The Laconia Daily Sun, December 12, 2012

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By RogeR aMsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Did the Belknap County Convention violate the state’s right-toknow law when it voted by secret ballot to elect a chairman and vice chairman Monday night?

Former Laconia Mayor Tom Tardif, who along with Doug Lambert of Gilford, won a landmark right-to-know case in the New Hampshire Supreme Court in 2008 which invalidated a secret ballot vote which the delegation took when it named Craig Wiggin see seCReT page 8

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Gilford coal tar removal agreement announced Deal calls for 6,500 truck loads of contaminated earth to be removed from Liberty Hill in ‘14 & ‘15

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — Eight years after toxic coal tar was found beneath four house lots on lower Liberty Hill Road, plans are underway to remove the contaminants and restore the site by end of 2015.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) announced yesterday that it has reached agreement with Liberty Utilities, the corporate successor to Energy North Natural Gas, Inc. and National Grid, to clean up the site.

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N.H. seeks to reduce wait time for psych beds

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s health department is taking steps to reduce the time patients spend waiting for a bed to become available at the state psychiatric hospital.

Health Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas says it’s unacceptable that people in crisis are waiting several days in hospital emergency rooms before being admitted to New Hampshire Hospital.

His department announced a plan Tuesday to address that, including having the state hospital track individuals awaiting a bed and temporarily re-opening a dozen beds that currently are closed. The department also is working on a plan to have New Hampshire Hospital staff provide consulting services in local emergency rooms and improve community follow-up to reduce readmissions.

Steve Ahnen, president of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, praised the effort, saying it was the first step in a long process.

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U.S. students far from world’s best in math & science WASHINGTON (AP) — American fourth-graders are performing better than they were four years ago in math and reading, but students four years older show no such progress, a global study released Tuesday revealed.

Although the U.S. remains in the top dozen or so countries in all subjects tested, the gap between the U.S. and the topperforming nations is much wider at the eighth-grade level, especially in math.

“When you start looking at our older stu-

dents, we see less improvement over time,” said Jack Buckley, commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, which coordinated the U.S. portion of the international exam.

Even where U.S. student scores have improved, many other nations have improved much faster, leaving American students far behind many of their peers — especially in Asia and Europe.

With an eye toward global competitiveness, U.S. education officials are sound-

ing the alarm over what they describe as a recurring theme when American students are put to the test. Lamenting what he described as “sober cautionary notes,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said it was unacceptable that eighth-grade achievement in math and science are stagnant, with U.S. students far less likely than many Asian counterparts to reach advanced levels in science.

“If we as a nation don’t turn that around, see MATH & SCIENCE page 23

SISSONVILLE, W.Va. (AP) — Four homes went up in flames and collapsed in charred heaps Tuesday after a natural gas line exploded in an inferno that raged for at least an hour, melting guardrails and pavement on a swath of Interstate 77.

Five other homes had extensive external damage, and several people were treated for smoke inhalation, but authorities said there were no fatalities and all residents had been accounted for.

“We’ve been very fortunate,” said Gov.

Earl Ray Tomblin, who toured the damage then briefed the media. “They were just lucky enough not to be home.”

Most were at work. One man had just left to go hunting, he said.

State Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Baylous said a slight risk of a secondary explosion remained, so people who had initially been told to stay inside nearby homes were later urged to evacuate.

The explosion occurred between Sissonville and Pocatalico just before 1 p.m.

in a 20-inch transmission line owned by NiSource Inc., parent of Columbia Gas. The gas flow was shut off, but State Police 1st Sgt. James Lee said there was still pressure on the transmission line.

Kent Carper, president of the Kanawha County Commission, said flames had been shooting 50 to 75 feet into the air before the fire was extinguished.

“It sounded like a Boeing 757. Just a roar,” he said. “It was huge. You just couldn’t hear see GAS LINE page 6

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As chants of angry protesters filled the Capitol, Michigan lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to right-to-work legislation, dealing a devastating and once-unthinkable defeat to organized labor in a state that has been

a bastion of the movement for generations.

The Republican-dominated House ignored Democrats’ pleas to delay the passage and instead approved two bills with the same ruthless efficiency that the Senate showed last week. One measure

dealt with private-sector workers, the other with government employees. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed them both within hours, calling them “pro-worker and pro-Michigan.” see MICHIGAN page 7

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Gunstock commissioners asking Gilford to take over responsibility for Area Rd.

By Gail OBer

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GILFORD — The Gunstock Area Commissioners have asked the town of Gilford to assume responsibility for Area Road which commissioners say is primarily used by people who live in the 11 houses that were built off of it.

The issue going forward is which entity is responsible for maintenance and plowing. Right now, he said the road is in good shape.

“We think it’s in the bests interests of everybody that Area Road be officially designated as a town road,” Goddard said.

Gunstock, according to Gunstock Mountain Resort General Manager Greg Goddard, has been maintaining Area Road since “forever.”

Area road is not the primary entrance or exit from the resort but is closer to Gilford Village by about one-half mile. Historically, it was the entrance to the former Mount Rowe (later the Alpine Ridge Ski Area). For years it was the exit from the old Gunstock Ski Area while the more southerly road was the entrance.

Goddard said there is a record of a 50-foot right-ofway being granted to Belknap County in 1935 from a private land owner in the space that is Area Road but there is no record of the land ever being transferred.

In 1969 the town gave Phil Roux permission for a subdivision of homes, many of which are accessed from Chalet Road but at least 11 are accessed from Area Road.

He said one of the unanswered questions stems from the town’s granting of the subdivision and the driveway permits on Area Road.

He said typically the homeowner owns the road up to the center point and ownership is not the question but responsibility for maintenance and upkeep is.

Goddard noted the entire road was redone in 1994 when the Winnipesaukee River Basin (sewer) Project was extended to Gunstock and the homes on Area Road and Chalet Village.

After that, said Goddard, “It got really fuzzy.”

He also said it’s not clear what the town’s role was

in building the Gunstock interceptor for the WRBP. At one point during massive sewer line construction project, he said the project started running low on money and the managers of it decided to eliminate the Gunstock interceptor.

Since one of the primary reasons for extending the WRBP to that part of Gilford was to include Gunstock, which until then had what Goddard described as a giant septic system and leach field, he said he believes the state came forward with more money.

What he said he doesn’t know is what, if any, role the town had in financing the Gunstock interceptor.

In 2005, Goddard said Gunstock subcontracted a title specialist to research the title for Area road and he said “there are no deeds that show ownership and nothing that clearly shows a change of ownership.”

Goddard said the Gunstock occasionally uses the road for exiting the resort but for the most part the road remains gated in the area of the former Alpine

Ridge Ski Area.

He said Gunstock used the road when it rebuilt the main access and the bridge to the resort a few years ago, but has rarely used it since.

He said the Commissioners have mulled about what to do with Area Road for a number of years and decided recently to reach out to the Gilford selectmen and recently hired an attorney whose research he described as “inconclusive.”

He said he had spoken with Town Administrator Scott Dunn who advised that the best way to approach the matter was for Gunstock to make a formal request to the selectmen who could then discuss the request in an official capacity.

The agenda for tonight’s Selectboard meeting shows Area Road is scheduled for discussion, however Dunn said yesterday his recommendation to the board would be for it to officially invite the Gunstock Commissioners to an upcoming meeting.

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LACONIA — Nearly 200 state and local officials and business owners are expected Thursday at the 17th annual meeting of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development.

The meeting has the theme, Business Without Borders and is being held at the Conference Center at the Lake Opechee Inn and Spa in Laconia.

The keynote speaker will be Joe Phillips, the head of the New York office of OCO Global, an international development consultancy firm headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He will speak about strategies for attracting business.

Two panel discussions will highlight business recruitment in the Granite State and international trade opportunities available that will help businesses explore and expand their overseas markets.

“Over the past year, these are the topics that have been of intense interest to businesses around the state and legislators,” said Christopher Way, interim director of the Division of Economic Development.

“The annual meeting gives us a chance to not only have a discussion from several perspectives, but to also highlight the collaboration we have with officials from cities and towns across the state who share our mission of developing a robust, diverse and thriving economy.”

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Susan Estrich

Christmas in Santa Monica Christmas in my home city of Santa Monica is different this year.

It used to be that there were elaborate displays depicting the birth of Jesus in the big public park by the ocean. I’ve always believed that Christmas is a major religious holiday, and the display reflected that. According to people who know more about such things than I do, the large dioramas told the story of Jesus’ birth according to the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

That is precisely what non-Christian groups objected to. So the Santa Monica city council responded, initially, by saying there would be a lottery for who got to showcase their faith — or lack thereof — in the park.

I didn’t pay much attention to the displays last year, but apparently they were enough to convince the city council to give up on the lottery and instead adopt a rule that there would be no religious — or anti-religious — displays in the public park.

And, of course, that led to a lawsuit, which the city won. There may or may not be something unconstitutional about a religious display in a public park, but as a professor of First Amendment law, it’s hard to see the case that it’s unconstitutional not to have a display. The court agreed, and this year there is no display — of the nativity scene, anyway. There have been plenty of public displays of anger, many of them directed at those terrible atheists who are ruining Christmas.

I decided a long time ago that even though I think Christmas is a religious holiday, even though my childhood is full of memories of feeling different (and lesser) in places where it should not have mattered (like public school, where the rule that the girl with the longest hair got to play Mary in the school play was abandoned my year because — consider the irony — it would be wrong to have a Jewish girl play Mary), I don’t fight about creches in public places.

It’s not worth the backlash, not worth all the angry letters about taking the Christ out of Christmas (I believe in doing just the opposite).

But I can’t help but speak out about the ugliness of the debate in the city where I live. Almost every day, I pick up a newspaper or turn on the radio and hear another attack on the godless atheists who are supposedly propagating hate

by asking that public parks not endorse any religion. Just to be clear: It isn’t just Christians launching the attacks. The one that caught my eye recently in a Los Angeles paper was written by a rabbi who used it as an opportunity to defend the country’s religious roots against the God-forsaken atheists.

The First Amendment includes two key clauses. One protects the right of every American to the “free exercise” of his or her religion. The other prohibits a government “establishment” of religion. Together they reflect a philosophy that has served us well over the past two centuries: that the best protection for religion and religious people is to give the individual both the power and freedom to practice as they choose, and to give the government neither.

The idea that not having a religious display in a public park threatens religion is, to me, ludicrous. Christianity is strong enough in Santa Monica to survive the threat of a handful of atheists. There are many, many private places — shopping malls a block away, churchyards, front yards and the rest — where the birth of Jesus is celebrated.

As I write this, Jews are celebrating Hanukkah. The way I learned my Jewish history, Hanukkah is actually a pretty minor holiday and would be treated that way if it fell in any month other than December.

But in an effort to see that their children don’t feel left out, many Jews treat Hanukkah with more attention than the “big” holidays that fall in months like September and October. That’s their choice — another aspect of religious freedom — although I have to point out that there really is no such thing as a Hanukkah bush.

But I don’t need to see a menorah in a public park to remember that I’m Jewish. And it’s hard for me to see the hardship suffered by those who have to look elsewhere for a creche — or simply put one up in their own front yard.

(Susan Estrich is a professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center. A best-selling author, lawyer and politician, as well as a teacher, she first gained national prominence as national campaign manager for Dukakis for President in 1988.)

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Residents and businesses will receive a letter introducing the Association and outlining some of the community functions we support. With the letter will be a donation voucher and a return envelope.

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LETTERS As RR said, no wars have been fought because U.S. was too strong To the editor, Without warning, Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor 71 years ago. Because of this sneak attack, President Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941 would be remembered as a “day of infamy”.

December 7th revealed our naivety and our lack of preparedness that unnecessarily caused many tens of thousands of American war deaths.

Despite years of war in Europe and Asia, our country’s leaders refused to accept the fact that war was imminent and failed to counter the modern weapons, tactics, and skills that would be used to kill Americans.

Failing to face reality, the United States entered WWII surprised and unprepared, just like we entered WWI, Korea, and the war on terror.

