The Laconia Daily Sun, March 12, 2011

E E R F Saturday, March 12, 2011

NE Japan coast a wasteland Magnitude 8.9 earthquake followed by tsunami; at least 200 dead — Page 2

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LACONIA — Lakes Region Mutual Fire Aid will fill a long-vacant captain’s position and fund a fullyear of the deputy coordinator’s position next year.

According to Moultonborough Fire Chief Doug Bengston, who sits on the LRFMA Board of Directors and its Executive Committee, the restructuring plus mandatory retirement costs account for much of the $62,000 increase in the salary line of the organization’s 2011 budget.

He said the annual budget was approved at the December meeting of regional fire chiefs.

Members of at least two of the Belknap County govening bodies questioned the increase at two recent public meetings.

Laconia City Councilor Bob Hamel and Belmont Selectman David Morse both wanted to know why the salary line was increased and by whose authority.

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The tradition lives on On the dribble, Gilford’s Brenden Lemay gets around Sanbornton’s Thomas Marchase during Friday night Senior Boys’ Division action at the 18th annual Francoeur/Babcock Memorial Basketball Tournament at Gilford Middle School. Gilford won this game 22-13 and Belmont beat Lou Athanas League (Laocnia) in the second game, 38-22. Games will be played in all three divisions from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and championship games will be played on Sunday, starting at 9 a.m. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

BELMONT — Prior to a meeting called on Thursday night, organizers of the Belknap County 4-H Fair were concerned that the fair may have to go out of business for lack of volunteers. A few minutes into the meeting, they learned those fears were unfounded.

The meeting was called by Wendy French of Northfield, who had served as president for five years and who was exhausted by the effort, which she said included many duties typically carried out by other volunteers. Although the fair was in good financial standing, and attendance had see FaIr page 12

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Gadhafi forces showing confidence, retake strategic oil town

ZAWIYA, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s regime showed growing confidence Friday after retaking a strategic near Tripoli following days of relentless shelling against protesters-turned-rebels as it strengthened its hold on the capital and surrounding areas.

Government forces also captured a key oil town in the east and fought to dislodge rebels who took refuge among towering storage containers of crude oil and gas in nearby facilities.

Zawiya’s main square, which had been a key center of resistance to the west of the capital, bore the scars of battle and the streets were lined with tanks as loyalists waving green flags rallied amid a heavy presence of uniformed pro-Gadhafi troops and snipers.

There was talk of rebel bodies having been bulldozed away, and see LIBYA page 9

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NE Japan coast a wasteland after quake/tsunami

A massive tsunami sweeps in to engulf a residential area after a powerful earthquake in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture in northeastern Japan March 11, 2011. The biggest earthquake to hit Japan in 140 years struck the northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-metre tsunami that swept away everything in its path, including houses, cars and farm buildings on fire. A tsunami warning has been issued for the entire Pacific basin except for the mainland United States and Canada following a huge earthquake that hit Japan on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. REUTERS/KYODO

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s northeastern coast was a swampy wasteland of broken houses, overturned cars, sludge and dirty water Saturday as the nation awoke to the

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The death toll from Friday’s massive magnitude 8.9 quake stood at more than 200, but an untold number of bodies were see next page

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from preceding page believed to be lying in the rubble and debris, and Japanese were bracing for more bad news as authorities tried to reach the hardest-hit areas.

Aerial footage showed military helicopters lifting people on rescue tethers from rooftops and partially submerged buildings surrounded by water and debris. At one school, a large white “SOS” had been spelled out in English.

The earthquake that struck off the northeastern shore was the biggest recorded quake ever to hit Japan. It ranked as the fifth-largest earthquake in the world since 1900 and was nearly 8,000 times stronger than one that devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, last month, scientists said.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said an initial assessment found “enormous damage,” adding that the Defense Ministry was sending troops to the hardest-hit region.

The official casualty toll was 236 dead, 725 missing and 1,028 injured, although police said 200-300 bodies were found along the coast in Sendai, the biggest city in the area. Authorities said they weren’t able to reach the area because of damage to the roads.

Black smoke could still be seen in the skies around Sendai, presumably from gas pipes snapped by the quake or tsunami.

Early Saturday morning, Atsushi Koshi, a 24-yearold call center worker in the coastal city of Tagajo, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Sendai, said his cousin remained trapped on the roof of a department store with about 200 to 300 other people awaiting rescue. The store wasn’t far from the port of Sendai, where the tsunami had washed ashore.

The rest of his family was safe, but he wondered what to do, since the house he shares with his parents was tilting from the quake and a concrete block wall had fallen apart.

“If we clean up our house it might be livable, but we’re discussing what to do next,” he said.

The quake shook dozens of cities and villages along a 1,300mile (2,100-kilometer) stretch of coast and tall buildings swayed in Tokyo, hundreds of miles from the epicenter. Minutes later, the earthquake unleashed a 23-foot (seven-meter) tsunami that washed far inland over fields and smashed towns.

The town of Rikuzentakada, population 24,700, in northern Iwate prefecture, looked largely submerged in muddy water, with hardly a trace of houses or buildings of any kind.

The entire Pacific had been put on alert — including coastal areas of South America, Canada and Alaska — but waves were not as bad as expected.

The U.S. Geological Survey said that after the initial huge quake, there were 123 aftershocks off Japan’s main island of Honshu, 110 of them of magnitude 5.0 or higher President Barack Obama pledged U.S. assistance following what he called a potentially “catastrophic” see JAPAN page 7

Ice climber falls 1,300-feet in Huntington Ravine, triggering avalanche, then calls 911 CONCORD (AP) — A 31-year-old ice climber who fell about 1,300 feet after triggering an avalanche in a ravine on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington was able to call 911 in spite of his injuries, forest officials said Friday.

The New Hampshire man was out on a solo climb Thursday morning on the mountain’s Huntington Ravine. He started climbing down because he had concerns about unstable snow, said Tiffany Benna, a spokeswoman for the White Mountain National Forest. While descending, the snow gave way, carrying him down a gully to the bottom of the ravine.

Benna said the man suffered significant injuries but was able to dial 911 at about 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Snow rangers reached him a half-hour later via snowmobiles, put him on a sled, and took him to Memorial Hospital in North Conway.

The man’s name has not been released. The extent of his injuries and his condition were not immediately known Friday.

The U.S. Forest Service had rated the avalanche danger for the gully at “considerable” on Thursday and “high” on Friday. Signs are posted near the trail entrances with the day’s conditions.

Al Hospers of North Conway, an ice climber who writes a newsletter about trail conditions in the White Mountains and manages the website neclimbs.com, said the weather has varied a lot recently on the mountain, with a couple of warmweather days mixed in with cold ones. Climbers are encountering a mix of snow and ice on the trails.

“Ice — it’s always different, it always changes. It changes from the base of the climb to the top of the climb,” Hospers said.

Hospers, 63, who said he has climbed the ravine a number of times, described the Pinnacle Gully, which the man was on, as a snow-covered, narrow cleft between the rocks that tops out on a slope.

He said using all the modern tools, the climb is “pretty reasonable to do — but very committing.”

“You’re completely on your own,” he said. Hospers said he was amazed the climber on Thursday was able to call for help — even able to get cell phone service in that area.

Hospers said it doesn’t take much to trigger an avalanche if a climber breaks through snow that may have formed on top of a layer ice. “All of a sudden it lets go and it sweeps you down.”

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Jim Hightower

To the barricades, people!

The most revealing comments by politicians are rarely revealed. This is because they’re made in unrecorded conversations, when politicos let their guard down.

However, in a recent sting, blogger Ian Murphy recorded a revealing phone call he made to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Murphy pretended to be David Koch, the far-right-wing billionaire who pumped more than a million dollars into Walker’s election last year. The governor is very busy, but he spent 20 minutes regaling the fake David Koch with details of his effort to kill the collective bargaining rights of state workers.

For example, Walker’s power play was being blocked by 14 Democratic senators, who have left the state to prevent any Senate action. Walker giddily told “Koch” that his legislative troops were ramming through a rule to require all senators to pick up their paychecks in person, apparently assuming the 14 absentees would care as much about money as he does and rush back.

The governor was especially excited about his scheme to use state workers as political pawns: “I’ve got layoff notices ready (for five or six thousand employees),” he exulted, delighted to sacrifice them as pressure on the senators to return.

“Beautiful,” responded the Koch masquerader, who then suggested “planting some troublemakers” among the crowds protesting the governor’s union-busting.

“We thought about that,” Walker assured him, but dropped the idea because “the public is not really fond of this.”

Besides, he said, the public’s protesting is “not going to affect us.”

“Well, good,” said the billionaire imitator, adding, “Once you crush these bastards, I’ll fly you out (to California) and really show you a good time.”

Now this offer from his superrich corporate co-conspirator really excited the guv.

“All right,” he replied, “that would be outstanding. Thanks a million!”

Actually, Scott, Koch is into you for more than a million, which explains why Walker’s autocratic attempt to abrogate the democratic right of public employees to bargain with their governmental bosses is not wearing well with the public.

Recent polls show that a mere one-third of Wisconsinites favor his blatantly political power play and that if he had told voters in the last year’s election that he intended to do this, he would’ve lost.

After only one month in office, Walker’s approval rating has plummeted, and he’s become a national poster boy for right-wing anti-union extremism — indeed, he’s so out of step that he’s even being jeered by democracy fighters in Egypt!

Yet, Walker is but one of a flock of far-right, corporate-crested Republican governors and congress-critters who’re waging an all-out class war on unionized workers. It’s a shameful effort to bust the wage structure and legal protections that support America’s already endangered middle class.

In Washington, for example, loopy GOP leaders are out to abolish the legal mechanism through which workers can form a union and have their bargaining rights protected.

Meanwhile, war-whooping Republican governors in Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana and elsewhere are slashing the health care and pension benefits owed to public employees, blaming these middle-class workers for their states’ fiscal messes.

But state budgets have been depleted by the economic crash caused by Wall Street greed and massive tax giveaways to wealthy elites — not by a firefighter’s pension or a teacher’s health plan.

And check out Nevada, where the Chamber of Commerce is even pushing to eliminate the minimum wage.

This corporate-funded Republican assault is not about fiscal responsibility. The corporate powers intend nothing less than to dismantle the entire framework of America’s economic democracy and return us to the dark days of Robber Baron plutocracy.

To the barricades, people!

(Jim Hightower has been called American’s most popular populist.

The radio commentator and former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture is author of seven books, including “There’s Nothing In the Middle of Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos” and his new work, “Swim Against the Current: Even Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow”.)

Any number of people in Laconia would make fine city managers To the editor, The primary sources for sustaining and maintaining the quality of life in Laconia rest with our excellent department heads and the city clerk (for auto registration, scheduling public meetings,elections etc.).

Any number of professionals in Laconia (retired or semi-retired) should be encouraged by the city

councilors to apply for the position of city manager. All councilors most likely already know such people.

The position could possibly be filled at less cost and even without benefits.

Such cost savings could be allocated as councilors see fit.

James Cowan Laconia

LETTERS So many blame the government but we are the government To the editor, Several days ago I had a long telephone conversation with my sister.

She wanted to know if I had attended an opera reunion in New York City. I had. I traveled part of the way to NYC by train. It was a wonderful and very comfortable ride.

Anyway, we talked about a myriad of things.

She mentioned that she and her husband were so gratified that there are still rules of the game that prevail and that higher standards on occasion do take precedence over the need to win ball games. She was referring to the BYU basketball player who was dismissed from the team because of his violation of one of BYU’s college rules. He was one of BYU’s best basketball players.

She mentioned that she had heard that the New Hampshire legislature had voted down the RGGI. “How stupid they were who voted against the initiative.”

