The Laconia Daily Sun, March 28, 2012

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Parents said to be split between staying at Meadowbrook or returning ceremony to 1 of 3 Inter-Lakes towns

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MEREDITH — Pomp and circumstance may come to the Sandwich Fairgrounds in June if Inter-Lakes High School decides to take up an offer from the Sandwich Fair Committee for the free use of the facility for Class of 2012 graduation ceremony.

The possible move from

Meadowbrook in Gilford, where the school has held recent graduation ceremonies, is being looked at due to concerns that the graduation will be held during Laconia Motorcycle Week, which will translate into traffic difficulties at the Weirs Channel Bridge, which has traditionally been closed to four-wheeled traffic during the Thursday through Saturday

stretch of the annual rally.

And it is also motivated in part by a desire of many parents and students to hold the graduation ceremony within the three-town school district, rather than at an out-of-district site.

The high school is currently looking at a graduation date between Thursday, June 14 and Sunday, June 17 and those

dates coincide with Bike Week.

Superintendent of Schools Phil McCormack said that Inter-Lakes High School Principal Patricia Kennelley met with parents of high school seniors Monday night to discuss the upcoming graduation and that a survey is being conducted of parents to see what graduation site they prefer. see GRadUaTIOn page 8

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CONCORD — The Board of Trustees of the Community College System of New Hampshire has unanimously ratified the collective bargaining agreement that was overwhelmingly approved by the 850 employees of the seven colleges — including those of the Lakes Region Community College in Laconia, who are represented by the State Employees’ Association (SEA).

The contract applies to full and part-time professional, administrative, technical and operating personnel as well as full-time faculty members. Adjunct faculty formed a collective bargaining unit a year ago and are in the process of negotiating thier first contract.

The contract increased the compensation for every labor grade in the salary matrix by $1,000.

Beginning in January 2013 the employees’ bi-weekly contributions to their health insurance presee LRCC page 11

Craig Shippee discusses the history of his 1920’s Garton toy car with appraiser Bruce Baier (right) at the Laconia Historical and Museum Society’s Quarterly Antique Appraisal Night held at the Laconia Antique Center, downtown, on Tuesday. For a $5 donation to the society, patrons could have a team of experts examine and place an approximate value on their personal treasures. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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LACONIA — Two of the four people charged in connection with the heroin overdose death of a young city woman nearly one year ago have been sentenced to jail and two others are awaiting trial.

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Lorax statue taken from home of Dr. Seuss’s widow

SAN DIEGO (AP) — They took the Lorax, made of bronze, the thieves they came, and now he’s gone.

A 2-foot statue of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax character was stolen from the San Diego backyard garden of the 90-year-old widow of the beloved author whose real name was Theodore Geisel.

Audrey Geisel noticed the statue and its treestump base were missing from the garden and were likely stolen over the weekend.

Property manager Carl Romero told U-T San Diego (http://bit.ly/ H9hxPz ) on Tuesday that he found footprints indicating the thieves had dragged the 300-pound statue to an access road and lifted it over a fence.

He had seen the statue Saturday afternoon, and Geisel noticed it was missing Monday morning.

Audrey Geisel’s daughter Lark Grey Dimond-Cate cast two of the sculptures. One was the lone Seuss character to reside on the family’s property overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. The see LORAX page 9

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Trayvon Martin’s parents take campaign to Capitol Hill WASHINGTON (AP) — In a packed forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the parents of Trayvon Martin found support among members of Congress who turned the death of their 17-year-old’s son into a rallying cry against racial profiling.

Martin’s parents spoke briefly before a Democrats-only congressional panel as cameras clicked noisily in front of them. Many in the crowd, which filled the seats and lined the walls, strained to catch a glimpse of the parents whose son was shot and killed Feb. 26 in a Sanford, Fla. gated community.

“Trayvon was our son, but Trayvon is your son,” Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother, told the panel. “A lot of people can relate to our situation and it breaks their heart like it breaks our heart.”

Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, thanked “everyone who is holding the legacy of Trayvon.”

“Trayvon is sadly missed and we will continue to fight for justice for him,” said Tracy Martin, who wore a weary look.

During the two-hour forum, the lawmakers and witnesses openly criticized

the police investigation of the shooting and the failure of police to arrest the admitted shooter, George Zimmerman. Those attending the hearing applauded the couple when Deborah Ramirez, a law professor at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, praised the parents’ “dignity and grace in the face of this tragedy” and said they were an “inspiration to all.”

Zimmerman, 28, has said he acted in self-defense. Federal and state officials are investigating. see next page

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Screaming “They’re going to take us down!” a JetBlue pilot stormed through his plane rambling about a bomb and threats from Iraq Tuesday until passengers on the Las Vegas-bound flight tackled him to the ground just outside the cockpit, passengers said.

The captain of JetBlue Airways Flight 191 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport was taken to a hospital after

suffering a “medical situation” on board that forced the co-pilot to take over the plane and land it in Amarillo, Texas, the airline said.

The unidentified pilot seemed disoriented, jittery and constantly sipped water when he first marched through the cabin, then began to rant about threats linked to Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan after crew members tried to calm him down in the back, passengers said.

“They’re going to take us down. They’re taking us down. They’re going to take us down. Say the Lord’s prayer. Say the Lord’s prayer,” the captain screamed, according to passenger Tony Antolino.

Josh Redick, who was sitting near the middle of the plane, said the captain seemed “irate” and was “spouting off about Afghanistan and souls and al-Qaida.” see PILOT page 11

HAVANA (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for freedom and renewal “for the greater good of all Cubans” before the nation’s patron saint Tuesday, but the island’s communist leaders quickly rejected the Roman Catholic leader’s appeal for political change after five decades of one-

party rule.

The exchange came hours ahead of a 55-minute closed-door meeting with President Raul Castro on the pontiff’s second day on the island. Brief video feeds showed Castro greeting Benedict at the Presidential Palace and then later seeing him off.

There was no visit to see Fidel Castro, though a Vatican spokesmon would not rule out the possibility of a meeting before the pope departs Wednesday afternoon.

Days after dismissing the Marxist ideology on which the Cuban system is based, see POPE page 11

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Medical marijuana bill heads to NH Senate, governor’s veto is expected CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Proponents of a medical marijuana bill are trying to line up enough votes for the measure to withstand the governor’s likely opposition before it debuts in the New Hampshire Senate.

Two of the bill’s sponsors, state Sen. Jim Forsythe, R-Strafford, and state Rep. Evalyn Merrick, D-Lancaster, led a news conference Tuesday to promote their home cultivation approach to medical marijuana. With Gov. John Lynch’s historical opposition to medical marijuana bills, supporters are looking for a veto-proof majority in both chambers.

The proposed law would allow patient with “debilitating medical conditions” or their designated caretakers to possess up to 6 ounces of marijuana, six mature plants and 12 seedlings at a single, registered “cultivation location.” They could also avoid penalties for possessing up to two ounces of marijuana elsewhere.

The patient would need a registry

identification card, which would require written certification from their doctor that medical use of marijuana would help treat a “debilitating medical condition.” Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV, AIDS and post- traumatic stress disorder. Some symptoms or treatment results like severe pain or severe nausea would also qualify.

Patients with a qualifying condition visiting from out of state could also possess marijuana without a card, but not cultivate it.

Caretakers would need a card as well and would be subject to a background check.

Merrick lent her personal experience as a cancer patient to the debate.

“The fact remains it was medical cannabis that proved to be what ultimately gave me the strength to live,” said the third-term representative.

Supporters said the bill’s home cultivation approach would reduce the risk of abuse or federal prosecution. Caretakers would be volunteers

from preceding page “It is very important that we have independent eyes on this situation,” said Rep. Corrine Brown, a Democrat whose district includes Sanford. “I am hoping we take this as a teachable moment. I am looking forward to how the Justice Department handles their independent investigation.”

At a news conference after the forum, Martin and Fulton renewed their calls for justice in their son’s death. When asked whether he thought his son’s death was a hate crime, Martin said: “Yes, I believe he was racially profiled.” The family’s attorney, Benjamin Crump, said racial profiling also was a factor in the way the police conducted their investigation.

Several members of Congress have called for the case to be investigated as a hate crime. Another attorney for the Martin family, Daryl D. Parks, has said that statements from Depart-

ment of Justice officials in a meeting with Martin’s parents make clear that getting hate crime charges is going to be a challenge.

Martin was black. Zimmerman’s father is white and his mother is Hispanic.

Tuesday’s session was not an official House Judiciary hearing, so no votes or formal action could occur. The committee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, said the meeting was intended to be a discussion of racial profiling, hate crime laws and Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which eliminated a person’s duty to retreat when threatened with serious bodily harm or death.

But much of the discussion revolved around criticism of the police investigation, the failure to arrest Zimmerman, Zimmerman’s actions, and reassurances to Martin’s parents that “we got your back,” as Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, put it.

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“We very purposely made this bill so it doesn’t have a profit incentive,” said Forsythe.

Forsythe said Vermont has similar restrictions to those in the bill and has several hundred patients.

The bill would not legalize marijuana possession for anyone beyond registry identification card holders or visiting qualifying patients. Card holders who provide marijuana to anyone not allowed to have it would have their cards revoked and face a class B felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison. Additional penalties for illegal marijuana sale would also apply.

The proposed law also would expire after three year unless lawmakers acted to renew it.

The bill is coming before the Senate on Wednesday with the Health and Human Services Committee’s unanimous support, including that of

Senate Republican Leader Jeb Bradley. Both chambers would need a twothirds majority to pass the bill over a near-certain veto by the governor.

Lynch vetoed a medical marijuana bill in 2009 to establish three dispensaries to provide severely ill patients with 2 ounces of marijuana every 10 days, citing his concerns over cultivation and the possible availability of the drug beyond the dispensaries. Although the House voted to override his veto, the Senate fell two votes short.