People died unnecessarily because we extended “peace dividends” too long.

We are a peaceful people and we want to avoid war, but we fail repeatedly to recognize that being unprepared for war and failing to respond to aggression encourages, rather than detours, aggressors. Our failure to react to reality allows our enemies to grow stronger and bolder which increases the eventual cost of defeating aggressors.

Ronald Reagan said that of the four wars in his lifetime, none were caused because the U.S. was too strong. Of all the major 20th Century threats to the U.S., the only major shooting war that we avoided, the one that, for decades, pundits told us we were instigating by aggressively preparing for it, is the war with the Soviet Union.

The 9/11 attack shows that enemies can and want to kill civilians, not just soldiers, on our own soil. The 9/11 attack should not have been a surprise, but Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II didn’t want to recognize repeated Muslim terrorist attacks since the 1970s for what they were because that would require appropriate responses.

Despite fighting wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other actions, President Bush refused to close our borders or do anything to stop development of nuclear weapons and rocket technology by hostile countries, e.g., Iran and North Korea.

President Obama continues ignoring these threats and has exacer-

people with known terrorist ties into our country, into the White House, and to influence changing our policies to deny the threats from radical Islam and minimize our preparation to deter or respond to it.

The Obama administration encourages radical Muslims by its support for the Muslim Brotherhood with its 100 years of terrorist history, by providing terrorist groups with weapons in Syria as it did in Libya, and by doing nothing to slow or stop development of nuclear weapons or delivery systems by hostile countries like Iran which is a major sponsor of Muslim terrorists.

President Obama, like his predecessors, wants a “peace dividend”. He plans substantial defense cuts. Half of all the cuts caused by his sequestration deal come from defense although defense costs only 18 percent of our budget. But, you can only afford a “peace dividend” when the war is over, or when you are fully prepared to detour or respond to likely aggression. Unfortunately our military is not adequately prepared. After 10 years of war, our military needs to replace equipment and supplies, refocus our intelligence teams, and restore our worn out personnel.

Our enemies are developing the capability to launch an EMP attack, perhaps from a ship, that would destroy our electronic infrastructure (think no electricity, no transportation, no phones, nothing that depends on electronics) resulting in the death of perhaps 50 to 100 million Americans within a couple months.

The threats to our civilian population are greater today than ever before.

Terrorist groups are growing stronger, bolder, and they continue to kill Americans. The prize that radical Muslims pray for is to destroy the “Great Satan”, the United States and our people. Yet, President Obama is determined to cut the defense spending needed to detour or counter aggression.

The next terrorist mass killing of Americans will be condemned, perhaps even called something like “a day of infamy.” But each day that we ignore the clear and present danger from radical Muslims, is another “day of infamy” because each day increases the likely death toll from another attack.

Don Ewing

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 — Page 5

LETTERS Tea Party is made up of decent Americans of all nationalities To the editor, In response to a letter in the November 9, issue of The Laconia Daily Sun: I am sick and tired of hearing the lies told about the “Tea Party,” of which I have been a member since 2009. It is a FACT that the “Tea Party” has been one of the largest, most peaceful movements that our country has seen.

Our members are decent, hardworking middle class American families from ever state in the Union. The Tea Party stands for smaller government, less government spending, fiscal and personal responsibility.

I believe the reason the left detests our “Tea Party” ideals so vehemently is because they favor total government dependency and huge entitlement programs, which in return, as we have just observed, buys them the votes they need to win elections.

We are well aware of the difference between our peaceful movement and the left’s “Occupy Wall Street” movement, which was created by our president’s fabricated “Rich verses the Poor” war.

Do not forget the rapes, filth, destruction of personal property, defecation on cop cars, drugs, and burning of private and public property occurring in cities across our great nation and all at the expense of our hard working citizens!

These are facts that the left likes to ignore, but cannot be denied! What is most disturbing about this is, that all

the while “OCCUPY” has been causing their destruction, President Obama and his administration condoned it!

Our president’s pals and big campaign supporters, the big union bosses, Trumka and Jimmy Hoffa, Michael Moore and the rest of his “rich” Hollywood buddies, financially supported these ruthless thugs!

If anyone doubts just how clean and peaceful our rallies are, you are welcome to join one or just ask any of the DC Park Police and they will verify these facts and they will also tell you it costs the taxpayers millions to clean up all the trash after rallies held by many on the left!

One such rally that I witnessed was held by the un-honorable Al Sharpton near our beautiful “World War Two” monument. Litter and garbage was left strewn all over the monument area. Total disregard and disrespect for all who gave and lost their life for our country.

When will the left stop their lies and slander about America’s “Tea Party,” probably never!

The fact is they know we are all decent Americans of all nationalities, from all walks of life who truly believe that we are “One Nation, under God, indivisible” who will fight to the end for “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness!

Is this why they have such disdain for us?

Linda Dupere Campton

4th Annual Belknap Mill Holiday Bazaar is not to be missed To the editor, Are you looking for something extra special to complete your holiday shopping list? You can make this happen while supporting local crafters offering a variety of unique gifts for the holidays and beyond.

I hope to see many friends and new faces at the Historic Belknap Mill for their 4th Annual Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Sale on Saturday, De. 15, from 9 am to 3 pm, at 25 Beacon Street East in Laconia.

This is a great opportunity to purchase items created by local crafters.

While completing your holiday list, you can check out some very unique gifts, such as wooden bowls, toys, pens and rocking horse, homemade jam, jellies and pickles, jewelry for the holidays and beyond, boxwood trees, embroidered clothing and towels, tie dyed clothing and accessories, dog sweaters, holiday decorations and ornaments, photography and art prints, greeting cards, homemade soap, and much more. A Bristol crafter will also

demonstrate and sell hand cranked socks. The Belknap Mill Gift Shop also offers items year round, including books by local authors, greeting cards, socks, jewelry, scarves and other gifts.

So, there’s plenty to choose from to make your holiday special!

There will be a bake sale and raffle of craft items to benefit the Belknap Mill’s programs. Visitors can visit the Trees for the Holidays exhibit and vote for their favorite tree decorated with unique themes by local businesses, service clubs, students and individuals.

Young and old alike will enjoy touring the Machine Room exhibit where knitted socks are made by volunteers.

With more than 30 crafters offering an array of gift items, there is sure to be something for everyone on your last-minute shopping list. Feel free to contact the Belknap Mill with any questions at 524-8813, visit www. belknapmill.org or email information@belknapmill.org.

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Elm Street School students experience the ESSence of Giving at Saturday event

By RogeR Amsden

event by bringing the collected gifts to the school, setting up tables in the gym where the gifts were displayed and helping the children wrap the gifts.

Gamlin said that by mid-morning at least 40 families had shown up to take part with two hours still left for gifts to be selected.

Leftover gifts were going to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, along with cash that was collected at collection canisters set up in the hall and inside the library.

Parents waited in the school library while students were selecting and wrapping gifts so as not spoil any surprises and were served hot cocoa and snacks while waiting.

Gamlin said that people from all parts of the community contributed age appropriate gifts and that she hopes the event will continue to grow in popularity in the years ahead. ‘’There was so much enthusiasm here today and it was just wonderful to see,’’ said Gamlin.

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LACONIA — A new holiday event at Elm Street School which provided students with an opportunity to select and gift-wrap Christmas gifts for their family members and loved one proved to be an instant success Saturday.

Known as “The ESSence of Giving”, the event seems destined to become a long-lasting tradition at the school, according to Kevin Michaud, principal at the school, who said that he couldn’t have been happier with the large turnout. ‘’Seeing the smile on the kids faces as they wrapped the presents and took them out was just priceless. It was something that embraced all the kids and is a little step for all of those involved to help build a better child,’’ said Michaud.

He said that his major contribution was to provide a name for it and that since Elm Street School is usually referred to as ESS that was a simple task.

He credited first grade teacher Donna-Marie Gamlin for coming up with the idea for the program and said she worked hard with other members of the Elm Street School community to organize the event and encourage people to provide gifts which the students could then select and wrap for their family members. ‘’The best thing is that it didn’t cost one cent.

Every gift was donated by some very generous and thoughtful people,’’ said Gamlin, who estimated that at least 30 volunteers were involved in Saturday’s

Karter Dolloff, 10, and Kaden Dolloff, 7, along with their mother, Kimber, hold gifts the two boys selected and wrapped for family members at the ‘’ESSence of Giving’’ event held Saturday at Elm Street School in Laconia. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

Paula Baumoel recognized as city Employee of the Year LACONIA — “I was surprised, really quite shocked,” said Paula Baumoel, who was honored with the Employee Recognition Award at the annual holiday luncheon for city employees at the Community Center yesterday.

Since 1996 Baumoel has served as personnel director, conducting union negotiations, settling personnel issues, preparing personnel policies and administering employee benefits. As Mayor Mike Seymour remarked in presenting the award, she “wears a multitude of hats.”

“I have always worked in personnel,” said Baumoel, whose degree from Northeastern University prepared her for the role. She spent a decade with Louis Boston Clothing Store in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, the Hub’s most fashionable clothier for men and women, where the payroll numbered 100,

then a stint at the corporate headquarters of the Howard Johnson Corporation in Boston.

After leasing a Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Massachusetts and acquiring a residence in New Hampshire, Baumoel and her husband Bill found themselves shuttling back and forth when the recess struck in late 1980s. They decided to move to New Hampshire, where after short spell in a part-time position with the city, Baumoel worked at Pike Industries before returning to the city as a full-time employee.

“I really like working for the city,” Baumoel said.

She said that she relishes the complexities of federal and state law, municipal personnel policies, union contracts and benefits packages, which call for a high degree of organization and close attention to detail. “I try to do the right thing for employees and protect the interests of the city,” she said. “To be fair.”

GAS LINE from page 2 anything. It was like a space flight.”

Trevor Goins lives about a half-mile from the explosion and was watching television in his apartment when he saw a ripple in his coffee cup and the floor shook.

“I thought possibly (it was) a plane crash,” said Goins, who immediately went outside with several neighbors.

“It was so loud it sounded like a turbine engine. You almost had to put your hands over your ears.”

He got in his car and drove closer, seeing fire that stretched as high as the hilltops.

“The flames were so high, they were so massive,” he said. “I could only imagine what had happened.”

Carper said the flames spanned about a quarter of a mile and ran through a culvert under the interstate.

“It actually cooked the interstate,” he said. “It looks like a tar pit.”

Tomblin said a roughly 800-foot section both directions was baked by the heat.

“It turned the asphalt to cinder,” he said, after walking across it. “Your feet were hot. It was like walking on a volcano.”

Transportation Secretary Paul Mattox said contractors are already working on repairs, and the state hopes to have the highway reopened by Wednesday night. Crews were expected to work through the night to remove the asphalt and grind the roadway down to the original concrete before repaving.

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Raising $264,000 for construction of 3 playing fields at Gilford Meadows is goal for first of 3 development phases

By Gail OBer

GILFORD — With all its Department of Environmental Services permits and engineering plans in place, the Gilford Meadows Committee is seeking donations for Phase I of the field improvement program that will level, sod and irrigate three playing fields.

The committee hopes to raise $264,000 for the first phase of the three phase project. As to the second two phases — building a concession stand with bathrooms and addressing the use of the existing buildings on the property — member Mark Corry said they don’t know yet how much they’ll need.

“Our immediate goal is to get the paying fields in good and viable conditions,” he said.

Corry said the committee is accepting cash donations as well as in kind donations from people who possess skills and or equipment that could improve the fields.

The Meadow improvements have been on the drawing board since the land was donated to the Gilford School District by Raymond and Barbara Carye in 2001. The Carye’s originally donated the land as a new location for the High School but when voters rejected that idea, they agreed the recreational amenities that support

schools and the community would be an appropriate use.

The Meadows Committee, which manages a private expendable trust, was formed during the 2009 annual town meeting by a vote of 721 to 570.

It was opposed by the Gilford Taxpayers Coalition because its members felt the improvements, despite the agreement that it would use privately raised money, would eventually add to the School District’s tax burden.

