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MOULTONBOROUGH — The establishment of a charter commission is an opportunity for the town of Moultonborough to design a new form of municipal government that addresses the community’s needs and concerns. Those who attended an information session on Tuesday night also heard the process could result in an extended period of discord if neighbors disagree about what form of government is best for the town. Selectman Betsey Patten, who is also a veteran state legislator, led the session and explained that she introduced the concept to the Selectboard. Her colleagues agreed that the voters should have the see ChartEr page 9
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BARNSTEAD — Following Tuesday night’s final public hearing for the possible elimination of the town’s Police Department in favor of subcontracting with the
county for police services, selectmen reviewed a draft report regarding officer retention rates within its existing department. Chair Robert LaRoche said yesterday that a Selectboard review of the Municipal
Resource, Inc. draft report on the subject showed some factual inconsistencies so the board corrected them and sent it back to MRI. LaRoche said the study should be finished by Thursday morning and presented to
the town in its final form. “We can’t release it (to the public) as a draft,” LaRoche said, adding MRI also recommended it not be released in draft form. LaRoche said selectmen see BarNstEad page 11
Soccer field vote unlikely to put an end to Lion’s Club drama By michAel Kitch
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Apple market value hits $500B, only 6th company ever to reach that height & only one there now
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple’s market capitalization topped $500 billion Wednesday, climbing to a mountain peak where few companies have ventured — and none have stayed for long. Apple was already the world’s most valuable company. The gap between it and No. 2 Exxon Mobil Corp. has widened rapidly in the past month, as investors have digested Apple’s report of blowout holiday-season sales of iPhones and iPads. And, more recently, Apple has raised investors’ hopes that it might institute a dividend. The company’s market capitalization was near $506 billion at the market close. Shares rose $7.03, or 1.3 percent, to close at $542.44 Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Cupertino, Calif., company sent out invites to reporters for an event in San Francisco next see APPLE page 8
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Midwest twisters devastate 2 small towns, kill 10 HARRISBURG, Ill. (AP) — Twisters roared through the nation’s heartland in the early morning darkness Wednesday, flattening entire blocks of homes in smalltown Illinois and Kansas and killing at least 10 people. Winds also ripped through the country music mecca of Branson, Mo., damaging some of the city’s famous theaters just days before the start of the busy tourist season. The tornado that blasted Harrisburg in
southern Illinois, killing six, was an EF4, the second-highest rating given to twisters based on damage. Scientists said it was 200 yards wide with winds up to 170 mph. By midday, townspeople in the community of 9,000 were sorting through piles of debris and remembering their dead while the winds still howled around them. Not long after the storm, Darrell Osman raced to his mother’s home, arriving just in time to speak to her before she was taken
to a hospital with a head injury, a severe cut to her neck and a broken arm and leg. “She was conscious. I wouldn’t say she was coherent. There were more mumbles than anything,” he said. “She knew we were there.” Mary Osman died a short time later. The twister that raked Branson seemed to hopscotch up the city’s main roadway, moving from side to side. see TWISTERS page 9
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea raised hopes Wednesday for a major easing in nuclear tensions under its youthful new leader, agreeing to suspend uranium enrichment at a major facility and refrain from missile and nuclear tests in exchange for a mountain of critically needed U.S. food aid. It was only a preliminary step but a necessary one to restart broader six-nation negotiations that would lay down terms
for what the North could get in return for abandoning its nuclear weapons program. Pyongyang pulled out of those talks in 2009 and seemingly has viewed the nuclear program as key to the survival of its dynastic, communist regime, now entering its third generation. The announcement, just over two months after the death of longtime ruler Kim Jong Il, opened a door for the secretive government under his untested youngest son,
Kim Jong Un, to improve ties with the United States and win critically needed aid and international acceptance. It also opened the way for international inspections for the North’s nuclear program, which has gone unmonitored for years. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the agreement, announced at separate but simultaneous statements by the longtime adversaries, was a modest see NORTH KOREA page 8
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CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — The teenager suspected in an Ohio school shooting struggled with a broken family and did poorly in school, then appeared to turn himself around once he was taken in by grandparents and began to attend an alternative school, longtime neighbors and friends said Wednesday
To a person, they expressed disbelief at how the quiet but friendly boy could now be a suspect in a shooting that left three people dead and appears to have involved a gun that disappeared from his grandfather’s barn. “T.J. was a very fine person,” Carl Henderson, a longtime neighbor of the sus-
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Firestorm erupts over introduction of International Baccalaureate program at Merrimack Valley High School
Gov. Lynch commends Bike Week promoters for efforts of behalf of New Hampshire tourism Laconia Motorcycle Week Association Executive Director Charlie St. Claire and Director Jennifer Anderson were presented this week with a citation, signed by Governor John Lynch, commending their enduring and effective efforts in promoting tourism in the state. They are shown here with State Rep. Robert Kingsbury (R - Laconia) who instigated the action. Kingsbury said the annual event “brings hundreds of thousands of people into New Hampshire,” people who stay overnight and patronize eateries and other local businesses, and that Bike Week occurs prior to the conventional start of the summer tourism season. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
Nashua dry cleaner returns $2k found in suit pocket NASHUA (AP) — An employee of a New Hampshire dry cleaner says she was shocked when she found $2,000 in cash in the pocket of a suit that had been dropped off for cleaning. Bryanna LaPlante says she’s found a lot of stray items in her job at the True Blue Dry Cleaners in Nashua,
but she never expected to find such a large amount of money. After finding the cash, LaPlante said she got in contact with the owner of the suit, who rushed back to retrieve the money. LaPlante tells WMUR-TV the suit-owner gave her a $100 tip and thanked her for being honest.
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SALISBURY, N.H. (AP) — Parents and taxpayers upset that Merrimack Valley schools are using a program linked to the United Nations to train teachers plan to voice their opposition at a March 8 meeting to approve the district’s education budget. The International Baccalaureate program, used in about 1,300 American schools, was established in Switzerland in 1968. At the high school level, it allows students to earn college credits by taking rigorous courses that emphasize global issues, though the Merrimack Valley program isn’t at that stage. Instead, it has applied to the nonprofit organization’s primary and middleschool programs and has been spending about $58,000 a year to begin using the program’s teaching methods and instructional framework, which emphasizes in-depth investigations into ideas and a high level of student involvement. “We’re trying to provide the type of education that students will need in the future,” said Assistant Superintendent Christine Barry. “We have found that the traditional method of teaching where the teacher is in the front of the room providing information to the students isn’t working. The children aren’t engaged. “Everything we read, and what people in the business world tell us, is that students that are going into the world — either into careers or college — need 21st century skills. They need to problem solve, they need to think critically, to analyze situations, to work in groups. So we’re looking at providing our teachers with the skills they need in order to provide that kind of education,” Barry said. That has been enough, however, to stir up opposition from critics who accuse the program of being “antiAmerican” and of promoting the United Nations’ agenda. According to
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What have we gained from all these wars? “I wish to express my deep regret for the reported incident. ... I extend to you and the Afghan people my sincere apologies.” As President Obama sent this letter of apology to Hamid Karzai for the burning by U.S. troops of Qurans that were used to smuggle notes between Afghan prisoners, two U.S. soldiers were murdered in reprisal. Saturday, a U.S. colonel and a major working in the Interior Ministry were shot dead by an Afghan protesting the desecration of the Islamic holy book. All U.S. officers have been pulled out of the ministries in Kabul. Sunday, seven U.S. troops on base were wounded by a grenade. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. John Allen, commander in Afghanistan, have also offered their apologies. Remarkable. After fighting for 10 years, investing $500-billion, and losing nearly 2,000 dead and many more wounded and maimed to save Afghanistan from a Taliban future, America is issuing apologies to the regime and people we are fighting and dying to defend? And how has Obama’s apology been received? Abdul Sattar Khawasi, a member of Parliament, stood with 20 other members to declare, “Americans are invaders, and jihad against Americans is an obligation.” He urged mullahs to “urge the people ... to wage war against Americans.” In what other war would we have tolerated this from an elected leader of a government we had sent an army of 100,000 to protect? Undeniably, the soldiers who burned the Qurans blundered. Yet there is no evidence that it was malicious. If vandals desecrate a Bible in America, burning and replacing the holy book would not be regarded a valid excuse for mayhem and murder. If Afghans cannot understand this mistake and have no other way to express their rage than rioting and ranting, “Death to America!” what kind of raw material are we working with in building a Western-style democracy in any foreseeable century? Two pertinent questions needs to be put. While keeping Afghanistan free of the Taliban is a desirable goal, what vital U.S. interest would be imperiled should the Taliban take over again, now that al-Qaida is largely gone? What price in blood and billions should we expend on what appears a dubious enterprise at best — creating a pro-American democracy in a country that seems mired in some distant century? It is time we took inventory of all of these wars we have fought since the Army of Desert Storm restored the emir of Kuwait to his throne. That 1991 war was seen as
a triumph of American arms and a model of the global cooperation to come in establishing the New World Order of George H.W. Bush. But the savage sanctions we imposed on a defeated Iraq and the planting of U.S. bases on Saudi soil that is home to Mecca was a casus belli for Osama bin Laden. Ten years after the triumph of Bush I, he brought down the twin towers. This atrocity caused us to plunge into Afghanistan to dump over the Taliban and eradicate or expel al-Qaida. We succeeded, then decided to stay on and build a nation. After 10 years, what have we accomplished to justify the immense price we have paid? In 2003, George W. Bush, seeking to complete the work begun by his father, invaded Iraq. But Saddam had no role in 9/11 and was no threat to America. Iraq did not even have weapons of mass destruction. Today, after eight years of war, 4,500 dead, 35,000 wounded and a trillion dollars sunk, the 15,000 Americans we left behind are largely holed up in the Green Zone, as Iraq descends into sectarian, civil and ethnic war. What did it all profit us? How goes Libya after the U.S.NATO intervention to dethrone Moammar Gadhafi? Here is the Rand Corp.’s Frederic Wehrey: “A weak transitional government confronts armed militias. ... Defiant young men with heavy weapons control Libya’s airports, harbors and oil installations. Tribes and smugglers rule desert areas south of the capital. Clashes among various militias for turf and political power rage. ... Libya teeters dangerously on the brink.” Now we see a push for intervention in Syria from Sens. John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman. That would make us allies of al-Qaida, the Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, all of which also seek the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of a Sunni regime in Damascus. But it is the clamor for a U.S. war on Iran that grows loudest. But why, when the U.S. intelligence community still claims to have no hard evidence Iran has even decided to build a bomb? Since Ronald Reagan went home, the United States has attacked or invaded Panama, Iraq, Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Serbia, Afghanistan, Iraq again, and Libya. How have Americans benefited from all this war? How have the Chinese suffered these 20 years by not having been in on the action? (Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000. He won the New Hampshire Republican Primary in 1996.)
