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Manchester police officer shot on duty

MANCHESTER (AP) — A Manchester, N.H., police officer has been taken to a hospital after being shot on duty. Police Lt. Maureen Tessier says the officer was shot Wednesday evening during a confrontation that arose as he was investigating an incident. Tessier said the officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No further details were immediately released. WMUR-TV reports the shooting occurred at about 6:45 p.m. in the area of Rimmon Street on the city’s west side.

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LACONIA — City Manager Scott Myers said yesterday that city officials are preparing an offer for the former Laconia State School tract off North Main Street, which would protect the city against liabilities arising from the contaminated portions of the property while setting a path to ownership of the site. The site consists of three tax parcels. The largest, consisting of 212-acres with frontage on North Main Street (Route 106) and Meredith Center Road, houses approximately 26 buildings and five accessory structures. The other two lots, a 7.5-acre parcel at the junction of Meredith Center Road and Lane Road and a 10.4-acre parcel bounded by North Main Street and Old North Main Street, are both vacant. Most of the likely sources of contamination identified by Credere Associates , LLC in 2010 lie within some 62 acres south of Right Way Path, which divides the largest parcel, where about two-thirds of the buildings are congregated. Two underground storage tanks and petroleum stained soil was found just north of Right Way Path. Myers said that the city will offer to purchase the 77 acres north of Right Way Path along with about 60 acres adjacent to the Robbie Mills Sports Complex bounded by Eastman Road Fuel Oil OIL & PROPANE CO., INC. Green 10 day cash price* and Laconia

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Heather Hunt performs as Alice Sycamore during a Wednesday night preview of the Gilford High School Performing Art Department’s production of “You Can’t Take It With You” . Performances of the classic Kaufman and Hart comedy will on stage in the school auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at 7 and may be purchased at the door. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

MEREDITH — Four InterLakes High School graduates who made their careers in their own hometown told a group of students from the school yesterday that the grass isn’t always greener in someone else’s yard. The four, Craig Hale, manager of Waukewan Country Club, Scott Burns, owner of Scott Burns Landscaping, Robert Nedeau, a Meredith police officer, and Dan Harris of Realgreen Lawncare, said that there are exciting career opportunities right in New Hampshire and touted the many advantages of living in the Lakes Region. The appearance at the school was sponsored by the Greater Meredith Program’s Career Partnership Program that seeks to give Inter-Lakes students a pregraduation taste of what it would be like to work in different jobs and professions that are available in the Lakes Region. All said that they had explored other places to live and work but decided that quality of life that can be enjoyed in the Lakes Region, with its abundant four-season recreational opportunities and its reputation as a safe environment for raising a family, made them decide to come back home. Interestingly enough, three of the four are in the business of making things green and worked at Waukewan Country Club. Hale, a 1987 I-LHS graduate, said that he attended the University of New Hampshire for two years before taking time off to work in remodeling. His family has owned Waukewan Country Club since 1958 and he decided to move to Florida, where he planned on making his life in the golf business. He earned a degree in 1995 but returned to New Hampshire and became golf course superintendent at Waukewan, a position he held for 12 years before taking over as manager. “Every time I came back it was for the mountains and the lakes. see hOME page 11

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Saints coach suspended for season over bounties

(AP) — Meting out unprecedented punishment for a crush-forcash bounty system that targeted key opposing players, the NFL suspended New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton without pay for next season and indefinitely banned the team’s former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams. Payton is the first head coach suspended by the league for any reason, accused of trying to cover up a system of extra cash payouts that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday called “particularly unusual and egregious” and “totally unacceptable.” Sending a message by taking a harsh stand, Goodell also banned Saints general manager Mickey Loomis for the first eight regular-season games next season — believed to be the first time a GM was suspended by the NFL — and assistant coach Joe Vitt for the first six games. In addition, Goodell fined the Saints $500,000 and took away their second-round draft picks this year and next. “We are all accountable and responsible for see SAINTS page 8

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CONCORD AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have made their state legislature the first one to repeal a gay marriage law, handing gay-rights supporters a key victory in the Northeast, where same-sex marriage is prevalent. The state House voted 211-116 to kill the measure, ending a push by its new Republican majority to rescind New Hampshire’s 2-year-old gay marriage law. Nevertheless, both sides are pledging to continue fight-

ing into the fall elections. Repeal opponents hoped to solidify what they argue is public support for gay marriage, while supporters hoped to reverse the law in a region of the country where gay-rights groups have strength. “Today is a banner day for the freedom to marry,” said Craig Stowell, co-chairman of Standing up For New Hampshire Families. Stowell said the House, where Republicans hold a 189-seat advantage, was supposed to give conservatives their best shot at

repeal. “They blew it. This was supposed to be the most favorable legislative climate for repeal and they couldn’t even get a majority.” The Republican-backed bill called for repealing gay marriage in March 2013 and replacing it with a civil unions law that had been in place in 2008 and 2009. Gay marriages occurring before the repeal took effect would have remained valid, but future gay unions would have been see GAY MARRIAGE page 8

TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Riot police set off explosions outside an apartment building early Thursday in an effort to force the surrender of a gunman who boasted of bringing France “to its knees” with an al-Qaida-linked terror spree that killed seven people. Hundreds of heavily armed police, some in body armor, surrounded the five-story building in Toulouse where the 24-year-old

suspect, Mohamed Merah, had been holed up since the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday. As midnight approached, three explosions were heard and orange flashes lit up the night sky near the building. An Interior Ministry official said the suspect had gone back on a previous pledge to turn himself in — and that police blew up the shutters outside the apartment window to pressure him to surrender.

Sporadic blasts and bursts of gunfire rang out throughout the night, though officials insisted no full-out assault was under way. “It’s not as simple as that. We are waiting,” the Toulouse prosecutor, Michel Valet, told The Associated Press. Authorities said the shooter, a French citizen of Algerian descent, had been to Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he see FRANCE page 11

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Missing Montana teacher’s body likely found in North Dakota BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities said Wednesday they found a body outside Williston, N.D., believed to be that of a missing teacher allegedly snatched from a Sidney, Mont., during a morning run more than two months ago. The body — believed to be 43-year-old

Sherry Arnold — was being sent to the Montana state medical lab in Missoula for further identification, said Sidney Assistant Police Chief Robert Burnison. Authorities told The Associated Press the body had been buried. That matches up with the alleged confession of one of two

men charged in the case. The recovery effort started Tuesday in western North Dakota about 50 miles from Sidney, and the body was removed early Wednesday morning, authorities said. It’s not clear what led authorities to that see TEACHER page 7

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State Senator Jeanie Forrester

Not unreasonable to ask voters to present photo ID Last week, like many others in New Hampshire, I had the opportunity to exercise a very precious right — the right to cast my vote in my community. This participation in civic life lets us have a say on who the leaders in our community, in our state, and in our country will be. Recently the N.H. Senate passed SB-289, an act relative to presenting photo identification when voting. This bill would set a clear standard to protect the integrity of our elections and as such is supported by the Secretary of State (our state’s chief elections officer), and the N.H. City and Town Clerk’s Association. The bill now goes to the House Election Law Committee for consideration. As background, the first voter ID laws were enacted in 2003 following passage of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), and since then 30 states have adopted some form of identification requirement. Recent polling showed over 80-percent of voters support these measures designed to protect our elections. In response to the overwhelming public support, over the last year voter ID legislation has been considered in 17 of 20 states that currently don’t have a requirement. Though critics argue successful prosecutions of voter fraud are rare, and thus there is no problem to remedy, there are thousands of allegations of suspicious or fraudulent voting every two years. Unfortunately, because states without voter ID laws lack any sort of a reliable paper trail, it is nearly impossible to properly investigate possible election fraud after the fact. A study by the Pew Center for the States discovered that 1.8-million dead Americans are registered to vote. Perhaps worse, 2.75-million Americans are enrolled in two states each, while 68,725 are signed up in three. According to the study, 24-million — one of every eight — active voter registrations in the U.S. are significantly inaccurate or are no longer valid. New Hampshire is the only state that allows same day registration, does not require a photo ID, and does not employ provisional ballots – unfortunately this combination makes our process ripe for fraud and magnifies the importance of voter ID reforms. Protecting the integrity of our elections is extremely important because New Hampshire holds the proud distinction of being the FirstIn-The-Nation primary state. With all eyes focused on how New Hampshire votes, it is our duty to ensure that every person’s vote is valid and protected – not just every four years, but at every election. For most, carrying and showing a photo ID has become a routine and necessary part of our daily lives.

You can’t cash a check, drive a car, buy certain cold medicines or check baggage at the airport without one. Why, then, would it be unreasonable to require an ID in order to protect a fundamental right of our democracy? SB-289 would require individuals to present a valid photo ID to vote in person starting later this year. Those without an ID would be required to sign a voter affidavit swearing they are who they say they are and that they meet voting requirements. These voters will be mailed (and instructed to return) an identity verification letter. Nothing in this bill would prevent someone from voting in any way. Under SB-289, valid photo ID’s include: A driver’s license issued by the state of New Hampshire (regardless of expiration date); an identification card issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; an Armed Services identification card; a U.S. Passport (regardless of expiration date); any other valid photo ID issued by federal, state, county or municipal government; and a valid student ID card. While it is estimated that 97-percent of voting age adults in N.H. have identification, it is important that those estimated 3-percent who don’t have ID do not have barriers that prevent them from voting. That is why they will still be able to vote after signing the voter affidavit form. Additionally, these people will be given instructions on how to obtain a free voter identification card that can be used at each election going forward. These IDs would be paid for using Help America Vote Act funds — federal monies that can only be used for election-related purposes. New Hampshire is special because of our citizens’ level of civic engagement, and this recent town meeting day was a perfect example of our long-standing tradition of local self-governance. It also highlighted how important protecting the integrity of our elections is: A selectman in Derry was elected by just one vote. A teacher’s contract in Allenstown failed by two votes. The voters in Freemont chose to spend over $450,000 to purchase a new fire truck, approving the measure by only 10 votes. SB-289 gives voters confidence that their vote counts and isn’t that what we all want—to know that our vote makes a difference? As always I want to hear from you. If you have a concern you’d like to share, an event you’d like me to attend, or a problem you think I might be able to help with — please call or e-mail. (Meredith Republican Jeanie Forrester represents District 2 in the New Hampshire Senate.)

