The Laconia Daily Sun, December 28, 2012

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Obama invites congressional leaders in for Friday ‘cliff’ talk WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadline looming, President Barack Obama will meet with congressional leaders at the White House on Friday in search of a compromise to avoid a year-end “fiscal cliff” of acrossthe-board tax increases and deep spending cuts.

The development capped a day of growing urgency in which Obama returned early from a Hawaiian vacation while lawmakers snarled across a partisan divide over responsibility for gridlock on key pocketbook issues. Speaker John Boehner called the House back into session for a highly unusual Sunday evening session.

State says it needs more time to pursue indictment of Mazzaglia

DOVER, N.H. (AP) — The state of New Hampshire is seeking extra time to secure an indictment against the man charged in the death of a University of New Hampshire student.

The Portsmouth Herald reports that the New Hampshire attorney general’s office has asked the Strafford County Superior Court to give it more time than the usual 90 days to persuade a grand jury to hand up an indictment against 30-year-old Seth Mazzaglia (“maz-ZAY-lee-ah” )of Dover.

Authorities charged Mazzaglia in the October death of 19-year-old Elizabeth Marriott of Westborough, Mass. This week, they arrested and charged Mazzaglia’s girlfriend, Kathryn McDonough of Portsmouth, with lying to authorities about her and Mazzaglia’s whereabouts on Oct. 9.

Papers filed in court indicate investigators are still following leads, conducting forensic testing and interviewing witnesses.

Adding to the woes confronting the middle class was a pending spike of $2 per gallon or more in milk prices if lawmakers failed to pass farm legislation by year’s end.

Four days before the deadline, the White House disputed reports that Obama was sending lawmakers a scaled-down plan to avoid the fiscal cliff of tax increases and spending cuts.

Administration officials confirmed the Friday meeting at the White House in a bare-bones announcement that said the president would “host a meeting.”

An aide to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky lawmaker “is eager to hear from the president.”

A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner issued a statement that said the Ohio Republican would attend and “continue to stress that the House has already passed legislation to avert the entire fiscal cliff and now the Senate must act.”

While there was no guarantee of a compromise, Republicans and Democrats said privately elements of any agreement would likely include an extensee CLIFF TALK page 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who topped an illustrious military career by commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991 but kept a low public profile in controversies over the second Gulf War against Iraq, died Thursday. He was 78.

Schwarzkopf died in Tampa, Fla., where he had lived in retirement, according to a U.S. official, who was not authorized to release the information publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.

A much-decorated combat soldier in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was known popularly as “Stormin’ Norman” for a notoriously explosive temper.

He served in his last military assignment in Tampa as commander-in-chief of U.S. Central Com-

mand, the headquarters responsible for U.S. military and security concerns in nearly 20 countries from the eastern Mediterranean and Africa to Pakistan.

Schwarzkopf became “CINC-Centcom” in 1988 and when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait three years later to punish it for allegedly stealing Iraqi oil reserves, he commanded Operation Desert Storm, the coalition of some 30 countries organized

by President George H.W. Bush that succeeded in driving the Iraqis out.

“Gen. Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the ‘duty, service, country’ creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great nation through our most trying international crises,” Bush said in a statement. “More than that, he was a good and decent see SCHWARZKOPF page 8

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he will sign a controversial bill barring Americans from adopting Russian children, while the Kremlin’s children’s rights advocate recommended extending the ban to the rest of the world.

The bill is part of the country’s increasingly confrontational stance with the West and has angered some Russians who argue it victimizes children to make a political point.

The law would block dozens of Russian children now in the process of being adopted by American families from leaving the country and cut off a major route out of often-dismal orphanages. The U.S. is the

biggest destination for adopted Russian children — more than 60,000 of them have been taken in by Americans over the past two decades.

“I still don’t see any reasons why I should not sign it,” Putin said at a televised meeting. He went on to say that he “intends” to do so.

UNICEF estimates that there are about 740,000 children not in parental custody in Russia, while only 18,000 Russians are now waiting to adopt a child. Russian officials say they want to encourage more Russians to adopt Russian orphans.

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Michael Barone

Here comes the cliff Last week, Republicans proved they are not a governing party. This week, we will see whether Democrats are.

A governing party would have, reluctantly, passed Speaker John Boehner’s Plan B, which would have preserved the current tax rates on everyone with incomes under $1 million.

Passage would have put Senate Democrats on the spot, since they voted for a similar measure in 2010.

They might have engaged in negotiations with Boehner that could have been more productive than his negotiations with Barack Obama this month and in the summer of 2011. Then, as Bob Woodward reports in his book “The Price of Power,” Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid fashioned an agreement after Obama had broken off his grand bargain talks with Boehner by increasing his demands.

But Boehner could not get enough Republicans to vote for Plan B to pass it in the face of united Democratic opposition. He could have afforded to lose 23 Republicans and still prevail. He must have been well short of that goal. House leaders usually take measures to the floor on which they’re short only a few votes and squeeze out the last votes there. It’s not a pretty process — House Republicans held the roll call open for three hours to pass the Medicare prescription drug bill in 2003 — but it’s one way laws get made.

Some may wonder why we are in a situation in which tax rates will automatically rise if Congress doesn’t act. Why do current tax rates expire?

The reason is that George W. Bush and congressional leaders made a gamble when they cut taxes in 2001 and 2003. They could probably have gotten 60 votes in the Senate for a smaller package of tax cuts.

Instead, they decided to go big and pass them under budget rules requiring only 50 votes but which also required that the rates would expire after 10 years. The economy was weak back then, and you could argue that the stimulative effect of the cuts before and after the 2008 crash was worth the gamble. And you can note that the tax cut policy has endured for some considerable time. It survived the Democrats’ capture of both houses of Congress in 2006 and the presidency in 2008.

It survived the period from July

2009 to January 2010, when Democrats had a supermajority in the Senate and probably had the votes to raise tax rates. And it survived two more years when, after Republicans’ capture of the House in November 2010, Obama felt obliged to continue the tax rates a month later.

Obama’s re-election meant that they couldn’t survive any longer.

Public policy is not eternal; it can always be changed. Bill Clinton’s tax increases of 1993 lasted only eight years. George W. Bush’s tax cuts have lasted longer.

Now the question of whether we avoid the fiscal cliff — tax rate increases, sequestration, the full imposition of the Alternative Minimum Tax — is up to the Democrats.

Specifically, the Senate Democrats.

Boehner’s rollout of Plan B last Monday reflected his judgment that negotiation with Obama was futile and that the only way forward was through regular order in Congress.

“The House has already passed legislation to stop all of the Jan. 1 tax rate increases and replace the sequester with responsible spending cuts that will begin to address our nation’s crippling debt,” he said in his terse statement after pulling Plan B off the floor of the House.

“The Senate must now act.”

You can see this as an attempt to influence public opinion. Current polling shows that voters say they will blame Republicans more than Democrats if we go over the fiscal cliff.

But people are not always good predictors of their future opinions. The failure of the grand bargain negotiations in summer 2011 was followed by downturns in opinion toward both Obama and Republicans.

Senate Democrats have been avoiding tough votes on fiscal issues for some time. They haven’t passed a budget resolution for three years, though the budget act requires them to do so. That likely reflects a reluctance to make their policies clear to the public and, perhaps, differences in their caucus making it as hard for them to muster a majority as it was for Boehner Thursday night.

Are we going over the cliff? Looks like it to me.

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

– LETTERS —

Without wind, we are primarily left with dirty forms of energy To the editor, I feel that climate change and America’s growing dependence on fossil fuels needs to be addressed and Congress has until December 31st to renew wind energy tax credits that encourages the use of wind power in America. Clean energy is an impor-

The evidence is growing that climate change is triggering more and bigger natural disasters and by helping to build more clean energy producing products our government will be acting to lessen the threat of climate change for everyone in America.

In response to Stephanie Bednaz’s see next page

LETTERS Do we want to go from ‘Scenic N.H.’ to ‘Wind Tower Capitol’?

To the editor, Alternative energy has been the hue and cry of many folks in many regions for a good many years. As we see our oil, coal, and gas prices go up and up an up the cry has become louder. Right now that cry for “alternative energy” has sounded off the hills of the Newfound area, in particular, off the hills surrounding Newfound Lake.

The first echo that we have heard comes from the Town of Groton.

Although barely visible at the upper end of Newfound Lake, you must focus your eyes to know that you are seeing them from the distance. If you use your imagination, and not much of it at that, you can see the next wind tower project from the rest of the hills that surround Newfound Lake. You will not have to focus as they will be in your face. It is hard to believe that tourists will come to these gargantuan wind mills as they churn out electricity to places unknown, but they may for who knows what brings a tourist?

Of course, they will be able to get a night show as well for these structures will have red lights on them to warn airplanes, birds, bats and whatever else may be flying around at night.

Recently, the Bristol Board of Selectmen voted to oppose these windmills that may soon dot the landscape around Newfound Lake. While Bristol does not seem to be on the list of possible wind sites right now, who knows what the future may bring. Perhaps, the Bristol selectmen realize that these things will be here for a long time and bring no real value to the scenic beauty of Newfound Lake and the the Newfound area. Automobile license plates tout “Live Free or Die” as the state motto. There was a time when the N.H. license plates read “Scenic New Hampshire”. It could be that the future will see license plates with “WIND TOWER CAPITOL OF NH”. Let’s hope not.

Joe Denning Bristol

If you don’t take care of them they become unsafe to use To the editor, The other day I was shopping to purchase an item and found these things out about it: some are very expensive, some mid-priced and some really dirt cheap. You can get them new or used.

Some aren’t very powerful, but will do the job intended. Others have far more power than is necessary for the average use. If you don’t take care of them they become unsafe to use. Some are antiques, some collectibles and some are considered “modern”. The U.S. military has a lot of them. Some of the commercially sold ones are legal mimics of the military ones. More of these are owned by the citizens of the United States than any other country; in fact, a lot of U.S. citizens own more than one. Millions of these are sold in the U.S. every year. These are used for work, pleasure, competitions, shows and much more. We don’t allow minors

to own them, but in some cases they can learn to use them in structured, adult-supervised situations. These are not safe at all when used under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Mentally disabled people are not supposed to be using these. A lot of these get stolen every year. Some of these are involved in accidents were someone gets hurt or dies from the result of their use. More of these are used in crimes than any other man-made product. More school age children die from the use of these every year any other man-made product. More U.S. citizens die from the use of these every year than any other manmade product.

Oh, you thought I was talking about GUNS? I was talking about vehicles. . . cars, motorcycles, trucks, ATV’s, snowmobiles etc.

Dave Nix Belmont

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LETTERS Newtown speech was best Obama ever made; good for him

Maybe ‘shunted aside’ is reason ‘POW’ is now ‘Missing-Captured’

To the editor, Many years ago, there were shepherds who where watching their sheep by night, and suddenly the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them.

He said, “Don’t be afraid, I bring you great news, which is for all people, for unto you is born this day in the city of David, a saviour which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:8-11).

Friends is ever America needed a saviour it is now, he is as close as your next breath, Christmas is a time of joy, and children look forward to Christmas every year.

The reason we give gifts to others is because we love them, it reminds us how God so loved us, that he gave us his only precious son, who died to save us from all our sins, and enter the Kingdom of Heaven. I’m not a kill-joy when I say, Christmas is not about Santa, Frosty the Snowman, Jingle Bells, etc., but a time of joy, all because of the birth of Christ. Tell kids these presents are from Mom and Dad because we love you so much.

We were all shocked that during the Christmas season in Newtown, Connecticut an evil demon possessed killer, killed twenty little children, teachers and his own mother. Who is to blame? We all have asked this question, but this is not the world of a weak-minded person, it is the work of Satan, the real enemy of our soul and lives, and we need to understand this.

