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Shaker narrows superintendent search to 2
BELMONT — The search for the new superintendent for the Shaker Regional School District has been narrowed to two contenders both of whom are current superintendents in other New Hampshire school districts. The announcement came yesterday from the Shaker Regional School Board subcommittee that consists of School Board Chair Pret Tuthill, Sean Embree and Robert Reed. Heidi Hutchinson served as an alternate. The search committee was assisted by a 16-member advisory. see sHaKeR page 10
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Waterfront property holding its value in Gilford By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
GILFORD — Despite claims by some homeowners, sales data indicate that last year most waterfront properties here sold at closing prices above or near their assessed value. According to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) 14 waterfront properties changed hands, six for more than $1-million and eight for less than $1-million. Of
the most expensive properties, two sold for more than their assessed value — one for 170-percent and another for 56-percent more — while two others sold for more than 95-percent of their assessed value. Only two of the properties were listed at prices below their assessed values, one by $38,000 an the other by $63,000. Three-quarters of the waterfront properties that sold for less than $1-million closed at prices in excess of their assessed
values and seven of the eight were listed for sale for more than they were assessed by the town. Altogether the MLS reported 93 sales in Gilford during 2011 and included assessed values for 67 of the transactions. Properties sold at less than $400,000 were more likely to have fetched less than their assessed value than more expensive properties. Of the 43 sales at less than $400,000, 34 closed see WateRFRONt page 10
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New book chronicles growing up French Catholic in Laconia in 1940s & 50s By ed engler
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The robot created by the Gilford High School robotics team fires a foam basketball to freshman Jonathan Coughlin. The team, in its seventh year, has high hopes for the upcoming FIRST! Robotics regional competition in Manchester. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
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GILFORD — The Gilford High School robotics team started seven years ago with a handful of students. The program slowly built upon itself each year and now boasts a roster of 20. In addition to being more numerous than in years past, the team is also at its most competitive. In looking forward to the Granite State Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, held March 1-3 at the
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LACONIA — In 1950, 10 year old Lucien “Sonny” Virgin got a part-time job delivering The Evening Citizen to homes scattered along N. Main Street. His route was five miles long, from his own house just off Busy Corner to a spot a little short of the State School and back. After paying the newspaper office for the the papers, he cleared $5 a week. But he had debts. He owed Paquette Sporting Goods $21 for the bicycle that made, in good weather, his job easier. And he owed his mother $21 because he borrowed from her to buy the route from another boy. When all was said and done his net income was $3 a week. When Sonny informed his mother he was out of toothpaste she told him that since he was now working, he would be buying his own toothpaste and soap. From that day forward, his mother Ora provided the roof over his head and food on the kitchen table. For everything else, including clothes, he was on his own. When he was in high school, his mother cut off the heat to his small room near the attic, a sign that, see sONNy page 7
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Farmington burglary Oil jumps to 9-month high after Iran cuts supply line Bain of the Economist Intelligence Unit. “Ban(AP) — Oil prices jumped to a nine-month high victim charged with reckless above ning the tiny quantities of exports to the U.K. and $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it France involves very little risk for Iran — indeed halted crude exports to Britain and France in an conduct for firing his gun quite the opposite, it catches the headlines and leads escalation of a dispute over the Middle Eastern
FARMINGTON (AP) — A Farmington, N.H., man who helped catch a suspected burglary now faces criminal charges himself. Foster’s Daily Democrat reports that 61-year-old Dennis Fleming has been charged with reckless conduct for firing his gun in a residential area. No one was hurt. The incident happened Saturday, when Fleming arrived home to find his house had been burglarized. Police say he spotted the suspect, 27-year-old Joseph Hebert, climbing out the window of a neighbor’s home and used his gun to hold him until police arrived. Hebert was charged with burglary and drug possession.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A grandson of the late Princess Grace of Monaco has been briefly hospitalized after a brawl in a New York City nightclub. Prince Pierre Casiraghi (cah-zee-RAH’-ghee) suffered cuts to his face during the brawl. Former nightclub owner Adam Hock was arraigned Sunday on charges of assaulting the prince and three friends at the Double Seven nightspot in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. An attorney who represents the 24-year-old prince tells The Associated Press that Casiraghi was treated at a hospital and released after Saturday’s brawl. Attorney Richard Golub says Casiraghi’s group did not “instigate anything” or provoke the attack. But Hock tells the New York Post (http://nyp.st/ A9kKG1 ) the prince and his entourage “were being completely obnoxious,” verbally abusing women with him. Also punched in the melee was shipping heir Stavros Niarchos III. Meredith Cinema Meredith Shopping Ctr. • 279-7836 www.barnzs.com
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country’s nuclear program. By Monday afternoon, benchmark March crude was up $2.02 to $105.26 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest since May. The contract rose 93 cents to settle at $103.24 per barrel in New York on Friday. Iran’s announcement will likely have minimal impact on supplies, analysts said, because only about 3 percent of France’s oil consumption is from Iranian sources. Britain had not imported oil from the Islamic republic in six months. “The price rise is more a reflection of concerns about the further escalation in tensions between Iran and the West,” said commodity analyst Caro-
to a higher global oil price, which is something Iran is very keen to encourage.” Markets in the United States are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday. Iran’s oil ministry said Sunday it stopped crude shipments to British and French companies in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports. They include a freeze of the country’s central bank assets and an oil embargo set to begin in July. Iran’s Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi had warned earlier this month that Tehran could cut off oil see OIL page 9
BRUSSELS (AP) — Eurozone governments worked into the night on Monday, hoping to agree on a long-awaited rescue package for Greece that would save it from a potentially calamitous bankruptcy next month, but several key points of division remained, senior officials said. Finance ministers meeting in Brussels Monday were still wrangling over how to reduce Greece’s debt load further and impose even tighter control over the country’s spending, and negotiations were expected to stretch late into the night. Rich countries like Germany and the Netherlands and the International Monetary Fund want to be sure that Athens can eventually survive without aid. But after months of delays, time for Greece is run-
ning out. The country needs to secure the 130 billion ($170 billion) bailout so it can move ahead with a related 100 billion ($130 billion) debt relief deal with private investors. That deal needs to be in place quickly if Athens is to avoid a disorderly default on a bond repayment on March 20. “I am of the opinion that today we have to deliver, because we don’t have any more time,” Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who also chairs the meetings of eurozone finance ministers, said as he arrived in Brussels. An uncontrolled bankruptcy would likely force Greece to leave the 17-country currency union and return to its old currency, the drachma, further shaking its already see next page
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian tanks and troops massed Monday outside the resistance stronghold of Homs for a possible ground assault that one activist warned could unleash a new round of fierce and bloody urban combat even as the Red Cross tried to broker a cease-fire to allow emergency aid in. A flood of military reinforcements has been a prelude to previous offensives by President Bashar Assad’s regime, which has tried to use its overwhelming firepower to crush an opposition that has been bolstered by defecting soldiers and hardened
by 11 months of street battles. “The human loss is going to be huge if they retake Baba Amr,” said Rami Abdul-Rahman, who heads the Britain-based activist group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin said Russia will put forward a proposal at the U.N. Security Council in the coming days regarding humanitarian aid to Syria, the Itar-Tass news agency reported. Churkin was quoted by the agency as telling Vesti see SYRIA page 11
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Local attorney called into jury pool his client’s peers due to be picked from BY GAIL OBER
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LACONIA — For all of his successful weaving and bobbing before the legal bars of New Hampshire’s courtrooms, the one thing attorney Mark Sisti can’t seemingly talk his way out of is jury duty. And for Sisti, a Gilmanton resident, jury duty couldn’t come at a worse time — he’s been called up for the jury pool in March that is tentatively scheduled to hear the case of one of his more locally noted clients — the Gilford man who allegedly stabbed a Laconia man in what city police described in their affidavits as a crack-cocaine fueled party on July 14, 2011 in one of the city’s subsidized housing complexes. And the case against Tyler Twombley is about a complex as it gets around here. During the same party at 22 Strafford Street, Twombly was shot in the abdomen — allegedly by James M. McNeil, who is also scheduled to stand trial at some point soon in the same court and on similar charges — first degree assault. McNeil is represented by John Clothier of Concord. His final pretrial is over and the docket indicates his trial is also scheduled for jury selection in the beginning of March. The two men are both incarcerated although in from preceding page beaten economy and creating uncertainty across Europe. Heading into the meeting earlier Monday, ministers were optimistic that a deal could be reached. “We now have all of the elements to achieve an agreement,” said French Finance Minister Francois Baroin. “Greece knows what it has to do, and we’ll watch over it continually. We also know what we have to do.” But the finance ministers were also negotiating on several fronts, trying to move Greece’s other creditors to increase their commitments. Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos rushed to Brussels to back up his finance chief, Evangelos Venizelos, in talks with the IMF, the European Central Bank and representatives of private holders of Greek debt. The goal is to bring Greece’s debt down to around 120 percent of gross domestic product by 2020 — the maximum the IMF sees as sustainable. At the moment, the country’s debt load stands at more than 160 percent. Last week, a new report prepared by the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF concluded that the new bailout, Greek spending cuts, and a planned 100 billion debt relief from private investors would still leave Greece’s debt at almost 129 percent of economic output by the end of the decade. Ministers were exploring several options to close that gap, but as talks dragged on Monday, no final solution appeared imminent. A Greek official said Monday morning that
different county jails and both have filed official speedy trial motions. Both men have target speedy trial dates of April 9. Although the prosecution has distributed immunity cards for the other party goers and at least three of them will testify at both trials, neither McNeil nor Twombly was dealt one of those cards. According to motions and court pleadings in each case both Clothier and Sisti have a desire to have their client’s trial first, likely to prohibit the first man from testifying against the second, even though Belknap County Superior Court Judge James O’Neill ruled on November 1, 2011 that, because of his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination, Twombly will not be required to testify at McNeil’s trial. Two men, two crimes, two trial and two lawyers. The only other thing the two can’t share is the same jury. Testifying against both are the same cops and the same witnesses. The same team of prosecutors are trying both cases, before the same judge in the same court and all are in the same race against time. Until last week, it appeared Sisti and Twombly would get to the finish line first. Sisti had succeeded in keeping Twombly’s medical records out of both trials, despite the state’s argu-
ment that key evidence, presumably a bullet or medical evidence of a bullet found in those records, could be critical in trying both men. He had a court order that gave him the first court date, the final pretrial was over, the jury was picked and the trial was scheduled for February 7. But Asst. Attorney General Carley Ahern filed a last minute motion to continue because one of her key forensic witnesses was unavailable for trial last week. In a hearing on February 7, the date Twombly’s trial was scheduled to begin, O’Neill granted the state’s continuance because Ahern successfully argued her witness was ready and available during the two weeks after the jury was picked. He ordered the trial be scheduled for the next jury pool — the one to be empaneled in March and the one in which Sisti himself is scheduled to be part of. This latest twist forced Sisti to file his own motion for a continuance. While it’s technically impossible, at least while we still have a Constitution, for Sisti to sit on his own client’s trial or on the trial of the man accused of shooting his client, court scheduling being what it is, Sisti’s own duty to serve coupled with scheduling problems stemming from budget cuts to the state’s judiciary, could push him and Twombly from first to last.
