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Mr. Funspot Inter-Lakes School Board race getting more interesting by the minute dissenting, recommended a lean budget, repdirecting the Inter-Lakes School Board to B M K celebrates resenting an increase of just 2.28-percent. study the feasibility of Meredith withdrawMEREDITH — The contest for the atBut, at the district meeting overwhelming ing from the district. The selectmen tread 80th birthday large seat on the Inter-Lakes School Board gingerly and after exploring the protracted majorities leavened by a large contingent Y

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LACONIA — It was 59 years ago that Bob Lawton, a recent graduate of Norwich University with a degree in chemistry and a borrowed $750, started Funspot, one of the largest and most enduring attractions in the Lakes Region.

If the establishment is to continue for another six decades, he said the one constant which will guard its future will be change, and that change is what is kept his business running while countless other see FUNSPOT page 14

between incumbent Richard Hanson of Center Harbor and challenger Mark Billings of Meredith has thrown into stark relief tensions among and within the three towns of the district — Meredith, Center Harbor and Sandwich — aroused by the outcome of the annual district meeting a year ago.

Last year a majority of the school board, led by chairman Jack Carty of Meredith, with Hanson and Lisa Merrill of Meredith

from Sandwich, fearing for the future of that town’s elementary school, restored nearly $800,000 in funding, nearly tripling the percentage increase in the budget.

In Meredith, the impact was immediate.

The selectmen, who denied employees pay raises in shrinking the town budget, were speechless. And a week later at Town Meeting Mark Flanders won strong support for a motion charging the selectmen with

and contentious process required to dissolve the district let the issue drop.

Instead, the Meredith selectmen invited their counterparts from Center Harbor and Sandwich, together with members of the school board, to address the situation. When they met last August, Peter Brothers, then chairman of the Meredith Selectboard, expressed concern about the see INTER-LAKES page 10

Nothing like a ride on the ole Speed Racer

Once the official Gilford Parks & Recreation Department’s annual school vacation week Cardboard Sled Derby was over on Wednesday morning, the “girls” decided to take a spin in the “boys will be boys” Speed Racer built by Ty and Caleb Bartlett. For Avy Bartlett, Abby Jarvi and Mykynzy Bartlett is was a wild ride with a little extra push from Michele Loyer. Earlier the Speed Raced was judged to be third fastest entry on the Outing Club Hill, behind Triple Period by Jonathon Coughlin and Flower Power by Avy and Mykynzy Bartlett. The Bartlett’s were also judged to have made the Best Use of Cardboard and the Speed Races was thought to have produced the mornings Most Spectacular Wipeout. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

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8-1 Supreme Court majority sides with free speech in case involving funeral protest

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a grieving father’s pain over mocking protests at his Marine son’s funeral must yield to First Amendment protections for free speech.

All but one justice sided with a fundamentalist church that has stirred outrage with raucous demonstrations contending God is punishing the military for the nation’s tolerance of homosexuality.

The 8-1 decision in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., was the latest in a line of court rulings that, as Chief Justice John Roberts said in his opinion for the court, protects “even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.”

The decision ended a lawsuit by Albert Snyder, who sued church members for the emotional pain they caused by showing up at his son Matthew’s funeral. As they have at hundreds of other funerals, the Westboro see SPEECH page 11

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2 U.S. airmen shot & killed at German airport FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Two U.S. airmen were killed and two others were wounded at Frankfurt airport Wednesday when a man opened fire on them at close range with a handgun, the first such attack on American forces in Germany in a quarter century.

President Barack Obama called the shooting an “outrageous act.”

The alleged assailant, identified as a 21-year-old Kosovo man, was taken immediately into custody and was being questioned by authorities, said Frankfurt police spokesman Manfred Fuellhardt.

Family members in Kosovo described the suspect as a devout Muslim, who was born and raised in Germany and worked at the airport.

The attacker got into an argument with airmen outside their military bus before opening fire, killing the bus driver and one other serviceman, and wounding two others, one of whom was in life-threatening condition, Fuellhardt said. He said the attacker also briefly entered the bus.

The suspect then fled into the airport terminal, where he was quickly grabbed by two federal police officers and a U.S. airman who had pursued him into the building, authorities said. He was disarmed without incident.

The victims, part of a group of about a dozen members of an Air Force military police and base security unit, had just arrived from England, the Air Force said.

They had landed at Frankfurt airport,

one of Europe’s busiest, and were waiting outside Terminal 2 to be driven to nearby Ramstein Air Base, which is often used as a logistical hub for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The two wounded airmen were taken to a hospital.

“I’m saddened and I’m outraged by this attack,” Obama said at the White House. “I want everybody to understand that we will spare no effort in learning how this outrageous act took place.”

In Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed sympathy for the victims and their families and pledged that Germany would do everything in its power to investigate the crime. “It is a terrible event,” she said.

BREGA, Libya (AP) — Rebel forces routed troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi in a fierce battle over an oil port Wednesday, scrambling over the dunes of a Mediterranean beach through shelling and an airstrike to corner their attackers. While they thwarted the regime’s first counteroffensive in eastern Libya, opposition leaders still pleaded for outside airstrikes to help them oust the longtime leader.

The attack on Brega, a strategic oil facility 460 miles (740 kilometers) east of Gadhafi’s stronghold in Tripoli, illustrated the deep difficulties the Libyan leader’s armed forces — an array of militiamen, mercenaries and

military units — have had in rolling back the uprising that has swept over the entire eastern half of Libya since Feb. 15.

In the capital of Tripoli, Gadhafi warned against U.S. or other Western intervention, vowing to turn Libya into “another Vietnam,” and saying any foreign troops coming into his country “will be entering hell and they will drown in blood.”

At least 10 anti-Gadhafi fighters were killed and 18 wounded in the battle for Brega, Libya’s second- largest petroleum facility, which the opposition has held since last week. Citizen militias flowed in from a nearby city and from the opposi-

tion stronghold of Benghazi hours away to reinforce the defense, finally repelling the regime loyalists.

The attack began just after dawn, when several hundred pro-Gadhafi forces in 50 trucks and SUVs mounted with machine guns descended on the port, driving out a small opposition contingent and seizing control of the oil facilities, port and airstrip. But by afternoon, they had lost it all and had retreated to a university campus 5 miles (7 kilometers) away.

There, opposition fighters besieged them, clambering from the beach up a hill to the see LIBYA page 15

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N.H. tax revenues $16-million below estimates for February CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire’s tax collections are not coming in as projected.

Administrative Commissioner Linda Hodgdon said Wednesday that receipts for February — a small collection month — were $16 million below estimates. The state received $77 million for the month. Taxes on business, dining out and renting hotel rooms were below expectations.

Hodgdon said she is concerned by the results, but the state needs to analyze receipts for March and April — two large collection months — to determine if the trend will continue.

So far this year, state revenues are $23 million or 2 percent below projections.

Calif. woman survives 35-mile ride on hood of a minivan MANTECA, Calif. (AP) — The woman desperately gripped a windshield wiper blade, her body splayed across the hood of the minivan as it raced down a Northern California freeway in the middle of the night, reaching 100 mph, witnesses said.

With the temperature hovering in the low 30s, Christopher Michael Carroll drove 35 miles from Manteca to nearby Pleasanton on Saturday with his wife clinging to the hood, prompting 911 calls from at least two alarmed witnesses, police said.

Carroll, 36, was being held without bail Wednesday at the San Joaquin County Jail on charges of attempted murder, kidnapping and domestic assault, according to sheriff’s department records.

Carroll got into the family’s minivan around 12:30 a.m. Saturday after he and his wife had an argument at their Manteca home, said police spokesman Rex Osborn. see MINNIVAN page 13

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Ohio Senate passes bill restricting public unions COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The bargaining rights of public workers in Ohio would be dramatically reduced and strikes would be banned under a bill narrowly passed by the state Senate on Wednesday.

The GOP-backed measure that would restrict the collective bargaining rights of roughly 350,000 teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public employees squeaked through the state Senate on a 17-16 vote. Six Republicans sided with Democrats against the measure.

Firefighters and teachers shouted “Shame!” in the chamber as the legislation was approved and moved on to the GOP-controlled House, where it is likely to receive strong support.

The bill is similar to the Republican-supported collective bargaining bill in the Wisconsin legislature that has sparked national debate in its weakening of public employees’ ability to negotiate contracts — although there are differences between the two.

Wisconsin’s bill exempts police and firefighters from the collective bargaining restrictions, while Ohio’s does not. And the bill there would affect 175,000

unionized public workers.

The Ohio bill would ban strikes by public workers and establish penalties for those who do participate in walkouts. Unionized workers could negotiate wages, hours and certain work conditions but not health care, sick time or pension benefits. The measure would do away with automatic pay raises and base future wage increases on merit.

The legislation would also set up a new process to settle worker disputes, giving elected officials the final say in contract disagreements. Binding arbitration, which police officers and firefighters use to resolve contract disputes as an alternative to strikes, would be eliminated.

“It’s a fair bill,” said state Senate President Tom Niehaus, a southwest Ohio Republican. “It’s more balanced and fair for the taxpayer whose money these elected officials will ultimately spend.”

But Sen. Edna Brown, a Toledo Democrat, said the bill muzzles public employees.“This bill tilts the balance of power toward management and does not give one new right to employees,” she said.

S.D. Senate votes to require 72-hour wait for an abortion PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate voted Wednesday to require women to wait 72 hours before they can have abortions and to submit to counseling about why they shouldn’t go through with the procedures.

The state Senate voted 21-13 in favor of the legislation, sending it to Republican Gov. Dennis Daugaard for approval. Daugaard, who generally opposes abortion rights, declined to tell The Associated Press if he intends to sign the bill.

“I haven’t looked at it,” he said, adding that he had not studied the bill earlier because of the possibility it could be amended.

About half the states, including South Dakota, make women wait 24 hours before going through with an

abortion. But the 72-hour wait would be the longest in the nation, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights.

Under the new guidelines, a woman would have to undergo counseling at one of several state-approved “pregnancy help centers,” all of which seek to persuade women not to have abortions. No other state has such a requirement, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota.

Sen. Al Novstrup, R-Aberdeen, the legislation’s main sponsor in the state Senate, said it would better protect women from being pressured into having abortions and better inform them of other options. He contends that women get little counseling at the Planned Parenthood clinic.

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Frankly Speaking / Rep. Frank Guinta

Taking stock of my first 2 months in Washington Sometimes, when you’re moving fast, it’s a good idea to take a moment and look back at all the ground you’ve covered. March 5th marks two months since the new Congress convened. I want to tell you about the many things I’ve been doing these past eight weeks.

I’m proud to follow-through on my pledge to be a congressman who is actively in touch with folks here in New Hampshire. My guiding rule is simple: I will be in Washington whenever there is a debate or vote on the House floor, and for committee hearings and meetings. Otherwise, I will be here in the district so I can stay in touch with people. This is the best way I can effectively represent you on Capitol Hill.

I held my first town hall meeting in Laconia in early February. We had to delay it for 24 hours because of one of the many snowstorms that have pounded us all winter, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the 100+ folks who showed up on a frigid Thursday night. The crowd was so large, we had to move it to a bigger facility next door in order to seat everyone. As this column was going to press, I was scheduled to hold my first tele-town hall on March 1st. Look for more of both types of meetings in the near future.

My staff has held open office hours in Jackson and Conway, with more scheduled in different towns soon.

I’m also traveling across the district, talking about issues that matter to Granite Staters and listening to their concerns. I’ve met with the Great Bay Water Community Coalition in Dover, toured the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, visited the GE Aviation Plant in Hooksett and talked with fishermen at the Yankee Fishermen’s Coop in Seabrook. I’ve visited Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, Lake Regional General Hospital in Laconia and Exeter Hospital to discuss healthcare concerns, and Bakersville School in Manchester and Spaulding High School in Rochester to learn more about education needs.

The pace has been just as fast in Congress. In one of our first acts during the new session, I had the honor of reading the Second Amendment during the first time the U.S. Constitution was ever read aloud on the House floor. One of our very first votes was to cut Congressional staff spending by 5-percent. It is only right that the very first spending reduction came in our own bud-

gets; the House must lead the way by example as we ask all Americans to get by with less federal funding.

Of course, the first major piece of legislation we passed was the longsought repeal of last year’s health care reform law. I was proud to vote with the majority in passing it. The existing law fails to deliver the very thing Americans want: affordable, quality healthcare coverage. It is so badly flawed, it would be better to scrap it and start over from scratch to give people the true reform they want.

I voted for H.R. 1, the Continuing Resolution to fund the government through the end of the current fiscal year on September 30. I’m proud to report the bill would cut $61-billion in federal spending. That was a big break from recent history; we made real cuts to existing spending, not cuts in future spending. That is especially important right now as our economy struggles to recover.

The more Washington overspends, the deeper our country sinks in debt. That causes uncertainty in the financial community, leaves businesses facing the possibility of higher taxes, and keeps employers from creating the new jobs we need.

So cutting spending can do a lot to help get more people working again.

Granite Staters sent me to Washington with a clear set of instructions: slam the brakes on federal spending, set our fiscal house in order, abolish Obamacare and, perhaps most importantly, do everything we can to get government out of the way and help businesses expand and create desperatelyneeded new jobs. I remain focused on those priorities and am working hard toward fulfilling them.

I look forward to reporting back to you in two weeks on the latest developments in Washington. In the meantime, if I can be of service to you, or if you want to share your thoughts, suggestions or concerns with me, please call either my district office in Manchester at (603) 641-9536 or my Washington office at (202) 225-5456, or contract me through my website at www.Guinta.

