The Laconia Daily Sun, March 23, 2012

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Preliminary roundabout work begins at ‘Malfunction Junction’

LACONIA - Construction has begin on the new Weirs roundabout at the northern end of Weirs Blvd.

— known in common parlance as the “Malfunction Junction”.

The winning bidder for the project is Busby Construction who, according to the N.H. Department of Transportation Website, bid $908,555 to reconfigure the intersection of U.S. Route 3 and N.H. Route 11-B. Earlier this year, the City Council see WEirS page 10

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Concord likely to kill single-stream recycling plant plan

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — With a scheduled groundbreaking just weeks away, prospects that the Concord Regional Solid Waste/Resource Recovery Cooperative would build a single-stream recycling facility here were suddenly dashed

yesterday when the Concord Solid Waste Advisory Committee decided to recommend that the City Council abandon the project.

Jim Presher, director of the co-op, who has pursued and shepherded the project since 2009, said that without Concord “the project stops. Their

participation is critical.”

Laconia has been a partner in the project from the outset.

Paul Moynihan, Director of Public Works, said that “Concord always held that sway.”

Recalling that Concord’s decision to commit to the project last year seemed to ensure its success, he said, “I feel they’ve

reneged and it troubles me.”

The facility requires approximately 25,000 tons of recyclable material a year in order to operate economically. The 4,300 tons committed by Concord represent 18-percent of the total of 24,400 tons committed by the municipalities parsee rECyCLiNG page 9

1 bedtime burglar to be sentenced today as part of plea bargain

By Gail OBer

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LACONIA — One of the two men who traumatized Laconia and surrounding communities during last summer’s middle of the night burglary spree will be sen-

tenced today for his role in those crimes.

Joshua Shepard, 31, of Laconia is scheduled to plead guilty and be sentenced to prison for committing four separate burglaries in Laconia and one count of selling about one-half gram of cocaine.

As part of his plea agreement, it is anticipated that agreement will cover one Sanbornton burglary and two Belmont burglaries.

It was the summer of 2011 when Shepard see BUrGLar page 10

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Politics puts Etch A Sketch back in the picture

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Pushed to the bottom of the toy box by video games and other hightech gadgets, Etch A Sketch is suddenly drawing lots of attention, thanks to a gaffe that has shaken up the race for the White House.

Ohio Art Co., maker of the classic baby boomer toy, is sending a big box of Etch A Sketches to the presidential campaigns to say thanks for the publicity and a boost in sales.

It all started when Mitt Romney strategist Eric Fehrnstrom was asked Wednesday about the candidate’s politics now versus next fall, and he likened the campaign to an Etch A Sketch: “You can kind of shake it up and we start all over again.”

Democrats and Republicans alike seized on the remark as evidence that Romney is a flip-flopper willing to alter his positions for political gain.

GOP rival Newt Gingrich told voters in Louisiana that “having an Etch A Sketch as your campaign model raises every doubt about where we’re going.” Rick Santorum brandished an Etch A Sketch and see ETCH page 10

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Sgt. Bales to be charged with 17 counts of murder WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales will be charged with 17 counts of murder as well as assault and a string of other offenses in the massacre of Afghan villagers as they slept, a U.S. official said Thursday.

The charges against Bales include 17 counts of murder, six counts of attempted murder and six counts of aggravated assault as well as dereliction of duty and other violations of military law, the official said on condition of anonymity because the charges had not been announced.

The 38-year-old soldier and father of two, who lives in Lake Tapps, Wash., will be charged with a shooting rampage in two villages near his southern Afghanistan military post in the early hours of March 11, gunning down nine Afghan children and eight adults and burning some of the victims’ bodies.

The charges are to be read to Bales on Friday at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas where he has been held since being flown from Afghanistan last week. He faces trial under the Uniform

Code of Military Justice.

Military authorities had originally said Bales was suspected in the killing 16 Afghan villagers, nine children and seven adults. They changed that Friday to 17, raising the number of adults by one but without explaining how the change came about. It’s possible some of the dead were buried before U.S. military officials arrived at the scene of the carnage. Six Afghans were wounded in the attack.

Bales’ civilian attorney, John Henry see SERGEANT page 11

French standoff ends with killer jumping to death in storm of bullets TOULOUSE, France (AP) — Inspired by radical Islam and trained in Afghanistan, the gunman methodically killed French schoolchildren, a rabbi and paratroopers and faced down hundreds of police for 32 hours. Then he leapt out a window as he rained down gunfire and was fatally shot in the head.

France will not be the same after Mohamed Merah, whose deeds and death Thursday could change how authorities track terror-

ists, determine whether French Muslims face new stigmas and even influence who becomes the next French president.

The top priority for investigators now is determining whether Merah, who claimed allegiance to al-Qaida, was the kind of lone-wolf terrorist that intelligence agencies find particularly hard to trace, or part of a network of homegrown militants operating quietly in French housing projects, unbeknownst to police.

Either way, French authorities are facing difficult questions after acknowledging that Merah, a 23-year-old Frenchman of Algerian descent, had been under surveillance for years and that his travels to Afghanistan and Pakistan were known to French intelligence — yet he wasn’t stopped before he started his killing spree on March 11. Merah had been on a U.S. no-fly list since 2010. see FRANCE page 8

Florida police chief & prosecutor step aside in wake of teen death probe

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The police chief and prosecutor who have been bitterly criticized for not arresting a neighborhood watch volunteer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager both left the case Thursday, with the chief saying that

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Gay marriage will still be issue in N.H. fall elections Million dollar bail set for State Rep. David Bates, the Windham Republican (AP) — The House may have killed a man charged with shooting billCONCORD who sponsored the repeal bill, said the issue didn’t to repeal New Hampshire’s gay marriage law, die with Wednesday’s defeat of his bill. yet the results of the November gubernatorial elecManchester police officer “If we have a governor in place more favorable to tion could breathe new life into the effort.

traditional marriage that will change the dynamic Voters on both sides of the issue will have a choice: MANCHESTER (AP) — A judge set bail at $1 milconsiderably,” he said. the two Democrats support gay marriage while the lion on Thursday for a 22-year-old man charged with If the House had passed the repeal measure, it two Republicans support traditional marriage. attempted murder in the shooting of a police officer would have gone to the Senate; both houses are conDemocrats Jackie Cilley and Maggie Hassan are in Manchester. trolled by Republicans. Democratic Gov. John Lynch two former state senators who voted for the law in Police said Myles Webster of Litchfield is accused had promised to veto the bill if it had reached his 2009. Both reiterated their support for it after the of shooting Officer Daniel Doherty, who was on duty desk. Supporters would have needed a two-thirds House killed a bill Wednesday that would have Wednesday night, with a handgun on the city’s majority to override the veto — a high hurdle and repealed the law and replaced it with civil unions.

West Side. Prosecutors said Doherty was involved one Bates said would not be needed if a governor “I strongly oppose any repeal of marriage equality,” in a foot chase around 6:30 p.m., and shortly therewilling to sign a repeal bill is elected.

Hassan said in a statement issued after the vote. after, police received reports of shots fired and that “Winning a majority vote is well within the realm “In my mind it is a settled issue,” Cilley agreed Doherty had been hit. of possibilities,” he said.

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Prosecutor Maureen O’Neil said 15 rounds were Though Republicans hold a 189-seat advantage in On the other hand, Republicans Kevin Smith and fired, and that Webster “essentially emptied his the House, Bates’ bill failed to get a majority. The Ovide Lamontagne support marriage being between weapon.” Doherty, 25, suffered multiple gunshot amendment with the best chance of passing died a man and a woman. wounds — five in the legs and torso — and remained 162-188 with 96 Republicans voting against it.

“I support traditional marriage and if the Legisin serious, but stable condition at Catholic Medical Both sides expect money to flow into New Hamplature were to put a bill on my desk to support that Center, where he underwent surgery. shire to support their candidates. definition, I would sign it,” Smith said Thursday.

Doherty’s parents and scores of police officers The National Organization for Marriage has “That being said, it is not my agenda as governor.” attended Webster’s arraignment. In January, pledged to spend $250,000 to help lawmakers runSmith said he would hope a repeal bill would Doherty and another officer were given an Honorning for re-election who support repealing the law. restore civil unions, which the state had in 2008 able Service Award by the police department for preOn the other side, the New Hampshire Republicans and 2009, and ensure existing same-sex marriages venting an armed robbery in November. of Freedom and Equality PAC is raising money to remained valid. New Hampshire’s gay marriage law “Anybody that knows him knows he is a very back Republicans who vote to retain it. took effect in 2010 and more than 1,900 gay couples strong young man,” Manchester Police Chief David NOM president Brian Brown said in a statement have wed since.

Mara said at a news conference Thursday afternoon.

Thursday that the money has not been spent, but will At a rally last month for the repeal bill, LamonMara described Doherty as a well-liked, hardtagne also said if he was elected he would sign legisbe to support candidates who support repealing the law. working officer. He declined to discuss Doherty’s see GAY MARRIAGE page 10 lation repealing gay marriage. condition other than to say it hadn’t changed.

“He has his family gathered around him.

He has his Manchester Police Department family gathered around him,” Mara said.

A police spokeswoman said Doherty’s family did not want to comment following the arraignment. Doherty joined the department 3½ years ago. He is a native of Allston, Mass.

“My thoughts and prayers, and those of my wife Susan, are with Officer Doherty and his entire family at this time,” Gov. John Lynch said in a statement. “We pray for his quick and full recovery.”

Defense attorney John Newman said the bail was excessive and he is prepared to challenge that at an April 4 hearing for Webster.

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Susan Estrich

2 Mass. governors I’ve been waiting for it: the inevitable comparisons between the Massachusetts governor who ran for president (with my help) in 1988 and the former Massachusetts governor on his way to being the 2012 Republican nominee.

Now, I’ll admit that there is almost certainly something in the water in my old home state that leads every politician — or at least every senator and governor — to see a president in the mirror when they shave in the morning. There was Jack Kennedy, of course, and Sen. Ted Kennedy and the late Sen. Paul Tsongas, and don’t forget Richard Nixon’s running mate in 1960, Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge.

And now Mitt Romney joins the crowd most notable for its (literally) singular success.

But whether Romney ends up winning or losing (which would be my bet), his problems are very different from the last Massachusetts governor to top a ticket.

People forget, but Mike Dukakis was actually a pretty great primary candidate. He had a bad moment early on in Iowa, comparing their farming issues to the cranberry growers in Massachusetts, and he hated going on the attack (even then). But he had no problem connecting with regular people in the sort of intimate campaigning that defines the early contests.

Dukakis lived in a duplex. As governor of Massachusetts, he took the “T” — the subway — to work. He bought his clothes at the old Filene’s Basement. He liked traveling coach and staying at cheap hotels and eating a tuna sandwich for lunch.

He didn’t want Secret Service protection. He fought with me about getting new suits for presidential debates. His wife, Kitty, didn’t drive a Cadillac, much less two of them.

He was a liberal. He was, as he put it, a “card-carrying member of the ACLU.” Willie Horton (for those who forget or never knew, the murderer who raped a woman while out on furlough) wasn’t a problem for Dukakis in the primaries, because primary voters weren’t about to abandon him for having a “too lenient” furlough policy. They attacked then-Sen. Al Gore the one time he raised the Horton issue, in New York, for something akin to racism.

No one ever asked whether Dukakis was “liberal enough” to be the nominee of a party dominated, in the primaries and caucuses, by liberals.

It was only in the general election that he faced the question of being too liberal, and to his credit (or discredit, depending on your point of view), he answered it by upholding his views, sticking with his positions and refusing to become an attack

dog who shifted all of the attention away from his own perceived weaknesses and onto George Bush’s. It was a terrible political strategy — but it also was a reflection of who he really was, and is, in terms of principles and policies.