Now I know, some will say I am a Christian nut, a right winger, a Fox

To the editor, Senator John Kerry is to be the next Secretary of State. “There are very few people with greater experience over a longer period of time” said one person of political experience. “He would be a very, very impressive choice”, said another.

After graduating from Yale University in 1966, Kerry was deployed to Vietnam as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He was a gunboat officer on the Mekong Delta, earning a Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.

We have all heard the stories!

In the 70s, Kerry gained public recognition as “head” of the Viet Veterans Against The War and for his anti war testimony condemning those who served and has since apologized for doing so. It was a self serving apology not accepted by those who know better.

This soon to be Secretary Of State has a long history in the POW/MIA issue.

As past Senate Select Committee POW/ MIA affairs chairman in 1973, that

committee found that a “possibility” of a “small number” of men were left behind — but those men were “not abandoned”, just “shunted aside” Fact. The question of what that “small number” might be has long been discussed. A number from 31 to 600. Much of the committee’s gathered study and information was destroyed after the hearing with the senators leadership and support of other committee members such as Senator John McCain, who, I’m sure, will be an out spoken supporter of Senator Kerry’s appointment.

Maybe “shunted aside” is the reason “POW” is now “Missing-Captured”.

Maybe The next Secretary Of State can explain to the Family of SSgt Bowe Bergdhal, the American being held “POW” in Afghanistan this day what “Shunted Aside” means? Maybe he can call on Senator John McCain to assist?

Kerry = Faith, Trust, Truth, Character?

Bob Jones Meredith

from preceding page letter, I acknowledge that there are places that should not have windmills.

There needs to be a rigorous review of each project to address communities’ concerns. Yet I feel that wind power must be encouraged and increased.

Wind energy can provide 60 percent of New Hampshire’s electricity requirements, according to the National Renewable Energy Lab. Without wind, we are primarily left

with dirty energy such as coal-fired power plants; coal-fired plants that are harming the climate and helping to produce stronger and more devastating storms like Hurricane Sandy.

Please write to Senators Shaheen and Ayotte to ask to support the extension of the Renewable Energy Tax Credit.

Kyle McAdam, Intern Environment New Hampshire Gilmanton

News idiot. Friends, I write what’s in my heart, also from Gods’ holy word. I have listened to good people from the so called “right” and “left”. Some say ban guns, arm school teachers, etc., and make sure all mental people get proper care. President Obama gave a word of comfort to the people of Newtown. He said, “Jesus said suffer little children to come into me, for such is the kingdom of God.” Then he went further by saying that all the children who died are now in God’s care in his kingdom. Best speech he has ever made; good for him.

Friends I speak now to your hearts, it’s time for us to seek the Lord, let him into your hearts, pray, asking him to save us, and our country our of the hand of Satan, and his evil works. The United States of America, is one nation under God, not under the evil laws of Satan, or even man, a nation that murders millions of unborn living Americans (abortion), and allows gay marriage, and teaches anti-God education ect., has lost respect worse yet, for all the world to see.

Listen friends, Jesus said, the thief (Satan) comes only to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) America wake up before it’s to late.

Give Satan a black eye by making the Lord, Jesus Christ, your Lord and Saviour, and only then will we experience the true blessing of God that all nations will desire to follow us, bringing to pass “Peace on Earth, goodwill towards all men.”

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Senate will responsibly manage your tax dollars I am pleased to have the opportunity to represent Senate District 2 in the 2013-2014 legislative session.

As in the past, the hallmark of my service to the citizens of District 2 will be active communication and constituent service. I will continue to write a monthly news column about activities in Concord and the District and provide e-newsletter updates as well. (If you are interested in subscribing to the e-newsletter, visit my website at www. jeanieforrester.com and complete the form in the lower right-hand corner.) Beyond the written word, I will continue to meet with various constituency groups, attend meetings and events upon request, and advocate for you in Concord.

So what’s been happening since the election? In Concord, we’ve begun preparation for the new term. This election saw a shift in party affiliation in the Executive Council, House, and Senate. The Executive Council has three Democrats and two Republicans. In the House, there are 221 Democrats and 179 Republicans. In the Senate, 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats.

December 5th was Organization Day for both the N.H. Senate and House. I, along with 23 other Senators-elect were officially sworn in by Governor Lynch and the Executive Council. Next, we unanimously voted for Senator Peter Bragdon (R-Milford) as our Senate President, followed by a unanimous vote for Tammy Wright as the Senate Clerk. Finally, the senators had the opportunity to introduce their guests. I was pleased to have constituents from Tilton, Meredith, Campton, and Orford join me that day. After our swearing in, we joined with the House of Representatives to elect Secretary of State Bill Gardner and State Treasurer Catherine Provencher.

Committee assignments have been designated and I will be serving as vice chair of Senate Finance and vice chair of Public & Municipal Affairs (I served on both these committees in the 2011-2012 session).

New this session, I will also be serving on the Fiscal Committee. This committee consults with, assists, advises, and supervises the work of the legislative budget assistant, and may at its discretion investigate and consider any matter relative to the appropriations, expenditures, finances, revenues or any of the fiscal matters of the state.

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We will work to expand opportunity and improve results in education by advocating for access to top quality education for students of all income levels and geographic locations. We will work to ensure equitable education funding and seek to target aid to communities that need it most.

With redistricting, Senate District 2 has changed and now serves 27 communities in the counties of Merrimack, Belknap, and Grafton.

While I was disappointed to lose communities I had developed relationships with, I was very pleased to add the five towns of Tilton, Wilmot, Danbury, Grafton, and Hill. During the campaign, I visited these communities often — to learn about the issues that are important to them.

I am pleased to say that since the election, I’ve already been back to Tilton and Danbury, and plan to visit with all the remaining communities in the coming months.

As we did in our campaign, the next two years will be a grassroots effort—focusing on outreach and active communication with you. I look forward to keeping you informed and encourage you to call, write, or email me (279.1459 (h), 271.2609 (o); 78 Tracy Way, Meredith, NH 03253; or jeanie@jeanieforrester.com respectively).

(Republican Jeanie Forrester of Meredith represents District 2 in the New Hampshire Senate.)

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FISCAL CLIFF from page 2 sion of middle class tax cuts with increased rates at upper incomes as well as cancellation of the scheduled spending cuts. An extension of expiring unemployment benefits, a reprieve for doctors who face a cut in Medicare payments and possibly a short-term measure to prevent dairy prices from soaring could also become part of a year-end bill, they said.

That would postpone politically contentious disputes over spending cuts for 2013.

Top Senate leaders said they remain ready to seek a last-minute agreement. Yet there was no legislation pending and no sign of negotiations in either the House or the Senate on a bill to prevent the tax hikes and spending cuts that economists say could send the economy into a recession.

Far from conciliatory, the rhetoric was confrontational and at times unusually personal.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., accused Boehner of running a dictatorship, citing his refusal to call a vote on legislation to keep taxes steady for most while letting them rise at upper incomes. The bill “would pass overwhelmingly,” Reid predicted, and said the Ohio Republican won’t change his mind because he fears it might cost him re-election as speaker when the new Congress convenes next week.

Boehner seems “to care more about keeping his speakership than keeping the nation on a firm financial footing,” he said in remarks on the Senate floor.

A few hours later, McConnell expressed frustration and blamed the standoff on Obama and the Democrats. “Republicans have bent over backwards.

We stepped way, way out of our comfort zone,” he said, referring to GOP offers to accept higher tax rates on some taxpayers.

“We wanted an agreement, but we had no takers.

The phone never rang, and so here we are five days from the new year and we might finally start talking,” McConnell said.

Still, he warned: “Republicans aren’t about to write a blank check for anything the Democrats put forward just because we find ourselves at the edge of the cliff.”

Brendan Buck, a spokesman for Boehner, responded in a similar vein to Reid’s comments. “Harry Reid should talk less and legislate more if he wants to avert the fiscal cliff. The House has already passed legislation to do so,” he said, referring to a measure that extends existing cuts at all income levels.

Addressing the GOP rank and file by conference call, Boehner said the next move is up to the Senate, which has yet to act on House-passed bills to retain expiring tax cuts at all income levels and replace across-the-board spending cuts with targeted savings aimed largely at social programs.

Police like the way new cruisers handle in the snow

BY GAIL OBER

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — As the season’s first Nor’easter descended on the Lakes Region, Laconia and Gilford Police officers have nothing but good things to say about their new all-wheel drive Ford Interceptors.

“The officers are telling me they’re great,” said Laconia Captain Bill Clary who said his patrol officers told him they handle much better than the older rear-wheel drive Ford Crown Victorias.

“It’s about 10 times better than the Crown Vics,” said a Gilford Police officer who reported his opinion to Sgt. Eric Bredbury.

According to Ford, the Chicago Police Department, the city where it seemingly never stops snowing, has ordered 500 of the new AWD Interceptors.

For 30 years the Ford Crown Vic with it V-8 engine and rear-wheel drive has been the cruiser of choice for most New England local police departments.

Nearly every motorist over 20 recognizes the distinct headlights as seen from their rear view mirrors.

As Ford Motor company phased out its Crown Victoria police package in 2011 and and put the V-6 Ford Interceptor in its place in 2012, area police departments including Gilford and Laconia have begun phasing them into the fleets.

The Interceptors are based on the lastest incarnation of the Ford SHO or Super High Output Taurus, long a favorite of Ford Motor Company fast-car buffs and motor heads.

The new Interceptor with its EcoBoost turbo that comes with the all-wheel drive version sports a 3.5 liter engine with a twin turbo that cranks to 365 horse power according to Car and Driver Magazine.

From the classic Blues Brothers movie, the Interceptor has “cop shocks, cop brakes and cop tires” and is “remarkable balanced” according to same article.

In short, they are quick and agile – and if one talks to some of the lucky local patrol officers during the season’s first major snowstorm who are driving them, they’ll say the Interceptors handles pretty well in the snow too.

Storm delays start of Gilford Holiday Hoops Tourney GILFORD — The first major snowstorm of the winter delayed the start of the 39th annual Lakes Region Holiday Basketball Tournament at Gilford High School.

Scheduled to start last night, the tournament will get underway today and the finals have been switched from Saturday to Monday.

Friday, December 28 Girls basketball Game 1: Winnisquam vs. Kingswood 9:30 a.m.

Game 3: Prospect Mtn. vs. Newfound, 12:30 p.m.

Game 5: Laconia vs. Belmont, 4 p.m.

Game 7: Moultonborough vs. Gilford, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Game 2: Winnisquam vs. Kingswood, 11 a.m.

Game 4: Prospect Mtn. vs. Newfound, 2 p.m.

Game 6: Laconia vs. Belmont, 5:30 p.m.

Game 8: Moultonborough vs. Gilford, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 29 Girls basketball Game 9: Loser 1 vs. Loser 3, 9:30 a.m.

Game 11; Loser 5 vs. Loser 7, 12:30 p.m.

Game 13: Winner 1 vs. Winner 3, 4 p.m.

Game 15: Winner 5 vs. Winner 7, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Game 10: Loser 2 vs. Loser 4, 11 a.m.

Game 12: Loser 6 vs. Loser 8, 2 p.m.

Game 14: Winner 2 vs. Winner 4, 5:30 p.m.

Game 16: Winner 6 vs. Winner 8, 8:30 p.m.

Monday, December 31 Game 17: Winner 13, vs. Winner 15, 4:30 p.m.

Game 18: Winner 14 vs. Winner 16, 6 p.m.

Four girls’ teams are also competing in a holiday basketball tournament at Inter-Lakes High School in Meredith.

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By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

BELMONT — After getting a suggestion from the Heritage Commission that the new streetlights in the village revitalization area look like the ones near the Belmont Mill, selectmen learned the additional expense could be as much as $34,000.

Selectman Chair Jon Pike wanted to know what kind of polices were including in the original specification from Busby Construction and learned that the company didn’t specify any fixtures.

