The Laconia Daily Sun, March 1, 2011

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Alton selectmen stress Article 11 does not affect Echo Point Road boat ramp ALTON — Apparently worried that rumors that passage of Article 11 on the town warrant would authorize the sale of the town-owned boat ramp on Echo Point Road, town officials yesterday were assuring residents that is not the case.

According to a statement issued by see aLtON page 14

Belknap Mill Society cuts 40th Birthday cake Belknap Mill Society President Steve Cotter (left) welcomes and serves 40th birthday cake to new trustee members Drew Seneca and Mary Gaudette on Monday evening at the conclusion of the organizations annual meeting in Laconia. A third new trustee, James Rogato, was unable to attend. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

Harley’s corporate presence at Bike Week moving to Weirs

4 year experiment with downtown ‘road show’ is over; demo rides will be based in Meredith

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — After four years downtown, the HarleyDavidson Road Show will set up shop at The Weirs and in Meredith during the 88th running of Laconia Motorcycle

Rally in June.

City Manager Eileen Cabanel said yesterday that company officials have informed her that Harley-Davidson Motor Company will display its products on space rented from the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound and con-

duct its demonstration rides from Hart’s Turkey Farm, which is next door to the Laconia Harley-Davidson retail store in Meredith. Neither Anne nor Steve Deli of Laconia Harley-Davidson could be be reached yesterday for comment.

In December, Cabanel told the City Council that the company was considering other venues..

Although the company offered no explanation, Cabanael assumed it wanted a location with higher traffic volume than see HaRLey page 16

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Although Billings opened and Hanson closed by stressing their shared commitment to ensuring that the schools provide an excellent education, for most of the two-and-a-half hours in between the two candidates politely voiced their differences.

Even in his opening remarks, Billsee MeRedItH page 16

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U.S. positioning naval forces near Libya GENEVA (AP) — The U.S. repositioned some naval forces near Libya and threatened Monday that all options remain on the table to protect Libyans threatened by an increasingly isolated and defiant Moammar Gadhafi, including the possible use of warplanes to patrol Libyan skies.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the United States is exploring the idea of a no-fly zone to prevent Gadhafi’s regime from bombing its citizens, and she welcomed a series of sanctions outlined by European leaders designed to force the dictator to stop attacks on civilians and step down after 42 years of iron-fisted rule.

After a series of meetings with foreign policy chiefs in Switzerland, Clinton said the United States is sending aid teams to help Libyan refugees.

She sharpened the U.S. demand that Gadhafi step aside in the face of armed opposition now in control of large portions of the North African oil state.

“Gadhafi has lost the legitimacy to govern and it is time for him to go without further violence or delay,” she said.

“No option is off the table. That of course includes a no-fly zone,” Clinton added.

The European Union issued travel bans and an asset freeze against senior Libyan officials, and an arms embargo on the country. Germany went further, proposing a 60-day economic embargo to prevent Gadhafi’s regime from using oil and other revenues to repress his people.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon said Monday that it was moving naval and air forces in the region in case

they are needed, but did not say what they might be used for.

“We have planners working various contingency plans and ... as part of that we are repositioning forces in the region to be able to provide options and flexibility,” said Marine Col. Dave Lapan, a Defense Department spokesman.

Describing the Pentagon as in “preparing and planning mode,” Lapan said the U.S. military is not involved in the planned French humanitarian flights and that no decision had been made on whether to set up a no-fly zone. He declined to say whether the U.S. had flown surveillance and intelligence flights over Libya.

The U.S. has a regular military presence in the see LIBYA page 17

Lawyer says Calif. couple has confessed to 18-year kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California couple charged with kidnapping Jaycee Dugard and holding her captive for 18 years have given full confessions to authorities, a defense lawyer said Monday.

The revelation came as prosecutors and defense lawyers opened negotiations on possible plea bargains that could avert a trial and testimony by the victim who has sought privacy since being freed 18 months ago.

Attorney Stephen Tapson, who represents defendant Nancy Garrido, told reporters outside court that he was present when his client and her husband, Phillip Garrido, were re-interviewed by El Dorado County detectives during the past month.

They acknowledged snatching Dugard, then 11, from a South Lake Tahoe street, and answered

dozens of questions from investigators about the years they spent with her and her two daughters fathered by Phillip Garrido, Tapson said.

“Essentially they confessed to kidnapping and told where all the bodies are buried,” Tapson said, characterizing the disclosures as “full confessions.”

Nancy Garrido, 55, has pleaded not guilty to 18 felony counts that include false imprisonment, rape and child pornography. Her husband had been scheduled to enter a plea Monday, but his lawyer, Deputy Public Defender Susan Gellman, asked to postpone the arraignment until March 17.

Neither Gellman nor District Attorney Vern Pierson would confirm or deny Tapson’s account.

The case took a turn toward a possible plea deal earlier this month when a judge declared Phillip Garrido competent to stand trial.

Criminal proceedings against him had been halted in September after Gellman expressed doubts about his mental state. Based on evaluations by two psychiatrists, Gellman and the district attorney later agreed Garrido’s competency was no longer a barrier to trial.

Both defense lawyers said at the time that the defendants were amenable to a settlement that would spare Dugard and her daughters from having to take the witness stand.

Tapson said discussions for a plea deal are ongoing, with the most recent offer from prosecutors calling for sentencing Phillip Garrido to 440 years in prison and his wife to more than 241 years.

Tapson thinks the sentence proposed for his client is exorbitant. While Nancy Garrido acknowledged being see KIDNAPPING page 16

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jane Russell, the busty brunette who shot to fame as the sexy star of Howard Hughes’ 1941 Western “The Outlaw,” died Monday of respiratory failure, her family said. She was 89.

Although Russell largely retired from Hollywood after her final film, 1970’s “Darker Than Amber,” she had remained active in her church, with charitable organizations and with a local singing group until

her health began to decline just a couple weeks ago, said her daughter-in-law, Etta Waterfield. She died at her home in Santa Maria.

“She always said I’m going to die in the saddle, I’m not going to sit at home and become an old woman,” Waterfield told The Associated Press. “And that’s exactly what she did, she died in the saddle.”

Hughes, the eccentric billionaire, put her onto the

path to stardom when he cast her in “The Outlaw,” a film he fought with censors for nearly a decade to get into wide release.

With her sultry look and glowing sexuality, Russell became a star before she was ever seen by a wide movie audience. The Hughes publicity mill ground out photos of the beauty in low-cut costumes and see RUSSELL page 14

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Stunned residents of Texas Panhandle town return to find wildfire claimed 30 homes AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Stunned and weary residents of a Texas Panhandle town were allowed to return to what was left of homes on Monday, a day after fleeing one of several wind-driven wildfires that scorched some 190 square miles in the state.

Shaken residents of rural Mesilla Park who spent Sunday night in a shelter in nearby Amarillo waited in their cars at a roadblock until authorities gave them the all-clear to return home to survey the damage. The 30 destroyed homes in the town were among at least 75 that burned statewide.

Scott Smith and his wife, Carla, said they had already been told their mobile home was destroyed in the blaze, which started Sunday and burned about 30,000 acres, or 46 square miles, in several communities around Amarillo.

“We had just enough time to get out,” said Carla Smith, 59. “My husband’s got cancer, and we got away with his medicine.”

Her husband said the flames moved “like a blowtorch” across the fields.

Firefighters battled blazes in the Panhandle and West Texas overnight and had contained them by Monday, authorities said. But crews were preparing for new wildfires Monday in the central and southern parts of the state because of the low humidity, warm temperatures and very dry conditions, said Texas Forest Service spokesman Lewis Kearney.

The fire near Amarillo was accidentally ignited by a spark from a metal grinder, Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas said. A man who was not supposed to be in the field where he was cutting pipe was arrested a criminal trespassing charge, a misdemeanor, Thomas said.

Sunday’s blazes were aided by 70 mph wind gusts.

But weaker winds Monday allowed crews to contain the fires, including a 40,000-acre fire that forced the evacuation of the small town of Matador and a 7,000-acre fire that destroyed 13 homes in Colorado City, Kearney said.

Regina Newby, of Amarillo, said she returned home from an out-of-town trip to learn that the kennel where she boarded her two dogs had caught fire. Kennel workers and firefighters rescued about three dozen animals but had to set others free in their haste to flee the blaze, authorities said.

Mocha, her small mixed-breed, died in the blaze, and Newby found out later Monday that Ginger, her yellow Labrador that had gone missing, also died.

“I know a lot of people lost a lot,” Newby said, referring to homes and other property. “It’s a small thing (to lose pets), but it’s devastating to us.”

Palisades Mayor Tommy Medlin said about 25 homes were destroyed in his small town just south of Amarillo. Residents haven’t been allowed to return, but were expected to be allowed back Tuesday.

Another seven homes were lost in nearby Lake Tanglewood.

Angie Coker, whose home was among those destroyed, cried Monday as she surveyed its charred remains and her melted Porsche in her driveway.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, March 1, 2011— Page 3

Only 13 of 344 reports of sexual violence in N.H. were prosecuted to conviction in 2006 CONCORD (AP) — Powerful and inaccurate stereotypes that convey women are in part at fault in some sexual assaults are preventing victims from stepping forward and hindering prosecution of their attackers, according to a new study on sexual assaults on adult women in New Hampshire.

The report released Monday by the research committee of the Governor’s Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence found that only 13 of 344 reports of sexual assault — or 3 percent — were convicted or pleaded guilty in 2006. Researchers choose 2006 because they wanted time for prosecutions to have been completed on the cases in the study.

The report found a public perception that a “real rape” was a surprise attack by a stranger with a weapon. The report said most people believe real victims are morally upright, sober and fight back. Contrary to public perception, most victims know their attackers and aren’t physically injured, according to the study.

The report also said forensic evidence is not present in every case. Rather than focus on the actions of the offender, investigators focus on whether such evidence exists and the victim’s credibility in determining whether to proceed, the report found.

The report also found a lack of consistent collaboration among groups dealing with sexual assault.

“Some likened the way a victim will be treated or how a report of adult female sexual assault will be handled to a ‘roll of the dice,’” the report said.

Attorney General Michael Delaney called the results troubling and pledged to make victims feel safe enough to come forward. Delaney said New

Hampshire needs to establish resource centers in every county for women like it has done for child abuse victims and their families. He said his office used $98,000 in federal stimulus funding to hire a retired state police sergeant last year to establish sexual assault response teams to serve as a resource.

So far, teams have been established in Strafford County, Hillsborough County, Belknap County, the Plymouth area and at the Department of Corrections. When the stimulus money runs out, Delaney said he will look for grants to pay for the project.

Grace Mattern, executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, said a public awareness campaign is being started to change public attitudes that fault victims rather than their attackers. And State Police Col. Robert Quinn, who said he was shocked by the study’s findings, said he is increasing training for his staff.

“People who are sexually assaulted aren’t going to look like that picture in your head,” said Mattern.

The report was based on material and interviews collected in New Hampshire in 2006. The report’s authors said the state and federal governments lack a uniform means of tracking adult female sexual assault cases through the criminal justice system which made it impossible to draw definitive conclusions.

The report was based on 51 interviews with law enforcement officers, prosecutors, nurses specializing in sexual assault examinations, victim witness advocates and crisis center advocates. Only 152 of 231 law enforcement agencies and two of the 10 counties prosee SEX VIOLENCE page 13

SANDWICH (AP) — New Hampshire firefighters say they believe a fire that destroyed the home of a Sandwich family was an accident.

No one was injured in the Sunday fire at 380 White Face Road.

WMUR-TV says that when firefighters arrived the building was covered with heavy smoke and fire was shooting out several windows.

Officials say flames made it into the attic and they had to cut open the walls and ceiling to fight the fire.

A teenage boy was home at the time of the fire but he escaped safely.

While investigators say they believe the fire started accidentally, the cause remains under investigation.

North Sandwich family loses to home to Sunday fire

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Michael Barone

There’s nothing the matter with Kansas It’s a question that puzzles most liberals and bothers some conservatives. Why are so many modestincome white voters rejecting the Obama Democrats’ policies of economic redistribution and embracing the small-government policies of the tea party movement?

It’s not supposed to work out that way, say the political scientists and New Deal historians. Politics is supposed to be about who gets how much when, and people with modest incomes should be eager to take as much from the rich as they can get. Moreover, as liberal economists and columnists point out, income levels for middle-class Americans remained stagnant for most of a decade during the George W. Bush presidency and then plunged in the recession.

Housing values fell even more.

The conservative writer David Frum has made the same point and has said that Republicans must come up with policies that will raise ordinary people’s incomes if they hope to win. ,But the fact is that Republicans did pretty well among whites who did not graduate from college — the exit poll’s best proxy for the white working class — even in the otherwise dismal year of 2008. John McCain carried non-college whites by a 58-percent to 41-percent margin, more than his 51-percent to 47-percent margin among college whites.

Barack Obama won because he carried all other voters 79-percent to 21-percent. But he carried noncollege whites in only 14 states and the District of Columbia with 127 electoral votes.

Liberals are puzzled by this. Thomas Frank’s book “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” argued that modest-income whites were bamboozled by the moneyed elite to vote on cultural issues rather than in their direct economic interest. But that’s no more plausible than the notion that rich liberals from Park Avenue to Beverly Hills have been bamboozled to vote the opposite way on similar issues rather than for those who would extend the Bush tax cuts. People are entitled to base their vote on the things they think important. They don’t always vote just to maximize their short-term income.

In any case, the cultural issues seemed to be eclipsed by economic issues in 2010, when Republicans carried non-college whites 63-percent to 33-percent in House elections. That was almost as large a percentage margin as the Democrats 74-percent to 24-percent among the smaller number of nonwhites.

My own assumption is that economic statistics have been painting an unduly bleak picture of modestincome America. When we measure real incomes we use inflation indexes, which over time inevitably overstate inflation, because they’re based on static market baskets of goods.

The problem is if one item spikes in price, we quit buying it. In addition, inflation indexes cannot account for product innovation and quality increases.

Liberal writers look back to 1973 as a year when real wages supposedly peaked — just before a nasty bout of inflation. But back then, a pocket calculator cost $110. The smartphone you can buy today for $200 has a calculator and hundreds of other devices.

If you get out beyond the Beltway to Middle America, you find supermarkets with wonderful produce and big box stores with amazing variety, all at prices that are astonishingly low.

You can eat well and dress stylishly at prices far below what elites in places like Washington and New York are accustomed to paying. In many ways, people with modest incomes have a significantly better standard of living than they did four decades ago.

The recoil in 2010 against the Obama Democrats’ vast expansion of the size and scope of government seems to have a cultural or a moral dimension as well.

It was a vote, as my Washington Examiner colleague Timothy P. Carney wrote last week, expressing “anger at those unfairly getting rich — at the taxpayer’s expense.”

Those include well-connected Wall Street firms like Goldman Sachs that got bailed out and giant corporations like General Electric that shape legislation so they can profit.

They include the public employee unions who have bribed politicians to grant them pensions and benefits unavailable to most Americans.

A government intertwined with the private sector inevitably picks winners and losers. It allows wellpositioned insiders to game the system for private gain. It bails out the improvident and sticks those who made prudent decisions with the bill. Modest-income Americans think this is wrong. They want it fixed more than they want a few more bucks in their paychecks.

(Syndicated columnist Michael Barone is a senior writer with U.S. News and World Report and principal co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.)

This is all behind you now, Ward Bird. Welcome home!

To the editor, I just wanted to say WELCOME HOME WARD BIRD! I am sorry that Governor Lynch did not give you a full pardon, which he should have done. I know this will be hard for you to get back on track. The whole Town of Moultonborough and other Towns

this mess.

Meanwhile Christine Harris is still on the loose.

Anyway this is all behind you and we are all happy that your home safe once again with your family. WELCOME HOME! Anna DeRose

LETTERS Gilford now appears to be spending at rate of $19,678 per student To the editor, Recently, Mr. Greg Knytych provided information on the costs that the Newfound Regional School District taxpayers will be facing. I appreciate that he is shedding light on the burgeoning costs. He reports that the Newfound district will be spending $17, 385 per student versus the national average of around $10,000 and the New Hampshire average of $13,358 per student.

The Gilford taxpayers will be facing an even more astounding cost. The school budget going before our voters this year is $24,274,607 with a projected student enrollment of 1228 students. This is a whopping $19,678 per student. A home assessed at $300,000 in Gilford will see an increase of over $350 in their tax bill this year. You can gage your increased contribution according to your homes value.

At the deliberative session the chair of our school board told us that they have gone over this budget with a fine tooth comb. This budget is a 3.5-percent increase over last year’s dollars.

If you measure another way, the per student cost is a 7-percent increase over last year and 18-percent above the 2009/2010 budget. They sure don’t make “fine tooth combs” like they used to.

In 1997 Gilford had 1559 students.

In 2006 we had 1359 students. Next year as noted above Gilford is projected to have 1228. Since 2006 Gilford’s administration and teacher staffing levels have remained essentially unchanged while our cost per student has skyrocketed. Our student enrollment is now far less than when we added the middle school addition because we were told we had space problems and we were told that enrollment was projected to soar.

