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CONCORD — One of the two Lakes Region men who in October pleaded guilty in U.S. Federal Court to defrauding hundreds of people out of millions of dollars admitted to the Secretary of State’s special investigator yesterday that he was indeed

guilty, but only of withholding key information from potential clients.

Donald Dodge of Belmont said the day he formed CL& M as a servicing company for Financial Resources Mortgage, Inc. of Meredith (June 1, 2005), he created a line of credit for FRM President Scott Farah so Farah could “have access to short-term

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GILFORD — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corporation, which is set to purchase National Grid’s electric and gas franchises in New Hampshire — and with them responsibility for the toxic coal tar dumped off lower Liberty Hill Road — is no stranger to the Lakes Region.

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“It is very clear that setting this up was a breach of my fiduciary responsibility as a custodian over other peoples money,” read Dodge from a statement he had prepared for his criminal trial, after he learned Farah would take a plea and testify against him. see DODGE page 6

Public Works’ Luke Powell named city’s Employee of the Year

BY MICHAEL KITCH THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

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Nine year old Natalie Fraser takes a snowboarding lesson from Gary Chase to start off the season at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford on Saturday afternoon. Sunday’s rain and two days of unseasonably warm weather provided a challenge but snowmakers are now taking advantage of cold nights to play catch-up.

The resort is reporting about 20 trails open for skiing. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

LACONIA — Luke Powell, assistant director of Public Works, was named “Employee of the Year” at the annual Christmas luncheon for city employees at the Community Center yesterday.

In his 14 years with the Department of Public Works, Powell has earned Luke Powell a reputation for going the (Michael Kitch photo) extra mile to ensure that each and every project he undertakes is distinguished by fine workmanship. Responsive, understanding and generous, he readily establishes a rapport with others, which has won him the respect of the state officials, private contractors and city residents with whom he deals. Among his colleagues, Powell is known for his willingness to provide assistance when it is needed and welcome when it is offered.

“Luke is as supportive and determined an assistant as I can imagine,” said Paul Moynihan, director of public works. “He gives everything he does 100-percent and has a wonderful way of dealing with others.”

Powell grew up on Long Island, where he pursued a love of sailing, but then spent years far from salt water. He studied forestry at Michigan Technological University and the University of see POWELL page 8

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Family and friends of a North Carolina teen who stowed away in an airplane’s wheel well said Tuesday they want to know why airport security didn’t stop him from sneaking on and ultimately dying after he plunged several thousand feet.

They say they will be haunted by thoughts of 16-year-old Delvonte Tisdale’s death until they find out how he was able to sneak aboard a Bostonbound US Airways plane last month on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

“If Delvonte was able to get on a plane, what about a terrorist? Where was security?” the Rev. James Woodson, the family’s pastor, said Tuesday.

The Transportation Security Administration is investigating how the teenager was able to avoid security and climb into the wheel well of a Boeing 737.

The agency on Tuesday declined to comment.

But in a statement, TSA spokeswoman Jonella Culmer said officials were working with the airport, which is responsible security around the airport’s grounds.

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Old school earmarkers in Congress working on one last feast WASHINGTON (AP) — The spending barons on Capitol Hill, long used to muscling past opponents of bills larded with pet projects, are seeking one last victory before tea party-backed GOP insurgents storm Congress intent on ending the good old days of pork-barrel politics.

You might call it the last running of the old bulls in Congress.

In the waning days of the lame duck congressional session, Democrats controlling the Senate — in collaboration with a handful of old school Republicans — are pushing to wrap

$1.27 trillion worth of unfinished budget work into a single “omnibus” appropriations bill.

Their 1,900-plus-page bill comes to the floor this week stuffed with provisions sought by lawmakers. It contains thousands of pet projects, known as earmarks, pushed by Democratic and GOP senators alike — despite a pledge by Republicans to give up such projects next year.

“That omnibus bill will be loaded down with earmarks and pork-barrel spending, which is a direct — a direct — betrayal of the majority of voters on Nov. 2 who said

‘Stop the earmarking, stop the spending, stop the pork-barrel projects,’” protested Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.

Altogether, the bill contains about $8 billion worth of earmarks, less than in previous years since House Republicans didn’t ask for any. The earmarked funds equal less than 1 percent of the measure.

The catchall bill is designed to bankroll the operations of every Cabinet agency for the budget year that started Oct. 1, as well as $158 billion to pay for Pentagon operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Mother killed and 5 hurt in gun battle at Sacramento barber shop SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A mother loading her 2-year-old son into an SUV was killed Tuesday and five others were wounded in a gun battle at a strip mall in south Sacramento, authorities said.

Two men were inside Fly Cuts & Styles barber shop just before 1 p.m. when two other men came in and started shooting, said Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Curran.

The men in the barber shop were armed and returned fire, Curran said.

The gun battle apparently moved into the

parking lot with at least one of the suspects getting into a white sedan. Curran said the gunfire continued as some of the suspects got away.

A bullet struck the 30-year-old woman in the chest just after she put her son into the child seat of her Chevy Tahoe, Curran said.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene; the child was unhurt and has been placed under child protective services.

“We believe she’s a totally innocent victim,” Curran said.

Four of the five men injured in the gun-

battle have been taken to local hospitals, including an unidentified man with lifethreatening injuries who was shot in the chest, Curran said. He was undergoing surgery, Curran said.

A 37-year-old man, who was one of the barbers working inside the shop, was shot in the ankle. A 28-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and leg. Another man whose age was unknown suffered a leg wound.

The fifth man, a 39-year-old male, suffered a grazing wound.

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Some consider a soldier’s alleged release of classified information to WikiLeaks an act of treason. The City Council in Berkeley is deciding whether to proclaim him a hero deserving of a medal.

The council in this famously liberal city

is considering a resolution Tuesday night bestowing hero status on Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier at the center of the Wikileaks fury. Manning has become a hero to some groups on the anti-war left who believe the soldier performed a valu-

able public service.

It’s the latest in a long line of provocative political statements by leaders in Berkeley, a city of 100,000 across the bay from San Francisco that was the epicenter of the anti-war movement in the Vietnam era.

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Gunman opens fire on Florida school board and then kills himself

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — A gunman calmly walked to a podium, spray painted a red “V’’ with a circle around it on a wall and opened fire at school board members Tuesday, sending people scrambling and diving for cover.

A security guard soon ran in, exchanged shots with and wounded the man who then killed himself, police said.

Despite several shots being fired, no one else was hit. In video of the clash that lasted several minutes, the gunman, Clay A. Duke, dispassionately

confronts the Bay District school board, telling everyone in the room to leave except the men on the board. Duke, who was wearing a dark pullover coat, stands about 8 feet directly in front of the board with the gun at his side.

Superintendent Bill Husfelt tries to persuade him to drop the gun. Duke suggests that his wife had been fired from the district, but won’t tell Husfelt or the board who she is or her job.

Members promise to help her find a new job, but Duke just shakes his

Judd Gregg says goodbye to the Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire has bid farewell to the U.S. Senate, after serving three terms.

In a farewell speech on Tuesday, Gregg said his greatest concerns are the country’s ability to confront terrorism and the rising federal deficit.

Gregg, who decided not to seek reelection, thanked his wife, Kathy,

his three children, his staff and state and Senate colleagues.

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says Gregg has been instrumental, in Republicans’ efforts to slow down or call out Democrats in the past two years.

Gregg will be replaced by former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte, who won election as a Republican in November.

Unidentified 18-year-old dies of meningitis

CONCORD (AP) — An 18-year-old woman has died in New Hampshire of meningitis.

State Public Health Director Dr. Jose Montero says the woman died Monday at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He did not identify her or where she was from, but said health officials have worked with her school and have not identified anyone who was exposed.

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid

surrounding the spinal cord and brain that can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. Montero said officials strongly suspect the woman had the bacterial form, which often shows up as a high fever, headache, stiff neck and rash that develops quickly over two days.

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head. Husfelt tells Duke he would be responsible for her dismissal, so the board members should be allowed to leave.

“I’ve got a feeling you want the cops to come in and kill you because you said you are going to die today,” Husfelt tells Duke. He then tells him that this isn’t worth it.

The 56-year-old slowly and deliberately raises the gun and levels it Husfelt, who pleads “Please don’t, please don’t.” Duke then fires two shots that miss, followed by several others that didn’t hit the half-dozen or so people still left in the room.

Before he started shooting, member Ginger Littleton, who had left the room as ordered, sneaks up behind Duke as he stands next to the long, beige desk where

the board was sitting and whacks him on the arm with her large, brown purse made of an alligator-like material.

“In my mind, that was the last attempt or opportunity to divert him,” she told The Associated Press.

Duke, a large, heavyset man, got angry, turned around, and she fell to the floor and board members pleaded with her to stop. Duke pointed the gun at her head and said, “You stupid b----” but he didn’t shoot her, she said. She’s not sure why.

