The Laconia Daily Sun, March 30, 2011

Hundreds of state jobs gone?

Lynch’s budget would cut 255 & House budget is $519M leaner — Page 3

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Laconia’s 18 & under population declined 11%

San’ton Alton, Barnstead & Gilmanton are the only Belknap County communities to buck statewide trend weighing LACONIA — While the genreleased by the United States general population and in 2010 the state population. the number stood at 21.8-perAmong the 11 municipalities population of Belknap Census Bureau.

County grew 6.5-percent In New Hampshire, the cent. of the county, the under 18 popbenefits of eral ulation increased only in Gilduring the last decade — from number under 18 fell by In 2000, those under 18 repto 60,088 — the age 22,328 between censuses, from resented 23.6-percent of the manton, Barnstead Alton, the cutting cost 56,325 group younger than 18 shrank 309,562 in 2000 to 287,234 in Belknap County population, a three towns posting the highshare that declined to 20.7-perest rates of overall population the same pace, 6.3-per2010, a decrease of 7.2-perof running atcentabout — from 13,319 to 12,481 cent. In 2000, young people cent in 2010, slightly less than growth. see yOUTH page 10 their 21.8-percent portion of — according to data recently amounted to a quarter of the dump vs.

Tilton pawn shop owner charged with receiving stolen property loss of ing physical evidence.

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SANBORNTON — For the second year in a row, Sanbornton taxpayers will see a reduction in the amount of money that will be spend at the town transfer station, largely due to the implementation of single-stream recycling.

The budget request before taxpayers in May recommends $134,424 for the transfer station — down 11-percent from fiscal year 2011.

If approved by voters, the biggest savings will be seen in personnel costs, mostly because there is no longer a need for employees to be at the transfer station bundling recyclables on days when the station is closed.

Single-stream recycling was narrowly adopted by a voice vote at the 2009 annual town meeting where the fiscal year 2010 budget was adopted.

That vote allowed the town to reduce its see dUMP page 7

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Home prices in many U.S. metro areas have fallen to levels not seen in nearly a decade

NEW YORK (AP) — Damage from the housing bust is spreading to areas once thought to be immune.

In at least 14 major U.S. metro areas, prices have fallen to 2003 levels — when the housing bubble was just starting to inflate. Prices will likely drop further this year, making many people reluctant to buy or sell.

That would push down sales and prices more.

The depressed housing industry is slowing an economy that has shown strength elsewhere. And it’s starting to hurt those who bought years before the housing boom began. In some cities, people who have paid their mortgages for a decade have little or no home equity.

Prices have tumbled in familiar trouble spots, such as Las Vegas, Cleveland and Detroit. But they’re also at or near 10-year lows in Denver, Atlanta, Chicago and Minneapolis — cities that weren’t as see HOMES page 10

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Libya rebels flee Gadhafi’s counter-attack as world debates RAS LANOUF, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s forces hammered rebels with tanks and rockets, turning their rapid advance into a panicked retreat in an hourslong battle Tuesday. The fighting underscored the dilemma facing the U.S. and its allies in Libya: Rebels may be unable to oust Gadhafi militarily unless already contentious international airstrikes go even further in taking out his forces.

Opposition fighters pleaded for strikes as they fled the hamlet of Bin Jawwad, where artillery shells crashed thunderously, raising plumes of smoke. No such strikes were

launched during the fighting, and some rebels shouted, “Sarkozy, where are you?”

— a reference to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, one of the strongest supporters of using air power against Gadhafi.

Reports overnight indicated that the rebels were in flight from Brega and Ras Lanouf.

World leaders meeting in London agreed that Gadhafi should step down but have yet to decide what additional pressure to put on him.

“Gadhafi has lost the legitimacy to lead, so we believe he must go. We’re working

with the international community to try to achieve that outcome,” U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told reporters after the talks concluded.

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said it “has to be made very clear to Gadhafi: His time is over.” But Germany and other countries have expressed reservations about the current military intervention in Libya, let alone expanding it.

France has struck a more forceful tone.

Defense Minister Gerard Longuet told France-Inter radio that Paris and London see LIBYA page 11

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government admitted Tuesday that its safeguards were insufficient to protect a nuclear plant against the earthquake and tsunami that crippled the facility and caused it to spew radiation, and it vowed to overhaul safety standards.

The struggle to contain radiation at the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex has unfolded with near-constant missteps — the latest including three workers drenched with radioactive water despite wearing suppos-

edly waterproof suits.

The March 11 tsunami that slammed into Japan’s northeast, wiping out towns and killing thousands of people, knocked out power and backup systems at the coastal nuclear power plant.

More than 11,000 bodies have been recovered, but officials say the final death toll is expected to exceed 18,000. Hundreds of thousands of people remain homeless, their homes and livelihoods destroyed. Damage could amount to $310 billion — the most

expensive natural disaster on record.

The unfolding drama has drawn increasing criticism of the utility that owns the plant as well as scrutiny of Japan’s preparedness for nuclear crises.

“Our preparedness was not sufficient,” Chief Cabinet secretary Yukio Edano told reporters. “When the current crisis is over, we must examine the accident closely and thoroughly review” the safety standards.

An Associated Press investigation found see JAPAN page 6

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Passage of N.H. House budget plan would mean hundreds fewer state employees CONCORD (AP) — The state budget proposed by the state House could leave twice as many New Hampshire workers jobless as those who would be laid off under the governor’s spending plan for the next two years.

The House Finance Committee briefed about 170 representatives on its proposed $10.2 billion budget on Tuesday. Gov. John Lynch’s budget spends $519 million more than the plan proposed by the House and includes 255 layoffs.

The House’s version would result in more job cuts, although the committee did not release a total, partly because it is asking some agency heads to reduce personnel to meet a dollar figure once the budget is adopted. But rough estimates could mean 500 people would be laid off as a result of the House spending levels.

The House vote on the budget is expected Thursday, the same day several thousand union members

and advocates for the poor are teaming up to rally against various provisions. Rally organizers are arranging for shuttle buses from remote parking lots to the Statehouse.

Labor unions are galvanized against a proposed policy change that attempts to force public employees to make major concessions at the bargaining table before their contracts expire or become atwill employees, whose wages and benefits can be changed by employers.

Other groups don’t like spending cuts affecting thousands of poor, mentally ill and disabled residents.

Most of the questions from representatives to committee members Tuesday were on those topics.

House Finance Chairman Ken Weyler, R-Kingston, told lawmakers that advocacy groups had misrepresented the budget’s impact on the poor, especially the mentally ill.

“They’ll say crazy people will be living in the

streets,” he said.

Weyler said some committee members believe there have been abuses of the mental health system. Some problems, such as depression following childbirth, “cure themselves,” he said. Mental health officials will have to treat the most serious cases, he said.

“They need to look for temporary cures,” he added.

State Rep. Cindy Rosenwald, a Nashua Democrat and a committee member, said afterward that to access the system people must have serious mental disabilities, not be mildly depressed. Some of them would lose services under the proposed House budget, she said.

Rep. Neal Kurk, R-Weare, defended the budget’s social services spending — $360 million less than the governor proposed — as difficult, but necessary.

He said some people who lose state services will have to turn to family, friends, churches or their see STATE JOBS page

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One by one, they walked down the aisle of Courtroom 10 and took a seat on the witness stand for their public day of reckoning.

First Jason Giambi, the 2000 American League MVP. Then his brother Jeremy. And finally Marvin Benard, Barry Bonds’ San Francisco Giants teammate.

In the biggest mass confession to steroids use in baseball history, the trio testified Tuesday at Bonds’ trial.

They all said they purchased and used performanceenhancing drugs from Greg Anderson, the trainer who is in jail for his refusal to testify against Bonds.

“I understood what it was. A steroid,” Jeremy Giambi said.

All three had told their stories to a grand jury in 2003, and many details of that testimony were published by the San Francisco Chronicle the following year. And the Mitchell Report in December 2007 detailed the rise of baseball’s Steroids Era. But that was on paper. On Tuesday, the players were forced to answer questions in public from a federal prosecutor about how, when and why they took performance-enhancing drugs.

While Jason Giambi was a cleanup hitter for most of his career, the former Oakland and New York Yankees star led off the athlete testimony on the afternoon of the trial’s sixth day. Now a 40-year-old first baseman for the Colorado Rockies, he said he first met Anderson when the trainer accompanied Bonds on the All-Star tour of Japan following the 2002 season — just before the onset of drug testing in baseball. Giambi and Bonds were separated by only an empty locker in the All-Star clubhouse, and Giambi was aware that Anderson worked with Bonds.

When they returned to the U.S., Jason Giambi flew from his home in Henderson, Nev., to meet Anderson in the Bay Area, and Anderson said he would have Giambi’s blood tested to determine whether he was deficient in “zinc” and “magnesium.”

When the results came back, Anderson informed Giambi his sample was positive for the steroid Deca-Durabolin.

“He told me that would trip the Major League Baseball test, and I should look into taking something else,” said Jason Giambi, wearing a blue suit, white shirt with checks and black-red-and-white striped tie. “He said he would send me a package of things that I needed.”

By mid-December, Anderson sent testosterone to Giambi along with syringes and vitamins.

“Did you understand that to be a steroid?” Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey D. Nedrow asked.

“Yes,” Giambi answered.

Bonds is charged with four counts of making false statements to the grand jury and one count of obstruction for denying he knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs. He told the grand jury that Anderson had told him he was taking “flaxseed oil” and “arthritic balm,” which in reality were designer steroids nicknamed “the clear” and “the cream.”

With the courtroom full and getting warm, Giambi, a five-time All-Star with 415 career home runs, said Anderson explained how the two designer steroids worked by raising both testosterone and epitestosterone and keeping the ratio roughly the same as naturally occurs, so as not to “trip a drug test.”

“It was very secretive to get your hands on it,” Giambi said.

“The clear” turned out to be Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG) and “the cream” was a testosterone-based substance. Giambi paid about $10,000 to Anderson for several shipments.

Before Giambi testified, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston told jurors the testimony was to show “the manner in which Greg Anderson distributed performance-enhancing drugs” but that they shouldn’t infer “the defendant engaged in certain conduct” just because other players did.

Baseball players detail performance-enhancing drug use at Barry Bonds’ trial

Correction: City Council appointed only 2 to library board of trustees An article in Tuesday’s edition mistakenly reported that the City Council appointed Carole Wheeler to the Board of Trustees of the Laconia Public Library.

