The Laconia Daily Sun, December 11, 2012

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Belknap Convention picks Worsman to lead Some representatives very anxious about proposed 9% hike in county property taxes

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BY ROGER AMSDEN FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Two-term state representative Colette Worsman of Meredith was elected as the new chairperson of the Belknap County Convention at its organizational meeting last night by a 9-7 vote over Frank Tilton of Laconia.

The secret ballot vote came after she was nominated by Rep. Bob Greemore of Meredith and Dennis Fields of Sanbornton nominated Tilton.

Presiding as the temporary chair at the time of the vote was Rep. Don Flanders of Laconia, senior member of the County Delegation, who said that the secret ballot vote

for the leadership position was a decision the delegation could make and was supported by a show of hands from delegation favoring a secret ballot.

Greemore was elected as vice chairman, also by a 9-7 secret ballot vote over Fields, who was the only nominee for secretary see COUNTY page 9

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LACONIA — The City Council last night deferred its decision on transferring land on Davis Place to the Boys and Girls Club

of the Lakes Region, where it would build a facility, pending preparation of a conceptual plan for the site and further consultation with abutters.

The site consists of two lots,

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the Winnipesaukee River. The property has 355 feet of frontage on Davis Place between Jewett Brook and an adjacent residential apartment building. see COUNCIL page 14

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Arizona Hope & fear as Supreme Court takes up gay marriage Powerball winner identified PHOENIX (AP) — The second winner of the $587.5 million Powerball jackpot is a 37-year-old electronics industry professional who grew up in a modest home in Pennsylvania and moved to an affluent Phoenix suburb last year before striking it rich in the lotto.

The winner is Matthew Good of Fountain Hills, who chose to remain anonymous after claiming the prize last week. Lottery winners in Arizona are a matter of public record, and The Associated Press filed a public records request to learn his name.

Good took the onetime payout of $192 million from the Nov. 28 drawing, telling lottery officials the looming fiscal cliff was the reason he claimed the winnings now and not in the next calendar year. He had 180 days to claim his share of the jackpot.

Good grew up on a working-class block in Wormleysburg, Pa., near Harrisburg. His stepmother, Charlotte Good, said in an inter-

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay marriage supporters see 41 reasons to fret over the Supreme Court’s decision to take up the case of California’s ban on same-sex unions.

While nine states allow same-sex partners to marry, or will soon, 41 states do not.

Of those, 30 have written gay marriage bans into their state constitutions.

That fact is worrisome to those who firmly believe there is a constitutional right to marry, regardless of sexual orientation, but who also know that the Supreme Court does not often get too far ahead of the country on hot-button social issues.

“Mindful of history, I can’t help but be concerned,” said Mary Bonauto, direc-

tor of the Civil Rights Project at Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders and a leader in the state-by-state push for marriage equality.

Bonauto was speaking before the court decided on Friday to take up cases on California’s constitutional ban on gay marriage and a federal law that denies to gay Americans who are legally married the favorable tax treatment and a range of health and pension benefits otherwise available to married couples.

In 2008, California voters approved the ban, Proposition 8, after the state Supreme Court ruled that gay Californians could marry. Since then, a federal appeals court struck down the constitutional provision,

but did not authorize the resumption of same-sex marriages pending appeal.

Bonauto identified three earlier seminal rulings that once and for all outlawed state-backed discrimination, and observed that in each case the number of states that still had the discrimination on the books was far smaller.

Thirteen states still had laws against sodomy when the court said in 2003 that states have no right to intrude on the private, personal conduct of people, regardless of sexual orientation.

Interracial marriage still was illegal in 16 states in 1967 before the high court outlawed race-based state marriage bans. see MARRIAGE page 5

With governor’s proclamation, recreational pot is legal in Colorado DENVER (AP) — Marijuana for recreational use became legal in Colorado Monday, when the governor took a purposely low-key procedural step of declaring the voter-approved change part of the state constitution.

Colorado became the second state after Washington to allow pot use without a doctor’s recommendation. Both states prohibit public use of the drug, and commercial sales in Colorado and Washington won’t be permitted until after regulations are written next year.

Gov. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat, opposed the measure but had no veto

power over the voter-approved amendment to the state constitution.

Hickenlooper tweeted his declaration Monday and sent an executive order to reporters by email after the fact. He told reporters he didn’t want to make a big deal about the proclamation, a decision that prevented a countdown to legalization as seen in Washington, where the law’s supporters gathered to smoke in public to celebrate.

Fewer than two dozen people publicly marked Colorado’s legalization day.

A small group puffed away at 4:20 p.m. on the steps of the state Capitol, with no

arrests and no police officers in sight.

“It smells like freedom,” said a smiling, puffing Timothy Tipton, a longtime marijuana activist.

Colorado law gave Hickenlooper until Jan. 5 to declare marijuana legal. He told reporters Monday he saw no reason to wait and didn’t see any point in letting marijuana become legal without his proclamation.

“If the voters go out and pass something and they put it in the state constitution, by a significant margin, far be it from myself or any governor to overrule. I mean, this is why it’s a democracy, right?” Hickenlooper said.

Chavez back in Cuba for cancer treatment; heir apparent in tears CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s cancer relapse and his sudden announcement that he will undergo a fourth cancerrelated surgery in Cuba have thrown the country’s future into question, and his designated political heir has begun trying to fill the void.

Underlining the gravity of the situation, Vice President Nicolas Maduro broke into tears on Monday at a political rally hours after Chavez flew to Havana.

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“Chavez has a nation, he has all of us, and he’ll have all of us forever in this battle,” said Maduro, who wiped away tears while speaking to supporters. “Even beyond this life, we’re going to be loyal to Hugo Chavez.”

Maduro called for the president’s supporters to rally behind his candidates in upcoming gubernatorial elections on Sunday, and he also inaugurated a new cable car system in a poor neighborhood.

Maduro, who spoke passionately and wore

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the red of Chavez’s socialist movement, seems set to take on a larger role as the president’s chosen successor.

Chavez said for the first time on Saturday that if he suffers complications, Maduro should take over for him and should be elected president to continue his socialist movement.

Analysts say Maduro faces monumental challenges in trying to stand in for his mentor and hold together the president’s see CHAVEZ page 15

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Northfield among towns Exeter Hospital’s initial response found lacking CONCORD (AP) — Though Exeter Hospital has According to the plan it submitted to the governcomplaining they’re not fixed problems discovered after a hepatitis C outment, the hospital later implemented a long list of break last spring, federal officials say the hospital changes, including new risk reduction strategies getting fair share of Local initially failed to conduct an adequate investigation. and employee education programs. It also conducted The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services a thorough evaluation of the equipment, personnel Government Center refund said last week it no longer plans to terminate the and environmental factors that could have contribhospital’s Medicare funding now that multiple uted to the outbreak, created a drug diversion team

CONCORD (AP) — A dozen New Hampshire towns have filed a complaint arguing they are being deprived of their share of $52 million being refunded by the group that manages health insurance pools for public workers and retirees.

The Bureau of Securities Regulation ordered the Local Government Center to return the money in August after finding that it violated state law by improperly collecting and retaining unnecessary surplus funds, improperly transferring assets and spending money for purposes beyond what is allowed by law. The center is appealing that order to the state Supreme Court, but in the meantime, has said it plans to return the money via insurance premium “holidays” to its current members.

In a complaint made public Monday, Durham, Peterborough and 10 other towns say it’s outrageous and unfair to taxpayers that they can’t get cash refunds because they have taken their business elsewhere and are no longer members.

“After all the problems with LGC programs that have been identified by the (securities bureau), is it asking too much to have a plan to refund the surplus to the taxpayers of member communities, by year of participation, in cash?” Peterborough Town Administrator Pam Brenner and Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig said in a news release. Joining their complaint were the towns of Auburn, Bennington, Canaan, Greenfield, Henniker, Lyndeborough, Northfield, Plainfield, Raymond and Temple. But the group believes at least 10 additional towns and school districts are in the same position.

But David Frydman, general counsel for the Local Government Center, pointed out that the securities bureau’s order specifically said that any community that left the system before the order was issued would not be eligible for refunds. And he said the refund plan is modeled after orders the bureau issued in other cases, which made continuing membership a requirement for refund eligibility.

“We’re trying to apply both common sense and the order’s requirements,” he said Monday.

Communities that have remained Local Government Center members can get cash instead of premium holidays, he said, if they request checks in writing.

Hannaford Supermarkets names new president

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — The Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets chain has a new president.

The company announced Monday that Brad Wise is taking over the position. Wise has been with Hannaford since 1985, and most recently was senior vice president of human resources for Delhaize America, Hannaford’s Belgium-based parent company.

Wise replaces Beth Newlands Campbell, who is becoming president of the Food Lion supermarket chain, another Delhaize America property based in Salisbury, N.C. Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, operates 181 stores in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

issues raised by inspectors have been addressed.

While details of the problems weren’t released after the latest inspection in September, documents provided to The Associated Press on Monday show that officials weren’t satisfied with the hospital’s initial response to the outbreak, among other things.

According to the federal agency, the hospital failed to investigate all areas related to the outbreak and had too narrow a focus in analyzing its infection control and medication security policies.

“A much wider scope for both was necessary to establish a true root cause,” the agency wrote.

and changed its hiring practices to better weed out potential problem employees.

The federal inspections were trigged by the case of David Kwiatkowski, a former hospital worker accused of stealing drugs from the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab and replacing them with tainted syringes that were later used on patients, 32 of whom have been diagnosed with the same strain of hepatitis C virus he carries. He pleaded not guilty in federal court last week to 14 counts of tampering with a consumer product and illegally obtaining drugs. see HEPATITIS page 8

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3 young men charged with robbing Alton store clerk making bank deposit

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ALTON — Police have charged three men in connection to last week’s robbery and assault on a woman who was making a night deposit at the TD Bank.

Justin L. Lavalley, 25, of 34 Darby Lane in Gonic is charged with one count of robbery, once count of conspiracy to commit robbery and one count of second degree assault for tackling the victim and causing her to hit her head on the pavement and lose consciousness. He was ordered held yesterday by 4th Circuit Court Judge Jim Carroll in lieu of $30,000 bail and is in the Strafford County Jail.

Brett Stranger, 21, of Alton is free on personal recognizance bail and is charged with criminal liability for another.

Scott Prior, 25, also of Alton is being held on cash bail on warrants for robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. Chief Ryan Heath said he was picked up yesterday afternoon by Manchester Police on the Alton warrants and will appear in the Laconia district court this morning.

According to affidavits submitted to the court regarding Lavalley’s charges, the victim was getting out of her car to make the night deposit for the Alton Village Store at 10:10 p.m. on November 28 when she was approached from behind by two men.

She said she realized what was happening and ran toward the night drop to get in view of the camera.

She said she was yelling for help and one of the men took the night deposit bag from her. The two men ran in opposite directions — one toward the west side of Wayne’s Transmissions and one toward the right side.

She ran after the one she thought had the money.

Footage obtained from in front of

Wayne’s Transmission shows the robbery and one suspect running toward the transmission shop with the victim chasing him. The second man runs initially behind the shop then runs east on Main Street toward School Street.

Footage from the rear camera at Wayne’s show the man who was being chased by the victim crouched low as if to tackle her. Affidavits say the camera showed he grabbed her leg and brought her to the ground. During the struggle, the victim was knocked unconscious.

The suspect runs and is seen getting into a car that is waiting in a “blacked out” area between Wayne’s and the Peaslee Funeral Home.

About a minute later, the victim wakes and tries to stand but keeps falling. She eventually makes her way back to Main Street.

During her interview with police the next day, she told them that Scott Prior had made a comment at one of his relative’s home a few months earlier saying he had “been planning the perfect robbery of the night deposit for years.”

Police had also received a call from the Alton Village Store owner who told them she had gotten a call from someone telling her Lavalley was involved.

Police verified with Rochester Police that Lavalley has “an extensive criminal history including theft, receiving stolen property and burglary. Rochester Police told Alton Police where he lived.

From the surveillance footage, detectives were able to determine one of the men was wearing a “puffy” camouflaged coat over his hooded sweatshirt. Detectives said Lavelley’s Facebook page has a picture of him wearing the same “distinctive” jacket.

The physical build was similar as well.