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Harvard doctors plea no contest to hosting teen drinking party WEARE, N.H. (AP) — Two doctors affiliated with Harvard Medical School have pleaded no contest to hosting an underage drinking party for graduating seniors from a private New Hampshire boarding school.

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Can democracy cope with austerity?

For those who have read about or vaguely remember the stolid British tribe of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, which held out in its “finest hour,” last week brought a disgusting sight Mobs in Parliament Square set fire to the statue of 19th century statesman Lord Palmerston and urinated on the statue of Winston Churchill.

Charlie Gilmour, son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, was swinging by a rope from the Cenotaph that memorializes the 700,000 British dead of the Great War. At night, hundreds of these anarchists peeled off to appear on Regent Street as the Rolls-Royce carrying the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker-Bowles, entered. The Rolls was pounded with boots, bottles, sticks, fists and paintballs, as the mob howled “Tory scum!” and “Off with their heads!”

A sign was pushed through an open window into Camilla’s side.

So precarious was the situation, Charles’ security detail was close to drawing guns to protect the first in line to the throne.

What was the mob protesting?

Tuition increases for students who pay less for college than the parents of American students. In Parliament, the ruling coalition’s 83-vote margin, after defections, was cut by three-fourths on the vote to raise the tuition fees.

And Europe is only at the beginning of this age of austerity.

Across the Irish Sea, the 50,000 protesters have departed from the General Post Office where the Rising of 1916 took place. But the government’s budget to meet the demands of the European Union for a bailout of Ireland passed in the Dail by just five votes, 82-77.

This is “the budget of a puppet government ... doing what they have been told to do by the IMF, the EU Commission and the European Central Bank,” said Michael Noonan, the probable finance minister in a new government after coming elections.

Noonan said Dublin’s letters to the IMF and European Central Bank read as though the government had been “waterboarded” into signing them.

Irish rage at having to suffer to save Europe’s bondholders of Irish banks, the anarchy in England, riots in France to protest a rise in the retirement age to 62, the violence that wracked Greece, the precarious condition of Portugal and Spain, the anger of Germans at having to bail out their profligate EU partners — raise the question: Can Europe’s welfare states be downsized without violence surging, governments falling and populists coming to power who will default on debts rather than force the masses that elected them to suffer to save the bank investors?

Can European democracy deal

with the gathering storm?

Is not a national default and a collapse of banks across Europe inevitable? And could such a collapse be contained in Europe when America’s big banks are all transnational institutions?

And America is not without her own crises.

This weekend, The New York Times reported on affluent Nassau County on Long Island: “Now, with its bonds suddenly downgraded and a state oversight agency preparing to seize its checkbook and credit cards, Nassau is on the verge of a full-fledged fiscal crisis.”

California, Illinois, New Jersey and New York are facing historic deficits, as the stimulus money that enabled them to survive 2009 and 2010 runs out. Illinois is facing a shortfall of $15-billion, a third of the state budget. California is being compared to Spain. A default by either could do to the credit rating of states what a default by Italy or Spain would do to the European Monetary Union.

Now the U.S. government is moving again in a direction opposite of where the people voted to go on Nov. 2. The deficit is not shrinking, but growing.

Even before the Barack Obama tax compromise — price tag $857-billion — the 2011 deficit is surging.

In November alone, the U.S. government spent $150.4 billion more than it took in. For the first two months of FY 2011, which began Oct. 1, the feds spent $585.7 billion and took in $294.9 billion, a deficit for just one-sixth of the fiscal year of $290.8-billion.

Spending is approaching 200-percent of revenue.

Obama’s deficit for the first quarter of 2011 alone will be the same size as the largest annual deficit George W. Bush ever ran. Michael Fereli of JPMorgan Chase projects the 2011 deficit at $1.5-trillion, after $1.4-trillion in 2009 and $1.3-trillion in 2010.

And the bond markets are flashing warning signals. After Obama’s tax deal was announced, U.S. government bond prices tanked. Some folks are getting out to get into stocks.

Others think U.S. bonds just became a riskier investment.

U.S. cities and states and the U.S. government, as well as the governments of Europe, are facing a crisis of confidence. Can their elected politicians reassure investors who bought their bonds in good faith that those bonds are still worth what they cost? Or should bondholders bail out before they are burned?

We may be entering a crisis of democratic capitalism.

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000.) )He won the New Hampshire

LETTERS Schools should expect parents to take responsibility for their kids To the editor, On Monday December 13, I attended a Shaker School Board meeting; an informational meeting with our newly elected legislators. I received a personal invitation, as did all Belmont board and commission members.

Unfortunately, only one other Budget Committee member and I attended.

As the paper reported, the meeting was informative and all sides were heard from. Basically the theme was the school board saying that state funding is lacking, and the new lawmakers agreeing and promising to try to do something about it. That’s fine, however these are the same things that have been said (by both sides) for the past 20+ years! I know that the school board genuinely feels the financial pinch each year, and that our new lawmakers honestly hope to correct what they can.

However something important was, and has always has been overlooked since this problem was first discussed.

The American school system receives more money per student than any other industrialized nation in the world, yet these student’s scores in literacy and numeracy are among the lowest. The underlying problem that remains unspoken is the American parent. American schools have become a glorified babysitting service for many parents. Each year, schools are expected to provide training that was always a parent’s responsibility.

Responsibility is the first “R.” When a school board member laments that full day kindergarten is needed, because some students enter into elementary school not knowing their colors, I’m sorry but there is something fundamentally wrong with this. This is a parent’s responsibility.

Parents should be expected to take the responsibility of raising their children, teaching them right from wrong, how to talk, walk, manners and for God’s sake their colors! The school system

should not be expected to replace the parents in this area. The school and its teachers are responsible for training students academically, and precious time is wasted from their lessons when they need to take on parental duties.

This is unfair to the taxpayers, school staff and responsible parents. I believe that parents would be more inclined to take parental responsibility, if they had to take more of a fiscal responsibility for their child’s education.

The next “R” is respect. Respect for their parents, teachers, the police, and each other. If a parent does not demand respect from their child, how can we expect them to give respect to others? When a police officer tells me “you ought to hear what some of these kids say to an officer from the back of the cruiser!” When an outgoing school superintendent talks of his disappointment in the lack of respect he is afforded by a student and the parents, I find it extremely unacceptable.

I am sure that if most teachers were honest, they would confirm this lack of respect and verify that it impedes their abilities to educate. This type of behavior should have consequences, both to the child and the parents. Consequences might also help to encourage this responsibility.

The final “R” is results. The devolution of parental responsibility and the absence of respect have resulted in many of the problems that society suffers with today. If we look to the past and to what was expected of parents in a child’s upbringing, we will see that parental interaction, expectations and intervention had significant, positive results. Yet we continue to throw money into education, with disappointing results. Perhaps, if we start with the basics at home, more of our money can be used for better education, and less for child rearing.

Ken Knowlton Belmont

I hope letter writers on the left & right will get to know each other To the editor, I had lunch with Tony Boutin and it was a perfectly delightful experience. I found Tony to be a honest, open and sincere person with a great sense of humor and a love for animals.

After spending two hours in conversation with him, I felt as though I have

known him all my life. As the expression went in the 60s, we had “good vibes”. I wish I had met him years ago.

His good company was well worth the price of a lunch and more.

I hope that letter writers on the right and left would get to know each see next page

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LETTERS U.S. job growth not even able to keep up with population growth To the editor, After nearly two years the U.S. economy is still unable to create jobs at a pace equal to population growth. In November the unemployment rate stood at 9.8-percent, well above the 5-percent average in the decade before the financial crisis.

Many Americans have given up looking for employment and are no longer counted in the unemployment numbers.

Long-term unemployment is a concern.

Almost one-half of the officially unemployed have already been out of work for at least six months. The decline of the construction and manufacturing sectors has created a pool of workers with unneeded skills. This occurred while problems in the housing market have led to a reduction in labor mobility. Many people cannot sell their homes and move to areas with better employment prospects. These factors have raised the structural unemployment rate by around 1.5-percentage points.

Prospects for a rapid improvement in the employment situation are not encouraging. The economy needs to create around 150,000 jobs a month just to keep up with growth in the working-age population. It almost reached this target in October, but employment fell in each of the previous four months. Federal and state governments are trying to get their finances under control. At least they are expressing concerns about such things. Governmental actions taken to reduce spending will cause a decrease

in governmental employment. This will mean it will be solely down to the private sector to create jobs. That said, companies will remain reluctant to rebuild their payrolls rapidly. The result will be that the unemployment rate will remain roughly where it is or rise 2011. Persistently high unemployment weighs heavily on growth.

70-percent of spending generates from private consumption. 2011 does not appear to be the big bull run recovery we have see in the past.