In almost every way, Romney is different. As a primary candidate, he does face the question of whether he is conservative enough, and he’s answered it with some pretzel twists designed to appeal to conservative voters. That probably will get him to Tampa, but it will almost certainly create its own set of problems when he leaves with the Republican nomination.

You can see the ads: Will the real Mitt Romney please stand up? Will it be the guy from the Massachusetts days, who trumpeted his liberal credentials and his mother’s courage in taking a pro-choice position, or the conservative Romney, who has been out there trying to beat back the Santorum challenge.

The “Etch A Sketch” comment by one of his aides created a furor it never would have in Dukakis’ case precisely because Romney watchers are on to the pretzel politics and alert for new twists to come. It would have been far easier for Dukakis to move to the middle than it will be for Romney, who has already done so much moving around and will almost certainly try anyway.

Romney has yet to figure out how to “seem” authentic (only in politics would we talk about “seeming authentic”) to average voters.

Dukakis was the son of immigrants, an honest-to-goodness Americandream story. Romney is a multimillionaire son of a governor.

On the other hand, we know for a fact that Romney won’t lose a second of sleep running a negative campaign. On that score, for better or worse, depending on your calculus, he is certainly no Dukakis.

But the bottom line may be the same. During the darkest days of the Dukakis campaign, I remember studying grim polls with our beloved pollster, the late and brilliant Tubby Harrison, and trying to figure out what to do. Tubby said, more than once, that for all the flaws and mistakes and the rest, our candidate didn’t have any problem that just a few more points of unemployment wouldn’t solve. I expect that could be true this time around, as well.

(Susan Estrich is a professor of Law and Political Science at the University of Southern California Law Center. A best-selling author, lawyer and politician, as well as a teacher, she first gained national prominence as national campaign manager for Dukakis for President in 1988.)

LETTERS Our own emotions, fears, biases & loyalties are used against us To the editor, I found Mr. Meade’s letter last week somewhat humorous; while he has no qualms about beating up on every conservatives whipping boy, Professor Sandy, accusing him of smearing and denigrating people of a conservative vent, he then becomes peaked when I take issue with what I feel are shortcomings in his political commentary.

The reason Meade found it difficult to “discern my problem” is because he has his own agenda and finds it convenient to ignore other points of view and opinions. Meade on the right and others on the left, blinded by their political bias, would rather point fingers and blame the other side for the problems rather than fixing them.

If Meade had bothered to read and comprehend my letter, he would have discerned that “my problem” is with partisan politics and that this partisanship has brought our Congress to a stand still. In his response, he unwittingly helps make my point by pointing out an article by Herbert Meyer in which he discusses WAR between left wing liberals and right wing conservatives. This is exactly the type of rhetoric and mind set that is destroying this country. Article 1, Section 5 of the Constitution, which Meade wanted me to address, is another great example of partisan politics and the party in power establishing it’s own rules in Congress to accomplish it’s own agenda.

Meade, as he so often does, neglects

to relate to his readers the whole story.

I take no issue with his column being “factually correct”, but he doesn’t give us all the “facts”. He uses “facts” and leaves out “facts” so as to paint conservatives in the best light. This type of propaganda is used by both the Left and the Right.

What people must recognize is that there is a great deal of effort, money and influence being spent, overtly and covertly, simply and extensively, individually and organized, aimed to deceive us and manipulate public opinion just for self interests. If there is one thing the people can do that would go a long way towards turning things around, it is to recognize that we are being duped and check our own emotions, fears, biases, prejudices, and stubborn loyalties so they can’t be used against us, and then to look at what is being said long and hard enough to objectively and rationally discern what is the reality … and then to just refuse to be arrogantly used or insultingly taken for granted. We, the people, still have the votes, if we choose to intelligently use them, we can still have the control.

Our nation is at a critical point at this time and we should believe more strongly in her and in one another.

Whether Republican, Democrat, liberal or conservative, our ability to grow and change is dependent on our mutual dignity and the Democratic method.

L. J. Siden Gilmanton

ADHD is neurological disorder that can been seen with scans To the editor, Jack Stepenson says of Attention Deficit Disorders, “IS NOT a disorder of the child, only a disorder of the parent, or teacher.”

Granted, there are bad parents and teachers and doctors can mis-diagnose disorders but Jack is mainly way off. ADHD is a neurological disorder that can be seen with FMRI and PET scans. In those properly diagnosed, certain parts of the brain are far less active than they should be. They are not working properly because of a lack of blood flow. With proper medication, the areas of the brain change to what is considered normal activity. Associated behaviors and thoughts change

for the better with proper treatment.

Most kids outgrow ADHD by the time they are in their late teens. ADHD is rare in adults but still exists. Proper treatment helps these adults, too.

Jack’s take on ADHD is much like what many in the past thought about depression disorders. “Toughen up”, they said. It was that simple. It’s Marlboro Man time. Now we know that depression can be seriously debilitating and has neurological markers just as ADHD has. I recommend all to go to www.sciencedaily.com, search ADHD, and read the plentiful research articles designed for the public.

James Veverka Tilton

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LETTERS Gilmanton school budget critics already know why: special ed To the editor, As a returning long-term resident of Gilmanton and a parent of children that attend Gilmanton School, I can remain silent in the newspaper no longer. I have attended several School Board meetings and the all important Budget Committee public hearing.

Yes, the school budget has increased over last year by 2.6-percent. Mr. Isleib neglected to state in his letters to the editors of various local newspapers dated March 20, that he attended the Budget Committee public hearing and that he was presented with the same explanation of the increase.

Here is the answer: contractual costs.

More specifically, special education.

Our School Board reviewed the original budget presented by the school administration. The original budget was a 3.1-percent increase.

After working and cutting non-contractual costs, the proposed budget was decreased by 0.5-percent. This revised budget translates to no increases for hourly employees (i.e. para-professionals, secretaries, custodians, school nurse, lunch room director and workers, etc.), no new library books, no improvements to technology, no funding for field trips and some other decreases that amounted to approximately $150,000. It is also important to note that the proposed budget never included an increase for salaries for the school administration.

As many of us know, special education is mandated by the state and federal government. As a result, the town is obligated to provide those identified children, from ages 3 to 21, with services as recognized in their IEP, or risk a lawsuit. The 2.6-percent increase is a “have-to” not a “want-to”.

Taxpayers should focus their energies on urging their legislators to provide state funding for these costs as it is through the state’s mandates that we, the tax payer, are obligated to fund these types of increases.

I would also like to take a moment to address the $500,000 turn-back from the 2010-2011 school budget as this will

most likely show-up in a subsequent letter this week. Yes, the School Board returned unused money to the general fund for the 2010-2011 school year.

And yes, they have returned money in smaller increments dating back to the 2003-2004 school year. In a very detailed explanation, Mr. Fauci, the School Superintendent, presented the taxpayers and the Budget Committee with the line items that this turn-back stemmed from. The primary answer: Special Education. As the student body fluctuates during the school year from children moving in and out of town, the money budgeted in the prior year does not always meet the amount that is expended during the current school year. In past years, we have been fortunate that this amount has been in the town’s favor, but it can just as easily be swayed in a deficit. In the 2010-2011 school year, special education students that were identified during budget season in early 2010 had moved out of town, yielding this surplus.

In the recent NECAP testing (standardized academic testing), the scores of the children of Gilmanton in grades 3-8 outranked other schools in the Lakes Region in 4 out of the 6 grades tested for reading and 5 out of the 6 grades tested for math. Our test scores are improving,our children are receiving programs that provide them with high school credit upon their eighth grade graduation. Proposing a decrease to the overall budget of these proportions would dramatically impact the ability of the administration to offer these programs and the high level of education that our children deserve. Taxpayers paid for our education, it is our turn to pay it forward.

Please take the time to research the data behind the warrant articles and attend the School District Meeting on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium of Gilmanton School. Student Leadership will provide FREE childcare during the meeting at the school. Your vote and your voice are important.

Michelle (Smithers) Heyman Gilmanton Iron Works

Tone things down & appeal to your community’s sense of logic To the editor, I am sitting here digesting Mr. Lambert’s open diatribe in the Thursday edition and I’m wondering why do people with such fervent belief’s and opinions devolve into such reckless assessments and have a “take no prisoner” mentality? I am not passing judgment on the validity of his positions and or opinions – many of which may be true. I’m a reasonable person.

I want to hear diversity of opinions and if supported by facts, better yet.

What I don’t need or want is that they (School Board, Budget Committee, et al) are the devil attitudes on details.

What I do want is the devil is in the details. Surely this can be presented in a positive and constructive manner.

Why all the acrimony?

I suggest Mr. Lambert (as well as

others) that you may have a wholly more receptive audience if you tone down the “they are the devil” element and appeal more to the community’s sense of logic by contrasting things in a more positive light. I spent 25 years in running technology based companies – both foreign and domestic — and have seen many instances of aggressive shareholders, board members and investors go down in flames not in the subject matter but rather the presentation of the subject matter. This year’s election reminds me of this experience.

I suggest that you step back – take a deep breath and re-launch. You and many others are a good counter balance and I applaud your efforts – not your means.

Ray Boelig Gilford

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Sounds to me like if we’re going green we’re also going broke To the editor, Here on Saturday morning, readers are once again being treated to one of Mr. Veverka’ s hate letters. Mr. V has once again proved to readers that it is he who is the bigot with another antiChristian rant. A couple weeks back I challenged him to write the same king if stuff against Muslims, who’s history is far worse then that of the Christians. So far he hasn’t seen fit to do so.

One can only guess why?

Have readers noticed that the national average price for a gallon of gas is over $3.80? So once again I am compelled to point out the policies of President Obama are chiefly responsible for this. His complaints that he is powerless to effect the prices on oil are laughable. He’s the president of the United States for crying out loud, he could do a dozen thing to reduce or stop the wild speculation on oil on the world markets but he won’t. He wants the price to rise in order to give the proponents of green energy a foot up, tilting the playing field as it were. It would be far better to advocate for green energy to be made cost effective and priced competitively with conventional fuels then to drive the cost up for everyone of both. Democrats, where the heck are you on this? Will not the doubling of heating oil, propane, and gas hurt those you say you are charged with defending? Is making the poor, sick and elderly choose between heating and eating next winter in line with your moral standards? Republicans are not confused or silent on this issue. They have come out against the rising costs being implemented. Or do Democrats only read and listen to “approved” news sources? How about a couple other non-approved.

Donald Trump recently said, “the U.S. economy is poised for massive inflation.” Trump warns investors not to trust official government statistics.

“Unemployment is over 20-percent not 8.3-percent.

Robert Wiedemer is author of NY Times best seller “After Shock” and his predictions are even grimmer.

Dr. John Hussman, of the Hussman Fund, says “claims of job gains are based entirely on weighted figures. Total nonfarm employment in U.S., before seasonal adjustments fell by 2,689,000 jobs in Jan. “The normal adjustment figure should have been 2,932,000 jobs in January. The difference of 243,000 jobs were reported as an increase in employment. The actual increase should have been 60,000 jobs.

(This lends credence to Trump’s caution about the government playing with the numbers. An old teacher of mine once told our class that figures don’t lie but liers can figure.)

Christopher S. Rugaber (Associated Press) in his article, “Higher gas prices threaten economy if they persist”, said: “If prices surpass $4.00 or $5.00/gal. experts fear Americans could pull back on spending and job growth will stall”.

Michael Hanson, an economist at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, says, “Gasoline worries are outweighing stock market gains and job growth when it comes to consumer attitudes”.