This was her comment. I agree. In fact, I talked with one person who had testified in favor of the “Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative,” who, before the hearing began, heard a legislator say to another legislator, “Well, we already have enough votes to defeat it.” This occurred even before the twelve hours of hearings began.

She and I talked about the sky-rocketing oil prices. We both agreed that if greed were not so prevalent in the

operations of the big oil companies, Mobil and the other big companies might be willing to lower their profit margins in order to help control prices at the gas pumps.

I mentioned traveling part way to NYC by train. In our conversation we asked ourselves, why is it in our great country we lack the vision to really understand how important it is to be “Green,” and how important it is to revitalize our RRs. In many countries, and certainly in China, building railroads is close to being a number one priority of becoming “Green,” and reviving and building local and regional and nationwide economies.

(New Hampshire is 49th as far as railroads in our nation are concerned.)

We agreed, too, before we ended our telephone conversation that so many blame the government for our problems. Well, ideally, we are the government, and the letters we may write may challenge the thinking of some and maybe the thinking of a few legislators who were so stupid to vote against RGGI and who want to abolish the “Rail Authority.” Maybe with the letters we write, etc., etc., we can begin to realize that all of us together who have sound minds, can bring about a better future.

I am so glad that my sister and I had a chance to talk and to vent our concerns.

Winthrop Buswell Laconia

Group of criminals don’t declare war, only countries can do that To the editor, I thank Russ Wiles for attempting to answer my question even though he engaged in a bit of circumlocution by not really answering my question.

He did, however, prove my point that people do not like to call things by what they really mean, and for that reason we humans keep doing things we shouldn’t.

Radical, extremist Muslims do exist and they need to be prevented from doing more damage. U.S. foreign policy should also involve less enemy making. I credit good homeland security for doing a good job in making sure we haven’t had any more 9-11s.

Steyn was not referring to terrorists but to Muslims as a whole. Many

moderate Christians stood by while the Klan committed terrorism in the south but I never heard anyone want to “cull” Christians as a group for the acts of a few who claim to be Christians. Russ, Steyn and radical, extreme Muslims are all using demonization and this does not help advance peace and social justice. Also, a group of criminals does not declare war on a country and vice versa. Only countries can do that between countries. What we have is a group of criminals and they should be treated as such. Just because they claim to be Muslims does not mean that they represent millions of peace-loving Muslims any more than the Klan represents Christiansee next page

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LETTERS Coast Guard figures tell you how fast the VICTIM’S boat was going

Number & speed on the boats on the lake was increasing wildly

To the editor, In response to Dave Nix’s letter about how all the Coast Guard statistics show that most fatalities are “low speed”, Dave obviously does not understand how the CG categorizes accidents. He does not understand that the speed category that a fatality is placed into is usually just the speed that the VICTIM was going. Common sense should have told him this... row boats going two mph cannot really cause deadly crashes, can they Dave?

And canoes do not torpedo into other boats, killing all their occupants, do they Dave? Paddle boats cannot “dart out” into the path of an on coming thunder boat, the way a kid darts out into the street.

If I am trolling 6 mph across the Broads in a 14-foot 10HP aluminum fishing boat, and I get run down by a thunder boater going over 80, and he takes off, but forensic evidence shows that I was going 6, the Coast Guard is going to categorized my death as a “0-10MPH” fatality. Be we all know that, in reality, it was just another high-speed fatality. Right? And even though he was going over 80, if someone in his boat is also killed and they

To the editor, The current 45/30 speed limits law on Lake Winnipesaukee is important, fair and safe and should be left as is.

Please tell your legislators to vote against SB-27.

I’ll discuss how the law we currently have is well thought out and worth keeping, how we need the Broads as a place that all boaters can enjoy since it the last uncongested area of the lake and it offers a view that almost requires you to go slower to enjoy it. I’ll also touch on why the pursuit of happiness should not be based on the ability to pilot your boat at high speeds. I’ll show why 45 mph is fast enough as evidenced by the way our roads are engineered differently when speeds higher than that are allowed. I’ll talk about how we believe that faster speeds when properly controlled make sense on our road ways because we need to get from one point to another faster and are willing to take more risks to do so but on the lake you don’t need to get anywhere in a hurry and increased risk should not be introduced. Finally, I’ll ask you to think about the good things we are saying about our state by making the lake friendly to wildlife and the majority of the people that currently enjoy it.

Proponents of the SB-27 are saying the law was rushed through and not well thought out. In fact the law came about because many years ago, a group of people realized that the lake had remained and would remain the same size, that the number of boats or density had steadily increased and that the speed of those boats was escalating wildly. That has not changed.

While the number of registrations may have temporarily leveled off at 95,000, the speed of the boats recently reached 100+ miles per hour and the lake has stayed the same size. These factors present the best reasons for a safe speed limit and the law currently in affect was carefully considered, researched and written. The creators of the law realized the lake had reached a tipping point where too many people were going too fast in too small a space and they were right.

That point has been reached and the law is having the desired effect; making it safer and more enjoyable for everyone that comes to the lake.

The research backs it up. The average speed on the lake is 22.3 miles per hour. That means you can go twice as fast as the average boater and still be within the law.

The latest amendment to the recent bill to remove these speed limits says that the Broads are much more open and therefore can support a higher speed limit. The former is true but that does not lead to their conclusion.

That open space instead has become the new refuge for relaxation on an otherwise very busy and congested lake. I’m fortunate enough to live on the broads with a view over the largest open part of the lake and I see what it provides; a nice quiet place where boats travelling through have enough room to give others a wide berth making it less hectic and the ideal place to enjoy time on the water along with a view that is one of the best in the world. It’s a space that is again available to all who venture out

ask him how fast he was going... what is he going to say? Do you really think that death is going to end up in the “over 80 MPH” category, Dave?

Remember, Erica Blizzard’s experts testified that she was only going 18. So while we all know that she was going much much faster, Stephanie Beaudoin’s death is likely in that “10-20 MPH” category in those statistics. Try all you want Dave, but the dangers out there are not being caused by cowboys in row boats.

And regarding Gilford’s unwillingness to express official support for the Lake Winnipesaukee speed limit, all one needs to understand is that Dick Hickok is chairman of their Budget Committee to understand how that deck was stacked. Dick’s been one of SOBNH/NHRBA’s most vocal advocates over the years and has bragged that his offshore racing boat has been clocked thundering across the Broads at 107 MPH. That explains why the town would not feel “comfortable” expressing an opinion on an issue favored by almost 80-percent of its residents.

Ed Chase Meredith

Oil prices we’re experiencing are purely reactionary at this point To the editor, OPEC has maintained a production ceiling of 24.85m barrels/day since January 2009. This was done in anticipation of weak oil consumption growth following the global economic slowdown. Initially, when oil prices were very low, compliance was good. It stood at 75-80-percent at end-March 2009.

Compliance subsequently slipped. It stood at just 44-percent in January 2011. In 2010 it became clear that global consumption growth was rebounding, particularly in the U.S. and the non-OECD. OPEC maintained its official output ceiling, even at the December 2010 meeting, when prices were rising strongly.

It may seem that OPEC members are keen to reap the rewards of rising prices. There are a number of factors explaining OPEC’s reluctance to change its target. The fact is that if the target ceiling were raised now based on current production, countries that had failed to comply with the original target would be able to increase their quotas, in effect being rewarded for their non-compliance.

In contrast, compliant countries particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait would suffer as a result, receiving lower quotas.

Assuming that the production ceiling is maintained in 2011, expect compliance to be low as member states, especially the more cash-strapped ones, seek to boost export and fiscal revenue. Many new fields are due to come into production in 2011-12, and governments will be reluctant to mothball capacity before it is operational. There is increasingly positive news on production trends in Iraq, which has led to more optimism about output in 2011-12.

Oil price rises we are currently experiencing are reactionary at this point.

They are not driven by actual shortness of supply. They will be supported by the current administration’s energy czar who believes the increase in energy prices is the best way to make alternative energy sources economically viable.

Whether this course of action works to the benefit of the American population remains to be seen.

Marc Abear Meredith

Please follow Reagan’s lead & fire any Wisconsin worker who strikes To the editor, My advice to Governor Scott Walker: you did a great job at protecting Wisconsin taxpayers and limiting, somewhat, the evils unions can do. BUT, now those idiot union leaders are trying to organize strikes, which are clearly illegal! If they do, please follow Pres. Ronald Reagan’s lead, and FIRE any who strikes, with stipulation that

if fired they can NEVER again be hired to work in Wisconsin for any branch of government.

That gets rid of troublemakers, and opens up places for the unemployed looking for work. Thus you become a hero on both fronts!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

from preceding page ity. Islam will evolve just as Christianity has and painting it with a broad

brush will not hasten that evolution.

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on the lake as they realize they will not be run over by a fast boat.

There is much talk from the proponents of this bill about the pursuit of happiness. The current 45/30 speed law allows the huge majority of the boating public the freedom to enjoy the jewel we call Lake Winnipesaukee. Increasing the speed limit on the entire center of the lake would make it so that only a chosen few could pursue happiness on a lake that is meant for all. In effect, they are also saying they can only be happy driving their boats as fast as they can go. They are, in my opinion, not giving themselves a reasonable chance for happiness. Driving your boat at excessive speeds is not any better for society than is driving your car at excessive speeds. It’s inconsiderate, selfish and dangerous.

The majority of boaters would then be relegated to the congested parts of the lake with much less freedom.

This would also make travel to distant parts of the lake less enjoyable, less safe and less convenient for the majority of boaters on the lake.

Several people testified that they don’t think people need to use the Broads to get somewhere and that is definitely untrue. They wonder why people would not buy or rent slips close to their island homes, when in fact, most of us prefer to get on the water sooner and spend the last 15-30 minutes of our trip getting to our island homes by traversing the lake in our boats instead of driving for another hour or more on congested roads around the lake before even getting on the water. I also don’t think you need a reason to want to explore the entire lake and the Broads are a wonderful part of it. The real freedom on the lake is being able to go where you want, when you want.

There is no need to go faster than 45 mph on the lake. It’s an exhilarating speed that borders on the irresponsible if you factor in all the things that make boating fun and dangerous at the same time; the weather, the waves, and many other unpredictable boaters that go anywhere they want on the lake, without roads to guide them. If you had a choice, would you increase the speed limit on the street in front of your house? I bet you would not.

We would all be safer, use less gas and pay less for lighter-duty vehicles if we only drove our cars at 30 mph.

But we need to get to work, stores and schools. So our state engineers have created roads capable of safely carrying us longer distances at higher rates of speed. The roads are engineered to maximize safety because higher speeds demand it. We don’t really have the ability to create a special area on the lake that would improve safety for speeding boaters and protect others from those speeding boats and we don’t need to get anywhere in a hurry! The lake is for enjoyment, not for getting to work! And if you live on an island and must commute across the lake to get there, then aren’t you lucky! 45 mph is a fun speed that will get you from Glendale to Wolfeboro, across the entire Broads, in 12 minutes. Why do you need to reduce that to nine or eight minutes? see next page

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LETTERS Remember, our country was founded upon Christian values

We need to treat labor as our best lover and I’ll tell you why

To the editor, President Obama, why are you trying to destroy our country? You were elected to serve and defend the Constitution, not lord over us. That was tried once over two hundred years ago and it did not work then and it will not work now. Any American citizen knows that.

In case you have forgotten, let me remind you that you work for us. We did not elect you to apologize to every country in the world, most of whom would be speaking German now if not for the USA. We did not elect you to short circuit and appoint the most Czars ever seen in this country. We did not elect you to force a socialist government on us, we are very happy with the one we have. We did not elect you to bail out banks, auto dealers, Wall Street, mortgage companies, and force a socialist health care system upon us. We did not elect you to keep us dependent on foreign oil. We did not elect you to bail out countries whose

To the editor, Scott Walker, governor of Wisconsin, is union busting, make no mistake about it. He wraps his effort in the protective cloak of broken state budgets. Obama did the same with health care, shrewdly leveraging the public’s outrage over high medical costs into an Obamacare cram-down. Savvy politicians never miss an opportunity to turn public anger into political gain.

