The Laconia Daily Sun, April 1, 2011

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Rusty McLear’s enormous contribution to vitality of Belknap County saluted by Economic Development Council

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MEREDITH — Calling him a “visionary”, citing his many successful business enterprises that have transformed the look and vitality of Meredith Bay, as well as the dozens of boards and committees contributed to over years, the Belknap County Economic Development Council last night presented its highest honor, the Directors’ Award to Rusty McLear.

Board member Tony Ferruolo made the announcement at the nonprofit organizaton’s annual meeting at the Inn at Church Landing, one of the landmark establishments owned by Hampshire Hospitality Holdings, the company McLear heads.

Ferruolo described how McLear’s company opened its first inn in Meredith in 1984. Three other inns have been added since, see BCEdC page 8

Laconia Fire Lt. Chad Vaillancourt along with Firefighters Steve Hanser and Deb Black listen to speakers during a large demonstration on the lawn of the NH Statehouse on Thursday. The event was organized to protest details of the state budget passed on Thursday by the Republican controlled House of Representatives. See related story on page 3 (Alan MacRae/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

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CONCORD — “One of these days I’ll be arrested by the UnAmerican Activities Committee for being a communist or something,” remarked attorney David Osman of Laconia, who reveled in joining with some 2,500 of his fellow

citizens as they thronged the Statehouse lawn yesterday to express their contempt for the budget adopted by the Republican majority of the House of Representatives.

The majority consisted of public employees, protesting moves to put paid to their collective bargaining rights and

whittle away at their pensions, was leavened by champions of the developmentally disabled, mentally ill, frail elderly, homeless and working poor, all threatened with the loss of state assistance.

Several veterans of state government counted the rally as easily the largest they had

witnessed in the past 40 years.

“A Budget Is A Moral Document,” read the handmade sign carried by one lady. “Morality brought me here,” echoed Osman’s partner , Bud Martin, a retired Laconia District Court judge. “It is all about morals.

They are disassembling our see PrOTEST page 10

Convention majority accepts recommended county budget cuts

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LACONIA - Although some of them weren’t very happy about it, members of the Belknap County House Delegation — meeting as the County Convention — last night accepted the allocation of $224,000 of Modern Woodmen

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The meeting lasted about an hour and was relatively orderly — unlike the March 14 meeting where a faction of the convention tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to eliminate $2.3-million, or 7-percent, from

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One bone of contention brought up last night by Rep. Collette Worsman of Meredith was why the commission-recommended see COUNTy page 11

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Experts say don’t worry about radiation in U.S. milk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — So now Japan’s radioactive fallout is showing up in milk on the U.S. West Coast.

Not to worry, though.

It turns out that traces of radioactivity are in many foods we eat, the air we breathe and the water we swim in.

Based on current radiation levels leaking from the stricken Japanese nuclear plant, experts say it’s very unlikely that health problems will develop in the United States and other places far from Japan.

“This amount of radiation is tiny, tiny, tiny compared to what you get from natural sources every day,” said John Moulder, a professor of radiation oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee who studies the effects of radiation exposure.

That radioactive fallout is turning up in food and water is hardly a surprise. Very low levels of radiation in the air connected to the Japanese plant have shown up coast to coast in the U.S., as well as in Icesee MILK page 12

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Sec. of Defense calls for limited role aiding Libyan rebels WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. should avoid developing a closer relationship with Libyan opposition forces, defense leaders said Thursday, telling an often hostile Congress that foreign nations must now take over airstrike responsibilities and any effort to train and equip the rebels.

With the U.S. role in Libya at a turning point, the next critical decision is how, if at all, the U.S. chooses to support the opposition forces, particularly in the face of the ongoing budget crisis at home. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he is opposed to arming the rebels, a step his boss President Barack Obama has not ruled out.

Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said it was time to

turn the bulk of the conflict over to NATO. The U.S. turned over control of the military operation to NATO Thursday, just hours before Gates and Mullen addressed Congress.

“The question of what kind of assistance to provide to the opposition is clearly the next step in terms of non-lethal or weapons,” Gates told senators. “All the members of the coalition are thinking about that at this point, but as with our government, no decisions have been made.”

Gates and Mullen said that if the rebels are to get arms and training, countries other than the U.S. should provide that assistance.

And they stressed that the U.S. still does not have enough good information about who

the disparate opposition forces are.

“My view would be, if there is going to be that kind of (training) assistance to the opposition, there are plenty of sources for it other than the United States,” Gates told the House Armed Services Committee.

Many lawmakers were angered by what they said was the administration’s lack of candor with Congress ahead of the Libya mission. Several complained that the mission is expensive and ill-defined. The ongoing scope of U.S. military action drew heated debate among senators unhappy that the Pentagon will no longer be conducting airstrikes in the coming days — leaving that key combat responsibility to see LIBYA page 7

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge on Thursday did what thousands of prounion protesters and boycotting Democratic lawmakers couldn’t, halting Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s plans — at least temporarily — to cut most public workers’ pay and strip them of most of their union rights.

Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi issued a declaration stating in no uncertain terms that the collective bargaining law that led to weeks of large protests at the state Capitol had not taken effect, contradicting Republican arguments that it had because a state office published it online. Hours later, Walker said his administration would comply, despite misgivings about the order.

“In my mind it’s not a matter of if the

law goes back (into effect), it’s just a matter of when,” Walker said.

Democrats and union leaders said Sumi’s declaration showed the arrogance that Walker and his allies, including top aide, Department of Administration Secretary Mike Huebsch, have shown in trying to push through the polarizing law.

“Mr. Walker and Mr. Huebsch chose to ignore her warning that they were jeopardizing the finances and stability of state government, apparently believing they are above the law. This morning with her added order she has taken away their last excuse,” Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca said.

Republicans had bulldozed through every attempt to stop the law, including the ear-

splitting protests, the Senate Democrats’ attempt to prevent a vote by fleeing the state, and an earlier order from Sumi meant to stop its implementation while she considered a challenge to its legitimacy. But Sumi’s declaration on Thursday put Walker and his legislative allies on the defensive, leaving them to decide between waiting for the legal challenge to be resolved and trying to pass the measure again.

The Republican leaders of the Senate and Assembly have said they don’t plan to try passing the bill again after the Legislature resumes its session on Tuesday, but in a saga that has already included several strange twists, a change of heart wouldn’t be surprising. see WISCONSIN page 10

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N.H. House passes austerity budget as protests rage outside Statehouse CONCORD (AP) — Amid chants from the gallery and thousands of demonstrators in the Statehouse plaza, New Hampshire’s Republican-dominated House approved a $10.2 billion budget Thursday that makes deep cuts to social programs and strips public unions of much of their bargaining power.

The House debated the budget for five hours before Republicans pushed it through, 243-124. Early in the debate chants of “Shame On You!” rained down from a raucous crowd in the gallery, which was temporarily cleared but reopened before the final vote.

Outside the Statehouse, thousands more gathered to voice their opposition.

Republican House Speaker William O’Brien called it a historic achievement to pass a spending plan to the Senate that raises no taxes or fees or borrows for operating costs. The loud voices outside weren’t the one’s speaking to him, O’Brien said.

“The voices that speak to me are the taxpayers who say (the spending is) too much,” he told reporters.

An estimated crowd of 2,500 rallied outside and voiced their displeasure while the House debated.

The demonstrators were public employees, their supporters and opponents of deep cuts to social service programs who opposed the budget.

“Are we going to give everyone the opportunity to live free, or are we going to sit back, pass a state budget like this and just let people suffer until they die?” 16-year-old recovering drug addict Jesse Welch told the crowd.

Welch spent five months at Phoenix House in Dublin, a treatment center that receives state fund-

Deadly cobra found at Bronx Zoo after a week on the lam

NEW YORK (AP) — A highly venomous Egyptian cobra that went missing at the Bronx Zoo was found Thursday after nearly a week on the lam in the reptile house, zoo officials said.

The approximately 24-inch snake was found coiled in a dark corner of the reptile house, about 200 feet from where it had escaped from a holding cage outside the exhibit into a space described by officials as a labyrinth of pipes and equipment.

“As you can imagine, we are delighted to report that the snake has been found alive and well,” the zoo’s director, Jim Breheny, said during a news conference as he stood in front of a huge picture of the snake projected on a screen.

The reptile house, a foreboding building with vines crawling up its sides and stone heads of alligators and frogs jutting from the sides of its roof, had closed last Friday after the snake disappeared and zoo workers see COBRA page 13

ing. State funding for substance abuse treatment is reduced in the House budget.

Katharine Terrie, a retired director of development for the North Country Consortium, which provides social services for northern Grafton and Coos counties, said she came to support the unions and the poor who will be harmed by the cuts. She said it is unrealistic to expect churches and the private sector to absorb the cuts with donations.

“If these cuts go though, I think people will die and that’s appalling,” she said.

Democratic Gov. John Lynch also criticized the

budget as unacceptable.

“The House budget goes far beyond what is necessary to live within our means, risking our state’s economic strategy and the health and safety of our citizens,” he said in a statement.

Senate President Peter Bragdon, R-Milford, said senators don’t like the anti-collective bargaining provision, but cautioned that advocates should not expect the Senate to restore all the spending cut by the House.