Chris Christhopher, an economist at IHS Global Insight says about rising gas prices, “It’s a thorn in the side of the consumer and businesses. The economy this year would have been better and stronger if we didn’t have to deal with this. Many American businesses suffer because they have to pay more for fuel and shipping and for materials affected by high oil prices such as petroleum based plastics.

Profit margin are being squeezed”.

Sounds to me as though if we keep going green were also going broke.

Steve Earle Hill

Speaker O’Brien just loves to attack the poor, kids & the elderly To the editor, Recently I read an article about N.H. House Speaker William O’Brien proposing to implement a law so that when people apply for welfare assistance, case technicians would have to do more in the line of verification of eligibility. Now this is a prime example of wasting time and money on a proposed bill. If Rep. O’Brien had done a little research and investigated this more he would have found out that this is already being done. He has no idea of the procedures and process when applying for social service programs. He has no idea of all the material that an applicant has to provide and apparently has no idea how case technicians can verify information via the computer. Mr. O’Brien is just one of those Republicans who hates social service programs and who doesn’t care about the people/families who need help.

For some reason this Tea Party Republican has done nothing but attack poor people, children and the elderly since he took office. It is more

then obvious that he seems to think any person who falls into these categories are drug addicts, lairs and frauds. Just because people need help doesn’t make them BAD people. In fact, and perhaps Rep. O’Brien isn’t aware of it, many people who have never received or applied for help, and who have plenty of assets, are sitting in jail for crimes they have committed. Jails and prisons are not just made up of poor inmates/poor people.

There are many who have committed white collar crimes, drug crimes, etc. sitting in cells which clearly indicates how much or how little money you have has nothing to do with whether a person is bad or good.

Perhaps Rep. O’Brien could learn something from this quote by Herman Melville. “Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed and well-fed.”

Nancy Parsons Laconia

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LETTERS Obama likes energy schemes that are decades away from viability To the editor, “Heavens to Mergatroyd”, where is Snagglepuss when you need someone to provide some common sense solutions to our energy needs? Is there a clear thinking individual out there who doesn’t believe that this pink, anthropomorphic mountain lion wouldn’t have more cogent thoughts about our energy needs? Our president actually purports the notion that if citizens don’t offer up tax dollars for green algae exploration, then we must be a bunch of narrow minded flat earthers.

In spite of the fact that we have poured billions upon billions of taxpayer funds into green technologies, we will not be running our cars on solar or wind in the foreseeable future. Now our dear leader wants to use those precious funds to refine green algae or as he later referred to it, biomass. We have green technology companies going bankrupt at an alarming rate and yet our president stubbornly wants to throw more of our money into energy schemes that are decades away from being viable, if ever! Yet, we are the supposed card carrying members of the flat earth society. This is like the pot calling the kettle a moonbat.

Now if Moon Unit Zappa opined that we should put green slime into our gas tanks, we could scoff at the idea. But this is no laughing matter as people and businesses try to stay afloat while desperately looking for

leadership. Snagglepuss stubbornly tried to make his cave more inhabitable and yet kept winding up back where he started, worse off than before. Does that have a familiar ring, thirty-eight months into the plutocracy of our current POTUS? President Obama tries to give an example of his “Republicans are backwards thinking neanderthals” by claiming that, “Rutherford B. Hayes reportedly said about the telephone, it’s a great invention, but who would ever want to use one”. Thank God that sensible, alternative media are on the stick, ever wise to his schtick. Turns out that President Hayes was pro technology and thought the telephone was a great idea.

Ladies and gentlemen, I feel like I’m stuck in a Hanna-Barbara cartoon nightmare. How about you? Modern day liberals continue to cause unintended harm because they blindly continue to think they know better than we, not unlike the child who, unable to generalize, continues to make the same mistakes. Hamlet once said, “I must be cruel to be kind”.

Adding paradox to injury, our president and the Democrats continue to imitate kindness while causing more harm. Heaven help us all if an eminently qualified, tenacious Republican doesn’t step forth to send this minor leaguer back down to the community organizing farm.

Russ Wiles Tilton

Women’s right to control their lives now in extreme jeopardy in N.H. To the editor, This is an open letter to State Senator Jeanie Forrester: As a female young adult, I have taken great care with my social life and choices in dates and male companions. At the same time, I have simply assumed that choices in contraception would be available to me when I chose to become sexually active. In fact, I have always credited the women that came before me for the effort they put forward to achieve the status quo that exists for all women today in terms of being able to make plans about when to start a family, how many children to have and so on.

So it came as quite a shock to me to learn that the N.H. State Legislature is attempting to limit the rights of women — young and old — to control their own reproductive lives. What I had taken for granted, that women were in charge of this facet of our

lives, now appears to be in extreme jeopardy in this state.

Please, Senator Forrester, vote to preserve N.H. women’s right to reproductive freedom.

What is especially troubling to me is that I am currently covered under my parents’ health insurance and will be until I can land a job with benefits.

What if my parents worked for an employer who — under the N.H. Legislature’s proposal— decided he (or she) had a religious antipathy to birth control? Then I would be the one suffering the consequences, several steps removed.

Women are breaking the glass ceilings all over the place. It would be a massive step backward to deny them the right to manage their reproductive lives and I hope Senator Forrester will vote on behalf of N.H. women.

Alison Therriault Plymouth

Is Mr. Stephenson bored, or just in need of a good education?

To the editor, For as educated of a man as Jack Stevenson claims to be, I am appalled at his clear ignorance on the subject of ADD. Perhaps he is just bored or is in desperate need of attention, but as evidenced by his letter filled with blatant generalities, he clearly has no idea what he is talking about.

As someone who has lived with and is raising a child with ADD I have first hand awareness of how difficult the disorder can be and how much affect

it can have on a child’s life. With that I am eternally grateful for all of the help, understanding and yes medication my child has received since being diagnosed with the disorder. All of which were unavailable to myself growing up.

Perhaps medical science will someday be able to help Mr Stevenson with his malady and a pill will be developed which will enable him to remove his head from his you know what.

Ryan Griffin Gilford

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Tell the truth; quote me accurately & don’t put words in my mouth To the editor, Thank you to The Laconia Daily Sun for the number of letters allowed. Public discussion is good. What is troubling is the amount of “making up your own facts” that takes place. Some writers try to speak out of both sides of their mouth. For example: during the recent election cycle some of the folks from Gilford were more interested in character assassination than a discussion of issues to come before the School Board or Budget Committee. I found that amusing, yet sad that is where we are in small town/city politics.

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Heat wave puts an early end to Gunstock ski season

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Mr. Bye is a book translator from French, Spanish and German into English. He also has played, collected, and restored old five-string banjos since 1975. His musical interests include fretless banjos, tunes dating back to plantation days, and all types of traditional music: work songs, string and brass band music, and banjo orchestras. His program promises to be both educational and fun.

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me, here is what is fair: tell the truth, quote me, do not put words in my mouth, and be prepared to reap what you sow.

I cannot wait to respond to this quote from a recent writer:”What must the other nations think of us?”

Who among you care?

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GILFORD — “March has gone out like a lamb,” said Greg Goddard, general manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, who yesterday, while sitting in his air-conditioned office in a T-shirt and shorts, announced the closing of the slopes, which were stripped of their snow by unseasonable heat and sunshine, nine days ahead of schedule.

“As late as Wednesday afternoon I hoped we could stay open through Sunday,” Goddard said. “But, I took a ride up the mountain first thing yesterday and at 8 o’clock decided to close for season.” He said that “the consecutive days with temperatures in the 80s have eaten snow away faster than I’ve ever seen. I’ve been in this business 30 years and never seen anything like it.

It went away in three days.”

Last month, amid rumors that the warm, dry winter would force Gunstock to close early, Goddard said that with good snow on 45 trails, he intended to keep the resort open through March. “It’s not for lack of trying,” he said yesterday. He explained that each season caches of

snow are made near those stretches of trails where the base thins earliest.

“It went so fast we had too little left,” he said.

“There are several sections of trails that are fine, but there’s no way to get to the bottom without taking off your skis and wading through the mud,” Goddard said. “The water is running so hard, there is no structure to the snow.”

Goddard said that in closing Gunstock is in step with ski areas across the state, noting that traditionally the order of closings tracks from south to north, with some exceptions for areas at the highest elevations. “This year the order is the same, but it is a full two weeks earlier than normal.” he said. He expected less than a handful of areas would remain open through the weekend, noting that at Bretton Woods, usually one of the last to close, only 14 of 102 trails are still open.

Goddard said that the zip-line would be operating on Saturday, after which the resort would close for the annual service, inspection and licensing of the chair lifts, before reopening for the summer adventure park on May 18.

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Representatives voted not to repeal the law permitting same sex marriages. In fact, Accornero was present and voted with the minority to repeal the law.

FRANCE from page 2 “One can ask the question whether there was a failure or not,” French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said on Europe 1 radio. “We need to bring some clarity to this.”

Three Jewish schoolchildren, a rabbi and three paratroopers died in France’s worst Islamist terrorist violence since a wave of attacks in the 1990s by Algerian extremists.

Merah filmed all three attacks, Prosecutor Francois Molins said Thursday, and claimed to have posted them online.

“You killed my brother; I kill you,” he said in the video of the first attack, in which one French paratrooper died, Molins said. “Allah Akbar,” (God is Great), he declared during the second,

when two more soldiers were killed.

The prosecutor said Merah told police he wanted to “bring France to its knees.”

“While the facts concerning the three killings have been clearly elucidated, and Mohamed Merah carries full responsibility, the investigations are not finished,” he said.

Authorities are trying to determine whether Merah’s 29-year-old brother, Abdelkader, was involved, and are searching for accomplices who might have encouraged Merah to kill or furnished the means to do so, Molins said.

Merah espoused a radical form of Islam and had been to Afghanistan and the Pakistani militant stronghold of Waziristan, where he claimed to see next page

Whitney Houston drowned, with cocaine in her system

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Whitney Houston was a chronic cocaine user who had the drug in her system when she drowned in a hotel bathtub, coroner’s officials said Thursday after releasing autopsy findings that also noted heart disease contributed to her death.

The disclosure ended weeks of speculation about what killed the Grammy-winning singer on Feb. 11 on the eve of the Grammy Awards.

Houston was found submerged in the bathtub of her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, and her death was ruled accidental. Several bottles of prescription medications were found in her hotel room, but coroner’s officials said there weren’t excessive quantities.

“We are saddened to learn of the toxicology results, although we are glad to now have closure,” Patricia Houston, the singer’s sister-in-law and manager, wrote in a statement to The Associated Press.

Beverly Hills police said in a statement there was no evidence of wrongdoing in connection with Houston’s death.

Coroner’s Chief of Operations Craig Harvey said cocaine and its byproducts were found in Houston’s system, and the drug was listed as a contributing factor in her death. He said the results indicated Houston was a chronic cocaine user.

Toxicology results also showed Houston had marijuana, Xanax, the muscle relaxant Flexeril, and the allergy medication Benadryl in her system. Houston died just hours before she was scheduled to appear at producer Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy Awards bash.

The singer also had buildup of plaque in her arteries that can restrict blood flow. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said the condition is common in drug users, although he said it wasn’t clear whether Houston had a heart attack on the day she died.

RECYCLING from page one ticipating in the project. Above all, Presher said, the next step for the coop is to approve a borrowing of $9.2-million to construct the facility, which requires a two-thirds majority of the weighted votes of the member municipalities, and Concord holds a third of the votes.

“I’m disappointed,” Presher said. “They’ve been with us every step of the way to this point.”

Concord City Councilor Keith Nyhan, who chairs the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, said that “the (single stream) business model and financing model has kept changing and not for the better.” In particular, he said that “what really changed from the committee’s perspective is the risk-reward formula.

When we started the upside reward was greater than the downside risk, but now that is reversed.”