LETTERS It was not true, the Gilford School Board was just plain lying To the editor, I thought I might take a moment and thank the 640 people who saw fit to honor me with their confidence and vote for a seat on the School Board at last Tuesday’s elections here in Gilford. Even though I was not successful, I believe we ran a good campaign that exposed many issues that needed some public airing. We gave the voters a choice, rather than allow the incumbents an easy chance to waltz their way to re-election. It will remain forever unfortunate that so many friends, neighbors, and acquaintances decided they didn’t need to show up and vote. Going forward with regards to the School Board — sadly, with the five people that will populate this body for yet another year, it will remain up to us as vigilant citizens to expose the deeds they prefer remain hidden from public view. With proper and just representation, it wouldn’t have to be this way, but alas, like what we see at the national level, the corruption, lies, and obfuscation have become the standard operating procedure right here in our very own community. What more proof do we need than the now infamous electioneering letter, signed by ALL of the members of the Gilford School Board and published here in The Daily Sun on March 13, election day? There in the letter, for all to see like a giant middle finger aimed at the taxpayers and voters of Gilford, was this passage: “The tax cap allows for no increases regardless of: — Reductions in State Aid (State Adequacy, Building Aid, Catastrophic Aid) — Increases in special education and vocational education costs — Changes in student enrollment — Major maintenance and capital repairs (Scheduled replacement of the four boilers at Gilford High School) — Increases in heating oil and utility costs — Increases in regular ongoing facility maintenance costs (Repairs and preventative maintenance). Also, unlike tax caps adopted in city government,

the 0-percent tax cap does not include any provisions for a tax cap override.” That’s all well and good, except for one thing — IT’S NOT TRUE! They are LYING. “Oh, but Doug, those are harsh words! Maybe they just don’t know — like how the superintendent was clueless regarding the electioneering laws…” Uh, sorry. Unless their BS had piled so high at the Deliberative Session back in February that it filled their ears and they didn’t hear me, they cannot claim ignorance on this one. For, after their illustrious lawyer (also lying) explained that there was no override provision in the law, I stepped up to the mic and read the following FROM THE LAW: “32:5-b, III. The legislative body may override the cap by the usual procedures applicable to annual meetings and deliberative sessions of the legislative body. The provisions of this section shall not limit the legislative body’s authority to increase or decrease the amount of any appropriation or the total amount of all appropriations.” See? The law says “the legislative body may override the cap” at the Deliberative Session, while the five so-called representatives on the board plainly and arrogantly say the proposed cap did “not include provisions for” an override. The bad news with this bunch, given the results of the election and their well-documented track record to this point, we know their arrogance will drive them to continue to conduct business as usual. After all, they know the truth and the laws and all that, but the stark reality is that they simply don’t care. At least things are better over on the Budget Committee — after all, the winners for those seats all claimed to be fiscal conservatives. That’s a relief, because you could have fooled me, given all the support they enjoyed from Gilford’s avowed high-tax addicts... Doug Lambert Gilford

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LETTERS Pres. Obama was wrong to say he can’t affect the price of oil To the editor, Thursday, Reuters and other news outlets reported that President Obama would release 30 million barrels from our strategic oil reserve. This is less than two days U.S. usage, about one-third of one day’s worldwide usage, and less than one-tenth of one percent of a year’s usage. Before most people even knew of these reports the oil price dropped about 3-percent before quickly rising again when the White House denied them. Instead of reducing our strategic oil reserve, imagine if American production increased by 1-million barrels every day, not just for 30 days? The oil industry says it will risk its own money to increase U..S produc-

tion by about 4-million barrels daily in a few years if government gives the go ahead. Increasing U.S. production creates jobs, increases government royalty income, and, by reducing dependence on foreign oil, reduces the ability of speculators to drive up the price. Price reductions could be dramatic!! President Obama was wrong when he said there is nothing he could do to reduce the oil price. Thursday proves his actions affect the price. Will he act to reduce the price? If so, when? Soon? Or, will he let people suffer until closer to the election so that people’s joy at lower prices might be expressed with votes? Don Ewing Meredith

Executive Council needs more than 5 days to evaluate contracts To the editor, On Wednesday, March 28 there will be large contracts from N.H. Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking permission to partner with private companies over the next five years at an estimated cost of $1.4-billion for managed care for medical services. These services include mental health services, long term care services, and long care supports and service serving some 10-percent of N.H.’s population; (70-percent of the recipients are low income women and children, 30-percent elderly, or with physical, developmental or mental disabilities) who receive services through about 10,000 enrolled providers. The NH Legislature has determined that the current system is unsustainable due to rising costs and the many complex needs and resource constraints at the state and federal levels. As Executive Councilor for District One, I have received many concerns and valid issues on this proposed project. The Members of the Council will receive the public agenda about 12 noon on Friday, March 23. I will personally be in the N.H. Statehouse Room 207 to receive this agenda and will immediately begin to study these contracts.

On Monday, March 26, from 2:304:30 p.m. at the N.H. Statehouse, Governor Lynch and the Executive Council will hold a special Public Meeting to discuss these contracts and discuss among ourselves the various issues we have. This is not a public hearing. If anyone has questions/concerns they wish for me to bring up please contact my office ASAP. It is my position that the Council needs more than five days to properly and fairly evaluate the impact of this project at the local level. I will not be ready to vote yes or no on March 28 and I will be asking my associate councilors to take plenty of time to listen to our local citizens and provider groups. Credit is due Commissioner Nick Toumpas and his staff and the careful and professional work they have done to bring this to the governor and Council. I welcome any and all questions and comments! Executive Councilor Ray Burton Bath Statehouse Office - 271-3632 Grafton County Commissioners Office - 787-6941 ray.burton@myfairpoint.net or rburton@nh.gov

Push that ‘walk’ button a few times & see for yourself if cars will stop To the editor, My 11-year-old son, Nicholas walks home to our Court St. residence from the Laconia Middle School almost every day using what he calls the “most dangerous crosswalk ever!” — the walk light that serves the crosswalk on the south end of Beacon St. West. From the Sawyer’s Jewelry island to the Landmark Inn. We were leaving the Family Dollar the the other day while some poor sole was attempting to make it across alive when he pointed it out to me. We counted five cars that drove straight through the red

light during that one walk signal alone! This is not a right on red situation, the light is there solely for the walk signal. Nick tells me “no one ever stops!” and if one observant motorist does actually stop it still leaves the other lane open for full speed travel. Nick would like to challenge you to push that walk button a few times and see the result. Please make this problem public knowledge before someone like my son or any of the other kids utilizing this crossing daily are hurt. Allen & Nicholas Luther Laconia

I am truly humbled and excited to serve my Town of Meredith To the editor, I am submitting this quick note to thank the hundreds of people who supported me last Tuesday. Thank you to the many people who worked hard at helping me with my campaign and thank you to each and everyone who voted for me. I am truly humbled, and excited to serve my town and my fellow resi-

new member of the Meredith Select Board is official as of April 1. I encourage volunteerism and participation in whatever capacity you can and I will be available for your thoughts, new ideas or concerns. My e-mail address is chorne@metrocast. net and I look forward to hearing from you. Carla Horne

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To the editor, Do we really believe all the blame for this Social Security debacle is solely the fault of the Republicans and the Tea Party? This is what the woman from Woodstock believes, as she wrote in her article, “seniors do their fair share.” Does she know there are just as many Republican seniors as there are Democrat seniors? The truth of the matter is that the only responsibility a citizen should bear is blaming the politician’s who are responsible for the failure of Social Security and voting them out in the next election. The raiding of the Social Security account started with Democrat President Lyndon Johnson, when he had a shortfall in his budget, he decided to borrow money from the account to cover it up. The funds were never intended to be used for any purpose, other than Social Security benefits for the elderly. Unfortunately, Democrat President Johnson set the precedence for years to come. This raiding of our social Security funds has been going on since, by both parties. One can hardly blame only the Republicans. It’s called the “Blame Game.” As we have witnessed, our current president is an expert in this field. Now we find that President Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill will cut $500-billion in Medicare benefits,

to pay for this plan. This is a fact, if you dare doubt him, check it out. So who is really trying to push granny off the cliff? In 1993 Democrat President Bill Clinton sought to increase taxes on Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled. It passed the Democraticallycontrolled senate and indeed increased taxes on beneficiaries from the first 50to 85-percent (for annuity payments), as they were called. Democrat Vice President Al Gore cast the deciding tiebreaker vote in the senate to make the tax increase’s law. Thanks Al! This tax increase on our Social Security benefits imposed a 70-percent income tax rate on retired couples making as little as $22,000 a year. In 2009 conservatives, not liberals, attacked Obama’s Health Care Reform Bill because it reneged on promises made to Medicare beneficiaries. If ObamaCare is so great for our citizens, why did he give out so many waivers to the unions and big companies like McDonald’s, excluding them from his plan? Maybe they know something we don’t. Why is this woman blaming the “Tea Party” for any of this? We have been fighting this ruination of our senior benefits since it was first purposed by the Democrats. Linda Dupere Campton

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To the editor, Before we retch over the contents termed “lean finely textured beef” we may consider the “hot dog” and it’s current varieties of turkey, chicken, pork and varying mixed portions some including beef and some meatless tofu (flavored of course). I really needn’t dwell on what has been suggested the contents actually were made up of. Who cares, we love to eat them. Consider “SPAM”, no, not the Internet delivered stuff, the real thing from back during the Great Depression, when nothing was wasted. Stripping the bone and mixing it with the ham trimmings and potato starch; well over seven billion cans have been sold. The world we are living in today includes refrigeration, quick frozen, freeze dried; fresh bananas and other fruits and vegetables in the winter — a multitude of aisles in the grocery stores filled with an endless variety of products. Suddenly, like with nothing else being important in the world, a disgruntled former USDA scientist who was ignored in the early 90s (20 years ago) now again comes forward to tell the consumer that economic fraud is being put on us. He realized “lean finely textured beef” sounds more like a good slice of baloney, he

needed to slander the product by calling it “pink slime” — not to confuse it with the “green slime” of the Ghost Busters movie. It was the U.S. Government which required the producers of Bologna (which has cubes of lard in it) that it be finely ground with no visible pieces of lard, which is probably why it is called baloney. I came across an article in the Wired magazine telling in detail the ingredients of a new flavored chip, the simplest reduction of a sauce from which its flavoring was derived became meaningless. As meaningless as an ingredients listing of a lot of product labels the government requires. Simply tell us it’s 70-percent water, 20-percent this, 7-percent that and 3-percent reduced beef stock would be simpler. But then that’s the government agencies or perhaps the instructions from a politician appeasing a voting group. Or, perhaps as with the new news, eating red meat will shorten our lives by 10-percent, no more that a hot dog’s worth a week or, heaven forbid, you will die – “…but how good it was”. GW Brooks Meredith

Thank you for electing me to another Gilford School Board term To the editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Gilford for reelecting me for another term on the School Board. I appreciate your support and will continue to work with

our administrators in providing a quality education for all our students while being mindful of our taxpayers. Sue Allen Gilford

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Belmont will pay $2,000 stipend for Gilford Police investigating possible intrusions at Kings Grant Inn property special town events coordinator By Gail OBer

GILFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Police responded twice yesterday to reports of a possible intruder at the now-shuttered Margi Gras North night club â&#x20AC;&#x201D; property long known as the Kings Grant Inn. Sgt. James Leach said police got a call from a man who lives in one of the private residences on the property who is a caretaker for the owner tell-

BELMONT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Selectmen voted twoto-one to create a stipend position to coordinate town activities like Old Home Day and Deck the Village and other similar community events. The stipend, which will be about $2,000 annually, will compensate the person who selectmen hire to perform about 200 hours of work a year. The idea was presented to selectmen in February and was to alleviate some of the burden for coordinating high-attendance, major events from the part-time director of parks and recreations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plain and simple. She works part-time and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time,â&#x20AC;? said Selectman Ron Cormier who noted every time the selectmen proposed the idea of making the parks and recreation director full-time, they have been met with resistance. Newest selectmen and former member of the Budget Committee Ruth Mooney disagreed with the new position â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least until the concept is vetted by the Budget Committee. Former selectman and newly elected Shaker Regional School district member Donna Cilley was one of the people in the audience. She said she was of the opinion that coordi-

nation duties fall under the purview of the department of parks and recreation and the town should look to reorganizing the department so it can take care of these things. Cormier said most of the money will come from the program coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget line item in the Parks and Recreation Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking it out of Parks and Recreation because, politically, some people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want Old Home Day run by the parks department,â&#x20AC;? said Cormier. He noted the line was not fully expended last year, even though the department has one coordinator who supervises certain events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to try this,â&#x20AC;? said Selectmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chair Jon Pike who noted that because of the village area construction project, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Home Day is going to be particularly difficult to coordinate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not trying to make bigger government.â&#x20AC;? Pike said he would like to see the stipend coordinatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position be reviewed by the Budget Committee before it is refunded for 2013, but supported it as a pilot program this year. He also noted that since it is already March and will likely be April before the position is advertised and filled, the 2012 expenditure should be less than $2,000.

