The Laconia Daily Sun, December 1, 2012

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CONCORD — Senator Jim Rausch (R-Derry) has introduced legislation to repeal a provision of the 2012-2013 state budget requiring the sale of the former Laconia State School property off North Main Street.

Rausch was among a handful of lawmakers, which included Representative Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett), the next House Minority Leader, who openly opposed the decision to sell the 200-acre tract. He said flatly that the site represented a valuable public asset, with which the state should not part.

City Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2), who has been at the forefront of the city’s effort to acquire the property, said yesterday that he would urge his fellow councilors to reaffirm the city’s interest in the site, resubmit a bid to purchase it and oppose legislation to forestall its sale.

Lahey, who chaired a state commission appointed to recommend future uses for the site, said that no state department or agency expressed any interest in using some or all of it. Moreover, he noted that the state has not see statE sCHOOL page 8

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Missouri Powerball winners want to live normally

DEARBORN, Mo. (AP) — To announce one of the biggest events of their lives together, Cindy and Mark Hill returned to the place where it all began — the high school where they became sweethearts in the 1970s.

Surrounded by family and friends, the two were introduced Friday as winners in this week’s huge Powerball lottery — an extraordinary stroke of luck that gives them half of the $588 million jackpot.

The nostalgic high school homecoming seemed to reflect the couple’s hopes of staying true to their roots and living simply, at least as simply as possible for winners of one of the biggest lottery prizes in history.

“We will still be going down to the corner cafe for breakfast or fish day. I can guarantee you,” Cindy Hill said.

“You know it’s just us. We’re just normal human beings. We’re as common as anybody.

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Murder-suicide at Wyoming college, during class CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A man wielding a sharp-edged weapon killed one person in a Casper neighborhood Friday before killing a male teacher and himself in front of students in a community college classroom, causing a campus-wide lockdown as authorities tried to piece together what happened.

Police found the suspect and teacher dead at a science building on the Casper College campus, which was locked down for about two hours, school and police offi-

cials said. The other victim, a woman, was found in a street about two miles away.

Casper Police Chief Chris Walsh said the murder-suicide took place in a classroom with students present, but he didn’t know how many students or what the class topic was.

He said investigators were still trying to determine a motive.

Walsh said an “edged weapon” was used it at least one of the killings, but he didn’t offer specifics and it was unclear if the same or a similar weapon was used in all

of the deaths.

The attacker wasn’t believed to be a Casper College student and it appeared he knew the victims, Walsh said. No names were released.

“We’re locating next of kin and working on notification absolutely as fast as we can,” Walsh said.

He added authorities didn’t believe there was any further threat to the community.

“I want to emphasize that this is a horsee COLLEGE page 10

HATFIELD, Pa. (AP) — President Barack Obama argued Friday that allowing taxes to rise for the middle class would amount to a “lump of coal” for Christmas,” while Republican House Speaker John Boehner declared that negotiations to surmount a looming fiscal cliff are going “almost nowhere.”

Obama took his case to an audience in a Philadelphia suburb, saying that this move would present a “Scrooge Christmas”

for millions of wage-earners. Speaking at a toy factory, the president said Republicans should extend existing Bush-era tax rates for households earning $250,000 or less, while allowing increases to kick in for the wealthy.

On Capitol Hill, Boehner argued that Obama’s latest offer — to raise revenue by $1.6 trillion over the next decade — would be a “crippling blow” to an economy that is still struggling to find its footing. The

Ohio Republican told reporters he would continue working with Obama to avoid hundreds of billions in tax increases and spending cuts that will take effect beginning in January if Washington doesn’t act to stop it, but gave a gloomy assessment of the talks so far.

“There’s a stalemate. Let’s not kid ourselves,” Boehner said. “Right now, we’re almost nowhere.” see OBAMA page 8

Trying to put pressure on GOP, Obama takes ‘fiscal cliff’ plan on road

Israel moves to build 3,000 new homes on land U.N. considers Palestine JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel responded swiftly Friday to U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state, revealing it will build 3,000 more homes for Jews on Israeli-occupied lands that the world body overwhelmingly said belong to the Palestinians.

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N.H. Attorney General says right-to-know Couple suspected of burning 3-year-old returned to New Hampshire from Florida requests taking thousands of lawyer hours PLAISTOW (AP) — A fugitive couple arrested at a Florida theme park waived extradition and will voluntarily return to New Hampshire to face charges in the beating and burning of the woman’s 3-year-old son.

A judge in Orlando, Fla., accepted the waiver from 23-year-old Jessica Linscott and her boyfriend, 27-yearold Roland Dow, on Friday morning during an informal document exchange with an Orange County Sheriff’s Office representative. Neither were in the courtroom and it’s unclear how quickly they’ll return to New Hampshire.

Rockingham County, N.H., District Attorney Jim Reams has said he expected they would appear in court sometime next week.

The two were taken into custody by federal marshals Wednesday evening at Universal Studios after being on the run for two weeks, making stops in New York and New Jersey on their way south, U.S. Deputy Marshal Jeffrey White said.

Corrections officials say the couple has denied media requests for interviews.

Dow is charged with first- and second-degree assault. He and Linscott face multiple charges of child endangerment for failing to protect and get medical attention for James, who remains hospitalized at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth in Lebanon.

Plaistow police say Dow stuck James in the head with enough force to cause traumatic brain injury and seizures and burnt the boy’s wrist and fingers.

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helped authorities track the couple to a Florida hotel and Universal Studios.

Police said Dow and Linscott told them by phone several weeks ago that the boy’s injuries were self-inflicted and that they would go to the police station later. They never showed up.

Police say the boy was improving but that his recovery will be long and difficult. A spokeswoman for the state Division of Children, Youth and Families, which has legal custody of the boy, would not comment on his condition, citing confidentiality laws.

Dow’s grandmother, Helen Fram, lives next to the couple in a two-family home in Plaistow, a town of about 8,000 residents on the Massachusetts state line. She said Thursday that she’s certain her grandson and Linscott did not hurt James. She said the boy sometimes banged his own head on the bathtub or threw himself off the toilet.

“I can hear anything, if anything is going on,” she said. “They would never, ever hurt a baby. Never.”

She said they initially went to the hospital with James but got scared when they found out police wanted to talk to them.

“They figured they didn’t do anything, so they took off,” she said.

Fram described her grandson as a loner and said he sometimes did siding or roofing work, though he is unemployed right now. She said she did not hear from him while he was on the run.

Asked why they would have gone to a theme park, she said that was one thing she did not understand.

BOSTON (AP) — Ameristar Casinos announced Friday it is ending its bid to develop a $900 million resort casino on a former industrial site in Springfield, leaving just two companies to compete in the city.

Las Vegas-based Ameristar, which in January completed a $16 million purchase of a 40-acre former industrial site, said while it still considers its casino proposal superior to others in the region, it did not believe the likelihood of winning the sole western Massachusetts casino license was strong enough to continue its pursuit.

“This was a difficult decision that will unfortunately result in us not

being able to bring a world-class casino entertainment facility to western Massachusetts,” Gordon Kanofsky, the company’s chief executive, said in a statement.

MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming also have proposed resort casinos in the city.

“Obviously the city is very disappointed in Ameristar’s decision to withdraw from the competition,” Mayor Domenic Sarno said in a statement Friday. But the mayor said he remains confident that MGM and Penn Gaming will engage in a “robust competition” to win the support of the see CASINO page 7

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CONCORD (AP) — Public information requests take thousands of hours of attorney time that could be spent on other issues, New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney said Friday.

Delaney testified at a hearing on the Department of Justice’s budget request that his office spent 3,983 hours reviewing right-to-know requests in 2010 and 2011 at a cost of $362,000.

New Hampshire’s law does not allow agencies to fully recoup the costs, Delaney said. He suggested making information more transparent through technology to reduce the time attorneys are spending deciding what is public and what is not.

Delaney said many of the requests his office reviews are very broad and sent by email. For example, a rightto-know request for former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte’s emails meant going through each email, he said.

The state is wrapping up three days of hearings Friday on agency budget requests. Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan, who is being inaugurated Jan. 3, will use the information in preparing a two-year budget to present to the Leg-

islature in mid-February.

Delaney’s department is getting about $16 million in the state taxfunded part of the current budget and is asking for almost $19 million, a 17 percent increase.

Delaney said the department had 128 positions, but must keep five attorney positions vacant to stay within the current budget appropriation. He said the department lost eight attorneys and seven support staff positions in the current budget.

While his agency has shrunk, the number of lawyers added to other agencies had grown, he said. He said decentralization of legal services isn’t sound public policy.

“We have to interpret the law in the best interests of the state as a whole. Lawyers in an agency are going to approach it in the best interest of the agency, not the state as a whole,” he said.

Former state Sen. Kathleen Sgambati, who is representing Hassan at the hearings, questioned where the division of duties should be. Sgambati, a former deputy health and see AG page 10

Rochester truancy program getting attention

ROCHESTER (AP) — A Rochester police officer says a new effort to ensure parents send their children to school is focusing attention on the truancy problem in the New Hampshire city’s schools.

Det. Steve Gahan says between 25 and 30 parents could be ordered into court in January where they would be given the option of paying a fine or participating in a “diversion program”

that will emphasize the importance of keeping children in school.

Gahan says the program is not meant to be a money-maker. Rather, it is designed to motivate parents to make sure their children are in school as required.

Foster’s Daily Democrat) reports school officials say 88 students have been absent more than 15 days since the start of the school year.

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CANTERBURY (AP) — A New Hampshire fire chief says there was no chance of saving a two-story Canterbury home that was destroyed by fire.

The fire on Randall Road was reported just after midnight Friday.

The homeowner told firefighters he woke up and smelled smoke. He then found flames at the basement door. He

got out of the house and called 911.

Fire Chief Peter Angwin tells WMUR-TV efforts to fight the fire were hampered by a lack of water. The nearest water source was about 1,000 feet away.

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A tyranny of good intentions In 1902, journalist Lincoln Steffens wrote a book called “The Shame of the Cities.” At the time, Americans took pride in big cities, with their towering skyscrapers, productive factories and prominent cultural institutions. Steffens showed there were some rotten things underneath the gleaming veneers — corrupt local governments and political machines, aided and abetted by businessleaders.

In recent weeks, two books have appeared about another of America’s gleaming institutions, our colleges and universities, either of which could be subtitled “The Shame of the Universities.”

In “Mismatch,” law professor Richard Sander and journalist Stuart Taylor expose, in the words of their subtitle, “How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It’s Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won’t Admit It.” In “Unlearning Liberty,” Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, describes how university speech codes create, as his subtitle puts it, “Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate.”

“Mismatch” is a story of good intentions gone terribly awry. Sander and Taylor document beyond disagreement how university admissions offices’ racial quotas and preferences systematically put black and Hispanic students in schools where they are far less well prepared than others. As a result, they tend to get low grades, withdraw from science and math courses, and drop out without graduating. The effect is particularly notable in law schools, where large numbers of blacks and Hispanics either drop out or fail to pass the bar exam.

This happens, Sander and Taylor argue, not because these students lack ability but because they’ve been thrown in with students of exceptional ability — the mismatch of the authors’ title. At schools where everyone has similar levels of test scores and preparation, these students do much better. And they don’t suffer the heartache of failure.

That was shown when California’s state universities temporarily obeyed a 1996 referendum banning racial quotas and preferences.

UCLA law school had fewer black students but just as many black graduates. The university system as a whole produced more black and Hispanic graduates.

Similarly, black students interested in math and science tend to get degrees in those subjects in historically black colleges, while those in schools with a mismatch switch to easier majors because math instruction is pitched to classmates with better preparation.

University admissions officers nevertheless maintain what Taylor calls “an enormous, pervasive and carefully concealed system of racial

preferences,” even while claiming they aren’t actually doing so. The willingness to lie systematically seems to be a requirement for such jobs.

The willingness to lie systematically is also a requirement for administrators who profess a love of free speech while imposing speech codes and penalizing students for violations. All of which provides plenty of business for Lukianoff’s FIRE, which opposes speech codes and brings lawsuits on behalf of students — usually, but not always, conservatives — who are penalized.

Those who graduated from college before the late 1980s may not realize that speech codes have become, in Lukianoff’s words, “the rule rather than the exception” on American campuses. They are typically vague and all-encompassing. One school prohibits “actions or attitudes that threaten the welfare” of others.

Another bans emails that “harass, annoy or otherwise inconvenience others.” Others ban “insensitive” communication, “inappropriate jokes” and “patronizing remarks.”

“Speech codes can only survive,” Lukianoff writes, “through selective enforcement.” Conservatives and religious students are typically targeted. But so are critics of administrators, like the student expelled for a Facebook posting critical of a proposed $30 million parking garage.

Students get the message: Keep your mouth shut. An Association of American Colleges and Universities survey of 24,000 students found that only 40 percent of freshmen thought it was “safe to hold unpopular views on campus.” An even lower 30 percent of seniors agreed. So institutions that once prided themselves as arenas for free exchange of ideas — and still advertise themselves as such — have become the least free part of our society.