With 110 teachers in the system this is a ratio of 11 students for every one teacher. This average does not include the aides, staff or administration.

In 1997 Gilford voted to establish its own SAU. The purpose was to establish autonomy, assure a quality education for our children and to control our costs. The plan submitted by the Gilford Education Committee to the New Hampshire Department of Education was to run our district

is run utilizing a School Administrator under the rules of Title XV Section 194-C. The mandate was to have each principle of the three schools to take the lead in establishing the study program and rendering a superintendent unnecessary. In 1998 the school board acted against the will of the voters and hired a Superintendent, ignoring the mandate given to them. The school board has a history of acting against the will of the voters.

The autonomy has been achieved but not in the form that the voters required. The achievement results of the students are marginal regardless of the effort of our educators and by any measure we are not getting the bang for the buck that our current structure is costing us. Our school board and the SAU have not addressed its other responsibility.

That is their financial duty to the taxpayers. Clearly the requirement to control our costs has not been met.

A local retiree recently quipped to me “at these costs why don’t we shut the doors and ship our kids up to Tilton School?” He is not far off in his comment.

As we enter the election this year we have the rare opportunity for a “do over.” Dr. DeMinico is retiring. We do not have to hire another superintendent. We do not have to have this costly structure that is now in place.

We can simply vote to legally run our schools in a more cost efficient manner. We will get a fresh look at our staffing, our structure and our space utilization. Dollars will be saved.

Fortunately, we in Gilford have this opportunity for this remedy to the School Board operating against the will of the voters. This year Warrant Article IV asks the voters of Gilford to reaffirm its 1997 vote and require the School Board and SAU to operate according to that mandate. The operational plan is the only plan that the State Department of Education has ever approved for Gilford and is a legal method of operation.

I ask the voters of Gilford to join me in voting YES for Article IV and in the process start gaining some sanity for the property taxes of our town’s citizens.

David R Horvath, Sr.

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LETTERS Vast majority of Gilford’s waterfront owners cannot vote here

And just what has President Obama done for private sector jobs?

To the editor, I would like to respond to the February 18 letter by Mr. Tim Sullivan of Gilford, where he refers to me as a carpetbagger. Now I had to Google that as my U.S. History lessons have faded a bit in my memory. I found several definitions, most very unflattering.

Most of these definitions talked about northerners seeking political office in the South and others referred to buying up land from desperate southerners. I assure you, Mr. Sullivan, I fit none of these definitions.

Now, your beef seems to surround the property that I own. Mr. Sullivan, my husband and I were not born into money. We are the first generation of our families to attend college. We paid our own way each earning Bachelors and Masters degrees in engineering.

We then started a small engineering business and now employ highly skilled workers here in New Hampshire where we pay good salaries and offer good benefits. Our small company gets no handouts, no bailouts, no TARP money, we have no investors and no banks involved what so ever.

Here in the town of Gilford we paid $46,149 in property taxes last year.

You also seem to be very critical of real estate trusts and claim that waterfront property owners “have spent thousands on setting up of trusts and estate planning to maximize their estates so as to pass on as much possible free of taxation under the law to their heirs”.

A quick check of the registry of deeds at www.NHDEEDS.com shows that your property in Gilford is in a trust? So is the pot calling the kettle black? You then go on to say that your parents “ in order to avoid even more capital gains than the +$100K they were hit with on that sale bought a Florida mansion.

They were later able to downsize to something more manageable when the capital gains taxes changed.”

So your parents are allowed to avoid taxes legally but no one else is? I assume you have no problem with your parents buying a mansion down south, perhaps from a desperate southerner? Are you sure I’m the carpetbagger, Mr. Sullivan?

Now your story about the school teacher who had to take out a reverse mortgage on her Gilford waterfront property because the Gilford property

To the editor, President Obama says he is focusing on jobs. Is that good or bad? In 2009 and 2010 he said he would “focus like a laser” on jobs. Yet we suffer from the longest high unemployment since the great depression, with no end in sight.

What has President Obama done with respect to jobs? He promoted his Cap and Trade bill which would have driven up everyone’s energy prices.

This would increase business costs, reducing funds for creating jobs, and be another impetus for a company to move jobs overseas.

Then he promoted Obamacare, which increases health insurance costs and taxation. The affect on business is again to increase costs and drive jobs overseas. Already over 700 temporary waivers were given to businesses or unions so they wouldn’t have to comply with Obamacare because to do so would cause layoffs or drive them out of business.

The stimulus was supposed to create jobs. Remember President Obama’s promise that unemployment wouldn’t go above 8-percent if the stimulus bill was passed? What happened to the stimulus money? Much of it went to the states where it was used to fund excessive state spending and postpone the day of reckoning with deficits that so many states like Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, California, and even New Hampshire are struggling with.

The apparent focus of the stimulus spending was simply to save union jobs. Perhaps it is just a co-incidence that unions overwhelmingly support Democrat candidates.

Stimulus spending seems to have had no direct positive affect on employment in the private sector which is

taxes were so high did hit a cord with me. You see Mr. Sullivan, those reverse mortgages are no longer available to Gilford waterfront homeowners. That is because the taxes are so high the bank wants nothing to do with them.

All loans against waterfront property here in Gilford are highly scrutinized and loan value to home value is low.

The reason the banks list is “excessive property taxes”.

Your comments “It seems to me that the same carpetbaggers who keep coming to Gilford and the rest of the Lakes Region with their deca-millionaire wallets, complaining about their property tax burden and driven out the natives and others of long standing in our community from their homes. I think they protest too much!

It is only right, the New American Way, that the real Average Joes pay more to subsidize Jack, Barbara and their estates!”

Mr. Sullivan I suggest you check your math. The vast majority of the waterfront homeowners here in town cannot vote. They are not the ones driving up the tax rate. They are the ones footing the bill. They are not the ones sending the children to the schools or using up the town services or voting in these excessive costs. In fact if the residents like you, Mr. Sullivan, were able to control the town and school budgets you and the rest of the locals would not be forced out of your homes due to the high taxes. The total town tax base would increase and if the budget was not out of control the tax rate would be LOWER, Mr. Sullivan. In fact, I will state with most certainty that if the people who do not pull on the town services, the people who do not have their kids in the Gilford schools, the ones that can not vote all got up and left and took their ‘estates’ with them you’d be in a bit of a pinch. This is because the entire tax burden for the services that the residents predominately use would then have to be paid for by the people that actually use them. OUCH! So the challenge is to us residents, Mr. Sullivan. We must protest because some of those waterfront taxpayers will someday get organized and perhaps a group of them will leave and take their ‘estates’ with them.

Barbara P. Aichinger Gilford

A vote for Richard Hanson is a vote for our Inter-Lakes children To the editor, After attending the Candidates Forum last Sunday in Sandwich and reading the letter in the Sun on Thursday from Inter-Lakes School Board member Jack Carty, it is very apparent to me that Richard Hanson has the needed skill set to continue the successful progress Inter-Lakes School District has made in preparing students to meet the challenges of an ever changing and demanding society. His demonstrated ability to listen to all stakeholders respectfully; parents, students, teachers, community members, and make hard decisions objectively is invaluable

to the consensus decision making process needed to keep the district moving forward. The fact that he is also a lawyer and member of the New Hampshire Bar Association is certainly an added plus when tasked with the responsibility of negotiating legal contracts for school personnel and making sure tax payers get real value for their dollars.

I am casting my vote for Richard Hanson for At Large Representative to the Inter-Lakes School Board and for our community’s greatest natural resource, its’ children.

Janette Lozada Meredith

where the unemployment has primarily occurred. But in the last two years President Obama has added 200,000 federal government jobs (averaging twice the salary and benefits of the private sector workers whose taxes support them).

What has President Obama done recently for private sector jobs? Since Congress didn’t pass his Cap and Trade bill, he is having the EPA implement it. This will cost thousands of jobs and increase the prices of the things you buy.

He has imposed a moratorium on oil drilling in the Gulf, costing tens of thousands of jobs, increasing our dependence on foreign oil and increasing our energy costs.

Now he has started withdrawing permits for previously approved coal mines which eliminates jobs and wastes invested money which discourages other investing which could create jobs.

President Obama and his supporters talk about investing in green energy, creating green jobs. Where are those jobs? President Obama has been president for more than two years and Democrats controlled Congress for four years, where is all the green energy and green jobs they promised? Perhaps we are encountering the same phenomenon as the Europeans, that green energy is more far expensive than the alternatives and green jobs are so expensive that more than one job is lost for every green job that is created.

President Obama’s actions work against the creation of American jobs.

In fact they drive American jobs overseas! If President Obama continues to focus on jobs as he has in his first two years, I worry for the future of our country.

Don Ewing Meredith

CH Building Committee refuses to buy Ford instead of a Cadillac To the editor, Karin Karagozian’s recent letter to the editor of this paper, which says that the naysayers of the Center Harbor police proposal are bullies, is baseless and unsupported by any credible data. Her argument relies on the fact that a police station is “needed,” which debatable at best. The real bullies are the selectmen who went to court to take land out of charitable trust in hopes of constructing a police station in Morrill Park, a Building Committee who refuses to buy the Ford instead of the Cadillac, and proponents who fail to understand all the facts and who preach and applaud at informational

sessions rather than ask questions.

Ms. Karagozian also fails to mention that the $15-30 out of a $100,000 assessed to fund the proposed project is for 30 years. Given interest, inflation, and the time value of money, we are looking at thousands and thousands of taxpayer dollars per household to build a police station that is not even needed. Heck, under RSA 106 B:15, the NH state police have jurisdiction over town and cities under 3000 residents, so technically we don’t even NEED a police force!

There’s some real tax savings for you!

Barry Borella Center Harbor

We’ll give up 1 evening of entertainment to pay for police station To the editor, My wife and I want to support the long-term efforts of our fine Board of Selectmen to provide our police department with adequate space to perform their many duties.

Our financial obligations on our $500,000 property would be $75 a year.

Since we are retired on a fixed income of Social Security we realize the impact this means on our budget. However, we figure if we just forgo going out to dinner and a movie once during the year we could meet that obligation.

A couple that own a $1,000,000 prop-

$150 a year. That would mean they would have to forgo going out to dinner at least two times in a year to pay that amount.

Perhaps if they had an emergency situation, they would appreciate the services of our police department and be willing to pay that yearly fee.

We admire and respect our fine police officers and the many services they provide. We absolutely have no problem giving up one evening of entertainment in order to support their need for a decent facility in which to do their work.

Jay & Helen Heiner

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LETTERS I don’t know it all and am usually the first one to admit it

We continue to take away freedoms, with very little positive impact

To the editor, Hello, my name is David Hughes and I am running for selectman for the Town of Center Harbor. I was effectively born and raised in Center Harbor. Although after college I lived in some nearby towns, but I have never forgotten my roots. I moved back in because I wanted to live in my home town, and be involved. I feel very comfortable in Center Harbor.

I don’t believe in “change for the sake of change”. When we think about “improvements” around town, we need to consider the impact on the quality of life, not just the dollar cost. Instead of burdening future generations with debt called bonds, why not plan and save towards future ‘projects’? I learned early on that if I wanted something I had to work for it. This is what Center Harbor needs to do, instead of shifting debt to future generations.

When you add up the numbers in the bonds, the projects cost us a lot more than the original price.

I have over the years joked around with friends by saying; “If you moved here because you liked our lifestyle, don’t change it”. I have watched both New Hampshire and Center Harbor grow over the past 40+years. Not all the changes have been good for small town sense of community stewardship. Those of us lucky enough to have been born and raised here learned good work ethics and how to support our community. Over those same years many people vacationed and eventually moved here bringing all kinds of interesting differences which enhanced what was here as they blended into our community. We have all been influenced by elders and different characters in our growing up which helped us to appreciate what they built and passed on to us,

To the editor, Okay, so I don’t have time to sit around and count words in my letters as others do. So you want facts and not rhetoric.

Let’s take a look at the Coast Guard data. Keep in mind that this data is for the entire United States. You can find it here for 2009: http://www.uscgboating. org/assets/1/workflow_staging/Publications/394.PDF If you take the time to look through all of the data and not just pick out pieces of data that will push your agenda you will find that indeed. speed is a “primary” and “contributing” factor in boating accidents and fatalities. On page 7 you will find speed to be #3 in contributing factors for “Number of Accidents, #2 in “Injuries” and #6 for “Number of Deaths”.

Ironically, “Operator Inattention” and Operator Inexperience” are the top known primary contributing factors of accidents and of course, alcohol for #1 factor of deaths. This report covers 12.7 million registered boats and reports 4,730 total accidents. That’s a reported accident rate of .4-percent (4 tenth of a percent) for this activity.

Keep in mind that this does not cover how many excursions or trips on vessels have occurred during this time period. It looks to me like boating is already a very safe activity without adding any legislation.

As for the speed issue let’s look at table 13 on page 28. We will find that the highest numbers for “Vessels Involved”, “Deaths” and “Injuries” are all in the “Under 10 mph” category.

If you compare speeds greater than

namely the Town of Center Harbor as we know and love it today. We do not need to compete or do “one-upsmanship” with other small nearby towns. Do we?

We can keep Center Harbor a peaceful “hamlet” with charting out how we will help Center Harbor maintain over the next 10, 20, or even 50 years, without cost shifting to future residents.

We also need to look at what is going on in Center Harbor. There are no work sites for young adults trying to get started. There is no large industry or institution within town borders where adults find work. Thus most working adults who reside in Center Harbor have to commute at a distance and cost for work. This makes it difficult for them to be involved, or informed about what is going on in their schools or their town. Thus, many of Center Harbor’s 1,100 full time residents are middle aged or retired.

I will speak to all who will listen, and listen to all who will speak. I do not believe in intimidation, or the “good ole boy systems”, or that “I know it all,” because I don’t, and usually I am the first one to admit that. If elected as your selectman I will work for everyone, help make town government responsive and transparent. I am asking for your vote to help me do this. Center Harbor is unique and trying to keep up in the 21st Century.

We need to plan and invest in our town so we can continue to be proud of it and keep it the way it is, a peaceful hamlet in the hills by the lakes. Town office voting is Tuesday, March 8, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and then the Town Meeting where all your taxes are decided. Please vote. Thank you.

David Hughes.

Center Harbor

Article 9 represents totally unneeded change to our sign ordinance To the editor, For more than 17 years, the Town of Moultonborough’s Zoning Ordinance has not allowed “for rent” signs that advertise rental brokers. Such signs are a signal that houses are vacant which can be lead to vandalism and break-ins. Brokers desiring such signs have always needed sign permits, which has effectively limited the number of such signs due to the required $25 fee.

When the town’s largest rental broker posted signs without obtaining permits, the Town’s Code Enforcement Officer requested their removal, which did not occur. When the Planning Board was told of this, instead of supporting the Code Enforcement Officer, a board member proposed legalizing such fee free signs despite significant public opposition before the board.

Unfortunately the board in recommending approval of this Article has placed business interests above the safety and visual pollution concerns expressed by residents objecting to this proposal.

To make matters worse, instead of

the originally proposed 12 by 18 inch sign initially proposed, the Board ultimately recommended an article that would allow two fee free double sided 3 by 4 foot signs, for a total of 48 square feet of advertising at each rental property without any revenue due to the town in these difficult economic times.

Voters should be aware that there are at least six rental brokers who advertise that they represent hundreds of rental properties, meaning that a change to allow free brokerage signage could result in a theoretical 1,000+ new signs, almost all of which would be in residentially zoned areas near the lakes that will red flag vacant homes and create visual eyesores.

For almost two decades real estate brokers through advertising and the Internet, have had no trouble renting properties without commercial signs.

This article is a totally unneeded change to the zoning ordinance.

Please vote NO to Article 9 on March 8 and keep Moultonborough commercial signage under control.

Eric Taussig Moultonborough

On the Colonial Theater issue, Tom Tardif is right on the money To the editor, Kudos to Tom Tardif for telling it

EXACTLY like it is!

Frances Piche’, Laconia

40 mph to all of those less than 40 mph you will find that “Over 40 mph” speeds contributes 4-percent to total “Vessels Involved”, 2.7-percent in “Deaths” and 7-percent in “Injuries”.

To find out just how this can be, we need to revisit the Coast Guard definition of excessive speed. It is basically when a craft is operated at a rate in which it cannot navigate safely within the surrounding environment, conditions and circumstances. The Coast Guard data indicates that “excessive speed” has very little to do with “Fast speed”.

Ed: Please re-read my first letter and you might understand that my suggestion for 150-feet manual powered boat limits had nothing to do whatsoever with high powered (high speed) boats, but was about safety in an environment on the lake created by high congestion of all powered boats and/or adverse weather conditions. Yes Ed, this is just as ridiculous a suggestion for a law for the sake of safety as the speed limit law.