The initial proposal for the 64-acre parcel included as many as nine fields but was repeatedly scaled back so as not to adversely impact the Lake Winnispeaukee watershed. Corry said the three field proposal meant the Meadows Committee needed only an alteration of use permit, which it has.

So far, Corry said the only set fund raiser is a golf tournament in May of 2013. He said there will likely be additional fundraisers in the interim but because a golf tournament takes so long to organize, it has been in the works for a while.

Anyone wishing to learn more about the project or who wished to make a donations should contact the committee at sallen@gilford.k12.nh.us. For in kind donations, please contact Superintendent Kent Hemingway at 603527-9215.

MICHIGAN from page 2 “This is about freedom, fairness and equality,” House Speaker Jase Bolger said during the floor debate. “These are basic American rights — rights that should unite us.”

After the vote, he said, Michigan’s future “has never been brighter, because workers are free.”

The state where the United Auto Workers was founded and labor has long been a political titan will join 23 others with right-to-work laws, which ban requirements that nonunion employees pay unions for negotiating contracts and other services.

Supporters say the laws give workers more choice and support economic growth, but critics insist the real intent is to weaken organized labor by encouraging workers to “freeload” by withholding money unions need to

bargain effectively.

Protesters in the gallery chanted “Shame on you!” as the measures were adopted. Union backers clogged the hallways and grounds shouting “No justice, no peace,” and Democrats warned that hard feelings over the legislation and Republicans’ refusal to hold committee hearings or allow a statewide referendum would be long lasting.

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin and other Democrats in the state’s congressional delegation met with Snyder on Monday and urged him to slow things down.

“For millions of Michigan workers, this is no ordinary debate,” Levin said after the House vote. “It’s an assault on their right to have their elected bargaining agent negotiate their pay, benefits and working conditions, and to have all who benefit from such see next page

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SECRET from page one as county sheriff in 2007, says that he thinks the votes which elected Rep. Colette Worsman of Meredith as chairman and Rep. Bob Greemore, also of Meredith, as vice chairman should have been held in public. ‘’The Supreme Court says you can’t do that,’’ said Tardif, who says that the right-to-know law says that, ‘’No vote in a public meeting may be taken by secret ballot except for” . . . town, school district and village district meetings and elections.

Tardif says he believes that the convention should reconsider the method of voting and hold a public roll call vote. “The public has a right to know how its representatives voted.’’

He said that he is waiting until he sees the official minutes of the meeting before making a decision on filing a legal action against the delegation, something he says might be undertaken as a class action suit if he can get residents from every community in the county to sign on to.

Presiding as the temporary chair at the time of the vote Monday night was Rep. Don Flanders of Laconia, senior member of the 18 member House delegation, who said that he had consulted with the clerk of the New Hampshire House, Karen Wadsworth, before the meeting about the procedures which should be followed. ‘’She told me that there was a 1971 court ruling that said that a vote for Speaker of the House could be by secret ballot because it didn’t fall under the

‘’Yahs and Nays’’ rules for legislation and that the House could make its own rules for elections having do with its internal organization,’’ said Flanders.

He said that after he called the delegation meeting to order Monday night he asked for a show of hands on whether to conduct the vote by secret ballot and that it appeared that vote was unanimous.

The delegation then proceeded to elect Worsman by a 9-7 vote over Rep. Frank Tilton of Laconia and Greemore by the same 9-7 margin over Rep. Dennis Field of Sanbornton.

Wadsworth told The Daily Sun that the May 1971 Supreme Court opinion on which she bases her advice was made in response to a resolution passed by the legislature which asked for an advisory opinion from the court on the question of whether or not a recorded vote is necessary for electing a Speaker of the House.

She said the advisory opinion said that the House has the exclusive right to determine the manner in which the speaker is elected since it is not a question, which would require a recorded ‘’Yeahs and Nays’’ vote, but an election.

She said that the 1971 opinion issued by the court was unanimous and that her understanding of it is that the same rules which apply to the legislature on election of leaders also apply to county delegations.

Tardif says he believes that the provisions of the state’s right to know law take precedence over the 1971 advisory opinion and that it is important that votes on leadership positions be held in public so that there is accountability when decisions are made.

from preceding page negotiations share in some way in the cost of obtaining them.”

Although numbering in the thousands, the crowds were considerably smaller than those drawn by rightto-work legislation in Indiana earlier this year and in Wisconsin in 2011, during consideration of a law curtailing collective bargaining rights for most state employees. Those measures provoked weeks of intense debate, with Democrats boycotting sessions to delay action and tens of thousands of activists occupying statehouses.

In Michigan, Republicans acted so quickly that opponents had little time to plan massive resistance.

Snyder and GOP leaders announced their intentions last Thursday. Within hours, the bills were hurriedly pushed through the Senate as powerless Democrats objected. After a legally required five-day waiting period, the House approved final passage.

The governor said he saw no reason not to sign the bills immediately, especially with demonstrators still hoping to dissuade him.

“They can finish up, and they can go home because they know ... making more comments on that is not going to change the outcome,” he said. “I view this as simply trying to get this issue behind us.”

Snyder said he expects the law to be challenged in court but believes it will stand. He said unions were

largely responsible for its divisiveness, having ignored his advice and pushed an unsuccessful November ballot initiative seeking to make right-to-work laws unconstitutional. The bitter campaign over the ballot measure put the issue on center-stage.

“Introducing freedom-to-work in Michigan will contribute to our state’s economic comeback while preserving the roles of unions and collective bargaining,” Snyder said.

Protesters began assembling before daylight outside the sandstone-and-brick Capitol, chanting and whistling in the chilly darkness and waving placards with slogans such as “Stop the War on Workers.”

Others joined a three-block march to the building, some wearing coveralls and hard hats.

Valerie Constance, a reading instructor for the Wayne County Community College District and member of the American Federation of Teachers, sat on the Capitol steps with a sign shaped like a tombstone. It read: “Here lies democracy.”

“I do think this is a very sad day in Michigan history,” Constance said.

The crowds filled the rotunda area, beating drums and chanting. The chorus rose to a deafening thunder as House members voted. Later, protesters surged toward a building across the street housing Snyder’s office. Two people were arrested when they tried to get inside, state police said.

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BRISTOL — Newfound Area School District Superintendent Marie Ross has notified the school board she will not ask to have her contract renewed when it expires at the end of June 2013. Dr. Ross has been on leave since October 1, after falling ill while visiting family in Baltimore.

On November 1, the school board appointed Dr. Phil McCormack, the recently retired superintendent for the Inter-Lakes School District, to fill in for Ross on a interim basis.

In a statement released to the media on Tuesday, the Newfound board indicated they were notified of Ross’s decision on Monday.

A member of the school district’s administrative team close to the situation expressed Ross’s deep concern for the well being of the children of Newfound and the entire school community. “This really is her motivation for notifying the school board of this decision,” said Business Administrator Daniel Rossner. “She wanted to make sure that the district had the proper amount of time and resources to

ensure the best possible outcome for the schools and students into which she has poured her heart for the past eight years.”

Board members indicated they were surprised to receive the correspondence from Ross, and expressed gratitude for her foresight. “She really has done us one more service with this advance notice,” commented Chairman Vincent Paul Migliore. “While we are certainly saddened by the loss, it shows her foresight in knowing that the best talent pool in a replacement search would probably be available in January.”

The board said it has chosen to utilize an outside firm specializing in educational executive recruiting for the initial search efforts aimed at finding a new superintendent. The goal would be for the firm to screen a field of candidates and bring forward a select group of finalists for board consideration and community input. Board concerns about the potential cost for such a service were allayed by learning that federal grant funds are available for this exact need.

COAL TAR from page one of contaminated soil will be removed from the site and treated off-site. That represents about 6,500 loads carried by a typical municipal dump truck with a capacity of seven cubic yards.

The schedule call for design plans and specifications for the project to be submitted to DES for its approval next summer. DES is expected to issue the permits required for construction soon afterwards A contractor will be hired in the winter of 2013/14 to begin work in the spring of 2014. The project is expected to require two construction seasons to complete.

In 1952, following the explosion of a manufactured gas plant on the Winnipesaukee River in Laconia, some 430 tons of coal tar was dumped in a sand and gravel pit on the south side of lower Liberty Hill Road, which was subsequently reclaimed and divided into house lots. However, the dump was only discovered in the course of litigation in 2004 by KeySpan, one of several corporate successors to the original gas company.

Since 2007, KeySpan and its successor National Grid presented several plans for addressing the site, including a proposal to remove 80-percent of the contaminated materials and contain the widely disbursed remainder within a slurry wall and beneath a cap. DES granted preliminary approval to the

plan, but after it was challenged by McDonald Morrisey Associates, a hydrogeological firm representing the town, the agency deferred its final decision pending the results of tests to determine its effectiveness. When the plan failed the tests, it was modified it to include a system for pumping and treating contaminated groundwater.

Meanwhile, the Gilford selectmen, with the wholehearted support of residents, insisted that nothing less than the removal of all the contaminated soil was required to safeguard public health and the natural environment.

DES ultimately rejected National Grid’s preferred plan, explaining that the need for modifying its structural and operational components of the plan must also be minimized. However, since the components must function “for substantially longer than 140 years” to restore the groundwater, they would likely require modification. Moreover, DES required assurance of financial arrangements to meet the cost of operating and maintaining the system throughout its lifespan. The company explained that the cost could not be estimated and did not include a statement of financial assurance in its proposal. .

Once the company’s plan was rejected, DES recommended the town’s preferred alternative, namely extensive excavation and through removal of the contaminated soil.

ECO-DEV from page 2 Resources in Milford; Justin Oslowski, director of the Durham office of US Commercial Service, and Dr. Massood Samii, chairman of the international business department at Southern New Hampshire University.

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Laconia police to assign a second detective to focus on drug crimes

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Speaking to the City Council about the department’s efforts to curb drug trafficking and abuse this week, Police Chief Chris Adams recalled accompanying officers on a drug raid at a residence in the South End in July. He said he found a sixyear old boy screaming hysterically, asking “did my puppies get shot? did my parents get shot?” He reassured the boy that his puppies and parents were unharmed, but told the councilors “the damage that young man experienced was amazing.”

Then Adams told the councilors that a year earlier, after a home invasion at the same address, where shots were fired, he urged the boy’s mother to go straight for the sake of her children. “She said ‘don’t worry about my little boy, he’s tough,’” he said.

“That’s what we’re dealing with.”

“We cannot tackle this problem on our own,” Adams said. “It’s a community problem.” He stressed that the work of the police must be supplemented by other resources within the community, including the schools, hospital and civic organizations. Drug abuse, he explained, is associated with much of the burglary and theft in the city.

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Adams said that the department has designated the trade and use of drug as one of its Problem Oriented Policing, or POP, projects.

Detective Scott Roy outlined the enforcement effort. He noted that in 2011 of the 200 deaths from drug overdoses in New Hampshire, seven occurred in Laconia, four of which prompted criminal investigations. This year no one has died from an overdose. Roy said that officers are working with Lakes Region General Hospital on a program to identify those drugs that pose the highest risk of overdose and educate the public of the dangers.

Roy said that with the appearance of methamphetamine manufacturing, pharmacies and other retailers have been alerted to the ingredients required and have begun informing the police when they are purchased in unusual quantities. Likewise, landlords, along with the staff of hotels and motels, are reporting suspicious activity that may indicate drug dealing or manufacture. Closer communication with physicians, he said, has contributed to managing the distribution of prescription drugs, especially to those who repeatedly report that their medications have been lost or stolen. He said that randomly patrolling in plainclothes aims to deter trafficking at

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Detective Chris Noyes said that this year there have been 37 arrests for possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute and more than 20 arrest warrants remain outstanding. He explained that he is assigned exclusively to drug cases, but because they are frequently related to other crimes he finds himself involved in other investigations. Drug investigations, he said, are typically lengthy, lasting “even years,” and “it takes a lot to build a case.”

