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High lights Laconia firefighters JP Hobby (left) and Jason Griffin repair broken electrical lines and bulbs on the city’s Christmas tree at Veterans Square on Thursday. Their vantage point when this picture was taken was about 60 feet off the ground. Chief Ken Erickson said making the tree presentable for the holidays was a joint venture between his department, Public Works and Parks & Recreation. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
Political rock star Ron Paul doesn’t disappoint during stop at Belknap Mill By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA — The capacity crowd rose as one to applaud last night when Ron Paul, the Texas physician turned politician, brought his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination to the Belknap Mill last night. While his rivals’ fortunes rise and fall amid a cacophony of gaffes and exposes as voters scramble for an alternative to Mitt Romney, Paul enjoys the most committed and enthusiastic following of any candidate in the field. A staffer offered an array of buttons bearing the congressman’s likeness to everyone stepping through the door. And, after fielding questions for the better part of an hour, Paul took to a corner of the room as supporters were invited to file past and have their picture taken with him. Fuel Oil OIL & PROPANE CO., INC. Consistency is the hallmark 10 day cash price* Laconia 524-1421 subject to change see PaUL page 9
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GILFORD — The full Budget Committee got its first look at the proposed 2012-13 school budget, which is down from current level by nearly $300,000, or about 1.1-percent. Superintendent Kent Hemingway said his initial request to the Gilford School Board was about $30,000 less that this year’s budget and he was told to go back to the drawing table and reduce it even further. In his presentation, he said the School Board reviewed the final proposal of $23, 039,181 “with considerable scrutiny” and generally, Budget Committee members seemed happy with the first look. That the School Board was able to reduce the dollar amount of the budget despite $680,748 worth of non-negotiable expense increases — including health
insurance increases, reduced state contributions to technical student tuition’s and fuel increases — was not lost on the Budget Committee. The proposed budget eliminates 6.5 positions and, according to Hemingway, will invovle at least two part-time people losing their jobs. The rest of the staff reductions were reached through attrition. Hemingway also noted that with the retirement of three long-time top administrators — the former superintendent and the old high and elementary school principals — and replacing them with less experienced and lower paid people, the district was able to realize considerable salary savings. The School Board also chose to delay the needed boiler replacements at the high school but both Business Adminissee GiLfOrd page 9
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State will donate $1.5 million in bowl proceeds to a pair of groups that work with sex-crime victims, a gesture aimed at healing the school’s battered image in the wake of child sex charges against a former assistant football coach. University President Rod Erickson promised the donation the morning after he and other administrators faced pointed questions at a student-organized town hall forum. Erickson told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday that the Big Ten bowl revenue, which usually goes back to the athletic department, will go instead to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. “This presents an excellent opportunity for Penn State to raise the national visibility of this issue,” Erickson see PSU page 12
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University said that it’s dismissing four students for their role in the death of a marching band member last month, while audio of an emergency call released Thursday showed that the drum major had vomit in his mouth in the moments before he died. University President James Ammons referred to the dismissals in a memo he sent earlier this week to members of the FAMU Board of Trustees, but didn’t specify what
the four students did. Authorities say hazing played a role in the death of Robert Champion, but they have not released any more specifics as they continue to investigate. Ammons says in his memo that the university has a zero-tolerance policy on hazing, then states: “I want to report that four (4) students have been dismissed from the University in connection to the Robert Champion incident.” The 26-year-old Champion was found unresponsive Nov. 19 on a bus parked
outside an Orlando, Fla., hotel after the school’s football team lost to a rival. In the 911 recording obtained by The Associated Press, an unidentified caller told the emergency dispatcher that Champion had stopped breathing and was unresponsive. Champion had just thrown up, the caller said before handing the phone to a second man. “We need an ambulance ASAP,” the first caller said. “His eyes are open but he’s not responding.” see HAZING page 5
ATLANTA (AP) — Herman Cain is still campaigning for president. But by most measures, his White House bid is all but over. His standing in polls is cratering. Supporters are wavering if not fleeing. Fundraising is suffering. And, these days, the former pizza company executive is less a serious candidate than the butt of late-night comedy jokes after a string of accusations of sexually
inappropriate behavior and, now, an allegation of a 13-yearlong extramarital affair. “His chance at winning the presidency are effectively zero,” said Dave Welch, a Republican strategist who worked on both of John McCain’s presidential bids. And Republican strategist Kellyanne Conway said: “It’s the daily dose of the wince-and-cringe factor that leaves people wondering what could be coming next,”
As it has since Ginger White stepped forward Monday, the allegation of an affair overshadowed Cain’s campaign for another day Thursday, when he told the New Hampshire Union Leader that his wife, Gloria, did not know he was providing the 46-year-old Atlanta-area businesswoman with money for “month-to-month bills and expenses.” see CAIN page 11
For Herman Cain, the campaign for president is all but over
French presidents calls for ‘refounding & rethinking’ treaty to save euro BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany and France will push for a broad treaty “refounding and rethinking the organization of Europe,” French President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Thursday. He said that without some new “convergence” among European countries, the continent’s crushing debt could destroy the euro. Sarkozy made the statements in the
southern French port city of Toulon as he and German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepare to meet in Paris on Monday to try to lift Europe out of the debt crisis ahead of a major EU summit next week. Earlier Thursday, the head of the European Central Bank hinted that the ECB now may be willing to take bolder actions to address the crisis that has rocked the continent.
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CONCORD (AP) — A New Hampshire middle school teacher is accused of putting his hands around another teacher’s neck and trying to choke him. Police in Concord say Rocklin Cavender was involved in an argument with the teacher at Merrimack Valley Middle School last month after school hours. WMURTV reports (http://bit.ly/ txadnI) the argument was over a project they had been working on. Court records say the other teacher told police that while he was working at a computer, Cavender grabbed his neck and applied pressure for about one or two seconds. School officials said they don’t comment on personnel matters and Cavender is on administrative leave. A man who answered the phone Thursday at a number listed for Cavender said Cavender’s lawyer doesn’t want him to comment. The man declined to identify himself.
Prisoner escapes from Ossipee jail OSSIPEE (AP) — New Hampshire police are searching for a suspected burglar who escaped from an Ossipee jail in broad daylight. Thirty-three-year-old David Glenn Hobson is described as white, 5-foot-6 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray sweat shirt and sweat pants. Police from seven different agencies and police dogs are pursuing Hobson, whose head appears to be shaved in a mug shot transmitted by police. Hobson was being held at the Carroll County House of Corrections awaiting trial for burglary. He was reported missing just after 2 p.m. on Thursday. The Carroll County Sheriff’s office and a dispatcher at the jail declined to comment on how Hobson escaped.
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New pastor of Congregational Church will live in parsonage & S’ton volunteers sprucing it up for her BY ADAM DRAPCHO
also added a room onto the home, connecting the house with the garage. Pastor Leslie Norman lived there, as did Pastor Leanne Tigert. Pastor Patrice Ficken, though, elected to live at her home in Canterbury, and for many years the church again rented out the parsonage. After seven years of renting, the home was in need of a good top-to-bottom, inside-out renovation. This month, a dozen volunteers as well as hired contractors have focused on the interior of the home and hope to have Martz and her husband move in for the first of the year. By then, the home will have received new paint all around, new carpets and renovated kitchen and bathroom. Maintaining a residence is a not an insignificant responsibility for a church but member Walter Strauch, who served on the search committee that selected Martz, said it was a valuable benefit to be able to offer. “This was sort of an enticement,” he said, noting that churches are typically able to offer only modest financial reward for their pastors. Indeed, he felt the ability to live in a parsonage was one thing that attracted Martz to Sanbornton. Moreover, he felt there was an additional benefit. Having a pastor in the parsonage injects the congregation’s leader into the town. Because she will live in town, Martz will see and be seen at the library, post office and local stores, may choose to attend town meetings or take in a town celebration. “You become linked to the community,” he said. That’s worth a few dozen hours of painting.
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SANBORNTON — Ruth Martz, the new pastor of the Sanbornton Congregational Church, will live at the church’s parsonage. She’ll be the first pastor in several years to do so, and church members are renovating the residence in preparation for Martz and her husband’s inhabitance. Parsonages and churches seem to be as inseparable a pairing in small New England towns as apple cider and donuts. However, Sanbornton Congregational Church has spent much of its 240-year history without a parsonage. According to church member Jean Surowiec, the church was founded in 1771 but did not acquire its first parsonage until the late 1800s, when a member deeded her home to the church. The house was used off and on by pastors as their home and was rented when not used for its primary purpose. In the 1930s, the church sold the large structure, deciding it was too burdensome to own and keep up. About a decade later, in the 1940s, a man named Herbert Fiske moved to town and built a modest home, the structure for which he purchased as surplus military supply. The home was located on Route 132 about a mile south of the church. Surowiec remembered Fiske as a school bus driver and a member of the church who lived at the home with his mother. As Fiske neared the end of his life, he deeded the home to the church, which took possession after his passing in the early 1980s. At that time, the church
Walter Strauch, one of the dozen of volunteers helping to prepare the Sanbornton Congregational Church parsonage for the arrival of its new pastor, puts a window frame back in place. The church’s parsonage hasn’t been used for its primary purpose for several years. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
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County jail will use grant to add program to teach marketable job skills BY MICHAEL KITCH LACONIA — With a $94,000 grant from the New Hampshire Career and Technical Education Program the Belknap County Department of Corrections (BCDC) , in partnership with the Lakes Region Community College and New Hampshire Food Bank, will expand the educational opportunities for inmates. The department offers nearly two dozen programs for both men and women, including educational, parenting, health, yoga and knitting classes as well as counseling services, substance-abuse groups and Bible study. However,until now it has not had and career and technical education programming. A job
skills class centered on the job search process provided through the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security (NHDES) was always full to overflowing, but was shelved for want of resources. Writing in support of the grant, Superintendent Dan Ward noted that “a sizable percentage of inmates at BCDC have never held a full-time job for any substantial length of time” while most struggle to find employment and lack the skills to keep jobs. The New Directions program, Ward explained, aims to teach inmates marketable skills, assist them in securing employment and encourage them to continue their education. in an effort to reduce the number who return to the criminal justice system. The career education program, offered through
Lakes Region Community College, will be open to both men and women minimum and medium security inmates. Each session will run for 12 weeks with a two-hour class and two-hours of individual and group counseling each week. Ward expects the program to serve 30 inmates a year in three groups of ten. In addition, classes in basic carpentry, auto mechanics and food service will be offered in collaboration with the community college and food bank. In approving the grant, Ed Philpot, chairman of the Belknap County Commission, said that the New Directions program was in keeping with similar initiatives like the adult diversion aimed at reducing the rate of recidivism and the cost of incarceration.
HAZING from page 2 The dispatcher told the second man to place Champion on his back and clean any vomit from his nose and mouth. But the call was disconnected before the caller could say if he was successful. Before the call ended, the man told the dispatcher he was going to attempt to resuscitate Champion. He also is heard ordering another man to get a defibrillator from inside the hotel. “He is cold,” the second caller said. The owner of the company that transported members of the band known as the Marching 100 told the AP Thursday that the driver did not hear or see any commotion on the bus before Champion collapsed. Ray Land, president of Fabulous Coach Lines, said his company has transported the band to many games and never had any incidents of hazing or
inappropriate conduct on the buses. The driver was helping students unload their instruments outside the hotel when Champion collapsed, Land said. He said the driver is shaken up over what occurred and that their experience with the band has always been positive. FAMU’s band director, Julian White was fired as part of the fallout over Champion’s death. Ammons also suspended the Marching 100. FAMU says it will conduct an independent review, but the group that oversees the public university system in Florida says it also will carry out an investigation into whether FAMU ignored past warnings about hazing. Florida Gov. Rick Scott asked Thursday that the state university system have all 11 universities
review anti-hazing rules. Florida’s Board of Governors, which oversees all the universities, already requires all schools to have anti-hazing rules and penalties. White has documents that he says he sent to university officials over the years regarding hazing. But Ammons said in his letter to the trustees that he did not receive two recent letters from White regarding hazing until after the university had already fired him. He also wrote that he met this week with a group of students who were protesting the decision to suspend the entire band. He said he has promised to meet with the entire band sometime this week. University officials didn’t immediately respond to messages seeking further comment on the dismissal of the students.