How? One answer is that university personnel almost all share the same liberal-left beliefs. Many feel that contrary views and criticism are evil and should be stamped out.

It also helps to follow the money.

Government student loan programs have pumped huge sums into colleges and universities that have been raising tuition and fees far faster than inflation. The result is administrative bloat. Since 2005, universities have employed more administrators than teachers.

There are signs that what instapundit.com’s Glenn Reynolds calls the higher education bubble is about to burst. And perhaps people are waking up to the rottenness beneath the universities’ gleaming veneer.

(Syndicated columnist Michael Barone is senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner, is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Fox News Channel contributor and co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.)

LETTERS Most millionaires earned it through 100% risk & 60-70 hour weeks To the editor, James Edgar of Meredith submitted an interesting letter. While I agree with some of what Jim said, I also disagree with other parts.

He states the rich “look down” on people. I am sure there are some who do, but like the full spectrum of society there are good and bad, kind and unkind, thoughtful and thoughtless and caring and uncaring people.

A broad brush to characterize all rich as self-centered snobs is simply wrong and serves no purpose except to exacerbate feeling of division which already exist at record levels under the imperial reign of Barack Obama, whose policies incite social and racial division on steroids. Examine the 2012 election results by race for undeniable proof. I would further suggest that the “millionaire” (one to five million dollar variety) did not inherit their wealth. They likely earned it through 100 percent risk of capital and 60/70 hour work weeks. These people very often are your neighbor next door. I would not characterize them as people prone to nose looking. Happily paying $100 for a Red Sox ticket or $250 for a NASCAR ticket only turns thousands of them into gazillionaires. Many of the rich WE MAKE THAT WAY. Then we despise them. It makes me scratch my head with logic questions.

Jim strikes me as a sharp guy. It confuses me when he suggests that the rich’s unhappiness to pay higher taxes is un-American. Jim also suggests everyone in America needs to contribute something. These two statements contradict themselves. The rich being asked to pay more taxes is because fewer and fewer Americans pay ANY at all. 50 percent of America now pays not one penny of income taxes. THEY VOTE OBAMA TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. Romney mentioned this obvious truth and was pilloried for it. Being impolite does not make it a lie.

I agree with Jim, everyone needs to be contributing. Shrinking the tax code to the top 20 percent of Americans paying for the other 80 percent is the slippery slope

to economic Armageddon. More importantly, there is not enough money in the tax code at the top to pay for the level of spending we have. Government spending is up 1,874 percent sine 1970. This is the road the Greece. Are the 50 percent going to burn down Washington the way the Greeks are NOW burning down Athens when told they are BANKRUPT. We are fighting the fiscal cliff over taxing the top 2 percent more — an amount of money funding the cost of government from Jan. 1 to Jan. 6. It is all 100 percent pure Obama inspired, hate-inciting, nationdividing politics that in France led to the rich having their heads removed via le guillotine because it was good for the then current rulers. America already has about the highest corporate taxes in the world. That is why companies are heading else where in droves, taking the jobs with them.

James is right we have made welfare too easy. 18,500 people at Hostess just lost their jobs this week because unions refused an 8 percent pay cut to keep the company competitive. The company declared bankruptcy. How far has this country RUN OFF COURSE when we can allow people to VOLUNTARILY quit their private sector jobs paying $30,000 to $60,000 to run to the Obama PUBLIC DOLE — welfare lines for literally infinite unemployment with free food all funded by YOUR TAX MONEY as our debt load drowns us.

We have made welfare so attractive it beats WORKING. VOTE OBAMA or a donkey to keep it going.

Jim, you said you were 61 and it is not your problem. WRONG. It is your problem and my problem and everyone’s problem. You are being effected I can assure you of that. When you cannot find a doctor to treat you because Medicare pays them so little they refuse to see you or if you do find one that accepts you he says it is six weeks for an appointment because he is treating 200 people before you for free. Who are you going to call? Barack Obama? Good luck on that one.

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LETTERS Biggest problem with people like Mr. Young is they are cheapskates To the editor, This letter is in response to Neil Young and Terry Stewart on Nov. 28 radio show.

First of all, don’t discuss me or use my name on your program if you are not going to allow me to respond in kind. It just shows how much of a coward you are.

In regard to my disability, it’s called periphal neuropathy. I suppose after listening to you two this morning, I better call Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital and tell them that you know Dr. Howard and Dr. Fine’s profession better than they do. What a joke!

And by the way, I would not wish this on anyone. Up until I was unable to work full-time, after many years of suffering with this, I finally could not make a living anymore. I still get out and work when I feel physically able.

Never in my life, or before two years ago, did I ever receive any government or private assistance. I don’t feel good about it but I am glad to know that after working a lifetime and contributing to our country and not complaining about it, care is available.

So this part is to you Neil, from someone admitting to our fire chief on the air, because of the unfortunate death of your father in WWII that you received aid through the age of 18 — all of which your grandmother held for you and gave to you at adulthood.

Did you give it back? I didn’t think so!

And by the way Neil, aren’t you receiving your Social Security and Medicare? So don’t be such a hypocrite. I think the biggest problem with people like you is that you are cheapskates. Public school was fine when you and your children attend. Getting all your benefits is fine. And by the way, you’re not paying anyone else’s way. We help each other. That’s how a democracy works.

Why don’t you change the name of your program to “The Whiners”. And remember, your beloved Reagan and Bush gave us the vast majority of debt that this country sits on today.

I hope you can find more good in the world than the negative because your not bad. Who loves you baby!

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The cost of life in these wars is way beyond our sense of reason To the editor, At some time in the near future we need to publicly recognize the cost of war (aggression) in the Middle Eastern countries of Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. More importantly, we should have a special day set aside to mourn our losses of military men and women. We need to mourn for the hundreds of thousands of civilians killed: the orphans and widows of this protracted conflict, need to be included — their suffering is a cross we should bear with them.

The law says: “Thou shall not kill!”

It is applicable to both sides. But we must exercise caution — the burden of this atrocity is on our own shoulders.

We must live within the principles of laws we have defended for centuries. Our own brave and dedicated military men and women have, in

every respect, died to declare these laws valid and sacred. We can no longer bear the infamous title: Imperial United States. People around the world fear us, and are cowered by our recklessness and unconcern for human life. These undeclared wars have lasted for more than 10 years.

We must immediately, cease all violence and unrestricted use of military force and obey and be submissive to the laws of the United Nations, as we expect of every other country.

God help us to live with truth, compassion and peace. The cost in human life lost is beyond our sense of reason, asking — how can this happen in a civilized society of decent and honest people? Because we have let it happen!

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This was the beginning of my great journey in the Lakes Region. After receiving some great background in the hair business from Tom, I was able to move to a new location on Union Avenue and start my own business/career, “Christopher’s Hair Salon.” I have been very fortunate to have a great and loyal clientele which allowed me to purchase a building at 740 North Main Street a few years back and puts me in the vicinity of the downtown area surrounded by other

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LETTERS So many to recognize for success of Belknap Mill Anniversary Dinner To the editor, On Friday, Nov. 9, the Historic Belknap Mill held its annual Anniversary Dinner celebration. This year the Mill marked its 189th year; the brick mill building has a long, rich history serving the Lakes Region and New Hampshire.

The annual Anniversary Dinner marks the milestones of the Historic Belknap Mill; the dinner is a fundraiser for the Mill and is the combined effort of the Mill’s trustees, members, staff and generous local businesses.

Each year we offer the Anniversary Dinner with a different theme; this year’s theme was Winter in all Its Glory. We featured a sparkling winter décor, warming foods from area restaurants, a wonderful gallery exhibit by local artist Roger Gagne, a fun auction and a guest speaker who knows a lot about weather: Boston TV weatherman Bob Copeland who spoke about NH’s winter weather.

As chair of the Anniversary Dinner Committee, I would like to thank everyone who attended and also give a special thanks to the businesses and individuals who helped make the event a success.

The dinner was provided by some of the area’s finest restaurants: Contigiani’s Catering (bar service and hors d’oeuvres); Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant; Curt’s Caterers; T Bones Great American Eatery; Fratello’s Restaurant; O Steaks and Seafood and Kevin’s Café. Delicious desserts were provided by Laconia Village Bakery and Guiseppe’s Pizzeria and Ristorante. Woodshed Roasting Com-

pany provided dessert coffee.

The glittery winter themed décor was the vision of committee member Laurie Stone with greenery courtesy Belknap Landscaping.

Guests were entertained during the cocktail hour by N.H. musician/guitarist Mark Hamer.

We would also like to thank weatherman Bob Copeland and his wife Martha who traveled from their northern N.H. home to join us for dinner; Bob’s talk about NH winter weather was fascinating and definitely fun!

The live auction is a popular and much-anticipated portion of the Anniversary Dinner and this year we were very fortunate to have auctioneer extraordinaire and Lakes Region resident Warren Clement. Warren made the auction a hilarious event not to be forgotten! High bidders walked away with some wonderful items.

We would like to thank Historic Belknap Mill friends and members who provided auction items.

Historic Belknap Mill event fundraisers such as the Anniversary Dinner would not be possible without the support of the public. These fundraisers support the Belknap Mill’s programs, many of which focus on youth, such as the annual school program titled My First Day of Work in a Mill. We invite you to check out our year round events and programs at www.belknapmill.org or call 603-5248813 for membership information.

Peggy Martin Historic Belknap Mill trustee & Anniversary Dinner chair

The new robotic surgery system at LRGH led to my speedy recovery To the editor, On November 15, I had a partial knee replacement at LRGHealthcare.

I was the first one to use the new MakOplasty Robotic Arm System at LRGH. I just want to share my experience while I was in the hospital.

From the time I arrived at South 3 to the time I left (November 18), from the nursing staff, to the housekeeping staff, everyone was professional, courteous and friendly. They made it clear that my care was their primary concern. Everything that was going to be done was explained in detail and I knew what to expect. I do believe the

robotic system used at LRGH help to speed up my recovery, with less pain.

Today my knee is over 90 percent flex and I am using a cane instead of a walker to get around. It’s hard to believe I have made this much progress in only 12 days.

I just want to thank LRGH again for its facility and professional staff. I could not image getting better medical care anywhere. LRGH is truly an asset to our community, with the best physicians, nursing, dietary and housekeeping staff anywhere.

Harry Accornero Laconia

Thanks to Laconia Fire for conducting annual fire alarm check To the editor, The Beacon Street West Condo Association would like to thank our friends at the Laconia Fire Department for coming out annually to check the batteries on fire alarms for our residents who do not have the equipment to do it themselves.

The firefighters have always been

very courteous and helpful. Performing this important maintenance routine helps insure the safety of all residents and we are thankful for their efforts. And as a reminder to you, be sure you check your batteries at least once a year!

Gretchen Shortway Laconia

Police looking for man who tried to abduct girl in Concord

CONCORD (AP) — Police in New Hampshire’s capital city are looking for a man who tried to abduct a girl from outside the Concord City Auditorium.

The girl told police that while she was waiting for a ride on Thursday, the man grabbed her by the arm and told that she needed to follow him to his car.

She was able to pull away from him and run inside the auditorium for help.

Police say the man is described as being between 25 and 35 years old, of medium height with a slender build.

The man had piercings in an eyebrow and ear and was wearing a black hooded sweat shirt, dark jeans and work boots.

Police connect Gilmanton man to store burglary in Laconia and jet ski caper in Sanbornton

BY GAIL OBER

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LACONIA — A Gilmanton man has been charged with one count of burglary in connection with the August break-in of Belknap Gas and Convenience store on Union Avenue.

Zacharie Farrell, 20, of 10 Fern Ave. appeared earlier this week in a video arraignment in the 4th District Court, Laconia Division and Judge Jim Carroll ordered him released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail.

On August 21 at 1:49 a.m. city police responded to an alarm at the convenience store and found the front glass door broken. A police K-9 was unable to track the three men police believe entered the store and stole cigarettes and three cases of beer.

Farrell has also been charged by Sanbornton Police in connection to what was originally reported as the attempted theft of a jet ski from Lakeside Drive on September 8.

Sanbornton Police said an officer

responded to Lakeside Drive and saw a silver truck driving backwards. The officer said the truck went backwards until it hit a tree.

Farrell and Jordan Miller, 17, of 12 Harrison St. in Laconia allegedly jumped from the truck and ran. Miller was found by a Gilford K-9 unit and Farrell was found hiding in the woods near Warren’s Barn Road about two hours later by a Northfield Police officer.

Sanbornton Lt. Kevin McIntosh said Farrell was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass.

Miller was charged with resisting arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving after suspension, loitering, two counts of criminal trespass, conduct after an accident and resisting arrest.

McIntosh said both appeared in the 6th Circuit Court, Franklin Division on October 9 and are free on personal recognizance bail.

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CENTER HARBOR — Meredith Police went to Bartlett Hill Road yesterday after being notified that a pickup had gone off the road.

