The Laconia Daily Sun, March 4, 2011

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LACONIA - The Belknap County Administration announced yesterday that the public hearing for the annual budget and the decision surrounding the selection of the new county attorney will be postponed.

Originally scheduled for Monday evening at 7 p.m. the administration realized the advertisement in the newspapers did not get posted within the required seven day as mandate by open see VOTES page 12

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Mike Tensel of Belmont cuts logs to sell as cordwood. He’s found that many of his customers are turning to small deliveries of wood because they can’t afford to buy heating oil. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

Pinched locals turn to old-fashioned source of heat

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BELMONT — “This time last year, I would just be coming home from work,” mused Mike Tensel, who recently lost his job working for the state of New Hampshire. “I wouldn’t be thinking about firewood.”

Now, instead of working

every day for the Department of Corrections, Tensel spends his days trying to find landowners who will allow him to remove standing dead trees from their land. He’s taking those trees, which have partially fallen but are now resting against other trees and have dried in that position,

sources of heat are out of their financial reach. “At this point in the season, there are simply many people who can’t afford their minimum (oil and gas) deliveries – they simply don’t have it,” he said.

Heating oil customers who live in rural areas can’t get see HEaT page 14

Stressing property rights, Forrester not in favor of Northern Pass By michAel Kitch

vice Company of New Hampshire in Campton last night,” Forrester said yesterday.

“I’ve also sent a survey to all the selectmen in the district, which included Northern Pass among other issues. I haven’t heard from anyone who supports it.”

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and cutting them up to sell as cordwood.

It’s pennies compared to the salary he used to earn but he’s found that any amount of wood he can toss in the back of his pick-up will be appreciated by its customers, many of whom are depending upon alternative fuel because conventional

MEREDITH — Senator Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith) said yesterday that she shares the misgivings of her constituents about the Northern Pass project.

“I have been to a number of presentations on the project, including one by Public Ser-

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Northern Pass seeks to build 140 miles of high-voltage transmission lines, capable of carrying 1,200 megawatts of direct-current (DC) electricity generated by Hydro-Quebec from the Canadian border to Franklin, where a converter terminal would be built to convert the power to alternating-current (AC). From there another 40 miles of transmission lines would be built to carry the electricity a substation at Deerfield to connect to the New England grid. The transmission lines would be strung on towers see fOrrESTEr page 13

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N.H. lawmakers won’t vote again on gay marriage until 2012

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire lawmakers won’t be voting until next year on bills to repeal the state’s law allowing gay marriage.

The House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously Thursday to hold onto two bills that would repeal the law, which has been in effect a little over a year. The action means the bills instead will come up for a vote early in next year’s session, since legislative rules do not allow committees to dispose of bills.

Nearly 600 people had signed up to testify at a hearing on the issue last month, with most opposed to repeal.

Many urged the committee to put the issue to rest this session, but the committee voted without debate to hold onto the bills.

Lew Feldstein, cochairman of Standing Up for New Hampshire Families, which opposes see NH page 10

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Libya’s fate depends on loyalty of Gadhafi forces CAIRO (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi is safe for now, holed up in the Libyan capital surrounded by his followers and militiamen. Rebels hold a large swath of the east and a string of towns nearer the capital.

But neither side seems capable of dislodging the other.

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or tribal lines, destroying its oil wealth and turn many of its six million inhabitants into refugees and asylum seekers in neighboring countries or across the Mediterranean in Europe.

Gadhafi has given no sign to date he was willing to step down. Instead, he has vowed to fight on till the end.

“Gadhafi is boxed in. At best, he could hope to be given asylum in Zimbabwe or perhaps Chad,” said Marina Ottaway, director of the Middle East program in the Washington-based think tank Carnegie Endowment. “The main question is how long he will have people willing to defend him.”

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton this week spoke of a Libya embroiled in turmoil for a long time,

saying the country “could become a peaceful democracy or it could face protracted civil war.”

Foreign intervention could tip the balance. Already, there is talk in the West about enforcing a no-fly zone on Libya to protect rebel-held areas from airstrikes.

The United States also has moved warships closer to Libya’s Mediterranean coast. And some in the rebel-held areas say they would welcome airstrikes by western nations against pro-Gadhafi forces.

But it could be sometime before the international community reaches a consensus on what to do about Libya militarily. Many analysts believe the U.S. and European nations — most likely to lead any military action — may not have the stomach for see LIBYA page 14

AWOL Wisconisin senators told layoffs a certainty if they don’t return MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s governor threatened Thursday to issue thousands of layoff notices within 24 hours if Senate Democrats who fled to Illinois fail to return for a vote on a measure that would cripple public unions, and their Republican colleagues also stepped up the pressure by authorizing police to round up the missing lawmakers.

The efforts marked the most drastic steps in the standoff that has extended more than two weeks, halting action on Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to end most collective bargaining for state workers, which he says is critical to solving the

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Jim Hightower

Thanks for stirring up a hornets’ nest Thank you, Scott Walker! And you, too, Charles and David Koch!

Thanks for being so ham-handed in pushing your self-serving, virulently anti-union agenda on the schoolteachers, health care workers, park rangers and other public employees of Wisconsin.

The Birchite billionaire Koch brothers and Walker, their gubernatorial hatchet man in the Badger State, have unwittingly done a tremendous favor for our country’s progressive movement. Thanks to them, America’s workaday majority has been awakened. With eyes wide open, middle-class working folks everywhere now have their attention riveted on Wisconsin, where a plutocratic, autocratic conspiracy between uberwealthy corporate elites and obsequious GOP politicos has raised its ugly head for all to see.

Even before Walker was sworn in, Koch operatives were working with his transition team on a proposal that would summarily strip state and local workers of their hard-won right to bargain with their governmental bosses. Blinded by their flaming arrogance, the coconspirators blithely assumed that Wisconsinites would just sit still for this, like sheep being fleeced. Bad miscalculation.

Collective bargaining literally is democracy at work — not something that working families take lightly. Nor should employers, for the process works, allowing 98-percent of union-employer disputes to be resolved with no strife.

Without it, workers know that they would be reduced to “collective begging,” so Wisconsinites saw the governor’s no-bargaining bill for exactly what it is: a raw attempt to extend authoritarian executive rule over the workplace, stifling the voice of workers and further shrinking middleclass possibilities in America.

Thus, the Koch-Walker cabal has not only been exposed, but has exploded nationwide. In a flash of spontaneous combustion, the schemers have become the poster boys of right-wing, laissez-fairyland greed, fueling mass protest rallies from coast to coast and reinvigorating the progressive movement.

Walker is little more than a hireling in the Koch brothers’ extremist political enterprise. They invested $43,000 directly into his gubernatorial campaign last year, making them his second largest donor. David Koch also gave $1-million to the Republican Governors Association, a donation that leveraged a $5-million RGA expenditure in the Wisconsin race. In

addition, a Koch-funded front group, Americans for Prosperity, pumped hundreds of thousands of dollars into the state in an AstroTurf campaign to benefit Walker.

Just before the election, Koch Industries opened a lobbying office only a few doors down the street from the Wisconsin Capitol. Will it shock you to learn that shortly after taking office, the grateful governor quietly tucked two very special provisions into his union-busting bill that could cause the Koch’s political investment to pay off handsomely?

One provides favorable new regulations for pipeline transporters. The second is a stunning proposal allowing the governor to sell, without legislative oversight, publicly owned power plants to private corporations on a no-bid basis. Guess who just happens to be in the pipeline and power plant business? Right.

Walker, heretofore an unknown in national politics, has now made a name for himself: His name is mud.

Indeed, his tactics give new meaning to the term “Badger State.” In his desperation to ram his bill into law, he has been caught lying, planning to fire thousands of state employees in a despicable political ploy to pressure state Senate Democrats, considering a strategy of “planting some troublemakers” in the crowds protesting him and eagerly accepting the idea of going on “a good time” celebratory junket with David Koch if the bill passes.

Astonishingly, the governor has tried to rationalize his radical assault on worker rights by claiming that he’s merely doing what voters elected him to do. Two problems with this assertion: First, two-thirds of Wisconsinites say they oppose such a power grab, with only 24-percent favoring it; and second, Walker never mentioned a word about gutting bargaining rights during his campaign. If he had, says a recent poll, he would’ve lost.

Indeed, Walker’s approval rating has plummeted to 44-percent as news of his knavery spread. As the old adage puts it, two things not long for this world are dogs that chase cars and politicians who lie to the people.

(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”.)

LETTERS Mr. Kitch’s article did not properly reflect The Daily Sun’s motto To the editor, In response to Michael Kitch’s front page article yesterday, some points need clarification due to Mr. Kitch’s failure to utilize proper journalistic practices. Since he chose to accept information without checking with the actual sources, he wrote a misleading and inaccurate article.

Quoting from his article, “the election has taken a partisan twist,” is due in large part to Mr. Kitch’s selective use of unverified information. Using excerpts from an e-mail (which he was not a recipient of) without contacting the authors of the e-mail, he chose to interpret the information to effectively fuel his “partisan twist” story line.

First of all, the e-mail in question, was not directed to, “party members,” it went to a select, small group of people who accepted to be on the distribution list when it was created over a year ago. The distribution list consists of people of various party affiliations. Moreover, Mr. Kitch writes that the e-mail states that Mr. Billings “had declined to meet with others with ‘backgrounds in education’.” The e-mail actually states, “he was offered

a number of suggestions for participants to include in the group that have backgrounds in education and varied life experiences. To date, he has not sought the input of any of those who were suggested to him.”

To further fuel his “partisan twist” story line, he refers to a letter submitted by Meredith resident, Kate Miller, in support of Richard Hanson as being from, “former Democratic state representative and co-chair of the Meredith Democratic Committee.” The letter was submitted by me, “Kate Miller, Meredith.” Mr. Kitch chose to add the other partisan descriptives.

To date, this race for At-Large-Representative to the Inter-Lakes School Board has been relatively free of partisan bickering. It is unfortunate that Mr. Kitch has chosen to interject this “partisan twist.”

“Seeking the truth and printing it,” is the motto of the Laconia Daily Sun printed every day in the paper.

Mr. Kitch’s article does not reflect the motto.

Denise Doyle Kate Miller Meredith

Richy Bryant has a deep passion for the town of Belmont To the editor, I ask that you vote for Richard Bryant for Shaker Regional School Board.

With the elections of school board officials fast approaching, I would like you to consider voting for Richy on March 18. His passion for the Town of Belmont has a history that time let’s many of us forget. His grandparents, the late Leigh and Daisy Bryant lived in Belmont their entire lives and served the community by working at the schools and giving unselfishly to the community. Richy’s dad, the late Verne Bryant, was the founder of the BBO (Belmont Baseball Organization), and was instrumental as chairman of the school board in getting the athletic fields built as well as the upgrades to the original high school.

His mom, the late Nancy Bryant, raised six children who all graduated from BHS. She was honored in the early 1980s with a lifetime pass to all

tion and service to the schools and town. Some of you still might remember her calling you at 8 a.m. wondering why you weren’t in school today.

Richy, has raised his family in Belmont, his youngest of four boys will graduate from BHS this year. In keeping with his long-standing family tradition of service to the town and community, Richy has also dedicated his life to serving the town of Belmont and school system as father, coach, and police officer. Without doubt, he has touched the lives of so many of our children in today’s difficult times.

If you are looking for a candidate who has a deep passion for the town of Belmont, its schools, families, and history, then Richard Bryant is your candidate. Thank you for your consideration in supporting Richard Bryant for the Shaker Regional School Board.

