The Laconia Daily Sun, February 20, 2013

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Convention going ahead with fine tuning budget, line by line By michAel Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The Belknap County Convention and the Belknap County Commission last night reached an impasse over their respective roles and authorities in the budget process.

The convention majority, on the strength of its reading of state statutes, has claimed the authority to rewrite the budget recommended

by the commission by adding or deleting, raising or lowering particular line items.

The commission has countered that the authority of the convention is confined to the “Statement of County Appropriations and Revenue as Voted,” or MS-42, which lists 21 appropriations for the major county departments and programs along with a summary of the total appropriations and revenues and the amount to be raised by

taxes. The form is signed by the chair and clerk of the convention and submitted to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA).

When Commissioner John Thomas (R-Belmont) presented the convention with a legal opinion upholding its position, Rep. Colette Worsman (R-Meredith), who chairs the convention, replied that “the MS-42 has see COUnTy page 12

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LACONIA — Laconia Muskrats General Manager Noah Crane last night updated the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission on changes which will be taking place at Robbie Mills Field as the team enters its fourth season in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

Crane said that as soon as weather permits work will start on completing a 48 foot by 42 foot deck atop and behind the 17 foot high replica of Fenway Park’s Green Monster in left field.

The 2,000-square-foot deck will house the park’s food and beverage concession, which will include the sale of beer, and will be the only place at the park where alcohol will be allowed.

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LACONIA — Mark Dadian arrived late at the Laconia Parks and Recreation Department’s meeting last night because he was attending a welding class at the Huot Regional Technical Education Center, where he’s learning a skill which will enable him to build a backyard arch at his Church Street home for making maple syrup.

And he convinced the commission to allow him to tap five maple trees at the Hillside Cemetery off Mechanic Street in Lakeport to provide him with a supply of maple sap for his backyard maple sugar operation. ‘’I was looking for trees I could tap and located these on city property. They’re 30 feet away from the nearest grave and I’d like to tap them this year if that’s possible,’’ said Dadian, who said that he would have tubes connected to collection buckets which would be set well away from the graves.

Commission members were intrigued by the idea and agreed to allow him to tap the trees once he had submitted a written formal proposal.

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Not much obvious urgency in D.C. to avoid auto spending cuts WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten days before a new deadline for broad, automatic government spending cuts, the sense of urgency that surrounded other recent fiscal crises is absent. Government agencies are preparing to absorb an $85 billion hit to their budgets, and politicians, at least for now, seem willing to accept the consequences.

President Barack Obama, back from a Florida golfing weekend, warned Tuesday that “people will lose their jobs” if Congress doesn’t act. But lawmakers weren’t in session to hear his appeal, and they aren’t coming back to work until next week.

Still dividing the two sides are sharp differences over whether tax increases, which Obama wants and Republicans oppose, should be part of a budget deal.

Obama cautioned that if the immediate spending cuts — known as sequestration — occur, the full range of government will feel the effects. Among those he listed: furloughed FBI agents, reductions in spending for communities to pay police, firefighters and teachers, and decreased ability to respond to threats around the world.

“So far at least, the ideas that the Republicans have proposed ask nothing of the wealthiest Americans or the biggest corporations,” Obama said at a White House event against a backdrop of firefighters and other emergency personnel. “So the burden is all on the first responders, or seniors or middle class families.”

Aides say Obama is ready to take his case more

directly to the public in an effort to pressure Republicans, either by traveling to vulnerable states or, as the White House often does, through local media interviews. They say neither Obama nor White House officials are now engaged in direct negotiations with Republican leaders.

The spending cuts, however, aren’t perceived to be as calamitous as the threatened results of recent fights over the nation’s borrowing authority and the “fiscal cliff” that would have cut spending and increased tax rates on all Americans paying income taxes. Failure to raise the debt ceiling would have left the government with no money to spend on myriad programs and could have precipitated an unprecsee CUTS page 12

$50 million in diamonds Pistorius says he thought girlfriend was intruder stolen at Brussels airport BRUSSELS (AP) — When the armored car set off for the Brussels airport carrying $50 million worth of precious stones from Antwerp’s diamond district, eight gunmen knew all about it.

One of the biggest diamond heists in recent memory was about to go down.

The thieves surely knew it would be too risky to make their move in Antwerp, which is the world capital of diamond-cutting, 43 kilometers (27 miles) from the airport. The city’s diamond industry has some 2,000 surveillance cameras, police monitoring and countless identity controls to protect its $200 million in daily trade of rough and polished gems.

“We are just about the safest place in Belgium,” said Antwerp World Diamond Center spokeswoman Caroline De Wolf.

And the thieves no doubt realized that once Swiss Flight LX789 was airborne Monday night on its way to Zurich, the diamonds tucked in its hold, it would be too late to get their hands on the gems.

But the airport’s 25-kilometer fence and the transfer of the diamonds from the armored car on the tarmac to the hold of the Fokker 100 twin-engine jet — now that held potential.

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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius wept Tuesday as his defense lawyer read the athlete’s account of how he shot his girlfriend to death on Valentine’s Day, claiming he had mistaken her for an intruder.

Prosecutors, however, told a packed courtroom that the double-amputee known as the Blade Runner intentionally and mercilessly shot and killed 29-year-old Reeva Steenkamp as she cowered inside a locked bathroom.

Pistorius told the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court at a bail hearing he felt vulnerable in the presence of an intruder inside the bathroom because he did not have his prosthetic legs on, and fired into the bathroom door.

The Valentine’s Day shooting in Pistorius’ home in Pretoria shocked South Africans and many around the world who idolized him for overcoming adver-

sity to become a sports champion, competing in the London Olympics last year in track besides being a Paralympian. Steenkamp was a model and law graduate who made her debut on a South African reality TV program that was broadcast on Saturday, two days after her death.

In a major point of contention emerged even during Tuesday bail hearing, prosecutor Gerrie Nel said Pistorius took the time to put on his prostheses, walked seven meters (yards) from the bed to the enclosed toilet inside his bathroom and only then opened fire. Three of the bullets hit Steenkamp of the four that were fired into the door, Nel said.

Pistorius said in his sworn statement that after opening fire, he realized that Steenkamp was not in his bed.

“It filled me with horror and fear,” Pistorius said. see PISTORIUS page 5

Young man’s shooting spree across Orange Co. leaves 4 dead TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — A violent rampage that left four dead in suburban Orange County began in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday when a 20-year-old killed a woman in his home and sped away in his parents’ car, authorities said.

An hour later, it was over — but not before Ali Syed had killed two more people during carjackings, shot up vehicles on a busy freeway interchange and left three others injured in a trail of carnage that stretched across 25 miles.

One driver was forced from his BMW at a stop sign, marched to a curb and shot in the back of the head as other commuters watched in horror.

“He was basically executed,” Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said. “There were at least six witnesses.”

Syed later killed himself. He lived with his parents at the Ladera Ranch residence where the first victim, an unidentified woman in her 20s, was slain, see SHOOTINGS page 9

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Lawmakers say authorizing casino could negate need to hike gas tax CONCORD (AP) — Sponsors of a Senate bill to legalize casino gambling in New Hampshire said Tuesday they hope the state’s share of gaming revenue will pay for planned highway improvements and make it unnecessary to raise the gas tax.

New Hampshire has toyed with the idea of casino gambling for many years. While gambling proposals have passed the Senate on several occasions, none has ever passed the House.

Democratic Gov. Maggie Hassan, who supports the proposal and last week presented a two-year budget that incorporates $80 million in casino licensing fees, said waiting to legalize casino gambling will allow neighboring Massachusetts to take gambling revenue from New Hampshire residents, while New Hampshire pays the social costs. Massachusetts legalized casino gambling in 2011 and will eventually award licenses for a slots parlor and three casinos.

Opponents of the New Hampshire bill say the timeline for licensing a casino in the state is rushed, though Hassan disagreed, saying the proposal is workable and would bring thousands of jobs to the state.

They also say casino gambling is out of step with New Hampshire’s character and would divert money away from existing industries and businesses. The bill leaves the door open for additional casinos and expanded gaming in the future.

“Gambling is the wrong solution to ensure economic security and increase jobs,” said State Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth.

Fuller Clark said she believes much of the $80 million included in the governor’s proposed budget could come through increasing other fees and taxes, which is how the state has traditionally raised revenue.

The House is considering increasing the gas tax from 18 to 30 cents to pay for highway improvements, including widening Interstate 93, but State Sen.

Jim Rausch, one of the gambling bill’s sponsors, said he believes a casino would make that unnecessary.

The bill would legalize 5,000 video lottery machines and 150 table games at one casino that would be regulated by the Lottery Commission with additional oversight from the attorney general’s office and a new gaming enforcement unit within the state police.

The state would get 30 percent of the net income from video lottery games and 14 percent from table games. Five percent of the video lottery revenue would go to the host community, neighboring communities and services for problem gambling.

The rest would be used to fund highway improvements, higher education and North Country development. The table gaming revenue would all go to higher education. The sponsors estimate a casino would generate $130 million in revenue a year.

An amendment by the chief sponsors — Sens. Lou D’Allesandro, D-Manchester, Jim Rauch, R-Derry, and Chuck Morse, R-Salem — says the highway funds must first be used to widen I-93, then for other highway and bridge projects.

Any applicant would pay a $500,000 nonrefundable application fee to the Lottery Commission and $100,000 to the attorney general’s office for a background check in addition to the $80 million license fee included in the governor’s budget. The license would be good for 10 years and could be renewed for $150 million. Any licensee would be required to invest $425 million in their chosen venue.

If the bill is passed, the one license will be awarded by the Lottery Commission and the licensing process would be completed in just under a year from the date of passage.

The House is considering two gambling bills, one that would allow a casino in the North Country and one in a county bordering Massachusetts.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Police don’t have to extensively document the work of drug-sniffing dogs in the field to be able to use the results of their work in court, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

Instead, Justice Elena Kagan wrote for a unanimous court, courts should apply the same tests to dog sniffs they do when they look at other issues of whether police have probable cause to take an action.

“The question —similar to every inquiry into probable cause — is whether all the facts surrounding a dog’s alert, viewed through the lens of common sense, would make a reasonably prudent person think that a search would reveal contraband or evidence of a crime,” Kagan said. “A sniff is up to snuff when it meets that test.”

The court’s ruling overturns a deci-

sion by the Florida Supreme Court in the case of Aldo, a drug-sniffing police dog used by the Liberty County sheriff.

Aldo was trained to detect methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin and ecstasy, and alerted his officer to the scent of drugs on a truck during a 2006 traffic stop.

Instead of those drugs, a search of Clayton Harris’ truck resulted in 200 loose pseudoephedrine pills, 8,000 matches, a bottle of hydrochloric acid, two containers of antifreeze and a coffee filter full of iodine crystals — all ingredients for making methamphetamine. Harris was arrested and charged with possessing pseudoephedrine for use in manufacturing methamphetamine. Two months later, Harris was stopped again. Aldo again alerted his officer to the presence of drugs, but none were found.

Supreme Court rules police don’t have to establish drug-sniffing K-9s track record to establish probable cause

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Jim joining wife Pat in retirement; Chase family fully vested in adopted city

By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Jim and Pat Chase came to Laconia as newlyweds from Massachusetts who were attracted by the opportunity to employ their recently-acquired teaching degrees. They ended up with more than just the jobs they signed up for, though. In addition to spending their career years in the Laconia School District, the Chases found a city in which they chose to raise their children and a community into which their lives became inextricably entwined.

Pat has been retired since 2011, having worked for 33 years in city schools.

Jim, who has served as the athletic director and dean of students at Laconia High School for the past decade, has announced his intention to retire at the end of this school year, concluding 35 years of service in Laconia schools.

Though they’ll both be officially retired, the Chases will still be seen on campus. Pat has been contracted by the school district as a mentor to firstyear teachers, while Jim plans to continue officiating basketball games.

Between the two of them, Jim and Pat have provided 68 years of service to Laconia’s schools, touching the lives of thousands of students along the way. In the summer of 1978, though, they were just a couple of recent graduates from Westfield State College (now Westfield State University), and even more recent newlyweds, looking for a job.

Both of the Chases are Massachusetts natives — Jim is from Winchester, while Pat grew up in Wareham — but the job market for teachers was stronger in New Hampshire at the time, so, as Jim recalled, they “papered the state” with resumes. Laconia was their pick for the simple reason that it was the first place to offer them a position.

“A job brought us here, we created a great place to raise our kids,” said Pat. “Once we got here, we realized the great things in the area,” added Jim. Said Pat, “We never wanted to leave.”

The two were both initially hired to be elementary teachers. Over her career of three-plus decades, Pat taught first through fourth grades, spending years in all three of the city’s elementary schools, and also worked as a special education teacher. She also served as the advisor of the high school color guard and volunteered for the marching band.

Jim’s teaching career saw him in first, second, fourth and fifth grade classrooms. He was at Elm

Jim Chase, athletic director and dean of students at Laconia High School, has announced that he would be joining his wife Pat in retirement at the end of this school year. Between the two of them, they have provided 68 years of service to the Laconia School District. From left, Matt and Kathryn Zadrowski, Jim and Pat, and Jess and Jeff Chase. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

Street School for his first year and for the next 22 he was at Pleasant Street School. He filled in as interim principal of Elm Street during the 2001-2002 school year, and since then he’s filled his administrative role at the high school. Like Pat, though, he wasn’t content to quit with the dismissal bell each day. He volunteered his time with local Little League and youth soccer organizations, spending about a dozen years coaching and 28 and counting as an official.

Although Jim and Pat had initially moved to Belmont, by the time their children Jeff and Kathryn were nearing school age, the family moved to a home in Lakeport so that their children would be able to attend school with them. Said Pat, “That was a priority at the time, we knew the teachers and everyone here, it was a good community.”

Pat and Jim made an effort to give young Jeff and Kathryn their space during their school years. For

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Kathryn went to the University of Connecticut after graduating from Laconia High School in 2004.

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Owing to the small-town nature of the community, Jeff said he couldn’t go anywhere without everyone knowing he was Pat and Jim’s boy. “We couldn’t get away with anything,” he said. Jeff jaywalked across a city street one day on his way home, where he arrived to find that his mother had already been see next page

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MEREDITH — A local man was ordered held on $25,000 cash-only bail in circuit court yesterday morning after being arrested Friday afternoon for possession of narcotic with intent to sell and having a firearm in his possession.