Selectman Ron Cormier, who sits on the Heritage Committee, said the original specs called for straight black poles while the poles in the Belmont Mill area have fluted bottoms and the poles are scalloped.

Selectmen Ruth Mooney said she thought the additional $34,000 was “a lot of money” and wanted to know if people would really notice the differences in the bases.

“They are a lot different” said Wal-

lace Rhodes the town’s historian and one of the members of the Heritage Commission.

Rhodes said if the town were to stay with the some company it can provide Belmont with fixtures that mimic the 1928 models that were pulled out of Belmont in the 1950s.

Mooney said she wanted to be cautious because she installed a certain type of light poles in Briarcrest Estates only 26 years ago and is already having problems finding replacement parts.

Cormier told Beaudin to called the engineer of the project and get some estimates of poles that would be acceptable matches to those installed in the mill area.

He also said that, so far, there is $131,248 in contingency and there has been only one change order for $17,104 leaving about $114,000 in the fund, making it a possible source of the funding for the vintage looking street lamps.

Correction: I-L student Jacob Linville is 17-years-old

In a story that appeared in our Thursday, Dec. 27 edition about the arrest of Inter-Lakes High School student Jacob Linville, his age was given as 19. He is, in fact, 17-years-old.

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Notice of Public Hearings Town of Belmont The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, January 7, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Corner Meeting House in accordance with RSA 31:95-c to take public comment on changing the purpose of the Special Revenue Fund known as the Fire/ Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund.

Article #TBD Shall the Town vote to amend the vote taken on Article 7 at the 1999 Annual Meeting to restrict all revenues from ambulance billings (Comstar) to be deposited in the Special Revenue fund known as the Fire/Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund to instead restrict all but the first $91,945 of revenues from ambulance billings (Comstar) received during the 2013 budgetary year to be deposited in the Special Revenue fund known as the Fire/Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund. The first $91,945 of revenues from ambulance billings will be deposited in the Town’s General Fund to defray the cost items identified below.

This restriction shall only be effective for the 2013 budgetary year (Majority Ballot Vote).

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The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, February 25, 2013 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Corner Meeting House in accordance with RSA 31:95-c to take public comment on changing the purpose of the Special Revenue Fund known as the Fire/ Ambulance Equipment and Apparatus Fund.

BRIDGE from page one will be borne by the state bridge aid program.

The city has appropriated $600,000 for its share of the cost of the project, of which $460,000 represents 20-percent of the estimated cost. The project is scheduled to be put out to bid next month with construction to begin in the spring and be completed in 2014.

After learning that the state would not contribute to the cost of reconstructing the bridge beyond its existing dimensions, the City Council declined to invest in widening the bridge itself to possibly accommodate two-way traffic on Beacon Street East and Beacon Street West or to ease congestion on the southbound lanes of the bridge. Director of Public Works Paul

Moynihan estimated the cost of these improvements at between $400,000 and $700,000..

However, the council approved a plan for widening the roadway at what Moynihan called the “pinch point,” the sharp curve at the foot of Beacon Street West, where large trucks must either ride over the curb or straddle two lanes when crossing the bridge. He said that the plan could add between four and seven feet to the width of the roadway.

DuBois & King, Inc., the consulting engineers who designed the bridge estimated that widening the roadway, which would not require working in the river, could be undertaken for around $70,000.

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SCHWARZKOPH from page 2 man — and a dear friend.”

At the peak of his postwar national celebrity, Schwarzkopf — a selfproclaimed political independent — rejected suggestions that he run for office, and remained far more private than other generals, although he did serve briefly as a military commentator for NBC. While focused primarily in his later years on charitable enterprises, he campaigned for President George W. Bush in 2000 but was ambivalent about the 2003 invasion of Iraq, saying he doubted victory would be as easy as the White House and Pentagon predicted. In early 2003 he told the Washington Post the outcome was an unknown: “What is postwar Iraq going to look like, with the Kurds and the Sunnis and the Shiites? That’s a huge question, to my mind. It really should be part of the overall campaign plan,” he said.

Initially Schwarzkopf had endorsed

the invasion, saying he was convinced that former Secretary of State Colin Powell had given the United Nations powerful evidence of Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. After that proved false, he said decisions to go to war should depend on what U.N. weapons inspectors found.

He seldom spoke up during the conflict, but in late 2004, he sharply criticized then-Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and the Pentagon for mistakes that included inadequate training for Army reservists sent to Iraq and for erroneous judgments about Iraq.

“In the final analysis I think we are behind schedule. ... I don’t think we counted on it turning into jihad (holy war),” he said in an NBC interview.

Schwarzkopf was born Aug. 24, 1934, in Trenton, N.J., where his father, Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., founder and commander of the New Jersey State Police, was then leading the investigation of the Lindsee next page

Lawmakers recommending changes be made to SB-2

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — A legislative study convened to assess the working of government in towns that have adopted the official ballot referendum form of town meeting (SB-2) has recommended a number changes designed to provide greater flexibility in the application of the statute, clarify the definition and calculation of the the default budget and amend the procedure for voting on petitioned warrant articles.

In a brief report, the committee, chaired by Senator Sharon Carson (R-Londonderry), concluded that while SB-2 has generally worked well for most towns and school districts, some have found the the law “inflexible” and sought to amend it in way that would meet their specific needs without necessarily suiting all other towns and districts.

To provide greater flexibility, the committee recommends treating SB-2 as a species of municipal charter under the so-called “home rule” act (RSA 49-B), which entitles towns to choose from among four different forms of municipal government, some of them incorporating official ballot voting as authorized by SB-2.

The “home rule” act includes a procedure by which either municipal officers or registered voters may propose amendments to the charter.The number of registered voters submitting a petition to amend the charter must equal at least 20-percent of the votes cast at the last municipal election, but not less

than 10 voters in total. Alternatively, a committee of five registered voters, with signatures of 20 others may submit a petition. The committee recommends grafting this procedure on to SB-2 to enable towns to change the application and operation of SB-2, without explaining what kind of changes would be permissible within the bounds of the law.

Apart from recommending clarification of the definition and calculation of the default budget, the committee endorsed a proposal from the New Hampshire Municipal Association (Local Government Center) that would change the budget process prescribed by SB-2. Currently, if voters reject the operating budget on the warrant, the “default” budget is deemed adopted in its place. As an alternative, the NHMA proposes authorizing the Board of Selectmen to provide for a special meeting for the sole purpose of adopting an operating budget in the event voters reject the operating budget.

Finally, the committee found that petitioned warrant articles, submitted by citizens, are frequently so radically amended at the deliberative session that they bear little or no resemblance to the intentions of the original petitioners. To address the issue, the committee recommends requiring a supermajority of 60-percent of those present and voting at the deliberative session to amend a petitioned warrant article.

The NHMA is not aware that any legislation addressing the committee’s recommendations has been filed for the 2013 session.

GIRLFRIEND from page one according to police, two beers in his custody. One officer he had consumed a few beers, waited outside the apartment which is against the conditions while the second one got a of his probation for another search warrant. case involving Griffiths.

Warrant in hand, police Police ended contact with made entry to the apartSaratelli and went to the next ment, which was bolted from floor. Once Saratelli closed the the inside. They said the key door, police returned and liswouldn’t open the door. tened, overhearing Saratelli Once inside, two officers tell a female that he would get made contact with Griffiths in trouble if he continued to Pamela Griffiths and Michael Saritelli who was sitting on the bed hide her. Police heard a female (Laconia Police photos) smoking a cigarette. speaking back.

When Saritelli left the apartment, police confronted Saritelli was charged with breach of bail and hinhim. They identified themselves as police officers but dering apprehension and Griffiths was charged with the female who was inside refused to let them in. two counts of theft and one count of resisting arrest.

They placed Saritelli in custody and he had, from preceding page bergh kidnap case, which ended with the arrest and 1936 execution of German-born carpenter Richard Hauptmann for stealing and murdering the famed aviator’s infant son.

The elder Schwarzkopf was named Herbert, but when the son was asked what his “H’’ stood for, he would reply, “H.” Although reputed to be shorttempered with aides and subordinates, he was a friendly, talkative and even jovial figure who didn’t like “Stormin’ Norman” and preferred to be known as “the Bear,” a sobriquet given him by troops.

He also was outspoken at times, including when he described Gen. William Westmoreland, the U.S. commander in Vietnam, as “a horse’s ass” in an Associated Press interview.

As a teenager Norman accompanied his father to Iran, where the elder Schwarzkopf trained the country’s national police force and was an adviser to Reza Pahlavi, the young Shah of Iran.

Young Norman studied there and in Switzerland, Germany and Italy, then followed in his father’s footsteps to West Point, graduating in 1956 with an engineering degree. After stints in the U.S. and abroad, he earned a master’s degree in engineering at the University of Southern California and later taught missile engineering at West Point.

In 1966 he volunteered for Vietnam and served two tours, first as a U.S. adviser to South Vietnamese paratroops and later as a battalion commander in the U.S. Army’s Americal Division. He earned three Silver Stars for valor — including one for saving troops from a minefield — plus a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and three Distinguished Ser-

vice Medals.

While many career officers left military service embittered by Vietnam, Schwarzkopf was among those who opted to stay and help rebuild the tattered Army into a potent, modernized all-volunteer force.

After Saddam invaded Kuwait in August 1990, Schwarzkopf played a key diplomatic role by helping to persuade Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd to allow U.S. and other foreign troops to deploy on Saudi territory as a staging area for the war to come.

On Jan. 17, 1991, a five-month buildup called Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm as allied aircraft attacked Iraqi bases and Baghdad government facilities. The six-week aerial campaign climaxed with a massive ground offensive on Feb. 24-28, routing the Iraqis from Kuwait in 100 hours before U.S. officials called a halt.

Schwarzkopf said afterward he agreed with Bush’s decision to stop the war rather than drive to Baghdad to capture Saddam, as his mission had been only to oust the Iraqis from Kuwait.

But in a desert tent meeting with vanquished Iraqi generals, he allowed a key concession on Iraq’s use of helicopters, which later backfired by enabling Saddam to crack down more easily on rebellious Shiites and Kurds.

While he later avoided the public second-guessing by academics and think tank experts over the ambiguous outcome of Gulf War I and its impact on Gulf War II, he told the Washington Post in 2003, “You can’t help but... with 20/20 hindsight, go back and say, ‘Look, had we done something different, we probably wouldn’t be facing what we are facing today.’”

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Bristol man hopes to lead N.H. GOP, says technology & social media are key to effectively conveying the conservative message

By Mike Mortensen FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

BRISTOL — Looking back on the Republican Party’s losses in the November election, Andrew Hemingway is convinced the party’s core message remains valid, but the way it delivers that message must change if Republican candidates expect to do better at the polls.

Hemingway, a member of the GOP’s more conservative wing and Tea Party activist, says he has an effective plan for reasserting the Republican Party’s dominance in the state where its results in recent history might best be described as mixed. Early this month he launched his bid to become chairman of the New Hampshire State Republican Committee.

Hemingway, a Bristol resident, is vying for the volunteer position against another conservative, Jennifer Horn, a radio talk show host and two-time unsuccessful Republican candidate for Congress.

Republicans are scheduled to meet on Jan. 26 to elect new officers. Current party Chairman Wayne MacDonald is not running.

Hemingway runs Digital Acumen, a political communications company devoted to Republican and conservative causes. He’s a former chairman of the Bristol Budget Committee, was chairman of the Republican Liberty Caucus for two years until he stepped down last year to run Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign in the state, leading

up to New Hampshire Primary. After Gingrich’s defeat in the primary (he came in fifth), Hemingway went to Washington to take charge of Gingrich’s digital fundraising efforts. Most recently he worked on Ovide Lamontagne’s gubernatorial campaign, in which Lamontagne Andrew Hemingway lost to Democrat Maggie Hassan.