Drawing on a report by city staff, Nyhan explained that originally the $15.5-million construction budget for the project consisted of $5.2-million in borrowings in the form of revenue bonds issued by the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank and $12.3-million drawn from the reserves accrued by the coop. However, in December the coop decided to reduce the draw from its reserves to $6.4-million and borrow $9.2-million in the form of a 15-year note issued by Laconia Savings Bank.

Presher explained the financing package was adjusted to ensure sufficient reserves to continue subsidizing and stabilizing tipping fees at the coop’s waste to energy plant, fund anticipated expansion of the coop’s landfill and support the single-stream recycling facility.

At the same time, municipalities participating in the single-stream facility but no not members of the Coop — so-called RFAMs (Recycling Facility Associate Members) — were exempted from liability for the debt.

Nyhan said that the net effect was to increase Concord’s share of liability for the debt from 30-per-

cent to 41.5-percent. Likening the project to a game of poker, he said that “when the ante goes up, you reconsider the odds.”

By comparison, Laconia and Franklin would each bear 10.6-percent of the liability and the remaining municipalities 37.3-percent.

Nyhan noted that his committee was always concerned that the single-stream facility would have sufficient tonnage. “The project needs tonnage to be profitable and if tonnage decreases, it impacts revenues and with less revenue there is less capacity to service the debt,” he said. He noted that the staff report doubted that tonnage and price of recyclable materials processed by the facility would be sufficient to replenish the reserve and retire the debt.

“The repayment of the cash investment, over and above debt service, would require a favorable market and 50,000 tons over much of the 15 -year period,” the report concluded.

Presher acknowledged the risk, but recalled “there were risks when we established the coop. I’m not averse to some risk.” He said that once the facility was built, it’s value would secure a significant share of the debt and as the facility operated and the debt was retired, the exposure of the municipalities would steadily diminish.

Unconvinced, Nyhan said “it’s not a sound business model.” He said that unlike other participating municipalities Concord stood to reap some benefits from construction of the facility in the Penacook portion of the city, including an annual payment of $133,000 in lieu of property taxes. “But we’re still willing to walk away,” he said.

Reluctant to predict the decision of the City Council, Nyhan did say that three members of the Solid Waste Advisory Committee also serve on the Fiscal Policy Committee while the council has taken a conservative fiscal posture amid trying economic circumstances and “has been very accepting of our recommendations in the past.”

from preceding page have received training from al-Qaida. He also had a long record of petty crimes in France for which he served time in prison, and prosecutors said he started to radicalize behind bars.

Merah told negotiators he killed to avenge the deaths of Palestinian children and to protest the French army’s involvement in Afghanistan as well as France’ law against the Islamic face veil.

Police detained his mother and brother and surrounded Merah’s building soon after 3 a.m. Wednesday. They tried to detain Merah but were rebuffed by a volley of gunfire from his second-floor apartment in a calm residential area of Toulouse.

For the next day and a half, the police, the neighborhood and the nation waited.

Barricaded inside with no water, electricity or gas, Merah at first promised to surrender, but kept postponing the move. Finally, he declared he would not go without a fight, the prosecutor said. Police were determined to take him alive, and tried to wait him out.

Near midnight Wednesday, the detonations began, as police set off blasts to pressure him to emerge and blew the shutters off a window. Through the night

they continued.

Merah stopped talking to negotiators, Interior Minister Claude Gueant said, and suspicions surfaced that the gunman could have committed suicide.

Then around 11:30 a.m., police commandoes moved in, entering through the door and windows, Gueant said. Merah was in the last room they checked: the bathroom.

He burst through the door firing a Colt .45, then jumped out a window “with a weapon in his hand, continuing to shoot,” Gueant said.

In the gunfight, he was shot in the head, Molins said.

He said the police acted in self-defense after some 30 bullets had been fired. An autopsy was conducted Thursday but the results weren’t immediately released.

Three members of the elite squad were wounded Thursday, bringing the total of injured officers throughout the standoff to five.

Merah, lying on the ground after his death, was wearing a flak jacket and black djellabah robe.

The SITE Intelligence Group, which monitors Internet messages, reported Thursday that a littleknown jihadist group had claimed responsibility for the attacks in France.

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BURGLAR from page one and his purported co-conspirator Spencer Mullarkey, 32, also of Laconia, allegedly began a burglary spree that saw the two entering occupied and unoccupied homes primarily in Laconia but also in Belmont, Sanbornton, and Gilford, and stealing cash from unattended wallets and pocketbooks.

In one instance, a city woman woke and found one of the two men in her bedroom. She said he was lying at the foot of her bed, likely trying to not be noticed, and he ran from the room when she turned on a light and began screaming.

Arrest affidavits indicate Mullarkey, who at press time has been indicted by a Belknap County grand jury for 11 burglaries, was the one who entered the woman’s Emerald Street home while Shepard allegedly kept watch.

For the entire summer, some Laconia residents slept in stifling hot house with their doors and windows locked. City police held a community forum at the Laconia Public Library that drew a standingroom only crowd, and police from surrounding communities along with assistance from the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department were preparing a joint police task force to collar the as yet unidentified bedtime burglars.

Police Chief Chris Adams, new to his role as chief but not to the LPD, had already formed a city police task force and on the day the joint community task force was ready to meet with the media, Adams was

able to report that during the overnight shift, one of his officers had arrested Shepard on an outstanding warrant for drug sales and that under questioning, he had admitted to his role in the burglaries.

County Attorney Melissa Guldbranden said Wednesday that while Shepard had agreed to a capped plea bargain, no such agreement has be

reached with Mullarkey. She said Shepard would testify at Mullarkey’s trial should a trial be needed.

Shepard had been scheduled to plead to the crimes Thursday morning but his appearance was delayed one day because of an ongoing jury trial that is running longer than expected.

No date has been set for Mullarkey’s trial.

GAY MARRIAGE from page 2 “Because of the vote, we now have a target list.

Both Ovide Lamontagne and Kevin Smith support traditional marriage. We will be very involved in the general election,” Brown said.

Sean Owen, chair of the New Hampshire Republicans of Freedom and Equality PAC, said Thursday his group will be working to counter NOM’s financial impact.

“We are working to help lawmakers who stood up in support of freedom and equality and in support of all families,” he said in a statement.

Andy Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire Survey Center, said state polls have showed for years that gay marriage is not a major issue for residents. The most recent poll last October found 50 percent strongly oppose the law’s repeal and 12 percent somewhat opposed repeal.

Smith believes the issue could galvanize Democrats to participate in the election, but the economy will dominate reasons why voters choose their candidates.

“The political winds are in the Democrats’ face right now. When the economy is bad, you and your party take the heat,” he 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.

ETCH from page 2 told voters he is a candidate who stands “firmly on the rocks of freedom, not on the sands of an Etch A Sketch toy.” Santorum’s staff also handed out miniature Etch A Sketches to reporters.

While Romney’s opponents are hoping the remark will erase his momentum and reframe the debate, the biggest winner might be Ohio Art. Its stock, which trades over the counter, nearly tripled on Thursday, closing at $9.65, and major stores reported a jump in sales, said chairman Bill Killgallon.

“We’re proud that one of our products is shaking up the debate,” he said.

Ohio Art has sold more than 100 million Etch A Sketches worldwide since its introduction in 1960.

The toy, with its familiar gray screen and bright-red frame, allows youngsters to draw things by twisting two white knobs. A quick shake erases the image and lets you start over.

Etch A Sketches were made in Ohio until 2000, when the company moved production to China because of increasing costs.

Over the years, Ohio Art and Etch A Sketch have benefited from millions of dollars in free advertising from movies and television. The company saw a big jump in sales after Etch A Sketch landed a role in “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2.”

In fact, the toy gets so much free publicity that Ohio Art spends very little on advertising it.

WEIRS from page one authorized the application of $120,000 of general obligation bonds issued in 2009 to finance capital improvements toward the project along with $20,00 from the contingency account to fund the city’s 10-percent of the project that, at the time, was estimated would cost about $1.4-million.

City Planner Shanna Saunders said yesterday that Busby has made arrangements with Brandi Baldi to use the parking lot area behind the closed Wide Open Saloon as a staging area and it is that action that accounts for the activity some have reported at the rear (motel end) of the property.

She said the initial phase will involve utility work and, from what she understands, there will be no significant alterations in traffic patterns until May 21 when the first of two planned detours will go into effect.

She said the plans are to continue to project until annual Motorcycle Week begins on June 9, when she expects major construction to halt until Labor Day and the end of the height of the summer season.

Saunders said there is no reason to avoid the intersection and that the construction will be designed to create as minimal of an inconvenience as possible.

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FLORIDA from page one semblance of calm to a city which has been in turmoil for several weeks,” Lee said.

About three hours later, Gov. Rick Scott announced that the local state attorney, Norman Wolfinger, had recused himself from the case. In a letter to Scott, Wolfinger said that while he thought he could fairly oversee any prosecution that develops in the case, his recusal was aimed at “toning down the rhetoric and preserving the integrity of the investigation.”

Scott appointed Angela B. Corey, the state attorney for the Jacksonville area, to take over the case.

Scott also appointed a task force led by Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll to conduct hearings on the case and to make recommendations for any changes to state law or procedures. Carroll is African-American.

Martin was returning from a trip to a convenience store when Zimmerman started following him, telling police dispatchers he looked suspicious. At some point, the two got into a fight and Zimmerman pulled out his gun.

Zimmerman told police Martin attacked him after he had given up on chasing the teenager and was returning to his sport utility vehicle.

The shooting ignited resentment toward the police department in this Orlando suburb for not making an arrest. Civil rights groups have held rallies in see next page

Art again in bloom for local flower gardeners Carolyn Temmallo interpreted each detail into her floral composition of “Le Sacre du Printemps” (The Rite of Spring) painted by JR Bothhamley for the 6th annual Art ‘N Bloom exhibit at the Gilford Public Library presented by the Opechee Garden Club. More than 20 floral interpretations of works of art will be on display through Saturday, during normal library hours. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

SERGEANT from page 2 Browne, said he wouldn’t comment on the charges because he has not been officially provided a copy of what they are. He said he spoke Thursday with prosecutors, who told him they will formally present the charges Friday.

The killings were yet another blow to U.S-Afghan relations, following a series of missteps, including the mistaken burning of Qurans, which prompted violent protests and revenge killings American troops in the war zone.

The brutal shooting rampage also prompted renewed debate in the United States about health care for the troops, who have experienced record suicide rates and high rates of post-traumatic stress and brain injuries during repeated deployments over a decade of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bales was on his fourth tour of duty, having served three tours in Iraq, where he suffered a head injury and a foot injury. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, of the 2nd Infantry Division, which is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington.

Browne has portrayed his client as a patriot, loving father and devoted husband who had been traumatized by a comrade’s injury and sent into combat one too many times.

But there have been conflicting reports about what exactly Bales saw relating to the comrade’s injury. A U.S. defense official said that while it is likely that a soldier from Bales’ unit, based in the Panjwai district of Kandahar province in southern Afghanistan, suffered a leg wound a day or two before the March 11 shootings, there is no evidence that Bales witnessed it or the aftermath, or that it played any role SHOOTING from page 2 Sports Center in Derry.

In June 2011, he was accused of walking away from a residential re-entry center in Boston. He was sentenced in October to six months in prison. He was released from federal prison on Jan. 5, six months after he was arrested for leaving the halfway house.

In 2008, he was charged with an armed robbery in Manchester, but a Corrections Department spokesman said he had no background on the case.

Wednesday’s shooting was the first shooting of an officer in the city since Michael Briggs was killed in the line of duty in 2006. In that case, Michael Addison was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2008 and was sentenced to death. His sentence is being appealed.

in his alleged actions.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an internal review.