there seemed to be agreement on further reducing the interest rate on Greece’s first, 110 billion bailout as well as having national central banks in the eurozone, which also hold some Greek bonds, participate in the debt relief. The official was speaking on condition of
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Strength through peace The present defense doctrine of the U.S. is peace through strength, based on the idea that if a country is armed to the teeth, no other country would think about attacking it. This was a strong position of Ronald Reagan who simultaneously (and ironically) called for the total abolition of nuclear weapons. The peace through strength doctrine is predicated on the idea that if one desires peace, one must prepare for war – “Si vis pacem, para bellum.” This doctrine has existed since the presidency of George Washington and was stressed again much later by Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Stephen Harper (Canada). It fits nicely with state sovereignty because deterrence is the role of the state rather than an international body: “The goal is to avoid war by making tyrants understand that the cost of their aggression will be too much for them to bear” (http://winteryknight.wordpress.com/2009/04/07/what-is-thedoctrine-of-pe...). Of course, once such a doctrine is set in motion, it becomes universally standardized because what is good for one country should good for all countries. So if one country can arm itself to the teeth, then all other countries should also have this right under sovereignty. The above quote, however, seems to limit huge defense establishments to only democracies as if no democracy ever started aggression toward a nondemocratic state. However, history is full of examples of such aggression – even recent history. The quote also suggests that there is no greater authority than the nation state but Iran and North Korea are nation states and their authority, according to this reasoning, is supreme. Countries like the U.S. say that only they are responsible in the use of nuclear weapons yet the U.S. is the only country to have dropped nuclear bombs on a largely civilian population and to consider their use in modern warfare, as in the Bush administration. The U.S. also attacked Iraq knowing that it did not have the capacity to fight back with a nuclear weapon. Both Iran and North Korea believe in peace through strength and base it in on the prevention of attack by western superpowers. Perception dictates reality. The peace through strength argument reached its peak in the Cold War because Russia, an undemocratic state, also believed and practiced peace through strength. The result was an arms race that led to the accumulation of 60,000 nuclear weapons mostly in the arsenals of U.S and Russia. Deterrence was the name of the game but it came at a very high price, and it is only sheer luck that the planet is still intact, thanks to the diplomacy of John F. Kennedy. In the interim there have been numerous incidents where a
nuclear holocaust could have been caused by computer or human error. We are also in a situation currently where terrorists can get a hold of material to make a nuclear weapon because the peace through strength doctrine assumes a large supply of available nukes. All this does is make it easier for terrorists to obtain the necessary ingredients. Peace through strength is an antiquated, provocative and deadly relic that needs to be replaced. What is needed now is a new doctrine called strength through peace. This is a doctrine that when practiced universally would make the planet a safer and secure place. Granted that this will not be easy to achieve but all visions are often seen as impossible due to fatalism and the fear of change. It is also something that will not happen overnight but in stages over time with lots of hard work and creative diplomacy and problem-solving. The strength through peace doctrine believes that an atmosphere of mutual belligerence is a primary condition of war because it undermines the building of trust which is the foundations of relationships – personal and international. In other words, having a large stockpile of weapons compels their use and reinforces the habit of war. Building relationships with others while gradually reducing arsenals based on the trust but verify approach would lead to greater national strength because funds could be directed toward the full development of citizens. When people are well educated, creative, have good jobs and have their basic needs met, such as health care, they become strong collectively. They develop a strong ethic of care about themselves, their neighbors, their country and even the world. Countries that now have a doctrine of strength through peace tend to be kinder and gentler because they spend money developing social capital. This was expressed well by former general and President Dwight D. Eisenhower who said that “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.” A strong advocate of strength through peace is congressman, Dennis Kucinich, who stated that “We must find some alternative to war and bloodshed… I do not wish to minimize the complexity of the see next page
LETTERS Mr. Kitch’s ‘opinion’ gives conservatives a chance to respond To the editor, When can I get my TAX CAP editorial on the front page under the masthead? If Mr. Kitch wishes to write editorials, shouldn’t they be on the opinion page? Actually, I am happy to see all the interest as it gives the fiscal conservatives a chance to respond to this very important issue. Let’s take a look at some of Mr. Kitch’s OPINIONS: 1. “The authority of the Budget Committee is confided to setting the gross appropriation – the bottom line — and does not reach to the funding of the particular line items or departments”. This is WRONG Mr. Kitch. See RSA 32:5. The Budget Committee does in fact allocate money by line item. 2. Mr. Kitch states that the TAX CAP would “forbid, seemingly forever, any increase at all in the amount to be raised by local property taxes.” WRONG again, Mr. Kitch, as the cap only holds true as long as the cap is in place OR overridden at Deliberative Session which you point out later on in your editorial! 3. Tax Caps “will render the (budget) committee nearly as irrelevant as the blush on a dead man’s cheek.” Do you think the budget committee now is irrelevant Mr. Kitch? Or do you think the role of the budget committee is only irrelevant if it CAN’T TAKE MORE MONEY FROM THE TAXPAYER THAN IT DID THE YEAR BEFORE? On the contrary, Mr. Kitch, the budget committee will be MORE relevant with a 0-percent tax cap in place. It will be looking to fund the appropriate services within the town and School District, just like the pri-
vate sector and Gilford families do, without an endless supply of money that it can take by force! 4. Mr. Kitch’s editorial goes on to say that the TAX CAP would “leave the Budget Committee with only the option of reducing expenditures.” YES, YES, YES, Mr. Kitch, the town and the School District will have to LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS. You got this part CORRECT! It’s called a BUDGET for a reason…. Now let’s talk about Deliberative Session. Could the town and School District employees show up in force and defy the 3/5 majority of the voters and put money into the budget? YES! However, this budget would go on the ballot and the voters could vote it DOWN thus opting for the default budget instead. Thus, the need for Article 25 (Town) and Article 7 (School) to give the default budget creation to the Budget Committee. In addition, the School Board and the selectmen could recognize that the voters will has been swindled and not spend the money, return it to the general fund and the selectman can appropriate it to lower the tax rate. Every dollar taken by taxes is a dollar taken from the local economy folks! You’re destroying the property values that you depend on to fund essential government services. WAKE UP! Do the math! Gilford’s local government spending increases can’t continue! Don’t let the TAKERS ruin the town like they are ruining the country. Barbara Aichinger Governor’s Island Gilford
School board members don’t give up right to speak at own expense To the editor, An apology is due! There have recently been a series of hostile and usually inaccurate letters directed at the Gilmanton School Board. Most have not been worthy of a response; however, the last series of letters cannot go unanswered. The writers accuse the school board and their representative, the superintendent, of violating electioneering laws. The board and their representatives are always very careful to honor and support the laws of New Hamp-
shire. Before board members sent out a letter last year expressing their reasons for believing that SB-2 could have a serious negative effect on the Gilmanton School, they consulted an attorney. To quote from his reply, “School board members do not give up the right to send out political mailings just because they are members of a school board providing they do so at their own expense.” At the very least the writers of these letters owe the superintendent and the see next page
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LETTERS Voting by secret ballot is the foundation of any free society
I feel I am most knowledgeable candidate on Gilmanton issues
To the editor, Recently Gilford resident/School District employee Meg Jenkins wrote a letter in which she emphasizes some her “beliefs”. At the end of the letter Ms. Jenkins ask “What do you Believe?”, well I’m glad she asked, however my personal beliefs are irrelevant, so instead I’m going to grace you with the truth, because Ms. Jenkins and the hardworking folks of Gilford are entitled to know the truth. So here it is. The truth is: Voting by secret ballot is the foundation of any free society, it is the core of our democratic process, it not something to be mocked or criticized. People have risked their lives for the honor of casting a secret ballot (Remember the purple thumbs?). The truth is: It is not fair for employees to have to vote on some issues while their employers are looking down at them from a stage. The truth is: The children of Gilford receive adequate education, and that education comes at a cost to the taxpayer which is substantially higher than any comparable district. The truth is: Combined, the Board of Selectman and the Budget Committee have discussed the fire truck
To the editor, Dear Gilmanton community members: My name is Brett Currier and I am a candidate for the Office of Selectman. I want to thank the Student Leadership Team for inviting all of the candidates to again have the chance to participate in “Candidates Night” at the Gilmanton School. Regrettably I am unable to attend tonight due to a previously scheduled vacation to warmer weather. I have had many concerns over the years with a variety of things in our town. My main concern has been the escalating tax burden on our residents. I would like to find ways to control expenses without cutting services or employees. I feel we all have to pull together and live within our means. I believe we have a delicate balance in Gilmanton. We want to maintain the rural character and charm of our town, but also have a need for business to increase tax revenues. If elected, I would work to eliminate all unnecessary expenditures and I would welcome appropriate businesses to Gilmanton. I am a supporter of landowner rights and have been advocating for the owner when unnecessary burdens are being placed on them. I would like to alleviate a concern some of you may have. My son is a nine year veteran of our Police Department, my wife has been an EMT for 12 years. as a call member of the Fire Department and I am a driver for the Fire Department. Should issues arise
LETTER from preceding page school board an apology, and I would hope that in the future they would aim for greater accuracy and would respect the free speech rights of all citizens. In closing, I wish to point out that SANDY from preceding page problems to be faced in achieving disarmament and peace. But we shall not have the courage, the insight, to deal with such matters unless we are prepared to undergo a mental and spiritual change. It is not enough to say we must not wage war. We must love peace and sacrifice for it. We must fix our visions not merely on the negative expulsion of war, but upon the positive affirmation of peace. We must see that peace represents a sweeter music, far superior to the discords of war” (Remarks to the United States House of Representatives on September 7, 2011). Thus, it is imperative that we move from a doctrine of peace through strength to one of strength through peace. This means changing our priorities and developing the art and science of diplomacy and statesmanship. It does not mean total, immedi-
issue at length, at no fewer than eight public meetings. Both researched and studied the facts very thoroughly and both the selectman and Budget Committee voted overwhelmingly to NOT recommend the purchase of a new fire truck this year. The truth is: Several N.H. towns hold their annual meeting in May, and each has reported higher participation since changing to May. There has been no financial Armageddon, bankruptcies, or deaths as result of town meetings being held in May, as authorized by RSA 669:1. The truth is: I am responsible for providing for only myself and my family; I also choose to donate to causes I believe in. That is my choice! All of these private non-profit organizations that are requesting donations via taxation do good for the community and are worthy of our individual donations, however it is immoral to force people to give charity with a threatened tax lien on their property. Finally, the truth is Ms. Jenkins’s willingness to actively participate in the process is both commendable and appreciated. Kevin Leandro Gilford despite an open seat on the school board, not one of our vocal critics had the courage to step forward and become part of the solution. Ella Jo Regan Gilmanton ate and unilateral disarmament. That would be foolhardy in a dangerous world. What is does mean is that we should explore ways to multilaterally reduce our dependence on weapons that give us a sense of false security and strength. The superpowers have a special responsibility to reach out to others and set an example for the kind of world we all want to have. This is hard work – much harder that squeezing the trigger of a gun or releasing the bomb bay of an airplane. Our future as a planet requires new ways of thinking and behaving. The process has begun but it needs constant vigilance and pressure. If we want peace, we must prepare for peace - “Si vis pacem, para pacem.” (Leo R. Sandy is professor of counselor education at Plymouth State University and a consulting school psychologist.)
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directly relating to my wife or son, as a selectman I would recuse myself from any vote and let the other selectman deal with the issue. The Year-Round Library is another topic I have been asked about. I appreciate the time and effort the many volunteers have put toward the library. My feeling is that monies requested by the library should be left to the voters to decide at Town Meeting. I have been a regular attendee of selectmen’s meetings for many years. I attend Planning Board and ZBA meetings and have a good feel for their many rules, regulations and ordinances. I feel I am the most knowledgeable candidate regarding these issues because of my continued interest and attendance at all of the above mentioned meetings. Over the years I have made a point of trying to educate myself on the way our town government has been run and have many ideas to bring to the table on how we should proceed in the future. If you feel you want someone with this background and knowledge to represent you as your next selectman, please cast your VOTE FOR BRETT CURRIER on Tuesday, March 13. Should you have any unanswered questions and would like to speak with me, please call after March 4 at 267-8570 or 387-0667 and I will be happy to discuss any concerns you might have. Thank you Brett Currier Gilmaton
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Warrant for Annual District Meeting March 9, 2012
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 9thth day of March, 2012 at 6:00 in the afternoon to act on the following subjects. Polls will be open from 6 pm – 7:30 pm to act on Articles I, II and III. ARTICLE I. To choose, by ballot, a moderator to serve for a term of two years.
ARTICLE II. To choose, by ballot, two school board members, one for 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 III. Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA-40:13 (known as SB-2) to allow official ballot voting on all issues before the Belmont Canterbury Shaker Regional School Board in March of 2012? (By Petition) (3/5 majority ballot vote required)
ARTICLE IV. To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to make application for, to accept and to expend on behalf of the District any and all advances, grants or other funds for educational purposes which may now or hereinafter be forthcoming from the United State of America and its agencies and/or the State of New Hampshire and its agencies. ARTICLE V. To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to accept and expend on behalf of the District private gifts and contributions for educational purposes.
