency with basic multiplication until 5th grade, and skimps on logarithms, mathematical induction, parametric equations and trigonometry at the high school level.

I cannot sum up the stakes any more clearly than Wurman did in his critique of this mess and the vested interests behind it: “I believe the Common Core marks the cessation of educational standards improvement in the United States. No state has any reason left to aspire for firstrate standards, as all states will be judged by the same mediocre national benchmark enforced by the federal government. Moreover, there are organizations that have reasons to work for lower and less-demanding standards, specifically teachers unions and professional teacher organizations.

While they may not admit it, they have a vested interest in lowering see MALKIN next page

LETTERS Come to dinner & dance on Friday to help Gilbert & Smith families To the editor, On Sunday, January 20th the Gilbert and Smith families of Belmont lost everything in an early morning fire.

Casey is an active duty military veteran and both families are very involved in community service and helping others. Just a few hours before the fire they were helping raise money for homeless veterans.

Now we are asking the community to come together and help them in their time of need.

A fund has been set up and donations can be made to: Meredith Village Savings Bank C/O Gilbert-Smith

Family Fund, PO Box 177 Meredith, NH 03253 or dropped off at any MVSB location.

On Friday, January 25th the VFW Post #1670, 143 Court Street in Laconia will be having a Benefit Dinner/ Dance from 6-11 p.m. and on Saturday, January 26th the American Legion Post #33, 6 Plymouth Street in Meredith will be having a benefit Meat Bingo at 3 p.m.

Please join us and support these local families.

Amanda Baker ALA Unit #33 Secretary Belmont

I goofed in the last letter, but it’s taxpayer dollars nonetheless To the editor, Ooops! I goofed in my last letter to the editor: The proposed Belknap County budget is not up nearly 9 percent, but the amount to be raised by property taxes is the issue and is up nearly 9 percent.

I’m not an economist, but I think that either way, and it was pointed out to me that there is a big difference, but really the bottom line in both situations still becomes taxpayer dollars!

Karen Sticht Meredith

There simply is no more money to throw over to more taxes To the editor, After participating in the Monday, January 21 meeting of the Belknap County Convention, I am moved to respond to Mr. Sanborn’s incredibly partisan letter to the editor. “...the grand show” he sneeringly describes was not the 5-hour meeting I sat through. For the first time in a long time, our delegation voted 10 – 8 to support a motion to take authority back from the Belknap County Commissioners through RSA 24:14. This statute clearly gives the elected delegation authority over the county budget. The commissioners did not like this move as they evidently think they should be able to write a budget (complete with a 9 percent increase), and have our elected representatives just nod their heads in approval.

This didn’t happen on Monday and the “powers that be” are not happy campers. So much so, that Commissioner Philpot fielded a lightly veiled threat of “litigation” against his own delegation. But, wait, aren’t we supposed to embrace checks and balances in our Republic? Apparently not.

It took courage for our elected reps to make the statement the PEOPLE DO NOT WANT A TAX INCREASE. Mr. Sanborn can use all the wonder-

did NOT vote to cut any services. It is a untrue to say the proposed budget will result in a “reduction” in services to anyone. (Pay attention folks — this is an example of a fear tactic used to its ultimate.) Our representatives just tried to trim overspending within the budget (mostly held in step raises in salaries and benefits) to offer our county residents a 0 percent increase in 2013.

Sounds good to me. A 9 percent increase in our county budget, in this horrific economy, demonstrates this commission is out of step with its residents.

There simply is no more money to throw over to more taxes, fees, permits, or licenses. Period.

This is no “shell game” sir, and the 75+ folks present who OVERWHELMING and vocally supported this action, did not spend five hours of their time speaking in FAVOR of oversight to be contemptuously portrayed as paying, “theatrical homage to principle”. Rather, those in attendance, in the great majority, were supporting truth and principle IN ACTION. And it was a refreshing change for this Belknap County resident and representative.

Rep. Jane Cormier Alton

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LETTERS Who’s at fault for destroying County Convention’s secret ballots?

To the editor, On December 12, 2012 the newly elected Belknap County Convention held an organizational meeting. Presiding as temporary chair was senior member Representative Don Flanders, who said that he had consulted with the Clerk of the New Hampshire House, Karen Wadsworth, before the meeting about the procedures which should be followed. By law, the outgoing chairperson sets the time and place for the first meeting, an orga-

nizational meeting, for the newly elected convention. Further meetings, fall under the responsibility of the newly elected chairperson to schedule all meetings and sets the agenda to be notice by the new clerk.

On 10 December 2012, the first meeting took place. The newly elected members first action was to vote for “secret paper ballots” to elect its officers, which was the procedure recommended by the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The vote was unani-

MALKIN from preceding page the accountability bar for their members. ...This will be done in the name of ‘critical thinking’ and ‘21st-century’ skills, and in faraway Washington, D.C., well beyond the reach of parents and most states and employers.”

This is all in keeping with my own experience as a parent of elementaryand middle-school age kids who were exposed to “Everyday Math” nonsense.

This and other fads abandon “drill and kill” memorization techniques for fuzzy “critical thinking” methods that put the cart of “why” in front of the horse of “how.” In other words: Instead of doing the grunt work of hammering

times tables and basic functions into kids’ heads first, the faddists have turned to wacky, wordy non-math alternatives to encourage “conceptual” understanding — without any mastery of the fundamentals of math.

Common Core is rotten to the core.

The corruption of math education is just the beginning.

(Syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin is the daughter of Filipino Immigrants. She was born in Philadelphia, raised in southern New Jersey and now lives with her husband and daughter in Colorado. Her weekly column is carried by more than 100 newspapers.)

mous to use the Secret Paper Ballots.

The conventions’ statutory officers including the chair and vice chair were elected in public session using paper ballots. The Executive Committee members were also elected. The next item should have been to schedule further meetings.

Rather than schedule a meeting for the mandatory public hearing for the Belknap County Commissioner’s proposed 2013 annual budget, a public hearing in fact took place. Someone other than the newly elected chairperson scheduled this second meeting on the same date, time and place. The public hearing was not required for another 10 days. Who scheduled the second meeting? Who set the agenda for the same day? Who sent the required notice — since no convention clerk had been elected? (RSA 24:9-c & RSA 24:21-a, RSA 24: 23) Following the completion of the “organizational meeting” the newly elected chair had ample time to schedule the next meeting and the agenda for the”public hearing”. The last possible date for that hearing was the 19th of December 2012. They could have complied with the 7-day notice and held the public hearing in a timely manner. (RSA 24:9-c). Does habit in breaking the law, non-compliance,

legalize any action?

The citizens of Belknap County should be critical of the County Convention’s utilization of a secret paper ballots at their organizational meeting. The records indicate that no other N.H. county implements the use of a Secret Paper Ballot. There are no exception for the use of paper ballots that exist per RSA 91-A. Past Belknap County Conventions have violated the Right-to-Know Law. It also is the first to self-inflict $70,000.00 in excessive taxation.

Because of the rush to circumvent the Right-to-Know Law, the ensuing default budget includes $1.5 million.

The invoking of the secret paper ballot votes should come under review.

This convention not only used paper ballots but apparently discarded or destroyed the ballots, possibly to prevent a recount. We asked under the Right-to-know law to review the ballots but were denied, “because the Convention voted to conduct the ballot voting in private”. There is no exception under RSA 91-A for private voting. The paper ballots are part of the official minutes and are required to be retained and attached to official minutes. Who’s at fault for these fatal flaws?

On 21 December, 6, a quorum of the see next page

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LETTERS Taking all guns away is the ultimate goal of leftists in power To the editor, Here in Friday’s letters, Nancy Parsons asks a few questions concerning the current gun debate going on. I’ll be glad to try to answer them for her as best I can.

She asks, 1. What does “gun owners are responsible American citizens” mean? First Nancy, I’ll clarify we are speaking of legal gun owners. These people are among the most law abiding segments of society. Less the 0.2 percent are involved in violent crimes according to FBI statics. That’s clearly responsible.

2. Why haven’t gun owners suggested viable options to lower violence? Gee Nancy, I guess you just haven’t been listening or you have simply disregarded anything other then gun restriction laws which even the president admits would not have prevented the latest school shooting.

Now for example, gun owners have suggested doing away with gun free zones because these attract psychos like magnets. And to your #3, yes, teachers or retired police officers in schools with guns are far more likely to prevent attacks there. Another suggestion is to take more of the nuts off the streets and put them in institutions where they can’t hurt themselves or others. Another is to enforce

existing gun laws, go after drug gang bangers in our cities by passing laws that the ACLU can’t get liberal judges to overturn, releasing thousands of vicious criminals loose on society.

There are plenty more too Nancy, though I’m doubtful you want to hear them.

4. Why do gun owners object to limits on “high velocity magazines”? The term you are looking for is high capacity, meaning holding a large numbers of rounds. The answer to that is because a number of scenarios an individual could encounter could be one of survival: A. Home invasion by a gang of armed criminals. B. Riots where hundreds out of control are looting and burning. C. Possibility of an economic collapse and the government being taken over by totalitarians.

5. No one is talking about taking all guns away. Well Nancy, we have seen Britain, Australia, Belgium and other nations abolish private ownership and it has been greeted with great approval here in the U.S. by many, if not most, of the anti-gun politicians and groups. To allude that “no one is talking about taking our guns away” is ridiculous. Just because you and they are carefully avoiding saying it out loud cannot hide the fact that it is the ultimate goal of those in power

from preceding page Executive Committee held its first meeting, also ignoring the law. The quorum of the executive committee (who) shall, (but did not) elect its chairperson, vice-chairperson, and clerk.