Complaints filed in the 4th Circuit Court show Jeremie A. Simmons, 32, of 15 Northview Ave. Apt. U2 is charged with possession of an unknown amount of oxycodone — a narcotic painkiller — with intent to sell and being a felon in possession of a Smith and Wesson .40 semi-automatic caliber handgun.

At the request of Meredith Lt. Prosecutor Keith True, the affidavits supporting Simmons’s arrest were sealed.

According to clerks in N.H. Circuit and Superior Courts, Simmons has a lengthy criminal record, including a 2000 felony conviction for possession of drugs with the intent to distribute them, and 2006 and 2007 convictions for being a felon in possession of a weapon.

In November of 2006, Simmons engaged in a standoff with Laconia Police and the Belknap County Special Operations Group while he sat in his car on Court Street waiving a handgun with a laser pointer and threatening to commit suicide.

During the standoff and according to news accounts at the time, Simmons refused to communicate with police and repeatedly sent text messages to his wife, mostly about his impending suicide.

City police had been called to the Simmons home at 8:20 p.m. on November 4 after he had threatened to kill himself.

They found him in his car that had been backed into a corner of the parking lot at Stafford Oil Company.

After he failed to respond to them using phone calls, cell phone calls, text messages and a loudspeaker, police deployed tear gas.

After Simmon’s arrest, police found a fully-loaded handgun in the center console of his car. He was charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon and convicted in 2007 of two counts of being a felon in possession of a weapon in Belknap County Superior Court.

Department of Corrections spokesman Jeff Lyons said Simmons was sentenced on September 10, 2007 to serve two-to five years on one count and a suspended sentence of 3 1/2 to seven on the second charge.

As to his latest arrest for possession of narcotics with the intent to sell and for being a felon in possession of a handgun, Meredith Police said only that they are continuing their investigation.

PISTORIUS from page 2 The 26-year-old Olympian said he put on his prosthetic legs and tried to kick down the door before finally bashing it in with a cricket bat. Inside, he said he found Steenkamp, slumped over.

He said he lifted her bloodied body into his arms and tried to carry her downstairs to seek medical help.

But by then, it was too late.

“She died in my arms,” the athlete said.

Nel charged Pistorius with premeditated murder and said the athlete opened fire after the couple engaged in a shouting match and she fled to the bathroom.

“She couldn’t go anywhere. You can run nowhere,” Nel said. “It must have been horrific.”

A conviction of premeditated murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in jail.

Chief Magistrate Desmond Nair ruled that Pistorius must face the harshest bail requirements available in South African law. That means Pistorius’ lawyers must offer “exceptional” reasons for the athlete to be free before trial, besides simply giving up his two South African passports

and posting a cash bond.

Pistorius sobbed softly as his lawyer, Barry Roux, insisted the shooting was an accident and that there was no evidence to substantiate a murder charge.

“We submit it is not even murder,” he said. “There is no concession this is a murder.”

Pistorius’ emotional outbursts again played a part in how the hearing progessed, as it did during an initial hearing Friday. At one point, Nair stopped the hearing after Pistorius wept as Roux read a portion of the athlete’s statement describing how Steenkamp bought him a Valentine’s Day present, but wouldn’t let him open it the night before.

“Maintain your composure,” the magistrate said. “You need to apply your mind here.”

Pistorius’ voice quivered when he answered: “Yes, my lordship.”

Affidavits from friends of Pistorius and Steenkamp described the two as a charming, happy couple. The night before the killing, they said, Pistorius and Steenkamp had canceled separate plans in order to spend the night before Valentine’s Day together at his home, in a gated neighborhood.

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Jeff graduated from LHS in 2000, matriculated to the University of Maryland and then the University of Connecticut School of Law. He and his wife Jess live in Hartford, Conn., where he practices law.

While Jeff and Jess were still at home, the Chases took advantage of their coinciding vacations, towing a

pop-up camper all over the country.

Traveling is something Jim and Pat look forward to during their mutual retirement, they’re thinking about upgrading their camper. However, Pat promised that she and Jim would remain active in the community and the schools.

“It’s tough to get rid of the Chases,” she said.

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Amazon rules the sales tax avoidance jungle SEATTLE — Lunch hour in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

Workers walk dogs they can take to the office. Lines form in hip restaurants. Something big is going on here, but the only sure sign of a major employer is the many blue ID cards hanging out of jackets.

The corporate master here is Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer. Amazon does not put its name on its collection of new buildings in these once-grungy environs, not even the trademark smile logo.

The reason for this faux secrecy remains subject to speculation.

Anyhow, the king of cyberspace commerce chose a city tied to its identity as a liberal and quirky center of tech savvy. It revels in bistros serving locally grown arugula to young creatives eager to reunite with their corgis. But underneath these soft atmospherics stands a corporation in iron battle against paying state taxes and dismissive of hometown philanthropy, as described in a Seattle Times series, “Behind the Amazon.com Smile.”

Something tells me that Amazon founder and corporate mastermind Jeff Bezos would not dislike that contrast. After all, the company’s business model is based largely on taking the “local” out of shopping.

Amazon’s aversion to paying taxes would play well in conservative America, except for this: The new “Red State model” is to rely less on state income taxes and more on sales taxes. A 1992 Supreme Court decision, written with mail-order merchants in mind, frees cyberretailers from having to collect sales taxes in states where they do not have a physical presence.

So, with a few exceptions, Amazon does not burden out-of-state shoppers with sales taxes. This gives it a significant advantage over brickand-mortar stores that must tack on such taxes. Amazon understandably likes it that way.

But this is a major-league problem in states dependent on sales taxes — especially as online shopping gains retail market share.

In Kansas, Louisiana and Nebraska, for example, Republican governors want to cut or banish their states’ income taxes

and replace the lost revenues with higher sales taxes.

On this matter, Amazon can play rough. South Carolina offered Amazon $33 million in free land, property-tax cuts and payroll-tax credits to build a warehouse there.

It even exempted the company from Lexington County “blue laws,” thus letting the warehouse stay open on Sunday mornings.

But Amazon wanted more. It wanted immunity from collecting the 6 percent sales tax on stuff bought by South Carolinians, something the state would be entitled to once Amazon had a warehouse there. The state legislature rejected that request, at which point Amazon stopped construction on the facility and threatened to abandon the project. The state then gave the company a five-year exemption on collecting sales taxes.

Amazon has gone so far as to give its employees color-coded maps, dividing the United States between green and red states. In this case, the red stands not for Republican, but states where the presence of Amazon workers might unleash a tax liability. The employees must seek special permission before venturing into the red areas.

King County is known for strong corporate philanthropy — led by Microsoft, Boeing and Nordstrom — but Amazon has been a relative noshow on contributions to Seattle-area causes. Amazon argues with some reason that it contributes valuable jobs. Yes, but so do the others.

The museums, the symphony and other civic amenities help make Seattle the cultural cauldron from which Amazon finds its cool people.

Meanwhile, the laws protecting Amazon and other online retailers from having to collect sales taxes are helping bankrupt many other local governments.

Sure, Amazon is a great success story and has a right to think itself special. It just shouldn’t be that special.

(A member of the Providence Journal editorial board, Froma Harrop writes a nationally syndicated column from that city. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.)

Deterioration of Smith Track is a terrible shame for all in Laconia To the editor, As I read the article in Friday’s Daily Sun, I really had to scratch my head and I have some questions. The Smith Track was completed in 1998 and in the course of the last 15 years of use, I do know after a lot of usage things wear out, However, this track has been resurfaced three times and now we need to redo the complete track, as I read, from concrete/drainage/and a total resurface.

What is wrong with this picture?

Where is all the prior results of the tracks past records? Was anybody

reviewing this deterioration? Also, I read other tracks around the state are having the same problems. Is there any collaboration out there? I feel we the taxpayers are blind sided by this. Why was there no money or a contingency plan over the past years to absorb this cost? This lack of oversight will cause more pain for all taxpayers. The worst of all it will be affecting school activities this spring and summer. What a terrible shame for all.

Marty Neylon Laconia

LETTERS What can homeless people do in the freezing cold of winter?

To the editor, I am an 11-year-old. I am writing to you as a citizen of the City of Laconia.

I am writing to you about a concern I have. The concern I have is about homeless people. I think that there should be a free shelter that people should not have pay so they can have warm clothes and a family. I think that they should do that because in the winter they get freezing and they could get hypothermia. The homeless people sometimes don’t have money for food or clothes. If the homeless

people don’t have a mattress they could have to sleep on branches and they could get hurt because they’re sleeping in the nature. They can’t keep themselves physically strong because they don’t have the proper health to.

I also know that there is the Carey House. What can the homeless people do if they can’t afford to get into any of the places that they can stay and be warm.

Adam Michalewicz Laconia

I thought I was an honest American – turns out I’m a ‘gun nut’ To the editor, Until I read Mr. Ververka’s letter to The Laconia Daily Sun on February 9, I had no idea that I was a “gun nut”.

For over 40 years, I have managed to have a job, go to work, pay my rent and bills and simply thought I was an honest, working American who went about living my own life in a peaceful and honest way. In short, exercising my constitutional right to pursue happiness. But now, I learn that because I own firearms and have a permit to carry one, I must be a “gun nut”.

Since as he used the term “gun nut” no less than three times, in his letter, apparently referring to firearms owners in general, I can only assume he thinks that anyone who owns a gun must be a nut.

What I found most interesting was

his disbelief that criminals will find a way to get guns regardless of what laws are passed. With just a few minutes spent searching the Internet, I was able to find numerous reports from sources such as The New York Times, PBS Frontline, ABC News, and others that all disagree with his claim that it was a “ridiculous assumption” to believe that criminals can get guns and, in fact, the aforementioned reports state that it is relatively easy for a criminal who wants a gun, to get a gun, (hint: criminals don’t care about the laws, that’s why they are criminals).

For future reference, a little research goes a long way before writing to the newspaper.

Michael G. Shanks Bristol

Gilmanton has chance to establish an Agriculture Commission To the editor, Over the past few months a group of Gilmanton citizens have explored the benefits of establishing an Agricultural Commission in the town. The first task was to find out exactly what an agricultural commission is and why it would be a good idea for the Town of Gilmanton.

The legislature has authorized towns to establish Agricultural Commissions in RSA 674:44-e. If approved by the town at Town Meeting, the selectmen appoint members who then work to implement the purposes of the commission.

First of all, it is important to understand that Agricultural Commissions do not have any enforcement powers

to advise other town boards and advocate for farming.

Agricultural Commissions serve as an information bridge between farm businesses and the non-farm public.

For example, the Planning Board may draft an amendment to the town zoning ordinance regulating signs.

The Agricultural Commission can advise the Planning Board of potential impacts on farm businesses, and recommend ways the ordinance could be written to assist farm businesses, such as allowing temporary signs for seasonal crops.

Contributions an Agricultural Commission can make to farming in the community include: — Advise and work with other see next page

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LETTERS Quality of education environment brought us to Meredith To the editor, My name is Chris Mega. I’m running for the 3-year Meredith position on the Inter-Lakes School Board. Many people in the community know me for my music endeavors as pianist and chairman of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, and as an active fundraiser for the music programs at Inter-Lakes High School. I’d like to share some of my qualifications, background, and some of the issues that prompted me to run for the School Board.

I’m a 13-year Meredith resident, and have owned property here since 1992.

I have two children — now a freshman and sophomore in college — who were successfully educated from K-12 at Inter-Lakes. When our older son was ready for first grade, we visited the Elementary School and were struck by the colorful open-concept library. That first impression spoke volumes about the care and quality of the educational environment. We moved here in 1999 because of that visit.

I have a degree in Computer Engineering from UMass Amherst. I worked in the technology industry for 12 years, at Digital Equipment Corporation where I received two U.S. patents for technology inventions, and as a founding member of a successful technology start-up company.

Regarding leadership qualities, after the startup I became president of an Internet marketing company, managing clients, employees, capital budget, and the technology for our 60-person parent firm.

I recently stepped down as chairman of the Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra, a position I held for seven years. I currently own my own business, where I primarily work with school music departments throughout New England.

I am no stranger to finance. I was a licensed financial advisor; I managed the Internet banking program at Meredith Village Savings Bank; and I worked at a financial planning firm working with high-net-worth clients.

For community service and educational involvement, I’ve been working with students in various capacities for the past 13 years. Some notable highlights include: — Volunteering with I-L Junior High science program on “Weedbusters” — a milfoil awareness campaign that won a $10,000 national prize for students and the science department.

— Teaching Laconia High School math students about compound interest and investing.

— Participating in Junior Achievement teaching kids about banks and saving.

— Working with Laconia High School students to complete their Independent Study requirements.

— Involving Moultonboro Academy students in a symphony dress rehearsal and concert.

— Working with Tilton School to produce their annual school musical.

So why run for school board? I am as concerned as any about the rising costs and continued downshifting of expenses at the state level. Politically I am a conservative independent who tries to see balance in all issues, will cut unnecessary costs, and will fund investment when lasting value can be obtained. I thought once my kids graduated from ILHS I would become the disinterested parent, but that is not the case. I am just as concerned now for our students, our town, and our collective children’s futures as I was when my children were attending Inter-Lakes. I am a regular guy struggling to pay college tuition and lie awake wondering how my children’s generation will manage in the face of today’s technology, economic, and social challenges.

My wife Diane is in her 13th year as a math and computer science teacher at Inter-Lakes high school. Some may raise an eyebrow about potential conflict of interest, but this is not a unique situation and it is addressed in District Policy 8345. Conflict exists with boards of any organization, and rules such as Policy 8345 allow boards to function normally. Over the past three years one former and one current ILSD board member had spouses who were employed by the district.

Schools function, administration works, and the board governs despite recusals and absences. The system works. In addition, we are in year one of a 3-year contract cycle with the ILSD teachers — negotiations won’t happen for another two years.

Even the State of New Hampshire agrees. On January 30, 2013 a N.H. Senate Committee vice-chaired by Jeanie Forrester unanimously killed SB-73, a proposed bill that would disallow family members from sitting on school boards if an immediate family member was employed in the district.

They realized conflict could exist, but local municipalities are equipped to function with policies such as 8345.