LETTERS Have a say on how mobility around downtown could be improved To the editor, When I look back as a young boy growing up in Laconia, I remember the variety and quality of downtown stores, the friendliness of its merchants, and the pockets of town that held the greatest fun for children and adults and of all ages. Remember the upstairs of the Laconia Hardware Store where they had that great model train display. How about Lee’s Cut Rate where they had just about everything you wanted and that neat slot car track on the second floor. Or what about Keller’s Ice Cream store on Main Street and Lougee-Robinson’s home to candlepin bowling on the basement level or LaFlamme’s Bakery situated about mid-way between where the Landmark Inn and Walgreen’s stand today? One could find whatever they wanted and how to get there because every storefront was a well-known landmark that directed people to the goods and services they wanted. Nowadays it’s hard to direct people to such locations because getting them there, even if you know where they are, is difficult to explain and more difficult to follow. Just ask the poor truck driver I directed to the Industrial Park one day. After circling the town twice, he stopped on Beacon Street West to ask how he could get to a place that he had missed twice before. The easiest way to get to where he needed to go was to direct him to Main Street. Straight shot north to the Industrial Park right? But his truck was too big for the turn at the Main Street bridge so I had to send him back to
where he had just come hoping that this time he’d turn right at the library. Of course these landmarks are familiar to me, not to him. Then there are the multiples of times I’ve tried to tell people via phone or e-mail coming what to look for as they approach the downtown intersection always ending my comments where: “Oh yeh, here’s my phone number when you get lost!” These are some of the issues that many people face in using the downtown area and it is because of this that Lakes Region Listens has partnered with the Laconia Planning Department to facilitate a conversation on improving overall mobility in Downtown Laconia for everyone. We hope that the community will come out and share they own experiences and more important, their thoughts on ways to improve how people in. out, around and through the downtown area. If you walk, bicycle, jog, drive or use assistive devices to get around, Lakes Region Listens wants to hear from you. Pre-registration is strongly suggested so that adequate materials will be available to all who wish to attend but no one will be turned away. Please go to www.lakesregionlistens. org to register and download a copy of the discussion guide that will be used during the evening. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Belknap Mill on Monday, March 5, 2012. Surely you know how to get there from here! Alan Robichaud Lakes Region United Way & Lakes Region Listens
We must do something to lower our Belmont property tax rate To the editor, I will be supporting Ruth Mooney for selectman and Donna Cilley for School Board in Belmont. I was disappointed that Dave Morse did not run again but I appreciate what he did to help the taxpayers. I suggest to my fellow taxpayers that this is a very important election. We must do something to lower our tax rate which is very high compared to other towns. The town has done a better job than the Shaker Regional School Board in keeping the tax-
school meeting if you want to have more money. I received the post card as did most, if not all, voters from the School Board telling how bad the SB-2 would be for the district? It was very very inaccurate and a total lie. They simply wish to spend your dollars anyway they wish. Why is there no budget committee oversight for the largest budget in the town? Perhaps because the Budget Committee chairman works for the school? Don Irvin
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LETTERS Whose job is it to charge the superintendent with a misdemeanor? To the editors, Let me see if I’ve got this straight. According to a page 19 story in the February 29 Daily Sun entitled “Senior Moment-um discussing tax cap,” Gilford’s Parks and Recreation Department — funded with OUR tax dollars — is hosting a luncheon event to discuss a political question appearing on the March 13th ballot: whether to enact a tax cap. In addition, a local so-called “nonprofit” that supposedly helps the poor, Community Action Program (CAP) — a group that receives no small amount of its funding from various levels of government — is also listed as a “sponsor.” Imagine that — a taxpayer-subsidized welfare agency sponsoring a political forum for the seniors of Gilford. And I always thought our seasoned citizens were among the more well-to do. Who knew? As if all this wasn’t enough, besides the town department and the “nonprofit,” we also learn that the event is at the Community Church, an organization that enjoys the most sweetheart of snow-removal deals with the town. And for the grand-finale to the tax cap discussion courtesy of the taxpayers, the forum helpfully offers none other than Gilford’s Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Kent Hemmingway, who will “be on hand to discuss the impact of the proposed tax cap warrant article.” Let’s review: Tax funded town department, tax-subsidized welfare agency, taxpayer-serviced church, and taxpayer-employed bureaucrat to hold forum on a question to be decided in an upcoming election. But don’t worry — I’m sure it will be a non-biased,
honest look at the matter. No need to actually have a PROPONENT. Mr. Hemingway is most capable, I’m sure. After all, isn’t that why we pay him the big bucks? Here’s what the law says: “659:44-a Electioneering by Public Employees. – No public employee, as defined in RSA 273-A:1, IX, shall electioneer while in the performance of his or her official duties or use government property, including, but not limited to, telephones, facsimile machines, vehicles, and computers, for electioneering. For the purposes of this section, ‘electioneer’’ means to act in any way specifically designed to influence the vote of a voter on any question or office. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.” Here’s my question? Whose job is it to charge the superintendent and the director of Parks and Rec with the misdemeanor? Were these acts authorized by the selectmen and the School Board? Will each body do their job and instruct our employees to follow the law? Will there be reprimands? It is acts such as this, committed with such a blatant and arrogant disregard for the law that has caused me to run for the School Board. SOMEBODY has to put a stop to all the madness… and illegality. What’s that? It’s for the children? Riiiiight! Perhaps if Mr. Hemingway spent his lunch TUTORING a child or something like that. But this? Please… Doug Lambert Candidate for School Board Gilford
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Clearly, elected officials are not by N.H. law ‘public employees’ To the editor, Gilmanton voters: I am responding to Doug Isleib’s and Bernadette Gallant’s recent letters claiming once again that RSA 659:44-a applies to the members of the School Board who wrote as individuals to the Gilmanton voters in opposition to SB-2. I have already written a letter explaining the law and showing that they are wrongly interpreting it. First, they fail to read the language of the law carefully. RSA 659:44-a refers to the definition of “public employee” in RSA 273-A:1, IX. That definition includes any person employed by a public employer, but clearly excludes elected officials – like school board members and selectmen. Second, Mr. Isleib and Ms. Gallant are apparently confused about the distinction between a “public employer” and “public employee.” Mr. Isleib says that the School Board is a public employer and he was informed of this by the Attorney General’s Office. I have no idea what he was told, but he is once again wrong. The entity of the school district is the public employer. A “board of the public employer” is the governing body of a public employer and can include a school board under RSA 273-A:1, II. But so what! That definition has no bearing on the question as to whether a
“public employee” has engaged in electioneering under RSA 659:44-a. which prohibits actions by “public employees” involving the use of their position or public resources to influence a vote. Important to understand is that any public employee is free to express his or her own opinion on his or her own time or with his or her own resources! What Mr. Isleib and Ms. Gallant are not telling you is that the statute RSA 273-A deals only with labor relations between public employers and public employees and the defined terms are intended to identify who are “public employers” and their governing boards and who are “public employees.” It has nothing to do with “electioneering.” RSA 659:44-a is a completely separate statute and refers to RSA 273-A only for a definition of a “public employee.” This is readily evident if one is willing to spend the time to read the language of the statutes carefully. I wish Mr. Isleib, Ms. Gallant and others who have pursued this witch-hunt against the individual School Board members would publicly apologize for their groundless accusations. These School Board members serve in a voluntary capacity for the benefit of this community and don’t deserve such lowhanded, vindictive treatment. John Funk Gilmanton
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LETTERS Inter-Lakes schools need the passion that Lisa Merrill brings to job To the editor, I am writing to support the re-election of Lisa Merrill to the Inter-Lakes School Board. She has served the Inter-Lakes District well, not only on the board itself but also as a gifted and enthusiastic volunteer for student activities. We are fortunate to have someone with Lisa’s experience willing to serve the InterLakes system. During the three years that Lisa has served on the Board, the school budget has increased only 7-percent, less than the 7.2- inflation rate, even with cuts in state financial support. Her efforts were instrumental in negotiating the proposed three-year contract with the Inter-Lakes Education Association that will hold the increase in expenditures at the end of the three year period to only 3 1/2-percent. Lisa has represented the School Board in developing a Strategic Plan for the district and currently