“The city has changed,” said Noyes, a graduate of Laconia High School, noting that the variety of drugs, particularly prescription and synthetic or designer drugs, has proliferated. Where once police found only pot, he said “we’re seeing everything — cocaine, heroin, pills, ecstasy, even LSD.” Synthetic marijuana, or “spice,” Noyes said, presented special problems since the makers frequently changed the chemistry of the drug to stay a step ahead of the law.

“We’re always playing catch up,” he said.

Adams said that in January a patrol officer will be added to the Detective Bureau, raising the force to six, and a second detective will be assigned solely to drug investigations. He emphasized that while the police will continue to aggressively pursue enforcement efforts, their success in reducing the corrosive effects of the distribution and abuse of illicit drugs will require an attitude of “no tolerance” on the part of the community as a whole.

Webster guilty of trying to kill Manchester officer

MANCHESTER (AP) — It took jurors less than two hours Tuesday to reject the “mistaken identity” defense put forth by lawyers for Myles Webster and to convict him of attempted murder in the shooting of Manchester Police Officer Dan Doherty.

Doherty, who went down in a hail of bullets March 21, left the courtroom to thunderous applause as he walked through a gauntlet of police officers lining the corridor.

Webster, 23, showed no reaction as the guilty verdicts were read but shook his head in the negative as jurors rose to leave the courtroom. Several of his relatives and friends left the courthouse without comment. He is to be sentenced March 28, and could get life in prison.

Doherty said after the verdicts were read that he “absolutely” looks forward to returning to work soon “as long as this never happens again.” He said his recovery from seven bullet holes in his legs and torso has been tough, then he swept an arm toward the crowd of uniformed officers who had packed the courtroom for the verdicts.

“All the people who were standing behind me is what got me through it,” Doherty said.

Webster’s lawyers declined to comment Tuesday, saying they were on their way to meet with him.

During final arguments, defense attorney Robert Swales said Webster didn’t shoot Doherty, and challenged the credibility of witnesses. Swales said police made the case fit the man they had in custody.

He said they made a “conscious, collaborative” decision not to show witnesses a photo array of suspects when police realized witnesses had given differing descriptions of the man they saw Doherty chasing and of the man’s clothing.

The verdicts came after six days of testimony, during which prosecution witnesses identified Webster as the man Doherty was chasing and the man who wheeled around and fired at the officer.

Doherty testified that at the intersection of Rimmon and Wayne streets, Webster turned and raised a gun as Doherty lost his balance and fell backward. Prosecutors say Webster fired 14 shots in all at Doherty before Doherty drew his gun and returned fire. Webster was captured in a nearby backyard, a gun on the ground just feet away, prosecutors said.

Webster, who did not take the stand, also was convicted of two counts of felony reckless conduct for firing a bullet out of a car on Granite Street that night and for gunshots that sailed through a nearby apartment during the Doherty shooting.

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We are booking Christmas Parties and accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve. Call 524-0823 for more details.

George’s Diner George’s Diner was purchased in 1991 from “George.” We expanded the menu from Breakfast and Lunch to include Dinner, operating with the purpose of serving “Just Good Food.” The recipes for our home-made food come from family and friends. Our customers come from near and far.

Please join us for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner while out for your Thanksgiving, Christmas and Holiday activities. Gift certificates available, along with hats, t-shirts and mugs. For every $25 gift certificate purchased, you get a free mug!

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season!

1330 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-528-4445 Holiday Hours: Sun.-Fri. 10am-5pm Sat. 9am-5pm (OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS 5pm - 7pm until Christmas)

Holiday Open House Saturday, December 15th 10% OFF Storewide Sale 10am-2pm 1429 Lakeshore Rd, Gilford ~ 524-1201

We have Dr. Seuss, Melissa & Doug and White Mountain Puzzles.

Credit for your pre-read paperbacks.

20% Off All New Books Stop by today!

Gift Certificates Available

Booktique (book-teek) A small retail store specializing in the best new books, complete with card shop, award winning toys & family games and affordable gifts & accessories.

“A Book Makes A Unique Gift”

cottageplaceonsquam.com FREE GIFT WRAPPING AVAILABLE

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The Thrifty Yankee New and Used Goods

Do you Need Cash for Christmas?

Clean out your jewelry box and bring us your old gold, silver and coins to trade in for CASH. Offering Highest Prices Paid in the Lakes Region. a FREE necklace Across from Interlakes High School, with every on Rte. 25 just 1/2 mile east of the lights purchase in beautiful downtown Meredith over $25 121 Rte. 25 #4, Meredith • 279-0607

Mame’s Gift Cards Bonus ... Pay for four and get five $25 Gift Cards.

That’s $125 worth of gifts for $100!

Great gift for friends, family, employees and a special thank you for those you want to remember.

Plymouth St, Meredith Behind Bootlegger’s At The Lights

www.mamesrestaurant.com

Crazy Gringo Take the stress out of your holiday shopping & follow the Weirs Beach sign right to the Crazy Gringo! Easy to find and plenty of parking. After fighting the holiday shopping crowds, stop in for a tasty Mexican dish or one of our non-Mexican daily specials ... along with a relaxing beverage of your choice. Mingle with your friends, old and new, at the Best Adult Day Care in the Lakes Region! Crazy Gringo Gift Certificates available.

Vanworks Vanworks Car Audio recently merged with Kelly’s Stereo so now all your vehicle electronic needs from remote car starters to car boat and motorcycle audio can be taken care of under one roof at our 670 Union Ave location next to Belknap tire. We offer a full line of audio equipment including ipod compatible radios, Sirius XM satellite radio, amplifiers, door speakers and sub woofers.

We offer heated seats for both cloth and leather interiors. Stop in or call to find out this month’s specials. Professional installation with over 30 years combined experience.

Mame’s Take advantage of Mame’s Gift Cards Bonus ... Pay for four and get five $25 Gift Cards. $125 worth of gifts for $100! Mame’s Dinner Gift Cards make a great gift for friends, family, employees and a special thank you for those you want to remember. Now accepting reservations for private holiday Christmas parties. Call to reserve your room, 279-4631. Looking to get away from the Holiday stress, join us for some easy listening music and a bite to eat every Stop by and check us out today!!!!!

20% Off One Month Membership and UNIFORM

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Give your child a gift they will use long after the Holiday Season!

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603-524-1975

456 Laconia Rd. Unit 2 Tilton, NH 03276 ablestoves@metrocast.net

Friday and Saturday evening from 7 – 9:30. Dr. Phil and Jan, Julia Vellie and Kyle Nickerson all bring a great variety of talent for your enjoyment.

All appetizers 1/2 price in the tavern during NFL games! Located on Plymouth Street in Meredith, behind Bootlegger’s, at the light.

Bootlegger’s Footwear Centers With over 100 of the best brand names in footwear and thousands of styles to choose from, Bootlegger’s Footwear Centers offer the area’s largest selection of footwear for your entire family. With over 48 years of experience, Bootlegger’s has the knowledge and professional service to assist you in making the best footwear purchase to meet your needs. At Bootlegger’s we offer “everyday low pricing” so you can always shop with confidence that you are getting a great value in your purchase. We also specialize in wide widths and hard to find sizes to help fit the toughest of feet. For store locations, hours and promotions, visit www.bootleggersfootwear.com

Just Love to Sing Just Love to Sing! is offering the “Gift of Music” to students of all ages interested in enjoying singing or beginning piano. “Music is such a joy and Just Love to Sing” is happy to offer gift certificates to experience what music can mean in your life”, says Jane Cormier of Just Love to Sing. Certificates come in four or eight week sessions and include a beautiful gift card. For more info call 603 781 5695.

Whittemores Flower Shop Whittemores Flower Shop is downtowns oldest retail business. It was started by Dexter & Annabelle Whittemore in 1924. They sold the business to Andy & Dot Steuer in 1971. Together with their family, Andy & Dot ran the business for 41 years. During those years Whittemores was noted for its excellent service and the quality of its flowers. Earlier this year they sold the business to Mark & Kris Roberts of Belmont. The Roberts plan to continue in their footsteps with some new ideas and products. Some updates have been to the store but the familiar faces remain. Come in and visit! Store Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-2:00pm, Holidays: Sun: 10-2pm.

524-5420.

Gift Certificates Make A Present Everyone Can Use!!!!

5 Main St. • Plymouth NH • (603) 536-6000

CAR AUDIO

670 Union Avenue, Laconia (Next to Belknap Tire)

524-4700 www.vanworkscaraudio.com

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Wild Bird Depot

Dumont Cabinet Refacing & Countertops

TLC Jewelry

For over 18 years, Wild Bird Depot has earned the reputation of providing the largest variety of wild bird products in New Hampshire. Expert advice, value pricing and top quality products are hallmarks of this backyard birding feeding enterprise. Owner, Steve White is a nationally known lecturer, columnist for a statewide newspaper, and local radio show host. Open 7 days per week at 9AM, visit Wild Bird Depot for all your nature gifts for indoor, patio, deck and garden accessories. Over 1500 items available online, www.wildbirddepot.com. 527-1331

Looking for a new look in your kitchen without all the demolition? Call me and I will stop by with door samples, pick out a new door then a new color or woodgrain. We will install that new color or woodgrain on your cabinet frame then install your new doors and drawerfronts, with prices starting as low as 35% off the cost of replacing your cabinets. You will save thousands.

We fabricate our own countertops that looks like marble granite solid surfacing and more..... Best prices around guaranteed! 603-279-6555.

TLC Jewelry located at 279 Main St. Tilton has a surprisingly wide selection of rings, bracelets, pendants, Citizen Eco-Drive watches and diamond studs starting at just $75. At TLC Jewelry the customer is always treated with “tender loving care”. Stay away from crowded malls and shop locally with confidence at TLC. Kathy has access to special gems and hard to find pieces, she can even redesign an old piece of jewelry. TLC is also the place to turn your unused jewelry, into cash.

So for all your holiday needs think TLC Jewelry, where there are no minimums for layaway. Call today 286-7000 or find them on Facebook.

COME VISIT new location, new products, same fun atmosphere!

50 Canal Street, Laconia 455-8008 thestudionh.com Free gift if you mention this ad!

Annie’s Book Stop Annie’s Book Stop, located at 1330 Union Avenue, is a unique bookstore specializing in gently used paperbacks; we also sell new books at 20% off the retail price. We carry White Mountain puzzles, Melissa & Doug products, Dr. Seuss puzzles, unique bookmarks and over 250 cards. Genres include: self- help, audio-books, history, classics, autobiographies, large print, crafts, cookbooks, local interest, large print, as well as fiction. Visit our children’s room where you will find activity books, chapter books and step-into-reading selections. We also have gift certificates. 528-4445.

20% OFF Gift Certificates In December Available by Phone

HURRY! Book Your Christmas Party!

Now Taking Reservations!

New Year’s Eve

528-3244 ~ 88 Ladd Hill, Belmont ~ Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily

Whittemore’s Flower Shop

GEORGE’S DINER Plymouth Street, Meredith • 279-8723

NIGHTLY SPECIALS

MONDAY

All U Can Eat Fried Chicken Chef Special

THURSDAY

Chicken Pot Pie NE Boiled Dinner Chef Special

SUNDAY

Chicken Pot Pie Country Fried Steak & Pork Baked Ham & Beans All U Can Eat Fish Fry

Carpets Area Rugs Laminate Vinyl Runners Remnants and Much More

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

All U Can Eat Spaghetti Roast Pork Dinner Chef Special

Roast Turkey Dinner Roast Beef Dinner Meatloaf

FRIDAY

All U Can Eat Fish Fry Fresh Seafood Fried or Broiled

SATURDAY

Prime Rib Shrimp Scampi Chef Special

Daily Blackboard Breakfast & Lunch Specials Open Daily 6am- 8pm

*** BREAKFAST ALL DAY ***

STOREWIDE SAVINGS!!!

10 - 50% OFF

Left Of Exit 20, Rt 3, Tilton, NH 524-2242

Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat 9-2

Serving the Area over 30 years

Credit Cards Accepted Professional Installation Available!