TEACHER from page 2 location. The discovery of the remains across state lines from where the alleged kidnapping occurred means federal charges could be filed against the two suspects in the case Michael Keith Spell, 22, and Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, both of Parachute, Colo., have been charged in state court and were being held on $2.5 million bail each. Arnold was a popular veteran math teacher at Sidney High School, where her husband, Gary, also worked and her two children attended school. She grew up on a ranch outside Sidney, a city of 5,000 near the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been drastically changed by a recent oil boom. Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Ron Whited, said he met with authorities Wednesday afternoon about the possible recovery of her body. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatever there is to say, the law enforcement and FBI have to say it,â&#x20AC;? he said. Sidney Mayor Bret Smelser said that if authorities confirm itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, it would provide â&#x20AC;&#x153;the closure that we neededâ&#x20AC;? after the search for Arnold dragged on since her Jan. 7 disappearance. Hundreds of volunteers combed the city and surrounding areas when Arnold first went missing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been tough for the family and the community,â&#x20AC;? Smelser said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hopefully the family will have some final closure and be able to put the body to rest.â&#x20AC;? FBI spokeswoman Deborah Bertram said no further details would be immediately released regarding where Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was found or whether any other evidence was present. Spell and Waters pleaded not guilty last month to one count each of aggravated kidnapping during an arraignment in state district court in Sidney. The charge carries a potential death

penalty in Montana if the victim is not released unharmed. A similar federal charge could also carry a death penalty upon conviction. U.S. Attorney Michael Cotter said Wednesday he could not comment on whether the case would change jurisdictions. Court documents filed by the prosecutor in the case indicate Spell has confessed to his role in what an affidavit described as the crack-fueled t UT t abduction and killing of Arnold. Authorities have said Spell attempted to take FBI agents to the site but he could not find it. Arnold was grabbed from along Sidney street â&#x20AC;&#x201D; apparently at random â&#x20AC;&#x201D; while she was jogging near her home. Spell told investigators he pulled her into a car and Waters choked her to death by before they buried her in a shallow grave on a farmstead near Williston. Farmers and other property owners were alerted by the FBI to be on the lookout for stirred up plots of ground & or grass that might conceal a grave. t T t Authorities have said the alert drew multiple leads, but none panned out until this week. Dennis Stomme, who raises crops and cattle 25 miles north of Williston, said he and his neighbors had been on the lookout for unusual ground disturbance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been traumatic,â&#x20AC;? he said of Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of that kind of thing happening around here, but it appears some people are changing their habits now.â&#x20AC;? Williston Mayor Ward Koeser said the city had been asked by the FBI to scour the city landfill for Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body or clothing remains. City employees spent several days sifting through the landfill, costing Williston about $10,000 on overtime, but nothing was found, he said.

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LACONIA — The 18 representatives from Belknap County — all Republicans — found themselves split of the issues yesterday when the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 202 to 133 not to repeal the statute permitting same sex marriage. Five of the 18 — Representatives Peter Bolster and Robert Malone of Alton, Elaine Swinford of Barnstead, Alida Millham of Gilford and Dave Russell of Gilmanton — voted with the majority against repeal. Nine —

Representatives Bob Kingsbury, Don Flanders and Frank Tilton of Laconia, Guy Comtois of Barnstead, Jim Pilliod of Belmont, Bob Greemore and Colette Worsman of Meredith, Tyler Simpson of New Hampton and Dennis Fields of Sanbornton — voted in favor of repeal. And four — Harry Accornero and Bob Luther of Laconia, Jeffrey St. Cyr of Alton and Bill Tobin of Sanbornton — did not vote. — Michael Kitch

GAY MARRIAGE from page 2 civil unions. The bill also would have allowed voters to weigh in on the issue through a nonbinding November ballot question. Tom Czapieo, 63, of Keene, watched the House debate from the gallery with his partner, Mike Bellrose, 61. Czapieo said he was surprised and thrilled by the vote, even though he and Bellerose have no immediate plans to marry. “I was born this way. I should have the right to marry who I want,” he said. Bellrose noted that the House session began with the Pledge of allegiance, and quoted the ending passage: “with liberty and justice for all.” “This certainly is a big step toward that,” Bellerose said. Eleanor Vander Haegen, 71, of Keene, married her partner of 22 years in January 2010. “It’s such a significant recognition of our human rights,” she said of the vote. If the House passed the repeal measure following its two hours of debate, it would have gone to the Senate; both houses are controlled by Republicans. Democratic Gov. John Lynch had promised to veto the bill if it had reached his desk. An attempt to strip out a provision in the legislation calling for voters to weigh in on the issue in November in a nonbinding ballot question was rejected, helping to seal the bill’s fate since some lawmakers objected that with a 400-member House, lawmakers should be able to make those decisions themselves. State Rep. David Welch, R-Kingston, said he had opposed gay marriage, but the time for a repeal was past because “the Legislature has given certain rights to members of our community and now we’re being asked to take them away.” The National Organization for Marriage has pledged to spend $250,000 to help lawmakers running for re-election who support repealing the law.

On the other side, the New Hampshire Republicans of Freedom and Equality PAC is raising money to back Republicans who vote to retain it. Democrats enacted both the civil unions and gay marriage laws when they controlled the Legislature, and Lynch signed both. After Republicans took control of the House and Senate in 2010, repeal legislative was introduced, but held over until this year. In Wednesday’s fight, Republicans took the lead on both sides of the debate. The repeal legislation, sponsored by state Rep. David Bates, would ensure the 1,906 existing same-sex marriages would remain valid if the gay marriage law is repealed. Bates said it would replace the current “illegitimate definition” of marriage with one defining it as between one man and one woman. Bates tried in vain to convince the House that supporting traditional marriage did not make someone a bigot. State Rep. Warren Groen, R-Rochester, argued allowing gays to marry opened up the definition of marriage to polygamists and others with nontraditional lifestyles. “We are indeed on a slippery slope,” Groen said. Same-sex marriage is legal in New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maryland, Washington and the District of Columbia. New Jersey lawmakers recently passed a gay marriage bill, but the governor vetoed it. An override vote could come as late as January 2014. Since 1998, 31 states have had ballot measures related to same-sex marriage, and opponents have prevailed in every state. Those states include Maine, where voters in 2009 rejected the state’s gay-marriage law. Last month, a federal appeals court declared California’s same-sex marriage ban to be unconstitutional. The ruling could mean the bitterly contested, voter-approved law will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

SAINTS from page 2 player health and safety and the integrity of the game. We will not tolerate conduct or a culture that undermines those priorities,” said Goodell, whose league faces more than 20 concussionrelated lawsuits brought by hundreds of former players. “No one is above the game or the rules that govern it.” Payton, whose salary this season was to be at least $6 million, ignored instructions from the NFL and Saints ownership to make sure bounties weren’t being paid. The league also

chastised him for choosing to “falsely deny that the program existed,” and for trying to “encourage the false denials by instructing assistants to ‘make sure our ducks are in a row.’” All in all, Goodell’s ruling is a real blow to the Saints, a franchise that Payton and quarterback Drew Brees revived and led to the 2010 Super Bowl title after decades of such futility that fans wore paper bags over their heads at home games. Brees reacted quickly to the news see SAINTS page 10

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The Belmont Board of Selectmen will hold two consecutive Public Hearings on April 16, 2012 at the Corner Meeting House, Belmont, New Hampshire beginning at 6:00 pm. Community Development Block Grant funds are available to municipalities through the NH Community Development Finance Authority. Up to $500,000 annually is available on a competitive basis for economic development, and public facility and housing projects, up to $350,000 in emergency activities and up to $12,000 is available for feasibility study grants. All projects must primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. The subjects of the hearings are as follows: 1. This is a proposed application to the Community Development Finance Authority for up to $12,000 in Community Development Block Grant Feasibility Study funds for the Lakes Region Mobile Home Park Cooperative Infrastructure Feasibility Study. The funds will be used to study the infrastructure systems, including the water and septic systems. The majority of the residents at the park are of low and moderate income. 2. The Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the Selectmen’s Office via telephone (267-8300) or mail, at least five days prior to the public hearing. Town of Belmont 143 Main Street Belmont, New Hampshire 03220 (603)267-8300

Bolduc Park already open for the golf season The Bolduc Park Board of Directors set a new course record of sorts on Tuesday by opening the golf course earlier than ever before in the non-profit organization’s 19-year history. The course is open from 7 a.m to 7 p.m. every day of the week until it closes in late autumn. The operation is run by an all-volunteer force, with those who contribute at least four hours each week eligible to play as much golf as they want. Shown here, left to right, are director Rod Glass, director Peter Arnold, treasurer Kyril Mitchell, director Lonnie Thibeault, superintendent Bob Bolduc, golf instructor Randy Annis, president Chris Guilmett, volunteer coordinator Joyce Messer, director Paul Warnick and secretary Moira Warnick. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

CITY from page one Street, which is known as Risley Field, where relatively minor environmental risks have been identified. The offer would also include the acquisition of the two smaller lots. At the same time, the city will seek an option on the remaining 62 acres south of Right Way Path contingent on securing sufficient funds to address the contamination. “Part one would enable the city to control the clean portions of the property” Myers said, “while the option would allow us to complete our due diligence on the remainder of the property.” In 2010, Credere Associates, LLC of Westbrook, Maine completed a Phase I environmental assessment of the property, which identified likely risks to the natural environment and human health primarily in and around the buildings. But, without a Phase II assessment the extent of the contamination and cost of addressing cannot be estimated. Myers said that United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will contribute up to $350,000 for a Phase II assessment, which Rip Patten of Credere anticipates will be sufficient to

assess the entire site. The city need not own the property to apply for funding to assess it, but must own the property and not be responsible for the contamination to apply for funding to clean it up. The EPA Brownfields Cleanup Program awards grants of up to $200,000 per property parcel for as many as three parcels a year, with a 20-percent local match in cash or kind. Myers said that by subdividing the contaminated portion of the site into three separate parcels, the city could apply for as much as $1.2-million in a two- year period to fund clean up at the site. If the Phase II assessment is completed next year, funds could be secured in 2014 and cleanup work begun in 2015. In addition, the EPA provides grants of up to $1-million to municipalities and economic development corporations, like the Belknap County Economic Development Council, to capitalize revolving loan funds, which provide low or no-interest loans to forprofit and no-profit entities for clean up operations. Last year, the Legislature directed the Department see next page