“We’re going to live within our means. We may be see NH BUDGET page 12

— N.H. House Budget Highlights — CONCORD (AP) — Highlights of the New Hampshire House’s proposed budget for the two years beginning July 1.

THE BIG NUMBERS: — $10.2 billion total budget, including $2.3 billion from state taxes.

— $519 million less than Gov. John Lynch’s budget and $743 million less than current budget.

— $1.9 billion in school aid, same as Lynch’s.

TAXES AND FEES: — No new or higher taxes.

— Ends $30 surcharge on vehicle registrations that raised $90 million for highway spending. Lynch budget renewed fee.

— Cuts tobacco tax 10 cents to $1.68 per pack.

— Repeals a tax on gambling winnings.

HIGHLIGHTS:

— Perhaps doubles the 255 layoffs in Lynch budget.

— Cuts $115 million in payments to hospitals for caring for the poor.

— Requires corrections to cut $5 million in staff, potentially forcing closure of Berlin prison.

— Increases workers’ pension costs to reduce employers’ costs.

— Suspends requirement communities provide welfare above current amounts.

— Makes workers in public unions at-will employees if a contract expires..

— Changes eligibility for mental health services, eliminating services to 7,000 adults and children.

— Reduces child care funding affecting 4,000 children.

— Repeals law providing assistance to troubled youth.

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Froma Harrop

Cloudy thinking in the Sunshine State FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — You’d think that a state knocked cold by the real-estate meltdown would invest in a future not based on housing bubbles. And that if the feds dangled a bag of money to help it address a serious economic drag — a gridlocked highway system that turns off tourists, retirees and business travelers — you’d think the state would grab it.

But this is Florida, where the recently elected Gov. Rick Scott has rejected $2.4-billion in federal money for a $2.7-billion highspeed train connecting Tampa and Orlando. Scott offers several reasons for this move, though not necessarily the real one.

The Republican insists that Florida taxpayers would have to subsidize the line’s operations, even though a state-sponsored study says otherwise. He notes that TampaOrlando is a relatively short 84-mile trip, and because the train would make stops, the trip would take almost as long as driving. This is true, assuming Interstate 4 isn’t clogged with traffic, which it often is.

(Orlando ranks seventh in the country for the worst traffic.)

But the Tampa-Orlando run was to be just a first leg on a more ambitious bullet-train system. The bigger vision has trains turning right at Orlando and zooming down the crowded east coast to Miami. Tampa to Miami is 281 often tough road miles.

This piecemeal thinking is indeed problematic, says Rush Loving, a railroad expert and author of “The Man Who Loved Trains.” “The real market for the Tampa-Orlando run would have been from the airport to Disney World,” he told me. That’s not why you build bullet trains. “But there is a market from the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports to Disney World.”

Consider my recent conversation with a helpful Thrifty car rental guy at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Do you wish to buy a SunPass for the toll roads? he asked. No, I responded, I’ll be driving on non-toll Interstate 95.

Any other reason why I might need a SunPass? Well, he said, many drivers headed south to Miami on I-95 encounter such congestion that they switch to Florida’s Turnpike, which is a toll road. Florida has been getting rid of humans who make change, so you need a SunPass at unmanned exits. OR you can go through the TOLL-BY-PLATE collection system, where a photo is taken of the license plate and a bill for that sum plus an administrative charge is sent to the rental company and added to your final tab.

Suppose I were a jet-lagged tourist from Poland (or Portland). I’d think: What on earth is he talking about? I could visit the turnpike website and its “frequently asked questions,” of which there are 26.

One tells car renters who miss a toll, “Please contact the rental car company directly to report the missed toll and to learn their policy on toll violations.” Is it now clear?

OK, so why didn’t Scott lunge for money that could have launched America’s first bullet train and employed a bunch of jobless Floridians? Politics.

Fast trains were to be President Obama’s moon shot. Work on the Tampa-Orlando link was already so far along that it could have debuted in time for the 2012 election. The project is wildly popular in the independent-voter-rich I-4 corridor.

Giving the people what they want might help Obama win Florida, so you can’t do that.

Meanwhile, the California HighSpeed Rail Authority meets this week to pick projects on which to spend the $2.4-billion that Florida turned down.

Scott’s snub of this grant wrapped in golden ribbons has angered Floridians of all political persuasions.

Just wait until the bullet trains start streaking across California.

(A member of the Providence Journal editorial board, Froma Harrop writes a nationally syndicated column from that city. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.)

Shaker Board shows no regard for the taxpayers of Belmont To the editor, I read with great disappointment of Ken’s resignation from the towns budget committee and his obvious frustration with the Shaker Regional District meeting. I can only say that I share his frustrations! This school board and staff just does not get it and will continue their out of control spending until and unless we can put them under an SB-2 system, just as

the town is now under.

The school board has consistently shown no regards to the taxpayers of Belmont, whereas the selectmen, together with the budget committee, continue to try and watch out for the taxpayers. I am ready to help in any way I can to do this. Please include my address in this letter.

Don Irvin P. O. Box 244, Belmont, NH 03220

LETTERS Our public officials have a responsibility to uplift, not tear down To the editor, I write this letter in hopes that N.H. residents will contact our House Representatives and State Senators about important budget cuts being proposed that will severely effect many of our neighbors both state wide and those folks living right here in the lakes region.

Lately there have been a few articles or comments in the papers by a few Republican leaders with the sentiment that “I am just doing what I told voters I would do.” Did voters tell you to take the biggest bite out of the budget from those who can least afford it? I am not talking about whether they will need to cut back on “eating out” but whether they survive or not.

Our neighbors rely on services that the state or organizations partially funded by the state provide that are the lifelines to many of our neighbors.

Here are some of the proposed cuts: Eliminate all of the state funding for the ServiceLink program. This cut of $641,000 would jeopardize $3.8-million in federal funding that includes Family Caregiver Funding; Eliminating preventative health care for children. 800 children will no longer have health care under Healthy Kids. This will send health care costs for children skyrocketing with increased emergency room visits; Hospitals will face

a $115-million dollar tax increase, which will raise costs for individuals and businesses and kill jobs in the Granite State; 3400 children diagnosed with serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) will be eliminated from the mental health system; eliminating treatment for 3540 adults with severe mental disability. These individuals will be a danger to themselves and the community; Cuts to existing services to people with developmental disabilities, services that help them live independently and stay out of more expensive nursing homes; Eliminate $126,000 for the Foster Grandparents and Retired Senior Volunteer Program. These programs support over 3000 volunteers statewide, who provide tutoring in schools, transportation to seniors, help in day cares, deliver meals on wheels and provide other community based services.

To quote former Republican Iowan Congressman Jim Leach, “For American realities to match American ideals public officials have a special responsibility to uplift rather than tear down, to unify rather than divide.”

Indeed we do.

Please contact your legislators NOW. Paula Trombi Meredith

We don’t want cuts without an understanding of their impact To the editor, In the “slash and burn” method of making cuts with complete disregard and understanding of how to make them, the Belknap County Delegation led by Reps Colette Worsman of Meredith and Harry Accornero of Laconia have caused the budget put forth to the State Department of Revenue Administration to be rejected because it was not completed according to State RSA 24:15. Following the lead of these two elected representatives, all subcommittees’ recommendations, people who actually study the budget department by department to make their recommendations, were overlooked and a budget without any specific cuts identified was passed.

Lacking specificity the budget has been rejected and the Department of Revenue Administration says the convention must come back and make

specific cuts. The only time they can do that is the evening of March 31st, which is a session day, so there is concern about a quorum being convened that evening. If they can’t vote on specific cuts it is unclear what! will happen, but certainly, in any case, constituents’ input wasn’t reflected since none of the subcommittee work was taken into account.

Cuts without understanding their real impact is not what residents expect of their elected representatives.

I expect my elected representatives to fully understand what cuts they are recommending and how those cuts will impact the towns they represent, rather than rush to a bottom line figure and ignore both the impact and accepted budgeting procedure. Now another meeting is required, a costly and time consuming error that could see next page

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LETTERS I’m concerned that our disabled don’t have a voice in this debate To the editor, There is an interesting exercise going on right now in the budgeting process for the state. The legislature is trying to decide how to reduce spending to close a huge budget gap.

The fight for the government funds is very revealing, and shows us a lot about how the process of state government really works.

I would like to highlight one example of how the system is working in a way that should be concerning to all of us who live in New Hampshire. In the Health or Human Services budget discussion it has been communicated that organizations like Lakes Region Community Services will most likely receive some pretty severe budget cuts. Lakes Region Community Services provides services for the disabled members of our community. They do things like help disabled individuals live more independently as well as train and support disabled individuals in being able to work productively. It helps them to find equipment they need to be able to work, live, and navigate the community where they reside. Other such agencies around the state will receive similar budget cuts if the current budget in the House is adopted by the Senate. These cuts target services to those in the community who are disabled, and unable to independently care for themselves.

Contrast these cuts with proposed cuts to the state public employees. In this case, the proposed budget cuts are targeted at pay, benefits, and the number of employees who work for the state government. These cuts will be to individuals who are “able”. In other words, people who are sound in body and mind, and perfectly able to work and take care of themselves.