House.Gov. Until next time, please know that I am always on your side and actively fighting for New Hampshire’s interests in Washington.

(Republican Frank Guinta of Manchester represent New Hampshire’s First Congressional District in Washington.)

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LETTERS SB-2 is working just fine in Gilford & Belmont; Meredith needs it To the editor, The Town of Meredith needs SB-2!

Sixty towns have SB-2 and very few have returned to town meeting. Gilford and Belmont have SB-2 and it’s working just fine; the roads are plowed, the lights are still on and the stores are still open.

It’s all about power and we know what’s best for your crowd. God forbid if the taxpayers have a say about how and what their money is being spent on. A large majority voted for SB-2 twice but not one selectmen is for it.The majority of voters are not being represented by this board, only the special interest are being represented.

Town meeting is obsolete!

In the July 20, 2010 Sun, the board wondered why taxpayers wanted to change to SB-2 and not go to town meetings. The answers to that question: no intimidation from special interest groups; many taxpayers who leave the area for the winter can vote absentee ballot; more time to study budget articles (not in the middle of the night ).

Their are approximately 5,000 registered voters in the town of Meredith and only 140 voted at the town meeting; less then three percent approved a budget in the millions. What if all 5,000 voters showed up at the town meeting? We would have to build a new and bigger gym at Inter-Lakes High School for the town meeting.

Meredith now has approximately $9.5-million in long term dept to be paid by generations to come and if that’s not bad enough, the State of New Hampshire is going to cut aid to cities and towns, which could cause a substantial rise in property taxes.

If you rent your rent will increase to cover the property taxse.

On February 4, 2011 HB-77 was passed into law that SB-2 deliberative sessions warrant articles can not be drastically changed, this was a defect in SB-2 now corrected.

I was born in Meredith on Plymouth Street and except for a tour in the military I have lived here all my life, I have attended many a town meeting but now times have changed and its time to move on to SB-2. I have seen some hard times come and go but what I see today looks like a highway to hell. We taxpayers can do little about federal and state spending or the absolute chaos going on in the world but we can control town spending with SB-2, If you are not sure what SB-2 is about, ask someone or go on the Internet. Taxpayers should seize this opportunity. Also, call any resident of Meredith and ask them to vote for SB-2. Thank you Richard Juve for filing the necessary paper work for SB-2 . VOTE SB-2 OR NO CONTROL FOR YOU! George Horne Meredith

Gilford should continue its partnership with Health & Hospice To the editor, As a resident of Gilford I am asking you to vote YES on Article 17 so that Gilford can continue its longstanding partnership with Community Health & Hospice (CH&H) which provides much needed home health care and hospice services to our community.

Through my many connections with Community Health & Hospice I have had the opportunity to witness first hand the excellent clinical services the agency provides. I have seen staff who are wonderful observers and listeners, who respond not only to the needs of the patient but are also there to support the family during stressful situations. No one can put a price

tag on this kind of support but Gilford voters can help to make it available to all our residents.

I understand the dedication this agency has to our community. Over the years CH&H has been a big part of my life. My family and I have been consumers of their services. I have worked in their Young Family Program, and currently I am on their Board of Directors.

Last year CH&H helped over 300 Gilford residents. What would have happened to these individuals without CH&H’s services is anyone’s guess… but a YES vote on Article 17 will ensure that we won’t have to find out.

Carol Hounsell Gilford

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LETTERS Inter-Lakes SAT math score was 32 points below state average

‘Waiting for Superman’ is must see if you care about education

To the editor, Is it time for a change on the InterLakes School Board?

It definitely is. This year we are being asked to approve $267,000 in additional pay and benefit increases, bringing our budget to $20,429,383, or $18,240 per pupil — making our district 16-percent more expensive than the state average and depending on how you compare it one of the f0ur most expensive in the state.

If our kids were getting a great education I wouldn’t care but they are not.

In the 2009 Annual Report the high school principle told us that 62-percent of high school seniors took their SATs for a combined score of 1552.

Good scores, a little above the state average. What was not reported was that the statewide school average of seniors taking their SATs was 75-percent. We had only prepared six out of 10 seniors to take their SAT’s. A little more than half.

This year’s annual report tells us 77-percent took their SATs, which matched the statewide average, but omitted are the scores, which I received from the guidance office at the high school. Inter-Lakes combined score was 1502; the state average score was 1554. The math score alone was 32 points below the average.

When I have mentioned the problems with Inter-Lakes SAT’s to parents they all say the exact same thing “25-percent of colleges don’t require SATs” Really? This is the school’s response after you sent your child to their school for 12 years? We didn’t educate your child but she can go to community college!

I know not every high school student can go to a great college or university, but aren’t they supposed to be

To the editor, I just finished watching the movie “Waiting for Superman” and I strongly recommend this movie for everyone.

It goes in depth into the failing of the public school system in America and shows what is being done to improve education.

If you have a desire for our children to excel in life and to be the type of strong innovative leaders that we need then YOU need to take action to provide the type of accountability that is shown. YOU need to put pressure on our elected representatives, from the school boards and municipal leaders to our state and federal legislators, to overcome the barriers and obstacles that put the emphasis on the teacher unions push to keep the underperforming teachers jobs ahead of the children.

I previously spoke about the need for changing our education system to provide accountability to everyone involved with educating our children.

This accountability not only needs to be applied to the students but also to the teachers, the parents, the support staff, the superintendents, the school boards, and our governors. The American education system we currently see in public schools was developed over 50 years ago and has not changed with the times.

We MUST have a system that puts the emphasis on achievement in the core subjects of reading, writing, arithmetic, science, history and civics.

One really has to wonder if the education departments at the state and federal level are really concerned about improving the education system or if they are more concerned about making our children feel better. Children need to be challenged and taught to excel in everything. There are too many excuses for not getting it the first time when we should be looking at the way we are teaching so the children do understand. School districts across this state tell us that they exceed the state minimum because the State of N.H. only requires six credits in math and they offer “more classes”. Well my question is how many of these “more classes” require the children to rigorously work to exceed the minimum proficiency? The answer is probably none since the standards have been lowered to make the education system not look as bad as it is.

The national Department of Education started out making our schools “fairer” by forcing students of different ethnic and economic status to attend school together, regardless of where they lived. We have all heard the stories of forced bussing in Boston, haven’t we? One fact that many people probably don’t know is that prior to

given the tools and a chance? Our kids don’t get a do over for their 12 years of school. They get one shot and given the amount we are paying they should be getting grades and scores above the state average not below.

On March 8, every Inter-Lakes parent and resident should vote for Mark Billings and send the board the message that you will replace everyone on it until you get the results your children deserve and you are paying for. Is Mark Billings the best person for the job? Yes, he is a new person with new ideas, something that is sadly missing.

At the annual meeting on March 12, Article 3 should be voted down. Continuing to reward mediocrity when it is our children’s futures that are at stake should not be an option open for discussion.

We are constantly told that we as a nation are far behind the rest of the world in the education we are giving our children. For the board to negotiate salary, benefit and step raises for ongoing failure, shows that they are out of touch with the demands of the world our children are about to enter or are incapable of shaping Inter-Lakes into the 21st Century school it needs to be for our children to compete.

It clearly is not from lack of funds.

That only leaves leadership.

The board needs a new mission statement to provide the highest quality education for our children and a plan to execute it before coming back to the parents and taxpayers for more of anything.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.

James Edgar Meredith

Nothing ‘dirty’ about citizens expressing their political views To the editor, I was asked to view the MCA’s blog today and voice my opinion on the bloggers comment “Dirty Politics”, authored by Mr. Punturieri, (husband of the MCA president). He wrote, “Just a reminder to all to keep an eye out for anything going on around town, such as mailings, phone calls, activities on public property, etc. against SB-2. . . . It’s getting close to ballot day and anything is possible”. MCA’s vice president, Mr. Jatko, added, “Folks, be sure to document everything and save any dubious mailings. . . .Contemporaneous notes or cell phone video are good ways to do this”.

Please take a look around, your living in the United States of America, in one of the most popular states in the union. You have freedom of speech, the right to vote and an abundance of other freedoms; why would you be

paranoid about what your community members are doing. I believe we live in the best community in the state.

We share the same rights and freedoms and as a result we may share our political beliefs and opinions with others. This is a freedom we all enjoy.

Everyone has a right to their political views, we also have a right to support or oppose legislation. These are rights that I and many others have fought to preserve by serving our country, our state and community, so please understand you may do the same, there’s nothing “dirty” about it.

It is okay to oppose SB-2 by voicing an opinion in the media, by mailings, by placing signs or holding signs and writing letters, let me alleviate your fears we are all simply exercising our rights in a free society.

David J. Crawford Moultonborough

Could ‘baiting’ be the word to describe the professor’s letter?

To the editor, It’s not always easy to tell when Leo Sandy is playing stupid, but I believe his March 1 letter regarding Mark

Steyn is just that. I believe “baiting” is the term.

Stephen J. Conkling Meredith

this action the all black school district in Harlem, NY was the best performing school district in the nation. Now they rank near the bottom.

You may ask what has changed. The emphasis was removed from providing rigorous study of the core subjects to making the students “feel better about life.” It is not about making the children “feel good” but challenging them to excel; to become the most their potential allows; opening up that natural curiosity of why things work and getting them to discover “how I can improve it.”

This movie also shows that it’s not all about throwing money at the problems. All the money does is to make the greedy and powerful unions to want more money. There are schools across this country that are able to have over 90-percent of their students fully prepared for college that are spending half of what it costs in the public school system.

In fact right here in New Hampshire we have the Newfound Regional School District looking for over $17,000 per student to provide a failing education while the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School that provides a system that includes accountability at all levels doesn’t cost N.H. residents one penny. They are able to provide a better education than Newfound for only the $3,600 per student the state pays to charter schools. While it may be true that they don’t have a building to maintain, which helps to reduce the costs, you have to remember that they do still have teachers and faculty plus a secure online system that is provided. They are so good that many school districts in this state offer these courses to their students to help reduce the tax burden for teaching our children. It sure sounds good to me.

I am offering a special challenge to our state representatives and senators to watch this movie and go to www.waitingforsuperman.com to see what you can do to bring our education system out of the dark ages. We need to make some serious changes in how we educate our future leaders and we need to break the binds of the federal bureaucracy that does nothing to set rigorous standards for our children to achieve, or the method to achieve any standard.

The control for teaching our children needs to be moved from the unions and the federal system to the local level where the citizens have the ability to direct the local school boards on making effective changes that will actually produce results.

Greg Knytych New Hampton

David Hughes is a native son; he’s not the one from California To the editor, I have been told many times that big trends start on the West Coast, in California, then move to the East Coast. We need to STOP the trend of BIG SPENDING in Center Harbor.

Please help by voting for Center Harbor native David Hughes as our new selectman. David will be retiring in April. That will be to our benefit. David will have more time to

retired people, he’ll be living on a fixed income, pinching pennies in this economy. David will work hard to get the most out of our tax dollar.

You may not share my opinion, but please exercise your freedom to vote on March 8th.

Richard Drenkhahn — California!

David Hughes — Center Harbor native!

Bonnie Burgess

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LETTERS I believe in fiscal responsibility with regards to education

Center Harbor needs to explore regional solutions to policing

To the editor, Dear Moultonborough resident: My name is Gary Torressen and I am running for School Board. I do not take this lightly as I truly believe that those who hold elected office have a big responsibility in serving the community with integrity and accountability. Local elections are of the utmost importance as many of the decision made at the local level have a significant impact on our community As your School Board member I will be accountable and accessible to the community. There is a clear need for better communication and understanding between School Administration and the School Board regarding groups that come into speak to our students. I have learned this past year that this is not taking place and this can no longer happen.

It is very important to me that our students are encouraged to excel and be the best they can be through their hard work and dedication to their studies. Our students need to know that they can do this in a safe environment.

I have been engaged in the ongoing process of the bullying law and policy.

A policy is only as good as to the extent it is enforced. I will make sure the bullying policy is a high priority and work to make sure that what is in place helps to create a safe school for all students.

I have attended several board meetings and parent advisory meeting that

To the editor, I have kept quiet on the need for a new police station in Center Harbor long enough. There is no question whatsoever that the facilities currently used by the CH police in the Carey Meade Building are inadequate. There is also no question that a number of volunteers have spent countless hours on this subject, with little but unjustified vilification for their efforts.

That all being said, my personal opinion is that there is not a need for the police station that is being proposed. The reason I say that is that a regional approach to safety issues makes more sense economically and logistically. Professionals in the field from a highly respected municipal consultant to a highly respected fire chief have said we need to consider a regional approach to these “fiefdom” issues as the consultant called them.

A recent letter by Center Harbor Selectperson, Randy Mattson said Center Harbor should not continue to freeload off Meredith in the use of their police station. I agree, we should attempt to enter into at least a short term lease of space used until a rational and palatable solution to the needs of our community and the region as a

discussed this issue as well as followed and monitored the new bulling legislation as it made its way to becoming law.

I believe in fiscal responsibility with regards to education and understand that money is an important factor but that it does not guarantee the success of any School District. It requires hard work and commitment at all levels from the student, parent, teacher, administration, school board and the taxpayers. We all share a vital role in the success of our children’s future.

I have been married to my wife Melissa for 20 years and have two children Alysha and Andrew. We have lived in Moultonborough since 1996. A major reason chose to live in Moultonborough is the great schools and reputation the town has for excellence.

Andrew is currently in 10th grade at the Academy, and Alysha, who graduated last year, is now attending The University of New Hampshire.