SAINTS from page 8 on Twitter, writing: “I am speechless. Sean Payton is a great man, coach, and mentor. ... I need to hear an explanation for this punishment.” The Saints now must decide who will coach the team in Payton’s place — his suspension takes effect April 1 — and who will make roster moves while Loomis is out. There was no immediate word from the Saints, but two candidates to take over coaching duties are defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. Spagnuolo has NFL head coaching experience; Carmichael does not, but has been with the club since 2006. When the NFL first made its investigation public on March 2, Williams admitted to — and apologized for — running the program while in charge of the Saints’ defense. He was hired in January by the St. Louis Rams; head coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday he’ll probably use a committee of coaches to replace Williams in 2012. Goodell will review Williams’ status after the upcoming season and decide whether he can return. “I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Williams said in a statement issued by the Rams. “I will continue to cooperate fully with the league and its investigation and ... I will do everything possible to re-earn the respect of my colleagues, the NFL and its players in hopes of returning to coaching in the future.” While some players who played for Williams else-

where said he oversaw bounty systems there, too, the league said its interviews didn’t find evidence that “programs at other clubs involved targeting opposing players or rewarding players for injuring an opponent.” But Goodell could re-open the case if new information emerges. After the NFL made clear that punishments for the Saints were looming, Payton and Loomis took the blame for violations that they acknowledged “happened under our watch” and said club owner Tom Benson “had nothing to do” with the bounty pool, which reached as much as $50,000 during the season New Orleans won its championship. The NFL said the scheme involved 22 to 27 defensive players; targeted opponents included quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Cam Newton, Brett Favre and Kurt Warner. “Knockouts” were worth $1,500 and “cart-offs” $1,000, with payments doubled or tripled for the playoffs. “The bounty thing is completely unprofessional. I’m happy the league has made it known it won’t be tolerated,” said left tackle Jordan Gross, Newton’s teammate on the Carolina Panthers. “To think that something like that would happen — guys trying to hurt someone to make a few extra bucks — is just appalling. I mean we have a lot on the line, every single one of us. ... You don’t want to see anyone taken out a game.”

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Morse (R-Salem), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee who included the sale of the property in the 2012-2013 state budget, conceded that the site is not worth $10-million. Steve Duprey of Concord, a well-known developer, went a step further. After explaining that no private developer would invest in the property until its was free of all contamination, he doubted the property is worth even $2-million, since the clean up could could exceed, perhaps double, its appraised value. He suggested the state should sell it to the city for $1. City Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2) expected the City Council would submit an offer to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), without indicating a timetable. The Legislature directed the DAS to report on the progress of the sale of the property quarterly to its Fiscal Committee, which consist of both senators and representatives who oversee the budget. In other words, the issue will return to the Legislature where it began.

FRANCE from page 2 claimed to have received training from al-Qaida. They said he told negotiators he killed a rabbi and three young children at a Jewish school on Monday and three French paratroopers last week to avenge the deaths of Palestinian children and to protest the French army’s involvement in Afghanistan, as well as a government ban last year on face-covering Islamic veils. “He has no regrets, except not having more time to kill more people and he boasts that he has brought France to its knees,” Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told a news conference.

have long been concerned about “lone-wolf” attacks by young, Internet-savvy militants who self-radicalize online since they are harder to find and track. Still, it was the first time a radical Islamic motive has been ascribed to killings in France in years. Merah espoused a radical brand of Islam and had been to the Afghanistan-Pakistan region twice and to the Pakistani militant stronghold of Waziristan for training, Molins said. He said the suspect had plans to kill another soldier, prompting the police raid. The standoff began after a police attempt at around 3 a.m. Wednesday to detain Merah erupted see next page

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BELMONT — The $1.5 million upgrade to five of the town’s sewer pumps is eligible for funding through the N.H. Department of Environmental Services said Town Administrator Jeanne Beaudin Monday night. With acceptance for application to the State Revolving Loan Fund, the upgrade, which was agreed to by the voters during last weeks general election, could cost the rate payers substantially less when it comes to repaying the $1.5-million the town will need to complete the upgrade. “This really is wonderful news for the community,” said Beaudin after she broke the news to the selectmen. It was August of 2011 when selectmen learned from Underwood Engineering that five of the towns sewer pumps were in danger of failing and that the five were the ones located closest to the Winnisquam River. According to information presented by Underwood engineers at the time, Belmont has 19 miles of sewer system and 18-percent of it is private. There are eight pump stations and the towns owns all of them. Two were built in 2003 and six of them were built around 30 years ago. Five of those six need replacing. Beaudin said the town had put in a pre-application to the State Revolving Loan Fund, which according to the N.H. DES Website, is a low interest loan program to assist communities with the design from preceding page into a firefight. Two police were wounded, triggering on-and-off negotiations with the suspect that lasted into the night. As darkness fell, police cut electricity and gas to the building, then quietly closed in to wait out the suspect. Authorities were “counting on his great fatigue and weakening,” said Didier Martinez of the SGP police union, adding the siege could go on for hours.

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LACONIA — Until two weeks ago, Sunday Dearborn was working as an information technology manager for a local school district. With two young children at home, the job allowed her to be with her family during summers and vacations while utilizing her degree from Syracuse University. However, she didn’t like the job and found a lack of things to do with her kids when she wasn’t working. So, to address both problems, she quit her job, rented a warehouse-like space and stuffed it full of inflated bouncy houses. Jump N’ Joy, located at 477 Province Road in Laconia, directly across the street from Laconia Ice Arena, opened its doors on February 18, just in time for her daughter’s third birthday. As a first-time entrepreneur, Dearborn said the weeks leading up to opening day were stressful. Since then, “It’s been great. I love seeing the kids happy and hearing the parents thank me.” Dearborn, who grew up in Laconia and lives in Belmont, said the experience of being a mother revealed to her an unfilled need in the region. “I have two kids, there’s nothing to do around here,” she said. While visiting family in Virginia, she came across several businesses that do what Jump N’ Joy offers: an indoor facility where parents can come with their children, either individually or as a group, for some bouncing fun.

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Edward J. ‘Ed’ Mylett, 88

LACONIA — Edward “Ed” J. Mylett, 88, of Meredith Bay Colony and formerly of 41 Elizabeth Terrace and of Prescott Avenue, Weirs Beach and of Weymouth, Mass. passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital. Ed was born January 19, 1924 in S. Boston, Mass., the son of the late Michael and Alice (Cassidy) Mylett. Ed was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII. He landed on Omaha Beach in France and fought into Germany. He and his outfit received five battle stars. He returned home in late 1945 and went to work at the Herald Traveler as a plate handler in the pressroom. He went on to become an apprentice, a journeyman pressman and later Production Manager. He then worked as a Pressman for the Boston Globe. He was a former President of the Pressmen Union No. 3. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a consultant with US Ink Corporation for several years. Ed was a communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Lakeport, N.H. Ed was a member of the Laconia Lodge of Elks No. 876. He enjoyed snowmobiling, spending time at the lake with his family and conversing with the many friends he would meet throughout his daily activities. “Papa”, as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, will be fondly remembered for the many special moments he gave them including the many years he brought them Goody Good Donuts on Sunday mornings. Ed is survived by a son, Edward J. Mylett, Jr., and his wife, Deborah, of Chino Hills, Calif.; five daughters, Jean M. McLean and her husband, Donald, of Whitman, Mass., Therese M. Mylett and her partner, Donna Juslin, Karen M. Switzer and her husband, John , Mary L. Legassie and her husband, Raymond, and Alice M. Cormier and her husband, Joseph , all of Laconia, N.H.;

a daughter-in-law, Mary F. Mylett, of Duxbury, Mass.; fifteen grandchildren; Edward Mylett, Michele Schloeman, Andrea Ward, and Erica Stewart, Michael Mylett, Kelly Mylett, Patrick Mylett, Peter McLean and Kathryn McLean, Lisa Switzer, Andrew Switzer, Shane Legassie, Paige Legassie, Joseph Cormier and Emily Cormier; thirteen great grandchildren and five nephews. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his wife of fifty-seven years, Jean (Kearney) Mylett, in 2004; by a son, Michael W. Mylett, in 1997 and by a brother, James Mylett. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1:00-3:00PM and also on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 9:30-10:30AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM on Monday, March 26, 2012 St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. Burial will be at a later date in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Meredith Bay Colony Club, Activity Fund, 21 Upper Mile Point Drive, Meredith, NH 03253 and to the Alzheimer’s Association, New Hampshire Office, 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 201, Bedford, NH 03110. The family is very appreciative for the care given to Ed during his illness by Pat Cleveland and Comfort Keepers as well as the staff at the Meredith Bay Colony. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Judith W. Tuttle, 85

READING, Penn. — Judith W. Tuttle died Monday morning, February 13, 2012 following emergency surgery at Reading Hospital. She would have celebrated her 86th birthday on Saturday, February 18. Judy, as she was called, was born at home in Eastport, Long Island, NY in 1926, the fifth of seven children of Daniel Dudley and Edith Victoria (Dixon) Warner. Following graduation from the local schools, Judy worked as a secretary and then attended Wesley College, Dover, DE. During World War II she worked at the Westhampton Air Base, and then moved to Ithaca and became secretary to a psychiatrist at Cornell University. Meanwhile, her hometown love, Lloyd Tuttle was attending Yale University, and following his graduation in 1951 Judy and Lloyd were married. Three years later came their fortuitous calling in 1954 to The Hill School, Pottstown with Lloyd to be Chair of the Music Department, and master at the console of the beautiful chapel pipe organ. For 35 years the Tuttles were very much a part of the academic, social and athletic scene at The Hill, enjoying their life and making many friends. Judy was a great partner in Lloyd’s musical endeavors, both being popular with the students and colleagues. She was a welcome chaperone when the Hilltones, an informal singing group made their annual trips within the outside the U.S., performing for enthusiastic audiences. The Tuttles also enjoyed their own travels overseas. Their cottage on Lake Winnipesaukee was the little bit of paradise to which they came every summer. They loved sharing it and Judy had already “booked” guests for the 2012 season.

With Lloyd retiring from the Hill in 1989, Judy left her job as salesperson for the Pottstown Chamber of Commerce and as an assistant in the school library, and they moved to Flying Hills, Reading. They had a few short trips, and filled in their time with volunteer work at the Reading Rehab Hospital, Habitat for Humanity and Meals-on-Wheels. When Lloyd died of Parkinson’s disease in 1997, Judy began volunteer work in earnest: preparing food and gifts for distribution by the Salvation Army during Thanksgiving and Christmas; wrapping Christmas gifts; working at the Community Library; nine years volunteering as an assistant in an ESL program; transporting people to doctor appointments, and knitting baby caps for Reading Hospital. She also would help her sisters wrap gifts at Christmas time. In the Reading Eagle’s “Person of the Week” column in 2009, Judy recommended volunteering: “It really keeps you active, and with people, and keeps you from getting lonely.” Judy was always cheerful and full of life, attending concerts, taking trips, entertaining at supper, lunching out, visiting and calling friends, boating, picnicking, kayaking, blueberry picking, reading and exercising regularly at the gym. She skied at Vail on her 80th birthday, and only gave up that sport at age 83. Her extended families were always happy to be in her company! Judith leaves her son, Warner Blake Tuttle and his wife Melissa, daughter Tracy Judith Tuttle and sisters Joyce Kelley and Justine Wells. Memorial service for Judy will be held in The Hill School Chapel, Pottstown PA on Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m.

Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market runs for 2 more Saturdays TILTON — The Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market is wrapping up a successful season on Saturday, March 24 and March 31 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop by to stock up on your favorite produce, prepared foods, meats and breads.

Organizer Joan O’Connor expressed thanks to AutoServ dealerships for providing a spacious and convenient location during the winter. She urged people to keep an eye on the www.tiltonwinterfarmersmarket.com website and facebook for updates.

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Friday night concert of Christian music will benefit church’s mission trip to Haiti

GILFORD — The sanctuary of the United Methodist Church on Rt. 11A in Gilford will come alive with the sounds of Christian Rock, Folk, Country and Gospel music on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. The concert by several area musicians is being presented as one part of the church’s efforts to send two members of its congregation to Carrefour, Haiti in April on a weeklong mission trip. This trip is focusing on helping to rebuild that city from the earthquake that devastated much of the country. The effort to help Haiti began for the congregation immediately after the quake. Riley Alward, then nine years old decided after seeing the pictures of the tent city on the news that he needed to do something. With the help of his family and church, Riley organized a spaghetti dinner that raised over $1,200. That money was sent off to Haiti through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). The money used to help the citizens of Haiti with the immediate needs after a disaster. UMCOR provides water, health kits, food and shelter and more to the mission teams on the ground in Haiti. There is still much to be done and while Riley is not old enough to go to Haiti yet, his older brother, Braeden, and mom, Jessica, will be traveling there if the church can raise enough money to send them. “I have met so many talented musicians, since moving to New Hampshire” said Kathy Smith, lay leader of the church. “This year I met and sang with many local bands, duos and solo artist who share their faith through music for some time. So when I heard about Jessica and Braedon’s mission trip to Haiti I wanted to get some of these musicians together for a benefit concert. I contacted several of these musicians and asked if they would be willing to perform for the cause and I had a very positive response.’’ — Delmore is the solo project of Brandon Fitts,

a Catholic/Christian musician from Boston, MA. Brandon grew up playing music in churches around New Hampshire and has lead worship services throughout New England and in her locations along the Eastern Seaboard. — Bob and Sue Moulton have been in lay ministry together since before their marriage (almost) 36 years ago. For several years, they were touring musician-evangelists under the auspices of Eastern Nazarene College performing mostly Gospel music with deep, rich harmonies. — Also sharing the love of harmony and Gospel music with a bit of bluegrass thrown in are Rob and Patsy Tacker, who share their gift with the members of the Methodist Church congregation on a regular basis. The Tackers have been performing together for over 27 years, and are huge supporters of the mission work done. — Rick Clogston has been performing his mix of jazz, rock, country and whatever music for people all over New England for nearly 40 years and has recorded one CD of his work. He brings — Ben O’Brien a student majoring in

Auction to benefit Inter-Lakes chemfree after-prom party held March 29 MEREDITH — An auction, open to the public, will be held at Mame’s Restaurant, 8 Plymouth Street, in Meredith, on Thursday, March 29 starting at 6 p.m. Preview will be at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Inter-

Easter Egg hunt held in Meredith on Saturday

MEREDITH — The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Meredith Community Center will be held Saturday March 24 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The free family event will feature egg hunting, lunch, balloon twisting, climbing wall, crafts and a Jumpy House. Events start at 10 a.m. Lunch and pictures with Easter Bunny start at 11:30. Easter Egg Hunt times by age: — Ages 0-2 10:30-10:45 — Ages 3-4 10:45-11 — Ages 5-6 11-11:15 — Ages 7-9 11:15-11:30 All hunts will take place at Jack’s Playground.

Lakes High School Chem-Free After Prom party to be held in May. Anyone who would like to make a tax deductible donation of goods or services to be auctioned that evening is welcomed to call Crystal Furnée at 455-3686.

music at UNH and has been playing the organ for the church over the last few months. Ben’s band Glenridge has been seen at Soulfest and other gatherings of Christian musicians around the area. — Organizer Kathy Smith will also take the stage to perform some of her favorite Gospel and Folk tunes. Admission is by donation at the door on the night of the performance and the suggested donation is $10 for adults.

BCEDC holding annual meeting March 29 at Church Landing

Belknap County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) Chair David Haley, right, of Munsey & Brazil/Cross Insurance and BCEDC Executive Director Carmen Lorentz, left, discuss final preparations for BCEDC’s annual meeting and awards ceremony on Thursday, March 29 at Church Landing in Meredith. The BCEDC Board recently adopted a new strategic plan, which positions BCEDC to be a catalyst for projects that enhance quality of life in Belknap County and make our region more attractive to young, talented workers. The new plan will be featured at the annual meeting. BCEDC thanks Gold Sponsor Meredith Village Savings Bank; Silver Sponsors Laconia Savings Bank, Northway Bank, and Cross Insurance; Bronze Sponsors MetroCast, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Franklin Savings Bank, the Inns & Spa at Mill Falls, and Denoncourt, Waldron & Sullivan; and Decorations Sponsor Belknap Landscaping Company for their support of this year’s event, which is open to the general public. Call 524-3057 to register. (Courtesy photo)

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Streetcar Company holding auditions March 25-26 for youth, adult productions

LACONIA — The Streetcar Company is the Lakes Regions oldest Community Theatre and 2012 marks The Streetcar Company’s 40th year. Having held performances in some of the oldest and dearest venues in the area such as the old Gilford Playhouse and the Gardens Theatre, the group is beginning to look toward the future and the newest crop of local performers taking the stage. To celebrate their next decade in community theatre the group is launching its very own junior company called SKYT. SKYT stands for Streetcar Kids and Youth Theatre. The first production SKYT will produce is Schoolhouse Rock as part of the Spring production. Many of your parents may remember the Saturday morning cartoon shorts of the same name. The musical numbers include things like, “Conjunction Junction, I’m Only a Bill and The Preamble to the Constitution”. The music is set inside a funny script with opportunities for exciting staging, lighting and dance numbers. Schoolhouse Rock will be act 1 of an exciting two act production slated for May to be held at Laconia High School. The goal of SKYT will be to encourage kids and youth members of the company to get involved in more than just performing. An adult company member will be paired with a youth company member for all of the production roles which are a part of creating a show.

The board of directors for Street Car believes this will be a wonderful way to teach young people the ins and outs of community theatre. This production is open to any students in grades K-8 and many of the creative decisions about how the show is staged and overall design of things like sets, costumes and props will be made by the kids. Street Car President J Alward and director for this production says, “The kids will hold the reins for this one. We will do our best to incorporate as many of their ideas as we can. They will all get to make their own costume and do their own stage makeup. Getting their creative juices flowing and learning about all the things that go own behind the scenes to put up a show are the name of the game.” Alward is quick to note that experience in theatre is not required to get involved and kids in grades K-9 is welcome. The second half of the Spring production will be dedicated to the adults of the company as they look forward to what the next 40 years of Street Car will hold for them. The format for act two is set up like your classic musical revue, only it will be a preview. This will be a fun production of numbers from shows that Streetcar would like to present in our next 40 years. There will be small group numbers as well as exciting production numbers featuring the entire ensemble from shows such as Rent, Godspell and

Wicked. This production is open to any adult/older teen age 15 and up. Director Erin Fitzmaurice has been working hard to select music both familiar and new and finding a way to tie the songs together. Rehearsals will be set up in such a way as to keep the schedule easy for folks. “If you are only interested in doing one of two numbers, that’s fine.” Fitzmaurice comments. “We like to get as many folks involved as possible. These kinds of shows are a great way for people who have never acted or sung on stage before to try their hand at performing.” Auditions for this production will be on Sunday, March 25 and Monday, March 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. Everyone needs to be prepared to sing a short piece by themselves with accompaniment provided by our pianist or a recording. Kids and youth will also be required to take part in a couple of acting exercise designed to see how comfortable they are in front of a group of people. Anyone interested in getting involved behind the scenes for either of these productions helping build set, gather or sew costumes, props, concessions, lights or sound should also plan to attend these auditions to speak with our producer. For further details about preparing for the audition or more information about the show visit website streetcarcompany.com or find us on Facebook. You may also contact president J Alward (527-0752) or producer Matt Demko (603-387-2588)

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Pet Parent Social features canine grooming, fashion Lakeland School student BELMONT — Happy Tails Dog Park of the Lakes Region is inviting all dog owners to welcome in spring at their March Pet Parent Social on Saturday, March 24, from 4-6 p.m. at A Furry Affair in Concord. Jennifer Roy, master groomer will be demonstrating the latest in clean and classy canine style and grooming. She will answer frequently asked questions about topics like de-skunking your pet, the proper way to trim your dog’s nails and covering common skin conditions groomers most often see and what owners can do to proactively prevent them. For the fashion trendsetters in the audience, Jen will show off the latest in fashion accessories, pet safe nail polish, coloring and glitter sprays. All dogs will receive a free fashion bandana.

Happy Tails Dog Park of the Lakes Region is a 501(c)3 non- profit group of pet parents who are raising funds and community support to build an off- leash dog park in the Lakes Region. In addition to building a dog park, the group hosts events like the Pet Parent Socials to promote their mission of improving the quality of life for the human and canine residents of Lakes Region through recreation, education and empowerment in a community setting. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be provided and dogs are welcome on-leash. RSVP to 369-2101 or via e-mail at lisaclutters@happytailsdogparknh.org. To learn more about Happy Tails Dog Park of the Lakes Region, please visit www.happytailsdogparknh.org.

LACONIA — The Parenting Journey is a twelve week curriculum designed for parents who want to learn more about themselves, their relationships and the resources they need to effectively parent their children. These free classes will be held on Monday evenings, beginning on March 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center in Laconia. Dinner and on-site childcare will be provided. To register, or for information on Parenting Jour-

ney and other upcoming parenting programs, contact Shannon Robinson-Beland at 524-1741 x 15 or email shannonr@lrcs.org. Advance registration is requested to attend all programs. Assistance with transportation is available with advance notice and approval. Attendance certificates will be provided at all free parenting program sponsored by Lakes Region Community Services’ Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire.

TILTON — Barbara and Roger Proulx of Just Maple at Green Acres Farm, 475 School Street, Tilton, are inviting the public to join them for Maple Weekend. The farm will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be guided tours and demonstrations all day, free sampling of Maple products, cotton candy, maple cream, maple butter, maple mustard and

maple candy. Music will be provided by Jim Barnes and David Jenne and guests are invited to visit the barn and meet the rest of the family, goats, chickens and cats. The Family Tree Restaurant will be selling pancakes, French toast and Monty Cristo sandwiches while ‘’Rolling in The Dough’’ will be selling maple leaf cookies, maple doughnuts and maple cinnamon rolls along with other tasty treats.