For example, a lot of energy has been spent in N.H. and other states discussing pension reform. When you look at the pension system in N.H., you have to ask yourself “what are we thinking”? I know several individuals who were employed by the state for 20-25 years, and then retired in their late 40s or early 50s. Taxpayers are now

paying them to NOT WORK for the next 30-40 years. Even though they are able to work, we pay them not to, and pay for their medical benefits for the rest of their life.

So let me get this straight; we are proposing cuts to an organization that helps the disabled so they are able in many cases to work in productive jobs in the community and enables those who cannot do things on their own to function in the community and live independently. At the same time, we have protests and rallies in reaction to cuts to benefits to those who are able to work, care for and provide for themselves. How did we get to this place where people are offended that someone would suggest that able bodied workers not be paid to do nothing for 30-40 years? These able bodied workers are even outraged when it is suggested that they pay a little more for the benefits that they receive. We saw this in Wisconsin — is that what we are going to see in New Hampshire as well? I don’t think this is what was meant by the “Live Free” part of the motto or “Live Free or Die” in New Hampshire.

I am concerned that our disabled individuals do not have a loud voice in this debate. They do not have unions with deep pockets funding their cause.

Millions have been spent by unions around the country to fight proposed cuts to benefits for their able bodied workers. How much has been spent to make the case for the disabled? If you agree, that we need to take care of the most vulnerable among us, please call your rep, and state senator. Help them think about how to prioritize.

Ask them if they have thought about the impact of cutting budgets for the disabled. We need to be the voice for the disabled. Let’s try to use some common sense. People that are able to take care of themselves should do so.

They should not be living on the backs of taxpayers. The disabled on the other hand, need our compassion and our help. It is the right thing to do.

Terry Lewis Sanbornton

Emerging-market countries need to consume more & export less To the editor, The general forecast for a sustained recovery in emerging markets is not without risks. Many emerging market economies have been lifted by fiscal and monetary policy stimulus. The fiscal and monetary policy stimulus, given the lack of balance-sheet problems in emerging markets, has had a powerful positive effect on growth.

It is unclear how emerging markets will cope with the withdrawal of this stimulus at a time when exports to developed country markets probably will remain subdued. Traditionally from preceding page have clearly been avoided if Worsman and Accornero were not so bent on their own personal agendas rather then focused on the required process as well as the needs and interests of Belknap County residents.

Kay M. Anderson Meredith

exports to developed country markets have been an important source of demand. The outlook for developed countries is restrained in the medium term, that’s 2112-2015.

Emerging markets need to make a structural shift. They need to reduce their dependence on exports and generate more growth through domestic demand. Fiscal policy is set to become less expansionary in the emerging world but the outlook for monetary policy is less clear.

Low fiscal policy rates and Quantitative Easing in the U.S. and other developed markets is likely to result in capital inflows into emerging markets. These capital inflows will support demand, but they may lead to unwanted currency appreciation, inflationary pressure and fuel asset price bubbles.

Marc Abear Meredith

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Celtics snap funk, send Spurs to 5th straight loss

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Rajon Rondo had 22 points and 14 assists, Paul Pierce scored 21 and the Boston Celtics stopped slipping further from first in the Eastern Conference, beating the slumping San Antonio Spurs 107-97 on Thursday night.

Kevin Garnett added 20 points and the Celtics, winning for just the second time in five games, moved within two games of Chicago for the No. 1 playoff seed in the East.

The Spurs remained stuck in an untimely tailspin, losing their fifth straight. The NBA’s winningest team is in danger of falling out of first place after comfortably being No. 1 in the West all season.

Tony Parker led the Spurs with 23 points and Tim Duncan, playing for the first time in five games after spraining his ankle last week, had 20 points and 13 rebounds.

The Celtics celebrated the return of their own big man: center Jermaine O’Neal. The 14-year veteran played for the first time since January after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He scored 5 points in 11 minutes and hit his only two shots.

“We need him back,” said Celtics coach Doc Rivers before the game,

alluding to his depleted frontcourt that is still without Shaquille O’Neal.

“And we need the minutes.”

Pierce also had 11 rebounds and Glen Davis scored 16 points as Boston had four players in double figures.

The Celtics broke open a tie game at halftime behind a 12-0 run in the third quarter. The Spurs never got closer than six after that.

The Celtics arrived in San Antonio after losing to Indiana, Charlotte and Memphis in three of their last four games. Two weeks ago, Boston (52-22) was tied for first place in the East.

Miami has also crawled back into contention for first, sitting a halfgame behind Boston, but a big win against the toughest opponent they’ve seen in weeks kept the Celtics ahead of the Heat.

Then again, the Spurs aren’t looking so tough lately.

San Antonio (57-18) didn’t panic after losing four games with Duncan sidelined. But not even its starting five back and healthy could help the Spurs stop their season-worst skid.

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LETTERS Gilford schools need leadership with a “can do” attitude

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To the editor, I am very pleased to read that people are actually reading the District Plan regarding the elimination of the Superintendent in Gilford. It is amazing that different people can read the 40 plus pages on the issue and come to a completely different conclusion. Those who continue to advocate for more and more spending found the only two thin sentences in the entire 40 pages of information to support their predetermined conclusion. While others focused on the 99-percent of the pages that give the town of Gilford the legal right to do things differently to administer our schools.

One of the two sentences the spending advocates are citing say the plan is “conceptual” but yet they conclude somehow that Gilford would need to hire an assistant principal for the elementary school if they get rid of the superintendent. If it’s conceptual, why would that be required? The next suggestion was to ask Assistant Superintendent Scott Isabelle if he thinks the duties can be consolidated.

Gee, I wonder what he’ll say? Nothing against Mr. Isabelle but there’s two huge problems with getting his assessment. First, find me anyone who would admit they need more work or help eliminate their job. More importantly, he admittedly has no clue how a different administrative structure could work. He spent the entire budget process making numerous statements about administrative requirements that were completely untrue. Scott argued strongly that the district had to have a superintendent by law, which we know is completely false. He may be very good at dealing with the details of the budget numbers but it’s clear that he cannot be relied on for accurate information regarding what is actually “required”. Unfortunately, the spending advocates keep lapping up the steady stream of false “requirements” to justify their sup-

port for more wasteful spending.

Gilford needs leadership with a “can do” attitude instead of the obtuse leadership we are witnessing today.

Before hiring a new superintendent the School Board should have done a complete review on what was really needed. If the spending advocates are correct and the School Board is the authority to make these decisions then why don’t they use this powerful tool the voters gave them to consolidate the non-value-added functions of managing the school distinct?

They didn’t even trying. In fact, they went out of their way to quickly hire a superintendent for the sole purpose of making sure the status quo of high costs continue. Based on Chairman Webber’s continued arrogance, they have no intentions of even attempting to “objectively” look at the duties required and how much personnel we actually need. No, they prefer to ask the employees what is needed and then rely on the usual water carriers, who are directly or indirectly benefactors of the people’s tax dollars, to support their spending.

It’s time to move past the question of who’s in charge of the Gilford School District. If the School Board is in charge, then it’s time they started “walking the walk”. We can no longer afford to have them sitting back and listening to administrators that have no real clues what is “required”. We can no longer afford them listening to the so called experts that have demanded so much and produced so little other than to protect their own interests. Obviously, none of them are going to assist in reducing their numbers regardless of the work load. This is why we need an active School Board with a new bold fresh plan. If the individuals on the current School Board aren’t capable then we must replace them!

Terry Stewart Gilford

I’m worried about the family chaos that might spiral out of control To the editor, Dear State Representatives: I am writing in light of the recent announcements of possible impending cuts for our families living in N.H. I am very concerned of the serious impact these cuts could have for our families who are already experiencing severe stressors. I personally am on the front lines of working on a daily basis with many of these families who have lost their jobs and cannot find another, who may have mental health issues, and who are at risk of losing their apartments that is if they have one and are not couch hopping or at the homeless shelter. Natural supports are already thin and strained and our folks are dependent upon their health and human services support to just barely scrape by. The strengths I have seen displayed are phenomenal and courageous as our families focus

on their priorities and next steps with limited financial assistance and support. Then to see the announced cuts of child care and early Headstart and after school programming, along with developmental services that will definitely impact and affect our children who are our future leaders of the nation, totally undermines their, our, very foundations of existence!

I am worried about our families and our children. I am worried about the chaos that may very well spiral out of control with no safety nets to catch our most vulnerable. I care about our families and I’m hoping you do too. Please for our children, for our families, and for our country please think very carefully and with compassion and consideration about how you are going to vote. Our future depends upon it!

Tammy L. Emery Laconia

I’m most concerned that Pres. Obama knows what he’s doing To the editor, I have two serious concerns about our president. The first is that he may not know what he is doing. The second

is even worse . . .that he does.

Bob Meade Laconia

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LETTERS The professor gives us insight into how the liberal mind works To the editor, Perhaps I shouldn’t have waited with bated breath hoping against hope that Professor Leo Sandy wasn’t baiting me for a reply to his letter regarding the “culling of Muslims”. Alas and alack, to my dismay, he was indeed hoping to hook onto a naive conservative and I bit.

Bob Meade and Steve Earle succinctly pointed out the professor’s disingenuous nature, closemindedness and disdain for truth searching. I was pleased that the professor linked me with Mark Steyn, but with extreme, radical Muslims, well, not so much.