I am excited to put my cumulative knowledge — as board chairman, financier, educator, technologist, entrepreneur, community servant, husband, father, and musician — to work for the benefit of students and families of the Inter-Lakes School District. You can read more and contact me through my web site ChrisMega. com. I respectfully ask all residents of Center Harbor, Sandwich, and Meredith to vote for me on March 13th.

Chris Mega Candidate for ILSD School Board Meredith

from preceding page boards and commissions on issues facing farming in town; — Conduct inventories of agricultural resources; — Conduct inventories of historic farms and buildings; — Educate the public on matters relating to farming and agriculture; — Serve as a local voice, advocating for farmers, farm businesses and farm

— Provide visibility for farming; — Give farmers a place to go for help; — Help resolve farm related problems or conflicts; — Help protect farmland and other natural resources.

The warrant article authorizing the selectmen to appoint an Agricultural Commission is #39 on the March 12 ballot.

Carolyn Baldwin

I’m a fiscal conservative & pro-reform in regards to education To the editor, My name is Mark Billings and I am running for the Inter-Lakes School Board as a representative from Meredith. I am running for the open seat resulting from the retirement of Jack Carty. These are big shoes to fill and we all owe Jack our sincere gratitude for his years of service on the board.

The children, the families and the three communities in our district have all benefited greatly because of Jack’s commitment to educational excellence.

I believe I bring a number of qualifications that will serve the board and all the constituents in our three communities.

My wife Martha and I have lived in Meredith for the last 12 years and have raised three sons, now in their thirties. We have always been involved in the public schools in the communities where we lived. Martha was an elementary school teacher in Mill Valley, California during the eighties and nineties while I coached youth sports for many years. We both believe our public schools lie at the heart of who and what we are as communities and that our most important responsibility is the preparation and education of our children.

I am the proud product of a small town regional school system and will be forever grateful for the wonderful education I received. That school district, now in its fiftieth year, has consistently ranked in the top three in Massachusetts. That is my vision for Inter-Lakes.

I am uniquely prepared for this position after having attended every school board meeting, budget workshop, public hearing and district meeting for the last three years. I am currently a member of the Inter-lakes School District Strategic Planning Committee and for the last 15 months have been working with teachers, administrators, students, parents and community members in the drafting of the Core Value Statement, the Vision Statement and the Mission Statement. That work and my participation continue as five subcommittees are now working towards action plans designed to achieve the goals outlined in the Core Value, Vision and Mission Statements.

I don’t come from a background in public education as the majority of the board does. My background is in the financial services industry as a financial analyst and economist. Because of that different skill set, plus my current position as treasurer for the Town of Meredith, I would bring to the board a strong understanding of both municipal and public school finance and budgeting. I believe this would be value-added to the Inter-Lakes School Board.

As a member of the Meredith Conservation Commission I have actively promoted greater collaboration between our public schools and the work of the Conservation Commissions. We are blessed with our natural resources and the phenomenal life sci-

ence laboratories we have in our own backyard. I played a small role in the awarding of a $5,000 “Green Grant” to the Sandwich Central School to enhance their Environmental Studies program. I then had the wonderful experience of serving as an adult assistant for a field trip by the three upper grades of Sandwich Central School out to the Cold River where the school’s new scientific testing equipment was used to enhance the curriculum lead by Mr. Hillger and Mr. Chapman.

My Education Philosophy: I believe every child is unique in how they learn and that the educational resources available today allow us to personalize each student’s education in ways that will have a positive impact on student achievement.

I believe in flexible, anytime/everywhere learning — learning beyond a traditional school day, school year or building. Education should include online or blended learning, hands-on opportunities, and instruction offered by a range of teachers, experts, or technologies.

I believe in early education/intervention and that the investment made in our pre-school children has the largest return by all societal measures.

I believe in a student driven, competency-based education, not the antiquated “industrial age” production line approach based largely on date of birth.

I believe our teachers, administrators and support staff are the most important resource we have in determining the quality of the education we provide our children and that hiring and retaining great talent is critical.

I also believe we have amazing educational resources in the residents in our three communities that needs to be embraced and utilized as mentors, advisors, coaches and where appropriate instructional adjuncts.

Politics has no place in our communities school system; it is divisive and damaging to all constituents. Our children, our schools and the three communities are best served when the school board represents the differing perspectives within our communities. Yes, I am a fiscal conservative; I believe we owe the taxpayers our best efforts in making sure every dollar we spend is appropriate and necessary. I am also progressive and pro-reform when it comes to education. I see no conflict in those two philosophies and strongly believe we can take our school system to the top and better prepare our children for success in the twenty-first century. Please come to the Meet-the-Candidate events, call or email me with your questions. I will answer them honestly so that you can best determine if I would be the right choice for the Inter-lakes School Board. The first Meet-the-Candidates event will be Thursday February 21, at the Meredith Community Center at 6:30 PM. Mark Billings Meredith

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LETTERS Ashland BOS has imposed a gag order on the general public

Inter-Lakes proposal to retain unspent funds is a scary idea

To the editor, The motion picture “Network” produced one of the most memorable lines we hear even today: “I am as mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore”. This expressed my feelings when we learned the Ashland SB-2 meeting was not videotaped. There are many reasons a voter could not attend the meeting. Sickness, work or, even, indifference could stop voters from attending. It does not mean those who did not attend are not interested in watching their fellow citizens participate in the Democratic process. We again ask, why not? Why wasn’t the meeting on PB Cam? Is this yet another attempt by the chair of the Ashland Board of Selectmen to distance the voters from the machinations of that board? At the December 3rd BOS meeting, Madame Chair Jeanette Stewart, issued her infamous edict that the taxpaying public would no longer be allowed to verbally question any action of their elected officials. To skirt the law, all questions could be submitted in writing to the BOS and would be answered two weeks later at the next BOS meeting. An ineffective and inefficient remedy at best. At the December 3rd meeting, Madame Chair stated “she was following the advice of the town TA (town administrator), Paul Branscombe”. We find this very difficult to believe that Mr. Branscombe, whose mother country gave the world the Magna Carta (a blue print for our own Declaration of Independence) and whose personal hero is Winston Churchill, would advocate such tyranny in his adopted country. If he did so advise the madam, Ashland would have been better served if the TA quoted Lord Acton: “power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.

We would like to bring to the reader’s attention the “progression of suppression” since Ms. Stewart became chair after the March, 2012 election.

Soon after the election, she told the voters that no question about past activities would be allowed, “the Board is too busy with present matters”. Shortly after, Madam Chair moved the BOS work sessions to a

To the editor, A conundrum has arisen in the InterLakes School District that I just can’t figure out, no matter how many meetings I attend or questions I ask. In full disclosure, however, I admit that I’m not great with numbers and formulas.

The proposed budget, if everything is passed at the Annual District meeting on Wednesday, March 6, includes $138,609 for the Support Staff agreement, $562,761 of operating budget increases and $499,319 of operating revenue decreases, for a net assessment increase of $1,200,689. No, that’s not even the conundrum — when has the school budget ever not included big increases, despite declining enrollment?

What has me most bothered right now is the page in the packet entitled, “WHAT DOES THIS BUDGET MEAN FOR MY TAX BILL?” Evidently, it is projected, that for every $250,000 of property value owned in Meredith, the school taxes will increase by $197.24.

For the same property in Center Harbor, the tax bill will go down by $27.57 and folks in Sandwich will see a decrease of $124.95 for every $250,000 assessment.

In looking through the last 15 years of annual reports, I can’t find a time when the residents of only one town paid for all of the increases — there have been various combinations of two towns paying up and one getting a decrease, but the burden has never been put on one town. You’re welcome, Sandwich

time (8:30 a.m. weekdays) and place (conference room at the Town Hall), not convenient for the general public.

Then she announced, the public would not be permitted to speak at any work session. This “gag” order was then extended to all BOS meetings, as stated at the BOS meeting December 3rd. At the December 17th BOS meeting, during the signing of the manifest, two adult women were in a quiet conversation at the back of the library. Madam Chair stated “would you like to leave? If not, please don’t say anything. From that moment, all citizens of Ashland can be “seen and not heard”. The oppression was and is complete.

Abuse of power is not limited to Joseph Stalin, Adolph Hitler, or Saddam Hussein. However, it can be yielded just as ruthlessly by a priest, police chief, and, yes by a “Madam Chair”.

Ashland is now a town that has no voice in dealing with our problems or concerns. We are not a ‘Banana Republic’. We are small town America.

Things have to change!

We are asking all who read this letter for your help. We intend to contact our state representatives to help restore our Freedom of Speech in our town. We will ask them to submit an amendment to the Right-to- Know Law or, if necessary, an RSA that mandates all selectboard agendas to include public comments and concerns, so the tax payers can have a say in their government.

If any reader has suggestions or even further concerns to convey to our state Legislature, please use these pages of a free and unfettered press (letters to the editor) to print your concerns. We will pass them on. If you have a computer there is a wonderful blog called “Ashland Speaks” that is also free and unfettered which could also take your comments.

This is not liberal vs. conservative, blue vs. red, or Democrat vs. Republican. It is not even an Ashland issue. It is an American issue. It is a Freedom of Speech issue.

Thank you. We are a member of the silenced majority Joe & Sandra Coleman Ashland

The President’s proposals are reasonable – tell Congress to act To the editor, It is time to support the President in his battles for social justice and his efforts to help the middle class. We need to contact our senators and representatives and call for a vote. The president needs our help!

We need an immigration policy that will get eleven million people paying taxes to the United States and get them contributing to our society.

President Bush and President Obama agree on this issue. Let’s get it passed!

It is time for sensible gun laws.

There are several issues that need to be voted on as soon as possible. Congress is having an undeserved ten day vacation. We need to tell them we want a vote on the gun issues!

The president has a reasonable plan to get America back to work by increasing manufacturing jobs and

repairing infrastructure. Tell Congress we want action!

Nine dollars is a reasonable minimum wage. It would put the income for a 40-hour week over the poverty line. It would encourage people to choose work rather than handouts.

It would give people hope for a better life.

The president needs our help! Take the time to send the e-mails and make the calls to our senators and representatives. Perhaps you could talk to them in person at their local offices.

Tell then we want votes on these issues. Remember the opposition may be very loud but there are more of us.

We are the majority and we need to make our voices heard!

Paul Bonneville Lochmere (Tilton)

and Center Harbor! This begs the questions, “Why?” and “If there is a surplus returned to the towns at the end of the year, will it all go to Meredith?” I bet not.

Also, a big concern is Article 7 on the School District Warrant: “To see if the District will vote to authorize, indefinitely until rescinded, to retain year-end unassigned general funds ...at 2.5 percent of the current fiscal year’s net assessment...”

This means that if there is a surplus, this year more than $400,000, it can be put into a fund balance, collected indefinitely and used in the future to pay for emergencies or reduce the tax rate.

I think that is one scary idea. it would probably be fine if we were a one town district, because towns retain general funds all the time, but it could create a real unfair balance within a school cooperative, especially for the timing of future returned money to reduce a tax rate. The Inter-Lakes School District has Expendable Trust Funds already in place for emergencies, wish list encumbrances already come out of end of year surplus funds, and usually something left over has annually been given back to taxpayers. We don’t need Article 7.

Please come to the meeting on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the I-LHS gym for information and voting, and also to welcome our new superintendent and say goodbye to long time board member Jack Carty!

Karen Sticht Meredith

We can all play a role in preventing teen dating violence To the editor, This February, New Beginnings would like to invite the community to join us in taking a stand against teen dating violence. February has been designated as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month since 2010, and this provides an excellent opportunity for us as a community to call awareness to the specific ways intimate partner violence affects teens.

Statistics collected by the National Resource Center for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month are alarmingly high.

Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year.

One in three girls in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of other types of youth violence. One quarter of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse or sexual assault committed by an intimate or dating partner.

In addition to the pervasiveness of abuse among teens, there are several research findings that illustrate why a focus on teens is so important. About 72 percent of eighth and ninth grade students are dating. Violent behavior often begins between the ages of 12 and 18.

Young women ages of 16-24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence, almost triple the national average.

The severity of intimate partner violence is often greater in cases where the pattern of abuse was established in adolescence.

These numbers are even more problematic considering the lack of awareness and education of dating violence.

81% of parents believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit that they don’t know if it is an issue. While 82 percent of parents feel confident that

they could recognize the signs if their child was experiencing dating violence, a majority of parents could not correctly identify all the warning signs of abuse.

The good news is that we all can play a role in preventing teen dating violence. Three of the essential things adults can do are: learn more about teen dating violence, model healthy relationships and talk to teens in our lives about abuse and healthy relationships. As with all efforts to protect our teens, it is important that adults start the conversation rather than waiting for teens to come to us. Start young and keep the conversation age-appropriate.

Teens have a crucial role to play, too.

They can promote healthy relationships among their peers, learn techniques for safe, effective bystander intervention, and join New Beginnings’ Youth Advisory Board to help raise awareness of dating violence.

New Beginnings serves all of Belknap County and is devoted to ending domestic and sexual violence and stalking through education, prevention, and services to those whose lives have been affected by violence. We offer educational workshops for teens and adults about teen dating violence. These presentations are freeof-charge and can be adapted for teen, professional, and parent audiences. If you are interested in having New Beginnings present to a group of teens or adults, call (603)528-6511.

If you think you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship call 1-866644-3574 to speak with a trained advocate. There is no minimum age to call a crisis line. Services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Kitty Kiefer New Beginnings Laconia

Franconia Notch camp for underprivileged kids hopes to host 50 from Laconia this summer

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Representatives from the Copper Cannon Camp and the Laconia Lodge of Elks told the School Board last night that their goal for the upcoming summer is to send 50 area students to camp.

Executive Director Peter Christnacht told the board that Copper Cannon is used exclusively for needy students who otherwise wouldn’t have an opportunity to go to summer camp.

He all all students need to do to qualify is to be eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch at school.

“In Laconia that’s more than 600 kids who are eligible,” Christnacht said.

He said Copper Cannon Camp, which is just outside Franconia Notch and is celebrating its 50th year, gets about 20 percent of its funds from the Elks and “begs, borrows or steals” the balance of its operating costs. They get money primarily through grants, donations, fundraisers and any other thing they can think of.

Christnacht said Copper Cannon allows children from ages 9 through their teens to forge lasting relation-

ships and gives a different opportunity for many needy children.