In fact, the council reappointed John Perley and

Robert Selig, whose three-year terms had expired, and with no other positions on the board open at this time declined to appoint Wheeler.

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Jim Hightower

Japan’s earthquake jolts American factories The corporate chieftains who’ve relentlessly pushed American factories and our middle-class jobs offshore rationalize their globalization of production by declaring that it’s all about efficiency, as though that’s the highest value to which a civilization can aspire.

Values aside, however, the problem with corporate efficiencies is that too often they are not. Not efficient, that is. While the corporate scheme of moving stuff from A to B to G to Y in order to achieve the narrow goal of maximizing profits can look so simple, sensible and even slick in a boardroom PowerPoint presentation, it’s often calamitous in the real world. The problem with the best-laid plans of corporate globalizers is that they largely ignore inconvenient facts of life. Such as earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear meltdowns.

For example, Shreveport, La., has been jolted by the horrific one-twothree blow that has pummeled Japan.

What hit Shreveport was not a seismic aftershock, but the inherent fragility of the distant supplier networks built by global profiteers. A GM plant that assembles Chevrolet Colorado trucks in this city has had to shut down because one truck part, made at a factory in the devastated area of Japan, is not presently available. One! Amazing. Cars and trucks have about 20,000 parts, but the inability to get even a single one delivered from abroad can bring an entire assembly line and 923 workers to a halt!

GM’s bean-counters had decided at some point that they could have this gizmo manufactured in and shipped from Japan a bit cheaper than making it here. As a result of such narrow thinking, GM, along with other globalizers, have made themselves (and our economy) dependent on an unstable, far-flung network of foreign factories.

Consider the price of globalized paint. I don’t know why the chicken crossed the road, nor whether the chicken came before the egg, but I have learned that a new car can’t roll down the road until paint is applied, and paint pigment definitely comes before paint.

Such is the zen of CorporateWorld’s delicate supply chain.

Philosophy aside, Ford Motor Co. recently announced that it cannot fill orders for black vehicles and must limit production of red ones.

It’s a case of three “becauses” — Ford can’t deliver cars in these colors because it can’t get the pigment to mix the paint, because the pigments are made in Japan, which isn’t making any now because of its nuclear disaster.

Who knew that America can’t even make paint anymore?

Moreover, the auto industry’s scattered network of foreign suppliers is itself at the mercy of their suppliers. For example, in the hazy, crazy maze of globalization, some Japanese pickup trucks are made in America, including Toyota’s Tundra trucks, which are assembled in San Antonio. The rear axles for these trucks are made by Hino Motors of Japan at a factory in Arkansas.

That’s confusing enough, but a 10-inch gear is a key component of the axles, and Hino imports them from its factory in Japan, getting just-in-time deliveries of the gears to the Arkansas facility every other day. Unfortunately, the Japanese factory gets its power from the nowdestroyed nuclear plant at Sendai, so no gears are being made.

Follow the bouncing ball here: With the Japanese-made gear unavailable, the Japanese company in Arkansas can’t assemble the axles for Toyota’s made-in-America Japanese truck, which means 2,800 workers in Texas could be idled.

A globalized supply chain is inherently splintery, and about a third of the world’s auto production is expected to be lost this year to the earth’s spasm in Japan. Why are we allowing a handful of corporate interests to tie our economy to such a fragile system? The “efficiency” of globalization is nothing but a crossyour-fingers fantasy.

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

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

If Obama would simply release his birth certificate . . .

To the editor, L. J. Siden offers interesting distortions on reality. Obama has lied about many things, including (when convenient for him) that he is a Muslim or a Christian. Most of his actions indicate he supports Muslims more that Christians. Siden should study the history and facts much more before attacking others with much more knowledge.

Siden must know that there are many more experts who doubt Obama’s citizenship that those who accept it. But

the question would be easily solved IF Obama would simply release his claimed Hawaii birth certificate for ALL to see! He won’t do that since he can’t! No such certificate exists. Yes, several of his LIARS said they saw it, but only an obvious incomplete fake has ever been shown.

Believe what you want, but be logical, not just blind liberal!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

LETTERS After Shaker meeting I resigned my seat on the budget committee To the editor, This letter is a confession, of sorts — a way of seeking atonement for my past ignorance and misconceptions. After the Shaker School District meeting held on March18, I was forced to rethink much of what I had believed to be true.

For instance, being a 30-year union member, I was under the impression that all aspects concerning negotiations about an ongoing collective bargaining agreement were required to be behind closed doors. I even thought that state law prohibited public discussion, let alone the type of DEMANDS that took place at the district meeting. But if that were true, surely someone on the School Board would have reprimanded the teacher in question and would have set her straight. Instead, a budget amendment was proposed by someone, in line behind her, who coincidentally included the above mentioned contract monies that were rejected by the board. Foolishly, I still believe that this action (essentially) undermined the School Board’s bargaining power.

I guess this would probably best fall under “ignorance” on my part.

Another “ah-ha” moment occurred during the discussion concerning this proposed amendment that added nearly ¼-million dollars to the final budget. During the discussion, someone falsely alleged that “the town always gets what it wants! It’s time the school does too.” (What planet did he drop in from?) And then, the final insulting comment, made by the above mentioned teacher, “sometimes a community needs to just suck it up!” OUCH! I reflected back to the months of meetings held by the Belmont Budget Committee, selectman’s rep and department heads. From the start, the state of the economy and the fact that many taxpayers were struggling to make ends meet were dis-

cussed. Conservative decisions were encouraged when it came to the final bottom lines. Members questioned many items and asked department heads if certain costs were really necessary. We “nickeled and dimed,” squeezed and cut, succeeding in finalizing a flat budget.

Yet many of these very members in attendance sat by quietly — saying nothing as this proposed amendment was discussed and finally passed by only two votes (pretty much nullifying all that we had accomplished.) Now this could only mean that the economy has turned around, and people are no longer in need of tax relief.

Or perhaps town officials are intimidated when it comes to speaking up in their own defense at school meetings. Either way, it finally sunk in just how futile our efforts were and what a waste of time it will be for me to continue serving on the Budget Committee. So, after 20 years as a member, I have turned in my official resignation.

I also wish to apologize for having insinuated through my letters and statements that my beliefs represented those of a large group of financially strapped citizens. I apparently “misunderstood” all the news coming out of Washington and Concord, (as well as taxpayer complaints) and thought that something needed to be done to save us from fiscal ruination. However, after seeing the lack of representation and interest of those people that I thought I spoke on behalf of, I have concluded that things apparently aren’t that bad out there after all. I then realized how much time and effort I had wasted trying to help people who obviously didn’t need or want it. Ignorance acknowledged, lesson learned!

Now where did I put that remote …?

Ken Knowlton Belmont

I will run the Boston Marathon in memory of Norm Clement To the editor, On March 23, 2011, my wife’s (Lynn Lessard Sperl) stepfather, Norm Clement, passed away while at the Belknap County Nursing Home.

Over the past year or so, Norm had spent most of his time at a number of local health care facilities, but was

predominately taken care of by the staff at Belknap County. The care and compassion shown by the staff at the nursing home, at all levels, was always a comfort to the family and Norm always had his best days while in their care. see next page

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Few major oil companies have any current exposure in Libya To the editor, With the passage of U.N. Resolution 1973, France, Britain, the United States, and several Arab countries are intervening militarily in Libya to prevent attacks on civilians. Maybe this will avoid a Libyan civil war, maybe it could save lives. Okay, so how is that going to effect me? Right?

The effect of the UN action with respect to ongoing and future Libyan oil production is difficult to determine. Here’s some information on the publicly traded oil companies to help determine their exposure to Libya.

Understanding who conducts business in Libya and how much may be useful for planning purposes. Here is a list of eight of the largest oil companies and what percentage of their oil production occurs in Libya: Exxon - 0, Royal Dutch Shell - 0, BP - 0, Chevron - 0, Gazprom - 7.4, PetroChina - 0, ENI - 12. The companies producing the most oil in Libya and calculating what percentage of their annual oil production this represents as follows: Conoco Philips - 03.3, Marathon Oil - 12, OMV Group - 0, Hess - 5, Occidental - 2, Statoil - .2%. Current production in Libya expressed as a percentage of total 2010 oil production is the basis for the lists. This tells you nothing about where these companies sell the oil once it is produced.

Several of the largest oil companies above have significant investments and exploration underway in Libya, but have no current production.

Many had production facilities in the 1980s, but exited the country when the United States imposed sanctions on Libya in 1986. Following Kaddafi’s

agreement to give up his weapons of mass destruction in December 2003, sanctions were eased and by 2004 ExxonMobil had restarted exploration in Libya and was subsequently awarded offshore drilling contracts in 2005, 2007, and 2008. BP signed an onshore exploration deal with Libya in 2007 for $900 million, and this deal apparently represents BP’s single largest commitment. However, a BP spokesperson has said that they “are years away from any production.” PetroChina has some exploration offshore of India that has required evacuating a portion of its personnel in Libya, but no current production. Petrobras (PBR) also operates an exploratory unit offshore, and has pulled out a small number of staff.

However the current situation is sorted out in the near term, uncertainty is likely to be the hallmark of oil politics in Libya going forward.

Even if the opposition prevails and that is still unknowable. It is unclear who will eventually come to power and what policies the future leadership will pursue. While any future government will need the hard currency that Libya’s oil reserves represent, the path to full production remains murky. Prudence suggests that oil companies with exposure to Libya need careful attention.

As always the information you get, like the opinions you hear, is probably worth what you pay for it. Just thought a perspective on Libya and its oil production and reserves might be of interest.

Marc Abear Meredith

Thank you Diane Sawyer for focusing on ‘not’ made in America To the editor, I sure am glad to see Diane Sawyer is reporting Made in America news.

This is something I have been writing about for years. Now people are starting to wake up to what has happened, that everything is made in every country but in America. I think the last straw is when you see our flag made in China. Now everyone is going to try to bring back Made in America anything and everything — the way it use to be. Just read the labels on everything and anything you buy. I know it takes time but do it. If each one of us does that we can save our country and STOP making all these other country”s RICH while we go

down the tubes.

Think about this for a moment. I have tried to open peoples minds in seeing the handwriting on the wall.