Real estate problems will weigh on household finances, limit labour mobility and they will also continue to hurt the banking sector. Not only are onequarter of houses now worth less than the mortgages that were used to buy them but the persistently high unemployment rate has also undermined the ability of many home owners to service their debt. Government programs that have been put in place to help restructure mortgages often provide a respite but not a full resolution. This means that there is still a large amount of housing likely to come into foreclosure, and many homes already held by banks as a result of foreclosures have not yet moved onto the market. The likelihood of foreclosures exerting further downward pressure on the assets quality of US banks will contribute to their reluctance to lend more aggressively.

Just my honest opinion Marc Abear Meredith

Ground Zero cops & firefighters don’t deserve workers’ comp claims To the editor, It was on the news again today. The cops and firefighters at the seen are looking for a large settlement because of health problems as a result of the toxic air around Ground Zero in New York City. Well HELLO you guys, you were trained in using protective gear, masks, goggles and respirators if need be. You should be reprimanded for not following procedure.

When I was in Viet Nam, if you did not have the right stuff for the job you died, period. You guys were trained and knew what it took to get the job done, including the proper safety equipment. Now don’t tell me it was an urgent situation and that you didn’t have time to grab your safety equipment . That is part of your job and in your job description, in Nam that would be kind of like not having

my M16 with me.

This is another situation of deadbeats looking for a buck. Dirty cops and dirty firefighters are out there.

Many of you know one. The cop or the firefighter who comes up to his place on the lake and enjoys it while on some disability claim, usually a back problem, Oh brother, deadbeats on the free ride.

I really expect to take a lot of heat on this issue but I really don’t care, bring it on and defend your deadbeat insurance fraud. I know too many cases of disability abuse to let this one slide. The Ground Zero workers do not even deserve workers comp let alone a class action law suit if they were not using proper protective gear that is provided by their employer.

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DODGE from page one He said his real crime was not telling potential lenders about this line of credit, believing now that if he had, many would have chosen not to do business with FRM. As part of an independent investigation into the workings of FRM, CL&M, their sudden collapse in November of 2009 and the state agencies that were supposed to oversee it, Secretary of State William Gardner ordered a special investigation and asked retired Tilton Attorney Charles Chandler to be the lead investigator.

Dodge testified for four hours yesterday, answering questions presented by Chandler and attorneys for the State Bureau of Securities. Except for the first hour, he was alone and without his attorney Mark Howard.

Others who have testified are the victims, who lost collectively between $80 and $100-million, developers Gary Coyne of Meredith, Phillip Brouillard of Laconia, Yves Tanguay of Concord and Vlatche Manoukian of Nashua and Dodge’s office manager Diane Smith.

In October, Dodge pleaded guilty to fraud and will be sentenced to no more than 10 years in federal prison in January. He is 67.

The line of credit, or “air loans” as he referred to them, were supposed to allow Farah to “close loans” before he had secured enough from individual lenders. He told Dodge he was “losing the cream of the crop” because these borrowers had great credit and could go anywhere for the money.

In reflection, Dodge said he now believes that Scott needed to raise quick money to satisfy about $3-million in outstanding investments to people after he was ordered to do so by the N.H. Department of Securities.

“For months, (in late 2004 and early 2005) Scott had been discussing with various lenders and/or potential lenders about setting up a $1 to $3-million line of credit,” read Dodge, adding he was in the office to overhear Farah’s side of some of those conversations.

He said he was told that Farah would testify against him in Federal Court and would say that Dodge knew he was setting up CL&M to allow Farah to “continue to steal from people like he had been doing for years.”

Farah also pleaded guilty to two counts of wire and mail fraud in October and will also be sentenced in January to no more than 19 years in federal prison.

“Pure baloney,” Dodge said while fighting back tears. He said he never would have agreed to further a crime much less encourage his wife and friends to lend money through Farah.

Dodge’s wife and his two best friends — David and Diane Smith — were FRM clients. Diane Smith was also Dodge’s bookkeeper and office manager.

“I know how hard they worked for their money,” he said looking straight at victim Alan McIlvene and adding that he also knows how hard many of the other people, “good people like Al,” worked for their money as well.

Dodge said he kept believing in Farah because for the entire time they worked in the same building, Farah would tell him he was close to closing a $300-million deal with someone from Dubai and another $300-million deal with a John Anderson.

While his testimony elicited some measure of sympathy with the six victims who were there to witness it, Dodge couldn’t answer some key technical questions asked by investigators.

Under a barrage of questions from Securities Attorney Eric Forcier, Dodge was unable to explain how or why Forcier had a piece of paper written in Dodge’s handwriting that said FRM didn’t owe CL&M any money.

“Scott owed CL&M money,” Dodge said. “Technically FRM didn’t.”

“Then why did you sign this,” asked Forcier waving the document and pressing Dodge as to why he would sign annual confirmation statements for Farah’s accountants and not mention the loan, which eventually grew to between $10 and $20-million.

“Did CL&M have any assets of its own?” asked Chandler.

“No,” Dodge replied.

“What’s the source of the $10 million?” Chandler asked.

“I never thought about it,” Dodge said.

“Other people’s money?” Chandler continued.

“Yes,” Dodge said staring down.

“You didn’t have $10-million,” Chandler said. “How is this different than paying Farah with other people’s money?”

“That’s why I said I should go to jail,” said Dodge, asking Chandler if he wanted a re-creation of the loan that he had made.

“How did you calculate this? How did you get the numbers?” asked Chandler looking at a piece of paper Dodge gave him.

“I copied it to a USB drive and gave it to my attorney,” Dodge said, adding that he knew he couldn’t take his computer and didn’t know if he would ever be allowed back into the offices after the collapse so he copied it to the portable drive.

“I took the line of credit, the life insurance, lots of things I took that I didn’t want to get lost,” Dodge said, adding there was a $10 million life insurance policy on Farah “in case he got killed on one of his silly trips to Africa.”

Dodge also told about the Nov. 6 evening phone call he got from Farah telling him the company had collapsed.

He said he and his wife and the Smith’s had gone to dinner and were at his house to watch a movie. He said he went onto the other room to take the phone call about which Diane Smith testified on Monday.

Dodge said that for about 10 days prior to Nov. 6 he knew both companies were in financial trouble but Farah kept saying the money was coming.

Until that Friday.

“He called to tell me there was no hope and he was leaving,” Dodge said.

“It was gone,” Dodge continued as he began to cry. “Everything. David.

Diane, my wife, my heart and soul.

All the people I had known and destroyed.”

“I offered to kill myself in in front of Harry Bean,” Dodge said, referring to the Gilford man whose family lost $4-million and who had been his friend for 30 years.

He said he drove toward Bean’s house in Gilford.

“I had the gun with me. I got close see next page

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from preceding page to his house and I pulled over. I couldn’t drive anymore,” he said.

Dodge said he called Bean on his cell phone and Bean said to him, “Goddammit. You better not kill yourself. You’re the only one who can help me out of this. And besides, ‘I love you.’”

“If you know Harry, not many people hear that from him,” Dodge said.

Dodge said Bean also told him he was in Florida and they would deal with it when he got back.

“So you knew it was an illusion?” Chandler asked him.

“It was a fantasy,” said Dodge. “Oh I knew. It was just a fantasy and all dumb and stupid.”

“Do you now now wonder why you you didn’t think it was an illusion?” Chandler asked.

“I would never have believed it,” Dodge said telling Chandler that right up until the last 10 days he thought FRM was “stable and strong.”

“It was unbelievable to watch [Farah] work and I thought I was doing a good job,” Dodge said, seemingly still in awe of the man who was 24 years his junior and who Dodge first met when he was 14-years-old boy and Dodge taught him Sunday school.

“For three weeks I listened to victims and they universally said their contact was CL&M and Dodge,” said Chandler.

“Didn’t any red flags go up, Mr. Dodge?” he asked.

Dodge said he never got the phone calls from the lenders. Diane did and that Farah always had an answer.

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The acquisition of National Grid’s properties — Granite State Electric Company and EnergyNorth Natural Gas, Inc. — would be the firm’s first energy distribution system in the United States.

Kelly Castledine of Algonquin Power said the company is fully aware that if regulators approve the transaction, the company would assume full responsibility for addressing the waste site on lower Liberty Hill, along with two or three similar sites elsewhere in New Hampshire owned by National Grid. Algonquin Power’s acquisition of National Grid, which requires several regulatory approvals, is not expected to close until the latter half of 2011.

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sorts of deals.”

Describing Farah as the captain of a ship, Dodge said he asked him to come to work for him by telling him there were a few holes in the hull and he could help fix them.

“Now I know it was the Titanic after it hit the iceberg and I foolishly welcomed aboard all of my friends and family and we all believed in the captain and the ship until it was going down.” he said.

“We were fools,” Dodge said.