He also said it supports the N.H. 5, 2, 1, 0 program that means five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, no more than two hours of screen (television or computer) time, one hour of vigorous exercise and zero sweetened sports or fruit drinks.

He said it was about eight hours of exercise a day and no screen time however campers get one-half hour daily of reading time and counselors read to campers each night.

He said campers get three meals a day, friendship, outdoor experiences, and a “chance to be a kid.”

Those interested in Copper Cannon Camp should contact the Elks at 603823-8107 or go online to www.coppercannon.org.

In other School Board news, Malcolm Murray said the first open house for the Huot Regional Technical Education Center was better attended than the Joint Building Committee expected. He said five local businesses came to the open house, including delegations from Eptam Plastics and N.H. Ball Bearing.

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Bristol indictments include 1 for meth making & another for employee theft BRISTOL — Police said yesterday that a Grafton County grand jury has indicted a local man on charges on manufacturing methamphetamine.

Acting on a tip, police said Christopher Corum, 36, who last known address was 229 Pleasant St. was arrested at noon September 4 after police and members of the N.H. State Police Clandestine Drug Team surrounded his former home.

Police evacuated the Pleasant Street building and arrested Corum “without incident,” said Police Chief Michael Lewis at the time.

Police spent eight hours at the scene and said they defused a single pot of SHOOTINGS from page 2 Tustin police Chief Scott Jordan said.

He was unemployed, taking one class at a local community college, Jordan said.

The woman was not related to the shooter and it wasn’t known what she was doing at the home, said Orange County sheriff’s spokesman Jim Amormino.

Syed’s parents were in the house at the time, fled the residence when shots were fired, and reported it, he said.

Jordan said Syed stated to one carjacking victim: “I don’t want to hurt you. I killed somebody. Today is my last day.”

Jordan said there was no indication of a motive, but he sought to assure residents that the violence was over.

“There is no conspiracy here, there are no outstanding suspects, it was a very, very unfortunate situation, but I don’t think the people here in Orange County have to be worried about their safety,” he said.

The violence began at 4:45 a.m., when deputies responded to a call from Ladera Ranch, a sleepy inland town about 55 miles southeast of Los Angeles. They found the woman shot

methamphetamine.

Police also said a former Rite Aid employee was indicted for theft by unauthorized taking for allegedly taking money from her employer.

Det. Sgt. Timothy Woodward said Naomi Ames, 33, whose last known address was 61 Spring St. Apt. 3 was allegedly using made-up items to scan as returns and pocketing the cash.

Woodward said Rite Aid’s internal operations detected the alleged theft and brought it to the attention of the Bristol Police and the Grafton County Attorney.

— Gail Ober

multiple times.

Jason Glass, who lives across the street, said he couldn’t sleep and was watching TV in his garage with the door partly open when he heard what sounded like gun shots.

Then he heard a commotion and the sound of a car speeding away.

Hours later, his neighborhood was flooded with police, and crime scene tape sectioned off the street.

“I just happened to be in here when this happened,” Glass said about his garage. “To think he could have rolled under my door or needed a car or needed to hide is crazy. It’s freaking me out.”

From Ladera Ranch, police said the gunman headed north and pulled off Interstate 5 in Tustin, about 20 miles away, with a flat tire and other damage to his parents’ car.

A man who was waiting in a shopping center parking lot to carpool with his son saw Syed had a gun and tried to escape in his Cadillac, Jordan said. Syed ran after the car as it drove away and fired his shotgun through the back window, striking the driver in head but not killing him.

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3 county unions agree to new contracts but funding far from certain

By Michael Kitch

December 31.

Smith said that while the employees’ contributions to the cost of health insurance remain unchanged, what he called “significant “ measures have been negotiated to reduce health care costs by “providing employees a path to wellness. The entire county complex would become a non-smoking area.

More important, all employees would be required to undergo a health assessment and physical examination as well as participate in a wellness program.

The contribution to premium costs of those who failed to comply would increase by as much as three times. Smith said that the program would lower the risk profile of county employees and with it future premium costs.

Apart from denying the step increases, the county convention has also eliminated funding for a 7.3-percent increase in health insurance premiums from the 2013 budget. It has also struck funding for

bonus payments for unused sick time and longevity of service, which are included in the contracts.

Speaking to the convention last night, Representative Herb Vadney (R-Meredith) said he calculated that in the last five years health insurance premiums have risen eight-percent a year while the bonus for unused sick time has doubled and for longevity of service has climbed from $118 to $149. Meanwhile the employer contribution to the New Hampshire Retirement System has increased from $4,400 to $6,200.

“Employees are expensive,” Vadney said, adding that the cost of benefits has grown by $23,000. “You have to worry about the trajectory we’re on.”

Although the commission asked to present the cost items in the collective bargaining agreements to the convention, Representative Worsman (R-Meredith) chose to defer any consideration of the contracts, which the convention must approve.

LACONIA — Contrary to expectations, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the rating on Belknap County’s $9.7-million outstanding debt, including the debt of Gunstock Area Commission, by affirming the Aa2 rating and removing a “negative outlook” previosly cited.

Moody’s notes that “the Aa2 rating reflects a satisfactory financial position that will remain pressured over the near term” and “a sizable tax base supported by year-round tourism and a minimal debt burden.” The major pressures are the operating deficit of the nursing home, where expenses outrun revenues by an average of about $2.8-million annually, and the rising costs of other operating expenses.

The report observes that “the county has managed to

constrain expenditure growth in recent years, but the growth rate is estimated to continue to outpace revenues.” Future ratings, it, continues, will hinge on the ability of the county to balance operating budgets by increasing revenues and limiting expenditures while “maintaining current fund balance levels.”

Since 2009 the county has limited increases in the amount to be raised by taxes by controlling appropriations, managing expenditures and supplementing revenues by drawing from the fund balance. In 2012, the budget was reduced by 3.9-percent and balanced with an increase of 0.2-percent in the property tax levy and an appropriation from the fund balance of $3.7-million. Although the county ended the year with $1.2-million in unexpended revenue, Moody’s stresses that the surplus will not match the draw on the fund balance, which will fall to $4.6-million.

At $4.6-million the county’s fund balance represents 18.4-percent of total general fund revenues, compared to an average of 32-percent for the 309 counties Moody’s rates Aa2. Without prescribing a specific level of fund balance, Moody’s seems to suggest an amount between 20-percent and 25-percent of general fund revenues would be appropriate.

Compared to other the 308 counties, Belknap County has a more robust tax base, with more than twice the property value per capita than the average as well as much less outstanding debt. The county carries $3.7-million in debt and the Gunstock Area Commission another $5.9-million. Debt service as a share of operating expenses is 3.1-percent compared to the average for the other counties rated Aa2 of 7.5-percent and debt per capita is a mere $63 compared to the average of $411.

BEER from page one vendor will be someone with restaurant experience who will be able to offer quality food and is experienced in alcohol sales.

Commissioner George Hawkins wondered if the Muskrats will be able to realize additional funds from the new deck concession as part of its local fundraising effort and Crane said that the contract will provide either a flat fee for each of the 22 home games or a percentage of the sales. He also said that funds may also be realized from selling a sponsorship for the deck, which would most likely be a multi-year contract.

He said there would be no signs or banners advertising the alcohol sales as the field is also used by high school baseball teams.

Commissioner Hawkins said that he hoped that attendance would rise at the games and asked who would get the ultimate say as to who the vendor, who would need to be licensed by the city, would be.

Crane said that the decision on the vendor would be made by the board of directors of the Muskrats.

Crane said that another change would be the addition of about 60 to 75 seats directly behind home plate, which he said will see a lot of use by scouts from major league teams when the Muskrats host the NECBL All-Star game on Sunday, July 21. ‘’They like to set up their radar guns in that area behind home plate and we expect that the All-Star game will be heavily scouted,’’ said Crane.

He estimates attendance at the All-Star game will be at least 1,200 and perhaps half again as much if

the weather is good. Attendance at NECBL All-Star games has reached as high 2,200 in Newport, R.I., and 1700 in Lynn, Mass.

He said that the best players in the league will be coming to Laconia for the game, which he said will showcase not only the quality of the facility but also the close relationship that the Muskrats have with the city of Laconia. ‘’It will be a big test for the Muskrats and the city,’’ said Crane.

Kevin Dunleavy, director of Parks and Recreation, said that the department has an existing set of bleachers, 10 feet deep by 27 feet long, which can be relocated behind home plate and that he is looking at either a cement slab underneath them or blue see next page

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LACONIA — Members of the three unions representing employees of the Belknap County Nursing Home, Sheriff’s Department and Corrections Department have ratified 18-month collective bargaining agreements negotiated with the Board of Commissioners.

Neil Smith of the State Employees Association, who negotiated the agreements for the unions, said yesterday that they include the merit step raises for eligible employees recommended by the commission but, to date, stripped from the 2013 county budget by the Belknap County Convention. Although employees would receive no general wage increase this year, they would be awarded a two-percent raise in June, 2014, prior to the expiration of the agreement. Smith pointed out that employees went without raises in the last contract, which expired on

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The current budget, written by Republicans, cut state hospital aid for the care for all but a handful of critical access hospitals. Hassan’s proposal would restore about half of the $200 million cut in the last two years.

“We have had a long relationship with the hospitals in this state who provide an essential public function. We don’t have any public hospitals in New Hampshire unlike many other states. Our people need access to health care and we need to make sure we have a health care system that can provide affordable, accessible care particularly around preventable and primary care,” Hassan told a joint meeting of the House and Senate Finance Committees in response to a question from State Rep. Dan McGuire, an Epsom Republican.

Hassan, a Democrat, said a state hospital tax is crippling some hospitals’ ability to provide care that citizens need. She said the state and federal government have historically shared the cost of uncompensated care with hospitals. She said the help should become less over time as the Obama administration’s health care overhaul is implemented.

Ten of the state’s largest hospitals sued the state last year in part over the elimination of payments they previously received from the state to offset what they spend on uninsured patients. Hassan’s budget from preceding page stone or ledge pack.

Hawkins said that he hoped the choice would be a cement slab, because it provides a secure anchor and makes cleanup much easier.

Commissioners expressed support for the changes to the park and said that they expected that the new concession area will help boost attendance at Muskrat games this coming season.

would make more funding available for uncompensated care payments to those hospitals — about $50 million in fiscal year 2014 and $60 million in 2015.

Her budget also counts on New Hampshire expanding Medicaid under the federal health care overhaul, but does not include the federal money to pay for it.

Health and Human Services Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas told the House Finance Committee later Tuesday that his proposed budget includes nearly $4 million to administer the expansion but the federal share is still being determined.

Toumpas said the expansion would be folded into the effort to implement a managed care system for existing Medicaid clients. He said a preliminary cost estimate for adding 35,000 to 50,000 people to Medicaid could be done by the middle of next month.

Toumpas acknowledged that the state’s managed Medicaid program has yet to be implemented due to gaps in the provider network. Those gaps include hospitals and community mental health centers that have not yet agreed to participate.

Besides the hospital lawsuit, the state is being sued by advocates for the mentally ill over the lack of services. Hassan’s budget includes $28 million in increased spending from state taxes on mental health programs.

Hassan says her budget is fiscally responsible and balanced, but House Republicans don’t think so.

Hassan’s proposed $11 billion, two-year budget is a 10 percent increase over the current budget.

House Republican Leader Gene Chandler said Tuesday that Republicans want the budget to be built upon realistic revenue projections and Hassan’s plan is not.

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COUNTY from page one nothing to do with our job as a convention. Our job,” she insisted, “is to approve the line items in this budget.”

Thomas, who began by offering the “hope that this will be received as good news and will spare all of us many more hours of unnecessary debate, morale concerns and potential legal issues,” closed by declaring “it is the intent of the commission to follow this counsel.”

Thomas explained that the opinion, prepared by Sharon Cuddy Somers of Donahue, Tucker and Ciandella of Exeter, relied on state statutes, case law and administrative rules of the DRA. In an opinion from 1975, the New Hampshire Supreme Court held that “the county convention does not possess the general legislative powers which our Constitution . . . has vested in the state Legislature.” Instead, Somers concluded that the court as well as the statutes and rules, “suggest that the Delegation (convention) must itemize appropriations and must do so in accordance with DRA and the Secretary of State procedures” and that the MS-42 form is the proper format for listing appropriations.”

“Save this for another meeting,” said Rep. Frank Tilton (R-Laconia). “We’re here to discuss the budget.”

“Why aren’t we discussing this issue in front of everyone?” interrupted Rep. Dennis Fields (R-Sanbornton), who has repeatedly challenged the budget process charted by Worsman. Leaving his seat, he stepped in front of the commissioners and some two dozen

members of the public and read from a prepared statement.

Recalling that he has served 14 terms in the Legislature, Fields said he had “never seen a county budget prepared in this manner. I have been to two Republican caucuses which were convened to discuss the county budget and asked to keep everything in the meeting secret,” he continued.

“How can that be doing the people’s business in a transparent way?” He noted that neither the commissioners nor the taxpayers could “know what we’re doing if we meet in small groups, between public meetings to discuss our plans.”

Closing to a round of applause, Fields turned to the chair, charging “Representative Worsman you have done us a disservice.” When Worsman asked him “to get control of yourself,” Fields countered “I tell it like it is and if you don’t like it that’s too bad.”

When the convention returned to the budget, Tilton, working from proposals offered by the commissioners, added $600,500 to revenues while halving the commission’s recommendation to draw $500,00 from fund balance to offset property taxes. At the same time, he proposed reducing expenditures by an aggregate amount that remains to be confirmed. The package, he said, “gets us closer to where we want to be.”

“We have a budget we can vote on next Monday,” Worsman said.

But, Thomas repeated “we are going by our legal opinion.”

CUTS from page 2 unprecedented default. The fiscal cliff had the potential of setting back the economic recovery.

In fact, many Republicans now see the automatic cuts in spending as the only way to tackle the federal deficit. Some liberals won’t balk either because they want cuts in Pentagon spending. And many Democrats believe the cuts will have to materialize before Republicans agree to some increase in taxes.

“Some Democrats want it because of the defense cuts, and Republicans want it because they want to do anything to cut domestic spending,” said Brendan Daly, a former top aide to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker and now Democratic leader.

“And politically, it’s difficult to oppose because the impact won’t be so severe right away.”