GILFORD GIFT OUTLET

618 Main Street, Laconia | 524-5420

Celebrating Our 26th Anniversary!

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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Local Crafts ... Baby Afghans, Journals, Boo Boo Bunnies & More

by Regina Arnst ~ Hand whittled Christmas Mice by Gene Unique Baby Gifts

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Food

More Gifts

Coming Soon ... the Tea Cupboard Teas & Accessories

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We have gourmet fruit baskets made to order.

26% Off

Any One Item with Coupon

*Excludes Yankee Candle Fragrance of the Month.

Expires 12/16/12. One coupon per customer, per visit.

Quality Greeting Cards, Gift Wrap & Bags 1/2 Off Everyday!

• Yankee Candles (WE ACCEPT YANKEE COUPONS) Boxed Christmas Cards - 1/2 Off • Willow Tree • Scarves • Elf on the Shelf

Yankee Candle Fragrance of the Month Reg. $27.99

Sale Price $19.99

Next to Patrick’s & the Liquor Store Open 7 Days • 293-0338

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Tavern 27

Top of the Town

Looking for a new experience? Tavern 27 may be just the place to eat, drink and relax.....with a combination of great food and a casual atmosphere. Using fresh, local ingredients (many organic) they offer a variety of American style tapas, gourmet pizzas with homemade sourdough crust, entrees, steak, soups, tempting salads and desserts. Some popular items not to be missed are the Cloud 9 shrimp, the inside-out poppers, chickpea fries and artichoke bites. Also available are gluten free, vegetarian and pescatarian options.

They have a full bar and an expanding wine list. Open six days a week.

Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-10:00pm; Friday-Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm. Call 528-3057 for a reservation or to book your holiday party or special group event. Located at 2075 Parade Rd. Laconia.

A warm and friendly staff will greet you at this unique restaurant owned and operated by Kathy Holiday. Serving affordable lunches and dinners Tuesday Thru Saturday with early bird dinners nightly staring at 4pm, offering great food including Prime Rib, T Bone steaks, Roast Duck, Fresh Seafood. Homemade soup or salad offered with entrees at no charge. Join us during the holidays for your Christmas Party. Treat someone you love with a gift certificate that will be remembered for many years. Stop by and enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Top Of The Town 88 Ladd Hill Road, Belmont, N.H. 528-3244.

The Thrifty Yankee

Beyond The Belt Martial Arts Center goes far beyond punches and kicks.

We fill the gaps of tradition education and extracurricular activities giving our students an education on core values, channeling energy, building confidence and so much more. If you know a child that would benefit from our program this Holiday season, then now is the time. Now until Christmas receive 20% off gift certificates on membership and enrollment fees in our award winning Children’s Leadership Program. Beyond The Belt, taking today’s youth and turning them into tomorrow’s leaders!

The Thrifty Yankee is a small, eclectic store in Meredith with a huge selection of fashion and costume jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, collectibles, DVDs, handbags, clothing and small furniture. For the outdoor enthusiast they offer fishing poles, hunting equipment and camping supplies. The owner’s motto is “no reasonable offer will be refused”. Beverly Anderson has been in the gold buying and selling business since 1985 where she started her career in the Jeweler’s Building in Boston. Finance your holiday shopping by selling your gold and silver jewelry and coins in any condition. New items arrive daily, so come often. The Thrifty Yankee is open Wednesday through Sunday 10am - 5pm, open late on Friday nights to accommodate your holiday shopping.

Wi nter Bi rdfeedi n g H e adq ua rters Everyday Low Prices

8-lb. Sunflower

G IF T ES ICAT 8-lb. No Shell C E RT IF A B LE AVA IL

$7.99

Wild Bird Depot

$13.99

Suet Cakes

4 Varieties

$1.19

www.wildbirddepot.com ~ (over 1,500 items available on line) Route 11, Gilford (across from Wal-Mart Plaza) • 527-1331

Open 7 Days a Week at 9am Mon, Tue, Wed, 9-5 • Thur & Fri, 9-6 • Sat, 9-5 • Sun, 9-4

Thursdays in Surf ‘N Turf $20* Twins for $20* *No plate sharing on this item.

December

$10 OFF* Brunch for Two All You Can Eat Gourmet Brunch with Over 50 Items!

Adults ~ $15 • Children ~ $8

The Best Sunday Brunch The Lakes Region Has Ever Seen! * With this ad. Must be two guests per coupon.

Adult brunch only. Not to be combined with other offers. Not valid on take out. Limit 2 coupons per table. Expires 12/31/12. LDS

Buy One, Get One Free Thursdays ~ Buy any entreé on the regular menu & receive one entreé of lesser value FREE! Includes Lobster! * Expires 12/31/12. With coupon. Limit 2 coupons per table.

Valid 5-7pm. Not to be combined with other offers. Not valid on take out. Does not include tax and gratuity. LDS

Buy One, Get One Free

Wednesdays 5-8pm All You Can Eat Fresh Tossed Pasta Buffet $12 pp or $6 pp with Coupon!

Featuring Chef Tossed Pasta, Homemade Sauces, Soups, Salads & More! * $12 value. Expires 12/31/12. Limit 2 coupons per table. With coupon. Not valid on take out.

Does not include tax and gratuity. LDS

Route 3, Winnisquam • 524-1984 • www.shalimar-resort.com

Beyond the Belt Martial Arts Center

Awakenings Espresso Cafe At Awakenings Espresso Café, it’s not just about the coffee! There’s truly something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a gourmet espresso treat, an everyday cup of perfectly brewed coffee, homemade pastries, breakfast, and lunch, or gift items! This holiday season, be sure to order your gift baskets, cakes, and pies! Our warm atmosphere (wi-fi included!) and friendly staff are sure to make this a favorite spot! Open 7 days a week, Monday-Friday 6am-4pm, Saturday 6am-2pm, and Sunday 8am-2pm at 1429 Lakeshore Rd. in Gilford! 524-1201.

Gilford Gift Outlet Celebrating 26 Successful Years ... Gilford Gift Outlet is proud to have been meeting its customers’ card and gift needs for over 26 years. We carry quality greeting cards from Designer Greetings at 1/2 OFF everyday! We carry an extensive display of Yankee Candle products (and yes, we accept Yankee coupons). We carry a large assortment of Willow Tree angels and figurines, as well as scarves, jewelry & much more ... something for everyone on your shopping list! We would like to thank you for allowing us to be your source for all your card and gift needs for over 26 years. Gilford Gift Outlet is located next to Patricks and the Liquor Store in Gilford. 293-0338.

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Water Street Cafe

Shalimar Resort

Join us at the Water Street Cafe during the holidays.

Enjoy our pleasant warm inviting atmosphere, with delicious meals cooked the way you like.

Sample some of our delicious homemade savory holiday pies like our Pork or Salmon Pie, or the traditional apple, pumpkin, chocolate cream & coconut cream pie. Make your holidays easy and pick up gift certificates for friends and co workers.

Book your holiday party or we can cater to your home or office. Water Street Cafe......”off the beaten path, but DEFINITELY worth finding”

The Lobster House Restaurant at Shalimar Resort features the freshest seafood in town and live lobsters. Join us for AYCE Sunday Brunch 9-1 with homemade desserts, donuts, chef carved roast beef, jumbo shrimp, eggs benedict, omelet station and much more! Wednesdays 5-8pm we have our AYCE Fresh Tossed Pasta Buffet. Your choice of pasta, toppings and sauces, homemade soup, salad, bread dipping station, hot entrees! $12 pp (check out our buy one get one free coupon in today’s paper makes it $6pp). Every Thursday, Twins for $20 and Surf & Turf for $20. BOGO Free coupon in today’s paper. Live entertainment every weekend! Book your holiday party with us, no room charge, $10 menu available. 524-1984 www.shalimar-resort.com for coupons!

Just Love to Sing

Our Christmas gift to you...

Great for Physical Therapy!

All Pool Memberships 50% Off Until 12/24/12 12 POOL PASSES ... $60 Many other packages available ~ Monthly or Yearly.

Call for pricing. Membership activates at time of payment.

Did you know?

All memberships to include use of Olympic sized heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna & gym!!

524-1984

“Give the Gift of Music” Certificates

Great Stocking Stuffer!

Voice Lessons and Beginning Piano Lessons

Express $6.00 Deluxe $8.00 Works $10.00

Gilford

Mart

Rte. 11 Gilford, NH • 524-8014 (across from Lowe’s)

Gift s Certificate

AN AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE Cabinet refacing starts at only

35% of cabinet replacing.

DOOR SAMPLES BROUGHT TO YOU! • New Countertops • Countertop Refacing (Save Big!) • New Draws • Custom Vanities • Closet Storage

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For All Your Holiday Needs

• Party Supplies • Stonewall Kitchen • Fine Gifts • Stocking Stuffers • Candles • Salmon Falls Pottery • Gift Certificates • Crabtree & Evelyn • Willow Tree Angels Custom Designed Gourmet Food Baskets Carry Out, Delivered or Shipped

10% OFF STOREWIDE WITH THIS AD

Order Early for the Holidays!

Open: Mon-Thur & Sat, 6am-2pm Fri, 6am-8pm & Sun, 7am-1pm

141 Water Street, Downtown Laconia • 603-524-4144

MAGGY D’S

GARDEN CENTER

Free Gift Wrapping With Purchase 292 Court St, Laconia, NH • 603-528-4489 Open Sun 10am - 3pm

LDS

D AV ELIV AI ER LA Y BL E

263 Court St., Laconia (next to Bob’s Lock & Key)

CHRISTMAS TREES ~ WREATHS TREES 3 FT TO 12 FT WREATHS 12” TO 60” 24”(OD) WREATHS $8.00 “New Hampshire Christmas Trees” Wreaths Decorated by Maggy on Weekends SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS

Book Your Holiday Party Now ... Up to 35 People!

Tuesday - Saturday 4-10pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ~ Walk-Ins Welcome Friday & Saturday ~ Reservations Suggested

527-8007

Lakes Region Party & Gifts

HOLIDAY PIES

Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 4-6pm

Check Out Our New Menu at laconialocaleatery.com

“Off the Beaten Path, But Worth Finding!”

Memere’s Pork Pie, Salmon Pie, Apple, Blueberry, Pumpkin, Apple Caramel Nut, Coconut & Chocolate Cream Pie, Pecan Pie...

along with Beer & Wine Specials

(downtown at the old railroad station)

Gift Cards Make Great Presents Fuel/Car Wash Purchases

LASER CAR WASH

1/2 Price Appetizers

21 Veteran’s Square, Laconia

Includes holiday card and envelope 781-5695

www.justlovetosing.com

US Rt. 3, Winnisquam • www.shalimar-resort.com

NOW OPEN!

CASUAL DINING

Accepting Reservations for Christmas Eve 4-8pm Wednesdays Thursdays

WINGS NIGHT

BURGER NIGHT

Sundays

WINGS & BURGER NIGHT Open For Dinner Wed-Sun ~ 10 Railroad Ave, Lakeport ~ 524-0823

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OBITUARIES

Robert J. Kozlow, D.D.S, PLLC 14 Plymouth Street | P.O. Box 204 Meredith, NH 03253 (603)279-7138

New Patients Always Welcome

Delivery (6 mile radius)

2

$

LARGE CHEESE PIZZAS

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including tax!

BUY 1 LARGE ONE TOPPING

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(Of Equal Value)

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GET 1

Must present ad, 1 coupon per customer, not valid with other offers.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Donna Woodsom, Licensed Esthetician

December Christmas Special

Esther C. Billings, 90

LACONIA — Esther Chase Billings, 90, of the Taylor Community, died at her home on Sunday, December 9, 2012. She was the widow of Nathaniel A. Billings, Jr. who died September 29, 1991.

Mrs. Billings was born February 3, 1922 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of the late Herbert M. and Florence (Miller) Chase. She resided in Westwood, MA for several years before moving to Laconia in 1958 when the Billings bought Grand View Cottages, Weirs Beach. They expanded and ran the business for twenty-five years.