As a psychologist, do you professor instruct your students to have an open and honest dialogue about the real issues people debate privately?

Do you counsel them that without this approach, building comfort and trust and reaching positive solutions is not possible? Perhaps unwittingly, the professor provided all readers with an excellent example of political correctness as practiced by liberals. He attacked and demonized me simply for bringing up basic questions and concerns that most people have, but are afraid to speak out about. This is exactly why multiculturalism took root for so long in Great Britain, France, Germany and Spain before the leaders of those countries recently proclaimed to the world that multiculturalism is a disaster in their countries.

The professor astutely pointed out that groups of criminals don’t declare war, only countries can do that. Let me be the first to contribute to the fund for the “send the professor on a worldwide trip to enlighten radical, Muslim terrorists” peace tour. There are about 1.4-billion Muslims now on this planet. A minimum of 5 to 7-percent of them have been radicalized which means that about 80-million Muslims would willingly die in order to conquer western civilization through jihad. Can the professor’s persuasive powers convince them that they are mere criminals and are totally out of line in declaring war against all who are not followers of Islam? Calling them common criminals is sort of like comparing my grandson Brycen’s fight over a lollipop in preschool to World War l and II. Besides, last time I checked, there does not exist a group of secular criminals with a common worldview mandate that demands submission from all living and breathing peoples to their way of life. That sir, is the difference between Major Nidal Malik Hasan and a jewel thief.

That is why political correctness is anathema to common sense and our very survival. That is why multiculturalism is bringing down the well being of so many European countries and threatens to do the same right her in the good old U.S.A. Now that is what I would call criminal.

The professor’s patronizing “gotcha” moment in believing he nailed me to the worrisome wall of wickedness by claiming I was demonizing Muslims showed that he may have been more closely focused on a can of frozen orange juice “concentrate” than what I was saying in my letter. I was actually sharing empathy with the millions of moderate Muslims in this country who do not accept and agree with the radical elements, but so fear retribution that they remain silent. Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, head of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy is one who is speaking out and is encouraging other moderate Muslims to do so as well.

Okay professor, I will tell you what cull means. Yes, it can mean to remove or “kill” off rejected members from the herd. Also, to reduce or “kill” off a portion of the herd for a specific purpose. So yes, Mark Steyn was referring to all Muslims in the context of killing off the portion of the Muslim population that is hell bent on killing us. Paul Speer of the Hoover Institution states that only 1-percent of the U.S. population is currently Muslim while since 9/11/01, 82-percent of the terrorist convictions have been of the Muslim persuasion. Contrary to world’s press and educated, liberal elite, there is indeed a global Islamist revolution under way. Israel and the United States are the primary targets since, for all intents and purposes, Europe has already capitulated to Islam. Sharia is a happening thing over there and it is knocking on the door of this Republic as evidenced by the scary ruling of a certain Florida judge in allowing Sharia law during a recent case.

I am so very glad that the professor shares his literary genius with us so very often. It gives us precious reminders and illuminating insight into how the liberal mind works and why we have to be ever vigilant to protect this country since they are way too busy appeasing, pacifying and pontificating boatloads of aromatic cow cookies and buffalo chips which blend in so seamlessly with the bevy of bucolic, bovine, fecal matter spewed forth by their Marxist brethren. Certainly, not the kind of fertilizer that those of us with fertile, conservative minds need in cultivating rational thought and reasoned discourse. So to end on a deadly, serious note professor and to be abundantly clear, the Islamic world is big and extremely dangerous. We had better soon get serious about culling or “killing” the 80-million and growing radical, Islamic terrorists for the very specific purpose of saving the greatest country this planet has ever seen. It is my sincere hope that I have cleared up any misconception you might have regarding my so called “demonizing” of all Muslims and skirting the issue of what the brilliant Mark Steyn meant by “culling”.

Russ Wiles, Tilton

LIBYA from page 2 allies such as the French, British and Canadians.

Mullen said that after April 2, U.S. aircraft will be available to help with airstrikes if requested by the NATO commander. Senators objected, with some suggesting that the U.S. is abandoning the campaign just as strong-

and routing the opposition forces.

“For the United States to withdraw our unique offensive capabilities at this time would send the wrong signal,” said Sen. John McCain, top Republican on the Senate Armed Services panel. He said the U.S. must not fail in Libya and said he spoke as someone experienced in a lost conflict, see next page

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“In collaboration with others, he and his partners have transformed a former factory town into a world-class destination,” Ferruolo said, noting that his company directly employs 115 people and another 90 are estimated to work in businesses that exist in spaces Hampshire Hospitality created.

Additionally, McLear has served on Meredith’s planning board and master plan committee and has volunteered on the boards of organizations such as the N.H. Council for the Arts, the N.H. Charitable Foundation, the N.H. Music Festival and others.

“I think we’d all agree that Edward J. ‘Rusty’ McLear has made a significant impact on the economic vitality of Belknap County,” Ferruolo concluded.

Accepting the award, McLear said, “We’re not going to stop, we’re heading on to new things. Thank you very much, it’s an honor.”

The Corporate Soul Award, which recognizes a business or organization with a deep commitment to the well being of its community, was given to the Laconia Athletic and Swim Club, founded by Tom and Lori Oakley in 1991. Mike Persson, the outgoing chairman of the council, noted the Oakleys’ longstanding support of the WLNH Children’s Auction, the WOW Trail, events that raise money for breast cancer research as examples of their efforts.

“Over the past 20 years, they have been tireless in their charitable pursuits and have fostered a culture

among employees and members of the club that supports and encourages people to work together to give back to the community,” Persson said. “Tom and Lori could very easily have simply focused their efforts solely on their business and, had they made this choice, they would likely have more personal riches than they do now. However, they chose to use their business as a vehicle for positively impacting their community and we are all richer because of their choice.”

The Norman Marsh Award, given to a person who demonstrates vision and leadership in the strengthening of the community, was awarded to Don Morrissey, a long-time member of the council’s board who has also served the United Way, the Salvation Army, the Laconia Adult Success Program, was a founding member of Leadership Lakes Region and is working to develop a proposed aviation and aerospace education center.

Other honors given at the meeting included the naming of three people as Incorporator Emeritus.

Eliza Leadbeater, Bill Beyer and Adrienne Stevens now have lifetime status as incorporator of the council.

Two current incorporators were elected as new members of the board of directors: Jeff Hollinger of Eptam Plastics and Andrew Hosmer of AutoServ of Tilton. Several current directors were elected to new three-year terms, including, Gred Goddard of Gunstock Mountain Resort, Kimon Koulet of Lakes Region Planning Commission, Michael Persson of Lawson & Persson, Sean Sullivan of Denoncourt, Waldron & Sullivan and Ed Engler of The Laconia Daily Sun.

from preceding page a clear reference to his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

The White House, meanwhile, said arming the rebels is still under consideration, but press secretary Jay Carney said he saw “no contradiction” between that and Gates’ remarks. He added, “what the president said is that he has not ruled it in or out.”

As yet, none of Obama’s top advisers have publicly advocated a significant expansion of the U.S. role aiding the opposition.

The vigorous debate, which stretched throughout the day on Capitol Hill, underscores the tensions across the U.S. government over how best to aid Libyan civilians and accomplish the administration’s goal of ousting Gadhafi, without committing America to a costly war the public doesn’t understand and many don’t support.

“I know that I am preoccupied with avoiding mission creep and avoiding having an open-ended, very

Gates. “We are in serious budget trouble.”

The defense leaders also made it clear to Congress that there will be no U.S. military ground forces in Libya. They would not comment on reports that the CIA has small teams working with the Libyan rebels.

The military leaders told Congress the rebels remain a largely unknown quantity, but Gates defended the U.S. intervention, saying the opposition is a better alternative than Gadhafi. Gates said Gadhafi has been a persistent and dangerous enemy, but he also acknowledged that efforts to oust the Libyan leader may not work.

“You could have a situation where you achieve the military goal and not achieve the political goal” of regime change, Gates said.

He added that the U.S. had considered the possibility of a prolonged stalemate. And although he said the United States could not accept a reorganized Libyan government with Gadhafi in power, he steered around the question of what the U.S. could

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, April 1, 2011— Page 9

Judge rules statement made to police at Belmont siege wasn’t ‘hindering apprehension’

BY GAIL OBER

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The case against the Belmont woman accused of hindering the apprehension of a fugitive from justice was dismissed yesterday by Judge Edward “Ned “Gordon — the Franklin District Court judge who was presiding in Laconia after Judge Jim Carroll recused himself.

The case against Alisha Morgan centered around her activities the night of Sept. 2, 2010, when the Belknap County Special Operation Group, the U.S. Marshal’s Office and New Hampshire State Police surrounded her home in an effort to arrest Christopher Kelly — Morgan’s then boyfriend.

Police had a warrant for Kelly arrest as well as a warrant to search Morgan’s home. They didn’t not have a warrant to detain or arrest Morgan.

According to police files and numerous news accounts, when Morgan saw the commotion going on outside of her home, she exited the dwelling — leaving her 4-year-old daughter inside.

When two deputy sheriffs spoke with her, she told them Kelly was not inside her home and that if he was in the area he would only be in her garage.