I have been honored to serve as your State Representative for two consecutive terms in 1998 through 2001. I will bring that experience to the board. I would appreciate your vote and support and trust in being able to serve the town on the School Board.

If you have any questions I would like to hear from you. I can be reached at 253-7044. Please Vote Gary Torressen for School Board Tuesday March 8th.

Gary Torressen Moultonborough

Typical town meetings are well-attended by special interests To the editor, I must totally disagree with Natt King’s reasons for his conclusion of his March 1 letter. The reason more people attended the antiquated town meetings than deliberative sessions, is too obvious: that’s their ONLY chance to discuss AND VOTE. In either case we get LOTS of information from newspaper reports, postings at town hall, information from friends involved, and as Natt correctly states, very little from letters in the papers.

By the time of deliberative session, or town meeting, most people have their minds made up, and it is rare for anything significant to change in either of those meetings.

Sure, as Natt wrote, a small percentage of the voters can make big

changes, BUT, if that happens at a deliberative session, EVERYONE has a chance to vote for or against that at the real voting, much later, when all have had time to digest the changes and learn more about them (which is one of the real reasons by special interests for opposing SB-2; they don’t want you to have time to uncover their fraud).

Typically town meetings are stacked with special interests eager to steal from the real taxpayers. With SB-2 they can’t get away with that fraud.

Makes it clear why those special interests are the leaders against SB-2 When you have the chance, get out and vote FOR SB-2!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

Montana can tell you a thing or 2 about ‘reasonable & prudent’ To the editor, The proposal by the Safe Boaters of New Hampshire (given the make-up of the organization, perhaps an oxymoron) should be rejected based upon history. When the Feds allowed the states to set their own speed limits after the 55 MPH experiment, there was one state that set their limits on limited access highways at “reasonable and prudent”. Sound familiar? It was Montana, and it attracted the people who wanted to “open it up”. Montana discovered their speed limit had two results. First, it was unenforceable because no one new if they were going to get ticketed if they were doing 90 MPH or they weren’t. Secondly, the

police ended up in court trying to defend giving a ticket by proving that a given speed was unreasonable and improper. Good (expensive) lawyers tied up enforcement to the point of making the speed limit unenforceable.

Does that sound familiar? NH already has a history of lawyers circumventing equal enforcement of boating laws for well heeled clients.

Montana saw the light and reestablished (numerical) speed limits consistent with surrounding states and prudence. The current speed limits are reasonable and prudent and should be retained.

Joel Edinburg Gilford

whole is at least considered. The Meredith police station was sold to the people of Meredith with a plan that showed considerable excess space for future expansion. I say lets make an arrangement to at least temporarily use some of that excess space and reimburse the town for its use until we can provide a solution that makes sense.

I haven’t seen a logistical study of where a police station should be located as well. I’m quite sure Meredith’s station is closer to me and perhaps even Randy’s location.

One concern a lot of us have is the possibility of loosing the very personal approach to local policing that the current chief and previous chiefs have provided. I think that can still be retained with a regional approach that continues to utilize the qualified and experienced personnel that we have.

It’s time for all on both sides to come together and work for a solution that continues to give the needed protection, while considering alternatives that are not currently on the table, but that may make more sense. Police stations every few miles with all the necessary “code” requirements make no sense.”

Jim Miller, Center Harbor

I ask your support of Steep Slope & Land Use Change Tax articles To the editor On March 8 and 12, Moultonborough citizens will vote on two articles advanced through the work of the Conservation Commission. The first, Article 7, refers to construction on Steep Slopes. This article is on the ballot for March 8. The second, Article 16, refers to appropriating a percentage of the Land Use Change Tax to the Conservation Fund. Article 16 will be taken up at Town Meeting on March 12.

The proposed Steep Slopes Ordinance was developed in response to work on the Moultonborough Master Plan in 1982, 1991, and 2008. The Master Plan clearly states that Moultonborough residents want to protect their lakes and streams and surface waters in all forms. Runoff and the erosion it causes within a lake’s water shed are major contributors to reduced water quality. The intent of the ordinance is to protect lakes and streams by regulating construction on slopes that have a gradient of 15-percent or more and where the disturbance is greater than 20,000-square-feet.

Those who do want to construct on a steep slope will be asked to follow

guidelines to manage storm water runoff and erosion.

Article 16 proposes to support the Moultonborough Conservation Fund by appropriating 25-percent of the Land Use Change Tax collected each year. The article also includes a cap of $20,000/year. The LUCT (Land Use Change Tax) is the amount of tax collected when a property owner takes land out of current use. Currently those monies go into the general fund.

The monies collected through this tax are used to further the work of the Conservation Commission. Some projects include identifying areas of high phosphorus levels in the lake and then launching a public education program and working with other conservation organizations to obtain land easements to protect wildlife habitats. Both these projects are listed as Master Plan goals.

Please consider approving these articles. As chair of the Moultonborough Conservation Commission, I ask for your support for the Steep Slopes and Land Use Change Tax articles.

Marie T. Samaha, Chair Moultonborough Conservation Commission

Gilford voters need to reaffirm what we mandated back in 1997 To the editor, A letter of March 1st, in The Daily Sun, by David R. Horvath of Gilford, succinctly and with merit brought forth a formal plea that all taxpayers of Gilford should embrace. The figures Mr. Horvath cited concerning the school budget along with the spending rate of $19,678 per student are accurate and most of all alarming!

His analysis of the school budget and the cost per student should be a signal to all of us in Gilford that this level

unsustainable.

It is imperative in my opinion, that we follow David Horvath’s lead and reaffirm what “We the Voters” mandated of the School Board and the SAU in 1997 and that was: an operational plan that would seek a cost effective way to operate the school that is consistent and legal with the state Department of Education. For the betterment of all taxpayers and citizens of Gilford, please vote YES for Article IV on March 8th.

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LETTERS Mark Billings will bring a different perspective to the I-L board

SB-2 backers just want to say ‘no’ to new spending requests

To the editor, I’m writing to ask people to consider Mark Billings for the Memberat-Large position for the Inter-Lakes School Board. I know Mark through my business and have seldom met anyone with his love of Meredith and his concern for Meredith’s future. He was a driving force in conservation for the Page Pond project and is a member of the Meredith Energy Committee who has worked to get free energy audits for many people in the community. He has been a catalyst for positive change in the community. Conservation, alternative energy sources, and the future of education are three causes that are close to his heart. I’ve seldom met a better listener or anyone more empathic when it comes considering what it is to be in another person’s footsteps, particularly in difficult times.

Coming from a family of educators, I don’t believe that there is a more important voice than that of educators. Educators are the ones who work day in and day out with children and young adults. They know first hand the breadth and depth of skills, talents, compassion, and patience that it takes to work successfully with classrooms of students. Tough economic times can be especially hard on children and teachers. Teachers always work with children with greatly varying levels of ability and knowledge, as well as different learning styles.

Now they may be teaching more children who are worrying about the economic challenges of their families and if there will be jobs for them in the future, even if they are excellent students.

To the editor, As one Moultonborough citizen said at the town’s “SB-2 hearing “SB-2 is like BED BUGS, once you have them you cannot get rid of them!” How true that is, from 1996 to 2006 SB-2 towns have tried 45 times to rescind SB-2 and have not been successful. No one wants to talk about the flawed deliberative session or the year-after-year default budgets that towns try to function under. Nine people showed up for the school deliberative session in Ashland and Pemi-Baker. Now there is a true representation of voting! Those nine people had the power to change warrant articles monetary amounts down to $1 if they desired and that is what you would be voting on at the ballot box 30 days later. How do you vote yes on $1 to support Meals on Wheels or $1 to plow private roads?

The deliberative session just took your vote away!

In all the years I have been attending town meeting the debate on arti-

Along with the important voice of educators, I also believe in the value of a voice with a different perspective, such as Mark brings to the table. His background is that of a macro-economist, with an avocation for studying trends of all kinds. His former career required that he have a gift for understanding the short and long-range implications of trends. Mark, as the husband of a teacher, and the father of three sons, whom I’ve met, has a unique perspective on having the best possible Inter-Lakes School District, now and in the future.

I grew up in the town of Center Harbor. As an Inter-Lakes student, I had the benefit of learning from some of the best teachers at InterLakes, some of whom are among the most meaningful people in my life .

My parents were teachers and there were no greater concerns in our home than the concern for the education of children in the community and the broader concern that the future of our country depended on the quality of primary and secondary education. My son, a former student at Inter-Lakes, had a very positive experience in the schools. Because of the generous and exceptional teachers and staff, he is having a happy and academically successful college career studying engineering. So that future generations have the best possible education and are in a position to give back to the community, I hope that my fellow residents of Center Harbor, Sandwich and Meredith will take the time to learn as much as possible about the candidates and vote on March 8.

Nicole Marshall Watkins Center Harbor

Union busting is not the way to go about improving education To the editor, No one can disagree with Mark Billings’ statement that there is “no more important issue than the education of our children.”

But people can argue with the means to accomplish that goal. I, for one, disagree with the the tactic of union busting.

Just like in Wisconsin, the debate going on in Meredith is not really about achieving excellence in education. It is about doing away with union protections.

As the president of the National Education Association has said, developing a standard by which to measure teacher performance, which would not include seniority as a factor, and

thereby to reward excellent teachers, is not inconsistent with collaborative bargaining. In fact, teacher performance could then be made an essential part of that process. But if we do away with the union before we develop this measurement tool, we have put everyone’s best interests — students, teachers, taxpayers — at risk.

I urge the voters of Meredith and Center Harbor to support Richard Hanson for re-election as the at-large member of the Inter-Lakes School Board. He, too, believes in excellence in education but he also understands that the way to reform the system is to work within it, not destroy it.

Kate Miller Meredith

Equal representation from all stakeholders important for I-LSD To the editor, We are writing in response to a blanket e-mail sent to our home by a member of Mark Billings’ campaign committee.

Mr. Billings stated reasons for running for Inter-Lakes School Board utilize all the current, politically correct language necessary to get people fired up about improving public education. That would be a good thing if he had followed his reasons with concrete examples of ways he would promote collaboration. Ways that would reflect equal representation of all

ers, students, administrators, community leaders from Center Harbor, Sandwich, and Meredith, union reps, and taxpayers from all socio-economic levels. Without a truly representative cross section of the community, real transparency does not exist and eventual outcomes are deservedly suspect, thus sabotaging real progress for all concerned. Honest outcomes are the result of a transparent process, not foregone conclusions already agreed upon by a select few.

Bob Swartz & Kay Anderson

cles has been informative, the pros and cons were weighed and not all articles were voted in the affirmative. You have a great mix of representation in the town meeting forum, neighbors looking out for each other and voting for what they believe is best for all. I would rather have 200 informed voters making decisions at Town Meeting than 800 uninformed voters voting at the polls or nine voters making my decisions for me at the deliberative session.

My opinion on why this group wants SB-2 is to vote NO on any new spending and keep a default budget going until buildings, roads and equipment can no longer be repaired and we are in the same boat as other SB-2 towns that are falling apart.

Please, if you believe TOWN MEETING should stay, get out and VOTE NO on Article 2 at the polls March 8th, keep TOWN MEETING. Anita Blood Moultonborough

205 Winnisquam voters approved a budget of almost $24-million To the editor, Never have so few had so much to say, and we only have ourselves to blame.

Approximately 205 people attended the six hour marathon known as the Winnisquam Regional School District budget meeting to approve a school budget of $23,900,000 This is shameful considering that the combined population of Tilton, Sanbornton and Northfield is approximately 15,000, with 11,000 of voting age. The 205 people who voted on the budget represent only about 2-percent of the voting population.

The school board originally asked for a 6-percent increase over last years budget — a bit irresponsible in these economic times since seniors living on Social Security are not receiving a cost of living increase this year. I understand that salary increases were also approved for the administrators and school staff however there has been a student population decrease of over 158 students in the last four years and yet a proportionate number of teaching or administrative positions had not been eliminated. Perhaps it is

time that our school district was run like a real business.

The only thing that will give us a voice in next year’s school budget is the passing of SB-2! People do not have time to spend on an inordinate number of hours debating the pros and cons of school budgets. If the residents/taxpayers of the Winnisquam School District could be given a chance to vote under SB-2, they all would have the entire day to come and vote on the school budget in the privacy of a voting booth. A meeting would still be held to provide information and answer questions but the bottom line would be that EVERYBODY would be able to provide input. Considering that everybody is required to provide budget funding, wouldn’t this be a more equitable way to do things?

So when our next tax bills arrive, remember that we only have ourselves to blame for that school tax increase!

After all, we did not pass SB-2 the last time it was up for vote. Perhaps next time, we will know better!

Bill Whalen Sanbornton

A new or renovated school won’t improve Alton’s test scores To the editor, As a full-time resident and Alton taxpayer, I will not vote for the school budget as amended on the floor during the deliberative session. The Alton School Board does not recommend it and it is not recommended by the Alton Budget Committee. The School Board has over budgeted for each of the last 10 years, generating over $1,000,000 in unused funds. The fact is that they cannot even find an educational use for all the money they request and fight for, even though the Lord knows they try. We obviously do not need better books, better teachers, better science equipment, better math tutoring, better lesson plans, and better student motivation skills and techniques. With all the resources that the citizens of Alton are willing to

give in good times and bad, they have yet to compete with even the most average of school systems in the state of New Hampshire.

A new school or significantly renovated one will not improve standardized test scores .1 of 1-percent.

Leadership will. Accountability will.