So now we are wakeing up — GOOD MORNING AMERICA! Thank you Diane Sawyer for putting this on the news. Now you all can see where I was coming from when I said “AMERICA IS FOR SALE”. That’s all folks. Keep up the fight for American goods. Other goods from other countries are GARBAGE. Lets all work together and bring our Country back one step at a time. GOD BLESS AMERICA! Anna DeRose Moultonborough

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from preceding page The staff bathed him, kept his hair combed, helped him get dressed for the day and fed him on his own terms—always with a kind word or a smile whenever they entered his room, regardless of circumstances.

Often I would arrive for a visit and find a worker simply sitting next to Norm and holding his hand.

Norm’s final days were treated with respect and dignity, both for him and his family.

For that we are all grateful.

To honor Norm’s memory, and to say thank you to the county staff, I am dedicating my upcoming (April 18, 2011)

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To the editor, To the N.H. legislators: I am writing in regards to SB-500, “ AN ACT implementing changes in the probation, parole, and sentencing of certain offenders in an effort to increase public safety, strengthen community supervision, and reduce recidivism” that was passed in the 2010 legislative session and HB524-FN “AN ACT excluding persons convicted of violent crimes from mandatory early release on probation or parole” and SB 52-FN, “AN ACT excluding persons convicted of violent crimes and sexually violent persons from mandatory early release on probation or parole” being considered in the current 2011 session.”

It is important when considering legislation that decisions are based on accurate information and not political rhetoric. I encourage the legislators and all citizens to read “Justice Reinvestment in NH,Analysis and Policy Options to Reduce Spending on Corrections and Increase Public Safety” — found at www.justicereinvestment.org/files/ JR_New_Hampshire_Report_2010.pdf — as a resource in understanding the rationale behind SB-500.

There are a few points regarding the proposed House and Senate bills I would like to address.

Both HB-524-FN and SB-52-N refer to “mandatory early release.”

This is a grave misnomer. The fact is that SB-500 is about Mandatory SUPERVISION, not early release.

Under N.H. truth in sentencing policy, offenders have to serve 100-percent of their minimum sentence. When sentenced, an offender is given a range of time between the minimum time they have to serve and the maximum time they may serve. SB-500 ensures that all offenders, whenever they are released according to their sentence, have nine months of supervision upon their reentry into the local community. No offender is being released “early” under SB-500.

An offender who ends up serving their maximum time gets released with zero supervision. Who are the offenders that serve their maximum sentence? Those who get denied parole due to their behavior in prison and are a risk to public safety. These are the people that have convicted of violent crimes, including sex offenses.

Do you really believe that it is in the best interest of public safety to have these offenders serve an additional nine months in prison to reach their maximum sentence allowed by law

and then be able to move into any community without local law enforcement having any knowledge of their whereabouts or behavior?

With SB-500, those nine months short of the maximum time allowed are under supervision with additional supports of mental health, drug and alcohol treatment intervention. Local law enforcement will know where these people are and what they are doing. SB-500 provides for swift and evidence based sanctions for those that do not comply with the conditions of their probation.

In addition to the increased public safety SB-500 affords with MANDATORY SUPERVISION, it also addresses the need for community supports for mental health and addiction services. The percentage of inmates in state prison and county jails with diagnosed mental health and addiction disorders is reported to be over 70-percent. The increase of over 50-percent in N.H.’s prison population is not due to an increase in crime, but to recidivism. Studies show a direct correlation between recidivism and parole violation related to drug and alcohol use and lack of accessing mental health treatment. Our correctional facilities have become the defacto mental health treatment facilities for the state. If we want to look at the purely financial implications of this, it costs taxpayers approximately $33,000 per year for incarceration compared to approximately $9,000 to provide community based supervision and mental health and addiction treatment services.

I agree that minor changes are needed in the law regarding time to be served for parole violations. However, to pass either HB-524-FN or SB52-FN will cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, including this one, by not reducing the prison population and by not providing the community supervision and mental health and addiction treatment needed that are at the heart of why we have such a high prison population. These two bills also jeopardize our public safety by allowing offenders to leave prison without any community supervision.

I expect my elected representatives to be focused on sound public policy and not a misguided political agenda.

Please protect my community’s public safety and my tax dollars by defeating legislation that cripples SB-500.

Susan Smith Gilford

JAPAN from page one that Tokyo Electric Power Co. officials had dismissed scientific evidence and geological history that indicated that a massive earthquake — and subsequent tsunami — was far more likely than they believed.

That left the complex with nowhere near enough protection against the tsunami.

The mission to stabilize the power plant has been fraught with setbacks, as emergency crews have dealt with fires, explosions and radiation scares in the frantic bid to prevent a complete meltdown.

that has made its way into vegetables, raw milk and tap water as far away as Tokyo. Residents within 12 miles (20 kilometers) of the plant have been ordered to leave and some nations have banned the imports of food products from the Fukushima region.

Highly toxic plutonium was the latest contaminant found seeping into the soil outside the plant, TEPCO said Monday.

Safety officials said the amounts did not pose a risk to humans, but the finding supports suspicions that dangerously radioactive water is leaking

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Flammable vapors in basement House Republicans commit to honor endanger Summer Street house state’s obligation to school building aid

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LACONIA — A three-apartment building at 50 Summer St. was evacuated early Monday evening after fire officials found toxic fumes from a basement painting operation were causing residents some discomfort.

Fire Cheif Ken Erickson said his department was originally called to the building by an upstairs resident who reported a gas leak.

He said when firefighters arrived the found the basement tenant, who was also doing the painting and laquering, had inhaled enough toxic fumes to need to be taken by ambulance to Lakes Region General Hospital.

“He was having difficulty breathing,” Erickson said.

He said other tenants in the upstairs apartments complained of headaches and mild nausea but didn’t need to be taken to the hospital.

Erickson said his firefighters found numerous opened cans of paint and

laquer along side a propane heater.

He explained that there was no ignition because the toxic vapors had eliminated much of the oxygen in the confined basement but if firefighters had responded too much later there was an “extreme” risk of an explosion.

He also said the oil furnace was in the basement and, under the right conditions, could also have triggered an explosion.

He said the commanding firefighter met with a representative of the landlord and ordered the electricity shut off and the building evacuated until the state Fire Marshal and a hazardous materials inspector could evaluate the site yesterday morning.

He said the Laconia Police assisted at the scene because there was some initial concern the odors could have been drug-related.

No firefighters were injured and Erickson said they were prepared with gas masks that allowed them to go inside and evaluate the situation.

Moultonborough selectmen to meet with cable TV provider on April 7 MOULTONBOROUGH — At a recent business meeting the Selectboard received confirmation that a representative of Time Warner, which holds the franchise to provide cable television services in town until 2017, will attend its meeting of Thursday, April 7. The Board asked to speak with the representative following an increasing number of complaints by local residents over the loss of various television stations particularly those from the Boston region.

Additionally, the board has expressed concern over the length of time it takes for Time Warner to buildout extensions of the system once an

area satisfies the density requirement (homes per mile) in the agreement. In announcing the meeting it was noted that an extension of the cable system along Ossipee Mountain Road was now almost two years overdue.

People who have a question it would like the board to pursue with Time Warner, or comments it would like to pass along to the board for its consideration, are encouraged to submit them ahead of time to the town Administrator Carter Terenzini, by phone to 4762347, by fax to 476-5835 or by e-mail to cterenzini@moultonboroughnh.gov by the close of business on April 7.

DUMP from page one expenditures on trash from an appropriated $194,418 in fiscal year 2010 to the $155,389 actually spent. Fiscal year 2011 saw the appropriation drop to $150,777 but the final expenditure numbers won’t be available until the fiscal year ends on June 30.

While the costs of single-stream recycling have clearly saved the taxpayers some money, there has been some concern with reducing the hours of the town residents who are employed at the dump.

One school of thought, iterated by outgoing Selectman Andrew Livernois at the 2009 meeting when singlestream was originally adopted, was to possibly open the transfer station for an additional day.

A second school of thought, endorsed by both Selectman’s chair David Nickerson and Budget Committee Chair

Earl Leighton at the same meeting, supports less hours for existing employees.

“Honestly, selectmen still haven’t made up their mind,” said Livernois when reached yesterday. “There are competing interests for saving money as opposed to preserving hours for our employees,” he said.

Livernois said there does not need to be a warrant article about the possibility of opening the transfer station a third day — something Town Administrator Bob Veloski said he has heard would be especially popular during the summer months — because transfer station hours can be determined

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Nickerson could not be reached for comment.

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BY ADAM DRAPCHO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — A member of the N.H. House of Representative’s Finance Committee said yesterday that the House’s budget proposal will include funding for the state to help local districts make bond payments for school building projects already started or completed. However, the committee will recommend maintaining the state’s moratorium on aid for new building projects.

Representative William Smith, a Republican from New Castle, said the committee restored the $29.1-million

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Governor John Lynch’s budget proposal called for funding only 40-percent of the state’s current obligation of school building aid.

Locally, Gilford School District was anticipating a loss of $188,756 next year. Laconia, which had recently finished construction of a $24.4-million middle school, is expecting the state to pay for 43-percent of its bond payments over the next two decades.

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“We’re trying to get people out on the trail,” said Diane Hanley, president of the WOW Trail organization’s board of directors. “The trail is a great way for people to get out and spend time with their dogs.”

The BOW WOW Fest is planned for Saturday, May 14, rain or shine.

Unlike the annual WOW Ball and the WOW Fest, the BOW WOW Fest won’t serve as a fundraiser for the non-profit organization, which is currently planning to extend the trail by about a mile, from Veterans Square to the Belmont town line, where it will connect with a similar trail.

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There is no fee to register for the inaugural BOW WOW Fest. Instead, organizers are asking participants to bring or make a donation to the Lakes Region Humane Society, which will be present at the celebration with some of its adoptable dogs.

The event will start at 8:30 a.m. with sign-in at the Lake Opechee Inn and Spa parking lot, which Hebert said will be populated with pet-centric vendors. The walk – a parade of sorts – will begin at 9 a.m., lead by the Laconia Police K-9 unit. At 10 a.m., when organizers expect most participants to be back from the walk, demonstrations and pet contests will be held, and at 11 a.m. there will be a drawing for winners of the raffle and contest winners will be announced.