Morgan attempted to return into to her home to gather her daughter but was detained by police, handcuffed and placed in the rear of a Bearcat assault vehicle.

She was not read her Miranda rights and was not charged with a crime at that point in the siege.

After a seven-hour standoff where three shots were fired at police from inside the home — allegedly by one of Morgan’s friends, Diamond Morrill — Kelly surrendered and brought Morgan’s daughter

from the house.

He was taken into custody and, with the safety of the child ensured, police stormed the home and arrested Morrill without further incident.

Morgan was charged with one misdemeanor count of hindering apprehension.

During her first court appearance, Morgan’s attorney Eric Wolpin of the Public Defender’s Office argued unsuccessfully that Morgan’s alleged statements to police that evening should not be used as evidence against her in her own trial.

In that case, Judge Lawrence A. MacLeod, Jr. ruled against her, saying her apprehension didn’t not amount to a custodial interrogation and her statements could be used against her in her upcoming trial.

The difference, said Wolpin, was MacLeod’s ruling concerned only the evidence while yesterday’s ruling

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Supreme Court overruled Durgin’s conviction for hindering apprehension after she refused to tell Webster police that her daughter, for who they had an arrest warrant but no search warrant for Durgin’s home, was not inside.

After police left, Durgin’s daughter drove to the police station and she turned herself in.

At Durgin’s subsequent 2008 trail for hindering apprehension, Gordon (who presided over Durgin’s case in Franklin District Court) found her guilty but was overturned because the Supreme Court ruled words alone do not constitute hindering apprehension but rather some “overt” act must occur.

“The drafters (of the Model Penal Code section 242.3) intended the terms ‘harbor or conceal’ to require more that merely lying in response to police inquiries about another’s whereabouts,” wrote Chief Justice John Broderick in his opinion.

The other two people involved in the Belmont standoff — Christopher Kelly and Diamond Morrill — have yet to come to trial.

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PROTEST from page one sense of community.”

Bishop John McCormack of Manchester, the first of a number of speakers struck the same note. “We urge the Legislature and the governor to place the poor, the unemployed and our most vulnerable citizens first,” he declared.

Mark McKenzie, president of the AFL-CIO of New Hampshire who was among the principal organizers of the rally, decried the House budget as “warfare against everyone. Instead of looking for revenues, they’re balancing the budget on the backs of working people and the most vulnerable.”

“It’s unconscionable,” said Pat Consentino, who chairs the Board of Selectmen in Tilton, of the cuts in services to the elderly and disabled. “We have elderly residents, who have lived in their homes for most of their lives, that can’t make payments of $10 a month on their property taxes. They haven’t even adopted the budget, but we have people lining up for appointments with the welfare director,” she continued. “This is all going fall back on the towns.”

Her fellow selectman Katherine Dawson arrived with her husband, who is confined to a wheelchair following a severe motorcycle accident.

Recalling remarks by Neal Kurk, vicechairman of the House Finance Committee, who suggested the disabled could rely on private charity, she said “I guess I should get my husband a tin cup and some pencils so he can beg on the street.”

Heralded by a brass band, a phalanx of firefighters marched from their staging area at Eagle Square to the Statehouse around noon. The parade was led by the Concord department, with 19 of the 21 off-duty members of the Laconia department close on the heels.

Lieutenant Chris Shipp, with a sign vowing “Never Again, Republican, Never Again,” said that the Laconia Professional Firefighters Local 1153 has maintained a presence in the Statehouse throughout much of the budget proceedings in the House. He said that “we’ve been working without a contract for almost a year and now they want to take away our bargaining rights.” Alongside Shipp, Chad Vaillancourt carried a sign declaring “I was a registered Republican — Now I’m as left as Barney Frank.”

Disdain for the Republican majority and some of its prominent members, especially Kurk, was rife among the crowd, which at one point began chanting “Down With Kurk.” Osman was among several to suggest that the crowd was laced by disillusioned Republican voters.

Meanwhile, a number of former

Democratic lawmakers and candidates were on hand, heartened by the protest. “It’s terrific,” said former Senator Kathy Sgambati of Tilton, who retired last year. “I will be very disappointed if the House and Senate do not pay heed to the voice of the people.” She said that she was especially impressed by the size and diversity of the rally. “Every faction is represented and they are supporting each other.”

Deb Reynolds of Plymouth, who lost her Senate seat at the last election, said that “this is an outpouring of the will of the people. They see the devastation this budget will bring. The Republicans are balancing the budget on the back of the middle class and the poor and the people are speaking with one voice.”

But, Martin, who ran unsuccessfully for the state Senate as a Democrat in 2008, was disappointed by the absence of Governor John Lynch.

“The governor should be up on the Statehouse steps,” he said. “We need a leader.”

Inside the building Lynch issued a statement declaring that the House budget “is not acceptable to me or to the people of New Hampshire” and is “far beyond what is necessary to live within our means.” Later he said that he was impressed by “the diversity and solidarity” of the rally, which he called the largest in his experience dating back to 1974.

Lynch said that he was particularly troubled by the cuts to health care system, including the community mental health centers, and the university and community college system.

The governor, who himself recommended significant reductions in reimbursement payments to hospitals, said that after meeting with hospital officials earlier in the day he was concerned that the cuts would place additional burdens on hospitals, which would lead to increases in the costs of private health insurance. Likewise, reductions in higher education, he said, would lead to double digit tuition increases at a time when educational opportunities were essential to the prosperity of individuals and families.

After the House adjourned at mid afternoon, Representative Frank Tilton (R-Laconia) threaded his way past a lingering group of protesters.

“It had to be done,” he said flatly.

Tilton acknowledged that he had some reservations about the budget and remarked “we’ll see what the Senate can do,” indicating that he would be open to some adjustments without offering specifics.

Asked what effect the rally had on the Republican lawmakers, Tilton replied “none, none.”

WISCONSIN from page one Re-introducing the measure would almost certainly lead to more demonstrations and Democratic filibusters.

Andrew Welhouse, a spokesman for Senate Republican Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, said in a statement Thursday that the Republicans believe the bill was properly passed and that it did take effect after it was published online. He echoed Fitzgerald’s claim earlier this week that Sumi is improperly interfering with state lawmakers’ business.

Both sides expect that the law will

vative-leaning state Supreme Court, where Republicans are confident they will prevail.

The law would require almost all public sector workers to contribute more to their pensions and health care, changes that amount to an average 8 percent pay cut. It would also eliminate their ability to collectively bargain almost all their work conditions, from hours to vacations. They would still be allowed to negotiate on wages.

Walker has said the bill is needed to help shore up a $137 million shortfall in the state’s current budget and,

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COUNTY from page one cuts were largely to supply, training, and non-capital equipment and not to salaries.

“The cuts going toward salaries will mean more to taxpayers that cutting meeting budgets,” she said.

Delegation Chair Alida Millham of Gilford and Commissioner Ed Philpot explained that negotiated raises are part of legally negotiated collective bargaining agreements, that they went into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year, and could not be withheld under current state and federal labor laws.

“We can’t renegotiate salary and benefit lines until it’s time to renegotiate,” Philpot said.

“Quite frankly, why are beating up on the staff? questioned Laconia Rep. Robert Luther. “Did they do something wrong?”

“Absolutely not,” replied Worsman.

“Then why are we targeting them?” he asked, to which Worsman replied that most private sector employees haven’t had raises so why should the county employees.

Philpot said that everyone on the commission and in the administration understand Worsman’s concerns but said he would hope the cuts would come from places the county could legally make cuts and that, moving forward into next budget season, the two could work together more collaboratively.

“We can’t do it this particular year,” he said, harkening back to salary cuts.

“The message is very clear to commissioners and the county employees,” said Rep. Peter Bolster of Alton. “As we begin to renegotiate contracts, don’t expect a great deal of generosity.’

“Unfortunately, I say that sadly,” he continued, noting that public employees are going to feel some of the pain of the down economy but he hoped the convention would quickly return to the issue before them at the moment, which was department cuts that needed to be made to satisfy the state Department of Revenue Administration.

After Philpot assured Rep. Harry Acconero of Laconia that the convention must approve any cost items in future union contracts, Rep. Bob Greemore of Meredith wanted to know why the cuts couldn’t

come from capital items instead of supplies and other lines.

“You voted on a budget and said the cuts were to come from the county taxpayers portion,” Philpot said. Many of the capital items in the 2011 budget are from federal stimulus money that does come from taxpayers but not taxes levied by Belknap County.

Rep. Frank Tilton of Laconia further elaborated by saying that the $224,000 in cuts needed to come from the operating budget and not the capital budget.

“What you spend on capital, specifically a new truck and a new tractor, you’ll still have next year,” he said. “I think we want to reduce the operating budget.”

Bolster added that reducing the operating budget also serves to lower the benchmark budget for future years, while gutting the capital budget does nothing to reduce the costs of operations.

The administration-recommended cuts take $15,750 from the Department of Administration; $5,800 from the Office of the County Attorney; $3,200 from the Registry of Deeds; $18,000 from the Sheriff’s Department; $1,000 from the Department of Youth Services; $9,500 from the Department of Corrections; $4,450 from the Maintenance Department; $100,000 from the Department of Human Services and $11,500 from the Outside Agencies.