Becky, Scott, Marion, Jamie & Nancy Bryant Gilford

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, March 4, 2011 — Page 5

LETTERS SB-2 would prevent Sandwich voters from ambushing us again

Errors and misinterpretations of facts need to be corrected

To the editor, Vote YES for SB-2 and help contribute to greater voter rights. Help prevent what occurred at last year’s annual school district meeting in March. The voters of Sandwich hijacked the School District meeting and added over $800,000 to the School District Budget. Sandwich, Center Harbor and Meredith make up the Inter-Lakes School Administrative Unit (SAU). When one small town can in a few hours, add nearly a million dollars to the school district’s budget there is cause to examine the voting process or mechanics which permit such an action. We have a continuous slide south in enrollments, with only about 1,000 students and the third highest cost per pupil in the state with average to poor achievement scores on standardized achievement tests.

SB-2 would prohibit the voters of Sandwich from ambushing the Meredith taxpayers and kicking the budget higher. It has nearly doubled in the past 10 years without any evident increased efficiencies or improved student output.

At present we have a large number of disenfranchised voters. The Sandwich voters represented a power faction that overwhelmed the Center Harbor and Meredith taxpayers. In effect they launched a massive sneak attack on Meredith taxpayers. SB -2 would prohibit this sort of massive scam and abuse of voting rights and provide a sense of respect to how democratic decisions are made. Their action poisons the democratic process and was the largest four hour fraud sweep in our local his-

To the editor, Whether voting yes or no on the Center Harbor police station, it’s important to get your facts straight.

After reading Derek Kline’s letter to the editor of February 28, I feel compelled to respond to the errors and misinterpretations of the facts that he cites. It’s important to get your facts straight, especially when it concerns public safety and public funds. Frankly there is too much misleading information being circulated about this project and the citizens of our town need the truth, not somebody’s reinterpretation of the truth. So, taking Mr. Kline’s statements in order: First, I spoke with the Department of Safety and learned that RSA 106-B: 15 empowers the State Police to work with all municipalities. The responsibility for towns under 3,000 refers to towns with no police force. According to Major Russ Conti, the Field Operations Manager for the State Police, their policy is to work in cooperation with the local police chief. In our conversation he pointed out they look to the police chief to define the level of assistance required. As for increased services for Center Harbor, Major Conte stated that depending on the season and local events (Bike Week for example), all the towns in the Lakes Region receive increased State Police details. This is hardly unique to Center Harbor. Major Conti ended our conversation by stating his support for this project and wishing us well in the effort upgrade our facilities, as inadequate facilities are a common problem in New Hampshire. In any case, Mr. Kline’s argument does not refute the fact that the Center Harbor force is reasonably sized.

Second, Mr. Kline should spend some time studying the specifics of Chairman Bernanke’s speech. The chairman outlined the Fed’s policy of Quantitative Easing which indeed does push down long term rates. However Mr. Kline failed to mention that this policy also calls for selling off

tory. A thoughtful budget was submitted for public approval by the school board. The taxpayers desperately need reductions to the budget, not massive increases. Sandwich actions drive up tax rates. They followed a “phantom procedure” and came in mass in a daredevil night raid on our budget.

They exploded in the hall and drove the budget up in one spinning effort.

SB-2 would have permitted a closer examination of the budget, allowing voters to go to the voting booth in a relaxed fashion over a period of a day (12 hours), and .....in the comfort and privacy of the voting booth. No intimidation, or uncomfortable situations.

Moreover, absentee ballots would be available for those on vacation, the sick, those traveling away on business or bravely serving in our armed forces.

We need some fiscal sanity to avoid bankruptcy. We need your help to fight for the taxpayers and get on the forefront of the battle in defense of fiscal responsibility. I am an American voter fighting for the right of every taxpayer and registered voter. Let us launch a massive phone call operation to get out the vote for SB-2. We urgently need your help. Passage of SB-2 affects us all in future budget battles and defends us against future irresponsible actions at annual school district and town meetings. It is hard to believe that this happened in a free country. We remember the night Sandwich outrageously raised our taxes.

Vote YES on SB-2.

Richard Gunnar Juve Meredith

Gilmanton School Board needs to be countered on the SB-2 front To the editor, I am responding to a letter recently sent to the Gilmanton voters by our elected School Board members, Michael Hatch, Renee Kordas, Philip Eisenmann, Frank Weeks and Ella Jo Regan, lobbying you to vote down the petitioned warrant article for SB-2.

They outline what they believe are the serious consequences that will occur if the article is adopted. I do not have access to enough private (?) funding to send a formal communication to the voters, so I am hoping that this letter will be read by many of my neighbors and community members.

First, the argument of attendance at deliberative session and voters being “informed” is flawed in that there would be no real difference in what is already occurring within our community with regard to participation in the school budget process. The maximum attendance at the meetings to review and vote on the budget is usually around 70-125 people, or 1-percent on a good day. These attendees are no more “informed” than those who choose to attend the deliberative session would be. BUT! The real difference is that if you cannot attend this debate during deliberative session you will not lose your ability to VOTE by ballot on the School District budget. If you feel these meetings are intimidating, as many do, then you

still have the capability to cast your vote at the ballot box without intimidation. You are also able to VOTE by absentee ballot if you cannot afford the time to attend the “debate” at deliberative session.

Our School Board recently returned $200K that was over budgeted last year. If you look back over the past years this is a common occurrence typical with the issues that school districts face with budgeting. The shifting of students from one district to another, special education expenditures, etc. are never an exact science to predict. So, the argument of being able to accurately predict tuition requirements for our high school students is only another scare tactic to distract you from supporting this article.

Yes, we have tried to pass SB-2 for both the town and the school in the past. We also nearly passed the article only loosing by a very small number of votes in 2005. This article requires a 3/5 majority vote for passage. Please join me in supporting an article that will allow all community members the opportunity to vote on the school budget, especially those on vacation, serving in the military or just trying to keep their jobs and food on the table.

Vote yes on the School District Ballot - Article 2 on March 8th!

Cindy Houghton Gilmanton

Treasury assets as needed if interest rates should slip too low. Considering that the current funds rate is ¼ of 1 percent, all Mr. Bernanke did was reaffirm his intention to continue the QE policy that has driven rates to their current lows. In short, expect more of the same, not dramatically lower rates in the future. This is still a great time to borrow money for public works.

Third, HB-1554 does in fact enable municipalities to establish and create loan funds but for residential and commercial programs. Is he suggesting that Center Harbor create a loan fund and then loan itself the money?

His statement about this makes no sense whatever.

Fourth, I spoke with Brian Pilcher the Portfolio Manager of the CDFA – Municipal Energy Reduction Fund cited by Mr. Kline, and he informed me that the funding they provide are LOANS not grants. So it would seem that Mr. Kline is advocating both borrowing and not borrowing money at the same time. A neat trick, but terribly illogical.

Fifth, the USDA – High Energy Cost Grant Program Mr. Kline refers to is not designed to support “green” initiatives.

According to Agriculture Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager, this program is designed to improve energy generation, transmission and distribution facilities that serve extremely high energy cost rural areas — those with average home energy costs exceeding 275 percent of the national average. This program is about electricity grids, not green initiatives, and does not apply to Center Harbor in any case.

So in conclusion, while I applaud Mr. Kline’s interest in conservation, green energy and energy efficiency, his letter is a compilation of errors and misinterpretations and does not present a cohesive argument for not supporting the new police station proposal. Once again, I say, Vote Yes on March 8th!

Harry Viens Center Harbor

I-L School Board not achieving the results that are deserved To the editor, “Thank you” to the candidates who presented their credentials and objectives at the Meredith Candidates Night last Monday. I found the evening interesting and useful.

My focus was on the School Board as the education of our children is of such critical importance. My disturbing conclusion is that the Inter-Lakes children are not getting the education that they deserve or that the I-L taxpayers are paying for. I-L costs are approximately $3,000 per student more than the state average and the results are mediocre at best, despite some recent improvements.

While it is clear that the current school board cares about education and the children, it seems they lack imagination, the drive to pursue dramatic improvements, and modern management techniques. It appears as if the board is in a rut.

Based on the answers to audience questions, it appears there are no specific educational results measurements or incentives are included in

contracts. Without documented specific criteria how do people know their objectives and what is expected of them? And, how do they, and we, know the criteria is achieved?

The current board doesn’t seem to be particularly interested in finding ways to reduce health insurance costs, which are high and keep escalating. And, there seems to be a “leave it to someone else” attitude towards addressing the retirement system problems even though state funding has been and is likely to continue to decline.

I appreciate that all school board members have worked hard and care about children’s education. Yet, it doesn’t seem to me they are achieving the results that parents, taxpayers, and children deserve.

Mark Billings offers new energy and a vision with ideas for dealing with health insurance costs without reducing coverage, for pursuing needed improvements to the retirement plan, for bringing modern management techniques to our school system, and see next page

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LETTERS Gilmanton Year-Round Library needs your support at Town Meeting To the editor, Response to the services offered by the Gilmanton Year-Round Library to the people of Gilmanton has truly been extraordinary. Since the library opened in September of 2009, more than a thousand cardholders have taken advantage of its services. In the year 2010 the Library saw nearly 10,000 patron visits, including adults and children; the pace continues into 2011. Story hours for children, events for all ages, meetings of community groups, special programs, exhibits by local artists and crafts-people, all have contributed to a lively welcoming atmosphere at the library.

Librarian Claudette Gill and children’s librarian Jenny Stevens have organized the essential activities of the Library. With their leadership volunteers have contributed some 4,000 hours to enable library services. Volunteers also clean the library each week and keep the grounds in attractive condition. Many volunteer hours are spent attending board and committee meetings, planning events and writing grant applications.

Careful management has enabled the library to level-fund the budget for 2011, at $70,500. As a non-profit organization, the Gilmanton Year-

Round Library Association manages the library and raises funds to help support ongoing services. Thanks to several successful events and the generosity of supportive citizens, the Association has raised $23,000 toward the 2011 operating budget.. The library is asking the town to appropriate $47,500 to support the library.

The Gilmanton Year-Round Library is a public library, open without charge to everyone in town. The facility, valued at $1.3-million, was built and furnished entirely with private donations. The public need for and benefit of the library have been amply demonstrated by the enthusiastic response of townsfolk.

Please support the “Library in the Barn” by attending Town Meeting at the Gilmanton School on March 12 and casting your vote in favor of the Library Article.

The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Board of Directors Stan Bean, Anne Kirby, Susannah Chance, Alice Bean, Sue Barr, Carolyn Dickey, Bill Foster, Chris Schlegel, Cindy Hatch, Carol Mitchell, Steve Bedard, Carolyn Baldwin, Alicha Kingsbury. Betty Ann Abbott, Selectmen’s Representive.

Please vote to approve the Town of Ashland operating budget To the editor, To the voters of Ashland: As a member of the Ashland Budget Committee this year, I would like to strongly encourage the voters of Ashland to vote …YES… for the operating budget as recommended by the Selectboard and adjusted by the Budget Committee.

The budget total is $6,672,645, which is only $37,053 more than the default budget. This budget includes the general operating budget, electric budget, and the water and sewer budget. The electric and water and sewer portion of the budget are funded by the income from those departments and are not funded by property tax revenue. The general operating budget that is not funded by our utility rates is $2,625,522 and represents about 40-percent of the total budget.

The reasons for this recommendation to vote YES are as follows: — If the budget does not win, we will again run our town off the default budget.

— The default budget is the same budget we had in 2008, which was a

15-percent reduction of the recommended budget that year. The only changes would be from contracts, mandates, debt service, or legal obligations.

— The default budget does not allocate the funds to their best uses, because it is based on needs by departments from 2008, with a 15-percent reduction from the recommended budget in that year.