Absent that election, who called the meeting to order? Who recorded the minutes which were not immediately available on request? Are any of the end of year transfer approvals valid? Who will the three new officers be? In many N.H. counties the officer of convention are not the same officers as the Executive Committee. (RSA 24:2-a) The Clerk of the House of Representative opinion about secret paper ballots, is based on a 41 year old Supreme Court Advisor Opinion? A request to the N.H. Attorney General regarding the

Memorandum of Law is unanswered?

Was the convention’s solicitor consulted with regards to the Right-to Know?

The May 25, 1971, the Supreme Court Advisory opinion was in response to a House Resolution, consisting of four questions, related to House Bill 557 to amend RSA 14 by inserting 14:1-a “Roll Call” vote for the election of Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The advisory opinion was not generic but specific to the Speaker of the House of Representative: a “roll call” vote could not be mandated by LAW. Furthermore, Robert’s Rules of Order never trumps the Right-toKnow law or any laws.

Conversely, the 2008 SC Opinion not only stated; “No paper ballot in open

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on the left. I will also add that each of those nations have seen huge percapita increases in violent and general crimes. This is the same effect we see in gun control city’s like Chicago, Washington, New York, and LA. Tar-

geting legal gun owners instead of criminals never works Nancy.

I hope I’ve cleared up some of your questions.

Steve Earle Hill

Government will ensure Fair Tax is never more than wishful thinking To the editor, Over a long time I’ve noticed that all reports about local, state, and national budgets and taxes refer to increases, but never decreases. Thus spending, and taxes to pay for it is always going up! With property tax as the major source of funding, we find that a single purchase of property leads to yearly increases in spending just to hold that property, and eventual loss of the property. There can’t be any justification for such confiscatory taxation.

Income tax seems okay to some before they realize the problems. How to define “income”, and why discourage productive income? Sales tax is another quick guess, with more problems than solutions. Kick them all around and eventually the only practical tax is a consumption tax, such as sales tax on fuel. But whatever or

however you tax, it must be fair! Thus, was developed the Fair Tax, a one time consumption tax on newly manufactured items. That has been fairly well defined, but unfortunately for us, the poor taxpayer, all government prospers on WASTEFUL spending and constantly increasing spending.

Go to the very bottom, the president, and you find no capability at anything except spending, while blaming it on everyone else. All the other government levels just fall in line at levels they can steal (tax) enough to keep them active. At times, we actually refer to some parts of government as “good”, but only by comparison to the others.

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session”, but it listed exceptions: “town meetings, school district meetings and elections”. If it intended to insert an exemption for “organizational” meetings for; the Speaker of the House or the County Convention it could have done so, but did not, and neither has the House or Senate amended the right-toknow law to allow secret paper ballot in open session.

Many public bodies, once elected by the voters elect their officers; such as County Commission, School Board, Police Commission, Water Commission, Planning Board, Board of Assessors and like public bodies or agencies are required to elect among themselves, a chairperson, vice-chairperson, clerk and recording secretary. All of which are post-election “organiza-

tional” elections just like the county convention, distinct from a primary or general federal election. Shall they all be allowed to implement the Secret Paper Ballot?

The N.H. Constitution, Supreme Court Opinion or laws do not and did not forbid the fundamental “roll call” vote. The Right to Know Law forbids Secret Paper Ballots. The N.H. Constitution must be read in unison with the Right to Know Law RSA 91-A3,I,(b),II,(c) Though we agree with the outcome of the election, we cannot agree with the process. And hope judicial intervention is not necessary.

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LETTERS Take your Miranda rights with you to your next doctor’s visit Letter to the editor, You need to be 21 years old to purchase a true assault rifle, which would be an NFA taxed stamped select-fire Class III firearm capable of full auto function. Currently, media defined assault weapons could be just about any thing from a baseball bat to my grandmothers hat pin. Taking control of the situation ie: curbing the violence would require executing rapist and murders for a start, all the forgiveness in the world only teaches the next one there will be no serious consequences. As far as not having an iota of compassion, try growing up on a steady diet of Ritalin, then experiencing withdrawal at or prior to leaving high school. Methylphenidate in the brain is the same as that of cocaine, a child misdiagnosed with ADHD may be at risk of long lasting adverse effects to brain development.

Take compassion and apply it to the over 3-million school age children that are being doped by the psychologists; read Ritalin Gone Wrong, By L. Alan Sroufe, NY Times. Compassion is innate to a degree; otherwise it’s a learned emotion, either way it must be felt to begin with.

As to the 1st and 2nd Amendments in the constitution of the “United” States of America, one should keep in mind that states were guarded about surrendering their sovereignty. Read the 9th and 10th Amendments. The intention was never to establish a National Government capable of dictating our individual lives, with compassion or not.

Their concern was for the “states” right to defend its self within its bor-

ders; a state guard and police, county, city or town’s police was a states concern and not that of the federal government. Of course all that has been changed, the Guard being Nationalized by “The Militia Act of 1903” (32 Stat. 775), known as the Dick Act. Without an amendment no less, and now all our police and sheriffs must comply subordinately to federal law.

Thankfully the Roberts’ court has secured the individual’s right recently. If anyone wonders why one might need to possess a gun it might be noted that it took the police of Newtown 20 minutes to respond to the school which was only two miles away; and that the shooter sat and awaited their arrival before he shot himself. The Sandy Hook school’s front door was locked (it was shot open) the teachers were trained to hide and run.

Recently a woman protecting herself and daughters shot an intruder six times after he chased them to a third floor attic room, he left, got in his car and drove off (captured shortly there after); of course now the taxpayers will be paying to fix and repair the damage to him and give him a trail to which he will plead not guilty and serve little time in jail — an example of the right to self defense.

Additionally one might consider their “Miranda rights” speaking to doctors and other health care providers, or others government personnel as “President” Obama’s 23 executive actions lifts all “unnecessary” legal barriers for making information available to federal agencies. Taking a pill for depression?

G.W. Brooks Meredith

When the legislature is in session, freedom is at its greatest risk To the editor, The comments on global warming in your excellent paper on Jan. 2, 2013 reflect what’s missing today in our state and federal legislatures, honesty and common sense. Thank you Mr. John Lukens Ph.D of Gilmanton Iron Works for your letter.

It is unfortunate today that we see the tail wagging the donkey and the elephant; both are clueless on wht works and what doesn’t in our gov-

ernment. They tend to grasp dingbat agendas from the hands of those holding out the most funding.

I am not sure who said the following, but after living 75 years I know it is the truth: “When the legislature is in session freedom is at its greatest risk.”

I have seen it trashed over and over, and its still going on. God help us.

Donald C. Poirer Belmont

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Center Harbor gets $67k in Homeland Security funds for town hall project CENTER HARBOR — The town has received a grant of $66,758.16 to help furnish the town hall and police department, currently under renovation.

The money will be spent on sensory and physical security, security lighting, furnishings, generator and HVAC hookups, a telephone system and radio equipment.

Police Chief Mark Chase said the grant is through the N.H. Department of Safety – Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and was directed to the town through a January 16 action by Governor Maggie Hassan and the Executive Council in the form of an Emergency Performance Grant.

He said the grant will be used

throughout the entire expansion and not just the police department.

In March of 2102, voters approved a warrant article that appropriated $1,102,124 for the expansion of town hall. The measure nearly doubles the size of the police department.

When completed, the police department, which currently operates from an single room of 947 square-feet will occupy 2,450 square-feet and the town hall will expand from 1,800 squarefeet to 2,350 square-feet. The Cary Mead Room will also be enlarged by 50 percent, from 611 square-feet to 931 square-feet.

Chase said he expects the town to be in its portion in April and the police to occupy its space in May.

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GILFORD — Selectmen voted unanimously last night to place a warrant article before voters this year that, if passed, would split the position of Town Clerk-Tax Collector into two separate positions.

Although there was no discussion before the vote was taken, when asked by resident Mark Corry why the board was taking the action, if it would save the town any money, and how it would work, Selectman Kevin Hayes said the town needs flexibility to appoint two part-timers in the future, if there should be some emergency down the road.

Hayes said it is the board’s intent to offer the appointment of tax collector to whoever is elected as town clerk.

“It might not save the town any money,” Hayes said.

Waiting until all the discussion had ended, current Town Clerk-Tax Collector Denise Gonyer said that if there was an emergency involving her, state law provides that the Deputy Town Clerk–Tax Collector would automatically take over the position.

She and Town Administrator Scott Dunn also reminded selectmen that by law, and even if the voters were to agree to splitting the position, the Town Clerk is elected and selectmen have no authority over appointing a replacement.

Gonyer also said that her research showed that, contrary to the wording of the warrant article, the trend in New Hampshire has been to combine the two positions for efficiency. She said if Gilford were to split the position, it would be the first town in New

Hampshire to do so.

She said the voters chose to combine the positions in the late 1970s.

When asked after the meeting if she thought the warrant article from the selectmen was personal, she said, “I don’t know, but it sure feels like it is.”

In preparation for the 2012 budget, selectmen asked each department head to identify where in their departments they could save money. Gonyer said her department could reduce one full-time position to a part-time position.