Walker and numerous other Midwest governors drowning in red ink are taking full advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to reign in public sector unions which have been blatantly bleeding tax payers for years.

We need to bust unions now ! Here is why?

Unions, public or private are always antagonistic partners. Unions totally misalign the BEST interests of themselves and the people who employ and pay them. Unions always want better pay, better pensions, (the public union employees in Madison have THREE separate pensions all 100-percent funded by taxpayers) better health plans, and ever more lax work rules.

They want these despite macro economic conditions or micro economic conditions of the time. Unions have little incentive to work faster or more efficiently. Higher efficiency reduces the size of the union work force and slowing down increases opportunity for additional over time pay. The slowest employee is paid the same as the fastest providing an incentive is to just prod along. Layoffs of employees are always by seniority rather than competence or performance. Unions completely distrust management and management pretty much distrusts unions. Neither believes for a second that the other half is looking out for IT’S BEST INTERESTS. Knowing this how can” the union” method of collaboration between labor & management ever produce the best product whether it be a car or a students education. It never can and if there was ever the classic case of how badly

sole mission it is to destroy our country. I hope you start to get the picture.

What we did elect you for is to defend our Constitution and the people of the United States of America. To work with our elected representatives in the House and Senate to bring down our debt, reduce government, reduce our reliance on foreign oil by drilling and taping the resources in our country. To control spending by not spending money we do not have, to stand with our allies and not tear them down every chance you get.

Remember our country was founded upon Christian values and unless we return to those values that made our country great, we are doomed to fail.

Mr. Obama, it’s time for you to stand up for the United States of America and not tear us down to every nation every chance you get.

Rep. Harry Accornero State Representative Laconia

N.H. House leaders have thrown rules of procedure out the window To the editor, I appreciate the thoughtful description of the issues surrounding continuing New Hampshire’s participation in RGGI in Mr. Raymond’s letter in today’s (3/11) paper. But I seek to speak to procedural issues in the NH House which now affect the progress of this bill.

The House Finance Committee was meeting to consider funding for RGGI earlier this week. At one point during the committee’s work, the Democrat members were called to the governor’s office for a meeting. During the short period of time that these members were absent from the hearing room, the Republicans took the opportunity to hold a hearing on the RGGI issue,

exec the bill and vote on it. The vote was 19-0 against RGGI. But that vote in no way reflected the entire committee’s position. Nor is it reflective of the manner in which legislation should be considered in our Legislature. Bills should be given the benefit of a full hearing before a balanced committee and all members should be given the opportunity to cast their vote.

The leadership in the N.H. House has thrown rules of procedure out the window in order to accomplish their goals. N.H. citizens should not stand idly by and allow this to happen.

Kate Miller Meredith

Gretta Wilder is exactly who we need on the Shaker School Board To the editor, Please support Gretta Wilder in her bid for re-election to the Shaker Regional School Board. Gretta has lived in the Lakes Region for 25 years.

During her time in Belmont she has been involved in most of the volunteer groups at the school and town level.

Gretta is very committed to bringing the school and the community together and making sure all voices are heard.

With two boys in the involved in extracurricular activities, and her frequent presence in the schools, Gretta is easy to access. She is always willing to listen to concerns or suggestions.

Gretta brings an excellent financial from preceding page Finally, what if you spent the entire summer on the lake and never heard a loon? I know from years of observation that loons are pretty good at getting out of the way of boats but I’m hearing and seeing fewer of them. Maybe it is because fledglings can’t dive as well to avoid a boat because of their buoyancy.

Is it really worth it to drive fast on the lake if it means that we’ll eliminate one of the most wonderful sounds from the lake? We’ll never get them back!

Think of the loons as our canaries in the coal mine. They are telling us something. What if we mess up our

sense to the Shaker School Board. She is very aware of the state and local issues with education. Because she doesn’t have a family member employed by the school district she can be objective with the teachers’ contract. As a working mother Gretta understands the difference between want and need when it comes to balancing a budget.

Gretta Wilder is exactly the kind of School Board Representative we need to keep the Shaker Regional School District moving in the right direction in these hard times. Please give her your vote.

Doreen A. Plimpton Belmont fic? Just like our first in the nation, Presidential Primary, we should be setting an example for the rest of the nation by protecting our lake and making it something everyone can identify with and enjoy. We need to keep the current 45/30 law to keep the lake friendly for all to pursue happiness and to promote commerce but also to do what is right. Being free sometimes means that you have to say no to those things that adversely affect the rights of the majority. This is one of those things.

Jay Newton Welch Island

this collaboration ends, just look how unions took down one of this nations premier icons, GM. When a union agreement dictates a company has to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to let labor “sit idle” as GM did you know the end of a company’s life is close at hand and it was.

We need to treat labor as our best lover. Hers is why .

Any entrepreneur with an ounce of common sense, and a pound of business acumen knows he needs the love and trust of labor if he is ever to be a success. The wise business man treats labor with the highest respect it deserves. Without a happy and efficient labor relationship the entrepreneur is DOA. The sharp business man meets with labor on day one and says, “I put a million bucks at risk to start this business. I have bank loans and creditors to pay. I can not be a success without you. My promise to you is this. We will share prosperity together and misery as well. I am not in control of many factors that will determine our fate. If ever I have to lay any of you off because things are desperate I will do it with a heavy heart. If I have to cut pay or benefits it will be with the same heavy heart. I will do what ever I have to do to keep my business alive and pay my creditors back. I will make the records of my business available to you although I will not allow you to second guess my investment decisions. It is after all my money at risk so I have the last word.

Becoming wealthy will not define my success. As the business grows and prospers I will offer employee stock ownership to become partners in the success as quickly as conditions allow.

I can not imagine enjoying success or even saying I am a success if you have not shared in the success with me. You have my 100-percent trust and I want your 100-percent trust.”

It is much easier to bust unions before they start than after.

Tony Boutin Gilford

I am not ashamed to write or say this; let’s get on our knees & pray To the editor, I wonder if people are realizing what is taking place all over the world. The earthquake that happened this morning should tell everyone that what the BIBLE has written is all coming true.

We have taken GOD out of everything and now he is showing what power really is and is trying to tell everyone what is happening. I know people think it is just global warming. Think again. I am not a fanatic. I am smart enough to know what all this means.

How many people know or even read the BIBLE? Only a few I am sure.

With all the corruption, etc. that is going on all over the world, GOD is now going to take charge of things.

No one else seems to walk or listen to GOD. Maybe now you will be convinced. What more will it take? I guess the world will have to be destroyed and GOD will start all over again.

Only the people who believe in him will be saved. For the rest . . . well

you and I know the answer to that.

We have all heard 2012 will be the end of the world. Well the way things are going and all that is happening and the BIBLE is saying everything that is happening now. . . you tell me.

Those who do believe need to get on their knees and PRAY to GOD to heal the nation and it’s people.

I am not ashamed to write or say this.

I am sure many will say your right and this is happening now! Enough with global warming and hiding our heads in the sand. The hand writing is on the wall and has been happening slow but sure. Now it is happening faster then before. Think about it. This will not stop by any means. In case some of you did not know this JESUS died on the cross for your sins and mine. I thought to put this out there anyway.

Think what you may.

Anna DeRose Moultonborough

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JAPAN from page 3 disaster. He said one U.S. aircraft carrier is already in Japan and a second was on its way. A U.S. ship was also heading to the Marianas Islands to assist as needed, he added.

Japan also declared its first-ever states of emergency for five nuclear reactors at two power plants after the units lost cooling ability in the aftermath of the earthquake, and workers struggled to prevent meltdowns.

The earthquake knocked out power at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and because a backup generator failed, the cooling system was unable to supply water to cool the 460-megawatt No.

1 reactor. Although a backup cooling system is being used, Japan’s nuclear safety agency said pressure inside the reactor had risen to 1.5 times the level considered normal.

Authorities said radiation levels had jumped 1,000 times normal inside Unit 1 and were measured at eight times normal outside the plant.

They expanded an earlier evacuation zone more than threefold, from 3 kilometers to 10 kilometers (2 miles to 6.2 miles). About 3,000 people were urged to leave their homes in the first announcement.

Tokyo Electric Power Co. warned of power shortages and an “extremely

challenging situation in power supply for a while.”

The utility, which also operates reactors at the nearby Fukushima Daini plant, later confirmed that cooling ability had been lost at three of four reactors there, as well as a second Fukushima Daiichi unit. The government promptly declared a state of emergency there as well. Nearly 14,000 people living near the two power plants were ordered to evacuate.

The level outside the 40-year-old plant in Onahama, a city about 170 miles (270 kilometers) northeast of Tokyo, is still considered very low compared to the annual exposure

limit, said Ryohei Shiomi, an official with the Japan Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency. It would take 70 days of standing at the gate to reach the limit, he said.

The Defense Ministry said it had sent troops trained to deal with chemical disasters to the plants in case of a radiation leak.

A large fire erupted at the Cosmo oil refinery in the city of Ichihara and burned out of control with 100-foot (30meter) flames whipping into the sky.

Most trains in Tokyo started running again Saturday after the city was brought to a near standstill Friday.

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LACONIA — A heady bers of the team entered brew of abundant alcohol, and took him into custody two young women and an around midnight. Accordassault rifle landed an Alton ing to police, he reached for man in jail on multiple a gun and struggled with charges following a stand-off officers before being corwith police Thursday night. ralled.

Erick Thorell, 28, of 510 Heath said that along Old Wolfeboro was held in with the AR-15 assault Belknap County County Jail rifle rifle, officers founds 15 in lieu of $25,000 cash bail magazines, each already Erick Thorell on charges of reckless conloaded with 30 rounds, four (Alton Police photo) duct (two counts), criminal handguns and plentiful ammunition. threatening (two counts), all with a At the arraignment, Judge Jim deadly weapon, and felonious use of Carroll reminded defense attorney a firearm — all felonies — as well as Howard Clayman that since police simple assault and resisting arrest reported that Thorell’s blood alcohol — both misdemeanors — following level was 0.31 — more than three his arraignment in Laconia District times the legal limit for driving — in Court yesterday. “the wee hours of the morning” there According to Police Chief Ryan was some question of whether he Heath, Thorell exchanged meswas capable of proceeding. Clayman sages over the Internet with one of assured the judge that after speaking the women, who agreed to meet him with Thorell for 45 minutes he found at his home. Around 8:30 p.m. she him “coherent,” though he said that arrived, accompanied by her sister. his recollection of events of the night When Thorell did not immediately before was “essentially nonexistent.” answer their knock on his door, they Clayman said that Thorell had peered through a window to see him suffered “a serious alcohol problem” emerge from a back room carrying a for years, but after remaining sober rifle, which he raised and pointed at for a year-and-a-half “circumstances them. The women told police that they changed” when he lost his job with his retreated toward their car. They said father’s painting company and he and that Thorell opened the door, appearhis girlfriend ended their relationing very drunk and again pointed ship. He told the court that Thorell the rifle at them. Without making had owned guns for a long period conversation or threats, he motioned without incident and held a permit to them into their car with the rifle. The carry a concealed firearm. women fled and reported the incident Clayman asked for $5,000 cash bail to the police. on the understanding that Thorell Officers Scott Corbet and Tyler would regularly attend meetings of Glidden reached the scene by 8:40 Alcoholic Anonymous and accept p.m. and using a public address supervision and monitoring by the system and spotlight called on Thorell Department of Corrections. to come out of the house. After briefly The prosecutor, Melissa Gulbrandshowing himself at a window, he withson told the court that Thorell has drew, darkening the house, covering twice been convicted of driving while the windows and locking the doors. intoxicated and simple assault and By 9 p.m. Heath, together with more once for criminal trespass. Stressing officers, arrived, established a perimthat he posed a “danger to the cometer, evacuated the neighbors and munity,” she sought $25,000 cash bail. resumed calling on Thorell to surrenCalling the charges “extraordinarily der himself, but got no response. serious,” Carroll agreed, stipulating Meanwhile, police obtained a warthat if released, Thorell is to have no rant for Thorell’s arrest and the firearms and undergo daily alcohol Belknap County Special Operations and drug testing at his own expense.