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Cloud-based transparency at the White House At the dawn of his administration, President Obama opined: “A democracy requires accountability, and accountability requires transparency.” Magical rays of white-hot sunlight emanated from his mediamanufactured halo. And then bureaucratically engineered darkness settled over the land. For three years, White House officials have rolled out countless executive orders and initiatives touting open government. Just this week, they unveiled plans to move federal archival records from a paper-based to an electronic system. But behind the scenes, Obama’s lawyers systematically have stymied public information requests, carved out crater-sized disclosure loopholes, fought subpoenas on scandals from Fast and Furious to Solyndra, and made routine the holiday document dump. The latest meeting of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board, attended by Vice President Joe Biden, was closed to the press two weeks ago. The Justice Department stealthily attempted to sabotage the Freedom of Information Act last month with a regulation change that would have allowed federal agencies to legally and deliberately deceive the public about the existence of requested records. After a massive backlash, DOJ retreated and sheepishly admitted that the license-to-lie rule “falls short” of the Obama “commitment” to transparency. (Actually, it’s the perfect embodiment of the administration’s contempt.) The same DOJ, it should be noted, banned reporters from a FOIA training workshop in 2009. In October, the Interior Department and Energy Department spurned attempts to gain information about the administration’s $1.2-billion loan guarantee to Democrat-connected solar company SunPower. The deal, championed by powerful Democratic Rep. George Miller III, was approved hours before the program expired on Sept. 30. Miller took Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on a tour of the SunPower plant last year; Miller’s son is a lobbyist for SunPower. Conservative newspaper Human Events and the nonprofit legal watchdog group Judicial Watch have now filed several pending FOIA requests. In September, State Department officials refused to go on record during a briefing on its new global government transparency program. Earlier this spring, a ceremony to honor Obama’s commitment to openness was closed to the media — after which dutiful (sup)press secretary Jay Carney boasted that his boss “has demonstrated a commitment to transparency and openness that is greater than any administration has shown in the past.” As evidence of this historic open-
ness, Obama flacks point to farces like last week’s Thanksgiving-timed release of White House visitor logs — which even left-wing good government activists have criticized for their incompleteness. As the Center for Public Integrity reported earlier this year, the logs (which disclosure advocates forced into the public eye after suing) “routinely omit or cloud key details about the identity of visitors, whom they met with and the nature of their visits. The logs even include the names of people who never showed up. These are critical gaps that raise doubts about the records’ historical accuracy and utility in helping the public understand White House operations, from social events to meetings on key policy debates.” Occasional holiday document dumps have always been a mainstay in Washington. But the agents of Hope and Change have turned the ritual into a weekly punch line. If it’s Friday, it’s dump day. The plan worked. As of Tuesday, no mainstream news outlet had reported on the contents of the Black Friday document trove. None showed interest in the nearly 60 visits from Robert B. Creamer, a convicted felon and tax cheat, leftwing Huffington Post agitator, husband of Illinois Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky and vocal champion of the Occupy Wall Street movement. According to the newly released records I reviewed, Creamer was at the White House five times in August 2011 meeting with various officials, including Jon Carson, Cecilia Munoz and Stephanie Cutter. Nor has there been interest outside conservative blogs in the five White House visits by former Deputy Attorney General Gary Grindler, a key Fast and Furious scandal bureaucrat, in July and August 2011, or in the five visits from former Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison, including on Aug. 18, 2011, just before the tax-subsidized firm declared bankruptcy. Nor did any journalism ethics mavens show any curiosity whatsoever about the Aug. 5, 2011, appearance of MSNBC host Rachel Maddow and her party of seven (names not identified) to visit “POTUS.” Maddow made no mention of the visit on her August 5 show, which promoted the latest batch of White House stimulus proposals. According to the White House logs I reviewed, this was Maddow’s fifth trip to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. — and the fourth to see the president personally. Instead, as Newsbusters noted, a Washington Post political blogger was busy trolling Twitter for help digging up “outlandish/incorrect predictions from Newt Gingrich’s past.” And the only documents see next page
LETTERS Eliminating building trades program very short-sighted idea To the editor, Below is a copy of an e-mail I sent to my local Plymouth Regional High School principal, and the principal of the elementary school sited within shouting distance. Having learned of a proposal to eliminate the Building Trades program because “kids just aren’t asking for it” and “because of the economy” and “to save $110,000”, I became quite alarmed. I have a hunch that not enough research has been done, in particular an actual poll of ALL students in that high school and those about to enter high school, to base that sort of decision on — not to mention voices of the parents who are guardians and legal representatives OF the students. Hello Mr. Parsons and Ms. Flynn: I caught a bit of a “Meeting of the Board” videotaped meeting aired on the public access channel. I heard a man proposing the elimination of the Building Trades Program because of “low enrollment” and to save $110,000. Questions: How low a number is too low? Is not ONE CHILD worth $110,000? Was his statement in reference to low enrollment now? Plus, he also played the poor economy card stating there is no need for the trades. That’s a stretch. A poor economy is all the more reason to equip students with the ability to do things for themselves! How foolish his outlook! I credit my abilities as a JILL of all trades to my father who is a builder, finish carpenter, experienced in plumbing and electrical, is a great mechanic, and farmer and also to my early years of vocational studies with Mr. Reynolds at Holderness Central School. I would counter argue that because I am considerably skilled at many trades, I am able to boost the economy in other markets such as going out to eat at a local restaurant, or shopping local markets because I can, and because I didn’t have to pay someone else to: change an outlet or switch, install a dishwasher, replace a toilet or intall a sink, pressure tank or hot water heater. I was able to build my own kitchen cabinets, do my own drywall and painting, install carpeting — the list could go on.
His argument is very weak. I didn’t watch anymore of that because I found myself on the phone immediately with another mom so I didn’t catch whether or not anyone in the room red flagged his proposal with any “ya buts”. My son is counting on taking Building Trades at PRHS next year. Would you, Mr. Parsons, see to it that he be transported to another equipped facility? How cost effective will that be should next year or two years from now 30 students want that as part of their education experience? Not to mention the commute time would short change other learning experience. Ms. Flynn, I was unable to spot an Industrial Arts program as part of the curriculum of your school on the school web page. Is your school unequipped to offer such an experience to your 7th and 8th graders? Good news! Your neighboring school facility is fully equipped! Mr. Parsons, I would suggest that you might consider offering the space at night to, say, an adult education program, for a fee to defray some of the cost of remaining open during the day for students. Or, fill the empty spaces during the day with adults wanting to learn the trades and didn’t because it wasn’t available when they were in school, and for a course fee. Or rent the space during the day to an adult education program under the condition that junior and senior students be allowed to enroll as well and receive the credits and having their towns pay the fee — of course that will be money PRHS WONT get. Many adults are out of work and this could open doors for them in the future plus it would encourage a better sense of community. In my opinion, the program is already established and equipped. It is an asset to the community. If you are looking for ways to cut costs, how about managing it differently and in such a way that it could generate revenue, or at least break even. I’ve not paid much attention to the School Board until now. I hate to admit that. I will be watching much more closely now, and getting the word out — as I learn more about this proposal. Now is not the time to handicap a stu-
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LETTERS We should be honored that Newt is running for president?
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To the editor, My thanks to the Union Leader for the highly-sought endorsement of “Anybody but Romney”. A man of Newt’s intelligence and experience in politics might be the one to lead us out of this depressing era. We, the voters, should be ecstatic that a man of his quality would be willing to lead us. OR should we? After watching his speech in South Carolina this morning I feel he should be sent back to K Street where he belongs. His quotes of not being a lobbyist, just a doorman, doesn’t need the money — he earns $60,000 per speech (his words) and is a self-described celebrity. It makes me wonder why he is running. Two reasons : #1 - he really feels we need him to lead us and we are not smart enough to know better, OR #2 he wants (or needs) the Secret Service protection that comes with the office. Tip O’Neil was quoted that he is the only one he met who brought the word
To the editor, This year the United States Postal Service was on course for losses in excess of $10-billion. Through governmental action they were able to avoid $5-billion in required retirement payments, allowing the year-end losses to be about half the losses that a private business would have reported. This result would have sent the organization into bankruptcy were it a true private sector company. Back in 1970 Congress decided to make it semi-independent from the government. It was given no tax money but it was required to comply with legislated service mandates. Congress did not make the USPS a private enterprise. It retained control of rates making rational pricing impossible. Service requirements were mandated. Congress prohibited it from dual use of its facilities. Logical co-habitators such as banking, insurance, retailing and logistics are all off limits. Without control of prices or costs; with legislatively mandated service requirements; and little operational flexibility the organization has now been driven to insolvency. Losing nearly $1-billion per month it will not be long before USPS goes the way of the dodo bird. Mail volumes had been dropping before the financial crisis. With the added financial pressure mailers diverted more aggressively accelerating the decline in mail volume and
“hate” to mind. This was when Newt first got into Congress and Tip was the Speaker. But he still isn’t a lobbyist, just a small time boy from Harrisburg Pa who is trying to make it in the big or bigger time. At least he still does have three life stages. After seeing what the Republican party has done in Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois and in the House and Senate, there is not one of them I would trust as they will still do just the opposite of what they say. Both parties are so far out of touch with the electorate that the only thing they seem to be able to do is raise money for their own re-election. Or they are spending all their time and our tax dollars trying to find someone’s birth certificate or school records, like the scam artists from Laconia. No wonder there are no jobs or money to be paid to workers. Jon Hoyt Bridgewater
Sanbornton selectmen won’t be proposing 2012 building project To the editor, The Sanbornton Board of Selectmen would like to thank the residents for giving us the tools to start the “Y” road improvement project and the successful completion of a new highway garage. Without your support at last year’s Town Meeting these projects would have not have been possible. We should be very proud of the new highway garage and the many improvements to the town roads. The selectmen asked each department head to present a “0” increase budget for next year and they have. Over the past year we implemented tighter restraints on department spending. Contrary to some recent letters to the editor, the selectmen
do not intend to propose building a new town office building this year. We will, though, be taking a look at space needs and putting together a plot plan survey of the land that was purchased for a new office building. We would also like to say that contrary to what was printed in the newspaper there is not a $700K surplus. The selectmen and Budget Committee review financial statements each and every month to make sure that all dollars are spent responsibly and correctly. We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Dave Nickerson, Chairman Karen Ober, Selectman Guy Guinta, Selectman
I apologize for misstatement about a Sanbornton budget surplus To the editor, Apologizing and asking forgiveness might be a rarity in small-town New Hampshire politics, but when you are wrong, you are wrong — and I was wrong. In my letter to the editor a few days ago, in paragraph two, I referred to a $700K surplus in the Town of Sanbornton. There is no such surplus — that figure was the approximate cost of a new town office building. I should have been much more careful in my research. For that misinformation, I apologize and ask forgiveness from the Board of Selectmen and my fellow community members.