serves as chair of the committee to find a new superintendent to replace retiring Dr. Phil McCormack. Together with Inter-Lakes Middle School teachers and one other community volunteer, Lisa directed a student team, the ”Weedbusters” that completed an environmental project and won a $10,000 grant and scholarship in the nationwide Lexus EcoChallenge last year and is currently involved in a second challenge. Lisa has also been a member of the High School Boosters Club and worked as a parent volunteer in the reading “Three Cups of Tea” project. The Inter-Lakes schools need the experience, skills, and passion for education that Lisa Merrill brings to the School Board. I urge other voters to join me in voting for Lisa on March 13th. Margaret Merritt Center Sandwich
Now is the time; we are the people we’ve been waiting for To the editor, We have a vast waste land in our field of would be elected leaders. We need more leaders with some vision of the kind described by Claude Levi-Strauss, the acknowledged father of modern anthropology and the author of, “The Elemental Structure of Kinship.” John Nichols writes in The Nation magazine about Levi-Strauss. When the anthropologist was asked to identify the “golden age” of human civilization, he rejected the question as absurd on its face, and absurdly disempowering in its implications. Levi-Strauss explained that if men have always been concerned with only one task — how to create a
society fit to live in — the forces which inspired our distant ancestors are also present in us. Nothing is settled; everything can still be altered. What was done but turned out wrong, can be done again. The Golden Age, which blind superstition had placed behind (or ahead of) us, is in us. “Those are not blandly optimistic words. They are demanding. They suggest that we have fewer excuses than we thought, that this is the place, that now is the time and there is truth in the maxim that we are the people we’ve been waiting for.” We need to choose carefully. David B. Hart Laconia
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To the editor, We invoke Krista Argiropolis’ words published September 1, 2011 on page A5 of the Baysider (citing our source, http:// www.newhampshirelakesandmountains. com/pdf/BAY.2011.09.01.pdf ): “It is unfortunate that Steve Miller continues to try to manage the school district from his position on the Alton Budget Committee and insists on submitting half-truths and wrong information…” Last Thursday, February 23, the Alton Rotarians generously hosted an evening with local government candidates. In his bid for the Alton School Board, Mr. Miller again made gravely spurious claims regarding two-year old Alton Central School test scores based on faulty statistics concocted by
the for-profit schooldigger.com website. Why he refuses to use the not-forprofit New Hampshire Department of Education’s data ( http://www.education.nh.gov/instruction/accountability/index.htm) escapes us. The data they provide is more comprehensive and robust, thus less apt to be duplicitous and purposefully misleading! Earlier in this letter we cited Mrs. Argiropolis’ powerful deconstruction of Mr. Miller’s schooldigger.com sophistry. The Alton Teachers’ Association encourages all citizens to visit the sources we’ve cited and render their own judgment based not on ad hominem arguments, but on logical ones. Richard Brown, President Alton Teachers’ Association
Gilmanton has consistently defeated SB-2; it’s time to do it again To the editor, Again this year Gilmanton voters are asked to abandon their town meeting and adopt the so-called SB-2 system whereby voters get to say yes or no to warrant articles, without the traditional discussion and consideration provided by Town Meeting. Under SB-2, the final version of the warrant is decided at a “deliberative session” at which those who attend may amend warrant articles to meet their particular agenda. Unless YOU attend that deliberative session, you will not know the basis for amendments that
Towns that have adopted SB-2 find that fewer people attend the deliberative session than used to go to regular town meeting. So an even smaller number of voters will decide what you get to vote on. This is NOT an improvement in the democratic process, but actually serves to undermine it. Gilmanton has consistently defeated SB-2 in the past There is no reason to change that pattern in 2012. Please vote NO on SB-2, both for the town and the School District. Carolyn Baldwin Gilmanton
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Since this same proposal was defeated in 2009, our Planning Board has taken steps in a logical progression to address concerns raised at that time. Last year the Planning Board proposed and the Town Meeting enacted additional criteria within the ordinance to further protect neighborhoods from the potential impacts of commercial uses granted by means of special exception. Article VI (E) of the zoning ordinance outlines eight conditions that must be applied and eight more that may be applied to any such approval. I encourage all voters to read these sections of the zoning ordinance, available on the town web site, prior to casting your vote. Also on this year’s ballot, Article 7 proposes to further strengthen these controls by adding language to define setbacks for commercial structures and to limit the maximum lot coverage allowable. Moving forward, our elected Planning Board recently formulated its 2012 work plan. Ranking as a top priority is the review of the zoning ordinance’s table of uses in Article VI (C) and the subsequent development of more specific criteria for certain identified commercial uses that would be permitted by special exception in the Residential/ Agricultural zone, all of which would be publicly heard and voted upon by our 2013 Town Meeting. Let’s keep working on reasonable solutions. Vote NO on Article 9. Tom Howard Moultonborough
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Delay public input until the end & people will think its a done deal? To the editor, In rebuttal to a recent letter by a Center Harbor selectperson, that the planned massive expansion of town facilities is a well vetted community driven plan, I respectfully disagree. None of us know how this year’s vote will turn out, but it is year three of the unsuccessful borrow, spend and grow plan, and many of us feel the process was driven (as in past years) by individuals who had an agenda to execute. In fact, I offer a couple of quotes from two of their meeting minutes. Entered by a committee member, in writing into the October 12, 2011 meeting minutes: “I find it disheartening to see that conversations seem to be occurring behind closed doors as to the overall plan, and only provided to the BAC members at the last minute? I was under the distinct impression that this process was going to be ‘transparent’ to all participating.” From the September 12, 2011, meeting minutes, where a commit-
tee member “suggested scheduling a public hearing to receive public input on the proposal. Mr. Goudreau explained that if public hearings are held in the beginning of the process, people feel they can make suggestions, but if the proposal is more complete, people feel it may be a “done deal”. Whether this plan has been well vetted or not, or if its good for the community or not, is an opinion, each has our own, which is why democracy is great and why there is a secret ballot vote on March 13 at 7:30 pm. Anyone who wishes to retain the character of Center Harbor should consider voting for Barry Borella, and Voting NO on Article 2 at the March 13th 7:30 p.m. secret ballot vote, but, if you are for changing Center Harbor and want larger government and more spending, vote for the other guy, he’s for “change”. Keith Markley Center Harbor
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the evening. They left me with a copy, if any groups want to borrow it. This movie is now six years old. So the bad situations are more deeply embedded. Here’s what the Baltimore Sun said when “Hacking Democracy” debuted: “It is hard to imagine... a documentary this season that is more important to the civic life of the nation — let alone one that is so compelling see next page
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LETTERS Let’s just take time to understand proposal and vote accordingly To the editor, Come on Center Harbor citizens, let us make this town meeting work! First, (whoever organizes the meetings) could we please have a procedure for getting in and registering (just once please) so that we don’t spend so much of the evening standing in line. Second, (selectmen) could we please have a presentation on such an important matter as raising a million dollars for a Police Department or renovating the Town Hall. If you have worked on the issue and want us to know why you recommend it, please take the time to tell us (briefly, 10 minutes) what the important facts of the matter are. from preceding page
Third, (opponents of the proposal) could we please stop writing letters filled with inaccuracies so obviously wrong or slanted. You insult us with your “pants on fire” hysteria and you make yourselves look foolish. Fourth (all of us) could we please take the time to understand the pros and cons and vote accordingly and resist the call from those who try to herd us to the meeting just to “vote no on 2” (and then go home for supper feeling good because we said no to something). Let’s up our game, Center Harbor and do this right! John Thompson Center Harbor
and ultimately moving.” We should all demand paper ballots. For counting ease, we could institute a fresh team of official counters coming on for two or three hours after the polls close, relieving the 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. overseers of our voting. We’d thereby be rescu-
ing our democracy. Thank you to those who attended, including three election officials from Tilton and Sanbornton. Including people who came north from Concord and south from Rumney! Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton
APPLE from page 2 Wednesday, apparently to reveal its next iPad model. The launch of the new model was expected around this time, a year after the launch of the iPad 2. Apple is in rare company. It is the sixth U.S. corporation to reach the $500 billion milestone, and the only one to be worth that much at current prices. Exxon, now worth $411 billion, was worth just over $500 billion for two short stretches at the end of 2007. Apple’s arch-nemesis Microsoft Corp. was worth just more than $500 billion briefly at the end of 1999, and again in early 2000. It even shot up above $600 billion for one day. The company is now worth $267 billion. Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp. and General Electric Co. also peaked just above $500 billion in early 2000. Cisco and Intel are now worth a bit more than $100 billion each, while GE is worth $200 billion. Exxon’s ascent to the $500 billion level was propelled by record oil prices.