Esther was a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church. She was a volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospital for forty-three years as well as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the Taylor Community. Esther served as Supervisor of the Checklist for Ward 1 and Secretary of the Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce. She was also a former Girl Scout leader and a member of the Opechee Garden Club and the Altrusa Club of Laconia.

Survivors include a son, Dana H. Billings, and his wife, Deborah, of Amherst, OH; three daughters, Lois B. Dugan and her husband, William, of Londonderry, NH, Joy B. Blanchette and her husband, Jack, of Bow, NH and Jill B. Buell and her husband, Deems of Westford, MA; nine grandchildren, Kristine Dugan Kearns

of Londonderry, NH, Meredith Dugan of Hooksett, NH, Dan Billings of Maryville, Missouri, Natalie Billings Merrill of Kansas City, Missouri, Hillary Blanchette King of Shrewsbury, MA, Haley Blanchette of Seattle, WA, Greg Blanchette, of Bow, NH, Tyler Buell of San Rafael, CA and Emily Buell Horn of Arlington, MA and four great grandchildren, Charles King, Delaney Kearns, Paige Merrill, and Landen Merrill.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH with a reception immediately following the service at the church reception hall. Rev. Tobias Nyatsambo, Rector of the Church, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to a charity of one’s choice, the Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland St., Laconia, NH 03246, St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246, or the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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

FRANKLIN — Florence S. (Wood) Fleck, 52, of 144 Franklin St., died at her home on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

Mrs. Fleck was born December 13, 1959 in Laconia, N.H., the daughter of the late Fred W. and Shirley Ann (Preston) Wood.

She was employed at Packers Outlet in Franklin for eight years. She enjoyed cooking and loved her family.

Survivors include her husband, Harry J. Fleck, of Franklin; two sons, Jeffery Fleck and Leander Fleck; a stepson, Jason Fleck; two daughters, Cherrie Fleck, Krystal Fleck; three grandchildren, Brook, Mylea and Allee Fleck.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Decem-

ber 13, 2012 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 11AM at the funeral Home. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

LACONIA — Richard M. Downing Sr., 85, of 22 Stafford Street, formerly of Gilmanton, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012 in his home.

He was born in Arlington, Mass., the son of Alexander and Cathleen (Montague) Downing. Richard served in the US Navy during World War II. He graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Richard worked for D-C Products and Reichold Chemical for 31 years in Cambridge Ma. He then founded Downing Construction and worked as a builder for 20 years.

He is survived by his son, Richard M. Downing Jr. of Merritt Island, FL, two daughters; Susan Boudreau and her husband Robert of Reading, Mass and Robin

Downing of Swampscott, Mass, one brother, Ronald Downing of Mass and one grandchild, Kimberly Lapine of Mass. He was predeceased by his wife, Deane Williams in 1999 and one brother, Robert Downing.

There will be no calling hours.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

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

Florence S. Fleck, 52

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ChristmasParty December 14, 2012 6pm - ?

Potluck - Bring a Dish!

Sign-up on list posted on Bulletin Board in small room so we can have a variety of foods YANKEE SWAP Men bring a gift for a man Ladies bring a gift for a lady

Please do not bring a gift marked “EITHER” please mark gift Man or Woman ONLY !

Richard M. Downing, Sr., 22

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

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Come down and have a good time Members & Guests Only

Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS has applied for a federal grant under the USA Rural Development Community Facilities Program to purchase two cardiac monitors and two mechanical CPR devices for our ambulances as well as to purchase and install a standby emergency generator for our 12 Center Street facility. Comments from the public are welcome at an open meeting to be held December 19, 2012, at 5:30 PM at Tilton Town Hall, Downstairs Meeting Room, 257 Main Street, Tilton NH.

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TURCOTTE APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE

OBITUARIES

Carol J. Martel, 63 LACONIA — Carol J. (Moore) Martel, 63, of 75A Lincoln Street, Laconia, died at Franklin Regional Hospital, Franklin, on Monday, December 5, 2012.

Mrs. Martel was born on November 20, 1949 in Salem, Ohio, the daughter of the late Rockford Moore, Dorothy (Moore) Hill. She lived in East Palestine, Ohio for many years, before moving to Laconia over forty years ago. She was employed at the Franklin Brush Company for many years.

Survivors include her son, Demisson Chaisson, and his wife, Jennifer Camire, of Belmont; a daughter, Carol Chaisson, of Concord; three grandchildren, D.J., Kyle and Ryan. She was predeceased by

her husband of 20 years, Patrick Martel, in 2008 and a brother, John Moore.

There will be no calling hours.

Carol will be interred with her husband, Patrick, on Monday, December 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway, (Rte. 3) Boscawen, N.H. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

GILFORD — Alphonse “Al” Valentino Giglio, 85, of 9 Sargent Place, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Al was born February 14, 1927 in Warren, Rhode Island, the son of Alfonso and Ella (Casale) Giglio.

He grew up in Somerville, Mass. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Al had been employed for many years as a Medical Photographer for the State of Massachusetts. After Al retired, he moved to Gilford fifteen years ago. He was an avid skier and sailor. He also enjoyed meeting with friends at the local establishments, especially the Lyons Den overlooking the lake.

Survivors include his sister, Mary Antaya, of Somer-

ville, Mass. and his long time caregiver and friend, Denise Fulmer. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his mother, Ella Tonry, his stepfather, Francis Tonry, and by a sister, Marion Madore.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

A spring burial is planned at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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The piano accompaniment joins with the vocals to give a richness of sound and a refreshing retelling of the ancient story of the birth of Christ.”

The twenty-two voice choir will be joined by the Lakes Region Youth Chorus also directed by Karen Jordan. Phil Breton who recently became the church organist, will accompany the choir. Rev. Victoria Wood Parrish will lead the service and will be assisted by several readers from the congregation.

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Christmas Church Service of the First Congregational Society in Gilmanton is Sunday

Jason Pfiester and Ethan Cafferky practice for the Christmas Service at the Smith Meeting House in Gilmanton. They will provide music along with organist Harriet Coupal. (Courtesy photo)

GILMANTON — The December Christmas Church Service of the First Congregational Society in Gilmanton will be held on Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at the Smith Meeting House.

The Reverend Sidney Lovett of Holderness will officiate. Organist Harriet Coupal will play a prelude and a postlude. Special music will be provided by a duet of French horn players, Jason Pfiester and Ethan Cafferky. Both are professional performers who are used to playing in duets and quintets.

Refreshments will be served in the meeting room downstairs after the service and Christmas carols will be sung.

Services will resume the Sunday before Memorial Day in May. The First Congregational Society in Gilmanton holds church services from May through December each year, along with weddings, baptisms and funerals.

The First Congregational Society was formed in 1774, and the Smith Meeting House is named after the first ordained minister to serve there, the Reverend Isaac Smith. The meeting house is located on Meeting House Road off NH Route 140 and off NH Route 107. For questions call 603-267-8151.

Deadline near for high school students to sign up for career exploration panel on architecture & construction LACONIA — A career exploration panel for high school students will be offered by the 200x2020 Initiative on Friday, January 11 (snow date January 14) at the Huot Technical Center (HTC) to provide information about careers in Architecture and Construction.

The panel will run three times over the course of the day. Students from any Huot Center sending school may attend during their school’s regularly scheduled block at the Huot. Permission slips are required for this event and may be obtained through each high school guidance department. Permission slips are due back by December 21.

The schedule on January 11 is as follows: — 9:03 a.m. to 10:33 a.m. (Franklin High School & Gilford High School) — 10:36 a.m. to 12:06 p.m. (Laconia High School & Belmont High School) — 12:34 p.m. to 2:04 p.m. (Winnisquam Regional High School & Inter-Lakes High School) The panel will be comprised of a wide variety of individuals currently employed in the fields of architecture and construction, including construction managers (both on residential and commercial projects); craftsmen who do specialty work such as timber framing, preservation of historic buildings, and high-end carpentry; an architect; a heavy equipment operator; a marine construction specialist; a representative from the building trades program at the Huot; and a representative from the energy services technology program at Lakes Region Com-

munity College.

This event is the second of four career exploration panels organized by the 200x2020 Initiative for the 2012-13 academic year. The panels are designed to provide information and guidance to high school students seeking to learn more about local career options. The first panel of the year was in November focused on law enforcement and public safety. The remaining panels this year are: — Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics and Advanced Manufacturing on March 15, 2013 — Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications on May 3, 2013 The 200x2020 Initiative is a workforce development partnership between Lakes Region United Way, Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, Belknap Economic Development Council, Lakes Region Community College, the Huot Technical Center, Greater Meredith Program, Lakes Region Community Services Council, NHWorks, and many school-to-career coordinators and guidance counselors from local schools.

The goal of the partnership is to get a minimum of 200 businesses signed on by 2020 to provide local students access to a full range of vocational, technical and occupational experiences throughout the school years to support our region’s long-term workforce development needs. In addition to the career exploration panels, 200x2020 is currently developing an on-line database of high school internship and job shadow opportunities in the Lakes Region which will be available starting in the 2013-14 school year.

LACONIA — John Shelley will be signing copies of his new children’s book, “The Adventures of Snitch the Fraccoon: In Search of the Magic Crystals.” at Annie’s Book Stop on Saturday, December 15 starting at 2 p.m.

Shelley is the creator of the popular local card game, “Bag-o-Loot.”

John had an illustrator, Stefan Wollmar, and a young writer lined up to finish the book during the summer of 2012. However, as calamity or “luck” would have it, the writer was unable to write. Stefan had finished the graphic design, so refusing to give up both John and Stefan decided to continue using existing artwork.

John, being a lover of Dr. Suess books as a child, wrote the entire text using a similar rhyming technique of the famous author Theodor Seuss Geisel and voila... “The Adventures of Snitch the Fraccoon: In Search of the Magic Crystals” was born.

In 2011, Snitch the Fraccoon was brought to life when Shelley hired local artist Larry Frates (who had drawn the original sketches of Snitch) to build a life-sized head so Snitch could show up at stores and be in parades. Shelley’s wife Linda designed the suit and Snitch was born.

Shelley will sign copies of his book from 2-4 p.m.

People will also have a chance to meet Snitch –in person. Light snacks will be available.

Author John Shelley signing copies of his children’s book The Adventures of Snitch the Fraccoon

Cookie contest judges Steve Owens, Brady Hayes and Stan Bean, enjoyed their job at the 2011 Gilmanton Year-Round Library Cookie Contest. This year’s contest will be held Saturday, December 15, 2:30 to 4 p.m. (Courtesy photo)

Holiday cookie extravaganza held at Gilmanton Year Round Library on Saturday

GILMANTON — Saturday, December 15, is the day to stock up on holiday cookies at the Gilmanton Year Round Library. Come to the library from 2:30 until 4 on Saturday afternoon and bring your children for a fun-filled afternoon. Children’s librarian Pam Jansury will offer creative activities, and Christmas music will accompany the event.

Cookie makers are invited to join the competition.

Donate your favorites, along with the recipe, and let the judges decide who will be Gilmanton Cookie Master. Bring three dozen cookies to the Library on Friday afternoon, December 14, between 4 and 7.

Volunteers will package them up, along with holiday gift baskets for sale.

Along with cookies for sale ($4 a dozen), gift baskets will be offered.

For further information call or e-mail Carolyn Dickey, 267- 6098, jdickey@metrocast.net.

Amahl and the Night Visitors at Franklin Opera House on Dec. 21 FRANKLIN — The Christmas opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors will be presented at Franklin Opera House on Friday, December 21st, with a curtain time of 7:30 p.m.

The performance of Amahl will be preceded by a carol sing by carolers in Victorian costume, who will share songs of the season and invite guests to tea and light refreshments.

Amahl and the Night Visitors, written by Gian Carlo Menotti, was the first opera written specifically for television. It was first presented on NBC’s Hallmark Hall of Fame on Christmas Eve, 1951 and was, for several years, a staple of the holidays.