ARTICLE VI. To see if the School District will vote, by Ballot, to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty million two hundred seventy thousand one hundred thirty four dollars ($20,270,134) 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 VII. To see if the School District will vote, by Ballot, to approve the cost item included in the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Shaker Regional School District and the Shaker Regional Education Association NEA-New Hampshire which calls for the following increases in salaries and benefits at the current staffing level: Fiscal Year 2013 2014 2015
Estimated Increase 291,963 238,883 245,651
And further to raise and appropriate the sum of $291,963 for the current fiscal year, such sum representing the additional costs attributable to the increase in salary and benefits required by the new agreement over those that would be paid at current staffing levels, with the amount of $164,853 to come from the unreserved fund balance from the 2011-2012 budget which was the amount added at the March 18, 2011 Annual District Meeting for a teacher contract. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.] ARTICLE VIII. Shall Shaker Regional School District, if article VII is defeated, authorize the governing body to call one special meeting, at its option, to address article VII cost items only? (Majority vote required)
ARTICLE IX. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) 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, 2012 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]
ARTICLE X. 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 Energy Conservation Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 5, 2010 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2012 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.] ARTICLE XI. 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 Technology Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 5, 2010 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2012 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.] ARTICLE XII. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting. Given our hands at said Belmont this 9th day of February, 2012. Shaker Regional School Board
Preston Tuthill Sean Embree Robert Reed Richy Bryant
Diane O’Hara Heidi Hutchinson Thomas Goulette
LETTERS Brett Courier has too many conflicts to be effective selectman To the editor, Dear fellow Gilmanton voters: I hope we choose a candidate for selectman who can be fully involved in all of the important issues in our town. My concern is that one candidate, Brett Currier, will have to excuse himself from discussing and voting on many issues as it relates to the police and fire departments and code enforcement because of his direct interest these areas. Why? His son is a police officer in town, he and his wife are on call and compensated for that time by the fire department and he owns a construction business in town. These relationships will interfere with his role as a selectman. There is no choice other than to excuse himself from decisions in these areas. To do otherwise would be a conflict of interest. I want to see a selectman elected who approaches issues with an open mind and based on the best inter-
ests of the town. Serving as a selectman is an important job in a small town. Everyone who appears before the board including all of our town employees should be treated with a fair hand. Perry Onion fits the bill. He understands the great work done by citizen volunteers in our town. He served for 12 years on the Historic District Commission and did a fine job. He has lived here for more than 35 years and appreciates our town. Mr. Onion has one agenda-to serve. He will be able to participate fully in the discussion and voting in all matters. I believe he is motivated by the best interests of the town and not by self-interest. I encourage others to vote for Perry Onion for Gilmanton selectman on March 13th. Bill Donovan Gilmanton
Meg Jenkins should be valued for her service to our community To the editor, I would like to respond to a recent letter that was in the Laconia Sun that Barbara Aichinger wrote about Meg Jenkins, a nurse at the Gilford High School. I feel she was unduly targeted and personally attacked for expressing her opinion. The important role and duties she has performed for over 18 years as a nurse in the Gilford High School should be appreciated and praised, not belittled. With 540 students at the High School, she has to contend with many issues and challenges. Yes, some kids may come into school with headaches, colds, etc., but there are also many children in our school who need a higher level of care. There are students with cancer, students with diabetes and students like my son who have other complex medical needs. My son has epilepsy, autism, and a rare syndrome. Managing the care of these kids day in and day out is not an easy task. In her role as school nurse, she is also the first to respond to medical emergencies, or other serious medical issues. This is an important responsibility she is entrusted with. It is about
our children. Besides the important duties she performs in our schools, Meg Jenkins steps up and volunteers for those children and families in our community that are in need. She has organized many fundraising events in the community and is one of the most caring individuals I know. Meg is a role model and a positive force in our community. Meg, like other town employees, should be valued for the manner in which they serve our community and take an active role participating, volunteering, and helping to form what is the essence of our community. I know some want to always make it about dollars and numbers, but a community is about much more, it is about spirit and heart! Gilford residents have some important decisions to make on March 13; I urge all to vote for those individuals who really care about the essence of our community. That is why I am NOT supporting Barbara Aichinger and Skip Murphy for Budget Committee, or Doug Lambert for School Board. Lisa DiMartino Gilford
Partisan politics has morphed into obstructionism no matter cost To the editor, 1. How the Republicans are shooting themselves in the foot while the rug is pulled out from under them. 2. How the catholic church is practicing discrimination more than B. Obama. 3. Why partisan politics is hurting us all. The Republican presidential candidates are so busy bad mouthing each other that people don’t know what they will do that is good, and meantime the economy is improving which amounts to the rug being pulled out from under them. How dare the Catholic church tell women they should not use birth control on moral or religious grounds when the church itself was involved
in priestly pedophile scandals? I was aware of that practice, on property I still own. and the subsequent coverup over 30 years ago. As for the economic argument, birth control is cheaper than actual birth. The church should ask for an insurance credit for their members who do use birth control. Partisan politics has morphed into obstructionism no matter the cost. I voted for Gore, from whom the election was stolen by Bush lawyers. I voted for John McCain in 08 because I thought he was the better person for the job. I may not vote at all this time. I believe partisan politics has stolen the upcoming election. James Walker Tilton
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SONNY from page one as was the case with his two older sisters, Lorraine and Claudie, she didn’t have any use for formal education past the eighth grade. Once her children had graduated from St. Joseph’s School, where they were largely taught in French, they were expected to get a job at one of the local factories and pay rent to their parents. No rent, no heat. James Novak of Blufton, South Carolina has written a book about Sonny’s childhood — about growing up in Laconia in the 1940s and 50s. And about what it was like, particularly, for Sonny to be a product of the French Canadian Catholic community that formed a vital piece of the city’s character. Novak is in a unique position to tell Sonny’s story because, well, because he is Sonny — or was Sonny. With the help of attorney Paul Normandin, he changed his name when he joined the Air Force at age 18 and never looked back. Or at least he didn’t take a hard look back until he sat down, in his 70s to write “Ora’s Boy”. Novak clearly sees Sonny’s story as inspirational — strong-willed boy beats the odds and overcomes a dysfunctional childhood to spend 23 highly productive years in the Air Force, where he retired with a Masters degree and the rank of captain, and another 15 working in highly responsible management positions for defense contractors Lockheed and Aerojet. And it its. But it also a compelling story of the damage adults do to children. Often because they don’t see young minds as being perfectly capable of reasoning. And of remembering. But does Novak remember. Especially every detail of the adults who played significant roles in his childhood. The ones who treated him square, who showed some interest and cared. And those who didn’t. Chief among that later group, of course, was Ora, the woman who showed almost no maternal instincts toward him and whose love and stamp of approval he vainly sought. Ora divorced Sonny’s father right after he was born. He met the man once, very briefly when he was six years old. Step-father number one was a reliable
Author and Laconia native James Novak at home in Blufton, South Carolina. (Courtesy photo)
factory worker who helped the family earn a middleclass living but his relationship with Ora was filled with vicious physical fights, usually started by her. She divorced him after she took up with a man from Franklin who was eight years her junior. Sonny was largely ignored by Ben Novak, father number three, in the eight years they lived under the same roof but, when the time came, he preferred the man’s surname to that of his real father. Some local readers of “Ora’s Boy” may well be offended by Novak’s memories of the French Catholic community he was born in to. “Misery was handed down from generation to generation,” is a way he sums up their lives, noting the 6-day work weeks, drinking and gossip — “the principal form of entertainment” —that filled time. Sacred Heart Church played the lead role. And that was a place where Ora’s family was not held
in high regard. She had married outside the church and then divorced not once, but twice and young Sonny recalls the scorn that was heaped upon her as a result. Though Novak’s book certainly has a dark side, the only real hint of Peyton Place-like scandal, certainly by today’s standards, is the revelation that Ora claimed to her amazed children to have paid $1,000 for a “special dispensation” that allowed her to marry her third husband in the church. For perspective, Ora could have purchased a brand new Chevy Bel Aire “hardtop” for $1,741 cash in 1950. Sonny got his first taste of life on the other side of town because of that newspaper route. And the “rich” people who lived along N. Main were, to his eyes and ears “not the self-righteous petty bigots I was accustomed to in my part of town”. Customers like Dr. Robinson Smith, who was the state veterinarian, and Dr. Nathan Brody, a primary care physician, were nice to him and he appreciated it. Still, there was a wall. Grades at Laconia High School, Sonny remembers, were “assigned based on your parents standing in the community.” As perhaps were spots on the basketball team, where “Cooz” failed to earn a spot on the varsity despite the ball handling prowess that earned him a new nickname as a teenager. (Celtics’ Hall of Famer Bob Cousy was the king of Boston Garden in the early ‘50s.) When he entered LHS, freshman were expected to double-up on lockers and the son of a local police officer volunteered to befriend him in that regard, until the boy’s father interfered. “Cooz, I want to be your friend but my dad won’t let me share a locker with you,” is what he remembers as the explanation. An overachieving student at St. Joseph, Sonny drifted through a “Rebel Without A Cause” phase during his years at LHS. Though he graduated with his class in 1957, he recalls, he “learned more from people hitchhiking that I ever did in school.” All of this is not to say there aren’t many bright memories described in “Ora’s Boy”. On the people front, young Sonny’s life was favorsee next page
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from preceding page ably influenced by a number of adults, including Busy Corner Store owner Ben Doucet, as well as Francis Piche, Fritzy Baer at Gunstock and Soc Bobotas at LHS. And by Avid Baroody, owner, with her husband, of the Howard Johnson’s restaurant at The Weirs where Sonny worked over the summer after high school. The book is also full of fond descriptions of summer days at the beach at Opechee Park with his sisters and a bag of soggy sandwiches and a mayo jar full of warm Kool-Aid; of soapbox racing down Belvidere Street in Lakeport and Fairview Street up by the hospital; of the annual June invasion of motorcycles; of the Elks Carnival on South Main Street, featuring each year a daredevil high-wire trapeze act; of skipping school to watch the 1951 World Series at Tardif Park with 50-60 men; of pretending to dive for coins thrown by passengers on the M/S Mount Washington; and of listening to the big bands play at Jim Irwin’s Winnipesaukee Gardens from a walkway constructed behind the bandstand that only locals knew about. And there’s plenty of humor. With nothing funnier than Novak’s description of the scene when his 39-year-old mother tried to portray to her new Franklin in-laws-to-be that her children — ages 13, 12 and 9 — were her siblings. Because she didn’t want them to know how old she was. Readers old enough to have shared a part of Laconia’s past with Sonny will smile at references to Fournier’s Candy Store, Morin’s Supermarket, the Clear Weave women’s store, O’Shea’s Department Store, Freddie’s Cafe, Ferland’s Fur Shop, Oscar’s
Worm Ranch, Scott & Williams (Scott’s), Laconia Malleable Iron, Truchon’s, the Nut Shoppe, Knotty Pines and many other places no longer a part of the landscape. But younger readers and relative newcomers are treated, too — to a history lesson that is an archeological dig. Perhaps surprisingly, though this book is about division by class and ethnicity, it isn’t really about the effects of grinding poverty. Except for a stint after the birth of her fourth child, when she didn’t work, Ora had money. In fact, Sonny recalls, she was quite industrious and adept at making and spending money. She owned large homes on Winter and Church Streets at separate times, rented out rooms and garage spaces, cleaned curtains and worked at the Laconia Shoe Company. Saturday nights partying at the Rod & Gun Club were a must for her. As were Sunday evening fried clam dinners at the Red Shanty Drive-In. On the bottom line, “Ora’s Boy” is about indifference. About birthday’s going unobserved. About graduation ceremonies not attended. About children considered to be a burden, a cross to bear. And Ora, long dead now, can be heard from these pages, warning us that one day one of those children might sit down at a computer and start typing. (ORA’S BOY by James Novak. 337 pp. Available in hard ($31.99) and soft cover ($14.95) editions at Amazon. com. Digital copies are available for Nook and Kindle. Books will soon be stocked at Annies Book Stop in Laconia - 528-4445. More information at www.jamesjnovak.com.)