Cisco, Intel, Microsoft and GE were boosted by the general stock mania of 1999 and 2000, and the hunger for technology stocks in particular. Apple’s rise, by contrast, is powered by its mammoth sales and profits, which are growing at rates unheard of for a company its size. And despite its sky-high market capitalization, Apple’s shares aren’t expensive compared to its earnings. It’s worth 15 times its earnings for the last year. That compares to 21 times earnings for Google Inc. and 14 times for the S&P 500 overall. Yet few companies in the index grow their earnings as fast as Apple does: In its latest quarter, its earnings rose 118 percent from a year ago, to $13.06 billion. Analysts expect the Apple rally to have some legs. The 35 analysts who have reported to FactSet since Apple’s latest earnings report have set an average price target of $592 per share, or 8 percent higher than Wednesday’s level. That implies a market capitalization of $552 billion.
NORTH KOREA from page 2 but also “a reminder that the world is transforming around us.” “We, of course, will be watching closely and judging North Korea’s new leaders by their actions,” Clinton told a congressional hearing. The U.S. has accused North Korea of reneging on past nuclear commitments. An accord under the six-party talks collapsed in 2008 when Pyongyang refused to abide by verification that U.S. diplomats claimed had been agreed upon. The North Korean Foreign Ministry’s statement, issued by the staterun news agency, said the North had agreed to the nuclear moratoriums and U.N. inspectors “with a view to maintaining positive atmosphere” for the U.S.-North Korea talks. North Korea faces tough U.N. sanctions that were tightened in 2009 when it conducted its second nuclear test and fired a long-range rocket. In late 2010, it
that could give North Korea a second route to manufacture nuclear weapons in addition to its existing plutoniumbased program. In the meantime, its people have continued to go hungry. The North suffered a famine in the 1990s that killed hundreds of thousands of people, and chronic food shortages persist. U.S. charities reported after a trip to North Korea late last year that children were suffering “slow starvation.” Pyongyang appealed for U.S. food aid a year ago, and the two countries had been moving toward a deal at the time of Kim Jong Il’s death. Clinton said North Korea and the U.S. will meet to finalize details for a proposed package totaling 240,000 metric tons of food aid. She said intensive monitoring of the aid would be required, a reflection of U.S. concerns that food could be diverted to the North’s powerful military.
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CHARTER from page one option of establishing a charter commission. If a majority of voters at town meeting agree, a special election would be held to select nine townspeople to sit on the commission and develop a proposal for a new form of town government. The charter commission would have 230 days to submit a proposed form of government to the state’s Department of State, Department of Revenue Administration and the Office of the Attorney General. If those three agencies agreed the plan was legal, the plan would finally go back to Town Meeting for ratification by voters. Along the way, said Patten, the town would engage in “a lengthy discussion of the community to see what you want your government to look like.” The proposal to establish a charter commission follows several recent years where the town has debated the virtues of adopting the SB-2, or Official Ballot, form of government, where the traditional town meeting is replaced with a deliberative session were discussion is permitted and warrant article amendments may be made and final voting is done later by secret ballot. Because selectmen have placed the charter question on the 2012 ballot, no SB-2 petition can be considered until the charter issue is resolved. “When we talk about adopting a charter, what we’re talking about is altering, in some form, the form of government,” said Cordell Johnston, an attorney with the Local Government Center, one of the four expert panelists invited for the evening. About a dozen New Hampshire townships have adopted a charter that outlines how their government works, Johnston said. An advantage of the process, he said, “It’s something this town can tailor to suit its needs.” However, he added, “You have to get everyone to agree on what is going in the charter. That might be impossible, or it might be an unpleasant process.” The charter process seems to have proven most useful to communities have grown to the size that
the traditional town meeting has become unwieldy, unfriendly or intimidating. Johnston told the attendants to the session, “It’s a question for you to decide if you’re at that point.” David Connell, also a Local Government Center attorney, said state law allows for five forms of charter governments. The choices include the creation of a town council that would enjoy full legislative power, a town council with some matters decided by voters through secret ballot, a selectboard with the power to decide all but budgetary questions and a selectboard with a town meeting where matters are decided by representatives of various town districts. There’s also an option similar to the SB-2 variety. Each option contains its own sub-options, allowing for a charter commission some measure of latitude in authoring a proposal for its municipality. Peter Joseph, the current town manager of Lincoln, was working for Peterborough when that town went through its charter process. The town was unhappy with its modern town meetings, which would see up to 800 people attend. “It was taking forever,” he said. Joseph related how the charter commission, though not required by law, aggressively sought public input throughout the process. The commission asked, “What do you like about town government now, what don’t you like about town government now, what would you change?” In Peterborough, Joseph said, the charter devised a plan where selectmen were empowered to decide which questions were best decided by secret ballot and which were appropriate for open town meeting. If Moultonborough chooses to establish a commission, it may or may not recommend a government similar to Peterborough’s. The commission may also recommend no action. In any case, Patten said there was value in considering the options. “I felt it was a good thing to bring it so we could decide as a town if it is what we want to do,” she said. “For me, it’s the beginning of the discussion... How do we want to change, if we do?”
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MOULTONBOROUGH from page one charging rent, for 10 years. Soon after the property was acquired the Recreational Strategic Planning Team, chaired by Howard, unveiled plans to construct a community/ senior center, with playing fields and a swimming pool, at the site for approximately $5-million, which would cost some $208,000 a year to staff and operate. When the Moultonborough Citizens’ Alliance challenged the project, the battle was joined. Howard’s team placed two articles on the warrant for the 2008 Town Meeting. The first, to raise and appropriate $375,000 for architectural and engineering services for the project failed 256 to 198. But, the second, appropriating $100,000 to a capital reserve fund for the center, carried by a mere eleven votes, 148 to 137. With plans for the community center stalled, town officials turned their attention to playing fields. In 2009, voters overwhelmingly approved an appropriation, including the balance of $87,500 remaining in the capital reserve fund for the community/senior center, to improve a playing field, either by rebuilding the existing field at Playground Drive, at the top of Moultonborough Neck, or building a new field at the Lion’s Club site. The choice between the playing fields rekindled opposition to the community/senior center as its opponents suspected that a playing field at the site would be the first step toward pursuing construction of the larger complex. Their suspicions were confirmed when, early in 2010, Town Administrator Carter Terenzini presented a plan for a building, playing field and parking lot on the property. Clamorous hearings at the Planning Board and a petition asking the Board of Selectmen to halt all planning and curtail all expenditures for the redevelopment of the Lion’s Club property until a public hearing was held led to the appointment of the “Blue Ribbon Commission on Community Services and Facilities.” The commission reported in April 2011, recommending that the rehabilitation of the playing field at Playground Drive “proceed as soon as possible.” The commission also recommended constructing a gymnasium “on or adjacent to existing school land,” noting that while it considered the Lions’ Club property it “does not believe that is the best approach.” Elsewhere in its report the commission acknowledged that the Lion’s Club building “continues to serve as a foundation for the community” as a home for clubs and programs, including the Boy Scouts,
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BARNSTEAD from page one opted to do an independent study of the retention rates within the Police Department after the Police Review and Study Committee recommended one. He said the town contracted with MRI of Meredith about three months ago, that the study cost $5,000, and was paid for from the legal line in the 2011 budget. He said the decision to have a retention study done was a unanimous one. LaRoche said the next step before making the MRI report public was to consult with the town attorney. “I wish it could have been out there last night,“ said Selectboard Vice Chair David Kerr. He said selectmen have had the draft for a week, and since
it effects the town, it should be made public. He said years ago the town commissioned a similar study regarding the needs of the Fire Department and that study was made public. Both selectmen said they expect the MRI study to be made public before the annual Town Meeting on March 17. One of the warrant articles before the voters is to discontinue the Barnstead Police Department and contract with the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department for police services. And one of the arguments being made in favor of that arrangement is Barnstead’s inability to keep police officers.