Another medical marijuana bill last year passed the House but died in the Senate after Lynch promised a veto.

He has also said he will veto a decriminalization bill that narrowly passed the House this month.

Although Lynch spokesman Colin Manning said the governor’s position is unchanged, Merrick said she is still hopeful for a change of heart.

“I am going to anticipate the governor will realize this is not about the legalization of marijuana but that it is a medical matter for the sickest and neediest patients,” said Merrick.

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Pat Buchanan

Douse the flames, Mr. President Barack Obama’s statement that the death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy that cries out for a more thorough investigation was the right and necessary thing to say.

But it fell far short of what was needed: a presidential call for a halt to the rhetoric that is stirring up racial rage and inflaming the nation. The incendiary language being deployed is both divisive and dangerous.

Addressing the Sanford, Fla., incident, Black Muslim Minister Louis Farrakhan tweeted: “Where there is no justice, there will be no peace. Soon, and very soon, the law of retaliation may ... be applied.”

The New Black Panther Party has issued a “Wanted Dead or Alive” poster featuring the face of George Zimmerman, the man who shot Martin, and printed up a flier saying Martin was “murdered in cold blood.”

When Panther leader Mikhail Muhammad was asked if this could ignite an explosive situation that has already seen death threats drive Zimmerman and his father from their homes, Muhammad cursed and said Zimmerman “should be fearful for his life.”

Demanding “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” the Black Panther leader offered $10,000 for Zimmerman’s capture and called for 5,000 black men to run him down. “If the government won’t do the job, we’ll do it,” he warned.

Spike Lee helpfully tweeted Zimmerman’s home address.

Friends say Zimmerman fears for his life. One man has already been arrested for threatening to kill Bill Lee, the Sanford police chief who has stepped down and turned the investigation over to the state, the Justice Department, the FBI and a special prosecutor.

Returning from Geneva, Jesse Jackson, too, headed for Sanford, saying: “Blacks are under attack. ... Targeting, arresting, convicting blacks and ultimately killing us is big business.” On arrival, Jackson said Trayvon Martin was a “kid shot down in cold blood by a vigilante.”

Talk show host Joe Madison charged Zimmerman with a “hate crime.” The Grio, a black news and opinion website, compares the killing of Trayvon Martin to the 1955 murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi. Till, 14, had flirted with a white woman. Her husband and brother kidnapped, mutilated and murdered the boy and dumped his body into the Tallahatchie River. Emmett Till was lynched.

Trayvon Martin was shot by an overzealous Neighborhood Watch volunteer who grew suspicious of an unfamiliar black man or youth

in a hoodie walking at night in the rain in a gated community he patrolled.

What appears to have happened is that, after alerting police to Martin’s presence, Zimmerman followed him in his SUV — against the advice of the cops.

Where the street ended, Zimmerman got out.

A fight ensued. According to two witnesses, Zimmerman was losing, flat on his back, screaming for help. It seems unlikely a 17-year-old football player like Martin, angry and in a fistfight, would be screaming for help.

Police say that when they got there, they found Martin dead and Zimmerman with a bloody nose, a cut on the back of his head and grass stains on the back of his shirt.

Did Zimmerman, on his back, losing the fight, fearing this black kid was a criminal who might beat him to death or grab his gun, fire in presumed self defense? Did Martin, who had a right to be enraged with this character following and hassling him, start the fight?

Would Zimmerman, who carried a legal firearm, start a fistfight with an athletic black youth who was reportedly 6 inches taller?

The scenario above appears to be the one upon which Sanford police relied when they declined to arrest Zimmerman. That Trayvon’s body was taken to the morgue and identified as “John Doe” suggests that the police, too, concluded he was an intruder.

They were terribly wrong, as was Zimmerman. But to call this coldblooded murder or an Emmett Till-type lynching appears, from the existing evidence, to be both demagogic and inflammatory.

Yet, there are questions that need answers.

Why, with a dead teenager, did the Sanford police not bring in Zimmerman and get his story on paper? Some journalists contend there are racial slurs on the tapes of Zimmerman talking to the cops.

Others hear no such thing.

Zimmerman’s father calls the media portrayal of his son as a racist an injustice, and says his son has a Peruvian mother, is Spanish-speaking, grew up in a multiracial family and has many black friends.

And the clamor of the crowd — “Arrest him!” — raises a question.

Arrest him — for what?

If the Sanford police believe they have no case for murder or manslaughter or any felony, what do they charge him with, after they arrest him?

More critically, where is President Obama?

When Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot during a rampage by a see COLUMN next page

LETTERS Chain emails are not to be trusted as factual, credible sources To the editor, All of us, Democrat, independent or Republican, receive e-mail each day.

Today I would like for you to take a minute and think about the emails you pass on to the people you know.

I am constantly getting e-mails from one of my relatives that are actually just right wing conservative lies about President Obama or something he has supposedly done or said. I am very careful to check the facts in these e-mails before I pass them on or, in most cases, send an e-mail back to my relative telling her why the e-mail is not true and where to go to look the facts up on the Internet that support my argument.

In the last e-mail I received the subject line was “You Are Not Going To Like This”. This e-mail quotes a Judge Kithil of Marble Falls, Texas. highlighting the most egregious pages of HB-3200 and giving his opinion of these sections of the Obama Health Care Law. Also this e-mail states that “this should give you the point blank ammo you need to support your opposition to Obamacare, please send this e-mail to all of your email contacts”.

Judge Kithi’s list included statements like these on certain sections of the Health Care Bill: The bill will provide insurance to all non-U.S residents even if they are here illegally, the bill states the cancer hospitals will ration care according to age, the plan will be subsidized (by the government) for all union members, union retirees and community associations, the government would mandate advance-care planning consultations and those on Social Security will be required to attend an end-of-life planning seminar every five years (death counseling). How many of you have a living will or health care power of attorney?

That is what end of life “counseling” is

about. These are just a few of the false statements made by Judge Kithil. If you want to read the whole list just type in his name in Google.

I went to every page in the Health Care Bill that Judge Kithil was quoting. I found nothing that was even close to the statements in his e-mail.

Continuing the search on the Internet I found several interesting REAL FACTS. The “most egregious” was that Judge Kithil was reading HB-3200.

This bill never even came up for a vote. The bills that passed Congress were HR-3590 and HR-3962. I also learned that Judge Kithil is pretty much an innocent bystander in all of this. He is a former county judge in a small Texas town who wrote a letter to the editor in 2009 expressing his opinions of HB-3200, the bill that never came up for a vote. Someone called the newspaper and asked permission to put the letter in an e-mail. The next thing he knew he was getting calls from around the country and his opinions went viral. His is quoted as saying, “It really shows the power of the Internet.”

AND YET, when you type in “David Kithil and Obamacare” you will get nearly 2,000 examples of his letter posted on websites, blogs and forums, most of them passing on this e-mail that is full of anything but the truth.

THE LESSON: facts need to come from reputable, credible sources, not an e-mail chain. To check the facts in your emails there are many sources you can go to including: Factcheck.org, politifact.com, snopes.com. There was even an article about this false -mail in the Washington Post on 1/21/11 — The Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler.

Cathy Dawson Laconia Sincerely, Thomas Dawson

Sandy owes social conservatives apology for Taliban comparison To the editor, I found Leo Sandy’s recent column (March 14) to be more offensive than his usual rants. In it, he uses the inappropriate words of one person, Rush Limbaugh, to describe the millions of Americans who consider themselves “social conservatives”. That’s not the offense part of his column, that’s just

plain ignorance. The offensive part is when he goes on to say that “social conservatives” are the same as the Taliban.

The last time I checked, we are at war with the Taliban and it’s the Taliban that are killing our solders and beheading civilians. What do you suppose Mr. see LETTER next page

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We’ve got the expensive fuel but not the millions of ‘green’ jobs To the editor, Here on Friday morning I went to fill up the car and yes, the price jumped another two cents overnight.

Well that’s four cents in four days so that now I get to pay over $3.70/gallon here abouts. As bad as this is we around this area are 12 to twelve cents below the national average sited at weeks start at $3.83/gal. Be thankful for slight mercy’s I guess? The scary thing here is if that rate of increase continued we could expect that by Labor Day gas would be around $4.30/ gal. There goes our travel plans.

You know some folks are blaming Wall Street speculators for driving up the prices but we need to realize that those speculators are reacting to artificial conditions being created by our own government. When the current administration creates a situation(s) where speculators thrive the president can’t then say he has no control over it. From early on in his election bid, Obama maintained he would make the cost of energy skyrocket in order to make “green energy” more competitive and create millions of green jobs.

Well energy is skyrocketing but where are the jobs? And who stands to gain and who stands to loose in this political maneuvering? We have seen several examples ( Solaria jumps right to mind) where big bucks have been wasted already on the presidents campaign supporters trying to make expensive/ inefficient green technologies work but, face it, they just aren’t ready for prime time yet. Heck, they my never be. Who looses. That’s easy, you and I and anyone in the following categories: the poor, the sick, the elderly on fixed income. working families, single moms, and well I guess any of the 99% of the people who aren’t rich.

So who’s to blame? Blame speculators, Wall Street, Middle East unrest or any number of red herrings and nothing will change. Blame must be assessed accurately to be effective. President Harry Truman had a plaque on his desk which read, “The buck stops here”. And that folks is where the buck continues to stop irregardless of claims to the contrary.

Steve Earle Hill

Beware the Hoodie Hoodlums and never steal an Irishman’s spirits To the editor, Beware of the Hoodie Hoodlums.

If you see a bunch of young punks at night, in the middle of July, wandering around in your neighborhood, wearing HOODIES, trust me, it’s usually not to make a fashion statement.