Afghan officials have asked the United States for some role in the criminal proceedings, perhaps as observers, and to be kept up to date on the process of the case. The government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai has not demanded that Bales be turned over to the Afghan justice system, although some in the country’s parliament did. The Afghans have also urged a fast resolution of the case.

Browne has also said that Bales has some memories from before the incident and some from after but very little of the time when the military says he went on the shooting spree.

“I’m not putting the war on trial,” Browne has said, “but the war is on trial.” He added: “If I can help create a discussion about the war, that would be a great way for me to go out.”

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For the Bassetts, who had never managed a dining establishment prior to opening their tacqueria, getting Burrito Me off the ground was challenging. “It’s been a long learning experience,” said Aaron. Now, “It’s finally coming around to what we expected,” and they feel ready to take on the new location.

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Also, as the political, cultural and economic center of Grafton County, Plymouth sees a steady flow of car and foot traffic, and nearly everyone who walks or drives through downtown will pass their new storefront at 70 Main Street, located across the street from the southern end of town commons.

Those familiar with Burrito Me in Laconia will feel at home in the new place, which features the same menu and pricing and the same décor. Unlike in Laconia, there’s no room for outdoor seating. As consolation, Plymouth patrons will be able to order draft beers – Laconia clientele must make do with bottles – and Aaron and Reuben plan to stock kegs of local, craft beers such as those made by White Birch Brewing of Hooksett.

They have good reason to keep the same business model – it’s treated them well so far. Their numbers have continued to grow. Even through the winter, when most local businesses see a decline, their saw summer-like business. “We had an idea it would work,” said Reuben, but even they have been surprised by the response.

Part of their success, Reuben said, has been due to the relative lack of competition for their specific type of food. The Bassett cousins think their Plymouth business will continue to enjoy the corner on the burrito market. Looking at other Main Street establishments, Reuben said, “It makes it pretty tempting to know that there’s no competition here except pizza and sandwiches. from preceding page Florida and New York, saying the shooting was unjustified.

The police chief continued Thursday to stand behind his agency’s investigation.

“As a former homicide investigator, a career law enforcement officer and a father, I am keenly aware of the emotions associated with this tragic death of a child. I’m also aware that my role as a leader of this agency has become a distraction from the investigation,” Lee said.

It wasn’t immediately how long the police chief would step aside. Martin’s parents said that wasn’t enough, and that Zimmerman should be taken into custody.

“We want an arrest, we want a conviction and we want him sentenced for the murder of my son,” Martin’s father, Tracy, said to fiery crowd of about 1,000 supporters in downtown Sanford.

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News of the police chief’s decision to step aside spread quickly among the protesters, many of whom showed up more than two hours before the start of the rally. They chanted “The chief is gone. Zimmerman is next.”

Some carried signs that said: “100 years of lynching, justifiable homicide. Same thing.” Others sold T-shirts that read: “Arrest Zimmerman.”

“It’s the norm around here, where anything involving black culture, they want to wipe their hands of it,” said Shella Moore, who is black and grew up in Sanford.

The Justice Department and FBI have opened a civil rights investigation, and the local prosecutor has convened a grand jury April 10 to determine whether to charge Zimmerman.

Before the rally, Martin’s parents met with the local U.S. attorney, the deputy assistant attorney general for civil rights in Washington and the head of the FBI’s Tampa office to discuss the investigation.

“We listened carefully to the concerns of the family and their representatives,” Special Agent Dave Couvertier, an FBI spokesman, said in a statement. “We continue to extend our deepest condolences to Trayvon’s family for their loss.”

the Oklahoma-to-Texas portion of the pipeline but couldn’t say whether his involvement would impact the timeline for completing the project.

Construction is expected to begin in June with completion next year.

Republicans said the moves were little more than a publicity stunt.

“The American people can’t afford more half-measures on energy from the president,” said Kirsten Kukowski, a Republican National Committee spokeswoman. “No matter what he says, the reality is he killed the Keystone pipeline and the energy production and 20,000 jobs that went with it.”

Environmentalists were also critical of Obama’s move. Susan Casey-Lefkowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council said it was “downright foolhardy to cut corners on safety reviews for permitting” the Texas-to-Oklahoma line, “especially when the industry has a history of oil spills.”

Obama’s order urges speedy review of the Cushing project and directs federal agencies to incorporate previous environmental studies of the Keystone proposal that included the southern route.

The use of previous studies should help move the project forward more quickly than if a review of the project started from scratch, although it’s unclear exactly how much time the expedited review will save.

Republicans call the president’s actions a belated attempt to take credit for a project over which he has relatively little control. While federal agencies play a role in the approval process for the domestic portion of the pipeline, states have a more direct say in approving the route.

The full Keystone pipeline became a political flashpoint late last year when congressional Republicans wrote a provision forcing Obama to make a decision and environmental groups waged a campaign to kill the project. Obama delayed the project in January.

Obama has been highlighting his energy agenda this week in Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and later Thursday in battleground Ohio, a trip that reflects the degree to which high gas prices have begun hitting consumers in their pocketbooks.

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Deep in Republican oil country, Obama said lawmakers refused to give his administration enough time review the controversial 1,170-mile Keystone XL pipeline in order to ensure that it wouldn’t compromise the health and safety of people living in surrounding areas.

“Unfortunately, Congress decided they wanted their own timeline,” Obama said. “Not the company, not the experts, but members of Congress who decided this might be a fun political issue decided to try to intervene and make it impossible for us to make an informed decision.”

Facing fresh criticism from Republicans who blame him for gas prices near $4 a gallon, Obama announced Thursday that he was directing federal agencies to expedite the southern segment of the Keystone line. The 485-mile line will run from Cushing, Okla., to refineries on Texas’ Gulf Coast, removing a critical bottleneck in the country’s oil transportation system. The directive would also apply to other pipelines that alleviate choke points.

“Anyone who says that we’re somehow suppressing domestic oil production isn’t paying attention,” Obama said, speaking at the site of the new Oklahoma project.

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MOULTONBOROUGH — Ronald Wilfred Sturgeon, 73 of Moultonborough passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 21, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side after a long illness. He was born on March 28, 1938.

Ron worked as a lineman for the New Hampshire Electric Coop for 22 years. He was an avid outdoorsman with a true passion for nature an all living things. His many hobbies included collecting guns, antiques, and shooting clays with his buddies at the range. He always enjoyed a good visit from many family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly of 55 years; sister Rita and her husband Robert Holo-

painen; brother Edward and his wife Debra; his children, daughters Debra and her husband Louis, Melinda; and his sons Barry, Gary, Dana and his wife Karen.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his father Wilfred and mother Irma, brothers Kenneth, Fred and sister Dot. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Moultonboro Visiting Nurse Service, PO Box 138, Moultonborough, NH 03254.

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Plymouth welcomes Spring with the Circle Trot PLYMOUTH — It’s time to emerge from winter hibernation and enjoy a bit of spring fun – and the perfect opportunity is the 2nd Annual Circle Trot on Sunday, April 15 starting at the PSU Ice Arena and Welcome Center.

This event is planned as a community-wide, inclusive fun walk and competitive running event to benefit the Circle Program and promote healthy, active living in the company of friends, family and community members. Plymouth State University’s Center for Active Living and Healthy Communities is cosponsoring this event and encourages everyone to come and enjoy the day in a friendly walk, or a brisk run, whichever suits you best.

For those runners seeking spring challenge and a professionally timed event, the 10K or 5K runs are the ticket. Those who like to walk can choose a moderate 5K or mild 2.5 K. The courses are around Plymouth and the PSU campus with the 10K extending out along Fairgrounds Road. The theme of “Friends to the Finish” represents the mission of PSU’s Center for Active Living and Healthy Communities which is to support active and healthy living for all.

The Circle Trot’s theme also reflects the special

partnering that is at the heart of the Plymouthbased Circle Program. The Circle Program provides a residential summer camp experience for girls ages 10-16 who also participate in a year-round mentoring program. Girls and mentors benefit greatly from this partnership. The Circle girls are provided with a unique combination of adult and peer support delivered through the camp experience, and through year-round activities with their volunteer mentors who come from throughout central New Hampshire.

The program goal is to provide a supporting and positive environment for low income girls, while creating a lifelong community of friends.

Volunteers are welcome for a variety of tasks; assisting with set up, route monitoring, on-site registration, information booths, clean up, etc. The event will start at 9 a.m. at the PSU Welcome Center/Ice Arena on Holderness Rd. and follow routes that can be viewed at the registration site www.active.com. A special registration fee of $5 for students is available.

Additional sponsorship or donations are welcomed at www.activegiving.com.

Interested volunteers can e-mail bphelps@plymouth.edu

FRANKLIN — There are a few changes taking place this year for the Eighth Annual Choose Franklin Community Day, which will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For the first time, the event will take place entirely in Odell Park. Because of the change in venue, the parade route will be slightly altered. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown but will turn onto Smith Street, to Canal Street and then on to Odell Park, where marchers will disband. Wheeled vehicles will take a left from Canal Street to Memorial Street and continue out to Central Street.

The theme this year is “Healthy Eating, Active Living”.

Along with the changes are some exciting additions to the day. Franklin Savings Bank is, once again, sponsor-

ing the Discovery Center’s traveling planetarium but this year there will be four public shows.

Northway Bank will sponsor a laser tag area. For a nominal fee participants will have 30 minutes of laser tag fun. Thirty-minute blocks will alternate between families with children 6-12 and families with children 12 and older. Proceeds from this activity will benefit the Community Day Fund and the Odell Park Centennial Project.

In addition to some returning food vendors (FFD Hot Dog Cart/Sharky’s Dogs), the Country Kitchen Caboose is a new food vendor and will be serving breakfast items as well as many tasty luncheon treats.

Those who would like to participate in the day as a vendor or march in the parade, should contact Marcia Rollins at 934-3108 ext. 420.

MEREDITH — The next AARP Mature Driver Safety Program takes place at the Meredith Community Center on Wednesday and Thursday April 4-5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Conducted in two 4-hour sessions, the classroom experience emphasizes defensive driving techniques, including new traffic laws and rules of the road to name a few. It points out how to adjust your driving to age-related changes in vision, hearing

and reaction time.

There is no test and those completing the course receive a certificate making them eligible for insurance discounts from certain insurance companies serving New Hampshire.

The fee for the two day course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for others. Registration is required. To register for this course call Bob Kennelly at 677-7187 or the Meredith Senior Center at 279-5631.

MEREDITH — “I work for hugs” is the title of the Friends of the Meredith Library program which will be held at the Meredith Public Library in the function room on Wednesday, March 27 at 3 p.m.

Rocky, a German shepherd, and his handler, Carol

Varney, will be introducing us to the therapy they offer others through reading programs and nursing home visits. For further information contact Margie Kreitler at 279-6150.

Choose Franklin Community Day planned for May 12

AARP Mature Driving Program offered April 4 & 5

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Prescott Farm center offering free use of ‘Book Boxes’ to local educators LACONIA — Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center (PFEEC), located on White Oaks Road in Laconia, is now sharing eight new book boxes to supplement local elementary curricula by providing teachers with additional resources they or schools may not have readily available.

In late 2011, Wendy Oellers, a long time Gilford Elementary School teacher and resident of Book boxes with instructional matrials are available at the Prescott Laconia, donated more Farm Environmental Education Center. (Courtesy photo) than 250 children’s books, 40 puppets and stuffed animals, in port book box materials. addition to games and teacher’s packBook boxes are all nature related ets, to Prescott Farm. In addition to and focus on topics such as owls, butMrs. Oeller’s donation, Lowe’s of Gilterflies, wildlife, and insects. Each ford generously donated the eight book box is arranged by topic and plastic containers to store and transcontains a packet of teacher activities

such as coloring pages, games, songs, and poems in addition to several books and puppets.