Anna Ellis takes 2nd in NH State Spelling Bee

‘Parenting Journey’ series of free classes begins Monday

Tilton farm invites public to Maple Weekend events

Lakeland School 8th grade student, Anna Ellis, participated in the New Hampshire State Spelling Bee with a close contest and came in 2nd place. Anna is an “A” student who has worked hard to get where she is. Next fall she hopes to attend The Ethel Walker School, a prominent boarding school in Connecticut. On March 30 she will be representing Lakeland School at the State Geography Bee at Keene State College. (Courtesy photo)

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2012. There are 284 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 22, 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act of 1765 to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.) On this date: In 1312, Pope Clement V issued a papal bull ordering the dissolution of the Order of the Knights Templar. In 1638, religious dissident Anne Hutchinson was expelled from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for defying Puritan orthodoxy. In 1820, U.S. naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in a duel with Commodore James Barron near Washington, D.C. In 1894, hockey’s first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1. In 1912, Academy Award-winning actor Karl Malden was born Mladen George Sekulovich in Chicago. In 1933, during Prohibition, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a measure to make wine and beer containing up to 3.2 percent alcohol legal. In 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state went into operation. In 1958, movie producer Mike Todd, the husband of actress Elizabeth Taylor, and three other people were killed in the crash of Todd’s private plane near Grants, N.M. In 1962, the musical “I Can Get It for You Wholesale,” featuring the Broadway debut of 19-year-old Barbra Streisand, opened at the Shubert Theater. In 1978, Karl Wallenda, the 73-year-old patriarch of “The Flying Wallendas” high-wire act, fell to his death while attempting to walk a cable strung between two hotel towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1992, 27 people were killed when a USAir jetliner crashed on takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport; 24 people survived. In 1997, Tara Lipinski, at age 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest ladies’ world figure skating champion in Lausanne, Switzerland. One year ago: Yemen’s U.S.-backed president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, his support crumbling among political allies and the army, warned that the country could slide into civil war as the opposition rejected his offer to step down by the end of the year. Today’s Birthdays: USA Today founder Allen H. Neuharth is 88. Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is 82. Evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson is 82. Actor William Shatner is 81. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is 77. Actor-singer Jeremy Clyde is 71. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 69. Writer James Patterson is 65. CNN newscaster Wolf Blitzer is 64. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 64. Actress Fanny Ardant is 63. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 60. Country singer James House is 57. Actress Lena Olin is 57. Singer-actress Stephanie Mills is 55. Actor Matthew Modine is 53. Country musician Tim Beeler (Flynnville Train) is 44. Actress Anne Dudek is 37. Actor Cole Hauser is 37. Actress Kellie Williams is 36. Actress Reese Witherspoon is 36. Rock musician John Otto (Limp Bizkit) is 35. Rapper Mims is 31. Rock musician Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant) is 22.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Meredith Democrats holding 2012 caucus. 6 p.m. at the Meredith Library. All Meredith Democrats are invited to help elect officials of the town’s committee and delegates to the state convention. The caucus will be followed by the monthly meeting of the Meredith-Center Harbor Democratic Committee at 7:30 p.m. Wine tasting and gourmet dinner. 6 to 9 p.m. at Fratello’s Ristorante Italiano in Laconia. The seminar will be presented by Laconia Adult Education. $45 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 524-5712. Spaghetti dinner to benefit Gilmanton School 8th Grade Class. 5 to 7 p.m. at the school. $6 for sixth graders to adults, $5 for senior citizens and children from kindergarten to fifth grade, no charge for children younger than 5. Opechee Garden Club Art ‘n Bloom, March 22-24, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., call 293-2877 for hours. American Red Cross Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lakes Region Community College. Winter Farmer’s Market at the Skate Escape on Court Street in Laconia. 3 to 6 p.m. Vendors offering local farmraised meats, fresh-baked breads, organic tea, cofree, fudge, pastries, pies, cakes, fresh produce, jellies & jams, local wines, herbs, oils, plants, jewelry, wood workers, and fine art. American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30. Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach. ABC & Me storytime at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Stories, crafts, songs and games from ages 3-5. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “Q”. Knotty Knitters gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Open to all experience levels. Toddler Time at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Songs, a story and a craft to take home for children 18-36 months. GMI Ashalt hosting Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce “Business After Hours” networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. Located at 288 Laconia Road in Belmont. Call 5245531 to RSVP. NH Jazz presents saxophonist Andrew D’Angelo and his band Merger. 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. $12 admission, BYOB.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Gilford High School FIRST Robotics Team. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community Church. Raffle. Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Opechee Garden Club Art ‘n Bloom, March 22-24, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., call 293-2877 for hours. Spring into March Tot Time at the Meredith Public Library. 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. Story, art project and snack for children to age 3.

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Antiques Appraisal Day on Tuesday Lakes Region Scholarship features guest jewelry specialist Foundation elects new slate of officers LACONIA — The Laconia Historical and Museum Society will hold its second quarterly Antiques Appraisal Day on Tuesday, March 27 from 5-7 p.m. at The Laconia Antiques Center in downtown Laconia. Expert appraisers Doug McGowan, Linc Fourier and Bruce Baier will be joined by jewelry specialty guest appraiser Pat Hackett to offer verbal estimates of value. This program/fundraiser was a huge success the first time around and as a result the decision was made to make this a quarterly event with an area of specialty being hilighted each quarter. Much like the Antique Road Show,

participants bring in their items to be appraised and a group of talented appraisers use the “team” approach to determine a value and share information with the audience unique to each item. Appraised items should include stoneware, clocks, coins, toys, silver, rugs, jewelry and general antiques. The cost is $5 per appraisal with all proceeds to benefit the Laconia Historical and Museum Society. For more information about Antiques Appraisal Day, contact Laconia Historical and Museum Society at 527-1278, email www.lhmslpl@metrocast.net or visit online at www.laconiahistorical.org.

Financial Planning Association hosting one-day seminar on Friday in Meredith MEREDITH — On Friday, March 23 the Financial Planning Association of Northern New England will host a one-day Continuing Education Seminar for financial planning professionals in Meredith at the Inn at Church Landing. Topics will include a discussion of philanthropy and gift planning; cash CALENDAR from preceding page

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Basic Sewing Class at the Meredith Public Library. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sign-up required. Pick up list of mecessary materials at the front desk.

balance plans, an update from the new NH Chief of Securities Regulation, Joseph C. Long and a discussion about reverse mortgages. Advance registration is requested and a program brochure and registration form are available at www.fpanorthernne.org. Call may be made to 603-228-1231.

Drop-in Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Songs, a story and a craft to take home for children 2-5. Theme this week is “monsters”. Knit Wits gathering at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All knitters welcome.

ztek named by staff at New Hampshire Humane Society was left tied to a lamppost on the property staff found him early the next morning. We can only imagine what he thought as he obediently followed his ‘owner’ out of the vehicle and allowed himself to be tethered, and then, inexplicable, found himself standing alone in the cold rain. We know Aztek is elderly, somewhere between seven and ten years old. He is wizened and regal, and so gentle. He is deaf, but once eye contact is made, a truly dedicated canine companion you will not find elsewhere. He knows some sign language: ‘come’ and ‘stay’ and ‘sit’ . His old bones are creaky, he has trouble sitting, and stairs take a little negotiation, but he is still very able to take leisurely walks. We are treating him for Lyme disease, which makes us think he spent at lot of time outside without proper protection of those nasty insects. We have also started him on therapeutic pain medication to make him more comfortable. Our shelter provides care and comfort to all animals. A dog that has obviously given much in his long life, now deservers the very best from us. A hospice home is what we wish for – with the proviso that his senior needs will be provided. If you can promise to love and care for this wonderful, stately older guy, please call the shelter to arrange a time to meet him – right now he is spending some time in a temporary foster home. Call 603-524-3252 and ask for the canine department. Shelter is open Tues/Thurs/Fri/Sat, check www.nhhhumane.org for details.

New ofﬁcers of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation are Judi Tucker, Corporate Secretary, Michael Muzzey, Treasurer, Paulette Loughlin, President and Michael Nolan, Vice President. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — At the annual meeting of the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation the board elected the following officers: Paulette Loughlin, President, Michael Nolan, Vice President, Michael Muzzey, Treasurer and Judi Tucker, Corporate Secretary. Outgoing president, Judi Tucker, expressed appreciation to everyone for their support during her term and said she was very pleased to continue to serve the foundation as corporate secretary. “I’m proud to be a part of an organization that does so much for our local college-bound students, but I also recognize that we provide a vital service to our donors, especially with memorial funds. We help families and friends honor their loved ones and ensure they will be remembered in this community for generations to come.” Incoming president, Paulette Loughlin, said “I am looking forward to my two-year

term as president of LRSF. I feel privileged to work with an organization with such strong community support.” Loughlin also serves as chair of the Annalee Thorndike Art Competition Scholarship. The art exhibit for the competition will be held at the Belknap Mill starting April 10 with the reception and announcement of winners at 7 p.m. on April 17. She reminded area students that scholarship applications may be downloaded from the LRSF website www.lrscholarship.org under the “for applicant” section, by contacting the office at scholarship@metrocast.net or by calling 527-3533. Applications are also available in the guidance office of local high schools and were mailed to last year’s applicants as well. Loughlin said that LRSF’s 12th Annual Community Spelling Bee will be held Thursday, October 25.

CANS FOR BOY SCOUT TROOP 68! Drop of bins are located at: (Former) Old Time Walters Market D'Angelos Sandwich Shop St. Joseph Church (parking lot)

For years, our local community has been donating their aluminum cans to Troop 68. Funds from these cans help maintain membership, purchase equipment, support outings, and so much more!

Boy Scout Troop 68, Laconia Thanks you for your continued support!