Parents making their child’s education a priority will. Parents and taxpayers demanding value for their tax dollars will. Unions will not, current management’s refusal to demand excellence and accountability has not yet, and nothing has changed. Alton taxpayers and voters must send a very clear and focused message on March 8. I have always been willing to pay a premium for a good education, but we are tired of throwing good money after bad.

Steve Miller, Alton

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LETTERS Health insurance policies in N.H. need to cover Naturopathic docs

Just 9 people showed up for deliberative session for Pemi-Baker

To the editor, Unfortunately, at this time, the majority of health insurance companies operating in the State of N.H. provide minimal coverage, if any, for patients receiving treatment from N.H. State Licensed Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). This results in a significant out-of-pocket expense for those who seek treatment and advice from Naturopathic Doctors and often prohibits others from obtaining the naturopathic treatment recommended by their primary care providers.

New Hampshire HB-351 seeks to rectify the inadequacy of present day insurance policies by requiring insurance companies operating within the State of N.H. to provide the same coverage for services provided by state licensed NDs who are operating within their scope of practice as they do for MDs. Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine wishing to practice in the State of N.H. are required by law to be licensed to practice and must pass a nationally standardized licensing exam (NPLEX). N.H. is one of 14 states which currently license Naturopathic Doctors as well as Puerto Rico, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands and four Canadian Provinces. In addition to the N.H. Association of Naturopathic Doctors, New Hampshire has a State Board of Naturopathic Examiners which oversees the profession’s licensure requirements, ethics and standards.

Board members are appointed by the governor of N.H. The present chair-

To the editor, TOWN MEETING, why change it?

Nancy Wright’s letter would lead people to believe that the deliberative session in SB-2 towns is the same as “TOWN MEETING”; this is not true. The deliberative session in SB-2 towns is poorly attended, that is a fact and Ms. Wright admits that in her letter. Have you ever seen just nine people at TOWN MEETING? Well, just nine people showed up at the Ashland and the Pemi-Baker School District SB-2 deliberative session. These nine people voted on all the warrant articles that will appear on the ballot that citizens of those towns will vote for on March 8.

TOWN MEETING allows an average of 200-300 participants to debate articles; information is exchanged, amendments are heard, secret ballots may be cast, and the final vote is taken. I have to ask “what is intimidating about this”. It is democracy at its best! Are we not all adults, speaking our minds? What TOWN MEETING will have is 200-300 well informed citizens right then and there voting on all town issues.

In the 33 years that I have lived here, I can honestly say I do not ever recall anyone at TOWN MEETING being allowed by that legislative body to amend a monetary warrant article down to $1.00. This can and has happened at the deliberative session in SB-2 towns. Once

man of this board is Brian J. Paterson, ND.LAc. Naturopathic Doctors are trained at accredited four year, post graduate, residential naturopathic medical programs. NDs are trained to serve as primary care general practitioners who are experts in the prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions.

They receive professional training in the study of conventional medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, clinical and physical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, gastroenterology and gynecology as well as a detailed study of a wide variety of natural therapies. “ Some Naturopathic Doctors also receive additional training and licensure in midwifery and/or acupuncture.

Through the State Board of Pharmacy, NDs are given an extensive prescribing formulary comparable to that of Nurse Practitioners Our state has set forth strict licensure requirements and regulatory boards for Naturopathic Doctors. Why should it not require those insurance companies doing business in the State of N.H. to reimburse these members of the health care profession at the same rate as their colleagues within the medical community?

NH House Bill 351 is schedule for a public hearing to be held Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9 a.m. Your support is needed!

Sherrie L. D’Onofrio Moultonboro

Old Rogers Road in Belmont needs to be closed to ATV traffic To the editor, Article #10, Old Rogers Road discontinuance, came about because the Belmont Conservation Committee has had numerous ATV violations on both the Andrew Sanborn Farm and Pop’s Woods conservation lands. In the past year, 2010, when the sellers of Pop’s Woods sold the property to the Town of Belmont, there was an easement agreement that no ATVs would be allowed in Pop’s Woods. Regardless of this agreement, ATV use is prohibited on all conservation properties due to the damage they cause.

We have found evidence of “mudding” within several wetland areas, within the head waters of the Tioga River, in tributary streams as well as many other locations along Old Rogers Road. These wet areas and pristine forests seem to be a magnet for some ATVs. Some have said “report the violations to Fish and Game”. I do not believe that this is a solution to the problem, as they would not have the time nor the personnel to conduct effective surveillance. Some have said “a few bad apples wreck it for the good apples.” The problem with this statement is that some of those “bad apples” are actually related to the “good apples”. (This was observed by me, as I personally witnessed some of these ATV violations).

If this road is discontinued, the town would benefit by having the ability to

control ATV traffic through the conservation lands. The town would still own the roadway as it is the sole abutter on both sides of the stretch of roadway that would be discontinued. The Town of Belmont would still determine what happens to the road in the future. By discontinuing this part of the roadway, it would allow the town to put up gates during the dry season and close it to ATV traffic. When the snow comes, the gates would be opened for the snowmobiles, as snowmobiles are not as damaging to the areas that they travel over.

Hiking, hunting, mountain biking, and horseback riding would still continue for the same reason. With other numerous class six roads and trails in the area, it would not limit access for the annual Cystic Fibrosis charity ride.

Some say “just put up signs along both sides of the road.” The problem with this is that we have; some people just tear down the signs — out of sight, out of mind! This will cost the taxpayers of Belmont needless money spent year after year for sign replacement.

In closing, I fully respect the decision of the Belmont voters. This is the best solution that we could come up with to resolve the problem. Know this, if Article 10 does NOT pass, the problem will still remain and most likely get worse. I am sure this is not the last time that we will hear about this issue.

Keith Bennett Belmont

an article has been amended to $1.00 and voted on by a small motivated group, your vote at the ballot box has been taken away from you. Even if you vote yes to this article there will be no funds to support it!

Programs such as meals-on-wheels, the wellness center, plowing private roads or repairing town buildings will no longer have town support.

Ms. Wright claims you have to be present at TOWN MEETING to vote, that is true, but you also have to be present at the SB-2 deliberative session to vote. When such low numbers attend SB-2 deliberative sessions, where does the argument “everyone gets to vote” come in? The SB-2 deliberative session determines what you all will get to vote on in March at the ballot box. If only nine people attend the SB-2 deliberative session those nine people have determined what you can vote on. Sounds like a great deal for those who are pushing SB-2.

It all comes down to, do you want to preserve the TOWN MEETING format of government, or change to a format that continues to have default budgets that make it very difficult for towns and school districts to go forward, where all our futures lie.

Please go to the polls on March 8th and vote NO on article 2, against SB-2 on the school and town ballot.

Karel A. Crawford Moultonborough

How about cutting double-dipping by managers who return to work?

To the editor, Last snowy Friday, the Special Committee on Public Employee Pension Reform met in open hearing despite the weather. I ask you to print the following letter sent to committee members.

Dear Chairman Hawkins and members of the Special Committee: I am disappointed that you have chosen to go forward with the committee meeting today, when there is a travel advisory keeping most of us home.

I am a state retiree and a retired member of the House. I chose not to run in 2008. During the 2006 and 2008 sessions, decisions were made by leadership and those working on reform that acted to worsen my financial situation.

Such decisions have continued and continue eating away at this retiree’s income. Please stop this.

The pension system should continue and it is only ethical to require that the amounts not paid by the public employers years ago, and accruals, be paid into the system now. Then, a discussion can continue.

When I read of the anti-union and anti-retiree proposals in other states and consider that my legislature may

vote in that direction, my first thought is that, if the pension system is to end for current workers, the percentage paid in, in terms of moneys contributed and accruals, by state employees to their pensions must be returned to them first thing in a lump sum and top-notch counseling provided as to how to re-invest these funds.

My preference is that the pension system continue and payments to those receiving benefits continue with reasonable cost of living increases reflective of inflation and continued access to medical benefits. Your retirees are too vulnerable as years go by.

You may see your mandate as cut, cut, cut. However, there is little in New Hampshire government to cut. One area to consider cutting is double dipping by higher paid managerial employees who retire and then return to work in various departments. This should go or be financially penalized. Your mandate is not to target and strip public sector retirees of what they paid for and what they have earned.

Home bound because of the weather, Gail C. Morrison Sanbornton

Save Echo Point in Alton by voting ‘no’ on Article 11 on March 8 To the editor, On March 8, you will be asked to vote to sell parcels of land owned by the town of Alton. Included in this group of parcels is a piece called Echo Point. It is made up of small lots. In total this represents .97 of an acre.

This parcel is valuable lakefront property. Why keep it? Pocket lake accesses are gems. Many citizens don’t know they exist. The existing

views of the lake. This property is no exception. It is too beautiful not to be available to the entire community.

SAVE ECHO POINT. Land is our most valuable resource. We are not making any more LAND. Let’s hold on to what we have! Thank you for voting in an informed manner by considering all possible repercussions of this article.

Save Echo Point Committee Ruth Arsenault

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LETTERS

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We urgently need Billings to lead Inter-Lakes into new era of finance

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To the editor, I am writing in support of Mark Billings’ candidacy for the At-Large position on the Inter-Lakes School Board.

I know Mark through our mutual service on the Meredith Conservation Commission. As your readers may recall, Mark co-chaired the successful effort to permanently preserve the 570 acre Page Pond property on Meredith Neck. By raising hundreds of thousands of dollars from the private sector in these troubled economic times, Mark proved his commitment to our community. He is tenacious, creative, down-to-earth, and articulate. He is a likable, high-energy person who possesses strong family values. He is an original thinker, not a “me too” guy, and he cannot be pigeon-holed.

We urgently need Mark Billings to help lead the Inter-Lakes School Board into the new era of education finance.

We need his independent mind, we need his financial sector background, and we need his common sense. The budget belt tightening happening in federal, state, and local governments must also permeate public education.

The same-old, same-old won’t do anymore. It is too costly. Consider the InterLakes School District. From 2002/2003 to 2011/2012, enrollment K – 12 has decreased from 1350 to a projected 1100, but per pupil costs have increased from $9,910 to $18,655 per annum. InterLakes has the second highest per pupil cost in New Hampshire among districts with over 1,000 enrollees K – 12. In the past three years, health and dental insurance has increased 42.3-percent, retirement costs have increased 60.2-percent, and retired teacher health care has increased 65.5-percent. These double digit annual increases will continue, and as more and more teachers and other personnel retire, the cost to taxpayers will be staggering. You do the math.

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ments with Inter-Lakes teachers and service personnel must be negotiated in the next two years. We need our school district and its employees to work collaboratively to reduce per pupil costs and the taxpayer share of retirement and health insurance plans. Win-win solutions are possible. They include higher deductible insurance with health savings accounts and defined contribution (as opposed to defined benefit) retirement plans. Mark Billings is the person who can lead this charge. He’s got the savvy, he’s got the self-confidence, and he is his own man, not another echo, bless his heart.

Taxpayers, this is no time for apathy.

The governor’s budget has proposed that the state pay zero toward teacher retirement costs. Add this expense to the Inter-Lakes School District’s yearly exponential cost increase and you have a frightening picture. You witnessed what happened at last year’s annual school district meeting. We can’t afford apathy any longer. Go to the polls on March 8 and vote for Mark Billings, and pack the school gymnasium at the district meeting on March 12th and let your voices prevail.

For the record, let it be known that I am a former educator. I was employed at Plymouth State University in the 1970s and 1980s, where I taught the Child Development course required of education majors. I also helped develop the two year Associates Degree in early childhood education.

I am pro-education. But I am also a retired senior on fixed income who is struggling to make ends meet in these very difficult financial times. I don’t possess retirement benefits like those built into the Inter-Lakes teachers’ contracts. I implore the district and its employees to substantially lower per pupil expenditures to ease the tax burden we property owners bear.

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Mark Billings is the man to change the financial path of I-LSD To the editor, I am very concerned for the future of our schools. I grew up in Meredith and graduated from Inter-Lakes. I currently have four children enrolled at Inter-Lakes Elementary School. I also have another small child at home and one more due this spring. Since I don’t plan on moving, I anticipate being involved with the Inter-Lakes school district until at least 2029.

So far, my experience as a parent of students at Inter-Lakes has been great. My children have had good teachers. The teachers and administrators have always made themselves available to answer my questions and listen to my concerns. I believe they genuinely care about my kids’ education, and I don’t want any of that to change.

What I would like to change is the trajectory of the school budget. By far, the largest component of the budget is staff compensation and benefits. I would not suggest we slash pay and benefits for our teachers or eliminate large numbers of staff. I do believe, however, a few reasonable adjustments can be made recognizing the

believe that we can tighten our belts in many other areas of the budget.

While I believe Richard Hanson has done a great job, I think we need a change. Mr. Hanson’s background as a teacher and former union representative does not make him the best candidate for representing the district in negotiations with the union or for finding solutions that are “outside the box.” The board currently has plenty of representatives with backgrounds in education. What we need is to balance that with some business acumen.

To change the financial path we are on, we will need to make tough choices and find innovative solution. Mark Billings is the man for the job. His background in business and finances is experience that is needed on the board. I have never seen anyone so passionate about finding solutions.

He believes, as do I, that we can find ways to control the budget while still providing an excellent education for our children.

I urge you to vote Mark Billings for I-L School Board.

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Tilton police recover stolen auto repair tools, 25-year-old charged with burglary

BY GAIL OBER

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TILTON — A local man is being held in Belknap County Jail on $10,000 cash-only bail after being charged with the burglary of two auto repair shops.