Surveillance footage also shows the same car, a dark colored coupe with see next page

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from preceding page “flipp(ing) a a spoiler, driving into store” but he the parking lot between said he didn’t Wayne’s and the funeral want anyhome at 9:31 p.m. Two thing to do men stand behind a truck with it. He and wait in the shadsaid he didn’t ows during the time the call police victim would normally because he be making her drop. was afraid of Apparently she was late Lavalley and because of a gas delivery (l-r) Justin L. Lavalley, Scott Prior and Brett Stranger. (Police photos) Prior but had to the store. tried repeatedly to talk them out of it.

Detectives also checked area surveillance footage Affidavits said the man told police he was in the and saw a similar vehicle pulling into the Blueberry home of an associate of Prior’s when she got a phone Station Convenience Store in Barnstead about 20 call from Prior the night of the robbery. He said he minutes after the robbery. Police were able to posioverheard Prior said “’I got it, I got it, I got it.’” tively identify Stranger from the Barnstead video He said he left that apartment shortly after the and knew him to be an associate of Prior’s. woman got the phone call and went home. At 11:45 Two days later, Prior came to the Alton Police to p.m. the victim came to his house and told him what “clear his name” but the alibi he gave them is that had happened to her. He told police he came forward he was with a woman from 11:45 p.m. through the because the victim is a friend of his. next morning — about 1 1/2 hours after the robbery.

Alton Police went to the Strafford County Jail where Police went to the woman’s home and saw tire Lavalley was incarcerated for something else. He tracks that were similar to those found the next day agreed to speak to police, waived his rights, and allegin the grassy area where the car was parked during edly admitted Prior contacted him about the robbery. the robbery.

He said Stranger drove them to and from the area.

On December 4, a different man came to the Alton Lavalley told police he and Prior spent the money Police and told him Prior had approached him about on drugs.

MARRIAGE from page 2 In 1954, when the court issued its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, 17 states had formally segregated school systems.

Cornell University law professor Michael Dorf said those cases illustrate a widespread misperception about the justices.

“There is a commonly held but inaccurate view that what the Supreme Court does is to impose its views on the country. It very rarely does that. Much more frequently, it will take a view that is either a majority in some place or a majority of elite opinion and speed up acceptance,” said Dorf, who was a Supreme Court law clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy.

The forces that mounted the legal challenge to Proposition 8 have said all along that the right to marry is so fundamental that it should not depend on success at the ballot box or the votes of state legislatures. Washington lawyer Theodore Olson, representing gay Californians who wish to marry, said he will argue that there is a “fundamental constitutional right to marry for all citizens.”

But are there five justices, a majority of the court, willing to endorse that argument?

The fear among gay marriage proponents is that the court will refuse to declare that states can no longer define marriage as the union of a man and a woman, because to do so might provoke a backlash in public opinion and undermine acceptance of its authority.

A high court loss for gay marriage advocates would prevent same-sex marriages in the nation’s largest state. It would not affect the District of Columbia and the nine states — Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Washington — where gay couples can or soon will be able to marry.

But it could push back the day that many in the gay rights movement, looking at strong support for gay marriage among younger Americans, see as inevitable: the Supreme Court’s endorsement of full marriage equality nationwide.

Commenting after the court’s action, Bonauto said she believes the court can uphold an appeals court ruling that struck down Proposition 8 in a way that applies to California only and “leave to a later day questions about broader bans on committed samesex couples marrying.”

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Consider these two vastly different scenarios. Between 2001 and 2010 there were three years where the S & P suffered some considerable losses of 11.98%, 22.27% and 37.22%. Averaging these losses with gains in the other (7) seven years the total rate of return is only 1.18%! That’s a lot of risk and discomfort for such a dismal return and that doesn’t include account management fees, which would actually lead to a net loss. Now imagine that the three losing years in the prior example were counted as zero rather than a negative number! The new rate of return with no negative numbers would have been 6.86% which is an 82% higher rate of return and the experience was a pleasant one.

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Bob Meade

It’s time to grow up To my mind, there is no doubt that Democrats are better at the game of politics than are Republicans. They, the Democrats, are far more adept at forming “issues” that are attractive to various segments of voters. Importantly, the opposition can be blamed if the issue is not resolved in the Democrats’ favor. To the Democrats, it’s a win-win situation . . . either they get their way or the opposition is to blame.

A good example of this tactic is the “war on women” and the “free” contraception issue. It doesn’t seem to matter to the Democrats that what they propose may be a back door attack on the First Amendment, or that it has the potential to lose 20 percent of all hospital beds if hospitals run by religious organizations refuse to have their principles politically co-opted. They either get their way or they blame Republicans.

The issue of the moment however, is the looming “fiscal cliff” and the administrations position that those earning over $250,000 must undergo a 4.6 percent increase in their marginal tax rates. Further, rather than attacking the problem of excess spending, the administration is yelling tally-ho, and asking for more. What is lost in all this is that, the media is either sitting on its hands and not asking the tough questions, or its standing and cheering for the president. The people are not learning that taxing the so called rich will simply not fix the ever increasing deficit problem.

And, asking for even greater spending is not a way to solve the problem, it’s a fast track to Greece-like riots in the streets and government collapse.

The media has also failed to show how those “Bush tax cuts” helped to overcome two devastating impacts on the economy — the bursting of the dotcom bubble and the 911 terrorist attacks. The records show that those two events had tax revenues literally drop off the table.

However, when the tax cuts took effect, the country had a record of 50 straight months of revenue growth.

Further, those tax cuts did reduce the marginal rates for the highest income earners, but those cuts also removed almost half of the workers from the tax rolls. And the middle class, well their numbers actually

shrunk during that 50 month period because many of them moved from middle class to wealthy.

What the administration tells us is that they want to go back to the “Clinton era” tax rates. What they don’t tell you is that they want to go back to Clinton era spending rates.

Nor do they tell you that the Clinton was running budget deficits in excess of $200 billion each year, and was projected to continue doing so, until the Republican took control of the House of Representatives and gradually turned deficits into surplus over the next six years.

As this is being written, House of Representative leadership has put forth proposals to increase revenues by $800 billion by eliminating what many call “loopholes”. They have also proposed to reduce spending by over $2 trillion. The president has offered nothing of a serious nature and seems totally bent on punishing the wealthy, or those he deems to be wealthy. Further, the president wants the authority to unilaterally increase the debt limit as he sees fit.

Of course this totally flies in the face of Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution which gives the authority for bills to raise revenue to the House of Representatives. The Senate may offer amendments to what passes the House and the president can either concur or can veto the bill and send back his own proposal recommendations. It should be noted that the Democrat-controlled Senate has not passed a budget since President Obama took office and, when the president submitted his version of a budget, it failed to gather a single vote from any Democrat or Republican in either the House or the Senate. The Republican leadership in the House of Representatives continues to put forth budgets as the Constitution directs them to do, but the Senate and the president seem to prefer to play a game of “chicken” over their petty desires to exact some sort of punishment of the wealthy. The “fiscal cliff” awaits.

It’s beyond time for politicians to stop dividing the country and engaging in political gamesmanship . . . to “grow up” if you will. It’s also beyond time for the press and other media to stop swooning and start doing their job.

(Bob Meade is a Laconia resident.)

Inter-Lakes Giving Tree Fund benefited from night at the Mug To the editor, On Friday evening, November 30, the Inter-Lakes High School Giving Tree Committee held a 50/50 raffle and ‘open mic’ night at the Mug Restaurant in Center Harbor. The purpose of this event was to raise money for the Giving Tree Fund, which assists families of high school students who may have financial difficulty purchasing gifts for their children during the

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Thanks to the generosity of Mug owners, Paul Ursillo and Amy Elfine, a certain portion of all food purchases ordered at The Mug on Friday evening will be donated to the I-LHS Giving Tree Fund. In addition, 150 raffle tickets were sold and a lucky patron was awarded half of those proceeds at the end of the evening. see next page

LETTERS None of this evidence is likely to dent Pasquali’s fervor to demean To the editor, Perhaps Mirno Pasquali, Physician’s Assistant, should be awarded the title of “Doctor of Disingenuousness” for his latest attempt to break the back of the chiropractic profession. I reference his quoting me: “the proof is there for anyone who wants to know the truth”, followed by his quote, “and then in the body of the letter resorts to mistruths, distortion and lies”. He references me as though I was referring to chiropractic care when he knows otherwise. My comment followed the first two thirds of my letter which was alluding to the questionable effectiveness and side effects of flu shots. That comment concluded with “as Dawn has done”, since my letter was responding to Dawn Crim’s letter about “flu shots”. PA Pasquali left that out in a veiled attempt to promote his abrasive narrative.

His less than candid response is further evidenced by the fact that he doesn’t even dispute the main thrust of my letter which was in reference to flu shots. I mentioned chiropractic because it has helped me, which I followed up with my belief that chiropractic care assists the body with healing itself. PA Pasquali has demanded that I provide evidence or make a charitable bet with him about chiropractic improving the immune system.

The tremendous amount of anecdotal evidence that has been compiled over the last century would reach as high as an elephant’s eye. This information is apparently of no consequence to Mirno Pasquali, who must believe the healing afforded to untold millions is nothing but a great big lie.

An extensive review of the available research by Ari Cohn, DC in 2008, revealed that the nervous system and the immune system have such a multitude of connections that they could correctly be referred to as a single system.

This research included sources such as (1) Somatovisceral aspects of chiropractic care; an evidence based approach, Churchill Livingstone, New York, 2001; (2) the effects of chiropractic on the immune system, Chiropractic Journal of Australia, 1993; (3) A comparative study of the health status of children raised under the health care models of chiropractic and allopathic medicine, VanBreda L., Stellensboch S, Jones C, et al. These are just three of the 46 referenced articles which reveal a distinct correlation between chi-

ropractic manipulation and improved immune function.

The article also concluded that the chiropractic profession needs to take a more proactive approach towards research agenda. Agreed, though that might be a less arduous task if the profession wasn’t so busy marshaling resources to combat a never ending, relentless assault by the American Medical Association and mainstream medicine. Most recently, the Texas chiropractors have come under fire.

Google documentaries such as Simple Justice, Simple Justice II and The Chiropractic Battle: A Frontline Perspective and the experience of Marine Lt. Col. Mark Losack, DC. Also the documentary, “Doctored” which offers case studies of how chiropractic care has been a life saver for so many, including professional athletes like John Stockton, Picabo Street and the Utah Jazz NBA team.

I realize that none of this evidence is likely to put the slightest dent in the aggressive fervor of PA Pasquali in his effort to demean and diminish all the good work that the chiropractic profession has accomplished. It’s as though he is stuck in the 19th century when it comes to alternatives therapies.

Undaunted and unenlightened, he attacks like some prehistoric monster, “the allopathic allosaurus”. Perhaps he might come clean and let us all know just why he is so against chiropractic care. Is he against other alternative therapies?

Does he really want patients to have the best of care and be fully informed of all the variety of therapies available to them? Is he copacetic with citizens consenting to flu shots without being fully informed? Would he really be interested in having more research done to verify the efficacy of alternative therapies or does he just want them to be shut down as it appears he does with chiropractic?

Every health care professional is duty bound to present patients with the best of care which should include complementary/ integrative medicine. That should be the 21st century approach. Let me be the first to encourage Mirno Pasquali to make a new years’ resolution and join us as enlightened members of the 21st century. I do wish Mirno and everyone the best of health.

Russ Wiles Tilton

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LETTERS By end of year, Neighbors in Need assistance will total near $50k

Clearly a traditional marriage & a gay couple are not same thing

To the editor, “Hard Times” was the tenth novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1854.

The book appraises English society and is aimed at highlighting the social and economic pressures of the times. Studs Terkel “borrowed” the title in the 1970s to give a compilation of oral recountings of the Great Depression of the 20th Century. Someone needs to regenerate the title to describe the “hard times” of the second decade of the 21st century because, despite a rising stock market, despite a supposedly falling unemployment, despite some encouraging news — this is still “hard times” for many in America and, more specifically, in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

As hopefully you all know, Neighbors in Need was started way back in 1986 just to combat the hard times of high unemployment (and under-employment), falling wages, and higher costs for low- and middleclass families in Laconia and contiguous towns. We continue that work today. By the end of 2012 Neighbors in Need will have assisted struggling families and individuals with almost $50,000 of rent, mortgage payments, electricity, transportation, heat, child care, and medical expenses. Since the “great recession” started almost five years ago, the amount has gone over one-quarter of a million dollars.