I don’t know if it was the dog growling or the wife’s snoring that woke me in the middle of the night, late one summer evening at 11:30 p.m. several years back. The hair rose on the back of my neck as I saw two young males WEARING HOODIES, 6-feet from my open bedroom window, adjacent

to my enclosed deck with the wet bar , TV, and sound system. These punks were helping themselves. It was in my rights to load thier butts full of buckshot, instead we called 911. The Tilton PD were here in a jiff .They apprehended one of them in 10 minutes. As far as the other one, the State Police hound is still on the scent.

Lesson of the day. If you can avoid it, don’t take matters into your own hands, and NEVER STEAL AN IRISHMANS SPIRTS. Tom Sellew Lochmere (Tilton)

from preceding page Sandy and other liberal-progressives would say if I compared their daily onslaught on our personal freedoms, to the Nazis of the 1930s? That would

be an outrageous statement and they would be right to demand an apology.

Well Mr. Sandy? We’re waiting!

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COLUMN from preceding page crazed gunmen, Obama stepped in with a splendid address to cool the passions and call a halt to the false and fevered accusations of moral complicity in the monstrous crime of a lone killer.

Where is the Obama of Tucson now?

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000. He won the New Hampshire Republican Primary in 1996.)

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Entitlements become a crutch that people fear giving up To the editor, Will someone who has Mitt Romney on speed dial, please clue him on on the “safety net” issue. He needs to be worried about the poor “and” the middle class who increasingly are using the vast and ever expanding “government safety nets of limiting upward mobility”. He is delusional if he thinks the “safety nets” just need a little tweaking here and there. His first action step should be to read “Uncle Sam’s Plantation” by Star Parker. She believes that the cause behind the struggle for both classes is the same. “Economic stagnation and social breakdown caused by the welfare state socialism”. In her book, she explains that “America’s inner cities offer laboratory results for what is wrong today with the whole country”.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training, Emergency Assistance to Needy Families with Children, Section 8 Housing, WIC and Food Stamps are what Governor Romney was referring to in his CNN interview a few weeks ago. These programs have the best of intentions and are staffed by people who have a strong desire to help others and sometimes they do. Often they do not as I have observed far too often in my profession. This is terribly frustrating and sometimes causes worker “burnout” or at the least a shrinking sense of purpose and a growing cynicism. These poor outcomes have very little to do with the “helping professionals” and everything to do with a quixotic, paradoxical government behemoth. Star Parker goes on to enlighten us with regard to Governor Romney’s confusion, perhaps a result of utopian liberal propaganda by stating that, “a safety net is what is provided when a free person, acting on their own initiative, falls and we offer assistance to help them get back up and start again”.

Our government has spent over ten trillion dollars on anti-poverty programs over the past half century. The biggest accomplishment appears to be that fathers have been replaced by the federal government. Star Parker notes that institutionalized inner city poverty has resulted in “broken families and broken spirits”. Like a social cancer, this

“nanny state entitlement”, has literally sucked the life out of what once was a rock solid 200 plus year work ethic.

Instead of assuming that people have the wherewithal to make it with some short term assistance, the welfare state treats people as though they won’t make it unless government becomes a permanent fixture in their lives. Bureaucratic job security at it’s destructive and selfserving finest.

Star asserts that, “Seventy per cent of government spending today consists of transfer payments — government redistributing funds from one set of individuals to others”. As these programs have proliferated and people become more dependent, the programs become like a crutch and people fear giving them up. This crushes people’s motivation to take a chance and improve their lot in life.

This welfare state makes suckers out of those who still believe it is worth the blood, sweat and tears to work hard and be responsible for one’s own success and failure. It is my sincere hope that Governor Romney or whoever the Republican nominee is, will act like a true conservative and break out of the establishment, country club Republican mentality and show the same character that exemplified Star Parker’s courageous climb out of the welfare state that threatened to suck the life out of her enormous potential.

This country desperately needs a dynamic and strong conservative leader who will not succumb to the trappings of progressive, liberal arrogance thereby compromising one’s values and moral integrity. Another John McCain, Bob Dole wannabe that we have to drag across the finish line will signal a potential death knell for this country. John F. Di Leo’s quote fits perfectly here --- “The bigger the scale of do-gooders projects, the more crushing it’s eventual collapse will be to the community it was unwisely installed to serve”. Star Parker informs us that the collapse has already happened within our inner cities and the country at large is now in danger of that same collapse. Are you Republican nominees listening?

Russ Wiles Tilton

Properly stated, I don’t support education in Gilford at any price To the editor, I stand by my post on GilfordGrok where I referred to you as the “Lady in Green” (because I could not hear your name). Often I will comment, as a blogger, on what is said (or how something is said) at public political meetings – and the joint meeting of the Select and School Boards certainly fit both adjectives. Anyone has the right to address their elected officials either to inform them of their opinions or to seek redress for perceived wrongs by those same elected officials. At the same time, when anyone rises to speak at such a public meeting, there is that same right to comment upon those words as well.

I stand by the information that was given to me concerning your spoken words (“The gal who gave that tear jerking speech was sitting in front of me. She was given that speech in

the form of a hand written piece of paper that was handed to her by the teacher beside her. When she came back to her seat she handed the paper back to the teacher and the teacher thanked her for reading it.”) as well as the demeanor in the video. I also added the following, since I did not directly see the paper passing: “Truth or not? Reality or a great facade? Who knows? “. I also point out – you could have sent your e-mail to me as well, as my e-mail address is readily available on the town web site – but you didn’t.

Thus, I could only comment upon the information available.

But I also stand by the thrust of my post – those connected (either directly or loosely) are fighting the tax cap because they wish to see no financial limits placed upon the district. There are many that construe my willingsee next page

Survey finds provider access & weight, alcohol & drug abuse services are greatest need in LRGHealthcare region

BY MICHAEL KITCH LACONIA — Apart from access to primary medical care, a survey indicates that weight related problems, alcohol and drug abuse, care for senior citizens and mental health conditions are the most important needs of the population served by LRGHealthcare.

The “community needs assessment,” prepared for LRGH by the Community Health Institute of Concord, is based on the responses of 573 people, less than one-percent of the adult population served by Lakes Region General Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital. Together the two hospitals serve more than 100,000 people in 25 municipalities in Belknap. Merrimack, Grafton and Carroll counties.

Approximately 65,000 are served by Lakes Region General Hospital and 37,000 by Franklin Regional Hospital.

The service area is marked by a greater share of people with household incomes at 200-percent of poverty or less and individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare than in the state as a whole.

Of those served by LRGH, 27-percent belong to households earning 200-percent of poverty or less — 30.5-percent at Franklin and 24.7-percent at Laconia — compared to 20.6-percent for the state.

Those enrolled in Medicaid represent 13.6-percent — 14.7-percent at Franklin and 12.9-percent at Laconia — of the population, compared to 10.6-percent in the state.

Those enrolled in Medicare represent 18.8-percent of the population — 19.4-percent at Laconia and 18.8-percent at Franklin — compared to 15.9-percent in the state.

The shares are significantly higher in six of the seven municipalities where the median household income is less than $50,000 — Laconia, Franklin, Bristol, Ashland, Danbury and Tilton. Those with incomes of 200-percent of poverty or less represent 31.2-percent of the population of Laconia, 40.4-percent of Franklin, 39-percent of Bristol, 46.8-percent of Ashland, 41.1-percent of Danbury and 32.7-percent of Tilton.

Medicaid patients represent

20.5-percent of the population in Laconia, 20.3-percent in Franklin, 15.7-percent in Briston, 14.7-percent in Ashland, 14.2-percent in Danbury and 20.8-percent in Tilton.

Those enrolled in Medicare account for 17.7-percent of the population of Laconia, 15.3-percent of Franklin, 21.6-percent of Bristol, 17.5-percent of Ashland, 14.3-percent of Danbury and 31.3-percent of Tilton.

With little variation, respondents served by both hospitals ranked access to primary care, weight related health issues, alcohol and drug abuse, health care for seniors and mental health care as the five most important challenges. The same five issues, albeit in a different order, were the highest priorities of the respondents from the low income municipalities.

The assessment includes indicators of the health of the population served by LRGHealthcare in the form of the incidence of specific conditions and behaviors. Although most indicators conform closely to the standard throughout the state, some deviate significantly. For instance, the incidence of asthma of 555 cases per 100,000 people is above the 478 reported in the state. Likewise, the 229 visits and stays for diabetes per 100,000 is more than the 150 for the state.

While more than 20-percent of adults in Laconia and Franklin smoke, compared to the state average of 16.5-percent, binge drinking in both cities is less prevalent than in the state. Rates of obesity among adults of 23.4-percent in Laconia and 23.9-percent in Franklin are below the state average of 25.8-percent and the percentage of overweight adults approximates the state average of 37.2-percent.

However, rates of mental illness, violence and teen pregnancy in the service area are all above the state averages. There are 1,550 mental health visits and stays per 100,000 in the service area compared to 1,429 in the state. Injuries from assault number 346 per 100,000 people compared to a rate of 268 in the state. And the birth rate per 1,000 women aged 15 to 19 is 25.1, compared to 18.6 in the state.

from preceding page ness to see a tax cap put in place as “he doesn’t support education in Gilford”. Rather, the proper categorization is that “I don’t support education in Gilford ‘at any price’ or ‘at a price beyond that of the average family paying the bills’”; remember, while the costs are rising, our enrollment is decreasing. Given that the majority of that rise goes to union members, is it “for the kids” or for the adults?

Once again, we see our language perverted for political purpose (i.e., “support” equated with “willing to not

reign in spending” and “you’re against kids” as a euphemism for “you won’t spend what I want you to!”).