— As a member of the Budget Committee this year, I feel comfortable that we have allocated the funds to a far better use than the default budget would do.

— The Budget Committee has also agreed to meet on a monthly basis, beginning Thursday, March 10. This will allow us more time to work with the town budget, helping to do our part, to ensure our money is budgeted as effectively and efficiently as possible.

PLEASE VOTE YES ON MARCH 8th FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND OPERATING BUDGET Stephen Felton Ashland

I would like to offer an apology to Code Officer Ken Ballance To the editor, I’d like to apologize for my letterto-the-editor last week that gave the impression that Center Harbor’s Code Enforcement officer, Ken Ballance, is anything less than professional in the handling of his duties. I jumped the gun when I suggested that he was

selectively enforcing the local political sign ordinance and, although there were instances of non-enforcement last fall, I’m sure that they were cases of simple oversight rather than intentional.

Jonathan Halsey Center Harbor

from preceding page a passion for improving our children’s education while keeping an eye on the taxpayer’s burden.

I hope you will join me on Tuesday,

March 8 and vote for Mark Billings for the Inter-Lakes School Board Member-At-Large.

Don Ewing Meredith

I’m an out of the box thinker who likes to meet problems head on To the editor, Many articles and events have passed since I, Mark Billings, introduced myself and announced that I was running for the at large position on the Inter-Lakes School Board. This opportunity has given me the chance to meet many wonderful people in our communities of Sandwich, Center Harbor, and Meredith.

It has been printed that there is a stark contrast between my opponent, Richard Hanson, and myself. However, in many ways we are much alike: — We both want the absolute best for the children in the Inter-Lakes District and are dedicated to making the schools as great as they can possibly be.

— We are both terrific listeners.

— We are both good at bringing people together for a common cause.

— We both have a huge respect for education and the teachers who make it happen.

— We are both willing use our expertise and take the time to give our best for everyone in the district.

So, what then, are some of the differences between us?

— I believe that attaining the state average just isn’t good enough.

— I do not believe that finding savings in cost will result in vast cuts to our staff or programs.

I know that changes are coming – the daily headlines highlight the problems of our state and country.

The status quo is unsustainable, and I want us to be ahead of the problems, not behind them. Just saying

that upcoming issues are bigger than we are doesn’t mean that we can’t fix those that fall within our scope, such as the current, expensive hot topic of health insurance.

If the state falters on retirement benefits and it falls upon our communities to make up this vast amount of money, the solutions must become part of our negotiations process and we must be ready for them. State mandates without compensation are unacceptable.

I’m an out of the box thinker who believes in meeting a problem head on and I will not pretend that our communities won’t be affected, nor do I think that the issues will disappear if we ignore them.

I want to slice our budgetary pie differently, to best benefit the children and employees of our schools, while providing a better balance to the taxpayers who foot the bill.

Please give me a chance to work with the rest of the I-L Board members and achieve these goals — vote for Mark Billings, Inter-Lakes School Board. I will be at all polling places during some part of the day on March 8, and hope to meet you personally.

Also, please come to the Annual School District Meeting on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. in the Inter-Lakes High School Gymnasium. Bussing will be provided up the hill from the I-L Elementary School Parking Lot. Thank you for this great opportunity.

Mark Billings Meredith

Problem solving approach of Richard Hanson is serving I-L well To the editor, My association with the Inter-Lakes School District began in 1968. I was first a school counselor, later an administrator, and presently am a member of the Inter-Lakes School Board.

Based on direct experience, I can say with complete confidence, that much of the effectiveness of our schools results from the willingness of our teachers to function far beyond what is required by their contract.

While their willingness has several sources, one significant source is the relationship between the school board and the teaching staff. This relationship gained positive ground as a result of the recently completed negotiations. It was not what was done as much as the way it was done. The “problem solving” approach led by Mr. Hanson served the district very well and paved the way to an even stron-

ger future relationship.

This relationship has taken on increased importance due to the effort that will be required to ensure our students are internationally competitive. Like it or not, we are in a global economy and our students will need skills at a globally competitive level. The changes that will be necessary will be eased if the relationship between the board and the teachers reflects an atmosphere of cooperative partnership.

Mr. Richard Hanson has demonstrated the ability and willingness to foster this kind of partnership. Our students need and deserve this kind of leadership.

For these reasons I am supporting Richard Hanson for the Inter-Lakes School Board’s at-large position.

Howard N. Cunningham Sandwich

I ask that Gilford residents support Genesis Behavioral Health To the editor, As chair of the Board of Genesis Behavioral Health, I am writing to ask that Gilford residents vote “YES” on Article 16 on Tuesday, March 8. This article seeks funding for Genesis in the amount of $11,739 to support the provision of emergency mental health services. As the community mental health center for our area, Genesis is responsible for providing emergency services 24 hours per day. Many of those who need these services have no insurance or

have no ability to pay. As a result, this program operates at a significant loss each year. Genesis asks each of the 24 towns in its service area to contribute a small portion to defray the loss.

Due to recent cuts in state funding and an increased demand for services, it is more important than ever for Genesis to receive support from the communities it serves. Your vote on March 8th will be greatly appreciated.

Cinde Warmington Gilford

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LETTERS I’m a law enforcement vet who supports the CH police station

I ask Gilford to support Heath & Hospice services that are provided

To the editor, As a resident of Center Harbor and a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, I support the recommended new police station.

During my career I have been in many police stations throughout this state as well as many throughout our country and have seen the good and the bad. Over the past decades I have seen our police “station” evolve from room to room in the existing municipal building which can be described as going from bad to worse. I have heard discussion over the decades about solving the space needs and finally we have a solution via committee and elected officials (selectman).

They have done their job and we now have a solution. And I, for one, support their proposal. The last thing we need is more study.

Law enforcement requires a private, safe and secure area to conduct business. To conduct interviews of suspects, witnesses or complainant in the existing police station is a tragedy waiting to happen. When conducting such interviews it requires a safe and secure area for not only privacy but an area free of the ability to obtain weapons. One only has to look around the existing office to see it is a treasure trove of available weapons, meaning everyday items such as pencils, pens, keyboards, monitors, etc. A violent individual would have the availability and opportunity to use such makeshift weapons on our officers. Having proper facilities such as a secure processing room would greatly reduce

To the editor, Please vote yes on Gilford Article 17. The undersigned is both a resident of Gilford and a member of the Board of Directors of Community Health & Hospice (CH&H).

Article 17, placed by petition on the Gilford Town Ballot, is a request to appropriate funds for Gilford to partner with Community Health and Hospice to serve Gilford’s most needy frail elderly and children, and those near the end of life. Last year, CH&H made over 4,000 visits to approximately 300 Gilford residents. For these visits nearly $50,000 was not reimbursed by any form of insurance, public or private grant or by the individuals who needed these services for fundamental health and welfare needs but could not afford to directly pay for them.

No one in our town can predict if or when they may unexpectedly find themselves in need of these services.

It is support that goes beyond what is reimbursed by insurance or other sources of funding. It addresses a need that has the potential to devastate any one of our families. As a resident of Gilford I know how important these services are to the quality of life in our town. However, as a board member of Community Health & Hospice I also realize that no organization can continue to provide services for which there is no funding source.

Fortunately, residents of Gilford voted last year to appropriate approximately half of the un-reimbursed expenses in a partnership with CH&H and the

such a scenario. The existing police department is nothing more than an oversized closet.

If I have heard it once I’ve heard it a thousand times, “I didn’t think it could happen in a small community like ours”. Well, it CAN happen in a community such as ours because we have “those” kind of people passing through and in our community. There are more and more dangerous people in our country and yes in our community. A single interview or interrogation gone bad could have a violent ending. Having adequate space and proper facilities can greatly reduce the risks.

A new facility will give the space needed to bring back police equipment, a place for files in a central secure location and protect the confidentiality and integrity of police reports. There will be needed space to secure evidence (pursuant to the rules of evidence) to ensure proper chain of custody. This is extremely important to the successful prosecution of any crime.

I believe the building costs will never be less. Building not only for the present, but large enough to accommodate growth is the pro-active approach. I commend the committee and the selectmen for their work, their thoughtful approach and for giving us a solution. The impact on our taxes will be minimal and the return on our investment will benefit us all.

I urge the residents of Center Harbor to support Article 2 to construct a new police facility.

Walter Newcomb Center Harbor

Turnout at meetings is low but there are better ways to be informed To the editor, SB-2 is opposed by selfish, narrow minded political controllers, and wanted by all who want FAIR 100-percent representation of ALL voters.

The antique “town meeting was a way to prevent most people from voting, and leave the vote to special interests. Those narrow groups fear SB-2 because it removes their unfair grip on the community.

Many of the controlling politicians in towns with SB-2 say it is a “failure”, based ONLY on the turnout to informational meetings, as if that was the only way the voters can get information on issues to vote on! NOT SO!

They know there are far better ways to get information on voting issues.

People attend the informational meetings ONLY when they want to change voting issues! When everyone is happy with the selectmen, budget committee, and school board, they have no reason to go to informational meetings, and waste four hours listening to nonsense. When it comes time to vote EVERYONE can vote privately, not attacked by town goons! Nothing could be fairer, and that is what the special interests fear most!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

We need to preserve and project Belmont’s rural way of life To the editor, My name is Parker Caldrain and I am running for the one year seat on the Belmont Planning Board.

I was born and raised in Laconia. I made the decision to move to Belmont in 2005 for the quality schools and great community for my children.

I have been working in the local construction industry for over a decade, and am the owner of a local building and remodeling company. I pride myself on my responsiveness, attention to detail and professionalism that account for my quality reputation in my industry, and community.

I am a supporter of local business

believing that locally owned businesses are the backbone of a strong community.

I consider myself a fair and reasonable person, who will listen to what you have to say and make decisions only after receiving all the facts.

In closing I believe that we need to “Preserve and protect the rural quality of life including natural, agricultural and historic features” of Belmont while allowing for limited growth.

Thank you for your time and please get out and vote on Tuesday, March 8th Parker Caldrain Belmont

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balance was provided by Community Health & Hospice through fundraising activities. This means that Gilford taxpayers paid only a portion of the unreimbursed services delivered to their residents. If these services were funded through the welfare office, taxpayers would pay the full cost. Thus continuing this partnership makes both economic and moral sense.

We find ourselves in an economic downturn that has generated an increase in need and at the same time created a much more challenging environment in which to raise funds to offset the costs of meeting these needs. No selectboard or budget committee can vote these needs away — they exist regardless of budgetary actions. Like any other appropriation, this warrant article supports the common good of the residents of our town. Other community towns understand this situation and have supported the needs of their citizens and CH&H has made the same commitment of partnership to them — the money appropriated by a town stays in their town to meet the needs of their community.

The vote before the town of Gilford is to continue the partnership with Community Health & Hospice that meets the needs of its own citizens.

The choice is up to the voters in Gilford and Community Health & Hospice will, of course, abide by the choice that is made.

Russ Armstrong Gilford

Biosolids have been used as fertilizer in Gilmanton since 1993 To the editor, Last fall, the Gilmanton Planning Board received a petition signed from 30 citizens to adopt a ban on the land application of biosolids within the town. In order to place the item on the 2011 Town Warrant, the Planning Board held two public hearings on the proposed language. Following the last public hearing, I was approached by one of the citizens who signed the petition.

When we finished speaking, she indicated that she felt that she had not been given all the facts surrounding biosolids use prior to signing the petition and wished there was a way to have her name removed from it.

With that in mind, I would like to offer the following information to the voters in Gilmanton so that they are able to make an informed and educated decision on Tuesday.