The grand prize for the raffle is an overnight stay at the Inns at Mill Falls and a $50 gift certificate to any Common Man restaurant. Hebert said the raffle is designed to encourage participants to register early for the event; only those who sign up by April 8 for the BOW WOW Fest will be eligible for the grand prize. see next page

Laconia’s state senator tells councilors to expect Senate to follow House’s lead on the budget

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — State Senator Jim Forsythe (R-Strafford) told the City Council last night that he expects the Senate to follow the course charted by the House when it begins tackling the 2012-13 state budget next week.

With the House set to adopt its version of the budget on Thursday, the council met with the city’s representatives for the second time last night. Of the five representatives, all Republicans, only Frank Tilton, Don Flanders and Bob Kingsbury joined Forsythe at the meeting. Neither Harry Accornero nor Bob Luther attended.

More than once Forsythe reminded the councilors that in balancing the budget the House leadership committed to not raise taxes or fees, transfer costs to municipalities or borrow to fund operating expenses. He said that with the possible exception of its treatment of the state contribution to the New Hampshire Retirement System, the budget recommended by the House Finance Committee meets those commitments and indicated that the Senate would not depart from them.

“The Senate wants to stick with the House,” Forsythe said. He noted that the House prepared “very conservative” revenue estimates then tailored its expenditures to fit them. “We’re going to have more accurate revenue projections,” he continued, noting that currently revenues are falling shy of projections. “If revenues get worse and worse, there will be some hard decisions to make,” he said, signaling that the Senate might have to reduce expenditures further.

Forsythe said that the House rejected Governor John Lynch’s recommendation to reduce payments

to school districts for catastrophic special education aid and school building aid. He was less sure of how the House treated the state’s 25-percent share of retirement contributions for firefighters, police officers and school teachers, which Lynch proposed eliminating. Forsythe said that although the House eliminated the state contribution, it spared municipalities the cost by increasing the employees’ contribution. However, he said that the Senate was not convinced cities and towns would be spared the expense and was exploring ways to fully restore the state’s 25-percent share.

As contracts with the four unions representing city employees set to expire in June, Forsythe was asked about the controversial House proposal that would provide that when public employee contracts expire, all the terms of the contract expire with them just as in the private sector. Under current law, since public employees are forbidden to strike, the terms of the expired contract, particularly the benefits package and work rules, remain in effect until a new contract is ratified.

Forsythe reminded the councilors that because the proposal was introduced as an amendment to the companion bill to the budget without a public hearing, “the Senate has an issue with the process.”

But, he quickly added “that is not to say the Senate is opposed to the bill.”

Forsythe himself is among the sponsors of the right-to-work bill prohibiting unions and employers from entering agreements that require joining a union or paying union dues a condition of employment, which is hotly opposed by organized labor. The House adopted the bill, which he hopes will carry the Senate by a sufficient majority to withstand the governor’s veto.

Alton Fire Dept. to purchase turn-out gear with $46k federal grant WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) announced last week that the Alton Fire Department have been awarded money for operations and safety through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. “These funds will go toward sorely needed equipment upgrades for firefighters in Alton, making them both safer and more effective on the job,” Shaheen said. “Better gear means more efficient firefighting, and more efficient firefighting means safer communities.”

Alton Fire and Rescue will use its $46,267 grant to purchase approximately 20 sets of turnout gear from preceding page “This is a great way to get the word out about the trail,” said Hanley. “It’s a free day of fun.”

Michelle DuPont, innkeeper at the Opechee Inn, said having the WOW Trail in such close proximity has been a benefit to her business, as she can recommend the trail to guests. “I think the WOW Trail is a great opportunity or the community and people coming to the area. It gives us one more outdoor feature for the

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In Laconia, the only municipality in the county where the general population declined, the number of people under 18 fell 11.2-percent, from 3,663 to 3,252, slipping from 22-percent to 20-percent of the city’s population.

The steepest drop in those under 18 was in Tilton, where the number decreased 20.3-percent, from 800 to 637. The number under 18 decreased by 13.3-per-

cent, from 1,336 to 1,158 in Meredith; by 11.6-percent, from 214 to 180, in Center Harbor; by 9.1-percent, from 653 to 593, in Sanbornton; by 7.8-percent, from 1,613 to 1,487, in Gilford; by 6.8-percent, from 523 to487, in New Hampton; and by 4.2-percent, 1,678 to 1,606, in Belmont. The number under 18 decreased in all three towns of the Inter-Lakes School District — Meredith, Center Harbor and Sandwich. Altogether the age group shrank from 1,833 to 1,563, or by 14.7-percent, with Sandwich posting the sharpest drop of 23.6-percent.

Likewise, in the Winnisquam Regional School District the number under 18 fell in all three towns — Sanbornton,Tilton and Northfield — and diminished in the district by 6.8-percent, from 2,660 in 2000 to 2,479 in 2010.

PAWN SHOP from page one including a plasma cutter, were stolen between Nov. 17, 2008 and Jan. 14, 2009.

McIntyre said police solved the burglary and charged a Northfield man with receiving stolen property. He said the man told them he had allegedly sold the stolen items to Fast Cash shortly after he stole them.

Working with Tilton Police, McIntyre said they recovered all of the stolen items except the plasma cutter that Hobbs allegedly told him had been sold the same day he purchased it.

McIntyre said Hobbs had provided police with paperwork for his purchase of the plasma cutter, allegedly told them he didn’t realize the items were stolen, but had no paperwork for its alleged sale.

McIntyre also said the homeowner had given police not only the serial number of the plasma cutter — which is used in sheet metal fabrication and can cost new upwards of $1,200 — but also the make and model.

McIntyre also knew the plasma cutter was broken because the victim told him a certain part would need to be purchased from the manufacturer in order for it to become operable.

He said a two months later he got a phone call from the manufacturer telling him an auto body shop in Amherst had called them looking for the

specific part and had given them the serial number of the stolen plasma cutter.

With his role in the issue largely over because it was out of his jurisdiction, McIntyre said he turned to case over to the State Police but the case remained unsolved.

When he joined the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department, McIntyre said he regained statewide policing authority and restarted his investigation.

He said he contacted the owner of the Amherst shop, who allegedly told him that Hobbs had bartered the plasma cutter for some work he needed done on his personal vehicle.

McIntyre put his case together and presented it to the Belknap County Attorney Office that succeeded in getting Hobbs indicted.

Hobbs, who lives in Mont Vernon, next door to Amherst, remains free on $20,000 personal recognizance bail.

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Just about the only major market weathering the second wave of the housing downturn is Washington. Home prices there have risen 11 percent in the past two years.

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The rout of the rebels Tuesday illustrated how much they rely on international air power. Only a day earlier, they had been storming westward in hopes of taking Sirte, Gadhafi’s hometown and a bastion of his support in central Libya. They reached within 60 miles (100 kilometers) of the city before they were hit by the onslaught from Gadhafi’s forces, driving them back east to Bin Jawwad under barrages of rocket and tank fire.

Many of the ragtag, untrained volunteers who make up the bulk of the rebel forces fled in a panicked scramble. However, some of them backed by special forces soldiers from military units that joined the rebellion took a stand in Bin Jawwad, bringing up truck-mounted rocket launchers of their own and returning fire.

The two sides traded salvos for hours, drilling Bin Jawwad’s buildings with shrapnel and bullet holes.

The steady drum of heavy machine gun fire and the pop of small arms could be heard above the din as people less than a mile (a kilometer) outside the village scaled mounds of dirt to watch the fighting.

But by the afternoon, rebels fled further east, their cars and trucks filling both lanes of the desert highway as they retreated to and even beyond the oil port of Ras Lanouf, roughly 25 miles (40 kilometers) away. Some loyalist forces had reached the outskirts of Ras Lanouf, where the thud of heavy weapons was heard and black smoke rose from buildings.

“If they keep shelling like this, we’ll need airstrikes,” said Mohammed Bujildein, a 27-year-old rebel fighter. He was gnawing on a loaf of bread in a pickup truck with a mounted anti-aircraft gun, wait-

ing to fill up from an abandoned gas tanker truck on the eastern side of Ras Lanouf.

With international strikes, he boasted, “we’ll be in Sirte tomorrow evening.”

“This today is a loss, but hopefully we’ll get it back,” he said.

It was the second time in weeks that rebel forces have been driven back from an attempted assault on Sirte. The last time, early in the month, it nearly meant the end of their movement: They retreated hundreds of miles (kilometers) west and Gadhafi forces nearly stormed their capital, Benghazi, until the U.S. and European strikes began 10 days ago, driving Gadhafi’s forces back from bloody sieges.

Even proponents of the international campaign have been wary of going further by effectively providing air cover for rebels who are now trying to go on the offensive and march through Gadhafi-controlled territory to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, to end his more than 41 years in power.

With the possibility of a prolonged military deadlock looming, 40 foreign ministers, Clinton, the heads of NATO and the U.N. and representatives from the Arab League met in London to decide how to help Libya into a post-Gadhafi future.

British Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged that “the Libyan people cannot reach that future on their own. ... We are all here in one united purpose, that is to help the Libyan people in their hour of need.”

Clinton said the international community must support calls for democracy sweeping Libya and its neighbors, but warned that “these goals are not easily achieved.” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said there are plenty of “non-military means at our disposal” to oust the Libyan leader.

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Weak home sales and falling prices are imposing a heavy burden on the economy, which has gained strength from higher consumer spending. Applications for unemployment benefits are at pre-recession lows. Manufacturing activity is growing at its fastest rate in seven years.

By contrast, sales of previously occupied homes are coming off their worst year in more than a decade. And new homes are selling at the slowest pace on records dating to 1963.

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Melba M. Haddock, 69 LACONIA — Melba M. Haddock passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011. She would have celebrated her 70th birthday on May 26, 2011.

Melba was the daughter of Howard M. and Janet L. (Rae) Haddock. She was born in Laconia and lived there all of her life. She graduated from Laconia High School in 1959 and went to work for Lessard & Son Car Dealership, as a bookkeeper, right out of high school and remained there until the business was sold. She was a partner in The Yarn Shop for a number of years before she became administrative assistant at Belknap County, U.N.H. Co-operative Extension where she had been employed for fifteen years, at the time of her death, with the best co-workers a person could wish for.