Democratic consultant Jim Manley, a former Senate leadership aide who periodically consults with Obama officials, added: “Not only do I expect the sequester to kick in, but unfortunately it will take a couple of temporary government shutdowns before Republicans realize they need to sit down and

negotiate in good faith.”

White House officials say they believe Republican House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio will ultimately relent in his opposition to additional taxes. They note that despite his initial stand against increasing tax rates in December, he eventually allowed a House vote to proceed raising the top rate on the wealthiest taxpayers.

Not this time, he said Tuesday: “The American people understand that the revenue debate is now closed.”

House Republicans have proposed an alternative to the broad, immediate budget cuts, targeting specific spending and extending some of the reductions over a longer period of time. They also have said they are willing to undertake changes in the tax code and eliminate loopholes and tax subsidies. But they have said they would overhaul the tax system to reduce rates, not to raise revenue.

Boehner said in a statement following Obama’s remarks: “Tax reform is a once-in-a generation opportunity to boost job creation in America. It should not be squandered to enable more Washington spending. Spending is the problem, spending must be the focus.”

DIAMONDS from page one ness was a blessing for those needing stealth.

About 20 minutes before the flight’s scheduled 8:05 p.m. departure, the robbers hid in a construction site outside the airport fence. Then they apparently cut through the fence and, in two black cars with blue police lights flashing, drove onto the tarmac, speeding straight to pier A, where the armored car had just finished transferring the diamonds to the Fokker.

and hoods, the thieves whipped out machine guns and stopped the pilots and the transport security crew in their tracks.

The 29 passengers?

“They saw nothing,” Anja Bijnens of the Brussels prosecutor’s office said Tuesday. The thieves “never fired a shot. They never injured anyone.”

With speed and precision, the thieves opened the plane’s hold, picked out 120 parcels and loaded them into the cars.

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Upon entering, healthy adults can reside independently in single-family cottages or apartments. When assistance with everyday activities becomes necessary, they can move into assisted living or nursing care facilities. These communities give older adults the option to live in one location for the duration of their life, with much of their future care already figured out.

This can provide a great level of comfort to both seniors and their families.”

“The people who move here today often aren’t needing or wanting any

kind of care now,” explained Paul Charlton, marketing director at Taylor Community, a CCRC in Laconia founded in 1907. Charlton noted that one of the most frequently stated reasons why people move here is, “They and their family members like the peace of mind knowing they have a plan in place should they need care or services in the future.”

There are at least a dozen CCRC’s in New Hampshire from the seacoast region up to Taylor Community in the Lakes Region. According to a report from the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging, “There are currently 1,861 CCRC’s in the U. S. and the number of older adults living in CCRC’s has more than doubled in the past ten years.” The report also explains that “CCRC’s provide a growing population of America’s seniors with a convenient range of housing, supportive services, health care options, and the ability to age in place.”

The benefits are that seniors move into a vibrant and active retirement living community knowing they have a contract in place that provides access see next page

Residents at Taylor Community enjoying a summer barbeque at their cottage home.

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to higher levels of care should it ever become necessary.

“One of the misconceptions out there is that CCRC’s are for people who need care and assistance today. The fact is that people who move into independent living here are vibrant, active and self-sufficient and take advantage of the many activities and amenities available to them,” Charlton said. “The people here come and go as they please, have house guests as they would in their own home, many enjoy gardening and other hobbies, and participate in a variety of activities, special programs and events. And pets are welcome! “ In some cases, the people moving here are simply looking for an alternative to home ownership and the work and expenses that go along with it. While a large, 3-story house in a remote setting may have been ideal at one time, it may no longer suit the seniors lifestyle. Other common reasons for moving to a CCRC include safety and security, services and amenities, and socialization.

“Being around other people, meeting new friends, staying active and involved. These end up being the most important factors that impact seniors’ decision to move and lead to their happiness in a new community.”

Charlton explained.

Dr. William Thomas is the founder of the Eden Alternative whose work and service is to remake the experience of aging around the world by de-institutionalizing the culture and environment of today’s long-term care institutions. Much of his work centers on what he calls the three plagues that seniors face: Loneliness, Boredom and Helplessness and the steps one can take to combat these common conditions. Lu Winsor, admissions coordinator at Taylor Community meets with and counsels many seniors looking into their various options for retirement living. She sees socialization and being with others as perhaps the most important benefit of retirement community living. “Some of the options for retirement living can be isolating with seniors spending many hours and even days on their own. Retirement communities provide ongoing opportunities to be doing

things with other people.”

A Place for Mom, which provides support, information and direction to seniors and their family members as they explore retirement living options, also emphasizes the importance of socialization in this excerpt from their website, (www.aplaceformom.com) “While a few hermits may claim that the solitary life is ideal, the psychological and medical communities agree that it’s important to spend quality time with friends and family.”

They also cite a groundbreaking survey by Gallup which found that “social time is crucial to happiness and wellbeing. “ While Charlton notes his prefernce for CCRC’s, he emphasizes the importance of exploring options.

“People aren’t one size fits all and what’s right for you may not be right for me”. He strongly advises people to “do their homework” to include the following: “Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the different options and go into it with an open mind. You don’t want to rule out an option based on inaccurate information or somebody else’s opinion. Gather information to include getting the important details in writing. Visit the community and speak with the people who work there and most importantly, talk directly with people who live there. Lastly, don’t feel the need to go it alone. Your own professional advisors, i.e. attorney, physician or financial planner can often be helpful. Some find that other family members can be very helpful. There are also many resources available on the internet including Leading Age (www.leadingage.org) which is an association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to making America a better place to grow old. They advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

For more information or questions about retirement living options, call 524-5600 or visit www.taylor community.org. Taylor Community is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) continuing care retirement community located at 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH.

Wesley Woods resident Joan Edwards pursues her passion for quilting.

New residents find more time to pursue passions Wesley Woods is a community of folks age sixty-two plus, enjoying life in the maintenance-free zone.

Visitors who check us out wonder what they will do all day. The diverse group of residents at Wesley Woods finds quite the opposite. They are off and running to enjoy individual pursuits new and old. Maintenance-free living allows the time to purse activities you want to do, not need to do!

Joan Edwards, one of the newer residents at Wesley Woods, finds herself wondering where her day goes. An avid quilter since the late 1980’s, Joan insisted that her new home have a space for her to rekindle her passion for quilting. The results are phenomenal. Joan’s “quilting room” in her Wesley Woods home is visually magical.

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Joan concentrates on her quilting and her new connections in the community and Robert continues to be an active volunteer in the greater community. Both feel they have gained so much by moving to Wesley Woods and given up so little.

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How Do You Know Which Retirement Living Option Is Best For You?

Join Taylor for a Lunch & Learn

An opportunity to learn about Taylor Community and talk with those who moved here and live here.

Your choice of dates: March 14, April 11 — 11:30am to 1:00pm Please RSVP today at 524-5600

The Top 12 Taylor Community Myths

Setting the Record Straight (1) There’s a long waiting list - Nope. There are available homes and apartments ready for you to move into (but there is an increase in new residents moving in!).

(2) I can’t afford to live there - You’d be surprised. There’s no way to know without comparing what you’re paying now to what you would pay at Taylor.

(3) It’s just a Nursing Home- Nope! Look around. This is a vibrant community! Our 104-acre campus includes independent living cottages and apartments, assisted-living apartments, and yes, we do also have an excellent, private-room nursing care facility at our main campus in Laconia.

(4) Moving from your home and downsizing is impossible - No, it might seem overwhelming, but we’ve gotten really good at it. Our experienced moving team helps you before, during, and after the move.

(5) We’d have to give up our pets - Says who? Pets are welcome. We simply ask that owners take good care of them and respect the rights of other residents.

(6) It’s an exclusive community for the rich - More like inclusive! This diverse community is made up of approx. 400 people with different views, faiths, hobbies, interests and lifestyles. We are retired doctors, school teachers, attorneys, postal carriers, nurses, small business owners, engineers, stay-at-home moms, telephone company employees, insurance agents, etc.

7) There are all kinds of rules and restrictions - Quite the contrary! Sure, there are some rules to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all residents. And, there is a rule against tipping or gifting to any staff. But mostly, residents do what they want, when they want, and how they want.

(8) You turn over all your assets in exchange for a lifetime of care - False! That was true half a century ago, but not today. What’s yours is yours. Period.

(9) I’ll wait to move to Taylor Community when I need to - Please don’t. The time to move is when you’re younger, more active and able to enjoy all the many things the Community offers. Sadly, some people wait too long and regret it later!

(10) There’s nothing to do there except quilting or playing Bingo - Wrong! Sure, you can enjoy Bingo and quilting here if that’s your thing. But, you can also enjoy woodcarving, playing Bridge, computer classes, movies in the theater, guest speakers, walking trails, chorus, dining, white water rafting, whale-watching trips, gardening, men’s and women’s groups, fitness programs, the pool, special trips, events and so much more!

(11) Everything you do costs money above the regular monthly fee - Not here! Some retirement communities may do this, but we don’t. Yes, some things are extra. If you go on a scheduled trip to a restaurant, you pay for your own drinks and food. Concerts, ball games, shows, etc., you pay for your ticket. Get your hair done in one of Taylor Beauty Shops and that’s your expense. Most other activities and events however are included in your monthly fee.

(12) The many amenities are only for Taylor Community residents - False! Every day guests and visitors from throughout the Lakes Region and beyond enjoy the many amenities and facilities here at Taylor. More than 100 area groups and organizations have used the meeting rooms and facilities (at no charge!). Others take advantage of the warm-water therapy pool, the café, movie theater, fitness rooms and more. Guests even participate in some of the special trips and events that we offer as well!

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Geneology lock-in Friday at Meredith Public Library Coalition For Mental Health and the Prevention of Suicide sponsoring educational forum

The Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street, will be hosting a genealogy lock-in on Friday, February 22 from 5-8 p.m. after the library closes for a session dedicated to genealogists. Discuss genealogy brick walls with others, use library computers or wireless to access Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest and American Ancestors and munch on pizza at 6 p.m. Please bring $5 if you would like to have pizza and soda. Arrive before the library closes at 5 p.m. No need to register. Call 279-4303 for more information. (Courtesy photo)

Trace Adkins, Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke coming to Meadowbrook on June 15

GILFORD — It’s going to be a country rockin’ good time here at the ‘Brook on Saturday, June 15 when Trace Adkins, Aaron Lewis, and Blackberry Smoke hit the stage to bring us the best of country rock. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22 at 10 a.m. and range from $29.65-$67. For tickets, call (603) 293-4700 or log on to www.Meadowbrook.net.

Trace Adkins is one of Country music’s most accomplished entertainers. His trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and turned albums into Platinum plaques, selling over 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammynominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is also a television personality, actor and author. He is a spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program, the American Red Cross and will soon complete his eighth USO Tour.

In 2011, he released his tenth studio album, Proud to Be Here. It was a great success debuting atop the Billboard Country Chart and featuring the Top Ten single, “Just Fishin’.”

If you want to get to know Aaron Lewis, just listen to The Road. On his first full-length album, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist tells one story after another. Echoing traditional country, some of those tales are hilarious and heartwarming, while others are pensive and personal.

In 2011, Lewis formally arrived in the country world with the release of his debut EP, Town Line.

Highlighted by the success of gold-selling single “Country Boy” featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels, the seven-song EP reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release.

The members of Southern Rock quintet, Blackberry Smoke are no strangers to hard work. Playing up to 250 dates each year, the guys are on the road more often than not, and they’ve seen tangible results of their labor. The band has toured with and befriended idols such as The Marshall Tucker Band, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Jones.

Arts Collaborative has classes during school vacation

MEREDITH — The Arts Collaborative is offering art classes for children in its Teaching Studio during February school vacation week.

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, February 25, 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, there will be “Crazy Creative Kids” stretching their imaginations, trying new things and having a blast. Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join in the fun, lead by experienced teaching Artists, Heidi Little and Cynthia Robinson.

The space is warm and inviting and full of all kinds of inspiration, from art work and collaborative pieces to a huge array of natural, repurposed, recycled and traditional art materials.

“Kids blossom here. I love to watch them light up with ideas galore, as they jump in and get immersed in the creative process, something that comes naturally to them and brings them such delight.” says Heidi Little.

Each day of “Crazy Creative Kids” vacation art classes will have a special theme.

Monday is “Make it Paper Mache’ day, Tuesday will be “Clay Play Day” and Wednesday will be “Colorful Paint” day.

Participants can register for one, two or all three mornings. Pre-registration is required. Contact heidilea@metrocast.net or Cynthia@ecoartalacarte. com or 603-707-1631 The Arts Collaborative consists of the working artisan studios of David Little, of Winnipesaukee Forge, Steven Hayden Arts, Cynthia Robinson of Eco-art a-la-carte, Heidi Little of ArtsEnlight LLC, a gallery/ showroom and a teaching studio. The Teaching Studio also offers after school classes for children, as well as community gatherings, events and Adult classes and workshops.

For additional info visit www.theartscollaborative.net.

MEREDITH — Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith will host its traditional Roast Beef Supper on Sat. February 23 from 5-7 p.m.

Featuring delectable roast beef with all the fixings, bread, vegetables and fine homemade desserts, the price is $12 per person or $30 per family.

10% of the proceeds of the supper will go to a new program in the area, Got Lunch! Interlakes. This program seeks to insure that no child will go hungry during the summer, when school lunches are not available.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling the church office at 279-6689.

Roast beef supper at Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Moultonborough Coalition for Mental Health and The Prevention of Suicide is sponsoring an educational forum entitled: Depression Across The Lifespan at 7 p.m. on February 21 at the Moultonborough Public Library.

Presenters from Northern Human Services and NAMINH will engage in a panel discussion with specific presentations on how depressive illness manifests in children, adolescents, adults and elders and the prevention of suicide across the developmental spectrum.

Dr. Melissa Myers, Psychiatrist from Northern Human Services, will lead the discussion of medication management as an adjunct to therapeutic intervention and treatment of depression.

Karen Richards, LCMHC will discuss the signs and clinical treatment of depression in children; Judith Glick, LCMHC will review adolescent depressive illness, signs, symptoms and treatment; Eve Klotz, LICSW will discuss adult depression and access to Northern Human Services Emergency Services.

Depression in the elderly will be addressed as a panel discussion and Karen Richards, will do a brief presentation of REAP, a free, community based program offered by Northern Human Services which targets mental health issues and treatment of the elderly.