Administrators recommend the balance of the $224,000, an additional $54,800, come from various lines in the Belknap County Nursing Home budget.

Ten representatives voted for the motion: Millham, Tilton, Luther, Bolster, Rep. Dennis Fields of Sanbornton, Rep. David Russell of Gilmanton; Rep Elaine Swinford of Barnstead, Rep. Jeff St. Cyr of Alton, and Rep. William Tobin of Sanbornton — who wanted his “yes” vote to be noted as “under protest.”

Voting against the motion was Worsman, Accornero, Greemore, Rep. Robert Malone of Gilford, Rep. Guy Comtois of Barnstead, and Rep. Robert Kingsbury of Laconia.

Rep. Donald Flanders of Laconia and Rep. Tyler Simpson of New Hampton were absent.

from preceding page down the road, give local governments the flexibility to deal with their workers while absorbing deep cuts in state aid.

Democrats, though, see the attack on collective bargaining as a political attempt to severely weaken the unions, which have traditionally backed their party.

There are three pending lawsuits challenging the statute, including the one before Sumi that was brought by Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne. He contends that Republican legislative leaders violated the state’s open meetings law in the run-up to a vote on the plan.

Sumi issued an order blocking Secretary of State Doug La Follette from publishing the law, typically

the last step before it can take effect, while she considered the case.

But Republicans persuaded the Legislative Reference Bureau to post the law online last Friday. They argued the law took effect as a result and began preparations to start deducting money from state workers’ salaries, beginning with their April 21 paychecks.

Sumi is expected to take more testimony during a hearing in Ozanne’s lawsuit on Friday.

Under the contested law, the higher pension and health plan deductions would cost affected workers $30 million between its implementation and June 30, even if the law is delayed. Walker’s administration planned to impose the deductions during the current pay period for paychecks that go out April 21.

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House Democrats offered more than a dozen amendments attempting to add back money, including for mental health spending, vocational programs, consumer protection, state police, road and bridge repair, domestic violence, child care, the disable, mental health, alcohol treatment and college aid.

“If this budget passes, it will be noted as a black stain on New Hampshire history. It will be remembered as the time when we turned our backs on our citizens when they needed us the most,” said Deputy Democratic Leader Mary Jane Wallner of Concord.

State Rep. Bernie Benn, D-Hanover, pointed out that consumers would lose protections by cuts at the attorney general’s office that effectively dismantle the consumer protection bureau and another cut eliminating four inspectors who check to make sure pumps, scales and other measuring devices charge consumers accurately. The House budget would let contractors calibrate the equipment, as well as verify the work.

“Of the 17 home delivery fuel oil trucks inspected last year, customers were overcharged $36,000,” Benn said.

The budget also includes changes to the state pension system, repeal of a program for troubled youth, cuts to highway spending projects and cuts in payments to hospitals that care for low income New Hampshire residents.

State Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, a Manchester Republican and budget committee member, defended the House’s budget.

“This is not slash and burn. This is prioritizing the limited funding we have,” he said.

House Republican Leader D.J. Bettencourt of Salem said the budget shows Republicans kept their

commitment to taxpayers to curb state spending.

“It lives up to our commitment to make government live within its means just as every family does,” he said.

On Thursday morning, O’Brien closed the House gallery after an outburst by protesters. He reopened the gallery at about the same time two former Democratic state senators asked a judge to force O’Brien to reopen the gallery for members of the public who behaved decently.

The House was recessed for 10 minutes to allow state police time to clear the gallery, which holds over 100 people.

Manchester Police Officer Steven Maloney, who was in the gallery, said he felt labor groups had been respectful, but he lost patience and yelled at the lawmakers as they debated the budget.

“These people have to understand what they’re doing to the middle class,” he said. “We’re going to try to vote these people out.”

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

Organizers said 139 organizations were participating in the rally to protest spending cuts affecting services for everything from the mentally ill to child care for low income mothers.

After the vote, a group of bagpipers representing some of the state’s firefighters marched off carrying signs against the budget.

Later in the afternoon, after lawmakers had left, teachers held a smaller rally on the sidewalk in front of the Statehouse. Some carried signs reading: “NH House Throws Teachers Under the Bus.”

MILK from page 2 land, Britain and Germany.

Most of the radioactive material disperses in the atmosphere, but some falls to the ground.

Radioactive iodine was found in the milk in California and Washington state, most likely after a cow ate tainted grass or drank puddles of rainwater containing it. Iodine-131, the type that was found, is shortlived and decays fairly quickly, becoming harmless.

Moulder said he wouldn’t be surprised if leafy vegetables like spinach are next to show contamination,

the source being rainwater. Again, the health risk “is about as close to zero as you can get,” he said.

Since this type of iodine is manmade, it isn’t normally found in the environment. But we’re exposed to natural sources of radiation every day — most of it from radon in the air and, to a lesser extent, from cosmic rays.

Foods we eat also contain low levels of naturally occurring radioactivity, including bananas, carrots and red meat. Even beer has it.

“Once you understand that we swim in this lowlevel sea of radiation, then it’s just a numbers game,” said Mike Payne of the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security at the University of California, Davis.

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Auction on Tuesday night will benefit Sachem football LACONIA — An auction to benefit the LHS Sachem football team will kick off at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5.

A preview will begin at 5:30 p.m. The live auction, with PK Zyla running the proceedings, will begin an hour.

More than 200 items will be up for bid including a football autographed by Vince Wolfolk of the New England Patriots, an autographed picture of Red Sox pitcher Clay Bucholtz, sports tickets, zipline tours, hotel stays, ski passes for 2012, restaurant

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LHS Sachem football players were the 2007 State Champions, played in the post-season games for the past five years, went to playoffs eight times in the last 12 years, produced 74 All State players in the last decade, and, also in the last 1- years, sent 16 players to the New Hampshire/Vermont Shrine Game.

Seven of the team’s nine coaches are LHS alumni and Coach Kozens was recently honored as Northeast Coach of the Year.

Correction: N.H. Humane Society to benefit from May 14 BOW WOW Fest A story in our Wednesday, March 30 edition about the Laconia WOW Trail committee planning a BOW WOW Fest for May 14 included an incorrect reference to the nonprofit entity that will benefit from

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The snake quickly became the stuff of urban legend. Someone even started pretending to be the cobra on Twitter and sent fake updates to legions of followers about its supposed escapades on the streets of New York City.

But zoo officials said the snake never left the reptile house and had been crawling around in an off-

exhibit area.

Breheny said the snake was “resting comfortably and secure” and was being evaluated to make sure it was in good condition. He said it had been placed in the same area as the other venomous snakes.

The zoo plans to exhibit the snake once it has been evaluated. He said the zoo would probably hold a naming contest for the cobra, believed to be female, which it obtained in February.

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Warren E. Foster, 64 FRANKLIN — Warren Eric Foster, 64, of Franklin, died peacefully at his home on March 30, 2011.

He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 30, 1946 the son of the late Warren Curtis Foster and the late Eleanore (O’Connell) Turner. Known to most as Eric, his fondest memories from his youth were his time spent in Wilmont, NH at the mink ranch and his many adventures in Salisbury, NH. He received his education at Franklin High School and then proudly enlisted in the US Army.

After marrying his high school sweetheart he moved back to Franklin to raise his family at “the farm” in 1972.

He worked in the auto parts industry for many years, but he truly enjoyed driving Bus 4 in Franklin in the late 70’s and his customers from his Union Leader route. He owned and operated Auto Parts Inc. in Gilford and Belmont and most recently worked for Sanel Auto Parts in Concord, NH. Eric lived life to the fullest. He was a true lover of the written word, a great debater, a patron of the arts, a creator of culinary delights and he filled our souls and his house with music. He

traveled to and lived in many places throughout his lifetime, his last adventure was to Ireland to kiss the Blarney stone. He most looked foward to playing the Easter Bunny every year for his children and grandchildren. Those who knew him will remember him for his keen mind, his philosophy, his sense of humor and his generosity. But most of all, for his thoughfulness and his never ending love. He will truly be missed.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonita “Bonnie” Foster of Franklin, a daughter, Wendy Foster Hurd of Gilford, a son, Warren Michael “Mike” Foster of Bridgewater, 3 grandchildren: MacKenzie Hurd, Veronica Hurd and Erica Corbitt. A brother, Hiland Hall Turner of NJ, sister Claudia Foster, brother Jonathan Foster, and nephews, Trenor and Thornton Turner of NJ. Visting hours will be Sunday, April 3rd from 1-3 pm at Thibeault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin. Interment with military honors will be at NH Veterans Cemetary at a later date.

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GILFORD — Janey S. (Wagner) Jacobs passed away March 24,2011 at her Gilford, N.H. home after an illness with cancer. She was 52 years old.

Janey was a Registered Nurse and had worked at the South Shore Hospital and later for the Canton School Department.

Wife of Hugh A. Jacobs. Mother of Eric W. Jacobs married to Rene of Plymouth,MA., Andrea S. Jacobs & William H. Jacobs both of Laconia,N.H. Daughter of Leo & Paquita (Delgado) Wagner of Carver. Sister of Deborah L. Wagner married to David Merola of Plymouth,MA. & Lorraine Goffredo of Dedham. Sister-in-law of Sandy Maher of ME., Martha Fitzsimmons

married to Jim of N.H. & Margaret Malvesti married to John of Hull.