Thomas Ware, 25, of 31 Willow Road faces one count of felony burglary and was ordered held by Judge Edward Gordon in Franklin District Court after appearing on Feb. 28. Auto repair diagnostic equipment police say was stolen from a Tilton shop in November has been recovered. (Tilton Police photo) The burglary at State Police and when Dawson realJameson Tune Ups Plus was reported ized he was at the station asked for by the owner on the morning of Nov. permission to interview him about the 6, after he arrived at his 3 Lowe’s Ave. burglary. establishment to open shop.

He said the man, against whom no Det. Matthew Dawson said among charges have been filed, recalled Ware those items stolen were a Snap On telling him about the burglary, includdiagnostic computer worth $10,000, ing a description of how he used the three catalytic converters, and a wooden pallet to get into the window. number of automotive hand tools The man told police that Ware had valued at about $1,500. offered to sell him equipment similar Jameson Lamprey rents his bay to that stolen from the auto repair from George Ryan who also had a few shops but the man declined to buy items stolen. A third mechanic, Steand gave police the name of someone phen Ahlin reported he was missing a he beleived may have bought some of number of hand tools including an air the stolen tools. gun, an air chisel and two air ratchets.

Police obtained a warrant to search Police noticed a wooden pallet was the property of Jesse Crowell and propped against the back wall and found the Snap On computer, a MilWare allegedly gained entry by using waukee Sawzall, a Matco impact gun, it as a step and climbing through a an Ingersoll Rand impact gun and window. other tools.

Detectives got the serial number Police said the serial number had for the diagnostic computer from the been removed from the diagnostic manufacturer and continued their computer but the owner was able to investigation until December when pre-identify certain things about his they got a break involving the N.H. merchandise, enabling police to conState Police. firm it was the one that was stolen.

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Hempel no longer ‘acting’ fire chief, he’s just the chief

GILMANTON — Selectmen announced Wednesday that Paul J. (Joe) Hempel III has been appointed to the position of chief of the Fire Department, effective April 1, 2011.

Hempel has been acting chief since early December when former Chief Kenneth K.G. Lockwood retired.

Hempel has been a member of the

Gilmanton Fire Department for over 30 years and spent many years as acting chief.

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Hempel lives in Gilmanton with his wife, Robin, and their four children.

INTER-LAKES from page one next round of town and school district meetings. “What I don’t want to see is a protracted backlash,” he said. “This kind of backlash could become more significant, enduring and persistent.”

In calling for the meeting, he hoped “to develop appropriate measures to temper the situation next year.”

Finding scant sympathy, Meredith selectman Colette Worsman conceded “maybe we’re the only town, or our taxpayers, are the only ones to see this as an issue,” Against this background, the contest for the at-large seat between two very different candidates has rubbed some old wounds and opened some new ones.

Billings, with a background in financial services, is clearly the Meredith candidate, whose campaign has highlighted controlling costs by overhauling retirement benefits and health insurance. His message, with timely echoes from Wisconsin and New Jersey, has resonated with those troubled by what Flanders, in a letter to the press, called “the trajectory of school budgets” as well as those hoping the board will drive a harder bargain with the Inter-Lakes Education Association, the union representing the teachers.

When the selectmen chided the school board about the growth of its budget, Carty reminded them they are not faced “a very powerful local union supported by a very powerful national union.” In a letter to the editor last week, Carty declined to endorse either candidate, but pointedly described Hanson as a retired guidance counselor, a former National Education Association teachers’ union member, and a long-time member of the board”, while noting that Billings was a “fiscal conservative” serving on the Conservation Commission. The revelation prompted Fred Hayek of Meredith to ask rhetorically if Hanson didn’t have a conflict of interest — one teachers’ union member negotiating with others.

Rising to Hanson’s defense, his allies, including Merrill, his fellow

school board member, took exception to Carty’s description of the candidates, particularly the reference to Hanson’s union membership, which Merrill said “made his intentions obvious.” Moreover, she noted that since Hanson succeeded Carty as chairman of the board the “change in the tone and tenor of our discussion . . . has made us a better, more productive board.”

Another member of the school board, Howard Cunningham of Sandwich, was more oblique. He wrote that the effectiveness of the schools reflected the willingness of teachers to perform beyond the bounds of their contracts and attributed a measure of that willingness to their relationship with the board, which was enhanced by the conduct of contract negotiations led

by Hanson.

Apart from mirroring rifts among the towns of the district and members of the board, the election has taken a partisan twist. In February, Denise Doyle, secretary of the Meredith Democratic Committee, urged party members to vote for Hanson. In an e-mail she claimed that Billings was working with a group of “conservative minded” residents, including Senator Jeanie Forrestor and Representative Worsman, and had declined to meet with others with “backgrounds in education.”

Doyle attached to the e-mail a note from Mary Williams alleging that “a group of individuals who want a more conservative board decided to find someone to run against Richard (Hanson)” and “seat someone whose politics are more in line with those of school board members like Jack Carty.”

This week Kate Miller, the former Democratic state representative and co-chair of the Meredith Democratic Committee, all but directly accused Billings of “union busting.” In endorsing Hanson, Miller wrote that “just like in Wisconsin” the debate in Meredith is not about excellence in education but about “doing away with union protections.

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Sanbornton selectmen pass on giving voters another shot at noise ordinance

By Gail OBer

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SANBORNTON — Selectmen last night decided not to put on this year’s warrant the noise regulation ordinance that voter’s turned thumbs down on last May. The ordinance, which according to Selectboard Chair Dave Nickerson failed miserably last year, would prohibit the operation of heavy equipment, chain saws, and other heavy equipment from 9:30 p.m. until 7 a.m.

The law also prohibited the discharge of fireworks between those same hours.

“People got very upset about the fireworks,” said Nickerson reflecting on last years meeting where he thinks only about 20 of the nearly 200 people present voted for passage.

Selectmen said one of the issues may have been the hours. Nickerson said 9:30 p.m., especially in the summer, is fairly early to restrict fireworks, while Andrew Livernois said there are occasionally loggers and farmers who begin working earlier than 7 a.m., but they are rarely in conjested neighborhoods.

He did say road construction crews have been told not to being work before 7 a.m.

According to Police Chief Steve Hankard, about 75-percent of what was addressed in last year’s noise warrant article is already covered by state law.

He also said the town already has a misuse of power (meaning loud screeching tires, Jake brakes, and skidding) ordinance. As to fireworks, he said the town follows the state laws.

Nickerson and Livernois said complaints about noise come in waves.

Several years ago, during the socalled “Blueberry Wars,” some locals objected to a propane cannon being used by a farmer to scare off crows and other birds feasting on his crops.

Last year, Nickerson said a handful of complaints came from the Hermit Lake area and were largely driven by one family with an apparent passion for fireworks, regardless of the time of day.

He said the family no longer lives there.

According to Hankard, for the most part the police have the resources they need to handle noise disturbances, which range from everything to loud music in cars to loud parties and automotive complaints.

He said they handle fireworks complaints the same way they handle other noise complaints — by visiting the offenders and explaining the next time they show up someone will be coming back to the police station with them.

“That usually does it,” he said.

Livernois said selectmen revisited putting the ordinance on this year’s warrant because of a recent request from a resident who supports it, but said he “doesn’t see a ground swell of support for it.”

“I hate to keep trying to ram something year after year when most of the people don’t support it,” said Nickerson.

Selectmen said they would not place the warrant article before public meeting but said if people feel strongly enough they can always get 25 signatures and petition it onto the 2011 warrant.

Alton schools left candidate’s name out of newsletter ALTON — The Alton School District newsletter that was mailed to all residents on March 1 omitted the name of one of the candidates for School Board, Jeffrey T. Clay.

Yesterday, Superintendent Deb Brown apologized to Clay and said SAU #72 “deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this error”.

SPEECH from page 2 members held signs with provocative messages, including “Thank God for dead soldiers,” ‘’You’re Going to Hell,” ‘’God Hates the USA/Thank God for 9/11,” and one that combined the U.S. Marine Corps motto, Semper Fi, with a slur against gay men.

Justice Samuel Alito, the lone dissenter, said Snyder wanted only to “bury his son in peace.” Instead, Alito said, the protesters “brutally attacked” Matthew Snyder to attract public attention. “Our profound national commitment to free and open debate is not a license for the vicious verbal assault that occurred in this case,” he said.

The ruling, though, was in line with many earlier court decisions that said the First Amendment exists to protect robust debate on public issues and free expression, no matter how distasteful. A year ago, the justices struck down a federal ban on videos that show graphic violence against animals. In 1988, the court unanimously overturned a verdict for the Rev. Jerry Falwell in his libel lawsuit

Brown said the information in the newsletter was an effort to give a brief description of the purpose of each warrant article that will be put before voters on March 8. Under the heading of “District Officers, School Board for 3 years” the copy should have read “Vote for One (1), Sandy Wyatt, Jeffrey T. Clay”. against Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt over a raunchy parody ad.

What might have made this case different was that the Snyders are not celebrities or public officials but private citizens. Both Roberts and Alito agreed that the Snyders were the innocent victims of the long-running campaign by the church’s pastor, the Rev. Fred Phelps, and his family members who make up most of the Westboro Baptist Church. Roberts said there was no doubt the protesters added to Albert Snyder’s “already incalculable grief.”

But Roberts said the frequency of the protests — and the church’s practice of demonstrating against Catholics, Jews and many other groups — is an indication that Phelps and his flock were not mounting a personal attack against Snyder but expressing deeply held views on public topics.

Indeed, Matthew Snyder was not gay. But “Westboro believes that God is killing American soldiers as punishment for the nation’s sinful policies,” Roberts said.

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In fact, Daniels had already test-driven a Cruze and was looking to purchase one when the time was right for him. Fortunately, that time hadn’t yet come by February 21, the night where each participating dealer held a party where they would listen in on a conference call where the winner would be announced. Participants needed to be present at the party to be eligible to win.

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He picked up his new car on Friday. He’d put 126 miles on it and had only burned a quarter-tank of see next page

Laconia Leafs ‘B’ team involved in playoff action LACONIA — The Laconia Leafs MJHL JR “B” team has clinched a playoff berth in its inaugural season.

Entering the playoffs as the number four seed, the Leafs will play tonight against the top-seeded Connecticut Wolfpack in Crowell, CT. in the first game of a best of three series. Game time is 7:50 p.m.

The second game in the series will be played in Crowell on Saturday night at the same time and a third game, if necessary, would also be hosted by the Wolfpack on Sunday. The winner of the series will advance to the second round the following weekend.

The Leafs were able to defeat the visiting Walpole Express last Saturday, February 26, with a dramatic 4-3 overtime shootout victory at the Laconia Ice Arena. With this win, the Leafs were able to secure their playoff spot, moving on to lose in another overtime shootout later the same day, then winning again Sunday 4-2. The exceptional play of goaltenders Glenn Wellman (Laconia) and Denis Sinyagin (Moscow, Russia) were key to the Leafs success.

Coach Matt McGilvray, who played on two national tournament Leafs teams in his playing days, is proud of his boys, who have stuck together and worked hard throughout the season, learning along the way. “They have created a tight, supportive team atmosphere and each day they have improved” said McGilvray. “We are excited for the opportunity to compete in the playoffs, and as lot of people have underestimated us this season, we want to prove just how good we can be. This is the focus of our team right now.”

Team General Manager Will Fay commented, “This team has a huge local flavor, with several players from the Lakes Region. It gives me such pleasure to see this group have the success they have had, and with the injection of players from as far aware as Texas, Mississippi, and even two kids MINIVAN from page 3 “She kind of goes with the van to try to stop him, gets up on the hood and is hanging on to the wiper blade,” he said. “She obviously didn’t think he would keep driving.”

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One witness followed Carroll most of the way and from preceding page fuel as of Wednesday afternoon.

“I want to thank these guys for this opportunity,” Daniels said of the dealership, where he’s bought five new cars since 1979.

Deprospo reported that the dealership has given away several cars in the past eight years. “It’s always extra special when it’s someone who you’ve had a relationship with,” he said.

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Carroll returned home, where police arrested him a short time later, Osborn said. He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, and authorities said they wouldn’t know whether he has an attorney until then.

The wild ride happened several days after Carroll was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, Osborn said.

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Bob Lawton, founder of Funspot, celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday evening among a tavern full of friends and admirers. Here, he shares a laugh with Paul and Nancy Fuchs of Gilford, who told him that their first date involved a game of ping-pong played at his establishment more than five decades ago. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

Still looking ahead, Bob Lawton’s a 9/7/365 kind of guy LAWTON from page one operations have come and gone.

Lawton celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday evening at Funspot, where he continues to serve as the company’s CEO and general manager, working ninehour days, seven days per week. At his party, he was greeted by a parade of admirers and friends and made time to reflect on his enterprise’s past and future.

Lawton was born in Chicago but left Illinois at the age of two when his parents divorced. He moved with his mother to Lowell, Mass., and from that early age he became acquainted with the Weirs, where his family would spend summers at a home owned by his grandparents.

Earning his bachelor’s degree taught Lawton that he didn’t want to make his career in chemistry, so he secured a small loan and with his brother, John, started an arcade at Weirs Beach. The business’s growth had been constricted by available parking at that location, so in 1964 the brothers purchased a 21-acre parcel on Route 3, where the business has been located ever since.

In 2009, Funspot was certified by Guinness as the largest arcade in the world, with 250 video

games in its “classic” collection alone. However, it wasn’t always that way. “We were 25 years in the business before video games came on the scene, so it was a struggle during those years,” he said. He and his brother worked jobs on the side, while trying to attract fun-seekers with games such as pinball, skeeball, a toy rifle range and billiards.