Hemingway says that his understanding of the new technologies and social media give him the tools to make the GOP politically dominant once again.

“Our party is in trouble ... in a weak position,” he says.

The solution, he says, can be summed up by three M’s: Messaging, Money and Mobilization.

Republicans, he says, have to do a far better job of targeting their message to prospective voters. He says that social media makes it possible to find out how individuals feel on specific issues. Armed with such information the party or a candidate can reach out more effectively to those individuals with a message that speaks to the issues that they really care about.

Once the party connects with voters on the issues, then the party will have better success is raising money to fund campaigns, and in mobilizing voters

to turn out on Election Day in support of Republican candidates.

In particular Hemingway says Republican must do a much better job in connecting with younger voters, many of whom are independents whose votes are up for grabs every election.

“We need to be campaigning to individuals rather than (voting) blocs,” he said.

In response to the observation that so-called Super PACs may be diluting the influence of formal party organizations because Super PACs mimic many party functions, Hemingway says that it is still too early to accurately assess how much influence Super PACs are having on the political campaign process. But regardless, the state party organization remains the hub of all grass-roots activity.

“The state party should be the collector and disseminator of data which then other groups can use,” he says.

Hemingway says that he would implement a system to identify potential candidates, particularly for legislative races and then provide training programs and other services that would make them more effective in connecting with voters than was the case this year.

“We did not have a coherent message. We didn’t raise the money and we didn’t have the get-out-the vote effort,” said Hemingway. see next page

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RUSSIA from page 2 to other countries.

“There is huge money and questionable people involved in the semi-legal schemes of exporting children,” he tweeted.

Kremlin critics say Astakhov is trying to extend the ban only to get more publicity and win more favors with Putin. A graduate of the KGB law school and a celebrity lawyer, Astakhov was a pro-Putin activist before becoming children’s rights ombudsman and is now seen as the Kremlin’s voice on adoption issues.

“This is cynicism beyond limits,” opposition leader Ilya Yashin tweeted. “The children rights ombudsman is depriving children of a future.”

The bill is retaliation for an American law that calls for sanctions against Russian officials deemed to be human rights violators.

The U.S. law, called the Magnitsky Act, stems from the case of Sergei Magnitsky, a Russian lawyer who died in jail after being arrested by police officers whom he accused of a $230 million tax fraud. The law prohibits officials allegedly involved in his death from entering the U.S. Kremlin critics say that means Russian officials who own property in the West and send their children to Western schools would lose access to their assets and families.

Putin said U.S. authorities routinely let Americans suspected of violence toward Russian adoptees go unpunished — a clear reference to Dima Yakovlev, a Russian toddler for whom the adoption bill is named. The child was adopted

by Americans and then died in 2008 after his father left him in a car in broiling heat for hours.

The father was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Neighbor-for-neighbor teamwork Dick Labbe, Rachel Geltz, Luann Mussari and Emily Geltz work together to clear Mussari’s driveway on McGrath Street in Lacoina during the Nor’ easter that hit the region on Thursday. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

from preceding page He said that one of state Republican Party’s biggest mistakes in this last election was that the get-out-the vote effort was focused almost entirely on the presidential campaign.

As it was, Mitt Romney lost to President Obama in New Hampshire. But perhaps more significantly, the Republicans lost both U.S. House seats, the governor’s race, their majority in the state House, and they lost seats in the state Senate, though they will have a slim majority in the Upper Chamber.

Despite the election setbacks, Hemingway says he has seen a lot of energy in the party to fuel its resurgence. Making the rounds of recent county party caucuses around the state he says his observations “suggest the party is motivated.

There is excitement. The Republican grassroots is passionate about being heard and listened to.”

Horn, however, is clearly the Republican establishment’s choice to become state party chairman. She has been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte, outgoing U.S. Reps. Frank Guinta and Char-

lie Bass, outgoing state House Speaker Bill O’Brien, Senate President Peter Bragdon and the state’s two Republican National Committee members, Steve Duprey and Juliana Bergeron.

Hemingway says people should not read too much into Horn’s endorsements because she received them before he threw his hat into the ring.

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14,000 Atlantic & Gulf dock workers threatening strike NEW YORK (AP) — In just a few days, a walkout by thousands of dock workers could bring commerce to a near standstill at every major port from Boston to Houston, potentially delivering a big blow to retailers and manufacturers still struggling to find their footing in a weak economy.

More than 14,000 longshoremen are threating to go on strike Sunday — a wide-ranging work stoppage that would immediately close cargo ports on the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico to container ships.

The 15 ports involved in the labor dispute move more than 100 million tons of goods each year, or about 40 percent of the nation’s containerized cargo traffic. Losing them to a shutdown, even for a few days, could cost the economy billions of dollars.

“If the port shuts down, nothing moves in or out,” said Jonathan Gold, vice president of supply chain and customs policy at the National Retail Federation. And when the workers do return, “it’s going to take time to clear out that backlog, and we don’t know how long that it’s going to take.”

Shipments of such varied products as flat-screen TVs, sneakers and snow shovels would either sit idle at sea or get rerouted, at great time and expense.

U.S. factories also rely on container ships for parts and raw materials, meaning supply lines for all sorts

of products could be squeezed.Joseph Ahlstrom, a professor at the State University of New York’s Maritime College and a former cargo ship captain, called container ships the “lifeblood of the country.”

“We don’t fly in a lot of products. It’s just too expensive,” Ahlstrom said. “The bulk of the products we import come in inside containers.”

The master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, a group representing shipping lines, terminal operators and port associations, expired in September.

The two sides agreed to extend it once already, for 90 days, but they have so far balked at extending it again when it expires at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.

The union said its members would agree to an extension only if the Maritime Alliance dropped a proposal to freeze the royalties workers get for every container they unload. The Alliance has argued that the longshoremen, who it said earn an average $124,138 per year in wages and benefits, are compensated well enough already.

Federal mediators have been trying to push negotiations along, but there has been no word from either side on the progress of the talks since Dec. 24. As recently as Dec. 19, the president of the longshoremen, Harold Daggett, said the talks weren’t going well and that a strike was expected.

HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for more than a month, is getting excellent medical treatment and would advise people to “put the harps back in the closet,” his longtime Houston chief of staff said Thursday evening.

But Jean Becker also pointed out in her statement that the 88-year-old Bush is sick and likely will be in the hospital for a while after a “terrible case of bronchitis which then triggered a series of complications.”

Bush, the oldest living former president, has been in intensive care since Sunday. He was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Houston on Nov. 23 for treatment of what his spokesman Jim McGrath described as a “stubborn” cough. He had spent about a week there earlier in November for treatment of the same condition.

Becker said “most of the civilized world” contacted her Wednesday after disclosures Bush had been placed in the intensive care unit after physicians were having difficulty bringing a fever under control.

“Someday President George H.W. Bush might realize how beloved he is, but of course one of the reasons why he is so beloved is because he has no idea,” Becker said in the at-times lighthearted statement that made multiple references to jokes and the former president’s sense of humor.

She said updates about Bush’s condition have been limited “out of respect for President Bush and the Bush family who, like most of us, prefer to deal with health issues in privacy.” She said another factor was “because he is so beloved we knew everyone would overreact.”

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Requests for U.S. unemployment aid fall to 5-year low WASHINGTON (AP) — The average number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

The Labor Department said Thursday that weekly applications dropped 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000 in the week ended Dec. 22. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell to a nearly five-year low of 356,750.

Still, the Christmas holiday may have distorted the figures. A department spokesman said many state unemployment offices were closed Monday and Tuesday and could not provide exact data. That forced the government to rely on estimates. Normally, the government might estimate application data for one or two states. Last week, it had to use estimates for 19.

The estimates are usually fairly accurate, the spokesman said. Even so, the government will likely revise the figures by more than normal next week.

Weekly applications are a proxy for layoffs. They have mostly fluctuated this year between 360,000 and 390,000. At the same time, employers have added an average of 151,000 jobs a month in the first 11 months of 2012. That’s just enough to slowly reduce the unemployment rate.

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in applications. But they emphasized that the figures are volatile around the holidays. They were also distorted until recent weeks by Superstorm Sandy.

Many expect next week’s jobs report to show that employers added about 150,000 jobs in December.

The decline in unemployment benefit applications suggests companies are not yet slashing jobs because of concerns over the “fiscal cliff.” That’s the name for sharp tax increases and spending cuts that are scheduled to take effect next week unless the Obama administration and Congress can reach a deal before then.

Still, unemployment remains high and companies are reluctant to ramp up hiring. The unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in November from 7.9 percent in October mostly because many of the unemployed stopped looking for jobs. The government counts people as unemployed only if they are actively searching for work.

Negotiations between President Barack Obama and House Republican leaders on a package to avoid the fiscal cliff stalemated last week. Obama and congressional lawmakers return to Washington Thursday with just days to go before the deadline.

The total number of people receiving benefits rose 73,000 to 5.48 million in the week ended Dec. 8, the latest data available.

No House ethics breaches found in Countrywide VIP loans WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Thursday it found no violations among House members whose mortgage loans went through the VIP section of the former Countrywide Financial Corp., the company whose subprime loans helped cause the foreclosure crisis.

The committee said nearly all the allegations of favored treatment involved loans that were granted so long ago that they fell outside the panel’s jurisdiction. The committee added, however, that participation in the VIP program did not necessarily mean borrowers received the best loan deal available — and most lawmakers were not even aware they were placed in a VIP unit.

The actions of unnamed House staff members were harshly criticized. Emails indicated they reached out to Countrywide lobbyists for assistance with their personal loans, but those actions also were too old to remain in the committee’s jurisdiction. The panel said that if the incidents had been more recent, the staff members could have faced discipline.

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The committee has no jurisdiction over actions that occurred more than six years prior to the current Congress — which began in January 2011.

But even if the statute of limitations had not run out, the committee said, inclusion in the VIP program was not by itself a violation of House rules or laws. The panel said it found that Countrywide’s “discounts” applied to standard loan rates that were commercially available elsewhere.

“They are not the kind of ‘gift’ which would be, in and of itself, outside the realm of reasonable market rates for commercially available loans,” said the statement issued by Ethics Committee Chairman Jo Bonner, R-Ala., and ranking Democrat Linda Sanchez of California.

Even so, the committee said, members must take steps to ensure they are being treated no differently than a member of the public who is similarly situated.

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TOWN OF BELMONT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BOND ISSUE In accordance with RSA 33:8-a, the Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 7, 2013 beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Corner Meeting House. The purpose of the public hearing is to take public comment on the proposed municipal bond issue/note in the amount of $242,000 for the purpose of replacing waterline within Belmont Village (Phase II).

Clemson study finds some drivers will go out of their way to run over a turtle in the roadway CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson University student Nathan Weaver set out to determine how to help turtles cross the road. He ended up getting a glimpse into the dark souls of some humans.

Weaver put a realistic rubber turtle in the middle of a lane on a busy road near campus. Then he got out of the way and watched over the next hour as seven drivers swerved and deliberately ran over the animal. Several more apparently tried to hit it but missed.

“I’ve heard of people and from friends who knew people that ran over turtles. But to see it out here like this was a bit shocking,” said Weaver, a 22-yearold senior in Clemson’s School of Agricultural, Forest and Environmental Sciences.

To seasoned researchers, the practice wasn’t surprising.

The number of box turtles is in slow decline, and one big reason is that many wind up as roadkill while crossing the asphalt, a slow-and-steady trip that can take several minutes.

Sometimes humans feel a need to prove they are the dominant species on this planet by taking a two-ton metal vehicle and squishing a defenseless creature under the tires, said Hal Herzog, a Western Carolina University psychology professor.

“They aren’t thinking, really. It is not something people think about. It just seems fun at the time,” Herzog said. “It is the dark side of human nature.”