In February, 2012, the Budget Committee supported keeping the halftime position in the Town Clerk-Tax Collector’s office and dropping a half of a position from the Land Use Office, while selectmen supported keeping three full-time employees in Land Use or splitting a position between the two offices.

At the time, Gonyer said she didn’t support splitting the position because there was a big wage difference – the Land Use secretary earns about $18 per hour and the position in the Town Clerk-Tax Collector’s office earns about $12 to $13 per hour. She said it wouldn’t be a good use of town dollars.

At the 2012 Deliberative Session, Gonyer made a motion to restore $12,500 to the budget for the position in the Town Clerk-Tax Collector office.

The motion passed and the money was added into the budget.

In March, the person working parttime left for a full-time job and selectmen decided not fill the position, choosing instead to enlist Municipal Resources, Inc. (MRI) to study whether the department was properly see next page

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Rape defense class offered by Laconia Meredith police arrest Laconia man Police and Parks & Rec departments for using employer’s debit card LACONIA – In a joint effort between the Laconia Police and the Department of Parks and Recreation, the annual RAD – or Rape Aggression Defense – program begins February 6 at the Laconia Community Center.

According to two of the three program instructors – Patrol Officers Kendra Neri and Steve Orton – RAD teaches women basic defense skills to prevent an assault.

Both officers explained that RAD is not a martial arts program and the whole purpose is self-awareness and education.

Neri said the program is for women from all walks of life with the goal of teaching women how to escape an attacker and how to avoid becoming a potential victim in the first place.

“The woman who acts like a victim

is more likely to be a victim,” Neri said.

All RAD programs are a minimum of nine hours of instruction. In Laconia the class runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning February 6.

The class ends with a three-hour session where women will be able to test some of the skills they’ve learned on a well-protected Orton.

Neri said the class size is limited to 20 women. There is a cost of $20 but Capt. Matt Canfield said interested women shouldn’t be deterred if the fee is prohibitive.

Registration is at the Community Center at 306 Union Avenue. Participants should wear loose clothing and sneakers.

— Gail Ober

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Late last year, MRI reported that the Town Clerk-Tax Collector’s office was understaffed and selectmen voted to hire a part-time position.

Gonyer said last night that splitting the position would erase the efficiencies that her office had provided the

taxpayers of Gilford. As an example, she said the town just went to allowing taxpayers to pay their motor vehicle registrations with one check – if the offices were to be split it would return to two separate transactions.

She said splitting the position would not be in the best interests of the taxpayers.

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Richard C. Johnson, 37, of 56 B Harvard St. is charged with two class A misdemeanor charges of theft by unauthorized taking.

After appearing before Judge James Carroll in the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division, he was ordered held on $2,000 cash only bail. Belknap County House of Corrections Superintendent Daniel Ward said Johnson has been sent to the N.H. State Prison on a parole violation.

Meredith Police affidavits said Johnson was working for local restau-

rant when his superior gave him her debit card and PIN and asked him to take some from her account for her, which he did.

The victim said that, at a later date, she asked Johnson to do some body work on her car. She told police he worked on the car on October 18 but also took it to the Meredith branch of Meredith Village Savings Bank and used her debit card twice – once to withdraw $20 and once to withdraw $60.

Affidavits said bank photographs show Johnson driving the victim’s car and making the withdrawals from the ATM on Route 25 in Meredith.

— Gail Ober

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An estimated 99.8 percent of the contaminated soil currently beneath four house lots will be removed over the period of two years under the plan now being considered, according to John Ash, vice president of GEI Consultants Inc., a Massachusetts-based geotechnical consulting firm. GEI has been retained by Liberty Utilities which now owns the properties at 69, 77, 83 and 87 Liberty Hill Road, and is the latest corporate successor to the gas utility responsible for the dumping of the coal tar in 1952 in what was then a sand and gravel pit. Ash

said he expects 45,000 cubic yards of tainted soil will need to be removed in the multimillion-dollar clean-up.

He said the actual removal is expected to begin in the spring or summer of 2014 and would take two construction seasons to complete. No work will take place at the site during the winter of 2014-15, he explained.

Michael McCluskey, an engineer with the state Department of Environmental Services’ Waste Management Division, said DES’s goal is to remove the contaminated soil “to the greatest extent practicable.”

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Winnisquam voters still seem pretty evenly split on all day kindergarten

By RogeR Amsden TILTON — Last night’s discussion about a full day kindergarten program for the Winnisquam Regional School District came just a day after the school board decided against bringing the $230,000 program before voters for a second time.

But the issue still resonates with Tilton, Northfield and Sanbornton residents, 42 of whom took part in a Lakes Region Listens community conversation last at the Winnisquam Regional Middle School and whose composition appeared to somewhat approxi-

mate the 103-91 split which saw the warrant article defeated at the annual school district meeting last year.

Kindergarten is currently offered as a half-day program in the district, which is what is required by state law. Attendance in not manditory.

The format of the meeting called for small group discussions on the value and cost of full day kindergarten led by trained facilitators and was questioned before the session even got underway by David Court of Northfield, who said he didn’t see the need for the complex structure of the meeting or

why it was even necessary at all when voters could stand up at the school district meeting and express their own opinions. ‘’What you’re doing is politics,’’ said Court, prompting Ed Engler of the Lakes Region Listens Steering Committee to explain that Lakes Region Listens had no stake in the outcome of the full day kindgerarten issue and had simply been asked by the school board to conduct a community discussion on the subject.

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from preceding page to the community,” he told the audience of about 30 people.

Mary Casey, environmental program manager for Liberty Utilities, said it was still too early to project exactly how much the clean-up would cost the utility. But she noted that a few years ago some were estimating the cost could reach about $13 million.

Ash said the first phase of the three-year project should begin in March when 50 additional test borings will be drilled around the supine figure-eightshaped site in order to give scientists and engineers more precise data on the location and concentration of the coal tar deposits. Once the results of the test borings have been analysed, permits will be applied for some time during the summer. Barring any problems in the permitting process, work to select contractors to do the work will take place next winter.

A pre-construction public meeting will take place during that time and the actual removal work will being in the spring of 2014.

“This project is not that simple,” Ash said. He expected that heavy excavation equipment will need to dig as deep at 55 feet in some spots to get to some

of the coal tar deposits. Removing 45,000 cubic yards of material will entail several thousand dump truck loads and Ash predicted that because of all the truck traffic Lower Liberty Hill Road “will take a beating.”

John Regan, supervisor of hazardous waste remediation for DES, said the project is one of the largest to be undertaken in the state.

Ever since the buried contamination was discovered in 2005 the Board of Selectmen has insisted on the removal of 100-percent of the coal tar. But Ash said that to accomplish that would require removing an additional 36,000 cubic yards of soil from the site.

“That would involve (removing) a big volume of soil to remove a small amount of contaminant,” he said.

However, Dan Morrissey, an engineering consultant being retained by the town, said that leaving any amount of contaminated soil in the ground raises concerns about possibility of pollutants getting into nearby Jewett Brook in the future. Morrissey also said that the town should have its own representative on site during the removal process.

Reiterating that point, attorney Tupper Kinder, who is representing the town on the Liberty Hill clean-up, said, “The selectmen want an independent

third party monitoring that the project is handled properly and thoroughly.”

McCluskey said that DES would be responsive to the town’s concerns.

Kathy Lacroix, who lives at 98 Liberty Hill Road, diagonally across the road from the contaminated properties, said she was pleased with much of the clean-up plan, including steps that would be taken to minimize dust and odor from site. But she was worried that pollution would have long-term harm on property values in the area, making it difficult for existing residents to sell their homes and making banks reluctant to underwrite mortgages for potential buyers.

Town Administrator Scott Dunn said that selectmen realize that property values in the area have been hard hit because of the contamination and as a result the have selectmen been insisting on a full clean-up. “Selectmen want the neighborhood to come back and the stigma removed. But it’s a slow process,” he said. He added that the town intends to meet with officials from Liberty Utilities about future uses for the properties that will be cleaned up – “something that will contribute to the values of the neighborhood.”

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Navy plans to conduct random alcohol tests for sailors in US NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Navy said Wednesday it will conduct random blood-alcohol tests on its sailors in the United States starting next month, a sign of how concerned the service’s leaders have become

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NEW MEXICO from page 2 to meet authorities, interviewing him along the way.

“He went into detail of where they were, where the guns were and he was very matter-of-fact, really cold so I knew something wasn’t right,” Harrison said.

After finding the bodies, sheriff’s officials say, they took the teen to headquarters. During questioning, they say he confessed to shooting his mother and three younger siblings in their beds shortly after 1 a.m., then waiting in a bathroom with a military-style semi-automatic rifle to ambush his father upon his return from an overnight shift at a homeless shelter.

They say he also told them he had reloaded the family’s rifles and taken them with him in the family van with plans to randomly shoot more people.

“That sends chills down my spine,” Harrison said.

“But obviously God had a different plan.”

Harrison said several people spotted Griego at the church Saturday, but thought nothing of it until his arrest. He said officials then reviewed security video and found the teen had spent much of the day there.

He said he doesn’t know why Griego decided to come to the church, but that it was like a second home for the boy, who was schooled at his house.

“It was a familiar place to him,” Harrison said. “I think if he did have in his mindset to do something foolish and start shooting people there also, I think his demeanor was tamed a little bit because he saw people there he knew.”

Sheriff Dan Houston said Tuesday there was no indication Griego intended to harm anyone at the church.