Melba enjoyed her family, friends and her loyal and loving yorkies, Moxie, Willie and Lamie Rae. She was an expert knitter and had traveled extensively. She was a great cook and loved to entertain. In the last few years, she had discovered the joy of reading.

Melba was predeceased by her mother, father, brothers, Russell and John, and her sister, Mary Jane. She leaves three nephews, Rockwell Moulton and his wife, Giselle, of Seattle, Washington and

their children, Tzuria and Naphtali; Carl and his wife, Patty, of Saco, Maine and their children, Cara and Dylan and by Kasey Moulton of Somerville, Mass., Uncle Weldon Haddock and his wife, Evelyn, of Florida; a brother-inlaw, Stanley, and his wife, Barbara, of Alton and their children, Susan and Dan and many cousins. She also leaves dear friends, Judy, Brian, Bill, Al, Nell, Robert, David, Don, Jeff, Ted and Michael by whom she will be deeply missed. She was the most loyal and generous and kindest of friends and will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.

There will be no calling hours or services at this time. A gathering of family and friends will be held at her interment in the spring.

Melba’s wish was that donations be made to Community Health & Hospice, Inc., 780 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society PO Box 572, Laconia, N.H. 03247.

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

Joseph B. Zanca, 65 NORTHFIELD — Joseph Bruce Zanca, 65, of Northfield, died suddenly Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Franklin Regional Hospital in Franklin after a long illness.

He was born in New York City, NY, October 1, 1945, son of the late Anthony and Martha (Fisher) Zanca. Joseph moved to Northfield in 1985 from Akron, Ohio. He owned and operated Zanca, an advertising specialty company and Mensa Boutique in Northfield. He was a life member of American Mensa and for over 20 years served on the Board of Directors for Odyssey of the Mind/Destination Imagination and was an honorary trustee of MERF. Joseph was a strong supporter of education and worked to create many scholarships.

He enjoyed reading and was a game player. Joseph was a disabled veteran, having served with the U. S. Coast Guard as an Ensign.

In addition to his parents, Joseph was predeceased by a brother, Robert F. Zanca.

His family includes his wife of 25 years, Nancy K. (Musserian) Zanca of Northfield; his daughter, Ashley Taylor Zanca of Northfield; sister, Annette Siviglia of Jupiter, FL; six nephews.

Calling hours will be Friday, April 1, 2011 from 10:00 A. M. to 12:00 P. M. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. A committal service with military honors will be at 2:00 P. M. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen. Burial will follow.

Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Mr. Zanca’s name to MERF- Joe Zanca Scholarship, C/O MERF, 1229 Corporate Dr. W, Arlington, TX 76006-6103. For more information go to www. smartfuneralhome.com

Anna J. Dubeau, 82 LACONIA — Anna J. Dubeau, 82, of Laconia, NH went to be with the Lord March 23th, 2011.

Anna was born October 15, 1928 in New Haven, CT. She married Edward J. Dubeau January 12, 1957. She was predeceased by her husband in 1984 and her son Michael Dubeau in 2008.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Olivia and Greg D’Heilly, grandchildren: Connor D’Heilly, Heather Dubeau Stone, Richard Dubeau, David Dubeau and a great-granddaughter, Summer Stone, all of New Hampshire.

Anna was proud to have served as a Civil Servant , retiring as a grade 9 from the Federal Govern-

ment. She held Administrative Secretarial positions for several U.S. Navy Admirals during her 40 year career.

Anna also enjoyed teaching Catechism and singing in several church choirs. She will forever be remembered for her love of music. Singing, dancing, and playing the piano always brought her and those around her great joy.

Funeral Services were held in Clinton, CT. Anna was cremated and will be placed with her husband in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Clinton, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities.

Marcia B. Levesque, 61 ALTAMONT, New York — Marcia B. Levesque, 61, died on Sunday March 27, 2011 at St Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on June 1, 1949 in Laconia, NH, daughter of the late Keith and Jeanette Twitchell. She devoted her life to caring for others.

Marcia was the loving wife of Donald G. Levesque for 41 years; devoted mother of Rebecca (Richard II) Buschmann and Michael Levesque; cherished Mema

two sisters Ann Twitchell and Camille Bailey as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Friday, April 1, 2011 at St. Joseph’s RC Church, 30 Church St., Laconia, NH. Those who wish may make donations in Marcia’s memory to the National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. www.FredendallFuneralHome.com

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Betty Ann Bryson, 69 TILTON — Betty Ann ( Morin) Bryson, 69, of 1 Hemlock Road, and formerly of Winter Street died at the Franklin Regional Hospital on Thursday March 24, 2011. She was the widow of Jon Lindsey Bryson.

Mrs. Bryson was born December 26, 1941, in Belmont, the daughter of Joseph A. and Arlene (Patten) Morin. She had lived in Tilton for the past ten years. Mrs. Bryson was a babysitter and had worked in a shoe shop. Betty was a loving woman who could always make you smile.

Mrs. Bryson is survived by a brother, Joe Morin;

two sisters, Rose Sereva and Irene Vodven, and her caretaker, Sheila Cross. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by five brothers.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside service will be held at South Road Cemetery, Belmont later in the spring.

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

Workshop for those who are separated or divorced to be held at St. Joseph in Belmont on April 9 BELMONT — An all-day workshop for those who are separated or divorced will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall from 8:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.

Among the topics to be explored during the 7th annual workshop are “Intimacy,” “One Thought Away From Feeling Better,” “Annulment,” “Impact on My Children,” and “Transforming Divorce into

a Growth Experience.”, etc. presented by ,among others, K.Hridaya Hall,PhD, Lynn Durham, RN, Leo San Presenters will include K. Hridaya Hall, PhD; Lynn Durham, RN; Leo Sandy, PhD; Holly Pierce, MEd; and Wendy McGrath, MTh. Cost is $30, $25 if registered by March 31. Lunch is included. Scholarships are available. Call Ginny at 286-7066 or the Rectory at 267-8174.

Gilford High student named Chief Justice at YMCA’s N.H. Youth & Government program MANCHESTER — The YMCAs of New Hampshire recently held their annual New Hampshire Youth & Government Program involving 30 schools, 330 teens, school advisors, and Y volunteers. The Pre-Legislature Election Day was held on March 19 and among the students who were elected to key offices was Will Jude of Gilford High School, who was elected Chief Justice.

The motto of the YMCA Youth & Government Program is “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” The program gives high school students the opportunity to learn firsthand about state government through two major educational segments held during the month of March.

The final phase of the program, the Model Legislature, is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 in Concord. Over the two day period delegates will discuss and debate 130 bills prepared as part of the program. Executive Councilor, Raymond Burton, and Henry Veilleux, of Sheehan & Phinney Capitol Group serve as Co-Chairs of New Hampshire’s YMCA Youth & Government Program which is sponsored by the NH/VT State Alliance of YMCAs. The corporate sponsors for 2011 are National Grid, Nextera Energy, BAE Systems, and Waste Management, Inc. For further information on YMCA Youth & Government please contact Debi Clark Valentine, Director, at 603-623-3558 or dvalentine@gmfymca.org.

Gunstock celebrates end of ski season with funfilled pond skim and beach party Sunday, April 3 GILFORD — Gunstock Mountain Resort will celebrate the end of the ski season with a BYODC (Bring Your Own Dry Clothes) pond skim, beach party, and concert on Sunday, April 3.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. for the pond cross, which will be 70 — 80 feet long and begin at noon. Safety Services personnel will be on hand to fish out those who just don’t have the right stuff to get across.

A host of celebrity (in their own minds) judges will be on hand to deem the winners for various contests including the best pond cross, best costume, and biggest splash. New categories will be made up as the day goes along. Entry fee is $10 and the field will be limited to 70 skiers or riders.

DJ Kevin Quinn will be on the deck from 11 a.m.

— 1 p.m. The Locked and Loaded band w/Jackie Lee will performing from 1 — 4 p.m. Corona, Smirnoff

Ice, and Kahlua will be on hand and giving away adult goodies, as well. The outdoor beach party will also include a full-on BBQ all day.

“Its been a great winter and this event is a blast for everyone,” said Bill Quigley, Gunstock’s director of Marketing and Sales.

“There will be give-aways, palm trees, noise makers, leis, and bright foam airplanes,” added Debbie Berridge, events manager. “We are going to give away lots of fun stuff.”

“We have been fortunate to have a great ski season and are looking forward to lots of new stuff this summer,” said Greg Goddard, general manager.

“Everyone is invited to come out and have fun with us this Sunday. We anticipate having every snowmaking trail open, which is 90 percent of the terrain.”

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The Belknap County Delegations Executive Committee will meet with the County Commissioners at the Commissioners regularly scheduled meeting, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 5:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to hear a request from the County Treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of taxes.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

The presentation of an idea will sell it, whether the idea is a good one or not. A pleasant appearance drives the demand. You realize this and use it to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You know a number of ways to make others feel better. You will boost someone’s mood with your kind words.

Afford yourself the same kindness by engaging in positive self-talk.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You like people who might be classified as “go getters” as long as what they are going to get benefits you, too. Having common interests will help you tolerate the naturally opportunistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be successful at selling a product or service, just as soon as you can see the product or service from the customer’s point of view. Your strongly empathic nature makes this easy for you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 30).

Your year is filled with friends, pleasures and amusements that balance well with your professional and family life. Next month a hobby connects you in business. In June, you will blossom as an inspired teacher and/or artist and will be paid well for your expertise. In August, amazing news has a happy effect on your family. Pisces and Scorpio people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 2, 14, 49 and 18.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will make a bigger effort to try to understand where someone dear to you is coming from. Learning more about his or her interests will help you gain the insight you desire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A new person will arouse your curiosity. A bit of casual research is in order. You’ll learn the most from a Sagittarius or Gemini who is equally intrigued with the subject.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Moods are fleeting, but e-mail is forever -- at least it has the potential to be, as once you hit that “send” button, there’s no going back. Furthermore, have a nice long think about anything you put in writing today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll perform as an individual with all eyes on you and will gain the acceptance of your audience. This personal win will bolster your confidence and give you the motivation to continue to grow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You prefer to do business where there is a strong sense of stability and tradition around matters of finance. You will connect with those who share your values and make a deal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have many friends, and yet you may not get the kind of attention you need from them now. Think about the relationship you’d really like. Once you start thinking about this, you will magnetically draw it to yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sit back and relax because today will be a smooth ride. Your preparation will pay off, your good karma will come back around, and you’ll be just plain lucky.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, March 30, the 89th day of 2011. There are 276 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John W. Hinckley Jr. Also wounded were White House press secretary James Brady; Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and District of Columbia police officer Thomas Delahanty.