Presenters from NAMINH CONNECT, Annette Carbonneau and Cabrinni Kulish-Tobinshe will engage the discussion of suicide prevention by offering resources and education as well as a presentation by a family member survivor of suicide.

There will be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end of presentations and all presenters will remain after the forum for further informal discussion to end the evening.

There will also be a resource table and refreshments available throughout the evening.

The Coalition is funded by the taxpayers of Moultonborough with support from LRGH and The Moultonborough Family Health Center.

Squam Lakes Association offering introduction to fly-tying workshop HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Association plans Introduction to Fly-Tying workshops on Wednesdays, February 27 and March 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Local fly-fishers Bill Clark and EB James, who’s also the Executive Director of the SLA, will lead the workshops at the SLA’s Resource Center, 534 Route 3 in Holderness.

Two evening programs are scheduled and participants are welcome to attend one or both evenings.

Workshops will focus on the fundamentals of a few key patterns that form the fundamental skills for fly-tying.

On February 27, participants will learn to tie a Wooly Bugger and a Hare’s Ear Nymph. These two patterns are basic building blocks both for learning to tie and for catching a variety of warm and cold water fish.

March’s workshop will review these patterns as well as introduce other basic patterns to be determined.

There is a materials fee of $10 for non-members and $8 for members of the SLA for each workshop.

Pre-registration is required and there is a classes are limited to six participants. To register, call the SLA at 968-7336 or e-mail info@squamlakes.org.

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OBITUARY

Walter P. Poisson, Sr., 82 LACONIA — Walter P. Poisson Sr. of Laconia died February 17, 2013 at the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, N.H. after a period of failing health.

Born in Billerica, Massachusetts on March 17, 1930, he was the son of Everest and Mary (Dusault) Poisson. He grew up in Franklin, N.H. and graduated from Franklin High School.

Walter was a U.S. Navy veteran and proudly served on the U.S.S. Bannock during the Korean War. Walter was a skilled machinist and had worked for Scott & Williams and Coca Cola Vending of Laconia. He was also a woodworking craftsman who enjoyed making fine furniture for family and friends. Many of his aquarium stands may be seen at local establishments throughout the Lakes Region.

Walter had resided in Laconia most of his life and was a devoted father and grandfather. He shared his

love of fishing, hunting and nature to all. He also enjoyed his gardens.

He was a generous man who would not hesitate to help those in need.

He is survived by four sons, Walter Poisson Jr. of Laconia, N.H., Augustus Poisson of Bristol, N.H., James Poisson of Laconia, N.H. and John Poisson of Nashua, N.H.; grandchildren, Renee, Jacob, Catherine and Zachary.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Louise Poisson, in 1993.

There will be no calling hours.

Private interment will be at the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, N.H. In lieu of flowers, Walter requests that you take a loved one fishing in New Hampshire waters.

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.

Tilton Masons hold breakfast and bake sale on Saturday

TILTON — The Masons of Doric-Centre Lodge #20 are continuing their public breakfasts and bake sales on the fourth Saturday of each month from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building on 410 West Main Street in Tilton.

This month’s breakfast will be held on Saturday, Feb-

ruary 23 and will feature a full breakfast, including eggs cooked to order, and the cost is $7. Proceeds will benefit the various charities the Lodge supports. The Masonic Lodge will also be open for public tours and information.

For more information about the breakfasts or about the Masons, contact Woody Fogg at 524-8268.

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education will be offering Beginner and Advanced Dog Obedience classes starting on Wednesday, March 13.

Classes will meet for eight (8) weeks at the Woodland Heights Elementary School Gym in Laconia.

The Beginner Class will meet from 6-7 p.m. and the Advanced Class from 7-8 p.m., announced Peggy Selig, Program Director.

The classes will be taught by John and Carolyn Bancroft. No dog is too young, too small or too old to enter the Beginner Dog Obedience Class. Your dog will learn to walk beside you on the leash without pulling, come when called, sit, lie down, stand, and

stay where you command it to stay. Owners will also learn how to communicate with their pets.

The Advanced Dog Obedience Class is designed for those dogs that are ready to begin training off a leash, learning verbal and hand signals. Your dog will learn to interact with other dogs, but pay attention to your instructions. This class also prepares pet handlers and their dogs to enter the obedience trials and show.

All dogs must be current with Rabies and Distempter Shots. Documentation must be provided prior to registration. To register for the Dog Obedience classes call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712.

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Plymouth State University’s Museum of the White Mountains opens Feb. 23

At the White Mountains, Frederick Gleason, (Courtesy N.H. Historical Society)

PLYMOUTH — A vision to celebrate the history, culture and beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains is becoming a reality at Plymouth State University.

The Museum of the White Mountains will open to the public February 23 in a former church on Highland Street in Plymouth. In keeping with the university’s core mission and goals, the museum will preserve and promote the unique history, culture and environmental legacy of the region. Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen said the MWM is a natural extension of the University’s duty to serve the region.

“PSU is fortunate to be located in a wonderful place for living and learning, one that we want to support and celebrate,” said Steen.

The MWM brings art, history, literature, science, tour-

ism and more together to create a transdisciplinary understanding and experience of the White Mountains region – both physically and virtually – from its ideal location at the gateway to the White Mountains.

According to Museum director Catherine Amidon, “The museum is not just a place; it is a gateway to experience. It is a site to share knowledge, sublime experience, and personal connection. The educational experience starts outside from the growing interpretive trail that leads visitors into the museum; they are then encouraged to venture into the region with GPS coordinates that connect displays and culturally significant sites.”

Among the collections already acquired by the Museum are: ● Archives and images, including rare glass-plate photographs, stereoscopic images, hotel ledgers, postcards and more donated by the late Dan Noel. ● A comprehensive collection early and first edition as well as more recent books and guides about the region from John W. (Jack) and Anne H. Newton. ● White Mountains art by women artists from Frances ‘Dolly’ MacIntyre. ● Images and collectables from the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel from Steve Barba.

The upcoming exhibition will be divided between five geographic regions: Franconia Notch, Northern Presidentials, The Summit of Mount Washington, Crawford Notch and Conway Valley.

The Museum offers free admission and during the school year will be open Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Noon -5 p.m., closed Mondays.

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Tuesday during the summer.

Designed by the architectural firm Barba and Wheelock, the construction management firm is Bauen Corporation in Meredith. LEED Silver standards served as a guide for the renovation project. To learn more about the Museum of the White Mountains, go here: http://www.plymouth.edu/museumof-the-white-mountains/

Free workshop on extended school year for those with disabilities

LACONIA — A free workshop on an Extended School Year (ESY) for those with disabilities will be held on March 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lakes Region Community Services Council building at 719 North Main Street, Laconia.

This free workshop provides an overview of the ESY process for children with disabilities. Some questions (and answers) that will be discussed include: what is ESY, how does a child qualify, and what are the options?

This workshop provides participants with an overview of the transition requirements in the IEP, including strategies they can use for effective transition planning.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A failed experiment has more to teach you than a successful one. Review what happened, and identify the contributing factors. Knowing what doesn’t work brings you to what does.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20). The next seven weeks will lighten your load and brighten your path. March brings romance. In April, you’ll trade your old image for a new one. Professional developments in April alter your viewpoint, and your goals will change as a result. July and December are best for adventuring. Get educated in August.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2013. There are 314 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 20, 2003, a fire sparked by pyrotechnics broke out during a concert by the group Great White at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, R.I., killing 100 people and injuring about 200 others.

On this date: In 1792, President George Washington signed an act creating the U.S. Post Office.

In 1809, the Supreme Court ruled that no state legislature could annul the judgments or determine the jurisdictions of federal courts.

In 1839, Congress prohibited dueling in the District of Columbia.

In 1862, William Wallace Lincoln, the 11-yearold son of President Abraham Lincoln and first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, died at the White House, apparently of typhoid fever.

In 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt signed an immigration act which excluded “idiots, imbeciles, feebleminded persons, epileptics, insane persons” from being admitted to the United States.

In 1933, Congress proposed the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to repeal Prohibition.

In 1938, Anthony Eden resigned as British foreign secretary following Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s decision to negotiate with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

In 1944, during World War II, U.S. bombers began raiding German aircraft manufacturing centers in a series of attacks that became known as “Big Week.”

In 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth as he flew aboard Project Mercury’s Friendship 7 spacecraft.

In 1965, the Ranger 8 spacecraft crashed on the moon, as planned, after sending back thousands of pictures of the lunar surface.

In 1971, the National Emergency Warning Center in Colorado erroneously ordered U.S. radio and TV stations off the air; some stations heeded the alert, which was not lifted for about 40 minutes.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS The Country Village Quilt Guild Board conducts QUILTO game (based on BINGO). 1:30 p.m. in the Moultonborough Life Safety Building.

Monthly meeting for the Plymouth Area Democrats.

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center in Plymouth. Pot luck supper held from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting discussing the Granite State Future Program. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. For more information stainsolver.com.

Customer Service Workshop hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. Noon to 1 p.m. at the Pease Public Library in Plymouth. For more information email info@plymouthnh.org or call 536-1001.

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

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

Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Hall Memorial Library events. Story Time 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Decorating Cupcakes activity 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

The Country Village Quilt Guild meets 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building behind the Police and Fire Station on Rt 25 in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome.

For information call 279-3234 or visit our website at Country Village Quilt Guild.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Ervin Dhimo Jazz Trio performs at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia for a return performance. 8 p.m.

Admission is $10. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. BYOB. Belmont High School monthly PTO meeting held in the BHS Guidance Office. 6 p.m. For more information email naike@metrocast.net.

Local Democrats meet to elect local party officers and delegates to this year’s state convention. 6 p.m. in the community room of the Busiel Mill in Laconia. All registered Democrats in Laconia eligible to vote.

New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest launch event led by Forest Engineer William Dauer. 10:30 a.m. at the Hanaway Theatre at Plymouth State University.

Informational session on current volunteer opportunities that exist within Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice. Noon at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice.

For more information 524-8444 x2348 or email plittlefield@ centralvna.org.

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Wilkins-Smith Post #1 American Legion celebrating 94th anniversary LACONIA — Wilkins-Smith American Legion Post #1 will celebrate its 94th year with a dinner and awards night featuring a full prime rib dinner on Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m.

Founded by the doughboys of the Great War. Laconia’s Post 1 was names for Frank W.Wilkins, an Army telegraph sergeant who was the first “Laconia boy” killed in that war.

In 1946 the name was changes to Wilkins-Smith in order to honor the CALENDAR from preceding page

THURSDAY, FEB. 21 Laconia Little League registration open to Gilford, Belmont and Laconia residents. 6-8 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center. Online registration encouraged before attending this in-person registration.

To register go to www.laconiall.org.

Game Night hosted by the Friends of the Meredith Library. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the function Room of the Meredith Library.

Participants are welcome to bring games.

Dessert provided. For more information call 279-1206 or email bheyduk@metrocast.net.

Annual meeting for the Greater Meredith Program Board of Directors held at Church Landing in Meredith. Meeting begins at 6 p.m. followed by a brief program from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Cash bar and hors d’ oeuvres available. Free and open to the public. To RVSP call 279-9015 or email gmp@metrocast.net.

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

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

first Laconia son to be killed in World War II, Ltcdr. Stuart Smith.

Its charter was based on service to veterans and their children, Americanism and camaraderie. The post members conduct funeral rites as well as firing detail for funerals of all veterans whose families so request. They also conduct parades and remembrance ceremonies as well as doing programs for the local schools. see next page Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

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

Knitting at Belmont Public Library. 6 p.m.

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

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

Heart of the Lakes Sufi Center monthly class. 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Laconia. Classes are free and run one hour. All are welcome. For more information call 832-3550 or email sufi@ dunadd.net.

PET OF THE WEEK IS JUDY

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, February 20, 2013 — Page 23

Town of Sanbornton From the Desk of the PLANNING BOARD Box 124, 573 Sanborn Road, Sanbornton, New Hampshire 03269 Tel. 603.286.8303 Fax. 603.286.9544

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: MASTER PLAN SANBORNTON PLANNING BOARD Thursday, March 7, 2013 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Town Offices 573 Sanborn Road (NH Route 132) Sanbornton, New Hampshire

This will serve as notice to the general public that the Sanbornton Planning Board, in accordance with RSA 674:4, will hold a Public Hearing for the following purpose:

To present the proposed Master Plan to the general public and to receive input concerning the content and recommendations of the proposed Master Plan.

The draft proposed Master Plan is available for inspection at the Town Planning Office in the Sanbornton Administrative Office Building during its published working hours. Interested persons are encouraged to come in during office hours and review the Master Plan or to review the proposed Master Plan on-line on the Town of Sanbornton website [www.sanborntonnh.org] in order to become familiar with the proposal prior to the Planning Board hearing.

At this public hearing, the Board may announce the date of future public hearing(s) if determined by the Planning Board to be needed, said announcements serving as notice in compliance with RSA 676:7.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Board may adopt the proposed Master Plan as provided by RSA 675:6.

Warrant for Annual District Meeting March 8, 2013 To the inhabitants of the pre-existing School Districts of Belmont and Canterbury comprising the Shaker Regional School District, qualified to vote in Shaker Regional School District affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at Belmont High School, in the gymnasium, on the 8th day of March, 2013 at 6:00 in the afternoon to act on the following subjects. Polls will open at 6 pm to act on Article I. ARTICLE I. To choose, by ballot, two school board members, one from the pre-existing District of Belmont to serve for a term of three years and one from the pre-existing District of Canterbury to serve for a term of three years. Candidates must be residents of Belmont and Canterbury respectively but will be elected at large.

ARTICLE II. To see if the Shaker Regional School District will vote to establish a budget committee for the Shaker Regional School District pursuant to New Hampshire RSA 32:14 and RSA 195:12-a. (This article submitted by petition.) (The board does not recommend passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE III. Shall the Shaker Regional School District accept the provisions of RSA 198:20-b providing that any school district at an annual meeting may adopt an article authorizing indefinitely, until specific rescission of such authority, the school board to apply for, accept and expend, without further action by the school district, unanticipated money from a state, federal, or other governmental unit or a private source which becomes available during the fiscal year? (Majority vote required).