Scott Farah is scheduled to testify this morning at 10 a.m. tackling the site, which has been underway since the coal tar, dumped in the 1950s, was discovered in 2004.

Mike McCluskey, project manager for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES), said yesterday that the agency intends to meet with officials of Algonquin Power, but in the meantime intends on proceeding as scheduled. In October, DES issued a preliminary decision requiring National Grid to remove all the contaminated material from the site at an estimated cost of $16.8-million. The agency expects to issue its final opinion in late March or early April, when National Grid would begin preparing a construction plan for undertaking the project, which will require the approval of DES. Consequently, it appears unlikely that work would begin before the second half of 2011 or even before the following the construction season when, if the transaction is approved, the site will be under new ownership.

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The Sandwich Fair The first 100 years of the Sandwich Fair have come and gone; a great 100 years it has been! Those of us at the Sandwich Fair Association want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has played a part in making it all happen. The success of the Sandwich Fair has taken many hands, from the few people 100 years ago who had a vision to the many volunteers of today who put in hours of time and effort to the townspeople who have shown consistent support over the years. No matter how big or small the role, each and every one of you helps make the Sandwich Fair what it is today and will continue to be as we embark upon our second 100 years!

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In addition to surveying, which he learned studying forestry, Powell became certified as both a soil and wetlands scientist. His qualifications enable him to provide valuable insights into the infrastructure requirements and environmental aspects of projects presented to the Planning Department, which undergo an inter-departmental review. Likewise, Powell’s background adds an extra dimension to the DPW and lends a unique perspective to projects like the restoration of Jewett Brook and recla-

mation of Weirs Beach.

Moynihan singled out Powell’s management of the recent improvement of drainage at Anthony Drive as an example of his diligence and talent. He prepared the application for federal funding that halved the cost of the $350,000 project to the city and coordinated the work with three state agencies, engineers, contractors and abutters.

The Powells have four grown children — Joshua, Abe, Jonathan and Abbie.

A half dozen other employees were in the running for the award: R.J. Whittier of the Parks and Recreation Department, Danny Walker and Gavin Bell of the DPW, Robin Moyer of the Police Department, Diane Wood of Code Enforcement and Jon Gardner of Purchasing.

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budget, the principal and interest payments on borrowings authorized to fund the projects are paid through the local sewer rates.

The WRBP’s budget is allocated among the members based on their usage. Consequently, Laconia bears nearly half of the system’s operating and maintenance costs and more than 40-percent of its administrative budget and debt service. The advisory board, consisting of a representative from each of the members, reviews the budget, it has no authority to amend it.

Officials of the member municipalities began considering introducing legislation that would afford them control of the WRBP’s budget. This week Cabanel, along with Meredith Town Manager Phil Warren, Gilford Town Administrator Scott Dunn Belmont Town see next page

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LACONIA — City Manager Eileen Cabanel told city councilors on Monday that officials of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) were open to granting more control over the Winnipesaukee River Basin Project (WRBP) to the 10 member municipalities.

The WRBP, which is part of DES, is a state-owned sewer and waste water treatment system system serving Laconia, Belmont, Center Harbor, Franklin, Gilford, Meredith, Moultonborough, Northfield, Sanbornton, and Tilton. Earlier this year officials of the 10 communities grew concerned when the staff of the WRBP broached a capital improvement program costing between $80-million and $100-million. Although the Legislature approves the WRBP’s

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LACONIA — City Manager Eileen Cabanel told the City Council Monday night that Duncan Webb of Webb Management Services, the consultant studying the feasibility of renovating and reopening the Colonial Theater, will recommend the project be pursued in stages.

After meeting with Webb, Cabanel told the councilors that he considers the restoration of the theater “an important project that needs to happen soon,” but need not be undertaken all at once. Declining to elaborate on their conversation, she said only that he was very “positive” about the prospects for the theater.

Mayor Mike Seymour, agreed, remarking that those privy to the discussion were all “encouraged.”

Cabanel said that Webb will return to the city on January 31, when he will present his final report to a public meeting at the Belknap Mill.

In April the city secured an 18-month option to purchase the downtown theater complex, including the auditorium, 18 apartments and six storefronts, for $1.47-million from the Baldi family.

NOTES: The City Council approved the withdrawal of $25,000 from the fund accrued from parking fees at the Endicott Rock Park lot to defray the cost of studying the erosion of Weirs Beach in anticipation of restoring the beach to its original dimensions. Robert Ames estimated that since the beach was built in 1951, it has shrunk by between a half an acre and an acre as currents have swept sand into Paugus Bay. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services has dropped its initial reservations and encouraged the city to develop a plan for restoring the beach. . . . . . Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3), chairman of the Finance (sub) Committee, said that a draft ordinance introducing impact fees on real estate developers will be presented to the council when it meets on January from preceding page Administrator Jeanne Beaudin and Executive Councilor Ray Burton met with Commissioner Tom Burack of DES to discuss the governance issue.

Cabanel said that Burack assured local officials that DES would cooperate in a legislative initiative to lend greater authority to the advisory board and in the meantime would keep the WRBP on a tight rein. “We were very encouraged,” Cabanel told the council. She said that while the time for filing bills for the upcoming legislative session has passed, the municipalities would work with DES to introduce

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Meanwhile, apart from the installation of an ultra-violet sewage treatment system, for which the engineering is nearly complete and purchase orders have been placed, no major capital projects will be undertaken before the governance issue is resolved.

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Shalimar The Lobster House Restaurant at Shalimar Resort features the freshest seafood in town, live lobsters from our lobster tank, and $10 dinner specials nightly. Join us for all you can eat Sunday Brunch every Sunday from 9am to 1pm with delectable homemade desserts, homemade donuts, chef carved prime rib, jumbo shrimp, eggs benedict, omelet station and more! Live Entertainment in Peters Pub every weekend! Book your holiday party with us. We specialize in functions! Never a room charge, order off the $10 menu, menus to suit every budget. Sunday afternoons are great with $12 pp all you can eat. Great for showers, bereavement gatherings, office parties or any function. Call us about pool memberships and birthday pool parties!

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Contempory Fashion, Footwear, Jewelry & Accessories! We have unique clothing and carry: Tribal, Nallie & Millie, Frank Lyman fashions, Christopher Blue, Blue Willis, Cubism and more. We also carry Pandora Jewelry! Come see our new colllection of boots. Mention this ad and get 10% off your purchase (Pandora Excluded). Located at 38 Main St, Meredith on the side rear of the building.

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Kramer & Hall Goldsmiths Kramer & Hall Goldsmiths, located in the historic railroad station in downtown Laconia, is enjoying their twenty third Holiday season. Specializing in handmade jewelry in Platinum and Gold, they also carry a complete line of gold gemstone jewelry assembled in the store.

All the handmade items are made from recycled gold refined in the USA. They offer a good alternative for shoppers tired of jewelry made overseas of inferior metals and gemstones. To learn more, visit www.kramerandhall.com

Monday & Tuesday Special Board Items Available Only

Wed, Thur & Fri • 11:30am - 4pm Mexican Lunch Menu ... $7.95

Nightly Specials ~ 4pm - Close

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Friday, December 17th “No Limitz” from 8-11pm

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Designs by: Tribal, Michael Kors, Laundry, Planet, Nallie and Millie, Christopher Blue...

The Shops at 38 Main Street, Meredith, NH (Located on the side behind “Once New”)

603-279-2555 Hours: Monday - Saturday ~ 10am - 5pm Sundays ~ 10am - 4pm

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Need the perfect gift?

Top of the Town

Mame’s

A warm and friendly staff will greet you at this unique restaurant owned and operated by Joe and Kathy Holiday.

Serving affordable lunches and dinners Tues. thru Sat with early bird dinners nightly starting at 4 p.m. at $9.95. Offering great food including Pr Rib, “T” bone steaks, Roast Duck, Fresh Seafood including Lobster and King Crab with homemade soup or salad offered with entrees at no extra charge. Setting it apart from others it offers dancing and entertainment Fri. and Sat. with music spanning the ages performed by legendary Joe Holiday.

Come take part or just watch dancers move around the floor. Join us during Dec. with your Christmas party and enjoy free music any night of the week. Treat someone you love with a gift certificate that will be remembered from Top of the Town and during Dec. receive a 20% bonus or discount. 88 Ladd Hill Rd Belmont N.H., 528-3244.

Take advantage of Mame’s Gift Cards Bonus ... Pay for four and get five $25.00 Gift Cards. $125.00 worth of gifts for $100.00! Mame’s Dinner Gift Cards make a great gift for friends, family, employees and a special thank you for those you want to remember. There are still a few dates available 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 Friday and Saturday evening from 7 – 9:30. Dr. Phil and Jan, Julia Vellie, Peter Lawler, and Kyle Nickerson all bring a great variety of talent for your enjoyment. Located on Plymouth Street in Meredith.