Katie Burnham, an AmeriCorps volunteer at Prescott Farm recalls that “we didn’t want the books to just sit on the shelf in the back room where no one would get a chance to read them— so we decided constructing these book boxes would be a fun and unique way to share Wendy’s love for children’s literature with the community.”

PFEEC is a non-profit organization that offers year-round environmental education programs for all ages and

features trails, a “green” building with geothermal and solar energy systems, historic barns, a maple sugaring operation, heritage gardens, and a forested pond. Through preservation and education, Prescott Farm celebrates the interconnection between our community and the natural systems which sustain us all.

Book boxes are now available on a first-come-first serve basis for two weeks at a time. For more information or to request a book box, call Prescott Farm at 366-5695, e-mail info@prescottfarm.org, or visit www. prescottfarm.org.

Applications available for annual arts & crafts festival held in Meredith

MEREDITH — The Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce reports that the applications for the Lakes Region 33rd Annual Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, which is co-sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank and Charter Trust Company are now available.

The Festival, to be held on August 25 and 26 amid the Main Street and the Mill Falls Marketplace shops, features juried entertainment, and culinary delights. The show has come to be regarded by artists, craftsmen, and the general public as a quality show featur-

ing artists from all over New England.

Chamber Executive Director Susan Cerutti reported that the Festival is supported by the business community and that several community organizations participate in this event.

Artists and craftsmen interested in participating in the show should contact the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 732, Meredith, NH 03253 (603-279-6121) to receive an application.

Applications are also available on the Meredith Area Chamber website: www.meredithareachamber.com.

LACONIA — The Belknap County Republican Committee has announced the 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner Cruise on the M/S Mount Washington is scheduled for Friday June 1, departing at 6 p.m from Weirs Beach.

The annual fund raiser to support Republican candidates is a hallmark of the summer season, and the sunset cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee draws citizens, office-holders and potential candidates alike.

Last year’s sold out event included

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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.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Out of sheer compassion, you’ll come up with ways to help the people who have been affected by unfortunate circumstances, even though you had nothing to do with the creation of those circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take advantage of the improved sense of focus you have now. You deserve it.

Your concentration is good because your conscience is clean and you hold no ill feelings or grudges against anyone.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 23).

To celebrate your birthday, you’ll seal a deal and start a new chapter. The next 10 weeks bring many laughing hours with friends. April features romantic intrigue. A summer training program or educational pursuit will be rigorous.

It all pays off when you find a way to make money with very little effort at the end of the year. Libra and Virgo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 32, 10, 8 and 35.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are a leader, and being a leader requires a certain amount of audacity. You’ll make claims and assessments. You’ll direct people. You’ll take responsibility for the good (and bad) that comes of your direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s a vast landscape of knowledge inside you, and you’ll be trimming, weeding and planting new seeds there today.

In the evening, people want more from you. You’ll be asked to give your word.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s a fire in your belly as you approach an exciting prospect. Something like this doesn’t come along every day. Then again, if you don’t make your mark today, tomorrow will offer you another chance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will bring people together. The ones who resist your direction don’t know how wise you are. The ones who heed your advice will be forever changed by the connection they make because of you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The luxuries you experience are organic. If you have to pay for it, it doesn’t count as one of life’s great gifts. You’re able to feel -really feel -- the grandeur of nature now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your relationships are so important to you that you are willing to subvert your own interests in order to promote the interests of a friend. Temporarily, that is.

Eventually, you’ll have to come back to what (SET ITAL) you (END ITAL) want.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may drift in the morning, unsure of where you should put your attention and why.

But the afternoon brings clarity. You’ll know what matters most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2012. There are 283 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 23, 2011, Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed film goddess whose sultry screen persona, stormy personal life and enduring fame and glamour made her one of the last of the classic movie stars, died in Los Angeles of congestive heart failure at age 79.

On this date: In 1775, Patrick Henry delivered an address to the Virginia Provincial Convention in which he is said to have declared, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”

In 1792, Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G Major (the “Surprise” symphony) had its first public performance in London.

In 1806, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, having reached the Pacific coast, began their journey back east.

In 1912, Wernher von Braun, the scientist who helped develop the V-2 combat rocket for the Nazis and the Saturn V booster rocket for NASA, was born in Wirsitz, Germany.

In 1919, Benito Mussolini founded his Fascist political movement in Milan, Italy.

In 1933, the German Reichstag adopted the Enabling Act, which effectively granted Adolf Hitler dictatorial powers.

In 1942, the first Japanese-Americans evacuated by the U.S. Army during World War II arrived at the internment camp in Manzanar, Calif.

In 1965, America’s first two-person space flight began as Gemini 3 blasted off with astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young aboard for a nearly five-hour flight.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan first proposed developing technology to intercept incoming enemy missiles — an idea that came to be known as the Strategic Defense Initiative.

In 1994, Wayne Gretzky broke Gordie Howe’s National Hockey League career record with his 802nd goal.

In 2010, President Barack Obama signed a $938 billion health care overhaul, declaring “a new season in America.”

One year ago: NATO ships began patrolling off Libya’s coast as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi’s tanks to roll back from two key western cities. A blast blamed on Palestinian militants ripped through a bus stop in Jerusalem, killing Mary Jean Gardner, a 59-year-old British tourist and wounding two dozen other people, including five Americans.

Today’s Birthdays: Comedian Marty Allen is 90. Sir Roger Bannister, the runner who broke the 4-minute mile in 1954, is 83. Movie director Mark Rydell is 78. Motorsports Hall of Famer Craig Breedlove is 75. Singer-producer Ric Ocasek is 63. Singer Chaka Khan is 59. Actress Amanda Plummer is 55. Actress Catherine Keener is 53.

Actress Hope Davis is 48. Comedian John Pinette is 48. Actor Richard Grieco is 47. Country musician Kevin Griffin is 47. Actress Marin Hinkle is 46. Rock singer-musician Damon Albarn is 44.

Actress-singer Melissa Errico is 42. Rock musician John Humphrey is 42. Actress Michelle Monaghan is 36. Actress Keri Russell is 36. Gossip columnist-blogger Perez Hilton is 34. Country singer Paul Martin is 34.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the Gilford High School FIRST Robotics Team. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Community Church. Raffle.

Concert of Christian rock, folk, country and Gospel music to benefit mission trip to Haiti for two members of the United Methodist Church of Gilford. 7:30 p.m. at the church. Suggested donation of $10.

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.

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.

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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra presents a Celebration of American Composers. 7:30 p.m. at the the Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium in Meredith. Gershwin: An American in Paris; Williams: Cowboy Overture; Grant: Afro-American Symphony; Copland: Letter From Home. $12/adult; $6/student. Purchase tickets online at www.lrso. org/tickets, or at the box office.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt and the Meredith Community Center. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free family event that includes lunch, balloon twisting, climbing wall, crafts and a jumpy house. Hunt will be broken up by ages, with 2 and under at 10:30 a.m. and ages 7-9 finishing up at 11:15.

5th annual staged reading to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jointly hosted by the Winnipesaukee Playhouse and Tmple B’Nai Israel. “Hana’s Suitcase” by Emil Sher, based on the book by Karen Levine.

7 p.m. at the Weirs Beach Playhouse. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. A $5 donation will be requested at the door.

Opechee Garden Club Art ‘n Bloom, March 22-24, Gilford Public Library, Potter Hill Rd., call 293-2877 for hours.

5th Annual Robbie Mills 8 Ball Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region. Double elimination play at the Funky Monkey in downtown Laconia starts at 11 a.m. $20 entry fee includes lunch.

Fundraising event to benefit the family of the late Robert “Bobbo” Horn. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Heat Restaurant on Rte. 3 North in Laconia (Weirs Beach). Pizza and wing buffet, raffles, DJ Jason, etc.

Lakes Region Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of NH meeting. 10:30 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Laconia.

Public breakfast and bake sale hosted by the Masons of Doric-Centre Lodge #20 in Tilton. 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building at 410 W. Main Street. Full breakfast, including eggs cooked to order. $6. Lodge will also be open for public tours and information.

Tilton Winter Farmers’ Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through March across Rte. 3 from Tilton AutoServ.

Over 40 vendors. www.TiltonWinterFarmersMarket.com.

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

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NH vets celebrate 70th birthday of Navy Seabees CONCORD — On March 5, 1942 the US Navy Seabees were formed. The Seabees are a construction force that was needed to build runways, housing and support the war effort in numerous ways. They are often one of the first units to arrive when trouble breaks out and are one of the Navy’s best kept secrets.

Just under 100 Seabees, family members and friends joined at the Red River Theater in Concord to celebrate The Seabee’s 70th birthday.

The event was co sponsored by the US Navy Seabee Island X-4 Commander Steve Hurst presents Seabee Norm Hill from Newington with the Navy Veterans of AmerRobert S. Flannery Seabee of the year award. (Courtesy photo) ica Island X-4 and Vetflix. A fun filled afternoon was enjoyed by those did the honors at the cake cutting ceremony by cutattending. A number of movies were played by Vetting the first piece of cake. flix showing both Seabee veterans and active duty The Navy Seabee Veterans of America is a nonSeabee’s telling their story. profit group that holds Seabee events and also Navy Seabee Island X-4 awarded Seabee Norm works on various veteran related projects such as Hill from Newington the Robert S. Flannery Seabee building an Arbor at The Veterans Home in Tilton. of the year award for his dedicated service and conThe Seabee Veterans call their chapters Islands. tributions to Seabee veterans. He was presented a New Hampshire Island X-4 is a currently lining up laser engraved saw handled cane. projects for this coming year. Navy Seabee veterans After the movie and presentation The NH Winnibwho would like to become involved in future events ees served snacks and beverages to those attending can contact Island Commander Steve Hurst at 387the event. Door prizes were awarded and Norm Hill 5316 for more information.

LRGHealthcare completes community needs assessment LACONIA — LRGHealthcare recently completed a Healthcare Needs Assessment with the information collected being used to help prioritize the programs and services offered to the community.

As part of the process Key Informant Focus Groups were held in the Lakes Region and Three Rivers Region last September of 2011. Focus group participants were asked to comment on the greatest healthcare challenges facing those served by their organization or agency; whether those needs are being met; and what services should be considered as priority for the future.

Public surveys were mailed to households in LRGHealthcare’s service areas, placed in physician practices and handed out at community health programs and service events. Community members were also offered a web-based option to complete a survey, and a press release announced the survey in local newspapers. Although, respondents represent a small portion of our overall porpulation the survey results

provide useful guidance about the communities and their perception of health and healthcare services.

Results of the focus groups and public survey are now available at www.lrgh.org. The report was prepared by the Community Health Institute in Concord, and includes demographic data, population data on health risks, and morbidity and mortality data from state and federal sources.

In addition to reaching out to the community for their feedback, LRGHealthcare also gave back to the community. In fiscal year 2011, LRGHealthcare provided more than $30 million dollars in community benefit to the Lakes and Three Rivers Regions.

“As a not-for-profit charitable trust, we take seriously our responsibility to the communities we serve,” said LRGHealthcare Director of Education Services Sally Minkow.

For more information or to view the reports, visit the LRGHealthcare website at www.lrgh.org.

LACONIA — Obama for America has launched its statewide New Hampshire Steering Committee, continuing to expand on the President’s commitment to build a grassroots movement in New Hampshire and across the country.

Laconia-area members are Jeffery Ballard of Brookfield, Matt Huot of Laconia, State Employee

Association of New Hampshire President Diana Lacey of Belmont, Belknap County Democratic Committee Chair Liz Merry of Laconia and former State Senator Kathleen Sgambati of Tilton.