Herzog asked a class of about 110 students getting ready to take a final whether they had intentionally run over a turtle, or been in a car with someone who did. Thirty-four students raised their hands, about two-thirds of them male, said Herzog, author of a book about humans’ relationships with animals, called “Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat.” Weaver, who became interested in animals and conservation through the Boy Scouts and TV’s “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, wants to figure out the best way to get turtles safely across the road and keep the population from dwindling further.

Among the possible solutions: turtle underpasses or an education campaign aimed at teenagers on why drivers shouldn’t mow turtles down.

The first time Weaver went out to collect data on turtles, he chose a spot down the road from a big apartment complex that caters to students. He

counted 267 vehicles that passed by, seven of them intentionally hitting his rubber reptile.

He went back out about a week later, choosing a road in a more residential area. He followed the same procedure, putting the fake turtle in the middle of the lane, facing the far side of the road, as if it was early in its journey across. The second of the 50 cars to pass by that day swerved over the center line, its right tires pulverizing the plastic shell.

“Wow! That didn’t take long,” Weaver said.

Other cars during the hour missed the turtle. But right after his observation period was up, before Weaver could retrieve the model, another car moved to the right to hit the animal as he stood less than 20 feet away.

“One hit in 50 cars is pretty significant when you consider it might take a turtle 10 minutes to cross the road,” Weaver said.

Running over turtles even has a place in Southern lore.

In South Carolina author Pat Conroy’s semi-autobiographical novel “The Great Santini,” a fighterpilot father squishes turtles during a late-night drive when he thinks his wife and kids are asleep.

His wife confronts him, saying: “It takes a mighty brave man to run over turtles.”

The father denies it at first, then claims he hits them because they are a road hazard. “It’s my only sport when I’m traveling,” he says. “My only hobby.”

That hobby has been costly to turtles.

It takes a turtle seven or eight years to become mature enough to reproduce, and in that time, it might make several trips across the road to get from one pond to another, looking for food or a place to lay eggs. A female turtle that lives 50 years might lay over 100 eggs, but just two or three are likely to survive to reproduce, said Weaver’s professor, Rob Baldwin.

Snakes also get run over deliberately. Baldwin wishes that weren’t the case, but he understands, considering the widespread fear and loathing of snakes. But why anyone would want to run over turtles is a mystery to the professor.

“They seem so helpless and cute,” he said. “I want to stop and help them. My kids want to stop and help them. My wife will stop and help turtles no matter how much traffic there is on the road. I can’t understand the idea why you would swerve to hit something so helpless as a turtle.”

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The full text of the amendment is on file for public inspection at the Town Hall, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Meredith Planning Office at 677-4215. Written comments may be directed to Angela LaBrecque, Town Planner, 5 Highland Street.

Genealogy Interest Group to focus on French-Canadian ancestry on Jan. 10 WOLFEBORO — The Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group will hold its January meeting on Thursday, January 10 at the Wolfeboro Public Library beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a question and answer session. At 7 p.m. Richard Cote will present a program on “Researching Our French-Canadian Ancestors”. The program is free and open to all.

Those whose ancestors lived in Quebec, Canada during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries have volumes of information available to browse. This enables researchers to source their ancestors back six to eight generations. Cote’s presentation will focus on Roman Catholic records as FrenchCanadians were primarily Roman Catholic. Additionally, Cote will teach attendees how to find images to copy for their own records pertaining to the births, marriages, deaths and burial of their ancestors.

Just back from serving at The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he helped patrons to become excited about their searches for their ancestors, Cote will teach attendees the finer points of discerning the baptism, marriage and burial records that were meticulously kept by the church. Since these records were primarily written in French, he will show how to extract the key words that will unlock the history of anyone’s French-Canadian ancestors.

The Lakes Region Genealogy Interest Group presents free workshops at the Wolfeboro Public Library on a monthly basis. People do not have to be a member of the Interest Group to attend the programs; however the Group is looking for new participants.

For more information call Dee Ide at 630-8497 or Cindy Scott at the Wolfeboro Public Library at 569-2428.

LACONIA — Pitman’s Freight Room at 94 New Salem Street in Laconia is pleased to present the Arthur James Blues Band on Friday, January 4 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10, doors open at 7:15 p.m. and Pitman’s is a BYOB venue.

New Hampshire native Arthur James became a fixture of the New England blues scene in the 80’s. From 1990 to the present has seen Arthur become the John Mayall of NH. He has shared the stage at festivals and clubs with a who’s who of the New England blues world. Some past

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January 9 SCORE workshop to focus on tax strategies for small business LACONIA — SCORE Lakes Region and Meredith Village Savings are offering a timely workshop on Tax Strategy for Small Business. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, January 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce located at 383 South Main Street, Laconia.

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Public input sought for Pemi Corridor Plan PLYMOUTH — The Pemigewasset River Local Advisory Committee (PRLAC) is in the process of updating the Pemi River Corridor Management Plan (2001). This volunteer group is composed of local residents from many of the communities along the river and has been hard at work

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PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Gilmanton Planning Board Academy Building - 503 Province Road Gilmanton, New Hampshire 03237 (603)267-6700 You are hereby notified that the Gilmanton Planning Board will conduct the following Public Hearing(s) on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the Academy Building, 503 Province Road, Gilmanton, NH. Public Hearings begin at 7:00 pm.

PB Case #0113 – Property Owner, William J. Cimikoski (Tax Map 41, Lot 5) has applied for a Minor Subdivision in which he seeks approval to subdivide a 6.05 acre parcel from the 12.1+/- acre parcel, in the Rural Zoning District. Said property is located at 51 Bingham Road, in Gilmanton.

Nancy Girard, Planning Board Chair

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 2013 Budget TOWN OF NEW HAMPTON, NH The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing in accordance with RSA 40:13, on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM, to review and discuss the proposed 2013 town budget and warrant articles, at the New Hampton Public Safety Building, Meeting Room, 26 Intervale Drive, New Hampton, NH (off NH Route 104).

If extreme weather requires a cancellation of the January 10th hearing it shall be held on Monday, January 14th at the same location and time.

Town of Gilmanton, New Hampshire Planning Board PO Box 550 Gilmanton, New Hampshire 03237 603.267.6700 PUBLIC NOTICE 2013 PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013 Hearings Begin at 7:00 PM Academy Building 503 Province Road Pursuant to NH RSA 674:16 I – the following amendments are for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, or the general welfare of the community, the local legislative body of any city, town, or county in which there are located unincorporated towns or unorganized places is authorized to adopt or amend a zoning ordinance under the ordinance enactment procedures of NH RSA 675:2-5.

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #1 as proposed by the Gilmanton Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To amend Article III (F) as follows: Add to the end of Paragraph 3 the following clause: “except as provided in Paragraph 15 below.”

Add to the end of the first sentence of Paragraph 4 the following clause: “except as provided in Paragraph 15 below.”

Insert a new Paragraph 15 as follows: 15. A retail business in the Light Business District may place up to, and no more than, two portable “sandwich style” sign on the premises of the business advertising items for sale on location. The sign may be displayed during the operating hours and shall be removed and placed out of the view of the public while the business is closed. (Note: Many of these portable signs you can buy at Staples or a place like that, they are usually white with black letter, but made out of plastic. They are light weight and easy to move.) The sign shall not exceed 16 square feet on each side and shall not use electronic, flashing or moving messages. The sign shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Retail businesses located in another district may apply for a conditional use permit for one portable “sandwich style” sign meeting these requirements. Any such portable sign shall be in addition to any other sign permitted in Section F. If a business fails to comply with these requirements, the selectmen may enforce in accordance with Article VIII. Any sign in an historic district shall also comply with the requirements of the Historic District Commission.

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #2 as proposed by the Gilmanton Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To Amend Article IV, Table 2 by reducing the Septic Systems Setbacks from Waterbodies from 125’ to NH State Requirement of 75’.

Are you in favor of the adoption of Amendment #3 as proposed by the Gilmanton Planning Board for the town Zoning Ordinance as follows: To amend Article XVI by adding the following definitions: Campground or Recreational Vehicle Park (RV park) is a place where people with recreational vehicles can stay overnight, or longer, in allotted spaces known as “sites.” They are also referred to as “campgrounds” and provide facilities for tent camping; many facilities calling themselves “RV parks” also offer tent camping or cabins with limited facilities, and licensed by the State of New Hampshire.

Right-of-way is a legally granted right to pass and re-pass.

Setback Delete, “Docks, boathouses and other similarly sized waterfront structures shall also be exempt from any such waterfront setback requirement.”

Full text of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments will be on file December 17, 2012 at the Gilmanton Town Clerks Office and the Selectmen’s Office located at the Academy Building, Gilmanton Corners Post Office, Gilmanton Iron Works Post Office, and on line at www.gilmantonnh.org.

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Huot Center students learning from local craftsmen, building bob house to be awarded at annual Great Rotary Fishing Derby

LACONIA — The Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association is working with students from the Huot Technical Center to buid a bob house which will be awarded as a prize at the Great Rotary Fishubg Derby which will b eheld Feb. 8-9-10 in Meredith.

The project involves designing, building and donating a custom-built bob house with the assistance of the Huot Technical Center. Huot Building Construction and Plumbing & Heating students from the six regional high schools will unload materials donated in large part by Meredith’s Middleton Building Supply and assemble in a day a complete, pick-up sized and ready-for-fishing bob house Dale Squires, LRBRA Executive Officer from LRBRA Member Belknap Landscape Company said “This is terrific example of local builders working together to engage local youth. Huot students in the construction trades have a chance to work side by side with local builders who are potential employers, priceless for these young adults. In fact, one Huot graduate, Nate Sweeney, is currently employed by LRBRA Member builder Tradesman Builders Corp as a direct result of last year’s bob house project.

Better yet, once completed, this custom bob house is to be given away on-air by the Binnie Broadcasting radio stations, notably 93.3 The Wolf.”

“Altogether, this draws further attention to the 2013 Great Rotary Fishing Derby, the new, all cash prizes and the charitable efforts of the Meredith Rotary Club,’’ says Squires.

The LRBRA organizes several community outreach projects each season, recently designing building and delivering a new TV production set for the WLNH Children’s Auction. That contribution includes a matched set of fine furniture and a coordinating backdrop or surround, valued at over $20,000. This TV production set streamlined operations behind the cameras and indirectly assisted the Auction in raising $416,500 for local families in need.

For the 2013 Derby, the Meredith Rotary Club will be providing all cash prizes, including, but not limited to, three top prizes ($15,000 for first prize, $5,000 for second prize, and $3,000 for third prize). Additionally, by eliminating Meredith Rotary Tagged Rainbow Trout as the only possible winner category for the top three prizes, and opening the prize structure to all Derby ticket holder fishermen, the Derby is more accessible to all fishermen. Now, a grand prize winning fish (white perch, yellow perch, cusk, lake trout, pickerel, black crappie or rainbow trout) can be caught in any fresh water open to the public. There will be less pressure to fish only in Lake Winnipesaukee, and less impact on the offseason salmon.

Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association is a local trade organization providing business support to all in the building trades as well as a resource for the general public who are in search of building professionals. Though LRBRA member fundraising efforts the LRBRA’s Trades Scholarship Program is made possible. LRBRA invites the public to follow their activities through Facebook and to learn more at their website – www.lakesregionbuilders.com. For more information contact Dale Squires, LRBRA Executive Officer, by calling (603) 455-1594 or by email at lakesregionbuilders@gmail.com

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Wilhelmina B. ‘Miny’ Reed, 91

NORTHFIELD — Wilhelmina B. “Miny” Reed, 91, of Northfield, NH, died on December 25th. Miny was born on April 13, 1921, in Colebrook, NH, to William J. Reed, and Berenice (Sibley) Reed. Having earned her Masters degree in Education at Plymouth State, Miny taught as an elementary school teacher in Laconia, NH, all of her professional life. She taught at Batcheler Street, Bowman Street (where she also served as principal), and Woodland Heights schools.