To the editor, In response to E. Scott Cracraft’s Letter in Dec. 7’s Daily Sun: First I am a Christian. Secondly, I am a student of the scriptures and of history commenting honestly on the current state of our nation. I am but a sinner saved by grace. In gratitude for this, one of the things I have pledged is to use the talents that God has given me, to honestly present the current events of our world from the perspective of the unchanging vantage point of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. In my study of history I do my best to resist the temptation to merely cherry pick things that would support my view, though it is necessary to highlight some of these, my goal is to understand what actually happened in each period that I study. My goal in writing isn’t to offend, though I know some will take offense to my writing.

Scott talks about morality, fairness, compassion and tolerance; these are all talking points of the progressive movement and the Obama administration. If this indeed was what the progressive/Obama agenda is about and they were not merely Orwellian euphemisms that hide the building of an oppressive totalitarian regime, I would owe the readers an apology. Here’s just one example of what I’m talking about. If the progressive agenda were really about fairness and tolerance, why when we have had the institution of marriage which is founded in the Christian and Hebrew scriptures, is clearly a religious institution — there is no foundation for it in the theory of evolution — that has been so prevalent around the world that it has been necessary for civil governments to act in support of it for centuries; so, if the progressive agenda is about fairness and tolerance, why did they not choose go with civil unions for gays which would have been fair and tolerant to gays and also respectful of the religious institution of marriage which is really not theirs to tinker with? Clearly a traditional marriage and a gay couple are not same thing; if this is about fairness

The recipients of this assistance run the gamut of today’s society — single moms, senior citizens, children, the unemployed, the disabled.

Of course, we didn’t do it alone. The real work in the trenches must be credited to the wonderful professional and volunteer personnel of the almost twenty churches and agencies who work every day with these sometimes desperate folk.

The Neighbors in Need charter dictates that we work only with and through nonprofit groups. Without their devotion, Neighbors in Need could not exist, let alone provide such needed assistance.

Especially at this time of the year, we could not forget to acknowledge the support of our many donors. Some give a few dollars a month; others give much more. The amount doesn’t matter. We receive checks from some every month; some others quarterly or yearly. For most, they’ve been helping us for years — even back to our inception. Saying “thank you” seems so small a gesture for such wonderful generosity!

If you would like to learn more about our “story,” I invite you to give me a call (494-0482) or an email (nanapop4@myfairpoint.net). On behalf of the board of Neighbors in Need, we wish all of you health and happiness during this blessed Holiday Season!

Bill Johnson, President Neighbors in Need

Will Laconia’s reps remember their city has a property tax cap?

To the editor, Sunday morning I realized that the topic of the County Commissioner’s budget increase of 9 percent would be discussed Monday night. Budget requests are forwarded from the county business administrator and the county commissioners. I had to wonder, are they fully aware of the recession/depression for many county residents? Then the County Delegation (all Belknap County members of the N.H. House) discuss this request.

Unlike too many levels of government, the spenders do not have a spending/ tax cap. Most property taxpayers do have a “cap”, which varies with the current means of how much revenue is a result of working or owning a business.

ALL state reps should consider what their home community can afford for any increase in county spending. Very soon those who voted for new Democrat members will question their vote. You do know that the Democrats in Concord

will push their fiscal and social agenda, and they will push their spending ways at the county level, right? You asked for it! Which Laconia reps will remember, Laconia has a cap?

The Republican Party (state and national) has turned some real, active, principled, common sense sympathizers into POAs, (P’d Off Americans.)

My friend and colleague of the Saturday radio program, has bolted the “Party”, and many of us will be joining him. Ken Gorrell’s comments can be heard at wezs.com — hour 1 of The Advocates. Both parties, along with Obama Zombies, have laid the ground work for killing this country for my grandchildren. It is time to think about what voters of both parties have done — at all levels. I feel sorry for your children and grandchildren.

Which Laconia reps will remember, Laconia has a cap?

Niel Young Laconia

Voting in U.S. should stay open for 1 month & vote by mail is a must To the editor, As a nation we have to get ‘our house’ in order... We need to start a lettering writing, Facebooking and tweeting campaign to all of the major news outlets across the United States to revamp the National Election process. If it doesn’t start now, it will never been completed in time for the next national election. The individu-

als states have to be taken out of the mix for standardizing the process.

We must ensure that each and every eligible voter gets to vote for President of the United States. By nationalizing the process we will be sure to avoid what has been happening in many states to block the vote, discourage people from voting and causing this see next page

from preceding page from preceding page A huge ‘shout-out’ goes to InterLakes students, Jordan Durand, Nicole Cash and Bill Leathers for lending their talent and time to our event.

Thank you to all members of the community and the Inter-Lakes School

District who supported our cause that evening. And a special thank-you to Paul and his waitstaff for their time, graciousness and commitment to the youth of the Lakes Region.

The I-LHS Giving Tree Committee

and tolerance, then why do we force people to treat them as though they are the same, by changing the institution itself? This is nothing less than rebellion against God for the institution is from Him. The message is that we are in control now, and we will persecute anyone who will stand up for particularly the Christian view, truth be damned.

As to social justice, I myself am a poor man. I would rather see our government get out of the business of social engineering and allow businesses and industries to prosper. I trust business — as righteousness is good business — more than I do a government that cannot balance a budget and in which most of its members hold their oaths of office in contempt. As members of a democratic republic we have a responsibility to judge whether our representatives are doing good or evil. From where I live, it seems that this administration has been engaged in more evil than I have seen in our government in my life time.

In regards to international cooperation: international cooperation is one thing, when you have international law supplanting the sovereignty of independent nations that’s a problem.

The natural state of man is domination and submission. This is why the American experiment has been so unique, for it has been based on the God given rights of it’s citizens. If we as a nation foolishly trade what we have had, to go back to that natural state; I suppose that we will get what we deserve.

As to Planned Parenthood, I suggest that you do some research as to what are the teachings that Planned Parenthood offers to our youth and adolescents; if you do not find that they encourage our youths to live promiscuous lifestyles, or if you find that they hold in high esteem the precious possession of virginity and the blessing of bringing that into your marriage, I’ll then will take up that argument with you.

John Demakowski Franklin

NOTICE OF HEARING

December 20, 2012 The Plymouth Planning Board will meet at the Plymouth Town Hall, 6 Post Office Square on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. to hold a Public Hearing to discuss and hear comments from the public on the following site plan application: 1. Site Plan Review – MW Realty of Plymouth, LLC for construction of a three-story residential apartment building 50 x 30 feet on a 0.37 acre lot at 578 Tenney Mountain Highway (PID 212-035). This lot has received a prior Special Exception from the ZBA related to site plan development and is in the Agricultural/Industrial- Commercial Development Zone.

2. Lot Line Adjustment – Lot Line Adjustment of 8.64 acres between PIDS 227-016 and 227-009 at 60 Stinson Road in the Agricultural Zone.

More details are available for review in the Planning Office at the Town Hall, 6 Post Office Square, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Questions? Please contact Sharon Penney, Community Planner at 5361731 or e-mail her at: spenney@plymouth-nh.org

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Volunteers involved in Pub Mania at Patricks Pub & Eatery in Gilford presented a check for $165,300 at the WLNH Children’s Auction headquarters on Saturday. The record amount raised the 2013 total for the Lakes Region’s single largest fundraising event to an astonishing $415,500. (Alan MacRae/for the Laconia Daily Sun.)

Bottom line on Pub Mania: 3 weddings & $165,300 raised for Children’s Auction 24-hour marathon raised an astonishing $165,000, pushing overall WLNH Auction total over the $400,000 mark

By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — John Shelley, a justice of the peace and captain of Team Bag-O-Loot, was hoping that some couple would take him up on his offer to marry them during Pub Mania, the 24-hour bar stool-sitting marathon event held at Patrick’s Pub and Eatery that raises funds for the WLNH Children’s Auction.

Shelley’s hopes were met three times over. By the time the event concluded at 9 a.m. Friday morming, Shelley had administered the weddings of Matt and Starr Wilson, Dan and Lisa Barbary and Brian and Robin Evvard.

The ceremonies were short, less than 10 minutes each, but they were legal.

The effort was one many that led to Pub Mania raising an amazing $165,300 and that donation to the annual auction pushed the grand total to a record $415,500.

Matt Wilson, a 33 year-old barber and Laconia resident, said he and Starr had met six years ago and have been engaged for nearly as long. He heard about Shelley’s Pub Mania offering — $100, to be donation to the auction — by reading about it in a local newspaper. “We had been engaged for so long... we decided to jump on it,” he said. “It was easy, it was for charity, we love Patrick’s Pub.” Starr said the ceremony was everyHEPATITIS from page one Before working at Exeter, Kwiatkowski worked as a traveling technologist in 18 hospitals in seven states, moving from job to job despite having been fired twice over allegations of drug use and theft.

Thousands of patients have since been tested for hepatitis C, a bloodborne viral infection that can cause liver disease and chronic health issues. In addition to the New Hampshire patients, a handful of patients in Kansas and one in Maryland have been found to carry the strain Kwiatkowski carries.

thing she wanted in a wedding. “It’s amazing. It was just the way I wanted.

Simple, a few friends, me and him.”

They were assisted in the ceremony by witness Jenna Wilson and Matilyn Wilson, who carried the rings.

In addition to the weddings, a handful of couples employed Shelley’s services to lead them in a “declaration of love” ceremony, one of which concluded with a proposal to marry (he said yes). A few married couples took advantage of the opportunity to renew their vows. Although the setting was unusual for such public displays of devotion — Patrick’s was packed with a boisterous crowd at the time — Shelley said the participants were serious about the sentiments they were expressing. “There was a sense of sincerity there, it wasn’t a giggling matter.”

Perhaps slightly less serious, two men each asked Shelley to lead them through a ceremony declaring their love for the New England Patriots.

Each of the ceremonies came with a fee, which Shelley added to his team’s fund raising efforts. His “Chapel of Love” earned $500 for Team Bag-O-Loot. Shelley said his team had a goal of raising $5,000, and although he thinks they fell just shy, his team mates’ efforts eclipsed last year’s mark of $3,600. Team member Melissa Bigler exceeded a personal An agency report in July also said nurses at the Exeter cardiac lab left syringes unattended after removing medication from machines. The hospital has since implemented a policy that requires filled syringes to be placed in a locked drawer until needed.

The latest report, which included details of a September inspection, found that a variety of medications were left in an unlocked refrigerator in one of the lab’s procedure room. The hospital has since locked the refrigerators and begun weekly reviews of all medication storage areas.

goal of raising $1,000, Shelley said.

Shelley had some assistance in setting up the “Chapel of Love.” Misty Harbor Resorts donated deluxe jacuzzi rooms for each of the freshly married couples. Taylor Rental provided a trellis, which was adorned by Heaven Scent Flowers. Prescott Florest donated a bouquet of flowers.

About the “Chapel of Love,” which Shelley offered as a new fund raiser this year, he said “It was a success.”

However, he’s unsure if he would find a similar result if he sets up his love shop at next year’s Pub Mania.

He asked, “Is this a one-hit wonder?

Would it be even more successful next year because they know it’s coming?”

He’s got a year to determine the answers to those questions.

One thing he’s sure of, though, is that Team Bag-O-Loot will again occupy a bar stool at Pub Mania 2013.

“We’re all looking forward to doing it next year. We can’t wait to do it again.”

Last year, Pub Mania teams raised a collective $110,770. The amount raised by this year’s event is expected to be announced today.

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funding to run the national election.

5. This above mentioned list is not limited to these proposals by any means.

The national election process has to and should be a non-partisan necessity. Our national elections have evolved to a farce at the very least and ‘very serious one upsmanship’ at best.

All to see who can get their party loyalists to the polling places.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this very serious national issue.

Bernadette Loesch Laconia & Leesburg, FL

country to be the laughing stock of the world. The United States needs to be a leader in this process, not lapse into what is done in third world dictatorrun countries.

What is needed is the following: 1. One month of voting.

2. Vote by mail (this one is a must)!

3. Easy to read (in plain language) ballot propositions. The legalize language must be removed from these boring, misleading and important propositions.

4. Any state that does not participate in these revised regulations should lose

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID Sealed bids for Belknap County to Repair a Sewer Line located in the Nursing Home in Laconia, New Hampshire will be received at the Belknap County Commissioner’s Office, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time. Bids submitted after this time will not be accepted.

The proposed work consists of all labor, materials, and equipment to repair a 6” sanitary sewer line below grade in the Nursing Home in accordance with the Specifications and Contract Documents prepared by the County.