A prayer vigil was held at the church Wednesday night for victims Greg Griego, 51, his wife, Sarah Griego, 40, and three of their children — a 9-year-old boy, Zephania Griego, and daughters Jael Griego, 5, and Angelina Griego, 2.

Before the start of the vigil, members of the crowd shared hugs and handshakes as photographs of the victims were displayed on large digital screens at the front of the church. An estimated 2,000 people attended and nearly every seat was filled before the start of the hour-long service.

from preceding page school board at its February 19 meeting and the board had originally indicated it would wait for the report before making a decision on whether to place a warrant article before voters.

Many agreed with Court’s assessment that the meeting was not needed, including Gregg Hill of Northfield, who said that he thought there were other priorities that the board should be pursuing.

But Stacey Haggett of Northfield said thay she welcomed the chance to have a conversation about all day kindergarten. She said that as a working mother she feels that two and a half hours a day isn’t enough time and that a full day provides not only a stronger academic component but also has value for the social interactions it provides, which are often more important than the the academic skills developed.

Peg Graham of Sanbornton observed that full-day kindergarten isn’t for everyone because children develop at different paces. She also questioned the cost to the district, noting that she hadn’t had any raises in three years and neither had many other

taxpayers.

Christina Bradbury of Northfield, who reported for her group, said that one of the major concerns raised at her table was whether or not parents should ‘’have some skin in the game’’ by paying a fee for full-day kindergarten.

Copies of a Head Start effectiveness study which was recently released and concluded that many of the benefits of early education programs for 3 and 4-year olds were largely lost by the third grade were circulated at at least two of the six discussion tables.

Several of the comments during the wrap-up session reflected material from the Head Start report, which Alan Robichaud, one of the Lakes Region Listens facilitators, noted was based on data from 2002, before the No Child Left Behind Act was implemented.

The Winnisquam Regional School District is one of the few in the Lakes Region which does not have full-day kindergarten. Laconia, Gilford, Franklin, Moultonborough and Holderness all offer full day kindergarten while Plymouth does so by lottery. Belmont offers half-day kindergarten.

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Netanyahu said Wednesday he would work to create a wide coalition stretching across the political divide.

Speaking to reporters, he said the election proved “the Israeli public wants me to continue leading the country” and put together “as broad a coalition as possible.”

He said the next government would pursue three major domestic policy goals: to bring ultra-Orthodox Jewish men, who are routinely granted draft exemptions, into the military, to provide affordable housing and to change the current fragmented multiparty system, which often gives smaller coalition partners outsize strength.

But Netanyahu only alluded to peacemaking in vague terms, saying coalition talks would focus on “security and diplomatic responsibility.” He took no questions from reporters and immediately walked out of the room.

Netanyahu’s comments were clearly aimed at the 49-year-old Lapid, a popular former TV talkshow host who has portrayed himself as an average Israeli and champion of a middle class struggling to make ends meet.

Though committed to pursuing peace, Lapid’s campaign focused heavily on pocketbook issues, raising speculation that Lapid might abandon the peace agenda if he can extract other concessions from Netanyahu.

In an interview with The Associated Press last week, Lapid criticized Netanyahu’s handling of peace efforts, saying he was committed to restarting negotiations and would not serve as a “fig leaf” in a hard-line government.

Dov Lipman, a lawmaker in Lapid’s party, said Yesh Atid was serious about resuming talks with the Palestinians. He said the party’s strong performance “clearly says the people of Israel, while focusing on internal issues ... do understand we have to be in negotiations, exploring solutions and have to be trying to get to the two-state solution.”

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The Navy said it will use the blood-alcohol tests to determine whether someone is fit for duty or may need counseling. Any sailor whose blood-alcohol level is .04 or higher when reporting for duty won’t be allowed to work. In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, a driver with a 0.08 percent blood-alcohol is considered drunk.

A positive test result for a sailor reporting to work — a reading of 0.02 percent or higher — won’t be

used to punish sailors. But the Navy said it could be used to refer him or her to a drug and alcohol program adviser.

Adm. Mark Ferguson, vice chief of naval operations, said the random tests could help spot sailors who need support before “an incident occurs due to the irresponsible use of alcohol.” He also wrote in a message outlining the new details of the policy to the fleet that the tests will serve as a safety measure and raise awareness among commanding officers of a crew’s “culture of alcohol use.”

COUNTY from page one then proceeded to go through the budget line by line and came up with cuts which County Administrator Debra Shackett said totaled $745,000.

County administrators met Tuesday afternoon to identify areas which could be trimmed or where additional revenues might be realized and are finalizing that for presentation to the delegation.

Shackett said the $1,263,500 cut includes elimination of three positions from the budget, two of which were new and one of which is vacant, along with the use of $500,000 from the county’s fund balance.

Included in the changes are a cut of $115,000 in step increases for county employees, elimination of $50,000 for improvements to the Sheriff’s Department communications system, and $150,000 in County Nursing Home improvements, including a new van, replacement of the kitchen floor and in supplies and overtime.

Other adjustments include budgeting a $150,000 increase in nursing home revenue and $100,000 in additional revenue for the Registry of Deeds.

Heeding the suggestion from Commissioner Steven Nedeau that outside agencies should bear some of the hurt of the cuts sought by the delegation, commissioners yesterday tentatively cut $25,000 from the Cooperative Extension Service, $10,000 from the Belknap County Conservation District and $10,000 from the Belknap County Economic Development Council.

Some of the cuts which the delegation wanted to make were not included in the list, including a reduction in the Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid request and passing along the 7.3 percent increase in health insurance premiums to county employees.

The Mutual Aid reduction was not seen as feasible

in the current budget cycle and the increase in health care costs is covered by an existing union contract.

But commissioners said that Mutual Aid would most likely not be included in next year’s budget and those Belknap County towns which want it to continue being funded at the county level will have to make their own case to the delegation. ‘’Next year they’re off the list’’ said Nedeau.

County Attorney Melissa Guldbrandsen thanked the commissioners for standing by employees on the health insurance issue, noting that it would cost those on the family plan an additional $1,700 a year, which come on top of the loss of the step increases.

She also said that the loss of a position within her office for a juvenile court prosecutor would mean that local police would have to prosecute cases although she would be available to assist.

The budget review process is still ongoing and commissioner Ed Philpot said that he hopes that as much as $750,000 of the county’s fund balance can be used to reduce the impact on county services of the cuts sought by the delegation, which he said had ‘’cut to the bone.’’

Whether the delegation will agree to any use of the fund balance is problematic as one of the conditions which Thomas said was set by the delegation was that the proposed budget adjustment not affect the fund balance or outside agencies.

Thomas said that the delegation has said it wants to control all cuts and will control 100 percent of the transfers, which led Shackett to ask, ‘’what’s the problem?”

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Rangers deal Bruins first loss of season NEW YORK (AP) — Marian Gaborik scored twice in the first period and then completed his hat trick 27 seconds into overtime as the New York Rangers overcame a pair of blown leads and beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Wednesday night for their first win of the season.

Gaborik broke free and outraced Andrew Ference and Johnny Boychuk down the ice. His first shot was blocked by goalie Tuukka Rask, but Gaborik batted the rebound out of the air to end the game and start a cascade of flying hats onto the ice to celebrate his 14th NHL hat trick.

Taylor Pyatt also scored for the Rangers (1-2), who squandered leads of 2-0 and 3-2 en route to avenging a season-opening loss at Boston on Saturday. Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves for the win.

Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic erased Boston’s 2-0 deficit in the second period, and Nathan Horton got the Bruins even again at 3 with 4:23 left in regulation.

It was Horton’s first goal in more than a year as he

was sidelined by a concussion last January until the NHL resumed last weekend. The Bruins fell to 2-0-1 in their first road game of the season.

Gaborik scored his first three goals of the young season while playing on a new top line with star forwards Rick Nash and Brad Richards. Rangers coach John Tortorella said before the game that this trio makes the club’s offensive attack unbalanced, but he could hardly quibble with the instant results.

After a poor first period, the Bruins controlled play early in the second and earned a power play 18 seconds in when Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was called for tripping. Marchand cashed in with his second goal of the season at 1:05.

Boston clamped down on defense, too, and turned an 11-4 shots disadvantage into a 13-11 lead before New York put its first puck in on Rask with 11:54 left in the second. That broke a stretch of 14 minutes, 14 seconds between Rangers shots.

Brady fined for kicking defender in AFC title game

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A person familiar with the decision says the NFL has fined New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady $10,000 for kicking Baltimore Ravens defender Ed Reed during Sunday’s AFC championship game.

The fine was first announced on NFL.com. An official with knowledge of the penalty confirmed it to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because it had not been announced.

On a first-and-goal near the end of the second

quarter, Brady was forced out of the pocket to his left. He ran for 3 yards but slid before he could be tackled. In the process, he raised his right leg and kicked Reed in the thigh.

Brady reportedly apologized to Reed in a text message.

Patriots spokesman Stacey James says he has no information on the fine. A message was left seeking comment from NFL spokesman Michael Signora.

The Ravens won 28-13 to advance to the Super Bowl.

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Thomas said that the delegation’s assertion of complete line item control of the budget was unprecedented and that he hoped that the legislature would clarify the issue. ‘’From my view the leadership wants to take over the county. Their other condition is that if they don’t like what we suggest, they’ll do it their way,’’ said Thomas.

That led Nedeau to wonder aloud what would happen next. ‘’What bothers me is that we made our budget and they waited until the other night to act on it. Now when we agree to adjustments are they going to slash and burn it again?’’