To reflect, I think a lot of us are feeling frustrated and anxious about the unpredictable economic situation that we face everyday. People are losing their jobs, their homes, their confidence in themselves and in America. We are struggling and unsettled. And, while in that frame of mind, we have quick, knee-jerk, negative reactions to things that feel unfair, unjust or out of our control. We lash out at each other when we should be reaching out to help each other. That’s the true meaning of community. Thanks for “hearing” me out. Patsy Wells Sanbornton
MALKIN from preceding page The New York Times is interested in crowd-sourcing are Sarah Palin’s e-mails. Team Obama’s data whitewashers inside and outside the White House have given “cloud-based” a whole new meaning. (Syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin is the daughter of Filipino Immigrants. She was born in Philadelphia, raised in southern New Jersey and now lives with her husband and daughter in Maryland. Her weekly column is carried by more than 100
from preceding page dent who could excel where his or her interests are in this program. I’m also requesting permission to petition and poll the students, even PES seventh and 8th graders so that the School Board and the towns of PRHS have more accurate information to base such a serious decision on. If I heard that portion of the meeting incorrectly, please do let me know the details. Thank you ahead of time for that. Jody Sue Plant
revenue. The young use Facebook and electronic media where older folks might use mail. Spam has largely replaced junk mail. Fun stuff now shows up electronically or by UPS. Rural people having spotty access to the Internet see USPS as still necessary. There are the questions of pensions, health care, and unemployment to deal with. That said, there are likely to be some real estate parcels made available sooner rather than later. Saturday delivery will probably go first. But heck, we can even tout closing the USPS as a green move because of all the vehicles that would be taken off the road not to mention all the trees that will be saved by going paperless. Soon the USPS will have to change. The level of losses cannot continue indefinitely. The question is no longer if but when will it fold? There are pensions that will be lost. There are letter carriers who will be out of work. There are politicians brushing up on their shock and indignation. But the end is coming. It will come in steps. It will be messy and illogical. But it is coming sooner rather than later unless Congress finds it to be an appropriate use of your tax dollars in which case the question will be: If it is not allowed to fold what will it morph into and at what cost? Just my honest opinion. Marc Abear Meredith
Spend a little money on signs & Gilford ‘Y” intersection will be fine To the editor, Not too long ago, the town of Gilford was saying that they had a savings of about $94K per year because some one in the high income bracket would not be replaced. Yeah, I said, save it for a rainy day. The next month, these same people who were bragging about a windfall of $94K, decided to spend some of that money to add another member to the already over-populated police department to the tune of $40K or more a year. Now these same people, who have the power to spend as much as they want on anything they want, have
decided to spend $10K on the tri-corner of 11-A and 11-B route to Gunstock and that is just to look at the site. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO YIELD SIGNS AND STOP SIGNS! Even at the over inflated price of let’s say $500 per sign, that would let some of the stupid people out there know what was expected of them. I am beginning to think that all these people in power, MUST be graduates of that famous college, you know the one, SCREW U. Bev Buker Gilford
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LETTERS Obama’s 2012 strategy is to abandon blue collar white voters To the editor, An article appeared in The New York Times last week written by Thomas Edsall that should scare the living crap out of every middle class, white, American laborer, Democrat breathing air. The article was the SIZZLE story of the WSJ and across the political spectrum. The story chronicles how Obama gets to 270 electoral votes by dumping white, middle class, labor in that quest. It is a shocker story and dead accurate. It makes no pretense that Obama has tossed white, American labor under the bus. Many of the rust belt states are likely to vote Republican in 2012. The crash of the auto industry and the failed economy has changed the electoral map big time in three years. Even in the 2008 Obama tsunami the majority of whites did not vote for Obama and in 2012 the prediction is that as many as 2 out of 3 will NOT vote for him either by not voting or voting Republican. With whites, the most dominant race by population voting double thumbs down there is a major challenge for Obama. Democrats have become first the party of Hispanics, blacks and green lunatics. Those are the only people BY MAJORITY who will vote for the them. Their interests will be served first at the expense of all others including white labor. Seventy five percent of white labor in 2012 that is not unionized will vote Republican or not vote. Why? Because it is UNIONIZED public labor that is driving THEIR TAXES, particularly property taxes, through the roof as they stand in unemployment lines. Thus a huge swath of white, labor has left the Democratic Party, never to return because they have indeed been thrown under the economic bus. The following is a perfect example of how Obama’s quest for 270 votes effects YOU if you are American white labor, unionized or not. The proposed Keystone XL pipeline reaching from the tar sands in Alberta, Canada to the Gulf of Mexico would bring 700,000 gallons of new “ safe oil
“ to America each day. It would provide 20,000 direct high paying, bulldozer ready, construction jobs (many unionized and many white) and generate another 100,000 related new jobs with it. The Keystone proposal passed three years of investigation and got literally an okay from everyone including the EPA. Nebraska complained about an aquifer being in the way and a new route was designed around it. The White House was the last hurdle and stopped it immediately on a “TECHNICALITY”. Remember, America is STARVING for such jobs and we are screaming to become energy independent. . . . why the Obama STONE WALL ? The “green crowd” headed by the Sierra club and others have threatened to STOP their get-out-the-vote ground game support dead in the water for Obama in 2012 if he passed the pipeline. This was well signaled on numerous occasions on television and in the papers. This is how lobbying and legal black mail, or more precisely GREEN MAIL, works in order to facilitate an ending you demand. Obama’s NEW election map, needing to circumvent heavy white, labor states to get 270 electoral votes, involves several, key far west mountain states, the most important of which is Colorado, very much controlled by greenies. Without a green ground game there and other western states, Obama is dead in the water in his quest for 270 electoral votes and he could likely become the one term president he NEEDS to be. So he flushed 120,000 new American jobs down the toilet and he flushed 700,000 barrels of safe oil every single day down the toilet with them (how many soldiers lives have we lost defending unsafe oil ?) to insure his best chance for his re-election. How does that grab you white, American labor? Want more irritation? The NY Times story states Obama is trying to curry favor with certain whites . . . THOSE WITH COLLEGE DEGREES. Tony Boutin Gilford
Taxes are community dues; paying for services is not a ‘burden’ To the editor, I was reminded again of how influential words are when I read Tuesday’s front page headline about the the “City tax burden up just 1.2% for 2011”. Word choice has a powerful and oftentimes subtle (or not!) effect on our mode of thinking. Why is that those two words, tax and burden, are always linked? Why not just state that the tax rate,
which is what it is, has been set? Other costs that we all bear, like electricity, heat, communications, are not inevitably described as “burdens”. Taxes are our dues, if you will, to the community. I don’t see living in Laconia as a burden; therefore I don’t see paying for services a burden either. Ruth Stuart Laconia
Some just have an issue with anything the least bit patriotic To the editor, Very well said, Bob Jones. I have always wondered why people living in this country who have such a problem doing anything the least bit patriotic still continue to reside here. Not only your words, but all of your efforts to our vets, and current service members is to be lauded, I for one appre-
ciate everything our military did and continues to do for us, and they should be given places of honor at any parade or gathering, especially one honoring their own! Keep up the great work Bob; continue educating us all! Judi Leavitt Bristol, Connecticut
Look alike: John Veazey & Ronald Reagan in 1976 This photo of the late Laconia native John Veazey (left) and the late 40th President of the United States Ronald Reagan was taken at Gilford Middle High School on January 28, 1976. Reagan was challenging incumbent President Gerald Ford for the GOP presidential nomination and Veazey, who would later represent Laconia in the N.H. House for many years, was his Belknap County campaign chairman. Reagan’s was unsuccessful in unseating Ford, who lost to Jimmy Carter that fall, but was elected president four years later. More than one person noted the resemblance between the two men. At the time, Veazey was 46 years old and Reagan was just a few days short of his 65th birthday. Today is the first anniversary of the date of Veazey’s death at age 81. Reagan died at age 93 in 2004. (Courtesy
When zip codes were assigned, 06184 was reserved for military To the editor, I always get a twinkle in my eye when someone attempts a rebuttal but provides no evidence for their own claim. In regards to William Lolli’s claim on the 19th that there was no zip code 06184 in 1977 he offers no evidence of that. There’s no butt in his rebuttal! Like many conservative debators, he backs up nothing or just lies “for the good of the cause”. Because he says its so, then it must be so. What evidence? No 1977 zip code lists or anything else. If I am wrong, Mr Lolli should present more than coffin air. The fact of the matter is that when zip codes were first assigned in 1963, the zip 06184 was set aside as many were for the military mail service. Zip 06184 is an APO/FPO#. Danbury proper was 06180 and over the years more were added but the APO# zip code was not one. It should also be noted that since 1972 it was the first 3 digits that were used as general area locators so the last two number really didn’t matter at all. So when the error occurred, whether by Obama or a clerk in confusing 961 for 061, the young Obama got a Social Security number with a “general locator” number for CT. The SSA is adamant that the three numbers are just a reference point ; that there is nothing that makes it a mandatory rule. Birther pawns act otherwise. With two of Honolulu’s newspapers announcing the boy’s birth, combined with an official birth certificate and the State of Hawaii’s Certificate of Live Birth which many high officials have seen in person, the entire birther zip code conspiracy theory seems like a concoction from a special-ed Kinderegarten sandbox. It’s all meaningless and leads nowhere. Even when Clinton was president the wingnuts threw eight years of tantrums. Its the right wing way. Who is the one who is actually foreign born? Being that John McCain was born in Panama, how is he a natural born citizen as Article 2 demands? How does he qualify as a natural born
According to the State Department Foreign Affairs Manual, U.S. government installations abroad are NOT part of the United States. So by that reasoning, McCain is not natural born. But alas! According to the Congressional Research Service, the weight of scholarly legal and historical opinion indicates that the term means one who is entitled under the Constitution or laws of the United States to U.S. citizenship at birth or by birth, including any child born “in” the United States, the children of United States citizens born abroad, and those born abroad of one citizen parent who has met U.S. residency requirements. There are laws supporting this opinion by scholars. The first law was passed in 1790 and sought to define natural born citizens. This is the same Congress that crafted the Bill of Rights. The Naturalisation Act of 1790 provided that “the children of citizens of the United States that may be born beyond the sea, or out of the limits of the United States, shall be considered as natural born citizens: Provided, That the right of citizenship shall not descend to persons whose fathers have never been resident in the United States”. (Act of March 26th, 1790, 1 Stat. 103) Later on, such as in 1934, natural born laws included mothers or any one parent. McCain saved! Laws have changed language over the years but the basic law of 1790 set the foundation to why John McCain could be considered naturally born. Strictly speaking in “birther”, McCain (and George Romney in 1968) is not a natural born citizen and is not qualified to be president. But the law says otherwise. If our Hawaiian born President had been born overseas as John McCain was, he would have been afforded the same rights to natural born citizenship as McCain. So you see, by birther “constitutionality”, it should have been John McCain that was labeled foreign born. James Veverka
Alton property tax commitment for 2011 increases by an even 3% ALTON — The New Hampshire Department of Revenue has set the 2011 property tax rate at $13.07 per $1,000 of assessed value, $0.86 or 7-percent higher than the 2010 rate of $12.21. The tax commitment, or total amount to be raised by property taxes, increased by $561,363 from $18,105,413 to $18,666,776, a rise
of 3-percent. The total assessed valuation fell by $55,549,480,or 3.7-percent, from $1,501,569,683 to $1,446,020,203. The town portion of the tax rate increased by $0.16 to $3.52, the local school portion by $0.54 to $5.57, the state school portion by $0.13 to $2.54 and the county portion $0.03 to $1.44.
Correction: Emery Swanson took ‘Snitch” photo In yesterday’s issue, the caption for the photo that accompanied the article “Locally developed ‘Bag-O-Loot’ board game aims to build personal interaction skills” incorrectly gave Daily Sun
reporter Adam Drapcho credit for the photograph. In fact, the photograph was provided to the newspaper by Emery Swanson Photography of Gilford.
GILFORD from page one trator Scott Isabelle and Hemingway cautioned that this is the last year they’ll be able to piece together the old system and keep it working. One way Hemingway was able to reduce the budget was to join the Seacoast Educational Services Cooperative that allowed for a one-time 20-percent savings in general supplies. “I’m really impressed with this cooperative purchasing,” said Kevin Leandro who is typically one of the Budget Committee members who is more frugal in his approach to government spending. Most notable in the proposed budget is there are no program reductions, no administration or support staff pay increases, and no stipends to the Gilford School Board members (the Selectboard also voted to forgo its member stipends.) There is one project for the demolition of the Meadows farm house that includes some asbetos abatement and one separate warrant article for energy reduction motion switches at the high and middle schools. Key to the bottom-line number is
the fact that the teachers and administration have declared an impasse in their contract negotiations so the proposed budget doesn’t include any teacher merit pay or step increases. Hemingway said mediation between the two sides is scheduled to begin later this month. One issue of slight contention is the default budget, which at $23,443,672 is higher than the proposed budget. An SB-2 or Official Ballot Act district must allow its voters the choice of the proposed budget or the opportunity to vote it down in favor of a budget that is the same as the previous years minus one-time purchases. Members David “Skip” Murphy and Leandro challenged a few of the items included in the default budget, which would also allow the district to rehire the 6.5 positions it eliminated, but Isabelle explained the law is pretty clear about what goes into the default budget and those issues should be directed at the state Legislature rather than the School Board or the administration. “Default budgets have always been larger,” said Murphy. “It drives me crazy.”
PAUL from page one of Paul’s presidential bid. His message of personal liberty, free markets, sound money and minimal government has not changed since he first turned from medicine to politics when President Nixon abandoned the gold standard in 1971. In 1976 Paul became the first Republican elected to the House of Representatives from the 22nd district of Texas, serving the first of three stints totaling a dozen terms. The consistency of the candidate is matched by the steadfastness of his supporters. While polls picture other candidates as children playing snakes
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LRCC hosting college access convention for region’s high school students today LACONIA — College tuition is one of the greatest financial burdens any family will face. Many of today’s students graduate school with tens of thousands of dollars of loans to pay back over the course of many years. And in these challenging economic times, the answers for how to pay for school can be hard to find. To provide students hope and help, the 3rd Annual Lakes Region College Access Convention will be held on Friday, Dec. 2nd, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lakes Region Community College. The goal of the event is to encourage underrepresented students from the public high schools in the Lakes Region to pursue higher education. This event promises to promote higher education as a realistic aspiration. Registration is free for students. In 2010, The New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) in collaboration with Campus Compact for New Hampshire (CCNH) received the Federal College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) to continue to build an effort focused on higher education access and retention. Last year, thousands of high school juniors and seniors attended access conventions around the state, and the feedback from those students inspired another round of conventions for this year’s graduating seniors. High school students from Belmont, Newfound Regional, Inter-Lakes, Prospect Mountain, Laconia and Winnisquam Regional will attend. “It is critical for students from Lakes Region high schools to hear the same message as students from other parts of the state,” says Tom Horgan, president CAIN from page 2 And, Cain said, his wife also didn’t know of what he called a friendship with White until she said publicly that she had a casual 13-year affair with Cain that ended about eight months ago. It is the latest chapter in a saga that has played out in recent weeks as his campaign has been rocked first with allegations of sexual harassment and, now, White’s affair claim. Even before all that surfaced, Cain faced steep hurdles to the nomination. He didn’t have much of a campaign organization. He was spending more time on a book tour than in early primary and caucus states. And he was facing doubts about whether he was ready for the presidency, given a series of fumbles on policy questions. Over the past month, Cain has watched his standing in polls sink. He acknowledged his fundraising took a hit after White came forward, and political experts predict that his ability to take in campaign cash will evaporate now that he is re-evaluating
of the NH College & University Council. “College is a realistic aspiration and one that has become a necessity with the shift in workforce development up north.” More than 120 underrepresented high school students from across the Lakes Region will attend panel presentations and workshops, helping them pave the way to college. This conference offers panel presentations from current college students regarding their college experience and their challenges and successes. College admission experts from various 2-year and 4-year New Hampshire institutions will provide insight on the admission process. Students will learn what colleges are really looking for in applicants. And finally, professionals in the financial aid community will provide insight on scholarships and other ways to make college more affordable. The hosting institution, Lakes Region Community College, has a strong presence throughout the North Country, encouraging students to pursue higher education. Many of these students will immerse in a college atmosphere for the first time. Opening remarks will be provided by college President Scott Kalicki. The keynote address will be given by Charles Lloyd, director of Student Services at NHTI, Concord’s community college. The convention is sponsored by the New Hampshire College & University Council and Campus Compact for New Hampshire. This is the fourth regional convention held this fall. Other conventions included regions in Southern (Manchester), Western (Keene) and the North Country (Berlin). Funding is provided by the College Access Challenge Grant. whether to remain in the race. If he decides to continue running, Cain would face another big hurdle: the loss of grassroots support, which has provided the core of his base for his anti-establishment campaign. Atlanta Tea Party Patriots co-founder Debbie Dooley typifies the falloff of support. She had been vigorously defending Cain as the sexual harassment allegations trickled out. But White’s accusation proved too much. On Thursday, White’s attorney released more cell phone billing records showing that Cain and White had dialed each other 10 times from June 10 to Nov. 18. The pair also exchanged 226 text messages, including 58 that Cain sent to White. Cain’s attorney, Lin Wood, said some of the messages are White asking for help paying for her rent, gasoline and car tags. “I don’t know what to believe,” Dooley said. “I just think he needs to get out now and focus on his family.”