Group was deployed. After Thorell — Michael Kitch was spotted inside the house, memMUTUAL AID from page one The staff, lead by Chief Doug Aiken, developes the budget and presents it’s recommendations to an executive committee, which makes adjustments and then presents it to the entire body at the December budget meeting.

Bengston said last year’s budget didn’t include money for the captain’s spot or for one-half year of the parttime deputy chief’s salary.

He said the captain’s position is being filled internally and no new people are being hired, rather it’s the compensation for the additional responsiblities assumed by the captain that is reflected in the 2011 budget.

Bengston said there was a step increase for dispatchers that amounted to an average of fifty cents

per person. He said the LRMFA dispatchers are the lowest paid in the state.

LRMFA provides dispatch, training and education, Haz-Mat, task force and standardization services.

Governing bodies are not questioning value or the service but how Belknap County’s communities pay for it has been the bone on contention.

Until this year, the Belknap County Convention budget subcommittee on outside agencies included the LRMFA in it’s annual review process. In previous years the subcommittee and the convention questioned the LRMFA about it’s expenditures.

Delegation Chair Alida Millham said the Belknap County Delegation now has no oversight over the LRMFA see next page

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Stewart Park in Laconia closed as of Mon.

LACONIA — With work on extending the Laconia Riverwalk starting up again next week, the Parks & Recreation Department announced Friday that Stewart Park would be closed to the public from Monday, March 14

through Memorial Day. The park is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Main Street and Union Avenue, just across the Winnipesaukee River from the Rotary Riverside Park.

LIBYA from page 2 the dome and minaret of the nearby mosque were demolished.

With Gadhafi’s men also on the march against rebels in the east, Western nations appeared in disarray over how to stop the bloodshed.

President Barack Obama said a no-fly zone over Libya to protect the civilian population from the Gadhafi regime’s fighter jets remains a possibility as “we are slowly tightening the noose” around Gadhafi, but he stopped short of moving toward military action.

He cited actions already taken, including getting American citizens and embassy workers out of the country, slapping tough United Nations sanctions on Libya and seizing $30 billion in Gadhafi’s assets.

The European Union, meanwhile, said a no-fly zone would need diplomatic backing from international organizations like the Arab League, which was to discuss situation in Libya on Saturday in Cairo.

The capture of Zawiya, a coastal city of about 200,000 people that is located near an oil port and refineries, seals off a corridor around the capital and solidifies the government’s control over the western third of the country to the border with Tunisia. The government

still faced a rebel challenge in Misrata, Libya’s third-largest city, 125 miles (200 kilometers) southeast of Tripoli.

The government had claimed victory in Zawiya, 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Tripoli, on Wednesday, but the rebels who are seeking to oust Gadhafi said fighting was ongoing.

An Associated Press reporter, who was taken by the government with other journalists into the city on Friday, said the city was clearly in government control, with Libyan soldiers manning tanks and trucks mounted with anti-aircraft guns.

Grim evidence of battle was everywhere. A makeshift clinic that had been set up inside the mosque to treat the injured was destroyed and the floor was covered with rubble, shoes and glass while the roof was punctured with a large hole where the dome had been.

The facades of buildings, including banks and hotels overlooking Martyrs’ Square, were devastated, the streets were strewn with shattered glass and several palm trees had been burned or uprooted.

A 43-year-old government employee said the shelling of the city started on Friday and was nonstop until Wednesday, the day the government claimed victory.

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She said the delegation tried to exert some authority two years ago and the ensuing “hue and cry” were what triggered the county conversations later held between individual towns and the county where the towns expressed their desire to keep LRMFA just the way it is.

“Each community has a representative on that board,” Millham said.

According to Aiken, the oversight comes from the chiefs bringing the budget to their individual governing bodies for review. He said the entire budget with a complete explanation was e-mailed to each chief on Oct. 6, 2010.

The 11 county communities that comprise Belknap County get one bill that is funneled through the county and added to the county tax portion of a property owner’s bill. All other participating towns get billed directly and the appropriation is typically included in the fire department’s budget, although there have been instances where it was approved at town meeting by separate warrant articles.

In the past, there have been efforts to get LRMFA to eliminate the county altogether from the process and just have the bill go directly to the communities.

Belknap County fire chief’s and governing bodies have objected for fear that selectmen would cut it from their budgets or force it to a town meeting where it may fail.

“They keep telling us they wanted it handled this way,” Millham said.

The Belknap County increases are: Alton - $4,073; Barnstead - $2,243;

Belmont - $3,869; Center Harbor $1.260; Gilford - $5,771; Gilmanton - $1,785; Laconia - $7,211; Meredith - $3,866; New Hampton - $1,444; Sanbornton - $1,317; Tilton - $2,254.

Taxpayers will pay a rate based on their town’s valuation only because it is the only mechanism through which the county can levy taxes and is property-value based only.

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For example: in 2010, according to the numbers provided by the county finance officer, LRMFA raised $543,668 in property taxes from Belknap county residents based on their three-part formula.

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Sirens blared in Hawaii. The West Coast pulled back from the shoreline, fearing the worst. People were warned to stay away from the beaches. Fishermen took their boats out to sea and safety.

The alerts moved faster than the waves, giving millions of people across the Pacific Rim hours to prepare.

In the end, harbors and marinas in California and Oregon bore the brunt of the damage, estimated by authorities to be in the millions of dollars.

Boats crashed into each other, some vessels were pulled out to sea and docks were ripped out. Rescue crews searched for a man who was swept out to sea while taking pictures.

None of the damage — in the U.S., South America or Canada — was anything like the devastation in Japan.

The warnings — the second major one for the region in a year — and the response showed how far the earthquake-prone Pacific Rim had come since a deadly tsunami caught much of Asia by surprise in 2004.

“That was a different era,” said Gerard Fryer, a geophysicist with the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. “We got the warning out very quickly. It would not have been possible to do it that fast in 2004.”

Within 10 minutes after Japan was shaken by its biggest earthquake in recorded history, the center had issued its warning. The offshore quake pushed water onto land, sometimes miles inland, sweeping away boats, cars, homes and people. Hundreds are dead.

As the tsunami raced across the Pacific at 500 mph, the first sirens began sounding across Hawaii late Thursday night.

Police went through the tourist mecca of Waikiki, warning of an approaching tsunami. Hotels moved tourists from lower floors to upper levels. Some tourists ended up spend-

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Across the islands, people stocked up on bottled water, canned foods and toilet paper. Authorities opened buildings to people fleeing low-lying areas. Fishermen took their boats out to sea, away from harbors and marinas where the waves would be most intense.

Residents did the same last February, when an 8.8-magnitude quake in Chile prompted tsunami warnings.

The waves did little damage then.

Early Friday, the tsunami waves reached Hawaii, tossing boats in Honolulu. The water covered beachfront roads and rushed into hotels on the Big Island. The waves carried a house out to sea. Seven-foot waves flooded low-lying areas in Maui.

As the sun rose, people breathed a sigh of relief.

“With everything that could have happened and did happen in Japan, we’re just thankful that nothing else happened,” said Sabrina Skiles, who along with her husband spent a sleepless night at his office in Maui. Their beachfront house was unscathed.

Many other Pacific islands also evacuated their shorelines for a time.

In Guam, the waves broke two U.S. Navy submarines from their moorings, but tug boats brought them back to their pier.

In Oregon, the first swells to hit the U.S. mainland were barely noticeable.

Sirens pierced the air in Seaside, a popular tourist town near the Washington state line. Restaurants, gift shops and other beachfront businesses stayed shuttered. Some residents moved to the hills nearby, gathering behind a house.

Albert Wood said he and his wife decided to leave their home late Thursday night after watching news about the Japan quake — the fifthlargest earthquake since 1900.

Wood was expecting the waves to get bigger and more intense than what he saw. Still, he shook his head as the cars lining the hills began to drive west, into the lowlands adjacent to the shore.

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BY ADAM DRAPCHO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

SANBORNTON — “Brandy,” a 15 year-old golden retriever, spends his days on the deck of his owners’ home on Black Brook Road, either sleeping in the sunshine or keeping a pony company. At least, that’s what his owners thought.

Nancy Stevens, whose family rescued the dog 14 years ago, said she let Brandi out when she left for work yesterday morning. “He doesn’t usually wander off,” she said of the dog, who has a thick, woolly coat and has difficulty with his hips and vision. “He usually just hangs out here.”

“Brandy” had other plans, apparently, and by about 1 p.m. he had made his way off his owners’ property, across Black Brook Road and out onto the ice of Lake Winnisquam. Stevens guessed he might have been in pursuit of a chipmunk. However, his hips were too weak for the exceptionally slippery surface of the lake, which featured ice covered with a thin layer of water.

Trying to pull himself off the lake, “Brandy” collapsed about 50-feet from the shore, near the home of Bill and Linda Smith, who saw the dog’s condition and called 9-1-1. Police Chief Steve Hankard said that was the right decision. He said its best to leave

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“Brandy” didn’t protest when approached by fire captain Ben Burlingame, who scooped the wet and cold dog up into his arms and carried him back to shore. Deputy chief and admitted “dog lover” Scott Taylor carried “Brandy” from the shore into the Smith’s garage, where he was treated to a thorough towel-dry.

A few hours later, “Brandy” was reunited with his owner and Stevens said he was asking to go outside again. She said he’ll no longer be spending his days loose.

Stevens said she was grateful that “Brandy’s” adventure ended happily. “We are truly blessed that we have great neighbors,” she said. “We’re happy to have him home and thankful for everyone’s help.”

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NFL players dissolve their union & head to court against owners WASHINGTON (AP) — Unable to decide how to divvy up $9 billion a year, NFL owners and players put the country’s most popular sport in limbo Friday by breaking off labor negotiations hours before their contract expired.

The union decertified, and 10 players, including MVP quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, sued the owners in federal court, putting the NFL on a path to its first work stoppage since 1987.

Despite two extensions to the collective bargaining agreement during 16 days of talks overseen by a federal mediator — and previous months of stopand-start negotiating — the sides could not agree on a new deal. The league said it hadn’t decided as of Friday evening whether to lock out the players, who,

meanwhile, went to court to request an injunction to block such a move.

As was clear all along, the dispute came down to money. In the end, it appeared the sides were about $185 million apart on how much owners should get up front each season for certain operating expenses before splitting the rest of the revenues with players — a far cry from the $1 billion that separated the sides for so long.

But the NFL Players Association refused to budge any further without getting detailed financial information for each team.

“I would dare any one of you to pull out any economic indicator that would suggest that the National Football League is falling on hard times,”

FAIR from page one healthy and increasing, she said the fair was being run by too few and the burden had become unbearable. She and the long-time treasurer were resigning and there was no-one to take their place.

That is, until Thursday’s emergency meeting.

About 50 people attended and signed up for responsibilities, including Fran Wendleboe, a former New Hampshire State Representative from New Hampston and who currently works as a political consultant and blogger, who was elected to be president of the fair association.