Spending other peoples’ money requires hard decisions on actual dollar amounts as in “when is enough, enough Ms. Fraser?”. To a write a check, the town first has to take that money from someone else; stating “it’s for the kids” and hoping it all works out doesn’t cut it.

If that is insulting, then I have no idea how to sugarcoat that for you.

Skip Murphy Gilford

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LACONIA — A Gilford man was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon yesterday after the car he was driving crashed into the rear of a N.H. Department of Transportation survey vehicle on the Laconia Bypass.

Laconia Police Sgt. Gary Hubbard said it appears a DOT sport utility vehicle was parked on the side of the bypass near the Mile Hill Road Bridge while its three-man crew was surveying nearby.

Hubbard said the emergency lights on the DOT truck were flashing but a car driven by Robert Costa, 74, of 35 Ridgewood Ave. in Gilford drifted over the outside white line and crashed into the rear of the GRADUATION from page one School Board member Lisa Merrill of Meredith said that opinion among the parents appears to be split about 50-50 between Meadowbrook and an indistrict site.

McCormack said that he and Kennelley met with Dan Peaslee, president of the Sandwich Fair Association, to check out the Sandwich site, most particularly the Arts and Crafts Barn, which measures about 40 by 80 feet, and came across the Burrows Building, which he said is even larger, about 50 by 100 feet.

He said that neither building, has great acoustics, but that the Arts and Crafts Barn has wiring and a sound system. In the event the site is chosen, porta

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Hubbard said one of the three people on the surveying crew tried to warn Costa, who was driving a red Cadillac, by waving his arms but to no avail.

He said Costa was extricated from the car by firefighters from Laconia and Belmont and taken by ambulance to Lakes Region General Hospital where he was transferred to Dartmouth with serious injuries.

Hubbard said none of the three surveyors were injured and said police continue to investigate the crash.

Both cars were removed from the Bypass by tow trucks and the road was closed for about 90 minutes from 11:08 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

potties would have to be used.

There was some discussion with Peaslee of using the small performance stage at the fairgrounds and putting a tent over the bleacher area but Peaslee said that it wasn’t doable.

Other options to either Meadowbrook or the fairgrounds include using the upper soccer field at I-LHS and renting an outside tent which would measure 80 feet by 70 feet and seat 510 people, with sound included, for $4,900.

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was selling heroin and allegedly told Denty in a text message recovered by police that she could find Mekkelson at Marando’s house.

Police said Mekkelson had 26 bags of heroin in her possession when police arrested her at her apartment in May of 2011 and had apparently continued to sell heroin until her arrest by Laconia Police.

Gonzales was arrested by Laconia Police in September and is allegedly both Mekkelsen’s boyfriend and the one who supplied her with the heroin she sold in and around Laconia.

Police affidavits said that Gonales was providing Mekkelson with about 600 bags of heroin weekly or $2,000 daily until he temporarily moved to Texas after Denty’s death. She allegedly told police she would get the heroin already diluted from Gonzales but that in the days immediately preceding Denty’s death, he had reduced the “cut” or increased the heroin levels because of complaints he and Mekkelsen allegedly got from those who purchased the drugs from them.

Mekkelsen told police she didn’t know where Gonzales got the heroin or where he stored it, telling them only that she thought he buried it in the ground somewhere.

Gonzales is being held on $500,000 cash only bail in Belknap County jail. No date has been set for his trial.

LORAX from page 2 other sits at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial in the author’s hometown, Springfield, Mass. Theodore Geisel died in 1991 at age 87.

“I want very badly to get our little Lorax back home where he belongs,” Dimond-Cate said. “Wherever he is, he’s scared, lonely and hungry. He’s not just a hunk of metal to us. He was a family pet.”

The Lorax has enjoyed special notoriety because of the recently released film version of Dr. Seuss’s 1971 environmental fable, in which the mustachioed main character speaks out for the Truffula trees against corporate greed, personified by the evil Once-ler.

Dimond-Cate said she actually hopes the Lorax was stolen because of his newfound fame. Otherwise it could mean he was stolen for the bronze.

“I hope he hasn’t been taken across the border into Tijuana for scrap,” she said. “Worst-case scenario, I’ll get the foundry to create another one, but he won’t be the same.”

Romero said the statue was stolen just before security cameras were installed, and few knew it was there.

The family has called San Diego police.

Romero said Audrey Geisel doesn’t want to punish anyone and just wants the Lorax back.

“You can’t sell it on eBay,” he said.

from preceding page able to work out something with the Laconia Police Department in order to have the bridge at the Weirs open an hour before and an hour after the graduation to allow Meadowbrook to be used.

“With a little planning it can be done,’’ said Carty, who was supported by a member of the audience who said that Bike Week traffic rules had been relaxed and that it was now up to local police to determine whether or not to close the Weirs bridge to traffic.

During the last couple of rallies, the bridge has only been closed on an as needed basis.

Carol Baggelly, board member from Center Harbor, said “Meadowbrook’s great, but people like it local’’ and pointed out that the parent survey should help give some direction as to the most preferred location.

One member of the audience said that Sandwich was considered last year as a graduation site and that there was a matter of local pride in having the graduation held at an in-district town. “Gilford is not in our school district. For students, having the graduation local is a part of their culture.’’

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Richard Hanson was re-elected as school board chairman with only Baggelly voting against the move. John Martin was elected vice chairman and Sally Whalen as secretary.

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Two others, Amanda Kelly, 22, of 301A Court St. and Mekkelsen’s alleged boyfriend Alfredo Gonzales, 44, who had addresses in both Laconia and Manchester, have yet to stand trial.

Denty’s body was found in her Union Ave. apartment by a neighbor after he passed by the door of her apartment and heard her two-year-old son crying. The neighbor was able to tell the young boy how to unlock the door and he called police after he found Denty lying on the floor.

People who knew Denty said she was a Laconia native who had fallen in with the wrong crowd.

Described as a really kind and loving person, her friends said she was trying to turn her life around but was unable to shake her drug addiction.

According to a variety of police arrest and search affidavits, Mekkelsen provided the heroin to Marando who then sold it to Denty. Affidavits indicate Kelly was a friend of both Marando and Denty and allegedly acted as the conduit between them.

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Displaying tickets and flyers for the 22nd Annual Taste of the Lakes Region, the Laconia Altrusa Club’s primary fund raiser, are event sponsor Edward Engler of The Laconia Daily Sun, Altrusa event chair Amanda Amidon and sponsor Rick Hopper of Nassau Broadcasting (WLNH radio). Tickets for the May 6 event are now on sale. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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LACONIA — Over the two decades and counting that the Altrusa Club of Laconia has organized its “Taste of the Lakes Region” event, member Nance LeRoy said the area’s cuisine has improved not only in its quality but also in its diversity. She thinks there’s no better way to sample the creations of newcomer chefs, while comparing them directly to wellloved institutions, than at the fund raising event scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Conference Center of the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa. This year’s event, which will be the 22nd Taste of the Lakes Region, is also the Altrusa Club’s primary source of funds, which the all-volunteer organization returns to the community in the form of scholarships, literacy promotion and other programs.

Because there’s a cash bar, no one younger than 21 is permitted to enter.

In a change from past practice, this year’s event is being held later into the spring. This move is intended to allow for greater participation, both from returning seasonal residents and from restauranteurs who close for the winter. Also new this year, the club has compiled a cook book including some of the signature recipes of restuarants participating in the event.

In the Taste of the Lakes Region, participating restaurants volunteer their talent, time and ingredients to create a signature dish which they bring to the conference center. Attendees, who pay $25 to enter, can sample any and all of the offerings.

“They all have stepped up the cuisine,” said LeRoy, who was a member of Altrusa since the event was first conceived. Every year, she said, there are a few

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offerings which create a “buzz” among tasters.

In the past, buzz-worthy dishes have included lobster mac & cheese, crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, sautéed mussels, butternut squash ravioli, duck, and Italian meatloaf.

So far, about 20 restaurants have signed up for the chance to be the talk of this year’s Taste. The list includes what Altrusa member and event chair Amanda Amidon called “some great favorites who have been with us since day one,” such as Hart’s Turkey Farm, Steele Hill Resort and Contigiani’s Catering. Their cuisine can be sampled back-to-back with some relative newcomers to the local cooking scene such as Woodshed Roasting Company, Burrito Me, and new this year, Lakes Region Casino.

There’s yet room for a few more establishments to participate. Those who are interested should e-mail altrusalaconia@gmail.com. Amidon noted that the later date of this year’s event could open the door for diners and restauranteurs who haven’t been able to sign up in years past. “We feel that there are so many snow birds and seasonal residents who were not here yet,” she said, adding, “we are also hoping some seasonal restaurants step up and join the elites.”

Ticket sales are limited to 400 and, if history is a guide, they will all sell. Tickets can be purchased at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford, Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith, and in Laconia at Hector’s Fine Food and Spirits and the Coldwell-Banker Residential Brokerage.

According to LeRoy, there’s a couple compelling reasons to buy a ticket to the Taste. “One, it supports the community. Two, it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.”

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Betty Clerkin of Great Bay Community College, who served on the SEA negotiating team, said that the contract was the result of 10 months of negotiations. “While it would have been nice if we could have brought or compensation up to the same level as the other New England community colleges and had no increase to the health insurance ,” she said, “that is not realistic in these economic times.” Clerkin called the contract “fair and reasonable.”

The contract, the second negotiated between the community college system and the SEA, expires on June 30, 2013.

PILOT from page 2 The outburst came weeks after an American Airlines flight attendant was taken off a plane for rambling about 9/11 and her fears the plane would crash. An aviation expert remembered only two or three cases in 40 years where a pilot had become mentally incapacitated during a flight.