The specifications and contract document may be examined at the Commissioner’s Office or on our website: www.belknapcounty.org. Questions may be directed to Facilities Manager, Dustin Muzzey at 603-527-5400.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish certificates of insurance for General Liability as well as Worker’s Compensation.

Meadowbrook rep says some ticket holders will be directed to use new road

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — A second access road included in the latest Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion expansion plan will be a full 22-feet wide with two foot shoulders and be able to accommodate two-way traffic, said engineer Steven Smith at yesterday’s town Technical Review Committee meeting. The surface will be crushed stone.

The roadway accompanied a request for an additional 800 seats and 214 parking spaces and would raise to total capacity for the outdoor entertainment venue from 6,000 where is was at the end of this season to 8,300 by the beginning of the 2013 season.

The first expansion, approved in September and well underway, raised the capacity from 6,000 to 7,500 and added 2,336 covered seats by expanding the pavilion into the lawn seating area. Smith said the newest request for additional capacity will be for the entire area and there will be no additional buildings.

The review committee mostly had questions yesterday morning about the second access, which will run from the end of Kimball Road. Smith said traffic would be directed toward Lily Pond Road when concerts end.

At present, the only way in and out of the concert venue is via Meadowbrook Lane to Rte. 11-B. Smith said the new road will not likely be used for all 26 venues planned for next year — only those that are big enough. He said there will be ticket takers on both gates and the tickets will tell the customers which COUNTY from page one and was elected by acclamation.

Worsman pledged that as chairman ‘’I will do the best I can to bring us all together to do the best for the communities we are representing.

Two members of the county’s 18-member House delegation, Beth Arsenault of Bob Luther, both of Laconia, were not present for the vote.

Worsman then presided over her first meeting at which concerns over a proposed 9 percent increase in the amount to be raised by taxes dominated the discussion over the proposed $26,784,596 appropriation for running county government in 2013.

Newly-elected Representative Jane Cormier of Alton attempted to have the delegation freeze the proposed 2013 budget at the 2012 level before it was even acted on, maintaining that since it took effect at the start of the year that it would be too late to stop any spending increases until the budget is actually adopted in March.

She then tried to reword her motion to prevent the county from taking on any additional spending commitments until the budget had been acted on, which led other delegation members to question how a budget could be frozen when it hadn’t even been adopted. ‘’How can you freeze something not actually in effect?”’ asked Greemore while Fields argued that it would be inappropriate to attempt to freeze a budget which hadn’t even gone to subcommittees yet.

gate and parking lot to use.

Smith said Meadowbrook, Emerson Aviation and the Gilford Public Works Department will work out a schedule where they will ensure the gate that will be locked unless there are events, will stay locked yet allow Emerson Aviation access to its right of way.

He said the Meadowbrook team has already met with the manager of the Laconia Airport Authority, the N.H. Division of Historical Resources for an archeological evaluation.

Smith said there would be some minimal wetlands impact and some alteration of terrain — both which need permitting from the N.H. Department of Environmental Services.

Although the police department is supportive of the new road, Lt. Kris Kelley said he would like to see it lighted with temporary lights during events when the second road is used.

Smith said it had not been a consideration but he would mention it to Meadowbrook owner R.J. Harding.

Fire Chief Steve Carrier said he would like to be able to get an ambulance or a fire truck down it if necessary, to which Smith said it would be a two-lane, well-maintained road that was constructed with 12 inches of gravel topped by four inched of crushed stone.

“It will be well beyond driveway standards,” Smith said.

The Gilford Planning Board will take up the expansion on September 17 at 7 p.m. while the Conservation Commission will discuss it on September 19 at 7 p.m.

Cormier said that she was concerned that with the amount to be raised by property taxes county-wide projected to increase from $14,043,149 in 2012 to $15,299,640 in 2013 that it didn’t make sense to let a budget with a 9 percent tax hike take effect. ‘’I’m new to the process but I think we should vote on this.’’ said Cormier.

Some members wondered if she actually wanted the freeze to apply to and it was pointed out that if the new budget didn’t take effect and spending continued on the basis of the current budget that spending would be greater since the new budget seeks an appropriation more than $4 million less than the current new budget.

Herb Vadney of Meredith came to Cormier’s support and said that her intent appeared to be to ‘’freeze any movable object in the next budget so we can take a look at it and cut it.’’

Worsman questioned whether pay raises for county employees, which include performance-based step increases but no cost of living increases, would be automatically granted in the time between the first of the year and the date on which the budget was actually adopted.

But the idea that the convention could act immediately on the budget after the first public hearing got doused with cold water when Commission Chairman Ed Philpot said that by state statute the delegation couldn’t act on the budget until at least 28 days after the hearing. see next page

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Jack Batchelder receives Bieniarz Award LACONIA — Jack Batchelder received the 25th annual Debra Bieniarz Award, honoring those who have enriched and enlivened the lives of young people, from Mayor Mike Seymour when the City Coiuncil met last night.

A longtime, coach, umpire and officer of Laconia Little League, Batch-

elder is the president of the Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation, which helps to enable all children participate in competitive athletic activities by ensuring they have the necessary equipment regardless of their means. Batchelder also coaches the bowling team at Laconia High School.

Mann is now lieutenant at Belmont PD

BELMONT — Sgt. Richard Mann was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on Monday, at the annual meeting of the Police Department.

Lt. Mann, who has been with the Belmont Police Department since 1993, started as a patrol officer and became the department’s prosecutor until he was promoted to sergeant in 2007. As sergeant, he was the Operations commander, which is the largest division within the agency and handles all of the patrol functions of the department.

Lt. Mann will now be the Support Service com- Lt. Richard Mann being “pinned” (receiving his badge) by his mander, responsible for father, retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant William Mann.

Dispatch, Detectives, (Photo courtesy Belmont Police) School Resource Officers Also at the annual meeting, Corporal and the Community Programs. Over Stephen Akerstrom received the Chief’s his career, he has attended numerous Commendation in recognition for 10 schools including management schools years of service with the department. hosted by the International Association Dispatcher Nikki Wheeler received of Chiefs of Police, the Local Governthe department’s Community Service ment Center and the Drug EnforceCitation for her volunteer work in the ment Administration to name a few. department, within the community “We would like to congratulate Lt. and with several associations that she Mann on his promotion,” said Chief belongs too.

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from preceding page Philpot said that in conducting its ‘’normal and customary business after January 1 the county doesn’t enter into contracts until March’’ and that commissioners are well aware that a proposed budget may be cut and that they will have to set priorities on what can be achieved with the funds which are eventually appropriated.

Vadney said that over the next 30 to 60 days cuts were likely ‘’if we can’t sell these tax rates to taxpayers.’’

Some suggested that the commission look at its decision to reduce the amount of the fund balance that it is applying to the budget. Last year the county used $3,750,000 from that balance to reduce the amount to be raised

by property taxes but his year is using only $2,100,000.

Philpot said that the commissioners want to start growing the fund balance again because it is important to the county’s bond rating, which is especially critical with major capital expenditures, like replacing the current jail with a Community Corrections facility.

After Fields argued again that the delegation was getting ahead of itself in trying to freeze a budget which it was just starting to familiarize itself with and Worsman expressed doubt that the motion being considered ‘’would allow us to accomplish our goal’’, Cormier withdrew her motion but said that the 9 percent increase ‘’is quite concerning.’’

POWERBALL from page 2 view with the AP that Good was “a typical kid” who has always worked hard.

She said he waited until Saturday to phone his father Ray with the news.

“My husband, he just can’t get over it,” said Charlotte Good, 63, a retired state Revenue Department employee.

“It’s his son.”

He told his father “they’re out of sight and they would contact him,” she said.

No one answered the door Monday at Good’s home, which has a tile roof and desert landscaping.

Property records showed that Good

paid $289,900 for the 2,500-squarefoot home in September 2011. The real estate listing describes the house as having gorgeous mountain views, vaulted ceilings, a backyard with an outdoor kitchen and a three-car garage.

Good previously issued a statement that said: “It is difficult to express just how thankful we are for this wonderful gift. We are extremely grateful and feel fortunate to now have an increased ability to support our charities and causes. Obviously, this has been incredibly overwhelming and we have always cherished our privacy.”

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SPORTS

Laconia teams happy to be playing in Division III

Phelps smashes 2 school swimming records

By AdAm drApcho

Freshman Kayla Phelps wasted no time making a name for herself as a member of the Laconia High School swim team. At the first meet of the season, held Friday in Bow, Phelps obliterated two school records in a performance that qualified for the state meet.

Coach Alex Merwin said Phelps swam the 200 meter IM in 2:30.28, 15 seconds faster than the previous school record. “She shattered it,” said Merwin.

“She also annihilated another record.” The previous school record for the 100 meter backstroke was 1:16.04. Phelps completed the task in 1:05.91.

Merwin was also impressed by the performance of Rebecca Mitchell, who posted good times in the 50 and 100 meter freestyle, swimming in her first competitive event.

Nick Shastany, swimming in the 100 meter free (1:04.60) and the 100 meter breast (1:25.96), came very close to qualifying for the state meet, said Merwin. Edis Dizdarevic completed the 50 meter free in 31.20, impressing his coach with his improvement. “He did absolutely amazing,” said Merwin, adding that she’ll have him compete in the 100 meter freestyle in their upcoming meet, the Icebreaker Invitational, held Sunday at the University of New Hampshire.

LHS Basketball teams lose to White Mountains Regional Both the Laconia High School Boys and Girls varsity basketball squads were dealt a loss by White Mountains Regional on Friday.

The Boys team, playing at home in the season opener, lost by a score of 42 to 46. Coach Stephen McDonough said his team won the final three quarters of the game but couldn’t overcome the deficit caused by a slow start. The loss was in spite of the efforts of players such as Aidan Dean, who scored 16 points and had eight steals. Jake Sullivan scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and although John Pelkey’s contributions didn’t result in impressive statistics, McDonough said his play gave the team a morale and energy boost.

The Girls, traveling to Whitefield for the game, lost by a score of 35 to 45. It was the first loss of the see BASKETBALL next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — After struggling in Division II, most Laconia High School teams now compete in the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Division III. Jim Chase, the school’s athletic director, said the change is a welcome development, one that should bear fruit for both athletes and spectators.

Stephen McDonough, the Boys Basketball coach, agreed.

“People say, isn’t Laconia too big for Division III? Actually, no,” said Chase. There was a period where Laconia High School could field competitive teams against Division II opponents such as Souhegan or Oyster River. Laconia, though, like many other school districts in the region, has seen its enrollment gradually drop over many years. With about 800 students as recently as 2008, according to the October 1 enrollment statistic reported by the state’s Department of Education, Laconia High School is currently drawing from a student body of 623 to fill out its Laconia’s Ryan Stone goes for a layup during Friday’s game at Laconia High School. Though White sports rosters. SouheMountains Regional won the game, the team’s coach expects to be more competitive in Division III. gan Coop High School, (Alan MacRae/for the Laconia Daily Sun) for example, has a student body of 859. As Laconia’s enrollment dropped, officials don’t expect to see a return to the heydey so did the school’s ability to hold its own in Division any time soon. see DIII next page II. The enrollment seems to have stabilized, though

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NTSB: singer Rivera dead in Mexican plane crash MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — U.S. authorities confirmed Monday that Jenni Rivera, a U.S.-born singer whose soulful voice and openness about her personal troubles made her a Mexican-American superstar, was killed in a plane crash in northern Mexico.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was sending a team to help investigate the crash, and the board said Mexican authorities had informed them that Rivera had died in the accident.

Rivera’s relatives in the U.S. already had few doubts that she was on the Learjet 25 that disin-

BASKETBALL from preceding page season for the Girls, who drop to 2-1 after beating Newfound and Winnisquam.

tegrated on impact Sunday in rugged territory in Nuevo Leon state in northern Mexico.

“My son Lupillo told me that effectively it was Jenni’s plane that crashed and that everyone on board died,” her father, Pedro Rivera, told dozens of reporters gathered in front of his Los Angeles-area home.

“I believe my daughter’s body is unrecognizable.”

He said that his son would fly to Monterrey Monday or Tuesday.

Alejandro Argudin, of Mexico’s civil aviation agency, said Monday it would take at least 10 days to have a preliminary report on what happened to the plane.