After spending her childhood in Colebrook, Franconia, and Wells River, Miny, her siblings, and her parents moved to the Lakes Region where, in 1944, her parents bought Glen Echo farm in Northfield, where Miny lived and farmed the rest of her life. In the 1960s, Glen Echo Farm became one of the first in NH to raise and breed and Brown Swiss dairy cows.

She was a member of Eastern Star, NH Retired Teachers’ Association, NH Farm Bureau, and the St. James Episcopal Church in Laconia, NH. Miny enjoyed her many animals, numerous of whom were orphans, such as Henry the baby chick raised to rooster-hood in the house; Sally Louise, the ewe who wandered up the driveway early one morning and was the matriarch of a family of sheep spanning several generations and some of which still live on Glen Echo farm to this day; and her infamous and much-photographed flock of geese who routinely stop traffic several times daily crossing the road to their pond. All orphans seemed to find their way to Miny’s doorstep where they were never turned away.

Miny leaves behind nieces Carol and Jean Keyes (partner Bob Simpson) of Northfield, Susan Knull of Red Hook, NY, and Deborah Brown (husband Steve) of Germantown, NY; nephews Robert Keyes (wife

Shirley) of Pittsfield, Mass, and Jack Keyes of Manchester, NH, and Fremont (wife Marsha) and Bill Nelson (wife Jennie) of Ryegate Corner, Vermont; their spouses and partners; many great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great nieces and -nephews in NH, Vermont, and Massachusetts, including greatniece Brittni Stewart of Concord, and -nephew Brady Stewart of Dover, whom she treated as if her grandchildren; and extended family members Steffanie Jacques of Sanborton, Amelia McQuaid-Hunt of Auburn, Maine, Jairus McQuaid-Hunt of Northfield, Patrick Elliot of Dover, and Chris Hunt, and Eileen McQuaid of Northfield. She leaves behind her beloved Jack Russell terriers, Arthur and Wilson, as well as many other feathered and furry friends that gave her so much joy. She was pre-deceased by her parents, her sisters Evelyn Nelson of Ryegate Corner, Vt, and Diane Reed of Belmont, NH, and her nephew, William Keyes of Danbury, NH. The family would like to thank the St. Francis staff and the many friends who stopped in to visit with Miny along the way.

A service will be held Saturday December 29th at 1:00pm at the Northfield Pines Community Center, 61 Summer St., Northfield. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by Paquette-Neun Funeral Home, Northfield. For more information, go to their website at www.neunfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Miny’s name to either Let & Let Live Farm (http:// www.liveandletlivefarm.org/donatec.htm), 20 Paradise Lane, Chichester, NH or the Franklin Animal Shelter, 71 Punch Brook Road, Franklin, NH

Ruth P. Wilder Towle, 83

BELMONT — On December 24, 2012, Ruth P. Wilder Towle took her son’s hand and passed into the arms of the Lord. Ruth passed peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.

Ruth was born April 8, 1929 in Canterbury, N.H., the daughter of the late Oscar J. and Nellie P. (Pickard) Rollins. She was a longtime resident of Canterbury before moving to Belmont ten years ago.

Ruth had been a registered nurse from 1952-1998 and had been employed at many area nursing homes, the Laconia State School, the State Hospital and the Waltham Hospital. She enjoyed traveling to Italy, South America and Mexico and enjoyed Dunkin Donuts’ ice coffee. Her hobbies included cooking, crocheting, animals and birds, genealogy, crossword puzzles and playing yahtzee and scrabble. She was kind to and understanding of the elderly, the young, the disturbed, the under privileged, the dying, the needy and whoever else needed a helping hand.

Ruth had been a mother since 1954, a grandmother since 1976 and a great grandmother since 1993. She is survived by two daughters, JoAnne L. Copp and her husband, Kenneth Bowick, of Canterbury and

Janice E. Brinkley also of Canterbury; six grandchildren, Katie, Brittany, Justin, Haley, Adrienne and John; four great grandchildren with two more “on the way”; six nephews; eight nieces and her favorite companion,” Rose Bud”, her kitty. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by a son, Lawrence “Tom” Wilder, in March, 2011, by her brother, Irving Rollins; by her sisters, Evelyn Blake, Louise Parker and Elsie Clairmont and by two nephews.

There will be no calling hours.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Spring burial will be in the family lot in Maple Grove Cemetery, Canterbury, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247.

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

Irene W. Erickson, 92

GILMANTON — Irene W. Erickson, 92, of 540 Rt. 140, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Laconia.

She was born on December 30, 1919 in New Milford, Connecticut, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah Elizabeth (Grey) Wyble. Mrs. Erickson worked with her husband for George Pratt (Sunny Valley Farm) in New Milford for over 45 years retiring in 1985. After she retired she lived with her son and daughter-in-law Leif and Mary Ellen Erickson for the past 27 years, the past 20 at Varney Hill Farm in Gilmanton. She later worked at the Gilmanton Corner Store.

Survivors include her 2 sons Leif Eric Erickson of Gilmanton, Jon Kristen Erickson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 2 daughters Linda Ellen Machno of Seattle, Washington and Yvonne Irene Pryor of Florida.; 8

grandchildren Sally, Laura, Tony, Gunner, Richie, Becky, Michael and Steven; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Herman T. Erickson in 2006.

There will be no calling hours.

A private service will be held at the family home in Gilmanton.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Home Activities Fund, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

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

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Kathleen S. Rafferty, 62

GILFORD — Kathleen Sue Rafferty, 62, died peacefully Thursday December 20th 2012 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH after a long battle against heart disease.

She was born July 29, 1950 in Davenport, IA; the daughter of Allen and Jacqueline Baker. After attending Palmer College of Chiropractic she relocated to New Hampshire to start her family. Kathleen resided in Gilford, NH where she raised her two children Micah and Hannah.

She enjoyed playing tennis, going to the beach, swimming, cooking, writing, and was actively involved with her church. She worked as an operator for AT&T, taught baton twirling to local children, and operated a small cheesecake business where she would sell to local restaurants and businesses.

The later years of her life were dedicated to writ-

ing a book about healing and the power of God’s word and volunteering her time and resources to her church, Faith Alive Christian Fellowship.

Kathleen was loved by all. She was a selfless, caring woman who treated everyone with love. She will be missed.

Survivors include her mother; son Micah of Portsmouth, NH; daughter Hannah of Laconia, NH; Sisters Sherry Daurer and Lisa Diaz; Brothers Gary, Shawn, Bruce, and Lance.

She is predeceased by her father and sister Cindy.

A memorial service will be held after the holidays.

Please send contact information to: kathleensmemorial@gmail.com so information can be provided regarding the time and location of the service.

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Marie R. Cahoon, 87 LACONIA — Marie Rose Cahoon, 87, widow of John Francis Cahoon passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the St. Francis Home in Laconia, NH. Born in Massachusetts she moved to Center Harbor in 1958. She was the owner of Maries’ Restaurant until 1983.

Then moving to Belmont in 1986.

She is survived by her only sister Catherine Powers of Ashland, MA.; five children, Ann Drouin, and her husband, Peter, of Sanbornton, Jacquelyn Mercier, of Belmont, Dennis Cahoon, and his wife Roberta, of Moultonborough, John T. Cahoon, and his wife Deborah, of Center Harbor, and Donald Cahoon, and his wife Deanna, of Lakeport; twelve grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren;

five great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 6:00PM to 8:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10:00AM at St. Joseph Parish, 96 Main Street, Belmont, NH. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

As is the case with most presentations, there is much to be worked out behind the scenes before the show is ready to bring to an audience. If you do the work right, the result looks effortless. Don’t be fooled.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With Mars newly in your realm, a strong motivational force is churning at your core. You can make fast progress on a project. Onward with velocity!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll pay close attention to what others are doing and gain a competitive edge.

You’ll see beyond the mechanics of a situation and into the soul of it. You’ll ponder the purpose and come up with an answer.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 28).

Your efforts to develop your career won’t work out exactly the way you plan, but they will work out brilliantly when you stay aware of all of the opportunities around you and roll with the opening and closing doors. January sparks an exciting relationship. February brings family growth. March brings a boost in income. Cancer and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 4, 31, 18 and 20.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be inspired to share what you find funny, helpful or heartfelt. And if it’s not received exactly the way you expected, at least you’ll know your crowd a little better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have charisma, so you don’t have to push or persuade to get your way.

Relax and be who you are. Those who are uncertain will gradually come around to your way of thinking.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Good fortune in the early stages of a project doesn’t promise a happy ending. But you’ll figure out the essential steps and continue steadily on until you get results.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The full moon in your sign brings an emotional fullness. You’ll express your feelings with ease in their own language, which probably has very little to do with words.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Don’t stand on the edge watching everyone else have a good time. This moment is for you, too. Claim it. The full moon close to your part of the sky is a push onto the dance floor of life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s easy for people to get so preoccupied with what they want out of a situation that they lose perspective. You don’t want anything, and that gives you a definite advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The word “karaoke” means “empty orchestra” in Japanese. If you’re not singing, the orchestra around you will mourn the loss. Nothing will seem complete until you add your voice.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2012. There are three days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 28, 1912, San Francisco’s Municipal Railway began operations with Mayor James Rolph Jr. at the controls of Streetcar No. 1 as 50,000 spectators looked on.

On this date: In 1612, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei observed the planet Neptune, but mistook it for a star. (Neptune wasn’t officially discovered until 1846 by Johann Gottfried Galle.)

In 1832, John C. Calhoun became the first vice president of the United States to resign, stepping down because of differences with President Andrew Jackson.

In 1846, Iowa became the 29th state to be admitted to the Union.

In 1856, the 28th president of the United States, Thomas Woodrow Wilson, was born in Staunton (STAN’-tun), Va. In 1897, the play “Cyrano de Bergerac,” by Edmond Rostand, premiered in Paris.

In 1917, the New York Evening Mail published “A Neglected Anniversary,” a facetious, as well as fictitious, essay by H.L. Mencken recounting the history of bathtubs in America.

In 1937, composer Maurice Ravel died in Paris at age 62.

In 1945, Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance.

In 1961, the Tennessee Williams play “Night of the Iguana” opened on Broadway. Former first lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, the second wife of President Woodrow Wilson, died in Washington at age 89.

In 1972, Kim Il Sung, the premier of North Korea, was named the country’s president under a new constitution.

In 1982, Nevell Johnson Jr., a black man, was mortally wounded by a police officer in a Miami video arcade, setting off three days of racerelated disturbances that left another man dead.

In 1987, a mass killing came to light as the bodies of 14 relatives of Ronald Gene Simmons were found at his home near Dover, Ark., after Simmons shot and killed two other people in Russellville. (Simmons was executed in 1990.)

One year ago: North Korea’s new leader, Kim Jong Un, escorted his father’s hearse in an elaborate state funeral, bowing somberly and saluting in front of tens of thousands of citizens who wailed and stamped their feet in grief for Kim Jong Il. Today’s Birthdays: Comic book creator Stan Lee is 90. Former United Auto Workers union president Owen Bieber is 83. Actor Martin Milner is 81. Actress Nichelle Nichols is 80. Actress Dame Maggie Smith is 78. Rock singer-musician Charles Neville is 74. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., is 68. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., is 66.

Rock singer-musician Edgar Winter is 66. Actor Denzel Washington is 58. Country singer Joe Diffie is 54. Country musician Mike McGuire (Shenandoah) is 54. Actor Chad McQueen is 52.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Family Movie Night at the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks provided. Attendees encouraged to bring camp chairs or pillows. Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 875-2550.

Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 10:30-11:30 p.m. Ages 0-3.