Thomas said that he regrets that all of the work the commissioners have done over the last four years to reduce staff, consolidate positions and modernize county operations has not been taken into consideration.

A budget presentation made last year by the commission included a chart showing that since 2009 the county has eliminated 37 full-time employment positions, going from 208 in 2009 to 171 in 2013, while increasing the number of part-time positions from 26 to 46.

Philpot said that he thinks the commission should try and ‘’make reasonable and responsible decisions’’ and ‘’not give them control over throwing all these things out the window.’’

With regards to the commissioner’s efforts in developing plans for a new county correctional facility and a drug court Shackett said the delegation had made it clear ‘’all of your planning ends and their planning now starts’’ and that they had shown a ‘’clear intention to stop these plans and balance the budget on the backs of our employees.’’ She pointed out that the average impact of the budget proposed by the commission was an increase of $25 per year for the average homeowner.

Philpot said that there was a perception problem faced by the commission but it should be made plain ‘’that we will not accept a step backwards.’’ With regard to the criminal justice system projects he said we ‘’should keep going right on.’’

Shackett said that the cuts which were being considered should not be viewed as cutting ‘’fat’’ but reflect the reality of what the delegation is doing. ‘’There’s an absolute clarity that they have the will and the votes to cut the budget.’’

Thomas, who confirmed Tuesday that the commission is seeking an opinion from an attorney with expertise in county law with regard to the legality of the delegation’s assertion of line item control over the budget, said it was incumbent on the commission ‘’to do our best until the rules change again.’’

He said that what he saw Monday night from the delegation was a ‘’coordinated thought process going on. It was very disconcerting. In my 20 years in public life I have never seen anything like it.’’

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OBITUARY

Gudrun G. Magnusson LACONIA – Gudrun Gerna Magnusson of Gilford, passed away peacefully at Lakes Region General Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, on Thursday, January 10, 2013.

Gerna, the daughter of Icelandic parents, Magnus G. and Maria (Olafsdottir) Magnusson, was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her family moved to Winchester, Massachusetts and summered at Lake Shore Park, Gilford, New Hampshire, where Gerna later settled.

She was a graduate of Winchester High School, Massachusetts in 1944, received a degree in Physical Education from Sargent College, Boston University, in 1948; a degree in Elementary Education from Plymouth State College in 1954; and a Master’s degree in Education from Boston University in 1978.

From 1955 to 2012, Gerna served in a multitude of leadership roles within the Delta Kappa Gamma International Honorary Women Teachers Society including President of the Beta Chapter and Beta Alpha State as well as in numerous positions within the Theta Chapter. Delta Kappa Gamma is an International Society of Key Women Teachers whose purpose is to endow scholarships and promote professional growth for women educators. A fellow Delta Kappa Gamma member described her as, “a loyal, hard-working member at all levels of Delta Kappa Gamma...who knows, understands, supports and defends the purposes and ideals of our organization and is always ready to help wherever she sees a need.”

Gerna began her teaching career in Hanover, New Hampshire as a Physical Education Instructor, K-12, and as the girls’ athletic coach for all sports from 1948-1953. A close colleague of hers said that, “Gerna was not simply a coach, but a dedicated, caring leader for her teams, spending may extra hours giving guidance and support to her girls.” In 1953, Gerna moved to Laconia where she taught

Grades 3 and 4 at Harvard Street, Grade 5 at Pleasant Street School, and finished her career at Elm Street School. She retired in June of 1985 after 38 years of teaching.

During her career, Gerna received commendations for Participation in Advanced Studies in Reading at Boston University, 1975 as well as a Mathematics Workshop at Plymouth State College, 1961.

Gerna was very involved in her community. At Lake Shore Park, she had served on the Board of Directors for several years and was also in charge of the Recreation Program for both adults and children. One of her favorite programs was the “Christmas in September” event that included a visit from Santa Claus and gifts for the children who summered there. Over the years, she had been in charge of maintenance, care, and reservations and operated the park’s General Store. Gerna also served on the Town of Gilford’s Budget Committee and the State Retirement Board. In 1986, she became a certified real estate salesperson and had been active in Reed Elwell Realty since then.

Gerna is survived by her adopted daughter, Leslie Magnusson, of Phoenix, Arizona and two great nephews, Matthew and Dylan. She was predeceased by her parents, a sister, Gudridur “Berta” Magnusson, and a nephew, John Alexander.

There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held later in the spring.

To recognize Gerna’s lifelong love for and commitment to animals, the family suggests that contributions in her memory be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

‘Jump Start Your Business in the New Year Workshop’ Hosted by Women Inspiring Women BEDFORD — Women are starting businesses at a faster rate than men in New Hampshire. To help them achieve greater success in 2013, Women Inspiring Women will be hosting a “Jump Start Your Business in the New Year Workshop” on January 30, at SERESC Conference and Training Center in Bedford.

This is an intensive, hands-on workshop where attendees will identify business, revenue and personal goals, develop a plan of action, learn about tools to stay on track and be accountable for those goals, get time management and productivity tips and learn creative marketing strategies. Guest speakers will be Leslie Sturgeon, Founder of Women Inspiring Women and a 23-year award-winning entrepreneur, as well as Ally Piper, Marketing Director for Small Business of Brighteyes Creative and Melissa Laverty of Tax Services of Londonderry.

SERESC Conference and Training Center is at 29 Commerce Drive in Bedford. The workshop begins

at 2 p.m. and concludes with a bonus interactive session ending at 5:30 p.m. Early Registration is $38 for members and $48 for non-members. Attendees can bring an additional guest for $20. Reservations can be made at wiwnh.com. The WIW entrepreneurial series is sponsored by Centrix Bank.

Women Inspiring Women was founded in the Lakes Region in 2007 to give women of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to get together at fun and inspirational events on a bi-weekly basis. The group quickly expanded from its Lakes Region base to Concord, Manchester, Nashua and Portsmouth.

Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder and Visionary, is an entrepreneurial veteran and has been recognized by the NH Business Review as an “Outstanding Woman in Business” and by the NH Small Business Administration as a “Women in Business Champion.” WIW is the largest organization in NH for women’s empowerment, personal development, business resources and networking.

MEREDITH — First Baptist Church will be providing GriefShare beginning Tuesday, January 29, and meeting every Tuesday for 13 weeks until April 30, 2013, from 7-9 p.m. at the church on corner on Main and High Streets in Meredith.

GriefShare is a Biblically based support group for people who have experienced the loss of someone close, whether recently or in the past. It is sponsored by people who have also lost a close loved one who want to offer comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

Each GriefShare session includes a video and group discussion. Each participant also receives a GriefShare workbook to provide opportunity for jounaling, notetaking and grief study. During the small group discussion each participant will have opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a loss, learn about their experiences and share their own.

For further information contact Mary Constant at 496-6583. TheGriefShare website at www.GriefShare. org is also a source of information and support.

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Wendy Nottonson Quartet at Pitman’s Freight Room tonight LACONIA — Pitman’s Freight Room at 94 New Salem St in Laconia is pleased to present The Wendy Nottonson Quartet on January 24 at 8 p.m.

Nottonson brings a special evening performance with a mix of jazz standards as well as a tribute to the late Hal David, Burt Bacharach’s song writing collaborator. Nottonson’s repertoire is carefully chosen to reflect her unique persona, from gentle and poetic to strikingly poignant.

While utilizing her three octave range, she is not afraid to take risks. Nottonson has a natural place in the lineage of female jazz vocalists. Her influences span from Ella Fitzgerald to Carmen McRae to Betty Carter, as well as from Ray Charles to Aretha Franklin, and many other contemporaries.

Nottonson brings with her an impressive and seasoned instrumental line up, Marc LaForce (sax), Jim Butka (piano/bass keys), and Les Harris Jr. (drums), who raise the intensity of her live performance to a new level. Admission is $10, Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and Pitman’s Freight Room is a BYOB venue.

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NH Electric Co-op sets deadline for candidates seeking nomination to Board of Directors

PLYMOUTH — Members of the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NHEC) interested in being considered for nomination to the Board of Directors should submit their material to the Nominating Committee by noon on February 15. More information is available on NHEC’s web site at www.nhec.coop.

“The Co-op seeks highly qualified members with diverse personal, professional and geographical backgrounds, as well as broad education and experience,” says Fred Anderson, NHEC President/CEO. “As a member-owned, non-profit organization, serving on the Board of Directors is one of the ways members have a direct impact on how this democratically controlled organization is run. It is an important and rewarding job.”

Board members are elected to three-year terms.

Four of the 11 seats are up for election this year.

Election ballots will be mailed to all members in May. Winners will be seated at the Annual Meeting of Members, Tuesday, June 11.

The Nominating Committee meets numerous times to review the applications and interview candidates for the Board of Directors. After completing the process, they nominate a slate of candidates to be included on the ballot. The candidates selected will be identified on the ballot as having been nominated by the Nominating Committee.

Those interested in applying can contact Sharon Yeaton at 603-536-8801 or yeatons@nhec.com for a candidate packet.

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LACONIA — The Lakes Region Chordsmen will have two chapter quartets working in the Lakes Region February 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. delivering Singing Valentines.

They’ll be saying “I love you” in song and leaving thousands of sweethearts speechless with the sound of harmony in restaurants, offices, factories, schools and homes throughout the area.