Brief history of biosolids use in Gilmanton: Biosolids were first land applied in Gilmanton in 1993, and have been in continual use since The Gilmanton Landfill was closed in 2001, using Class B biosolids and Short Paper Fiber Since 2000, over 25,000 yards of bio-

solids, both Class A & B, have been land applied in Gilmanton as an alternative to commercial fertilizer. Out of 38,126 acres in Gilmanton, only 622 acres (0.016-percent) have received biosolids Some things you may not know: N.H. has the strictest regulatory guidelines in the country with regard to biosolids use; treated biosolids have substantially lower levels of heavy metals than cow manure; biosolids are far more cost effective than commercial fertilizers.

There are currently five farms in Gilmanton that rely on the cost savings biosolids offers over traditional fertilizers The use of biosolids is not only safe, but it is a responsible practice that benefits the environment, your community and, more importantly, your neighbors. For more information on the use of biosolids, short paper fiber or wood ash, please contact our office at 603-536-8900 or visit our website at www.RMIrecycles.com.

Shelagh Connelly, President Resource Management, Inc. Ashland

Tilton Sewer Commission has straightened out who should pay To the editor, I would like to thank Jason Wright of the Tilton Sewer Commission for his integrity. Thanks to his commitment to fairness, ALL properties affected by the Lochmere Sewer Project will now be paying their fair share of the 30 year betterment related to

Dec. 21 that states a betterment will be assessed if the line passes the property or a ROW will now stand. So states the Jan. 25 ,2011 TSC minutes.

Adding these properties which were (mysteriously excluded) from paying a betterment will decrease the 30 year sewer BOND by $100K, that othersee next page

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LETTERS Only about 30% of N.H. residents now live in Town Meeting towns To the editor, This is response to the February 24th Letter to the Editor, in one of the local papers, by Kate and Mike Lancor, entitled “Traditional town meetings work for Moultonboro”.

The Lancor’s letter, sites a report by the Center for Public Policy Studies. Their statement that 71-percent still hold traditional town meetings compared to 29-percent that have adopted SB-2, is incorrect and misleading. The Lancor’s figures include 15 municipalities that do not use town meeting but use instead a council form of government.

According to the N.H. Center for Public Policy Studies there are more people living in SB-2 towns than in

traditional “town meeting” towns.

The New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies report states that by 2008 more that 35-percent of New Hampshire’s population lived in the 63 towns that adopted SB-2 as an alternative to the more traditional “town meeting” municipalities. About 30-percent of New Hampshire residents live in “town meeting” towns, and about 34-percent of New Hampshire’s residents live in the 15 municipalities with no town meeting, usually a city with a council form of government.

Please vote YES for SB-2 on March 8th at the Moultonborough Safety Building from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jim Leiterman Moultonboro

Try to crusade for SB-2 without blaming teachers & public employees To the editor, Richard Gunnar Juve’s letter in Wednesday’s paper is just plain ignorant. Most of his letters have to do with his desire to strip middle class workers, particularly teachers and public employees, of their pension, pay and benefits. He has used words like “bullies” and “thugs” when describing these hard working individuals. His attacks on teachers I think is equivalent to someone trying to take pay or benefits away from retired military service personnel. Who is more important? I think neither, but instead believe that both kinds of these public service employees deserve good pay and benefits.

Teachers deserve good pay and benefits because not only are they highly educated, but they teach our children.

Most go home and do more school work at night. Everyone is so quick to blame teachers for poor scores, but the truth is good students are created at home. Teachers are not responsible for a student’s desire to want to do good. Parents need to take responsibility of their child’s future and keep after them. Most people who do blame teachers are doing so because they “dropped the ball” when it came to their own kids.

If you want to drum up business for your SB-2 crusade, try to do it without blaming teachers and public employees for just trying to work and live a good life where they can try to give their families a good life.

Martin Carney Sandwich

Herb Vadney, Mark Billings & SB-2 will serve people of Meredith well To the editor, I served on the Meredith Planning Board with Herb Vadney for many years. He is a man of his word, fair, diligent, and trustworthy. Always willing to listen and act how the majority feels. He will serve the town of Meredith well as a selectman. He will keep in mind what is best for the hard working, hard hit taxpayer’s!

I don’t know Mark Billings but everything I have heard and read has convinced me he is the right person to serve on the school board. We need someone who listens to all taxpayers not just the administrators and teachers. Teachers do work hard but so do the rest of us! Many of us don’t get raises and our health insurance premiums and deductibles keep getting

higher. We also don’t get the benefit of paid health insurance when we retire.

All public workers need to come in to the real world with the rest of us.

Shame on you, Mr. Hansen, saying that low income parents are unsuccessful! His statement is a form of profiling and I for one don’t want some one on our school board that decides what people are because of a certain group or class they may be a part of. We need some fresh and money saving ideas on the school board.

Yes, I do support SB-2! I have personally been booed at meetings. With SB-2 your vote is done in private! We are smart enough to make up our own minds as to what is really needed.

Please get out and vote on Tuesday!

Pam Bliss Meredith

I urge Gilford voters to support emergency mental health services To the editor, I write to urge the citizens of Gilford to vote for Warrant Article 16 in support of emergency mental health services provided by Genesis Behavioral Health.

Genesis provides essential services to children and families in our comfrom preceding page wise would have been paid by the 225 property owners affected by the LSP. Now all we have to do is find out what happened to the leftover USDA grant monies for the LSP, and lets not forget the $80K left over from the Silver Lake Road Project.

munity, services which are even more essential for families struggling with job loss, loss of homes, and lack of health insurance coverage. As a community mental health center, Genesis is required to provide emergency mental health services at all times but receives no state funding to do so.

Emergency Mental Health Services reduce burdens on law enforcement and hospital emergency departments.

As a pediatrician practicing in the area I often see serious, and sometimes untreated, behavioral health problems among my patients and their families. These vulnerable families deserve and need our support.

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An angel (for sale) leads the way into the expansive new Laconia Antiques Center on Main Street in downtown Laconia. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch)

Laconia Antiques Center open in Bloom’s building LACONIA — The Laconia Antiques Center, which outgrew its original space soon after turning a year old, opened yesterday just across Main Street in the building that housed Bloom’s Variety Store.

Tom Smith, who partnered with Charlie St. Clair to launch the enterprise, said that although the move is not yet complete, dealers have occupied and

are operating in the front half of the ground floor and have begun filling most of the remaining space.

“Custimers have been coming in ever since we opened the doors,” Smith said.

The center is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

NH from page 2 repeal, said the group is disappointed the committee did not support killing the bills this year.

“Lawmakers just kicked the can down the road, only to come back again next year to take up marriage, yet again,” he said in a statement.

Democratic Gov. John Lynch, who signed the law, says he will veto bills to repeal it. The Democratcontrolled Legislature adopted civil unions in 2007 and replaced that law with gay marriage two years later.

Conservatives are hoping for enough votes in the Legislature to repeal gay marriage and overturn a veto now that Republicans have gained supermajorities in the House and Senate in November.

The National Organization for Marriage and another opposition group, Cornerstone Action, spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on television ads in an effort to defeat Lynch in last year’s governor’s race and elect lawmakers who would support a repeal.

“While we would have preferred the Legislature to take up these bills this year, we look forward to working with House leadership and the new majority over the coming months to see that the state’s traditional marriage definition is restored next year,” Kevin Smith, director of the conservative Cornerstone Action, said of Thursday’s committee action.

Mo Baxley, executive director of New Hampshire Freedom to Marry, said that as people live with the law they realize it has no impact on their lives.

“They understand that gay and lesbian couples share the same values of other couples, like love, commitment and family,” she said.

House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt had urged the committee to postpone floor action on the bills so the House could focus on fiscal issues. The sponsors were reluctant to fight leadership.

The committee recommended killing a third bill that would have replaced marriage for heterosexual and same-sex couples with domestic unions.

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LACONIA — Three sidewalk plows and a street sweeper headed the public works director’s priority purchase list that was presented to the City Council Public Works Subcommittee earlier this week.

Director Paul Moynihan compiled the list, telling subcommittee members Armand Bolduc and Brenda Baer the priority list generally coincides with the Fall 2011 Capital Improvement Request.

Bolduc said the subcommittee wanted the entire list so it could review the projected costs and determine if it made sense to authorize one bond issue and replenish some of the aging pieces in the public works department.

Moynihan said every year his department requests between $200,000 and $300,o00 for capital purchases and has averaged spending about $150,000 over the past few years.

He said the city has four sidewalk plows but only three are working and the fourth is used for parts. His recommendation was to get two Bobcat Skid Steers at $34,000 each and one bigger one that can accommodate forklifts, a backhoe and other items that can be used year round.

He said he’s seen other communities, including Concord and Manchester, get good results with the Bobcats that have the rubber tires.

“They’re not as powerful but we’re impressed with what they can do,” he said.

Moynihan said if his department were allowed to purchase all three he would scrap all but the Bombadier.

Cabanel suggested he ask one of the manufactures to allow them to test one of the wheeled units to see if it could do the job.

As to the street sweeper, both City Manger Eileen Cabanel and Finance Director Pam Reynolds did not support spending the $200,000 on one unless the city stops using the subcontractor it currently employs.

Moynihan said with only one new unit, the city still wouldn’t be able to keep up in the spring. He said the existing street sweeper is a 1980 model.

“For us to have no street sweeper is not wise,” he said.

Also on the list is at least one Case 680 backhoe to replace the one

the department has that is 25 years old. He said ideally the department should have two backhoes because several times a year, especially during construction season, two are needed.

He also said the existing Case 680 has recently become very expensive to repair.

Reynolds challenged his assessment, saying that from 2008 until the present the city spend only $5,600 on repairs, but Moynihan said that there was a considerable amount of work done to it in 2006 and 2007.

She also asked that if the city were to get a new backhoe would it be “a Cadillac”, to which Moynihan replied that it would have heat and air conditioning.

“Some of the things Pam is pointing out,” said Cabanel, “Maybe you should be looking at some used prices.”

“It’s not that we don’t need (these pieces of equipment) but it might be extravagant to get new ones,” she continued.

Moynihan also said he would like to get one 2-ton vibrating roller to replace his two existing ones that are 40 and 22 years old respectively.

Also on his list is a wood chipper.

Moynihan told a skeptical Bolduc that the existing one was only used once last year but the problem is during emergencies they are nearly impossible to rent.

When it came time to review the road-side mowing machine — a tractor with attachment — Cabanel suggested Moynihan coordinate his lawn-mowing needs with the Parks and Recreation Department to make sure there was no overlap of moving equipment purchases.

Moynihan also said the city needs to demolish and dispose of a storage building at 61 Strafford Street. He said it has some asbestos issues and Reynolds suggested he look into so federal asbestos removal grants and report back.

Public Works would also like a new sand shed next to the salt shed on Bisson Avenue.

As for a grader, even though there are still about five miles of city roads that are public and unpaved, Moynihan said the city could never justify buying a $200,000 piece of equipment when it costs the city about $8,000 to annually subcontract the grading of see next page

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The Alton School District Newsletter was mailed on March 1st to all residents of Alton in an effort to give a brief description of the purpose of each warrant article being presented for your vote. A mistake was made under the heading of “District Officers, School Board for 3 years” on the first page and should read as follows: District Officers School Board: For 3 years – Vote for One (1) Sandy Wyatt Jeffrey T. Clay We apologize to Mr. Clay and the SAU #72 deeply regrets any inconvenience caused by this error.