Gabriel Schonzeit, who was sitting in the third row, said the captain said there could be a bomb on board the flight.

“He started screaming about al-Qaida and possibly a bomb on the plane and Iraq and Iran and about how we were all going down,” Schonzeit told the Amarillo Globe-News.

The captain was tackled by several passengers after he tried to re-enter the cockpit, which had been locked by the co-pilot, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

Antolino, a security executive who said he sat in the 10th row, said he and three others pinned down the captain as he ran for the cockpit door and sat on him for about 20 minutes until the plane landed at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport at 10 a.m.

“That’s how we landed,” he said. “There were four of us on top of him. ... Everybody else kind of took a seat and that’s how we landed.”

An off-duty airline captain who was a passenger on the flight entered the flight deck before landing in Amarillo and took over the duties of the ill captain, the airline said in a statement.

The captain was taken to a local medical facility after the plane landed, the airline said without elaborating.

Shane Helton, 39, of Quinlan, Okla., said he saw

emergency and security personnel coming on and off the plane as it sat on the tarmac in Amarillo.

“They pulled one guy out on a stretcher and put him in an ambulance,” said Helton, who went to the airport with his fiancée to see one of her sons off as he joined the Navy.

Authorities interviewed each of the passengers once they had landed and left the plane, said 22-yearold passenger Grant Heppes, of New York City.

“I had no idea it was an employee until it really started happening,” Heppes said. “I just assumed it was a passenger who flipped out.”

The FBI was coordinating an investigation with the airport police, Amarillo police, the FAA and the Transportation Safety Administration, said agency spokeswoman Lydia Maese in Dallas. She declined to comment on arrests.

The flight left New York around 7 a.m. and was in the air for 3 ½ hours before landing in Texas. The passengers boarded another plane for Las Vegas several hours later.

John Cox, an aviation safety consultant and former airline pilot, said incidents in which pilots become mentally incapacitated during a flight are “pretty rare.” He said he could only recall two or three other examples in the more than 40 years he has been following commercial aviation.

Airlines and the FAA strongly encourage pilots to assert themselves if they think safety is being jeopardized, even if it means contradicting a captain’s orders, Cox said. Aviation safety experts have studied several cases where first officers deferred to more experienced captains with tragic results.

POPE from page 2 Benedict continued to gently press themes highly sensitive to Cuban government in his prayer and short speech at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre near the eastern city of Santiago.

“I have entrusted to the Mother of God the future of your country, advancing along the ways of renewal and hope, for the greater good of all Cubans,” the pope said. “I have also prayed to the Virgin for the needs of those who suffer, of those who are deprived of freedom, those who are separated from their loved ones or who are undergoing times of difficulty.”

It wasn’t long before a top official back in Havana responded.

“In Cuba, there will not be political reform,” said Marino Murillo, Cuba’s economic czar and a vice president.

The pope has kept his language lofty, his criticism vague and open to interpretation, but Murillo’s comments left no room for doubt, and they were quickly picked up by pro-government blogs and on Twitter accounts.

Raul Castro has said that opening up Cuba’s

political system would inevitably spell doom for its socialist project since any alternative party would be dominated by enemies across the Florida Straits and beyond.

Alfredo Mesa, a Cuban-American National Foundation board member whose trip to Cuba was organized by the Miami Archdiocese, said the government’s strong reaction would reinforce the pope’s message and the need for change.

“I’d rather have them say this now than tomorrow,” Mesa said.

During a quiet moment at the shrine of the Virgin of Charity, Benedict also prayed for more Cubans to embrace the faith in a country that is the least Catholic in Latin America. While most Cubans are nominally Catholic, fewer than 10 percent practice the faith.

The pontiff knelt before the crowned, wooden statue, which stood on a covered table shrouded in blue and white cloth. Helped by two bishops, the 84-year-old pontiff rose and approached the icon, lit a candle and stood in prayer as a choir sang hymns.

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Easter Bunny visiting Kellerhaus Saturday, bringing free cookies and carrots

ANNUAL MEETING GUNSTOCK ACRES WATER DISTRICT Saturday, April 7, 2012 • 10am Gilford Town Hall

NOTICE TO LACONIA WATER DEPARTMENT CUSTOMERS Fire hydrants will be flushed March 26 through March 30th, in Laconia and the Weirs. This may cause some rusty water conditions in some areas for a short time.

Thank you for your understanding.

LACONIA WATER DEPARTMENT The Easter Bunny will be at Kellerhuas Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

Electronic Waste Collection Day Fundraising event to benefit

Laconia/Gilford Lions Club Saturday, April 28

Lowe’s Parking Lot 1407 Lakeshore Road, Gilford 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Recycle electronic items of all sizes from phones and computers to dryers and refrigerators for a nominal fee.

“Don’t Throw It Out, Recycle It!”

Dancing with the Stars on Saturday features local talent LACONIA — The Lake City will be gripped with Saturday Night Fever on March 31 when Laconia Main Street presents Dancing With the Community Stars at the Laconia Middle School.

Six pairs of dancers from five local dance studios will give it all they’ve got to compete in the high energy per-

LHS student & staff talent show is tomorrow

LACONIA — The public is invited to Laconia High School on Thursday night for the annual Student & Staff Talent Show at 6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Cost is only $5. Bring a canned food item and pay only $4. The talent show is sponsored by both the Student Council and Key Clubs.

ATTENTION GILMANTON RESIDENTS As of April 1, 2012, there will no longer be a charge to dispose of Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Coolers or Microwave Ovens at the recycling facility.

You will still need to remove the doors and all shelving from the refrigerators and freezers.

There will also be no charge for Medium (5-99 lbs) or Large (100lbs & up) propane tanks.

There will still be a .50-cent charge for the small tanks (1-4 lbs) to cover the disposal fee from our vendor.

Prices are subject to change without notice depending on market fluctuations.

Just a reminder! Items containing mercury, electronics, propane tanks, treated wood and sheetrock cannot go into the MSW can.

As always we look forward to working with you all, and thank you for your continued efforts in recycling.

Gilmanton Recycling team Ron Nason – Matthew Abraham Corey Scrocca and Justin Leavitt

LACONIA — People are being invited to a “Hop into Kellerhaus for Cookies (or Carrots) and Punch with the Easter Bunny” event on Saturday, March 31 from 1-3:30 p.m.

There will be free balloons and samples galore around the store and visitors can watch candy being made and enter free raffles with a chance to win lots of great prizes.

Cameras are very welcome to capture the moment at Kellerhaus, which is celebrating 106 years of sweet confections in 2012.

Kellerhaus overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee on Route 3 between Meredith and Weirs Beach and is open Wednesday–Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every Wednesday is Dollar Cone Day and its just $1 per scoop of our Haus-made ice cream.

Visitors are also welcome to come in on their birthday and a receive a free two-scoop sundae from the Sundae Smorgasboard.

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formance event which gets underway at 7 p.m. Participating dance studios are Broadway North Heidi Noyes School of Dance; Frates Creative Arts Center; Stages Dance Academy; Starry Night Dance Studio and Artfest.

Dancers will include: — Middle School student Evan Kreitzer dancing with Robin Barnes of Broadway North; — Janice Jenkett of Jazzercise dancing with Robin Barnes of Broadway North; — Gudron Stanton of Summit Health dancing with Paul Langley of Starry Night Dance Studio; — Billy McLane, Gilford Middle School teacher dancing with Amber Greenlaw of Frates Creative Arts Center; — Myles Chase of MC Cycle dancing with Erin Lovett Sherman of Artfest; — Liana Gilbert of Platinum Salon and Spa dancsee next page

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Elinor D. Lewis, 87

GILFORD — Elinor Drake Lewis, 87, of Gilford, N.H. and formerly of Stoneham, Mass., passed peacefully at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Genesis on Sunday, March 25, 2012 surrounded by loving family members.

Elinor was born February 11, 1925 in Arlington, Mass., the daughter of Oscar H. and Helen G. (Cook) Drake.

She had been a resident of Gilford, N.H. since 1980.

Elinor was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Lewis and mother of four devoted children; Peter S. Lewis and wife, Mary, of Nashua, N.H., Leslie E. Lewis of Durham, N.H., Robert C. Lewis and fiancée, Melissa Howell, of Plymouth, N.H. and Kristin J. Campbell of Columbia, S.C. She was the proud grandmother of Jessica Knight of South Carolina, Sue Campbell of Texas, Jeffrey Lewis and wife, Claire, of Massachusetts, Stephany Lewis of Arizona and Gregory Lewis of New Hampshire and four great grandchildren.

Elinor is also survived by brother, Richard Burke, of Winchester, Mass. and by sister, Kathleen VanderSluys, of Nashua, N.H. Elinor was an avid birdwatcher for over fifty years and one of the founders and co-presidents of the Stoneham, MA Bird Club who were much sought after

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for their expertise. They were known for their international travels while enduring many hardships in their search for elusive species. She also spent much of her life as an award winning local watercolor artist, was an active member of the Laconia Art Association and a former volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospital.

For those wishing to pay their respects, family and friends are invited to attend a celebration in remembrance of Elinor’s life and accomplishments on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2-4PM at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia, N.H. A private interment ceremony will be at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.

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

Lillian A. Gammon, 80

BELMONT — Lillian Alice Gammon, 80, of Winter Street, passed, after almost a full year battle of pancreatic cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2012, with loved ones by her side.

Lillian was born March 26, 1931 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of D. Lloyd and Nora (Steeves) Rawline.

Lillian moved to NH from New Brunswick Canada in February 1957, she lived in Laconia for twenty-five years before moving to Belmont thirty years ago. She had been employed at Sawyer’s Jewelry Store for fifty-five years, retiring in January, 2012.

Lillian enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s events and athletic games.