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For $35 there will be a singing valentine, silk rose and digital photo. Phone singing valentine and message costs $20.

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LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education will offer a class on Cooking: Gluten-Free Soups, Stews & Comfort Foods.

The class will begin on Tuesday, January 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. and will run for a period of five weeks.

Sarah Baldwin-Welcome, a culinary graduate of Newbury College, will teach the class. She is the owner of Provincial Palate Inc. specializing in mustards and specialty catering.

Over 1 million Americans may have intolerance for gluten, a common ingredient in more foods than people may realize. Gluten is a protein found in all wheat, rye, barley, and oat products. The only medically acceptable treatment for gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease is to eliminate all gluten from the diet. Many people with other conditions may also benefit from a gluten and wheat-free diet, including Attention Deficit Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Lactose Intolerance, Autism, chronic fatigue, indigestion and malnutrition.

Wheat allergy is an abnormal immune system reaction to one or more proteins found in wheat. Allergy to wheat is one of the more common food allergies in children. A wheat allergy may result in a wide range of symptoms, including hives, difficulty breathing and nausea. Avoiding wheat is the primary treatment for wheat allergy. Wheat allergy is different from a disorder known as Celiac Disease, an immune system reaction that causes inflammation in the small intestines when a person eats any food containing gluten, one type of protein found in wheat.

Many of life’s culinary enjoyments are eliminated from their daily diet. People can learn to live without some of these things by replacing them with Wheat/Gluten-free ingredients and still enjoy pasta, pizza and crepes.

Call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 5245712 to enroll in this cooking class.

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GILFORD — A new amenity for golfers in the Lakes Region is taking shape at Patrick’s Pub with plans for a grand opening in February. For those who would like a sneak preview of what’s coming, there will be a ‘construction’ open house on Friday, January 25 from 2-7 p.m.

Called The Golf Club at Patrick’s Place, the club is located above Patrick’s Pub & Eatery at the junction of Routes 11 & 11B in Gilford. PGA Professional and club manager Dan Wilkins will be on hand Friday for anyone who is interested in seeing the facility and getting more information.

“Unfortunately the golf simulators will not be installed and some of the finish work is still not done, however, guests will be able to get a real good feel of how the club will operate and see if it is something that they want to be see next page

Weirs Beach Lobster Pound hosts 3rd Annual Chili Cook to benefit NH Humane Society

LACONIA — Foodies, gourmands, and people with a penchant for fire and heat looking to give their taste buds a work out, are invited to attend the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off slated for Sunday, January 27, 1-4 p.m.

Now entering its third year, the Chili Cook Off is shaping up to be a true community event. Stomachs will be full of the very best chili offerings Lakes Region restaurants have to offer, all for the benefit of the New Hampshire Humane Society.

Returning champions, The Lyons’ Den from Glendale, is the eatery to beat and likely the chili to sample first.

Also returning, Gunstock Mountain Resort who placed a very respectable third in last year’s event; back to see if this year, they can claim the accolade ‘Meanest Chili”.

The Ray family, owners of Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, famously the gathering place during Laconia Bike Week, and function coordinator, Joanne McAllister, are thrilled to host this avidly anticipated event. Said the Rays, “we like offering a platform for other area restaurants in friendly rivalry to flex their culinary muscle. It brings the community together and being animal lovers, we can also support our favorite animal welfare organization”.

Participants will sample and vote the People’s Choice top three chili’s. New this year, an official Judging Panel comprised of local authorities – City of Laconia Mayor, Michael Seymour, City of Laconia Police Chief, Chris Adams and Deputy Chief Deborah Pendergast from the Laconia Fire Department.

In true ‘Chopped’ fashion, the field will be narrowed to the final three restaurant chili’s as chef talents withstand the scorching critiques of the panel, while explaining flavor profiles and execution of their chili. An added feature to the Chili Cook Off this year is the New Hampshire Humane Society will present an award for best booth display to the restaurant with the most visually appealing set up.

A premium slate of the very best eateries in the region include Annie’s Café & Catering, Burrito Me, Christmas Island Resort, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Hart’s Turkey Farm, Heat, Lakes Region Casino, Lakeside Grille & Deli, Lemon Grass, Lyons’ Den, 104 Diner, The Looney Bin, The Mug Family Restaurant, and hosts, Weirs Beach Lobster Pound.

Shelter spokesperson and Chili Cook Off MC, Marylee Gorham said “we are delighted and excited to be part of this event for the third year. Supremely grateful to our friends at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound, and indeed, the community support for the event as a whole”. Gorham stated she is “cautiously optimistic” the event would top the $1,700 raised last year.

Admission to the event is $5 per person and will include a free raffle ticket for the NHHS sponsored Chili Basket. Other raffles running during the Chili Cook Off include participating restaurant sponsored raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Must be present to win. All proceeds from the admission fees to 50/50 raffle will be donated to the NH Humane Society.

For more information about the event call Weirs Beach Lobster Pound at 366-2255 or check our website at www.nhhumane.org from preceding page part of.” said co-owner and Club Manager Dan Wilkins.

Wilkins, who previously was the Director of Golf at Laconia Country Club, is very excited about the new venture. “We are building a facility that will offer the most accurate and technologically advanced golf simulator on the market, along with an environment that members will really enjoy.”

The club expects delivery of the golf simulators in early February and is tentatively planning a Grand Opening on Saturday, February 16. The club is limiting membership to 80 members and is accepting applications now.

For a membership application or rules and regulations of the club, call Dan Wilkins at 387-2597 or visit their website at www.thegolfclubatpatricksplace.com.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Why form an opinion yet? Neutrality is a perfectly acceptable mode of thinking. You don’t even have to try very hard to be neutral. You just have flip your internal “analyze” switch to the off position and there you are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Even though you have hopes that a certain endeavor will pay off, trying to make it do so too quickly is not beneficial to you. Just relax. In the mean time, show your plan to an expert for feedback.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

When you know down deep in your heart that someone really values your contribution, you don’t feel the need for that person to constantly show it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The ones you’ve taught are coming into their own in some way. In a truly selfless act of leadership, you will step to the side so your students can rise to greatness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Emotional intelligence is your strong suit now. You have some insight into people and you’ll use it to tap into positive emotions and motivate progress.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 24). As much as you enjoy your privacy, this year brings attention so embrace your special celebrity status. You’ll shine in a crowd and be singled out for an important job in February. You’ll meet physical goals in March. April is a welcome change to your personal life. New influence sparkle up your days and nights.

Scorpio and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 40, 1, 14 and 19.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). No one is happy all the time. Watch out for the ones who want you to believe that they hold the key to unlimited smiles. Their agenda is likely financial and not philanthropic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll work harder to make a certain impression on the people around you. It’s not that you want to be recognized or lauded. Rather you want to create a certain feeling in people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A good personal trainer is aware of the body’s tendency to adapt to repeated movements. If you want to see a difference, you have to change up the exercises.

That’s what you’ll do today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Talking takes energy, but sometimes not talking takes even more. Acting appropriately in general is an energy expenditure that we often take for granted. To know the value of self-control, observe the way children behave untended.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s new hope for a struggling project.

Trust that all these bits of information you are learning will come together in some useful way. Set your expectations carefully -- you’ll receive approximately what you expect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There is healing between people who think the same things are funny. Laughing releases negativity and the kind of unease that quite literally causes disease.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are talented and your efforts have value -but not because of your talent. Because you work to ensure that you are of great use. The more useful you are, the more

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2013. There are 341 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 24, 2003, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security officially opened as its head, Tom Ridge, was sworn in. (Creation of the new Cabinet agency was the largest government reorganization in more than 50 years, a response to the Sept. 11 attacks and the threat of further terror.)

On this date: In 1813, the Royal Philharmonic Society was formed in London.

In 1848, James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter’s Mill in northern California, a discovery that led to the gold rush of ‘49.

In 1908, the Boy Scouts movement began in England under the aegis of Robert Baden-Powell.

In 1942, the Roberts Commission placed much of the blame for America’s lack of preparedness for Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on Rear Adm. Husband E. Kimmel and Lt. Gen. Walter C. Short, the Navy and Army commanders.

In 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill concluded a wartime conference in Casablanca, Morocco.

In 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed near Goldsboro, N.C., dropping its payload of two nuclear bombs, neither of which went off; three crew members were killed.

In 1963, a U.S. Air Force B-52 on a training mission crashed into Elephant Mountain in Maine after encountering turbulence and losing its vertical stabilizer; seven of the nine crew members were killed.

In 1978, a nuclear-powered Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, plunged through Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated, scattering radioactive debris over parts of northern Canada.

In 1987, gunmen in Lebanon kidnapped educators Alann Steen, Jesse Turner, Robert Polhill and Mitheleshwar Singh. (All were eventually released.)

In 1989, confessed serial killer Theodore Bundy was executed in Florida’s electric chair.

One year ago: Declaring the American dream under siege, President Barack Obama used his State of the Union address to deliver a populist challenge to shrink the gap between rich and poor, promising to tax the wealthy more and help jobless Americans get work and hang onto their homes.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Jerry Maren (“The Wizard of Oz”) is 94. Actor Marvin Kaplan (“Top Cat”) is 86. Cajun musician Doug Kershaw is 77.