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Land Trust will add 19 two bedroom apartment homes at Lochmere Meadows By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
TILTON — Dallas Tonsager, undersecretary of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA) yesterday visited Lochmere Meadows, the affordable housing community developed by the Laconia Area Community Land Trust, shortly after his agency announced it would help finance the second stage of the project, expected to begin next spring. Steve Schuster, development director of the trust, explained that Lochmere Meadows, consisting of 28 two-bedroom homes in four buildings, incorporates green building features, construction methods and energy efficiencies. A veteran developer, he explained that while the quality of commercial projects are often tailored to the market, the trust, which assumes responsibility for maintaining its properties for 50 years, consistently builds to high standards. Tonsager, a dairy farmer from eastern South Dakota, said that high quality construction has been essential to success of affordable housing developments, which too often in the past followed the adage “get it built and move them in. You’ve got to do it well,” he said.
Steve Schuster (left), development director of the Laconia Area Community Land Trust recalls the development of Lochmere Meadows, a permanently affordable housing complex in Tilton, for Dallas Tonsager (right), Undersecretary of the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, which financed the project, and Molly Lambert, state director of USDA Rural Development. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch).
Schuster said that the USDA has contributed $1-million toward the $4.1-million cost of the the second phase of Lochmere Meadows, which will consist of 19 two-bedroom homes divided between three buildings. He stressed that once the USDA finances
a share of a project other funding sources soon come forward with the balance of the finance package. Molly Lambert, the state director of the USDA Rural Development said that the project was one of only 19 in the county funded by the agency this year. Schuster expected the second phase would be put out to bid during the winter with an eye to breaking ground in the spring and completing the project a year later. “We have a waiting list of qualified tenants for the units,” he said. The trust has developed 195 units in Laconia, Belmont, Meredith and Tilton with another 24 units under construction in Wolfeboro and an additional 19 planned in Tilton. The non-profit trust pays property taxes on all its housing units. PSU from page 2 said. “Our students and fans are focused on a cause to play for, to cheer for.” Also Thursday, Jerry Sandusky’s lawyer said he has not discussed pleading guilty with his client and that the former coach continues to maintain he is innocent of the charges against him. Joe Amendola said he would consider “possible alternatives” with Sandusky if new charges are filed that involve more victims than the eight boys covered by the 40 pending criminal counts, but that Sandusky has never considered a plea in his case. Sandusky, 67, is awaiting a preliminary hearing. Amendola said the topic of a guilty plea came up as a “what if” question from a reporter about potential additional charges. “My answer to the ‘what if’ question was analogous to saying, if weather forecasters were predicting a blizzard next week, which they are not, I would have to at least consider the possibility of postponing my scheduled trip to Philadelphia,” Amendola said in an email. In another development, lawyers for a young man described in a grand jury report as a victim of sexual abuse by Sandusky said Thursday they had settled a legal action regarding a charity’s assets. Harrisburg attorneys Ben Andreozzi and Jeffrey Fritz said the settlement protected the claim their client plans to assert to the assets of The Second Mile, a nonprofit for at-risk children Sandusky founded in 1977. “We intend to initiate a civil lawsuit seeking damages from the organizations and individuals responsible for the sexual assaults upon our clients,” the lawyers said in a release. “However, our priority at this time is to support our clients, including Victim No. 4, who will be testifying against Mr. Sandusky at the preliminary hearing.”
Culvert under Morrill St. collapses Members of the Gilford Public Works Department are joined by employees of Busby Construction on Morrill Street, near Colonial Drive, yesterday morning. The crews installed a pump and a temporary water diversion until the culvert under the road can be replaced beginning Monday. Town Administrator Scott Dunn said yesterday the culvert under the road has collapsed and residents of the neighborhood should be prepared for road closures while the emergency crews replace it. Dunn said there is never a good time for a major emergency road repair but said he is grateful it happened before the ground froze. “If we had to wait until spring there is a chance the entire road could have washed out during the snow melt,” he said. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Gail Ober)
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The Belmont Police Explorers are asking for community assistance for the Santa’s Little Helper Program that provides Christmas gifts for the less fortunate in town. From left to right are Cadet Jared Ess, Lt. Jennie Veloski, Sgt. Cassie Houde, and Cadet Holly Smith. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Gail Ober)
Belmont Police Explorers raise money & collect gifts for needy children in town By Gail OBer
BELMONT -— The 10 young people who belong to the Police Department’s Explorer program want to be cops when they are adults — but for now their main goal is raising money and collecting holiday gifts for the less fortunate in their community. Explorer Lt. Jennie Veloski — a sophomore at Belmont High School — said the Santa’s Little Helpers program provides gifts and clothing to Belmont parents who may not otherwise be able to put presents under the Christmas tree this year. Four of the Belmont Police Explorers Post 220 took some time yesterday, along with one of their advisers, Belmont Patrol Officer Joe Marsello, to get the word to people that this has been one of the toughest years since the program began for many Belmont families. “Many parents are focused on paying the heating bills and can’t really focus on gifts for Christmas,” said Cadet Jared Ess, a freshman. “I know a lot of kids who have gone without Christmas,” said Explorer Sgt. Cassie Houde. “They may not get everything they want but at least they’ll get something.” Cadet Holly Smith said the program collects gifts and warm clothing for all ages, “from infants to teens” she explained yesterday. Unwrapped, unopened gifts can be dropped off at Northway Bank or at the Police Department while cash donations can be made a the Northway Bank on Route 3. The program works on a completely anonymous basis. Marsello said parents who wish to participate can go to the Belmont Police Department on Fuller Ave. and get an application for assistance. He
said each family is given a number to protect their identities. The parents return their requests to the police and detail the ages, sizes and specific desires of each child. Lists completed, the Explorers will go shopping on Dec. 13 and try to fill as much of each family’s needs as possible. While at least three of the explorers interviewed yesterday said they love to wrap presents, all of the gifts are given to the parents on the pick-up date of Dec. 16 will be unwrapped. “We want the parents to be able to see the gift his or her child is getting,” explained Marsello, who said that if people want to donate some unused Christmas wrapping paper along with their gifts, the explorers will give some to each family that requests it. Marsello said the program is crosschecked with other local agencies to try and prevent abuse; the Police Explorers project is for Belmont residents only. He said this year the needs and requests are skyrocketing and that there are many more Belmont residents that previous years who are having a tough time with the upcoming holidays. “Each explorer and the advisers volunteer time, talent and treasure to this program,” Marsello said. “But now we need the community to help.” Pick-up is between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16 and although it is a school day for the explorers, they all plan on being at the Corner Meeting House within minutes after the final school bell rings. To make a donation of unwrapped new clothing, new toys or money please go to Northway Bank on Route 3 or to the Belmont Police Department. For more information, the phone number of the Belmont Police is 267-8351.
EURO from page 2 ny’s parliament about Europe’s financial crisis and the EU summit on Dec. 9, which is expected to focus on how to make the eurozone more unified. Merkel has acknowledged the need for treaty changes that impose stricter financial controls on eurozone countries to prevent them from taking on too much debt. German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble told reporters in Berlin on Thursday there is now “a crisis of confidence” in the eurozone and that
tough and credible new rules are needed to regain market confidence. Germany has said EU treaty amendments are required to do that. Sarkozy spoke a day after the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve and the central banks of Canada, Japan and Switzerland moved together to make it easier for commercial banks to borrow American dollars. It was a move intended to calm financial markets, which had grown increasingly worried about European debt.
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November not a chilly month for U.S. auto sales DETROIT (AP) — People are finally replacing the cars and trucks they held on to during the economic slump, giving a big boost to U.S. auto sales in November. Chrysler, Ford, Nissan and Hyundai were among the companies reporting double-digit gains from last November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions. This November, buyers were lured by good deals, improving confidence in the economy and the need to trade in older cars. “Consumers are just starting to say ‘it’s time to start spending money again,’ “ says Larry Dominique, executive vice president of data for the TrueCar.com automotive website. An early blitz of holiday advertising helped convince some people that it was a good time to buy. Ken Czubay, Ford’s vice president for U.S. sales, says dealers saw the same rise in sales that other merchants did on Black Friday and the Saturday after
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Red Sox introduce new manager, Bobby Valentine BOSTON (AP) — Bobby Valentine took over as manager of the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, promising to be hard-working, open-minded and even humble as he tries to help the franchise return to the playoffs and forget after the disappointment of this season’s unprecedented September collapse. “It’s more than a special day. It’s the beginning of a life that’s going to extend beyond anything I thought I’d be doing,” Valentine said. “The talent level of the players we have in this organization is a gift to anyone, and I think I’m a receiver of this gift. “I think we’re going to do this, man,” he said, shaking hands with general manager Ben Cherington, “And I really and truly appreciate this opportunity.” The 61-year-old former Rangers and Mets skipper was introduced during a news conference in a Fenway
Park luxury club attended by owner John Henry and his wife, by Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, by dozens of team employees, and by about 100 members of the media, many of them from New York outlets that covered Valentine in his days with the Mets. Valentine, who guided the Chiba Lotte Marines to the 2005 championship, greeted one reporter in Japanese. “There is a buzz,” Lucchino said, acknowledging that Valentine’s personality and his history in New York could enhance an already intense AL East rivalry with the Yankees. “I think it does add a little bit of kerosene to the fire.” Valentine takes over a team that blew a nine-game lead in the AL wild-card race to miss the playoffs for the second straight season.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The Boston Celtics say they’re not actively trying to trade point guard Rajon Rondo. Amid reports that he’s willing to explore that possibility, Danny Ainge, the team’s president of basketball operations, said Thursday “I don’t anticipate” breaking up his core of four stars — Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Rondo. Ainge and coach Doc Rivers met with the media for the first time since the NBA lockout. The session was held at the team’s practice facility, but there was no sign of any players, who were allowed to begin working out there Thursday. Sports Illustrated first reported that the Celtics would be willing to give up Rondo to get Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets. Paul can become a free agent after this season. Asked if he was actively seeking to deal Rondo, Ainge said, “I’m not,” but he knows that rumors are always around. “Trade rumors are part of the world we live in,” he said. “It’s a media circus out there. Everybody’s name has been in trade rumors and everybody’s name will. If you’re worth your salt you’ll be mentioned in a trade somewhere along the line. That’s just part of the business that players have to learn to live with as well.”
He said he addresses rumors with players involved in them. “I’ll talk to Rondo, but I won’t talk to you about what I said to him,” Ainge told reporters. “Rondo will be fine. Rondo knows that we love him. He knows that we like him, and he’s excited to come back and play basketball.” Rondo and Paul are two of the NBA’s top point guards, but Paul is a better shooter. “I’m not going to compare him to the other guys but I think he’s one of the top point guards in the NBA,” said Rivers. “Rondo has established that. There’s a reason (that) whatever this thing leaked out that it’s all over the news. It’s because the players that they’re talking about are both really good. “Rondo has established that through his play. Listen, he is a great basketball player and he does so many things for our team and he should be flattered in a lot of ways that this is news.” Ainge isn’t surprised when other teams ask him about Rondo. “He gets a lot of attention. He’s a great player. There’s a lot of people that call me and ask me about Rondo,” he said. “We didn’t leak those rumors out. We’ll deal with it. He’ll be fine.”
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INVITATION TO BID
The County of Belknap invites the submission of lump sum bids from qualified Contractors for the HVAC System Renovations at the Belknap County Superior Court.