On this date: In 1861, the element thallium was discovered by English chemist William Crookes.

In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward reached agreement with Russia to purchase the territory of Alaska for $7.2 million.

In 1909, the Queensboro Bridge, linking the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Queens, opened.

In 1945, the Soviet Union invaded Austria during World War II. In 1959, a narrowly divided U.S. Supreme Court, in Bartkus v. Illinois, ruled that a conviction in state court following an acquittal in federal court for the same crime did not constitute double jeopardy.

In 1964, John Glenn withdrew from the Ohio race for the U.S. Senate because of injuries suffered in a fall.

In 1970, the musical “Applause,” based on the movie “All About Eve,” opened on Broadway.

In 1986, actor James Cagney died at his farm in Stanfordville, N.Y., at age 86.

In 1991, Patricia Bowman of Jupiter, Fla., told authorities she’d been raped hours earlier by William Kennedy Smith, the nephew of Sen. Edward Kennedy, at the family’s Palm Beach estate. (Smith was acquitted at trial.)

One year ago: President Barack Obama signed a single measure sealing his health care overhaul and making the government the primary lender to students by cutting banks out of the process. The world’s largest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva, threw together minuscule particles racing at unheard of speeds in conditions simulating those just after the Big Bang.

Today’s Birthdays: Game show host Peter Marshall is 85. Actor Richard Dysart is 82. Actor John Astin is 81. Entertainer Rolf Harris (song: “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport”) is 81. Actor-director Warren Beatty is 74. Rock musician Graeme Edge (The Moody Blues) is 70. Rock musician Eric Clapton is 66. Actor Justin Deas (TV: “Guiding Light”) is 63. Actor Robbie Coltrane is 61. Actor Paul Reiser is 54. Rap artist MC Hammer is 48. Singer Tracy Chapman is 47.

Actor Ian Ziering is 47. Singer Celine Dion is 43. Actor Mark Consuelos is 40. Actress Bahar Soomekh is 36. Actress Jessica Cauffiel is 35. Singer Norah Jones is 32.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Free interactive business seminar on the development of the Lakes Region’s future workforce hosted by the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. An overview of the 200 X 2020 initiative of the Lakes Region United Way followed by a panel of successful school-to-work partnerships. Program includes free lunch and will end with small roundtable discussions networking educators and business leaders. For more information call 524-5531 or visit www.lakesregionchamber.org.

Luncheon for members of the Laconia High School Class of 1948. Noon at the Lyons Den in Glendale (Gilford).

Free workshop to address parent and caregiver concerns about adolescent drug usage, current trends and prevention efforts. Hosted by the Family Resource Center of Central N.H. 6 to 8 p.m. Advance registration requested by calling Tricia at 524-1741 or e-mailing triciam@lrcs.org.

Free Mom & Me screening of “Monsters vs. Aliens” at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. 11:30 a.m.

Adult volleyball at the Meredith Community Center.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $1 per person, pay at the front desk. 18+ Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

STD/HIV testing on walk-in basis from 4 to 6 p.m. only.

Sliding fee scale.

Cub Scout Pack 143 meets at the Congregational Church of Laconia (across from Laconia Savings Bank).

6:30 each Wednesday. All boys 6-10 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

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

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks. (Every Wednesday) TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings at the First Congregational Church in Meredith. 5:30 p.m.

Check out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 9:15 to 11 a.m.

CSI program with the Gilford Police Department. 3 to 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Laconia School District Education Fair showcasing student learning. All three elementary schools will be open from 5:30 to 6:30, the middle school from 6:15 to 7:15 and the high school from 7 to 8.

Poems of Robert Frost clebrated with a public reading at Plymouth State University. 7 p.m. at the Silver Center for the Arts. Free tickets at 535-2787.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (portrayed by Elean Dodd) appears at the Meredith Public Library. A one-woman show at 6:30 p.m.

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

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.

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.

Toddler Time at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. For children 18 to 36 months. Sing songs, share stories and move to music. Sign-up in the Children’s Room.

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Girl Scouts get helping hand from employees of Freudenberg-NOK

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Freudenberg-NOK pitched in to help area Girl Scouts sort, count, and pack hundreds of boxes of cookies to raise funds for the organization’s community service and leadership projects. Pictured (left to right) are John Whitney, Freudenberg engineer; Liz Martin, Girl Scout leader; Steve Allard, Freudenberg facilities manager; Lisa Byars, Freudenberg Human Resources manager; Janine, Girl Scout; Sue Berry, Girl Scout leader; Chelsea, Girl Scout; Mary Gove, Girl Scout leader; Kimmy, Girl Scout; Tom Boardman, Freudenberg Manufacturing Technology Center general manager. (Courtesy photo)

NORTHFIELD – Girl Scouts from 14 area troops received a helping hand sorting, counting, and packing hundreds of boxes of cookies from employees at Freudenberg-NOK’s Manufacturing Technology Center.

Plant employees helped the young entrepreneurs move 13,212 boxes of their famous baked goods into the 40,000 square-foot Freudenberg-NOK plant, providing space and assistance in packing them into orders.

“It’s important to support the youth of our communities and to demonstrate that we take pride in their efforts to support themselves through annual activities like the Girl Scout cookie sale,” said

Freudenberg-NOK General Manager Tom Boardman. “We want to encourage this kind of entrepreneurial spirit and we were able to do so in a small but important way by providing these girls with the room and help they needed to get hundreds of boxes of cookies sorted, counted, and packed for delivery.”

“We are so pleased that Freudenberg-NOK stepped forward to help the girls with this monumental task,” said Sue Berry, leader of Girl Scouts Troops 10327, 11327, and 10364. “We rely upon the generosity and support of local citizens and companies like Freudenberg-NOK to ensure that our annual cookie sale is a success.”

‘The Bachelor King’ to be staged at Belmont Middle School Friday and Saturday BELMONT — “The Bachelor King,” a hilarious spoof of several popular reality TV shows, will be presented at the Middle School at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2.

Chaos and hilarity ensue when King Evian uses his dying words to pass royal succession not to greedy Prince Daft, but to Yokel, a foolish hillbilly. When everyone agrees that Yokel needs a wife to help him run the kingdom, a string of eligible ladies are brought in to vie for the hand of “The Bachelor.”

Candidates include Agatha Peabody, a high-society matron; Priscilla Tradeswells-Ayers-Hollander-Morley, a four-times-married gold digger; Sally Valley, a ditzy cheerleader from L.A.; Crushin’ Kanisha, a New York CALENDAR from preceding page

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Brown Bag Bood Discussion at the Gilford Public Library. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

“Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress”

by Dai Sijie. Bring your lunch and we’ll pro-

City gangster type; and Jane Claxton, a true-hearted cowgirl from Texas.

While the ladies compete in “American Idol” fashion — complete with a “Survivor”-like challenge — Yokel is faced with challenges of his own. The price of gas has skyrocketed, jobs are being outsourced overseas, the stock market has tumbled, and his selfappointed personal advisor Frederick Pilfer is busy draining the royal treasury. Worst of all, the vengeful Prince Daft is hatching a slew of assassination plots against the new King. Will Yokel survive, find his true love, and save his kingdom from ruin?

Tickets to “The Bachelor King” are $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors. Children in grade 4 or younger will be admitted free.

vide dessert. (There will be another discussion of the same book from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

Tales For Tails at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. All children are invited to choose a book and read to “Brady” the Maltese, one of the library’s fabulous furry friends.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My mom is 50 years old and just told me that she has hepatitis C. I think she has probably had it for quite some time, since my late father also had it.

Growing up, Mom and I were never close. She kept to herself a lot. Things have improved over the years, but talking to her is still like pulling teeth. The problem is, Mom is an alcoholic and has no interest in giving up booze. I know all about AA, and so does she. I have been in recovery for five years.

Those with hepatitis should not be drinking, and it upsets me that the alcohol is more important to her than her life.

I know I can’t make her quit drinking -- I have tried. It’s hard to bring up the subject because she gets very defensive, and I don’t want to cause conflict between us. I also don’t want to push her away by trying an intervention.

Mom sees the doctor regularly, but until her blood tests show consequences from the drinking, nothing will change.

I do believe she is suffering from depression. She hasn’t gone to work in more than a month and doesn’t return my phone calls.

I don’t know how to help her realize that she can still lead a normal life for many more years if she takes care of herself and stops drinking. Maybe she is further along than we know, and she just doesn’t care anymore. Can you offer any advice?

-- Need Help Dear Need: As a recovering alcoholic, you certainly understand that you cannot make your mother do anything unless she is willing. Right now, she is ignoring the long-term effects of her drinking because she isn’t ready to quit, possibly because she is self-medicating for depression. Since Mom isn’t returning your phone calls, please go to her home and check on her or get someone else to do it. You need to make sure she is OK. Also, call her doctor’s office, inform them that she

seems depressed, and ask that it be addressed at her next appointment. Then contact the American Liver Foundation (liverfoundation.org) for suggestions on how to get through to Mom. Dear Annie: We have a dear friend we would never want to hurt, but she is almost unbearable to be around because she talks nonstop. A person can hardly get a word in edgewise.

When she stops to take a breath and I interject something, she rolls right over me as if nothing was said.

I hate talking to her on the phone because I cannot disengage. It would be difficult to avoid her. She recently had a bout of depression, which we suspect was triggered by a friend broaching this subject. What do we do? -- Talks Too Much Dear Too Much: A common reason for someone to become a chatterbox is hearing loss. Your friend may be speaking over you and talking nonstop because she is trying to hide the fact that she cannot hear the other side of the conversation. If you can bring this up (perhaps by claiming you are suffering from the same problem), suggest she talk to her doctor about it.

Until then, you can disengage by saying, “Sorry, I have to run.

I’ll talk to you later.”

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Wisconsin,” the woman who lost her husband and was saddened because her friends avoided her after the funeral. That letter hit home.