Bill: None of my vessels are capable of attaining the daytime speed limit, nor am I interested in owning such a vessel. I do know, however, that every time that we as a society try to legislate out “inexperience and inattention” (I like to think of these as ignorance and stupidity) that we continue to take away freedoms from the citizens of this great country with very little impact on what we are trying to legislate out.

Dave Nix Belmont

I urge you to help re-elect Jeanette Stewart as Ashland selectman To the editor, Voters of Ashland, each time we enter into an election, there are many issues presented that require serious thought and important decisions have to be made. It is a time for the people of the town to make their thoughts as to the future of Ashland known in a concrete fashion.

The Board of Selectmen is being reduced from 5 members to 3 as a result of last year’s election. There will be much work to do with less people.

It is with this thought in mind that I suggest you support Jeanette Stewart for re-election.

Ms. Stewart is a life long resident of Ashland and has for the past five years held the position of selectman.

She has brought responsibility, sincere concern and devotion for the town to the table. Although there have been instances where her decisions have been unpopular, it is the sense of leadership, fairness, compassion and the ability to stand her ground that deserve your respect and your attention.

The upcoming year will be a time of change, growth and challenge and must be met by those who have exhibited the common sense and fortitude to lead us on our journey.

I urge you to re-elect Jeanette Stewart for selectman. She is a positive force for the future of Ashland.

Joe Mazzone Ashland

Wisconsin union followers has no sense of honesty or fairness To the editor, Gov. Walker of Wisconsin has shown great courage and honesty in trying to balance their budget fairly and honestly. Obviously the union followers and goons have NO sense of honesty or fairness, and absolutely no feeling of shame for such selfish excessive demands, and total disregard for school children. Democrat legislators, running out of the state to avoid doing what they swore to when elected, are the worst ever example of dishonest, selfish, useless politicians, and all should be impeached and fired!

Some unions have been fair and helpful, but most, like those in Wisconsin are just selfish mafia-like

goons. The union members should demand an accounting of ALL union officials and political spending. No unions should be allowed for any government employees, who automatically have the government boards to represent them, and without union “help” still always get pay and benefits far greater that all those working in private productive industry.

Note that in all public employment, as far as I’ve determined, members of top executive positions are not allowed to join the union, and all of them get far higher pay and benefits than any union members!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 — Page 7

LETTERS Cabin Fever Festival was smashing success; all 300 tickets sold

Having Hanson as chair, has made Inter-Lakes School Board better

To the editor, On February 18th the first ever “Cabin Fever Festival” was hosted, in downtown Laconia, by Better Together and The Belknap Mill. The event included a walk and dine experience, camp fires, theatrical tour guides and a good ole fashion sock hop at the Belknap Mill featuring Annie and The Orphans.

The event was a smashing success as all 300 tickets were sold, the weather presented warmer than expected temperatures and, of course, the full moon made an appearance.

An event like this happens only because of the complete cooperation of so many community partners and the event organizing committee would like to thank them all for their help.

First, to the restaurants. Our thanks go out to The Soda Shoppe, Hectors, Black Cat, Burrito Me, The Village Bakery, and Awakenings Cafe who donated their time, services and food for the event.

Thank you to our zany tour guides, dressed straight from the set of Fargo: Melissa Bigler, Kris Snow, Doreen Sheppard, Jill Lessard, Patte Sarausky, George Locke and Lynn Dadian. Thank you to the Laconia Historical Society and Museum’s Jenna Carroll-Plante for providing the stories for the guides to tell.

Thank you to all those who kept the camp fires burning: Karen and Don Welford, Marti Ilg, Sue Cagle, David Parker, Lt. Chris Adams, Greg Shneberger , Dave Bullerwell, Lisa Morris, Laconia High’s Principal Steven Beals and the school’s Key Club and advisers Stephanie Collins and Kristal Diorio.

Thank you to Alan Robichaud, Boulia-Gorrell Lumber Co. and Middleton Building Supplies for providing the fire wood. Thank you to City Parks & Recreation’s Amy Lovisek and Kevin Dunleavy and Belknap County Youth Services for delivering the wood and fire pits to their locations.

Thank you to Laconia High School’s

To the editor, As a taxpayer and an elected school board member, I found Mr. Carty’s letter to the editor published on Feb. 24 misleading. While Carty purported to provide information about both candidates, his selective depiction of Richard Hanson’s background made his intentions obvious. While School Board members have traditionally shied away from active participation in contests involving their colleagues, I find myself compelled to respond to his serious omissions concerning Richard Hanson’s prior employment. He served as a Marine and as a Center Harbor police officer where he risked his life to protect others. He has a doctorate in Law from Franklin Pierce Law School and is a member of the State of New Hampshire Bar. I urge all of the taxpayers in Meredith, Center Harbor and Sandwich to collect the facts yourselves and make you own decision. You can find Hanson’s credentials on his website:

Art Club for designing the tags and the Culinary Arts program for providing students Samantha Pickering,Tyler Ehmann and Amanda Bridge to assist the restaurants.

Thank you to the City of Laconia, Mayor Mike Seymour, Laconia’s Police and Fire departments and the Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team (LRCERT) for ensuring safe passage for all participants.

Thank you to Lakes Region United Way, Lakes Region Community Services and Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health-LRHEAL for their organizational and volunteer assistance.

Thanks to Daylon and Linda Brock, Mary Moriarty, Drew and Lisa Seneca, Warren Clement and Paul Gile for their assistance in a variety of tasks including ticket sales, concessions, fire pitlighting and “chaperoning” the sock hoppers.

Thanks to our local media outlets: WLNH, The Citizen of Laconia, The Laconia Daily Sun and The Weirs Times for promoting the event. Special thanks to Judi Taggart for hosting members of the organizing committee on her LRPA program Living United in the Lakes Region.

The proceeds of the festival will benefit downtown projects including program scholarships for families in need, improvements to the Belknap Mill building and a Historical Walking Guide for Downtown Laconia.

All this would not have been possible had it not been for the partnership between Better Together and the Belknap Mill Society and their action oriented approach to improving the lives of Lakes Region residents.

For more information visit: www. lruw.org/index/bettertogetherlr.asp or www.belknapmill.org.

The Cabin Fever Festival Organizing Committee: Tammy Levesque, Alan Robichaud, Mary Ellen Boudman, Kevin Sperl, John Moriarty

Thanks to everyone for support of the Great Rotary Fishing Derby To the editor, With the resounding success of our 32nd Annual Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby, the Meredith Rotary Club would like to thank the Town of Meredith, the Meredith Police and Fire Departments, Meredith Public Works and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for their dedication to our annual fishing event. We are very grateful for the support we receive from all the volunteers who also helped make this year’s Derby a success.

We would like to thank Peter Verrill for his help in moving the derby trailer for us. Additionally, we would like to thank AJ’s Bait and Tackle and Y Landing for their support with our grand prizes as well as our local bait shops for providing goodie bags for the “Let’s Go Fishing” clinic for youngsters interested in learning about ice fishing. A big thank you to Amerigas for their contributions of propane to heat our Derby headquarters, Meredith Bay Mobil for providing Coffee, John Cook and the staff at Mame’s Restaurant for providing food all weekend to the Derby volunteers. We would like to thank all of the local vendors that participated in our Derby Rewards Program by providing discounts to Derby participants.

Steve Bennett, Rick Forge, Chuck Kenny, whose commitment each year helps to maintain the integrity of the Derby. We would like to thank the media for the special coverage that we received this year including WMUR, Nassau Broadcasting, Pat Kelly, the Laconia Citizen, Concord Monitor, Laconia Daily Sun, Weirs Times, Union Leader and the Meredith News for their coverage of the Derby. The Meredith Chamber of Commerce for their continued support especially answering the many phone calls received each year on behalf of the Rotary.

Finally, an event like this with all proceeds dedicated to helping support many area needy causes, would not be possible without the support I received from every member of the Meredith Rotary Club. Our Rotarians worked tirelessly donating their time to ensure that the 2011 Great Meredith Rotary Fishing Derby was a success. The motto of Rotary is “Service above Self”, and the Meredith Rotary Club could not have been a finer example. We look forward to the 2012 Derby scheduled for February 11th and 12th 2012.

Thanks to everyone for all their help and support.

Bob Walker, 2011 Chairman

www.sites.google.com/site/richardhansonschoolboard/home or on his “Facebook” fan page. You can even see a video clip of him on “Youtube” where he demonstrates his balanced approach to the budget and his commitment to an excellent education for the children of this school district at the lowest possible cost.

I am endorsing Richard Hanson for the member-at-large seat on the I-L School Board. Since he took over as chairman of the Board last year, there has been a noticeable change in the tone and tenor of our discussion that has made us a better, more productive board. He listens to all sides of an issue and gives everyone an opportunity to speak. His fair and balanced approach has brought integrity to the board.

Please vote for Richard Hanson on Tuesday, March 8th.

Lisa Merrill Inter-Lakes School Board Member Meredith

Could just one I-L board member make taxpayers the top priority?

To the editor, So let me get this straight: At the same time Mr Hansen was negotiating with our teachers to keep costs down he was also a teacher himself, trying to get the maximum pay and benefits for him and his fellow teachers? Is it any wonder that our teachers love him and think he is such a great listener?

I don’t mean to slight Mr. Hasnen.

I’m sure that he has done many positive things in his 12 years on the board and anyone willing to step up and volunteer for so important a task deserves our gratitude.

That said, the cost per staff member at Inter-lakes has increased at an unsustainable rate over the last decade. The only thing keeping total costs down is the continuing decline in enrollment. One of the most expensive districts in the state would be a great investment if we were also one of the BEST school districts in the state. Our

recent test scores however suggest that our district is decidedly average despite our ever increasing spending.

We have seven members of our school board and I’m certain all seven would put the education of our children as their number one priority.

Everything I know about both the candidates suggests that education will continue to be their top priority.

Would it really be that bad though if just one of our board members put fiscal responsibility and ultimately the tax payer as a top priority?

Perhaps we should be asking what value we are getting for the dollars we spend. Does throwing money at a problem because “its for the kids” really get us the best outcome?

This is not a year for apathy. Whichever side of the argument you are on get out and vote!

Fred Hayek Meredith

Peter Jensen will make a great addition to M’borough Selectboard To the editor, I’d like you to consider supporting Peter Jensen in the upcoming Moultonborough Selectboard election. Peter has a long record of community service. In his prior residence he served on a number of committees and was a member of the School Board for six years. Since moving to Moultonborough he has continued his involvement by participating in several commissions and committees.

My association with Peter began on the Moultonborough Milfoil Committee, which Peter chairs. He has successfully led the membership in the creation and execution of a milfoil control plan which a member of N.H. Department of Environmental Services has described as a “model” for other towns to follow. The effectiveness of our program has required Peter to interact with state officials and employees, Lakes Region associations, our Town Selectboard and administrator, Wolfe-

boro and Tuftonboro milfoil committee members, Moultonborough resident associations, and other interested individuals.

In my mind anyone running for Selectboard shows a strong interest in our town and a willingness to spend the significant time required to serve. Beyond these positive points we are left to choose people who have demonstrated the aptitude and experience necessary to be effective in directing the town’s business. This is where I consider Peter to excel. Both his business experience and his volunteer participation in local committees make Peter an ideal member of our Selectboard. I believe his objectiveness and willingness to work towards a consensus on difficult issues will serve our town well.

Please consider supporting Peter Jensen on March 8th.

Paul Daisy Moultonborough

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LETTERS State Police are required by law to patrol & protect Center Harbor

Planning Board shouldn’t have pushed badly-flawed sign change

To the editor, Mandated State Police coverage, flat-lined interest rates, and the opportunity to ‘Go Green’ are compelling reasons for voting “No” against Center Harbor Selectmen’s $1.4-million dollar, 4,000-square-foot, police station proposal.

NH State Police are mandated by RSA 106-B:15 to have jurisdiction over towns and cities under 3,000 residents.

This includes Center Harbor. Subsequently, Center Harbor has the unique distinction of being the only town in Belknap County to have statutorily mandated State Police coverage!

According to the NH State Police website, Troop E, which is responsible for the safety and welfare of Belknap and Carroll counties, recognizes the increase in population and traffic volumes during the summer, and allots specific detail to address such issues. As a result, the increased summer traffic on Route 25, 25B and Route 3 in Center Harbor is considered in our state taxes (i.e. the State Police budget), and Center Harbor has the dubious luxury of being a recipient to escalated State Police detail during the summer months. This refutes Harry Vienns justification for increased town police during the summer due to a rise in traffic.

Mr. Vienns also asserts that this is the best time to build, which is speculative. In testimony to Congress last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke set forth a strategy that is intended to push down longterm interest rates for the foreseeable future. Thus, there is adequate time to make necessary improvements to the selectmen’s police station proposal.

These necessary improvements come in way of building a “Greener” Center Harbor. Currently, the selectmen have not included any Green initiatives, such as energy efficiency or renewable energy components, in the police station proposal. This needs to

To the editor, The Moultonborough Planning Board dropped the ball when they refused to shelve the proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance and instead voted 5-2 in favor of submitting flawed (by their own admission) changes to be voted upon in the upcoming election. Board members Peter Jensen and Jane Fairchild gave compelling reasons for delaying action on this ordinance, as both realize that much work needs to be done.

Despite considerable objections expressed by residents during public hearings, the board seemed determined to railroad these changes through, even though they admitted that the ordinance needs a lot more work. The proponents of these ordinance changes, the owners of the largest rental agency in town, seek free off-site commercial advertising by placing FOR RENT signs on vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods. I am not anti business, but commercial rental signs on seasonal properties are absolutely unnecessary. Anyone seeking a rental property will be shopping on agencies’ websites, rather than driving around aimlessly, looking for signs.

If this unfortunate article passes, we stand to have literally HUNDREDS of FOR RENT signs on seasonal proper-

change. There are substantial financial and environmental incentives for investing in Green initiatives when municipally developing.

At the state level, the NH Legislature recently passed HB-1554, a/k/a the PACE bill. “PACE,” which is an acronym for Property Assessed Clean Energy, enables municipalities to establish revolving loan funds to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Center Harbor is also eligible for state funding through the Community Development Finance Authority — Municipal Energy Reduction Fund, which offers any NH town up to $400,000 in grant money for implementing Green initiatives. At the federal level, NH was recently awarded $10-million from the US Department of Energy to fund the Beacon Communities Program, a comprehensive energy savings initiative in Berlin, Nashua and Plymouth.

Center Harbor can easily be a recipient to similar initiatives this year, such as the USDA — High Energy Cost Grant Program, which provides local governments up to $5-million for implementing Green initiatives in municipal development.

With funding available for Green initiatives through both state and federal governments, it only makes sense to rethink and redesign this major town investment and build a “Greener” Center Harbor. Green initiatives provide a way to lower operating costs and sustain the environment, while simultaneously meeting New Hampshire’s aggressive climate change laws and supporting a growing clean energy sector in America.

Thus, when considering mandated State Police coverage, flat-lined interest rates, and the opportunity to “Go Green”, voting “No” on Article II is the wiser decision.

Derek Kline Center Harbor

Hyro power from Canada, in scheme of things, would be very green To the editor, Just a thought. To the people of New Hampshire who have sought to stop the power line from Canada to Franklin. This is hydro power and in the scheme of things is very green.

This line should be able to take off line some old and newly built oil, coal and nuclear generator stations and all of the ecological problems they present.

The problem is not will we do it, it’s when we do it let New Hampshire get the most from this cheaper and clean

power. Also, for the people up north, you should fight to use the power line right of way to augment your snowmobile and cross country skiing trails.

When New Hampshire advertises to attract new manufacturing and other business jobs we can say we have no income tax, no sales tax, and cheaper, cleaner power – come to New Hampshire.

I rest my case. Thank you for listening to me.

Bob Kennelly Meredith

Hyro power from Canada, in scheme of things, would be very green To the editor, I was recently treated to a “card shower” for my 85th birthday. I would like to thank my daughters, Kristen Eldridge and Karen Foery, sister-inlaw Sandra Hoebee, as well as friend Monica Bennett, for putting this together. Over 95 people sent me a card!

I enjoyed both reading the cards and the many letters inserted. There are so many fond memories of people

we have known through the years, particularly the people of Prescott Lumber Co., whom I was associated with for many years. It was great fun to be reminded of so many people.

My family and I came up to Meredith on a vacation in 1953. We didn’t realize we would spend the rest of our lives up here. It has been a great place to live.

John “Andy” Anderson Meredith

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ties throughout the town, which will not only be a terrible eyesore, but will be a red flag that these properties are vacant, thus making them susceptible to vandalism and burglaries. Because seasonal properties will always be for rent (by the week or month), these “temporary” signs will undoubtedly be permanent! After much deliberation, the Planning Board decided that each property could have two double-sided signs that could measure THREE FEET by FOUR FEET! Is this cheapening of our town something that we want?

These changes to the current sign ordinance are not in the town’s best interests.

If this passes and we, including the various town boards, realize that a terrible mistake has been made, I fear that these hundreds of signs will be “grandfathered” and the Town will be stuck with something that could have been prevented.