1. Bidding Documents for use by Contractors in preparation of bids maybe obtained November 29, 2011 from Signature Press, P.O. Box 16328, 45 Londonderry Tpke, Route 28 Bypass, Hooksett, NH 03106-6328, (603) 624-4025. Bid Documents will not be separately issued to Sub-bidders or others. 2. Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the offices of WV Engineering Associates, PA, 11 King Court, Keene, NH, and at Belknap County Superior Court Maintenance Office.
3. Sealed bids clearly marked “ Courthouse HVAC Bid” will be received for the proposed work in the office of Belknap County Offices, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246 prior to 2 PM, Local Time, December 22, 2011 Proposals will be opened and read allowed. Decisions regarding award will not be made at this time. 4. No bidder may withdraw his bid prior to 45 days subsequent to actual opening thereof.
5. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and if all bids are rejected, the Owner may undertake the work by such means as he deems suitable. The Owner further reserves the right to waive any formalities in the preparation and submittal of proposals. 6. Labor and materials Performance Bonds in the amount of 100% of the Contract price will be required of the successful bidder.
7. A Pre-Bid Conference and Construction Site Walk-Through Inspection will be conducted on December 6, 2011, at 9 AM The location of the conference will be at Belknap County Superior Court House, 64 Court Street, Laconia, New Hampshire. Questions may be directed to Dustin Muzzey, Belknap County Facilities Manager at 527-5490.
OBITUARY
Katherine L. Bourgault, 93
Belmont — Katherine Louise (Hidden) Bourgault, 93, formerly of Granite Ridge, died peacefully on November 26, 2011 at Colonial Poplin Nursing Home in Fremont NH. Kay was born in Tamworth, NH on January 9, 1918 to Harold and Helen (Bassett) Hidden. She graduated from Keene Teachers’ College in 1940. Her first teaching job was a oneroom schoolhouse in Boscawen. She continued to teach elementary education in various schools in Laconia. In 1979, she retired from more than twenty years of teaching at Union Sanborn School in Northfield, NH. Kay was a favorite teacher to many students; she was kind, generous and loved by all. Beginning in 1980, Kay and her husband, Henry “Hank” Bourgault, began wintering in Arizona where they made new friends, played golf and enjoyed
the warm weather for the next twenty years. Kay was pre-deceased by her husband in 2002, two brothers, John and Bill Hidden, two sisters, Elizabeth Sutherland and Frances Roberts. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Golden-Stearns of Stratham, her two sons, Paul and Tom, of Eugene, Oregon, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date. Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette 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.
Ayotte staffers to hold office hours in Grafton County December 6, 8 & 12
MANCHESTER — U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) announced today that a member of her staff will be holding office hours in the coming weeks in Thornton, Waterville Valley, Holderness, and Campton to assist New Hampshire citizens with official business. To ensure constituents have convenient access, a member of the Senator’s staff will be visiting the following town offices. Residents who are interested in meeting with a member of the Senator’s staff should stop by the town
offices during the times listed below or call Simon Thomson at (603) 622-7979 to schedule an appointment. — Tuesday, December 6, Thornton Town Office, 16 Merrill Access Road, 12:30–1:30 pm. _ Thursday, December 8, Waterville Valley Town Office, 14 TAC Lane, 1:30– 2:30 p.m. and Holderness Town Office, 1089 US Route 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m. — Monday, December 12, Campton Board of Selectmen’s Meeting, 1307 NH Route 175, 6:45 p.m.
A story in our Thursday, Dec. 1 edition incorrectly stated the dates for a “Fashion Friendzee” Clothing Swap at the Margate Resort in Laconia. The event will benefit local food pantries and the WLNH Children’s Auction. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4 and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Participants are asked to bring in unwanted, in-style, clean clothes to swap with other fashion-forward women. Shoes and handbags are also being accepted for swap. For every
item brought in, participants will be able to walk away with an equal number of items, all for a $10 admission price. Those who want to take home more than they brought can do so for a $4 per item charge. Vendor tables will set up offering jewelry, handbags and even custom made bras. Shoppers can also bring in unwanted gold items and exchange them for cash. For more information contact LeeAnn Fay-Ellis at 393-2190.
MEREDITH — The Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7 at the Humiston Building. The meeting will include discussion about research findings for an update to the Lakes Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan which is currently under way. Status of site visits to assess bicycle and
pedestrian safety concerns and prepare conceptual improvements at locations nominated by 15 Lakes Region communities will also be discussed. The LRPC Transportation TAC encourages all members of the public who are concerned about any aspect of transportation to attend and provide their input. For additional information about this meeting contact the Lakes Region Planning Commission at 279-8171.
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OBITUARIES
Avis J. Stevens, 92
TILTON — Avis J. (Batchelder) Stevens, 92, a longtime resident of Tilton died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a period of failing health. She was born in Warren, New Hampshire, January 1, 1919, daughter of the late Albert and Nettice Mable (Merrill) Batchelder. She spent her youth, schooled in Warren and lived there until moving to Tilton in 1951. For many years Avis worked at the former Achber Clothing Store and in the cafeteria at the Tilton-Northfield High School in Tilton. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Post # 49 in Northfield, Friendship Grange in Northfield, former member of the Warren Grange, Warren Pythian Sisters, Temple #40, Warren Historical Society, Sanbornton Harmony Grange # 99 and Merrimack County Pomona Grange #3. She was also a member of TOPS. Avis was a longtime active member of the Tilton-Northfield United Methodist Church in Tilton.
She was predeceased by her sister, Marcia Anderson of Warren in 1987 and her husband, Charles E. Stevens who died June 24, 1986. Her family includes, three daughters, Nancy C. Stevens of Bradford, VT, Emily J. Castle of Suncook, Bette L. Prescott of Meredith; three sons, Richard J. Stevens of Northfield, Donald W. Stevens of Northfield and Thomas C. Stevens of Franklin, thirteen grandchildren; twenty five great-grandchildren eight great, great-grandchildren; one niece. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a service following at 11:00 AM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. Burial will be in Park Cemetery in Tilton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Avis’ memory may be made to either the Franklin VNA and Hospice at 75 Chestnut St., Franklin, NH 03235 or to the Tilton-Northfield United Methodist Church Memorial Fund at P.O. Box 119, Tilton, NH 03276.For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
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GILFORD — Music lovers are invited to a spaghetti dinner with meatballs, salad and homemade desserts on Sunday, December 11 at 4 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. The music will be performed by the Lakes Region Chordsmen and Rewind quartet. There will be a raffle, a silent auction and plenty of Patrick’s Pub food.
Purchase tickets in advance by calling any barbershopper, or Harvey Beetle, 528-3073, or Ed Farmer, 253-8523. Tickets are $8, and $4 for children. The Lakes Region Chordsmen are always looking for men who like to sing from ages 10 to 110. They invite visitors on Monday evenings, after Christmas, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at the Gilford Community Church.
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MEREDITH — The orchestral accompaniLakes Region Symphony ment. People know her Orchestra wil offer two as the Producing Artisholiday concerts on Sattic Director of the Lakes urday, December 10 at Region Summer Theatre, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, which delights audiences December 11 at 3 p.m. throughout the summer Both concerts will be held months with fabulous at the Inter-Lakes ComBroadway musical and munity Auditorium in theater performances. Meredith. Tickets are $12 for Sureya Felch is a Bristol resiThe LRSO will perform adults and $6 for children a brand new program this dent and the vocalist with the and students in college. year with seasonal favor- Lakes Region Big Band. (Cour- Tickets are available for tesy photo) ites including a rendition purchase by mail, online of the “Hallelujah Chorus” at www.LRSO.org/tickfrom Messiah, “Covenets, or from Innisfree try Carol”, “Let There Bookshop and the Mobil Be Peace on Earth”, and station across from the many new pieces never town docks in Meredith; before performed by the Greenlaw’s Music in LRSO including “Brassy Laconia; and Bayswater Holiday”, “Christmas a la Books in Center Harbor. Valse”, and “Christmas Any unsold tickets will Fantasia”. be available at the door The Orchestra is joined starting one hour before this year by two talented each concert. soloists. Last year’s audiThe LRSO appreciates ence asked to have her the support of its season back, so literally, back by sponsor Meredith Village popular demand, is vocalSavings Bank. Their genist Sureya Felch. Sureya Nancy Barry is the Producing erous community support is a Bristol resident and Artistic Director of the Lakes is a big part of what makes Region Summer Theatre. the vocalist with the the LRSO, a community (Courtesy photo) Lakes Region Big Band. orchestra, possible. Holiday spirit abounds as Sureya’s The Lakes Region Symphony luxurious sound infuses our popsOrchestra is a Meredith-based, style arrangements of “O Holy Night”, non-profit orchestra that performs “My Grownup Christmas List”, “The throughout the fall, winter, and spring Christmas Song”, and others. months. Orchestra members have Guest artist Nancy Barry will be ranged in age from 13 through retired reading the classic “Twas the Night seniors, representing over 36 commuBefore Christmas” complete with nities in the Lakes Region.
Soup on Wednesdays at Trinity Episcopal TILTON — Beginning on Wednesday, December 7, a community meal of hot soup and bread will be served every Wednesday evening between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m, at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown Tilton. Recognizing the need for a hot meal during the cold winter months, Trinity members will offer a hearty soup, warm bread, and some good fellowship each Wednesday eve-
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Work underway for Elm Street entryway for Laconia WOW Trail LACONIA — Ground was broken recently by the Belknap Landscape Company Inc. for a access to the Elm St entrance of the WOW Trail. For this project, Belknap Landscape crews are guided by a landscape design created by Laconia’s Tim Jordan, an award-winning landscape architect. While there have been notable beautification initiatives along Phase 1, including newly installed trail entrance planting beds by the Opechee Garden Club, this effort focuses on easy access from the O’ Steak & Seafood parking lot and on providing Trail-user amenities at the entrance. The Gilford company’s efforts will include site preparation with erosion control and the installation of a 6-foot wide granite stairway with safety railings and a gate at the top landing. Once WOW Trail visitors walk to the top of the new stairs they will be greeted by a redesigned landscape with a large brick paver patio and walkways throughout the area, those bricks available for purchase to help fund the Trail. Complementing these enhancements is a new picnic area surrounded by cobblestone edging and a bike rack. Once these hardscapes are installed,
construction crews move into the softscape installation, replacing and adding plants and shrubs, grading and seeding, with the slope on each side of the stairway planted in wildflowers. Allan Beetle, vice president of the board of directors of the WOW Trail and owner of Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, commented, “We are excited about the additional improvements at the gateway to the Trail and thrilled that Belknap Landscape is on site.” Heidi Blakely has been a WOW Trail volunteer for several years, serving as Chair of the Brick Sales Committee for the last year. All engraved bricks, sold for $50 each, serve as a fundraiser for continuing Wow Trail improvements and fund future phases. Heidi was on hand for the project’s ground breaking, noting “This will be a terrific improvement, providing a comfortable place for WOW Trail users to relax after a nice walk or bike ride. A great place to stop for lunch, with lake views in the background.” She said there are many new opportunities available for anyone who is interested in working on the WOW Trail, and all may be found at www. wowTrail.com. The project is anticipated to be com-
Reindeer Run and Egg Nog Jog held in Sandwich on December 10
SANDWICH — Registration is now open for the kids Reindeer Run and the adult Egg Nog Jog 5K which will take place on December 11 in Center Sandwich. The adult (12 and up) Egg Nog Jog 5k, starting at 9 a.m., winds through scenic Center Sandwich and the from preceding page Tilton. For more information about Soup on Wednesdays or Open Door Dinners call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or email him at markk@trinitytilton.org.
Sandwich Fairgrounds. The kids race, the Reindeer Run, starts at 10 a.m. and also takes place at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Registration and post-race coffee, egg nog and goodies will be available at Mocha Rizing. Proceeds from the race go to the Sandwich Children’s Center, a day care and preschool center that services kids in the surrounding towns. Adults $15, kids $5. To register early, contact Holland Hill Studio at 476-2476 or email pasha@hollandhillstudio.com. Jingle bells around the ankles and reindeer antlers are highly encouraged.
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Get your bike and burrito fix and help children LACONIA — MC Cycle and Sport and the Burrito Me restaurant are teaming up for a raffle which will aid the WLNH Children’s Auction and see a lucky winner ride away on a single speed Felt Curbside bike. Tickets, which cost $10 each, are on sale at MC Cycle and Sport at 18 Canal Street and at Burrito Me, located in the train station in Veterans Square. Ticket buyers will receive 10 percent off on an order at Burrito Me. The winner will have a choice of a bike of equal value or different size. The winner will be chosen on Saturday, December 10.