Gilford Public Library Daily Events. Social Bridge 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Knit Wits 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Hall Memorial Library daily happenings. Sit and knit 2-5 p.m. Drop in origami and food for fines. Clever Crafters adult craft time 4-5:30 p.m.

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 6459518.

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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 7th grade class at Ashland Elementary School hosts breakfast at the American Legion Post. 7:30 to 11 a.m. $7 ($5 for children 10 and under). Money raised will go toward cost of class trip.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 5:30 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 markk@trinitytilton.org.

Reception planned for Jan. 5 to pay tribute to David Russell’s service to Town of Gilmanton

GILMANTON — A reception will be held to recognize and honor David Russell for his service of over 30 years to the Town of Gilmanton. That service includes 5 years as Fire Chief, 10 years as Selectman, 19 years on Planning Board, and most recently 14 years as Representative to the NH State Legislature.

The reception will be on Saturday, January 5 at the Academy Building at 503 Province Rd. from 3-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Those who would like to contribute to a gift can send their donation to: Joanne Gianni, PO Box 294, Gilmanton IW, NH 03837.

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“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a fortunate mother of four beautiful little girls, all under the age of 8. While I am not overweight, I could be in better shape.

How do I handle strangers and distant acquaintances who approach me and ask me when my baby is due? I do have a little bit of a belly, but it is quite a stretch to assume that I am pregnant. I find this to be incredibly rude and then embarrassing when I have to say that I am not actually pregnant. I would never approach a stranger to inquire about her pregnancy unless she brought it up first.

It is always women, never men, who do this. One would think they might be a bit more understanding in this department. -- No, I Am Not Trying for a Boy Dear Not: We think people often open their mouths before their brains are in gear. No one should ever assume a woman is pregnant based on her appearance. It is asking for trouble. But we will also say that if this happens to you so frequently that it is disturbing, you might want to reconsider your choice of clothing. You may be accentuating your tummy area more than you realize.

Dear Annie: Twice in the past year I have been at events where you could win some grand prize, vacation trip or other gift. The entry forms required filling in my name, address, phone and email.

I found out the hard way that this isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.

The first time, someone called to say I’d won a free trip. But the salesperson insisted that in order to claim my prize, I had to come to a specific address and tour townhomes. I went and discovered that I didn’t win anything at all.

The second time (for which I supposedly won a free car), I didn’t answer their calls, and then I blocked their number, but the calls continued. I ended up phoning them and asked them to stop calling me,

but they wouldn’t listen. Finally, I said it was harassment, and the salesman said he would take my name off his list.

Tell people to be careful about those entry forms. It could be a scam.

-- Texas Dear Texas: These aren’t scams. But they are misleading, and you need to read the fine print. They are similar to lotteries or sweepstakes.

Could you win a free vacation or car? Yes. But the odds aren’t in your favor. Someone will win the grand prize, but most people will simply get a tour of townhomes, timeshares or other vacation property.

We haven’t seen your entry forms, but we suspect they actually said to fill out the form and “win a free vacation” (no guarantee) or “you have won a free gift,” which could be anything, including the tour you took. We hope readers will take your warning to heart and pay attention to forms where they must put down personal contact information.

Dear Annie: I can relate to “S.W. in California,” the father who had a falling out with his daughter and she cut off contact. In response, he took her out of his will.

My husband and I have traveled this road with our adult children.

Some young adults are simply selfish and ungrateful. They expect their parents to tolerate everything they do (even drugs), allow their friends into the home (even drug pushers and felons), give them money at the drop of a hat (even when the parents are struggling financially), and allow them to use their home as a hotel or storage facilit y.

If the parents don’t cooperate, the kids punish them by being abusive or keeping the grandkids away.

I am tired of being treated so poorly. I have loved unconditionally, and in return, I’ve received disrespect and a broken heart. My job is done. -- Indiana Mom

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

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Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

FREE Parakeet: Young. To a good home only. Cage not included. 524-6653.

MUST GO : 2000 Town & Country Chrysler Van. 1 Owner, 124K miles, snow tires. $1,200/OBO, Laconia raddietz@yahoo.com 603-455-2967

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

340-6219

Business Opportunities

BRISTOL: 2BR apartment, newly renovated. $725/month, includes heat & hot water. 217-4141.

GILFORD 2 - One bedrm, street level units available. 1 at $875/ month & 1 at $1000/ month. All utilities included, 1st & sec required. Sorry no pets or smoking.

Immediate occupancy. Mineral Spring Realty 603-293-0330 or Fred Nash Broker 603-387-4810.

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1998 Volvo S-70: 175K, good condition, dark green, leather seats. $1,500. 508-560-7511 Laconia 2000 Volvo S80- 141K, great condition, just inspected, loaded, moon roof, beige. $3,300.

267-8493 2009 Toyota Camry- 4 cylinder, automatic, 40K miles, excellent condition, loaded. $15,000/OBO. 290-2324 BUY Vehicle from me, new or used by December 31st & get your choice of 2 of 3 prizes. Snow Blower, TV or laptop. Call Tom for details, 387-0629 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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

HAIR SALON: Concord area.

Profitable, award-winning, great lease, equipment & staff. Call for details. 781-682-6209, ext. 208.

ROI Business Brokers.

RETIRING! Great part time busi ness for sale. $7200. Only 2 to 3 days per month.

Call 603-455-5813.

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

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

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

527-9221

FURNISHED Room with private bathroom. Heat, hot water & cable included. $150 per week.

603-366-4468.

GILFORD 3 BEDROOM Large yard, close to school, downtown. $1,250 + utilities. Great condition, available soon.

617-780-9312

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

Great condition, available soon.

617-780-9312 GILFORD: Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo near Gunstock.

Enclosed porches, great views, no smoking, no dogs. $1,200 includes all utilities. 603-781-4255.

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

GILFORD: 2-bedroom units avail able. Heat & electricity included.

From $240/week. Pets considered. 556-7098.

LACONIA 3 BR, heat and hot water, plowed parking, private entrance, newly renovated, $235/WK.Security Deposit required. No pets. . 603-455-6115 LACONIA 1-Bedroom Apartment.

Includes Heat, Hot Water, Electric.

Nice location., No pets/ No smoking. $650/month 603-630-4198.

LACONIA 1st floor 2-3 bedroom apartment on Pleasant St. Walk to town & beaches, recently repainted, carpeting, appliances, full bath. $1,000/Month includes heat & hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LACONIA2-ROOMMATES wanted to share personal home.

Clean, quiet, sober environment.

All inclusive, $110-$150/week.

455-2014

LACONIA, N.H. Spacious two and three Bedroom Apartments $700.00 - $850.00 per mo. ( Security Deposit one month’s rent) Utilities Not Included Section 8 Welcome, Income Restrictions Apply Well Maintained Units, Off Street Parking No Pets Please CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!

1-800-742-4686 The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA 2BR, heat and hot water included, plowed parking, private entrance, newly renovated, no pets. $195/WK Security Deposit required. 603-455-6115 LACONIA 3 BR Apartment, car peting/Pergo floors, plenty of storage, very fuel efficient, porch and yard (yard work rent reductions available). NH Housing Qualified, $925/mo. plus one month s security.

603-528-1850 or 603-486-3966.

LACONIA House to share- 2 room w/full bath, shared kitchen & washer/dryer, TV included.

Parade & Elm St. Separate entrance. $700/Month + 1/2 utilities. No security/References required. 303-746-0336 Leave Message LACONIA- 1 bedroom home. $850/Month + utilities. $850 deposit, available immediately.

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

TILTON: Spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. Heat and hot water included. Please call Mary at Stewart Property Management (603)641-2163.

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LACONIAHuge 2-bedroom.

Bright, sunny & clean, nice area of town. $800/Month + Utilities.

520-6931 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- 3 bedroom, 2nd floor washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, all new carpet, $800/Month + utilities. 455-6983 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 1st floor.

Separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $230/week, including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

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

LACONIA: 1st Floor, Large 3BR, 2-bath apartment. Deck and parking. No pets, no smokers. Security deposit, references and lease required. $900/month plus utilities.

875-2292.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

STUDIO apt 15 minutes to Laconia, 20 minutes to Concord, all utlities included $675. 267-7129.

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

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

Call 527-6283.

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

For Rent-Commercial BELMONT: Route 106, 3-bay garage, 2-lifts, excellent location, great condition, plenty of parking. $2,000/month. (603)630-4198.

For Sale

LACONIA: Large 1 bedroom 2nd floor. heat & hot water included. $150/week. 832-1639

1 Reddy kerosene Space Heater on wheels. 165,000 BTU, $150. 1 Reddy kerosene heater 10,000 BTU, $75. 677-2865

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

10-inch Bosch Contractor s table saw. Portable fold up stand. $399.

Like new. 603-387-7100

LAKEPORT: 5-room, 2-Bedroom.

Includes snow removal, washer/dryer, lake view. 2nd floor unfurnished. $180/Week. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783

7ft snowplow with lights & hydrolic lift $400. 524-4445

MEREDITH Ultra-nice Studio.

Private country setting. Very convenient location, separate entrance. $800 includes all utiliites plus cable and high speed Internet. No Smoking. 279-4376 NEWFOUND Lake Area, 3 BR, 3 B, 15 acres, fields and woods, 1835 ft on the river, mountain views. $1400/mo. 1 plus year lease, Roche Realty Group, ask for Chuck 603-279-7046 ext 342 anytime day or evening.

8’ HD Blizzard snowplow. Brand new, in original pkg., fits 20082013 F-250 through F-550. $3000.

603-539-6902, 978-808-8315.

AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. Firestone Winter Force Snow Tires. 215/65/17. Four tires, like new, $250 firm. 387-8051 HD TV- Sceptre LCD 23", used as backup TV w/LG Blue Ray Player $100. 267-0977

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For Sale FOUR 215 55 R 16 General Altimax Arctic directional snow tires mounted on alloy rims. About half wear remaining. $199.

674-7302 GREEN FIREWOOD: Cut, not split $140/cord; Cut & split $175/cord. Seasoned wood, $225/cord. Dry pine, cut & split, $135/cord. 1/2 cords available.

Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416.

Honda Snowblower- Track drive, 2-stage, 21 inches, runs great. $325. 393-7846 IBANEZ Gio electric guitar, mint, $89, Peavey Special 130W amplifier, Scorpion, $129. Both $199 286-4012.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Belknap Independent Business Alliance (BIBA) Director position available: 20 hours per month. Exciting opportunity to support local independent businesses and the community. Email your resume to info@bibanh.org

Open Daily & Sun.

Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton NH

Motorcycles

5 years experience, open & close shifts. Weekends & open availability a must. Friendly and outgoing, must be a people person. Apply in person, no phone calls. Ellacoya Country Store & Deli, 2667 Lakeshore Rd., Gilford.

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

387-6524

CALL Mike for snowblowing, roof shoveling, scrapping and light hauling. Very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214 CARPENTER- 10 + years experience. Finish work, sheet rock & painting. No job too small. Scheduling now. 998-0269

TOTAL FLOOR CARE, TOTAL HOME CARE

Instruction DRIVER ED $50 OFF 1-9-13 Class when you mention this ad (Prepaid by 1-8-13) Limited Space Granite State Auto School Laconia, NH

524-7994

CUSTOM STONEWORK: Walls, patios, granite, ponds and waterfalls. Free Estimates, insured 998-5339.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Roommate Wanted

Professional Floor sanding, refinishing. Repair: remodeling, painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

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

603-717-6682

DELETED YOUR PHOTOS? We can get them back! Call 524-4042.

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

SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282.

Furniture

528-3531

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

Home Improvements

AMAZING!

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

Major credit cards accepted

1995 Honda 80 Dirt Bike. $700.

527-8962

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980

Services

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

CASHIER & DELI

Patriots playoff tickets for sale!

(603)356-5775, (603)548-8049.