Singer-songwriter Ray Stevens is 74. Singersongwriter Neil Diamond is 72. Singer Aaron Neville is 72. Actor Michael Ontkean is 67. Actor Daniel Auteuil is 63. Country singer-songwriter Becky Hobbs is 63. Comedian Yakov Smirnoff is 62. Actress Nastassja Kinski is 54. Rhythm-andblues singer Theo Peoples is 52. Country musician Keech Rainwater (Lonestar) is 50. Comedian Phil LaMarr is 46. Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton is 45. Rhythm-and-blues singer Sleepy Brown (Society of Soul) is 43. Actor Matthew Lillard is 43. Actress Merrilee McCommas is 42. Actor Ed Helms is 39. Actress Tatyana Ali is 34. Rock musician Mitchell Marlow (Filter) is 34.

Actress Mischa Barton is 27.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Original musical depicting historical events in Plymouth in celebration Plymouth’s 250th anniversary. 7 p.m. in the Hanaway Theatre in the Plymouth State University Silver Center. For ticket prices or more information call 5352787 or go online to www.plymouth.edu/silver-center/buytickets.

Workshop on Happy and Healthy House Plants presents at the Opechee Garden Club meeting. 1 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library. For more information call 293-7357, email opecheegardenclub2012@gmail.com or visit www. opecheegardenclub.com. New members welcome.

Speed Schmoozing event held by Women Inspiring Women. 5 p.m. at the Margate Resport. Snacks and refreshments served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Reservations required. To RSVP go to wiwnh.com.

Free Hearing Screening by Audiology Specialists of Laconia at the Tilton Senior Center. 10:30 am. For more information call 527-8291.

Inter-Lakes Over Fifty club meeting and program held at the St. Charles Parish Hall. 1:30 p.m. Anyone 50 and Plus is welcome. For more information please call 253-9916.

Hall Memorial Library daily events. Video Sale, 10-6 p.m. 50 cents/VHS. Presentation entitled Alcatraz: The Infamous History of “The Rock” by Polly Fife.6 p.m. Refreshments served.

Gilford Public Library Happenings. Toddler Time (18 mo – 3 yrs) 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Conversational French 3:30 to 4 p.m. Tales for Tails (K – Grade 4) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Crafter’s Corner, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Laconia Indoor Market. 3-6 p.m. at Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia. Various farmers, food vendors, artisans, and independent sales representatives will be present. For a full list of vendors and specials go to http:// laconiaindoorwintermarket.weebly.com/index.html.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

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

Bingo starts at 6:30.

Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.

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

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.

Better Together meeting. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Laconia Middle School.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Pitman’s Freight Room presents the Bruce Marshall Group Blues Band. 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. BYOB. For more information visit www.pitmansfrieghtroom.com.

Benefit Dinner/Dance to support the Gilbert and Smith families. 6-11:30 p.m. at the VFW Post #1670 in Laconia. Proceeds will go towards the families who lost everything in a recent fire.

Family Movie Night held at the Gilfman Library. 7 p.m.

Includes popcorn and drinks. Camp chairs and pillows encouraged. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 875-2550.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: After 44 years of marriage, I can no longer trust my husband. “Steve” reconnected with a high school flame, and the end result was late-night emails, texts and calls. He even bought throwaway phones so they could stay in touch and meet out of town.

We went for counseling, and Steve took a stack of note cards to the first session with ultimatums for me. He accused me of being a lesbian and having affairs with women at work and in our neighborhood. He then shared the intimate details of our sessions with his old flame and invited her to come along! He wrote long multiple-page letters and slipped them to my therapist when he thought I wasn’t watching.

Recently, Steve spent $12,000 of our money on a facelift, and he has set up at least 10 email accounts to hide things from me.

He finally promised to cut off communication with this woman unless it was about the upcoming high school reunion. We began to put things back together, and then he again initiated intimate contact with her and went to our high school reunion without me.

Is there any hope of trusting this man again? Or at age 64, am I looking at moving on? -- The Faithful Wife Dear Faithful: Steve seems to be going through a major midlife crisis. The old flame makes him feel as if he’s a teenager again. And the facelift was intended to make him look like one. Will he ever return to Earth? There are no guarantees. Please don’t plan your life around what Steve may or may not do in the future. Get some counseling on your own, see a lawyer about protecting yourself, and figure out whether you are better off with or without him right now.

Dear Annie: I live in a small community where many people volunteer for countless jobs, giving of their time and

talents. I have a friend who is becoming increasingly critical of everyone’s efforts, and it is depressing to be in her company.

How do I tell her that we are tired of her constant complaining while still remaining her friend? I’m taking out my hearing aids at our next encounter. -- Florida Dear Florida: Some people, as they age, turn into chronic complainers. Sometimes there are medical reasons, but often, it’s simply how they are. You could nicely mention to your friend that she seems terribly unhappy because nothing pleases her these days, and then suggest she see her doctor for a thorough checkup. We hope it helps.

Dear Annie: “Worried Grandma” was concerned about her granddaughter, “Kelly,” who had difficulty modulating her voice and felt that men were turned off by her loud personality.

Please tell her to look into whether Kelly has Asperger syndrome, a form of high-functioning autism. Asperger’s often goes undiagnosed until later in life, but its primary symptom is extreme social awkwardness and an inability to appropriately “read” the social cues of others.

With special training, Kelly can learn how to modify her behavior and pick up on these social cues. But it’s unlikely she can do it on her own. A correct diagnosis can go a long way toward repairing her self-esteem. I hope her parents will get Kelly the help she needs to succeed in this world.

-- Vermont Professor Dear Vermont: Thanks for your input. It is possible that Kelly has a mild form of Asperger’s, although she should see a medical professional to find out whether this is the case. If it is, she can contact aspergersyndrome.org for more information.

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

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Announcement 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., Laconia

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1998 BUICK Riviera- 113K, Excellent condition, green, leather, all options. Salvage title, $2,500. 603-496-5619 2000 Lincoln Towncar: Heated leather, moonroof, 8-disc player, remote start, 79k miles, great condition, 1-owner. $4,995.

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2008 Honda CRV EX, Light Blue, 74K miles, Excellent condition. $14,000 or B.O. 603-524-7911 98 Isuzu Rodeo- 35K miles, new engine, new everything. Clean truck, 4-cylinder $1,500.

603-832-8621 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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

Employment Wanted HARD WORKING experienced cleaning woman looking for more jobs. Regular or one-time cleaning. Hillarie, 998-2601

For Rent LAKEPORT- Nice Three Bedroom Apartment only three years old.

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

Available February 1st. Security deposit $1,075. and first month rent $1,075. Will pay $200 toward moving expenses. Serious callers only. If you are ready to move...call 603-524-8533 APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 50 years in rentals. We treat you better!

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

Kevin or Karen 802-263-5700

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

603-366-4468.

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

556-7098.

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

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

Or go to www.start.youravon.com

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

BELMONT: Perkins Place 2-bedroom townhouse style. $775/Month, only $99 security

LACONIA- 2 bedroom house near LRGH. Includes heat & hot water, washer/dryer, and snow removal.

For Rent

For Rent

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: 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, 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- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145-160/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Opechee Gardens: 1-bedroom great move-in special. $650/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application feel. Call 238-8034 LACONIA- Opechee Gardens: 2-bedroom great move-in special. $750/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application feel. Call 238-8034 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 1st floor.

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

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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: 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 MIDDLE aged Woman to share house. Washer/Dryer, cable TV, New room. $500/Month. 290-2324 Call Al 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 MOULTONBOROUGH- Winnipesaukee Waterfront home. Female to share with same. $850/Includes all unitlities. Cable/Internet 603- 253-8848

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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

$1000 value Gift certificate Ice Hotel- Hotel de Glace, Quebec Canada. Feb 8th-9th. For 2 people, theme suite. Four course dinner & breakfast at Le Dijon, access to hot tubs & saunas. Second night stay Hotel Le Concorde Quebec. $850/ OBO. 603-393-8171

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

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SANBORNTON: Efficiency apartment, close to Route 3. Clean, bright, newly painted. Heat & electric included. No smoking/ pets. $700/month.

Security deposit and references required.

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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.

AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. BOWLING Balls (4), Candlepin, Ram-Pro-Rubber, EPOD 72D, come with bag, used six strings, cost $220, asking $170. 496-8639

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Bowling Shoes, Dexter SST8, 9-2W, top of the line with interchangable heels and sliders.

Used three times, cost $180, asking $130. 496-8639

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

Dining room table 42X66, opens to 42X96 with 8 upholstered chairs.

Good condition, $250/OBO. 528-5202

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DRIOD Smart Phones- Motorola, HTC, Samsung. Refurbished & store models $75. Used Droids $45-$60. 387-3078

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980 WALL TILES: Ceramic, Glazed, 74 sq. ft., American Olean, 6”x6”, Sandy Ridge (color), $30. Please call 455-3686.

Furniture Two sofa beds, one with matching loveseat, free to taker . 527-0955 DINING Room Set- Cherry table 40X80, six side chairs, small buffet, solid wood, original $2,300 selling $590. 286-4759

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

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

527-0955 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.

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

GREEN FIREWOOD: Cut, not split $140/cord; Cut & split $175/cord. Dry pine, cut & split, $135/cord. 1/2 cords available.

Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416.

THE NUMBER ONE RESORT MARKETING COMPANY 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.

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

Call 524-1430.

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

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

Excellent condition, $75.

393-9418.

Remodeling- Kitchenaid dishwasher, butcher block top, older model, works beautiful. Entertainment center, hardwood 54inX54in with glass doors, on coasters for easy moving. Couch with matching chair. Please ask about other furniture. 630-4523 SEASONED Firewood for SaleCan deliver in Laconia area. $225./Cord 603-387-0147

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package!