Felt Curbside single-speed bike will be awarded at a raffle on Saturday, December 10. (Courtesy photo)
Popular ‘Trees for the Holidays’ event featured at Belknap Mill Dec. 3 through Jan. 6 LACONIA — The Belknap Mill in downtown Laconia will host a “Trees for the Holidays” featuring uniquely decorated trees sponsored by local organizations, businesses, classrooms and individuals beginning Saturday, December 3 and running through Friday, January 6. ‘’This is a popular event that the Belknap Mill has been doing for years to celebrate the holiday season,’’ says Stephen Cotter, Belknap Mill Society president, who says that the public is invited to view and vote for their favorite tree. Prizes will be awarded in two different categories – one for Adult (which includes businesses and organizations) and one for Student – with each being awarded a $100 prize. Among the trees on display are those from Woodland Heights Elementary School, Opechee Garden Club and the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of New Hampshire. Visitors to the mill can visit the Meetinghouse Gift Shop for some holiday shopping with some unique items, including a Christmas stocking created by Belknap Mill volunteers on the original textile machines. Other items include a variety of winter
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socks with new colors and new designs, books on local and area history for both children and adults, fine jewelry made by local artists, and interesting stationery and notecards. The Mill is participating in the Opechee Garden Club’s 4th “Homes for the Holidays” House Tour on December 3 and 4, sponsored by Laconia Savings Bank. Tickets for the tour ($10 each) may be purchased at the Mill on both Saturday and Sunday that weekend. The Mill will participate in Laconia’s Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 10, with a booksigning from 2-3 p.m. by Carol Lee Anderson, author of “The History of Gunstock-Skiing in the Belknap Mountains.” Local Olympic Ski Champion Penny Pitou, who wrote the book’s foreword, will also be on hand. Books will be available for sale. Pick up your copy and have them sign your copy personally. A Christmas Bizarre will take place on Saturday, December 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with many local artists and craftsmen selling their arts and crafts. The public is also invited to “Ring in the New Year” on New Year’s Eve by the ringing of the historic Holbrook Bell at the stroke of midnight, a tradition begun in 1970 by Belknap Mioll Society founder Peter Karagianis. Doors will open at 11:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and admission is free. Founded in 1970, the Belknap Mill Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created to preserve and maintain the Historic Belknap Mill, an important and historic community landmark in downtown Laconia. In addition to its educational exhibits and art gallery, the Mill is available for meetings and events. The Mill is open year-round Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday until 3 p.m. Admission is free; donations gratefully accepted. For more information or to sponsor a tree, call 5248813, email information@belknapmill.org or visit their website at www.belknapmill.org.
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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2011. There are 29 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 2, 1961, Cuban leader Fidel Castro declared himself a Marxist-Leninist who would eventually lead Cuba to Communism in a nationally broadcast speech that began around midnight and ended five hours later. On this date: In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of the French. In 1823, President James Monroe outlined his doctrine opposing European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. In 1859, militant abolitionist John Brown was hanged for his raid on Harpers Ferry the previous October. Artist Georges-Pierre Seurat was born in Paris. In 1927, Ford Motor Co. unveiled its Model A automobile that replaced its Model T. In 1939, New York Municipal AirportLaGuardia Field (later LaGuardia Airport) went into operation as an airliner from Chicago landed at one minute past midnight. In 1942, an artificially created, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated for the first time, at the University of Chicago. In 1954, the Senate voted to condemn Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy, R-Wis., for conduct that “tends to bring the Senate into disrepute.” In 1970, the newly created Environmental Protection Agency opened its doors. In 1980, four American churchwomen were raped and murdered outside San Salvador. (Five El Salvador national guardsmen were later convicted of murdering nuns Ita Ford, Maura Clarke and Dorothy Kazel, and lay worker Jean Donovan.) In 1991, American hostage Joseph Cicippio (sih-SIHP’-ee-oh), held captive in Lebanon for more than five years, was released. One year ago: The House voted, 33379, to censure Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., for financial and fundraising misconduct; it was only the 23rd time that the House had invoked its most serious punishment short of expulsion. Today’s Birthdays: Actress Julie Harris is 86. Actress Cathy Lee Crosby is 67Actor Ron Raines is 62. Country singer John Wesley Ryles is 61. Actor Keith Szarabajka is 59. Actor Dan Butler is 57. Broadcast journalist Stone Phillips is 57. Actor Dennis Christopher is 56. Actor Steven Bauer is 55. Country singer Joe Henry is 51. Rock musician Rick Savage is 51. Rock musician Nate Mendel is 43. Actress Rena Sofer is 43. Rock singer Jimi HaHa is 43. Actress Lucy Liu is 43. Tennis player Monica Seles is 38. Singer Nelly Furtado is 33. Pop singer Britney Spears is 30. Actress-singer Jana Kramer is 28. Actress Daniela Ruah is 28. Actor Alfie Enoch is 23. Actresses Daniella and Deanna Canterman are 19.
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Christmas Night celebration in Ashland. Most events between 5 and 6:45 p.m. Celebration ends at 8 p.m. in Memorial Park with carol singing. Santa will help light the town Christmas tree. The Streetcar Company presents “The Miracle Worker”. 7 p.m. at the Laconia High School Auditorium. $10. www.streetcarcompany.com. Christmas Village at the Laconia Community Center open to the public with admission free of charge. 6 to 8 p.m. Annual Festival of Trees hosted by the Altrusa Club of Meredith. 2 to 8 p.m. at the Waukewan Golf Club (Waukewan Road) in Center Harbor. $3 admission. Fashion Friendzee Clothing Swap at the Margate Resort in Laconia. 5 to 8 p.m. Fashion forward women invited to bring items in for one-for-one swap. $10 admission fee, with proceeds going to local food pantries and the WLNH Children’s Auction. For more information call LeeAnn Fay-Ellis at 393-2190. “Artful Dining Experience” to benefit Lakes Region Community College Fine Arts students. 6 p.m. at the Gilmanton Winery and Restaurant on Meadow Pond Road (the former Grace Metalious home). Seating limited. Reservations required at 267-8251. For more information visit Gilmantonwinery.com. 3rd Annual Santa Land Program hosted by Gilford Parks & Recreation and the Gilford Youth Center. 5 to 8 p.m.. Holiday themed games and activities at the Youth Center. Christmas Fair hosted by the Gilford Community Church. 5 to 8 p.m. Evergreen decorations, jewelry, used books, crafts, toys and Santa’s Attic. Santa’s Freight Station Christmas Sale hosted by the Lakeport Community Association. 5 to 8 p.m. behind the Lakeport Fire Station. Hampstead Stage Company presents “A Christmas Carol” as part of Christmas Night in Ashland. 7 p.m. at the Ashland Baptist Church. Sponsored by the Community Council of Ashland and the Ashland Town Library. Free admission but donations are always welcome. A Night at the Oscars film screening at the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. “All Mine to Give” (1958) Movie night at the LifeQuest Church (115 Court Street) in Laconia. “Christmas With A Capital C”. Free movie and popcorn. (A separate Christmas movie will be shown at the same time for children under 12). Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Open climbing wall at the Meredith Community Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m. $3/child and $5/adult. Adult (18+) dodgeball at the Meredith Community Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per session. Knit Wits gathering at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All knitter welcome. Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. For ages 1-3.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Friends of the Meredith Public Library Holiday Open House. 10 a.m. to noon. Home-made goodies, coffee, tea and punch with Friends meeting to follow. For more information contact Beverly Heyduk at 279-1206. The Streetcar Company presents “The Miracle Worker”. 7 p.m. at the Laconia High School Auditorium. $10. www.streetcarcompany.com. Christmas Village at the Laconia Community Center open to the public with admission free of charge. 2 to 5 p.m. Annual Gilford Middle High School Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both schools. Over 150 crafters from all over New England. Christmas Cookie Walk and Hot Soup Lunch. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Tilton Episcopal Church on Main Street. Homes For The Holidays house tour presented by the Opechee Garden Club. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Headquarters and Greens Boutique at the Belknap Mill in Laconia. Selfguided tour of five homes in Laconia/Gilford. $10. For more information call 524-8813 or 524-2555. Fashion Friendzee Clothing Swap at the Margate Resort in Laconia. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fashion forward women invited to bring items in for one-for-one swap. $10 admission fee, with proceeds going to local food pantries and the WLNH Children’s Auction. For more information call LeeAnn Fay-Ellis at 393-2190.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: I work for a major corporation, and I like my job. However, my boss has betrayed me. She is single, and I wanted to set her up with a friend of my boyfriend. She sent me her picture, and my boyfriend asked me to send the pic to his phone so he could send it to his friend. Instead of doing that, however, he texted my boss all night long. He asked her to be discreet and not tell me. She showed me all of his text messages, and I broke up with him. A few months later, he apologized and said he was drunk when it happened, and we got back together. While we were apart, he washed the clothes I’d left there and packed them in a canvas bag. When he gave me the bag, I noticed it had my boss’s name on it in her own handwriting. That means she was at his place with an overnight bag. I confronted her with this information, and she wouldn’t even make eye contact. She said I was crazy. My boyfriend said the same thing. I need to know what to do. -- Hurt and Confused in Torrance, Calif. Dear Torrance: So, worst-case scenario, your boss and your boyfriend slept together. Do you believe it won’t happen again? Can you forgive them? If so, tell them that and put this behind you. If not, decide whether you want to keep your job and your boyfriend, because you won’t be able to trust either of them. Dear Annie: I am a nurse at a walk-in clinic. When did it become OK for parents to help themselves to exam gloves and tongue depressors for the purpose of entertaining their children? It is not unusual to walk into the exam room and find several gloves that have been blown up and are being batted around and children running around the room with tongue depressors in their hands. These medical supplies cost the fa-
cility money and are meant for medical use, not party favors. It also is not safe to hand a 3-year-old a tongue depressor. We have stickers that are more appropriate. When my children were little, I would never dream of opening containers in the doctor’s office. Is this appropriate behavior? Do people believe they are entitled to these supplies because of the cost of medical care? Or are they simply ignorant? -- Baffled Nurse in Indiana Dear Indiana: We’ve seen doctors and nurses give these gloves and tongue depressors to children to keep them occupied, so it’s not a big stretch for parents to think it’s OK to do the same. Those folks who are caught depressor-red-handed should be told not to do that in the future. Also, try posting a sign asking patients not to take these items. Otherwise, the best you can do is store them in a locked drawer or cabinet. Dear Annie: Thank you for your wonderful advice to “Maine Husband” concerning his family’s demands while he cares for his disabled wife. There are 3,500,000 current spousal caregivers in America. We lose our best friend, our lover, our future -- half the team that supports income, raises the kids and runs the home. We often sublimate our own health and needs to care for our spouse. The nonprofit Well Spouse Association is the only national peer-to-peer support group dedicated solely to partners providing long-term care, regardless of the underlying illness. Only someone who has been there can truly understand what it takes to maintain your own self when caring for a spouse. Please share with your readers that at www.wellspouse.org we understand and can help. You are not alone. -- Lawrence Bocchiere III, President Well Spouse(tm) Association
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.
$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.
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AKC Registered West Highlands: 7 weeks, white, m/f, intelligent, affectionate, paper trained, $850. 524-4294. RED Bone Coon Hound PuppiesPurebred, ready for December 17th. Reserve yours now. $200. 528-5057 ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC Champion Pedigree, tails, shots done, parents on premises, $500-600. 340-6219 Siberian Huskies- 4-6 month old pups. Price reduced. Shots. 856-7423 kryskasibes@gmail.com
KEN BARRETT AUCTIONS
Sunday, December 4, 2011 @ 10am • Preview at 8am Special preview - Saturday, December 3 from 10am-2pm ESTATE AUCTION from SANBORNTON, NH Log on to: www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 300 photos
Tilt-top table, 6 board blanket chest, slide candle stand, pine commode, pegged country table, ladder back chairs, crickets, baskets, old cradle, lots more old furniture, crocks, jugs, pantry boxes, Shaker brush, agateware, basket demi-john, pewter charger, many lots of Sterling to choose from, 1910 Roneo pencil sharpener, country primitives, folk art, 50+ CDV s, 30 Concord,N.H. glass slides, tin & gem types, rare Conway,NH snowshoes [Treffle Bolduc], C&I and other artwork, old posters & signs, 35 trays of glass & china, English transfer, Majolica, Meissan compote, German tea set, 1967 Kennett High football poster also ftbl lithophane, cast iron, kitchenware, toleware, candlesticks, Alton ledger, old books. This auction is loaded , a single owner sale with NO additions!!
Auction Held At 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. (1 mile off I-93N) 603-286-2028 • kenbarrettauctions@netzero.net Lic # 2975, buyers premium, cash, checks, credit cards. We DO NOT accept phone bids, but we DO TAKE absentee bids.