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: Five years ago, an encounter with a large, vicious dog put me in the ER and left me with lasting scars, physical and otherwise. I’m almost 20 now. I can pet and play with small, quiet dogs, but larger ones strike panic in me. I cringe when I hear barking. I still have nightmares and sometimes feel phantom pains where I was attacked. Spending time with my parents’ medium-sized dog doesn’t help, especially since it has bitten people before, and my family still treats it like the best dog in the world. I never got professional help, because I was told shortly after the attack that I needed to “get over it.” I feel no one understands my fear because it’s an American tradition to love dogs. Besides, I don’t have money for therapy. What can I do? -- Terrified Dear Terrified: People who tell you to “get over it” do not understand the extent of the problem. Your fear is not irrational. You were viciously bitten, and such a trauma is difficult to overcome. The fact that you can pet and play with small dogs is quite an achievement, all considered. If you regularly encounter larger dogs and wish to work on your fear, please know that low-cost therapy is available. Ask your doctor, and check your church and United Way. You can even search online for tips on overcoming phobias. Dear Annie: I own property out of state. I use it mostly in the summer, but it’s checked on at least once a month. My neighbor there is married to a woman who is no longer friends with me, but we are civil to each other. The problem is, the wife thinks she’s entitled to dig up and take or remove any of my plants, shrubs, gravel, etc. Every season, I check the garden to make sure nothing else is missing. I took great pride in my garden of perennials and enjoyed

the fruits of my hard work. Last fall, I noticed the daylilies were pulled right out of the ground. She also dug up a hosta that had been in that spot for years -- and looked great. She obviously does her dirty work when her husband isn’t home. She simply helps herself to my garden. I went to the police, and they suggested I discuss this with the neighbor. The officer said if the police dropped by, it would be considered a threat, and besides, the husband may not know anything. This has been going on for years. Every season gets more frustrating. I bought an outside camera (not installed) and left her a note saying I had contacted the police, but it hasn’t made any difference. She ignores all the “Keep Out” and “No Trespassing” signs. Any suggestions? -- At the End of My Rope Dear End: Are you sure the wife is doing this? Could it be local animals or some other culprit? We strongly recommend you install that camera and find out what’s going on. If you get proof, talk to the husband and ask him to discuss it with his wife. You also can take it to the police. This is trespassing and theft, and it’s against the law Dear Annie: I need to respond to “It’s Only Hair.” As a former businessperson, my company hired only employees who were well groomed to represent our establishment. If a prospective employee appeared looking like something the dog brought home from a weekend fling, there was no way he would be considered. Tattoos, long hair, whiskers or a junkyard of iron piercings on their face and ears are simply not appropriate when looking for an emissary for your business. Young adults looking for employment might consider presenting a better image of themselves. -- Oregon

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Animals

Announcement

Autos

Counseling

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. Parents on premise $450 (603)539-1603.

2000 Ford Taurus SL. 4 door, dark red, inspected. $2,195. 630-3482

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

2002 Nissan Sentra R Spec-V, 4-cylinder, 6-speed, good gas mileage, $2500/obo. Call Shane 603-848-0530.

ALCOHOL & DRUG Counseling. Evaluations/Assessments. One-on -one. Office, home or community visits. CONFIDENTIAL-voicemail. 998-7337 MS-MLADC

AKC absolutely gorgeous black & yellow puppies. Bred for breed’s standards and temperament. Raised in our home (603)664-2828.

2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x2: Single cab, V-6, 5-Speed, red, Florida truck with no rust. Great shape, 121k miles. $2,995 firm. Phil, 393-7786.

PIT Bull/ Bull Mastiff pups. Born Sept. 26th. Very friendly, nice colors, good with kids and other animals. Parents on premise. $300 or trade for hunting or equipment/ tools, etc. (603)539-7009. SHIH Tzu puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450. Parents on premise (603)539-1603.

Announcement WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH. Wed-Sun, 10-4, Fri & Sat 10-6.

2004 Dodge Ram Pick-up. 43,500 miles, V-6, Excellent Condition. Remote start, new tires/brakes. $7,500/BO. 455-6296

Auctions OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Auction at M a m e ’s to benefit the Inter-Lakes High School Chem-Free After Prom party. Lots of great stuff! Thursday, 3/29 at 6pm. With PK Zyla. Mame’ s, 8 Plymouth Street, Meredith.

SPRING 2012 AUCTION Leavitt Park House Laconia, N.H. (Elm St. off Rt. 106)

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Guns, Antiques, Furniture and lots more… Listing and Photos at: WaukewanAuctionService.com or Auctionzip.com

WAUKEWAN AUCTION SERVICE N.H. Lic. #3047 603-279-3087 or 603-253-6303

2005 Dodge Dakota 110K Miles, $8,800. (603)387-4761. BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. P3!s Towing 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

BOATS 2000 Godgrey Sweetwater, 22! Pontoon Boat: 50hp, Mercury outboard, 4-stroke, seats 12, fish finder, depth finder, must see! $7,000. 455-0404. SEASONAL boat slip for rent. $1600/season. Glendale Yacht Club. 27ft X 8ft. 772-774-8551

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

For Rent ALTON Comfortable 4 rooms, 1st floor, convenient Main St. location, $750 monthly including heat and hot water. 455-4290. ALTON Room w/bath in country: 10 minutes from Alton & Wolfeboro. $450/month w/utilities. Outside smoking OK. 875-6875. Love pets!

APARTMENTS FOR RENT Close to Downtown 1 bedroom with yard & parking. $155/Week, plus electric. References & Security Deposit required. No Dogs.

Lakeport 1 bedroom with parking. $145/Week, utilities included. References & Security Deposit required. No Dogs.

Call 524-4428 For More Information

Business Opportunities

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.

Need Extra Money? Start an Avon Business for $10. Call Debbie at 603-491-5359. Or go to www.start.youravon.com and enter reference code:

BELMONT Condo: 2-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level, washer/dryer hook-up, attached garage. Non-smoker, Near LRCC/LRGH, security deposit. $995/month.

For Rent

BELMONT 1 Bedroom Apartment, Heated, Newly painted, Walking distance to the Belknap Mall. $165.00/wk. Four weeks security deposit. No pets. No smoking.

527-9221 BELMONT One bedroom, deck, washer/dryer hookup, storage room, no utilities. Pets are OK. Some water access on Winnisquam, $700/month. 774-219-8750

LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors. Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353

BELMONT-Available Immediately. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet, heat included. $225/week. All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545-or 781-344-3749

LACONIA 3 bedroom, 1/2 duplex house, nice neighborhood, playground, Manchester St. No utilities. $900/ month. 603-642-8446.

BRISTOL: Newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment. Heat and hot water included. $700/month. 217-4141. Available April 15.

LACONIA Large 2 bedroom - 5 room apt. in nice neighborhood. $950/ mo. includes heat & hot water. No smoking, no pets. Call 524-5145 - leave message.

Franklin 3 Bedroom Mobile Home on Own Land

LACONIA

Mowing, Plowing, Water Incl.

Why rent a room when you can have your own studio apt for as low as $135 per week with utilities included. References & Security deposit required.

1-1/2 baths, Washer/Dryer Handicap Ramp $850/Month + utilities No Smoking, Pets, Sec & Refer.

(603) 944-2916

FRANKLIN Cozy, 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment Nice neighborhood, $600/Month + Utilities No Smoking

455-0592

524-4428 LACONIA- 1 bedroom apartment with storage room. Newly renovated, no smoking/pets. $170/week Heat included. Near hospital, Good neighborhood. References/background check required. Call 524-6360, leave message. LACONIA- Large 3 Bedroom. Sunny, washer/dryer hook-up, storage. $995/Month, first, last, + security 524-0480

GILFORD GREAT LOCATION 3 bedrooms. Large working garage, large yard. Close to school, downtown. $1250/ Month.

393-5756 GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake. Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required. 781-710-2208.

LACONIA- Ranch style house. Completely renovated, 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Brick fireplace, screened in porch, front & back yards, quiet neighborhood, close to town, great for kids. $1,300/Month, includes water/sewer, electric. 603-707-1483 No Smoking/No Pets LACONIA: 2-bedroom $180/ week includes heat & hot water. References and deposit. 524-9665. LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428

GILFORD April 1st. Your new 1BR lakefront apt! Private, views, w/d, fun. $725/ month 603-393-7077.

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $165/Week, utilities included. No pets. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $850/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662

LAKEPORT Tiny one-bedroom, first floor, 1-car parking, lake view, $125/week. No utilities-No smoking, No dogs. references and credit check a must, leave message for Rob. 617-529-1838.

LACONIA

LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. Section 8 approved. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838

Why rent a room when you can have your own studio apt. for as low as $135 per week with utilities included. References & Security deposit required.

524-4428

MEREDITH OPEN HOUSE 15 Northview Drive

“COME CHECK THEM OUT” Newly Renovated 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments $950.00 TO $1150.00 Close to Town, Includes Heat & AC, Brand New Appliances Washer & Dryer and Great Parking

FRI 10-3PM / SAT 10-3PM For Rent by Owner

603-455-9433

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For Rent LUXURY 1 bedroom loft condo, near downtown Laconia, hardwood floors, granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, washer/ dryer. Includes Internet, cable, gym, and bike storage. No pets, no smoking. References, security and lease required. $1000/ month. 455-4075. MEREDITH- 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen and living room. No pets. No smoking. $700/Month, includes heat & hot water. Convenient Residential Location. 279-4164

For Rent-Commercial LEASE OR SALE Commercial Building Former Hyundai Dealership

8,950 Sq. Ft. / 2 Acres Busy Route 3 Across from Belknap Mall LACONIA Current Market Pricing

(603)387-2311

Newly Renovated Apartments, Meredith, NH

For Sale

4- UNIROYAL TIGER PAW AWPII P 205/70R15 Tires, mounted on Chevy wheels. Tires are like new with only 8,000 miles. $125. 524-0843 Evenings 90-GALLON Marine Fish Tank: Includes light, skimmer, pumps, live rock and fish! $800. 968-7941 or 986-3540.

For Rent-Commercial BELMONT

AMAZING FOUR WHEELER DEAL! 2012 Polaris Sportsman HO with brand new trailer. Both never used! Title, Warranty, Manuals. Sell both for $5,800 or four wheeler for $5,200, trailer for $600. 603-387-2630. AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. APPLE I-POD Touch: 8GB, white, new in original package, $125. 527-0873. Approx. 200 bales of good hay. $3.25 per bale. 524-4726 P. Bilodeau

Commercial warehouse space. 4,000 sf. with loading dock. Adjacent office space also available.

$1,500/Month

603-630-2882 COMMERCIAL SPACE

3 Lakeport Storefronts $325/Mth. includes heat $625/Mth. plus utilities $650/Mth. plus utilities

Downtown Laconia Small office $175/Month Utilities Included

CALL 524-4428 For More Information LACONIA Commercial yard. Large workshop with 14x14 ft. overhead door. Ready in April.

$900/Month

603-630-2882 LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus

RUGER LCP Pistol .380 As new $250. Firm. NH ID Required. 267-0977 SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6pm-10pm, Sat. & Sun., 2pm-8pm. BENJAMINOIL LLC. 603-524-6457

YAMAHA Integrated Power Mixer (PA System), 400 watts, $100; COMMUNITY Bass Bin Subwoofers, 2 available, $100 each or $175/pair; SONY6-Disc CD Changer for Home Stereo, $90. 393-7786.

(12) 10ft. Environmental tubes for septic system, includes clips, $500. (603)937-0478.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $160-$175 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

Furniture NEW mattresses ...always a great deal! Starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249. 603-524-1430.

Thule Racks- Will fit small or full-size pickups. Comes with adapters for newer Toyota Tacoma. $300. Call Tom 387-6700

New two bedroom apartment: $1,050/month, New three bedroom apartment: $1,150/month. Great parking, close to town, brand new appliances heat and air conditioning included in rent. Call for more information and appointment to see. Joyce Janitorial Service 603-524-8533

TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet. Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $630/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.

For Sale PORCH & Patio Furniture. 2-spring chairs, 2-end tables & a sofa. $200. Jett III-Ultra Power Wheelchair with oxygen carrier. Like new. $1,850. Professional roller skates, ladies size 7 $50. 744-6107

FIREWOOD Kiln dried, 16 inch cut and split, $300 a cord or half a cord $200, clean, no bugs, incl free bag of kindling and delivery. Early Bird Farm. 435-9385 FIREWOOD: Green, Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord. (603)455-8419 or (603)267-1992.