Det. Crp. John Eichhorn said when police arrived there was no one in the truck. About 15 minutes later Eichhorn said police found the truck’s owner, Douglas Grier, 42, of Endicott St. in Laconia walking along Route 3 just north of the Meredith Police Department.

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Correction: 9-year-old featured in Habitat concert on Sunday A story about a Habitat for Humanity related concert that was published in our Wednesday, Nov. 28 edition included incorrect information about who would performing. Nine year old Robert Soboslai, Jrs. will be performing at St. James Episcopal Church in Laconia on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m.

Admission is by free will offering and all proceeds will go towards construction of a Habitat home in Franklin that will be built next year for Robert, Jr. and his family to live in. Robert and Kelly Soboslai are the parents.

Robert, Sr. works at Market Basket and Kelly is a stay-at-home mom.

CASINO from page 3 city and its residents.

Sarno announced earlier this year that the city would engage a casino selection process when it appeared that at least four and as many as six companies might seek to develop gambling facilities in the region’s largest city. But only the three companies — Ameristar, MGM and Penn Gaming — submitted preliminary applications before the Oct. 11 deadline.

The city plans to select and negotiate a host community agreement with one of the companies, though it has not ruled out the possibility of negotiating with more than one firm. Any agreement would have to be approved by voters in a referendum likely to be held next year.

MGM and Penn Gaming have until Dec. 14 to submit a $250,000 application fee to the city and until Jan. 3 to submit more detailed proposals, said Kevin Kennedy, the city’s economic director.

“I see no reason to change the process,”

Kennedy said. “All this does is basically eliminate one of the competitors.”

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will have the final say on awarding the western Massachusetts license, one of three regional licenses allowed under the state’s year-old casino law. Mohegan Sun, which has proposed a resort casino in Palmer, also is expected to compete and it appears a plan may also emerge in Holyoke.

In addition to the $250,000 Springfield application fee, Ameristar also would have been required to submit a preliminary application along with a $400,000 entry fee to the state commission by next month if it wanted to continue in the competition.

The company’s plan included a 500room hotel along with the casino.

Ameristar said Friday it had not yet made any other plans for developing the former Westinghouse Electric Co. site on Page Boulevard, near Interstate 291.

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POWERBALL from page 2 The Hills, who have three grown sons and a 6-year-old daughter, said they don’t play the lottery regularly.

They spent $10 on five tickets with random numbers. The result: After taxes, they will take home a lump sum of $136.5 million.

“We’re still stunned by what’s happened,” said Hill, a former office manager who was laid off in 2010. “It’s surreal.”

The other winning ticket was sold in Fountain Hills, Ariz., near Phoenix.

No one has come forward with it yet, lottery officials said.

Joining the Hills at the news conference were their children, with the youngest, Jaiden, sitting on her father’s lap clutching a black stuffed horse. She was adopted from China five years ago.

When asked what she wanted for Christmas, the little girl said simply: “Pony.”

Friday’s news conference made official what just about everyone in the town of 500 north of Kansas City already knew, thanks in part to a Facebook posting by Mark Hill, said their son Cody.

At first, the elder Hill told his son about the winning ticket but instructed him not to share the news with anyone. Cody Hill said he went to work and heard people commenting about how one of the winning tickets

came from a local store.

He said nothing. But then a relative told him to look at his dad’s Facebook page, where his father had announced the family’s good fortune.

Cindy Hill, sounding cautious and a little concerned about the windfall, said they have no immediate plans to move out of their single-story ranch house on a quiet cul-de-sac.

But they will have more free time.

Mark Hill quit his job as a mechanic Thursday. His wife, who missed a scheduled job interview on the same day, has no plans to keep looking for work. Instead, she plans to focus on their daughter.

“Right now, she’s our most important thing,” Cindy Hill said. “And we want her to have normal things. It’s Christmastime, and we want to be home. ... We want everything normal.”

Mark Hill said the adjustment in the family income hadn’t quite sunk in yet. He had to buy some small things Thursday when the family was in Jefferson City waiting for the Missouri Lottery to validate their ticket.

“We had to get like toothpaste and stuff like that, and I found myself at the store still looking at the price of stuff,” he said.

Some of the money will go toward travel, perhaps back to China for another adoption or “wherever the wind takes us,” Cindy Hill said.

BOO-BOO from page one Laconia Police have charged Gary “Boo Boo” Giuffrida, 58, of 339 High Street in Lowell with one charge of simple assault after he spit in the face of a Belmont Police officer while he was being evaluated at LRGH. Giuffrida, according to Laconia Det. Bob Cameron who argued for cash bail yesterday morning, has numerous medical conditions, including being HIV positive.

According to affidavits submitted yesterday to the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division, Giuffridra was being disruptive with hospital staff and the Belmont Police officer charged with transporting him to the Belknap County Jail called Laconia Police for assistance getting him into the transport van.

Two Laconia Police officers arrived at the emergency room. After donning medical protective equipment the three police officers went into the observation room.

Police affidavits filed with the court said Giuffrida had his right arm handcuffed to the gurney. While one Laconia Police officer was trying handcuff Giuffrida’s hands behind his back, the Belmont officer placed a “spit hood” on Giuffrida’s head.

Affidavits said Guiffrida spit through the mask and his spittle struck the Belmont officer on the side of his face.

During his video arraignment yesterday in court, Giuffrida fidgeted while facing the camera. Alternately crossing his arms in front of him

and placing them to his side, he kept trying to talk however Judge Jim Carroll cautioned him to keep quiet.

Already being held on $2,500 cashonly bail for the alleged credit card thefts, Cameron argued for $5,000 additional cash bail for the newest charge.

“He allegedly spit on an officer,”Cameron said. “The defendant has HIV.” Public Defender Kate Geraci said she took issue with Cameron’s statements and Carroll said none of them, including himself, were physicians but he would take the statement at face value. All agreed Giuffrida has serious medical issues.

At that point, Giuffrida leaned against the back wall of the video room and slumped to the floor, disappearing for about three minutes from the view in the courtroom. A jail guard helped him to his feet.

Cameron said Laconia Police were considering enhancing the simple assault to assault on a police officer.

“I know he has medical issues and no issues with assaulting a police officer,” Cameron said in his cash bail argument.

Geraci said Giuffrida had been incarcerated since November 19 and hadn’t posted the original bail of $2,500.

“Mr. Giuffrida,” said Carroll. “I’m not going to raise your bail anymore than it already is.”

Carroll added $10,000 personal recognizance bail for the Laconia charge.

— Gail Ober

STATE SCHOOL from page one spent $300,000 appropriated in the current budget to repair the failing roofs on several of the buildings and is not likely to invest in maintaining, let alone improving, the property in the foreseeable future. “If the state keeps the property, it will just sit there and further deteriorate,” he said.

On the other hand, Lahey said that because the city, unlike the state, qualifies for federal funding to address the environmental problems on the property, “we are in a unique position to do something positive with the property.”

In 2010, the Legislature directed the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to offer the entire site to the city for “not less than $10-million” and, if by June

30, 2012 the city failed to accept the offer, to offer it to Belknap County “at fair market value” with a deadline of August 15, 2012. If neither the city nor the county purchased the property, it would be put on the open market for no less than its fair market value.

When an appraisal prepared for the DAS by the Bureau of Right-of-Way of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation placed the value of the site at $2.16-million, the City Council offered to purchase the property for that amount. The offer was not accepted and the property was offered to Belknap County, which declined in favor of the city’s bid. Following the course prescribed by law, the DAS is currently in the process of selecting a broker to market the property.

OBAMA from page 2 Obama’s speech came a day after his administration proposed $1.6 trillion in new taxes over 10 years, new spending for the unemployed and struggling homeowners and savings of about $400 billion in entitlement programs like Medicare. The proposal amounts to requests that were already d in Obama’s Fiscal 2013 budget plan. Republicans rejected the offer as unreasonable.

Obama said he believed both parties “can and will work together” to reach an agreement to get its long-term deficit under control “in a way that’s balanced and is fair.”

“In Washington, nothing’s easy so there is going to be some prolonged negotiations and all of us are going to have to get out of our comfort zones to make that happen,” he said. “I’m willing to do that. I’m hopeful that enough

are willing to do that as well.”

White House officials hoped Friday’s trip would build momentum for the president’s case, even as Republicans describe the outing as an irritant and an obstacle to fruitful talks. The road trip was part of a dual White House strategy of having the president’s team meet with members of Congress while Obama travels the country to pressure Congress to act.

Republicans have said they are open to new tax revenue but not higher rates.

Obama spoke at the Rodon Group manufacturing facility, showcasing the company as an example of a business that depends on middle-class consumers during the holiday season.

The company manufactures parts for K’NEX Brands, a construction toy company whose products include Tinkertoy, K’NEX Building Sets and Angry Birds Building Sets.

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First in line as Gunstock opens ski season Gunstock Mountain Resort opened its ski slopes for the season Friday. Among the first to take the Ramrod lift up the mountain were Doug Henderson, a software engineer and season pass holder from Durham, with his son, Finn, 6, and daughter, Lilly, 8. (Roger Amsden photo for the Laconia Daily Sun)

from preceding page The president joked that he’s keeping his own “naughty and nice list” for members of Congress — and only some would get a K’NEX set for Christmas.

Administration officials said the offer, presented to Hill Republicans by Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, constituted much of what Obama has previously suggested in budget proposals.

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ISRAEL from page 2 Israel’s decision was bound to embarrass the United States, which was among just nine countries in the 193-member General Assembly to vote against accepting Palestine as a nonmember observer state.

Accelerated settlement construction could also set a more confrontational tone as Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas weighs his next moves.

In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland criticized the Israeli announcement. “These actions are counterproductive and make it harder to resume direct negotiations or achieve a two-state solution,” she said.

Friday’s decision was taken by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and eight senior Cabinet ministers, according to the Israeli news website Ynet.

The plans include 3,000 new apartments in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, as well as preparations for new construction in other large West Bank settlements, including Maaleh Adumim, near east Jerusalem, said an Israeli government official.

Among the projects is an expansion of Maaleh Adumim, known as E-1, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the decision with reporters.

Successive U.S. administrations have pressured Israel not to build in E-1 because it would effectively cut off east Jerusalem from the West Bank, and split the northern part of the territory from the southern part. Israel has said in the past it envisions 3,500 apartments there.

“E-1 will be the death of the two-state solution,” said Seidemann, referring to the establishment of a state of Palestine alongside Israel. “If the pronouncements are to be treated seriously, we are months away from the implementation of E-1. This is very serious and very problematic.”

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COLLEGE from page 2 ble tragedy,” Walsh said.

“And I want the city to ... just feel safe right now. There is no one at large.”

The attack at the twoyear community college in Casper, about 250 miles northwest of Denver, occurred just before 9 a.m. in a classroom on the science building’s third floor. All students and staff were evacuated from the building.

The college sent out a campus-wide alert via text message and email within two minutes of receiving word of the attack at 9:06 a.m., school spokesman Rich Fujita said. The lockdown ended at about 11 a.m. after school officials received word that police were no longer searching for a suspect, Fujita said.

There are fewer classes on Fridays than any other day of the week at Casper College, so only between 1,500 and 2,000 of the college’s 5,000 students were there, he added.

One of them, freshman Pearson Morgan, was in a math class on the first floor of the science building when his instructor relayed the news in a state of shock.

“My teacher was just so sick, he said, ‘You can just leave,’” Morgan said.

Morgan walked outside his classroom to find a female student crying. He then turned to see two or three officers with assault rifles bounding up the stairs.

Then, all the classrooms emptied and a crush of students carried him outside, but nobody panicked, Morgan said.

“There was a large group of students behind me,” he said.

“There was a lot of confusion.”

AG from page 3 human services commissioner, said agencies hire lawyers when the attorney general’s office is unable to provide the help they need.

Delaney said it was appropriate for larger state agencies to have inhouse attorneys, but his agency is hard-pressed to provide legal advice to 120 state agencies and commissions with the staff it has.

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By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — For each year of the annual WLNH Children’s Auction, organizers have set the goal of raising one more dollar than in the previous year. Since raising $2,100 in 1982, the auction has steadily increased its amount raised, growing to the largest single fundraiser in the region. Last year, the auction raised $331,240, money which was distributed to non-profit agencies that provide services to children in the Lakes Region.

The event raises funds by soliciting donations of items or gift certificates and then auctioning them, broadcasting the event first over the radio alone, later a live television broadcast was added with help from Lakes Region Public Access and MetroCast Cablevision.

In recent years, the auction has been boosted more and more by growing contributions from auxiliary events — fundraisers that occur apart from the auction but which donate all proceeds to the cause.

If the 2012 Children’s Auction, running Tuesday through Saturday, is to beat last year’s total, it will be at least partly due to the growth and proliferation of auxiliary fund raisers.

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continued growth of the auction is going to require the development of revenues beyond auction bids.