Under the direction of director Jane Cormier, this production by Just Love to Sing tells the story of a young, disabled boy, Amahl, (Chris Martinez) who is visited by the Magi on their way to visit the newborn Christ child. Amahl and his mother are poor and are impressed by the Magi and their story of their journey to see the Child.

Later, in an attempt to help her son, the mother is caught stealing gold from the Magi, but when the Magi understand the desperate plight of the mother and Amahl she is forgiven.

Amahl then pledges the only thing he owns, his crutch, and upon making this pledge, is miraculously healed. He then leaves with the Magi, to visit see next page

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Candlelight stroll Saturday night is Country Village Quilt Guild working Gilford Bicentennial’s final event on seasonal wall hanging on Dec. 19

GILFORD — The final event of this town’s bicentennial, Gilford’s Candlelight Stroll will be held on Saturday, December 15 from 4-7 p.m.

Candles will light the way, starting at the Gilford Public Library on Potter Hill Road, to the SAU Building on Belknap Mountain Road, all the way to the Rowe House (beside the elementary school) where the Town Crier will welcome everyone.

The Gilford Public Library will have special story times and craft items for the children to create, along with hosting a local Author’s book signing, all from 4- 7 p.m. The SAU building will be open with craftspeople selling items; the Bicentennial Committee will be selling the Bicentennial medals and coins. The Village Store will also be open.

The 1857 Grange Building will be open; children will have the opportunity to make gingerbread cookies and to decorate one to take with them (or eat there). All can view the Homestead Room, and in the Store Jane Rollins will be playing an old-fashioned piano and all are invited to participate in singing some Christmas tunes.

The 1834 Meetinghouse where the tree will be decorated with a Victorian theme will be open and from 5-6 p.m. a French horn quartet, the Wakondah Pond Horn Club will be playing.

Next door, Dr. Kelley White will have her decorated home open for visits, plus she is looking forward to from preceding page the Child himself.

Reserved seat tickets for Amahl and the Night Visitors, which is sponsored by the generosity of The Baptist Church of Franklin are $15 for adults and $12 for Seniors and Children.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Sant Bani School theater department presents the multi-media experimental piece Orphans of Morpheus. 7 p.m. at the Sant Bani School Studio Theater. Admission is $4/adults and $2/students and senior citizens. For advance reservations call 934-4240.

40th Winter Holiday concert series presenting the Pemigewasset Choral Society. 7:30 p.m. at Gilford Community Church. Admission by donation. For more information visit www.pemichorial.org.

The Gilford Middle School drama department presents ‘The Little Mermaid Jr’. 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Gilford High School. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.

Heather Pierson Quartet presents A Charlie Brown Christmas. 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. $10. BYOB. 3rd Annual ‘Food for the Soul’ Christmas Art Walk to benefit the NH Humane Society hosted by the galleries of Meredith.

4-7 p.m. Galleries include chi-lin, Vynnart, Gallery 51, The League of NH Craftsmen, Ogelthorpe Fine Arts and Crafts, and The Arts Collaborative. Mame’s Restaurant serves as headquarters for raffle drawings.

Anne of Green Gables Movie night Part Two conducted by the Gilmanton YearRound Library. 6 p.m.

Laconia Indoor Market. 3-6 p.m. at Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia.

creating Christmas ornaments with the young people that they can take home and put in their homes.

Many families have decorated homes along the stroll and are planning special treats along the way. For example, the Snow/Bickford family will be offering chowder and chili in their heated garage, plus a display of soy candles; a local trapper has set up a display and will be there to answer questions.

The Gault family lives in what was once the village schoolhouse, at 6 Potter Hill Road (behind the Grange).

People can stop and admire their decorated house, chat with them concerning their historical home; they have a special treat for all school children.

At the end of the walk (or beginning, depending where you start), the 1838 Rowe House will also be decorated with a Victorian theme; from 4:006:45 p.m. there will be a display of oldfashioned wooden toys for the young (and young at heart) to play with.

There will also be hot mulled cider.

Along the way, there will be strolling carolers; the Middle High School chorus will be strolling from 4-7 p.m.

The singers from the “Dickens Christmas” will be strolling from 6-6:45 p.m.

Of course, Santa will also be there during the stroll. There will be a bon-fire at the entrance to the Village Field, overseen by the Fire Chief, where people can bring ingredients and make s’mores or roast a few marshmallows. There will be a horsedrawn wagon ride for those interested.

The stroll will conclude with a musical presentation of “A Dickens’ Christmas” at the Gilford Community Church.

Parking is available at the Library and at the Elementary and Middle High Schools.

Various farmers, food vendors, artisans, and independent sales representatives will be present. For a full list of vendors and specials go to http://laconiaindoorwintermarket.weebly.com/index.html.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday.

Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome.

Call 645-9518.

Gilford Public Library events. Brown Bag Book Discussion 12:30-1:30 p.m. Conversational French 3-4 p.m. Crafter’s Corner 6–7:30 p.m. Evening Book Discussion 6:307:30 p.m.

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

American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30.

Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.

Mystery Book Group at the Meredith Library. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Featured book is The Dog Who Knew Too Much (A Chet and Bernie Mystery #4) by Spencer Quinn.

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

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

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Country Village Quilt Guild invites interested basic sewers to make a festive, simple wreath wall hanging at their meeting on Wednesday, December 19. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building and ends at 3 p.m.

A small wreath for the seasonal monthly block project will be featured but any size can be adapted and the holly Country Village Quilt Guild will work on a wreath wall hanging at patterns and circle sizes its December 19 meeting. (Courtesy photo) will be available during the meeting.

There is no charge for this project The wreaths can be embellished but for a small supply list, call Karen with yo-yos, beads or buttons and ribSticht at 279-5682 or e-mail karen@ bons of any color. dsticht.com.

Wicwas Lake Grange Christmas Party Saturday in Meredith Center MEREDITH — The Wicwas Lake Grange Community Christmas Party will be held Satuday, December 16 at 5 p.m. at the Wicwas Lake Grange Hall, which is located next to the Meredith Center Store.

The party is for children 12 and

under and Santa Claus and his elves will arrive on a fire truck bringing gifts for them. Free refreshments will be served and a collection of nonperishable food items will be taken to support the local food pantry.

Mint pigs a tradition in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — A holiday tradition in this upstate New York resort town has a peppermint twist: pig-shaped hard candies are sold with little metal hammers to smash them at Christmas.

The peppermint pigs, which can weigh up to a pound, are considered good luck charms by some. Family members will take turns whacking the piggy tokens of holiday cheer into little candy shards.

“We do find that some people are a little taken aback: ‘What’s the whole idea of the pig and the hammer? What are you doing? And is someone insulting me by giving me a pig?’” said Mike Fitzgerald, owner of Saratoga Sweets. Fitzgerald has pigs on his brain this time of year. A small crew at his shop south of Saratoga Springs

in Halfmoon makes the hard candy from dawn to dark in a shop distinguished by boiling red pots of candy and an overwhelming scent of peppermint. Fitzgerald is hurrying to fill thousands of pig orders around the country.

In the old days, the pig was placed on the Christmas dinner table. Father would wrap it in a napkin and crack it with the steel rod used to sharpen knives so the family could share the sweet-tasting bits, Fitzgerald said. But by the mid-20th century, the area holiday tradition went the way of lit candles on Christmas trees.

In 1988, Fitzgerald made a first run of 60 peppermint pigs at the request of the local historical society. He was surprised to see people lining up to buy them.

He sold out his run and never looked back.

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.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The good that comes out of a collective depends somewhat, but not entirely, on the goodness of the people in that group. Each member doesn’t have to be wonderful for a group to produce wonderful results.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). For tip-top mental health, you need both intellectual and creative stimulus.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Pick your battles. You have a right to express your grievance, but it may only lessen people’s opinion of you to do so. Save your fighting energy for when it’s really necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Selfdiscipline has more to do with educating yourself than punishing yourself.

Learning more and doing better are linked. Ask an excellent question, and you’ll learn the key to improving in that area.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You respect each person’s right to be their own person, even if it means that your wishes aren’t fulfilled. The one you love may not behave in the manner you would prefer, but it won’t diminish your feelings.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s an art to pleasure. You’ll not only enjoy your leisure, you’ll celebrate it. Because you revel in the sweet moments, later you’ll be more motivated to work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You value diplomacy, and yet, there are times when a swift confrontation is better. It clears the air and each person knows where he or she stands. Nip a problem in the bud.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2012. There are 19 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 12, 1787, Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

On this date: In 1870, Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina became the first black lawmaker sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives.

In 1897, “The Katzenjammer Kids,” the pioneering comic strip created by Rudolph Dirks, made its debut in the New York Journal.

In 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Oscar Straus to be Secretary of Commerce and Labor; Straus became the first Jewish Cabinet member.

In 1911, Britain’s King George V announced during a visit to India that the capital would be transferred from Calcutta to Delhi.

In 1917, Father Edward Flanagan founded Boys Town outside Omaha, Neb. In 1925, the first motel — the Motel Inn — opened in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

In 1937, Japanese aircraft sank the U.S. gunboat Panay on China’s Yangtze River. (Japan apologized, and paid $2.2 million in reparations.)

In 1946, a United Nations committee voted to accept a six-block tract of Manhattan real estate offered as a gift by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to be the site of the U.N.’s headquarters.

In 1963, Kenya gained its independence from Britain.

In 1972, Irwin Allen’s all-star disaster movie “The Poseidon Adventure” was released.

In 1985, 248 American soldiers and eight crew members were killed when an Arrow Air charter crashed after takeoff from Gander, Newfoundland.

In 2000, George W. Bush was transformed into the president-elect as a divided U.S. Supreme Court reversed a state court decision for recounts in Florida’s contested election.

One year ago: President Barack Obama met at the White House with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki; afterward, the president declared that U.S. troops were leaving Iraq “with honor and with their heads held high.” Bert Schneider, 78, a producer credited with inspiring a “New Hollywood” band of independent filmmakers in the 1970s and 1980s, died in Los Angeles.

Today’s Birthdays: Former TV host Bob Barker is 89. Former New York City Mayor Edward Koch (kahch) is 88. Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Pettit is 80. Singer Connie Francis is 75. Singer Dionne Warwick is 72. Rock singer-musician Dickey Betts is 69. Former race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi is 66. Actor Wings Hauser is 65. Actor Bill Nighy (ny) is 63. Actor Duane Chase (Film: “The Sound of Music”) is 62. Country singer LaCosta is 62. Gymnast-turned-actress Cathy Rigby is 60. Author Lorna Landvik is 58. Singer-musician Sheila E. is 55. Actress Sheree J. Wilson is 54. Pop singer Daniel O’Donnell is 51. International Tennis Hall of Famer Tracy Austin is 50. Rock musician Eric Schenkman (Spin Doctors) is 49. Rock musician Nicholas Dimichino (Nine Days) is 45. News anchor Maggie Rodriguez is 43. Actress Jennifer Connelly is 42. Actress Madchen Amick is 42.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS ABC and ME at the Meredith Library. 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Pre-school Class ages 3-5.

Lakes Region Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours hosted by Mainstay Techonologies. 4-6 p.m. at its new headquarters at 201 Daniel Webser Highway in Belmont. For more information call 524-5531 or RSVP at www.mainstayopenhouse.eventbrite.com.

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 Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We have two boys, and the oldest is non-verbal autistic.

“Austin” can write, and he wears a talking device around his neck. He likes to shop and enjoys eating different things. But it makes me sad and angry when people stare at us.

I have had strangers tell me I shouldn’t take Austin out of the house, that I’m a bad parent if I don’t do a gluten-free diet and various other pieces of unwelcome advice. I know some people think we somehow caused this to happen, but we didn’t ask for this, and people need to realize what a miracle it is to have a child who is developmentally normal. We have one of each, and I feel blessed to say that.