She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, bowling, cruises and traveling.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Gammon; a daughter, Tammy Cote, and her husband, Derek; four grandchildren, Jessica MacKay and her husband, Michael, Craig Cote, Chad Cote and his fiancée, Melissa Huntoon and Danielle Cote; a former husband and best friend Sherman Gammon, two brothers, Gilbert Rawline and his wife, Barbara, and William Rawline and his wife, Donna, and many nieces and nephews all of

New Brunswick, Canada. In addition to her parents, Lillian was predeceased by a son, Kevin Gammon in 2001.

There will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:30AM in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will follow in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H., concluding with a reception.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

The Family would like to thank the many friends and family that provided unconditional support, individual thanks to Harriet and June and a special thank you to our dear family friend Candy.

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

Backyard orchard workshop & pruning demonstration presented in Center Harbor CENTER HARBOR — UNH Cooperative Extension Fruit Specialist Bill Lord and Belknap County Agriculture Educator Kelly McAdam will offer a pruning demonstration and workshop session on caring for the backyard orchard on Saturday, March 31.

This workshop is hosted by Jan and Paul Maggi

from preceding page ing with Erica Gilbert of Stages Dance Academy.

Master of ceremonies for the evening will be Pat Kelly of Nassau Broadcasting and Larry Frates from Frates Creative Arts Center.

Special guests at the event will include the Laconia High School cheerleaders.

Winners of the competition will be chosen by the audience with help from the competition judges.

Tickets, which are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (children under 12 are free), can be purchased at Greenlaw’s Music; All My Life Jewelers and Sunflower Natural Foods, as well as at all participating dance studios.

Helping promote the event are WLNH, WEMJ, Laconia Daily Sun, the Citizen and the Weirs Times.

at Hearthstone B & B, 224 Dane Road in Center Harbor (Route 25B) from from 10 a.m. to noon.

A pruning demonstration will be given for mature apple trees, pear and cherry trees. Topics to be discussed include good varieties for the backyard orchard, fertilizing your trees, and managing deer and voles.

Registration for this free workshop is not required but helpful so the program can be planned accordingly. For more information or if you require special accommodations, call UNHCE, Belknap County at (603) 527-5475 or e-mail kelly.mcadam@unh.edu.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). By late morning, you’ll feel ready to take on the world. You’re likely to get caught in the middle of a conflict. Responding well to the situation at hand takes a high level of energy and awareness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You have a serious responsibility to yourself. If you’re not loving and caring for yourself as though you were one of the most important people in the whole world, you’re ducking that responsibility.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If your resources were cards, you would play them as though you’d been dealt the best hand in the history of the game. From that perspective, you’ll see many glorious options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ll be wondering whom you can trust. Don’t waste time with those who inspire doubt in you. Put the people who always take your call or who call you back immediately on the top of your list.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You feel that you could be more effective if you maximized a certain relationship or grew it into something strong. Improved and more frequent communication will begin the process.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 28).

You will diversify this year, letting go of the known route in favor of adventure.

A fresh assignment brings success in a relatively short amount of time. In June, you’ll enjoy improved behavior and performance from those who are accountable to you in some way. A coach or loving partner spurs you to personal heights in August. Capricorn and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 2, 12 and 30.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be brilliant at calming yourself down so that you can take on potentially stressful challenges. You’ll take controlled action instead of reacting from a place of fear and anxiety.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20).

Grudges don’t harm anyone except the person who holds them. You’ll let a grievance go for this reason, and also because there are too many far more pleasant things on which to focus.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Just as furry animals get fluffier when they’re apprehensive or angered, something may happen to make your “fur” stand on end momentarily. Another person will find it reassuring to know that you care.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know what you’re good at. You’ll apply yourself in your area of expertise and easily accomplish what others cannot do but by the uttermost exertion of their abilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The journey is long, and what happens today is not a solid indicator of all that will happen.

There will come a day when the forces that once seemed to keep you out of a certain “club” will instead be inviting you in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What makes today fun is that you’ll be in just the kind of mood to throw yourself into situations, mix things up and see what happens. If you make a mistake, you’ll soon recover.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Exciting projects are incredibly labor intensive.

By the end of the day, you may feel that the better part of your energy has been poured into one rather frivolous endeavor that somehow still seems worthwhile.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, March 28, the 88th day of 2012. There are 278 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 28, 1942, during World War II, British naval forces staged a successful raid on the Nazi-occupied French port of St. Nazaire in Operation Chariot, destroying the only dry dock on the Atlantic coast capable of repairing the German battleship Tirpitz.

On this date: In 1834, the U.S. Senate voted to censure President Andrew Jackson for the removal of federal deposits from the Bank of the United States.

In 1854, during the Crimean War, Britain and France declared war on Russia.

In 1898, the Supreme Court, in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, ruled that a child born in the United States to Chinese immigrants was a U.S. citizen.

In 1935, the notorious Nazi propaganda film “Triumph des Willens” (Triumph of the Will), directed by Leni Riefenstahl, premiered in Berlin with Adolf Hitler present.

In 1939, the Spanish Civil War effectively ended as Madrid fell to the forces of Francisco Franco.

In 1941, novelist and critic Virginia Woolf, 59, drowned herself near her home in Lewes, East Sussex, England.

In 1969, the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, died in Washington, D.C., at age 78.

In 1978, in Stump v. Sparkman, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld, 5-3, the judicial immunity of an Indiana judge against a lawsuit brought by a young woman who’d been ordered sterilized by the judge when she was a teenager.

In 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred inside the Unit 2 reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pa. In 1987, Maria von Trapp, whose life story inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music,” died in Morrisville, Vt., at age 82.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush presented the Congressional Gold Medal to the widow of U.S. Olympic legend Jesse Owens, who was honored for his “humanitarian contributions in the race of life.”

One year ago: Vigorously defending American attacks in Libya, President Barack Obama declared in a nationally broadcast address that the United States intervened to prevent a slaughter of civilians. Yet he ruled out targeting Moammar Gadhafi, warning that trying to oust him militarily would be a mistake as costly as the war in Iraq.

Today’s Birthdays: Former White House national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski is 84. Country musician Charlie McCoy is 71. Movie director Mike Newell is 70. Actress Conchata Ferrell is 69. Actor Ken Howard is 68. Actress Dianne Wiest (weest) is 64. Country singer Reba McEntire is 57. Olympic gold medal gymnast Bart Conner is 54. Rapper Salt (Salt-N-Pepa) is 46.

Actress Tracey Needham is 45. Actor Max Perlich is 44. Movie director Brett Ratner is 43. Country singer Rodney Atkins is 43. Actor Vince Vaughn is 42. Rapper Mr. Cheeks (Lost Boyz) is 41. Actor Ken L. is 39. Rock musician Dave Keuning is 36. Actress Annie Wersching is 35. Actress Julia Stiles is 31. Singer Lady Gaga is 26.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Information session for Lakes Region Flag Football League. Meredith Community Center. Youth information is 5:30 to 7 p.m., adult league information is 7 to 8 p.m.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Library.

Lenten handbell program at the Congregational Church of Laconia. 7 p.m. Free will offering will be taken in support of the Dorcas Fund to assist Laconia residents in need of emergency funds.

Booksigning by “Bloodstains” author Jeff Mudgett at Annie’s Book Stop (1330 Union Ave.) in Laconia. 2 to 4 p.m. Story of Gilmanton native Herman Mudgett (H.H. Holmes), called America’s first serial killer.

Friends of the Meredith Public Library meeting. 3 p.m. in the function room. “Rocky”, a German shepherd, and his handler, Carol Varney, will present a program on therapy dogs — “I work for hugs”.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St Joseph Church in Belmont. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.

The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.

Concord Transplant Support Group meeting. 7 p.m. in Room 5C at Concord Hospital. Open to all pre- and posttransplant patients, friends and family. For more information call Yoli at 224-4767.

ABC & Me storytime at the Meredith Public Library.

Crafts, songs and games geared for ages 3-5. 10 to 11 a.m.

Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “R”.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29 Public auction to benefit the Inter-Lakes High School Chem-Free After Prom Party. 6 p.m. at Mame’s Resaturant in Meredith.

Singer Joan Watson-Jones performs at the N.H. Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. $12.

BYOB. Seminar on direct mail for business owners. 3:30 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. Hosted by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce. Featuring Linda McNutt of the Meredith Post Office. Free. To register call 279-6121.

Hypnotist Paul Ramsay on stage to benefit the Laconia High School Band Boosters. 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. Volunteers from the audience will be the stars of the show. $10.

New Hampton Historical Society meeting featuring a program by long-distance hiker Gordon DuBois. 7 p.m. at the Gordon-Nash Library. Free and open to the public.

American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Bingo starts at 6:30.

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Inter-Lakes FAME Variety Show is Saturday night Bake sale on Sunday benefits Head Start program in Plymouth The FAME Variety Show is in it’s 14th year with more variety than ever before. For the first time all three Inter-Lakes District Jazz Bands will be performing under the direction of Mona Hoefs (I-LES) and Emily Eynon (Junior High and I-LHS). There will also be singers, dancers, instrumentalists, a poi twirler, a magician, and an American Sign Language signer. For a night of family fun, the Variety Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. on March 31 at the I-LHS Community Auditorium. Tickets, available in the schools or at the door, remain at $5 for adults and $3 for students.

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PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Head Start will hold a Bake Sale at Wal-Mart in Plymouth on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

People can come and grab some tasty treats and learn more about the Head Start program.

Those who would like contribute to the Bake Sale or find out more about Head Start can call 536-1393.