“I said, okay, I’ll do it,” Wendelboe recalled yesterday.

Wendelboe, who lived in New Hampton, said a friend asked her to attend the meeting and she agreed to lead the organization because she felt the fair fills a “niche” in the schedule of country fairs in the state.

Wendelboe said the Belknap County 4-H Fair does not feature the midway or acres of food concessions that many fairs do. Instead, it highlights “animals, kids working with animals, crafts, it’s just a good, wholesome fun. It would have been a shame to see it no longer continue.”

Not only did many people attend the meeting, Wendelboe said, but they came ready to volunteer. A new

treasurer was elected and many others agreed to take on the many duties that keep the fair running.

The reinvigorated fair association will focus on recruiting more volunteers and reorganizing its leadership model, Wendelboe said, so responsibilities will be more “decentralized” and less burdensome on the president. There was enthusiasm at the meeting for bringing back a pancake breakfast. One change Wendelboe said was unlikely would be the addition of the rides and glitz of a midway. “I don’t see that happening,” she said, “We want to keep it more home-grown, more local.”

Referring to the fair’s close brush with non-existence, Wendelboe said, “I hope it was a wake-up call for a lot of people to get involved... I’m excited about it and I was so happy to see so many people turn out. I’d like to see more people and businesses get involved. We’ll put on a great little family fair.”

This year’s Belknap County 4-H Fair is scheduled for August 13 and 14, held at the fairgrounds in Belmont. Those who would like to learn more about the fair or are interested in volunteering can visit www. bc4hfair.org, or contact Wendelboe at mattwenfran@ myfairpoint.net or 968-7988.

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NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said.

“The last 14 days, the National Football League has said, ‘Trust us.’ But when it came time for verification, they told us it was none of our business.”

By dissolving and announcing it no longer represents the players in collective bargaining, the union cleared the way for class-action lawsuits against the NFL, which opted out of the CBA in 2008. The antitrust suit — forever to be known as Brady et al vs. National Football League et al — attacked the league’s policies on the draft, salary cap and freeagent restrictions such as franchise-player tags. see next page SUNDIAL from page one and Dave Drapeau, an environmental consultant, has acquired the property.

“We believe wholeheartedly in the future economic vitality of downtown Laconia,” said Moriarity, “and that is why we are taking this calculated risk.”

Describing the property at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets as one of the “anchors” of the downtown business district, Heise that it will renovated with a new roof as well as heating and mechanical systems. The barn board siding will be removed and the original yellow brickwork finished with a reddish compound to match the hues of neighboring buildings and highlight the contours of the original structure, a Woolworth 5 & Dime Store. “We’re going to spice it up,” Heise said. “If you’re going to do it, do it right.”

The interior of the building, with 8,000 square feet on both the ground floor and in the moslty finished basement, will be divided into smaller spaces for lease to diverse commercial tenants. Both existing tenants — the Galleria Salon & Day Spa and Edward Jones Investments will remain.

“I’m an optimist,” Heise said, anticipating that the renovation would be complete and the building ready of occupation by July 1.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Elton Brand played a big part in the 76ers win over the best team in the East.

He loved the crowd going wild from start to finish.

The scene looked and sounded like a playoff game for the Philadelphia 76ers — a spectacle they expect to repeat.

“We definitely feel like we’re growing into one of the better teams in the East,” Brand said.

Brand scored 14 points, Spencer Hawes had 14 points and 10 rebounds to help the Sixers beat the Boston Celtics 89-86 on Friday night.

The Sixers led by 10 points and controlled the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics for most of the fourth quarter.

The Sixers held on a game after they blew a five-point lead with a minute left in regulation in Wednesday’s overtime loss to Oklahoma City. They haven’t lost consecutive games since Jan. 19-20.

“Perfect, perfect basketball for us to get this game tonight against that caliber of a team,” Sixers coach Doug Collins said.

The Celtics missed eight straight baskets over a 6-minute span late in the fourth to lose their eighth conference game of the season.

Lou Williams’ jumper just a shade over the 5-minute mark put the Sixers ahead 83-81 and they never trailed again. Jodie Meeks made two free throws after he was hammered by Paul Pierce on a fast break attempt and the Sixers came away with one of their biggest wins of the season.

Nenad Krstic had 16 points and 15 rebounds for the Celtics.

Andre Iguodala had 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Sixers. Meeks scored 12 and Thaddeus Young 11.

The Celtics took their final lead on Ray Allen’s 3-pointer with 6:27 left in the fourth to make it 81-79. That was it from the floor until Kevin Garnett scored a bucket in the final seconds.

It was an off night for the Big Three: Garnett scored 14 points, Pierce had 11 and Allen five. Jeff Green led Boston with 18 points.

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from preceding page Invoking the Sherman Act, a federal antitrust statute from 1890 that limits monopolies and restrictions on commerce, the players are seeking triple the amount of damages they’ve incurred. That means the stakes here could be in the hundreds of millions.

It could take a month for there to be a ruling on the union’s injunction request, and antitrust judgments should take longer.

The court fights eventually could threaten the 2011 season for a league whose past two Super Bowls rank as the two most-watched programs in U.S. television history. The last time NFL games were lost to a work stoppage came when the players struck 24 years ago, leading to games with replacement players.

Even though the NFL is early in its offseason — and the regular season is six months away — this is hardly a complete downtime. Free agency usually begins in March, and there are hundreds of free agents now in limbo. Also this month, under a regular schedule, offseason workouts would start, and the owners meet to establish rules changes.

Plus, March and early April are when many sponsors and corporate partners renew their deals with the NFL, part of why the league says hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue are going to be lost now.

“This obviously is a very disappointing day for all of us. I’ve been here for the better part of two weeks now, and essentially ... the union’s position on the core economic issues has not changed one iota,” New York Giants owner John Mara said. “One thing that became painfully apparent to me during this period was that their objective was to go the litigation route.”

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“It feels like coming home.”

The NFLPA also decertified in 1989. Antitrust lawsuits by players led to a new CBA in 1993 that included free agency, and the union formed again that year.

The sides met from 10 a.m. until about 4 p.m. Friday, discussing a new proposal by the owners. When the possibility of a third extension to the CBA was raised, the union said it first wanted assurances it would get 10 years of audited financial information.

“I will tell you this: Any business where two partners don’t trust each other, any business where one party says, ‘You need to do X, Y and Z because I told you,’ is a business that is not only not run well, it is a business that can never be as successful as it can be,” Smith said.

At 4:45 p.m., Smith and the union’s negotiators left the mediator’s office. About 15 minutes later, the union decertified.

“No one is happy where we are now,” NFL lead negotiator Jeff Pash said. “I think we know where the (union’s) commitment was. It was a commitment to litigate all along.”

A league statement added: “The union left a very good deal on the table.”

“No useful purpose would be served by requesting the parties to continue the mediation process at this time,” said mediator George Cohen, who managed to keep a lid on public comments from both sides for much of the last three weeks.

But the public acrimony that arose Thursday night seeped into Friday.

After Pash spoke, outside union lawyer Jim Quinn said: “I hate to say this, but he has not told the truth to our players or our fans. He has, in a word, lied to them about what happened today and what’s happened over the last two weeks and the last two years.”

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OBITUARY

Robert J. Hellberg, 85

WEIRS BEACH, LACONIA — Robert John Hellberg, 85, of Weirs Beach, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Lakes Region Hospital after a sudden illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 12, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Carl and Matilda (Johnson) Hellberg. Robert was raised in Valley Stream, Long Island, NY, and attended the local schools there.

At the age of 18 he enlisted with the US Navy and served his country proudly, with honor, aboard the LST 848 as a Motor Machinists Mate 2nd Class in WWII. His ship served in the pacific theatre during the war and was stationed in Tokyo Harbor, Japan at the end of the war and he received the ship’s pennant upon returning to San Francisco.

After returning from the war he attended Auto Mechanics School through the GI Bill and bought a house in Huntington Station, Long Island, where he and his wife resided with their family until 1970 when they relocated to Weirs Beach, NH. They purchased the “Sing Cove Cottages” and he eventually converted the property into the “Singing Cove RV Park” which he owned and operated for forty years.

Developing the park was a labor of love, which he was very proud of. Robert was considered a “worker

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He is predeceased by his brother, Henry Hellberg.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Janet (Garrison), of Weirs Beach; son, William Hellberg and significant other Debbie Bragg, of Northfield; daughter, JoAnn Hellberg, of Moultonborough; granddaughter, Sara Hellberg, of Weirs Beach, and great-granddaughter Alanah Sirles, also of Weirs Beach; two sisters, Marion Lacalandra, of CA , and Linda George, of CO. Donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the NH Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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He was stationed in Germany for 10 years, and was trained by the Army in Mountain Climbing and Survival. His final assignment prior to retirement was Command Sergeant Major of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry, 3ID, US Army, Europe.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are conscious of others and will offer up the things you believe they want and need. You won’t always be correct, but your gestures are warm. In return, you’ll accept many kind comments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your natural curiosity and open mind will once again steer you into a truly lively and unusual part of the world.

There you will be accepted precisely because you are so accepting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Claiming oneself as the center of reality is a sure way to gain the contempt of others. You do the opposite, centering your life on the service of your loved ones. In doing so, you gain their undying devotion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Due to recent changes and new influences, you’ll be thinking about what to think.

This could take a while. Reason it out on paper -- that’s really the only way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You didn’t set out to be the winner, and yet you wind up in the first-place position.

Furthermore, your humility endears you to your competitors, making it difficult for anyone to deny you the full sweetness of this victory.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 12).

Using versatility and creativity, you will flip an unfavorable situation into a bout of tremendous luck. Your unusual point of view may not be appreciated or understood by others, but it will allow you to open a world of good fortune.

Two close friendships will sustain you.

Your family gets a lift in April. August brings a windfall. Aries and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 25, 44, 27 and 15.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). It doesn’t matter whether the excitement is positive or negative; it always gives you an electric charge. Strive for contentment over excitement today -- you need a rest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). What someone else thinks is superfluous, you think is very necessary. Knowing this, you can extend the benefit of the doubt to a loved one whose current desire is one you don’t entirely understand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll observe a conflict, and you may be asked to take sides. If you’re wondering who is going to win, look at what is at stake. The one who feels that he has nothing to lose is holding all of the weapons.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You agree with a loved one on many points, but not on all matters. You will grow strong through today’s disagreements, especially if you try to understand the other person’s point of view.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Everyone is different. Your key to happiness today is in realizing where people are in their development and expecting them to deliver along those lines instead of expecting them to deliver what you would.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are a slave to no one, especially not the hard-edged, critical boss-man in your own mind. Taking dominion over your own thought process is no walk in the park, and yet today you’ll manage it and manage it well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are absolutely right in your opinion of a certain matter, and yet the argument is getting old. You’ll exhaust your resources if you keep this up. Raise the white flag.

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ACROSS 1 Cry 4 Long-plumed heron 9 Out of danger 13 Elder or elm 15 Strainer 16 Congregation’s response 17 Calender period 18 Take as the rightful owner 19 Fibbed 20 Leave quickly 22 Finds a sum 23 Pieces of china 24 Bacardi product 26 Love seat 29 Piece of paper of which a copy is made 34 Merchandise 35 Thin soup 36 Feasted 37 Enthusiastic 38 Wet land where rice is grown

39 Opposite of “Giddyap” 40 __ culpa 41 Taunts; derides 42 Fill wall cracks with putty 43 Pacific __; one from Fiji or Samoa, e.g.