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Brady Sullivan has large Weirs Blvd. project back before city planners

BY MICHAEL KITCH THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Nearly seven years after originally proposing a large residential development at Langley Cove on Weirs Boulevard, Brady Sullivan Properties of Manchester has renewed its effort to pursue the project. The company will present its most recent plan to the technical review committee, consisting of representatives of city departments, next week in anticipation of presenting a proposal to the Planning Board in May. In 2004, Brady Sullivan proposed building 375 housing units on an elongated 84-acre tract marked by extensive wetlands and steep slopes that straddles Langley Brook and parallels Weirs Boulevard. The Planning Board expressed concerns about the density of the project, which would lead to increased stormwater runoff, soil erosion and traffic congestion.

After being rebuffed in 2009, the company returned last year with a plan for 291 units that shrunk the impervious surface by 44-percent and expanded the green space by 154-percent while more than halving the number of detention ponds and reducing the frontage on Weirs Boulevard by 850 feet. Moreover, since the project was first broached, Brady Sullivan purchased Paugus Woods, a 90-unit residential community abutting the Langley Cove property to the east. The acquisition enabled the two properties to be linked, providing the second means of access and egress from Langley Cove that the Planning Board required as well as enabling, which in turn eliminated the need to include some 17 acres of wetland in the site plan.

The plan calls for the 291 units to be divided between apartments and townhouses. Two buildings, each with 36 apartments, another three-story building with 78 apartments and a clubhouse would be constructed on the high ground to the east, near the boundary with Paugus Woods. Along with four single-family homes and four duplexes, the townhouses would be strung along either side of a loop road between the apartment buildings and private from preceding page those few roads.

Cabanel also suggested the city should start looking into equipment sharing with some of the surrounding communities.

No decisions were made on the public works request and subcommittee members suggested Moynihan look into getting some prices for used equipment so they can have something to compare against new prices.

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All the units and parking would be developed on 20.3 acres of the 66.6-acre site, leaving the more than two thirds of the property north of Langley Brook, which consiusts of extensive wetlands, undeveloped. Much of the area to be developed consists of steep slopes.

Last October, the City Council adopted an ordinance regulating development on steep slopes. The ordinance will apply to the Langley Cove project.

When the ordinance was proposed Planning Director Shanna Saunders told the council that “instead of telling developers they can’t build on slopes, we’re telling them how to build on slopes.”

The ordinance differentiates between “precautionary” slopes of between 15-percent and 24-percent and “prohibitive” slopes of more than 25-percent and specifies the conditions required to develop on each.

No fewer than 18 standards, including specifications for storm water management and construction practices, would apply to development on “precautionary” slopes while “prohibitive” slopes would be subject to an additional nine standards. The criteria become stricter as get the slopes become steeper.

Jon Rokeh of Rokeh Consulting, LLC, representing Brady Sullivan, has assured the Planning Department that the plan addresses all the standards prescribed by the slopes ordinance.

When Brady Sullivan outlined the plan a year ago, both the Planning Department and the Planning Board deemed it “an improvement,” but withheld judgment pending the completion of the detailed drawings and specifications, which will be presented next week.

VOTES from page one meeting laws.

“In my mind there was no possibility to do anything except admit our mistake and reschedule,” said County Administrator Debra Shackett.

The 18-member Belknap County Convention will now meet on March 14 to take a public vote on selection of the new county attorney. Candidates are Alton Prosecutor Melissa Guldbrandsen and Lori Chandler, a former Belknap County prosecutor.

On March 21 at 7 p.m. the 18-member House delegation will meet to vote on the county commissioners recommended 2011 budget.

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City Council urges lawmakers to keep speed limits on lake

By Michael Kitch

LACONIA — At the request of Warren Hutchins, who is among the board of directors of the Winnipesaukee Family Alliance for Boating Safety (WinnFABs), the City Council voted unanimously this week to urge members of the Senate Transportation Committee to retain speed limits on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Hutchins told the councilors that the committee was considering legislation — Senate Bill 27 — to replace the speed limits enacted last year of 45 miles per hour in daylight and 30 miles per hour after dark with a standard of “reasonable and prudent,” which he said would “gut the law.” At the same time, the committee is reviewing a proposal, offered by Safe Boaters of New Hampshire, that would keep the same speed limits, but exempt the Broads, where

the limit would be 55 miles per hour.

Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5) told Hutchins that when the council met with the five representatives from Laconia, along with Senator Forsythe (R-Strafford), he advised them that the council favored retaining the speed limits.

Hutchins said that the Senate Transportation Committee is expected to vote on SB-27 when senators return from recess next week. All indications are that Senators Nancy Stiles (R-Hampton) and Molly Kelly (D-Keene) are likely to vote against the bill and in favor of keeping the speed limits. Senators Jim Rausch (R-Derry) and David Boutin (R-Hooksett) are expected to support the bill or the amendment that would exempt the Broads from the speed limits.

Forsythe, who holds the deciding vote on the committee, has yet to signal his position.

FORRESTER from page one between 90 feet and 135 feet high spaced about 800 feet apart along a cleared corridor some 150 feet wide.

Altogether 19 of 31 towns in Forrester’s Senate District 2 lie in the path of either or both the preferred or the alternate route of the first stretch of transmission lines — Ashland, Bath, Bridgewater, Bristol, Campton, Dorchester, Easton, Groton, Haverhill, Holderness, Landaff, New Hampton, Piermont, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Wentworth, Woodstock and Orford.

“The way I view it,” Forrester said, “it is a private property issue. If they can’t convince private property owners to sell the land they need, then they can’t sell the project.”

Forrester said that she appreciated that the project would benefit Franklin by generating an estimated 1,200 construction jobs and another 30 to 40 permanent jobs once the converter terminal began operating. “I don’t want to hurt Franklin,” she said, “but I can’t overlook the adverse impacts the project will have on many other communities. I want to see every community prosper.”

Forrester shared the concerns of local residents as

well as groups like the Appalachian Mountain Club and Conservation Law Foundation about the impact of the project on the environment and landscape. In addition, she noted that the mere prospect of constructing transmission lines was already having a chilling effect on property values and sales along both the suggested routes.

Acknowledging that the N.H. Senate had no formal role in the permitting process, Forrester said that she would have ample opportunity to express the views of her constituents, beginning with the proceedings of the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (SEC), which must certify all energy facilities.

The SEC consists of representatives of a dozen state agencies and is chaired by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services with the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission serving as vice-chair. Once the committee receives a formal proposal it must hold at least one public hearing in each county affected by the project within 30 days.

The project must also be approved by the United States Department of Energy and, since the transmission lines would cross the White Mountain National Forest, by the United States Department of Agriculture as well.

WISCONSIN from page 2 Mark Miller confirmed there were talks with Walker, but he did not think they were close to reaching a deal.

The Republican leader of the state Senate signed orders finding the 14 AWOL Democrats in contempt and allowing the chamber’s sergeant at arms to use police force to detain them if necessary. Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says his orders are only binding should the senators return to Wisconsin.

The Senate passed a resolution earlier in the day setting a 4 p.m. deadline for the senators to appear at the chamber. When none of them did, Fitzgerald signed the orders in dramatic fashion — in the

center of the Senate chamber. State patrol officers watched silently from the gallery as Fitzgerald signed the orders executing the order. The Democrats left in protest over an anti-union bill.

Senate Democrats disagreed with Fitzgerald about what’s allowed under the chamber’s rules.

Sen. Chris Larson said they hadn’t done anything illegal and couldn’t be arrested.

“There are so many police supporting us, they might have a hard time finding one to bring us back,” said Miller, one of the AWOL Democrats.

Fitzgerald called on any Wisconsin citizens who see the senators to contact police.

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HEAT from page one a delivery of less than 150 gallons of heating oil. At prices around $3.70 per gallon, that’s $555.

Tensel is discovering something Ruth Mooney, owner of Province Kiln-Dried Firewood in Belmont, learned years ago. They will deliver a cord of firewood for $295 but will sell as little as a bundle of firewood from their business on Province Road. “We have a lot of people who will stop in and pick up a pick-up full because that’s all they can afford,” she said.

The business she and her husband created a few years ago dries wood using a large kiln, which Mooney said produces a product that burns better and cleaner than traditionally-seasoned cordwood.

They produce about 18 cords of wood per week and aren’t able to keep up with the demand. Especially when delivering to local homes, she said, “we’re seeing how tough it is out there for a lot of people.”

Judy Scothorne, community services director for the Community Action Program of Belknap and Merrimack Counties, is all too aware of what a cold winter does to a population that is suffering from a double-shot of a lingering recession coupled with high oil prices.

Beginning about two years ago, Scothorne said, the program saw a 40-percent increase in residents seeking assistance to heat their homes. That level of need has remained constant since. Scothorne said that between July, 2010 and last week, her agency had processed applications for 7,792 households seeking heating assistance. A little more than a third of the people served by the assistance are elderly, she said, and most of the growth of the program is represented by residents who find themselves unemployed.

“It’s not a low-income program, it’s a program for people in crisis,” she said. To qualify for the benefit, a household of four must make less than $56,000 annually. The requirement for a two-person household is $38,000. The average benefit is $700, she said, and noted that amount doesn’t buy too much oil at $3.70 per gallon.

“It just doesn’t go very far,” she said. Many times each day, they hear callers report, “My benefit’s used up and I still need fuel.” At that point, the best Scothorne can do is refer the clients to a local charity or welfare office.

The situation Scothorne sees every day is clearly dire, and the future doesn’t look any better. Although the level of need has remained steady since the recession began, she said the current levels of funding are “not anywhere near” where they were when the need for assistance surged two years ago, and judging by the budgets presented by Governor John Lynch and President Barack Obama, organizations such as Community Action Program will have to do with yet less funding next year.

“We’re not going to have the money to sustain this kind of case load going forward,” she said. That reality will force her agency to make the difficult choice of either reducing the income reuirements so fewer people will qualify or slashing the benefit amounts.

“It won’t be palatable at all,” she said.

Regardless of which path Community Action takes, people such as Tensel would do well to keep their chainsaws oiled. It seems that’s what he plans to do. “There’s a jigh demand for wood, it’s simply affordable,” he said. “I intend to keep doing this, it seems there is a market for it.”

LIBYA from page 2 for a new front given their longtime involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Russia is likely to block the U.N. from giving its blessing to a no-fly zone or airstrikes. U.S. Defense Minister Robert Gates this week noted that carrying out strikes is not just a matter of protecting protesters — you have to take out Libyan air defenses first, a riskier and more expansive act.

But Gadhafi’s threats to fight to the end could prompt the West to intervene sooner, said prominent defense analyst Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

“The problem is that whenever Gadhafi escalates, the West will escalate back,” said Cordesman. “If he executes those threats, he will force the West to become more engaged.”

The deadlock was illustrated by this week’s battle over the strategic oil port of Brega, captured by the opposition late last month 460 miles (740 kilometers) east of Tripoli. A pro-Gadhafi force briefly succeeded in retaking it in an attack Wednesday morning, but rebel forces captured it back within hours in a fierce battle fought in part on a sandy beach.

Even when the pro-Gadhafi forces sought this week to regain control of a rebel-held city only 30 miles (50 kilometers) west of Tripoli, they failed,

driven back by residents armed with weapons looted from local storehouses and backed by army troops siding with the uprising.

The rebels are mainly a ragtag force of volunteers, some of whom have basic military training, joined by mutinous army troops whose own training and discipline is poor.

One reason the conflict could drag on is the Libyan armed forces themselves — their low professionalism, lack of manpower and tribal rivalries among their ranks. That means neither side has a powerful enough force to overwhelm the other.

Cordesman says the roughly 50,000-strong army is only about the third of the size needed to operate all the equipment available to it. “The inventory is massive.”