“There’s only so many boards we can turn in an auction,” she said. If the auction is to continue to grow, it will need to attract corporate sponsorships and auxiliary events.

Cycle Mania, an endurance stationary cycling event, was one of the early auxiliary events.

Although that event was put to rest after a notable run that included the setting of a world record for five consecutive days of cycling, it set an example of how much excitement could be generated by an auxiliary fund raising event.

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from preceding page tition to see which can raise the most money.

With each team trying to out-do the others, Pub Mania collectively raised an astonishing $110,770 last year — one-third of the overall revenues for the Children’s Auction.

Dream Team Supreme took home the fundraising title last year, generating more than $10,000 from various corporate sponsorships. The crown rests uneasily on Dream Team Supreme, though, as several other teams have stepped up their efforts, often by organizing fund raising events outside of Pub Mania — auxiliary events to benefit an auxiliary event — to raise money for their team.

“This is the first year we’ve had five or six fund raising events that I can think of,” said Allan Beetle, an owner of Patrick’s Pub. Team Café Déjà Vu held a concert and a comedy show, he said. “Both were big hits, both a lot of fun.” Team Bag-O-Loot members have sold advertising space on the back of a particularly charismatic turtle and have offered to marry couples during Pub Mania to benefit their cause.

Team 19th Hole, comprised of Laconia Country Club members, has held meat

bingo and gift card bingo events. Several other teams have found creative ways to collect money to be donated to the Children’s Auction.

“I think what’s happened here is the team captains are a fun and competitive group,” said Beetle, adding that they’re each bent on securing “bragging rights” for their team.

Perhaps the best indication of Pub Mania’s success is in its imitation.

Elks Lodge #876, located on Sugarbush Lane in Gilford, is taking a page from the Patrick’s Pub playbook, organizing Elks Mania this year. Beetle isn’t offended, though. Rather, he’s enthusiastic about Elks Mania and wishes the lodge success with the event.

“We would like to see more places do this type of thing,” he said.

Donna Richardson, a member of the Elks Lodge, said Beetle and his company have generously shared the secrets of Pub Mania’s success, and they are hoping to replicate the recipe.

As it is their first year, Elks Mania is a 12-hour event beginning at noon on December 6. Nine teams have formed, and if each team raises its minimum contribution, Richardson said the event should generate at least $5,400

As usual, many more items needed to get through Children’s Auction week LACONIA — Molly King, program director at WLNH radio, said yesterday her supply of donated items for the annual Children’s Auction is woefully low, with just a few days left before the region’s largest single fund raising event begins on Tuesday. The event raised nearly a third of a million dollars last year, all of which was donated to agencies that provide services to local children.

According to King, the radio station needs at least 2,000 items to auction off between the auctions start and its conclusion on Saturday, Dec. 8. However, the inventory is but a fraction of what it needs to be. “We have enough for maybe Tuesday,” said King.

Although anxious, she has faith

for the Children’s Auction.

There are still spots available on both Pub Mania and Elks Mania teams. To sign up, call the Elks Lodge at 524-0809, visit patrickspub.com/

that the community will respond to calls for items to be sold at the auction. After all, she’s been through this before. “We always start the auction without enough items to get through the week.” In the past, the void has always been filled, if just in the nick of time, and she’s hoping that will again be the case this year.

King said the best items to donate include the popular gift items of the season. “Any of the hot kids’ items,” she said, or electronics, such as Ipads, DVD players or flat-screen televisions. She directed those who wish to donate to visit www.childrensauction.com and click on the “How can I help?” link for further instruction.

— Adam Drapcho

pubmania.php, or visit either location.

“The more people that get involved, the more money gets raised by the kids,” said Richardson.

— WORSHIP SERVICES — Sunday Worship 10:00 am

Services held at Laconia High School Auditorium

Pastor John Sanborn Inspiring Message Contemporary Worship Local & Missions Outreach Refreshments & Fellowship Word of Faith - Full Gospel Church Teen & Children’s Ministry

Where Miracles Happen!

(603) 273-4147

Roman Catholic Faith Community of St. André Bessette Parish, Laconia Sacred Heart Church

291 Union Ave. Laconia, NH 524-9609 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday....................................4:00pm Sunday............8:00am, 9:30am & 5:00pm Confession Tuesday.....................................5:30pm Saturday....................................3:00pm

Rev. Marc Drouin, Pastor

30 Church St. Laconia, NH 524-9609 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday..............................5:00pm Sunday..............7:00am & 10:30am Confession Saturday..............................4:00pm

Rev. Alan Tremblay, Associate Pastor

Wednesday Night Services are held at 7 pm at the Church Office (Alphacolor Building) 21 Irving Street, Laconia.

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Grace Presbyterian Church

The Unitarian Universalist Society of Laconia 172 Pleasant Street • Laconia www.uusl.org

St. Joseph Church

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174 Province Street, Laconia • www.gracepcanh.org

524-6488

We are a Welcoming Congregation Worship Service 10:00am Sunday, December 2nd Sermon: “Festival of Lights”

Discover the Riches of Reformed Christianity!

On this first Sunday of Advent our service will explore the meaning of this time of year from various religious perspectives.

‘Mere’ Christianity is like a hall out of which doors open into several rooms... But it is in the rooms, not in the hall, that there are fires and chairs and meals. (C.S. Lewis)

Andrew Moeller, Minister

Sunday worship services at 10:15am and 6pm

Wedding Chapel Available

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LACONIA Veterans Square at Pleasant St.

Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor Rev. Paula B. Gile, Associate Pastor

A Word of Hope Jeremiah 33: 14-16

8:00am - Early Worship www.laconiaucc.org 9:30am - Family Worship & Church School Elevator access & handicapped parking in driveway

Wherever you may be on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

Social Fellowship follows the 9:30 service.

Nursery Care available in Parish House

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

(Traditional Catholic Latin Rite) The Traditional Latin Rite Mass has been celebrated and revered by the Popes of the Church from time immemorial to POPE JOHN PAUL II who requested that it have “a wide and generous application.”

500 Morrill Street, Gilford 524-9499 Sunday Mass: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Mass on Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Confessions: One Hour Before Each Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary each Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Marriages & Baptisms by Appointment

First United Methodist Church “Serving the Lakes Region” 18 Wesley Way (Rt. 11A), Gilford ~ 524-3289 Rev. Dr. Victoria Wood Parrish, Pastor

9:15AM - Adult Sunday School 10:30AM - Worship & Children’s Faith Quest 7PM - Youth Fellowship

“Open Hearts, “Open Minds, “Open Doors”

First Sunday of Advent / Communion Sunday Sermon: “Hope and Fear” Music Ministry: Wesley Choir Professional Nursery Available

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Without Rondo, Celtics still cruise past woeful Blazers, 96-78 BOSTON (AP) — Jeff Green scored 19 points, Jason Terry added 17 and the Boston Celtics cruised to a comfortable win without Rajon Rondo, topping the Portland Trail Blazers 96-78 on Friday night.

The star point guard served the first game of his two-game suspension for his role in a scuffle Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Courtney Lee started in Rondo’s place and finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Celtics never trailed. They carried a 56-33

advantage into the break and took their biggest lead on a 22-foot jumper by Kevin Garnett that made it 65-38 with 8:26 left in the third quarter.

The Trail Blazers lost their fourth straight game and had just two scorers in double figures — LaMarcus Aldridge with 23 points and J.J. Hickson with 11.

Aldridge provided more than half of the Trail Blazers’ points in the first half, scoring 17 while collecting five of their seven field goals. Hickson and Damian Lillard scored the others.

RADIO from page one ford, WLKZ -FM (104.9) and WWHQ-FM (101.5).

Neither Binnie nor Shapiro could be reached for comment yesterday.

Last month, when Binnie purchased the vacant Walker Street School in Concord at auction for $900,000, he said that the building would become the headquarters of WBIN Media as well as house the news department of WBIN-TV and studios of at least three radio stations — WJYY-FM and WNHWFM, which have operated from Gilford, along with WFNQ-FM (106.3) based in Nashua.

Meanwhile, Binnie is negotiating with the city of Laconia to acquire of the long-vacant former police station on Church Street, which would become home to the studios of WLNH-FM and WEMJ-AM and perhaps a news bureau of WBIN-TV.

In less than three years, Binnie has stamped a heavy footprint in the New Hampshire media market. In 2010 he acquired more than a half-dozen low-power television stations and transmitters reaching 90-percent of the state’s population and a year later paid $9.25-million for WZMY-TV of Derry, which became WBIN-TV. In May, when Binnie topped the bidding for Nassau Broadcasting’s stations at a bankruptcy auction, he said that “our goal is to become the preeminent media company in New Hampshire,” Noting the lack of competition in television and radio markets, he said “we need more voices and we will be part of that group that brings more voices.” Since then he has said that while major changes in programming are not in the immediate offing he plans to introduce more news content to the radio stations.

— WORSHIP SERVICES — On Friday, J.P. Paquette of New London, with assistance from a Belknap Landscape crane, removed the rotted finial holding the weathervane atop the Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia. It will be replaced in the spring. (Maureen Bieniarz-Pond/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

The Lakes Region Vineyard Church 175 Mechanic St. Lakeport, NH • 603-527-2662

Empowered Evangelicals, who proclaim the Kingdom of God, minister in the power of the Spirit and keep Christ at the center of life.

“It feels like coming home.”

Sunday morning celebration ~ 8:30am & 10:30am Contemporary Worship Sunday School & Nursery • Tuesday night Youth Mid-week Bible studies.

Christ Life Center Food Pantry Thurs. 9 am– 12 noon • 524-5895

www.lakesregionvineyard.org

The United Baptist Church 23-35 Park St., Lakeport 524-8775 • Rev. John Young, Pulpit Supply Minister

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Scripture Texts: Luke 1: 26-38 and Matthew 1: 16 Message : “Of Whom Was Born” Morning Worship - 10:30am (child care provided) ~ Handicap Accessible & Devices for the Hearing Impaired ~ Food Pantry Hours: Fridays from 10am to 12 noon

First Congregational Church 4 Highland Street, off Main Street, Meredith The Reverend Dr. Russell Rowland

Join us Sunday at 10 a.m. for worship Sunday School every week ~ Grades K-12

Sermon - The Days Are Coming Scripture Readings:

Jeremiah 33: 14-16 • Luke 21: 25-36 279-6271 ~ www.fccmeredith.org

Weirs United Methodist Church 35 Tower St., Weirs Beach 366-4490 P.O. Box 5268

9am Bible Study 10am Sunday School & Services Reverend Dr. Festus K. Kavale

Childcare available during service

THE BIBLE SPEAKS’ CHURCH 40 Belvidere St. Lakeport, NH

Tel: 528-1549

Dial-A-Devotional: 528-5054

Head Pastor: Robert N. Horne

THE THRILL OF HOPE Part 1: Anchored By Hope Dave Spencer

Sunday Worship Services 8:45 & 10:30 am Evangelical Baptist Church

PUBLIC ACCESS TV - LACONIA SUNDAY/MONDAY 11AM CHANNEL 25

Sunday School Classes 9:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:45 am Evening Service 7:00 pm

Gilford Community Church 19 Potter Hill Road “In the Village”

524-6057

12 Veteran’s Square, Laconia 603-524-2277

www.ebclaconia.com St. Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church 96 Main St. Belmont, NH • 267-8174

Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Reconciliation Saturday, 3:30-4 pm Weekday Masses Mon., Tues., Thurs. - 8am; Wed. 6pm Rev. Paul B. Boudreau Jr., Pastor

First Church of Christ, Scientist 136 Pleasant St., Laconia • 524-7132

10:30am Sunday Services and Sunday School 7 pm Wednesday Services

All Are Welcome Reading Room Open Mon, Wed, Fri 11am-2pm

LifeQuest Church

Sunday School, 9:30am • Worship Service, 10:30am A Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 115 Court Street – Laconia Pastor Barry Warren A/C

524-6860

www.gilfordcommunitychurch.org Childcare in Amyʼs Room The Reverend Michael C. Graham

Join Us for Sunday Worship at 10:00 am

ST. JAMES CHURCH 876 North Main St. (Rt. 106) Opp. Opechee Park The Episcopal Church Welcomes You

524-5800

Sermon - “Be Alert!”

Next Sunday: Bishop’s Visitation The Rt. Rev. Robert Hirschfeld Celebrant & Preacher Holy Eucharist & Sunday School at 10AM

St. James Preschool 528-2111

The Rev. Tobias Nyatsambo, Pastor

www.stjameslaconia.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WORSHIP SERVICES AT 8AM & 10:15AM

www. goodshepherdnh.org ~ All Are Welcome!