45 In an unruffled way 46 __ Abbott and Lou Costello 47 Could not stay afloat 48 Lion’s den 51 Star’s car, often 56 Shade of beige 57 False deities 58 Robin’s home 60 Clipper or ocean liner 61 Boldness 62 Stare openmouthed 63 Examination 64 Fence openings

65 Bread variety 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 21 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

DOWN Pig’s home Raw metals Bird’s bill Get away Coats with gold Peruse Wicked Recklessness Deli purchase Surrounded by Nourish Calls a halt to Built Member fees Word of disgust Hindu teacher Roof edges Courtroom event Command Slender sticks Biblical prophet Island around a lagoon Full of holes, as a

bad roof 35 Baseball’s __ Ruth 38 __ around; lollygagging 39 Striding 41 Wildebeest 42 Fires, slangily 44 Sudden 45 Makes happen

47 Find an answer to, as a puzzle 48 In case 49 Pain 50 Part of the eye 52 Notion 53 Comedian __ Sahl 54 Close by 55 Notice 59 Golfer’s peg

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, March 12, the 71st day of 2011. There are 294 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 12, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the first of his 30 radio “fireside chats,” telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation’s economic crisis.

On this date: In 1664, England’s King Charles II granted an area of land in present-day North America known as New Netherland to his brother James, the Duke of York.

In 1864, Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to the rank of general-in-chief of the Union armies in the Civil War by President Abraham Lincoln.

In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low of Savannah, Ga., founded the Girl Guides, which later became the Girl Scouts of America.

In 1930, Indian political and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi began a 200mile march to protest a British tax on salt.

In 1938, the Anschluss merging Austria with Nazi Germany took place as German forces crossed the border between the two countries.

In 1947, President Harry S. Truman established what became known as the “Truman Doctrine” to help Greece and Turkey resist Communism.

In 1951, “Dennis the Menace,” created by cartoonist Hank Ketcham, made its syndicated debut in 16 newspapers.

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson won the New Hampshire Democratic primary, but Sen. Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota placed a strong second.

One year ago: Two suicide bombers killed 55 people in near simultaneous blasts in Lahore, Pakistan, the fourth attack in a week and a clear sign that militants have the power to strike targets despite months of army offensives and U.S. missile strikes.

Today’s Birthdays: Playwright Edward Albee is 83. Former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is 79. Actress Barbara Feldon is 78.

Broadcast journalist Lloyd Dobyns is 75.

Singer Al Jarreau is 71. Actress-singer Liza Minnelli is 65. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is 64. Singer-songwriter James Taylor is 63. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., is 63. Rock singer-musician Bill Payne (Little Feat) is 62. Actor Jon Provost (“Lassie”) is 61. Author Carl Hiaasen is 58. Rock musician Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) is 55. Actor Jerry Levine is 54. Singer Marlon Jackson is 54. Actor Courtney B. Vance is 51. Actor Titus Welliver is 50. Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry is 49. Actress Julia Campbell is 48. Actor Aaron Eckhart is 43. ABC News reporter Jake Tapper is 42. Rock musician Graham Coxon is 42. Country musician Tommy Bales is 38. Country singer Holly Williams is 30. Actor Samm (cq) Levine is 29. Actor Tyler Patrick Jones is 17.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Irish folk group Makem & Spain Brothers in concert at Brewster Academy in Wofleboro. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Wolfeboro Friends of Music. Tickets $20 at the door. www. wfriendsofmusic.org.

Admissions Open House at Sant Bani School in Sanbornton. 10 a.m. Openings in grades K through high school for the 2011-12 school year. For more information call 9344240 or visit www.santbani.org.

Annual meeting of the Inter-Lakes School District. 10 a.m. at the high school in Meredith. I-LES PTO providing free child care, including healthy snacks. (Donations will be accepted but not required.)

“Chicago”, a Broadway musical extravaganza presented on stage by students of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University. 2 p.m. matinee and again at 8 p.m. at the Silver Center for Arts. For tickets call 535-2787.

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

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at mark@trinitytilton.org.

Wild Winter Walk at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. 10 a.m. to noon. Participants should be prepared for outdoor winter conditions and snowshoeing. Showshoes are available at no extra cost if conditions warrant. $8/member. $10/non-member. www.nhnature.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 “Chicago”, a Broadway musical extravaganza presented on stage by students of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University. 3 p.m. matinee at the Silver Center for Arts. For tickets call 535-2787.

Premier screening of new documentary film “Clearing the Water”. 2 p.m. t the Belknap Mill in Laconia. Film tells the story of the Clean Waters Association that was formed in 1969 to clean up Lake Winnisquam.

Screening of documentary film “Tony” at the Lakes Region Vineyard Church in Laconia. 5:30 p.m. A documentary about child soldiers in Uganda. For more information visit www.invisiblechildren.com.

Culminating pot luck dinner for Moultonborough’s One Book One Community program. 3 p.m. at the Lions Club. The community’s own sled dog mushers, Keith Bryar and Lindsay Bliznik, will talk of their experiences. For more information call Diane Campbell at 253-4656.

MONDAY, MARCH 14 Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Meeting of Lakes Region I.B.D. Support Group for persons with Chrohn’s Disease, various forms of Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. 7 p.m. at the Wesley Woods Community Center at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For more information call Randall Sheri at 524-2411, 359-5236 or 524-3289.

Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Guy Haas at 279-2230.

Overeater’s Anonymous meeting. 7 p.m. each Monday night at the Congregational Church of Laconia Parish Hall (Veterans Square).

Weight Watchers meetings. Noon and 4:15 p.m. at the Opechee Park Clubhouse in Laconia.

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Reiki being offered to oncology patients at Speare Memorial Hospital PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital is offering Reiki treatments to its oncology patients.

For many people suffering from chronic pain, medication alone is not always enough to alleviate their symptoms.

For this reason, they turn to alternative forms of healing.

One such form is the energy therapy known as Reiki (pronounced RAYkey), a Japanese word meaning “universal life energy.”

“Reiki can be a positive adjunct to patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment,” said Oncology and ICU Nursing Director Donna Toohey. “For this reason along with the smaller patient base, we believe Oncology is a great place to begin offering Reiki at Speare. When a patient informs the staff they are interested in receiving a treatment, we will match the volunteer’s schedule to a time that is convenient and fits in with the patient’s plan of care.”

A patient will receive Reiki while in a comfortable position, usually in bed. They remain dressed while the volunteer gently places his or her hands in several positions on or above the patient’s body, usually the head, shoulders, and feet. The volunteer will hold the positions for several minutes while the energy is guided by the body’s own natural wisdom, treating the whole person as it works to correct physical, emotional, mental, and/ or spiritual imbalances. The receiver of Reiki is always in charge and the Reiki treatment may last from a few

minutes to a half hour or more. The therapy is provided free of charge to inpatients.

“Within a few months, we are hoping to begin offering Reiki to our surgical patients and then to the rest of the hospital,” stated Toohey. People respond individually to Reiki, although most feel a sense of calmness, warmth, peace, comfort, and relaxation. Reiki can accelerate the healing process for those who are ill, under medical treatment, and/or in the recovery stages.

Toohey explained, “It may not cure your ailment; however, it can be a powerful healing system in conjunction with medications patients are currently using.”

Reiki at Speare Memorial Hospital is being provided by volunteers who have been trained and evaluated

by Speare’s Reiki Master Eleanor Wright, RN, in ICU/CCU. “We believe that Reiki offers many benefits including relaxation, a decrease in discomfort and enhanced feelings of peace and wellbeing,” Wright stated. “This will often lead to a decrease in the need for pain medication, a shorter hospital stay, and an increase in the patient’s satisfaction with the services provided here at Speare. We have almost a half dozen Reiki volunteers already onboard, but will be looking for more as we expand throughout the hospital.”

For more information about becoming a volunteer at Speare Memorial Hospital, contact Jennifer Oldenburg at 2386460 visit www.spearehospital.com.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am 55 and have been in a relationship with “Don” for two years. Don was trying to fix up a friend, so he called this woman who used to be his neighbor 20 years ago.

He told her he had a girlfriend, but said nothing about the fact that I was standing right there. She ended the telephone call with, “Love you,” and he mumbled softly back, “Love you.”

He didn’t want me to hear.

His defense was that he has known this woman for 25 years and she always ends her conversations this way and he just repeats it. He claims I am insecure. He says he only loves me and would never play mind games. He also claims this woman will always just be a friend and nothing more.

I told him that out of respect for me, he shouldn’t have said “love you” back to her. At least he shouldn’t have tried to hide it from me. What do you think? -- Doris Dear Doris: We think you should let this slide and forget about it. Don mumbled because he was embarrassed to have you overhear something he used to say to an old friend and knew you wouldn’t like. He isn’t trying to hide an affair or rekindle an old flame. You can choose to make a fuss over this and create a problem or show Don what an understanding gal you are and let him off the hook.

Dear Annie: One of my personal goals this year is to become a more positive person. A suggestion I’ve come across repeatedly is to surround myself with happy, positive people.

Unfortunately, the person I spend the most time with, my husband, is one of the most pessimistic people I know. There isn’t a single aspect of life in which he doesn’t see the negative. Even activities we used to enjoy have become a source of frustration when they don’t go exactly as planned.

I have tried to discuss this with him and have even taken

on the household chores that he despises in an attempt to lower his stress levels. Nothing helps, and now I am physically and emotionally exhausted. It is difficult enough to keep myself energized and upbeat without having to constantly do the same for him.

I love him and don’t want to see our marriage fall apart, but I fear that if something doesn’t change soon, he is going to sink into a deep level of unhappiness and drag me along with him. What else can I do? -- Positively Unhappy Wife Dear Unhappy: Your husband sounds one step past curmudgeon. He may be depressed. Tell him he doesn’t seem to be enjoying his life, and ask him to make an appointment to talk about it with his doctor. He could use some help.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Emotionally Drained,” whose mentally ill husband is emotionally abusive. I am still married to my husband, and I am convinced he is mentally ill.

I stayed to raise the kids, who now rarely visit. It was not worth the emotional damage that was inflicted on them for the few positive things their father offered. Maybe her husband is a narcissistic egomaniac like mine, who criticized his kids’ athletic skills until they both quit sports. Maybe he is bipolar like mine, with mood swings and spending sprees that left us broke. Maybe he is just cruel. But I guarantee it is not going to get any easier if she stays. I used to love him, but now I simply tolerate him. -- Still Here Doing This Dear Still Here: It’s never too late to change your circumstances. Please talk to a counselor and see what you can do.

Dear Readers: Remember to set your clocks ahead before you go to sleep tonight. And please change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

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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Animals

Autos

For Rent

For Rent

AKC Cairn Terrier Toto dog. 1 yr old male, neutered, microchiped cream brindle. UTD on vacs, Canadian champion sired. $700. (207)935-1320.

2005 Suburu Forrester 5-speed, Great condition, 190K miles, have all service records. $4,900 OBO. 455-6977

$500 OFF FIRST MONTH S RENT at Mountain View apartments. 2-bedroom apartment, $700 + utilities; 2-bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck, $775 + utilities; Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. Integrity Realty, Inc. 524-7185.

CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733

Announcement

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

GREAT Condtion! 2000 E-350 Box Truck with 7.3 Diesel engine. $5,300. 455-9269.

THE Thrifty Yankee- Route 25 Meredith, NH. 279-0607. Open 9am-6pm Tuesday through Sunday. Consignments Welcome!

Autos 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,995 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494 1998 Buick Century- 150K miles, remote start, new tires, $1200 or Best offer, inspectable. 524-9011 1998 Ford Expedition- 113,500 miles, 4-WD, $1,500. Call 366-6209 1999 Chevy Cavalier, 4 dr, 4 cyc, air, auto, CD, 90K mi., $3,000 obo. 934-2221.