Please check out website for specific details on each position RN @ Merriman House PT 32 hrs RN - FT/PT/PD Emergency Department RN - ICU PT 24 hrs and Per Diem RN - Med Surg FT and Per Diem 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 Apply online at www.memorialhospitalnh.org Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

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Help Wanted LICENCED Cosmetologist wanted for small residential salon. Must have 3+ years experience & some clientele. 527-8980.

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.

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NORDIC Track Pro 1000S Treadmill, $100. Total Gym XL $300. 603-387-4745, Leave message.

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

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Gilford School District Coaching Positions High School - Head Boys Track and Field High School - JV Softball 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

603-581-2450 EOE

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.

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

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Franklin Savings Bank celebrates employees, corporators and trustees at annual meeting FRANKLIN — At Franklin Savings Bank’s recent annual meeting, Jeffery B. Savage, President & CEO, led an evening of recognition of trustees, corporators and employees. In addition to acknowledging twenty years of service from a bank trustee, the bank also recognized the election of four local profes-

Ron Magoon (left) and Jeff Savage (right) present Rob Steady a plaque commemorating his two decades of dedicated service as Franklin Savings Bank corporator and trustee. (Courtesy photo)

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Please apply in person, at 169 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.

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

Home Improvements

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

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

Services

Services HARDWOOD FLOORING DUST FREE SANDING 25 years experience. Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

INTERIOR Painting & Remodeling, cabinet replacements & repairs, flooring. Reasonable, experienced, insured. Dan 677-6763

Services PIPER ROOFING Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

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:

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

CHAIR CANING Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies.

New England Porch Rockers, 10 Pleasant Street in downtown Laconia. Open every day at 10, closed Sunday. 603-393-6451.

QUALITY Firewood: Seasoned, dry hardwood. Pine or green available. Call for details, competative prices. 393-1708.

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

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

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

603-717-6682 DELETED YOUR PHOTOS? We can get them back! Call 524-4042.

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

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

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sionals as new corporators, celebrated 210 combined years of employee professional dedication and highlighted the promotion of two employees.

After 20 years of service as a corporator, Rob D. Steady retired from the Franklin Savings Bank Board of Trustees. Showing the level of his dedication, the vast majority of 17 of these years were spent serving as a trustee. Steady is the treasurer of the Gale Insurance Agency in Northfield.

The election of four new corporators included: Hali B. Dearborn, owner and vice president of Eptam Plastics, Inc., in Northfield; Dorcas J. Gordon, Attorney at Law for Wescott, Dyer, Fitzgerald and Nichols PA; Prescott Y. Towle, manager of the A.W. Frost Agency, Inc. in Franklin; and Jane E. White, executive director of the Franklin VNA & Hospice. These local professionals will provide additional community perspective enriching the professional expertise for which FSB Corporators are chosen.

Also celebrated at the Greenside Restaurant event were Franklin Savings Bank employees being recognized for their promotions and periods of service: 25 Years: Pam Hannan – Independence Financial Advisors, Vice President, Brokerage & Insurance Services; Cheryl Ordway – Electronic Services Manager; Mary Kay Haines – Personal Banker; Karen Chevalier – Personal Banker; 20 Years: Joe Thornton – VP Retail Sales & Branch Administration; Shirley Currier – Data Processing Specialist; 15 Years: Doug Morin – Facilities Manager; 10 Years: Sharyn Tabor – Personal Banker; Linda Bucklin – Personal Banker; Mike Ventura – Independence Financial Advisors, President & CEO; Patty Letelier – Independence Financial Advisors, Investment Operations Administrator; 5 Years: Heather Jewell – Personal Banker; Karen Cilley – Teller; and Kathleen Glover –Personal Banker.

The promotions of two Franklin Savings Bank professionals were recognized. Jonathan J. Winters became an officer of the bank when named as Risk Management, Bank Secrecy Act and Security Officer.

Winters was promoted from Senior Risk Management Specialist and also held the title of Operations Manager when hired eight years ago. Savage also shared that Dorothy J. Savery, Executive Assistant, will fulfill the additional responsibilities of Assistant Corporate Secretary. Savery has worked closely with Savage as well as Ron Magoon, Executive Vice President, for the past seven years.

Franklin Savings Bank, a mutual savings bank, has provided loan, deposit and investment services see next page CALENDAR from page 19

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 Original musical depicting historical events in Plymouth in celebration Plymouth’s 250th anniversary. 7 p.m. in the Hanaway Theatre in the Plymouth State University Silver Center. For ticket prices or more information call 535-2787 or go online to www.plymouth.edu/silver-center/buy-tickets.

The Grace Capital Church hosts a a family movie night featuring Kung Fu Panda. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by the movie at 6:30 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Church is located at 533 Main Street in Laconia.

Meredith Public Library happenings. Tot Time 9:3010:30 a.m. Ages 0-3. Lego Buddies 1-2:30 p.m. Pop in to do some Lego building.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics.

No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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.

Hall Memorial Library daily happenings. Video Sale 10-6 p.m. 50 cents/VHS. Sit and Knit 2-5 p.m. The Clever Crafters adult craft time 4-5:30 p.m. JoAnn Carlson gives presenation on how to make Temari Balls.

Mount Meredith 24ft. high indoor climbing wall open to the public at the Meredith Community Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to all ages. Admission is $3 for children under 10 and $5 per adult. Family rate is $10 per visit. Equipment provided. For more information call 279-8197.

Renowned husband-wife piano duo kick off Taylor Community Music Series on Sunday, January 27

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LACONIA — Tim limited.

Martin, president and Future program sponCEO of Taylor Commusors include: Tim & nity is proud to announce Peggy Martin, Melcher the 2013 Taylor Commu& Prescott, Ron & Nan nity Music Series SponBaker, Bob and Anne sored by Bank of New Smith, and PingPR. Hampshire will kick-off Pianist Arlene Kies peron January 27 at 3 p.m. at forms widely as recitalTaylor’s Woodside Buildist, concerto soloist and ing in Laconia with the as chamber pianist. She husband and wife piano has recently performed duo of Arlene and Christhe Rachmaninoff Second topher Kies.

Piano Concerto with the Arlene and Christopher Arlene Kies (Courtesy photo) New Hampshire PhilharKies have premiered sevmonic, the complete Goyeral two-piano compositions including escas of Enrique Granados as part performances at the Fromm Foundation of a tour of Tuscany, and Gershwin’s at Harvard and the Washington Square Rhapsody in Blue with the Strafford Series. They are both faculty within the Wind Symphony.

Music Department at the University of Christopher Kies is a professor of New Hampshire in Durham. music at the University of New HampProgram highlights with feature shire in Durham, where he has taught solo performances and four-hand piano, theory, and composition since music by Schubert, Chopin, Debussy 1979. His Bachelors degrees are in piano and Gershwin, and will also include and composition from the New England a new Fanfare for Piano Four-Hands Conservatory and his M.F.A. and Ph. D. written by Christopher Kies espein composition are from Brandeis Unicially for the unveiling of the new versity. A Fulbright Fellowship recipipiano at Taylor Community. ent, Dr. Kies has twice been awarded For more information on the 2013 Individual Artist Fellowships in compoTaylor Community Music Series sition from the New Hampshire State Sponsored by Bank of New HampCouncil on the Arts, and he recently shire visit www.taylorcommunity.org won first prize in the 2011 Longfellow or call 524.5600. Those planning to Chorus International Composers Comattend must pre-register as spaced is petition in Portland, Maine

Auditions set for 12th Annual Franklin Community Talent Show

FRANKLIN — The 12th annual Franklin Community Talent Show hits the Franklin Opera House stage on Saturday, February 16 and the search is on for performers with all kinds of talent.

Those who can sing a tune, tap dance or play an instrument are invited the open

auditions to be held on Monday and Tuesday, February 11-12 at the Opera House.

Entry forms are available by contacting the Opera House at 934-1901 or on the website at www.franklinoperahouse. org. Or stop by the Opera House office Monday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick one up.

Dutch art heist detectives head to Romania

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch detectives and a prosecutor will travel to Romania to investigate the possible involvement of three men in a multimillion-dollar art heist in the Netherlands, a police spokesman said Wednesday.

The Dutch team will travel to Bucharest in coming days to share with Romanian authorities details of their investigation into the Oct. 16 theft from Rotterdam’s Kunsthal gallery of seven extremely valuable paintings by artists including Picasso,

Monet and Matisse, said Roland Ekkers of Rotterdam Police.

Romanian police arrested the suspects Monday night “in another artrelated investigation in Romania, but there are indications they also have something to do with the art heist in Rotterdam,” Ekkers told The Associated Press.

The arrests marked the first breakthrough for police since the late-night raid at the Kunsthal, the biggest art theft in more than a decade in the Netherlands.

from preceding page to Central New Hampshire since 1869. The bank has offices in Franklin, Bristol, Boscawen, Tilton, Laconia and Gilford with all deposits insured up to the allowable limits by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Additionally, FSB offers mortgage and commercial lending products and services from its Bedford Lend-

ing Office and provides investment, insurance, and financial planning services through Independence Financial Advisors, its wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in the Bank’s Main Office. Franklin Savings Bank can be reached at (603) 934-4445, toll free at (800) 372-4445, online at www.fsbnh. com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/ franklinsavingsbank.

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