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free admission. Part of what makes the competitions so interesting, said Drever, is that each team’s robot represents a unique solution to the common problem. Gilford’s creation is entirely the product of the imaginations and skills of local students. They design it, build it, write the code to operate the electronics, break it, fix it and troubleshoot when things don’t go exactly according to plan. The amount of work that the team members have invested is mountainous. Since first getting the problem on January 9, the team has met after school for as many as four hours each day, sometimes as much as eight, working on the project. On the weekends, work sessions can last for 14 hours. For team members such as Danny Walker, a junior who’s been on the team since he was a freshman, the long hours aren’t off-putting. “It’s what comes naturally to me, it’s fun. It teaches you stuff that you can’t get in school. School is mostly theory, this is pure practice.” When he was a freshman, Walker said the team was still relatively unknown. Word of the team has proliferated throughout the student body, which he attributed to part of the team’s growth. Representing a portion of the growth is freshman Jonathan Coughlin. Whether or not his team achieves the goal identified by Drever, Coughlin has already satisfied his motivation to join the team. “I just wanted to create, make something cool, like a robot.”
the Golden Eagles nearly took top prize. However, after the game was over the robot, a four-foot tall structure of aluminum, electric motors, wires and electronic control modules, had to be dissembled only to be put back together on Monday and today. At midnight tonight, the robot will be finished, whatever state it’s in, and bagged for the regional competition. “This will be one of our best years, each year we get a little better,” said Drever. This season started in earnest about six weeks ago, when the team received its kit of parts and this year’s unique challenge, titled “Rebound Rumble.” Robots will take to a basketball-like court and score points by shooting foam balls. Unlike Dr. Naismith’s sport, though, this court features four baskets at each end and a short barrier at half-court which can be crossed via three teetering “bridges”. Gilford will ally with two other teams to attempt to, through both offense and defense, score more points than the opposing three teams. During some portions of the game, robots can operate autonomously, following pre-programmed movements. Team members will command the robots remotely during other periods of the game. Finally, to underscore the ethic of “gracious professionalism,” teams will cooperate with opposing robots to collectively earn points. More than 50 teams are expected to participate in the event, which Drever said is open to the public and features
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The annual Alton Bay Winter Carnival went on Sunday despite open water near the swimming dock. There was also a Fly-In at the Alton Bay Ice Airport and helicopters offered rides over the area. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
Team Miracle wins Great Alton Bay Bed Race again BY ROGER AMSDEN FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
ALTON — Team Miracle, a bed racing team made up of men’s league hockey players from Springfield, Mass., won the Great Alton Bay Bed Race for the second time Sunday, easily outdistancing four other teams in the signature event of the annual Winter Festival at Alton Bay. The team takes its’ name from “The Miracle on Ice” performed by the American hockey team which won the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, and pushed its baby crib labeled “Zamboni”’ to a decisive victory in the 100 yard race along a slick ice surface near the town docks. Dan Marchese, team captain, said that winning the race was all about teamwork and a little bit of extra effort. “We worked hard,” he said, saying that the team perfected its technique by doing what he called wall sit and lunge thrust exercises and were fortunate in that they had a new crib donated to them which replaced the brass bed they raced with when they won in 2010. It was the second straight win for Team Miracle, which wasn’t able to defend its title last year because the event was canceled due to warm weather and poor ice conditions on Alton Bay. And, even though all of the team members were from Springfield, there was a local component to the victory as the passenger riding in the team’s bed was five-year-old Jaelyn Decker of Alton. Runner-up was a team of pusher-runners from the Alton Bay Advent Christian Conference Center, who in 2009 had edged out the Alton-based School Street Sleepers team at the finish line. “We worked good together but they got a lead and cut us off and then stayed ahead of us down the stretch,” said Roger Carlson of Vernon, Conn., captain of the team made up of summer visitors to the Lakes Region who have over the years won the race several times. His team’s bed, actually a small crib with skis on the bottom of the bed posts and push bars at both the front and back, has been pushed to victory in seven or eight races over the years according to Charles Goldman of Haverhill, Mass., who designed it. “It was built in the late 1980s and has won a lot of races here,” said Goldman. He said that summer residents of the church compound are frequent winter visitors to the Lakes Region and enjoy taking part in the annual Winter Festival. While the School Street Sweepers weren’t able to pull out a victory, they would easily have won the category of best dressed team as all of its members showed up in identical white and red trimmed Elvis outfits, complete with Elvis wigs. Candy Desrochers, team captain, made all of the Elvis outfits for the seven team members.
“We wanted something with a lot of glitter. We even have an old Elvis record on the front of our bed,” said Desrochers. The bay was a busy place Sunday despite wide stretches of open water near the docks used by the Mount Washington cruise ship and the swimming platform dock just south of it. The annual Alton Bay Fly-in was held and dozens of aircraft showed up. Also present were two helicopters which provided rides over the area for spectators.
OIL from page 2 exports to “hostile” European nations. The 27-nation EU accounts for about 18 percent of Iran’s oil exports. Tehran also is considering extending the embargo to other European countries, a semiofficial Iranian news agency reported Monday. The head of Iran’s state oil company Ahmad Qalehbani was quoted by the Mehr agency as saying that the country would stop selling crude to nations who take action against Tehran. The EU sanctions, along with other punitive measures imposed by the U.S., are part of Western efforts to derail Iran’s disputed nuclear program, which the West fears is aimed at developing atomic weapons. Iran denies the charges, and says its program is for peaceful purposes. Oil prices also rose on hopes that Greece’s new bailout deal will be approved on Monday as well as by China’s decision to boost money supply bid to spur lending and economic growth. China’s central bank said Saturday it will lower the ratio of funds that banks must hold as reserves, a move that frees tens of billions of dollars. Oil has jumped from $96 earlier this month amid optimism the global economy may grow more this year than previously expected. J.P. Morgan raised its Brent crude price forecast to as high as $135 from $120 — on Monday, the April Brent crude contract was up 79 cents at $120.37 per barrel on the ICE Futures exchange. “Building economic momentum has the potential to pull oil prices higher for the next 12 to 24 months,” J.P. Morgan said in a report. In other energy trading in March contracts, heating oil gained 3 cents to $3.22 per gallon and gasoline futures rose 3.2 cents to $3.22 per gallon.
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WATERFRONT from page one for less than the assessed value of the property. Meanwhile, 13 of the properties that sold for more than $400,000, including those sold for more than $1-million, fetched more than their assessed values and only one changed for less than 90-percent of its assessed value. SHAKER from page one One semi-finalists is Stacy Buckley, the current superintendent of SAU 19, which serves Goffstown, Dunbarton and New Boston. The second is Trevor Ebel the current Superintendent of SAU 63, which serves Wilton and Lyndeborough. “Each of the finalists has significant experience of district-level administration and is fully certified as a superintendent of schools by the New Hampshire Department of Education,” said the statement of the subcommittee. Right now the district is being managed by interim Superintendent Tom Haley — the retired Superintendent of SAU 53, which is Pembroke, Allenstown, Epsom, Deerfield and Chichester. Haley is a Belmont resident. Haley took over after former Superintendent Mark A. Blount resigned
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LACONIA — NH Jazz will present the Chronicles on February 23 at 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room, located at 94 New Salem Street in Laconia. Stylistically combining jazz, hip hop, funk, soul, and gospel, the Chronicles inspirations range from modern jazz, hiphop and R&B to classic jazz and 60’s/70’s funk. Garnering comparisons to such artists as The Roots, The RH Factor and Robert Glasper, the Chronicles have created a presence in the upstate NH Jazz will present the Chronicles on February 23 at 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room. (Courtesy New York music scene photo) but have set their sights on reaching national and international audiences. nhjazz.com (518) 793-3183 Upcoming NH Jazz Shows (Mondays and Thursdays): The group has already spread their sound through 3/01 Danny Heath & Telophase (New Orleans major music festivals like The Big Up, Bella Terra, The Trombonist); 3/05 Violette (French Jazz-Pop); 3/08 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, and The BeatShot Music FesSwing Caravan (Gypsy Alt-Jazz); 3/12 Charlie Hiltival. Albany’s Metroland recognized them in their 2011 bert (Traveling Bluesman); 3/15 Mike Dillon Band “best of capital region” issue as the best in live hip hop (Rockin’ Vibraphone); 3/19 Dave Keller Band (Blues with “jazz chops out the yin yang, and new tunes at their & Soul); 3/22 Andrew D’Angelo’s Merger (Post-Modern fingertips every time they pick up their instruments.” Sax); 3/26 Leo Blanco (Venezuelan Pianist); 3/29 Joan General admission is $10 (doors open at 7:15). Watson-Jones (Swinging Vocals); 4/02 Ray Vega Jazz Limited seating after 8 p.m. BYOB. Food and soft Quartet (Trumpet Titan); 4/05 Mark Shilansky’s Join drinks served. NH Jazz shows have a listening the Club Sextet (Modern Jazz Piano); 4/09 John Funkpolicy which prohibits talking, texting, cell phones, houser (Acclaimed Boston Pianist); 4/12 Chris Humvideo/ audio recording, laptop computers, gaming phrey (Celebrated Vocalist); 4/16 Brian Friedland Big units, and photography. Band (Bold and Modern); 4/19 Teri Roiger with Kevin Beginning in March NH Jazz will present two Harris, John Menegon & Yoron Isreal (Sultry Vocals); shows a week at Pitman’s Freight Room. On March 4/21 Brook Sofferman’s Neti Pot featuring George Gar5 international jazz vocalist Violette will help launch zone (Masterful Drummer with Sax Guru); 4/23 Chris the first of the Monday evening series. In March the Bakriges Trio (Romantic Pianist & Composer); 4/26 price will increase to $12 for general admission and Kenny Werner (Jazz Piano Legend); 4/30 The Soul of admittance to the club will be limited after 8 p.m. a Man (Blues, Funk & Soul) For reservations contact Jonathan Lorentz: jon@
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GILFORD — February is “Skiing History Month’ in the Lakes Region, and to help celebrate the significance of the local skiing history, Gilford’s ThompsonAmes Historical Society and the Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society will be holding a joint meeting at the Gunstock Inn and Fitness Center in Gilford on Monday, February 27. The public is invited and there is no charge to attend the event which starts at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be provided by the inn’s restaurant, The Rusty Moose Restaurant. A short business meeting will be held before the evening presentation begins at 7 p.m. The idea for a joint meeting came after T-AHS president, Karin Landry, asked Gilford resident, Carol Anderson, to give a presentation on the history of Gunstock. Anderson is also president of Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society and author of The History of Gunstock: Skiing in the Belknap Mountains. During Anderson’s research, she discovered that Gunstock’s 70-meter ski jump and the Gunstock Inn were both turning 75 years old this year. She contacted Dick and Maurine Bastille, owners of the inn, to discuss the possibility of both historical societies holding a joint meeting at the inn to celebrate the anniversary. Anderson is scheduled to give a PowerPoint presentation of the history of Gunstock as well as the history of the Gunstock Inn. As part of the event, Gilford’s Penny Pitou, a two-time Silver Medalist in the 1960 Winter Olympics, will also be attending the meeting to talk about her own history with the Gilford Outing Club and Gunstock. She skied and trained at both ski areas as she worked her way to becoming one of the top skiers in the world. She has remained a constant supporter of the preservation of local ski history and is one of the founders of the Gunstock Mountain Preservation Society. Both T-AHS and the preservation society are working to preserve the local ski history. ThompsonAmes came into existence during the 1940’s and has its own collection of old wooden skis and other winter sports artifacts, including the post sign from the Gilford Outing Club. The organization recently
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HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center will be hosting both a Bird Banding program and a Winter Explorations program on Wednesday, Feb. 29. The Bird Banding program, 10 a.m. to noon will give participants a chance to see wild birds up close. The Science Center will capture and band birds from the center’s winter feeding stations. Learn why birds are banded and what birds are found in the region during winter.