“We kept changing and innovating. In this business we have to change as conditions warrant. What people want to do in their leisure time changes,” he said.

By the mid-1970s, electronic video games came onto the scene and came on strong, and Funspot followed suit, investing heavily in the systems. At one point, the brothers sought bank financing to build an addition to add more games. They couldn’t get a loan but decided to take the leap anyway. The added revenue paid for the addition within a year.

However, by 1990, Lawton said, video systems that could be purchased for home use caused the “bottom to fall out” of the video arcade business. “We started to look for other things to do.” In 1996, Funspot added its tavern and a bingo hall. An indoor golf center, featuring a golf simulator, was added in 2000. This year, see next page

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LIBYA from page 2 to the campus as mortars and heavy machine gun fire blasted around them, according to an Associated Press reporter at the scene. They took cover behind grassy dunes, firing back with assault rifles, machine guns and grenade launchers. At one point, a warplane struck in the dunes to try to disperse them, but it caused no casualties and the siege continued.

For the past week, pro-Gadhafi forces have been focusing on the west, securing Tripoli and trying to take back nearby rebel-held cities. But the regime has seemed to struggle to bring an overwhelming force to bear against cities largely defended by local residents using weapons looted from storehouses and backed by allied army units.

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Now, the only new video games that Funspot buys are the simulator-type machines, those which offer an experience that home systems cannot. Lawton said that older-style games have come back into favor, games which reward players with tickets that can be traded for prizes. “What’s happened now in the business, it’s gone all to tickets. They want to win prizes, kids and parents.”

“We always try to keep expanding and have something for everyone to do,” said Lawton, who said Funspot’s goal is to offer entertainment that appeals to each member of a visiting family. “That’s the key to a business like this... I think we’ve met that challenge for 59 years now, I think we’ll always be able to innovate and keep people interested. Everything changes, that’s what I find.”

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“We called,” Moriarty said, adding however, that the truth is that she and Goddard were calling each other simultaneously, he after having heard of Segway’s work with Camelback in Pennsylvania and Wisp Resorts in Maryland; she after having brought Segway tours to Manchester and looking to expand the Segway brand in its home state.

“This fits nicely,” into Gunstock’s summer attractions offerings, Moriarty said of the Segways which will be owned and maintained by her company. Goddard said he envisioned two to three hour guided tours that would start at $70. Moriarty said the price was a reasonable one, telling the area commission that Segway was “really excited at the prospect of partnering with Gunstock on this.” Goddard said the summer attractions — which will cumulatively cost $1,579,000 to buy and $526,000 to install (the amount also includes a $150,000 contingency) — would, by his estimate, generate an annual operating profit of $623,452. That sum, he said, represented nearly three times the cost of the debt service on the project and one and half times the debt service and depreciation and it was calculated on the assumption that the attractions would operate at 50 percent of capacity.

All the attractions are expected to be complete

by July 15 and the overall capital proposal needs approvals by the County Delegation and the Gunstock Commission as well as public hearings before then. “This is a solid plan,” Goddard told the commission, adding that he envisioned the summer attractions creating up to 30 full-time seasonal jobs.

To a question about where Gunstock would get its share of money for the attractions, Goddard replied that the resort was having a very good January and February. Gunstock, he said, “was easily half a million dollars ahead of plan.”

According to its financial report for last month, Gunstock’s sales this February were $2,578,235 compared to $2,368,464 in February 2010 while the budgeted amount was $2,453,626. For the 10 months through this February, Gunstock had sales totaling $8,128,518 versus $7,652,344 last year.

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Meeting Tuesday evening at Gunstock Mountain Resort, the commission voted unanimously to let General Manager Greg Goddard go to he Belknap County Delegation later this month to present a request to bond $1.5 million for 10 years to pay for what is an ambitious and ostensibly profitable effort to make Gunstock a true, four-season destination. The commission also approved putting $605,000 from Gunstock’s capital reserve account toward the five-element project which is slated to be open and ready for Memorial Day and for Goddard to negotiate an open-ended contract with Bedford-based Segway.

Earlier this year, Gunstock officials announced plans to open an Aerial Treetops adventure park with eight courses of varying length and difficulty.

The resort then added the ZipTour Mountain Zip Line Adventure — which boasts “the longest spans of any zip lines in America,” according to Goddard’s proposal — as well as a spring and summer use of the “Big Air Bag” that has been a big hit since it debuted on Feb. 11.

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OBITUARY

Jeane O. Curtis, 85

SOUTH CHATHAM — Jean Olfene Curtis, of South Chatham, NH, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2011, with her family by her side. Born June 21, 1925, Jean was the daughter of Ralph and Madge Olfene. She grew up and was educated in the town of Auburn, ME and she went on to a higher education at Leslie College in Boston, MA, where she graduated in 1948. In the same year, she married her husband, Raymond Wilson Curtis, Jr. in Poland Springs, ME. Jean began her career as a teacher not long after graduation and spent 30 years teaching in various towns throughout Maine, including Sweden, Hallowell, and her hometown of Auburn.

She was known best for her love of life and the bright smile that she always wore. Among her many interests, she fully enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, attending church suppers and craft fairs, shopping, and talking with people. Her love for animals was also well known, whether it was parading around with her own dogs, Sissy and Flossy, or sneaking snacks under the table to her family’s various pups, the sight of a loved animal always made her happy.

She was a member of the Chatham Historical Society, the Saco Valley Garden Club, the Greenhill/South Chatham Cemetery Association, and a trustee of Chatham Congregational Church. She also spent many years working at the Fryeburg Fair and

skiing at Pleasant Mountain with her family. It is fair to say that Jean’s life was spent well with friends and family and if they weren’t close to her physically, she kept in constant contact through phone calls and warm letters.

Jean is predeceased by her husband Raymond Curtis, and survived by her daughter Sarah Curtis and her husband Dr. Alan Awrich of Gilford NH, her son Stephen Curtis and his wife Catherine of Winthrop, ME, and her granddaughter Stephanie Thomson and her husband Sean of Greensboro Bend, VT, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Jean was one of the rare few who touched so many, if only with a smile and a kind word. She remembered everyone and everything, and was always the first to ask how your day was going. She will be wholeheartedly missed, not just among close friends and family, but anyone who was blessed to know her.

Services will be held this spring at the Chatham Congregational Church.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations in Jean’s name be made to the Chatham Congregational Church, C/O: Donald McPherson, 1267 Main Road, Chatham, NH 03813.

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PSU Lecture Series continues with talk on history of The BALSAMS at Taylor Community March 16 LACONIA — The third presentation in the 2011 Plymouth State University Lecture Series, which will explore the rich history of The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel, will be held in the Woodside Building from 11 a.m. — 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.

In this lively and engaging presentation, PSU’s Stephen Barba, executive director of University Relations, will share tales from the 48 years he worked at The BALSAMS, unmatched for the scope and scale of its historic collection and for the opportunity every guest has to enjoy this collection throughout the resort.

From 1959, when he attended summer caddy camp as a teenager, to his retirement as Innkeeper Emeritus in 2006, Barba was fascinated by this magical resort destination in Dixville Notch. During his 36 years as president and managing partner, he collected a treasure trove of historic memorabilia, ephemera, and photographs.

Barba will narrate a program of historic slides to illustrate the evolution of the resort from the 1800’s to the present day, intermixed with personal anecdotes and observations. The

title of the presentation is a borrowed quotation from noted American writer and humorist Mark Twain.

Barba has held leadership positions for dozens of organizations serving his community, state, and nation. During his career he has been awarded National Resort Executive of the Year; Master of New England Inn-keeping; NH Distinguished Citizen of the Year; NH Business Leader of the Year; the University of New Hampshire Granite State Award; the New Hampshire Business Excellence Hall of Fame; and he has been recognized for his lifetime achievements by eight state and regional organizations. Since 2006, Barba has served as a member of the senior administration at Plymouth State University.

Sponsored by Meredith Village Savings Bank, “Saints May Perform Miracles, But Few Could Run a Hotel” is presented as a joint effort by the PSU Frost School of Continuing & Professional Studies and the Taylor Community.

Snow date is March 17 at the same time and place. For more information or to reserve a spot, call Deb Carbone at the Taylor Community at 524-5600.

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‘IllusionQuest’ magic show fundraiser starring David Garrity at Kingswood Arts Center Friday, March 4 WOLFEBORO — Carpenter/Crescent Lake PTO will host “IllusionQuest,” a professional magic show starring David Garrity at Kingswood Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4.

A fundraiser to support upcoming cultural arts programs and excursions, the 90-minute show will feature people appearing out of thin air, a student learning how to cut Garrity’s assistant in half, audience participation, comedy, and more.

“A highlight of the show will be when I float a child from the audience in the air,” Garrity explained. “We’re also going to get another member of the audience to participate by teaching that person how to cut my assistant in half during the performance.

People will be talking about this for a long time.”

Garrity’s show has been seen around the world at theaters, resorts, casinos, and at Six Flags New England for more than 15 years.

“This really is a great way for people

to help support their local school while enjoying themselves with their families for an evening of fun,” he continued. “With state budget cuts increasing all the time, we, as a community, really need to support our schools and protect our children’s future.”

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children, and will be available the evening of the program, seating capacity permitting. Advance discount tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children under age 12, and are available for purchase at the Carpenter School office; the Crescent Lake School office; Prudential Spencer-Hughes Real Estate, Wolfeboro; Skelley’s Market, Moultonborough; and Green Mountain Furniture, Ossipee.

Highlight videos, tour dates, and more information about Garrity’s shows can be found at www.MagicalArtist.com. For more information about his March 4 appearance, contact Theresa Yarling of Carpenter/ Crescent Lake PTO at 515-1317.

‘Bank Financing for New & Existing Businesses’ hosted by Lakes Region SCORE and Laconia Savings Bank LACONIA — New entrepreneurs and the local business community can get answers to their financing or capital formation questions at “Bank Financing for New & Existing Businesses,” a free workshop to be held at One Mill Plaza from 5 — 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8.

Lakes Region SCORE and local resource partner Laconia Savings Bank (LSB) will host the event, featuring speaker W. Stephen Laughlin, senior vice president with LSB. Topics during this interactive session will include preparing before applying for financing, conditions that affect the decision making process of a business loan, impact of the current economic conditions, and governmental regulations affecting business loans.

Loughlin has been a commercial lender in the Lakes Region for more than 30 years with experience in both

large and small businesses. A graduate of St. Bonaventure University and the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, he is a director of the Laconia Kiwanis Club.

“Understanding how and what to be prepared for before approaching a lender is especially important during these challenging economic times,” said Lakes Region SCORE Counselor Walter Daub. “A large majority of our clients want to know the current lending environment; Steve Loughlin is an excellent resource to be able to update them.”

Space is limited and pre-registration is recommended. Pre-paid registration is $25 or $30 at the door.

Experienced counselors are available to offer free and confidential business advice, mentoring, and coaching.

To register or learn more, call 5243057 or visit www.scorelakesregion.org.

Forum on State Budget shortfall and its impact on Human Services hosted by Plymouth State University March 9 PLYMOUTH — Plymouth State University will host a forum about the New Hampshire State Budget shortfall and its impact on Human Services to be held at the PSU Ice Rink and Welcome Center at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9.

The Governor and State Legislature are currently developing the next two-year budget and potential cuts to services will be felt locally. Those interested in learning more about the

way that the Granite State’s budget is developed and what effects possible cuts could have on the Pemi-Baker region are encouraged to attend.

Jeff McLynch of the NH Fiscal Policy Institute will outline the history of New Hampshire’s legislative state budgeting process and the difficulties in funding state services. He will discuss the state’s tax structure, why the state faces a budget shortfall, see next page

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Warrant for Annual District Meeting March 18, 2011 To the inhabitants of the pre-existing School Districts of Belmont and Canterbury comprising the Shaker Regional School District, qualified to vote in Shaker Regional School District affairs: You are hereby notified to meet at Belmont High School, in the gymnasium, on the 18th day of March, 2011 at 6:00 in the afternoon to act on the following subjects: ARTICLE I. To choose, by ballot, three school board members, two for the pre-existing District of Belmont to serve for a term of three years and one from the pre-existing District of Canterbury to serve for a term of three years. Candidates must be residents of Belmont and Canterbury respectively but will be elected at large.

ARTICLE II. To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to make application for, to accept and to expend on behalf of the District any and all advances, grants or other funds for educational purposes which may now or hereinafter be forthcoming from the United State of America and its agencies and/or the State of New Hampshire and its agencies.

ARTICLE III. To see if the School District will vote to authorize the School Board to accept and expend on behalf of the District private gifts and contributions for educational purposes.