Part of that inventory has now fallen into rebel hands as the uprising swept over security headquarters and bases in the eastern half of the country. Other equipment still in Gadhafi’s hands lies idle with not enough fighters — or qualified fighters — to use it.

Gadhafi deliberately weakened the army over the years, fearing that it could overthrow his rule in a coup — the same way he came to power in 1969.

Instead he spent lavishly on arming and training militias that are fiercely loyal to him. He also hired mercenaries from sub-Saharan African nations.

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The NFL and the players’ union decided Thursday to keep the current collective bargaining agreement in place for an additional 24 hours so that negotiations can continue.

“The parties have agreed to a one-day extension,” federal mediator George Cohen said in a one-sentence statement after the sides met with him for about eight hours. The CBA was set to expire at midnight, which would likely have prompted the first work stoppage since 1987 for a league that rakes in $9 billion a year.

“For all our fans who dig our game, we appreciate your patience as we work through this,” union executive director DeMaurice Smith said as he emerged from the talks. “We are going to keep working. We want to play football.”

Said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as he left: “We are working as hard as we can.”

Allowing the CBA to expire could put the two sides on the road to a year without football, even though opening kickoff of the 2011 season is still six months away. The labor unrest comes as the NFL is at the height of its popularity, breaking records for TV ratings: This year’s Super Bowl was the most-watched program in U.S. history.

If the CBA expires, the owners could lock out the players, and the union could decertify to try and prevent that through the courts — something the NFLPA did in 1989. It formed again in 1993.

NFL lead negotiator Jeff Pash said the sides had “good discussions and exchanges,” and “we’re going to be back here (Friday) morning.”

A person with knowledge of the talks said the 24-hour extension was an opportunity to decide whether there would be a willingness to extend negotiations further.

The person, who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the talks were supposed to remain confidential, said the sides were apart on economics, but have agreed on other topics. The person would not say what the two sides do agree on.

Another person familiar with the negotiations said the two sides were not expected to resume faceto-face bargaining on Friday. Instead they’ll meet separately with Cohen to hash out whether to prolong the extension — and if so, for how many days.

Washington Redskins player representative Vonnie Holliday cautioned that the two sides are “still apart” on a pact to replace the current CBA. “I don’t see how we can be that close right now unless somebody is going to pull a rabbit out of the hat,” he said. “I just don’t see it.”

Colorado 12-year-old who killed parents described as ‘good kid’ BURLINGTON, Colo. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy accused of killing his parents and wounding two of his younger siblings is a “good kid” who is active in his church, often volunteering to hand out bulletins, work audio and video equipment and help other children learn Bible verses, friends and relatives said.

The boy is suspected of fatally shooting his parents and wounding his 5-year-old sister and 9-yearold brother Tuesday evening at the family’s home in Burlington, near the Kansas border.

Police say they discovered the attacks after the boy called 911 to report a shooting.

District attorney Robert Watson said Thursday he plans to file two counts of first-degree murder and other charges against the boy by the end of Friday.

He hasn’t decided whether to try to prosecute the boy as an adult.

Tom Ward, a public defender representing the boy, declined to comment.

News of Charles and Marilyn Long’s deaths spread quickly through this rural community of 3,700, where residents held a vigil Wednesday night.

Friends and family members said there were no signs of trouble at the Longs’ home.

“You’d always see them around town, volunteering for stuff,” Ronnie Speakman said. “He worked for Frito-Lay, and you would always see him stacking chips in the aisle, always a smile on his face.”

Charles and Marilyn Long, who were in their early 50s, had seven children; four of them are grown and no longer live at home. Marilyn Long homeschooled her kids and ran the children’s ministry at the local Evangelical Free Church. Her husband served as an elder there.

Wally Long, the oldest brother of Charles Long, expressed disbelief about the accusations against his nephew, as well as a concern for the boy. The 12-year-old is being held at the nearest juvenile detention facility in Greeley, about 150 miles from his hometown.

“Whatever caused it, he is still who he is. He’s still my nephew. And the first question I would ask him is, ‘How are you?’” Wally Long said Thursday in an interview broadcast on Denver television stations.

Doctors expect the injured children to fully recover, he said.

Wally Long added his brother and sister-in-law lived for their children and there was nothing to indicate something like this could happen.

“It’s a mystery to me. I’m sure it’s a mystery to everyone,” he said.

The pastor at the family’s church agreed, adding he was unaware of any changes in jobs, housing or schooling that the family may have been dealing with.

The Rev. Ron Lee said the 12-year-old boy was involved with church activities, including greeting visitors before Sunday service, running PowerPoint presentations and helping other children memorize Bible verses.

When a school activity prevented the boy from volunteering on Sunday, he called the church to make sure there was a substitute greeter, Lee said.

“He was pleasant, helpful, a good spirit, a good kid,” he said. “I’m so shocked. I almost feel like I need to hear from him or one of the children. He’s not your typical 12-year-old.”

Watson, the district attorney, said he’ll take the community’s views into consideration as he weighs whether to ask a judge to move the case to regular court and prosecute the boy as an adult. Watson said he’ll also consider the boy’s circumstances — such as whether he has any mental health problems — as he makes that decision.

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OBITUARIES

Jean O. Curtis, 85

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wilkinson-Beane-SimoneauPaquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Roger Rayno, 80

LACONIA — Roger A. Rayno, 80, of 25 Union Avenue, Laconia, died at Genesis Eldercare – Laconia Center on Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

Mr. Rayno was born, July 24, 1930 in Franklin, NH, the son of Henry and Mary (Trottier) Rayno. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He resided in Franklin for several years before moving to Laconia in 1971. He had been employed at Scott & Williams for several years.

Mr. Rayno was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Laconia Post #1670 and a former member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks and the Franklin Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He enjoyed fishing and watching Notre Dame football.

Survivors include his wife, Alice E. (McDonald) Rayno, of Laconia; a brother, Bernard Rayno, of Gilford; a sister, Phyllis Belanger, of Laconia and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rayno was predeceased by two brothers, Peter Rayno and Robert Rayno.

There will be no calling hours.

A Graveside Service will be held in the spring at the family lot in Holy Cross Cemetery, Franklin.

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

NH Interscholastic Athletic and Athletic Directors Associations to hold awards ceremony in Concord March 14 CONCORD — The NH Interscholastic Athletic Association and NH Athletic Directors Association will hold the Annual NHIAA and NHADA Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony at The Capitol Center for the Arts at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 14.

Male and female high school athletes from throughout the Granite State will be recognized for achieving academic and athletic excellence.

Each student athlete will receive an award certificate and a commerative pin. Governor John H. Lynch has

been invited to address the group and present a Proclamation.

Recipients from Laconia High School are Amanda Bridge, McKenna Caldwell, Amy Cass, Brenna Cass, Emily Compton, Emily Dionne, Rachel Geitz, Meghan Hubbard, Jenna Marchione, Eliza Rae, Kelsey Stone, Taylor Williams, Colin Clark, Conor Fountain, Ian Harris, Jacob Holmes, Doran Logsdon, Markus Mariano, Christopher Plunkett, Zachary Pearson, Omica Xiao, Katherine Cook, and Robert Kendall.

21st Annual Altrusa ‘A Taste of the Lakes Region’ on the menu for April 3 LACONIA — The 21st Annual Altrusa “A Taste of the Lakes Region” will be held at The Convention Center at Opechee Inn & Spa from 3 — 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 3.

More than 20 distinguished local restaurants will serve samples of signature dishes to patrons age 21 and over. A cash bar will be available.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will continue to benefit community projects, scholarships, and charities.

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OBITUARIES

Noreen E. Crawford, 66 NEW HAMPTON/ASHLAND — Noreen Elizabeth Crawford, 66, of Dana Hill Rd., New Hampton, passed away at the Mountain Ridge Nursing Home, in Franklin, on Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

Born in Plymouth, NH on June 19, 1944, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Marion (Malone) Crawford. She was raised in the area attending local schools. She earned her teaching certificate from Plymouth State College and graduated from UNH in 1966. She was a member of the “WIN” Program (work incentive program) and spent one school year living and working in Colorado. After graduation she spent two years volunteering in the Peace Core from July of ’67 –’69, where she was stationed in El Salvador as a nutritional educator (RAM clinic).

In her teaching career she was a history teacher at the Linwood School, in Lincoln from 1972 until her retirement in 1995. Throughout her life, Noreen was very active in the New Hampton and Ashland communities, volunteering her time in many local organizations including: the Ashland Women’s Club (past president), board member of the Ashland Food Pantry and Community Center, chairwoman of the Community Council of Ashland, Christmas Night & Town Wide Yard Sale, member of the church council of St. Agnes Catholic Church, “Descause Sisters”, in Concord, the New Hampton Old Home Day Committee, and Books for Newborns at Speare Hospital. She was also a member of the

Squam Lake Grange #258, Pemigewassett Valley Pomona #8, and State and National Grange achieving all 7 degrees.

She worked in her retirement at the Ashland Town Library from 1995 until just recently when she became ill. She had many hobbies, knitting, reading, music and traveling; an organist, she played for the Ashland Methodist Church, Holderness Community Church, and St. Agnes Church, in Ashland.

She is predeceased by her halfbrother, Robert Crawford, of Fl. Noreen is survived by her brother, Eben Crawford and wife Patricia, of Lisbon; sister, Kathleen Donoghue and husband John, of New Hampton; niece, Serenity Moodey and husband Tim, of Lisbon; two grandnephews, and many friends throughout the lakes region.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Ashland Food Pantry and Ashland Town Library, or to a charity of one’s choice.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 6, 2011 at Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon St., Plymouth, from 7:00 through 9:00 pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, of Ashland, on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 11:00 am.

Interment will be held in the spring at the Park Street Cemetery, Tilton.

Mayhew Funeral Homes of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

Robert S. Macintosh, 94 LACONIA — Robert S. Macintosh, 94, of Oviedo, Florida and formerly of Laconia, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Florida.

Mr. Macintosh was born February 27, 1917 in N. Grafton, Mass., the son of Robert and Susan (Todd) Macintosh. In 1921, at the age of 4, he moved from N. Grafton to North Dana, Mass. (now part of Quabbin Reservoir). He graduated from New Salem Academy in 1936 and from the Worcester Boys Trade School in 1939.

Mr. Macintosh served in the U. S. Army Corp. of Engineers from October, 1941 until he was transferred to the U. S. Army Air Force in 1943. He served overseas in the Pacific Theatre of Operations In Okinawa as a B-24 Bomber mechanic until V-J Day. He was honorably discharged from the Service in November, 1945.

Mr. Macintosh resided and worked as an auto mechanic in Worcester, Mass. In September, 1948, he married Elizabeth Brooks of Princeton, Mass. They lived in Barre, Mass. from 1954-1958 and later lived in Weirs Beach and Laconia, N.H. He had been employed at Folsom Cadillac, Cantin Chevrolet, Hutchins, Man-

ter’s Oldsmobile-Pontiac and then at McGreevy Buick-Cadillac for ten years before retiring in 1983. He was an active member of the South Baptist Church and the American Legion, Wilkins-Smith Post #l Laconia.

Surviving family members include his wife, Elizabeth Macintosh, of Florida; two daughters, Jill Macintosh of Florida and Jean (Macintosh) Shoemaker, of Laconia and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Macintosh was predeceased by a brother, Alan Macintosh, and by a sister, Phyllis Calvi.

There will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Service will be held in Laconia at a later date. Burial will be in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia.

For those who wish, donations may be given in the name of Robert Macintosh to the South Baptist Church, 85 Court Street, Laconia, N. H. 03246.