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Inez L. Blanchard-Berry, 76 NORTHFIELD — Inez L. (Hill) Blanchard-Berry, 76, longtime resident of Northfield, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at Mountain Ridge Genesis Center in Franklin after a period of failing health. She was born in Franklin, March 24, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence D. and Eleanor (Fenn) Hill. She lived most her life on Oak Hill Road, Northfield, and gave her early years to raising her children. A talented woman, Inez was happiest using those talents for others, crocheting gifts, crafting and sewing for family, friends and neighbors. Yearly she visited nursing homes with hand-picked violets and mayflowers. Later she found pleasure in donating to children with cancer. She loved the Lord, and attended Independent Baptist Churches and the Union Church in Northfield. She had worked for Webster Valve in Franklin once her children were older. She was married to her first husband, Wilfred
“Bud” W. Blanchard for 40 years before being widowed in 1995. She later married Francis S. Berry and became a widow the second time in 2007. Inez loved her family and prayed for them every day. She will be greatly missed by sons, Wilfred W. Blanchard Jr., Campton and Raymond A. Blanchard, Lochmere; daughters, Candy A. Swihart, Buckfield, ME, Koleen L. Smith, Belmont, Sylvia M. Dawalga, Lochmere, Bonnie M. Michaels, Franklin; 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; Nieces & Nephews. According to Mrs. Berry’s wishes calling hours will not be held. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton, NH.Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery in Franklin, NH. For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
Robert J. ‘Bob’ Morton, 66 MEREDITH — Bob Morton, 66 of Meredith, NH passed away very unexpectedly early Friday morning February 17 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, Papa, and friend. He lived life to the fullest on his terms. He greatly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life: A cigar from Happy Jacks in Laconia, NH, a glass of Sailor Jerry Rum, and a beach chair on the shore with members of his family or a friend. Bob was born in East Boston, MA. He was a graduate of East Boston High School and was a full resident of Meredith, NH for the last twenty-five years. Bob was employed at State Street Bank in Boston MA until his move with his wife to Meredith where he was employed at Hawkensen Equipment in sales where he loved to talk to his customers. In his free time he enjoyed sharpening chains and maintaining lawns. He had a tremendous love for the ocean. He so loved Key West Florida and Wells Beach in Maine. Bob would grab a newspaper eat a Condgon’s donut and sit for hours listening to the sounds of the ocean. Bob perfected the perfect spot hidden
beneath a sand dune dubbed, “Our Sea Grass” were he would find shelter from the wind. He particularly loved the smell of the sea. Each trip was ended at his favorite restaurant, The Steak house. Bob was married to his wife, Elinor “Jean” Morton” for forty-seven years. He left behind countless friends who loved him very much. All who new Bob called him “Papa”. Bob was very generous and loved to help people. He spent his free time assisting friends and family taking them to doctor’s appointments and lending a free hand in any capacity needed. He cherished the time he spent with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Survivors include his wife Jean Morton of Meredith and their four children: Robert “Bob” Morton Jr. and wife Diane of North Reading, MA; Walter L. Morton of Meredith, NH; Deana Cahoon and husband Donald of Laconia, NH: Justin Morton and wife Melissa of Wolfeboro, NH and his beloved six grandchildren. There will be no viewing hours; but a private family celebration of life will be held on Drakes Island in Wells, Maine this Spring.
Albert ‘Algo’ Goldstein, 83 LACONIA — Albert “Algo” Goldstein, 83, of 765 Union Ave., Laconia, New Hampshire, died at Lakes Regional Hospital on February 7,2012 with his family by his side. Al was born April,6, 1928 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the son of Fanny and Simon Goldstein. Al proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was married to Ruth Goldstein for many years and lived in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada while working at the family business, Scotia Wholesale. Al loved entertaining, food, friends, fishing and business. Al was the life of the party! Al is survived by his daughter, Miriam Goldstein-
Newdale, her husband Eric Newdale of Huntington Station, NY and his son David Goldstein, his wife Elizabeth VanDenKerkhof, their daughter Rachel, 15, and son Martin, 17, of Kingston , Ontario . For those who wish, the family suggests donations be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Association. 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 .
Sue H. Juneau, 68
MOULTONBOROUGH — Sue Hardee Juneau, 68, of Moultonborough, passed away at her son’s home in Laconia, on Friday, February 17, 2012. Born on August 31, 1944, in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of the late Earnest and Jane (Bennett) Hardee. Sue resided in Meredith for most of her life before moving to Moultonborough where she lived for the past thirteen years. Sue and her husband were the former owners of A.J. Welding and Repair. Sue is predeceased by her beloved husband of thirty five years, Albert L. Juneau.
ter, Lori Cram and husband Raymond “Rip”, of Meredith, and son, Clinton L. Juneau and wife Angela, of Laconia; a cherished granddaughter, Madison Juneau; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mayhew Funeral Home (Rtes. 3 and 104), Meredith. Interment will be held in Meredith Village Cemetery, and will be private. Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium, of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com
Kevin R. Pepin, 38 BELMONT — Kevin R. Pepin, 38, of 167 Daniel Webster Highway, died at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 after fighting cancer for twenty years. Kevin was born July 24, 1973 in Laconia, the son of Robert and Lucille (Hueber) Pepin. He resided in Belmont with his wife of thirteen years, Katherine (Jones) Pepin, and their pets, Madison, Lopi and Stewie. He was a 1991 graduate of Belmont High School and been employed at the Tilton Outlet. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Kathy, of Belmont, his mother, Lucille Pepin, of Belmont, two grandfathers, Robert Pepin, Sr. of Berlin, N.H. and Maurice Hueber, of Belmont, N.H.; aunts, uncles, cousins; a brother-in-law, Ben Jones and his wife, Lisa of Alton, NH; a niece, Kelly, and two nephews, Benjamin and Brian, his Godson, Jacob Bancroft of Laconia and his God Parents, Jerry and Lorraine Noel of Belmont. Kevin was predeceased by his father, Robert, in 1995, by a brother, Keith, in 1992; his two grandmothers, Lucille Pepin, Sr. in 2007 and Jeanne Hueber in 1999 and by his mother-in-law, Ruth Jones in 2003. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 241 Province St., Laconia, N.H A memorial service will follow at 2:00PM at the Church. Burial will be at a later date. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital Oncology Department, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246. Thank you to Dr. Robert Friedlander, Sherry Cesati and Dr. Ronald Witkin. 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.
Ronald A. Miller, 87
GILFORD — Ronald A. Miller, 87 formerly of Cherry Valley Road died at the Epsom Manor, Epsom Sunday February 20, 2012 and is now in the arms of his loving wife Marilyn L. (Ammidown) Miller who died in 2004. Ron was born January 28, 1925 in Boston, Mass. the son of Frank S. and Jessie (Lewey) Miller and graduated from Boston Latin High School, Boston. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1942-1945. He had three combat landings and received the Purple Heart. He had lived for many years in California and was in industrial sales in California, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He was a member of DAV, American Legion and the VFW. Ron was an avid reader, enjoyed photography and swimming in the lake. He enjoyed driving the car around the lake with his wife and had a sharp wit and enjoyed the Peanuts comic strip. Survivors include Ronald Miller, Jr. of Fla., Earl Miller of Mexico and John Miller of Auburn; a daughter Janice McKellar of Nevada; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces and a sister Barbara. Beside his parents and wife in was predeceased by 2 brothers Thomas Miller and Ernest Miller and 3 sisters Betty, Nancy, and Patricia. Calling hours will be held Wednesday February 22, 2012 from 4-7 PM at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. Funeral services will be held at the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia Thursday February 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia. The Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services 164 Pleasant Street Laconia is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial
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Paul J. ‘PJ’ McDonald, 54 MEREDITH — Paul Joseph “PJ” McDonald, 54, of Meredith, NH, died Friday, February 17, 2012 while working in Center Harbor, NH. He was born in Newfoundland, Canada, the son of Michael and Margaret (Wilson) McDonald. PJ worked for several years as a self-employed carpenter, most recently working for Planet Green Landscape. He took great pride in his accomplishments and his finished work. PJ was known for his sense of humor and enjoyed making others laugh. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a past member and officer of the NHMRO. In addition to his parents of West Yarmouth, Mass., he is survived by his wife of 25 years, Valerie (Marcum) McDonald of Meredith, two daughters; Christine Keller and her husband Rob of Milford, NH and Michelle Kelly of Wilsondale, West Virginia, two brothers; Michael McDonald of Dedham and Kevin McDonald of and his wife Sue of Rehoboth,
Mass., three grandchildren; Jake, Grace and Mary all of NH and nieces Emily, Hillary, Shelby and Rylee all of Mass. He was predeceased by his brother, Brian McDonald. Calling hours will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. using the Carriage House entrance. Funeral services will follow at 1PM at the funeral home. A reception will follow at The Grotto at Giuseppe’s, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Ste 201, Bedford, NH 03110. 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 .
Dorothy C. Leitch, 89 LACONIA — Dorothy C. Leitch, 89, of 227 Ledges Drive, Taylor Community, and formerly of 195 Lynnewood Road died at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Mrs. Leitch was born July 4, 1922 in Andover, Mass., the daughter of James P. and Thelma (Wanamaker) Christie. She was raised in Andover and attended Simmons College in Boston. She and John were married in 1943 in Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island. Mrs. Leitch was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and was a member of the Church’s choir. She was an active member of the Opechee Garden Club and was a volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospital. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, John B. Leitch, of Laconia; four sons, Douglas C. Leitch of Spruce Head, Maine, John A. Leitch of Scotch Plains, N.J., Peter W. Leitch of Londonderry, N.H. and David S. Leitch, of Littleton, Mass.; seven grandchildren,
three great granddaughters; one brother, James P. Christie, Jr. and several nephews and nieces. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00am at St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. Rev. Tobias Nyatsambo, Rector, will officiate. Spring Burial will in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Todd R. Woods, 48 NORTHFIELD — Todd R. Woods, 48, of 35 Granite Street, died Friday, February 10, 2012 from injuries sustained in a fire at his home. He was born in Franklin, September 18, 1963 the son of the late Ernest and Janet (Harbour) Woods. Todd was a lifelong resident of Northfield and was educated in the Tilton-Northfield School District. He was employed as a paver for CLD Paving Company in Laconia. Todd enjoyed snowmobiling and downhill skiing. His family includes his wife of 15 years, Patricia K. (Cross) Woods of Franklin; his children, Crystal Woods, Scott Woods, Nick Woods and Ben
Woods, all of Franklin; two brothers, Mark R. Woods of Northfield and Dean M. Woods of Tilton; Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. According to Todd’s wishes there will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at an announced time in the spring in St. John Cemetery in Tilton where Todd will be buried with his parents and his brother Scott. Memorial contributions in Todd’s name may be made to the Make-a-wish Foundation of New Hampshire at 814 Elm St., Suite 300, Manchester, NH 03101. For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com.
Free film presentation on safety of vote count Feb. 28
SANBORNTON — On Tuesday evening, February 28, in Sanbornton Public Library’s upstairs meeting room, Protect the Count NH, a project of Monadnock Citizen Issues, will show the film “Hacking Democracy.” Of interest to all voters, this is a non-partisan issue. All are invited to the 7:00-8:30 p.m. event at which light refreshments will be served.
The film discussion will be led by Nancy Tobi, author of Hands-on-Elections. Special music will be by Jeanne Sable. The movie features the true account of grandmother Bev Harris who hired a Finnish computer security expert to test Diebold electronic voting machines against hacking. For more information call 934-6486
MEREDITH — American Legion Post 33 is hosting a Karaoke event on Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m. All interested people are invited to have great fun
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Alton Candidate’s Night will be held Thursday
ALTON — Thanks to the Alton Centennial Rotary Club, town voters will have an opportunity to hear the candidates for town and school offices express their views and then respond to questions from those attending a public forum this Thursday night, February 23. The time is 7 p.m. and the place is the Music Room at Alton’s Central School. There is no snow date since the limited availability of TV time slots prior to Town Ballot Day mandates that the show must go on as scheduled. Candidates for Alton town and school offices who are running unopposed will be invited to make a one-minute statement. After that the candidates in contested elections will come front and center to make a twominute presentation on why they believe they merit election. The floor will then be opened to questions from those in attendance, after which each candidate can take one minute to make concluding remarks. Persons who may have decided to run for any of the open offices as write-in candidates are encouraged to attend and make their intentions known. They will then be invited to participate as an unopposed or contested position, as described above. Town and School Moderator Mark Northridge will preside over the proceedings, as he has for the past 15 years. Under the sponsorship of the Rotary Club Alton Bay residents MaryBee and Bob Longabaugh will continue to be the videographers of Candidates’ Night, as they have since 1997. The meeting will be recorded on video for multiple playbacks by LRPA-TV on MetroCast’s Cable Channel 26 before the polls open on March 13. DVD’s will also be available for checkout at the Gilman Library on Main Street in Alton, courtesy of the Longabaughs. The contested offices in this year’s Alton elections are one Selectman, two Library Trustees, and one Cemetery Trustee. The meeting will be an opportunity for Alton voters to become even more informed on how to cast their ballot. By attending this forum potential voters can see and hear for themselves what the candidates believe they offer their community. Especially noteworthy is the opportunity to go “one-on-one” and ask questions of the persons who seek elected office.