Pastor Dave Dalzell 2238 Parade Rd, Laconia • 528-4078

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BELMONT Sunday School 9:00am Sunday Worship 9:00am & 10:00am

Rev. James Smith - 49 Church St., Belmont 267-8185

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Lakes Region Real Estate Market Report / Roy Sanborn

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October was a great month for residential home sales in the 12 Lakes Region communities covered in this report. There were 97 transactions at an average sales price of $287,919 with a median price point of $188,000. That brings our year to date total to 772 sales at an average of $297,874 with a median price point of $180,000. That compares to 624 sales at a average price of $310,684 posted for the first 10 months of 2011. That’s a 24 percent increase in the total number of sales for that period. For some further perspective, back in 2006 there were 827 sales at an average of $375,646 for the same period. So while our total sales numbers are moving in the right direction, we have a long way to go to get the average sales prices back up where they were.

It’s that time of year again when normally sane and clear headed individuals go off the deep end in a frenzy of erratic and irrational behavior that concludes for many only when Christmas Eve arrives and the mall closes. Christmas shoppers set spending records on Black Friday. I read that a record $59 billion was spent over the past four day weekend. Some said that this is a sign that the recession is over? It got me wondering how home sales did on Black Friday. A quick check of the MLS system revealed that no homes went pending on Black Friday in Belknap County. That’s what I call lights out. But there were 10 homes that went pending elsewhere in the state. Maybe the consumers in Belknap County focus more on gift buying than home purchasing? Last year there was only one home that went pending on Black Friday in Belknap County with the statewide total coming in at ten again. Yes, Christmas gift shopping is a priority in Belknap County and

so I’d like to offer some suggestions for those looking for gifts for the man of the house. Who knows, the gift giver here may receive the ultimate benefit of the repairs performed using these gifts.

Starting with stocking stuffers, it is real easy to please dear old hubby with assorted trinkets like screwdrivers, small adjustable wrenches, a tape measure, or a small LED flashlight. Check out Lowes or Home Depot or better yet local hardware stores like Trustworthy, Boulia-Gorrell, and Aubuchon and you’ll find plenty of things to help the old man fix things around the house that you’ve been trying to get him to do all year.

On-line at Amazon I found some unusual but practical gifts such as the F-221 Trucker’s Friend All-Purpose and Rescue Tool. This thing looks like some mid-evil axe but can be used as a hammer, to cut branches, remove nails, as a spanner, or as a pry bar. It is extremely well made and has a strong fiberglass handle and would work equally well as a home defense weapon! For only $49.95 this would make a great addition to his tool box or displayed on the wall down in the Man Cave.

If you are on Amazon, also check out the Bucket Boss Brand 06004 GateMouth Tool Bag for only $26.98. It is made out of a durable denier nylon fabric. It has padded sides and bottom, 11 outer pockets, and 12 inside pockets. It will hold a bunch of his tools and keep him organized. Bucket Boss makes a variety of tool bags and aprons so check them all out.

Over at Sears you have a world of gifts to choose from for him. Check out the Hammerhead 11818 Nextec auto hammer which is perfect for little jobs see next page

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Town of Belmont 2013 Cemetery Care The Town of Belmont, acting through its Trustees of the Cemeteries, invites proposals, for the year 2013 cemetery maintenance care. Those interested may obtain copies of the specifications and supporting reference material at the Belmont Town Hall, Office of the Selectmen, 143 Main Street. P.O. Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220-0310 from the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m.

All proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m.

December 15th and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Belmont 2013 Cemetery Maintenance Proposal” Please note that the “South Road Cemetery” is a private association and provides their own maintenance.

You do not have to be a resident of Belmont to submit a bid.

LHS students interviewed for Star Scholarship

LACONIA — Ten Laconia High School seniors were recently interviewed by local P.E.O. International members Marilyn Lynch, Jessie Lacomb and Carolyn Carwell for a potential nomination for the national Star Scholarship.

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization with a mission to promote the advancement and education of women, and the stewardship of Cottey College. Passionate about its mission to promote educational opportunities for women, the P.E.O. has connected with several local high schools to interview (Back to front row, L-R) Katharina Beliveau, Susannah O’Brien, Katelyn Bailey, Hannah Fortson, Susan potential candidates for Ross, Jasmine Blais, Emily Cormier, Cassy Kimball, Gwen Huot, Meredith Vachon.(Courtesy photo) the Star Scholarship.

The $2500 scholarship is based on excellence in leadership, academics, coma weekend visit to Cottey College for two LHS junior munity service, and extracurricular activities. Young students. The two students, Katelyn Doherty and women from several area high schools will be interSamantha Batchelder, were accompanied by P.E.O. viewed and one student will be recommended by the representative Diane Wells on an all-expense paid trip P.E.O. chapter to apply. to the Cottey College campus in Nevada, Missouri.

In 2011, Amy Cass from LHS won the Star ScholThe Laconia High School Guidance office thanked arship. She was the first person to receive the award the P.E.O. local chapter for their ongoing support and through the nomination of P.E.O. Chapter G with commitment to the education of our students. For more members from Meredith, Laconia, Gilford and Sandinformation about P.E.O., Cottey College or the Star wich. Last spring the local P.E.O. chapter sponsored Scholarship, go to www.peointernational.org. from preceding page in tight places. He can hit the nail on the head every time instead of his thumb for only $49.98. It is on sale now for hammerheads everywhere.

Cordless drills are always a big hit and there are a variety of them to choose from at the big box or local hardware stores. They start well below $100, but I’d go for something like a Mikita Lithium-ion Compact 1/2” 18 Volt drill. The battery holds charges longer and charges quicker than Ni-cad batteries. They run a little over $150. Think of all the drilling he can do with it. Maybe you’ll even get your curtain rods put up this year.

Now in the true spirit of Christmas, consider purchasing these next two gifts at the same time.

Advent Calendars are a tradition in many households and the Advent Whiskey Calendar from Master of Malt at www.masterofmalt.com is a certainly gift he will appreciate. Behind each of the 24 little doors is a sample dram of whiskey with the final door revealing a 50 year old Scotch. This is way better than chocolate. You obviously need to get this ordered direct from Ireland soon so it can be enjoyed as the holiday approaches. The price is a little stiff (pun intended) at $240, but he’s worth it, isn’t he?

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TUESDAY Burger & A Beer $8 + tax WEDNESDAY Holiday Special thru December 25¢ Wings, 5-7pm

THURSDAY AYCE Prime Rib Buffet $16.95 FRIDAY & SATURDAY Featuring the freshest seafood in the Lakes Region!

(40¢ after 7pm)

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You may wonder what this has to do with getting things done around the house? See if you follow this: Go out and purchase a Dyson Bagless Upright Vacuum. They start just under $400 or so and do the best job ever of keeping your floors clean (just in case you are thinking of selling!) Plan on giving this to yourself as a pre-Christmas gift at the same time you give the Advent Whiskey Calendar to hubby.

Tell him he needs to vacuum a room every time he opens a door on the calendar. That way your home will be sparking clean on Christmas morn. See, wasn’t this easy?

Please feel free to visit www.lakesregionhome.com to learn more about the Lakes Region real estate market and comment on this article and others. Data was compiled as of 11/15/12 using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System. Roy Sanborn is a REALTOR® at Roche Realty Group and can be reached at 603-677-8420

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1 Gilford Place AKA Paugus Bay Plaza is the home of the newest flea market in the Lakes Region!

Lakes Region Flea Market will have furniture, collectables, power equipment, appliances, electronics & more .... All under one roof!!

Every Saturday & Sunday 8am-3pm Prices are low, treasures to be found and fun to be had by all!

Due to the town of Gilford’s ordinances, registration and government ID required.

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Meadowbrook Foundation Presents Gifts of Music, Gilford woman wins guitar signed by main stage artists GILFORD – The Meadowbrook Foundation, the charitable organization founded by the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, was proud to present some awards recently to area schools and one lucky winner thanks to their summer long fundraising effort.

Those who attended a show at the Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion this summer were likely found

a lit up red tent outside the pavilion with students from schools throughout the Lakes Region touting a black Jack Daniels guitar.

This guitar, signed by nearly all the artists who played the main stage at the ‘Brook during the 2012 Eastern Propane Concert Series, was up for grabs to one lucky winner at the end of the season. see next page

Yard sale raises $2,000 for Meredith food pantry

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The 3rd Annual Indoor Yard Sale at Inter-Lakes High School raised $2,000 to benefit the Meredith Emergency Food Pantry. Shown here, members of the Inter-Lakes School District staff present a check to Paul Rowley, representing the Food Pantry. Missing from the picture is Cyndy Lesperance who headed up the event. (Courtesy photo)

SBA names Bank of NH an ‘Outstanding Partner’ CONCORD — The New Hampshire district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration recently named Bank of New Hampshire as an “Outstanding Partner” in its 2012 lender awards.

Bank of New Hampshire was honored for its longterm partnership with the SBA, partnering with SBA to provide “Bank on SBA” sessions, customer educational opportunities and for consistently providing financing to small businesses through the use of SBA programs.

“Bank of New Hampshire is committed to bettering the community through providing financial assistance to small businesses,” stated Louis Guevin, Jr., EVP – Commercial Services for Bank of

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GI charged in WikiLeaks case admits making noose FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — As a military prosecutor held up a knotted bedsheet in court, Pfc. Bradley Manning acknowledged on Friday that he fashioned a noose and contemplated suicide shortly after his arrest on charges of engineering the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history.

The pretrial testimony appeared to support the military’s argument that it was trying to protect the former Army intelligence analyst from harming himself by taking away all his clothes, keeping him in strict isolation and shackling him when he was outside his cell.

Manning’s lawyers argue that the conditions he experienced for nine months at the Marine brig in Quantico, Va., amounted to illegal punishment, lasting well past the time he was having suicidal thoughts, and that the charges against him should be dropped as a result.

On Friday, prosecutor Maj. Ashden Fein produced a knotted, peach-colored sheet from an evidence box on the prosecution table and held it up, displaying a loop in the fabric.

“You made a noose out of this?” he asked Manning.

“Yes,” the soldier replied.

Manning, 24, said he fashioned the noose while being held in Kuwait soon after he was accused in May 2010 of leaking reams of military and diplo-

matic documents to the website WikiLeaks. He said his time in Kuwait was the lowest he felt during his entire confinement.

When he was transferred to the brig at Quantico in July 2010, he said, he wrote on his intake form that he was “always planning and never acting” on suicidal thoughts. He was classified a suicide risk for eight days, then upgraded to the less-restrictive “prevention of injury” status.

Manning maintains that neither designation was appropriate because he didn’t feel like hurting himself after leaving Kuwait.

Quantico commanders kept the restrictions in place despite repeated recommendations by brig psychiatrists that they be eased. Among other things, Manning was given scratchy, suicide-prevention bedding, and sometimes all his possessions, including his underwear and eyeglasses, were removed from his cell.

Manning testified that he stood naked at attention during a morning head count one day after a guard appeared to object to his use of a blanket to cover himself. He said he had been put on “suicide risk” the previous day, and stripped of all his clothes at night, after he told a guard that if he really wanted to kill himself, he could do it with his underwear.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana financier and former chief executive of National Lampoon convicted of swindling investors out of about $200 million was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison by a judge who told him his “deceit, greed and arrogance” had cost many of his victims their life savings and dreams of a comfortable retirement.

U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson said Timothy Durham had violated the trust of thousands of small investors from the American Heartland who had been careful with their money and invested it with him in hopes of traveling in their retirement, paying off their mortgages and perhaps buying a small home in Florida.

She told the court Durham had plundered their money so he could live a luxurious lifestyle.

“We drive Chevys and Buicks and Ford, not Ducatis. That’s how most of us roll,” Magnus-Stinson said. “When they’re defrauded, it is the most serious offense because it undermines the fabric of this country.”

Durham said he felt “badly” for all the families who lost their savings, but never admitted any wrongdoing.

“Of course I feel terrible they lost all their money.

My family has lost all of its investments,” he said.

“I feel very badly for all the people, especially the people here today.”

from preceding page The students sold raffle tickets at every show with all proceeds to benefit the Meadowbrook Foundation which provides support to music education in schools across the Lakes Region.

The foundation was proud to present this year’s lucky winner, Angela Pouliot of Gilford, with the guitar which was signed by artists such as Carlos Santana, Train, Sugarland, Keith Urban, Heart, Chicago, Stone Temple Pilots, and many more.

In addition, the funds earned through the raffle were presented to several area schools to help support their music programs. All the schools receiving the support were also present over the summer to help sell raffle tickets for the guitar. The Meadowbrook Foundation was proud to present Gilford, Interlakes (FAME), Kingswood, Laconia, Newfound, and Winnisquam schools with checks totaling $12,600.

Funds from the Meadowbrook Foundation have supported many scholarships and programs throughout the years and most recently became the main supporter of SmartMusic, which was put into

Gilford schools this year.

SmartMusic is an award-winning interactive music software that provides the ideal practice environment. With a subscription to SmartMusic, students have unlimited access to the world’s largest accompaniment library for all ages and skill levels, which includes 1,000 pieces of music. The Foundation’s ultimate goal is to be able to provide SmartMusic in all the Lakes Region’s schools.

The Foundation expressed gratitude to all those who participated in the guitar raffle whether purchasing or selling tickets, as well as Bob Kelley of Brown-Forman for donating the Jack Daniels guitar.