ARTICLE IV. To see if the School District will vote, by Ballot, to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty million eight hundred seventy four thousand nine dollars ($20,874,009) for the support of schools, the salaries of school district officials and agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of said district, and to authorize the application against said appropriations of such sums as are estimated to be raised from the State’s equalized and building aids together with other income. The School Board shall certify to the selectmen of each of the towns of Belmont and Canterbury the amount to be raised by taxation of each of said towns. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE V. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) to be placed in the School Facilities and Grounds Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 21, 1997 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2013 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VI. To see if the school district will vote to authorize, indefinitely until rescinded, to retain year-end unassigned general funds in an amount not to exceed, in any fiscal year, 2.5 percent of the current fiscal year’s net assessment, in accordance with RSA 198:4-b, II. Such fund balance retained may only be used to reduce the tax rate or for emergencies to be approved by the Department of Education under RSA 32:11. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VII. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.

One look into the pensive face of this pretty tortoiseshell girl

makes you wonder “what is your story, little one? ”. Would you believe us if we told you she’s been waiting for a home at the Laconia shelter since December 2011!

At least her fate was happier than fending for herself after the humans she lived with died. This would have been her second winter outside in the wilderness withhout New Hampshire Humane Society intervention. Judy lived a rather hand to mouth, or should we say ‘paw to mouth’ existence. She and give other cats came to NH Humane Society that day in December ’11. Only Judy remains.

Watching… waiting… hoping.. for a new home to call her own.

Could you choose Judy for your next pet?

Call 603-524-3252 or check www.nhhumane.org for details.

Given our hands at said Canterbury this 6th day of February, 2013.

Shaker Regional School Board Preston Tuthill Heidi Hutchinson Diane O’Hara Robert Reed

Sean Embree Richy Bryant Donna Cilley

A true copy of Warrant Attest Shaker Regional School Board Preston Tuthill Heidi Hutchinson Diane O’Hara Robert Reed

Sean Embree Richy Bryant Donna Cilley

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Meredith Altrusa Club helps at soup kitchen Winter mammal tracking

CENTER HARBOR — A cold winter night was warmed for guests at the Center Harbor Soup Kitchen when the Altrusa International Club of Meredith brought smiles and a hearty hamburger soup.

Kathleen Mercier, Marsha Courtney, Barbara Goren, Gail McCarthy, Linda Foster, Maureen Siegelman, and Lisa Davis of Altrusa served the soup, salad, and delicious homemade cookies and brownies, assisted by Michelle Taft, a member of the board of the nonprofit Center Harbor Soup Kitchen.

The soup was prepared by Sandy Sabutis, Ceil Andrews, Kathleen Mercier, and Lisa Davis. Salads were made by Sylvia Detscher, MaryAnne Skawinski, Gail McCarthy, Alison Newton, and Linda Ridenour. Dessert bakers were Vickie Holland, Cathy Barile, Patti Williams, Shirley Currier and Marsha Courtney. Betsy Raffaele provided bread and butter.

The guests, who ranged in age from 2 ½ to senior citizens, were enthusiastically appreciative. Ms. Taft said that some come for the hot meal, others for the pleasure of socializing at the dinner table. The Center Harbor Soup Kitchen is open every Tuesday at 5:30 at the Center Harbor Congregational Church. It is open to anyone who wishes to share the meal, regardless of their address or circumstances.

The Altrusa International Club of Meredith is part of an international association of professionals

workshop held at the Loon Center Saturday

Members of the Altrusa Club of Meredith worked at the Center Harbor Soup Kitchen. Ready to serve Hamburger Soup are Altrusa members, Kathleen Mercier and Linda Foster. (Courtesy photo)

who volunteer their energies and expertise in projects dedicated to community betterment.

Altrusa is a community service organization that espouses volunteerism, literacy and service. To learn more about The Altrusa International Club of Meredith visit www.altrusameredithnh.org/ or email meredithnhaltrusa@hotmail.com.

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jorie Graham reading at Plymouth State University on February 28

PLYMOUTH — The Eagle Pond Authors’ Series at Plymouth State University will present a free reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jorie Graham at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 28 in the Smith Recital Hall at the Silver Center for the Arts.

Graham is an extraordinary American artist whom The New Yorker calls “a mesmerizing voice.” She is renowned for poetry that is startling, original and deeply relevant, and has been placed in the poetic lineage of such masters as T.S. Eliot and John Ashbery.

She has published more than a dozen books of poetry, has collaborated on others and has edited still more. Her most recent book, Place, was published in 2012. In Place, Graham explores the ways in which our imagination, intuition and experience aid us in navigating a world moving toward its own annihilation and a political reality where people and their dignity are increasingly disposable.

In an interview by Sharon Blackie for EarthLines Graham said, “People were clearly not meant to live as they wished to live on this planet...The mismatch between this species –with its needs and desires– and this place was evident everywhere [when she lived on a homestead in Wyoming for many years]...

Oh it made me and makes me half-crazed at times

with grief, then with rage, then with just total bafflement... I knew even then desire was our illness, as well as our stunning spark. It has turned out to be more our illness. What can I say. That is what I write from and about.”

In a new Eagle Pond Series tradition, Tyler Carignan, a senior PSU English major from Derry, New Hampshire, will open the program reading some of his own works.

Now in its 15th year, the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series is a tribute to Donald Hall, one of the nation’s most beloved poets and authors. Hall remains the heart and soul of this series and is instrumental in bringing nationally and internationally revered poets to the PSU campus.

Hall will be on hand to introduce Graham, and both will stay after the reading for an authors’ reception and book signing, including Hall’s latest publication, Christmas at Eagle Pond.

Free tickets for the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series are available at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869, and are highly recommended. The series is presented with generous support from the Follett Higher Education Group (PSU Bookstore).

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education is offering a four week Microsoft Office Basics: Word, Excel and PowerPoint computer class beginning on Tuesday, March 12 and Thursday, March 14. The class will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Laconia High School noted Mrs. Peggy Selig, Program Director.

This course will allow those individuals who are only slightly familiar with Microsoft Programs to get a leg up and learn all the tips and tricks that make each program easier to use as well as more efficient. This class is designed for people who already work with these programs, but don’t feel thoroughly knowledgeable or who want to learn some new tricks.

Students will learn about formulas and pivot

tables in Excel, how to create spreadsheets and how to add charts and diagrams in PowerPoint and some additional tips for Word. The class content is flexible, and will be based in some part on student needs.

Students will need to bring a flash drive to class to save their personal files.

Along with learning how to navigate through these Microsoft programs the class will be teaching beginner skills in each application that will allow people to easily create and format letters in Word, apply the spreadsheet capabilities of Excel to everyday use and help to create a PowerPoint presentation for work or as a personal digital scrapbook.

To enroll in the class or for more information, call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712.

from preceding page The post sponsors several levels of youth baseball, participate in Boy Scout Eagle Courts, provide flags, education, and flag disposal ceremonies. It provides six scholarships annually to deserving high school seniors.

The Kelley-Miller Circus was first brought to Laconia by Post 1 as was the Harlem Wizards basketball show recently.

For ticket information for the dinner contact the post prior to Feb. 27 at 524-9728.

Laconia Adult Education offers computer classes

MOULTONBOROUGH — A Winter Mammal Tracking Workshop will be held Saturday, February 23 from 9:30 a.m. until noon at the Loon Center.

Join biologist Chris Conrod at the Loon Center as he shares his knowledge in tracking mammals.

The Markus Wildlife Sanctuary has a myriad of mammal inhabitants and winter is the best time to see what they’re up to.

In this introductory workshop you will learn to identify mammal prints and track patterns, (gaits) and learn why we find a certain species where we do.

Please bring snowshoes if able.

Admission is free.

On Thursday, Feb. 28 from 3-4 p.m. come by the Loon Center and enjoy an hour of storytelling with Angela Klingler, an award winning storyteller who weaves traditional world folktales, mythology, Native American, regional legends, and history with humor and wit.

Her stories are, “Alternately wise and funny, silly and poignant,” writes The Yukon News.

The program is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.

The Loon Center is filled with interactive displays for adults and children alike and its full size taxidermy loons are displayed for close inspection. It also offers a gift shop and visitors can enjoy the wellmarked walking trails starting from the parking lot.

For further information call (603) 476-5666 or email info@loon.org.

‘Touching Peace’ next in Sanbornton UCC series

SANBORNTON — The Sanbornton Congregational Church – UCC in partnership with the Sanbornton Town Library is sponsoring a Film Series held on the first Wednesday of every month at the library. Show time will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the library. Everyone is welcome.

The second film, shown on March 6, will be “ Touching Peace” with Thich Nhat Hahn (2005- 90 minutes).

Monk, poet, scholar and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh is a leading Vietnamese Zen teacher. This film is a talk Thich Nhat Hanh presented to 3500 people in Berkeley, California that captures the spiritual leader’s flair for addressing complex human issues in simple terms and documents his philosophy as he speaks intimately on connecting to one’s roots, building community, learning true love, and living in the present moment.

The video includes sections on Hanh’s techniques and meditations for daily practice to help bring peace to the world. He talks about the seeds of consciousness, which can include not only peace, joy, and happiness but also anger, hatred, and fear. Always emphasizing the positive, Thich Nhat Hanh suggests ways we can take good care of our anger by embracing it.

A discussion will follow the film led by Rev. Ruth Martz.

For further information, call 286-3018 or visit the website at uccsanbornton.org.

Community dinner Saturday at Gilmanton church

GILMANTON — The Gilmanton Community Church will be hosting a Community Dinner on Saturday, February 23 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Corners Church on Route 107 in Gilmanton.

A variety of soups, chowders, stews, and chili will be served with salad and rolls, beverages and a dessert table.

The cost will be $7.50/adults, $6/Seniors (65 and over) and children, under age 6, or a $22 maximum for an immediate family (parent/s & their children).

For more information, call 267-6150 or visit gilmantoncommunitychurch.org., or www.facebook. com/gilmantoncommunitychurch All proceeds go to support the projects and Mission Outreach of the Gilmanton Community Church.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, February 20, 2013— Page 25

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a 19-year-old heroin addict striving toward recovery. I go to five Narcotics Anonymous meetings a week, but I have occasional setbacks. After the most recent incident, I left drug paraphernalia in the bathroom. I took full responsibility and was ashamed and disgusted with myself.

But the first thing my mother said was, “Did you leave that out on purpose so your sister could find it and start experimenting? She’s only 13!”

Annie, my sister is anti-drugs, and I talk to her a lot about the subject. I believe openness and honesty are the keys to avoidance, and I will do everything I can to save her from making the same mistakes I have made.

My parents will never understand addiction, but I wish they would try a little harder. I have repeatedly asked them to come to one NA meeting. I wrote them a three-page letter explaining the importance of my going to meetings and how valuable their support would be to me. I arranged for people to talk to my parents so they could ask questions that might be too uncomfortable to ask me directly, but they had no interest. They discourage me from attending meetings, and when I brought home literature from NA for them, they left it on the floor, and the dog chewed it.

I am heartbroken and need their support so much. Fighting my addiction is hard and scary, and instead of helping, they attack. I don’t know what else I can do. -- Begging for Mummy and Daddy Dear Begging: Your parents are frightened -- for you and for your sister -- and they also don’t trust you. Getting off of hard drugs is a difficult process, and we commend your efforts. Your parents’ support is important. But if your setbacks include using drugs in their home and leaving paraphernalia in plain sight, it contributes to their anger.

Would your parents help with the cost of a reputable re-

hab facility? The Salvation Army also offers a program. You are making progress, but it is often beneficial to be separated from the culture that contributes to your drug use. Please show your parents this letter, and tell them you wrote it. We hope it helps.

Dear Annie: My father has Alzheimer’s, and I have attended a support group for five years. I have learned a lot.

Please let your readers know that the Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups, as well as information on local services, how to find good medical help and social workers who can assist with problems including wandering, driving and medication. You can learn how others have dealt with similar problems. There is informational literature on how to prepare for what may happen next with your loved one.

People who do not live in the area with the affected relative (considered a long-distance caregiver) can also benefit greatly from attending a support group where they live. The association’s focus is on all dementias, not just Alzheimer’s. Thank you for spreading the word. -- Caring for Dad Dear Dad: We often mention the Alzheimer’s Association in this space. It is an invaluable resource, and we are grateful to you for delineating what they do. Readers can contact them at alz.org.

Dear Annie: We, too, went through the same turmoil as “Indiana Mom” because of a vindictive daughter-in-law who convinced our idiot son (he’s a Ph.D.) to prevent us from seeing our grandchildren.

Finally, no longer willing to tolerate this form of “grandparent abuse,” we disinherited my son and grandchildren and will never see them again. It was a painful decision, but we had to do it in order to maintain our stability. In retrospect, it was the right decision. We have regained our emotional equilibrium. -- California

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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For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 1st floor.

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

524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

I n Home near Tilton/I-93.

SMOKER/PET okay. Furnished $125/Week.

Unfurnished $115/Week. Utilities included, No drinking/No drugs 603-286-9628

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $225/week, including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: Weirs Beach, year-round, recently renovated 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartment.

Ideal setup for roommates. $700/month plus utilities. References required. (978)973-3618.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LIVE-IN Female Housekeeper: Free room, TV, washer/dryer. No smoking/drinking. No pets. Call Al at 290-2324.

MEREDITH Parade Rd., Large 1-bedroom apt., $750/month, heat included, no smoking/no pets.

524-2575 after 5p.m.

MINUTES from Concord2-bedroom 1-bath completely renovated energy efficient apartment complex. $795, including hot water w/free WiFi. Secured building access, onsite laundry and more. Military discount available. Convenient Rte 3 location in West Franklin!

Must See, Call today!

603-744-3551 NEW HAMPTON: 1-bedroom apartment. Country setting. $620/ month + security, no util, cat okay.

(603)217-0373.

NEWFOUND- Large 4 bedroom 2 bath, 5 acres, scenic view, private. $1,150/Month. $500/quick bonus.

352-735-1747

ROOMS

TILTON: Downstairs 1-bedroom. $600/Month. Heat and hot water included. No dogs, 603-630-9772 or 916-214-7733.

For Rent-Commercial GILFORD, Hair Salon for rent.

Busy traffic area.

Call 603-630-2212 SOUTH Tamworth- 60’x30’ heated garage with toilet, large work room, 2 bays over head doors, showroom/ office. Great exposure on busy Rte. 25. Suitable for many uses. Available Immediately. Rent $1000/mo plus security. Call owner, 323-7065.