Moultonborough’s voters need to say NO! to these ill-advised sign ordinance changes. I do appreciate the time and effort put in by the members of the Planning Board, but THEY NEED TO TAKE WHATEVER TIME IS NECESSARY TO DO THIS RIGHT in the coming year.

Judy Ballard Moultonborough

Dave is advised to look up the word ‘treason’ in the dictionary To the editor, I can say this about Jack Stepheson’s and Dave Schwotzer’s letters of Thursday, Feb. 24, and that is they were at least brief. In that brevity are some of the most outlandish and silly statements I have seen in this wonderful paper in a long time. To Jack, all I can come up with is something to do with beating a dead horse, it’s dead Jack, leave it alone.

Dave on the other hand really needs to redo his history homework. If the founding fathers came from anywhere it was what was called the “colonies”, which was here before we called it what we now call it, the United States.

And while Thomas Jefferson did make mention, in his first inaugural address, of the religious persecution his forefathers were escaping from when they

came here, he also said “A well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them”. Now I am not a military type person, but it sounds an awful lot like he’s talking about some entity that might one day take on the name of the National Guard. I suggest strongly that Mr. Schwotzer, Mr. Stephenson, and perhaps my old pal Mr. Earle give that speech a glance.

They may find it enlightening. What is both amazing and frightening about Mr. Schwotzer’s letter is that he honestly believes that our founding fathers were silly enough to put a violent revolutionary clause into the Bill of Rights, perhaps he should look up the word treason.

Marty Valengavich Belmont

Can someone explain what ‘cull ‘em’ means in reference to Muslims?

To the editor, Mark Steyn, a New Hampshire resident, wrote a New York Times best seller entitled “America Alone”, in which he gave a detailed account of the rising birth rates of Muslims in the world compared to the low birth rates of developed countries. One solution that he is at least entertaining is contained in the following quote from page 5 in his book: “Why did Bosnia collapse into the worst slaughter in Europe since World War Two? In the 30 years before the meltdown, Bosnian Serbs had declined from 43-percent to 31-percent of the population, while Bosnian Muslims had increased from 26-percent

to 44-percent. In a democratic age, you can’t buck demography — except through civil war. The Serbs figured that out — as other Continentals will in the years ahead: if you can’t outbreed the enemy, cull ‘em. The problem that Europe faces is that Bosnia’s demographic profile is now the model for the entire continent.”

I have been accused of misinterpreting Steyn’s intentions , and maybe I did, so I am inviting liberals and conservatives to explain what Steyn meant particularly by his phrase, “cull ‘em” in reference to Muslim overbreeding.

Leo R. Sandy New Hampton

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 — Page 9

LETTERS SB-2 is about fairness for voters, not power for elected officials

Town Meeting system isn’t perfect but it’s the best we have

To the editor, At the Moultonborough Slectboard’s SB-2 hearing, opponents spoke feverishly against it saying such things as, “it’s been voted down… it’s a waste of time… town clerks don’t like it… no money for improvements… capital projects seldom passed”. Chair Mudget claims we’ve had near level spending for the last three years. He said if we “don’t put money into all the roads, pretty soon we have no roads”.

Member Charest suggested another form of government could be pursued, and member Patten said she voted FOR SB-2 before she voted against it.

Putting all the emotional pabulum aside, I would like to address SB-2 with facts. Sally Humer, a practiced activist, found two town clerks who oppose SB-2. No surprise. SB-2 is not intended to benefit town clerks, moderators, selectmen or school boards.

Change comes hard for of those folks.

The original intent and purpose of SB-2 is to (1) separate the discussion from the voting and (2) allow every registered voter of the town to cast a secret ballot during a continuous 12 hour period, or by absentee ballot if unavailable to cast it in person. IT IS ABOUT FAIRNESS TO THE VOTER, NOT PRESERVING THE POWER OF OFFICIALS. ON THE BALLOT… AGAIN? Plain and simple… SB-2 has been amended to prevent powerful special interest groups from taking over the deliberative session and gutting articles.

LEVEL SPENDING? Chairman Mudget forgot that we added $465,000 to the budget last year by the slippery method of flipping a bond payment into the regular annual budget. The taxpayer was asked years ago to accept a capital improvement that would cost

To the editor, Each side of the SB-2 issue has pros and cons. The most outstanding benefit for enacting SB-2 is the greater voter participation, an indisputable advantage that makes a whole lot of sense. Many more voters cast ballots at the polls then attend a town meeting or deliberative session. So, another SB-2 plus is that a voter can avoid sitting through a deliberative session or a town meeting and still get the opportunity to vote on the warrant articles, though there are bumps in that road. It seems that significantly more voters attend town meetings then attend deliberative sessions. That appears to be quite a disadvantage. If recent media reports are correct, Ashland had nine voters at it’s deliberative session and Gilford about one hundred. In all probability a much poorer showing of voter involvement in the discussion process then had a town meeting format been in place. A small number of voters at a deliberative session can greatly alter a warrant article. Funding amounts may be raised by a million dollars or could be reduced to zero, thus killing or consequentially changing the viability of an article.

I believe that more voters, expressing their concerns or support for an

$465,000/year and we voted for it… not knowing we would be paying that forever. So when he says the budget has been nearly level, he is forgetting they just stole $465,000 (times forever) from the taxpayer. According to Chairman Mudget, this $465,000 “has already gone to (the highway department)” for roads and equipment. So, using roads as a reason to oppose SB-2 is disingenuous. That $465,000 accounts for nearly 7-percent of the total town/school tax commitment.

FUNDING: The new law prevents any amendment from changing the intent of an article. There is also verbiage that says an amendment may be changed (up or down) by the dollar amount; the same may be done at town meetings. The risk of fewer voters being at the deliberative session should give all those concerned comfort that their usual strong turnout of town and school employees, staff and teachers should more than warranty a favorable result for them. It is a tall order to oppose spending efforts now… it will be even taller with SB-2.

DEFAULT BUDGET HORRORS: The default budget is, if the proposed budget is voted down, simply the last year’s budget, PLUS any contractual commitments and other adjustments.

If they want to try again they may call for another vote or use the default budget for that year.

Those folks who are so concerned about SB-2 seem to forget about the registered voters being disenfranchised. SB-2 corrects that. Fifty-four percent of N.H. people living in towns with a choice of SB-2 or traditional town meeting… chose SB-2. That is a fact they won’t admit.

Rick Heath Moultonborough

Isn’t it time for Center Harbor to accept responsibility for police?

To the editor, As long time Meredith residents, we hesitate to comment on Center Harbor issues. However, we are deeply concerned as we watch our friends in Center Harbor fighting over the need for a police station.

A police station is very important to a community, and the needs of the community can only be met by a police force that is respected and supported as they endeavor to do their work. The way the system is set up now, they have to leave their town (Center Harbor) to do simple tasks such as fingerprinting and personal interviews, and the more difficult tasks such as dealing with arrests. This

makes little sense. These are very difficult circumstances to work under.

Isn’t it about time the residents of Center Harbor accepted their responsibility to supply their police force with the facility they need? Their job is not an easy one under the best circumstances, and made only more difficult by the lack of an adequate facility. Meredith and the Meredith Police have been more than gracious in accommodating the needs of the Center Harbor Police and citizens.

Vote yes for the Center Harbor police station.

Les & Rita Kelley Meredith

No need to disrespect citizens who’ve worked on police station To the editor, The proposed new Center Harbor police facility to be voted upon at the March 8 Town Meeting touches on issues of major importance, including public safety and the maintenance of our town’s relatively well ordered environment. It also would require a small but not insignificant increase in our town’s indebtedness. Thus, the proposal deserves our close attention and most objective judgment.

In evaluating the judgment and objectivity of the arguments put forth by some of the declared opponents

disturb me. The first is a persistent tone of disbelief, bordering on disrespect, toward the many citizens who as selectmen or committee members have spent countless hours studying and discussing this subject and developing what they consider the best solution to an obvious need for more adequate facilities. The other is that at least two of the most vocal critics have failed to mention in their extensive letter writing that they reside in close proximity to the proposed site of the new building.

Tom Wilson

article, obtaining accurate facts and weighing the information gained during informed debates are important advantages that town meetings offer verses the SB-2 deliberative session format. I have little doubt that more misinformed voters participate under SB-2 then the town meeting form of government.

Passions are aroused on both sides of issues and are often expressed very publicly. Most of us are guilty of taking liberties, intended or not, when lobbying for our point of view. Some make a habit of vitriolic disinformation.

Letters to the local paper, Internet blogs and coffee shop gossip can be misleading and substantially erroneous. I am concerned that these will become the favored sources for the “facts” on any issue or warrant article. That a lot of ballot voters, absent the benefit of town meeting, where the actual facts are available, will embrace hyperbole and rumor as a basis to vote yea or nay.

There are few things that are perfect, including our Constitution and town meeting form of government.

Minus a glitch every now and again, I’d like to stick with both of them.

They’re the best we have.

Natt King Moultonborough

Fear of gambling is a boring political ploy, try something new To the editor, Laconia Rep. Harry Accornero uses the typical political fear-mongering tactics in a recent editorial pertaining to casino gaming in N.H. It was a nice touch how he used Atlantic City as his spring board. The truth is, Harry, the state has the dibs on all the gaming and liquor in N.H. so please spare us the sky is falling scenario if gaming comes to N.H. convenience store owners all over this state see the addictions that our own State Lottery causes every day, it’s strange how you didn’t mention that.

Get real, Harry, nobody is buying what your selling. The fact is the State of N.H. owns the monopoly of

gaming in this state and they don’t want anyone else to PLAY. By the way, how’s that online betting that Lynch approved coming along. I bought a ten dollar Lucky 7 scratch ticket today — I didnt win. I’m contemplating shooting my dog, divorcing my wife, or committing suicide.

Fear is a boring political ploy, please don’t insult us again; the voters of this state are not fools, I think we proved that last November. We have a beautiful state, Harry says, lakes, forests, mountains. Get some wiper fluid for your car, Harry, the view of Exit 20 has changed.

Tom Sellew Lochmere (Tilton)

Let’s not purchase products made by Koch brother’ companies To the editor, I just, again, saw the humorous ad for Angel Soft toilet paper on TV. What’s not funny one bit is that Angel Soft is a Georgia-Pacific product, and Georgia-Pacific is a Koch brothers company.

The Koch Industries, “from 2005 to 2008, spent $5.7-million on political campaigns and $37-million on direct lobbying to support fossil fuel industries. Greenpeace says that between 1997 and 2008 Koch Industries donated nearly $48-million to groups which doubt or oppose the widely-accepted, and much contested, theory of anthropogenic global warming” (Wikipedia). We should not buy Angel Soft, however much a funny ad appeals. We should not buy Brawny, Quilted Northern, Vanity Fair, Mardi Gras, or Dixie Cup brands. “In 2010, Koch Industries was ranked 10th on the list of top U.S. corporate air polluters, the ‘Toxic 100 Air Polluters,’ by the Political Economic Research Institute

If a Koch brother, Charles or David H., ever came within hearing distance, I’d ask, “What is your overall plan, once you’ve made the U. S. a oneparty system?” Because their Prosperity Foundation funds Tea Party gatherings, and the entrance of these onto the political scene introduces a preference for non-facts and shoutouts, and makes elections a caustic, less thoughtful kind of contest. From a 2010 New Yorker article by Jane Mayer: “The Kochs are longtime libertarians who believe in drastically lower personal and corporate taxes, minimal social services for the needy, and much less oversight of industry — especially environmental regulation.”

Consider your toilet paper and other paper choices as political statements.

The product to buy is Marcal, known for “100-percent of our Small Step products are made from 100-percent premium recycled paper, not trees.”

Especially not old-growth trees.

Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton

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LETTERS Police station project is consistent with controlled spending mission

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Warrant for Annual District Meeting March 18, 2011 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 18th day of March, 2011 at 6:00 in the afternoon to act on the following subjects: ARTICLE I. To choose, by ballot, three school board members, two 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 II. 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 III. 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 IV. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of nineteen million eight hundred thirty seven thousand, three hundred twenty four dollars ($19,837,324) for the support of schools, the salaries of school district officials and agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of said district, and to authorize the application against said appropriations of such sums as are estimated to be raised from the State’s equalized and building aids together with other income. The School Board shall certify to the selectmen of each of the towns of Belmont and Canterbury the amount to be raised by taxation of each of said towns. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE V. To see if the School District will vote to discontinue the Land Purchase Capital Reserve Fund, created on March 24, 2001. Said funds, with accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, are to be transferred to the district’s general fund. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VI. To see if the School District will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of Land Purchase and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be placed in this fund. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VII. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of ninety four thousand six hundred ninety one dollars ($94,691) to be placed in the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 7, 2003 Annual District Meeting. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VIII. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of ninety five thousand dollars ($95,000) to be placed in the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 7, 2003 Annual District Meeting. (The School Board will pass over this article if Articles V and VII pass) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE IX. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) 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, 2011 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 one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) 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, 2011 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE XI. Shall the School District establish a non-lapsing Athletics/Co-Curricular Revolving Fund in accordance with RSA 914:3-c, to be funded by donations and fundraising and further, to raise and appropriate one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the purpose of supporting athletic and co-curricular programs, said amount to be withdrawn from the revolving fund and disbursed monthly, as needed. (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 Canterbury this 24th day of February, 2011.

Shaker Regional School Board Diane O’Hara, Sumner Dole, III, Sean Embree, Heidi Hutchinson, Preston Tuthill, Thomas Goulette, Gretta Olson-Wilder A true copy attest Diane O’Hara, Sumner Dole, III, Sean Embree, Heidi Hutchinson, Preston Tuthill, Thomas Goulette, Gretta Olson-Wilder

To the editor, Center Harbor voters have an important decision to make at Town Meeting about the proposed municipal police station. There is a great deal of information – and misinformation – available about this topic. I encourage all voters to consider the following relevant facts which can be verified by public records.

We need a police station in Center Harbor. For nearly three years, our police force has been housed in a room within the Fire Department.

This makeshift space was never intended to be a long-term solution, and our first responders have tried to adapt to meet the high standard of public safety Center Harbor residents expect. Please visit the fire station and the police room to see the crowded conditions for yourself. This is Center Harbor’s problem; relying on our neighboring towns for policing is nothing more than freeloading.

Our tax dollars were not used to help Meredith taxpayers build their police station, and we should not expect to continue to use their facility to do the work of our town’s Police Department.

Please review the Space Needs Committee Final Report and the Building Committee meeting minutes and Board of Selectmen meeting minutes from the past several years for detailed documentation of Center Harbor’s research and planning process regarding the police station. All of these public documents are readily available at the Town Office.

Some opponents of the proposed police station refer to it as a “complex.”

That is misleading. The proposal is for a modest one-story building that looks

like a residence. The Cary Mead Room in Town Hall has the architectural drawings which have been reworked many times based on public input and accurately reflect the planned station.

The design is sufficient as there are no plans to change the size of our police force. Board of Selectmen hearing and meeting minutes clearly reflect that fact. We have had three full-time officers since 2002, when a different chief and different selectmen recommended increasing our staffing to three fulltime officers to meet the town’s needs.

Our town is committed to controlling spending. The proposed police station project is consistent with that mission.

The municipal portion of Center Harbor’s tax rate has actually decreased slightly in recent years, as shown in the tax rate comparison chart in the February 16, 2011 selectmen meeting minutes. Your selectmen and department heads have worked very hard to keep our rate steady while maintaining necessary infrastructure. Long overdue projects such as the red-listed High Haith Bridge replacement, the Kelsea Avenue drainage project (first engineered and discussed by the town in 1997), and the completion of a sand/ salt storage shed are examples of projects that have been carefully planned and approved by Center Harbor voters over the past few years. Increases in the county, state, and local school portions of the tax rate drive our overall rate increase, not spending for municipal projects.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this information before casting your vote.

Randy Mattson Center Harbor

Isn’t participation in our political process part on one’s education?

To the editor, The U.S. Constitution’s Privileges and Immunities clause makes it clear that any U.S. citizen can be a citizen of the state in which he or she chooses to reside. Except for a reasonable waiting period (say, 30 days), you cannot deny a new resident of a state or locality the rights of citizenship granted longer-term residents.

But, that is exactly what the New Hampshire House of Representatives is considering doing. HB-176 would deny members of our armed forces and college students the right to vote and participate in the communities where they live, work, and pay rent. They would have to write for absentee ballots in their hometowns. This is a slap in the face of members of our military

who go where they are ordered. You do not lose the right to vote just because you chose to serve your country.

It is also unfair and undemocratic for our college students who often live in and take part in our communities for years. College towns benefit from having colleges. Students contribute to the local communities and their businesses. Perhaps some locals feel threatened by the “student vote” but as U.S. citizens and participants in the community and its economy, the students certainly have the right to vote. Isn’t participation in our political process an important part of one’s education?