ARTICLE IV. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of nineteen million eight hundred thirty seven thousand, three hundred twenty four dollars ($19,837,324) for the support of schools, the salaries of school district officials and agents, and for the payment of statutory obligations of said district, and to authorize the application against said appropriations of such sums as are estimated to be raised from the State’s equalized and building aids together with other income. The School Board shall certify to the selectmen of each of the towns of Belmont and Canterbury the amount to be raised by taxation of each of said towns. This article does not include appropriations voted in other warrant articles. (The School Board recommends passing this appropriation.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE V. To see if the School District will vote to discontinue the Land Purchase Capital Reserve Fund, created on March 24, 2001. Said funds, with accumulated interest to date of withdrawal, are to be transferred to the district’s general fund. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VI. To see if the School District will vote to establish a Capital Reserve Fund under the provisions of RSA 35:1 for the purpose of Land Purchase and further to raise and appropriate the sum of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be placed in this fund. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VII. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of ninety four thousand six hundred ninety one dollars ($94,691) to be placed in the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 7, 2003 Annual District Meeting. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE VIII. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of ninety five thousand dollars ($95,000) to be placed in the Special Education Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 7, 2003 Annual District Meeting. (The School Board will pass over this article if Articles V and VII pass) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE IX. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to seventy five thousand dollars ($75,000) to be placed in the School Facilities and Grounds Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 21, 1997 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2011 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE X. To see if the School District will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of up to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to be placed in the Technology Expendable Trust Fund, which was established at the March 5, 2010 Annual District Meeting, with such amount to be funded from the June 30, 2011 unreserved fund balance available for transfer on July 1 of this year. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE XI. Shall the School District establish a non-lapsing Athletics/Co-Curricular Revolving Fund in accordance with RSA 914:3-c, to be funded by donations and fundraising and further, to raise and appropriate one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the purpose of supporting athletic and co-curricular programs, said amount to be withdrawn from the revolving fund and disbursed monthly, as needed. (The School Board recommends passing this article.) [Majority vote required.]

ARTICLE XII. To transact any other business that may legally come before this meeting.

Given our hands at said Canterbury this 24th day of February, 2011.

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Randy Bullerwell of All My Life Jewelers, president of BIBA, a non-profit coalition dedicated to promoting locally-owned, independent businesses in the Lakes Region, said that he was pleased with the good turnout for the event.

“It shows good support for our message Aaron and Reuben Bassett, owners of Burrito Me, recently hosted that supporting commua “Meet ‘N Greet” for members of the Belknap Independent Businity-based businesses ness Alliance (BIBA) and the general public to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of their business at the Laconia Railis a good way to boost road Station. Shown with them is Ryan Robinson (right) of Mainthe local economy,” said stay Technologies, a member of the board of directors of BIBA. Bullerwell.

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By RogeR Amsden a member of the board of directors AMSDEN NEWS AGENCY of BIBA, said that the organization has set two major goals for 2011, proLACONIA — More than 30 memmoting and building up the `Meet ‘N bers of the Belknap Independent Greet’ events and encouraging wide Business Alliance (BIBA) and general use of the BIBA card, which provides public turned out for a `Meet ‘N Greet’ discounts at BIBA’s member busiat Burrito Me, a downtown restaurant nesses. He said that BIBA is lookwhich this month is celebrating its ing to its members as hosts for future first anniversary. `Meet ‘N Greet’ events.

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Ovide Lamontagne to be guest speaker at GOP meetings in Barnstead and Laconia LAKES REGION — Ovide Lamontagne will be the guest speaker at the Barnstead-Alton Republican Committee (BARC) and Belknap County Republican Committee (BCRC) meetings at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 and Wednesday, March 9 respectively.

The BARC meeting will be held at J.J. Goodwin’s Restaurant in Center Barnstead, while the Belknap County meeting take place at the Shang Hai Restaurant in Laconia. Upon completion of the business portion of the evening, guests will have the opportunity

to hear Lamontagne, well known as a political activist and candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate this past year.

Lamontagne will talk about this past November’s election and his Granite Oath PAC, which is focused on bringing conservative presidential hopefuls to New Hampshire to speak.

Those interested in having dinner or socializing before either meeting should plan to arrive as early as 5:30 p.m.

For more information, e-mail Alan@ BelknapCountyRepublicans.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner features Irish fare at Gilford Community Church GILFORD — The Community Church will hold their annual St. Patrick’s Dinner starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11.

All of the food will be homemade.

Special additions to the traditional boiled dinner will including Irish soda

bread and carrot cakes.

Reservations and payments are needed by March 7. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children age 12 and under. Drop by the church office, mail in reservations, or call the church at 524-6057.

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Winnipesaukee Playhouse wins New Hampshire Theatre awards, announces summer season

LACONIA — The Winnipesaukee Playhouse, recently honored with a number of New Hampshire Theatre Awards, has announced its summer season.

Performing, directing, and producing theatre under the auspices of Playhouse, the Winni Players were awarded the Best Play award for “The Laramie Project” and the Best Musical award for “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

The directors of both productions, Rick Morten and Bryan Halperin respectively, were awarded Best Director trophies. “Frog and Toad” was also honored with awards for Best Set (Dan Daly) and LightMembers of The Winnipesaukee Playhouse and its community theatre group the Winni Players, celing (Neil Pankhurst). ebrated the best of a year of theatre-going at the ninth annual New Hampshire Theatre Awards held Three actors walked earlier this month. Pictured left to right (top row) are Nerrisha Bodwell, Ken Chapman, Rick Morten, away with awards — Jennifer Hughes, Matt Finch, Tamara McGonagle, Matt McGonagle, Ben Kace, Jennie Leonard, Dorothy Rodney Martell won Piquado, Donna Goldfarb, John Piquado, Laura Stephan, Judi Rogato, and Kathy Lockwood. Kneeling Best Actor in a Musiare Rodney Martell, Bryan Halperin, Dan Daly, Diane Nickerson, and Neil Pankhurst. (Courtesy photo) cal for his portrayal of Toad; Ken Chapman and Jennie Leonard both de Rougemont (as told by himself).” Audiences will be earned Best Supporting role honors for their heartwhisked away for an adventure on the high seas, popubreaking work in “The Laramie Project.” lated by exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turThe Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s summer season tles, and a man-eating octopus in this fast-paced action was also well-represented in the professional division comedy. The adventure will unfold July 20 — 30. of the awards. Jill Palmer was named Best Actress The fourth offering of the season is Anita Loos’ play in a Play for her performance in “Scotland Road” and adaptation of Colette’s “Gigi.” Before Maurice Chevalier Donna Goldfarb was named Best Supporting Actress immortalized the words “thank heaven for little girls” in a Play for her role of Bubbie in “Crossing Delancey.” in the classic movie musical, the hit Broadway play While celebrating the accomplishments of last season, launched the career of the then-unknown Audrey Hepthe Playhouse also looks to the future, announcing the burn. The lights of Paris will dazzle August 3 — 13. line-up for the Summer 2011 professional theatre season.

The season will finish with Robert Harling’s Kicking off the season will be Leonard Gershe’s “But“Steel Magnolias.” Set in Truvy’s beauty parlor in terflies are Free,” a romantic comedy about a young bachChinquapin, Louisiana, this heartwarming comedy elor, the pretty actress who moves in next door, and his was inspired by real-life events in the author’s own meddling mother who could put an end to his romantic family and proves that Southern women can be as overtures. The play will run June 22 — July 2. delicate as magnolias, but also as tough as steel.

The season’s second play is one of Shakespeare’s most The audience favorite will cap off the season with a magical — “The Tempest.” Artistic Director Neil Panthree-week run August 17 — September 3. khurst will adapt the text to accommodate six actors All summer performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. playing all the roles in this tale celebrating its 400th Monday — Saturday. An additional 2 p.m. performance anniversary. “The Tempest” will run July 6 — 16. will be take place on Mondays. Subscription packages The third play, written by Donald Margulies, has are currently on sale allowing audience members to see the honor of having the longest title of any play ever all five plays (or pick four of the five) at substantial savperformed on the Playhouse stage: “Shipwrecked! An ings. Tickets can be booked by stopping by the theatre or Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis calling 366-7377.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Thursday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2011. There are 303 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the national anthem of the United States.

On this date: In 1845, Florida became the 27th state.

In 1849, the U.S. Department of the Interior was established.

In 1894, British Prime Minister William Gladstone submitted his resignation to Queen Victoria, ending his fourth and final premiership.

In 1911, actress Jean Harlow was born in Kansas City, Mo. In 1940, Artie Shaw and his orchestra recorded “Frenesi” for RCA Victor.

In 1945, the Allies fully secured the Philippine capital of Manila from Japanese forces during World War II. In 1961, King Hassan II acceded to the throne of Morocco, following the death of his father, King Mohammed V. In 1969, Apollo 9 blasted off from Cape Kennedy on a mission to test the lunar module.

In 1974, a Turkish Airlines DC-10 crashed shortly after takeoff from Orly Airport in Paris, killing all 346 people on board.

In 1991, motorist Rodney King was severely beaten by Los Angeles police officers in a scene captured on amateur video. Twenty-five people were killed when a United Airlines Boeing 737-200 crashed while approaching the Colorado Springs airport.

One year ago: Appearing before a White House audience of invited guests, many wearing white medical coats, President Barack Obama firmly rejected calls from Republicans to draft new health care legislation from scratch. British politician Michael Foot died in north London at age 96.

Today’s Birthdays: Bluegrass singermusician Doc Watson is 88. Socialite Lee Radziwill is 78. Movie producer-director George Miller is 66. Actress Hattie Winston is 66. Singer Jennifer Warnes is 64. Actordirector Tim Kazurinsky is 61. Singer-musician Robyn Hitchcock is 58. Actor Robert Gossett is 57. Rock musician John Lilley is 57. Actress Miranda Richardson is 53.

Radio personality Ira Glass is 52. Actress Mary Page Keller is 50. Olympic track and field gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee is 49. College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker is 49. Rapper-actor Tone-Loc (lohk) is 45. Rock musician John Bigham is 42.

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Actor David Faustino is 37. Singer Ronan Keating (Boyzone) is 34. Rapper Lil’ Flip is 30. Actress Jessica Biel is 29. Rock musician Blower (aka Joe Garvey) (Hinder) is 27.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS U.S. Civil Air Patrol “Hawk” Squadron hosting open house at the Laconia Airport. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Guests will learn about the Civil Air Patrol and its missions, including search and rescue, aerospace and its cadet program.

Cypress String Quartet in concert at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Silver Center for the Arts. For tickets call 535-ARTS. Lakes Region Child Care Services will receive 20-percent of food sales at Papa Gino’s restaurant in Gilford between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. For a coupon e-mail: Sue@lrchildcare.org.

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.

Mac Keyser’s “Betty O Band” performs at the Laconia Senior Center. 10 a.m.

Adult volleyball at the Meredith Community Center.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $1 per person, pay at front desk. For 18+ 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 6459518.

Tales For Tails at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. Join Holly and her dog “Ben”, he loves to listen to children read. Bring your own book or pick one from the bag.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 4 to 6 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/ HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Free hot meal and great company brought to the Bristol community by Food for Friends. 5 to 6 p.m. at the Tapply Community Center on the first Thursday of every month.

Weight Watchers meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Center Harbor Christian Church.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Friday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Indoor climbing wall drop-in time at Meredith Community Center. 6 to 8 p.m. Climb Mt. Meredith, a 24-ft. indoor climbing wall. $1 per person. Please pay at the front desk.

Program on Winter Bird Banding at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center in Holderness. 10 a.m. to noon. $7/member. $9/non-member. To register call 968-7194. www.nhnature.org.

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.

Knit Wits gathering at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All knitters welcome.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a 28-year-old mother of two beautiful girls, ages 8 and 2. I have a problem controlling my anger, and I take out all of my frustrations on my girls. When something is done wrong or not fast enough, or when my 8-year-old talks back, I lose it. When talking and screaming don’t work, I’ve spanked her and slapped hands. My older daughter is afraid of me.

Is there any help out there for me? I don’t want to blame others for my actions, but could this have anything to do with the way I was brought up? I was beaten with a belt, spanked and slapped. I thought I would grow up to be nothing like my parents, but I was wrong.

I feel lost. I want to be able to have a great relationship with my girls, not like the nonexistent one I have with my parents.

Please help me fix this. -- Maria in Texas Dear Maria: You are taking the right steps. You recognize that you have a problem and are asking for help. It is often true that parents revert to the way they were raised, and if physical and verbal abuse were commonplace when you were growing up, you could resort to those same tactics with your children. You can change, however, with some training and mindfulness. Your local YMCA or park district may offer parenting classes to help you learn how to respond more appropriately and lovingly to your children. Also check with your doctor, clergy and local social service agencies. Your children are too precious to let your anger get the better of you.

Dear Annie: I am bisexual and don’t know how to tell my family, especially my mother. They say it’s against God, but I can’t help who I am. I told one of my best friends, and she told me she felt the same way. Please help me talk to my family about this. -- Bi in the Boonies Dear Bi: Don’t be in too big of a hurry to make any an-

nouncements. It is not uncommon for young people to be temporarily confused about their sexuality, including being attracted to both sexes. It does not necessarily indicate that you are gay, straight or bisexual. PFLAG (pflag.org) can help you figure this out and find ways to discuss your sexual orientation with your parents. Please contact them.

Dear Annie: I believe you misread the concerns of “Son who is Wondering,” who said his father constantly touches him during conversations. While the son didn’t tell us everything, he did say that his father ignores obvious attempts to maintain personal space and even “flew into a rage” when the son moved out of range.

It should be acknowledged that the father’s behavior is creepy, disrespectful and maybe obsessive-compulsive. It sounds like the son has fought this battle for a long time, and his father continues to be unable to respect his son’s basic requests, which has created a rift.

I love my parents, but would not tolerate them constantly touching me, especially if they were touching my leg with theirs. Hugs, shoulder slaps, handshakes, etc., are fine because they are brief. We all have the right to define and protect our personal space. Maybe if the son understands why his father cannot restrain himself, then, hopefully, a solution will present itself. -- My Space, My Rules Dear My Space: We agree that something about this situation seems off-kilter. The son objected primarily to Dad poking him on the arm when speaking to him, which strikes us as more of a control issue, reinforced by the fact that the problem began when the son reached his teens. But you are right that one’s personal space should be respected, even by parents, and we, too, hope the two of them can work out what’s going on and find a solution.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

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2000 Ford Taurus SE WagonVery reliable, good condition.