I followed the suggestions of the American Hospice Association when my friends lost a spouse. But when my husband died, those same friends told me they had new lives now or were really busy. The disappointment still hurts. When people are in mourning, they need friends -- the friends they thought they had. -- Also in Wisconsin

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837

LACONIA: why rent a room when you can have your own efficiency apartment from $130-$140/wk utilities included. Security deposit and references required. No Dogs. 524-4428

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 wonderful 2 bedroom, close to hospital, town and Rte 106. Laundry, porch, modern kitchen, $750+ utilities. 455-0874.

Laconia- 3-Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Washer/Dryer, Attic Storage, Sunroom, $950/month + Utilities & Security Deposit. No Pets/No Smoking. 387-4471 LACONIAApartment, with 1-large bedroom. $600/Month, heat & electricity included. No Pets/smoking. 520-4198 or 859-3841 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

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

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299

LACONIA- Roommate(s) wanted to share large apartment. 1 private room, washer/dryer, large yard, walk to downtown. $125/Week including Heat/Hot-water. Kids OK. 630-9226

DOLLAR-A-DAY: PRIVATE PARTY ADS ONLY (FOR SALE, LOST, AUTOS, ETC.), MUST RUN TEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 15 WORDS MAX. ADDITIONAL WORDS 10¢ EACH PER DAY. REGULAR RATE: $2 A DAY; 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY OVER 15 WORDS. PREMIUMS: FIRST WORD CAPS NO CHARGE. ADDITIONAL BOLD, CAPS AND 9PT TYPE 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY. CENTERED WORDS 10¢ (2 WORD MINIMUM) TYPOS: CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION. SORRY, WE WILL NOT ISSUE CREDIT AFTER AN AD HAS RUN ONCE. DEADLINES: NOON TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. PAYMENT: ALL PRIVATE PARTY ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. WE ACCEPT CHECKS, VISA AND MASTERCARD CREDIT CARDS AND OF COURSE CASH. THERE IS A $10 MINIMUM ORDER FOR CREDIT CARDS. CORRESPONDENCE: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL OUR OFFICES 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 527-9299; SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH AD COPY TO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN,65 WATER STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 OR STOP IN AT OUR OFFICES ON 65 WATER STREET IN LACONIA. OTHER RATES: FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS CALL 527-9299.

LACONIA-DUPLEX 3 bedroom 1/1/2 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $950/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-7419

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.

Animals

Autos

BOATS

For Rent

German Shepherd Collie mix. Female, 4 months old, up to date on shots $500. 528-9448

2004 Buick Rendezvous- All Wheel drive, 98K Miles, Blue Book $6,800 asking $5,800.

455-8844

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

2008 KIA SPECTRA SX-5- 60K Miles, one owner, clear title, motivated seller, $8,500/BO (603) 630-4294

Older 12 ft. aluminum boat. Double riveted seams, solid fishing boat. 5 hp. 4-stroke Honda motor, new, cost $1,799. Motor is like new, used only a couple of times in the last two years. Trailer is also included. $1,250. firm for all!

Call 524-4153

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.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, first shots, health certs, ready soon, taking deposits now. $650.

491-5164

Autos 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,095 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494 1997 Green Honda Accord 2 dr. new winter tires, great shape, inspected, 126K miles.$3800 call 387-0927

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.

2001 Ford F-150 4X4 Extended Cab. 105K miles, V8 needs a little tlc...runs great! Green & tan, remote start, a/c, power windows, locks. First $5,000 takes it! Needs battery & rear axle seal. 455-3361

JUNK Cars and Trucks wanted. $100 and up CASH PAID. No titles needed. Immediate pick up.

366-5402 Chuck

2003 Subaru Legacy- Loaded with extras, 91K miles, excellent condition! $5,500 OBO. 393-8535

Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813

KEN BARRETT AUCTIONS Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 6pm • Preview at 4pm Log on to: www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 350 photos Original 1940’s Coke cooler in great shape, 1880 Mayo’s tob ad mirror, Roycroft bowl, Tiffany clock, silver saki cup, 1903 Auto map, lots of railroad ephemera, Marvels cig ad, military medals & uniforms, Brescia rifle with bayonet,Rogers Aston bronze, Shaker Items; 1895 United Society of Believers East Canterbury,N.H. Exposition,Memorial to Eldress D.A. Durgin [Sanbornton,N.H. 1825] and Eldress J.J. Kaime [Barnstead,N.H. 1826], other Shaker photos, of special interest; The American Shakers broadside bearing the teachings of Ann Lee, Canterbury Shakers linen box,Baked Bean container, Waterbury Stove top clock, Carriage clock, 6000 wheat pennies, roll of Buffalo,roll of Indian Head,roll of 1938 Jefferson nickles, Kennedy halves, mint sets, rolls of wheat' s, 2 boxes of foreign, other misc., lots of sports cards:baseball, football, basketball, hockey, boxing cigarette cards,stereoview cards, magic lantern slides, railroad booklets, tickets, maps, photos, hundreds of postcards, lots of Jewelry, sev pieces of Jade.

Auction Held at 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. • 603-286-2028 kenbarrettauctions@netzero.net Lic # 2975, buyers premium, subject to reserves, errors, omissions & Auctioneer’s terms. Catered by Bev.

PRIVATE Dock Space for Rent: Up to 10x30. Varney Point, Winnipesaukee, Gilford, $2,500/ season. 603-661-2883.

Child Care AFFORDABLE CARE- MOTHER of two has openings in her Laconia home, days only. Meals included. 527-8129

For Rent

CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $650/Month. No pets.

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 FRANKLIN: 2BR Mobile home for rent, $700 plus utilities, Security deposit required, no dogs.

279-5846.

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

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

$500 OFF FIRST MONTH!S RENT at Mountain View apartments in Laconia. 2-bedroom apartment, $700 + utilities; 2 & 3-bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck, $775 & $850 + utilities; Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. Integrity Realty, Inc. 524-7185.

GORGEOUS 1-Bedroom condo in Laconia. 1st floor, hardwood floors, open-concept, new appliances. $1,100/Month includes, heat/hot water, cable, Internet, washer/dryer, fitness room access. Not smoking/No pets.

630-8171

FRANKLIN- Riverfront, 1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Attic Storage. $600/month + Utilities, Security Deposit. No Pets, 387-4471.

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

Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353

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

524-9665.

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: Charming 1-Bedroom, 1st floor apartment in great neighborhood. Large yard, parking, washer/dryer hookups, $685/Month + utilities. 524-2453.

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

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 $160/Week. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

LAKE Winnipesaukee, Gilford, 4/15/11- 11/15/11. One bedroom cottage condo completely furnished. 2 loveseats in livingrm open to beds, shared dock, mooring for boat 25! or under, elec heat, ac, $800/ month plus utilities. Sec. deposit required.

603-293-7801.

LAKEPORT lake view, 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, includes washer/ dryer and 2 car parking $190/ week. 4 weeks sec. deposit, 1st week!s rent in advance. No dogs, no smoking, references, credit check a must, leave message for Bob Thurston Real Estate, 781-283-0783.

LAKEPORT: 3 bedroom, $260/wk utilities included, parking. Security deposit and references required.

No Dogs. 524-4428 MEREDITH 1-2 bedroom apartments & mobile homes. $650-$800/ month + utilities. No pets. 279-5846 MEREDITH Neck, 2 bedroom Cape, washer/ dryer hookup, deck, $725/ month plus utilities, sec deposit required. 455-2831.

MEREDITH- In-Town 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- Newly remodeled roomy two-bedroom on two levels near downtown Meredith. Hardwood floors, ample storage, heat included. Non-smoker/No pets.

References/Security required. $850/Month. 455-4075 MOULTONBOROUGH: Studio, $650/ month or pay weekly. Includes heat, hot water, electricity.

On-site laundry. Security & references required.

No pets.

253-8863 or 393-8245.

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.

Call Now To Apply

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

Call today to see if you qualify.

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

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

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Rent

Furniture

NORTHFIELD: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, both on 1st floor and with direct access to basement with coin-op laundry, $215 & $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

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

Help Wanted Got plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or lawn mowing experience?

Looking to expand and growth?

Then consider a career in irrigation or grounds maintenance!

FRONT DESK

Weirs Beach Condo. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, newly renovated. $900 per month plus electric & security deposit. 279-5991 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.

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED Hair Stylist: Looking for a change? We have an opening for a full time stylist.

Must be able to work Saturdays and at least 1 evening. Great location and parking. Great, talented people to work with. Call today for a confidential interview.

The Hair Factory Salon & Day Spa, Gilford, NH, 603-527-1005 or email, hairfactory@metrocast.net

Free SEELY Posturpedic matching queen mattress and box spring.

Good Condition. 279-9062.

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

Fireside Inn and Suites is looking for a person to fil a front desk position. Willing to work full-time in peak season and part-time in off-peak season, weekends a must.

Must be energetic, reliable, flexible and good with people, also must have good skills with calculator, computer and be able to multi-task. Experience in hospitality industry a plus.

Come in and fill out an application today. 17 Harris Shore Rd. Gilford, NH 03249.

Help Wanted

LACONIA Prime retail. 750 sf., parking, includes heat. $550 per month. Security deposit & references. 455-6662.

Belknap Landscape Co. Inc.

For Sale

25 Country Club Road, #302 Gilford, NH 03249

2002 MXZ 600, 1900 miles, good shape, $1500. Honda EM5000 generator, 20 hours, $1800.

848-0014.

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

cherylv@belknaplandscape.com

8 FT. POOL TABLE -Very good condition. Extra cues & accessories. $350. After 5PM 528-2309 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

HALF Moon Motel, Weirs Beach, Housekeeper, Full or Part-time.

217-0516

Campground Manager

Live-in manager for small campground in Weirs Beach.

Great opportunity for person who makes a nice appearance, has good people skills, and is computer literate. Must be able to handle cash and record keeping. Also possibility for husband and wife team, one to do maintenance.

Call 603-366-2222 or send resume to fax 508-650-9915 or e-mail camp@pinehollowcampground.com

CASH for old guns & ammo, hunting knives, military. 528-0247

Cooks & Kitchen Prep. Seasonal Positions, Experienced. Laconia, NH. careers@fitzvogt.com 603-756-4578 Ext 99

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

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

EXPERIENCED CASHIERS

Hay for sale. Horse and cow hay and mulch hay. $4/Bale. Sanborton, NH. Call 603-286-4844 or 603-630-8642.

Flexible Hours Please apply in person.