“We’re in the process of picking up the fragments and we have to find all the parts,” Argudin told reporters. “Depending on weather conditions it would take us at least 10 days to have a first report and many more days to have a report by experts.”

Messages of condolence poured in from fellow musicians and celebrities.

Mexican songstress and actress Lucero wrote on her Twitter account: “What terrible news! Rest in peace ... My deepest condolences for her family and friends.” Rivera’s colleague on the Mexican show “The Voice of Mexico,” pop star Paulina Rubio, said on her Twitter account: “My friend! Why? There is no consolation. God, please help me!”

Born in Long Beach, California, Rivera was at the peak of her career as perhaps the most successful female singer in grupero, a male-dominated regional style influenced by the norteno, banda and ranchero styles.

DIII from preceding page “With our numbers down, we were struggling to be competitive in Division II,” Chase said. Some sports won’t be affected by the reclassification. LHS Lacrosse, a fairly new program, was already competing in Division III in that sport, same with the football and ice hockey teams. Volleyball will remain Division II, as the NHIAA has fewer divisions for that sport. The rest will compete in Division III. “We are going to be more competitive,” said Chase.

Case in point was the Boys Soccer team, which finished the season at 7 and 9 and won a tournament game. The Girls Basketball team got off to a strong start, winning against Newfound and Winnisquam before losing to White Mountains Regional on Friday night.

In addition to finding a better match for Laconia’s size, Chase said the reclassification has a secondary effect. Division III contains many nearby schools, such as Belmont, Prospect Mountain, Gilford, Inter-Lakes and Winnisquam. Those schools are nearby enough that fans will be able to travel with the team, resulting in gymnasiums and sidelines that are full of supporters. Laconia also finds

itself matched against some traditional rivals, such as Berlin, Kearsarge and Somersworth, which were in Division II but which, like Laconia, found they were too small.

McDonough spent two years as the Boys Basketball team’s assistant coach and is currently in his second season as head coach. He recalls one year when the team went winless in Division II, and another year when the team barely made the playoffs and was paired up with the first seed team. He’s excited to see what his team can do in Division III. “Competitively speaking, we’re in the division we need to be in,” said McDonough. “It makes more sense to be in the division where your numbers are at.”

“It’s going to be fun,” said Chase. Tonight, the LHS Boys Basketball team will travel to Franklin, while the Girls will play in Laconia. How many fans will fill the visitors’s side at either venue? Chase hopes the answer is “a lot.” “It makes the gym more lively during the game... It’s going to create some rivalries in the Lakes Region.”

McDonough agreed. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity to play another Lakes Region school.

Hopefully we get a lot of fans to show up.”

Laconia Leafs split weekend of games against Knights The Laconia Leafs of the Atlantic Junior Hockey League won one of two games held over the weekend. The visting Leafs dropped Saturday’s game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights by a score of 3-1. Cody Steadman of White River Junction, Vt. found the net for the Leafs.

Fortune was reversed for the Sunday game, as both Kyle Kreiner of Euclid, Ohio, and Christian Merritt of Thousand Oaks, Calif. scored, giving the Leafs a 2-1 win.

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Santa has been a regular at E.M. Heath’s for 60 years

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CENTER HARBOR — Santa has been arriving at the E.M. Heath Supermarket here faithfully every December for more than 60 years.

That tradition continued last Friday when Santa arrived by fire truck and was greeted by fourth generation of members of the Heath family, Rubi and Jorgia Garrow of Northwood, as their grandfather, Rick Heath, watched proudly.

Santa brought along free gifts for all the children who have their picture taken with him, which were handed out by Meca Atkinson, the Snow Princess. Children were also served cookies and milk Santa Claus has been arriving at the E.M. Heath Store in Center Harbor for over 60 years and last Friday was greeted by a fourth generation of the Heath family, Jorgia and Rubi Garrow of Northwood, as their during Santa’s visit.

Heath says that the grandfather, Rick Heath, watched. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun) tradition dates back to 1948 or 1949, when he was just a couple of years old, ‘’After a few years they went to self-service and and has continued since that time. had four aisles where customers picked out their ‘’The fire station has always been just up the street own goods,’’ says Heath, who says that because of and some years, depending on how cold it was, Santa the wide variety of general store items that were would take a ride on the fire truck down Bean Road sold, everything from shovels to seafood, the store or out onto Lakeshore Road,’’ Heath recalls. was soon billed as “Dealer in Most Everything”.

He says that over the years a number of people In 1963 Everett’s oldest son, Bob joined the family have portrayed Santa, including a couple of women, business on a full time basis and the growing comand that old timers around town will recall the pany incorporated. In 1969 the Heaths changed efforts of people like Jim Barry, W. Irving Brown and their business model by constructing a new buildClyde Brown, as well as Carolyn Schoenbauer, to ing on the lake side of Rte. 25 as home to their first make the event a memorable one for young people supermarket, while expanding their hardware and in the community. clothing lines in the original store. ‘’It was kind of fun to watch the children’s reacThe next several decades saw many company tion when a woman portrayed Santa. It seemed like changes as the Heath’s family of businesses grew none of them were aware of that. One of the women to include another supermarket in Meredith in the was very nervous and couldn’t do it again, but the 1970s, two additional hardware stores and a speother one loved it and wanted to keep coming back cialty gourmet store. as Santa,’’ says Heath.

The 90’s saw some corporate consolidation as He said that Heath’s was originally in the building locations were either sold or closed. Today E.M. where Yikes Gallery is now located and that when his Heath, Inc. operates a True Value Hardware store parents, Everett and Madeline Heath, moved to town and a full-line supermarket in the village of Center in 1945 they bought what had been an old country Harbor. Additionally, the company is involved with store where people showed up with a shopping list and limited property management. see next page a basket, which was filled by a store clerk.

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from preceding page Also during the 90’s some key employees were made stockholders giving them a minority ownership in the business. Today those key employees run the day to day operations while members of the Heath family are members of the board of directors of the corporation and oversee the business.

Rick Heath, who served as a long-time manager of the store, says that he’s been involved in real estate for the last 12 years, and is proud of the way the employees have continued the family tradition of a locally-run supermarket, something unusual in a

day of large supermarket chains.

He said that his dad’s spirit lives on in the business he founded as the company looks to serve the local area residents and frequent seasonal vacationers in a friendly, spirited way while still striving to maintain its small town roots as the “Dealer in Most Everything”.

This week through Saturday E.M. Heath Supermarket is donating five percent of all purchases, with the exception of alcohol, tobacco and lottery to the local food pantries in Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Sandwich and Tamworth.

COUNCIL from page one The club intends to construct a 14,000-square-foot facility featuring a full-size gymnasium open not only to club members but also the entire community.

The building would house a teen center as well as space dedicated for younger children, along with an art room, computer lab and flexible spaces. The project’s viability would be subject to a successful fundraising campaign.

After a public hearing last month, when Lloyd Wylie, a local property owner alone suggested Davis Place was an inappropriate location for the club, the council discussed the proposed transaction in a non-public session. Subsequently, City Manager Scott Myers prepared a draft motion to declare the parcel surplus and direct the city manager to negotiate a purchase and sales agreement, which was presented to the council last night. The club has offered $100,000 for the property, but the draft motion provided that the city would forgo the price on condition that the club not apply the funds to the project but place them in a reserve account.

The motion further specified that the agreement include an easement to the city for construction of the riverwalk, suitable screening between the facility and nearby residences, an agreement for overflow parking with the Laconia Housing Authority (with owns the Normandin Square Apartments) and an assurance that the building would be compatible with the neighborhood. Finally the agreement stipulated that the property would revert to the city if the club did not break ground before three years passed.

Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5) was the first to suggest “this is not something we have to jump into right away.” He said that neither the council nor the neighbors have had an opportunity to see how the club intends to develop the site.

Hamel was echoed by Councilor Armand Bolduc (Ward 6), who said that he had taken calls from residents of the nearby Victoria Woods apartment building. “THey’re upset about it,” he said, “the elderly people are already afraid to go out at night.”

Councilor Brenda Baer (Ward 4) feared that waving the purchase price would set an unwelcome precedent, but reserved her strongest misgivings for the impact on the neighborhood. Reading from the club’s mission statement, which noted that some youths are prone to “vandalism, drugs, bullying and

violence,” she drew an audible response from supporters of the club in the council chamber when she asked if this was “what the neighborhood wanted.”

Acknowledging the issues, Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) stressed that without the work of organizations like the Boys and Girls Club, the the burden of addressing them would be even greater and fall on the city, schools and county, which lacked the resources to overcome them. “The time to intervene is early, when you can make a difference,” he said, “which is what the club does.”

“I think it would be very positive for the community,” agreed Councilor Ava Doyle (Ward 1). She remarked “I’m not so sure it’s a bad thing for the neighborhood. It may increase property values.”

“Would you want it next door to you?” Baer asked.

“There are a lot of things I may not want next door,” Doyle shot back, conceding that she cannot determine what others do with their property.

Police Chief Chris Adams told the councilors “this is not an institution that is out of control,” reminding them that the police called at the club only three times all year, once to visit, once for a traffic accident accident and once to locate a youth who left the building.

Wylie referred to two similar clubs in Massachusetts, one in rural setting, which experienced few problems, and another downtown, where undesirable elements ands unwanted activities were commonplace. He repeated that with 40 abutters and 80 apartments adjacent to the site, the neighborhood could not accommodate the club. “It’s a lot of traffic,” he said. “You’re putting the community at overload.”

He noted that the lots provided the only overflow parking and green space for residents of the Normandin Square Apartments. He urged the council to seek another location, specifically suggesting a cityowned lot on Lexington Drive.

Representing the club, attorney Rod Dyer assured the council that the club would prepare a detailed plan for the development of the property as well as schedule meetings with abutters and neighbors.

The local Boys and Girls Club evolved from a teen center, created on the heels of the tragic murder of Robbie Mills in 1998, which was originally housed at the city’s Community Center. After moving to classrooms of the former parochial school at Sacred Heart see next page

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Two years ago the club tried to raise

the money to pruchase property on Fair Street owned by Geo. J. Foster Company, the former owner of The Citizen. At the time, Avery said that club officials approached several local businesses about contributing to the project and anticipated a renewed capital campaign would not have to start from scratch. Furthermore, she said that a building fund has a balance of about $300,000.

CHAVEZ from page 2 diverse “Chavismo” movement, while also coping with economic problems that are weighing on the government.

Maduro may inherit political power, “but he definitely can’t inherit the charisma” of Chavez, said Luis Vicente Leon, a pollster who heads the Venezuelan firm Datanalisis. He said that during his nearly 14 years in office Chavez has been the glue that has held together groups from radical leftists to moderates, as well as military factions.

Leon said it’s unclear if Maduro has what it takes to hold the movement together if Chavez dies. “Internal divisions could make the revolution unstable in the future,” Leon said.

Political analyst Vladimir Villegas, who has known Maduro since his adolescence, said the vice president’s experience years ago as a public transit union leader will probably help him in the difficult task of mediating between different groups of Chavez allies.

Maduro is considered to belong to a radical leftist wing of Chavez’s move-

ment that is closely aligned with Cuba’s communist government. But Villegas said he thinks Maduro will know how to contain his radicalism for practical purposes.

“The priority will be the preservation of political stability, for which it will be necessary to begin negotiating with internal groups and even with the opposition,” said Villegas, who hosts a radio program. “This situation is going to force him to proceed with caution.”

Villegas also said that Maduro will need to “hold on to the trust if the Chavista base and to neutralize the fractions that are going to bet... on him not doing well.”

Before leaving for Havana early Monday, Chavez met with military commanders at the presidential palace and promoted his defense minister, Diego Molero, to the rank of admiral in chief. Chavez showed Molero and other military commanders a golden sword that once belonged to independence hero Simon Bolivar.

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Stanley W. Whitney, Sr., 81 ORMOND BEACH, Florida — Stanley W. Whitney, Sr., 81, of Bear Creek, Ormond Beach and formerly of Laconia, NH. died, November 30, 2012. He was born in Concord, NH. on April 11, 1931 to the late Mr. Elverton Wheeler Whitney and Mrs. Madelene Laura (Palmer) Whitney. Stan was married for 48 years to his late wife Mrs. Justine M. (DeYoung) Whitney. He was a member of the Gilford Community Church.

Stan graduated in 1949 from Laconia High School, NH. During the Korean War, Stan proudly served his country as a sergeant responsible for handling communications for his unit on the island of Okinawa. Later, he graduated from the Laconia Business College in Laconia, NH. He was also employed by the Laconia Airport in Laconia, NH for Northeast Airlines as a communications specialist.