1999 Chrysler Sebring- 72K Miles, new tires, runs great. $3,500.

455-6296 1999 F-150 4-WD- Extra CabGood Condition, $1,799. Center Harbor. 677-6586 2000 Ford Taurus SE WagonVery reliable, good condition.

104K miles, grey with grey interior. 4 new tires, current on all maintenance. $2,800/OBO.

MUST sell!!! 2004 Buick Rendezvous. Asking $5,600 all offers considered. 455-8844 Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813

BOATS BOAT SLIPS For Rent At the Winnipesaukee Pier Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable rents installments payments for the season. Call 366-4311.

DOCKS for Rent: 2011 season, Lake Winnisquam Point. Parking, bathrooms, showers, launch on site. 603-524-2222.

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing. Free rent to get started. $3,000.

603-455-6662

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE

WEIRS BEACH Ideal for pizza. On Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, adjacent to the boardwalk. Most restaurant equipment included.

978-373-3685

ALTON/GILFORD Town Line: Studio, $200 per week, includes utilities, cable and internet.

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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.

ASHLAND: 1-Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Only apartment in building. Main Street location.

Utilities & WiFi included. Washer & Dryer. Non-smokers. No pets. $175/week or $750/month. Security deposit. 968-7800.

ASHLAND: One bedroom duplex, 2nd floor, offstreet parking, stove, refrigerator, storage, one/two people, no smoking, no pets, security deposit & references. $675 plus utilities. 603-293-7663 Belmont: 1BR, economical gas heat, quiet country setting, $595/month +utilities, security and references. 455-5848.

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812

FRANKLIN 1 bedroom heat & hot water included, $550/ mo. First month rent and security deposit, 630-2614

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA Waterfront- 2-Bedroom condo, quiet location, Clean/renovated, furnished-optional. No smoking/pets. $895/month, 2nd Month 1/2 OFF. 603-998-9694.

LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 1.5-bath condo, finished walkout basement, washer/dryer hookup, pool, $925 +utilities. 603-986-3601.

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- 1 bedroom next to LRGH. Quiet building, heat/hot water included. $625/month 603-527-1411 LACONIA- 3 room apartments. $500 + utilities. Great area with parking & storage. 998-7337 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included.

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA- ROOMMATE wanted to share large apartment. 1 private room, washer/dryer, large yard, walk to downtown. $125/Week including Heat/Hot-water. 630-9226 LACONIA-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $650/Month. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available immediately.

References & Security deposit (1 month rent) required. 1 Year lease. 603-524-3759

LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. No pets/smoking. $650/month +utilities. Security deposit and references required.

875-2292.

LACONIA: Efficiency apartment, $135/week includes heat & hot water. References and deposit.

524-9665.

LACONIA: Large efficiency, hear hospital, $150/week. Security deposit required. 603-573-5800.

LACONIA: Sunny, 1-Bedroom, hw floors, 3rd floor, washer/dryer hookup, heat, $600. Security & references. (603)293-7038.

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: Close to downtown, 5 room 2-Bedroom, 1.5 baths, first floor, includes 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $180/week. 4-week security deposit & 1st four weeks in advance, references and credit check a must. No pets. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783 LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

Call Now To Apply

Affordable Housing Get your name on our waiting list PRINCE HAVEN or HILLSIDE APARTMENTS All utilities included Plymouth/Meredith, N.H. (Prince Haven has an elderly preference) If you are 62, disabled or handicapped, (regardless of age), and meet annual income guidelines, you may qualify for our one-bedroom apts.

Call today to see if you qualify.

FRANKLIN- Riverfront, 1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Storage. $650/mo + Utilities, Security Deposit. No Pets, 387-4471.

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or Download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com

GILFORD, as/of 4/1 Great one bedroom, waterfront apt. laundry, views, balcony, private. $700/ month. 603-393-7077.

40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income. Rent is based on your household size and income.

GILFORD: 1BR apartment over country store. $800/month, everything included. Contact Sara, Monday-Friday, 6am- 2pm for appointment, 293-8400, or leave message after 2pm at 455-0461.

LACONIA NICE 2-bedroom, quiet building. Washer/Dryer hook-ups, no dogs. $650/Month plus utilities.

Plowed parking. 527-1411 LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837 LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apartment on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/month includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

New Franklin Apartments, LLC

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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

Ask about our Referral Bonus

Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111 Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

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www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com

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For Rent

For Rent

For Rent-Vacation

For Sale

Free

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

OPEN HOUSE!

DREAM COME TRUE Marco Island, waterfront condo/amenities.

SW Florida/Naples area $700/week. 603)393-7077.

ONE aluminum extension ladder $15, Three unopened boxes 2 ft.X4ft. ceiling panels 36-pieces $15. 527-0873

T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

LACONIA: Nice, clean 1st floor 3 bedroom with yard, porch, family room, office, Washer/Dryer hook-up. No dogs. $875 monthly.

527-1411

at 150 Blueberry Lane #12 2 Bedroom$709 -1 Bedrm $639

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $130/Week. Includes Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs.

496-8667 or 545-9510.

$500 off 1st Month’s Rent! $25 Gas Card Raffle Refreshments!

EXCELLENT Location! 3,000+ Sq.Ft., corner lot, high traffic count, attractive architecture and great image for your business! $7/Sq.Ft., triple net lease.

528-0696.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, heat/hot water included. Private entrance.

No smoking/pets. References and security. 524-0329.

MEREDITH 1 bedroom first floor, carpeted, washer/dryer hook-ps, parking, near town, non-smoking, $600/Month no utilities 279-7887 or cell 781-862-0123 MEREDITH One bedroom apartment on second floor. Open concept, cathedral ceiling, very elegant and rustic. Plowing, parking and dumpster included, Pets? $795/month 455-5660.

Laconia Timberlake Apartments Saturday, March 12 11 am to 3 pm

Balcony, Parking, Laundry

Red Oak Apt. Homes, Inc.

520-2915 or 668-8282 PREMIER Gated Community Meredith Bay. 3500 sqft custom 4BDRM single family home, 2-car garage. Grand Winnipesaukee Views! Beach Club, Pools, Tennis! $3750/mo./yr lease. Call 888-559-4141 or jshea@meredithbaynh.com. www.MeredithBayNH.com

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

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

RASCAL 326 Power Chair: Like new, $3,900. Includes ramp. Call John at 253-9863 or 455-9863.

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

630-2440

Meredith- Office studio space. 2nd floor 3 rooms, carpeted 1,000 sq. ft. heated, near town, non-smoking. $625/Month.

Cell 781-862-0123 home 279-7887

LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON

215 55 17 low profile- 4 Goodyear tires, $150. Value $400.

343-3753.

AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. 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

MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

Moultonboro non-smokers 2 bedroom first floor apartment in log home. Dog allowed, newly remodeled. Much storage/Big closets.

Washer/Dryer, Kayak/fish on pond. $975/mo + deposit. Utilities included 630-2348 630-2095 chapmanagogo@gmail.com

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

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

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

NORTHFIELD 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.

TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

NORTHFIELD: 2BR mobile home on own land, near Exit 19. Pets considered. $695 per month plus utilities. Call 286.4624.

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.

SUNNY large Victorian, 2 bedroom, kitchen, livingroom, diningroom and den, hardwood floors, tin ceilings, beautiful, $850/ month including heat, 494-4346.

Firewood: Green or dry, 998-7337. Self-serve, various quantities, 18 Arlene Drive, Belmont (off Union Road).

Generator- 3600 W. Craftsman, used once. $375. OBO. 934-2221

is expanding due to record high production & demand for more JCS tours! Average rep. pay $21/hr, PT. Night shift 4:15pm-10:00pm, Also full-time available. Must have good communication skills. Lots of fun, no experience needed. JCS is the industry leader, providing tours to Inn Season, Sterling, Tradewind, Windham, and FantaSea Resorts.

603-581-2741, Laconia. Ask for Carlos.

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.

For Sale

3 Piece sectional sofa includes queen sleeper and 2 recliners for $400. Solid wood oval dining table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs $400.

279-4788

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

Help Wanted BOOMING INDUSTRY

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

FIVE STAR GOLF CARS has an immediate opening for an experienced mechanic. Must have valid driver!s license with clean driving record, strong communication skills and be able to lift 75lbs.

Inquire within, 1165 Union Ave., Laconia, 527-8095.

Help Wanted BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

Full-time positions available for Concord Area Transit, Winnipesaukee Transit Systems, Rural Transportation Services and Head Start Program. Work performed throughout Merrimack and Belknap Counties includes fixed-route and demand-response passenger transit ($10.71/hr, 30 hours/week with benefits. Must be available for a.m. and p.m. shifts.) All positions require CDL B with air brakes and passenger endorsement, DOT medical card and good driving record. Applications will begin to be reviewed on March 14, 2011. Call 225-1989 for an application/information. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WATER Jet Operator: Successful candidate should possess a strong cad-cam background and have basic machine shop knowledge. Familiarity with water jet operation a definite plus but will train the right person.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Tee Enterprises is a precision machine shop in Conway, NH, featuring climate controlled comfort year round, excellent work environment and a benefit package including 100% paid health insurance for the employee. Apply in person to Carl or Corey at 71 Hobbs Street in Conway.

SNOWBLOWER Craftsman 24 inch 7.5 HP, electric starter. Like new, needs lower-unit. $250 OBO 253-7746

Furniture AMAZING!

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 $249. 603-524-1430.

Small chrome 5 piece kitchen set.

Excellent shape, upholstered chairs with leaf. $100 firm.

528-7984

Deburr – 2nd shift Adventure Park Operations Manager Seasonal Position Seeking energetic person to supervise the New Gunstock Mountain Resort Adventure Park. The person filling this position will be charged with creating a memorable outdoor experience for all guests visiting the park. Park activities will include some or all of the following: Aerial Treetop Adventure Course, Summit to Base Zip Tour, Off Road Segway Tours, Children’s Play Area, and more.

Responsibilities will include hiring, scheduling, assisting in training, and supervision of staff members for this 7 day per week operation. This position will also be instrumental in the creation of the financial plan moving forward.

Qualifications include 5 years of leadership experience and/or education in outdoor recreation. Leadership, problem solving, above average organizational skills and communication skills required. CPR/First Responder certificates required. Basic knowledge of high ropes adventure courses and zip lines preferred but not required. The job entails physically working quickly and accurately for long periods of time with the ability to climb, walk, and stand for the entire shift.

Work Schedule will require flexibility based on business levels.

This position will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.

This position is subject to a criminal background check.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Department,

Responsibilities include cleaning and removing all burrs and loose material from finished product, bagging and/or marking of product and ensuring product conforms to customer specific handling requirements.

Candidate must possess 3+ months manufacturing experience.

5-Axis Machinist 2nd & 3rd Shift Responsibilities include completing own set-ups, operating various pieces of equipment to meet production requirements and performing in-process inspection of parts produced. Candidate must possess 2+ years related experience.

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

Please apply in person, via email or fax resumes.

EPTAM Plastics 2 Riverside Business Park Northfield, NH 03276 Phone: 603-729-5014 • Fax: 603-286-3977 Email: kdubois@eptam.com Applications will be accepted until March 25th

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Current Use information workshop at Audubon Society to present migration Gilman Museum in Alton March 15 program at Loon Center on March 17

LACONIA — A workshop on Current Use, sponsored and conducted

by Belknap County UNH Cooperative Extension, will be held at the Gilman Museum in Alton at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 Andrew Fast, extension educator, Forest Resources will explain the state’s Current Use Assessment Law, which provides an opportunity to keep land in open space by assessing land based on its present land-use.

Over one million acres of land in New Hampshire are enrolled in Current Use. Landowner participation in the program is voluntary, with applications submitted to town officials by April

Help Wanted

15. Qualifying landowners can reduce their property taxes. However, the enrolled land is subject to a penalty if the land-use changes or otherwise fails to meet the established criteria.