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

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your generous heart makes it easy for you to be open and encouraging, even with your competitors. Perhaps you realize that your only real competition is yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You sometimes give people more credit than they deserve. But you’d rather err on the side of generosity than fail to appreciate the ones who really contribute.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will be even more committed to enriching the lives of others than you usually are. You will notice those in need. You won’t be able to help them all at once, but you will make a difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).

Though most people put on a good face, you’ll look deeper and realize that many are hurting. This will change the way you interact. Your manner of dealing with others is both careful and kind.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 4).

You’ll develop the skills to conduct the relationship of your dreams. Continue to strive for stellar communication in all areas of life, and you’ll get increasingly comfortable asking for what you need. A roadblock to financial good fortune will be lifted in April. June brings an educational opportunity. You have a special connection with Cancer and Scorpio people. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 3, 22, 43 and 56.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are grateful to have had the opportunity to travel and study. This has expanded your perspective in wonderful ways.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll focus on others and ask for their perspective on an issue. Because you’re able to get outside of yourself, you’ll broaden your circle of influence and earn the trust and respect of your peers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everything you do for others today is a casual choice -- no pressure. You make it easy to be your friend. You don’t want or need anything from those around you, and that’s half the battle.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You refuse to lean on others, preferring to lift them up instead. If you find that you cannot do this, then the next best thing is to lift up yourself. Your happiness will be contagious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your good ideas bear repeating. If you’ve shared your ideas before but didn’t get much of a response, now is the time to mention them again. In some ways, the general public is still catching up with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is not enough for you to add value to someone’s life. You want to multiply the good fortune of those around you. You’ll find a way to do this, too -- it has to do with spreading a positive message to a large number of people.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have a talent for rising above petty concerns, and you’ll have a very good reason to use it. You’ll get outside yourself so that you can see things from another per-

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2011. There are 302 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlights in History: On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as the 16th president of the United States. The U.S. Government Printing Office began operation. The Confederate States of America adopted as its flag the original version of the Stars and Bars (not to be confused with the more familiar Confederate Battle Flag).

On this date: In 1789, the Constitution of the United States went into effect as the first Federal Congress met in New York. (The lawmakers then adjourned for lack of a quorum.)

In 1791, Vermont became the 14th state.

In 1811, the first Bank of the United States ceased operations as its charter expired.

In 1858, Sen. James Henry Hammond of South Carolina declared “Cotton is king” in a speech to the U.S. Senate.

In 1908, a fire at Lake View School in Collinwood, Ohio, claimed the lives of 172 children and three adults.

In 1930, Coolidge Dam in Arizona was dedicated by its namesake, former President Calvin Coolidge.

In 1940, Kings Canyon National Park in California was established.

In 1960, an explosives-laden French freighter, La Coubre, exploded in Havana’s harbor, killing at least 75 people.

In 1977, some 1,500 people were killed in an earthquake that shook southern and eastern Europe.

In 1981, a jury in Salt Lake City convicted Joseph Paul Franklin, an avowed racist, of violating the civil rights of two black men who’d been shot to death.

One year ago: A Hollister, Calif., man with a history of severe psychiatric problems opened fire at a Pentagon security checkpoint; John Patrick Bedell, 36, wounded two police officers before being killed by police.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Paula Prentiss is 73. Movie director Adrian Lyne is 70.

Singer Bobby Womack is 67. Rock musician Chris Squire (Yes) is 63. Singer Shakin’ Stevens is 63. Author James Ellroy is 63.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is 61. Singer Chris Rea is 60. Actor Ronn Moss is 59. Actress Kay Lenz is 58. Musician Emilio Estefan is 58. Movie director Scott Hicks is 58. Actress Catherine O’Hara is 57. Actor Mykelti (MY’kul-tee) Williamson is 54. Actress Patricia Heaton is 53. Actor Steven Weber is 50.

Rock musician Jason Newsted is 48. Actress Stacy Edwards is 46. Rapper Grand Puba is 45. Rock musician Patrick Hannan (The Sundays) is 45. Rock singer Evan Dando (Lemonheads) is 44. Actress Patsy Kensit is 43. Gay rights activist Chaz Bono is 42.

Actor Nick Stabile (stah-BEEL’) is 41. Rock musician Fergal Lawler (The Cranberries) is 40. Country singer Jason Sellers is 40. Jazz musician Jason Marsalis is 34.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS IllusionQuest Magic Show starring David Garrity, to benefit the Carpenter/Crescent Lake PTO in Wolfeboro.

7 p.m. at the Kingswood Arts Center. $10/adult. $7/child.

For more information call Theresa at 515-1317.

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

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

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

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

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

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

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Lakes Region Hunting & Fishing Expo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Laconia Municipal Airport (Hanger at 15 Aviation Drive). Hosted by the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. $5 admission. No charge for children under 12 when accompanied by adult.

Reception at the Gilmanton Year-Round Library for exhibit of more than 140 hand-hooked rugs by the Roberts/Barr/Humphrey families. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Tanger Outlet Center in Tilton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate Pink fundraising event at Sticks and Stones Farm in Barnstead to support BreastCancerStories.org.

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $5/person. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, marshmallow toasting around a campfire, petting zoo, raffles, home-baked goods, entertainment and lots of kids activities throughout the day. For more information call Barbara at 776-8989.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at mark@trinitytilton.org.

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

Call 645-9518.

All-you-can-eat roast beef supper at Trinity Episcopal Church in Meredith. 5 to 7 p.m. $10/person or $25 for immediate family.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Lakes Region Hunting & Fishing Expo. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Laconia Municipal Airport (Hanger at 15 Aviation Drive). Hosted by the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. $5 admission. No charge for children under 12 when accompanied by adult.

Tryouts for Meredith Avalanche AAU Girls’ 16U basketball team. 9 to 11 a.m. at Inter-Lakes Elementary School. For more information call Christine at 387-7190.

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Economic Development Council celebrating 19 years of service to Belknap County on March 31

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LACONIA — Planning is underway for the Annual Meeting of the Incorporators of the Belknap County Economic Development Council (BCEDC) to be held on Thursday, March 31, at the Inn at Church Landing in Meredith. Starting at 4:15 p.m., registration and the traditional soup social kick off a festive gathering that brings together more than 150 business, community, and elected leaders from across the region to celebrate achievements during a year of challenge and transition.

The patronage of several local businesses makes the annual event possible. Northway Bank is the Gold Level sponsor for this year. Silver sponsors are Laconia Savings Bank, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Cross Insurance and Munsey and Brazil Insurance Agency. Bronze sponsors include Franklin Savings Bank, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Franklin Savings Bank, GPS: Finding Your Way to Healthcare Savings, a program of Melcher and Prescott and LRGHealthcare, The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls, and MetroCast Cablevision.

Every March the BCEDC Incorporators assemble to receive the yearly report of the directors, elect directors to the board, and approve new community representatives to serve as incorporators. BCEDC Chair Michael Persson will serve as master of ceremonies. Several individuals and organizations will be honored with awards and recognitions.

The coveted Directors’ Award will be presented to a individual, business or organization that has contributed to the economic vitality of the region. This year’s recipient will join a prestigious group of previous recipients that includes Meredith Village Savings Bank, Laconia Savings Bank, Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center, Gunstock Mountain Resort, LRGHealthcare, the banking industry of Belknap County, EPTAM Plastics, The J. Jill Group, Hampshire Hospitality Holdings, the Bahre Family of NH International Speedway, Lakes Region Linen, and Lakes Region Community College.

The Norman Marsh Award, named in honor of the late County Commissioner and businessman, recognizes the work of an individual with a commitment to the region whose daily

endeavors benefit its residents. Previous winners of the Norm Marsh Award include Peggy Selig, Jim Carroll Alex Ray, Alan Robichaud, Bill and Erika Johnson, Mark Thurston, Tom Clairmont, Senator Carl Johnson, Judge Bud Martin, and Chief Bill Baker.

The Council’s Corporate Soul Award recognizes the work of an either forprofit or nonprofit corporation with a deep commitment to the essence of community where their actions have made a difference. Recognized since the award’s inception in 2000 have been Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, All Metals Industries, Inc., USDA Rural Development, Laconia Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Laconia Area Community Land Trust, Lakes Region United Way, Lakes Region Day Care, Lakes Region Conservation Trust, The Taylor Community, New Hampshire Employment Security, LRGHealthcare.

Highlights of the meeting will be the introduction of the Council’s new Executive Director by Search Committee Chair and Board Member, Mark Edelstein, and a tribute to the late New Hampshire Senator Carl R. Johnson, early supporter, chair, and advocate for the BCEDC, who passed away in September.

The BCEDC, a regional nonprofit economic development corporation, serves the businesses within the 11 municipalities that comprise Belknap County. Created in 1992, the council works to foster a business and community climate that promotes a balanced variety of quality employment and economic opportunities. It offers a wide range of technical and business development assistance including one-on-one counseling, workforce training programs, and a countywide Revolving Loan Fund. The fund celebrated its sixteenth anniversary at the end of December 2010. It has lent nearly $9-million to area businesses since inception and has leveraged in excess of $50-million in other financing. The council offices are located in downtown Laconia at One Mill Plaza.

Registration is required for the annual event. Anyone wishing to attend the Annual Meeting or learn more about any of the Council’s services should contact the Belknap County Economic Development Council at 524-3057.

GILFORD — Tom Clairmont, CEO and president of LRGHealthcare, will be the featured speaker at “Guys’ Night Out,” to be held at the Community Church beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.

Clairmont’s talk will focus on the expansion of the Laconia Lakes Region General Hospital and why it is necessary for the future medical needs of the area.

A 6 p.m. social hour will be followed by dinner at 7 p.m. catered by Ellie Murphy. Following that, Clairmont will present the plans and goals of the expansion.

The cost for the evening is $10. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling the 524-6057 before March 14. “Guys’ Night Out” is open to all men in the Lakes Region.

‘Guys’ Night Out’ guest speaker Tom Clairmont to focus on plans and goals of Lakes Region General Hospital

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, March 4, 2011— Page 21

ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sam” for 17 years. I have two grown daughters from my first marriage and a 16-year-old son with Sam. For all these years, Sam has been the quintessential stable husband and father, working to put a roof over our heads and food on the table. I, too, have worked the entire time. Sam’s disciplinary methods caused many problems in the early days of his stepparenting -- with lots of threats of divorce -- but we all survived, though not entirely unscathed.

The problem is, I married Sam for his stability and now everything else about him is really getting on my nerves. With an almost-empty nest, I want to get back to the real me -- the one who enjoys dinners out, concerts, dancing, travel, the great outdoors, intellectual stimulation, etc. Sam is a couch potato who’s overweight, diabetic and impotent. I can’t stop myself from imagining a better Mr. Right, which makes me open to the possibility of meeting someone else, and that jeopardizes my marriage. So, Annie, if this Mr. Right comes along, should I go?

-- Lucky but Not Happy Dear Lucky: After 17 years and a teenage son, don’t you think you owe it to Stable Sam to tell him you are unhappy and would like to see some changes made? You are assuming he is unable or unwilling, but saving the marriage could motivate him. Get some counseling, preferably with your husband, and see what can be fixed.

Dear Annie: A year ago, my husband and I lent my daughter some money to help with her mortgage payments, insurance, etc. She told us she would pay a certain amount each month until the loan was paid up or until she got the settlement she was waiting for.

As I write this, she has not attempted to pay anything. When I bring it up, she yells, “You’ll get your money when I get mine!”

She no longer answers the phone when I call, and when I text, she rarely responds. When she does, it is only to bring up things that happened in the past. She hasn’t come right out and said it, but I get the distinct impression that she doesn’t want me in her life anymore.