Belknap Independent Business Alliance Save big at the “little” guys. Get your Friends of B.I.B.A. card today and start saving at locally-owned independent businesses. Receive great discounts, free give-aways, and much more. Visit www.bibanh.org to learn more. Enjoy the savings for yourself or give a B.I.B.A. card as a gift. Studies show that 30% more revenue stays in our local economy when your money is spent at a locallyowned business versus a chain store.

Shop local. Strengthen your community.

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Has proudly been serving dinner in the Lakes Region for 27 years. We specialize in serving the freshest quality foods including slowly Roasted Prime Rib, Steaks, fresh Swordfish, Haddock, Scallops and a variety of Pasta and Chicken dishes. Nightly specials are created by Chef Brendan Connelly and his staff. We offer a large selection of Appetizers, Sandwiches and Lighter Fare Selections. Catch your favorite Team in our lounge with six Big Screen TVs and the Soundog individual sound system. Dinner is served Wednesday through Friday at 5:00, Saturday at 4:30 and Sunday at 4:00. We are booking Christmas Parties and accepting reservations for New Year’s Eve. Call 524-0823 for more details.

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There’s a fine line between impressing people and servicing them. Formalities will only distance you from the people you want to get to know. Give them what they want and you’ll all be happy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Charge less, and you’ll get more attention. Even so, you must charge what the work and the product are really worth, or others won’t see the value in what you offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You have fans. They are people who reach out to you even when you are too busy to respond in kind. Treat those people well. It will take some effort to find the time, but find it anyway.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you can differentiate between what you know and what you don’t, and if you can let your words and deeds reflect this understanding, then you are among the most educated people in the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Too much attention to detail will bog you down. The deadline, however, will push you into hyper-time-warp speed. Suddenly only the most important stuff gets done.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 15).

You have so many excellent ideas and inspired dreams that have yet to be realized. You’re beginning to wonder if you’ll ever be understood in your own time. Well, you will be, and January gives you the proof you’ve longed for.

April is your chance to work hard and win someone over. July brings a bold adventure. Gemini and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 40, 11, 22 and 18.

by Darby Conley

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you’re strong, you put yourself out there and get knocked around. That’s the way of the warrior. If you hang back, you might still get hurt, but it won’t be in a way you can be proud of.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You will see the way someone does it and think, “I could do better.” Perhaps it’s the truth. Probably it is. But you’ll never know until you actually attempt to do it.

This is much advised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your mentors, parents, governors and spiritual leaders are not always as helpful as you want them to be. You reach out, wanting comfort and wisdom. What you get sometimes has more to do with their interest than yours.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you look back at last month, it is easy for you to see how things worked out for the best, even though it wasn’t exactly what you wanted at the time.

This month will continue the trend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Dreaming your dreams is a lovely pastime, and it benefits you to spend a good deal of time in your escapist fantasy. However, actually pursuing your dream -- that’s what makes life worth living.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Life is a bit like a social networking website. You can get a glimpse of things from the outside, but in order to see the whole profile of each member, you have to join the community.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Authenticity matters to you. You don’t want to believe a person’s story just because it’s the story you wanted to hear. You want to believe it because it’s really true.

Get Fuzzy

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by Chad Carpenter

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

by Mastroianni & Hart

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2010. There are 16 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights went into effect following ratification by Virginia.

On this date: In 1890, Sioux Indian Chief Sitting Bull and 11 other tribe members were killed in Grand River, S.D. during a confrontation with Indian police.

In 1938, groundbreaking for the Jefferson Memorial took place in Washington, D.C. with President Franklin D. Roosevelt taking part in the ceremony.

In 1939, the motion picture “Gone With the Wind” had its world premiere in Atlanta.

In 1944, a single-engine plane carrying bandleader Glenn Miller, a major in the U.S. Army Air Forces, disappeared over the English Channel while en route to Paris. American forces invaded Mindoro Island in the Philippines.

In 1960, Teflon-coated skillets first went on sale, at Macy’s flagship store in New York City.

In 1961, former Nazi official Adolf Eichmann was sentenced to death by an Israeli court.

In 1964, Canada’s House of Commons approved dropping the “Red Ensign” flag in favor of a new design.

In 1965, two U.S. manned spacecraft, Gemini 6A and Gemini 7, maneuvered to within 10 feet of each other while in orbit.

In 1979, the deposed Shah of Iran left the United States for Panama, the same day the International Court of Justice in The Hague issued a provisional order for Iran to release all its American hostages.

One year ago: The Washington, D.C. City Council voted to legalize same-sex marriage. Boeing’s new 787 jetliner went on its long-delayed first test flight, lifting off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Evangelist Oral Roberts died in Newport Beach, Calif. at age 91.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 77. Singer Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes) is 71. Rock musician Dave Clark (The Dave Clark Five) is 68. Rock musician Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge) is 64. Actor Don Johnson is 61. Actress Melanie Chartoff is 60. Movie director Julie Taymor is 58.

Movie director Alex Cox is 56. Actor Justin Ross is 56. Rock musician Paul Simonon (The Clash) is 55. Political strategist Donna Brazile is 51. Country singer Doug Phelps (Brother Phelps; Kentucky Headhunters) is 50. Movie producer-director Reginald Hudlin is 49. Actress Helen Slater is 47. Actress Molly Price is 45. Actor Michael Shanks is 40. Actor Stuart Townsend is 38. Figure skater Surya Bonaly is 37. “Crowd-hyper” Kito Trawick is 33. Actor Adam Brody is 31.

Actor George O. Gore II is 28. Actress Stefania Owen (TV: “Running Wilde”) is 13.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Inaugural meeting of the Central New Hampshire Young Professionals Group. 5:30 p.m. at the Art Cellar in Plymouth. For more information call Peter Laufenberg at 254-9791 or e-mail palaufenberg@plymouth.edu.

Free Mom & Me showing of “The Grinch That Stole Christmas” and “Frosty the Snowman” at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. 11:30 a.m.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/HIV testing on walk-in basis from 4 to 6 p.m. Sliding fee scale.

Cub Scout Pack 143 meets at the Congregational Church of Laconia (across from Laconia Savings Bank).

6:30 each Wednesday. All boys 6-10 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

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.

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

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

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up is helpful.

Lego Club meeting at the Meredith Public Library.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16 Inter-Lakes Elementary School Holiday Concert. Two performances, the first at 1:45 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. Both in the school gym. Program will include the Beginner’s Band, The Jazz Band, The Advanced Band and the chorus and will still run under an hour.

“Penguins on Parade” at the Goss Reading Room at 188 Elm Street in Lakeport (Laconia). Noon to 5 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday in December. Kirk Dougal’s collection of penguins includes brass, wood, ceramic, stuffed, great and small. Each young reader who visit the exhibit will receive a penguin gift, while supplies last. 524-7683.

Winter Farmer’s Market in at the Historic Belknap Mill in Laconia. 3 to 6 p.m. Vendors offering local farm-raised meats, fresh-baked breads, organic tea, cofree, fudge, pastries, pies, cakes, fresh produce, jellies & jams, local wines, herbs, oils, plants, jewelry, wood workers, and fine art. Third Thursday of each month.

Gift wrapping expertise in return for a donation to the Altrusa Club of Laconia. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Gilford office of Franklin Savings Bank, 11 Sawmill Road, next to the Marriott Hotel.

Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hosted

by Pleasant View Bed & Breakfast in Bristol. For more information call 536-1001.

Parkinson’ Support Group meeting at Forestview Manor (153 Parade Road) in Meredith. 2 to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 279-3121 or e-mail Kathy@forestviewmanor.com.

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.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 4 to 6 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/ HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Weight Watchers meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Center Harbor Christian Church.

Knotty Knitters meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. All levels of experience welcome.

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up is helpful.

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Uncle Steve Band to perform benefit concert at Mill Fudge Factory in support of NH Food Bank BRISTOL — The Uncle Steve Band will perform a benefit concert at The Mill Fudge Factory in support of the NH Food Bank at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 18.

Admission is free, but attendees are requested to bring some warm clothing in good condition for Bristol Community Services. In addition, for each purchase of handmade fudge, the Factory will donate twenty percent of the profits to the NH Food Bank.

“We are honored to offer these fun and easy ways to support such important organizations during the

holiday season,” said Noah Munro, co-owner of The Mill Fudge Factory.

A family-owned business that operates in the oldest building in Bristol, a 1767 grist mill, the Factory has built a reputation in the Granite State for an intimate listening room that musicians love to play in. The Factory’s handmade natural fudge all over the country and at local fairs, farmer’s markets and ski resorts.

For more information, call 744-0405 or visit www.

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Moms and kids can decorate Christmas cookies together at Laconia Parks & Recreation event LACONIA — A fun and festive evening is in store for Moms and their kids at a Christmas cookie decorating event sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department from 6 — 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 16.