Fast will explain how the law works, eligibility, application procedures, and the different land-use categories including: farm land, forest land, wetland, and unproductive land. In addition, the recreational adjustment and the rules for the “stewardship” category will be discussed.

The program is without charge.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Belknap County Cooperative Extension office at 527-5475.

Instruction

Motorcycles

Services

KARATE

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

AFFORDABLE Handyman: Good old fashioned service at a fair price. Central NH. Call Keith, 603-998-9428.

Adult and Children's Karate (Ages 4+) classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough.Improves balance, coordination, focus, strength and flexibility.

524-4780.

TAI CHI

Experience the gentle art of Tai Chi. Improves balance, joint health, coordination, bone density, blood pressure, strength and flexibility. Ongoing classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough. All ages welcome.

524-4780

Mobile Homes

HEALTH care worker, for Monday and Tues., 16 hours, plus more available in summer for male stroke patient. Help with personal care. Very pleasant surroundings.

524-3892 for appointment.

OFFICE MANAGER PLYMOUTH/FRANKLIN

Full-time position (34 hours/week) for Family Planning, Prenatal and Teen Clinic Program. Responsible for day-to-day management of busy clinic environment including medical records management, patient and insurance billing systems, patient education, appointment scheduling and general oversight of facility. Previous experience in reproductive health care services working with low--income women and teens. Must be flexible, able to work independently and also function as part of a health care team. AA or BA in Social Services required. Please forward resume to Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. (FP), P.O. Box 1016, Concord, NH 03302-1016.

E.O.E.

Part Time / Potential Full Time Salesperson

Wanted for real wood furniture store.

E-mail resume to bikercook77@yahoo.com

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of New Hampshire will host a presentation entitled “Late Winter & Early Spring Birds of the Lakes Region” at the Loon Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.

Since some robins often spend the winter here, they may no longer be the harbinger of spring that they once were. However, other birds like hawks, Red-winged Blackbirds, and American Woodcocks are making their way northward through the region. Insect eaters like Eastern Phoebes and Tree Swallows will soon follow as the snow melts.

GILFORD: 55+ Park, 2BR w/carport, beach access, excellent condition, updated furnace, with appliances, $23,900. 524-4816.

OPEN HOUSE SAT. APRIL 2nd SUN. APRIL 3rd

Bring this ad and get added $1,000 off!

WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton, NH Exit 20 on Rt. I-93, Across from Lakes Region Factory Mall

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

Presenter Tony Vazzano will show pictures and discuss our late winter birds as well as the early spring migrants that will be showing up in the Lakes Region during the next few weeks.

Vazzano has lived in Sandwich for most of his life, and has been birding in the area for nearly 30 years.

He has led field trips for NH Audubon and other organizations for more than a decade and is the summer seasonal editor for New Hampshire Bird Records and a member of the NH Rare Bird Committee.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 476-5666.

Services

LACONIA MOTORBIKE THINK SPRING! BEAT THE RUSH! Have your motorcycle serviced now!

Pete Dyer • 527-9275.

Frank Bean Rd. Laconia The Premier Motorbike Shop in the Lakes Region

Roommate Wanted DANBURY: 1 Bedroom, new $400/ month includes all utilities, no security deposit, references required, no pets/smoking.

290-9200.

MILES COMPUTER REPAIR Virus Removal, Computer Tune-ups, Hardware Install, Network Install, Same Day Service.

603-998-2326.

ALTERATIONS: Spring Special, 2nd alteration 1/2 price. Custom sewing projects welcome. Passion For Fashion, 393-5878.

Male/Female, clean/sober. References Required, utilities included. $125/Week or $500/Month. Contact 707-9794

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

SUNNY ROOM 4 RENTLaconia/Gilford. House mate wanted for beautiful home. Sunny private furnished room, includes all utilities, Wi-Fi, dish, laundry. $125/week, $450/Month. Call 528-8030.

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

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

BRETT’S ELECTRIC Fast, Reliable Master Electricians.

No Job Too small, Lowest Rates, Top Quality. SAVE THIS AD and get 10% OFF JOB. Call 520-7167.

NEED FINANCIAL HELP with the spaying, altering of your dog or cat? 224-1361 Before 2pm.

PIPER ROOFING & VINYL SIDING Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531

TAX PREPARATION

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

PART-TIME Administrative Assistant for professional office, downtown Laconia. Flexible hours, pleasant work environment. Call 524-4488.

HAN S Hauling: Big and small clean ups. Your job ... name your price. Han, 527-8620.

Instruction

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

FLYFISHING LESSONS

on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.c om New Hampshire Aikido -Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Barn, Wadliegh Rd. Sanbornton.

286-4121

Services

Rightway Plumbing and Heating Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured. License #3647

Call 393-4949

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607

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 THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, water damage/drywall repairs. 455-6296.

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‘Souper Bowl” at Meredith Bay Colony raises money for emergency food pantry

Meredith Bay Colony member John Eaton (left) makes a cash presentation to Paul Rowley (right) representing the Meredith Emergency Food Pantry. More than $800 was generated at the MBCC’s successful “Souper Bowl” fundraiser. (Courtesy photo)

MEREDITH — More than 25 Meredith Bay Colony members raised money for the town’s emergency food pantry at a recent ‘Souper Bowl’ event.

The spirited group not only enjoyed the Big Game, but collected non-perishable food items and contributed more than $800 in cash to support the important work of the Pantry.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

AT PUBLIC AUCTION March 24, 2011, at 4:30 PM on the premises SINGLE FAMILY HOME 192 HILLCROFT ROAD

LACONIA, NH

PER TAX RECORDS: 2 STORY CONTEMPORARY STYLE HOME WITH 5 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, FIREPLACE WITH 2 STORY CHIMNEY, CENTRAL VAC, JET TUB, FINISHED BASEMENT, OPEN FINISHED PORCH, WOOD DECKS, SHED WITH LIGHTS AND RES TYPE DOCK MORTGAGE REFERENCE: Recorded in the Belknap County Registry of Deeds at Book 1959, Page 268

Lakes Region Rotary SunDays Salon & Spa named to ‘Salon donates to Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation Today 200’ by top industry magazine LACONIA — SunDay’s Salon & Spa, owned

by Emily Gallant and Scott Gagnon, was recently named to the “Salon Today 200” by Salon Today magazine, the top business publication for salon and spa owners.

The magazine’s 14th annual issue profiled the selected salons in January. The 200 salons were selected for their best business practices from applications submitted by Salon Today readers, who represent the 25,000 top-producing salons and spas in the country.

The magazine honored applicants in 12 different best practice categories. SunDay’s Salon & Spa was honored in Growth category.

“Our editors recognize that strong business leadership requires the mastery of a number of different best business practices,” said Stacey Soble, editorin-chief of Salon today. “The salons named to the ‘Salon Today 200’ for 2011 not only proved they excel in one or more of these areas, they also have created rewarding environments for their staff members and standout experiences for their clients. Their willingness to share their success offers our readers important business benchmarks and fresh, salesbuilding ideas.”

Salon Today is a division of Modern Salon Media, which is owned by Vance Publishing Corporation in Lincolnshire, IL.

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The Lakes Region Rotary Club recently donated $500 worth of proceeds from their annual raffle to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation. Joan Cormier (right), executive director of the LRSF, is pictured thanking Travis Cole (left), president of the LR Rotary.

Area businesses who contributed to the raffle included Meadowbrook, Tanger Outlets, Lochmere Golf and Country Club, Inns and Spa at Mill Falls, Meredith Summer Theatre, The Water Street Café, Mame’s Restaurant, Lake Opechee Inn & Spa, “O” Restaurant, Canoe Restaurant, T-Bones & Cactus Jack’s, and Fratello’s Ristorante. (Courtesy photo)

Altrusa Club of Meredith to host Volunteer Forum at Community Center

MEREDITH — The Altrusa Club will host its second Volunteer Forum at the Community Center from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.

The free event will feature refreshments, raffles, and a chance to meet and greet many local non-profits all in one location.

At the first Volunteer Forum in 2009, more than 50 organizations came together to share their common goals: passion for their mission, the enthusiasm of their current volunteers, and information about opportunities to get involved.

Local and regional area non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate. To register or get more information, e-mail Denise Doyle at Kddoyle@metrocast.net.

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

AT PUBLIC AUCTION April 5, 2011, at 4:30 PM on the premises SINGLE FAMILY HOME 58 SKI HILL DRIVE

NORTHFIELD, NH PER TAX RECORDS: RANCH STYLE HOME WITH 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATHROOM, WOOD STOVE, WOOD DECK, CHAIN LINK FENCE AND SHED ON 1 ACRE OF LAND MORTGAGE REFERENCE: Recorded in the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds at Book 2622, Page 1153 TERMS FOR THE SALE: $5,000.00 deposit must be presented in cash, certified check or banker’s check satisfactory to the mortgagee at the time and place of sale. Balance due within 30 days from the date of sale.

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, March 12, 2011— Page 23

Registration open for Lakes Region Forestview Manor donates to Humane Society Lacrosse through March 26 GILFORD — Lakes Region Lacrosse begins the 2011 season with open enrollment and registration for boys and girls through March 26. Information sessions will be held at Town Hall from 6 — 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 and 22.

Girl’s & Boy’s U11, U13, and U15 teams are planned. Last year, more than 120 youth athletes began or continued the development of their skills, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the culture and tactics of lacrosse.

Lakes Region Lacrosse is a member of the New Hampshire Youth Lacrosse Association League.

Participants include residents of Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Gilmanton, Belmont, Meredith, and Moultonboro.

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Club’s home field is the Meadows Complex in Gilford.

Practices typically begin in late March, with weather/field conditions being the primary factor. Practices are usually held 2 — 3 times per week.

Seven regularly scheduled league games occur on Sundays, April 10 — June 5 (excluding Memorial Dayweekend).

Approximately one half of the games are held locally and half require travel to host towns in New Hampshire. A state tournament is scheduled for June 11 —12 (all divisions). The season concludes June 18 — 19 with the Granite State Lacrosse Tournament in Amherst.

To register, visit www.lrlacrosse.org.

BELMONT — The Parks & Recreation department will offer a number of new programs for adults, teens, and children in March and April.

Yoga for adults and teens with Joyce Kendall of Earth Heart Yoga will begin at 5:30 p.m. March 16. Playtime for Preschoolers with Nikki Sturgeon will start a four-week session at 1 p.m.

March 23. Line Dancing with Karen Heyes will begin at 6 p.m. March 24.

Fitness Coach Renee Boles will offer her High Energy Athletic Training

Class again starting March 28.

Stephanie Derosier will instruct a new soccer program for 3 — 5 year olds starting April 1, open to Belmont and Canterbury residents. Jim White’s indoor soccer clinic for children age 4 years to 5th grade will be held April 26 — 28.

All programs require advance registration. Additional information is available by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 524-4350 or by visiting www.belmonnh.org.

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Forestview Manor presented a donation to the NH Humane Society. Pictured in photo (kneeling) are Stephanie and Barbara, Humane Society volunteers, with Princess, Brindle, and Uthy; (sitting) are Manor residents Jackie, Bill, Herb, Bobbie, and Tillie; (standing) are Megan, activity assistant at Forestview Manor; William, Humane Society volunteer; and Pam, Manor activity assistant. (Courtesy photo)

MEREDITH — Forestview Manor recently presented a donation from its Sunshine Fund to the New Hampshire Humane Society.

Visits from the Humane Society are a welcome activity at the Manor, where volunteers share their time

and animals with the residents each month. “The dogs really brighten up the day and bring a smile to everyone’s face,” said Megan Meier, activity assistant. “The residents just love the dogs and they bring back fond memories.”

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