E. Scott Cracraft Gilford

I received almost 100 birthday cards and I appreciate all of them To the editor, I was recently treated to a “card shower” for my 85th birthday. I would like to thank my daughters, Kristen Eldridge and Karen Foery, sister-inlaw Sandra Hoebee, as well as friend Monica Bennett, for putting this together. Over 95 people sent me a card!

I enjoyed both reading the cards and the many letters inserted. There are so many fond memories of people

we have known through the years, particularly the people of Prescott Lumber Co., whom I was associated with for many years. It was great fun to be reminded of so many people.

My family and I came up to Meredith on a vacation in 1953. We didn’t realize we would spend the rest of our lives up here. It has been a great place to live.

John “Andy” Anderson Meredith

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LETTERS My interest is to maintain the uniqueness of the Town of Belmont To the editor, Our town is a unique place to live and I want to keep it that way. It’s beautiful landscape; the tree filled hills, lakes, farmlands, and green open spaces have attracted many of us to make it our home. If we love our home and our mother earth then it is our responsibility to enjoy and protect what we have as caretakers of the land.

My interest as a candidate is to maintain the uniqueness of our town, for our children and future generations that will follow. The true New Englander is very frugal and refrains from excessive spending instead believing “pay what you can afford”.

That is how I live my life and operate my business. With your help it is the philosophy that I will apply as a member of our town’s Budget Committee and Planning Board.

I have served on the committee developing the land use portion of the town’s Master Plan and on establishing a recycling program for our town.

My service to our town as a private citizen or public official has always been to make decision based on what is in the best interest of our town’s people and not what is best for special interest groups or to be reelected.

Needless to say we will be facing serious problems in both economics and environmental issues.

I would like to provide my professional background to demonstrate to you that I have the credentials to be an excellent member of the Planning Board and Budget Committee.

Let me start by telling you that as a private citizen I have written and

introduced two bills in the legislature, which were both adopted and are now the laws of the our state.

I received my bachelors of civil engineering from New York University and I am a registered professional engineer in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York State. I have been practicing my profession since my graduation in 1958.

I received my commission as a 2nd lt., served two years in the Army Corp of Engineers on active duty and five years on active reserve, honorably discharged with the rank of captain. As an engineer I have had the opportunity and privilege of working in a number of foreign countries namely Germany, France, Thailand, Laos and Panama.

Having lived in New Hampshire for the past 40 years I have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Selectman, Planning Board, School Board and Sewer Commission. I was also privileged to have been a United States Senate nominee for the state of New Hampshire in 1998.

My wife Susan and I have been married for the past 47 years. We have three sons who are all mechanical engineers and seven grand children.

We operate our family business Gcengineering and GCenterprises Please feel free to call me for any questions you may have. My phone number is 267-8023, and don’t forget to vote Tuesday March 8, 2011. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

George Condodemetraky Candidate for the Belmont Planning Board and Belmont Budget Committee

Go fast, be loud boats don’t account for 1/10th of those on the lake To the edtior, To Members of the New Hampshire Senate Transportation Committee: During the committee hearing for Senate Bill 27, on Feb. 24, we heard Senator D’Allesandro read his proposed amendment leaving the 45/30 mph current speed limit law for Lake Winnipesaukee in place for part of the lake while outlining, and defining, the area commonly called the Broads for higher speeds of 55 mph, as an intended compromise for the go-fast-be-loud vessel owners — my words not his.

This area was further defined by the president of SBONH as being 3 miles wide by 9 miles long. Our math says that amounts to 27 square miles of the 72 square mile body of water, or over 1/3 of the entire lake, .375 if my calculator serves correctly.

While our best guess, as well as anyone’s, cannot accurately count the number of boats on the big lake in residence or brought here by visitors for a day, week or the whole season, we truly believe there are over 15,000 vessels here at one time or another.

We also believe that the go-fast-beloud boats do not constitute over 1/10 th of the 15,000 total. Our statement therefore is that they are not entitled, for personal liberties or any other reason, to claim any portion of Winnipesaukee as their personal racetrack.

My dear father used to tell me if he gave me an inch I’d take a mile and we know, as do you, that is exactly what

Chairman Rausch asked Director Barrett of Marine Patrol if there were any islands in the proposed area and the director’s words were “not to the best of my knowledge.” We have taken a red pen and outlined the area as defined in the proposed amendment on a copy of the latest chart available and will agree to disagree with the director because; 1) If straight lines are drawn in accordance with the amendment, there are no words to indicate otherwise, all of Moose, Parker and Ship Islands, a portion of Sandy Island, a portion of Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro Necks are all contained inside the defined area; 2) The other things that the director didn’t offer, because the Chairman’s question did not encompass, is that many island properties abut the defined area such as the residents would have to traverse the Broads to get to their properties; 3) Another very interesting item, in our opinion, is the fact that all Winter Harbor area residents that wished to get to any other part of Lake Winnipesaukee would have to go through this area to get any where else by boat; 4) We know that all boaters do not buy new charts every year to navigate the big lake with and can you imagine visitors towing their boats up for a relaxing weekend coming through the area with no signs of what this amendment offers and have a boat or boats going by them at 55 or more mph. And please don’t tell me that see next page

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LETTERS Support celebration of Gilford’s 200th birthday by passing Article 20

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To the editor, As the Gilford Historical Society’s representative to the Gilford Bicentennial Celebration Committee I would like to let Gilford residents know that in 2012 Gilford will be celebrating its 200th birthday. On June 16, 1812 Gilford was officially declared a town, no longer a part of Gilmanton, and on Saturday, June 16, 2012 it is planned that the official proclamation will be read in Gilford Village. Governor Lynch has been invited and plans are underway to invite other dignitaries as well. Jane Ellis is busy composing an official Bicentennial song for the occasion.

The Bicentennial Committed would like the celebration to be a town-wide celebration, with many organizations and volunteers taking part during the planning stages in 2011 and during the yearlong celebration in 2012. The committee sees itself fulfilling two roles, that of a coordinator ensuring that there are a variety of special events offered by various organizations, as well as planning events itself.

It is hoped that the events will spotlight different eras of our town history.

Plans are underway for an official Bicentennial T-shirt, both to promote the event and as a fundraiser. A contest is planned to create an official Bicentennial logo that will appear on the front with a schedule of the year’s events on the back. The Bickfords, owners of Kitchen Cravings, are offering a gift certificate to their restaurant to the creator of the winning design. The Committee needs seed money to order the T-shirts so that they can be sold during Old Home Day in 2011 and at the Gilford Middle High Craft Fair in December of 2011.

We are hoping the town will advance this money to be reimbursed by the sale of the T-shirt (an idea borrowed from the Old Home Day committee which has been successfully implemented for several years as a way to help defray some of their annual expenses). Any profit above the cost of the shirts will be used to cover cost of other activities. To this end, the Bicentennial Committee has petitioned to have Article # 20 placed on the town warrant asking for $3,000 as seed money to buy the shirts this year and

for operating costs to book speakers, programs for 2012, also for publicity, including posters and flyers. We urge the taxpayers of Gilford to vote “yes” on this article to help our Bicentennial Celebration be a memorable one for all.

Since a number of Gilford residents fought during the Civil War, the Gilford Historical Society is making plans to host a special Civil War Day on Saturday, July 7th at the Village Field.

There will be an reenactment camp set up, with participants in authentic garb and visitors will be able to talk with them and get an idea of what it was like for those who were in the army during 1861-1865. In addition, steps are being taken to arrange for a visit by President Lincoln, portrayed

by New Hampshire Humanities scholar Steve Wood. The day will conclude with a concert by the 12th New Hampshire Regiment Serenade Band playing authentic instruments and using music from that time period.

The Historical Society is pleased to host this event, so it will be free and open to the public.

Some of the events that are in the planning stages are as follows: the Library will host its annual Mother’s Day Tea on May 12th and it will have a Bicentennial theme, the Gilford Cemetery Trustees will hold a Cemetery Walk at Pine Grove Cemetery,” Gravestones Come To Life” on July 14th and October 13th, there will be a Tea and Fashion Show featuring clothes of an earlier era (no date set at this time), and on November 10th the Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society will held a Ski-Ball, similar to what was held at the Gunstock Lodge back in the 1940’s.

The Bicentennial Committee has been quite busy. We ask the Town voters to show its support in two ways.

First, by voting “Yes” on Article #20 and second, by offering to be on a subcommittee to help with the planning. You may contact Bill Bickford, Chairman, at 293-0685 or bilsal@metrocast.net, or Kathy Lacroix, Gilford Historical Society representative at xteachkL@metrocast.net. or 524-3390.

Kathy Lacroix Gilford Historical Society Rep to Gilford Bicentennial Committee

13 young adults dedicated their free time to our youth basketball league To the editor, We would like to take an opportunity to highlight an outstanding contribution by youth in our area. It seems that often today’s younger generation is labeled as unmotivated and too “plugged” in. In the Moultonborough Youth Basketball program, that is not the case. Thirteen young adults took it upon themselves to dedicate their free time on Saturdays to ensure the fun and success of our community program. Thank you to P. Cotter; R. Martel; L. O’Shea; M. Swedberg;

D. Swedberg; B. Hale; J. McClay; J. Martel; C. Nigzus; S. Winsor; J. Hough; M. Fuller and N. Stokes for making a difference. We hope that your role modeling will be followed and you will lead the way for others to give back in the community. Thank you for setting a standard of excellence in volunteerism and demonstrating that in fact our local youth do know how to “plug” into the bigger picture.

Hilary M. Bride Moultonborough Recreation Department

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This amendment must be killed in

committee, there is no common sense or sensible rationale to it. It has not been thought out for anyone’s benefit.

Bill Bertholdt, Gilford

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By AdAm drApcho GILFORD — A single-vehicle incident on Gilford Avenue in Monday left a Jeep Cherokee on its side.

The accident occurred within a hundred feet of a collision on Sunday that also resulted in a rollover.

Neither accident resulted in major injury.

According to Police Officer Kris Kloetz, Christopher Clough, a 21 year-old from Portsmouth was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound at about 1:20 p.m. yesterday when the passenger-side tires drifted into the wet, heavy snow piled onto the side of the roadway. “He got caught up in the soft shoulder and it sucked him in,” said Kloetz. Clough’s vehicle continued to be pulled to the right by the snow, eventually pulling the vehicle up onto the snowbank before the back end of the Jeep swung back into the road and caused it to flip.

The sport-utility vehicle came to rest on its passenger side. Clough’s passenger, 19 year-old Sara SEX ASSAULTS from page one vided crime and conviction statistics for the study.

Report researcher Sharon Murphy, an assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire, characterized the report as a fair snapshot of New Hampshire given the lack of a uniform criminal data collection system in the state.

But the authors said the 2006 statistics showed 344 assaults had been reported, 80 offenders charged, 193 cases closed or suspended and 71 with unknown outcomes. Closed or suspended cases did

not move beyond the law enforcement agency that received the report. There were 13 convictions.

The report recommends initiating a public awareness campaign to address the misconceptions, promoting multidisciplinary and victim-focused responses, increasing training and funding a coordinated system to track criminal justice data in sexual assault cases.

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According to a report from Gilford Police, William Quinn, 47, of Concord, was driving a Honda Pilot sportutility vehicle eastbound toward Gunstock Mountain at about 10:45 a.m., when he drifted into the oncoming lane and collided with the propane truck driven

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LACONIA — The City Council last night reviewed the sixth draft of the Planning Department’s proposed real estate development impact fees, remanding the newest version to the Planning Board for its approval.

Planning Director Shanna Saunders said two changes to the most recent draft, including a provision for a reduction in an impact fee assessed on rehabilitated and low income property and provisions regarding “grandfathering” should be reviewed by the Planning Board before the City Council votes on whether or not to accept them. Council has the final word on such matters.

“Because these changes are legally significant, it must go back to the Planning Board,” Saunders said, noting there is a time slot set aside at the April Planning Board meeting.

Impact fees are an assessment on development, including subdivisions and other land use changes, designed to offset the cost of the public portion of the development, such as impacts on schools, police, fire and public works.

The topic has been discussed and five previous drafts have been discussed by both the Planning Board and the City Council since 2009.

Proponents of impact fees say they provide much needed revenue to offset the costs of new development not otherwise captured in increased property tax values. Detractors say the fees can deter development in one community to the benefit of a neighboring community without them.

Within the city of Laconia and within the ranks of the City Council, there are both views being expressed.

In the past, former Mayor and current City Councilor Matthew Lahey of Ward 2 and City Councilor Henry Lipman of Ward 3 have questioned the wisdom of increasing the costs of development within the city.

While there was little to no discussion at last night’s City Council meeting, Ward 4 Councilor Brenda Baer — who has yet to come out for or against them — asked if the recently sold Lilac Valley development on Old Prescott Road was still grandfathered after its recent sale.

Saunders said the proposed grandfathering clause would apply to all Planning Board permits issued before impacts fees become law as long at the permits remain unexpired with the Planning Board.

NOTES: Under the “Councilors Comments” portion of the agenda, Ward 3 Councilor Henry Lipman proposed the idea of adopting a formal statement of support for the City of Franklin and its position to benefit from the development of a hydro electric power line that would extend from Quebec into New Hampshire. A huge relay/conversion station that would add significantly to Franklin’s tax base would be part of the project but many residents of the state’s North Country have organized to oppose the so-called Northern Pass Project on the grounds the power line corridor would deface the White Mountain National Forest. Councilors agreed to discus the idea at a later meeting.

ALTON from page one the Selectboard, the land of which the town wishes to divest itself is comprised of three lots and adds up to just shy of one acre. Two of the lots are small, feature waterfront and as a result of setback requirements would only have enough space for a small shed, a dock and limited parking. The third lot is 90-percent wetlands and for that reason is considered unbuildable.

The selectmen emphasized, “This lot does not include the town boat ramp located on Echo Point Road and

the ramp is not being sold or impacted in any way by the sale of this lot.”

The lots, which are located on a private road that is not maintained by the town, are expected to fetch between $100,000 and $150,000. In addition to the revenue from the sale, the statement notes that the lots will generate property taxes once they’re in private hands.

The land was evaluated by the town’s Beach Committee, which rejected it as the possible site of a town beach because of its limited size.

RUSSELL from page 2 swim suits, and she became famous, especially as a pinup for World War II GIs. Then in 1948 she starred opposite Bob Hope in the box-office hit, “The Paleface,” a comedy-western in which Russell was tough-but-sexy Calamity Jane to Hope’s cowardly dentist.

Although her look and her hourglass figure made her the subject of numer-

ous nightclub jokes, unlike Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and other pinup queens of the era, Russell was untouched by scandal in her personal life. During her Hollywood career she was married to star UCLA and pro football quarterback Bob Waterfield.

“The Outlaw,” although it established her reputation, was beset with trouble from the beginning. Director Howard Hawks, one of Hollywood’s most eminent and autocratic filmmakers, rankled under producer Hughes’ constant suggestions and finally walked out.

“Hughes directed the whole picture — for nine bloody months!” Russell said in 1999.

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from preceding page assault cases move through the criminal justice system. These misperceptions result in a focus on the victim’s actions, as opposed to the perpetrator’s actions, during the investigation and prosecution of the cases,” the report concludes.

Belmont police allege felony strangulation law offense LACONIA — A Belmont man charged under the state’s new felony strangulation act waived his right to a probable cause hearing yesterday in an appearance in Laconia District Court.

Sekou Conde, 24 of 312 Daniel Webster Highway was charged with the Class B felony assault on Feb. 15 for allegedly pulling a woman’s shirt against her throat and impeding her ability to breath.

When Belmont Police responded they said the woman was outside of her residence and they “could see a red line around [her] neck with a distinct welt.”

Conde was initially charged with felony assault and well as misdemeanor assault, however a Laco-

nia District court clerk said the misdemeanor charge will be dropped.

Originally held on $2,500 cash or corporate surety, Judge James Carroll changed Conde’s bail to $500 cash only yesterday.

Should Conde raise bail, he is ordered to check in daily with the Belknap County Youth Services and not go to either Belmont or Northfield.

He is being represented by the Laconia Public Defender’s Office.

Under New Hampshire law, an assault that involves strangulation is now consider a felony crime.

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25-year-old charged with possession of oxycodone & cocaine LACONIA — A city man faces a varied of drugrelated charges as a result of search warrants executed Monday by city police on his car and residence.

Police said Theodore Krampitz, 25, of 57 Blueberry Lane #35 was allegedly in possession of 86 pills identified as oxycodone — a powerful painkiller — and 16 individually bags of cocaine.

A search warrant of Krampitz home reveals numerous items related to drug sales and a variety of drug paraphrenalia.

Krampitz is charged one felony count of possession of a narcotic drug with intent to distribute and one felony count of possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute.

from preceding page featured Russell as a friend of Billy the Kid as he tussles with Doc Holliday and Sheriff Pat Garrett.

It had scattered brief runs in the 1940s, earning scathing reviews. The Los Angeles Times called it “one of the weirdest Western pictures that ever unreeled before the public.”