Grandmother of Eric W. Jacobs Jr. & Jace B. Jacobs.

Funeral Mass in the St. Gerard Majello Church 1860 Washington St., Canton, Mass. on Monday at 10:00 a.m..

Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours on Sunday April 3,2011 from 2-6 p.m. in the South Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home 809 Main St. (Rt.18 opp. South Shore Hospital). Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.

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Open auditions for Just Love to Sing! production of opera ‘Mary Magdalene’ to be held April 9 and 10 ALTON — Just Love to Sing! will hold open auditions for choristers and small roles in the Massenet opera “Mary Magdalene” at Mr. M’s Music Studio in Manchester on Saturday, April 9 and at 241 Main Street in Alton on Sunday, April 10. Both auditions will begin at 4 p.m.

These auditions will be for performers of all ages and the opera will be

sung in English. Singers are asked to register for a time slot for both audition locations at 781-5695.

“Mary Magdalene” will be fully staged with chamber orchestra at the Concord City Auditorium on July 22 and 23. Rehearsals will begin weekends in June in the Concord area.

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Lenten Music Series at Congregational Church of Laconia to begin today at noon LACONIA — The Congregational Church of Laconia will host their annual Lenten Music Series, to run four consecutive weeks, beginning at noon on Friday, April 1.

Local residents have been enjoying the Lenten Music Series for more than 20 years. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and enjoy the music on their lunch break.

Rob Couchon, organist of the Congregational Church in Littleton, MA, will launch the series. His April 1 program will include works

by Bach, Vivaldi, Vierne and Mendelssohn.

Performing on April 8 will be Kimberly Vars Whitehead, organist of the Brookside Congregational Church in Manchester. On April 15, Mark B. Pace, organist of St. Paul’s Church in Con-

cord, will be featured.

Music Director/ Organist Bob Bengtson and the Congregational Church of Laconia’s Choir, along with soloists, will participate in the Annual Community Good Friday Service on Good Friday, April 22.

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Organist Rob Couchon will launch the Congregational Church of Laconia’s annual Lenten Music Series with a noon performance on Friday, April 1. (Courtesy photo)

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Moulton Farm hosting Gardening Murder Mystery Spaghetti Dinner to Starter Workshop on Saturday benefit Boys & Girls Club to be held at Laconia Rod and Gun Club April 16 LACONIA — A Murder Mystery Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region will be held at the Rod and Gun Club at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 16.

Mary Gold, event coordinator and owner of Gold Star Events, has made a fatal error — she has double-booked

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Fund raiser to support participants in ‘Take Steps’ for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk to be held at Patrick’s Pub April 12

LACONIA — A fundraiser to benefit the 2011 “Take Steps Be Heard for Crohn’s and Colitis” local Honored Hero, Colin Sweetland, will be held at Patrick’s Pub from 5 — 9 p.m. on April 12.

Local Honored Heroes serve as representatives of all patients who are waging battles with these chronic diseases, working to increase public awareness and understanding.

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colitis at the age of 6.

In support of Team Sweetland’s fundraising efforts, Patrick’s will donate fifty percent of the food portion of each bill to this cause.

The Sweetland family invites the community to help those who suffer from these diseases to join their team — or form one of their own — and participate in the New Hampshire Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Walk in Manchester on Saturday, May 14.

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GILFORD — The Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a Pickup Basketball program for men age 18 and older, to be held weekly at the Middle School gymnasium from 7 — 9 p.m. beginning Thursday, April 7.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Daydreaming is a stress-free escape.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Guinness World Records does not accept claims for beauty, as it is not objectively measurable. You would be wise to take a similar stance, as you will be among those with varied tastes and preferences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). New ambitions embolden you. You will be inspired to try to do what you never thought you could do. It will take time and practice to succeed in this endeavor, and eventually you will.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 1). Your curiosity will lead you to different parts of the world. You come to a deeper appreciation of loved ones, which will be reflected in your ever-strengthening bonds. This month, colleagues will rise to your high standards of integrity and fair play. There’s a financial payoff in May. You’ll reach a milestone in August.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll balance your work and family with such skill that you’ll have others asking you how you do it. Tomorrow this gets trickier, though. Stick with what’s working for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have earned your network. Some of your relationships have sustained over a long period of time. Your ties will stay strong through the mutual giving you do over the next 10 days.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Seek high visibility assignments. You need publicity in order to move forward with what you want to do. Make sure people know about your work. You’ll be paid for your name recognition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will take a liking to a less experienced individual and feel suddenly protective of this person. If you take this person under your wing and show her how things are done, you will later be rewarded.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may start out the day feeling puzzled or creatively blocked, but by the end of the day, you’ll feel motivated. You’ll have a solution to your problem, and you’ll be ready to make your next move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is a bit of information that has been held back. Ask a few more questions, and you’ll soon sniff it out. This will be the key you’ve needed to move to the next level.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 2011. There are 274 days left in the year.

This is April Fool’s Day. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. On this date: In 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio, established a fire department made up of paid city employees.

In 1933, Nazi Germany began persecuting Jews with a boycott of Jewish-owned businesses.

In 1939, the United States recognized the government of Gen. Francisco Franco in Spain, the same day Franco went on radio to declare victory in the Spanish Civil War. In 1946, tidal waves struck the Hawaiian islands, resulting in more than 170 deaths.

In 1960, the first true weather satellite, TIROS-1, was launched from Cape Canaveral. (TIROS stood for “Television Infrared Observation Satellite.”)

In 1970, President Richard M. Nixon signed a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and television, to take effect after Jan. 1, 1971.

In 1984, recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father, Marvin Gay (cq) Sr. in Los Angeles, the day before his 45th birthday. (The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation.)

In 1991, cable TV’s Comedy Central was created through a merger of HBO’s The Comedy Channel and Viacom’s Ha! One year ago: Roman Catholic cardinals across Europe used their Holy Thursday sermons to defend Pope Benedict XVI from accusations he’d played a role in covering up sex abuse scandals. Dayton denied the previous year’s national champs another title as the Flyers beat North Carolina 79-68 to win the NIT. Actor John Forsythe, 92, died in Santa Ynez, Calif.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Jane Powell is 83. Actress Grace Lee Whitney is 81.

Actress Debbie Reynolds is 79. Country singer Jim Ed Brown is 77. Actor Don Hastings is 77. Blues singer Eddie King is 73.

Actress Ali MacGraw is 73. Rhythm-andblues singer Rudolph Isley is 72. Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff is 63. Jazz musician Gil Scott-Heron is 62. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is 61. Rock musician Billy Currie (Ultravox) is 61. Actress Annette O’Toole is 59. Movie director Barry Sonnenfeld is 58. Singer Susan Boyle (TV: “Britain’s Got Talent”) is 50. Country singer Woody Lee is 43. Rapper-actor Method Man is 40.

Movie directors Albert and Allen Hughes are 39. Political commentator Rachel Maddow is 38. Tennis player Magdalena Maleeva is 36. Actor David Oyelowo is 35. Singer Bijou Phillips is 31. Actor Sam Huntington is 29.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Hypnotist Paul Ramsay performing at the Laconia High School auditorium to benefit the marching band.

7 p.m. $10.

Winni Players Youth Ensemble production of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” at the Winnipseaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 7 p.m. For tickets call 366-7377. www.winniplayhouse.org.

“An Evening with Opera Singers, Saints & Sirens” at the Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University . 7 p.m. Presented by students in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. For tickets call 525-2887.

One-hour workshop on “Domestic Violence Prevention 101”, hosted by The Family Violence Prevention Council. 8 a.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. For more information call 528-6511.

“The Bachelor King”, a hilarious spoof of reality TV shows, presented on stage by Belmont Middle School students. 6 p.m. $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.

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.

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. (Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) Drop-In Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For children 2-5. Sign songs, listen to a story and create a craft. No sign-up necessary.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Artfest Showcase 2011 at The Middle NH Arts and Entertainment Center (Opera House) in Franklin. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.themiddlenh.org. 934-1901.

Winni Players Youth Ensemble production of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” at the Winnipseaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach.

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Volunteer Forum at the Meredith Community Center hosted by the Altrusa Club. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free event will feature refreshments, raffles and a chance to meet and greet people associated with many local non-profit organizations.

5th Annual Gowns for Girls event hosted by The Faith, Hope and Love Foundation. 1 to 4 p.m. at Franklin Parks and Recreation. Donated dresses will be given away to those in need of something glamorous to wear on prom night on a first-come, first-served basis.

Opening reception of “Painting is My Life” exhibition at the Busiel Mill Community Room and Gallery in downtown Laconia, featuring the work of Shane Jordan. 1:30 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public through mid-April.

Sugar Run Powwow at Laconia Middle School.

Hosted by the Laconia Indian Historical Assocaition. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Native American arts, crafts, jewelry, food, song and dance. Grand entry at noon. Donations will be appreciated at the door.

“The Bachelor King”, a hilarious spoof of reality TV shows, presented on stage by Belmont Middle School students. 6 p.m. $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl. I am arguably the smartest in the school and have never lacked confidence. I admit I am prideful and have never questioned my self-worth. I am always the one in the group with a sarcastic remark, although I am always careful never to hurt anyone with my words. I consider myself literate beyond my years.