Ellacoya Country Store Gilford

Jett III Ultra Power Wheelchair.

Like new $2,500. Antique radios 744-6107.

RASCAL 326 Power Chair: Like new, $3,500. Includes ramp. Call John at 253-9863 or 455-9863.

RED Sox Tickets: Red Sox vs.

Tampa Bay. 4/11-4/12 4-Roof Boxes $100 each 2-Grandstand $60 each. Call for details.

630-2440

Must have minimum of 5 years experience.

Full-time clerk, cashier, stocking.

Must be 21 years old. Nights and weekends a must. Apply in person. No phone calls please. Meredith Case N! Keg. FULL-TIME Experienced (2-3 years minimum) Breakfast/Lunch cook with references. Call 603-630-7512 after 3:00 PM.

LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON

The Looney Bin Bar & Grill Now Hiring

Bartenders Must be available Days & Weekends Please Apply In Person 554 Endicott St. North Weirs Beach Produce Manager

for busy Laconia Grocery store.

A.G. Supermarkets, Inc. is looking for an experienced self motivated, knowledgeable and friendly team leader who will make our Produce department of the highest quality in the Lakes Region. This applicant will exemplify outstanding customer service, select, obtain and merchandise produce and to supervise department staff to meet objectives for sales, margin and labor costs. Flexible schedule to include early mornings, late nights and weekends. Qualified applications should submit resume to bpress@agne.com.

SOLAR Energy Tanning bed.

Used 1 season. Paid $1,700 asking $1,000 firm. Bulbs are good for 3-years. She!s a beauty!

707-9843 Wanted-Cheap or Free! Cabinets in good condition for small kitchen, laminate flooring (enough for 224 sq. Ft.), tub/shower unit, 4-5 double-hung windows (all same size) 393-5627

Furniture AMAZING!

Beautiful Queen or Full Mattress Set. Luxury firm European pillow-top. New in plastic, costs

Belknap Landscape Co. is getting ready for Spring and is now interviewing candidates with a background in plumbing, lighting, mechanical and technical skills. Seasoned lawn movers with Walker experience in demand. On-the-job training provided for the right candidate. Prior irrigation, water systems, or wiring experience a plus.

Several positions available.

Duties include start-ups, winterizations, installations, service calls, grounds/lawn maintenance Pre-employment drug screens and physicals. Age 18 or over with valid license and reliable transportation.

Qualified applicants may apply by completing an application at the office or via mail/fax/email:

Harris Family Furniture is NH's premier Furniture retailer and we are growing.

We are looking for a dynamic sales person, who has previous furniture sales experi ence. This position is at our Laconia loca tion.

Please forward your resume to:

info@harrisfamilyfurniture.com

or apply in person at Harris Family Furniture, 460 Union Ave, Laconia

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.

SERVICE WRITER

AutoServ of Tilton has an opening for a Service Writer. With Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Nissan and VW at the same location we are busy! This is a full time position, with salary plus monthly bonus opportunities and a complete benefit package included. We offer health, dental, life and disability insurance along with 401K, personal days and vacation. Experience preferred but will consider training the right person, previous automotive experience is a must. Email confidential resume to cavanaught@AutoServNH.com

Help Wanted

Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

286-4121

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

Motorcycles 2000 XL1200C Sportster. Under 18,000 miles. Runs Great $4,800.

B/O. Call 677-6721

TECHNICIAN

$1,000 sign-on bonus for Certified Nissan and Ford Diesel technicians. AutoServ of Tilton is interviewing for experienced and Certified New Car Automotive Technicians.

With Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Nissan and VW at the same location we are busy! If you are certified in another brand, we would consider cross training you. This would be full time with complete benefit package included. We offer health, dental, life and disability insurance along with 401K, personal days and vacation. Email confidential resume to cavanaught@AutoServNH.com

Now Hiring

All Positions Apply in person:

CJ Avery’s in Lakeport WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE YOU!!!

Quality Insulation is looking to hire employees with a diversified construction background able to use all types of construction tools and install materials for multiple product lines. We are looking for weatherization installers to work in our retrofit program and batt insulation installers.

We offer great benefits and a competitive wage, come in and talk to us. We are a zero tolerance company and you must have a Valid NH drivers license, pass a drug test and background check to work for us. Serious inquires only apply in person to: Quality Insulation, 1 Pease Rd., Meredith, NH NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Services

Attractive Landscapes

Commercial/Residential Spring Clean-Ups Lawncare & Landscaping Walkways & Patios Retaining Walls Lawn Repair & Renovations Year Round Property Maintenance Fully Insured • Free Estimates Reasonable Rates 603-524-3574• 603-455-8306

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

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Gunstock Swim Team has impressive showing at Connecticut Valley Invitational

GILFORD – Members of the Gunstock Stingrays Swim Team turned in impressive performances at the recent Connecticut Valley Invitational swim meet.

Nine teams and 404 swimmers were hosted by the Upper Valley Aquatics Center in White River Junction, VT. The Stingrays took sixth place overall, edging out the seventh place Lakes Region Wavemakers.

The Gunstock Inn & Fitness Center’s swim team was resurrected by The Bastille Family, owners of the Gilford facility. The original Stingrays team existed from 1997 — 2002 under then-Head Coach Cyndi Cole. After five very successful years, the team chose to join forces in 2003 with the Lakes Region Wavemakers. The Bastille Family tasked their Director of Aquatics & Fitness Center Martha Kidder McIntire with resurrecting a competitive swim team. “The obvious answer was to bring back the Stingrays,” McIntire said.

In its inaugural season, nine Stingray swimmers qualified for the New England Swimming Championships and one swimmer qualified for New England 12 & Under Championships. At the Connecticut Valley Invitational meet, Stingrays recorded personal best times in 16 of the 23 events in which they competed.

The surprise of the day came from Molly Quinn, who just turned 11. With this birthday she “agedup” meaning, overnight, she became the youngest swimmer in the age 11 — 12 group. Quinn rose to the occasion, earning third place in the 50 yard Breaststroke, third place in the 200 yard Individ-

Services

Services

MASONRY: Custom stonework, brick/block, patios, fireplaces, repairs/repointing. 726-8679, Paul. prp_masonry@yahoo.com

PAMPERED CHEF

Free Seasons Best Cookbook to host with any qualifying party in March. Debbie Bauer 387-7383

Supreme Clean Commercial/ Residential Professional Window Cleaning and Non-Toxic Cleaning Services.

Free Quotes!

603-855-2135

TAX PREPARATION 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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

HOUSECLEANING Experienced, dependable and insured, weekly bi-weekly or monthly. Will run errands. Call Pauline 707-0726.

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

Sugar Run Powwow presented by Laconia Indian Historical Association at Middle School on Saturday LACONIA — The Laconia Indian Historical Association will host its Sugar Run Powwow fundraiser at Memorial Middle School from 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.

The Grand Entry Dance will be held at noon at this annual cultural event, which will include Nativ American arts, crafts, jewelry, food, song, and dance

for everyone ages 3 — 103.

Drumming and singing with Mountain Spirit and Four Winds will be part of the festivities. All drums are welcome. Donations will be appreciated at the door.

For more information, call Janet Robinson at 783-9922, Barry Chamberlain at 536-9712, or Ma Edwards at 455-3701.

LACONIA — Hypnotist Paul Ramsay will perform live on stage at a fundraiser to benefit the Laconia High School marching band at the LHS auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1.

Ramsay is a Board Certified Hypnotist and instructor whose show is as fun as it is fascinating.

He has performed for high schools, colleges, and corporate events all over the U.S., using audience mem-

bers as the “stars” of his show.

Is hypnotism real? Is it mind control? Attendees will get to make up their own minds as they witness celebrity guests such as Fred Caruso of Mix 94.1, Officer Steve Orton, and Middle School math teacher Bob Clay volunteer to go under Ramsay’s spell.

Tickets are $10. For more information, call Ramsay at 834-0810.

LACONIA — The Family Violence Prevention Council will present a one-hour workshop at the Taylor Community from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday, April 1.

collaboration that meets monthly to promote safe and violence-free living environments for children and families throughout Belknap County through community education and awareness activities, advocacy, and treatment.

For further information, call 528-6511.

Hypnotist Paul Ramsay performs at Laconia High School marching band fund raiser on Friday, April 1

‘Domestic Violence Prevention 101’ workshop presented at Taylor Community on Friday, April 1 “Domestic Violence Prevention 101” will be facilitated by Kitty Kiefer from New Beginnings.

The Family Violence Prevention Council is a local

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

ual Medley, and fourth place in the 50 yard Freestyle.

Anya Found, age 9, took second place in the 9 — 10 girls’ 50 yard Butterfly and earned two fourth place ribbons in the 100 yard Freestyle and 50 yard Breaststroke.

Patrick Quinn, age 9, scored two second-place ribbons in the 9 — 10 boys’ 100 yard Freestyle and 50 yard Freestyle while he was fifth in the 50 yard Breaststroke.

In the 8-and-under age group, Bradley McIntire, age 6, took first place in the boys’ 100 yard Individual Medley and third place in the 25 yard Breaststroke. Reagan McInThe Gunstock Stingrays Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the recent Connecticut tire, age 8, earned Valley Invitational swim meet, with members recording personal best times in 16 of the 23 events in victories in both the which they competed. (Courtesy photo) girls’ 25 yard Butterfly and 25 yard Freestyle and was fifth place in the 100 McIntire, and CJ Best. The team will finish its inauyard Individual Medley. gural season by traveling to UNH to compete in the Other strong performances were turned in by SophTriState Swimming Championships. omore Ashley Brunelle and Freshman Sally Tinkham.

For information on Spring Swim Clinics or the Brunelle placed ninth in the girls’ 200 yard Individual summer swim season, contact Meredith Quinn at Medley while Tinkham, a first year swimmer, placed gunstockstingrays@yahoo.com. For more informatenth in the 200 yard Individual Medley. tion on swim team, swim lessons, or triathlon swim The Gunstock Stingrays Swim Team is coached training, contact Martha Kidder McIntire at 293by McIntire, Mikael Morancy, Craig Quinn, James 2021 or e-mail swim2bfit@gunstockinn.com.

Storage Space CLEAN DRY Storage Easy access. $85/ month. 520-4465.

Wanted To Buy BUYING old books, maps, and letters. 630-0675

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