CALENDAR from preceding page

THURSDAY, MARCH 29

Ben & Jerry’s Meredith scoop shop celebrates annual Free Cone Day next Tuesday

MEREDITH — On Tuesday, April 3, the Ben & Jerry’s at Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith will continue the more than 30-year tradition of Free Cone Day. “Free Cone Day is in a league of its own,” said Liz Breton, manager of the local Meredith Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop. “Our fans are so passionate about who we are and what we’re all about. It’s the perfect opportunity for us employees to rally together, scoop lots of free cones and support the same people who support us every day.”

While the Meredith Ben & Jerry’s continues the time-tested annual Free Cone Day event, the company is bringing a taste of something new to the table with its most recent product line: Greek Frozen

Yogurt. The brand new line, offered in four different flavors in Scoop Shops, is sure to catch the eye of some Free Cone Day attendees. The company uses real Greek yogurt - which is made through a traditional straining process - leaving a thicker, creamier and smooth product which has been all the rage in the refrigerated aisle.

These all new, really Greekin’ good flavors include: · Raspberry Fudge Chunk: Raspberry Greek Frozen Yogurt with Fudge Chunks · Banana Peanut Butter: Banana Greek Frozen Yogurt with Peanut Butter Swirls · Blueberry Vanilla Graham: Blueberry & Vanilla Greek Frozen Yogurts with Graham Cracker Swirls · Vanilla: Vanilla Greek Frozen Yogurt

Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

ABC & Me storytime at the Meredith Public Library.

Crafts, songs and games geared for ages 3-5. 1 to 2 p.m.

Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “R”.

Knotty Knitters gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Open to all experience levels.

Brown Bag Book Group meeting at the Meredith Public Library. Noon to 1 p.m. “Happy Are The Meek” by Andrew Greeley. Dessert and beverages served.

On The Floor Bingo at the Meredith Public Library.

Ages 10 and up. Bring a pillow or a cushion. Munchies served.

Laconia High School Student & Staff Talent Show.

6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. $5 admission; bring a canned good to donate and receive a $1 discount.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old lesbian in a 23-year relationship. My partner and I have begun to hate traveling. Don’t get me wrong. We love and enjoy exotic places, but dealing with stupid and rude people is getting old.

Our problem has to do with the ladies room. We are often mistaken for men and questioned. I don’t get it. Some women seem shocked by us and occasionally make a scene as if we chose the wrong bathroom. While we don’t wear makeup or frilly clothes, we also don’t wear suits, ties and wingtips. I wear earrings, female clothing and a wedding band set. Think Ellen DeGeneres.

These ignorant women need some education. Please tell them they are rude and hurtful. If our presence makes them uncomfortable, maybe they should leave the bathroom. Many of the encounters make me feel bad for days. I just want to be left alone. What can I say to nip this in the bud? -- Santa Cruz, Calif.

Dear California: Unless you want to act super-girly when you enter a foreign bathroom, there’s not much you can do to head off such an encounter before it happens. Try working on your response instead. This has nothing to do with you personally. You are simply bumping into women who don’t often have the opportunity to interact with those who appear to be different -- whether in dress or manner -- and so they react with various degrees of surprise, some of which can be quite hurtful. Use these encounters to educate these women by ignoring their shock, holding your head up and being exceedingly polite and possibly charming.

Dear Annie: My wife, “Gert,” and I are in our mid-80s, retired and in good health. Gert worked for the same company for nearly 40 years and was well-liked. She still goes back to visit every Wednesday and sits in the coffee room and gabs all day with the workers when they take their staggered breaks.

I can’t help but think this has a tendency to lengthen break times and disrupt productive company time. If I were the manager, I would not allow this, but he doesn’t interfere.

My main concern, though, is that this habit interferes with our being able to get away together for a few days during the week when hotel rates are lower and traffic is lighter than on weekends.

I have asked Gert to stop this practice, but she refuses. Am I selfish to think she should spend more time with me so we can plan and enjoy mutual activities during the time we have left in this life? -- Husband Dear Husband: Well, no, but this activity gives her a great deal of pleasure, and it would be considerate of you to work around it. In fact, she might resent your forcing the issue, in which case, those little vacations won’t be as much fun as you’d like. And perhaps if you stop pressuring her to spend more time traveling during the week, she’d be more willing to do so on occasion, especially if you give her plenty of notice to rearrange her office schedule. Be supportive of her emotional needs, and hopefully, she will be equally supportive of yours.

Dear Annie: So, “J” is afraid she might have to tip the clerk from the grocery store if she gets help while shopping with her two children. She states that she always returns her cart.

While she is doing that, who is watching her kids?

This policy could very well be management’s way of offering protection to parents who might otherwise leave their children unsupervised in the car while they return the cart.

Would she rather have her children snatched by a pedophile just to save a tip?

I sure wish this service had been available when I used to shop with our children. She should quit looking a gift horse in the mouth. -- M.

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors.

Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker 396-4163

LACONIA- 1 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 1 bedroom, sunny 1st floor in clean, quiet area w/parking, Washer/Dryer hookups, basement, yard. $150/week with/heat 998-7337.

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 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- Large 3 Bedroom.

Sunny, washer/dryer hook-up, storage. $995/Month, first, last, + security 524-0480 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 LACONIA: Beautiful, large 1 Bedroom in one of Pleasant Streets finest Victorian homes.

Walk to downtown & beaches.

Fireplace, lots of natural woodwork, washer/dryer. Heat & hot water included. $775/Month.

528-6885.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 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.

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.

LACONIA, N.H.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299

3 Bedroom Apartments $700.00 per Month, Utilities Not Included

DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

Animals

Autos

Business Opportunities

For Rent

LABRADOR RETRIEVERS

2003 Subaru Forester- 2.5 5-speed, 170K, new brakes, new mud/snow tires. Very dependable. $3,000. 528-2806

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.

BELMONT Condo: 2-bedroom, 2-bath, single-level, washer/dryer hook-up, attached garage.

Non-smoker, Near LRCC/LRGH, security deposit. $995/month. + utilities. 528-1432.

Counseling

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

774-219-8750

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

PIT Bull/ Bull Mastiff pups. Born Sept. 26th. Very friendly, nice colors, good with kids and other animals. Parents on premise. $300 or trade for hunting or equipment/ tools, etc.

(603)539-7009.

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 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

2010 Honda Accord Coupe EXL2-door, V-6, Auto, 4789K, Leather, loaded. Over $30,000 new, sell for $23,000. 528-2806 CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

BOATS BOAT SLIPS for Rent Winnipesaukee Pier, Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable Rates Call for Info. 366-4311

ALCOHOL & DRUG Counseling.

Evaluations/Assessments. One-on -one. Office, home or community visits. CONFIDENTIAL-voicemail.

998-7337 MS-MLADC

Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232 MAN Seeking work for Landscaping, Spring Cleanup, Drywall, Plastering, Carpentry/Decking. 20 years experience in masonry/ brick paving. Cheap rates. Call 524-6694

For Rent Summer Valet Slips Available for the 2012 season.

Easy access to the big lake, unlimited launches, parking, facilities, gas dock, service, and ships store all on property. Call 366-4801 x 205 for info and contract.

KEN BARRETT AUCTIONS Monday, April 2 @ 6pm • Preview at 4pm Log on to: www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 350 photos WWI posters, autographs, 1933 Zeppelin portfolio,books, ephemera, sterling, swords, pepper-box derringer, RW short sword,loads of costume Jewelry,tools,Glenwood Icebox, sev baseball autographs Victorian trade card album,tobacco leather cards,2-1933 NRA flags,1940 Annapolis yrbk,1840 silhouette of Philadelphia Dr., 5 Morgan $,foreign coins,badges, 50 pieces Dickens Village, tintypes etc, furniture,artwork,glass & china,lots more!

Auction Held At 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. (1 mile off I-93N) 603-286-2028 • kenbarrettauctions@netzero.net Lic # 2975, Buyers premium, cash, check, credit cards.

2-BEDROOM mobile home, private setting, appliances, near downtown Meredith. $800/ month.

No pets, no smoking, references.

603-359-5130 lvm.

ALTON Comfortable 2 bedroom, 1st floor, convenient Main St. location, $750 monthly including heat and hot water. 455-4290.

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

Love pets!

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.

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 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake.

Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required.

781-710-2208.

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.

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

BRISTOL: Newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment. Heat and hot water included. $700/month.

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

MOVE IN SPECIAL Security Deposit = $700 first “ full months rent is free” Section 8 Welcome Income Restrictions Apply Well Maintained Units, Off Street Parking No Pets Allowed CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!

1-800-742-4686 The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 Proudly owned by Laconia Area Community Land Trust

Call Now To Apply

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

Call today to see if you qualify.

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or Download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com Housing@hodgescompanies.com 40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income.

Rent is based on your household size and income.

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Rent

For Rent

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

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 NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $260/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

EHO.

AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST Section 8 welcome. 3 bedroom on route 106, Laconia, N.H. Parking, garage, large yard, $1,050/mo. includes utilities. 528-2227

For Sale

LEASE OR SALE

RUGER LCP Pistol .380 As new $250. Firm. NH ID Required.

267-0977

Commercial Building Former Hyundai Dealership

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

LUXURY 1 bedroom loft condo, near downtown Laconia, hardwood floors, granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, washer/ dryer. Includes Internet, cable, gym, and bike storage. No pets, no smoking. References, security and lease required. $1000/ month. 455-4075.

MEREDITH- 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen and living room.

No pets.

No smoking. $700/Month, includes heat & hot water.

Convenient Residential Location. 279-4164

For Rent-Commercial

(603)387-2311 OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN GILFORD

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

Call Tom 387-6700

$425-500 per month

TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet.

Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $630/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.

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

Above ground Gibraltar Self-Cleaning Pool with perflex extended cycle filter system, inside stairs, used only one year.