Kelley remarked, “Music has always been a big part of what we do. It’s where this partnership began with Meadowbrook five years ago. To support the Foundation and keep music in the schools is to us, a worthwhile endeavor.”

The mission of the Meadowbrook Charitable Foundation is to enhance the educational and cultural well-being of the community through scholarships and other programs designed to expose citizens to a wide array of music and other performing arts.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No good can come of comparing yourself to your idol. So why bust the good momentum you’re building? Instead, enjoy looking up to another person as you work toward becoming a better version of you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Stay at it. You will fail many times before you succeed, and it should be that way.

Otherwise, you won’t be ready for the big leagues. So commit and work in a way you can be proud of, win or lose.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

There’s a lot of competition in your world. Instead of wasting time trying to show that you’re better, you really become better by hunkering down and doing the work that needs to be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ll take action and put yourself out there in a big way, mostly because the “out there” in question is a place you really want to be. You get the sense that it’s where you belong.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just because someone else shows up with the goods people like doesn’t mean it’s a reason for you to pack up and go.

Stay and contribute. There’s always room for more excellent talent at the top.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 1).

You’ll often be with people you enjoy, doing what makes you happy. What could be better? In the next six weeks, family makes you proud and gives you due credit, too. Responsibilities increase in January; put health and safety first, and all goes well. Finances perk up in February. Wedding bells ring in May. Taurus and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 14, 38, 2 and 24.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It seems that even inanimate objects like to be appreciated. A prize goes to you, namely because you’re the only one who sees it as a prize. This also proves that your imagination has magnetic properties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Others feel comfortable and safe around you.

Maybe it’s all the emotional strengthening you’ve done over the years. You know you can handle your feelings, so you’re not afraid to be open.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Jealousy is a normal human experience and can be healthy as long as you don’t focus such feelings obsessively on one person. Let a twinge of jealousy teach you about what you want, and then focus on your own scene.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Stay ahead of the trend. Your powers of observation are sharp, and suddenly you will see a clear way to improve upon yesterday’s work, styles and habits. It’s a new day, and you’ll be doing things differently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Right now you could be feeling uncharacteristically shy. You’ll probably have to force yourself to start a new conversation or post your picture to a profile, but do it!

The world needs to see you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll notice the person who makes an extra effort to see or talk to you. You’re not imagining it. This person is smitten with you. If the feeling is mutual, this is heavenly news. But more likely, you’re not sure how you feel just yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Share your story even if you don’t think it’s very interesting. Of course it wouldn’t be to you, the originator. But others will find your journey fascinating.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2012. There are 30 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln sent his Second Annual Message to Congress, which was read aloud by the Secretary of the Senate. In it, Lincoln called for the abolition of slavery, saying that “in giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free,” and toward the end of his message, wrote: “Fellow-citizens, we can not escape history. We of this Congress and this Administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves.”

On this date: In 1824, the presidential election was turned over to the U.S. House of Representatives when a deadlock developed between John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford and Henry Clay. (Adams ended up the winner.)

In 1860, the Charles Dickens novel “Great Expectations” was first published in weekly serial form.

In 1921, the Navy flew the first nonrigid dirigible to use helium; the C-7 traveled from Hampton Roads, Va., to Washington, D.C. In 1941, Japan’s Emperor Hirohito approved waging war against the United States, Britain and the Netherlands after his government rejected U.S. demands contained in the Hull Note.

In 1942, nationwide gasoline rationing went into effect in the United States.

In 1952, the New York Daily News ran a front-page story on Christine Jorgensen’s sexreassignment surgery with the headline, “Ex-GI Becomes Blonde Beauty”.

In 1955, Rosa Parks, a black seamstress, was arrested after refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery, Ala., city bus; the incident sparked a year-long boycott of the buses by blacks.

In 1969, the U.S. government held its first draft lottery since World War II. In 1989, Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev met with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican.

In 1992, in Mineola, N.Y., Amy Fisher was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for shooting and seriously wounding Mary Jo Buttafuoco.

One year ago: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, on a ground-breaking visit to Myanmar, challenged its leaders to continue and expand upon recent reforms, calling for the release of all political prisoners, an end to violent campaigns against ethnic minorities and a breaking of military ties with North Korea.

Today’s Birthdays: Singer Billy Paul is 78.

Actor-director Woody Allen is 77. World Golf Hall of Famer Lee Trevino is 73. Singer Dianne Lennon is 73. Rock singer-musician Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult) is 68. Rock musician John Densmore is 68. Actress-singer Bette Midler is 67. Singer Gilbert O’Sullivan is 66. Actor Treat Williams is 61. Country singer Kim Richey is 56. Actress Charlene Tilton is 54. Actress-model Carol Alt is 52. Actor Jeremy Northam is 51. Actor Nestor Carbonell is 45. Actress Golden Brooks is 42. Actress-comedian Sarah Silverman is 42.

Actor Ron Melendez is 40. Singer Sarah Masen is 37. Rock musician Brad Delson is 35. Actor Nate Torrence is 35. Rock/Christian music singer-songwriter Mat Kearney is 34. Rock musician Mika Fineo is 31. Actress Ashley Monique Clark is 24.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Annalee Holiday Open House. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Annalee Company Store, 71 NH Route 104 Meredith, NH. Christmas Tree Lighting takes placea at 1 p.m. followed by visits from Santa. For more information call 707-5388 or email gabrielleg@annalee.com.

Annual Craft Fair and Cookie Walk at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Franklin. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information email sdhaines@earthlink.net.

The Town of Alton’s annual “Light Up the Night” event.

Evening of free events begins at 5 p.m. at Alton Town Hall.

The tree lighting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Ginny Douglas Park. For a full list of the nights events call 875-0109 or email parksrec@alton.nh.gov.

Pancake breakfast hosted by the students from the Moultonborough Academy Latin Club to support their trip to Rome next spring. 8-10 a.m. in the school cafeteria.

Annual Breakfast with Santa to benefit the Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. 8:30-10 a.m. at the Corner House Inn. $8/adults and $4.50 (plus tax and gratuity)/ children. To make a reservation call 284-6219.

The Ladies Aid Annual Chowder Luncheon and Craft Sale. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Methodist Meetinghouse in Center Sandwich. $5/adults and $3/children under 10.

9th Annual Christmas Concert presenting the Carter Mountain Brass Band. 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Gilford. Donations of $8 accepted at the door.

Book signing with Lakes Region author Peter Miller featuring his recently published book “Seven Canterbury Tales Retold: Improvisations on Chaucer.” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pitman’s Freight Room presents Beatles cover band The Beat Billies. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m. Admissions is $10. BYOB. Holiday Craft Fair held by the Tilton Senior Center.

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center located on Grange Road in Tilton. Features homemade items, baked goods, hot dogs, and beverages.

Breakfast, books and bake sale held at the Sanbornton Congregational Church. 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, max $15 per family. For more information call 630-7936.

Christmas Fair hosted by the Bristol United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lakeport Community Association Christmas Sale. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

21st Annual Christmas Guitar Concert at the Belknap Mill featuring Grammy Award-winning guitarist Ed Gerhard. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance and $24 at the door. To purchase a ticket call 664-7200, visit Greenlaws Music in Laconia, or go to www.edgerhard.com.

Sandwich Craftsmen’s 2012 Christmas in the Village.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sandwich Home Industries. Winter flowers will be for sale. For more information go ot www.bcvgardenclub.com.

“Famous English Christmas Tea” and Fair held by the Gilmanton Community Church. Beginning at 10 a.m. at the Church located on Route 140 in Gilmanton Iron Works.

Luncheon served 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parlor. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 5 years old. For more information call 267-6150 or visit gilmantoncommunitychurch.org.

Gilford High School Annual Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Meatball grinders, coffee, donuts, and raffle tickets for one night stay at Mill Falls in Meredith will be sold throughout the day to benefit senior class.

Holiday Arts Workshop hosted by the Winnipesaukee Playhouse. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Playhouse’s Meredith Campus at 50 Reservoir Road. Open for children aged 4-13.

Children and tweens will be split up into different programs featuring drama games, singing, crafts, and more. The cost is $30 per child with a $5 discount for each sibling. Children should bring a bagged lunch and snack. Applications can be found at www.winniplayhouse.org or by calling 366-7377.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: Over the summer, I had a falling out with my best friend, “Alicia.” I had invited all of our friends to a party, and one of them brought along a boy, “Andrew,” whom she specifically wanted me to meet. I liked him. But Alicia literally pushed me out of the way so she could talk to him and made a point of diverting his attention away from me. I didn’t get too upset about it.

The girls slept over, and Alicia and I were both texting Andrew. I also texted Alicia, asking her to please back off, but saying if she really liked him, I’d back off instead. She threw her phone down, screamed at me and ran off crying. We had a huge argument, and she told me I am ugly, fat and stupid and everyone hates me.

Earlier in the year, Alicia had a friends-with-benefits relationship with my boyfriend. It took a while for me to forgive her, and I never forgot. After that fight, I’d had enough. She was constantly criticizing me, making mean jokes about me and ditching me for other people.

But, Annie, she’s driven away all of my friends. I feel so alone at school. Alicia has already found a new group, and they make fun of me and draw mean pictures of me. While I don’t miss Alicia, I do miss the friendship. Any advice? -- Lost and Lonely Dear Lost: You are the victim of “mean girl” bullying. Alicia must have been terribly jealous to go after whatever boy was interested in you. We know it’s small comfort, but in time, you will be stronger for this experience and will understand what true friendship is. In the meantime, talk to your school counselor about the bullying, which should stop. Also, look to make friendships with others, both in and out of school.

And hold your head up. This, too, shall pass. We promise.

Dear Annie: We have two groups of friends with whom we dine about every other month in restaurants. There is always someone who suggests separate checks. I find this to be poor manners, since all of these people have been to our home for lunch, dinner or holidays at some point during the year. I also believe it is a burden on the server.

And I almost forgot to mention that the host of these restaurant dinners brings the wine. What is your opinion? -- RLS Dear RLS: We aren’t sure what you object to. Are these restaurant dinners supposed to be a way of reciprocating for your home meals? If so, they are not doing the job. But in general, it is neither poor manners nor a burden to ask for separate checks, provided you do so when you order.

Dear Annie: I understand “Concerned Grandpa’s” pain.

He noticed things on his granddaughter’s Facebook page that disturbed him, and his subsequent comments created a rift.

I’m 50 and have two kids in college. All four of their grandparents are in their mid-70s and on Facebook. We have found that sometimes it is best for our kids to block not only Grandma and Grandpa, but also us, from their posts. This is easy to do and saves a lot of minor grief for everyone.

No one wants to see their child or grandchild at a party playing beer pong, doing shots, dirty dancing or taking off clothing. Honestly, they are not doing anything much different from what their mother and I did when we were in college 30 years ago. But thankfully, that was before the digital age and social media, and we weren’t broadcasting our behavior to the entire world. -- Scott in Northern California

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Hot Water, Electric. Nice location., No pets/ No smoking. $650/month 630-4198 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 house near LRGH. Includes heat & hot water, washer/dryer, and snow removal. $1050/Month. No pets/smoking.

524-5455 LACONIA: 1 bedroom subsidized apartment. Must be elderly or disabled. Preferece given to elderly applicants with extremely low income. ($14,800 or lower).

EHO. Please call Mary at Stewart Property Management 603-641-2163

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.

LACONIA, 260 Holman St., 2-Bedroom house, 2 Baths, garage, washer/dryer, screened porch, lake access. No pets, non-smokers. $1,300/mo. plus utilities. 524-4313.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299

LACONIA, Messer St., 1 1/2 Br, $150/wk. Utilities not included.

Call 603-512-8722.

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

Animals

Autos

Employment Wanted

For Rent

BEAUTIFUL Puppies: Apricot and black. Pomapoo Teddy Bears .

Champ background. Good price.

Healthy, happy, home raised.

253-6373.

1998 Ford F150 4X4 Pickup- Ex tra cab, 8ft bed, 165K miles.

Registered, XLT, loaded, runs good. $2,700/OBO. 344-8885 Laconia

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed.

Parents on premise, $450 (603)539-1603.

2003 Ford Taurus SW- auto., 3rd seat, remote start. Good family car, reduced $2,577. 387-0629

GENTLEMAN with CDL-B and current medical card seeks work.

Also have many years of shipping, receiving, manufacturing, retail and warehouse experience.

Prefer 2nd shift, but can work 1st.

496-8639

BRISTOL- Available immediately!

Two Bedroom newly renovated, first floor.

New carpet and linoleum, new bathroom fixtures, new appliances and cabinets.

Plenty of closet space! Not a far commute to PSU or I93, right around the corner from Freudenberg. $975/Month, includes heat/hot water/electricity. Will consider a pet. First month plus $500 security deposit to move in.

References required. Please call 603-387-6498.