The steering committee will take an active role in leading the Obama campaign’s efforts in their communities and shaping the Obama organization in New Hampshire.

“We are thrilled to have so many New Hampshire leaders taking an active role in this campaign and thank them for their tremendous commitment to the President’s re-election,” said Pete Kavanaugh, Obama for America New Hampshire State Director.

“Our New Hampshire Steering Committee members share President Obama’s vision for a job-creating economy that’s built to last – one where hard work pays, responsibility is rewarded, and everyone does their fair share and plays by the same rules.”

Local residents named to Obama’s steering committee

CALENDAR from preceding page

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at markk@trinitytilton.org.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Plesant Street) in Laconia.

Pet Parent Social hosted by Happy Trails Dog Park of the Lakes Region. 4 to 6 p.m. at A Furry Affair in Concord.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided and dogs are welcome on leash.

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, March 23, 2012— Page 19

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have been best friends with “Lisa” for more than 25 years. We are both single mothers. Her 16-year-old son, “Dean,” is friends with my 17-year-old son, “Jon.” I have begun to notice that Lisa is overly attached to Dean.

When we go somewhere after work, she says she can’t stay because Dean wants her home. He’ll call or text that it’s time for her to leave, and she happily complies. She asks Dean for permission before going anywhere on weekends.

Jon has been accepted to a few out-of-state universities, and I am excited about him living on his own. Lisa, however, says she is going wherever Dean goes, and right now, he wants to join the army. She found a master’s program for the military that she can finish by the time he graduates, and she can then live wherever he’s stationed -- for his entire military career.

When I jokingly said his future wife would love that, she replied, “Who says he’s getting married?”

I know it’s not my business, but I remember when one of Lisa’s boyfriends broke up with her. I witnessed breakdowns, depression and stalking. I would not like to see her go through that again. Is it my place to say anything? If so, what? -- Worried Friend Dear Worried: Lisa is an extreme helicopter parent, and it’s terribly unhealthy for the child. And Dean knows he controls the relationship. We know it’s not Lisa’s intention to stunt Dean’s development out of selfishness and possessiveness.

It’s OK to talk to her about a child’s need to become independent and how parents should not deprive the child of this progress toward maturity. But the two of them are rather enmeshed right now, and there’s not much you can do. We hope Lisa finds the perspective to realize the emotional damage she could do to their relationship.

Dear Annie: I cannot believe the gall of some of the retired

people in my area. Some white-haired old guy actually tried to muscle his way in front of me in the grocery checkout line today. My items were already on the belt, and the people in front of me were paying when I looked up and this old whitehaired guy behind me says, “I’m just going to go in front of you” -- not “May I?” or “Would you mind?”

Just because you are retired or old does not give you the right to do whatever you want. I was on my lunch break. My time is just as important as yours, and you probably have more of it than I do. You should be offering to let the working people of the world go in front of you. After all, we support your butt by paying Social Security taxes -- something that probably won’t exist when I retire. -- Hermitage, Penn.

Dear Hermitage: Feel better now? Retired people have already worked hard and paid their share of taxes, so let’s not get into that argument. And we hear the same complaints about stay-at-home moms and people with flexible work schedules, but those folks might also have restrictions on their time.

Here’s our best suggestion: No one should be rude to others or expect to jump the line. Those who can manage, please try to go at less busy times to banks, post offices and other places that are only open during business hours. The rest of you, please be tolerant.

Dear Annie: “Steve in Ohio” says his wife wants to name their son after his “Aunt Jordan.” I am a 96-year-old male who was saddled with a gender-neutral name. I detested it and found it embarrassing to introduce myself to new people.

When I went away to school, I adopted a masculine middle name, and as an adult, I finally made the middle name legal.

Please don’t give kids screwball names. They are the ones who pay for it in the future. -- Empathy for Jordan

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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2000 Godgrey Sweetwater, 22 Pontoon Boat: 50hp, Mercury outboard, 4-stroke, seats 12, fish finder, depth finder, must see! $7,000. 455-0404.

ALTON Comfortable 4 rooms, 1st floor, convenient Main St. location, $750 monthly including heat and hot water. 455-4290.

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.

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.

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

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.

2004 Dodge Ram Pick-up. 43,500 miles, V-6, Excellent Condition.

Remote start, new tires/brakes. $7,500/BO. 455-6296 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

OUTBOARD MOTOR DISPLAY, Belknap Mall opposite CVS, or visit www.outboardrepower.NET

Business Opportunities 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: dblaisedell.

ALTON Room w/bath in country: 10 minutes from Alton & Wolfeboro. $450/month w/utilities. Outside smoking OK. 875-6875.

Love pets!

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

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

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 Rent

For Rent

Franklin 3 Bedroom

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

Mobile Home on Own Land

1-1/2 baths, Washer/Dryer Handicap Ramp Mowing, Plowing, Water Incl.

$850/Month + utilities No Smoking, Pets, Sec & Refer.

(603) 944-2916

FRANKLIN: Quiet modern 2-Bedroom w/carport. 2ND-floor, starting at $765/Month, includes heat/hot water. Security deposit & references required. No pets.

286-4845.

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

393-5756 GILFORD April 1st. Your new 1BR lakefront apt! Private, views, w/d, fun. $725/ month 603-393-7077.

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

LACONIA 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

LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets.

Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 3 bedroom, 1/2 duplex house, nice neighborhood, playground, Manchester St. No utilities. $900/ month. 603-642-8446.

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.

Laconia prime 1st floor Pleasant St. Apartment. Walk to town & beaches. 2 bedrooms + 3-season glassed in sun porch. Completely repainted, glowing beautiful hardwood floors, marble fireplace, custom cabinets in kitchen with appliances, tile bath & shower. $1,000/Month includes heat & hot water. 630-4771 or 524-3892

LACONIA 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 LACONIA- Very nice 1 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet downtown building. Modern kitchen, beautiful bath. $175/Week, includes heat, hot water & electricity. 630-4771 or 524-3892

MEREDITH OPEN HOUSE 15 Northview Drive

“COME CHECK THEM OUT” Newly Renovated 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments $950 TO $1150 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

For More Information APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better!

524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.

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

774-219-8750 BELMONT-Available Immediately.

2-bedroom townhouse-style.

Quiet, heat included. $225/week.

All housing certificates accepted.

267-0545-or 781-344-3749 BRISTOL: Newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment. Heat and hot water included. $700/month.

217-4141. Available April 15.

CENTER HARBOR- One bedroom house in desirable downtown location. Safe, private, well maintained. All utilities $875/ month. Write to: Boxholder PO Box 614, Center Harbor, 03226.

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.

Rental Assistance Available Apply Now for our Waiting List

LEDGEWOOD ESTATES Get your name on our waiting list Rental Assistance Available

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

Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income.

Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

www.hodgescompanies.com

Housing@hodgescompanies.com 603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Rent

For Rent

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: 2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water.

References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205.

LACONIA: 2-bedroom $180/ week includes heat & hot water. References and deposit. 524-9665.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $165/Week, utilities included.

No pets. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

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.

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 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

Newly Renovated Apartments, Meredith, NH 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

Furniture MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS!

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

LACONIA- Large 3 Bedroom.

Sunny, washer/dryer hook-up, storage. $995/Month, first, last, + security 524-0480 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

For Sale 90-GALLON Marine Fish Tank: Includes light, skimmer, pumps, live rock and fish! $800.

968-7941 or 986-3540.

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

BELMONT

3 Lakeport Storefronts

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.

Downtown Laconia Small office $175/Month Utilities Included

CALL 524-4428

LACONIA

$900/Month

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

TILTON: Spacious 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. Heat and hot water included. Please call Mary at Stewart Property Management (603)641-2163.

EHO.

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 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.

BENJAMIN OIL, LLC .

603-524-6457 SUPPORT your local logger and heat with carbon neutral wood or wood pellets. Purchase a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace on sale EPA qualified to 97% efficient. (603)447-2282.

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

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

Call Tom 387-6700

Furniture AMAZING! TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet.

Heat/Hot Water included, no

For Sale (12) 10ft. Environmental tubes for

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.

has the following open positions: • • · · · ·

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

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

Land

Apply online at: www.LaconiaHarley.com

Lot Attendant

Commercial yard. Large workshop with 14x14 ft. overhead door. Ready in April.

603-630-2882

www.mountainviewflyfishing.com

Laconia Harley-Davidson

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

For More Information

LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus electricity and A/C. Call 524-8813 for an appointment to see.

Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

$1,500/Month

$325/Mth. includes heat $625/Mth. plus utilities $650/Mth. plus utilities

Rossi’s Italian Ristorante Route 104 New Hampton, N.H.

NEW mattresses ...always a great deal! Starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

Body by Jake Ab Scissor, good condition. 603-677-6528

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

COMMERCIAL SPACE

EXPERIENCE A PLUS

Apply in person or call for an appointment: 603-744-2377

Free

For Rent-Commercial

Help Wanted

PART TIME WAITSTAFF

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.

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

603-630-2882

Help Wanted

Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr.

Dion s Plant Place in Moultonborough Full Time position including weekends.

Equipment operation and maintenance is a must.

Call Bianca at 253-7111

Mobile Homes ALWAYS best buys at Camelot homes, 14 wides from $25,995, double wides and mods too 603-286-4624 WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt 3 Tilton NH

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, March 23, 2012— Page 21

Gunstock jump restoration project receives donation Junior Explorer pre-

GILFORD — The Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society just got a major boost toward its goal of restoring all four historic jumps at Gunstock Mountain Resort. A donation of $5,000 from the Penny Pitou & Milo Pike Charitable Fund was recently received by the society and will be applied to the restoration of the 10 and 20-meter ski jumps.

“I’d like to thank both Penny Pitou and Milo Pike for their generosity and support,” said Carol Anderson, president of the preservation society.”This donation The Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society recently received a $5,000 donation from the will go a long way in the Penny Pitou & Milo Pike Charitable Fund. Olympian Penny Pitou, center, is joined by preservation socirestoration and preserety director Achim Steinbrueck, left, and president Carol Anderson, right. (Courtesy photo) vation of these jumps, which when complete will be the jumps used to train The restoration project is scheduled to be completed junior jumpers.” in two phases. The preservation society is focusing The preservation society was formed in December first on the restoration of the 10 and 20-meter jumps 2009 after Gunstock’s 70-meter ski jump was named to so that junior jumpers can receive initial training. the Seven to Save list of the NH Preservation Alliance.

While working on these jumps during the first The society’s mission includes the restoration of all four phase, the organization is already busy planning the jumps at Gunstock, the preservation of its entire history, work required during the second phase, which is the and any of the ski history of Belknap County. restoration of the 40 and 70-meter jumps.

Members of the organization have been hard at The Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation work planning the various stages of the restoration Society always welcomes volunteers interested in of the jumps so that they may used for training and helping preserve local ski history. More information competitions. The jump complex is rated as the best about the society, a 501(c) 3 organization, and its set of development hills in the East and is critical to mission can be found at their website: www.historicthe training of our country’s ski jumpers. gunstock.org or by calling: 737-4360.

Motorcycles

Services

Services

Services

school program starting April 6 in Gilford

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a 6 week Cultural Exploration class for children ages 2 and up on Friday mornings from 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This program will run from April 6 – May 25 (no class on April 20 or April 27) and will be held in Conference Room A in the Gilford Community Church.

Each week children will be introduced to a different country and will learn many of its unique characteristics through movement, music, crafts, literacy and cuisine. Space in this program is limited, so register early. Cost is $60 for the session, which includes all necessary materials For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

Adult men’s pick-up basketball on Thursday evenings starting 3/29

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a pick-up men’s basketball program for adults ages 18 and up, every Thursday evening from 7–9 p.m. in the Gilford Middle School Gymnasium.