He then moved to Springfield, MA to work for Kemp Nuts as a sales representative. His travels brought him back to Gilford, NH where he worked with his parents who were proprietors of the Gilford Village Store while also serving on a part-time basis with the Gilford Police Department. Stan later retired from Prudential Insurance in 1975 where he worked for 14 years as a sales manager.

After retirement, he remained active for some time volunteering at Lakes Region General Hospital in the pharmacy and information desk. In addition, he loved traveling, loved the outdoors, spent many summers at the Maine seacoast and White

Mountains of New Hampshire, hiking Mt. Belknap and deep-sea fishing.

An avid golfer, Mr. Whitney moved to Ormond Beach, Florida in May 2004 where he enjoyed the remainder of his life at the beach; golfing; bowling; playing bocce ball and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the Ormond Beach Elks Lodge #2193.

Survivors include his son S. Warren Whitney, Jr. of Gilford, NH; daughter, Donna Frost of Manchester, NH.; and daughter Sharon Hilton and her husband, John of Longwood, FL. Stan has 4 grandchildren: Jonathan Whitney of Moultonborough, NH.; Christopher Frost of Derry, NH.; Erica (Frost) Cole-Tucker of Auburn, NH.; and John Perry Hilton of Longwood, FL.; brother, Allan Whitney and his wife, Suzanne (Barnes) Whitney of Gilford, NH.; and niece, Michelle Whitney of Laconia, NH. He is, also, survived by five great-grandchildren: Braydon Whitney; Natalia Frost; Madeline, Reed and Rose Cole-Tucker.

There will be a spring graveside burial in the family plot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Rd. Gilford, NH. 03249 or to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL. 32714 Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. To view an online memorial and send a letter of condolence go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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PLYMOUTH — After a long illness, a beautiful soul was called home to God on Sunday, December 9th, 2012.

Mrs. Priscilla (MacNeil) Racette, C.N.A., was surrounded by her family and loved ones at the time of her passing. Mrs. Racette was born Sept 16, 1933 in Plymouth NH. She attended Plymouth Schools, and went through Red Cross Training to be a Certified Nursing Assistant. She had belonged to several organizations: The Grange, St. Mathews Women’s Club (President), Community Closet (Chair Person), Emblem Club Aux to the Elks Club, American Legion, Aux to VFW 4483.

Over her lifetime, in addition to being a dedicated homemaker, church member, and much loved social figure in the Plymouth community, she mastered a variety of careers. From serving as a waitress and cashier to her most notable position as a Telephone Operator for AT&T telephone in the 1950’s. Mrs. Racette was most widely known for her nurturing and healing nature, serving as a C.N.A. providing private home health care to the sick and the elderly.

Mrs. Racette leaves her Husband of 55 years: Normand Racette; DaughterMichelle (Racette) Rich; 3 Grandchildren: Ferah Olehowski, Sera Ileri and Erol Ileri; Siblings - Dawn Hixon of Pelham NH; Ann Knight of Raleigh NC; Allen K. MacNeil of Plymouth NH; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is pre-deceased by her Father - Allen D. MacNeil; Mother - Laura H. MacNeil; Sister - Laura Jean Goldsmith; Brothers - Donald O. MacNeil, Arthur MacNeil and Heber MacNeil.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at St. Matthew’s Holy Trinity Parish (11 School St., Plymouth) at 11:00 am. Rev. Leo LeBlanc, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be private.

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Colleen H. ‘Connie’ Bagley, 82 LACONIA — Colleen (Connie) Hackett Bagley, June 1, 1930 – November 30, 2012.

Connie enjoyed skiing, hiking, and bird watching for much of her life. Her love for the New Hampshire outdoors was only surpassed by her love for her family and their many pets over the years. Born in Newport, Vermont, she was a St. Johnsbury Academy alumna and graduated from the Laconia School of Nursing. As a Registered Nurse (RN) she worked for many years in geriatric nursing, retiring as the director of nursing at the Carroll County Nursing Home in Ossipee, NH. She is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Charles Bagley, and is survived by her

edith, NH and Chuck Bagley and his wife, Joanne Cassulo, of Contoocook, NH; a sister-in-law, Beverly Charest, of Moultonborough, NH and a brother-inlaw, Alfred Bagley, of Gilford, NH; two nieces, Stacy Taylor of Los Angeles, CA, and Jody Pendexter, of Moultonborough, NH, and a nephew, Erik Taylor of Moultonborough, NH. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Connie’s memory can be made to the Belknap County Nursing Home, 30 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246.

Mayhew Funeral Homes of Meredith and Plymouth have assisted the family with arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

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David W. Lively, 76 MOULTONBOROUGH — David W. Lively, 76, a long-time resident of Moultonborough, passed away November 28, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a battle with cancer.

Born in Holbrook, MA, on July 26, 1936, he was the son of William and Maxine (Weeks) Lively. David was raised in Holbrook and graduated from the Weymouth Vocational Technical School, Class of ‘55.

Upon graduating high school he enlisted with the MA National Guard and served in the Medical Co. 101st Infantry Regiment until 1956 when he enlisted with the US Navy. David graduated from the US Naval Construction School, in Port Hueneme, CA; he then served in the CB’s (Construction Battalion), in Okinawa, Japan, the Philippines, and Adak, Alaska until 1959 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of E5.

David moved to Moultonborough in 1960 and worked in the area for many years as a home builder. He ran the cabinet shop at the Prescott and Gerrity Lumber Company, in Meredith, and was the co-owner of Mountain View Millwork, in Moultonborough, until starting his own cabinet shop The Sawdust Bin in 1991.

David married his wife Glenda C. (Gillooly), (a native of Moultonborough) and daughter of the late

Leila Gillooly and her stepfather the late George Gillooly, of Moultonborough in 1962.

David was predeceased by his beloved wife of 49 years, Glenda in June of 2011, and daughter Jennifer Ann, in February of 1986 at age 18.

He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Lively and her husband Brian M. Morgan, of Moultonborough, son Glenn Lively and wife Kelli, also of Moultonborough; grandchildren, Greg, Allyson, and Jennifer Lively, all of Moultonborough; two brothers, Harland Lively, of Norfolk, VA, Arthur Lively, of Bristol, NH and sister, Perne Lively, of Moultonborough. Both David and Glenda are also survived by numerous loving relatives in Moultonborough and the surrounding communities and throughout the US and Canada.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to any local charity.

Calling hours will be held on December 28, 2012 from 1:00 pm through 4:00 pm at their home on 99 Blake Rd., Moultonborough.

Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth have assisted the family. For David’s Book of Memories please visit: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

Hazel I. Terry, 91 LACONIA — Hazel I. Terry, 91, of 150 Blueberry Lane, died at her home on Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was the widow of David B. Terry I. Mrs. Terry was born August 19, 1921 In Newburyport, Mass., the daughter of the late Albert and Violet Langevin (Wilson) Edgecomb.

Mrs. Terry resided in Newburyport for eighty-nine years before moving to Laconia two years ago. She had been employed at Western Electric for twenty-three years, retiring August 1, 1989.

Mrs. Terry loved her family. She is survived by a son, David B. Terry II, of Punta Gorda, Florida; a daughter, Susan Lovering, of Laconia; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition

to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Terry was predeceased by three daughters, Priscilla Terry, Jane Crowe and Helen Janvrin; a grandson, Thomas Crampsy and two sisters, June Garfield and Jean Hiller.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery, Newburyport, Mass.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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

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While living in the Sanbornton and Tilton areas he was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton.

His family includes his wife, Elizabeth A. (Carey) Conlon of Laconia; daughters, Kelly Finemore and husband Kent of Northfield, Maureen DeRoy and husband William of Tilton, Sharon Spanos and husband Peter of Laconia, Anne Rees and husband Bryan of Colorado Springs, CO and Susanne Conlon of Laconia; son, Joseph Conlon and wife Heidi of Sutton; twelve grandchildren; brother, Dennis Conlon of Savannah, GA; sister, Maureen McMahon of Savannah, GA; several nieces and nephews Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Chestnut Street in Tilton. A committal service with honors will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery on Wednesday at 2:30 PM. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Tom’s name to the Activities Fund, Epsom Health Care Center, 901 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom, NH 03234.

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After nine years of producing theatre in Weirs Beach, the Winnipesaukee Playhouse ends an era at 7 p.m. on December 16 by presenting Growing Up Brady, a cabaret performance featuring Brady Lynch.

A New Hampshire native, professional actress Lynch honed her craft as a teenager with the awardwinning Peacock Players, the state’s premiere youth theatre company. The pint-sized performer with a huge voice, continued to garner acclaim at PSU before forging a professional career.

Winnipesaukee Playhouse audiences were treated to her acting skills when she performed the title role in Gigi in the 2011 summer season. Since then she moved to NY before setting sail on Disney Cruise Lines as a featured performer.

In Growing Up Brady, she will entertain audiences with a mixture of show-stoppers from Broadway as well as anecdotes about her life as an up and coming musical theatre performer. Songs will include Broadway classics from Oklahoma, West

Side Story, Company and more, plus newer material from shows like Wicked, Ragtime, The Last Five Years. Many are songs Brady has performed in productions throughout New Hampshire, and others from roles on her wish list for the future.

Executive Director Bryan Halperin says, “we knew from seeing her at an early age that Brady was a rare talent Brady Lynch (Courtesy photo) and we’re delighted that she’s premiering her show with us. We are also hoping that audiences will join us for her cabaret solo debut to commemorate our final performance in Weirs Beach. Like Brady, the Playhouse is growing up and setting forth on a new era in Meredith.”

Seating for Growing Up Brady is limited and advanced reservations are encouraged. Tickets cost $18 for adults and $16 for seniors/students and can be reserved by calling 366-7377.

BRISTOL — Friends of the Minot-Sleeper Library will hold their annual Cookie Buffet at the Masonic Lodge from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, December 14 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 15.

Plan on bringing the kids Saturday morning because the Masons are having their annual free breakfast with Santa, featuring bacon, eggs, pan-

cakes, toast.

Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and people can start purchasing cookies at 8 a.m. The Masons will have a raffle with one bicycle for a girl and one for a boy.

Each year there has been a sellout of the homebaked special holiday cookies which are sold by the pound.

MEREDITH — Hayrides, holiday stories and music, cookie decorating, and a visit with Santa are just some the festivities planned for Moulton Farm’s “Christmas at the Farm” festival which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Sunday, December 16.

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all ages told by a local story teller starting at 2 p.m.

Santa will arrive at 1 p.m. via tractor since his reindeer are resting up for their big night on Christmas Eve. There will, however, be other animals to visit.

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This year the proceeds from the event will benefit the New Hampshire Humane Society.

Organizers say this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than last year with the addition of several fine artisans and craftsmen, horse drawn wagon and live music.

Raffle tickets are on sale for $5 at each of the participating galleries. Raffle prizes include several original works of art, unique craft items and donations from local businesses.

Participating galleries include the lakes gallery at chi-lin, Vynnart, Gallery 51, The League of NH Craftsmen, Ogelthorpe Fine Arts and Crafts and The Arts Collaborative hosted by Mame’s Restaurant.

— Vynnart located at The Grotto, 30 Main Street will be featuring affordable art for the holidays. This

special exhibit offers works of art by several of their artists priced at below $100.

— Gallery 51, 51 Main Street will offer special pricing on all original works of art by Christine Hodecker-George. 10% of the sales that evening will be donated to the NH Humane Society. Christine will be on hand to discuss the classes that are offered at gallery 51 throughout the year.

— Ogelthorpe Fine Arts and Crafts features their assortment of fine arts and crafts made in the USA. — The League of NH Craftsman has joined the artwalk this season with a full array of handmade arts and crafts by juried NH craftsman.

— The lakes gallery at chi-lin, located at 17 Lake Street, will be hosting the opening of Henrieke Strecker’s new work in the lower gallery. Visitors can meet the artist and have a glass of wine or hot Passion Flower Tulsi tea served with natural NH honey.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2012. There are 20 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17’s lunar module landed on the moon with astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt aboard; during three extravehicular activities (EVAs), they became the last two men to date to step onto the lunar surface.

On this date: In 1792, France’s King Louis XVI went before the Convention to face charges of treason.

(Louis was convicted, and executed the following month.)