All materials will be supplied and participants may take their cookies home. The fee is $5 per family of 4 with a $2 charge for each additional person.

Registration is required. Call the Parks & Recreation Department by December 13 at 524-5046.

Holiday Tree of Love and Remembrance service to be conducted by LRGH Auxiliary on Friday, December 17 LACONIA — The LRGH Auxiliary will commemorate the season with their annual Holiday Tree of Love and Remembrance at a service to be held in the Lakes Region General Hospital lobby at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 17.

For a donation of $3, an angel with the name of a loved one to be honored or remembered will be placed on the tree. This year the paper angels were

decorated by Ms. McDonnell’s 3rd grade class from Woodland Heights.

Angels may be obtained in the LRGH Gift Shop.

Proceeds will benefit the LRGH Auxiliary to help fund its ongoing projects and programs that enhance patient care in the community.

For more information, call the LRGHealthcare Auxiliary at 524-3211.

Gilmanton girl selected for People to People Ambassadors Program to host fundraising dinner GILMANTON — Miranda Bushnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bushnell of Gilmanton Iron Works, has be selected to participate in the People to People Ambassadors Program and will host a fundraising dinner at the Community Church from 5 — 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 18.

The People to People Ambassadors Program is an opportunity for Miranda to have an educational travel adventure enabling her to learn about foreign cultures, explore historical landmarks, and build confidence as a leader.

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, December 15, 2010— Page 17

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My two daughters-in-law, “Dolly and Cynthia,” have been arguing for the past nine years. These women are in their 30s and act like teenagers. They had a shouting match at a grandchild’s birthday party and last week fought publicly in the church parking lot.

Dolly lies continually, and Cynthia shouts out four-letter words in front of the kids. I told Dolly we will not be able to do any holiday get-togethers if this situation is not resolved.

Since she is older than Cynthia and some of this is her fault, I wanted her to apologize to her sister-in-law. She promised to do so, but hasn’t. My son insists the parking lot scene was not Dolly’s fault, even though he didn’t witness it.

I despair that this will go on forever. I have suggested counseling, but Cynthia has no interest in fixing this. She doesn’t trust Dolly and wants nothing to do with her. And Dolly has been very cruel to Cynthia’s 8-year-old daughter, accusing her of ignoring her 5-year-old cousin. After the argument at the church, Dolly’s blood pressure skyrocketed and she had to go to the emergency room. This whole thing is going to make everyone ill. Cynthia tries to avoid Dolly, but Dolly can’t stop herself and it always ends badly. I had two Thanksgiving dinners and don’t want two Christmas celebrations.

The grandchildren do not get to spend time together. What’s a grandma to do? -- Wish They’d Grow Up Dear Wish: We think Cynthia has a temper, but Dolly is the main culprit -- not because she is older, but because she lies, is cruel to an 8-year-old and insists on provoking her sisterin-law. We think she needs professional help. You cannot fix this without their cooperation, so we urge you to stay out of it or you’ll risk your relationship with both of them. Invite everyone for family occasions, or let them host separate ones.

If they fight in your home, ask them to leave. If you want the cousins to get together, have them come to your house with-

out their mothers.

Dear Annie: I have been married for 25 years and have come to realize that I am in a verbally abusive relationship.

My wife talks down to me, minimizes my feelings and does not make any effort to acknowledge things I say. She is always right.

I have been in counseling for two years and have reached the point where I need to leave the marriage. But I am hesitant to do so because I fear what my wife will say about me to people in our small community. She can be very vindictive. I am extremely unhappy and don’t know how to get out.

Please help. -- New York Dear N.Y.: You are smart to recognize that your wife could make this difficult. However, we hope you won’t let that deter you from doing what is necessary for your mental health. Talk to your therapist about how best to proceed, and then contact an attorney with experience in helping abuse victims.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Needing Advice,” whose boss is having an affair with a female co-worker. I am sick of hearing about gossiping workers who get upset at the person who is having an affair. I would like to highlight several important points.

1. They were hired to work. Period.

2. It’s none of their business if someone is having an affair.

3. They have no right to force their moral judgments on others.

As someone who has owned his own company and been on the board of directors of another, I am only interested in one thing: the success of the company and the production of a quality product. If an extramarital affair or gossip starts to affect the work, then I will take action -- not the employees. If they don’t like my rules, they are free to seek other employment. -- Bob

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, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

BEAUTIFUL puppies, red mini poodles and pomapoos. Sire is champ background. Good price.

Happy, healthy, home raised.

253-6373

2003 Hyundai Tiberon- 1 owner, black on black leather, 24 valve V-6 six speed. New parts & extras. Good shape. $5,500 934-5387

CHIHUAHUA Puppies for SaleBlue male and black & white female. $500 each. 998-3934

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

ALEXANDRIA Rooms for rent, quiet country setting, large bedrooms and use of family room and kitchen, large backyard, beautiful open space, everything included (cable, Internet), built and designed for easier living. Please call Randy 744-6787 or 707-7295

BELMONT, NH - $750.00 a month. 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, W&D hookup, single wide mobile home with yard for rent. Close to school. Call Fairlane Homes at 800-325-5566 for more information.

NEW! THE DOG WASH WAGGIN A full-service mobile grooming salon. Easy, convenient, time-saving! Call 603-651-9016.

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

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals, 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.

Downtown Laconia

PUG Puppies: Black & fawn, 1st shots and health certificates, $600, 455-9096.

Announcement KITCHEN CRAVINGS: Now offer ing select wines and microbrews.

Also now open until 8pm Fri and Sat nights. Restaurant available for private holiday functions. Call Bill 528-0001

Autos 1997 Ranger 4.0 v6 Auto, 103K mi, Many new parts. 2 sets tires. $3,400 obo. 293-2496.

2002 Dodge Dakota, 4WD Quad cab, 80k miles, automatic, 4 winter tires, asking $6,000/ obo.

369-1087.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606

2001 Ford Mustang GT Converti ble. Fully loaded. Asking $9,995 Call Scott 603-369-0494.

01 Subaru Limited Outback Wagon. Loaded, heated seats, winter package, dual sun roof.

Great condition, 127K, $6,000.

630-1950 Plow truck for yard or fix. Runs good. $1,100. 630-0957

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing; All duct work, plumbing, & boiler in place; Free rent to get started. $3,000. 603-455-6662

For Rent Laconia 1 Bedroom Cottage. $750/Month + Utilities. No Pets. 1 month security deposit required.

524-6611

BELMONT 1 Bedroom Unit Washer/Dryer Hookup. $600/Month 2 Bedroom Unit Washer/Dryer Hookup $700/Month

LACONIA 1 Bedroom units starting at $600/Month CALL 267-8023 GC ENTERPRISES PMC NO PETS BELMONT 2 Bedroom manufatured home on 1/2 acre. Town water and sewer, newly renovated and energy efficient. Nice location.

FOR LEASE: $1,000 a month FOR SALE: Call for details Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Mgt.

BELMONT 3rd Floor 1-bedroom apt.

Available 1/1/2011. Heat & hot water included. $175 per week. Small Animals considered, Security required .

520-0753 GILFORD one bedrm apt. $850/ month everything included. Contact Sara Mon-Fri from 6:00am 2:00pm for an appointment

Furnished Rooms Shared Facilities Make Riverbank Rooms Your Home

References Required.

$105-$125 weekly 524-1884 DOWNTOWN LACONIA New Beacon St. West Loft Condo.

Hardwood floors, granite countertops, cable/ Internet included, low util cost. $950 /month. Lease, security, references required.

Non-smoker, no pets. 455-4075 GILFORD 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached one car garage, excellent condition, $1200/ month plus utilities, contact Debbie at Roche Realty 603-279-7046 or 603-520-7769.

GILFORD- 3 BEDROOM. Large yard for kids, walk to beach/ shopping, pet friendly, $1,250 +utilities.

Available December 15th. call 603-393-5756.

GILFORD: Winter/6-Months Condo Rental, 2-bedroom, kitchen & livingroom newly renovated.

Finished laundryroom with full washer/dryer. $825/month +utilities.

Contact Matthew Roy, 491-0061.

GILFORD: 3 bedroom apt, 2 bedroom apt., one bedroom cottage available including electricity, hotwater from $175/week, heat negotiable, pets considered. Security + references.

556-7098 or 832-3334.

Laconia 2 bedroom apartment.

Heat included. Garage parking, no smokers/dogs, near downtown and hospital. Deposit, references.

For Rent

For Rent

Laconia Efficiency: On quiet dead-end street, $450/month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363.

No pets.

LACONIA: Close to downtown, 5 room 2-Bedroom, 1.5 baths, first floor, includes heat, 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $210/week. 4-week security deposit, first week in advance, references and credit check a must. No pets. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783

LACONIA HEAT, HOT WATER & ELECTRIC INCLUDED 1 Bedroom $750 Mo. 1 Room Efficiency $450/Mo. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

LACONIA: Small 3 bedroom, $200/ week, includes heat/hot water, references and deposit. No Pets. 524-9665.