But Hughes made sure no one overlooked his No. 1 star. The designer of the famous “Spruce Goose” airplane used his engineering skills to make Russell a special bra (which she said she never wore) and he bought the ailing RKO film studio to turn it into a vehicle for her.

Wisely, he also loaned her to Paramount to make “The Paleface,” because at RKO she starred in a series of potboilers such as “His Kind of Woman” (with Robert Mitchum), “Double Dynamite” (Frank Sinatra, Groucho Marx), “The Las Vegas Story” (Victor Mature) and “Macao” (Mitchum again).

Hughes had rewarded her with a unique 20-year contract paying $1,000 a week, then he sold RKO and quit making movies. Russell continued receiving the weekly fee, but never made another film for Hughes.

Her only other notable film was “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” a 1953 musical based on the novel by Anita Loos. She and Monroe teamed up to sing “Two Little Girls From Little Rock” and seek romance in Paris.

At a 2001 film festival appearance, Russell noted that Monroe was five years younger, saying, “It was like working with a little sister.”

She followed that up with the 1954 musical “The French Line,” which like “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” had her cavorting on an ocean liner. The

film was shot in 3-D, and the promotional campaign for it proclaimed “J.R. in 3D. Need we say more?”

In 1955, she made the sequel “Gentlemen Marry Brunettes” (without Monroe) and starred in the Westerns “The Tall Men,” with Clark Gable, and “Foxfire,” with Jeff Chandler. But by the 1960s, her film career had faded.

“Why did I quit movies?” she remarked in 1999.

“Because I was getting too old! You couldn’t go on acting in those years if you were an actress over 30.”

She continued to appear in nightclubs, television and musical theater, including a stint on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim’s “Company.” She formed a singing group with Connie Haines and Beryl Davis, and they made records of gospel songs.

For many years she served as TV spokeswoman for Playtex bras, and in the 1980s she made a few guest appearances in the TV series “The Yellow Rose.”

She was born Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell on June 21, 1921, in Bemidji, Minn., and the family later moved to the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Her mother was a lay preacher, and she encouraged the family to build a chapel in their back yard.

Despite her mother’s Christian preachings, young Jane had a wild side. She wrote in her 1985 autobiography, “My Paths and Detours,” that during high school she had a back-alley abortion, which may have rendered her unable to bear children.

Her early ambition was to design clothes and houses, but that was postponed until her later years. While working as a receptionist, she was spotted by a movie agent who submitted her photos to Hughes, and she was summoned for a test with Hawks, who was to direct “The Outlaw.”

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MEREDITH from page one ings foreshadowed the debate by noting that while “we both care passionately about education, I’m heartbroken that we’re failing our children in that endeavor.” Hanson, who is seeking his fifth threeyear term on the board, countered that “this district is not a sinking ship” and declared “it’s doing very well by its young people.”

When Denis Doyle asked how the district was failing its students, Billings replied that the results of NECAP, the regional standardized tests, showed that Inter-Lakes students performed below the state average on four of the 11 tests and less than a third of 11th graders demonstrated proficiency in mathematics. Likewise, the SAT scores were 52 points below the state state average. “If SAT and NECAP mean anything,” he said, “this in inexcusable.”

Without disagreeing, Hanson said that the administration and teachers have undertaken “major interventions” to address the subpar performance, especially in mathematics. At the same time, he pointed out that a third of the students were eligible for the free and reduced lunch program and suggested that successful students required successful parents.

From the audience, Jim Edgar said that the board has taken too long to address the poor test results and, without ever posing a question to the candidates declared “if my kids were in school, I’d be up there with a pitchfork and torch.”

Paula Trombi, who has endorsed Hanson, reminded Billings of a four-page letter he sent to the school board in December, in which he wrote “the last thing we need is a repeat of what happened last year,” referring to the votes at the annual district meeting to increase the budget. She asked Billings what he meant and when he answered that the board must serve the interests of the entire commu-

nity, told him that the outcome of the meeting was the result of the democratic process.

While Billings acknowledged that annual meeting revealed a “wedge” within the district that should be overcome, Hanson called it “normal and healthy.

We don’t all think alike,” he continued. He suggested that “concern about what took place, or the perception of what took place, at the district meeting” was misplaced, noting that the tension between the interests of the schools and the taxpayers is “not a wedge. That’s healthy. We directly control our destiny,” he explained. “Debate arguing and sometimes the frustration is healthy.”

Billings maintained that overhauling the state retirement system and trimming the cost of health insurance would provide resources to apply to higher salaries for teachers drawn from a “merit pool,” representing up to 25-percent of compensation based on performance. Again Hanson did not disagree, but said that the school board had no control over the retirement system and “the problem of health insurance is not going to be solved by the Inter-Lakes School District.” Likewise, he warned that “real savings can only come at the expense of teachers and programs.”

Denying that he was “a union buster,” Billings insisted that the economics of the school system cannot be sustained and “the sooner we can start having real conversations with the teachers about unavoidable changes the better.” He said that he the collective bargaining process requires a “dynamic,” which finds lacking on the part of the board.

Hanson recalled that when asked how he would negotiate with the teachers, Billings answered “hire the biggest, loudest, meanest lawyer you can” and said that he believed past negotiations have been too adversarial.

KIDNAPPING from page 2 the one who dragged Dugard from a school bus stop into the couple’s car in 1991, she denies having sexually abused the girl and regards herself as a mother to Dugard and her daughters, Tapson said.

“She should be able to walk free at some point in time,” Tapson said, adding that he thought a sentence of 20 to 30 years would be appropriate.

Nancy Garrido delivered the children Dugard, now 30, had when she was 14- and 17-years old, he said.

The lawyer says Dugard was present during one of Nancy Garrido’s recent interviews, apparently the first time the women had been face-to-face since the couple was arrested in 2009.

He declined to say if they spoke or to describe the mood at their encounter.

Dugard is writing a book about her years imprisoned in the backyard of the Garridos’ Antioch home, with publication expected later this year. So far, she see next page

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When Cabanel broke the news last night to City Council, councilors expressed disappointment but did not seem surprised.

Last night the council unanimously approved a change to the schedule of licensing fees during Motorcycle Week designed to encourage street vendors and other attractions to operate not only at The Weirs but throughout the city. For the nine days of rally the city has charged all vendors $450 and surcharges food vendors $50 for each space they occupy irrespective of the location. Beginning this year the $450 vendor fee will be confined to the commercial

resort zone, which includes The Weirs, while vendors and food servers operating elsewhere in the city will be charged $100 and $150 respectively.

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The loss spoiled the home debut of new Jazz players Devin Harris and Derrick Favors, who were acquired last week in the trade that sent for All-Star Deron Williams to New Jersey.

Al Jefferson had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds for Utah, which has dropped six straight at home — the team’s worst home skid since 1982.

Allen hit a 23-footer for a 103-99 Celtics lead with 42.3 seconds left. Jefferson had a chance to cut it to one point but couldn’t convert a three-point play.

Rajon Rondo then hit a 15-foot jumper to seal the win for Boston.

Harris finished with 19 points for the Jazz, who have lost 16 of 21, and Favors added nine points, four rebounds and a block in 15 minutes.

The win gave the Celtics a series sweep after they routed the Jazz 110-86 on Jan. 21, shooting 55.2 per-

cent in the process. In that game, Williams had only five points for Utah.

The fans welcomed Harris with open arms, chasing after him on Sunday as he visited a local outdoor mall, and giving him the loudest ovation of any Jazz player during pre-game introductions Monday.

The home crowd also got their first close look at rookie Favors.

“Hey, D-Will, thanks for the Favors,” read one sign in the arena.

Though the Jazz would erase a 13-point first-half deficit, they couldn’t hold off the Celtics down the stretch.

The Jazz, who are 1-2 since the Williams trade, jumped out to a 10-2 lead on 4-of-5 shooting. But the Celtics answered with a 12-0 run to take 14-10 lead and followed with a 13-0 run and led 30-21 after the first quarter.

Allen started the Celtics on their roll by hitting 3 of 3 from beyond the arc in the first quarter, while the Jazz shot just 36.8 percent as a team.

LIBYA from page 2 Mediterranean Sea, two aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf area and a wide range of surveillance equipment available for use in the region. Without specific information about what assets are being moved and where, it is impossible to tell whether the U.S. was issuing a largely empty threat.

Clinton said the flight ban is under active consideration by the U.S. and its allies, but the idea seemed far-fetched for now. Senior U.S. officials said the issue was not even discussed during Clinton’s meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, whose OK would be important. Lavrov dismissed the idea in remarks following his meeting.

Clinton said the U.S. will send special aid teams

to Libya’s borders with Egypt and Tunisia, where increasingly desperate crowds are fleeing a potential civil war. She said the U.S. has pledged $10 million to help refugees.

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the European measures, including a freeze on assets, aim to reinforce U.N. Security Council sanctions against Libya approved over the weekend.

The EU action is significant because Europe has much more leverage over Libya than the United States — 85 percent of Libyan oil goes to Europe,l and Gadhafi and his family are thought to have significant assets in Britain, Switzerland and Italy.

Switzerland and Britain already have hit Libya with a freeze on assets.

Even before Ashton announced the new sanctions, France pledged to send two planes with humanitarian aid to Libya’s opposition stronghold of Benghazi while Germany also mulled a two-month cutoff of oil payments to Gadhafi’s regime. This came after days of increasing concern about the hundreds, and potentially thousands, of deaths caused by Gadhafi’s military resistance against the popular uprising in his country.

“The massive violence against peaceful demonstrators shocks our conscience. It should also spring us into action,” Ashton told the Human Rights Council.

The EU also embargoed any equipment that could be “used for internal repression,” Ashton said, urging nations to coordinate actions to help people across North Africa and the Middle East.

She said the possibility of creating a no-fly zone over Libya would involve a more complex set of negotiations.

from preceding page has not spoken publicly about her ordeal.

Phillip Garrido winked at his wife as they were both escorted handcuffed into a jury box for the scheduled arraignment. Nancy Garrido smiled broadly at him in return.

Also Monday, Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister refused to release grand jury transcripts, mental health records and other documents in the case.

Phimister ruled that making the information public would “substantially and prejudicially” jeopardize Phillip Garrido’s right to a fair trial.

Media organizations, including The Associated Press, had asked the judge to unseal the documents.

Dugard spent a day testifying behind closed doors in August, and her statements largely formed the basis of the indictments handed down by the grand jury.

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Born in Northfield NH on November 5, 1927, she was the daughter of Edward and Jessie [Harriman] Whittier.

Joanne grew up in Northfield and graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School, class of 1944. She has been a resident of Meredith of the past sixty years.

She was one of the first employees at Annalee Dolls, Inc. in Meredith, where she worked for several years. She went to work as a teller at Meredith Village Savings Bank and became the head bookkeeper, in the bookkeeping department, until her retirement in 1980.

She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Meredith and the Waukewan Golf Club,

in Center Harbor. She also was a past den mother for the Cub Scouts.

Joanne is predeceased by her husband, John “Jack” M. Enright, who died in January of 1991.

Joanne is survived by her daughter, Susan J. Barney of Meredith, sons, John E. Enright of North Sandwich, NH, David A. Enright of Moultonborough, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, Routes #3 and #104, Meredith, on Friday, March 4th, 6pm to 8pm. A memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church of Meredith on Saturday, March 5th, at 11am. The Rev. Russell Rowland, pastor, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Meredith Visiting Nurses Association, 45 NH Rte #25, Meredith, NH. 03253.

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LACONIA — J. Eugene Gaudet, 74, of 180 Mechanic Street, Lakeport, died at his home on Sunday, February 27, 2010.

Gene was born August 21, 1936 in Laconia, N.H., the son of the late Leo P. and Leda (Payeur) Gaudet and was a lifelong resident of Laconia. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1956-1960 and had been employed at Allen-Rogers for several years. He also had been employed at Cormier Hosiery and G2S. Gene was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

He was also a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks #876 and a member of the American Legion WilkinsSmith Post #1.

Survivors include six brothers, Robert Gaudet of Vancouver, Washington, Edward Gaudet of Gilford, Normand Gaudet of Belmont, Raymond Gaudet of

Gilmanton, Andre Gaudet of Hinsdale, New York and Paul R. Gaudet, Sr. of Belmont; four sisters, Madeline Lovely of Laconia, Gertrude DeBlois of Gilford, Jeannette Buckley of Meredith and Therese Arndt, of Deer Park, Wisconsin and many nephews and nieces.

There will be no calling hours.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1269 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. 03246.

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

Scott Leon Stanley, Sr., 72 FRANKLIN — Scott Leon Stanley, Sr, 72, of 126 Chance Pond Rd, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 surrounded by family and friends.

Scott was born September 1, 1938 in Woodsville, NH, the son of Beryl (Fearon) and William Stanley, Sr. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially while fishing and camping.

Friends always knew they could count on him. After his retirement, Scott enjoyed being a courier for the Franklin Savings Bank.

Scott leaves behind, Connie, his wife of 51 years.

He was the father of four children, April Maleham and her husband, Bill, of Wakefield, Wendy Hannagan and her husband, Rick, of Hill, Scott Stanley, Jr. and his wife, Sarah, of Franklin and the late Christopher Stanley Sr.; ten grandchildren, James Lovering, Laura and Jillian Maleham, Ryan, Devin and Keegan Hannagn, Scott III and Stephanie Stanley and Christopher, Jr. and Cassandra Stanley and nine great-grandchildren, Ashlyne, Tina, Katlyn,

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He also leaves behind three brothers, William Jr. and his wife, Isabel, of Franklin, Gale and his wife, Elaine, of Salisbury, Vermont and Daryl and his wife, Margaret, of Roosevelt, Texas and many nieces, nephews and friends.

At his request, there are no calling hours or services. Instead, there will be a gathering of family and close friends to be held all day Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Wendy & Rick Hannagan, 308 Currier Road, Hill.

Please bring any pictures that you would like to share.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of your choice that benefits children or animals.

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.

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Three generations of hand-hooked rugs now on display at Gilmanton Year Round Library GILMANTON — The Year Round Library is pleased to present the Roberts/Barr/Humphrey families exhibit of more than 140 hand hooked rugs.

A reception will be held from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. The exhibit, sponsored

by Meredith Village Savings Bank, will run through April 30.

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All are invited to take part in this hour-and-a-half long program from 10 — 11:30 a.m., noon — 1:30 p.m., and 2 — 3:30 p.m. All who attend will get to experience an old-fashioned New England tradition — making maple syrup.

From tapping a tree to tasting the syrup, participants will have a hands-on encounter throughout each step of the process. Environmental educators will help attendees build tree I.D. skills, learn the parts of a tree and their functions, use measuring tools to find an appropriate tree to tap, use historical and modern tree tapping tools, learn

the history of maple sugaring including Native American legends, and discover the math and chemical/physical science in the boiling process.

The program also involves a 20-minute walk to and from the Farm’s Sugar House. Warm clothing and boots are recommended. Snowshoes will be provided as needed.

Reservations are required well in advance. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for children age 4 — 12 for PFEEC members; and $8 for adults, $7 for children age 4 — 12 for non-members. Ages 3 and under will be admitted free of charge.

Call 366-5695 or e-mail to info@prescottconservancy.org. Also, visit www.prescottconservancy.org to learn more about “Maple Sugar Madness.”

NEW HAMPTON — A women’s leadership development program hosted by Women Inspiring Women and Human Capital Solutions, an authorized Dale Carnegie representative, will begin at the Highlander Inn in Manchester on Monday, March 7.

“Stand Up, Stand Out: Communicate and Influence” will be led by expert coach Deb Titus, who will teach participants how to tap into latent power, unleash inner attitudes of confidence and enthusiasm, and build visibility within any organization.

Attendees will also learn to be assertive without appearing aggressive; control situations instead of being controlled; meet new people easily; speak up, make a point, and win support; replace shyness with confidence; get people to listen to ideas; say “no” without creating resentment; deal effectively with difficult people; and banish self-doubt.

The first four sessions run Mondays, March 7 —

28. A final session is scheduled for May 2, along with 2 webinars, reinforcement e-mails and books.

Women Inspiring Women was founded in 2007 by Leslie Sturgeon and has become New Hampshire’s largest organization for women’s empowerment, personal development, and networking. Deb Titus is President of Human Capital Solutions, LLC, authorized Dale Carnegie Director in NH. Both Sturgeon and Titus are award-winning professionals, having been recognized by the NH Business Review as Outstanding Women in Business. Titus was awarded the Best of Business Award in the category of career coach for the NH Business Review in 2010 and 2011 and Sturgeon was named the 2009 Small Business Administration’s Women in Business Champion for NH. The investment for this program is $795 and reservations can be made through Women Inspiring Women at www.wiwnh.com or by calling 744-0400.

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Lakes Region Vineyard Church kicks off of $1 Million Giveaway Campaign to Fight Hunger today LACONIA — The Lakes Region Vineyard Church has announced the kick-off of the 14th annual $1 Million Feinstein Giveaway Campaign to Fight Hunger.