Our society doesn’t offer enough support to families that are different. Our youngest son tries to make friends, and no one calls back. I have reached out to neighbors, and nothing happens. Support groups have meetings that are often held at times that don’t work for me, and worse, if you have different opinions about what causes autism, you are ignored. I will not give up hope that things can change, because we have come so far. Thanks for letting me vent. -- Sunshine Dear Sunshine: This must be so difficult for you. There is no excuse for people who are rude enough to criticize your parenting or have the nerve to suggest that the boy be confined to the home. Ignore them. Professionals don’t know what causes autism. Some children respond to dietary changes, but not all. And we know that many people continue to believe that autism is a result of childhood vaccines, even though the original “research” is now considered questionable at best.

We understand how much parents want to protect their children and, in some cases, are looking to place blame. If the support groups in your area are not your cup of tea, please try the Autism Society of America (autism-society.org) or Autism

Speaks (autismspeaks.org) for more opportunities to connect, perhaps online.

Dear Annie: May I make another suggestion for holiday gifts for teachers? When I worked in the counseling office at a high school, my most treasured gifts were the thank-you notes written either by the parents or the students. Mugs, scented candles and school-themed note pads can pile up in the closet, but those notes I will keep forever. Knowing your efforts are appreciated is priceless. -- Mrs. G. Dear Mrs. G: Thank you for giving our readers a gift idea that costs nothing and brings so much satisfaction. Teachers have often told us how meaningful these notes are. Please, readers, if a teacher has meant something special to you, let him or her know. It’s one of the nicest gifts you can give.

Dear Annie: I could not disagree more with your comments to “Enough,” who said he would not date a woman he was not physically attracted to. You said this was a superficial reason, but his choice.

I agree that it is his choice, but superficial? Not at all. I have been there. I ended a relationship because I was not attracted to him “that way.” Hearing that he was shopping for an engagement ring didn’t change my mind. My family asked how I’d feel if he turned out to be my only option, and I said that was no reason to be with someone. Two weeks later, my nowhusband asked me out. -- History Lesson Dear History: You are confusing attraction with superficiality. It’s understandable not to continue to date someone you aren’t attracted to. But “Enough” refused to even meet women who didn’t match his criteria for beauty. This is superficial -- meaning the surface appearance is more important than what’s inside.

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

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$500 REWARD For information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the theft of a truck tailgate from Young’s Auto Sales.

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

BELMONT, NH- FURNISHED Room for rent available immediately, (approx. 14X15) in gorgeous Large Victorian mansion overlooking Lake Winnisquam on 1 acre of land, covered in mature English gardens & trees and a fabulous gazebo to share. $425/month includes shared kitchens, bathrooms living room, etc. Also includes heat, electric, digital cable, wireless Internet & beach access on Lake Winnisquam.

Call 603-527-8496

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

PRE 1972 Classic 4 speed cars wanted. Especially convertables.

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

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

Please call 364-5834

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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

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

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

Registered, XLT, loaded, runs good. $2,300/OBO. 344-8885 Laconia

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

Beach access. 603-365-0799.

2000 Chevy S10 pickup. Only 98K. Automatic, 4 cylinder, 2WD. Runs great. $2,995.

603-670-4001

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.)

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 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big

BELMONT 2 bedroom apartment, heated, walking distance to the Belknap Mall. $195.00/wk, Four weeks security deposit, no pets. Call:

527-9221 BELMONT farmhouse 2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large balcony, heat & electric included. No

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.

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

Great condition, available soon.

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.

Call 603-340-0936 No calls after 8pm please.

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.

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

GILFORDNice 2 bedroom apartment Glendale area.

Basement storage, washer/dryer in unit. $850/Month + utilities. No

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.

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LACONIA3 bedroom washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, off-street parking, 2nd

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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: 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: Very nice 1-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, downtown building. Recently painted.

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

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

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: 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: 2BR, in-town apartment with parking. $700/month includes heat. No smoking. No pets. Security deposit. Call John, 387-8356.

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

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

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.

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.

SINGLE male needs roommate(s) 2 bedrooms available. $100+ per week, share utilities. Pets considered. 556-7098.

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

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

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

For Sale 4 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi, 4X6 Heriz. 3X5 Multi-color Panel- 2X4 Rose Sarouk. Call for prices. 603-528-9661 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. 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 ELECTRIC glass top white range & matching over range microwave. $350. Will sell separately.

267-6060 FOUR Snow Tires, $180. Kenmore vacuum cleaner $40. All in excellent condition 267-8950

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, December 12, 2012— Page 23

MATH & SCIENCE from page 2 those nations will soon be out-competing us in a knowledge-based, global economy,” Duncan said.

American students still perform better than the global average in all subject areas, the study found, although students from the poorest U.S. schools fall short.

But the U.S. is far from leading the pack, a distinction now enjoyed by kids in countries like Finland and Singapore who outperformed American fourth-graders in science and reading. By eighth grade, American students have fallen behind their Russian, Japanese and Taiwanese counterparts in math, and trail students from Hong Kong, Slovenia and South Korea in science.

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

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

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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.

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

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

Barack Obama, who has pledged to train 100,000 new math and science teachers over the next decade.

“Think about the America within our reach: a country that leads the world in educating its people. An America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs,” he said this year in his State of the Union address.

Asia continues to dominate the top echelon of scores across subject fields. The tiny city-state of Singapore takes first place in eighth-grade science and fourthgrade math, with South Korea scoring nearly as high.

Singapore takes second place to South Korea in eighthgrade math, with Taiwan in third.

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GREEN Firewood $150 per cord.

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The results of the study, conducted every four years in nations around the world, show mixed prospects for delivering on that promise. A nation that once took pride in being at the top of its game can no longer credibly call itself the global leader in student performance. Wringing their hands about what that reality portends for broader U.S. influence, policymakers worry it could have ripple effects on the economy down the line, with Americans increasingly at a competitive disadvantage in the international marketplace.

Elevating the skills needed to compete with emerging countries has been a priority for President

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

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.

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

ICCI, POB 78 Center Harbor, NH. Phone 603-253-9275 for further information

LIFT Chair- $300 or best offer. 2 rolling walkers with seat & brakes.

Call 229-7180 LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

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.

COMPLETE CARE CLEANING SERVICE

RADIO Shack Custom Tone Syntheizer, Model MD 1121. Stand and music rack included. Like new. $115. 293-0922 SKI-DOO Modular helmet 2 shields one heated $200. HJC helmet 2 shields one heated $100 /obo. Call Paul at 603-366-2809.

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980 WHITE metal trundle bed. New, twin, (with mattresses). Perfect Xmas. $300. 707-2878 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 YAMAHA Piano- P22, oak. Great condition. Will need tuning. $2,900.

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

603-717-6682

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package!

Please check our website for specific details on each position RN - ICU Part-time RN - OB Part-time RN - Med Surg, FT & PT RN - Emergency Dept, FT, PT & Per Diem.

RN - OR & Surgical Services, Coder/Transcription - Full-time.

ED Registration Clerk - FT Clerk - Registration Per Diem Med Tech - Lab, Per Diem Clinical Applications Coordinator, IT - Full-time Office RN - Primary Care, Part-time 0.8 and Per Diem A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org.

Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

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

Snowmobiles

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

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

Storage Space

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.

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

Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle, RV in a clean/dry place. Monthly

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Irwin Toyota | Scion | Ford | Lincoln 59 Bisson Ave Laconia, NH Irwin Hyundai AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 446 Union Ave Laconia, NH 524-4922 | www.irwinzone.com All of our New & Preowned 1Year Free Scheduled Maintenance* Vehicles come with INCLUDING:

COROLLA LE

Stock# DJC512

MSRP......................... $19,488 Irwin Discount.............. $2,342 MFG Rebate.....................$500

NEW 2012 TOYOTA

CAMRY LE

$

40 Corolla’s Available

YOUR FINAL PRICE

0% Available

Stock# CJC523

MSRP......................... $24,060 Irwin Discount.............. $3,061

49/MO 16,646

$

Roadside Assistance

35 MPG

35 MPG

NEW 2013 TOYOTA

LEASE FOR ONLY

3 Oil Changes Free

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

79/MO 20,999

$

33 Camry’s Available

$

27 MPG

51 MPG

NEW 2012 TOYOTA

Stock# CJC582

PRIUS TWO

MSRP......................... $25,087 Irwin Discount.............. $2,330 LEASE FOR ONLY

NEW 2012 TOYOTA

RAV4 4x4

YOUR FINAL PRICE

139/MO 22,665

$

0% Available 60 Mos

$

37 Prius Available

Stock# CJT1023

MSRP......................... $25,459 Irwin Discount.............. $2,710 MFG Rebate.....................$750

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

87/MO 21,999

$

34 Rav4’s Available

$

0% Available 60 Mos

Lease for 24 months with 12,000 miles per year. $2,999 cash or trade equity, 1st payment, $650 acquisition fee and $369 dealer fee due at signing. $0 security deposit with approved credit. No sales tax for NH residents. All rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. Ad vehicles reflect $1,000 additional savings in lieu of $1,000 Holidey Shopping Voucher. Expires 12-31-2012.

37 MPG

40 MPG

NEW 2013 FORD

Stock# DFC726

FOCUS SE

MSRP......................... $19,995 Irwin Discount.............. $1,942 MFG Rebate................... 2,395

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

98/MO 15,658

$

$

12 Focus’ Available

0% Available 60 Mos

NEW 2013 FORD

FUSION SE

Stock# DFC709

MSRP.......................... $24,495 Irwin Discount.............. $2,496 MFG Rebate................. $1,000

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

129/MO 20,999

$

$

11 Fusion’s Available

2.9% Available

30 MPG

NEW 2013 FORD

23 MPG

Stock# DFT174

ESCAPE SE 4x4

MSRP......................... $27,645 Irwin Discount.............. $2,549 MFG Rebate................. $1,500

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

147/MO 23,596

$

$

10 Escape’s Available

2.9% Available

NEW 2013 FORD

Stock# DFT188

F150 STX S/C 4x4 MSRP......................... $37,420 Irwin Discount.............. $5,621 MFG Rebate.................. $3,000

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

238/MO 28,799

$

$

18 F150’s Available

2.9% Available

Lease for 24 months with 10,500 miles per year. $2,999 cash or trade equity, 1st payment, $595 acquisition fee and $369 dealer fee due at signing. $0 security deposit with approved credit. No sales tax for NH residents. All rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. Ad vehicles reflect $1,000 additional savings in lieu of $1,000 Holiday Shopping Voucher. Expires 12-31-2012.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING VOUCHER

Toyota | Scion | Ford | Lincoln | Hyundai Bisson & Union Avenues | Laconia, NH

1,00000

$

1,000 Dollars & 00/100

$

TO THE ORDER OF

Irwin Automotive Group Valued Customer

Chris Irwin

See dealer for complete details

38 MPG

37 MPG

NEW 2013 HYUNDAI

ACCENT GS

Stock# HDC336

MSRP......................... $17,075 Irwin Discount.............. $1,476 LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

68/MO 15,599

$

8 Accent’s Available

$

1.9% Available

NEW 2013 HYUNDAI

Stock# HDC253

ELANTRA GLS

MSRP......................... $17,650 Irwin Discount.............. $1,223 LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

77/MO 16,427

$

11 Elantra’s Available

$

1.9% Available

35 MPG

NEW 2013 HYUNDAI

SONATA GLS

Stock# HDC320

MSRP......................... $22,695 Irwin Discount.............. $2,033 MFG Rebate.................. $2,000

LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

79/MO 18,662

$

33 Sonata’s Available

$

0% Available

29 MPG

NEW 2013 HYUNDAI

Stock# HTS530

SANTA FE SPORT AWD

MSRP......................... $27,225 Irwin Discount.............. $2,428 LEASE FOR ONLY

YOUR FINAL PRICE

278/MO 24,797

$

16 Santa Fe’s Available

$

1.9% Available

Lease for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year. $2,999 cash or trade equity, 1st payment, $595 acquisition fee and $369 dealer fee due at signing. $0 security deposit with approved credit. No sales tax for NH residents. All rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. HMF May be required. Ad vehicles reflect $1,000additional savings in lieu of $1,000 Holiday Savings Voucher. Expires 12-31-2012.