LACONIA In-town, 2-Bedroom, finished basement. $750 plus utilities, first and security. No smoking, available now. 528-2292

LACONIA: STUDIO $135/ Week & 1 BDRM $155/ Week Heat & HW included, 2 BDRM $185/week $785/Month, utilities included. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

LACONIA- 1 bedroom next to LRGH. Quiet building, heat/hot water included. $695/month 508-217-8469

MEREDITH convenient to downtown, 2 bedroom, small neat & clean unit. Washer/dryer on-site, no smoking, no dogs, $775 plus utilities. 279-4376.

LACONIA- Why rent a room when you can have your own efficiency apartment from $130-140/week, utilities included. Security deposit and references required. No Dogs. 524-4428

MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

Laconia-Large 3-room apartment. $700/Month, newly painted, utilities not included. Available 12/15.

References & security deposit required, 1 year lease. Off-street parking.

914-826-4591 603-524-3759

MEREDITH: Large 2 Bedroom second floor. Main St, newly painted, off-street parking, no pets/smoking. First month and security, references required. $795 + heat/utilities. 603-630-2381.

LACONIA-South Down, Golf Village: 3 bedroom 2 bath townhouse; Cathedral ceiling, gas heat, central air, gas fireplace, all appliances, washer & dryer, beach, trails, tennis and all SD amenities. No smoking, no pets.

Snow removal & lawn care included. $1,200 Month. Garage available. 603-387-2954

NEW Hampton - stunning quality!

Immaculate 2+bedroom/ 2 bath exclusive Condo. $1195/ mo. Astonishing open stairwell extending up to the 3rd floor lighted by the skylight in the cathedral ceiling.

Brazilian wood floors, W/D hook up. Less than 3 minutes from I-93.

Call today 603-744-3551.

NEFH...Come on Home!!

LACONIA: 1 bedroom apt, second floor, close to downtown. $650 includes Heat and hot water. newly renovated bath, new appliances. One month security. No pets. Call 455-8762.

NORTHFIELD Are you tired of living in run down, dirty housing, then call us we have the absolute best, spotlessly clean and everything works. We include heat & hot water and all appliances, Townhouses & apartments, in Northfield one block from I-93 Call 630-3700 for affordable Clean living.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom with porch, new paint, $145/ week includes heat & hot water. 603-528-0024.

LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom in duplex building, 1st & 2nd floors plus access to attic and basement with laundry hook-ups, $1,100/month plus utilities, 524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: 1 bedroom, 1st floor, separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $195/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

LACONIA: Nice & quiet one bedroom, 2nd floor, good neighborhood, lots of attic storage, laundry hookups, parking, $750/month includes heat. Accepts Section 8.

455-8789.

PLYMOUTH Cottage or motel room, microwave and fridge, cable and high-speed Internet, all util incl, local transportation provided. $199 weekly. 536-1319

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, $210/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

SECOND floor of duplex, close to downtown Laconia. 5 rms, 2BR, pantry + W/D hookup in basement. $875 incl Heat. First month + security, References required.

Call 455-8762.

LACONIA: 1BR, new carpets, parking, no pets, $140/ week + utilities, security, Sec 8, 387-6810.

Give Yourself a True Gift with Affordable Housing Get your name on our waiting list at PRINCE HAVEN or HILLSIDE APARTMENTS All utilities included

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For Rent

For Sale

Furniture

Motorcycles

SPACIOUS 1 bedroom apartment, within walking distance to LRGH facilities. Heat/Hot Water, Washer/dryer hook-up, Private parking. NO SMOKERS OR PETS. References and security deposit required. $750/month.

279-1080 leave message.

Generac 5000 Watt Generator. 10 HP motor, new $600, now $300.

Call 267-1935

20% Off Diningroom Sets! Floor Sample Clearance on all Mattresses! Exceptional savings at Jeff s Discount Furniture & Bedding. Save Big! Route 3, Laconia, NH (across from Funspot), 603-366-4000.

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

Help Wanted

ADULT person to share house in Laconia. $140/wk. includes everything. Pets okay. Female preferred. 524-1976

TILTON- 3 Bedroom house, 2-car garage; near Exit 20. $1,500/Month + utilities & security.

626-5000 TILTON: Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150/weekly, includes all.

286-4391.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency apartment and a cottage including heat, hot water and lights. No pets. $150-$175/week. $400 deposit. 528-2757 or 387-3864.

For Rent-Vacation MODULAR Home in 55+ park, Englewood, Florida. Three bedrooms, large Florida room, near Gulf beaches and golf courses.

Available months of February, April and May. $1,800/Month. Call 603-724-1985 NEED a vacation? Waterfront Marco Island Condo Specials available now. (Perfect Xmas gift) Owner 603-393-7077.

For Rent-Commercial LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $625/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

GREEN Firewood- Cut & split. 1/2 Cord $120. Dry 1/2 Cords $200.

267-6680 House Jack $100, 2-bar stools $60 Pair. Queen size metal bed frame $50, 64 Roman coins $75, ice fishing chiesel $20, Makita disc grinder $60. 455-6296 JAZZY 600 Power Chair, wheeled walker w/seat and brakes. All in excellent condition.

Call 934-5671.

BED Orthopedic 10” thick pillowtop mattress & box, new in plastic cost $950, sell Queen $285, Full $260, King $395. 431-0999 BEDROOM set brand new 6 pce solid cherry Sleigh bed, all dovetail sacrifice $750. 427-2001 HOT tub Mp3/ ipod dock, speakers, led lights, 5/6 person. All options with cover. New in wrapper.

Cost $8200, sell $4200. Will deliver 235-5218.

Lamb-Raised locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. Vacuum packed, frozen. 528-5838 NATURAL wood kitchen hutch, one drawer with two door storage, 50” high by 23.5” wide and 17” deep. $150. 253-6815 OSBURN pellett stove, bay window, ash tray, excellent cond.

New $3,000 plus. $1500 obo.

279-8679

PLOW- 9 ft. Minute Mount. New cylinders, no rot. $750. Stainless sander $650. 603-556-8061 after 5 pm.

SEASONED Firewood: $225/ cord, delivered. 279-3152 or 630-4778.

For Sale 1998 Dodge Neon- 4 cylinder, automatic, 4-door. AM/FM/AC. $1,200. (603) 539-5194

SEASONED Hardwood Cut, Split & Delivered $240/ cord. Call 603-534-8863.

SNOW Tires, 4 Gislaved Nordic Frost, 205-55-16, on SAAB alloy wheels, very good condition, $225; 4 Audi alloy wheels, summer tires, 205-65-15, fair condition, $100. 630-6022 Toro 521 Snow Blower. 5 HP with Electric start. Has chaiins also. $125. 524-6145

4 TIRES: General Grabbers AW P235/75 R 15, $100. Generator: 3600 W. Craftsman with H/D Power Cord. $375. Tools: Automotive. Air Rachets, Tap & Die Set, etc. 934-2221 5 Piece Drum Set. Rockwood by Hohner. $220 or best offer.

253-7003 Complete Hensley Towing Hitch with operating manual. 10,000 lb. capacity, good condition. $325.

603-524-8860 DRY firewood, cut, split delivered, $265/ cord, green $200/ cord, will do half cords, John Peverly 528-2803 and no calls after 8 pm.

EARLYBIRD FARM

ALL DRY FIREWOOD 12 or 16 inch, cut and split $275 a cord or $175 half cord with 2 free bags of kindling and free delivery. Extra kindling $5 a bag at our farm stand.

435-9385 • Pittsfield FISHER used plow 7 ft. Complete hydraulics, lights, push rods. Off 1989 Chevy pickup. You haul away. $700. 536-2489

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Roommate Wanted

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607

BELMONT Female seeks roommate to share adorable house, clean 3-bedroom cape, $125 per week includes utilities,-laundryparking. Dog okay. Non-smoker please. 401-243-3237 Laconia 2 bedroom apartment to share. Female preferred. $300/Month, includes everything.

Call during daytime 524-3292 Laconia- 2 bedroom apartment to share. All included $100 per week.

Female preferred.

455-2642 Responsible Non-smoking adult to share home. Large farmhouse on main road, Meredith. $500/Month.

Includes heat, hot water, laundry.

393-0919

KITCHEN cabinets solid Maple with glazing never installed/ dovetail. Cost $7000, sell $1650.

235-1695.

PFAFF #2056 Portable Sewing Machine, list over $1,000, sell $900; Twin, white, iron bed, complete, girl, $75; Round glass table w/2 chairs, $75; Gas outdoor grill, $50; White portable sewing machine, $150.

Best offers.

286-2635.