Must see to appreciate. Asking $1,750/OBO. Must be removed from property. Call 603-253-4925

For Rent-Commercial

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

COMMERCIAL/OFFICE Space1000 sq./ft./high traffic count. #1002 Union Avenue. $1,000/month plus utilities. Call 524-0901 for more info.

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.

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

2-Two bedroom fully wheelchair accessible units 2-Two bedroom handicapped adaptable units 8-Two bedroom townhouse style units 4-Three bedroom townhouse style units 8-One bedroom units (4-second floor & 4-townhouse style) Refrigerator, Stove and Dishwasher

CERAMIC KILN, shelving, assorted size stands, 200 plus or minus molds and steel shelving. Assorted stands for bisque, firing cones, plus much more. 524-5818 Call evenings.

Electric Chair Lift- 1 story, new condition. $2,500. 528-2806 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.

Townhouse style units have 1 and 1/2 baths Income limits Apply NO PETS PLEASE THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY

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

Free

1-800-742-4686

The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301

Proudly owned by Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition

On Mon. & Tues. our facility will conduct interviews to place 8 people. $500 per week, $1000 signing Bonus after 60 days.

Why are we hiring when most companies are laying off? Because we offer a career opportunity limited only by your attitude and willingness to work.

These positions are not dead end but will lead to secure positions with our 98 year old company. We start you at $500 per week. Openings are general trainees for display and management with rapid advancement, paid vacations, bonuses and incentives. If you are not working or are at a dead end job and are teachable, trainable & reliable, call our office Mon. & Tues. 9-5. Theses position will go fast. Have pen & paper ready. (603)822-0220.

BABYSITTER needed for an adorable child from 1:45-6PM, 3-days per week. Clean criminal background check and valid drivers license required. If you are good with kids, retired or otherwise, call 524-6694 DESK Receptionist- Part time at local health club. Minimum wage, membership included. Apply in person 314 Old Lakeshore Rd. Gilford 293-7546

CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!

GREEN FIREWOOD- Cut, not split $135/cord; Cut & split $180/cord. Seasoned firewood. $250. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases).

JCS Hiring 2nd shift 4:15pm-10:00pm Sun-Fri we are looking for highly motivated individuals with great attitude.

Must be Reliable. No exp. required. This is a commission based, appointment scheduling position; average rep makes $19-$25 per hour. For interview call 603-581-2452 EOE

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

ATTENTION

Wolfeboro, N.H.

INSURANCE CSR Full time opportunity for CSR in busy property and casualty office.

Minimum 2 years insurance experience required. Candidates should possess strong organization, communication and data entry skills, and have enthusiasm to work independently as well as with a team. Excellent benefit package. Send resume and cover l e t t e r t o : minfinger@crossagency.com

MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS!

Help Wanted

* * * March 2012* * * 24 new apartment homes Section 8 Welcome 6 Buildings comprised of only four (4) units each EnergyStar washer and dryer supplied in each unit

Apply online at: www.LaconiaHarley.com

Furniture

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

HARRIMAN HILL

•Reception/Administration •Motor Clothes Sales Assoc.

•Parts Department ·Service Technician ·Motorcycle Sales ·Facilities ·Bike Detailer

AMAZING!

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

Located on Pine Hill Road (route 109A)

has the following open positions:

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

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

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

Help Wanted Laconia Harley-Davidson

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6pm-10pm, Sat. & Sun., 2pm-8pm.

BENJAMIN OIL, LLC .

603-524-6457 Thule Racks- Will fit small or full-size pickups. Comes with adapters for newer Toyota Tacoma. $300. Call Tom 387-6700

Very nice and professional offices with shared common areas in Gilford Professional Park. Nice views, parking and well kept complex. Rent includes electricity, heat, cleaning service for common areas, central a/c and shared kitchen, as well as men and ladies' room. Contact Rob at 387-1226 and leave a message to arrange for a view.

Help Wanted

LOOKING for Landscape Crew Members to fill hardscape and maintenance positions. Must have driver s license.

Call 279-4639.

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

Part Time Appointment Setters Now Needed!

528-2237 - Nicole

Seasonal Employment on the White Mountain National Forest Seasonal positions working out of our Bartlett, NH Facility for Equipment Operators and/or Laborers.

Equipment Operator must be able to operate a dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, have a valid state driver’s and DOT CDL Class “A” license.

Laborer must have a valid state driver’s license.

For application information please visit: fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/employment/ Application deadline April 14, 2012

White Mountain National Forest EOE

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Poet Rosanna Warren reads at PSU on April 1 Only 6 spots left in Gilford PLYMOUTH — Rosanna Warren, a former chancellor of the Academy of American Poets, and a Lamont Poetry Selection writer, will read from her poetry at 7 p.m. April 1 in the Smith Recital Hall at the Silver Center for the Arts. Writer and literary critic Harold Bloom said Warren is “an important poet … beyond the achievement of all but a double handful of living American poets.”

Warren is the author of four collections: Each Leaf Shines Separate, Stained Glass, Departure and her latest, Ghost in a Red Hat (2011). She has won the Witter Bynner Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Lavan Younger Poets’ Prize from the Academy of American Poets.

Warren graduated from Yale University in 1976 with a degree in painting, and in 1980 earned a master of arts from The Writing Seminars at John

Help Wanted

Help Wanted Rental Coordinator

Marine Technician 40 hrs/wk

team leader needed for busy boat rental business. Customer service, organization, reservation skills a must. Ability to multi-task and work outdoors in a fast paced environment necessary. Boat handling skills and NH Safe boating certificate required. Apply Channel Marine, 96 Channel Lane, Weirs Beach.

Must be flexible and able to work weekends • Outgoing • Experienced • Customer friendly Send resume & references to:

Retail Coordinator Responsible person needed for extended seasonal position.

Customer Service, inventory control, staff supervision and fuel operations experience a plus.

Apply to Channel Marine, 96 Channel Lane, Weirs Beach

mbodnar@faysboatyard.com

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Music Teacher Alton School District Alton Central School is seeking a long-term substitute for a Music teacher from now through the end of the school year. Applicants must be Highly Qualified Teacher/certified in Music. Please forward your letter of interest, application/resume, proof of certification and three current letters of reference to: Steve Ross, Assistant Principal Alton School District - SAU #72 252 Suncook Valley Road Alton, NH 03809 (603) 875-7890 EOE

Hopkins University. She is the Emma MacLachlan Metcalf Professor of the Humanities and a university professor at Boston University.

Warren’s reading is hosted by Plymouth State University’s Eagle Pond Authors Series. Now in its 14th year, the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series is a tribute to Donald Hall, one of the nation’s most beloved poets and authors.

Hall remains the heart and soul of this series and is instrumental in bringing nationally and internationally revered poets to the PSU campus. Hall will introduce Warren, and will join her for a reception and book signing afterward.

Free tickets for the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series are available at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 5352787 or (800) 779-3869, and are highly recommended.

The series is presented with generous support from the Follett Higher Education Group (PSU Bookstore).

Help Wanted

Recreation Vehicles

NEW OPENINGS NOW

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

Increase in business has opened the door for immediate full-time positions for GCO Advertising. We are currently seeking the right candidates for the following: • Scheduling Depart.

• Customer Service • Management Trainees (in as little as 30 days)

• And Marketing / Advertising Departments This is a permanent position so looking for those looking for something long-term.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check and always dress to impress.

Those interested should call Mon & Tue due to the fact we can put you to work this week our # is 528-2252 .

Instruction DRUM Lessons taught by experienced instructor. All ages/levels. Very reasonable rates. Call 603.520.5671 for Jared Steer

GILFORD — Due to roster size targets, Gilford Cal Ripken Baseball announced there are only six spots left to fill in the Majors Division. Registration forms and more information are available at the organization’s website, www.GilfordBaseball.org.

Minors, Farm, and T-Ball Divisions will continue to accept registrations through the April 15 deadline.

Opening Day festivities are scheduled for Saturday, April 28, including the parade of teams, games in all divisions, and the first annual MLB/Aquafina Pitch/ Hit/Run competition.

For more information, contact league president Jaime Boucher at 603-630-2802, or email boucher3@ myfairpoint.net.

Services

Services

Real Estate 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

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

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

TIRED OF RENTING? Attend our Free Homebuyers Seminar, ReMax Bayside, Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 5:30 p.m.

RSVP Jim O!Leary 527-8200

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

603-726-8679.

Roommate Wanted

FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

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

www.mountainviewflyfishing.com

Services

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

Cal Ripken Majors

MOMMY MAID LLC, residential/commercial cleaning.

Great rates, service and references. Call-603-530-2794.

MOORINGS: Repairs & Installs.

877-528-4104, MooringMan.com NEED a tan for prom? I'll come to you with my mobile spray tan system! !Spray Tanning by Carissa' Email me at beautypro12@gmail.com

Mobile Homes

QS&L Builders. Roofing, decks and more. 15 years experience.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

603-832-3850

SUPERIOR DETAILING EXCAVATION, SITEWORK & DEMOLITION

Reasonable Rates Fully Insured

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

387-9789

GAGNON & SON T&E, INC.

744-3498

Motorcycles

Storage Space

2011 Honda Shadow Aero- Red, Showroom condition 1100 miles, windshield, leather bags, back rest. Save $2000. $7,500. Dennis 603-556-9110

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

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

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

BELMONT 282 Province Rd., (Rte. 107).

Antiques, Furniture, tools & more!

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IRWINE GROUP

FREE 39” Flat Screen TV

AUTOMOTIV MARCH MADNESS EVENT

with the purchase of a new Toyota Ford or Hyundai*

Must present coupon upon arrival at dealership

603-524-4922 | www.irwinzone.com 59 Bisson Avenue Laconia, NH SALES HOURS: MON-FRI 8am - 7pm & SAT 8am - 5pm

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