Meredith voters can hear town and school candidates on Thursday night
MEREDITH — On Thursday, Feb. 23, the town moderator is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” forum for those people on the 2012 ballot from Meredith and the Inter-Lakes School District. All candidates on the ballot have been invited, even though there are only a few contested seats. This event will take place in the I-LHS Community Auditorium. From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the town office candidates will give statements and answer questions. The contested seats from Meredith include two 3-year terms for the Selectboard. Voting for two, the candidates for these positions are Peter Brothers, Carla Horne, and Colette Worsman. Vying for Supervisor of the Checklist are Louann Breen and Brenda Vittner. Moderating this portion of the evening will be host Steve Nedeau. From approximately 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., the five School Board candidates are invited to take the stage for statements and questions, moderated by Lee Quimby, the School District moderator. Voters from Meredith, Center Harbor and Sandwich all vote for each representative to the School Board, as well as the Moderator. The only contested seat for the 2012 School Board is a 3-year Meredith representative spot for which Rebecca Alosa is challenging incumbent Lisa Merrill.
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SANBORNTON — The Hilltop Restaurant at Steele Hill Resorts has announced the return engagement of “The Rockin’ Dadios”, on Thursday, February 23. The evening starts with an all you can eat buffetstyled dinner called “Five Fabulous Food Fads From the 50’s”, featuring items like Mama’s Meatloaf and Gravy. To celebrate an era filled with game shows,
guests will be invited to participate in Steele Hill’s version of the old “Beat The Clock”. Contestants (volunteers from the audience) will be asked to complete various stunts, within a time limit, to win silly prizes. Stunts include “plunger ball” where guests will attempt to catch balls with toilet plungers. Or “egg roll” and “pillow stuff”. Musical entertainment will be provided by the funny men of “Rockin Dadios”, starring locals Jim Rogato and “Bo” Guyer, along with Angelo Gentile of Barnstead and well known radio host, Pat Kelly, accompanied by Phil Breton on the keyboard. The Dadios will be singing songs like Good Golly Miss Molly, Peggy Sue, and Johnny Be Good and what 50’s night would be complete without a visit from Elvis! The evening promises to be filled with food, fun, music and lots of laughs, according to organizers Larry Mosbrucker and Becky Guyer of Steele Hill. “We are so excited to be hosting these guys again. They always have the audiences roaring with laughter and put on a great show.’’ said Mosbrucker. Advance reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 524-0500, extension 0. Ticket price of $24.95 for adults, $10 for children under 10 and includes dinner, games and the show. Doors open at 5:30 with dinner starting at 6 p.m. and show starting at 7:30.
BELMONT — WMUR’s New Hampshire Chronicle will feature apparel designer and master craftsman, Mary-Alice Dalton on Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Dalton operates the Children’s Couture Showroom & MadCouture Fabric Shop on Rte. 107. Her awardwinning line of apparel and accessories for infants to preteen girls features distinctive dresses, ensembles, tops, pants or capris, handbags and hats. In addition, her showroom offers a wide selection of premium 100% cotton fabrics to quilters and home-sewers alike. “I am fortunate to have this glorious space to work in and welcome the public” said Dalton. “Customers always find the Showroom to be a ‘magical’ place and realize my children’s collections and fabric selections to be very unique from all other retail offerings. So I am honored to have New Hampshire Chronicle
spend some time with me at the showroom and present my work to the state.” After 25 years of working in women’s clothing, Dalton turned her attention to children’s clothing and accessories. This enabled her creative freedom to design and work with color and fabric. Each piece Dalton creates includes details and a high level of craftsmanship. Tiny pintucks, ruched piping, fabric-covered buttons, handwork, fabulous fabrics and Dalton’s design style are the unmistakable signatures of the Children’s Couture line. Children’s Couture apparel and accessories and MadCouture fabrics can be ordered directly through the designer’s website www.madcouture.com, by phone at 524-8801, or by visiting the Belmont Showroom and Design Studio at 445 Province Road. Hours of operation are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and always by appointment to fit busy schedules.
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Belknap County Delegation Capital Projects Budget Review Sub Committee The Capital Projects Budget Review Sub Committee will be holding a work session on Friday, March 2, 2012 1:00 PM. The work session will take place at the Belknap County Complex in the Administration Conference room, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH.
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The Supervisor’s of the checklist will be meeting Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 11:00am to 11:30am to make additions and corrections to the checklist. This working session will be held at the Academy Building, 503 Province Road (Rt. 107) Gilmanton Four Corners. Elizabeth Hughes Jeanine Moorehead Nancy Stearns
Pleasant Street School Big World-Small World Exhibit featured at Children’s Museum DOVER — During February school vacation weeks, the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will host a special art exhibit called Big World – Small World. Developed as a collaborative project between museum staff and first-grade students at the Pleasant Street School in Laconia, Big World – Small World tells family stories through the eyes of children. A formal opening reception with students and teachers will be held at the Children’s Museum of Thursday, February 23 from 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. “Everyone comes from somewhere else, and that’s the idea behind the Big World – Small World project,” explained Paula Rais, Community Engagement Director at the Children’s Museum of NH. “The beautiful artwork showcased in this exhibit is the result of months of students’ research, exploration and learning about their own family’s heritage.” The project began with a school field trip to the museum, where students could view exhibits highlighting Dover’s past and a variety of different cultures from around the world. Back at Pleasant Street School, under the direction of Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Gibson, the first graders embarked on creating their own family history projects. They interviewed family members, designed family trees, heard family stories, created artwork, located their countries of origin on maps and wrote stories. The finished projects were presented to Paula Rais and the Museum’s exhibits manager, Mark Cuddy, and are now on display at the Children’s Museum. “We are excited to showcase students’ work celebrating themselves and their families,” said Rais. “Our goal is to spark conversations in families and in the community about culture, identity and diversity. The Big World – Small World project represents an oppor-
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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2012. There are 314 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 21, 1912, a new phrase entered the American political lexicon as former President Theodore Roosevelt, traveling by train to the Ohio Constitutional Convention, told a reporter in Cleveland, “My hat is in the ring,” signaling his intent to challenge President William Howard Taft for the Republican nomination. (After losing the nomination to Taft, Roosevelt then ran as the nominee of the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party; the resulting split among Republicans is believed to have led to Democrat Woodrow Wilson’s victory in November.) On this date: In 1862, Nathaniel Gordon, captured at sea with nearly 900 Africans aboard his ship, the Erie, became the first and only American slave-trader to be executed under the U.S. Piracy Law of 1820 as he was hanged in New York. In 1885, the Washington Monument was dedicated. In 1912, the Great Fifth Ward Fire broke out in Houston, Texas; although property losses topped $3 million, no one was killed in the blaze. In 1925, The New Yorker magazine made its debut. In 1945, during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, the escort carrier USS Bismarck Sea was sunk by kamikazes with the loss of 318 men. In 1965, black Muslim leader and civil rights activist Malcolm X, 39, was shot to death inside the Audubon Ballroom in New York by assassins identified as members of the Nation of Islam. In 1972, President Richard M. Nixon began his historic visit to China as he and his wife, Pat, arrived in Beijing. In 1973, Israeli fighter planes shot down Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 over the Sinai Desert, killing all but five of the 113 people on board. In 1992, Kristi Yamaguchi of the United States won the gold medal in ladies’ figure skating at the Albertville Olympics; Midori Ito of Japan won the silver, Nancy Kerrigan of the U.S. the bronze. One year ago: Deep cracks opened in Moammar Gadhafi’s regime, with Libyan government officials at home and abroad resigning, air force pilots defecting and a major government building ablaze after clashes in the capital of Tripoli. Yemen’s embattled leader, President Ali Abdullah Saleh, rejected demands that he step down, calling demonstrations against his regime unacceptable acts of provocation and offering to begin a dialogue with protesters. Today’s Birthdays: Movie director Bob Rafelson is 79. Actor Gary Lockwood is 75. Actor-director Richard Beymer is 73. Actor Peter McEnery is 72. Actor Alan Rickman is 66. Actress Tyne Daly is 66. Actor Anthony Daniels is 66. Tricia Nixon Cox is 66. Rock musician Jerry Harrison is 63. Actress Christine Ebersole is 59. Actor William Petersen is 59. Actor Kelsey Grammer is 57. Country singer Mary Chapin Carpenter is 54. Actor Jack Coleman is 54. Actor Christopher Atkins is 51. Actor William Baldwin is 49. Rock musician Michael Ward is 45. Blues musician Corey Harris is 43. Country singer Eric Heatherly is 42. Rock musician Eric Wilson is 42. Rock musician Tad Kinchla is 39. Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt is 33. Singer Charlotte Church is 26. Actress Ellen Page is 25.
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Zonta Club of the Lakes Region meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. Guest speaker will be Carmen R. Lorentz, executive director of the Belknap County Economic Development Council and her topic will be the local economic and job climate. Non-members welcome. Gilford School & Town Candidate’s Night Forum at the high school library. Hosted by the GHS Student Council. 6 to 8 p.m. Lakes Region Camera Club meeting. 7:30 p.m. at the Meredith Public Library. www.lrcameraclub.com. Native American lecture program presented by the Laconia Historical & Museum Society. Featuring Linda Perkins of the N.H. Inter-Tribal Native American Council and Abenaki descendent. Free with donations gratefully accepted. Refreshments. Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Freight House. Gilmanton Candidates’ Night hosted by the Gilmanton School Student Leadership Team. 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and sill levels welcome. We will teach. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Drop-in Rug Hooking at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Songs, a story and create a craft for ages 3-5. Sign-up required. BabyGarten at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Songs, a a story and movement to music for children to 18-months. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Solar energy open house at Pemi Valley Laundry in Plymouth. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Refreshments. Eight solar collectors heat up three 120gallon water tanks. “Safe Not Sorry: Staying Updated & Safe in Today’s World” — a presentation by Jennifer Frank, special investigator with the PSU Campus Police. 11 a.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. Part of a Meredith Village Savings Bank-sponsored lecture series. Free and open to the public. Vegan cooking class, dinner at documentary film (“A Diet For All Reason”). 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pines Community Center in Northfield. $18. for more information call Louisa at 729-0248 or e-mail louisa@metrocast.net. Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks. 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. The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threats of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
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Rey Center Winter Lecture Series offers Friday & Saturday programs WATERVILLE VALLEY — The Margret and H.A. Rey Center is hosting its Winter Lecture Series on February 23-24. Included in this educational and interesting series are NH Wildlife in Winter presented by Squam Lakes Natural Science Center and Of Musick and Astronomy: The Life and Times of Sir William Herschel presented by R.P. Hale. The educational and interactive lecture, NH Wildlife in Winter will be on Friday, February 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Margret and H.A. Rey Center. Three live animals and a naturalist from the Squam Lakes Science Center will join the Rey Center to discuss wildlife winter survival skills. Topics include eating habits, sleeping patterns and physical changes that help animals survive the harshness of winter.
Following the lecture, staff members from the Rey Center and Squam Lakes Science Center will guide participants on an Owl Prowl through Waterville Valley. Bring warm clothes, snow boots and a love for wildlife and the outdoors. Waterville Valley Realty is sponsoring this program. On Saturday, February 24 from 7-8 p.m, The Rey Center is hosting Of Musick & Astronomy: The Life and Times of Sir William Herschel presented by R.P. Hale. William Herschel was a musician, composer and organist, linguist, mathematician, physicist and astronomer during the 18th Century’s Great Enlightenment. Harpsochordist, astronomer and historical re-enactor, R.P. Hale plays Herschel in this multimedia Chautauqua living history program. The program is sponsored by the Golden
Eagle Lodge in Waterville Valley. Margret and H.A. Rey, authors of the Curious George children’s book series and former summer residents of Waterville Valley, were artists and adventurers, historians and naturalists, gardeners and stewards. Today their pursuits live on in the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the Reys’ spirit of curiosity and discovery by increasing understanding of and participation in art, science, and nature through programs for youth, adults and families. Both of these lectures are free and located at the Margret and H.A. Rey Center on the second floor of Town Square in Waterville Valley. For more information or to register for these programs, call 236-3308 or email programs@thereycenter.org.