RETAIL Space for Lease: 450 square feet, $650/month plus utilities. Route 3, Tilton (539 Laconia Road). Located in building occupied by Northeast Metal Roofing and Fire and Stove Stove Shop, 630-2332.

COME join our fun, fast paced ful fillment center! We are a local Internet company looking for motivated individuals to pack and ship orders! Positive attitude and strong work ethics a must. This position does involve some heavy lifting. These are full-time positions that require weekend availability. Please forward resumes to: Big Cat Coffees 72 Primrose Dr. S Laconia, NH 03246 Phone calls or walk-ins WILL NOT be accepted!

Online applications available at http://www.bigcatcoffees.com/careers.cfm.

Services

GILMANTON Store Manager Qualified candidate will have commercial truck tire and automotive experience with excellent customer relation skills. Experience in job/tire pricing, safety and crew management a must. Contact: Denise Littlefield (603) 679-2232 hr@strathamtire.com Maintenance Person- Must have knowledge of light plumbing, remodeling, painting, light electrical & carpentry. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and shovel snow. Customer service background helpful. Valid NH drivers license, vehicle with insurance and background check required. Must work Sundays. Fax resume to 603-366-4879 or e-mail to manager@vwtoa.com No calls please.

Textile Weaving Loom Operator We currently have an opening for a machine operator in our weaving department. The operator would be responsible for running several weaving looms. We are a fast paced environment and we require a person with a good work ethic. This is a great opportunity, for the right person, to join a very stable and successful manufacturing facility. The opening is for a first shift position, starting pay will be negotiable. Please stop by and fill out an application at: Amatex Corporation 45 Primrose Dr. Laconia, NH. 03246 or call Dawnn @ 603-524-2552.

Furniture

Instruction

BEAUTIFUL, Queen Luxury Support Pillowtop Mattress Set. New in plastic. Cost $1095, Sell $249.

Can deliver. 603-305-9763

New Hampshire Aikido -Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Barn, Wadliegh Rd. Sanbornton.

998-1419

SEEKING female roommate for Pleasant St. apartment. $450/month. Heat/Hot Water included. Call for details: 566-3831

Small Business Bookeeping Service

Services

35 years experience. Reasonable rates. References available. Arlene Graham 603-520-1705

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Russell Giguere, 79

LACONIA — Russell Giguere, 79, of Washington Street, Lakeport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at the Lakes Region General Hospital.

Russell was born December 9, 1931 in Laconia, the son of Edgar and Agnes (Stickney) Giguere. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region and had served in the U.S. Air Force.

Russell had been employed at the N.H. Community Technical College in Laconia for several years, retiring in 1993. Following his retirement, he was a bartender at the Laconia Lodge of Elks.

Russell was a life member of the Laconia of Elks #876 and the American Legion Wilkins Smith Post #1. He had a lot of interest in sports.

Russell is survived by his wife, Diane (Bisson) Giguere, of Lakeport; a daughter, Terri Lynn Kuroda, and two grandsons, Shouta & Ginta Kuroda, all of Simi Valley, California and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, by a sister, Patty, and by a half-sister and several half brothers.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service, with military honors, will be held in the spring at the Bean Cemetery, Moultonborough, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 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.

Cookie Walk to ring in the season at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday LACONIA — The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will sponsor a Cookie Walk to benefit the Handbell Choir from 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 19.

Proceeds will help the Handbell Choir — “A Joyful Noise” — raise funds to attend a Festival/Conference in Amherst Mass in June 2011.

Cost is $6 for two dozen or $10 for four dozen homemade cookies. All are welcome to join the fun.

Services

Snowmobiles

THE Hungry Painter: Roof Shoveling, Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, drywall repairs. 455-6296.

01 Mountain Cat 600 EFI electric start, reverse, gauges, cargo rack with arctic bags, fuel buddy, runs great, adult-owned, always stored in enclosed trailer 5900 miles. $2,150. Call 520-4318 01 Yamaha Venture 500- 2-up electric-start, reverse, 2600 miles adult owned runs great. Stored in an enclosed trailer. $2,150. Call 520-4318 2002 MXZ 600 Sport, 1900 miles, recent skis, good shape. $2200.

848-0014.

Storage Space STORE your car-boat-motorcycle or RV in a clean and secure brick building.

Low prices.

(603)524-1430

WELDING SERVICES- No job too small. Mobile unit or at shop. 34 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford.

603-293-0378

OBITUARIES

Percy E. Kimball, 86

LACONIA — Percy E. Kimball, 86, of 33 Cottage Street, died at his home on Monday, December 13, 2010.

Mr. Kimball was born August 8, 1924 in Pittsfield, N.H., the son of Avery E. and Susan A. (Clark) Kimball. He lived in Alton, N.H. for a few years before moving to Laconia fifty-five years ago.

Mr. Kimball served in the U. S. Navy and had been employed at Pike Industries for seventeen years before retiring in March, 1987.

Mr. Kimball was a member of the Advent Christian Church, formerly in Lakeport. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laconia Post # 1670.

Mr. Kimball enjoyed ornamental metal work, crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, bird watching and going to the Deerfield Fair.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara I. (Flanders) Kimball, of Laconia; three sons, Stephen E. Kimball and his wife, Brenda L., of Littleton, Wayne M. Kimball and his wife, Yulia Y., of Ft. Myers, Florida and

Karl L. Kimball and his wife, Valerie, of Laconia; six grandchildren, Scott A. Kimball, Sue-Ann Kimball, Heidi L. Kimball, Sean R. Kimball, Elizabeth R. Kimball and Antonia C. Kimball; six great grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Carson-Noel, of Chichester, N.H and one niece. He was predeceased by his parents.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Cemetery Street, Concord, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 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.

Arnold J. Santti, 64 LACONIA — Arnold J. Santti, 64 of Laconia, N.H. died peacefully at his home on Dec. 11 after a long illness. He was born on Dec. 16, 1945 in Newport, N.H. the son of the late William R. Santti and Eva M. (Pakkala) Santti.

He is survived by 5 sons: Arnold J. Santti Jr. and his wife Harriet of Gilmanton, N.H., Dennis J. Santti and his wife Noel of Belmont, NH, Scott A. Santti of Laconia, NH, Kevin M. Santti and his wife Chris of Gilmanton,NH, and Eric W. Santti of Gilford, NH. One brother David H. Santti of Zephyrhills, Florida, 3 sisters: Nancy A. Santti of Antrim, NH, Patricia Nichols and her husband of Newport, NH, Ellen M. Byron and her husband Gary of Claremont, NH. He is predeceased by 3 brothers: William R. Quinn of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Richard P. Santti and Norman R. Santti of Newport, NH. He also leaves several grandchildren, 1 great

grandson, and several nieces and nephews.

Arnold worked at Barber Tree Service, Asplundh Tree Service and Sturm-Ruger out of Newport, NH. and several manufacturing plants in the Laconia area.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He excelled at pool and cribbage and won many trophies.

He enjoyed sports, especially the Yankees and Steelers. He was a member of the Rod and Gun club in Laconia and the American Legion. He was loved by many friends and family and will be greatly missed.

Respecting his wishes there will be no services. A private memorial will be held at a later date at the convenience of his family.

NH Cremation Society handled the arrangments.

Memorial donations may be sent to: Community Health and Hospice, Inc. 720 N. Main St. Laconia, NH 03246

‘Kids Night Out’ features pizza & fun but no parents LACONIA — An evening of pizza and playtime — without parents — is the agenda for “Kids Night Out,” hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department from 5:30 — 9 p.m. on Friday, December 17.

Activities will include gym games, crafts, and more. The cost is $15 per child. Pre-registration is required by December 13. Call 524-5046.

ASSISTED LIVING and MEMORY SUPPORT at Meredith Bay Colony Club Give your parents a vacation while you are away on vacation!

Respite and Short Term Assisted Living Stays Available at Meredith Bay Colony Club!

Now you can travel without having to worry or feeling guilty!

Staying at MBCC’s Assisted Living will feel just like a trip to a resort complete with a heated 91 degree pool, fitness centers, library, art studio, beauty shop, Chef prepared dining, nursing supervision, all services including full housekeeping, laundry, personal care, medication management and a full schedule of activities to choose from.

Yard Sale

Fully furnished one and two room apartments including kitchenettes and all with private bathrooms.

Unlike others, we never charge an entrance fee and our costs cannot be beat! Limited availability so make your reservations today by calling us at 279-1500 or contact us at www.meredithbaycolonyclub.org

Lakeport: Indoor yard sale, 57 Elm Street, Holiday Sale, Everything must go. Make an offer. No reasonable offer refused. Hours: Thursday & Fridays 12:30- 4p.m.; Saturday & Sundays 8a.m.- 3 p.m.

WHY PAY MORE AND GET LESS??

21 Upper Mile Point Drive, Meredith, NH 03253

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