This program will begin on March 29 and will run through April 19. There is a $2 fee per participant, per evening. This program is open to any interested adult men and no pre registration is required.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

Services

Services

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.

greatnortherncleaning.com Blue Star Cleaning- Spring cleaning, summer rentals, errands.

Please call 524-6363 or 387-3941 Anytime.

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

HOUSECLEANING SERVICE

455-2326 HANDYMAN SERVICES

Real Estate

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

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

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

603-387-9788.

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

MASONRY/Tile. New, restoration, chimney relining/ repair, pavers, fireplaces, stone, brick, block.

603-726-8679.

MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garages cleaned out. Free estimate.

Insured. 455-6296 PACKAGING Plus Shipping. Any household item, anywhere. Domestic or International. 24/7.

524-1430

LACONIA 2-roomates wanted clean, quiet, sober environment.

All inclusive, must see, will go fast. $110-130/week. 455-2014

Professional Painting LOOKING for Jobs: Yard work, painting inside houses and odd jobs. Anytime weekends OK. 524-6363.

MEREDITH Area: Room for rent, $125/week, includes everything.

(603)937-0478.

Services Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

Yard Sale BELMONT 287 Daniel Webster Hwy. Across from Piche!s. Furniture, tools, generator, knick knacks & more.

Saturday, 9am-3pm.

LACONIA Multi-Family Yard SaleBlueberry Lane. Firday and Saturday, 9am-5pm.

Roommate Wanted

PIPER ROOFING

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

Affordable price. Michael Marcotte 455-6296 QS&L Builders. Roofing, decks and more. 15 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

603-832-3850

BLUE RIBBON PAINTING CO.

SUPERIOR DETAILING

Interior/Exterior

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

Since 1982 ~ Fully Insured

Power Washing

279-5755 630-8333 Bus.

Cell

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

387-9789

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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Cantin Chevrolet supporting Gilford Cal Ripken baseball with funds and equipment

Founding member ‘Red’ Tetraut named Meredith ‘Kiwanian of the Year’ The Meredith Kiwanis Club recently presented the Kiwanian of the Year Award to Roland “Red” Tetreaut, left. Red is one of the founding members of the club, which was formed in 1980. In early years he had served several terms as the Club Secretary and has been the co-chairman for the Meredith Kiwanis Annual Golf Classic since 2005. Presenting the award is Larry Cotter, who was originally sponsored by Red to become a member in 1994. (Courtesy photo)

Gilford Parks & Rec program teaches young children to create in the style of master artists

Pine Gardens Manufactured Homes Sales & Park

Double Wide

2 bedroom, 2 baths, 3 season room, computer room, A/C with a deck and a shed

$43,900

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a 6-week art class for children ages 2 and up on Friday afternoons from 12:45 p.m. – 2 p.m.

This program will run from April 6 – May 25 (no class on April 20 or April 27) and will be held in Conference Room A in the Gilford Community Church.

Each week children will have an opportunity to work with different art styles and mediums based on famous artists’ preferred method. Space is limited, so register early!

Cost is $55 for the session, which includes all necessary materials.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

Park Rent is $390/Month and includes water and sewer.

See our homes at www.pinegardens.mhvillage.com (603) 267-8182

Nature’s view opeN house Saturday 3/24, 12:00 - 3:00 pm

1992 Marlette Summit

98 Nature’s View Dr., Laconia. Contract now to build the

3-Bedrooms, 2-Baths, 28’x44’ with 8’x10’ Storage Shed

GILFORD — In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Cantin Chevrolet is supporting Gilford Cal Ripken League through the Chevy Youth Baseball Program.

This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the Spring 2012 youth baseball season.

Chevy Youth Baseball is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive relationship between local dealers and the communities they serve. Cantin Chevrolet is sponsoring Gilford Cal Ripken League as a part of Chevrolet’s nation-wide commitment to support youth sports, one community at a time.

Over the course of the season, Cantin Chevrolet will donate equipment to the league which may include: equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catcher’s gear, batting helmets, ball buckets, umpire’s equipment, coach’s kits, break away bases, bat racks and first aid kits.

In addition, each sponsored league will take part in the “Chevy Youth Baseball Double Play Giveaway” which is a fundraiser that can earn each league $10,000. The giveaway features a grand prize of the all-New 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, along with other prizes such as HD Televisions, courtesy of the local Chevrolet dealership.

“We are looking forward to a great season with Gilford Cal Ripken League that will be filled with exciting games and an enhanced experience for the teams through the equipment and cash donations” said Tom Cantin, of Cantin Chevrolet. “Chevy Youth Baseball is just one example of how committed our dealership is to supporting the youth and families in our community.’’

The 2012 program will provide assistance to 364 leagues in the Northeastern region and Chevrolet dealers will contribute over $600,000 in monetary and equipment donations.

open house saturday March 24 th 12:00–3:00

200 Sandhurst Drive, Briarcrest Estates, Laconia, NH

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Nature’s View is located off Elm St. Laconia to Mass. Ave. to North Cape I - faCsImIle St. to Nature’s View Drive.

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Call Ruth at 520-7088 for an appointment to view.

P.M.

45 Timber Lane, Laconia:

popular Cape I or Cape II model on your choice of lots. Cape I at 1919 sqft.; 3 BRs, 3 baths, 2 car garage, front porch, 1st floor master, sun room, deck, priced from $259,900 with city water & sewer. Cape II w/ 2374 sqft. starting at $279,900.

$63,500

3 BR, 3 BA home with deeded access to a beach on Lake Winnipesaukee. Totally renovated in 2003, this home features a master BR w/ BA, a wood FP, hardwood floors, central air, a 2-car heated garage, and a new roof in 2008. Summit Timeshare (low yearly fee) included w/ daily use of amenities.

$259,000 MLs# 4117293

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www.baysidenh.net WINNIPESAUKEE BOAT SLIP. This is one of the most sought after boat slips in Long Bay. End slip with 6,000 lb power boat lift.

Slip also includes jet ski lift & a nice deck for picnic area. $61,000 Scott Knowles 455-7751 12.14 ACRES. Beautiful building lot in the country side of low tax Loudon. Envision your new home or duplex on this stoned wall lot. 380 ft. road frontage and frontage of Academy Brook. 4 additional adjoining lots available. $69,800 Steve Jackson 396-6258

PRICE REDUCTION! 4 bedroom Winnipesaukee waterfront on almost 1 acre! Gorgeous level lot with a white sand beach, a large yard for family entertainment, and outstanding views. New kitchen, large family room, and a 70’ dock.

Center of the lake location for easy boating.

Now $599,900 Sandy Price 520-0918

BREATHTAKING VIEWS from almost every room.

Winnipesaukee waterfront home in one of the most desirable areas in the Lakes Region. Private 2+ acre setting with 200’ of crystal clear lake frontage. 3,800 SF, 4-bdrms, 5-baths, & a finished walkout lower level with hot tub room. Many outdoor living spaces, screened porch & a u-shaped docking system for 3 boats. $1,875,000 Rob Wichland 387-7069

WATERFRONT UNIT is as close as you can get to the water! Beautifully finished 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath Winnipesaukee condo is newly remodeled. Central air, monitor heater, granite counter-tops, new appliances, & a gorgeous open concept living area with fire place.

Waterside porches on both levels, beach, tennis, day docking, & 500 ft. of shorefront with outstanding views. $425,000 Bob Gunter 387-8664

IN HOME BUSINESS. There’s room for the whole family and your in-home business here in this immaculate 4 bedroom home. High traffic, easily accessible location near the park, beach & downtown. Large covered porch, updated kitchen, new furnace, deck, great back yard, plus an oversized 3-stall garage for your business, storage or work shop. Commercial/Residential zoning. $139,900 Jim O’Leary 455-8195

ROUTE 28 LAND. An excellent investment opportunity! 17 acres of wooded land with approximately 270 feet of frontage on Rt. 28, more than 2,000 feet of frontage on Baxter Place & 600+- feet of water front on the Merrymeeting River. Subdivision potential, nice residential area close to all amenities! $150,000 Monique Tenander 387-8235 OWL BROOK. Wonderful 3/4 acre building lot with approved septic design, building permit, and a quiet country location right near downtown. Surrounded by Owl Brook. $29,900 Chris Kelly 677-2182

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PSU offers Spring 2012 After-School Art program New Hampton Garden Club members honored for help with school plantings PLYMOUTH — The Spring 2012 season of Afterschool Arts is now accepting registrations for children, grades K-6 to attend art classes sponsored by the PSU art department.

Afterschool Arts is an ongoing arts education program at Plymouth State University and an arts advocacy initiative of the Art Education Program for Plymouth area school children providing diverse art making activities.

The program is open to children of all abilities.

This semester’s theme is “Creating with Drawing, Painting and Printmaking Media””and children will be exploring a wide variety of media through handson, age appropriate art activities. Children will look at the history of art and explore many different themes and subjects.

The class for children grades K-3 meets Mondays, March 26-May 7, 3:30-5 p.m. and the class for children grades 3-6 meets Wednesdays, March 28-May

9, 3:30-5 p.m. Children in grade 3 can chose either Monday or Wednesday’s class or attend both classes.

Classes will not meet during PSU spring break, the week of April 23.

The ASA instructors are PSU students studying to be art teachers under the guidance of Bill Haust.

Susan Schwake, a former PSU art student now at Artstream Studios in Rochester, is guiding the development of the activities. Susan’s work can be seen in her new book, Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper and Mixed Media, published by Quarry Press.

A $25 fee will cover the cost of all materials and healthy snacks. Classes will meet at 311 Draper & Maynard Building. Interested families should register by March 16. Questions and registration forms, contact Bill Haust, Art Education Coordinator at 535-2649 or bhaust@plymouth.edu

Habitat for Humanity chapter hosting fund raising dinner PLYMOUTH — Plymouth State University’s Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, in association with Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity, will host ‘‘A Roof Over Our Heads’, a night of celebration and achievement dinner, sponsored by Southwest Airlines, on Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Common Man Inn, 238 Main St., Plymouth.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Stick around after dinner for a night of dancing.

The evening will also feature a silent auction and also a live auction of a pair of round-trip airline tickets provided by Southwest Airlines. The tickets are good for use anytime in the next year and to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies.

Tickets are $40 per person and are available online at www.pemivalleyhabitat.org, by calling 536-1333 or by visiting the Pemi-Valley Habitat

ReStore at 27 Cedar Lane in Ashland. Credit cards will be accepted ($2.50 processing charge per ticket).

People can also send a check payable to Plymouth State University (on the memo line write: Habitat for Humanity) to Pemi-Valley Habitat, PO Box 238, Plymouth, NH 032264.

This event benefits the PSU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, which works with Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity, providing volunteers on Habitat home builds and at the ReStore.

Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity has built 26 homes for needy and deserving families in the Plymouth area. Pemi-Valley Habitat recently received a $267,000 Community Development Block Grant to be used toward a project in Bristol that will result in the construction of four homes for Habitat families.

For tickets or for further information, call 536-1333 or email brian-mccarthy@pemivalleyhabitat.org.

New Hampton Garden Club members Mary Lu Beshta and Phyllis Schofield are shown with Karen Downing, on the left, fifth grade teacher at the New Hampton Community School, after receiving ribbons of appreciation at the Community School’s Volunteer Appreciation night. Garden Club members help out with the school greenhouse by assisting the students with planting and the care of the plants. The students’ garden season will be starting this week with the first planting of seeds. The Garden Club’s season starts April 3 with their first meeting which will be an 80th birthday celebration of the Club’s origination. (Courtesy photo)

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