LABRADOR Retriever pups AKC. Outstanding English lines, Chocolates/ blacks. Bred for breed standards/ temperament.

In-home raised. (603)664-2828.

Announcement CHRISTMAS CASH! Bring in your unwanted gold and silver jewelry and coins in any condition and finance your holiday shopping, pay for your heat, or just have fun. The Thrifty Yankee, Route 25 Meredith NH just 1/2 mile up from the ETC Shop.

603-279-0607. Open Wed-Sun 10-5. Trusted brokers since 1985.

Friendly atmosphere, plenty of parking. Antiques, clothing, jewelry and much more.

2003 Silverado LS- Excellent condition, one owner, only 38K miles. 2WD, reg. cab, 8ft bed. $7,900. 524-8745 2003 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon- $2,000 as is. $3,200 with minor work done. 267-5456 2005 Kia Rio, 4 door, auto, a/c, 104K Miles, new timing belt and water pump, great on gas. $3795.

934-2221 2008 Ford Fusion SE 4 cyl, auto, AC, power doors/windows, moonroof, AM/FM w/ 6 CD/MP3 player, new tires, rear spoiler, black, 95,000 miles, $9750. 528-2595 ANTIQUE 1973 MG Midget$5,200. 267-5456 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.

FOR Sale 1994 Chrysler Concord, new tires and battery, awd, inspectable, 28 mpg. Good condition. $1500. 677-2865 FOR Sale: 2008 Prius Hybrid, 51k miles, light green, good condition. $11,900. 968-7959.

BOATS Outboard Motors: Special pricing and no interest Lay-Away Plan. www.outboardrepower.net.

Autos $_TOP dollar paid for junk cars &

Child Care CHILD or elder care. Weekends, some holidays, some overnights, in your home. Responsible, 42,

For Rent ALTON/GILFORD Line 2BR Cottage w/3-season Porch, $220-235/week +utilities; 3BR Apt. $240-260/week +utilities.

Beach access. 603-365-0799.

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

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

BELMONT farmhouse 2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large balcony, heat & electric included. No pets/No smoking. $760/Month.

340-6219 BELMONT- Renovated, quiet Rte. 3. One & Two bedroom, Include heat/hot water, starts at $685, no pets. 528-1991 FRANKLIN: 2 & 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent $700-$725. + Utilities, security deposit required, no dogs, 279-5846.

BRISTOL- Available immediately!

Two Bedroom newly renovated, first floor.

New carpet and linoleum, new bathroom fixtures, new appliances and cabinets.

Plenty of closet space! Not a far commute to PSU or I93, right around the corner from Freudenberg. $700 per month plus utilities. Will consider a pet. First month plus 1 month security deposit, references required.

Please call 603-387-6498.

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

LACONIA 2-BEDROOM HOUSE Completely renovated, including new kitchen. Nice house, nice area. 64 Fenton Ave. No pets, No Smokers. $975/Month, plus utilities. 630-1438

LACONIA- 2 bedroom house with yard, shed, and off street parking. Available January 1st. $750/Month plus utilities.

620-3133 LACONIA3 BEDROOM $195/WK, 1 BEDROOM $160/wk.

Both with sun porch.

Heat included. Messer Street. $600 security. HUD Approved.

524-7793, 344-9913.

Laconia- 3 bedroom/6 room apartment. Views of Winnipesaukee, washer/dryer hook-up, garage (1 bay), discounted rent opportunities (grass cutting/walk shoveling). $925/Month + one month security.

Available 12/2/12. Call 486-3966 or 528-1850 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- Elegant, large one bedroom 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- LARGE 2 bedroom 2nd floor. Quiet, clean, no pets. $700/month, Includes heat.

556-1310 or 340-6258

LACONIA -2 bedroom duplex unit.

Off street parking and W/D hookups. No dogs. $805 plus utilities.

Call 315-9492.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building with separate entrance. Recently renovated, $240/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: Studio apartment, $135/week, includes heat. References and security deposit.

524-9665.

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: (2) three bedroom apartments for rent. Heat, hot water and electric included. No dogs. Call Gilbert Apartments for more info. 524-4428 LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Huge 3-bedroom, 1st floor. Bonus 3-season room.

Washer/Dryer hook-up.

No pets/smoking. $900/month.

603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large 2 bedroom for rent. Heat, hot water and electric included. No dogs. Call Gilbert Apartments for more info.

524-4428 LACONIA: Large 3-bedroom, 2nd/3rd floors. Washer/Dryer hook-up.

No pets/smoking. $800/month. 603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large 3 & 4-bedroom apartments. Parking. $850/mo + utilities. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA: Large 3 & 4-bedroom apartments. Parking. $850/mo + utilities, security deposit required.

603-781-6294.

LACONIA: Sunny small 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. No smoking/no dogs. $190/week, includes heat/hot water. 455-5569.

MEREDITH- 1 bedroom first floor, walk to village, washer/dryer hook-ups, no smoking, $600/Month no utilities 279-7887 cell 781-862-0123 MEREDITH: 2 Bedroom apartment. Main Street, convenient to downtown and beach.

No smoking/no pets. $700/month + utilites. 279-6108, 6-9pm.

MEREDITH: 2BR, in-town apartment with parking. $700/month includes heat. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit. Call John, 387-8356.

MEREDITH: 1-2 bedroom apartments and 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes, $575-$750+ utilities, security deposit required, no dogs, 279-5846.

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For Rent

For Sale

MEREDITH: 1-Bedroom apartment. Main St., convenient to all.

Private entrance and parking. $700/Month heated, No Smoking/No pets. 279-6108, 6-9pm.

Heavy Equipment

Help Wanted

HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL KUBOTA MINI EXCAVATOR

CAT 277B SKID STEER

LOCAL RESORT SEEKS PT BOOKKEEPER Familiarity with payroll, Quickbooks and Microsoft Office preferred. Typing and 10-key skills required. Please send salary history and resumé to Denise McGuire at dmcguiremgr@gmail.com

With bucket and/or forks.

Rubber tracks. Rent by the day, week or month. $300.00 a day, $1,000.00 a week or $2,500.00 a month.

LACONIA-BELMONT-GILMANTON area apartment. 2nd floor on Organic Farm, hardwood floors, carpeted master. Washer/dryer, Full bath. $850/Month, Heat/utilities not included. 1-2 Horse Stables on-site. Call 568-3213 for appointment/information.

TILTON- Downstairs 1-bedroom, or upstairs larger unit. $630-$640/Month, heat/hot water included. No dogs, 603-630-9772 or 916-214-7733.

TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. $150/week includes all utilities. 603-286-4391.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $165-$225 per week. $500 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

For Rent-Commercial DOWNTOWN Laconia- Store front for rent. Main Street. $775/month, includes heat. Call Gilbert Apartments for more info.

524-4428 LACONIA Downtown: We have several small office spaces available for rent starting at $175/month. Heat, hot water and electric included. Handicap accessible/elevator; shared kitchen and conference room. Call Gilbert Apartments for more info.

524-4428

For Sale AAMCO Brake Lathe with bench and accessories. $1,200 or best offer. 630-3482 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. Ariens Snowblower- 6HP, $200 firm. Older model, runs good.

267-8685 Black Bi-fold glass fireplace doors.

Opens to dual screen doors.

42inch X 30.25inch. $125.

524-5594 FIREWOOD -SANBORNTON. Heat Source Cord Wood.

Green and seasoned. Call 286-4946

JOHNSTON

LOGGING FIREWOOD

Cut, Split & Delivered $200 per cord, Got trees need CA$H?

455-6100

MATCHING Black Kenmore elec tric smooth surface, warming drawer, over size burner, simmer control, self cleaning stove with under the counter microwave in very good condition $350. If interested please call 524-1142. Cash only.

GREEN Firewood $150 per cord.

Dry firewood $210/cord. Cut, split

HAY FOR SALE- Fertilized field. $5/bale first cut, $6/bale second cut. Can arrange delivery.

524-2217 IBANEZ Gio electric guitar $100, Austin Les Paul guitar $150, Peavey 130W amplifier $150 286-4012.

LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

Pair Ski-Doo Flex Skis- Dual Carbide, black w/yellow handles, 40 inches of carbides. Excellent shape, $400/OBO. Paul 603-366-2809 PIANOS: What greater gift to give a child than a piano?

Call 524-1430.

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980

TEREX TB50 MAN LIFT 50 foot maximum platform height and 500 lbs. maximum platform capacity. Four wheel drive with articulating jib. Rent by the day, week or month. $300.00 a day, $1,000.00 a week or $2,500.00 a month.

CAT 312 EXCAVATOR 28,000 pound machine. 28” tracks & air conditioning.

Hydraulic thumb. Rent by the day, week or month. $500.00 a day, $1,600.00 a week or $4,000.00 a month.

All equipment includes 40 miles total of free trucking, delivery and pick-up, with two or more days rental. After that it is $3 a loaded mile.

603-763-6005

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS needed to deliver NH Union Leader and Sunday news in Moultonborough area. $458 per Week. Early AM delivery, proof of insurance. Laconia resident preferred. Call Jim Paggi 668-4321 ext. 377 KIDWORKS Learning Center is now accepting applications for an Afternoon Float. 12-5:30pm, Monday- Friday, Year Round.

Must have 18 Early Childhood Credits. E-mail resume to: kworks@metrocast.net EOE LINCARE, leading national respiratory company in Concord, NH seeks friendly, attentive Customer Service Representative. Phone skills that provide warm customer interactions a must. Maintain patient files, process doctor!s orders, manage computer data and filing.

Growth opportunities are excellent. Drug-free workplace. EOE. Email resumes to Ivan at IBLIVEN@lincare.com or fax to 603-753-0157.

SNOWBEAR utility trailer 42 inch sides. Asking $750 Call 253-1000 or 361-3801.

NURSE NEEDED RN FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS

Solid wood kitchen table with 4 matching chairs. $125/OBO. 671-3876

Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must.

Senior nursing students may apply.

TIRES & Rims, like new 235/75-15 for two wheel drive GM. 5 lug. $350. 528-5188 WOOD Stove- Regency, 18 inch wood. 7 years old, burns very clean, $475/OBO. Electric cement mixer, 4 cubic feet. Used 1 job, like new, $250. 393-2632

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

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

603-305-9763 NEW trailer load mattresses....a great deal! King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

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

603-528-3738 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Full time property maintenance person with 10+ years experience in landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating, plowing and shoveling. Computer and management skills a plus. Must be reliable, a self starter and have a valid NH drivers license. Must live in Laconia/Belmont area. A drug-free environment.

Please send resume to: (fax) 603-527-9223 (email) aemitchell@metrocast.net (mail) A. E. Mitchell Corp.

PO Box 720, Belmont, NH 03220

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

Heavy Equipment BLAIS EQUIPMENT- 2008 D6NLGP. New condition. 2005 D5G 1800 hrs. AC, heat, priced to sell. Several late model machines, rentals available. Always buying.

Help Wanted

If you are a people person and like working with the public, our Customer Service & Sales positions is a fit for you. Call for interview at (603)822-0219 or text anytime to (603)662-9138. Interviews will be conducted same day calls are taken. No experience necessary. Full training provided for those who qualify.

Serious opportunity for advancement. Management training from day 1. $1000 sign on bonus, $550/wk. commissions and bonuses.

KX161 or KX057 12,000 pound machine. Hydraulic thumb and four way push blade. Rubber tracks & air conditioning. Rent by the day, week or month. $300.00 a day, $1,000.00 a week or $2,500.00 a month.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, direct access to basement with coin-op laundry, $230/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

Help Wanted LIKE WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC?

Central NH CPA firm seeks experienced tax professional for full time seasonal employment with possible year round opportunity. Focus is on individual tax returns, but experience with business returns is a plus. Experience with Ultra Tax CS and QuickBooks preferred.

Please send resume to sbatstone@mdccpas.com, fax to 603-528-7624 or mail to: Malone, Dirubbo & Co., P.C. 501 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246-2817

Mechanic Wated- Experienced, excellent shop. 630-4198 MNA Medication Nurse s Assistant. Part-time. Sanctuary Home Health Nursing. References and license required. 603-455-3585.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FT POSITIONS Small distribution center now looking to fill immediate, entry level positions in... * CUSTOMER SERVICE * SALES * MARKETING * ADVERTISING * PT OFFICE HELP

(Training Provided) Please Have Reliable Transportation Career growth opportunities while earning $475-$995 weekly.

(Per Agreement With Company)

603-528-2237 PART time Laundromat attendant at Garden Island Laundromat and Tanning, 585 Union Avenue, Laconia. Tanning certification a plus.

Apply in person.

SENIOR CENTER MANAGER Position to manage all aspects of the Inter-Lakes Senior Center (Meredith). 25-29 hours/week.

Direct day-to-day operations of Center including coordination of nutrition services, transportation, education, recreation and support services. BA or BS degree in Human Services or related field (Master!s preferred), two to five years experience working with older adults, demonstrated supervisory experience, effective communication skills, program development and community relations. Send resume to Joan Barretto, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (ES), PO Box 1016, Concord, NH 03302-1016. E.O.E. No phone calls please.