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Autos 1995 Toyota Camry LE Wagon: 4-Cylinder, automatic, moonroof, runs great, loaded, must sell, $1,450. 991-9969. 1995 Toyota Corolla LE: 1-owner, 116k, no rust, A/C, inspected, very clean, $2,750, 991-9969. 1996 Dodge Dakota ext cab 4x4, looks and runs good, $1000/or best reasonable offer. 527-8620. 1996 GMC Sonoma 4x2 Pickup Long Bed: V6, auto, AC, 139k, runs great, $1,850. 991-9969. 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL: 35,600 original miles, automatic, all power, like new condition, $2,995. (603)930-5222. 1996 Subaru Outback AWD: 1-owner, 129k, S.C. car, no rust, fully inspected, automatic, $3,350. 991-9969. 1997 Chrysler Sebring JXI Convertible: V6, auto, loaded, spotless, leather, inspected, $1,950. 991-9969 1997 Lincoln Mark 8: 112k, V8, auto, leather, buckets, loaded, very sporty, inspected, $2,950. 991-9969. 1998 Jeep Wrangler-6 cylinder, great condition. 69,000 miles, $5,500 or best offer. 455-6296 1998 Saturn SL2: 4-door, automatic, AC, CD, all power, inspected, runs excellent, $1,850. 991-9969. 1999 Chevy Prizm. 68,000 miles. California car. Excellent condition. Paint rough. $3000. (603)733-6801. 1999 Mazda 626 LX: 4-door, 4-cylinder, 5-speed, moonroof, all power, new tires, inspected, $2,950. 991-9969. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis-Like new condition. White with blue cloth interior. 87,000 original miles. Remote start & 6-CD player. New tires & battery. Best used car you will find. Must be seen. Books for $4,600. Negotiable. Laconia. Cell 387-7293 1999 Toyota Camry LE: 4-cylinder, automatic, 112k, new timing belt, fully serviced, inspected, $2,750. 991-9969. 2000 Ford Taurus SES: 4-door, leather, buckets, moonroof, rear spoiler, 24-valve, loaded, inspected, $2,750. 991-9969. 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: 4-door, automatic, A/C, CD, new tires, runs good, highway miles, $1,950. 991-9969. 2001 Chevrolet S-10 pickup extra cab. 2-wheel drive, 120K miles, tonneau cover, runs good! $1,495/BO. 603-848-0530 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE: V6, auto, 119k, new tires, like new, inspected, $3,450. 991-9969.
WHEELCHAIR VAN 1998 Ford GL. Electric tailgate lift. Van is loaded. 4.3 Liter engine, automatic, power steering/brakes with ABS, A/C, stereo with tape player, front & back bucket seats. Reeses frame tongue hitch. Maroon. 84K Miles. Priced to sell, asking $3995. 528-8443
Autos 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT Only 61,000 miles. 4x4, High output V-8, 4 Door, power everything, towing pkg., heated seats, bed cover, 4 new Yokohama tires. Very Clean. $14,500.
528-6570 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859. EXHAUST system taken off a 2011 Ford F-15O. OEM sticker still on it. Like new, $195. 603-930-5222 TOP DOLLAR PAID for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week. P3 s Towing. 630-3606
Child Care CHILD CARE openings @ licensed home. FT Mon.-Fri. age 2 & up. PT Mon., all ages. PT Fri. 2 & up. Food & preschool program provided. Contact Holly Hancock 393-8116. MEREDITH grandmother offering childcare in my child-friendly home. Will transport to and from school. 393-9079
For Rent ALTON- 3 bedroom home. Close to town & schools. $1,050/Month. 1st. Month + Security. 630-0675 APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better! 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia. Belmont- 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. New carpet/paint. Washer/Dryer hookups, porch, deck. Private $850/Month. 617-909-9892 CENTER Harbor House- One bedroom, year-round, propane central heat, tenant pays all utilities, tenant does all yard maintenance. No pets/Smoking. credit report required, verified income, references. $400/Month, security. Call between 5PM-8PM 603-253-6924. CLEAN UPDATED studio and one bedroom in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $620-640/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 Franklin-Duplex/Condo- Large 4-bedroom 1-bath, deck, newly renovated, washer/dryer hook-up, 4-season porch, 2-car parking. Security & references required. No smoking/pets. $1,050/Mo. + utilities. 978-290-0801 GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Gunstock in backyard. Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security. 455-6269. GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $950/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662
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GILFORD Small year-round wa terview cottage. Beautifully furnished, perfect for one or two people. 2 minute walk to marina, and possible boat slip available. 603-293-8590 or 603-630-1459.
LACONIA-DUPLEX 2 bedroom 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $900/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers. 524-7419
GILFORD. 3 bedroom home for Lease/ option to buy, Owner financing available. Big yard, oversized garage. 603-393-5756.
LACONIA- STUNNING 2 bedroom 2nd floor. Totally redone: Hardwood floors, tin ceilings, new kitchen, dining room, living room, sun room, storage. Walk to downtown. $900/Month, includes heat, hot water & parking. 494-4346.
LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838
LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 1+ bedroom apt. available immediately, includes Heat/ HW, washer/dryer. $800 monthly + security. 528-3840. LACONIA 2 Bedroom. $800/Month plus utilities, no pets. Security Deposit Required. 520-4353 LACONIA FIRST FLOOR Large 3Bedroom 2-bath apartment. Storage, deck, parking, washer/dryer hookup, No pets/No smokers, security deposit and references required. $900/Month plus utilities. 875-2292 LACONIA One bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Private setting with front porch. Large living room with eat-in kitchen. $750/Month, includes heat. No smoking, security deposit required. 455-5253 LACONIA Province St. 4 bedroom apartment. Private parking, laundry, bright & clean, no pets. $1,000/Month + Utilities. 508-423-0479. LACONIA, Clean, 1 Bedroom Apartment, First Floor, Small Porch, Walking Distance to Library, No Smoking, $695/Month, Includes heat. 524-2507 LACONIA- 3 bedroom house, across Street from Leavitt Park, close to school & beach. Efficient heat with new windows. Covered parking with lockable storage. Security & references required. Pet considered. $1,100. per month + utilities. 937-0157 LACONIA- 3 bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered, references & deposit. 524-9665 Laconia- Furnished 1 bedroom. Heat, electric, cable included. $175/Week. 556-9522 LACONIA- VERY nice 1-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Recently renovated. $175/Week. includes, heat, hot water & electric. 524-3892 or 630-4771 Laconia-2 bedroom & 3bedroom Townhouses for rent. $825/$875. Washer/Dryer hookups. Private yard, full basement, dishwasher & A/C in convenient Laconia location. Heat & hot water included. Call us today at 603-524-4363. EHO, FHO.
LACONIA: 3 Bedroom Apartment, $1,050/month, heat & hot water included. Parking provided. Washer/Dryer hookup available for stack unit. Section 8 approved. No dogs. References & security required. 603-387-2600. LACONIA: Large 3-Bedroom Duplex. Large yard, separate parking. Pets Ok. 1st month and security deposit. $950/mo. Call 630-3126. LACONIA: 1-bedroom for rent, heat/HW/electric included, no smoking, no pets, security deposit required. $750/month. 528-1685. LACONIA: Be warm & cozy this winter. 2nd floor 2-bedroom apartment. Walk to all downtown amenities. Ample off-street parking, coin operated laundry, heat & hot water included. $180/Week. Security deposit required, no pets. (603)267-7949. LACONIA: Gail Avenue, 3rd floor, 1BR heat and h/w included, no pets, no smoking. $725. 524-5837. LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 LACONIA: Newer 3 bedroom 1.5 bath duplex on Valley St. Effecient natural gas heat. No pets. Sec dep and reference. $1,000 month plus utilities. Available 12/1. Call Mark 387-7349. LACONIA: NICE 3 bedroom apartment. Clean, quiet, newly renovated, near park, short walk to town and schools. $1,000/month. Heat & hot water, snow removal included. Washer & Dryer hookups, pets welcome. Call 524-0703. LACONIA: Sunny, small 2-bedroom, 2nd floor no smoking/dogs. $200 per week. includes heat/hot water. 455-5569. LACONIA Winter Rental: 3 Bedroom, 2-Bath home washer/ dryer/dishwasher. Weirs Blvd., Laconia/Weirs. $800/month. + utilities. 393-0458. MOULTONBOROUGH- Spacious 1 Bedroom $775/month; Includes heat, hot water, electricity, on-site laundry. Security & references required, no pets. 393-8245
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1700 sq. ft space, residential/commerical storage, Belmont. Perfect for boat, auto or construction. Heat/ Electric available. $750/month. 718-5275.
BLACK motorcycle boots, men s size 12, $75/obo. Uphill Treadmill w/ instruction book, $75/obo. 552-5247.
Long term rental available in the towns of Moultonboro from $650/ mo, Meredith from $1000/mo, Laconia from $1000/mo, Gilford from $1150/mo, West Alton from $1600/mo. Winter rentals also available. Please visit our website at www.preferredrentals.com for a current list of inventory or call 603-253-7811.
WAREHOUSE/SPACE Up to 4,000 sq. ft. available with on-site office on busy Rte. 3 in Tilton. Seasonal or long term. Relocate your business or rent a spot for your toys. 603-387-6827
MEREDITH 1-bedroom apartment. Main St., convenient to all. Private entrance and parking. $700/Month plus utilities. No Smoking/No pets. 279-6108 between 6 and 9 pm. MEREDITH One bedroom apartment on second floor. 16X22 ft. deck, Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic. Plowing, parking, dumpster & utilities included, $850/month. 455-5660 MEREDITH: 2-Bedroom House, 3/4 bath, washer/dryer hookup, oil FHW. $900/month. No pets. 279-8247, Jim. NEW HAMPTON: 2-bedroom apartment. Close to Rt. 93. Heat & Hot water included. $750/mo. 279-5577.
MEREDITH: Room for Rent,. $125/Week, utilities included. Smoking OK. Contact 707-9794 UNFURNISHED 3+bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. Central A/C, Master on 1st floor. Washer/dryer hookup. Water view. $1,200/month plus utilities. Sharon 603-420-8254. WAREHOUSE/SPACE Up to 4,000 sq. ft. available with on-site office on busy Rte. 3 in Tilton. Seasonal or long term. Relocate your business or rent a spot for your toys. 603-387-6827
NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry & storage in basement, $215/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.
WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water & lights. $150-$175/week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
WINTER RENTAL CEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach, Open Year Round ... Studios, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condos starting at $575 per month. Please call Wendy at 366-4316.
LACONIA- ONE bedroom apt. 2nd floor, South Main St. $650/month includes heat and hot water. Call 267-5228 Evenings are better. Leave name and phone number if no answer. SANBORNTON- Two Furnished Lakehouse Winter RentalsPanoramic lake/mountain views. 2 or 3 bedroom. 781-334-2488
Automotive Technician Wanted Candidate must be GM Certified and ASE Certified. We offer competitive pay plus weekly and monthly incentives. We also offer health care, 401K, paid vacations, paid holidays, and free uniforms. Candidate must possess a positive attitude to work in a Team environment. Interested candidates should contact:
Bill Crone, (603)356-5401 or send resume to:
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LEDGEWOOD ESTATES • Spacious units with a lot of storage area • Low utility costs • On-Site Laundry & Parking • Easy access to I-93 • 24-hour maintenance provided • 2 bedrooms with a 2 person minimum per unit. Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income. Call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:
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CABOT Mills Darn Tough Socks-New inventory. Ski-Sport-Dress. Some discounts. Gift Shop, Historic Belknap Mill. 524-8813 CARGO trailer (Carmate) 600 se ries, 6x12, single axle, excel cond., $2295. 524-8559
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NORTHFIELD: 1 room efficiency cottage with kitchenette & private bath, plus additional storage space & access to coin-op laundry. $140/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.
NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom trailer in small park with coin-op laundry on site, $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.
LACONIA Prime Union Ave Loca tion. 2 room office suite, ground floor. All utilities. included, except phone. Rent Negotiable. 603-524-0753
bcrone@crestautoworld.com All interviews confidential
1996 3' Annalee Reindeer $250, Hand quilting frame queen size $175, 40” Drafting/Art Table $75, Humidifier $50, Company C Rug Ginkgo Patten 6’ X9 ’ Reg. $1,160/Sell $300. Double sided print rack display stand $65, Mitsubishi TV 36” & 9 ” TV Free. 528-1444
CHRISTMAS TREES & wreaths. Now open! Union Avenue across from Belknap Tire. Jim Waldron 279-8066
2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4 x 4 7 passenger, 118K Miles, 5.9 V-8, remote starter. $3,000 . 860-4594
ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Never used, many extras, $1,500. 524-2877.
3’x5‘ Solid Oak dining table with 6 matching chairs. Good condition. Paid $800/Asking $199. 603-387-7177
GREEN FIREWOOD: CUT not split $140, cut & split $185/cord. Seasoned firewood $250. 1/2 cords available. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (All phases). 393-8416
4 Tires, used one winter, Mastercraft 94T 215/60 R15, Glacier Grip II. Paid $425 new, asking $200. 737-2040. AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. BAKERS RACK, entertainment center, living room chairs, coffee tables, fabric rocking chair, kitchen furniture, love seat & more! 279-0641 BEAUTIFUL cherry armoire. 2 drawers, plenty of storage, room for TV, etc. 80” HX20” DX40”W. Moving, must sell. $200. 2- 23” cable ready Sanyo TV s. $35 ea. Husky Pressure cleaner, 1650 PSI, $50. Antique butcher block 2 ’ X2’, $250. Call 630-0824 or 630-0825, anytime.