In 1816, Indiana became the 19th state.

In 1912, movie producer Carlo Ponti was born in Magenta, Italy.

In 1928, police in Buenos Aires announced they had thwarted an attempt on the life of President-elect Herbert Hoover.

In 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson; his brother, Prince Albert, became King George VI. In 1937, Italy announced it was withdrawing from the League of Nations.

In 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States; the U.S. responded in kind.

In 1946, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established.

In 1961, a U.S. aircraft carrier carrying Army helicopters arrived in Saigon — the first direct American military support for South Vietnam’s battle against Communist guerrillas.

In 1981, the El Mozote massacre in El Salvador claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians at the hands of army troops. The U.N. Security Council chose Javier Perez de Cuellar (hah-veeEHR’ PEHR’-ehs day KWAY’-yahr) of Peru to be the fifth secretary-general. Muhammad Ali, 39, fought his final fight, losing by unanimous decision to Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas.

In 1997, more than 150 countries agreed at a global warming conference in Kyoto, Japan, to control the Earth’s greenhouse gases.

In 2008, Bernie Madoff was arrested, accused of running a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme.

(Madoff is serving a 150-year federal prison sentence.)

One year ago: Former military strongman Manuel Antonio Noriega was flown from France to Panama to face additional punishment in his home country after spending more than 20 years in U.S. and French prisons for drug trafficking and money laundering.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Jean-Louis Trintignant is 82. Actress Rita Moreno is 81. Pop singer David Gates (Bread) is 72. Actress Donna Mills is 70. Singer Brenda Lee is 68. Actress Lynda Day George is 68. Music producer Tony Brown is 66. Actress Teri Garr is 65. Movie director Susan Seidelman is 60. Actress Bess Armstrong is 59.

Singer Jermaine Jackson is 58. Rock musician Mike Mesaros is 55. Rock musician Nikki Sixx is 54. Rock musician Darryl Jones is 51. Actor Ben Browder is 50. Singer-musician Justin Currie is 48. Rock musician David Schools is 48. Actor Gary Dourdan is 46. Actress-comedian Mo’Nique is 45. Actor Max Martini is 43. Actor Rider Strong is 33. Actress Hailee Steinfeld (“True Grit”) is 16.

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Barnstead-Alton-Gilmanton Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin’s Restaurant in Center Barnstead. Christmas Party.

Holiday Potluck Luncheon to conclude the Pasquaney Garden Club of Bristol 2012 program. 11 a.m. at the Bristol Baptist Church. Participants are asked to bring a potluck luncheon to share after the meeting. For more information call 744-6526.

Red Hat Society Meet and Greet providing information about starting up or joining an existing chapter.

10 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call 527-8291 or email marge1@metrocast.net.

“Project Coyote” conducted by the Gilmanton YearRound Library. 6 p.m. Featuring a discussion about the myths and facts about coyotes.

Hall Memorial Library happenings. Crafts for Teens and Tweens featuring Duct tape presents at 3:30 p.m.

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

Gilford Public Library Events. Holiday Storytime (18 mo. – 5 years) 10:30-11:15 a.m. Santa’s Workshop for Teens 3-4 p.m.Gingerbread Houses for Grown-ups (Part 1),6:30-7 p.m.

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

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

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at Top of the Town Restaurant in Belmont.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building. Potluck Christmas party.

The Moultonborough Hazard Mitigation Plan Committe meets to update its 2007 Hazard Mitigation Plan.

9 a.m. in the Ernist Davis Meeting Room at the Moultonborough Town Hall.

Dinner and Theater evening sponsored by the Gilford Parks and Recreation in conjunction with the Gilford Middle School Performing Arts. Clam chowder and cornbread served at 5 p.m. in the Gilford High School lobby followed by the performance of “Little Mermaid Jr.” in the auditorium. For more information or to RSVP call 524-4722.

Program entitled ‘Writing the Great American Novel - a Journal, a Life’ presented by the local LRCC English professor. 6:30 p.m. in the Woodside Building at the Taylor Community in Laconia. RSVP by calling 524-5600.

Business After Hours hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Waterville Valley Region Chamber of Commerce. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Clarke House Bed and Breakfast in Campton. For more information call 536-1001 or email info@plymouthnh.org.

Gilford Public Library happenings. Check – Out – An – Expert!, 10 a.m. to noon. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Santa’s Workshop (Preschool – Grade 4) 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friends of the Library meeting 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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Mainstay Technologies hosting Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Wednesday

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LACONIA — Mainstay Technologies will host the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Wednesday, December 12 from 4 –6 p.m.

Mainstay Technologies, a statewide leader in IT services located in the Lakes Region, is celebrating its new headquarters at 201 Daniel Webster Highway in Belmont.

In addition to representatives from the local business community, Mainstay has also invited partners and clients from around the state to join Ryan Robinson, Director of Business Development, Mainstay this Open House, making Technologies; Karmen Gifford, Executive Director, Lakes Region it a good opportunity to Chamber of Commerce; and Ryan Barton, President, Mainstay network with businesses Technologies met to plan the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce all throughout New Business After Hours scheduled for December 12, 4 -6 p.m., at Mainstay Technologies’ new location, 201 Daniel Webster HighHampshire.

Wine and other spe- way in Belmont. (Courtesy photo) cialty foods will be served, along with For additional information, contact giveaways from Burrito Me, Van Otis the Chamber at 524-.5531 or RSVP at Chocolates, and the Inn and Spa at www.mainstayopenhouse.eventbrite.

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Vegan cooking class and holiday feast at Pines Community Center on December 20

NORTHFIELD — Celand Herbal Tea. The fee ebrating her one year for both the class and the anniversary of teaching dinner is $40. vegan cooking classes “In addition to the at Pines Community organic grains, soy prodCenter, Louisa Dell’Amico ucts, and spices for this is offering a special sixmeal, the spinach, apples, course Vegan Cooking and pears will also be Class and Holiday Feast organic. The cauliflower, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 5:30 purple cabbage and – 8:30 p.m. delicate squash will be On the menu: Warmed organic, if I can find it,” Purple Cabbage, Spinsaid Dell’Amico. “I’d like ach,& Apple Salad; to welcome anyone who’s Seitan Roast Stuffed with Louisa Dell’Amico with a fruit trying to get through the Walnuts, Mushrooms, tart. (Courtesy photo) holidays without eating & Cranberries; Delicata boatloads of high-caloric Squash with Cauliflower Bechamel; foods to come to my cooking class and holiday feast. I don’t want anyone to Vanilla Ginger Pear Sauce; Stuffing see next page with Gravy; Mini Eggnog Cupcakes from preceding page

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Hall Memorial Library Happenings.

Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Scrabble 1-3 p.m. Arts and crafts Create a Calendar activity 3:30 p.m.

The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.

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

Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday

from 7-9 p.m.

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

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

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

Free knitting and crochet lessons.

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

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

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

ABC and Me at the Meredith Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Preschool class, ages 3-5.

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Santa Claus coming to Lakeport Freight Station

LACONIA — Santa Claus is making his annual visit to Lakeport on Saturday, December 15.

From 1-2:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome all children and their parents or relatives to the Lakeport Freighthouse Museum on Railroad Avenue off Elm Street. Children will get to sit on Santa’s lap and share their wish list in this annual event sponsored by The Lakeport Community Association.

The children and their families, Santa and Mrs. Claus will have an added treat this year of being some of the first guests of the Lakeport Freighthouse

Museum. They will get to see some of the history of Lakeport as a transportation hub preserved and on display. Just as Santa once arrived at the freighthouse by sleigh, tourists would arrive to a hub in Lakeport by trains and then boats to their favorite lake resorts. They may get to see some of their grandparents’ lifestyles -like how their grandmother had her hair curled.

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas’ visit is free and open to the public. The Elf Committee - Anita Landry, Faye Nachbaur, Doris Millo, Evelyn Heinz, Ginger Ryan and Yvonne Horn - help Santa hand out goodie treats and gifts. Families are encouraged to bring cameras to record their children’s visits.

On the year of their 15th Anniversary, the Lakeport Community Association opened their museum.

While the LCA is grateful to its many supporters, nearly all of the work was done by members and funding through their yard sales. Now, they are receiving more donations from others hoping to preserve and share their mementoes. Outfitting an office with updated communication equipment is their next project.

The Lakeport Community Association, which meets each 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7 p.m., welcomes new members and/or donations of money and all things Lakeport or Boston & Maine memorabilia.

For more information, call 524-7683, write P.O. Box 6015 or visit www.lakeportcommunityassociation. org.

from preceding page feel deprived, so we’ll be making mini eggnog cupcakes in an attempt to give folks a delicious treat without eating an entire cupcake. I also want to show people that they can eat a delicious and satisfying array of healthier foods without eating any animal-based foods whatsoever,” she explained.

Dell’Amico recently created a vegan cooking class internet site for those who would like to receive

notices of upcoming classes. The site is free and open for anyone to join at http://www.meetup.com/ NH-Lakes-Region-Vegan-Cooking-Classes” The fee for both the cooking class and the holiday feast is $40. Children 12 and under are free. Send two checks, one for $25 payable to Pines Community Center, and one for $15 payable to Louisa Dell’Amico, and mail them together to: PCC, PO Box 262, Tilton, NH 03276. For more info, contact Louisa at 729-0248 or louisa@metrocast.net.

It will be a double treat for children when the Lakeport Community Association opens its new doors of the Lakeport Freighthouse Museum for Santa’s annual visit on December 15. (Courtesy photo)

The annual Living Nativity will be held in Gilford Village Sunday at 2 p.m. (Courtesy photo)

Living nativity Sunday in Gilford Village offers the spirit of Christmas

GILFORD — The annual Living Nativity, where the story of the birth of Christ is performed outside, and in the presence of sheep, oxen and donkey, will be held at the Thompson-Ames Historical Society in Gilford Village at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 16.

The First United Methodist Church joins with the Gilford Community Church and the Gilford Historical Society, to put this together for the public to see, complete with Mary and Joseph, Baby Jesus, shepherds, wise men, and the innkeeper.

The program lasts about half an hour, with time afterwards to meet the animals and share in some treats provided by the Historical Society.

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Sant Bani School Theatre Department presents Orphans of Morpheus SANBORNTON — Expect the unexpected at the upcoming Sant Bani School theater production December 13-15.

Written and directed by performing arts department head Craig Jaster, Orphans of Morpheus is a multi-media experimental piece with a cast of fifteen high school students. The production will include, among other things, original music composed by the director, a dance with headlamps in the dark (one of several sections choreographed by former Plymouth State University dance department head Joan Wiegers), poetry for laptop computers, zombie travelers, a pillow fight, and a disco ball.

Dreams figure prominently in Orphans of Morpheus. Jaster was drawn to the idea of dreams, he says, because, “while dreaming, we seldom question the odd or improbable things that happen, but when we wake we sometimes sense that our unconscious had been grappling with something that matters. I wanted to make a piece that had that same quality.

So I’ve tried to let the unconscious participate all along the way, layering and sequencing images that seem to work together, however inexplicably. Theplot – if you can call it that – is like a half-remembered dream.”

To prepare the school audience for what will clearly be a departure from the typical high school production, Jaster recently gave a short presentation to the third through twelfth grades on experimental theater. He showed film clips from Robert Wilson’s groundbreaking 1974 opera Einstein on the Beach and some scenes from a typically bizarre piece by the director Richard Foreman. And to model the typically subversive nature of the medium, as he talked he showed a series of PowerPoint slide projections with bulleted comments such as, “Someone in this room is chewing gum right now” and, “This slide has nothing to do with what I am talking about.”

At the end of the presentation, Jaster asked the audience to please not ask him what the play is

Orphans of Morpheus, an original experimental piece by Craig Jaster, will be presented at Sant Bani School Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. (Courtesy photo)

about or what it means after they’ve seen it, but instead just have fun watching and decide for themselves what it means to them. One fifth grader said later that she already knew what it (experimental theater) meant to her: “be yourself!”

Orphans of Morpheus will be performed at 7 p.m., December 13, 14, and 15 at the Sant Bani School Studio Theater. Admission: $4/$2 for students and

senior citizens. For advance reservations, call 9344240.

Now in its 40th year, Sant Bani School continues to stay committed to its scholarship program. Financial aid is awarded based on demonstrated need. A diverse population regionally, economically, ethnically and globally keeps the learning environment at the school rich and varied.