TT OWNER-OPERATOR Sub-contract for Laconia based MC (100 mile radius max).

207-754-1047

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

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Sun Celebrations ANNIVERSARY

Daniel and Dorothy Hynes

Daniel and Dorothy Hynes will celebrate their 5th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, November 24th.

They were married at the Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, N.H.,

by Barbara LaPointe.

Dottie and Dan met when they

were 14 years old while attending High School in Cambridge, Mass.

They now reside in Gilford, N.H.

SUN CELEBRATIONS is sponsored by:

TLC Jewelry

Your Source for Diamonds & Fine Jewelry at Wholesale Prices Highest Prices Paid for Gold & Silver Guaranteed!

Citizen’s Watches • Expert Repairs • Watch Batteries $4.99 TLC Jewelry 279 Main St Tilton • 286-7000 Instruction PARENTS in Laconia: Does your child have trouble reading? My son did too and I resolved it. I may be able to help your child to read.

Give me a call. There's no cost, I'm not selling anything. Call or text Steve directly at 603-651-8952

Mobile Homes $34,995 14 wides $65,995 38X28 Cape

www.CM-H.com Open Daily & Sun.

Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton NH

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Real Estate FLIP this house: 3 bedroom, 1-bath, living room, dining room.

Needs TLC. A block from downtown Laconia. Assessed at $130K, asking $69,500. Principals only, sold as is.

Call 603-581-6710

Real Estate

For all life’s tender moments....

Services

If you are considering selling your home, please call. I am a pre-approved buyer relocating back to the area, seeking a newer/updated, open concept home. 3/4 bedroom, 2/4 bath, 2,300 sq. ft. +, level lot with privacy. I!ve seen all currently listed property

PLEASE CALL 617-469-7894

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES

ATTENTION GILFORD & GILMANTON RESIDENTS!

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 PIPER ROOFING Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Services

TACTICAL TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Tree Pruning & Snowplowing Fully Insured Free Estimates

455-0425

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

LACONIA lakefront house w/2 BR, 1.5 bath, 985 sq.ft in quiet neighborhood on Lake Winnisquam view of Mosquito Bridge; 101! shoreline w/beach, .54 acre lot; great potential for expansion/ renovation; brick fireplace, 3-yr-old furnace; screened porch, walkout basement $625K; inquiries please call 455-5778

Lakeport Community Association Very Reasonable Pet Sitter and/or boarding in my home. Addie 556-7211

Services

WET BASEMENTS,

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

CHAIR CANING

WINDOW CLEANING $10 PER WINDOW INSIDE & OUT NOW OFFERING HOUSE CLEANING 25 YRS. OF SERVICE!

393-5507

Snowmobiles

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

603-717-6682

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 HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

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

Yard Sale LACONIA Moving Sale- Anytime, Sat & Sun. Furniture, electronics, clothes, household items, kitchen ware, stereo equipment.

603-366-6613 Call for Details 63 Evergreens Dr. #7 located in condominiums off Weirs Blvd. Everything must go! Great deals!

LACONIA- Big Indoor Yard Sale.

229 Messer St. Friday & Saturday, 9am-4pm.

BUSINESS Telephone Systems Sales, Repairs Data & Voice Cabling. 20 Years in Business 524-2214

Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies.

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

Storage Space

DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP with the spaying, altering of your dog or cat? 224-1361

2005 Polaris Trail Touring Deluxe2 Up backrest, electric start, reverse, studded track, 1,400 miles, like new! $3,600. 998-4899 SKIDOO 583 red, rebuilt motor, $1500. 2002 Polaris 800 XC High-output twin, purple 1000 miles on rebuilt motor $2200. Skidoo 600 triple 2100 miles $1200.

Nice clean machine. 524-9011

Storage Space INDOOR Winter Storage: Cars, bikes, small boats. Competitive rate, limited space. Route 106, Gilmanton, NH. 603-520-4701.

Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle, RV in a clean/dry place. Monthly rates. 524-1430 or 455-6518

Christmas Sale!

Fri. 11/30 5-8 Sat. 12/1 8-2 Lots of new things!

Come check us out!

OFF ELM STREET BEHIND LAKEPORT FIRE STATION MEREDITH, corner of route 104 and Winona Road. Fri, Sat, Sun, & Mon 10am - 3pm. Office furniture, work benches with vises, durable medical equipment, shop machinery and more....

Home Care “COMPASSIONATE CARE You Need, When You Need It” is the motto of Senior Home Care Companions of the Lakes Region (SHCCLR). Services include Meal Preparation, Shopping, Laundry, Light Housekeeping, Transportation, Personal Care, Respite, Overnight and 24-hour individualized assistance. Services are by mature (over 50), screened, interviewed, referenced, experienced and qualifired caregivers. When a family member needs any of the provided services, please call 603-556-7817 for more information or a Free in-home needs assessment. Or, look us up at SHCCLR.com.

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CALENDAR from page 19

TODAY’S EVENTS

Annual Holiday Open House held by the Meredith Parks and Recreation Department. 2-4 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. Features snacks, beverages, face painting, a climbing wall, jumpy house, and more. Caroling at Hesky Park will be at 5 p.m. followed by Santa as guest visitor at 5:15 p.m.

The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Local Author Catherine Dougherty signs copies of her novel “In Polyester Pajamas”. 1-4 p.m. at the Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith during the Mill Falls Marketplace Open House.

German Advent Service held the the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Laconia. 2 p.m. Traditional German refreshments provided after the service. Non-perishable food items requested for donation. For more information visit www.goodshepherdnh.org or call 528-4078.

Jump ‘N Joy-a-thon to raise money for the WLNH Children’s Auction. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its location on Province Road. A fundraised amount of over $50 per person encouraged. Prizes awarded to top fundraisers. Drinks and pizza provided. Pre-registration suggested by calling 527-8020 or emailing info@jumpnjoynh.com.

Concert at St. James Episcopal Church in Laconia by family and friends of Robert and Kelly Soboslai. 2 p.m.

Free-will offering at the door. Proceeds will go towards the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home in Franklin that will occupied by the Soboslais.

The Inter-Lakes Theatre presents “Nuncrakers, The Christmas Nunsense Musical”. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes High School Community Auditorium. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.interlakestheatre.com or by calling 1-888-245-6374. Mame’s Restaurant is offering a deal to buy one, get a second entree free, avaliable with the purchase of tickets. For reservations call 279-4631.

28th Annual Lights of Memory Celebration held by the memebers of the Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Franklin Regional Hospital. A ‘light’ in memory of a loved one can be purchased for $3. Purchased ‘lights’ will be lit at 4 p.m. for a special lighting ceremony.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be served following the ceremony. For more information call 934-2060 ext. 878.

Fritz Wetherbee visits Lakes Region to promote the publication of his eighth collection of stories. 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at Bayswater Books in Center Harbor. Wetherbee will answer questions, sign books, and tell stories about New Hampshire. For more information or to reserve a copy of the collection call 253-8858.

Christmas Yard Sale at the Lakeport Freighthouse Museum in Lakeport. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special fill-a-bag for $1 room will be set up. For more information call 5247683.

Unitarian Universalist Holiday Fair. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church located at 172 Pleasant Street in Laconia. A soup and bread lunch will be offered at 11 a.m.

Holiday Open House hosted by the Friends of the Meredith Library. 10 a.m. to noon at the Library. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 279-1206 or email bheyduk@metrocast.net.

Annual Snowmobile Safety Class conducted by the Belknap Snowmobilers of Gilford/Laconia. 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Belknap County Sportmen’s Association on Lily Pond. For more information or to register call 630-0671.

4th Annual “Santa Land” hosted by the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Gilford Youth Center. Features games, face painting, a coloring contest, toy raffle table and cookie decorating table, pictures with Santa and his helpers, and more. For more information call 527-4722.

The Inter-Lakes Theatre presents “Nuncrakers, The Christmas Nunsense Musical”. 7:30 12 p.m. at the InterLakes High School Community Auditorium. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.interlakestheatre.com or by calling 1-888-245-6374. Mame’s Restaurant is offering a deal to buy one, get a second entree free, available with the purchase of tickets. For reservations call 279-4631.

2nd Annual Jingle Mingle 5K fun run/walk hosted by the Tapply Thompson Community Center in Bristol.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. followed by the race at 10 a.m.

The race begins at the Newfound Memorial Middle School on North Main Street in Bristol. On the day registration is $25. Refreshments provided post-race. For more information call 744-2713 or visit www.ttccrec.org.

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

Call 645-9518.

All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday morning from 11 to 12 at the Franklin Hospital.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia. see next page The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

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Outdoor tree lighting ceremony at Gilford Church. 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the service.

Sandwich Craftsmen’s 2012 Christmas in the Village. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sandwich Home Industries. Winter flowers will be for sale. For more information go ot www.bcvgarden-

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Jet-setting clerks: Menard to fly Wis. workers in to staff ND store BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Home improvement retailer Menard Inc. says it will hire workers from its home base in Wisconsin and fly them to North Dakota to staff a store in Minot, which is near the state’s booming oil patch and has more jobs than

takers.

The company said in a statement that it plans to hire 50 workers in Eau Claire, Wis., where it has its headquarters, and fly them weekly to Minot, which is also in the middle of an unprecedented building

(AP) — Gregg Popovich sent his best players home, deciding they reached the end of the road before the trip was over.

For that, and for keeping it a secret, the San Antonio Spurs were fined $250,000 by the NBA on Friday.

Commissioner David Stern said the Spurs “did a disservice to the league and our fans” when they didn’t bring Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili or Danny Green to Miami for the final game of the six-game trip.

“The result here is dictated by the totality of the facts in this case,” Stern said in a statement. “The Spurs decided to make four of their top players unavailable for an early-season game that was the team’s only regular-season visit to Miami. The team also did this without informing the Heat, the media,

or the league office in a timely way. Under these circumstances, I have concluded that the Spurs did a disservice to the league and our fans.”

The league’s statement said the Spurs were in violation of league policy reviewed with the board of governors in April 2010 against resting players in a manner “contrary to the best interests of the NBA.” The Spurs didn’t comment on the penalty.

The issue of resting healthy players has been debated before, though usually at the end of the season, not a month into it. And the Spurs have been right at the center of it, Popovich using the rest strategy for an aging team that could use more time off than the NBA schedule often allows.

Spurs fined $250k for not playing stars vs. Heat

Hall Memorial Library Trustee’s meeting at 5 p.m.

LRGHealthcare Breast Cancer & Beyond support group meeting. 5-6:30 p.m. at Caring for Women located next to the Laconia Clinic. To RSVP or for more information call 527-2940.

Featured presentation of Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story offered by the Laconia Human Relations Committee and the LRGH Spiritual Care Advisory Committee.

Free and open to the public. Pillow for comfort encouraged.

For more information email lcampbell@nh-cc.org.

Laconia Youth Football and Cheer hold its annual meeting to vote in new board members for the 2013 season. 7-9 p.m. at the Laconia Middle School conference room.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35

Tower Street in Weirs Beach.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.

Chess Club at the Hall Memorial Library. 4-7 p.m.

Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.

Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.

Laconia Indoor Winter Market

Holiday Open House Thursday December 6th 3pm to 6pm at

Skate Escape Roller Rink Located next to Little Caeser’s Pizza on Court Street

30 Vendors Offering Farm Fresh Veggies, Meats, Bakers, Artisans and More!

Free refreshments, letters to Santa and more!

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boom as it recovers from record flooding last year.

Menard, which has more than 200 stores in the Upper Midwest, said this would be the first time it has flown employees to work weeklong stints, housing them in hotels, but that it “is going to be a permanent solution for as far as we can see.”

Minot is North Dakota’s fourth-largest city and had been growing rapidly even before the flooding that swamped some 4,100 homes and displaced thousands of residents. Its population grew from 36,500 in 2000 to about 41,000 in 2010, U.S. Census data show. City officials say the present population is nearing 50,000.

That means there’s strong demand for building materials. Minot store manager Phil Graef said business is the busiest in the five years he’s headed the store, the only big-box building supply retailer in town.

“We were starting to stay even with the oil boom, and then the flood happened,” Graef said. “Now, we’re trying to get ahead of both of those.”

Finding workers to keep up has been tough, he said.

“Everybody has a ‘now-hiring’ sign in their window,” Graef said.

Businesses struggle to attract workers throughout North Dakota, which has some 22,000 more jobs than takers and the lowest unemployment rate in the nation, at 2.4 percent, Job Service North Dakota data show. The unemployment rate in Minot is 2.3 percent.

“It’s going fast and furious here,” Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman said. “As it is, there is not a big enough labor force around here, and as it gets colder there is less of one.”

The unemployment rate in Eau Claire is 6.3 percent, lower than the national rate of 7.9 percent in October. Mike Schatz, the city’s economic development director, said its economy is strong and that there are job opportunities in the town of about 65,000.

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