Beginning March 1 and continuing through April 30 all cash and items, whether food or personal, donated or bought, designated to the Christ Life Center Food Pantry will count toward the Church’s share of the Feinstein challenge.

Shawn Allen Feinstein, founder and president of the Feinstein Foundation of Cranston, RI, stated, “Over two million people join each year. The total raised in past years has now reached over $1 billion – each year raising more than the year before— to feed the hungry. I hope to make this

another record-breaking year.”

Over 200 families each month are helped at the Christ Life Center Food Pantry. Food brought in from local churches, grocery stores, schools, businesses, banks, industries, and individuals feed the hungry of our community. The Church also receives U.S. Department of Agriculture donations, and purchases food from the Food Bank in Manchester.

The Church has seen a substantial increase in the number of people needing assistance this year, and encourages everyone to participate in defining ‘community’ here in Laconia.

For more information about deliveries or to arrange pick-ups, call the Church at 527-2662 or David Lavoie at 393-9932.

MEREDITH — Tryouts for the Meredith Avalanche AAU Girls 16U Basketball team, coached by Tom Brown, will be held at the Inter-Lakes Elementary School from 9 — 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 6.

Girls looking to improve their skills

and have some fun are encouraged to attend. Girls must be age 17 or younger, grade 11 or younger. All towns are welcome.

For more information, call Christine Brewer at 387-7190.

GILFORD — LRGHealthcare Staff Physical Therapist Michael Letourneau, PT, DPT will discuss “Dealing with Back Injuries” at Wesley Woods from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 8.

The lecture will include a brief overview of spinal anatomy, common

causes of back pain and injury, as well as basic treatment strategies. In addition, attendees will be supplied with a handout regarding proper lifting technique and basic exercises for injury prevention.

A light lunch will be served. R.S.V.P. to Stace at 528-2555.

MEREDITH — An All-You-Can-Eat Roast Beef Supper will be hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church from 5 — 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.

The dinner will include roast beef with all the fixings, homemade bread, and desserts. Cost is $10 per person or a $25

family rate. In keeping with Trinity’s continuous outreach program, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Public Health Nursing Association.

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

LACONIA — Registration is open for the Adult Education program’s “Wine Tasting Seminar and Gourmet Dinner” to take place at Fratello’s Ristorante Italiano from 6 — 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 24.

The Seminar will focus on the differ-

ent aspects of wine culture, including an overview and history of the wine that complements each course.

Cost is $45 per person. Reservations for this event are required and can be made by calling the Adult Education office at 524-5712.

Tryouts for Meredith Avalanche girls basketball team at Inter-Lakes Elementary School Sunday, March 6

What can you do to protect your hearing?

Noise is the most common cause of hearing loss. Repeated exposure to loud noise presents serious risks to your hearing. Over 10 million people have already suffered irreversible hearing damage from noise.

High risk occupations are firefighters, police officers, factory workers, construction workers and musicians Make sure you wear ear protection whenever possible and Check with your employer to make sure you have adequately protected your hearing according to OSHA regulations.

Recreational activities that are at risk include music concerts, MP3 players, Ipods, car races, mowing the lawn, leaf blowing and shooting guns.

If you think you have hearing loss due to noise exposure, call an audiologist to have a hearing test.

‘Dealing with Back Injuries’ topic of discussion by LRGHealthcare staff physical therapist at Wesley Woods

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Consider that everything you say will contribute to other people’s opinion of you. All speaking is public speaking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

People around you will wonder how you are able to understand a situation that has everyone else so baffled. It’s because you are extremely perceptive and adept at reading between the lines.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You know just how to get the most out of the least. And though it’s good to be frugal, it doesn’t have to be dull. You’ll have fun spending your money whether you let go of a dollar or thousands.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’re naturally generous, and you are always thinking of what others might need or want. With your loved ones in mind, you’ll make the best decisions for everyone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have a talent for asking interesting questions. Stay close to your loved ones when you talk to them. Your eyes will inform you better than your ears.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 1).

You are more concerned with doing the right thing than with doing the profitable thing. Because of your goodness, you’ll be rich in more ways than one. A special relationship blossoms in April.

Remodeling and renovations happen in May. An intellectual award comes in June. You share a special connection with Taurus and Leo people. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 33, 24 and 1.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your decisive action will be required. You’ll take on each issue as it comes to you because you realize that the delayed handling of problems is likely to result in bigger problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll complete your responsibilities without much trouble. Note that your good fortune hinges on going above and beyond the call of duty. Can you take things one step further?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re never bored, as there is always more to learn. Even the people and things that you see in regular daily life will be intriguing as you pursue deeper levels of knowledge.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just because you haven’t done something before doesn’t mean you’ll be bad at it.

There’s a good chance you’ll stumble onto an activity you were always meant to do and succeed on your very first try.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Go on and say hello to the people you want to meet, if for no other reason than it’s just good practice to do so. In time, you’ll overcome fear and will no longer care much about what anyone thinks of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone will offer specific recommendations to help you improve your performance.

These comments are meant to be helpful, and if you can hear them as such, you will have an edge in business and in life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When it comes to your loved ones, you refuse to coast on your past successes. Love can only be felt in the present moment.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Tuesday, March 1, the 60th day of 2011. There are 305 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps.

On this date: In 1790, President George Washington signed a measure authorizing the first U.S. Census.

In 1809, the Illinois Territory came into existence.

In 1867, Nebraska became the 37th state.

In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act creating Yellowstone National Park.

In 1931, Memphis, Tenn., held its first Cotton Carnival.

In 1932, Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh, was kidnapped from the family home near Hopewell, N.J. (Remains identified as those of the child were found the following May.) In 1954, Puerto Rican nationalists opened fire from the gallery of the U.S. House of Representatives, wounding five congressmen.

In 1971, a bomb went off inside a men’s room at the U.S. Capitol; the radical group Weather Underground claimed responsibility for the pre-dawn blast.

In 1981, Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands began a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland; he died 65 days later.

One year ago: Wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic (RA’-doh-van KA’ra-jich), defending himself against charges of Europe’s worst genocide since the Holocaust, told judges in his slow-moving trial that he was not the barbarian depicted by U.N. prosecutors, but was protecting his people against a fundamentalist Muslim plot.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Robert Clary is 85. Singer Harry Belafonte is 84. Former U.S. Solicitor General Robert H. Bork is 84.

Actor Robert Conrad is 76. Rock singer Mike D’Abo (Manfred Mann) is 67. Former Sen. John Breaux, D-La., is 67. Rock singer Roger Daltrey is 67. Actor Dirk Benedict is 66. Actor Alan Thicke is 64. Actor-director Ron Howard is 57. Actress Catherine Bach is 57. Country singer Janis Gill (aka Janis Oliver Cummins) (Sweethearts of the Rodeo) is 57. Actor Tim Daly is 55. Singer-musician Jon Carroll is 54. Rock musician Bill Leen is 49. Actor Maurice Bernard is 48. Actor Russell Wong is 48. Actor John David Cullum is 45. Actor George Eads is 44. Actor Javier Bardem (HAH’-vee-ayr bahr-DEHM’) is 42.

Actor Jack Davenport is 38. Rock musician Ryan Peake (Nickelback) is 38. Actor MarkPaul Gosselaar is 37. Actor Jensen Ackles is 33. TV host Donovan Patton is 33. Pop singer Justin Bieber is 17.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS ‘Candidate’s Night’ hosted by Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Smith Recital Hall of PSU’s Silver Center. Candidates for town offices have been invited to speak about their background and plans for the town. Call 536-1001 or email info@plymouthnh.org for more information.

Unveiling of “Hands Across America” quilt at the Meredith Community Center. 11 a.m. A joint project of the Parks & Recreation Department and the Inter-Lakes Senior Center. Public welcome.

Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Lakeport Freight House. Guest speaker.

Program on Winter Bird Banding at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center in Holderness. 10 a.m. to noon. $7/member. $9/non-member. To register call 968-7194. www.nhnature.org.

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.

Drop-In Rug Hooking at Gilford Public Library. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Carol Dale will have a small frame for anyone interested in giving it a try.

Philosophy Club Meeting at the Gilford Public Library.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to contemplate and discuss life’s most pressing questions in a comfortable, friendly environment.

RESPECT Teen Clinic at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453.

Walk-in for teens only, 2 to 6 p.m. GYN and reproductive services. STD/HIV testing.

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

6:30 each Tuesday. All boys 11-17 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 “Reading the Famine: Boston newspaper accounts of Ireland’s Great Hunger” presented at Meredith Public Library. 4:30 p.m. James Farrell, of the UNH Speakers’ Bureau will discuss how reports of the devastating famine tended to blame the victims for their own misery, paying special attention to reports in Boston newspapers.

Check Out A Computer Expert at the Gilford Public Library. 9:15 to 11 a.m.

Old School PE at the Meredith Community Center.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For 21+ $1 per person; pay at front desk.

Central New Hampshire Young Professionals gathering at the Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call Peter Laufenberg at 254-9791.

Birthday party for Dr. Seuss at Gilford Public Library. 1 to 4:30 p.m. A part of Read Across America Day, festivities will include cake, story telling, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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Michael Kitch, Adam Drapcho, Gail Ober Reporters Elaine Hirshan, Office Manager Crystal Furnee, Jeanette Stewart Ad Sales Patty Johnson, Graphics Karin Nelson, Classifieds “Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 65 Water St., Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 17,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

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Event to raise money for breast cancer programs hosted by Sticks and Stones Farm BARNSTEAD — BreastCancerStories.org, a local non-profit organization that provides support, hope, and encouragement to breast cancer patients and their families, has been selected as the beneficiary of a Celebrate PINK fundraiser to be held at Sticks and Stones Farm from 11 a.m. — 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.

Celebrate PINK at Sticks and Stones Farm is a family-fun event with horse-drawn sleigh rides, marshmallow toasting around the campfire, a petting zoo, raffles, home-baked goods, hot cocoa, entertainment, and lots of kids activities throughout the day.

“We are so honored and excited to be a part of this very great event,” said Wendy McCoole, execu-

3 NH in the running to win national honors for community service

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA) announced that three New Hampshire restaurants have been selected as state winners of the 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award and are now in the running for the national award that rewards community service.

The Restaurant Neighbor Award was created by the National Restaurant Association to recognize restaurants that exemplify the industry’s philanthropic spirit. The winners are Patrick’s Pub and Eatery, Gilford; Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Portsmouth; and The Common Man Family of Restaurants, Ashland.

“These restaurants commit a great deal of time to their operations as well as to support their communities. It is great to see them recognized for these efforts,” said NHLRA President and CEO Mike Somers.

“We are proud to recognize these outstanding winners of the 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award,” said National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney. “America’s restaurants serve their communities every day. Providing nourishment, quality of life, opportunity, and enjoyment, restaurants are not only good neighbors but important contributors to our nation’s health and prosperity.”

The Restaurant Neighbor Award honors charitable contributions in four categories (small business, mid-size business, large business/national chain, and Cornerstone Humanitarian). Each participating state restaurant association selects winners in their respective states that will be in the running for the national award.

The national winners of the 2011 Restaurant Neighbor Award will each receive a $5,000 contribution to continue their community programs and be presented the awards in March in Washington, D.C. The National Restaurant Association and Restaurant Neighbor Award founding partner American Express developed the award to raise awareness about the restaurant industry’s contributions in local communities across the country and to inspire other restaurant owners and operators to showcase their enormous contributions in their communities.

For more information, visit www.restaurant.org.

from preceding page TOPS (Taking Off Pound Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

Program on Coping With The Cold at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness. 10 a.m. to noon.

The winter-time adaptation of birds. $7/member. $9/ non-member. To register call 968-7194. www.nhnature.org.

tive director of BreastCancerStories.org. “Barbara and Guy – the owners of Sticks and Stones Farm – have family members and friends who have battled breast cancer. Recognizing that our support programs help breast cancer patients and their family members right here in our own communities, they reached out to our organization and offered to host this wonderful fundraiser on our behalf.”

LACONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Admission is $5 per person. Children age 12 and under will be admitted free.

Anyone interested in providing baked goods, donating raffle items, or being a part of the day’s entertainment should contact Barbara Comtois at stikston@gmail.com or 776-8989; or Wendy McCoole at wendy@breastcancerstories.org or 759-5640.

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Visit our website for additional information. www.laconialibrary.org

This Weeks Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 2nd @ 10:00 Thursday, March 3rd @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room. For more information, call 524-4775 x13.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Read Across America!

Wednesday, March 2nd @ 4:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! It’s that time of year again, time to gear up for NEA’s Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2. Dr. Seuss stories & a movie!

Admission is free. Children under 10 must be supervised by a responsible caregiver 14 yrs. or older.

For more information, call 524-4775 x13.

Goss Reading Room Storytime

Tuesday, March 1st @ 1:00, come to Goss at 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Adult: Reads-To-Go Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 1st @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Nancy Horan’s “Loving Frank” is this month’s selection. Discussion will be read by Frumie Selchen, Executive Director of the Arts Alliance of Northern New Hampshire. For more information, call 524-4775 x15.

Future Activities

Children: Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 9th @ 10:00 Thursday, March 10th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room. For more information, call 524-4775 x13.

Goss Reading Room Storytime

Tuesday, March 1st @ 1:00, come to Goss at 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Booktalks for Kids

Thursday, March 10th Laconia Rotary Hall Kids in grades 3-5 meet @ 3:30; grades 6-8 meet @ 5:00. For more information, call 524-4775 x13.

Movies & More for Kids

Friday, March 11th @ 3:45 Laconia Rotary Hall “Shrek Forever After” PG A bored and domesticated Shrek makes a pact with Rumpelstiltskin to get back to feeling like a real ogre again, but when he’s duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away -- where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met -- he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

Admission is free. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 14 or older. For more information, call 524-4775 x13.

Teen: Teen Movie

Tuesday, March 8th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a screening of the widely acclaimed movie “The Secret of Kells” NR Young Brendan lives in a remote medieval outpost under siege from barbarian raids. But a new life of adventure beckons when a master illuminator arrives from foreign lands carrying an ancient but unfinished book, brimming with secret wisdom and powers. Admission is free. For more information, call 524-4775.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm • Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm For more information, call 524-4775.

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18th Francoeur/Babcock Basketball Tournament planned for March 9 — 13

GILFORD — The 18th Annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament will be held at the Middle School from Wednesday, March 9 — Sunday, March 13.

Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the tournament will host 12 area teams consisting of boys and girls grades 3 – 6 from Belmont, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia, and Sanbornton.

This invitational tournament is held in memory of Aaron T. Francoeur, who was a 13-year-old student when he succumbed to cancer in the summer of 1993. Nathan Babcock’s Name was added in 2006 after he lost his battle with cancer in the fall of 2005.

The Aaron T. Francoeur Memorial Scholarship Fund, in conjunction with the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, was established to give financial aid to deserving Gilford High School graduates

who are furthering their post high school education. Many former players and scholarship recipients return each year to help at the tournament, be it officiating, scoring, timing, selling tickets and T-shirts, or working at the concession stand.

The tournament this year will consist of the following divisions and teams: Junior (Coed) Division (Grades 3 and 4) - Gilford, Gilmanton, Lou Athanas, and Sanbornton; Senior Girls Division (Grades 5 and 6) - Gilford, Belmont, Franklin, and Sanbornton; Senior Boys Division (Grades 5 and 6) - Gilford, Belmont, Lou Athanas, and Sanbornton.

The schedule for the opening rounds of play will be Wednesday, March 9 for Junior Division (Coed) - Gilford vs. Gilmanton at 5:30 p.m. and Lou Athanas vs. Sanbornton at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, March 10 for Senior Girls Division - Gilford vs. Belmont at 5:30 p.m. and Sanbornton vs. Franklin at 6:45 p.m.

Friday, March 11 for Senior Boys Division - Gilford vs. Sanbornton at 5:30 p.m. and Lou Athanas vs. Belmont at 6:45 p.m.

On Saturday, March 12, games will begin at 8 a.m., and the last game of the day will be played at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, March 13, the Championship round games are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

The tournament is open to the public, and everyone is invited to enjoy great basketball, positive cocmpetition, good sportsmanship, and community spirit.

Admission fee is $2 for adults and $ 1 for children.

A Tournament Family Pass (all games) is also available for $10. Children not of school age, coaches, and players are free.

For more information, call Parks and Recreation Director Herb Greene at 527-4722.

Reiki energy healing classes to begin at Laconia Adult Education beginning March 14

LACONIA — Reiki energy healing classes will be offered by the Adult Education program beginning March 14.

Carol Wallace, a certified Reiki master teacher, will present Level I training from 6 — 8:30 p.m.

March 14 and 16. Level II instruction will be held from 6 — 8:30 p.m. March 21 and 23.

One of the most ancient healing methods known to man, Reiki is a natural, gentle, non-invasive way to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual issues.

The process allows the body to re-establish its own natural balance by restoring order, clearing energy blockages, and detoxifying our physical systems.

Level I training will give students the ability to do healing on themselves and their family members. Level II training will extend one’s healing capability to help balance the mind, body, and spirit and gives students the knowledge to heal others — including animals.