LACONIA — The Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation has published its schedule for the Sports Cards and Collectible Shows at Leavitt Park in Laconia. All shows will be on Sunday’s and run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first show is Sunday, February 26. RVYSEF
card shows have been going since the fall of 2010. Tables are set up by dealers and many of the foundation’s local supporters. Those who have items they would like to display can contact RVYSEF to reserve a table. One table is $15 and two tables for $25. Each show will have door prizes and other raffle
items. The 2012 schedule will be, February 26, March 25, June 24, September 23, and November 25. The first major raffle for this year will start at the February show with winners pulled at the March show. Items in this raffle will be 4 tickets to the Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks on April 11, a pair of season tickets to the Laconia Muskrats, a signed baseball of Darnell McDonald from Boston Red Sox, framed photo signed by Chris Wilcox of the Boston Celtics, framed photo signed of Steve Grogan and other items. Tickets for the raffles are $1 each or 8 tickets for $5. The Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation was founded in 2008 after the untimely death of Rich Velasquez, an outstanding member of the Lakes Region community who devoted countless hours to youth sports, as a father, coach, and umpire. He believed children should never be restricted from playing due to a lack of the proper equipment, and he personally sponsored many children. His vision and dedication inspired his family and friends to carry on his legacy with the inception of the Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation. Its mission is to assist in providing sports equipment to children and youth of needy families in the Greater Lakes Region community, in an effort to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in community sports regardless of financial circumstances. Since starting in 2008 RVYSEF has assisted 40 young athletes with over $3,000 in assistance.
Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation sets sport cards show schedule
LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Browsing 695 Main Street, Laconia • 524-4775
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This Weeks Activities
Children: Preschool Storytime
Future Activities
Children: Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, February 22nd @ 10:00 Thursday, February 23rd @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.
Wednesday, February 29th @ 10:00 Thursday, March 1st @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.
Tuesday, February 21st @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 5243808.
Tuesday, February 28th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.
Goss Reading Room Storytime
Teen: Vacation Elation! Guitar Hero
Friday, February 24th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Come kick off school vacation with some loud and rockin’ tunes at the library. Open to teens grades 6-12. Admission is free. Please join us!
Adults: Rescheduled: Klondike Gold Rush
Thursday, February 23rd @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Mike McKinley, historian and lecturer, will bring into focus the adventurers and adventuresses who, in 1897 and1898, headed north to Alaska and the Canadian Yukon’s Klondike region in the last great gold rush in North America. A rollicking saga of the prospectors, miners, mushers, Mounties, madams, floozies and bawds who made up the social fabric of the gold fields and boom towns of Alaska and the Klondike. The lecture will include a reading of twoof Robert W. Service’s Klondike Gold Rush classics, The Cremation of Sam McGee and The Shooting of Dan McGrewand there will also include a pictorial display of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Goss Reading Room Storytime
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
Thursday, March 1st @ 6:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Movie, books, & snacks for families with children. Free admission. Laconia Historical and Museum Society Exhibit January – April at the Laconia Public Library Perceptions & Celebrations of Laconia’s Native American History Re-imagining Captain Jack explores how past and present generations of Laconians have seen and celebrated the city’s Native American roots. It shows how new knowledge and inherent appreciation have steadily enlightened residents and made their celebrations more in line with the Native American cultures they seek to honor. January – April at the Goss Reading Room 188 Elm St. Lakeport Getting Around Town on the Laconia Street Railway The Historical and Museum Society also has a display at Goss Reading Room about the history of Laconia Street Railway, our city’s first public transportation system.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm • Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm For more information, call 524-4775. We have wireless ... inside & out!!
CALENDAR from preceding page
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 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. Free community meal of hot soup and bread at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street in downtown Tilton. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at markk@trinitytilton.org. 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 and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith. Concord Transplant Support Group meeting. 7 p.m. in Room 5C at Concord Hospital. Open to all pre- and posttransplant patients, friends and family. For more information, call Yoli at 224-4767. ABC & ME time at the Meredith Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Crafts, songs and games geared toward ages 3-5. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “N”. Study a Foreign Language with Mango Online at the Meredith Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This class will teach you how to get started learning Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German or Italian. Sign up at the main desk. Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Songs, a story and create a craft for ages 3-5. Sign-up required. Check out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. First-come, first-served service for library cardholders only. 20 minute limit when others are waiting.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 30 years. She has a son from her first marriage who lives in another state. We haven’t been to “Keith’s” house in four years because my wife has some health problems that keep her from traveling. Her relationship with Keith has always been turbulent. Keith and his wife are in the process of adopting a child from another country. They put together a booklet of family photos to present to the family that is currently raising the baby. When they showed us the booklet, we noticed that her daughter-in-law’s family is well represented, and so is my wife’s ex, but she and I are not in it at all. (We also are not in any of the pictures displayed around their home.) My wife is trying not to let this upset her, but I think they should know how much this hurt her. I don’t want to jeopardize an already fragile relationship. What should I do? -- Left Out Dear Left Out: The purposeful exclusion of your photos from both the booklet and the family home indicates that Keith is well aware of what he is doing. Decide what you hope to accomplish by talking to him. Would he be sorry for the hurt feelings? Would your daughter-in-law support your position? Please let your wife handle this. Be supportive of her, let her know how much you love and value her, and suggest she get some counseling to help her focus on better ways to deal with Keith. Dear Annie: My friend and I like the same guy. She’s having a party, and “Mike” is on the guest list. The party is a formal dance, and Mike has been dropping hints that he’d like me to be his date to the party. As much as I would love to go with him, I don’t know if I
should. I don’t want to ruin a friendship. But I also don’t want him to think I’m not interested. I really like this guy. What should I do? -- Confused Crush Dear Confused: This is one of those situations in which, no matter what you do, someone will be unhappy. The fact that your friend has a crush on the same guy doesn’t mean he is interested in her, and your social life should not revolve around her preferences. If the situation were reversed, would she bow out for your sake? Would you want her to? You could tell Mike you’re going to the party anyway, and an official “date” is unnecessary. But it’s best to be honest and not date Mike behind your friend’s back. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “California,” who was upset because her husband destroys her cookware. My husband and I have been married almost 50 years. He spent 22 years in the military as a chaplain. He promised that when he retired, he would do the cooking. (His experience consisted of using his Army field hat to cook C-rations.) He now cooks, vacuums and sometimes does the laundry. And yes, he has broken dishes, and on occasion, the food he makes is not palatable. Sometimes he ruins the laundry. But I praise God that I have a husband who is so loving and caring and willing to do these things. Together we laugh it off, and I say, “I needed some pink panties” or “We could use some new dishes.” He’s 73 with kidney disease, and I might not have him much longer. So, “California,” be thankful your husband wants to cook for you. He does it because he loves you. Dishes and pans are easily replaced, but a good husband is a jewel to be kept. -- Wouldn’t Trade Mine in Pennsylvania
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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LABRADOR RETRIEVER
IF you used Yaz/ Yazmin/ Ocella birth control pills or a NuvaRing contraceptive between 2001 and the present and developed blood clots, suffered a stroke, heart attack or required gall bladder removal you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727.
Puppies AKC bred for quality and temperament. All 3 colors. In home raised. Taking deposits. (603)664-2828.
Announcement ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP Looking to start Alzheimer patient group to meet, to eat, to talk and to have some fun. Need a place to Call Jordan at meet. 603-968-4088.
SCUBA LESSONS! Start now with online videos and pool sessions. Great exercise! Call Central NH Divers 279-9099
PAT is back! Superclean Laundromat. Clean & Restored. Right next to LHS. 7am-7pm, 7 days.
WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH.
Autos
Autos 2002 Mazda B-4000, pick up, 4 wheel drive, 4 door, auto, 56K miles, cap with rack, all power. tow package, excellent cond. Book value $10,200 will sell for $9,500. 603-279-5599. 2002 Nissan Sentra Spec-V, 4 cylinder, 6-speed, good gas mileage, $2995/ obo. Call Shane 603-848-0530
1997 Volkswagen Golf. Runs good, great on gas. $1,895 or best offer. 630-0957 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4-door, 160K runs great, good shape, $2000 takes it. 393-9954. 2001 Dodge Maxi-Van. 15 passenger, 126K miles. Asking $3,995. 520-4864
2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x2: Single cab, V-6, 5-Speed, red, Florida truck with no rust. Great shape, 121k miles. $2,995. Call Phil, 393-7786. BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.
For Rent
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Alton room w/private bath in quiet country location, ten minutes from Alton Circle and Wolfeboro. $450/Month includes utilities. Outside smoking OK. 875-6875. Must Love pets.
LACONIA Large 2-bedroom, WD hook-up, no pets/smokers. References & security, parking & storage. $850/month +utilities. 528-5945
APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better! 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia. BELMONT-Available Immediately. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet, heat included. $225/week. All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545-or 781-344-3749 CENTER Harbor 1-bedroom apartment. Includes utilities, washer dryer. Quiet neighborhood. Dog/cat okay $775 mo. 254-9551
GILFORD Lease to Own - $1,100/Mo. 5% or $10k Down 3 bedrooms, oversized garage/ workshop, need 5% or $10k down and owner will finance the rest. For pictures and more info, Call 393-5756. GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake. Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required. 781-710-2208. GILFORD- One-bedroom, second floor includes heat/HW, electricity. $740/Month. One month s rent & security required. 603-731-0340. Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976 GILMANTON Iron Works Village. One bedroom apartment, second floor. No pets/smoking, includes basic cable & utilities. References & security deposit required. $700/Month. 603-364-3434 LACONIA Beautiful 2-Bedroom, 2 Bath condo, screened in patio on Paugus bay. Private beach 50' from your door. Parking,plowing,landscaping and sunsets included. $1000/month plus utilities, references, 1 month security required. No pets, no smoking. 393-5349 LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors. Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA 1 BR, heat & electricity included. $750/mo. 603-781-6294.
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Laconia 1 room for rent. 118 Court St. 1st floor, $125/Week includes everything. Own bathroom, 524-7218 or 832-3535
DOCKS for Rent: 2012 season, Lake Winnisquam Point. Parking, bathrooms, showers, launch on site. 603-524-2222.
LACONIA 3-bedroom apt.near park & Beach. Washer/dryer hook-up, off-street parking. $900/Month + utilities. 455-6983
LACONIA Lg. 3-room refurbished, 2nd floor apt. inc. heat/ parking, $175 week, no pets/ smoking. Refer. & Security deposit required. 524-1874 or 524-4590 LACONIA Newly renovated, clean 2-bedroom apt., private parking, washer/ dryer use available, $850/ month heat/ hot water, references required, call 524-2507. LACONIA Newly renovated, Sunny, clean, 3-bedroom apt, private parking, wash/dryer hookup, $950/month heat/ hot water included. References required, 524-2507. LACONIA- BIg 1-bedroom close to downtown. Includes plowing, 2-car parking & washer/dryer. Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor. $200 heat credit, no dogs/smoking. $170/Week + 4-week security deposit. Credit & criminal background check required. Section 8 approved. Leave message for Rob 617-529-1838 Laconia- Clean, spacious 2 bedroom. Includes heat/hot water, washer/dryer hookups, no pets/smoking. $875/Month. 528-1829 LACONIAGreat downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week. 524-1884 Laconia- Lakeport Area, 4-room apartment. 2nd floor in quiet neighborhood. Off-Street parking, storage area in attic. No pets/smoking. $750/Month plus utilities. 603-293-0393 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent. Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Very nice one bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, downtown building. Carpeting, completely renovated. $175/Week, includes heat, hot water & electricity. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LACONIA-DUPLEX 2 bedroom 1 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $900/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers. 524-8886 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $230/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com. LACONIA: Prime 2-bedroom apt. on Gale Avenue. Walk to town and beaches. Very large rooms. Beautiful hardwood floors, loads of closets. Private porch and garage. $1,000/month, includes heat and hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771. LACONIA: 2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water. References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205.
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For Rent
For Rent
For Sale
LACONIA: Charming sunny small 2-bedroom, 2nd floor no smoking/dogs. $200/week. includes heat/ hot water. 455-5569.
WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $175-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
Coca-Cola Canoe one of 50 made for New England. Excellent Condition $1,200. Coleman canoe, $300. 603-235-1519
LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. Section 8 approved. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838 MEREDITH: 2-bedroom, 1st floor, nice apartment. Walk to docks/village. Washer/dryer hookups, Non-smoking, utilites not included. $750. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123. MEREDITH: 1-bedroom apartment. Oil forced hot water, 1.5-bath, washer/dryer hook-up, nice yard. No smoking/pets. $750/Month 279-8247, Jim. NORTHFIELD: Large 2 bedroom on 2nd & 3rd floors, $245/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com. NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer with additions and storage shed in small park with on-site laundromat, $230/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234. www.whitemtrentals.com.
WINTER RENTAL CEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach, Open Year Round ... Studios, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condos starting at $575 per month. Please call Wendy at 366-4316.
For Sale
COOK Healthy with a Black & Decker Food/ Rice cooker w/ instruction booklet, hardly used, $15, 723-4032. CUSTOM Glazed Kitchen Cabinets. Solid maple, never installed. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,595. (603) 833-8278 FIREWOOD: Green. Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord. (603)455-8419.or (603)267-1934. FIREWOOD: 1/2 cords seasoned, split wood. $125 cash and carry. Delivery extra. 524-8028.
For Rent-Commercial LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus electricity and A/C. Call 524-8813 for an appointment to see.
Laconia Office Suite 3 furnished offices, bathroom, shared conference space, all Utilities, HEAT, snow plowing included. High traffic count and easy parking for your clients. Second floor of Boothby Therapy Services at 806 North Main Street, Laconia, (at the corner of North Main and Oak).
$499 per mo. / 500 ft. Call Christopher Boothby
603-524-9090 cboothby@msn.com
I buy old stuff. House, barn, attic contents. 528-0247. KABOTA TRACTOR- B8200-HST front-end loader, front & rear PTO, full cab, tire chains, 300 hours, like new condition. $9500/obo. 875-5502 MILWAUKEE 0-500 rpm right angle heavy duty drill: Brand new, in box, $125. Call 293-2026. PELLET Stove: Santa Fe, with smoke pipe, good condtion, $500/ best offer. Call 524-4848.
New Yorker Cast Iron Oil Fired Boiler New, never installed, complete with paperwork.
model# CL3-140-PWT-TBWIZ Serial # 65232257
$1,800 O B O MUST SELL! 707-9879 nyboiler123@gmail.com QUEEN-SIZE Bed w/Boxspring & metal frame, Lady Englander, Model 1650 1, Dacron, rated firm, excellent condition. $250. 496-8639. Riteway Air Tight wood stoveGood condition, takes up to 24 ” logs. $400. Ken-Coal stove, $250. Franklin fireplace stove $150. 603-235-1519 RUGER 10-22: Stainless steel rifle with scope, in original box, new. $275/best offer. Call 293-2026.
NURSE NEEDED RN FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must. Senior nursing students may apply. Please send resume to Central NH Kidney Center, 87 Spring Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or call 603-528-3738.
LEASE OR SALE Commercial Building RENT TO OWN: LONG BAY, $1,500/month, long term lease; $1 purchase at end of lease (Really!) 207-754-1047.
8,950 Sq. Ft. / 2 Acres Busy Route 3 Across from Belknap Mall LACONIA Current Market Pricing
GROUNDSKEEPER
A valid NH Drivers license, criminal background check and drug testing are required.
934-2788
BEDROOM-SOLID Cherrywood Sleigh bed. Dresser, mirror, chest, night stand. New! Cost $2,200 sell $895. (603) 235-1773
TILTONTWO CLEAN, UPDATED one bedrooms. Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $640-$660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.
BUREAU: Maple, 11-drawers, comes with large matching 3-sided mirror, quality construction, 66”W x 19”D x 34”H. $250. 496-8639.
TILTON: 3-bedroom spacious apt., 2nd floor, convenient location, no pets. $850/mo. plus utilities. Security deposit, references. 286-8200
CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic console LP and 45 player 44”X30”X18” with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032.
Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin
Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111
TIRES: (4) Michelin Harmony 89T, 3k miles, P195/65R15, $480 new. Asking $300. 524-5117, days. WOODSTOVE, Vermont Casting Defiant $800, large soapstone $500 or $1000 for both. 387-1367.
Furniture Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.
Free FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.
Help Wanted ATTENTION Full-Time work available immediately with an up & coming marketing company in the Lakes Region. Applicants must be motivated and goal oriented with a can-do attitude! All positions are entry level. A background in customer service is desired but not necessary. For an interview, please contact Ian or Allie at 603-528-2237. MAINTENANCE: Part-time (15-20 hrs/week) available immediately, St. Charles Church, Meredith. Salary will be negotiated based on experience. Send resume to: Steve Nedeau, St. Charles Church, PO Box 237, Meredith, NH, 03253.
CITY OF LACONIA ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY The City of Laconia is seeking an individual to perform responsible and confidential administrative functions in the Welfare Office. The ability to work independently, a thorough knowledge of office procedures and the ability to deal effectively with clients is required. Position description and applications are available in the Finance Office or at www.city.laconia.nh.us under Personnel.
Salary range: $14.31 - $18.73/35 hrs weekly
AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.
New Franklin Apartments, LLC
SPEAKERS: Paradigm Home Audio/Theater, Model Studio 100 V.3, (3)7” Woofers, (1)7” Mid-Range, (1)1” Dome Tweeter, 44Hz-22kHz +/-2dB, light maple color (must see), dark brown removable grills, excellent condition. $1,250/pr. 496-8639.
City applications will be accepted until Friday, March 2, 2012 in the Finance Office, Laconia City Hall, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, NH 03246, 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2nd floor apartment, offstreet parking, locked storage & basement, beautifully renovated including washer and dryer. $975/month includes heat, hot water, a/c & snow removal. No pets/smoking.
TILTON
SOLID Oak 6 Hutch: Beveled glass, lighted top, best offer. 524-6082.
20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM
Taylor Community has a career opportunity for
10” Table Saw on stand. Excellent condition, $75/OBO. Black & Decker bench grinder $15. 528-5202
For Sale
SNOWBLOWER, rear mount for tractor, 7-ft. wide, adjustable chute, $1900. 387-1367.
Integrity ~ Quality ~ Respect ~ Resident Centered
This is a year round full time position performing routine grounds maintenance and landscaping throughout Taylor Community property. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years experience with zero turn mowers, pruning, snowplowing, general landscaping, irrigation systems and is mechanically inclined. If you are interested in joining the caring staff of a well established leader in a smoke free continuing care retirement community services, please apply at our website
(603)387-2311
Furniture MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS!
AMAZING!
LACONIA- Prime Location. 1200 sq. ft., with heated garage showroom/office. $650/month plus utilities, parking. 455-6662.
Former Hyundai Dealership
For Sale SLEEPER Couch: 3-seats wide, jewel pattern (have to see), 80”W x 34”D x 32”H, very good condition, never used as sleeper. $250. 496-8639.
www.taylorcommunity.org
Taylor Community is an EEOC employer.
LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-2012 ANTICIPATED PARAPROFESSIONAL OPENING HUOT TECHNICAL CENTER
Huot Child Development “Pre-School” Center Position is 3-4 hours per day Contact: Scott Davis, CTE Director Huot Technical Center at Laconia High School 345 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 Please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Certification, and three Letters of Reference. Please visit our web site for information about the Laconia Schools at: www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E.
EOE/ADA
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Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Construction Company
OFFICE ASSISTANT/ RECEPTIONIST
looking for temporary office person for light office duties including answering multiple phone lines, filing ,etc. Job is temporary starting end of March 2012 and running into Mid June 2012 pay $10-$11 hour based on experience. Must be able to pass background check. Preemployment drug test also required.
Please apply on person to: Quality Insulation 1 Pease RD Meredith, NH 03253 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!! PART TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK wanted for busy Belmont Steel Distributor. Duties include verifying daily receiving and matching with invoices, entering invoices into A/P and preparing weekly check runs. Please send resume to: hpaiva@allmetind.com
Help Wanted
Currently seeking positions for customer service, kitchen help and gaming dealers • Competitive salary • Full and Part-Time positions available • Must apply in person Lakes Region Casino is an exciting place to work. Under new ownership and looking for hard workers who are willing to work hard and have fun at the same time.
Lakes Region Casino takes pride in its customer-focused service culture of hospitality and generosity.
Applications Engineer Full Time Candidate must have knowledge in the machine tool industry as well as a mechanical background. Strong CAD and problem solving skills are required. This is a great opportunity to travel and grow within our company. This is a full time position with an impressive benefits package available along with paid vacations and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. If interested, please send resume to the address below. All qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. EOE
Mitee-Bite Products LLC PO Box 430, Ctr. Ossipee, NH 03814 • (603)-539-4538
BIO - MED TECHNICIAN needed for a Dialysis Center. Experience preferred, but not a must. Please send resume to : Central NH Kidney Center, 87 Spring Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or call 603-528-3738.
Sheet Metal Mechanic for Aerospace Work 40 hr week Position
Machinist
FULL-TIME year-round office position, 9am-5pm. Will need to perform light bookkeeping, purchasing, filing, customer service, etc. This is a fast-paced business, that requires an energetic fast-paced employee. Quick Books and Customer Service experience are a huge plus. Health insurance is offered. Email resume to bodycovers@metrocast.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
LEGAL ASSISTANT Wescott, Dyer, Fitzgerald & Nichols, PA is seeking a part-time experienced legal assistant. Qualified candidates must possess excellent typing, communication and organizational skills. Experience in marital and family law a plus, but not a requirement. Computer experience is required. Excellent work environment and competitive pay.
Please send resume to: John P. Giere 28 Bowman Street Laconia, N.H. 03246. TOWN OF MEREDITH PARKS & RECREATION Department. Available Part Time and Full Time Seasonal Positions. Summer Camp Counselor M-F 40 Hrs. Lifeguards/ WSI M-F 25 Hrs. Skate Park and Activity Supervisors Mon-Sunday 15-20 Hrs. Pay Range $9.17-$13.94. ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. Positions will remain open until filled by qualified candidates. Employment Applications must be submitted on line at www.meredithnh.org. The Town of Meredith is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SUMMER positions. Some April thru October. All departments. Contact Greg at Geneva Point Center. greg@genevapoint.org 630-3292.
High-volume law firm seeks experienced OfficeAssistant/ Receptionist for 30 hours per week. Duties primarily include handling phone calls, file management, word processing, staff support and client interaction. Candidate must possess strong office skills, confidence on the telephone, complex filing capabilities, word processing skills, and be reliable, accurate, organized, detail oriented and able to work independently. Must be a team player. We are a professional office with a casual atmosphere. Please send your resume and letter of intent to: Laconia Daily Sun Box A 1127 Union Avenue, #1 Laconia, NH 03246
Real Estate
Services
FOR Sale By Owner: 2-Bedroom house, 1-1/4 bath. 180 Mechanic Street, Laconia. 524-8142.
Services
HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality
PURCHASING/SENIOR BUYER wanted for growing New England Industrial Supply Distributor. Experience is helpful but no necessary. Please forward resume with references to:
Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277
jjones@johnsonsupplycompany.com
Now Hiring - Evenings
Servers & Bartender (with experience)
Apply in person, 4:30-6pm:
CJ Avery’s
PIPER ROOFING
Lakeport (closed Mon & Tues)
Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs
Land
Our Customers Don t get Soaked!
BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE: All surveyed & soil tested with good test pits & no wetland. Belmont, 3 acre lots in vicinity of high school, one with driveway already in, $54,900 & $59,900. Gilford, 1 1/4 acre lots conveniently located just over line from Laconia, $79,900. Owner/broker, 524-1234.
528-3531
MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate. Insured. 455-6296
Major credit cards accepted
WILL TRADE lAKE LOT, or subordinate to construction loan. 207-754-1047.
Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz
(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.
for Aerospace Work CNC milling equipment capabilities would be a plus 40 hr week Position Benefits available
AEROWELD, INC. 49 Blaisdell Avenue • Laconia, NH 03246
Storage Space GILFORD garage for rent near Airport. One large lighted garage. $170 monthly. 781-710-2208.
Wanted
(603)524-8121
Yard Sale VENDORS wanted for indoor yard sale. Sponsored by the Belmont High School French Club. Saturday, March 17, 2012 8 am to 2 pm Belmont High School Cafeteria. $10 rental fee, donatioms of items accepted. Contact Wendy Bordon at 387-4234 or email:
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