BOY from page 11 that reportedly was used to kill three students and wound two others at Chardon High School, said Henderson, a retired police officer and former Geauga County sheriff. He said he has spoken to the grandfather, Thomas Lane, about the gun. The suspect’s grandfather believes the gun is the same, “because the gun was there the day before, in the barn,” said Henderson, 74, who says he’s been friends with the boy’s family for nearly 50 years. A law enforcement official familiar with the investigation said the gun used in the shooting, a Ruger .22-caliber Mark III target pistol, was bought legally in August 2010 from a gun shop in Mentor, Ohio. The official, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said Lane told authorities he stole gun from his uncle. It wasn’t clear Wednesday whether the gun might have been the same one missing from the grandfather’s barn. Henderson said he isn’t aware of an uncle’s involvement with the gun. Lane, 17, admitted taking a pistol and a knife to the 1,100-student Chardon High and firing 10 shots at a group of students sitting at a cafeteria table, prosecutor David Joyce said. A police report said 33 officers from around the area responded to what was first described as a
“shooting accidental” and was over in less than a minute. Emergency crews from four fire departments also responded, according to the report obtained by the AP through a public records request. The grandparents feel terrible about what happened and have no explanation for the teen’s alleged role in the shootings, Henderson said. Lane came from a broken family but seemed to heal over time, said Henderson, who added that the boy began living with his grandparents off and on several years ago. Lane’s father, Thomas Lane, 40, served seven months in prison in 2003 on charges of disrupting public service and felonious assault, according to state prison records. Messages were left Wednesday at numbers listed for Thomas Lane. Neighbors said he visited his son often, sometimes taking him and his sister camping or to the school to catch the bus. Russ Miller, who also lives near the Nolans, said he has known Lane since the boy was 5 or 6 years old and the grandparents for at least 35 years. He described Lane as an “easy going” person whose grades had improved since he left Chardon High School about a year and a half ago and began attending Lake Academy, a school associated with the local career center.
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Public Justice Lenten series at Taylor Home
President and Mrs. Lincoln plan visit to the Gilmanton Year-Round Library on March 6 GILMANTON — On Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m., the Gilmanton Year-Round Library will present Abraham and Mary Lincoln: The Long and the Short of It. The presentation, the third in a series of ‘’Evenings at the Library,” is a living history by Steve and Sharon Wood of Claremont. Distinctly different paths led Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd to Springfield, Illinois, where they met, married and began a family. The years that followed their move to the White House were filled with personal and national crises. The Lincolns will tell stories of their early lives and the challenges they faced during this turbulent time in our country’s history. The living history presentation will be followed by an out-of-character question-and-answer session. The program is free and open to the public, with funding from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. The library is located on NH Route 140 opposite the Gilmanton School. For more information contact the library at 364-2400 or Carolyn Dickey at 267-6098.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln visit the Gilmanton Year-Round Library on Tuesday evening, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. (Courtesy photo)
NH Jazz presents Violette on Monday, March 5 LACONIA — NH Jazz will present French jazz-pop vocalist Violette on March 5 at 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room, located at 94 New Salem Street in Laconia. At the early age of 25, French native singersongwriter Violette has already released three albums. After Innervoice (2009) and Joie de Violette (Courtesy photo) Vivre (2010), her third album Simple is Beautiful features twelve songs in both French and English. Her originals, although rooted in jazz, reflect the young artist’s eclectic range of musical influences from Pop to Rock and R&B. Past appearances include venues in Paris, Senegal, Boston, New York, Prague and Dubaï. Admission is $12 (doors open at 7:15). All shows are general admission, not currently accepting reservations. Limited seating after 8 p.m. BYOB. Food and soft drinks served. NH Jazz shows have a listening policy which prohibits talking, and use of
texting devices, cell phones, video/ audio recording, laptop computers, gaming units, and cameras. For information call Jonathan Lorentz at (603) 267-5387 during business hours or email jon@ nhjazz.com Upcoming NH Jazz Shows (Mondays and Thursdays): 3/08 Swing Caravan (Gypsy Alt-Jazz); 3/12 Charlie Hilbert (Traveling Bluesman); 3/15 Mike Dillon Band (Rockin’ Vibraphone); 3/19 Dave Keller Band (Blues & Soul); 3/22 Andrew D’Angelo’s Merger (Post-Modern Sax); 3/26 Leo Blanco World Jazz Quartet (Venezuelan Pianist); 3/29 Joan WatsonJones (Swinging Vocals); 4/02 Ray Vega Jazz Quartet (Trumpet Titan); 4/05 Mark Shilansky’s Join the Club Sextet (Modern Jazz Piano); 4/09 John Funkhouser (Acclaimed Boston Pianist); 4/12 Chris Humphrey (Celebrated Vocalist); 4/16 Brian Friedland Big Band (Bold and Modern); 4/19 Teri Roiger with Kevin Harris, John Menegon & Yoron Isreal (Sultry Vocals); 4/21 Special Saturday Show: Brook Sofferman’s Neti Pot featuring George Garzone (Masterful Drummer with Sax Guru); 4/23 Chris Bakriges Trio (Romantic Pianist & Composer); 4/26 Kenny Werner (Legend of Jazz Piano); 4/30 The Soul of a Man (Blues, Funk & Soul)
Munsey and Brazil Agency moving to new location LACONIA — The Munsey and Brazil Insurance Agency, a fixture in the Laconia business community since 1932, is moving to it’s new location at 155 Court Street in Laconia this week. The agency has been a branch of Cross Insurance since 2007 and is merging with the Cross branch office ( formerly Wainwright Insurance and the Hurt & Forbes Agency ) on Court Street. David Haley, former owner and now branch manager of Munsey and Brazil, said “combining the staffs will create increased efficiencies and opportunities for our clients. We have the most competitive insurance companies in the market today for both Commercial Lines ( business insurance of every type ) and Personal Lines ( home, auto, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc. ). Being creative and capable of offering options for every conceivable need is a
big part of the added value resulting from having 20 insurance professionals under one roof.” “This has actually been in the works for some time”, said Haley. “We started the planning late last summer and decided the best idea was to have a second floor put on the Court Street office to comfortably accommodate the larger number of people. It has finally come together and we’re excited about the move. The most important thing to know is that everyone here at Munsey and Brazil is going to the new office and our customers will be serviced by the same people for many years to come.’’ Haley added “Steve Wainwright and Randy Eifert, managers of the Cross branch, have an outstanding group of people in place and we’re looking forward to partnering with them and continuing to do a great job for our clients.”
LACONIA — The Laconia Congregational Church is partnering with Taylor Community for a Lenten Justice Video Series. The comfortable movie theater at Woodside at the Taylor Home will be used for watching and discussing three very different videos that each touch on different justice issues. Two viewings are available for each of the three videos. On Sunday, March 4 from 6:30–9 p.m. and Monday, March 5 from 1–3:30 p.m. the video will be ‘’Invictus” which tells the story of Nelson Mandela, in his first term as the South African president, who initiates a unique venture to unite the apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. This story tells of a country torn apart by hate and how they come together and begin to heal. The film was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. On Sunday, March 11 from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, March 12 from 1-3 p.m. “For the Bible Tells Me So” will be shown. This video is an exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. In this movie we meet five Christian families, each with a gay or lesbian child. Parents talk about their marriages and church-going, their children’s childhood and coming out, their reactions, and changes over time. The stories told by these nine parents and four adult children alternate with talking heads including Protestant and Jewish theologians, conservative Christians and people on the street. They discuss scripture and biblical scholarship. This video explores what the scriptures say and doesn’t say. The film was directed by Daniel Karslake and stars Gene Robinson, a gay Episcopal bishop from New Hampshire. On Sunday, March 18 from 7-9 p.m. and on Monday, March 19 from 1-3 p.m. “The Visitor’’ will be shown. It is a story about a lonely and widowed professor whose life has become lifeless and mundane and how he finds joy in a very unexpected place; two young immigrants, one a Syrian musician and the other a Senegalese street vendor. The movie was directed by Thomas McCarthy. There will be two viewings available for each video and those planning to attend should RSVP by calling 524-5600 to reserve a space as there is limited seating in the theatre. Reverend Paula Gile, assistant pastor of the Laconia Congregational Church, invites people of all faiths to attend. “Please join us for what promises to be a moving and memorable video and discussion. Come and bring a friend or two,’’ she says.