A free “Understand Reiki” demonstration will be offered at the high school from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8. Call the Adult Education office to register for the demonstration and/or classes at 524-5712.

‘Landscaping for Wildlife’ interactive presentation by educator Marilyn Wyzga at Gilford Public Library GILFORD — Wildlife educator Marilyn Wyzga will give a free interactive presentation titled “Landscaping for Wildlife” at the Public Library from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.

No matter the size or condition of one’s yard, “Landscaping for Wildlife” will teach participants the ways any outdoor space can be transformed into a haven for the various critters whose sights and sounds are a joy.

With a focus on native vegetation and water features, Wyzga’s presentation will explore basic design, ways to attract wildlife through the seasons, and specific plant suggestions. Attendees will also receive handouts and resource material to get started with their own plans.

A NH Fish & Game Department employee, coauthor of “Integrated Landscaping: Following Nature’s Lead,” and the creator of the award-winning schoolyard habitat program Project HOME, Wyzga has spent more than 20 years exploring techniques to beautify outdoor spaces in environmentally friendly ways.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this informative presentation.

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Miranda Shilling in 5th, Katelyn Bennett in 6th, Elese Sommer in 7th, Alicia Lawrence in 8th, Hannah Peterson in 9th, and Samantha Innerfield in 10th. J5 boys winners were Zane Zimmermann in 1st, Ben Charleston in 2nd, Drew Curtis in 3rd, Zachary Berliner in 4th, Cameron Carey in 5th, Anthony Yopp in 6th, Cameron Lent in 7th, Seamus O’Reilly in 8th, Dylan Rivard in 9th and Jake Deware in 10th.

Class J4 (ages 11 and 12) girls winners were Kelsie Grant in 1st, Gabrielle Quimby in 2nd, Elizabeth Osuchowski in 3rd, Julie Cantin in 4th, Nicole Gonya in 5th, Hanna Bancroft in 6th, Emma Moore in 7th, Hope Curtis in 8th, Isabelle Wheeler in 9th and Bailey Hildreth in 10th.

J4 boys winners were Martin Hecka in 1st, T. Martin Carter in 2nd, Nolan Houston in 3rd, James Bradley in 4th, Tyler Hanf in 5th, Connor Huftalen in 6th, Christian Workman in 7th, Jack Berge in 8th, Gavin Shilling in 9th, and Christopher Norton in 10th.

Class J3 (ages 13 and 14) girls winners were Angela Tidd in 1st, Racheal Erhard in 2nd, Caitlin Houston in 3rd, Lauren Sulivan in 4th, Haley Dame in 5th, Rachael Lefebvre in 6th, Hannah Vona in 7th, Emily Hanf in 8th, and Brooke Dame in 9th. Boys J3 winners were Jesse Osuchowski in 1st, Liam O’Reilly in 2nd, Speight Drummond in 3rd, Mason Peverly in 4th, Nathan Micelli in 5th, Keaton Quigley in 6th, Caleb Eaton in 7th, Mitchell Sugar in 8th, Beck Stecher in 9th, and Christopher Spooner-Bishop in 10th.

In addition to the Gilford Rotary Club, other local businesses who donated to the event were Cantin Chevrolet Cadillac, Fratello’s Ristorante, Y-Landing Marina, and many GSC families.

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GILFORD — With the help of the Rotary Club, the Gunstock Ski Club (GSC) once again put on the Tony Buttinger Memorial Slalom at the Gunstock Mountain Resort.

An annual event in memory of a local racer who lost his life in a skiing accident, the race is run annually by the GSC as part of the NH Alpine Racing Association schedule and sanctioned by the United States Ski Association for racers age 7 — 14 years.

Participants came from all over the Granite State as well as from Massachusetts for the February 13 competition. Awards were given to the top 10 finishers in each class. A generous donation from the Rotary Club made it possible for GSC to present crystal and etched glass awards to the best racers. These traditional awards are treasured by the racers for years to come. The top three places received crystal trophies from Pepi Hermann Crystal and places four through ten received etched glass medals from Native Son Studio.

Top finishers by age group were in class J6 (ages 7 and 8) girls were Zoe Zimmermann in 1st, Celine Sommer in 2nd, Siera Carey in 3rd, Elizabeth Berliner in 4th, Kamila Hecka in 5th, Rayna Bidwell in 6th, Delphia Clarkson in 7th, Emily Charleston in 8th, Nicole Turpin in 9th, and Riley McDonough in 10th. J6 Boys’ winners were Maxx Parys in 1st, Thomas Inwood in 2nd, Kyle Rivard in 3rd, Connor Silloway in 4th, Zachary Kearns in 5th, James Davis in 6th, Morgan McCarthy in 7th, Colton Workman in 8yh, Owen Sezgin in 9yh, and Timothy Haarmann in 10th.

Class J5 (ages 9 and 10) girls winners were Claudia Cantin in 1st, Maureen Shumway in 2nd, Danielle Martineau in 3rd, Ella Davis in 4th,

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Gilford Rotary Club President David Perreira (left) presents a sponsorship check for trophies for the Tony Buttinger Memorial Slalom to Klaus Buttinger (center), GSC Coach and Tony’s father, and Ruth McLaughlin (right), GSC President. This donation, along with contributions local businesses and families, went to supply the traditional crystal and etched glass awards for the race, which commemorates the life of Klaus’s son Tony, who perished in a skiing accident at age 13. (Courtesy photo)

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I’m a single father of a 16-year-old son whom I have raised since he was 2. “Zack” is mature and carries himself with confidence.

When Zack took up sports and his schedule became busy, we found that it was sometimes necessary to share the bathroom. While he showers, I shave, or while I shower, he does his hair.

Last summer, my brother visited us and inadvertently witnessed one such episode where Zack and I needed to get ready at the same time. He didn’t say anything to me but apparently told several family members, including my parents.

When my son and I visited for Thanksgiving, it ended up being the main topic of conversation, with words such as “unnatural,” “unhealthy” and “disturbing” being tossed around.

One relative actually told my son it was going to make him gay.

Zack understands that sharing the bathroom is no different than showering with his friends after gym class. I did my best to explain this to my family, but no one wanted to listen.

When we visited at Christmas, the subject came up again, and we put up with their narrow-minded views until I saw how upset Zack was. We left early. When my mother called the next day to ask why, I told her. She replied that I was “overreacting.”

As a result, Zack has said he would rather not see his grandparents for Easter and suggested we stay home. The problem is, the only times we can visit my parents are during school holidays. Annie, I don’t want my family to miss out on Zack’s life because of something so trivial. I want him to spend time with his relatives, but their attitudes are driving a wedge between us. Any suggestions before I buy an Easter ham? -- Proud Parent Dear Parent: Buy the Easter ham, and tell your relatives that

you will be celebrating holidays at home until they can show a measure of respect and tolerance. People will treat you the way you demand to be treated. (But please give them another chance over the summer.)

Dear Annie: My dad is 87 and has a bunch of medical problems, yet he continues to drink. It’s less than he used to imbibe, but I don’t think he should be having any alcohol at all.

I have said this to both of my parents, and their only response is that Dad’s doctor said it is OK. I don’t believe any decent doctor would tell an elderly man in poor heath that it’s all right to drink.

I suspect some of Dad’s current medical problems were caused by excessive drinking. He was an angry, volatile and verbally abusive drunk. What can I do to convince my parents that continued drinking is not OK? -- Frustrated in Florida Dear Florida: You could call Dad’s doctor and inform him that your father is still drinking, and the doctor will handle it from there. But your father is 87 and has curtailed his alcohol consumption. It’s unlikely he will give it up entirely. Your choice is to keep berating him or accept him as he is.

Dear Annie: “No Name, No Place” worries about her husband driving drunk when he’s coming home from sporting events. There’s something else this wife should do. Somewhere out on the road, there is a young couple with their first child, or a teenager coming home from a dance, or a wife heading to the airport -- none of them deserves to die under the wheels of this drunk’s car.

The next time “No Name’s” husband heads out for a night of drinking with his buddies, she should call the police. She knows where he’s going and can describe his car and provide his license plate number. The police officer who stops him could be saving the life of the innocent driver he was going to hit on the next block. -- Had it with Coddling Drunk Drivers

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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LACONIA Weirs Blvd 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, one level newly renovated condo year-round. Balcony with view of lake, pool, no smoking/pets, refs/dep required. $900/month. 366-4341 Laconia- 3-Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Washer/Dryer, Attic Storage, Sunroom, $950/month + Utilities & Security Deposit. No Pets/No Smok-

LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom apartments in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Very nice and completely renovated. $175/week, includes heat, hot water and electricity.

524-3892.

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

For Rent

For Sale

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665

SANBORNTON New Large 1 bedroom condo; 2nd floor; parking, plowing & electric included; No smoking/pets. $765/mo. 455-0910

DELTA 3HP 15 Inch Planer. Floor Model 22-785X Deluxe Floor Roller Stand, Dust Hood/Included.

Still in sealed, never opened shipping boxes. $1,535. Original price $3,250. 603-520-1114

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

Diesel fuel tank with electric pump. $300. 630-0957 FIREWOOD-ALL quantities available. Pick-up/delivery. Self-Serve 1 Mile from Piche!s, Belmont. Off Union Rd. 18 Arlene Dr. 998-7337/Leave Message LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. Vacuum packed, frozen. Custom cuts available.

528-5838

For Rent-Vacation TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

Dare to compare, from $500/week and up. 603)393-7077.

For Rent-Commercial LACONIA/BELMONT LINE- Retail Showroom at Rt. 106 & Bypass.

1500+ Sq. ft., 10X12 overheaed door, security & fire system. $1,900/Month. 603-502-6437 LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

For Sale

Miller Big 40 Welder & Generator powered by 4 cyl. gas motor.

Mounted on 7 X 14 ft. Dual axle trailer. $1,200/OBO. 630-0957 MOVING Sale in Gilford, office furniture, household furniture, books, & etc. Call anytime 524-4740.

PARADIGM Studio 100 v.3 full range home audio/ theater tower speakers. $1650. 496-8639.

RED Sox Tickets: April games, tickets $70-$120 (except New York games). Call for details.

630-2440 ROTEL RB-1090 380 w/ch stereo home audio/ theater power amp $1200. 496-8639.

Furniture AMAZING!

Craftsman snow blower $175, Vintage racing snowmobile, extra parts $500. 91 ArtcticCat Snowmobile $500. 603-343-3753 AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set only $249.

See ad under “furniture”.

BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box.

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver.

235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Cole Brook & Co. ladies leather jacket. Size 3X. Black, not worn much. $65. Call 524-8306

Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver.

603-305-9763 PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $239. 603-524-1430.

Twin bed. Head board is cloth with red & white thin stripes. Comes with frame, foundation & mattress. $65. Large living room chair bought at Giever Furniture. Asking $175. Call 524-8306

Help Wanted MEREDITH: Established salon with booth rental available. Located on Main Street. Choose your own hours. Full or part time 731-5041.

Join a Retirement Community proudly serving Seniors in the Lakes Region.

LACONIA: Large 4 bedroom apartment. Second floor, new paint and flooring, parking. $850 + utilities, security and references required. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $550/Month. Includes Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs.

496-8667 or 545-9510.

MEREDITH- In-Town Efficiency apartment. 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Kitchen, large living room with dryer. Quiet location, no pets/no smokers $800/Month + utilities.

Rick (781)389-2355

Our team is always looking for individuals with caring and serving hearts to work with Seniors.

Group Interviews are held Every Wednesday

MOULTONBOROUGH: 3BR, 1.5BA New England style home.

Walk to Center Harbor proper.

Garage, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookups. Wood & oil heat. No smoking. No pets. $1,150/month plus utilities. 603-253-9446.

Maplewood - building on the hill (left) 1:30 pm - Application Completion 2:00 pm - Interview

NORTHFIELD

LNA – Per Diem – All Shifts

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

LPN – Full Time - Days Other Positions: Exceptional Talent Apply We are located at 153 Parade Road, Meredith. www.forestviewmanor.com “Come Home to Forestview”

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Irish folk group Makem & Spain Brothers celebrate Wolfeboro Friends of Music at Brewster Academy concert on March 12 WOLFEBORO — The sixth program celebrating Wolfeboro Friends of Music’s 75th Season will feature the Irish folk group Makem & Spain Brothers at Brewster Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

The Makem Brothers — Shane, Conor, and Rory — were born in Drogheda, County Louth, about an hour north of Dublin. They continue the lineage of one of Irish music’s dynasties, begun by their grandmother

Help Wanted ADVERTISING Sales for tourism publications and website, must have solid ad sales experience.

Lakes Region, North Conway to Canadian Border. Commission only. Resume and references required. (603)356-7011.

CLEANER Meredith Area Full time Office Cleaner Experience preferred. Must have valid driver’s license, own transportation and be able to pass a security & background check.

Apply in person to: Joyce Janitorial Service

14 Addison St. Laconia, NH

LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON is offering an Exciting Sales Opportunity for Motivated and High Energy People. Sales experience is preferred but not required.

Great pay with Benefits available. Please apply online at www.laconiaharley.com.

Sarah Makem, who was sought after by song collectors for her store of traditional Irish songs. Their father is Tommy Makem, the modern-day Bard of Armagh.

Now considered an icon, he helped to bring Irish music out of the corner and into the international spotlight, where it has remained ever since.

The Spain Brothers, too, learned Irish songs at their father’s knee. Mickey’s rich, baritone voice and Liam’s mastery of stringed instruments quickly found a home

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Mobile Homes

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

GILFORD: 55+ Park, 2BR w/carport, beach access, excellent condition, updated furnace, with appliances, $25,500. 524-4816.

Part-time maintenance technician needed for Wingate Village Apartments in Laconia. Experience in electrical, plumbing, interior/exterior building repair and maintenance. Pay starts at $13.00 per hour, 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 8AM-12 PM) With on-call rotation. Previous experience in maintenance preferred. Limited travel for training required. Email resumes to calbert@winnco.com.

EOE. EHO. PART time Administrative assistant for professional office in downtown Laconia. Flexible hours. Call 524-4488.

Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is looking for 2 full-time/Part-time Sewer Technician/Laborers.

Candidate must be self motivated, professional and avail. to work O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in good physical condition. Benefits include a competitive salary, 8 paid holidays and IRS retire plan.

Forward Resumes to: mandiehagan@yahoo.com Call 934-4145

GROWING Fiber Optic Company seeks the following full time position: Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Able to perform complex activities relating to design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems, subassemblies and components.

Research and analyze design proposals, materials, specifications and other data. Responsible for all mechanical prototyping, costing, and parts procurement.

BSME preferred, 10 years of previous experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years in a senior role. Send resume or apply in person to Optical Design Manufacturing Inc, 143 Lake Street, Suite 1E, Laconia, NH 03246. No phone calls please.

SERVER: Now hiring motivated team players with positive attitudes for year round or seasonal positions. Expereince preferred but will train the right candidates.

Flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays a must. Training starts 4/4/11. Apply in person at Hart!s Turkey Farm Restaurant on Route 3 in Meredith or apply online at www.hartsturkeyfarm.com

when the Makems met the Spains and the brothers realized the power of their combined talents.

The band of brothers have excelled in their craft over nearly two decades of international performances.

Tickets are available for $20 at the door; at Black’s Paper Store and Avery Insurance in Wolfeboro, or at Innisfree Bookshop in Meredith; by calling 5692151; or by visiting www.wfriendsofmusic.org.

Services

Services

Real Estate

By Owner- 4-Bedroom, 3-season porch, 2-car garage plus shop. 1/2 acre, dead-end street, prime location. 603-528-5254, Leave message.

GILFORD, Lake Breeze Park, For sale by owner, 12x60 mobile home, fully applianced, deck and shed, nice lot, 2 car driveway. $8900. Call 527-1163.

Services

REMOVAL: Sheds, garages, junk/trash, fences and cellar & attic cleanups. Laconia/Gilford area. (978)618-3712. Call Tom anytime.

ROOFS CLEARED: 29 years experience, insured. Call Eric, (603)387-4996.

SUMMIT RESORT Now Hiring Part-Time Front Desk

PIPER ROOFING & VINYL SIDING

Nights and Weekends a Must!

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Please apply in person 177 Mentor Ave, Laconia

Instruction

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531

FLYFISHING LESSONS

NOW accepting applications for experienced servers. Apply in person, Galley Restaurant, 405 Union Avenue, Laconia.

on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.c om

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

603-455-0214

HANDYMAN SERVICES

SNOWMOBILE Repair: All makes & models, 25-years experience.

No job too small. Mobile service.

393-1087.

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

TAX PREPARATION Individuals and Businesses No return is too small.

E-Filing available Accounting and Auditing Roger Marceau, CPA 387-6844 or e-mail rlmarceau@metrocast.net

Snowmobiles 2005 Yamaha Rage: 6,000 miles, runs great! Front left ski & arm need repair. Asking $3,000.

603-387-0147.

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