For Sale 2 Men’s extra large bib style snowpants. New, in plastic, bought $100 each. Asking $65 each. 603-393-3840 after 6 pm 30 gal. fish tank and stand (everything included) $60. 556-9276.

4 Weather Master snow tires, 215/65R16, used lightly one winter $150. New $124 each.

250-8066 7-1/2 Ft. Curtis Snow Pro Poly Plow: New cutting edge, all the controls, $1,000. 707-9934.

AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. BIRD Cages: 1-Lg metal cage on wheels, $50; 1-Lg Parakeet cage, $20. 267-8970.

Adoption

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

BROWN electric lift chair-recliner.

Perfect! Aeriens electric start snow blower. Perfect. $275 each.

528-2488

A happy, loving couple has tons of hugs, kisses & love to share with a newborn baby. Allowable expenses paid. Renee & Scott 1-888-437-9996.

2001 Mercury Sable LS 4-Door Sedan. 3.0L V-6 Engine, 74,400K, Power driver seat, power windows, leather seats, cruise control, sun roof. $4,000. Sanbornton, NH. 603-731-2398 or 603-731-2322

ASHLAND: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Quiet building in residential area. Off street parking. $750-$850/month. Security deposit required.

Call 603-520-4030 for additional information.

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

DUTCHWEST Woodstove: Fits up to 18” pieces of wood, very good condition. Asking $600/b.o.

707-9934.

Animals DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed.

Parents on premise, $375-$450, (603)539-1603.

Rottweiler puppies for sale in Canterbury. One time litter being raised in-home. $800/per pup.

491-3526

Announcement MAKE EXTRA CASH by consigning your unwanted furniture and home decor items. Please call 524-1175 or stop in at Too Good To Be Threw, 84 Union Avenue, Laconia.

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1976 Chevy C-10 Longbed3-speed on column. Very good condition, $4,000. 603-524-1283 1994 Chrysler Concord, new tires and battery, awd, inspectable, 28 mpg. Good condition. $850.

677-2865 1998 BUICK Riviera- 113K, Excellent condition, green, leather, all options. Salvage title, $2,500. 603-496-5619 1999 Chevy Blazer 4WD- Runs fine needs muffler to pass inspection. $900. 748-6455 Leave Message 2000 Ford Taurus- 4-door, gray, 3.0 auto, 140K miles, runs good, inspected. $1,750/OBO. 630-3482 2003 GMC Safari Van- SLE. 1-Owner, 50K miles. AWD, ABS, privacy glass. Excellent condition.

2008 Ford Fusion $8600.603-528-2595

SE.

2009 Toyota Avalon XLSExcellent condition, 29K, good tires, power everything. All service records. $19,500. 524-7685

BELMONT

• Large 1 bedroom, 1st

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

floor apt. Heat, hot water, electric & extended basic inc. $225 per week.

• Large 1 bedroom 2nd floor apt. with small computer room. Heat, hot water included. $200 per week.

BOATS

SECURITY REQUIRED No Pets

BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

BOAT SLIPS for Rent Winnipesaukee Pier, Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable Rates Call for Info. 366-4311 DOCKS FOR RENT 2013 season, Lake Winnisquam Point.

Parking, Bathrooms, Showers, Launch on Site. 603-524-2222.

KAYAK Wilderness Systems, 2002, 15.5 ft., yellow/ green, steering rudder, good condition, $599. 253-6163

Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232 or 344-9190

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.

998-4728 BELMONTSmall 2 bedroom apartment. $650/Month, no utilities, References & security 520-3203 FRANKLIN 2 BR unfurnished Apt. 3rd floor, in a victorian home, eat in kitchen, partial heat, hot water, appliances, laundy included. No pets. $650/mo. 603-279-1385 FURNISHED Room with private bathroom. Heat, hot water & cable included. $150 per week.

603-366-4468.

LACONIA 2 Bedrooms starting at $800/month +utilities 3 Bedrooms $1000/month +utilities Call GCE at 267- 8023 LACONIA Almost New Winnipesaukee Waterfront Luxury 2-Bedroom Condominium. W/D, air, large deck. $1,350. No smoking.

One-year lease. 603-293-9111 LACONIA first floor, big 4 room, 2 BR. $190/wk.Leave message with Bob. 781-283-0783

617-780-9312 GILFORD 3 bedroom house, garage, hookups for washer/ dryer, full cellar.

No smoking.

NORTHFIELD: 3 Bedroom House close to downtown/park.

Security deposit/references. No pets/No smoking, available 2/18. $1,200/Month +utilities (603)455-8873.

TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. Shared kitchen/2 full baths. $150/week includes all utilities. 603-286-4391.

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

Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980 WOODSPLITTER: Craftman, heavyduty, 27-ton, used once, roadworthy, mint condition, $900.

707-9934.

PRINTER: 3 in 1 Lexmark P4330, used one semester at college, needs ink. $15. 455-3686.

LACONIA Waterfront- 2-Bedroom condo, quiet location, Clean/renovated, furnished-optional. No smoking/pets. $995/month.

603-630-4153.

LACONIA- 1 bedroom, utilities included. $170/Week, no pets.

603-781-6294 LACONIA- 1st floor, 2 bedroom.

Newly renovated, $750 +utilities.

Available March 1st.

603-455-9189 Laconia- First floor, 5 rooms (2 bedroom) apartment on Pleasant Street. All updated, nice yard, walk to town and beaches. $950/Month, includes heat/hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771

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

Great condition!

SHAPPELL S2000 Portable Ice Fishing Shelter. Excellent condition, will sell half price. $125.

Derby on the way. 267-6934

LACONIA 1 bedroom apartment.

Beach rights, Heat & lights, $175/Week + security & references. No pets. 603-528-5940

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145-160/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Quiet 2-bedroom first floor waterfront on Pickerel Pond.

Full kitchen, dining area & living room with woodstove, sliders to patio, use of beach and dock. $990/Month includes electric, cable & Internet. Available 4/1. No

Apartments Available NOW! Section 8 Voucher Holders Welcome!

Rental Assistance Available • Spacious units with a lot of storage area • Low utility costs • On-Site Laundry & Parking • Easy access to I-93 • 24-hour maintenance provided • 2 bedrooms with a 2 person minimum per unit.

Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income.

Hurry and call today to see if you qualify or download an application at:

www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com 603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MARINA FORKLIFT OPERATOR Shep Brown’s Boat Basin, a Premier Full Service Marina, has a rare opening for a full time, year round forklift operator. MUST HAVE: Marina forklift experience, general boat mechanical skills, forklift maintenance experience and excellent organizational & time management skills. Valid Drivers License, NH Boating Certificate & DOT Medical Card are required. Must be able to work weekends.

Competitive pay plan, vacation & health benefits are available.

Furniture AMAZING! 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

FLOORING SALES CONWAY

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

GILMANTON SCHOOL 2013 Spring Coaching Position

GIRL’S SOFTBALL COACH Position is open until filled.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to:

Carol Locke, Principal The Gilmanton School 1386 NH Rte. 140 Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837

Please email your resume to service@shepbrowns.com or call Stephen Hinchey, Service Manager at 603-279-4573

Full time, flooring sales experience preferred but will train right candidate, email resume sal@chicklumber.com

KITCHEN DESIGN SALES- CONWAY

Full time, kitchen sales & 20/20 design experience preferred, will consider other candidates, email resume valb@chicklumber.com

LIKEABLE PEOPLE WANTED!

26 hardworking career minded men and women to start immediately in the Rochester area.

No experience necessary. Will train those selected. Must be neat in appearance and dependable. $1000 singing bonus. $550/wk to start. Unlimited earning potential. Weekly and monthly bonuses. Paid vacation packages. Excellent advancement potential. Management training from day one. Call for interview Monday & Tuesday only (603)822-0220 or text anytime (603)930-8450.

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

Help Wanted BRICKFRONT RESTAURANT

Now Hiring: Experienced Waitstaff Part-Time Positions Apply in Person 134 Church Street, Laconia (603)524-0399

LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT PLEASANT STREET SCHOOL is seeking a Long Term Substitute for a Special Education Teacher Grades 2 & 3. Candidate must be certified in General Special Education. Position will run from April 22, 2013 until the end of the school year in June.

Information must be sent in by March 8, 2013

PLEASANT STREET SCHOOL is seeking a part-time paraprofessional for our Elementary School. Successful candidate will support students with special education and behavioral needs.

Candidate must be Paraprofessional II Certified.

27.5 hours per week For any of the above openings please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Certification and three Letters of Reference to:

MONRO MUFFLER/BRAKE & SERVICE

Sue Carignan, Student Services Coordinator Pleasant Street School 350 Pleasant Street Laconia, NH 03246

Automotive Technician

Visit our website for information about Laconia Schools at:

Base pay 20-45k Great benefits package available.

Full time & PT

www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E

CNC Lathe Machinist - 2nd Shift CNC Mill Machinist - 2nd Shift Responsibilities include performing set-up of equipment, program development, operation of various pieces of equipment and in-process dimensional inspection of parts produced. Candidate must possess a detailed knowledge of equipment, as well as the ability to read complex prints and precision measuring equipment. Position requires related manufacturing experience.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 28, 2013.

We provide competitive wages, shift differential, clean work environment, medical insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, dental insurance, vacation and holidays, flex benefits, tuition reimbursement plan, profit sharing and 401(k) plan with company match.

Please contact Human Resources EPTAM Plastics, 2 Riverside Business Park Northfield, NH 03276 Tel: 603-729-5014, Fax: 603-215-2971 Email: kdubois@eptam.com EOE/AA For an online application, visit www.eptam.com

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Moultonborough Lions Club hosting Meet the Candidates Night on February 24 MOULTONBOROUGH — All candidates for Town and School District offices in Moultonborough have been invited to speak at Meet the Candidates Night 2013 to begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24 at the Moultonborough Lions Club on Old Route 109.

Jerry Hopkins, Town and School District Moderator, will serve as moderator for Meet the Candidates Night.

Each candidate will be given an opportunity to express his/her reasons for running, address their qualifications, and comment on any specific issues that concern them. After all the candidates for a given Town or School District office have presented, there will be time for questions from the audience.

On the Town ballot, there are two candidates (Betsey Patten and Chris Shipp) running for one (1)

Help Wanted

PRODUCT/MARKETING MANAGER Growing Fiber Optic Company in the Lakes Region is seeking a full time Product/Marketing Manager. Responsibilities to include inside sales support, all marketing related activities, technical support. Attention to detail and able to multi task.

Some travel is required.

Competitive salary. 10 years of experience is required in the marketing/ technical field. Please apply in person or submit a resume to Optical Design Manufacturing Inc, 143 Lake Street, Suite 1E, Laconia, NH 03246. No phone calls please

Help Wanted

three-year seat on the Select Board.

Also on the Town ballot, there are four candidates (Susan Buchnam, Joanne M. Farnham, Barbara Sheppard and Laurie Whitley) running for three (3) threeyear seats as Library Trustees, and there are two candidates(Kenneth Bickford and Tim Tinel) running for one (1) one year seat on the Zoning Board.

There are two candidates (Josh Bartlett and Bob Gofredo) running unopposed for two (2) three-year seats on the Planning Board. There are no candidates for one (1) three-year seat as Trustee of the Trust Funds. This seat may be determined by writein ballots.

On the School District ballot, two candidates are running unopposed for two seats (3 years) on the

Help Wanted

Services

Services

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Is Now Hiring For All Positions To Start Immediately.

Positions Available: Managers, Hosts, Servers, Bussers, Bartenders, Line Cooks & Dishwashers

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted CALL Mike for snowblowing, roof shoveling, scrapping and light hauling. Very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214

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

HARDWOOD FLOORING DUST FREE SANDING 25 years experience. Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com

Storage Space

Prior Experience Required.

Go to: www.wb-lp.com & click “Join Our Team” or apply in person.

LACONIA: 20' x 18' two car ga rage for rent, $195/month including electric, 524-1234.

Wanted To Buy I BUY CLEAN 603-470-7520.

Lost

Med Tech, Lab, Per Diem Lab Aide, Lab, Per Diem RN @ Merriman House PT 32 hrs and Per Diem RN - FT/PT/PD Emergency Department RN - ICU PT 24 hrs and Per Diem RN - Med Surg FT and Per Diem LNA @ Merriman House, Per Diem LPN or RN @ Merriman House, Per Diem Activity Assistant, Merriman House, Per Diem to Part-time A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Apply online at www.memorialhospitalnh.org Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

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

Motorcycles

MR. JUNK- Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate.

Insured. 455-6296

2003 HD Softail Standard. New tires, many extras, jack stand and cover included. $5000 firm.

603-393-7487 after 4 pm.

QUALITY Firewood: Seasoned, dry hardwood. Pine or green available. Call for details, competative prices. 603-630-4813.

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

ROOFING BY PAUL LERP

Recreation Vehicles

Quality hand nailed shingling.

603-998-4046

2009 Keystone Laredo 315RL 5th Wheel Camper. Double slide-out, very clean, many extras. $24,900.

491-9062

Services

DVD's.

Home Care

Lost men s Coach wallet.

REWARD! 603-581-4257

We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package!

Please check out website for specific details on each position

Services

DICK THE HANDYMAN

PIPER ROOFING

WEIRS BEACH LOBSTER POUND

School Board. Gerald Buteau is running for a second three-year term on the School Board and Celeste Burns is running for the second open three-year seat.

Moderator Hopkins will also allow those present to speak in favor of or against petitioned warrant articles that may appear on either the Town or School District warrants.

All residents are invited to attend this event designed to give candidates an opportunity to express their views, and most importantly, give residents an opportunity to ask questions of candidates.

Coffee, water and desserts prepared by members of the Moultonborough PTA will be available for all in attendance.

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

HANDYMAN FOR SALE Travel time 293-0683

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HOME Companion/CaregiverErrands, appointments, light housekeeping. Friendly, trustworthy, excellent references.

630-2872 WHEN A SENIOR family member wants to remain at home and needs or wants care & companionship, please call 603-556-7817 or SHCCLR.com

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER WILL assist the elderly in their own home. Excellent training with outstanding references. Your loved one will be treated with respect and c are. Will prepare meals and do light housekeeping while providing companionship.

603-630-2018.

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