I am at my wits’ end. She is over 30 and still acts like a defiant teenager. I have already told her I will never again lend her a dime. In the process of trying to help her, I may have lost my daughter. What can I do now? -- Trying Too Hard in New York Dear Trying: This is not about you. It’s about the money. Your daughter either doesn’t have the means to pay you back, or she doesn’t want to. When she thinks of you, all that comes to mind is her guilt. By pushing you away, she also won’t have to part with that settlement money (if she ever gets it). Either chalk this up to a bad loan and let her know she’s off the hook, or insist on repayment and run the risk of an estrangement -- whichever result is easier for you to live with.

Dear Annie: “No Name, No Place” said her 60-year-old binge-drinking husband was not an alcoholic.

There are different types of alcoholics: those who drink daily and become physically dependent, and those who go on binges and can have long periods of time when they don’t drink.

As a member of A.A., here’s how it was explained to me: “It’s not how much you drink, or how often, but what happens when you do.” If I only had one drink a day, but that one drink was detrimental to my health or caused me to rage at or be isolated from the people I loved, alcoholism is the likely culprit.

-- Arlington, Texas

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

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Animals AKC Cairn Terriers, Toto dogs, 2 neutered males, red brindle, Canadian Champion sired. Microchipped, UTD on vacs, 1 1 year old, 1 1.5 year old. CFMI (207)935-1320.

Autos 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,995 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494 1999 Chevy Cavalier, 4 dr, 4 cyc, air, auto, CD, 89K mi., $3495 obo.

934-2221.

2000 Ford Taurus SE WagonVery reliable, good condition.

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

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

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

Autos CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

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

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

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

Business Opportunities LACONIA- Unique opportunity.

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

603-455-6662

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE

WEIRS BEACH Ideal for pizza. On Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach, adjacent to the boardwalk. Most restaurant equipment included.

978-373-3685

For Rent

For Rent

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

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

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

Lake/Beach access. 365-0799.

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

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

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

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

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

217-4141 CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 DANBURY: 1 Bedroom, new $400/ month includes all utilities, no security deposit, references required, no pets/smoking.

290-9200.

FOR RENT OR SALE- Weirs Beach Condo. 2-bedroom, 2-bath, fully renovated. $900/Month + Utilities & Security deposit. Or, $1,000/Month utilities included + security deposit. Sale $110,000.

Many amenities. 603-279-5991 FRANKLIN 1 bedroom heat & hot water included, $550/ mo. First month rent and security deposit, 630-2614

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

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

Parking, storage. No smoking 528-3649.

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

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

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

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $650/Month. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available immediately.

References & Security deposit (1 month rent) required. 1 Year lease. 603-524-3759 LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. No pets/smoking. $650/month +utilities. Security deposit and references required.

875-2292.

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

LACONIA: Downtown, 875 sq.ft.

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

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom

For Rent

For Rent

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

524-9665.

OPEN HOUSE!

LACONIA: Sunny, 1-Bedroom, hw floors, 3rd floor, washer/dryer hookup, heat, $600. Security & references. (603)293-7038.

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

524-3892.

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

524-3892.

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

Laconia Timberlake Apartments Saturday, March 12 11 am to 3 pm

at 150 Blueberry Lane #12 2 Bedroom$709 -1 Bedrm $639

Balcony, Parking, Laundry

$500 off 1st Month’s Rent! $25 Gas Card Raffle Refreshments!

Red Oak Apt. Homes, Inc.

520-2915 or 668-8282 TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

LACONIA: Large 4 bedroom apartment. Second floor, new paint and flooring, parking. $850 + utilities, security and references required. 603-781-6294.

For Rent-Vacation

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

496-8667 or 545-9510.

TROPICAL Paradise: Marco Island, Florida waterfront condo.

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

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

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

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

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

Walk to Center Harbor proper.

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

NORTHFIELD

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

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

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

455-6662.

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

Cell 781-862-0123 home 279-7887

For Sale 3 Piece sectional sofa includes queen sleeper and 2 recliners for $400. Solid wood oval dining table with 2 leaves and 6 chairs $400.

279-4788 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

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

Ask about our Referral Bonus Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:

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

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

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

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

Still in sealed, never opened shipping boxes. $1,535. Original price $3,250. 603-520-1114

GLASS SHELVING

3 x3 glass shelving unit, great for a store, $300 obo, other shelving available.

Call Shirley

630-0661 PARADIGM Studio 100 v.3 full range home audio/ theater tower speakers. $1650. 496-8639.

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

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

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

Furniture AMAZING!

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

603-305-9763 PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $239. 603-524-1430.

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

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

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

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

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

LACONIA HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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

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

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

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Belknap Landscape Company

Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is now gearing up for Spring.

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

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

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

Apply to Human Resources at:

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

Have IRRIGATION Experience?

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

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

Experience in irrigation a must.

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

We perform pre-employment drug screen and physical.

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

Belknap Landscape Co. Inc.

25 Country Club Road, #302 Gilford, NH 03249

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

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

524-3892 for appointment.

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

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

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

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

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

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

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

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

SUMMIT RESORT Now Hiring Part-Time Front Desk

Help Wanted

Please apply in person 177 Mentor Ave, Laconia

Services

WOLFBORO / ALTON

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

Mon, Wed, Fri evenings.

Must clear background.

603-524-9930

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Instruction

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

Rightway Plumbing and Heating

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

“LEFT OVERS” SALE!

New 14! Wides $26,995 • $32,995 Or $1,600 down 240 @ $245 Apr 7.5%

28! Wides $45,995 • $55,995 • $64,995 Mod. 2 Story 1,900! $85,995 WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton, NH

Nights and Weekends a Must!

The Lodge at Belmont is looking for part-time Poker Dealers.

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

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

Real Estate

Over 20 Years Experience Fully Insured. License #3647

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

Call 393-4949

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

WEIRS Beach Area: To share house, $500/month, everything included. Beach rights. 393-6793.

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

Motorcycles

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

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

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

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

BRETT’S ELECTRIC Fast, Reliable Master Electricians.

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

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

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

603-455-0214

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

SWG CONSTRUCTION FRAME • ROOF • SIDE Snow Shoveling • More Fully insured Reasonable Rates

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

Flexible schedule. Weekends and holidays a must. Training starts 4/4/11. Apply in person at Hart s Turkey Farm Restaurant on Route 3 in Meredith or apply online at www.hartsturkeyfarm.com

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

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

Snowmobiles HAN S Hauling: Big and small clean ups. Your job ... name your

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

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Squam Lakes Science Center’s Blue Heron School accepting applications for 2011 - 2012 academic year HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center’s Blue Heron School is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year.

This innovative nature-based Montessori school was established in 2010. Children ages 3 — 6 attend weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from September to June.

Parents interested in learning more about Blue Heron School should plan to attend the Spring Open House to see the classroom, meet teachers Laura Mammarelli and Jordan McDaniel, and learn more about this unique blend of the Montessori approach with the nature preschool philosophy. The Open

House is scheduled from 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8.

Blue Heron School combines a child-focused Montessori approach with daily outdoor experiences in a stimulating learning atmosphere. Children have freedom to explore their own interests, particularly outdoors, and become independent and self-confident. Children learn to be responsible for their environment and to treat others with respect, forming a close and supportive community.

For an application or more information, contact Mammarelli at 968-7194, e-mail blueheron@nhature.org, or visit www.nhnature.org.

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$59,900

Office: (603) 267-8182 • Fax: (603) 267-6621 Route 140E, 3 miles on right from Exit 20, off I-93.

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You Are Invited: Public Open House

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New 14 wides $27,995, $32,995 or $1,600 down 240 @ $245 Apr 7.5%

Ellen Mulligan CBRB-Ctr Harbor Office 603-253-4345 Cell 603-387-0369

$85,995 2 story 1900’

28 wides $45,995, $57,995 $64,995

Unit H-4

$465,000

Unit G-4

$449,900

Center Harbor Office 32 Whittier Hwy Center Harbor, NH 03226 (603) 253-4345

Laconia Office 348 Court St Laconia, NH 03246 (603) 524-2255

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E-mail: cummins@metrocast.net 61 Liscomb Circle, Gilford, NH 03249

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT: www.cumminsre.com

Gilford $1,999,999

Glorious sunsets at this casual lake home w/ soaring ceilings, HW floors & walls of glass. #2748780

Susan Bradley 581-2810

Laconia $259,900

Stately Victorian 4/5 BR, 2 BA home w/ tin ceilings, built-ins, HW floors, stained glass & leaded windows. #4006961

Pat Bernard 581-2843

Laconia $169,000

This is a bright & cheery Victorian w/ lots of windows, 2 covered porches, natural woodwork & HW floors. #4046833

Nancy Fields 581-2864

New Hampton - $519,900

Colonial on 2.20ac offers 4 bdrms, HW flooring, granite countertops, pantry, 400’+ WF plus much more. #4044247

Mary Goyette: 603-253-4345

Gilford $258,900

Bright open concept contemporary w/ cathedral ceilings, gas stove & roomy 1st floor master w/ bath. #4046233

Judy McShane 581-2800

Meredith - $158,000

3 bdrm Cape on an acre of land & seasonal view of Lake Wicwas. Private wooded lot. Easy access to I-93. #4032228

Cami Navoy: 603-253-4345

DRASTIC REDUCTION

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NEWLY PRICED

Drastic Reduction! Now Just $55,000 For This Meticulous 2002 Mobile Home In The Lakes Region Mobile Home Coop Across From The Health Club In Gilford.

Five Rms, 2 Bedrms, 1.5 Baths, Florida Room And Central Air. A Landscapers Dream ..Fantastic Flower Gardens!!

Back On The Market. It’s Fresh From Top To Bottom ..Inside And Out!! All The Rooms Have Been Redone..Brand New Kitchen W/ss Appl’s, Brand New Bath, 3 Bedrms, New Laundry Rm W/appl’s, And Bring Your Watering Can Because There’s Plenty Of Room For A Garden.

Cute Garden Shed Too! Just $136,900

Newly Priced..Now $189,500..Walk To Your Beautiful Private 400’ Sandy Neighborhood Beach On Lake Winnisquam. Great Neighborhood For Walking, Jogging And Bike Neighborhood Nine Rms, 4 Bedrms And 2 Baths. In-law Apt On Lower Level. 2 Car Garage And Private Backyard.

MOUNTAIN VIEWS

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Super Reduction!! Wonderful Riverfront 2 Family W/ Many Recent Updates.

Great Condition..… 60’ Of Frontage W/ direct Access To Lk Opechee. Super Condition!! Charming As Can Be..(1) 3 Bedrm, (1) 2 Bedrm Apt. Convert Back To Single Family..Oh..Theres A Dock Too!!

Now…$169,000

“Woodgate Commons”. Gracious Single Floor Living With A Sunfilled Finished Lower Level. Absolutely Beautiful!! 7 Rms, 3 Bedrms, 2.5 Baths, Hardwood Floors, Vaulted Ceilings, Wall Of Windows And Private Deck. Open Concept Living W/gas Fp. 2 Car Garage.

Elegant! $288,000

Laconia - $475,000

Classic lakeside Cottage w/133’ WF. Western exposure w/wonderful sunsets. Sandy beach & protected cove w/dock. #4045335

Kay Huston: 603-253-4345

Tilton $175,000

A warm & welcoming vacation retreat w/ dock. Swim, fish, boat or just relax on the 300’ on Winnisquam. #4046943

Shawn Bailey 581-2835 or Lorraine Bourgault 581-2828

Laconia $157,900

Come take a look at this immaculate end unit w/ tennis courts, pool & daydocking on Winnipesaukee. #4046887

Luceen Bouchard 581-2844

©2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Owned and operated by NRT, LLC

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