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

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

603-305-9763

PIPER ROOFING

www.CM-H.com

MAHOGANY Antique rocker, antique pie crust table, Call 267-1964 Barbara

WALL TILES: Ceramic, Glazed, 74 sq. ft., American Olean, 6”x6”, Sandy Ridge (color), $50. Please call 455-3686.

Services

$34,995 70X14 $58,995 52X28

$66,995 38X26 Cape

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

Toy Trains- Lionel Holiday Train, $150. 125 Piece Wooden Train with table, $75. Like new. Call 524-5145.

Mobile Homes

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

ADULT person to share house in Laconia. $130/week. includes everything. Pets okay. Female preferred. 603-524-1976

HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

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

WEIRS Beach Area: To share house, $500/month, everything included. Beach rights. 393-6793.

Services DICK THE HANDYMAN Available for small and odd jobs, also excavation work, small tree and stump removal and small roofs! Call for more details. Dick Maltais 603-267-7262 or 603-630-0121

GUITAR LESSONS

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

Automotive Office Assistant AutoServ of Tilton is looking for an office assistant. Automotive office experience is a must. Pay plus benefits package including Health and Dental options, 401K, and more.

No phone calls please email resumes to DoreT@AutoServNH.com.

PLOWING Commercial & Resi dential. Call 630-3511.

SNOW PLOWING: Commercial, residential, Meredith & surrounding towns. Insured. 998-5339.

TREE WORK: Serving the Lakes Region, insured. 998-5339.

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

603-524-1430.

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

Storage Space

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

Heavy Equipment BLAIS EQUIPMENT: 1994 426B Cat. Low hours, mint condition.

20K. Buying Daily. 603-765-8217

Help Wanted BARBER WANTED 524-7978 CHURCH Secretary: 12 hours per week, mid-day. Some computer skills, with Microsoft Office necessary. Leave message at church, 253-7698 or call Dave at

SERVICE WRITER WANTED AutoServ of Tilton is looking for an EXPERIENCED service writer. Parts background is a plus. This is a full time position with pay based on experience.

Benefit options include Health, Dental, 401K and more.

Please email resumes to: jobs@AutoServNH.com

Home Care

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Gilford girl named National Young Arts Foundation finalist in dance YoungArts Week will GILFORD — Demi culminate in An Affair Remick of Gilford, who of the Arts Performance hails from The Virtual and Gala on January Learning Charter School 12. YoungArts Week of NH, and formerly performances will be Gilford High School, is livestreamed on youna National Young Arts garts.org.

Foundation Finalist in “This year’s extremely Dance.

Chosen from talented students repapproximately 10,000 resent a diverse group applications from stuwhom we consider to dents in nine disciplines be the most promising in the visual, literary young artists in America and performing arts, she today,” said Paul T. Lehr, will participate in a lifeYoungArt’s Executive changing experience proDemi Remick (Courtesy photo) Director. “The quality vided by the National of this year’s winners YoungArts Foundation.

This year, during the 32nd annual is a testament to the strength of our YoungArts Week in Miami, Florida expanding program.” from January 6 to 12, Demi will join From this pool of 152 YoungArts 151 other finalists in a week of intense Finalists, up to 60 will also be nomimaster classes with internationnated by YoungArts to become a U.S. ally renowned artists such as Adrian Presidential Scholar in the Arts, 20 of Grenier (1994 Alumnus in Theater), whom will be selected for the honor Marisa Tomei, Bobby McFerrin, by the White House appointed ComAndrew Rannells (1997 Alumnus in mission on Presidential Scholars. U.S. Theater), and Bill T. Jones (YoungArts Presidential Scholars in the Arts are Artistic Advisor). Students will also awarded the opportunity to perform have the opportunity to share their at the John F. Kennedy Center for the work each evening through perforPerforming Arts and exhibit at the mances, readings, exhibitions and Smithsonian American Art Museum screenings that are free and open to in Washington, D.C. the public.

Thank You for a Great Year! from all of us at Florence Cummins Real Estate www.cumminsre.com • 524-6565 61 Liscomb Circle, Gilford, NH 03249

www.laconiadailysun.com

Laconia Harley-Davidson brightened the spirits of New Hampshire veterans today by donating nearly $3,500 worth of medical-grade light boxes to the New Hampshire Veterans Home along with custom wall-hangings adorned with dozens of inspirational messages written on Harley-Davidson bandanas.

The thirteen medical-grade light boxes will be used to treat residents with Seasonal Affective Disorder and the wall hangings will help lift the spirits of the 195 brave men and women living in the facility.

Pictured in photo is Laconia Harley-Davidson general manager Ross Houston (center) and merchandise associate Judi Dunlap (right) who present the light boxes and wall hanging to New Hampshire Veterans Home Commandant Barry Conway, left. (Courtesy photo)

Laconia Harley-Davidson brightens holiday spirits at N.H. Veterans Home MEREDITH — Laconia HarleyDavidson brightened the spirits of New Hampshire veterans today by donating nearly $3,500 worth of medical-grade light boxes to the New Hampshire Veterans Home along with dozens of inspirational messages written on Harley-Davidson bandanas that were transformed into beautiful wall-hangings.

The funds and messages were collected throughout the month of November at the Laconia and White Mountain Harley-Davidson dealerships and online at www.laconiaharley.com to commemorate Veterans Day and to support the state’s only veteran’s home located in Tilton.

Once the donations were collected, Laconia Harley-Davidson worked closely with the Veterans Home to identify items that would have an immediate and direct impact on residents’ quality of life. A need for medical-grade light boxes was identified for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder, winter depression and sleep disorders, which are prevalent among residents. Laconia Harley tripled customer donations in order to meet that need.

“Winter months can affect the veteran’s health, mood and behavior because the quality and quantity of sunlight is lessened during this time period,” said Barry Conway, Commandant of the New Hampshire Veterans Home. “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression, or sleep disorders are a direct consequence of this. The light boxes will help us eliminate the effects of SAD by keeping our residents’ internal “circadian” clocks in sync, enabling them to stay alert and awake in the day, but ready to sleep at night.”

Conway continued, “With the winter season upon us, and a federal mandate

requiring non-pharmacological interventions be tried first when treating the behavioral health needs of longterm care residents, this gift could not be more appropriate or timely.”

Prior to Laconia Harley’s donation, the New Hampshire Veterans Home had only one light box, limiting the therapeutic benefits to only a few residents. The additional thirteen devices will significantly increase both the availability of light therapy and quality of life throughout the entire facility. Wall-hangings filled with inspirational messages written on Harley-Davidson bandanas will also be featured throughout the home to help lift the spirits of the brave men and women living there.

“Veterans have gone to great lengths for our nation and the Laconia Harley-Davidson community is immensely proud and grateful for their service,” said Anne Deli, owner of Laconia Harley-Davidson. “We are pleased to make this donation which will literally lift the spirits of those living in the Veterans Home.”

For more than a century, the New Hampshire Veterans Home has been a home and a health resource for Granite State armed forces veterans. Home to 195 men and women who fought in World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars, the facility works hard at providing a unique environment for the elderly and disabled veterans who now seek professional longterm care services.

“We are extremely appreciative of the partnership between Laconia Harley and the New Hampshire Veterans Home,” said Conway. “Donations and gifts like these help us fulfill our mission to care for those who have served.”

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, New Hampshire is home to 121,711 veterans, 8,147 of which live in Belknap County.

Tilton Senior Center gearing up for a new year full of activities and health TILTON — Now that the holidays have passed, the Tilton Senior Center is looking toward 2013 with an eye toward health and wellness. The Elder Services Department of the Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties invites people to the Tilton Senior Center for some easy, gentle ways to start building strength and agility in 2013.

Beginning on January 8, Line Dance instructor George Maloof will offer a line dancing class that is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced dancers. Line dancing is a wonderful and gentle way to get your heart rate up and begin exercising. Cost is only $5 for an hour long class.

Seniors who are looking for a more relaxed way to start building strength and agility—and a way to reduce stress and lower blood pressure can drop in on January 15 for the first Gentle Yoga class. It can be done sitting a chair, and those who lack flexibility or have mild limitations can easily modify the exercises to fit their individual needs.

Individualswith questions about the class can contact the center’s director, Sarah Merrigan Paratore, at 527-8291, or the course instructor, Darlene Nadeau, at dncoach@yahoo.com or 603-493-1478.

This class will meet weekly beginning on January 15 at 9:30 a.m. and the cost is $5 per class.

In addition to exercise classes, people will be making peace flags on January 10 and there will be a bread baking class on January 23. R.S.V.P. for both of these events so that there are enough supplies for all who wish to attend. A small materials fee may be required.

On January 17 at 10 a.m., Dot Banks, UNH Cooperative Extension Covert Volunteer, will offer a free presentation on owls and their habitats here in New Hampshire. And on January 24 at 10:30 a.m., Dr. Laura O. Robertson of Audiology Specialists, LLC, will offer a complimentary hearing screening followed by apresentation explaining how to interpret the screening results and possible next steps for those suffering from hearing loss.

Tilton Senior Center will be serving Community Dining Meals on Tuesdays in January. Lunch is $6 for those under 60, and a donation of $2 is suggested for those 60 and over. Call 603-527-8291 by Thursday at noon to reserve a spot for lunch the following Tuesday . Lunch is served at 12 noon, and includes one-third of the USDA daily requirements.

Tilton Senior Center’s newsletter can be found at town halls in Sanbornton, Northfield, and Tilton, as well as local banks and supermarkets. Anyone interested in receiving the newsletter electronically should email sparatore@bm-cap.org to be added to our list. Programming at the Tilton Senior Center organized by the Elder Services Department of the Community Action Program, Belknap-Merrimack Counties. There are no residency requirements, and the Tilton Senior Center welcomes seniors from all surrounding communities.

The center is located at 11 Grange Road in Tilton and are open Monday throughThursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and on Fridays from 10 to 1 p.m.

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A cappella singing group Tuckermans to again perform 3 shows at First Night Wolfeboro WOLFEBORO — A cappella singing group Tuckermans at 9 returns for its fifth consecutive year to First Night Wolfeboro in Wolfeboro on December 31.

Three different shows will begin at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. in the 500-seat Anderson Hall on the campus of Brewster Academy.

Based in the New Hampshire Seacoast, the group, dubbed “T9” by fans, has entertained audiences from Boston and Massachusetts’ north and south shores to Lewiston, Maine, and in New Hampshire from Portsmouth to Nashua and into the Lakes Region.

“We just celebrated our eighth anniversary,” says tenor Daryl Robertson of Eliot, Maine. “And in that time, the T9 sound has evolved into a huge variety of material from pop to rock to blues to light jazz, including our own customized versions of songs people know and love. But we do it a cappella, so our voices make all the music. No instruments or pre-recorded instrumental tracks are ever used. Everything you hear, including what sounds like brass, electric guitars, or drums, is just us. It’s a funny, entertaining show with something for every age and taste.”

Rounding out the group’s New Hampshire roster are soprano Ashley Gove (Nashua), altos Kam Damtoft

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(Exeter) and Fran Lipe (New Durham), tenor Walt Porter (Brentwood), baritone Mark Miller (Dover), and bass Bill Hersman (Durham). Sound technician Tony Berke hails from Exeter and assistant sound technician Kevin Consaul from Nashua.

The First Night Wolfeboro set list includes “I Got the Music In Me”, which T9 premiered earlier this month, adapted for the group from the original heard on The Sing Off TV show a few years ago. Others are Bruno Mars’ “Grenade”, the Eagles’ “Desperado”, and the Jefferson Airplane’s 60s rock anthem, “Somebody to Love”. Also planned are “Please Mr. Postman” and Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise” as well as Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”.

Admission by First Night button only. Information: call 569-2200 or visit firstnight.wolfeboro.net, tuckermansat9.com, or Tuckermans at 9 on Facebook.

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