YUGOSLAVIAN-SKS Rifle- 7.62 X 39mm. Black wood finish, picitiny rail & tapco muzzle break. $300. Call Tom 387-6700

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS! 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM

PINE dining room set, Very nice, (table and 4 chairs), large hutch, and dry sink. $200 or BO. Call 528-5454.

Help Wanted

HAIR STYLIST AESTHETICIAN ALSO BOOTH RENT AVAILABLE CENTRALLY LOCATED

279-6117

Free Body by Jake Ab Scissor, good condition. 603-677-6528 FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

Help Wanted BOAT CLEANING & YARD/ FACILITY MAINTENANCE at Channel Marine, Weirs Beach. Yard work, painting, some carpentry, boat cleaning, facility maintenance, work independently, forward application to admin@channelmarine.com or 366-4801 X209 Christina.

Laconia Harley-Davidson has the following open positions: • • · · · ·

Reception/Administration Parts Department Service Technician Motorcycle Sales Facilities Bike Wash

Apply online at: www.LaconiaHarley.com

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR The Town of Belmont is seeking a self-motivated, diverse individual to coordinate and plan special events and activities for the Town of Belmont. This is a part-time/stipend position and will work under the general direction of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator. Interested candidates should send resume’ and letter of interest to the Town Administrator’s office, Town of Belmont, PO Box 310, Belmont NH 03220 by Friday, March 30, 2012. The Town of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer. A job description for the position is available on the Town’s web site at www.belmontnh.org, or by contacting Town Hall at 267-8300.

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Local craftsmen featured in Old Home & Barn Expo Gardening workshop MANCHESTER — Old is the “new” hot thing according to the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Care for old homes and desire for traditional designs are part of “green” and “go local” trends that prove to be good investments, and that is the theme for the 2012 New Hampshire Old House and Barn Expo. More than 100 exhibitors, lectures and demonstrations will take place at the Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel on March 24-25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsor and exhibitor Steve Bedard of Bedard Preservation & Restoration of Gilmanton will be

featured in sessions on old house and barn repair. He has helped with many key “saves” around New Hampshire. Recent projects include the Gilmanton Year-Round Library, Colonial Wentworth House in Rollinsford, the Castle in the Clouds in Moultonboro, and an 1810, two-story, twin chimney house with a two story “ell,” carriage shed, and woodshed in Loudon. Phillip Eisesman of Gilmanton will also showcase custom cabinetry and hand-made furniture. Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for students and seniors. Discounts and additional information are available at www.nhpreservation.org.

Pittsﬁeld Players present ‘The Proof’ starting Friday PITTSFIELD — The Pittsfield Players will present the “Proof,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by David Auburn, the next two weekends. This romantic mystery is directed by Pittsfield Player veteran Mal Cameron. The story is of 25-yearold Catherine, who has spent most of her young life caring for her brilliant, egocentric and disturbed father. Robert, Catherine’s father, was a mathematical genius with a huge following in the mathematical community of scholars. Upon Robert’s death Catherine is left with 103

Help Wanted

Instruction

LACONIA. Female caregiver to provide non-medical services for my wife who has Alzheimer!s. Services will include but are not limited to personal care, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping based on available time. This is a part-time position offering 10-20 hours each week. 978-807-7470

Private piano lessons for beginners of all ages. Contact Deborah.michelle.stone@gmail.co m. Studio information: www.deborahmstone.blogspot.com

held at Meredith Library on Tuesday evening

MEREDITH — The Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street will be hosting a workshop on “Basic Vegetable Gardening” on Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Master gardeners Deanna Campbell and Nel Garden will show ten steps to vegetable success including: how to test your soil and understand your readings, prepare your garden bed, which plants work best in New Hampshire and the best place to plant in your yard. There is no charge for this event and it is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Library Director Erin Apostolos at 279-4303 or erin@meredithlibrary.org

notebooks of his rants, scrawlings and possible bits of rare history-shattering proofs. Enter Claire, Catherine’s older sister, who is determined to start running Catherine’s life again though she has not been a figure in it for years and Hal, a student of Robert’s who believes there is brilliance in those books and is determined to find it, though unaware he is falling madly in love with Catherine as well. What the three do find is an inexplicable mysterious proof that changes their lives forever. “Proof” is coming to the Scenic Theatre, Pittsfield, March 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31. Call 435-8852 for ticket info.

Services

PIPER ROOFING

BLUE RIBBON PAINTING CO.

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Land

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Services

Interior/Exterior Since 1982 ~ Fully Insured

Power Washing

279-5755 630-8333 Bus.

Cell

Lot Attendant Dion!s Plant Place in Moultonborough Full Time position including weekends. Equipment operation and maintenance is a must.

Storage Space

Call Bianca at 253-7111

GILFORD garage for rent near Airport. One large lighted garage. $170 monthly. 781-710-2208.

PART TIME WAITSTAFF

Wanted

Motorcycles EXPERIENCE A PLUS

Apply in person or call for an appointment: 603-744-2377 Rossi’s Italian Ristorante Route 104 New Hampton, N.H. WATER FILTRATION MECHANIC Now accepting applications for a water filtration mechanic. Applicant must have good plumbing skills, ability to plan & complete the installation of water filters, softeners, reverse osmosis systems, and radon filters. Must have a clean appearance and the ability to speak with customers. Please apply in person. Gilford Well Company. 1440 Lakeshore Rd. Gilford, NH

Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

SCUBA LESSONS! Start now with online videos and pool sessions. Great exercise! Call Central NH Divers 279-9099

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Recreation Vehicles 2005 Four Winds Chateau 31P Class C Motorhome. 10,909 miles. $38,500 OBO. (603)387-2950 or jeff_and_tracy@yahoo.com.

MASONRY/Tile. New, restoration, chimney relining/ repair, pavers, fireplaces, stone, brick, block. 603-726-8679.

2008 Zoom Aeorlite 18 . Sleeps 3, many extras. Outside table, stove, TV. Asking $10,000/OBO. Call 267-6668

MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate. Insured. 455-6296

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Real Estate

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

FOR Sale By Owner- 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch. approx. 1,500 Sq. Ft. 3-stall oversized garage, Taxes $2,300. Fixer Upper, sold as is. Handicap Accessible. Principals only, $79,000. 603-930-5222

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

Roommate Wanted

MEREDITH Area: Room for rent, $125/week, includes everything. (603)937-0478.

Professional Painting Affordable price. Michael Marcotte 455-6296 QS&L Builders. Roofing, decks and more. 15 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 603-832-3850

NEW Hampton-3 Bedroom house. 2.5 baths, 4 garages, 5 acres. Views. $349,000. 279-4271

LACONIA 2-roomates wanted clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, must see, will go fast. $110-130/week. 455-2014

PACKAGING Plus Shipping. Any household item, anywhere. Domestic or International. 24/7. 524-1430

SUPERIOR DETAILING Creative Organization Get a jump on spring cleaning and spend your summer having fun! 387-2536

LANDSCAPING: Spring Clean-up, Mulching, weeding, seasonal mowing, fertilizing, brush cutting, bush trimming. Free estimates. 603-387-9788.

Autos-Boats-Bikes-RV’S Get Early Bird Specials SAVE MONEY NOW!

387-9789

Yard Sale COMMUNITY INDOOR YARD SALE. Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2012, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 80 Bean Road, Moultonboro, N.H. NORTHFIELD- Garage/Moving sale. Indoors at the Town & Country Estates. 35 Summer St., Unit 6, in back of building. Sat. & Sun., March 24 & 25, 10am-4pm. Furniture, tools, hardware, stereo, auto, DVD!s, CD!s, motorcycle, rock & roll books & record albums, camping, hunting, lawn & garden, books, magazines, clothing, footwear, etc.

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WE NEED YOUR SILVERADO! 07’s, 08’s, 09’s & 10’s

YOU GET A LOWER PAYMENT! If you own a 2008 Silverado or GMC Extra Cab 4x4 LT1 or SLE with average or below average mileage in good condition, it is worth up to $20,000 PLUS a $2,000 trade bonus!

For Example: You owe $14,000 on your ‘08 Silverado Ex. Cab LT1 4x4 and have a payment of $500 ... Trade for a NEW 2012 (Stock #12123) at $36,235 MSRP, finance for 72 months at 0% and have a payment of only $399!

2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT 4WD Auto, A/C, ABS, Power Windows & Tilt.

#12123

$36,235 - Trade = $399/Mo

Do the Math .... New Truck + Lower Payment = Happy Customer Come see Allan G. ... He’s Ready to Deal!

‘11 GMC Terrain SLT AWD

‘09 Toyota Corolla

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‘11 Chevy Colorado LT Crew Cab 4WD

‘11 Chevy HHR LT

‘09 Chevy Equinox LT AWD

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Auto, A/C, ABS, CD, Power Locks, Windows, Sunroof & Driver’s Seat, Sunscreen Glass, Alloys, On*Star, Heated Leather, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, 1-Owner, 14k Miles

Auto, A/C, CD, ABS, Tilt, Cruise, Power Locks & Windows, Keyless Entry.

$27,698 or $399/Mo*

$13,900 or $177/Mo*

$25,900 or $370/Mo*

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‘11 Buick Lucerne CXL

‘10 Chevy Cobalt LT

‘09 Chevy Trailblazer LT 4WD

‘11 Chevy Traverse LT

‘10 Chevy Aveo

3 to Choose From!

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Jet Black Alloys, Power Locks & Windows, Tilt, Cruise.

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Leather, Power Locks, Windows & Heated Seats, Moonroof, Sunscreen Glass, 24k Miles.

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Loaded, Power Locks & Windows, Sunscreen Glass, Saphire Blue Metallic, 35k Miles.

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#10125PA

Auto, A/C, ABS, Alloys, Heated Leather, Power Locks, Windows & Driver’s Seat, Tilt, Cruise, 31k Miles.

4-Cylinder, Auto, Power Locks & Windows, Cruise, A/C, ABS, CD, Keyless Entry.

Auto, ABS, CD, Power Locks, Windows & Seats, Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, Alloys, Heated Seats, Trailer Towing Pkg., Sunscreen Glass, 55k Miles.

8-Passenger! Auto, Power Locks, Windows & Seat, Sunscreen Glass, Alloys, CD, Climate Control, ABS, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, 1-Owner, 28k Miles.

4-Cylinder, Auto, 4-Door, A/C, ABS, CD, 30k Miles.

$22,900 or $322/Mo*

$12,900 or $179/Mo**

$19,900 or $273/Mo*

$26,900 or $386/Mo*

$13,900 or $199/Mo**

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Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:00-7:00pm Thur. 8:00-8:00pm Sat. 8:00-5:00pm

www.cantins.com 623 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-524-0770 or 1-800-226-8467

“When other dealers can’t ... Cantin can!” Not responsible for typographical errors. Photos for illustration purposes only. *Payment based on 72 months at 4.9% APR, with $3,000 cash or trade equity down payment, subject to credit approval. **Payment based on 60 months at 2.9% APR, with $3,000 cash or trade equity down payment, subject to credit approval.