104K miles, grey with grey interior. 4 new tires, current on all maintenance. $2,800/OBO. 603-341-1529 2004 Chevy Impala. Leather seats w/heat. One owner. New 12000 warranty. Well maintained at Cantins. Very clean 366-4905.

ABLE to pay cash, cars average $300, trucks full-size 4x4 up to $500, truck batteries $8 each, alloy $9 each, in Epping we have scale, $1/ lb. for coded Copper wire, $3.00/ lb. for copper pipe.

(603)502-6438 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

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

Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call

LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

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

603-455-6662

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

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

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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

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

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

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

Belmont: 1BR, economical gas heat, quiet country setting, $595/month +utilities, security and references. 455-5848.

BRISTOL 1BR apt, heat and hot water included. $600 a month.

217-4141 CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or

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

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

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812 Laconia 1 room for rent. 118 Court St. 1st floor, $120/Week includes everything. Own bathroom, 524-7218 or 832-3535 LACONIA 1-Bedroom - Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets.

Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA 3 rooms nice quiet area, sunny, 2nd floor $525+.

Parking, storage. No smoking 528-3649.

LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apartment on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/month includes heat and hot water. 524-3892.

LACONIA Weirs Blvd 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, one level newly renovated condo year-round. Balcony with view of lake, pool, no smoking/pets, refs/dep required. $900/month. 366-4341 Laconia- 3-Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Washer/Dryer, Attic Storage, Sunroom, $950/month + Utilities & Security Deposit. No Pets/No Smoking. 387-4471 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

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

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA: Downtown, 875 sq.ft.

1-bedroom condo, includes parking, dishwasher, washer/dryer, hot water, gym, cable TV and internet. $1,100/month + gas and electricity. No smoking. 387-1638.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments available. 524-4428.

RENTALS One and two bedrooms: Starting at $200/wk * All utilities, cable and Internet included

Rodeway Inn 788 Laconia Rd., Tilton 603-524-6897 gm.nh043@choicehotels.com Go to www.rodewayinn.com and enter “Tilton, NH” *Taxes and Some Conditions Apply.

For Rent

For Rent

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

524-9665.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency apartment and a cottage including heat, hot water and lights. No pets. $150-$175/week. $400 deposit. 528-2757 or 387-3864.

LACONIA: Near downtown, 1-Bedroom, $600 +utilities and 2-Bedroom, $750 +utilities.

References & deposit required.

387-3864.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom apartments in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Very nice and completely renovated. $175/week, includes heat, hot water and electricity.

524-3892.

LACONIA: 1-bedroom apartments in clean, quiet, secure downtown building. Very nice and completely renovated. $175/week, includes heat, hot water and electricity.

524-3892.

LACONIA: Close to downtown, 5 room 2-Bedroom, 1.5 baths, first floor, includes 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $180/week. 4-week security deposit & 1st four weeks in advance, references and credit check a must. No pets. Leave message for Bob, 781-283-0783 LACONIA: Large 4 bedroom apartment. Second floor, new paint and flooring, parking. $850 + utilities, security and references required. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $550/Month. Includes Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs.

496-8667 or 545-9510.

MEREDITH 1 bedroom first floor, carpeted, washer/dryer hook-ps, parking, near town, non-smoking, $600/Month no utilities 279-7887 or cell 781-862-0123 MEREDITH- In-Town Efficiency apartment. 1-bedroom, 1-bath.

Kitchen, large living room with dryer. Quiet location, no pets/no smokers $800/Month + utilities.

Rick (781)389-2355 MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

MOULTONBOROUGH: 3BR, 1.5BA New England style home.

Walk to Center Harbor proper.

Garage, dishwasher, washer/dryer hookups. Wood & oil heat. No smoking. No pets. $1,150/month plus utilities. 603-253-9446.

NORTHFIELD Are you tired of living in run down, dirty housing, then call us we have the absolute best, spotlessly clean and everything works. We include heat & hot water and all appliances, Townhouses & apartments, in Northfield one block from I-93 Call 630-3700 for affordable Clean living.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

SANBORNTON New Large 1 bedroom condo; 2nd floor; parking, plowing & electric included; No smoking/pets. $765/mo. 455-0910 TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

For Rent-Vacation TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

Dare to compare, from $500/week and up. 603)393-7077.

For Rent-Commercial LACONIA/BELMONT LINE- Retail Showroom at Rt. 106 & Bypass.

1500+ Sq. ft., 10X12 overheaed door, security & fire system. $1,900/Month. 603-502-6437 LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Also 1325 sf. $675/month Security deposit & references.

455-6662.

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

Cell 781-862-0123 home 279-7887

For Sale AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

BED- Orthopedic 11 inch thick super nice pillowtop mattress & box.

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

Cost $1,200, sell Queen-$299, Full-$270 King-$450. Can deliver.

235-1773 BEDROOM- 7-piece Solid cherry sleigh. Dresser/Mirror chest & night stand (all dovetail).

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Cole Brook & Co. ladies leather jacket. Size 3X. Black, not worn much. $65. Call 524-8306 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

Solid maple, never installed. May add/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost $6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 433-4665 DELTA 3HP 15 Inch Planer. Floor Model 22-785X Deluxe Floor Roller Stand, Dust Hood/Included.

Still in sealed, never opened shipping boxes. $1,535. Original price $3,250. 603-520-1114 FIREWOOD-ALL quantities available. Pick-up/delivery. Self-Serve 1 Mile from Piche s, Belmont. Off Union Rd. 18 Arlene Dr. 998-7337/Leave Message LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. Vacuum packed, frozen. Custom cuts available.

528-5838 PARADIGM Studio 100 v.3 full range home audio/ theater tower speakers. $1650. 496-8639.

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

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

630-2440 ROTEL RB-1090 380 w/ch stereo home audio/ theater power amp $1200. 496-8639.

Alton Central School K-8 Spring Coaching Positions Alton Central School is seeking qualified applicants to coach the following sports for the 2011Spring season: Girls’ Softball Coach Boys’ Baseball Boys’ Track and Field If interested please submit a letter of interest and resume and three letters of reference to: Alton Central School, c/o Kristi Hikel – Athletic Director, PO Box 910, Alton, NH 03809-0910 Deadline March 16, 2011

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Open auditions for Ernest Thompson’s next film to be held in Plymouth March 12

PLYMOUTH — Open auditions for Whitebridge Farm Productions’ next film, written and directed by Academy Award-winner Ernest Thompson, will be held at the Common Man Inn and Spas from 10:30 a.. — 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 12.

Actors should have prepared a short monologue, bring two copies of their headshot and resume, and be ready to cold read from sides available at the audition. In addition to the “On Golden Pond”

screenwriter’s latest film, actors will be considered for other upcoming projects, as well, including a top secret theatrical production of a certain well-known play.

Nearly half of the cast of “Time and Charges,” Thompson’s valentine to New Hampshire now in the final stages of post-production, was chosen from open auditions and/or from Whitebridge Farm Productions “Acting for the Camera” classes and “Act

On Golden Pond” workshops. The full-length feature film was shot as a SAG-signatory On Location Training opportunity open to both union and nonunion talent. Over the course of two years, more than 500 people have participated.

For more information or to submit a headshot and resume, e-mail Casting@WhitebridgeFarmProductions.com.

Furniture

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Roommate Wanted

AMAZING!

Belknap Landscape Company

CLEANER

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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

Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs $1,095, sell $249. Can deliver.

603-305-9763 Twin bed. Head board is cloth with red & white thin stripes. Comes with frame, foundation & mattress. $65. Large living room chair bought at Giever Furniture. Asking $175. Call 524-8306

Help Wanted ADVERTISING Sales for tourism publications and website, must have solid ad sales experience.

Lakes Region, North Conway to Canadian Border. Commission only. Resume and references required. (603)356-7011.

AUTO Detailer Wanted: I am looking for an experienced detailer to work at my facility in Meredith. Call Ken at 279-0775.

BAYVIEW Auto Body is looking for a full-time, experienced auto body tech. Must be able to do “start to finish” work and have experience with a fram machine.

Driver s license required. Apply in person, 26 Artisan Court, Gilford.

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

524-3892 for appointment.

is now gearing up for Spring.

We are interviewing for team member and potential team leaders for our Grounds Maintenance crews. Team commitment, positive attitude and dependability are required. Pay based upon experience and willingness to learn.

Snow Division is still hiring temp positions for snow shovelers for the remainder of the Winter Season. No prior experience necessary! Storm pay for shoveling is $15/hr! Temps hired will also have opportunity to work into the next season for Spring Clean-Ups. We perform pre-employment drug screen and physical.

MUST have valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 or older.

Apply to Human Resources at:

Belknap Landscape Co., Inc. 25 Country Club Road Gilford, NH 03249 Phone: (603) 528-2798 x18 Fax: (603) 528-2799 efredette@belknaplandscape.com

MEREDITH: Established salon with booth rental available. Located on Main Street. Choose your own hours. Full or part time 731-5041.

Meredith Area Full time Office Cleaner Experience preferred. Must have valid driver’s license, own transportation and be able to pass a security & background check.

Apply in person to: Joyce Janitorial Service

14 Addison St. Laconia, NH

Have IRRIGATION Experience?

Belknap Landscape Co. is getting ready for Spring and is now interviewing experienced candidates for our Irrigation/ Lighting Division.

Duties include start-ups, winterizations, along with installations and some service calls.

Experience in irrigation a must.

Must be quality-minded with strong work ethic. Experience in wiring a plus. Offering competitive wages and benefits, with seasonal overtime opportunities.

We perform pre-employment drug screen and physical.

MUST have valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation. Must be 18 or older. Apply to Human Resources at:

Belknap Landscape Co. Inc.

25 Country Club Road, #302 Gilford, NH 03249

Phone: (603) 528-2798 x18 Fax: (603) 528-2799

efredette@belknaplandscape.com

GROWING Fiber Optic Company seeks the following full time position: Senior Mechanical Engineer.

Able to perform complex activities relating to design, testing and evaluation of mechanical systems, subassemblies and components.

Research and analyze design proposals, materials, specifications and other data. Responsible for all mechanical prototyping, costing, and parts procurement.

BSME preferred, 10 years of previous experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years in a senior role. Send resume or apply in person to Optical Design Manufacturing Inc, 143 Lake Street, Suite 1E, Laconia, NH 03246. No phone calls please.

SERVER: Now hiring motivated team players with positive attitudes for year round or seasonal positions. Expereince preferred but will train the right candidates.

Flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays a must. Training starts 4/4/11. Apply in person at Hart s Turkey Farm Restaurant on Route 3 in Meredith or apply online at www.hartsturkeyfarm.com The Lodge at Belmont is looking for part-time Poker Dealers.

Knowledge of the Game of poker and great Customer Service Skills required. nterview to include test of knowledge and skills related to dealing poker and other related games. Must pass criminal background check. Apply in PersonMon-Thur after 4:00PM, Fri-Sun after 12:00PM. Part-time Cooks.

We are looking for experienced cooks. Weekends a must. Apply in Person- Mon-Thur after 4:00PM, Fri-Sun after 12:00PM

Services

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

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

BRETT’S ELECTRIC Fast, Reliable Master Electricians.

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

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 CALL Mike for roof shoveling, snowblowing, scrapping and light hauling. Very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214

LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON is offering an Exciting Sales Opportunity for Motivated and High Energy People. Sales experience is preferred but not required.

Great pay with Benefits available. Please apply online at www.laconiaharley.com.

NOW accepting applications for experienced servers. Apply in person, Galley Restaurant, 405 Union Avenue, Laconia.

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

Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is looking for 2 full-time/Part-time Sewer Technician/Laborers.

Candidate must be self motivated, professional and avail. to work O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in good physical condition. Benefits include a competitive salary, 8 paid holidays and IRS retire plan.

Forward Resumes to: mandiehagan@yahoo.com Call 934-4145

SUMMIT RESORT Now Hiring Part-Time Front Desk Nights and Weekends a Must!

Please apply in person 177 Mentor Ave, Laconia

WOLFBORO / ALTON

Part-time: Cleaning banks. $10 per hour. 6-12 hours/wk.

Mon, Wed, Fri evenings.

Must clear background.

SWG CONSTRUCTION FRAME • ROOF • SIDE Snow Shoveling • More

603-524-9930

Fully insured Reasonable Rates

Instruction

393-6215

FLYFISHING LESSONS

TAX PREPARATION

Mobile Homes

Individuals and Businesses No return is too small.

E-Filing available Accounting and Auditing Roger Marceau, CPA 387-6844 or e-mail rlmarceau@metrocast.net

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

GILFORD: 55+ Park, 2BR w/carport, beach access, excellent condition, updated furnace, with appliances, $25,500. 524-4816.

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Real Estate

By Owner- 4-Bedroom, 3-season porch, 2-car garage plus shop. 1/2 acre, dead-end street, prime location. 603-528-5254, Leave message.

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

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

Snowmobiles 2005 Yamaha Rage: 6,000 miles, runs great! Front left ski & arm need repair. Asking $3,000.

603-387-0147.

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View Our Website For Complete Inventory: www.cantins.com 623 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 603-524-0770 or 1-800-226-8467 “When other dealers can’t ... Cantin can!”

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Disclaimer: Photos for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. *Payment based on 60 months at 1.9% APR, $3,000 cash or trade equity