LRGH Auxiliary Christmas Tree of Love Service of Remembrance held Friday LACONIA — The Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating the holidays with their annual Christmas Tree of Love.

For a donation of $3, an angel with the name of a loved one to be honored or remembered will be placed on the tree. This year the paper angels were lovingly decorated by students in grades 3-5 at both Elm Street and Pleasant Street Elementary Schools in Laconia. Angels may be purchased in the LRGH Gift Shop from now until Thursday, December 13.

A Service of Remembrance conducted by LRGH Auxiliary Members Nancy Paterno, left, and Sue Dalton stand with the Tree of Love with angels made by local elementary school children. (Courtesy photo)

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LRGHealthcare’s Spiritual Care Coordinator Festus Kavale will be held on Friday, December 14, at 1 p.m. in the atrium lobby at LRGH. All community members are welcome to attend and refreshments will be served. Proceeds from angel sales will benefit the Auxiliary’s ongoing efforts for scholarships, Comfort Bags, the crisis clothing closet and parking lot transportation cart.

For more information, call the Auxiliary at 5243211 ext. 3663.

The LRGH Auxiliary is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide programs and services which assist LRGHealthcare in providing quality healthcare access and services.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I work in the aftercare program of a highly regarded private school. It’s a part-time job at minimum wage, but the kids are great, and I am grateful to be employed.

My problem is with the supervisor of the program. “Jane” constantly changes our group assignments, putting us with a different age group almost every day. This makes it difficult for the kids to bond with us as their caregivers and settle into a routine. Since the kids have various activities outside of our program, keeping up with the ever-changing schedules to make sure they get where they need to be is a nightmare.

Even worse, Jane sometimes subs if one of the regular caretakers is absent, and she is terrible with the kids. She frequently loses her temper and yells at them, and I overheard her tell one little boy that he was “bad” when he misbehaved. And several of us were present when she used racial slurs about some of the children.

One of my co-workers, “Sara,” finally decided she had to speak up, but when she went to Jane’s supervisor, it turned out Jane had already lodged a complaint about Sara, and instead of listening to what Sara had to say, they fired her. Sara was a dependable, dedicated worker who was loved by the kids. We think Jane sensed Sara’s growing dissatisfaction and struck first.

Sara’s dismissal has made the rest of us afraid to say anything to upper management for fear of getting the same treatment. What should we do? -- Worried for the Kids Dear Worried: You need to register a complaint about Jane in a large enough group that no one’s job is threatened. First document instances of mistreatment or inappropriate behavior with the children. Then several of you should speak to Jane’s superior, together, and present your record of evidence. Don’t make it personal. Surely the school would not want to leave itself open to a lawsuit from a

parent.

Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old divorced female and have been seeing “Harrison” for three years. Despite the fact that Harrison is a wonderful man -- honest, funny, handsome, loyal and hardworking -- there is one thing I can’t get past: He is terribly under-endowed, if you get my drift. I’m embarrassed to even think of complaining about this, but it affects the whole lovemaking thing. I’ve always had a strong sex drive, and the lack of, um, size is unsatisfying.

How do I get past this? I truly care about Harrison and hate to think that I’m so shallow that his size would matter so much. It’s as petty as a man saying his girlfriend is great, but she’s flat-chested, so she’s out. But obviously it’s bothering me enough to write. What do you think? -- Another Little Thing in the Way Dear Little Thing: We won’t get into the “size doesn’t matter” discussion, because it obviously matters to you. First, try Kegel exercises (talk to your gynecologist for information). It is also possible to find greater satisfaction through different positions and techniques and the use of sex toys. But only you can determine how important this is to your relationship. If you truly love Harrison, this is something manageable. Otherwise, it’s simply a source of frustration.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “N.Y., N.Y.,” who didn’t want to visit her aging grandmothers. Guess what? It’s not all about you.

Those old people are still “in there” in that failing mind and body.

Life gives us all kinds of opportunities to set aside our comforts and be of service to someone in need. Stopping by to say hello, even if we just hold their hand while they sleep or listen to their babblings, allows them to know at some deep level that we care about them.

-- Loving Daughter-in-Law, Eureka, Calif.

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

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

Announcement

Autos

For Rent

CHRISTMAS CASH!

PRE 1972 Classic 4 speed cars wanted. Especially convertables.

978-771-8818.

GILFORD

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.

WANTED: In good condition, 1980 Franklin High School yearbook. Will pay fair price.

Please call 364-5834

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1998 Ford F150 4X4 Pickup- Ex tra cab, 8ft bed, 165K miles.

Registered, XLT, loaded, runs good. $2,500/OBO. 344-8885 Laconia 2000 Chevy S10 pickup. Only 98K. Automatic, 4 cylinder, 2WD. Runs great. $2,995.

603-670-4001 2003 Subaru Legacy Outback Wagon- $2,000 as is. $3,200 with minor work done. 267-5456 2005 Escape. 4 door, automatic, sport utility 4WD. Only 172K. Good condition. $2,995.

603-670-4001 2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS, AWD, 27K miles, Cayenne Red, Excellent condition, new tires, CD, heated seats, auto, remote starter/entry, car cover, $12,500, 603-528-3735.

2006 Grand Prix. Only 125k.

Great condition. Automatic, V6. $4,995. 603-670-4001 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

Child Care CHILDREN!S Garden Childcare:

Year-round, reliable, clean, structured, pre-K environment, one acre yard, central location. 528-1857

Employment Wanted 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

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 BELMONT: Perkins Place 2-bedroom townhouse style. $775/Month, only $99 security deposit, no application fee. Call 238-8034 FURNISHED Room with private bathroom. Heat, hot water & cable included. $150 per week.

603-366-4468.

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

3 BEDROOM Large yard, close to school, downtown. $1,600 month includes all utilities.

Great condition, available soon.

617-780-9312 GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security.

455-6269.

GILFORDNice 2 bedroom apartment Glendale area.

Basement storage, washer/dryer in unit. $850/Month + utilities. No pets/no smoking. Available 2/1/13.

508-380-4277 GILFORD: Currently available, semi-attached. 2 bedroom + exercise/utility room, one bathroom, and one car garage. W&D hookup, refrigerator and stove.

Large backyard. $850/Month + heating oil & electric. Owners pay water, sewer, trash and snow removal. No smoking on premises and no pets. 524-1467 GILFORD: Large room. Includes bathroom, kitchen, livingroom and all utilties for adult female. Only $90/week. This won t last long!

Call Cindy, 707-6662.

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 Almost New Winnipesaukee Waterfront Luxury 2-Bedroom Condominium. W/D, air, large deck. $1,200. No smoking.

One-year lease. 603-293-9111 LACONIA- $885/Month, heat, water sewer included. 2 bedroom, small pets considered. Charlene Coldwell Banker 581-2885 LACONIA- 1 bedroom home. $850/Month + utilities. $850 deposit, available immediately.

For Rent

For Rent

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

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

LACONIA: Large 1 bedroom 2nd floor. heat & hot water included. $150/week. 832-1639 LACONIA: Large 3 & 4-bedroom apartments. Parking. $850/mo + utilities. 603-781-6294.

LAKEPORT APARTMENT 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. No Pets, $950/Month + Utilities.

1-Year lease & references required.

630-2883 MEREDITH: 2 Bedroom apartment. Main Street, convenient to downtown and beach.

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

MEREDITH: 2-Bedroom House, 3/4 bath, washer/dryer hookup, oil FHW. $900/month. No pets.

279-8247, Jim.

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 Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Opechee Gardens: 2-bedroom great move-in special. $750/Month, $200 security deposit, 2nd month free, no application feel. Call 238-8034 LACONIA-1 bedroom $150/Week, includes heat & hot water.

References & deposit. 524-9665 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:

Gilbert Apartments.

4 Nokian All-Season tubeless tires, used one season.

205/55R16-94HxL, $125.

279-4240.

4,000 Watt Generator. $250.

677-2865 5 Piece TAMA Jazz/Rock Drum Kit- Black, includes 4 Zildjian cymbals, throne, all hardware.

Like new, perfect for Christmas gift! $350. Call Steve, 293-8985 7ft snowplow with lights & hydrolic lift $400. 524-4445 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD.

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

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

ANTIQUE corner shelf, 6 tiers, 5 ft. tall, $60. Boston rocker $50, heavy red glass dishes $75, oak curio $50, Thomas Kinkade!s Lamplight Village 3 plate set, $30.

30 gallon fish tank with stand, $70. 524-2239 Ariens Snowblower- 6HP, $200 firm. Older model, runs good.

267-8685 CHINA- Royal Doulton- Tiara pattern. 6 place settings, gravy boat, vegetable bowl & service platter. $400. 603-528-9661

For Rent

LACONIA3 bedroom washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, off-street parking, 2nd floor, $800/Month + utilities.

455-6983

For Sale 4 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi, 4X6 Heriz. 3X5 Multi-color Panel- 2X4 Rose Sarouk. Call for prices. 603-528-9661

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

ELECTRIC glass top white range & matching over range microwave. $350. Will sell separately.

267-6060

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.

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

Four Snow Tires, $180. Kenmore vacuum cleaner $40. All in excellent condition 267-8950 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.

GREEN Firewood $150 per cord.

Dry firewood $210/cord. Cut, split & delivered. 393-1402 HD TV- Sceptre LCD 23", used as backup TV w/LG Blue Ray Player $150. 267-0977 IBANEZ Gio electric guitar $100, Peavey Special 130W amplifier $150. Or both for $225. 286-4012.

JETT III Ultra Power Wheelchair with oxygen carrier, like new. $1,500. 744-6107.

JOHNSTON

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

TILTON/LOCHMERE- Available January 1st. Two bedroom duplex apartment. Garage & washer/dryer available. Just 3 miles from Exit 20. Ideal for couple/single parent. $750/month + utilities. No smoking/no pets.

Call 527-6283.

LOGGING FIREWOOD

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

455-6100

LAPTOP- Acer Aspire, used 3 times since new. W/case, adult owned like new $150. 267-0977

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For Sale

Help Wanted

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

LACONIA-FEMALE caregiver to provide non-medical services for my wife who has Alzheimer!s.

Services will include but are not limited to personal care, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping based on available time.

This is a part-time position offering 10-20 hours each week, 12:305:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Must be reliable and dependable and able to transfer 115 pounds.

Send experience and/or resume to kathrynmoore16@aol.com or phone (978) 807-1450.

PAYING CASH FOR

contents of attitics, basements, houses, barns & storage units.

(603)986-2771.

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

Call 524-1430.

RADIO Shack Custom Tone Syntheizer, Model MD 1121. Stand and music rack included. Like new. $115. 293-0922 RUGER 10/22, model 1230 tactical, target bull barrel, Bi pod, Red Dot scope, like NIB $400, 744-7810

Instruction

Call 323-8333 GUITAR LESSONS

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

Services

YAMAHA Piano- P22, oak. Great condition. Will need tuning. $2,900.

Leave message, 603-520-1450.

PIPER ROOFING

Furniture

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

AMAZING!

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

Help Wanted FRAMERS

Experienced, independent contractors with liability insurance.

Year-round work, nonsmokers, Call Rich 603-662-6353.

Asphalt roofs, vinyl siding with insulation. Vinyl replacement windows.

Alstate Siding & Roofing since 1971.

Insured.

Real Estate 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

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

Free

25% SAVINGS ON FALL CLEARANCE

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

TIRES & Rims, like new 235/75-15 for two wheel drive GM. 5 lug. $350. 528-5188

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

METAL ROOFS

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

TWO hope chests, $60 each. One kids roll top desk, $150, 6 drawer bureau $50. Three trunks, best offer. 387-6524

Services

Motorcycles

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980

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

603-524-1430.

Services

GAMMON DRIVING SCHOOL January Driver Education Classes

1980 FLH HD/Project bike. Runs, wiring needs to be finished, lost eyesight. All original equipment included, plus jack. $4,000.

387-6524

SKI-DOO Modular helmet 2 shields one heated $200. HJC helmet 2 shields one heated $100 /obo. Call Paul at 603-366-2809.

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

Services

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

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

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

CHAIR CANING Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies.

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

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

(603)733-5034 (207)631-5518

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

WET BASEMENTS,

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

Snowmobiles 2005 Polaris Trail Touring Deluxe2 Up backrest, electric start, reverse, studded track, 1,400 miles, like new! $3,600. 998-4899

Storage Space

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

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

Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com CALL THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, water damage/drywall repairs. 455-6296.

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

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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