Dry Cord Wood. $275 per cord. Doug 393-5163 or 393-9441
LIFT Chair- paid $800. Only used for 3 months. Still under warranty. Asking $500. 527-0459 MILITARY Items: Ammo box full includes circa 1943 canteen, mess kit, rations, etc. 293-8237. Ottoman- 26X36 inches, excellent condition, with summer slip cover. $50. 293-7682 PLAYBOY magazines approximately 75; from 70s and 80s. Make an offer. 524-1583. Polar Express tickets available for North Conway, NH Contact lcampbell@purityspring.com for details. REZNOR-UNIT heater, $150 Maytag LP Gas clothes dryer. $75 286-8020 after 5 pm
Belknap County Nursing Home has the following job opportunities for motivated individuals who want to make a real difference as a part of a team that promotes our mission of: To care for our residents, as ourselves, with compassion, dignity and respect.
LNA Positions Available: Full Time 40 hours per week with benefits
7am - 3pm & 3pm - 11pm shifts Part Time 32 & 24 hour positions on the 3-11 shift with pro-rated benefits of vacation, sick and holidays. All LNA positions include schedules of every other weekend.
Laundry Aide Position Part time 16 hours per week, no benefits Thursday & Friday 5:30 am -1:30 pm
Part time Hairdresser positions: 1 – Part time 24 hour with pro-rated benefits of vacation, sick and holidaysMonday – Wednesday 8:30 am -4:30 pm 1 – Part time 16 hour, no benefits Thursday & Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm For more information and to download an application, please visit our Human Resource section on our website www.belknapcounty.org or contact Deb Laflamme at 729-1245. Applications received by December 9, 2011 will receive primary consideration. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V
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SHELTERLOGIC Portable Garage: 12x20x8 feet (new), heavy duty steel frame, all weather cover. $399. 603-520-1607.
WOODSPLITTER: Electric/Hydraulic, 14”-20” lengths, great for small stuff/kindling. Like new, paid $400, sell $200. 293-8237.
CBH Landscape Contractors, LLC
SONY Handycam w/touchscreen, case included, $150; White side-by-side refrigerator, 25cf, water and ice, very good condition, $350. Jeff, 832-8018. Used Andersen Windows. Hot water heater & other miscellaneous items. Cheap! Call Dave 630-3986 USED office furniture-Good Condition, desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases. Cash & Carry. 279-4650
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AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.
Laconia Looking for Landscape Maintenance Foreman with snowplowing experience. Also maintenance crew members for shovel crews. These are full time, year round positions. Valid NH drivers license (with clean record) & positive attitude required.
Call 528-6126 for appointment
(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.
Personals MATURE, semi-retired, wifeless male seeking non-smoking female companion to share in and enjoy life together. I enjoy quiet times as well as various activities: boating, ocean beaches, movies, TV, dining out (or in) & hot weather. Interested? Drop me a line telling me about you: J.A.C., Box 8, Winnisquam, NH 03289.
Roommate Wanted MATURE person to share single family home. Close to downtown Laconia. Non-smoker, references. $500/Month, utilities included. 603-491-3535 leave message.
FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.
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LAKEPORT- Sweet 2-bedroom 2-bath top floor suite for sale. Located near Park, Beach and Elm St. School in historic restored brick schoolhouse on Washington St. $95,000. 279-5787
26" Sanyo TV: Has a horizontal line through the center. If you know how to fix it, you can have it. You pick it up. 455-3686.
Alton Central School is a Pre-K–8 school seeking a certified teacher for the following position: Title 1 – Reading Teacher/Tutor Saturdays from 9:30-11:00 Please forward your letter of interest and proof of certification to:
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M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607 MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate. Insured. 455-6296
SECRETARY Wanted: Minimum 2 yrs. experience. Must be trained on QuickBooks. Answering Phone, Data Entry, Good Personality. Fast Learner, full-time 9-5 M-F. Pay commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 524-2109. Email job@totalsecuritynh.com. Total Security. Laconia, NH.
SANTA’S FREIGHT STATION XMAS SALE! Friday, Dec. 2nd 5-8pm Saturday, Dec. 3rd 8am-2pm PROFESSIONAL painter seeking homeowners and landlords who are considering a paint renovation. Free estimates, and reasonable rates. 1-802-780-9040
BELKNAP LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Apply in Person to: Belknap Landscape Co., Inc., 25 Country Club Rd, Unit 302, Gilford, NH 03249. Phone: (603) 528-2798 Or via Fax: (603) 528-2799 email: rblackey@belknaplandscape.com
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Positions Starting at $15/Hour For Storm Pay
is hiring numerous temporary, on-call positions for its Snow Removal Division to include: Sanders (requires CDL - A or B License), Route Leaders & Shovelers. Prior experience in snow removal a plus. Must be dependable & flexible. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid drivers license & reliable transportation, able to lift heavy objects, able to work long shifts and able to get to work on time during snowstorms. All applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
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Free Christmas dinner at Gilford Methodist church
GILFORD — On Christmas Day the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church on Rt. 11A in Gilford will be decked out in festive holiday colors and filled with the smell of homemade pie as volunteers get ready for a very special holiday tradition. Every year for over a decade the building has come alive on the holiday for the annual Free Christmas Dinner hosted by the church’s Mission Committee. This year the set up is a bit different because Christmas is on Sunday and the church will be having morning services until noontime. Dinner guests will be invited to arrive at the church at 12:30 p.m. to share punch, appetizers and Christmas carols followed at 1 p.m. by a full out, traditional dinner of roast ham with all the fixings. Co-chairmen Mac Keysar who runs the kitchen end of the event, and his daughter Jessica Alward, dining room and volunteer coordinator want people to understand that the dinner is not just for people who can’t afford a good meal but also for folks who would otherwise be alone on the holiday. “Holidays are about community and family and sharing remembrances of years past and wishes for the future,” Alward says. “There is nothing sadder than being alone on what is supposed to be the happiest day of the year. We don’t anyone to sit at home eating soup out of a can.” Funding for the supper is provided by generous donations from businesses and individuals all around the Lakes Region. Company’s like Don Morin Associates, Matt Lahey Attorney at Law and Lakes Region Linen along with several local residents donate money, goods and services to help make the meal possible. Many of these folks have been supporting the event since its beginning. Keysar says, “Without see next page
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 Save our ailing roof by entering the Tapply Thompson Community Center (Bristol) Shingle Jingle 5K road race. 9:30 a.m. registration and 10:30 start at Newfound Memorial Middle School (155 North Main Street). Pre-register a www.coolrunning.com or by calling TTCC at 744-2713. Famous English Christmas Tea and fair hosted by the Gilmanton Community Church (GIW). 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tea in the parlor with a roaring fire in the fireplace. $6. Fair in the church undercroft. Christmas Fair hosted by the Gilford Community Church. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Evergreen decorations, jewelry, used books, crafts, toys and Santa’s Attic. Baked goods for sale. Lunch. Lakes Region Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate program. 9 am. at the Laconia Ice Arena. Registration starts at 8:30. Sanbornton Historical Society Wreath Sale and Christmas Craft Fair. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lane Tavern. Also cookie walk and baked goods sale. Free coffee. Hot mulled cider available. Lunch for a nominal fee. Annual Festival of Trees hosted by the Altrusa Club of Meredith. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waukewan Golf Club (Waukewan Road) in Center Harbor. $3 admission. Grammy award-winning Ed Gerhard presents his 20th Annual Christmas Guitar Concert at the Belknap Mill in Laconia. 7:30 p.m. $22 at the door. Toys For Tots Pool Tournament at Shooters Tavern in Belmont. Registration at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon. Entree fee is $15 and an unwrapped toy. $150 will be added to purse. For more information call 528-2444. 3rd Annual Santa Land Program hosted by Gilford Parks & Recreation and the Gilford Youth Center. 10 a.m. to noon. Holiday themed games and activities at the Youth Center. Breakfast, Book & Bake Sale hosted by the Sanbornton Congregational Church in the undercroft. 8 a.m. to noon. Breakfast buffet, $5. Christmas Sale hosted by Christ Women’s Fellowship at the Bristol United Church of Christ. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the Fellowship Hall on Church Street, off of South Main Street. Decorated wreaths, swags, baskets, baked goods, handmade crafts etc. Santa will have a gift for every child. Hot spiced cider and donuts.
Bake Sale at the Belknap Mall in Belmont hosted by Lakes Region Gymnastics. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Demonstrations. Christmas Flea Market at the Masonic Building (410 West Main Street) in Tilton. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will be used to support local charities. 8th Annual Christmas Concert presented by the Carter Mountain Brass Band. 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. $7 suggested donation. Silver Bells Fair at United Baptist Church in Lakeport. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fudge, cookies, crafters, second-hand table. Homemade chicken soup and sandwiches for lunch (starting at 11:30). Annual Breakfast with Santa at the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and share your Christmas list with Santa. Call 284-6219 for reservations. $7/adult, $4/child (plus tax and gratuity). Proceeds to benefit the Squam Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Go Wild With Crafts day at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. 10 to 11:30 a.m. A special program about using natural materials into amazing items to take home. Highlight will be meeting with a creature that depends on its own wild creations to survive. $7/member, $9/non-member. 968-7194. www. nhnature.org. Santa’s Freight Station Christmas Sale hosted by the Lakeport Community Association. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. behind the Lakeport Fire Station. Christmas at Canterbury Shaker Village festival. 3 to 8 p.m. For schedule of events and admission information visit www.shakers.org. Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the firstfloor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at mark@trinitytilton.org. Drop-In Craft Time at the Gilford Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Children invited to make and take a craft. Materials and refreshments provided.
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Woodlands Credit Union promotes manager of Plymouth branch PLYMOUTH — Tim Collia, CEO of Woodlands Credit Union, has announced the promotion of two long-time staff members and the hire of a new assistant manager for the Plymouth branch. Lucie J. Ramsey, formerly Vice President of Operations, is now Woodlands’ Chief Operating Officer. Michele A. Aguiar, the manager of the Plymouth branch, has been promoted to the newly-created position of Vice President of Branch Administration. In her new role, she will be responsible for coordinating the branch operations of all five Woodlands Credit Union locations. An 8-year veteran with Woodlands, Aguiar said of her new position, “I’m ready for a new challenge and excited to work with all the branches.” Previously Aguiar worked in the banking industry in a number of positions from teller to customer service, head teller and branch manager. A Plymouth resident for 30 years, she is active in the community; she is currently a board member of CADY (Communities for Alcohol and Drug-Free Youth) and treasurer of the Salvation Army in Plymouth and Lincoln, as well as a past board member of the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. Carol Marhan has joined Woodlands as the assis-
tant manager of the Plymouth branch. Carol, who is in her second term as president of the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, has worked in the banking industry for many years, serving as a customer service representative, assistant branch manager and branch manager. “I’m so happy to be
working with Woodlands Credit Union,” she said. “I really like the credit union philosophy, and Woodlands’ focus on the community and members.” Woodlands Credit Union has offices in Berlin, Gorham, Conway, Plymouth and Lebanon. For more information, visit woodlandscu.com or call 1-800-313-9360.
PSU student becomes 140th intern for Councilor Burton
PLYMOUTH — Benjamin O’Leary of Merrimack, a senior at Plymouth State University is the 140th Intern to earn academic credit at the Office of Councilor Ray Burton ( PSU ‘62). This internship is authorized by Dr. Michelle Fistek, Political Science Professor at PSU for three academic credits which is one day per week at Burton’s State House office and Grafton County Commissioners Office. The duties include representing Burton at various functions and meetings throughout the region and responding to a wide variety of requests from citizens, towns, cities, counties and business. “Ben O’Leary is gaining valuable real life experience in the public arena both at the county and state government level. I am proud he is the 140th intern since I first entered public office as a Councilor in 1977 Many PSU Students have participated over the years” Burton said. “Interning for Councilor Burton has been an honor and a privilege. Councilor Burton told me from the start I won’t be just sitting behind a desk and he was right. I’ve been able to meet various members of government, presidential candidates, help out with problematic issues, talk to residents of New Hamp-
from preceding page year after year. We are truly in their debt and they have helped to make the holiday brighter for many, many people.” Alward is quick to add that the money is put to its best use. “We do this dinner up grand. Linen table cloths and napkins, holiday centerpieces, live music and decorations are just the beginning. The food is great!”
Executive Councilor Ray Burton and Benjamin O’Leary of Merrimack, a senior at Plymouth State University, who is the 140th Intern for Burton. (Courtesy photo)
shire, witness state programs and agencies. you name it. This not only has been a great experience but it’s been a memory I won’t forget” said O’Leary.
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CLASSIC BRICK HOME. 4-5 bdrms, wonderful original interior woodwork, hardwood floors, fireplace. Updated kitchen and bath. Large detached 2-car garage and barn. Great investment opportunity in an excellent location for small business. $124,900 Dennis Potter 731-3551
ONE PERFECT PACKAGE. 4 bdrms, 5 baths, in-law apt., office, large master suite, 2 propane fireplaces, central vac, and 2 over-sized 2-car garages. Plenty of areas that bring the outdoors in - sunroom, 3season rm, & a farmer’s porch. Landscaped lot abuts 34 acres of conservation land, easy access to schools and all amenities. $349,900 Kristin White 520-4352
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