Susan B. Anthony program in Moultonborough March 5
MOULTONBOROUGH — The Moultonborough Women’s Club has received a grant award from the New Hampshire Humanities Council to present “Susan B. Anthony, the Invincible” on Monday, March 5, at 12:45 p.m., at the Lions Hall on Old Route 109 in Moultonborough. The event will begin with a member social at 11:30 a.m.followed by a luncheon. The program is free and open to the public. Visitors interested in the program are advised to arrive at 12:30 p.m. to settle in as the program will start punctually at 12:45 p.m. Speaker will be Sally Matson, who will lead a public discussion on Susan B. Anthony in the format of a dramatic history lesson. The luncheon will be catered by Donna Grow and her kitchen crew. The dessert committee is under the capable hands of Jean Heckman with help from: Sue Bacon, Jeannine Royer, Barbara Perry, Peggy Murray, Sarah Lindberg, Mary Smith, Gayle Russell and Mil Toczko. For luncheon reservations contact Mitzie at 476-8019, as the chef needs an accurate count. For more information on the Susan B. Anthony program, contact Harriet Bicksler at 5394310.
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OBITUARIES
Allen Taylor, 61 PITTSFIELD — Allen Taylor, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 23, 1950 in Lynn, MA to his parents Carla (Gage) & Harry Taylor. Growing up he lived in Merrimac, MA, and later made a home with his wife and family in Newton, NH where he spent time on the Recreation and Planning Board committees; then later resided in Pittsfield, NH. He worked many places most recent Busby Construction of Atkinson, NH for the past 24 years as a super. He took pride in his work and loved to get his hands dirty. One of Allen’s passions was being the BEST “Grampie” to his beloved M&M. Allen was very active with his snowmobiling, mud racing, RC race cars, woodworking, motorcycle riding, and inventing and creating projects. He was always thrilled to lend a helping hand to anyone and everyone. He recently celebrated 41 years of
marriage to his wife, Carolyn (McArthur) Taylor. They have two daughters, Jessica Taylor-Nici and husband, Gene and Amanda (Taylor) LaRochelle and husband, Steven; they are also very blessed and over joyed to have a granddaughter, Millicent Taylor-Nici. Along with his immediate family he has 8 brothers and sisters, Cynthia (Taylor) Holt, Claudia Taylor, Cliff Taylor, Wayne Taylor, Dean Taylor, Lee Taylor, their significant others and children; also many extended family members including his wife’s beloved family and many great friends. He was predeceased by his sister Donna and brother Butch Taylor. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation of NH, 814 Elm St # 300, Manchester, NH 03101 or www. newHampshire.wish.org A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm on Mon., March 5, 2012 at the Purdy Memorial Chapel, 2 Concord Road, Rt.4 Lee, NH with Lifecycle Celebrant Jo Maden, officiating.
Dennis P. MacDonald, 50 GILFORD — Dennis Paul MacDonald, 50, of 26 Sagamore Road, died at his home on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Mr. MacDonald was born May 4, 1961 in Malden, Mass., the son of Lorraine A. (Croteau) and Laurence W. MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald resided in Lowell, Mass. for several years before moving to Gilford six months ago. He was a professional artist and journalist. Mr. MacDonald loved his family, fishing, music, writing and was an avid reader. Survivors include his mother, Lorraine A. Theriault, and her husband, Don; his father, Laurence W. MacDonald and his wife, Darlene; two brothers, Scott L. MacDonald and his wife,
Michelle and Richard MacDonald and his wife, Pam; his aunts and uncles, Denise and Dick Croteau and Joanne and George Munro; three nephews, a beloved cousin, Dani, and many extended family members. There will be no calling hours or services. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive Suite 110 Bedford, NH 03110. Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Scott P. Stewart, 52 LACONIA, N.H./QUINCY, MA. — Scott P. Stewart, age 52, of Church Street in Laconia, NH, died February 28, 2012 at Franklin Regional Hospital. Born July 22, 1959 in Quincy, MA, he was raised in Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth North High School. He later attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. He resided in Laconia, NH since 2008, having come from Quincy, MA. Scott was employed for years as a truck driver with Mohawk Industries and enjoyed boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. Survived by his mother Marilyn J. Pierce of Gilford, NH and his brother Mark and wife Noreen Stewart, 2
nieces: Katey and Kristina Stewart and a nephew Mark W. Stewart, Jr., all of Pembroke, MA. He was predeceased by his father Andrew Warren Stewart, Jr. Family and friends are welcome to a Memorial Service on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 12 Noon at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH, with Rev. Larry Adams, pastor of the Community Church of Alton, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Scott’s memory to the New Hampshire Humane Society in Laconia, NH at www.nhhumane.org To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Lakes Region Lacrosse information session. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Gilford Town Hall. Girls’ & boys’ teams for U11, U13 and U15 age groups. More information at www.lrlacrosse.org. New Orleans trombonist Danny Heath & Telophase appearing at the N.H. Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. $10. BYOB. Lakes Region Child Care Services fundraising event at Papa Gino’s restaurant (Lowe’s Plaza) in Gilford. Obtain voucher flyer at sue@lrchildcare.org and bring it to the restaurant for lunch or dinner. 20-percent of your tab will be donated back to Child Care Services. Food For Friends free hot meal at the Tapply Thompson Community Center in Bristol. 5 to 6 p.m. A great meal and great company. American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. ABC & Me time for ages 3-5 at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. crafts, songs and gmes. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with letter of the week — “O”. Knotty Knitters meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Time for Friends (ages 10 and up) at the Meredith Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Try paper weaving and bring photos and things you have been keeping and turn them in to a memory collage. Snacks.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2 Retirement reception for Nancy Williams-Hunt. 1 to 3 p.m. at South Main Street (Laconia) branch of Meredith Village Savings Bank. Cat in the Hat Birthday Party at the Gilford Public Library. 1 to 4 p.m. A celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday featuring stories, cake and a visit from the Cat in the Hat. First Friday Family Fun Night at the Franklin United Methodist Church. 6 p.m. meal featuring pizza, followed by a showing of movie “Soul Surfer”. “A Night at the Oscars” at the Gilman Library in Alton. 7 p.m. Screening of “Sunset Boulevard”, starting Gloria Swanson and William Holden. Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Spring In To March Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Art project and snack for children to age 3.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: My spouse and I are in a 40-year same-sex relationship. Seven years ago, we had a legal marriage, but my family refused to recognize it. My brother’s wife went so far as to write letters to the local newspaper urging repeal of the law. My youngest sister said, “We were ordered not to deal with you any longer.” Needless to say, I ended all relationships that did not accept my new husband. Following retirement, my husband and I moved to another state. I recently heard that my mother is in very poor health. Since I was always the one who helped and organized things in my family, I feel the need to assist. But, Annie, I struggled for 30 years to be able to say “I do.” Their lack of recognition makes it hard to have anything to do with them until they first apologize to me and, in particular, to my husband. Should I take the higher road and contact my mother, or hold to the firm ideal that my spouse is more important and I must put him first? -- Gay and Proud Son Dear Proud Son: There is no reason this must be a zero-sum game. You already have put your husband first. It doesn’t mean you cannot stay in contact with people you love (and who, presumably, still love you) within limited, controlled boundaries. If visiting Mom with your husband is not possible and visiting without him is not acceptable, you do not have to see her. But please call. You may not get another chance, and you shouldn’t have any regrets. Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Ralph” for 30 years. His hearing has gotten worse, and the TV is so loud that I end up with a headache every night. I have told him this, but he says I’m exaggerating. Yet, in the summer when the windows are open, we have had complaints from the neighbors. Every mention of his hearing ends in a fight. He gets de-
fensive, says he’s being picked on and generally acts like a 5-year-old. Our 23-year-old daughter is in the process of relocating, and instead of staying with us, she prefers to sleep on a friend’s sofa. Ralph is up late every night watching TV. I use earplugs, but our daughter can’t use them or she won’t hear her alarm. We even bought him a cordless headphone set for the TV, but he tried it twice and stopped. Even the suggestion of hearing aids sends him into a frenzy of denial. He reads your column. Maybe he’ll see himself. -Stressed Out from Loud TV Dear Stressed: Many people are in denial about their hearing loss. It makes them feel old and unhealthy. But it is a common problem -- even rock stars have it -- and refusing to address it won’t make it go away. You might tell Ralph that the longer he waits to deal with his hearing issues the harder it will be to adjust and the more isolated he will become (and the more irritated you will be). If you would provoke an argument by suggesting he check out the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (asha.org) or the Hearing Loss Association of America (hearingloss.org), leave the information on a piece of paper taped to the TV. Dear Annie: This is in response to “Kansas,” who is not interested in sex with his wife because she has gained 100 pounds. My type-A husband also withheld sex from me because of my weight gain. I told him my weight was the only thing about me that he could not control. When he backed off and accepted me as I was (for better or worse), our marriage was much better, and our sex life improved greatly. I even started losing weight when I felt he loved me for the person I am instead of how I look. -- Just Sayin’
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Animals
Announcement
DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. Parents on premise $450 (603)539-1603.
ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP
LETTERS Something you want to say, but can t find the words? Tell me and I will write a letter expressing your thoughts. $10 per letter. Call 556-9180 SCUBA LESSONS! Start now with online videos and pool sessions. Great exercise! Call Central NH Divers 279-9099 WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee,
Lease to Own - $1,250/Mo. 5% or $10k Down
CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.
Child Care
SHIH Tzu puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450. (603)539-1603.
Looking to start Alzheimer patient group to meet, to eat, to talk and to have some fun. Need a place to meet. Call Jordan at 603-968-4088.
BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.
Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606
Outstanding yellows, blacks and chocolate Puppies AKC In home raised. Taking deposits. (603)664-2828.
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For Rent
CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.
LABRADOR RETRIEVER
$100 Reward for information re: who shot my windshield in Tilton, the 26-year-old using my name, who ordered break-in to my Belmont home, any known relationship this has to unlisted pedophiles. Information re: abuse in institutions by police & courts. Janine Wallace, 4 Brookside Circle, Belmont, NH 03220 or PO Box 1555, Avon Park, FL 33825.
Autos
CHILD care in my home, all meals and snacks provided, reasonable rates full or part-time. Twenty-six years experience as pediatric nurse. 369-1824 or 393-0164.
Autos 1985 Ford van 85,000 miles F-350 Diesel fuel tanks, $1800. 524-6592 or 455-5436. 1993 Dodge Ram Wagon B350 Van Towing package, 43,000 miles, $3000. 524-6592 or 455-5436. 1998 Buick Century. 67K miles, from Florida. Runs great, good condition. $3,500. 998-7337 2000 Ford Taurus: Leather, moonroof, state inspected. $3,995. 524-4200. 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 4-door, 160K runs great, good shape, $2000 takes it. 393-9954. 2002 Ford Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4: Loaded, state inspected, $5,995. 524-4200. 2002 Nissan Sentra R Spec-V, 4 cylinder, 6-speed, good gas mileage, $2500/ obo. Call Shane 603-848-0530 2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE: Auto, loaded, state inspected. $4,995. 524-4200. 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x2: Single cab, V-6, 5-Speed, red, Florida truck with no rust. Great shape, 121k miles. $2,995. Call
For Rent APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better! 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia. AT Weirs Beach. Nice 2 Bedroom/ 1-Bath. Heat/HW incl Laundry hook-ups. $890/month. $500 security. 296-5314. BELMONT-Available Immediately. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet, heat included. $225/week. All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545-or 781-344-3749 BRISTOL2 bedroom new everything inside. $750 per month plus utilities. Call 231-9894.
Franklin 3 Bedroom Mobile Home on Own Land 1-1/2 baths, Washer/Dryer Handicap Ramp Mowing, Plowing & Water Includ. $850/Month + utilities No Smoking, Pets, Sec & Refer.
(603)934-5716 GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $890/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references,
GILFORD 3 bedrooms, oversized garage/ workshop, need 5% or $10k down and owner will finance the rest. For pictures and more info, Call 393-5756. GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake. Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required. 781-710-2208. GILFORD- One-bedroom, second floor includes heat/HW, electricity. $740/Month. One month s rent & security required. 603-731-0340. Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976 GILFORD: 4-bedroom, 3-bath house, garage, decks, hot tub, walk-out basement, lake view, W/D. No smoking. Pet negotiable. $1,650/month +utilities. References, security deposit, one year lease. 603-455-6269. GUNSTOCK Acres Home: Private entrance, deck & livingroom. No pets or smoking. $525/month. 603-759-2895. LACONIA Beautiful 2-Bedroom, 2 Bath condo, screened in patio on Paugus bay. Private beach 50' from your door. Parking,plowing,landscaping and sunsets included. $1000/month plus utilities, references, 1 month security required. No pets, no smoking. 393-5349 LACONIA - Old Mill Building. First floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo. Wood floors, granite, stainless steel appliances $1000 per month includes cable. Washer/dryer in unit. No smoking/ no pets 524-1799. LACONIA 1 BR, heat & electricity
For Rent
For Rent
LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors. Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker 396-4163
LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $175/Week, utilities included. No pets. 496-8667 or 545-9510.
LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353
LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. Section 8 approved. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838
LACONIA 1-Bedroom Apartment. Includes Heat. Hot Water, Electric. Nice location., No pets/ No smoking. $650/month 630-4198
MEREDITH convenient to downtown, 2 bedroom, small neat & clean unit. Washer/dryer on-site, no smoking, no dogs, $750 plus utilities. 279-4376.
LACONIA Large 2-bedroom, WD hook-up, no pets/smokers. References & security, parking & storage. $850/month +utilities. 528-5945 LACONIA Lg. 3-room refurbished, 2nd floor apt. inc. heat/ parking, $175 week, no pets/ smoking. Refer. & Security deposit required. 524-1874 or 524-4590 LACONIA Newly renovated, clean 2-bedroom apt., private parking, washer/ dryer use available, $850/ month heat/ hot water, references required, call 524-2507. LACONIA Newly renovated, Sunny, clean, 3-bedroom apt, private parking, wash/dryer hookup, $950/month heat/ hot water included. References required, 524-2507.
MEREDITH: 1-bedroom apartment. Oil forced hot water, 1.5-bath, washer/dryer hook-up, nice yard. No smoking/pets. $750/Month 279-8247, Jim. NORTHFIELD: 4 bedroom. Entire 1st floor of building, direct access to basement with coin-op laundry and storage. $265/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234. LACONIA: 1-bedroom apt., 2nd floor, South Main St. $650/month includes heat and hot water. Security deposit required. 267-5228, evenings. Leave message.
LACONIA Union Ave. 3 Bedroom, fresh paint, urethane hardwood floors, private entrance, on-site plowed parking, private playground. Heat/ hot water incl. No pets. $210/week. 455-6115 LACONIA- 1 room for rent. 118 Court St. 1st floor, $120/Week includes everything. Own bathroom, 524-7218 or 832-3535 LACONIA- BIg 1-bedroom close to downtown. Includes plowing, 2-car parking & washer/dryer. Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor. $200 heat credit, no dogs/smoking. $170/Week + 4-week security deposit. Credit & criminal background check required. Section 8 approved. Leave message for Rob 617-529-1838 Laconia- Charming large 1 bedroom first floor apartment in quiet neighborhood. Large yard, parking, washer/dryer hookups. $685/Month + Utilities. 524-2453 LACONIAGreat downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week. 524-1884 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent. Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $230/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com. LACONIA: Large, sunny 3BR, first floor. $1,000/month plus utilities. Central air, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, walk to the lake and downtown with space for your garden. Available June 1st. Pet friendly. Contact Heather, 998-3174.
TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet. Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $630/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733. TILTON: 3-bedroom spacious apt., 2nd floor, convenient location, no pets. $850/mo. plus utilities. Security deposit, references. 286-8200 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $160-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
For Rent-Commercial LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus electricity and A/C. Call 524-8813 for an appointment to see.
LACONIA: 1-bedroom, $135$150/ weekly includes heat & hot water. References and deposit. 528-0024.
Laconia- Several prime Main St. Stores in center of town. 1,000 & 2,000 Sq. Ft.+ basements. From $1,000/Month includes heat. 524-3892 or 630-4771
LACONIA: 2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water. References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205.
Former Hyundai Dealership
LEASE OR SALE Commercial Building
LACONIA: 3-bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered. References & deposit. 524-9665.
8,950 Sq. Ft. / 2 Acres Busy Route 3 Across from Belknap Mall LACONIA Current Market Pricing
LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments.
(603)387-2311
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For Sale 2HP. Craftsman table saw motor. 115/230 volts. twin pulleys. Used one month only. $100. Porter cable 1 3/4HP router model 690LR new condition, $75. Craftsman ball bearing router $20. Call 293-2026 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. CLASSIC Wooden Motorola stereo phonic console LP and 45 player 44”X30”X18” with AM/FM radio from the 1950's still works, $100, 723-4032. FIREWOOD Kiln dried, 16 inch cut and split, $300 a cord or half a cord $200, clean, no bugs, incl free bag of kindling and delivery. Early Bird Farm. 435-9385
Help Wanted Be Part of the
As a full-time Sales Team Lead you will generate new business, nurture existing business and mentor a team of Sales Professionals. Candidates must have a Bachelors degree along with 3-5 years consumable sales experience. Valid driver s license, ability to travel and a proven record of leadership and dependability. Salary + commission.
Send resumes and cover letters to: hr@madeirausa.com
FIREWOOD: Green. Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord. (603)455-8419.or (603)267-1934.
looking for temporary office person for light office duties including answering multiple phone lines, filing ,etc.
I buy old stuff. House, barn, attic contents. 528-0247.
Job is temporary starting end of March 2012 and running into Mid June 2012 pay $10-$11 hour based on experience.
PINE dining room set, (table and 4 chairs), hutch, and a dry sink. $400 or BO. Sears Electric Dryer $40. Call 528-5454. Save 10% off first order with Avon. Call Katie at 603-387-1650. Host an Avon Party Today!! SNOWBLOWER, rear mount for tractor, 7-ft. wide, adjustable chute, $1900. 387-1367. TIRES: (4) Michelin Harmony 89T, 3k miles, P195/65R15, $480 new. Asking $300. 524-5117, days.
Help Wanted
MADEIRA USA Customer Service Team
Construction Company
LARGE LOT women s clothing, brand new with tags, mostly plus sizes, 600 to 700 pieces, racks also. Retail value $16.000 sell for $1200. 603-930-5222.
Help Wanted
Must be able to pass background check. Preemployment drug test also required.
Please apply on person to: Quality Insulation 1 Pease RD Meredith, NH 03253 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!!!!
TECHNICAL NEEDS is seeking experienced candidates in the following disciplines:
Manufacturing: • Machine Operator • Assembler Please apply by sending your resume via email to: mpoirier@techneeds.com Visit our website at: www.techneeds.com to view our additional openings.
is presently taking applications for asphalt lay down crew positions, aggressive pay & health benefit.Must have 5 years’ experience for all positions working with asphalt lay down crews and valid license. • Field superintendent • Lay down crew foremen • Lay down crew paver and roller operators & laborers/rake men • Low bed driver/laborer • Truck driver/laborer • Grader operator
Please call for appointment at
524-0200 PURCHASING/SENIOR BUYER wanted for growing New England Industrial Supply Distributor. Experience is helpful but no necessary. Please forward resume with references to: jjones@johnsonsupplycompany.com
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
PART TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK wanted for busy Belmont Steel Distributor. Duties include verifying daily receiving and matching with invoices, entering invoices into A/P and preparing weekly check runs. Please send resume to:
PHEASANT Ridge Golf Club. Seasonal positions Available. Full time Snack Bar Supervisor, Full & Part-time Snack Bar staff, Full time Golf Course Maintenance. Call 524-7808 or pick up application at the golf club, 140 Country Club Rd. Gilford.
hpaiva@allmetind.com
PART-TIME LNA to work with an elderly male veteran in the Gilford area. Hours Mon-Sun 6:30-8:30 am or 4:30-6:30 pm, at $18/ hour. Call Sandi 524-2328.
Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS
on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.com
Motorcycles LOOK HERE!
Are you unemployed? Are you unhappy with your job? Are you looking for career opportunity with rapid advancement? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions we have what you are looking for! We offer $1000 sign on bonus, permanent full-time positions, competitive salary, on-site training. (603)822-0220 First 100 callers. Call for immediate interview today. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and ask for personnel department.
NURSE NEEDED RN FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must. Senior nursing students may apply. Please send resume to Central NH Kidney Center, 87 Spring Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or call 603-528-3738.
Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz
(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.
Roommate Wanted LACONIA 2-roomates wanted clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, must see, will go fast. $110-130/week. 455-2014
Building Products Company Looking to hire several people. If you have worked in the weatherization field we want you. Previous experience only.
Ideal candidate will have worked in the industry 2-5 years and have OSHA 10 card. Must have valid NH Drivers License with clean driving record, pass background and pre-employment drug screening.
We offer paid vacations, holidays, health insurance and 401K with match.
Apply in person to: Quality Insulation, 1 Pease Rd., Meredith, NH
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE !!!
WOODSTOVE, Vermont Casting Defiant $800, large soapstone $500 or $1000 for both. 387-1367.
Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763. COUCH and matching oversized chair, dark green, $250. 2 sage green recliners $75 each. Clean, no rips Call 528-0287.
MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS! 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM NEW mattresses ...always a great deal! Starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249. 603-524-1430.
Free FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.
Help Wanted BOOTH Rental Available: Downtown Laconia, designer salon, $100/week. Please email resume to onebelieving@yahoo.com KITCHEN Dining room help needed, 20hrs per week. Call
Immediate Part Time Position
Residential Lighting Showroom/Office Assistant Team LE is looking for an energetic, dependable self starter who enjoys working with the public. The successful candidate must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be detailed oriented. Previous sales/customer service and general office experience required. Computer experience preferred. Candidate must be available to work up to 30 hours a week including Saturdays 8-12.
Come join TEAM LE! Apply in person or send resume to: Chris Resca Laconia Electric Supply 935 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Thursday, March 1, 2012— Page 19
Fratello’s holds fundraiser to help LHS Band make Disney World trip in April LACONIA — Matt Polovick, general manager, and the staff of Fratello’s in Laconia held a fundraising event last month for the Laconia High School Band, chorus and color guard.
Eighty students will be traveling to Disney World in Florida in April to compete with a variety of other schools in Disney World. During the fundraiser anyone who came in and
‘Spin for Hope’ at Fitness Edge on Sunday
MEREDITH — The Fitness Edge will be hosting Spin for Hope on Sunday, March 4. There will be three classes; 9 a.m. with Tracy, 10 a.m. with Kathleen and 11 a.m. with JoAnn. Classes are $10 for members and non-members. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. All proceeds will go to cancer research. Call 279-0411 to sign up and reserve a bike. The Fitness Edge is located at 169 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith.
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$20 Traditional Japanese Bodywork Treatments
PIPER ROOFING
Please come and enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing benefits of traditional Japanese body work known as Shiatsu. Each treatment is performed fully clothed on a comfortable floor mat and takes about an hour. Treatments are performed at the Sachem Shiatsu office at the Fitness Edge building in Meredith. Please call Sensei Jones at 603-524-4780 to make an appointment.
let their server know they were there for the band had 50% of the cost of their food orders donated to the LHS Music Department. The Laconia Sachem Band Boosters have expressed their thanks to all the many parents, friends and community members who came in to support the Marching Sachems and chorus. Recently Fratello’s presented a check for nearly $600 to the Laconia High School Band. It was the second fundraising event Polovick has arranged at Fratello’s to support the Disney trip. LHS Band President Brandon Wunsch expressed his thanks to Polovick and the entire staff at Fratello’s for their generosity and support through this past year in the band’s fundraising efforts.
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Fratello’s recently presented a check for nearly $600 to Laconia High School Band. Shown are, front row, Matt Polovick. Fratello’s general manager and LHS Band President Brandon Wunsch; second row: Jasmine Blais, Hannah Fortson; third row: Brianna Healey, Susannah O’Brien, and, at the right, Sharon Pond and Wanda Horton from Laconia Sachems Band Boosters. (Courtesy photo)
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Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277
528-3531 Major credit cards accepted
Please send resume to : Central NH Kidney Center, 87 Spring Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or call 603-528-3738.
Professional Painting
CLEANING Service from Jennifer Harwood. Over 17 years of experience. Great references, free estimates. 603.524.9407.
BIO - MED TECHNICIAN needed for a Dialysis Center. Experience preferred, but not a must.
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HANDYMAN SERVICES
Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs
Affordable price. Michael Marcotte 455-6296
TILE INSTALLATIONS
CARPENTER- 10 + years experience. Finish work, sheet rock & painting. No job too small. Scheduling now. 998-0269
Buy your tile from the box stores but have me install it for much less. Mark (603)452-8181 or for pictures visit myspace.com/aptile.
PACKAGING Plus Shipping. Any household item, anywhere. Domestic or International. 24/7. 524-1430
Storage Space GILFORD garage for rent near Airport. One large lighted garage. $170 monthly. 781-710-2208.
Wanted
Yard Sale VENDORS wanted for indoor yard sale. Sponsored by the Belmont High School French Club. Saturday, March 17, 2012 8 am to 2 pm Belmont High School Cafeteria. $10 rental fee, donatioms of items accepted. Contact Wendy Bordon at 387-4234 or email: wjb9kahnefan@metrocast.net
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