This past week, my friends said they didn’t think I could be truly “nice.” I don’t question my friends. I know they are the best of the group, and I am thankful for them. But one of them described me as “cold.” This upsets me a great deal, as I thought I had been doing better opening up to people and being less aloof. I thought I was succeeding, but I have failed miserably.

I don’t particularly want to be Miss Congeniality, but I also don’t want to be labeled as cruel or cold. I am fun loving and can be sweet and compassionate. It appears to be overlooked that I do volunteer service regularly and have befriended “outcasts” when others wouldn’t look their way. I really do try, and I know my personality is getting in the way. But I don’t know how else to present myself.

I don’t want to alienate myself from others. It sounds really stupid, but I want to be the stereotypical girl everyone wants to be with. Just a little. How can I open up after 14 years of acting totally self-sufficient? -- Disappointed Dear Disappointed: You sound smart, sassy and completely self-centered. Nearly every sentence in your letter has “I” in it. It seems as if you behave in order to be admired, and this is what your friends are reacting to.

If you truly want to open up, take a genuine interest in your friends without comparing their accomplishments to yours.

Ask how they’re doing and how they feel. See if you can make it through the day without saying something snarky. Don’t brag about yourself. Make your friends feel important to you. You can be assertive and still develop some humility. It will help.

Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for five years. I adore him, but there is one problem. He refuses to learn to drive.

For five years, I’ve had to get both of us everywhere. We work in the same part of the city and carpool together. Six months ago, I bought him a car, hoping it would motivate him to learn to drive.

He promised he would, but has found an excuse every time. Now just mentioning the subject makes me the bad guy. He’s even asked if I want him to leave me, which hurt tremendously. I don’t mind driving both of us, but this situation can’t last forever. How do I fix this and still preserve my marriage? -- Driving for Two Dear Driving: It sounds as if your husband has a phobia, and he has to recognize the problem before he can fix it. Approach him gently, saying that you understand he has anxiety issues, and suggest he contact the Anxiety Disorders Association of American (adaa.org) and then sign up for a drivers’ education class. But if he is unwilling to budge, we hope you will continue to carpool because we don’t think this is worth ending an otherwise loving marriage.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Following in his Footsteps,” whose husband always walks ahead of her. Prior to World War II, in some cultures, the man always walked ahead of his lady. That changed during the war. I think the lady walking behind should thank her kind and loving husband that he walks ahead to check for land mines. -- G.R. Dear G.R.: Golly, we feel safer already.

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

Autos

Autos

BOATS

DACHSHUND, Mini AKC female, adorable black/tan, 14 weeks, up-to-date shots, microchip, 524-3613, $650.

1966 MUSTANG COUP-Rebuilt motor, Great Condition. Mostly restored. $9,500 455-6296

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

455-8844

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

Call 524-4153

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

Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450 each (603)539-1603.

Announcement

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,095 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494 1996 VW Jetta: Clean, runs great, needs nothing. Recently inspected. No low ball. $1,500.

343-3753.

1997 Green Honda Accord 2 dr. new winter tires, great shape, inspected, 126K miles.$3800 call 387-0927 1999 Chrysler Sebring- 73K Miles, new tires, runs great. $3,200.

455-6296 2001 Ford F-150 4X4 Extended Cab. 105K miles, V8 needs a little tlc...runs great! Green & tan, remote start, a/c, power windows, locks. First $5,000 takes it! Needs battery & rear axle seal. 455-3361 2003 Subaru Legacy- Loaded with extras, 91K miles, excellent condition! $5,500 OBO. 393-8535

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

2008 KIA SPECTRA SX-5- 60K Miles, one owner, clear title, motivated seller, $8,500/BO (603) 630-4294 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

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

366-5402 Chuck Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813 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.

LAKE Winnisquam docks for rent 524-6662.

Business Opportunities Investor Wanted $126,000 loan 20% Interest Secured by real estate 60% LTV 12 Month terms. No Points-

Dan

- 998-7926

NEED Extra Money? Start an Avon Business for $10. Call Debbie at 603-491-5359.

Or go to www.start.youravon.com and enter reference code: dblaisedell.

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

For Rent BELMONT at the Bypass, 2 bedroom, outstanding screened porch basement storage, $850 plus utilities security and references.

603-1296.

For Rent

For Rent

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

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

630-8171

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.

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

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 FRANKLIN- Riverfront, 1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor, Attic Storage. $600/month + Utilities, Security Deposit. No Pets, 387-4471.

FRANKLIN: 2BR Mobile home for rent, $700 plus utilities, Security deposit required, no dogs.

279-5846.

Gilford-Small energy efficient 1 bedroom home. Walking distance from Village West & Gilford O.P.A. $850/Month plus utilities.

455-5956 GILFORD: 1BR apartment over country store. $800/month, everything included. Contact Sara, Monday-Friday, 6am- 2pm for appointment, 293-8400, or leave message after 2pm at 455-0461.

HOUSE Share, Country setting, Shaker Rd. $650 includes everything. Sec deposit and references Call 630-1296.

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

Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA wonderful 2 bedroom, close to hospital, town and Rte 106. Laundry, porch, modern kitchen, $750+ utilities. 455-0874.

Laconia- 2 bedroom 1st floor, off street parking, coin-op laundry, dishwasher. $850/Month. includes heat/hot water. No dogs/No Smoking. References/Security required. 387-4885.

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

ORCHARD HILL II Randlett St., Belmont, NH Now accepting applications Section 8 Vouchers Welcome Immediate Openings available for 2 BEDROOM FULL MARKET RENT UNIT This is a federally assisted property featuring 32 one and two bedroom ground level apartments.

Community features on-site laundry a furnished recreation room, heat and hot water is included.

Please call the Laconia Housing Authority at 524-2112/TDD; 524-2112 with any questions, or visit our office at 25 Union Ave. Laconia, NH • Applications are considered by income criteria • USDA/RD income restrictions apply • Tenant rents will be between $772-$860 based on income.

The Laconia Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, age, disability or handicap.

Come Visit Us Now Section 8 Voucher Accepted At Our Market Rate Unit Rental Assistance Available Make Your Next Home 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

Auction Held at 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. • 603-286-2028 kenbarrettauctions@netzero.net

603-224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118

Lic # 2975, buyers premium, subject to reserves, errors,

Equal Housing Opportunity Agent anEmployer

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For Rent LACONIA- Roommate(s) wanted to share large apartment. 1 private room, washer/dryer, large yard, walk to downtown. $125/Week including Heat/Hot-water. Kids OK. 630-9226 LACONIA-DUPLEX 3 bedroom 1/1/2 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $950/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers.

524-7419 LACONIA-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $160/Week. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available now. References & $650 Security deposit required.

1 Year lease.

603-524-3759 LACONIA: Studio apartment, $135/week includes heat & hot water. References and deposit.

524-9665.

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

524-3892.

Laconia: 1-Bedroom apt. 3rd floor.

Off-street parking for one. Rent $580/monthly or $135/weekly.

Also 2-room apartment on 2nd, $560/Month or $130/Week. Both include utilities. Security 2-weeks rent. sixtymarge@aol.com 934-7358

For Rent

For Sale

Free

NORTHFIELD

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

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

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

NORTHFIELD: Furnished Room for Rent in the country, cable/internet, washer/dryer included. $125/week. No smokers.

934-3345.

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

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

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

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

is expanding due to record high production & demand for more JCS tours! Average rep. pay $25/hr, PT. Day Shift 8:30am-1:00pm. Night shift 4:15pm-10:00pm, Also full-time available. Must have good communication skills. Lots of fun, no experience needed. JCS is the industry leader, providing tours to Inn Season, Sterling, Tradewind, Windham, and FantaSea Resorts.

603-581-2450, Laconia. Ask for Carlos.

FRONT DESK

The Looney Bin Bar & Grill

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

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

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

Now Hiring

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

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

Campground Manager

Live-in manager for small campground in Weirs Beach.

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

Call 603-366-2222 or send resume to fax 508-650-9915 or e-mail

EXPERIENCED CASHIERS

For Rent-Commercial

Must have minimum of 5 years experience.

PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249. 603-524-1430.

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

SEELY Posturpedic matching queen mattress and box spring.

Good Condition. 279-9062.

Flexible Hours Please apply in person.

Ellacoya Country Store Gilford Full-time clerk, cashier, stocking.

Must be 21 years old. Nights and weekends a must. Apply in person. No phone calls please. Meredith Case N Keg.

FULL-TIME Experienced (2-3 years minimum) Breakfast/Lunch cook with/references. Apply at Main St. Station Diner, Plymouth, NH HALF Moon Motel, Weirs Beach, Housekeeper, Full or Part-time.

217-0516

For Sale 2 Tires, 205/55/16, $50/both; Car CD players, bass speakers & amps, call for prices. 343-3753.

8 FT. POOL TABLE -Very good condition. Extra cues & accessories. $350. After 5PM 528-2309 AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

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

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

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

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

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001 CASH for old guns & ammo, hunting knives, military. 528-0247

MEREDITH- In-Town apartment.

1-bedroom, 1-bath. Kitchen, large living room with dryer. Quiet location, no pets/no smokers $800/Month + utilities. Rick (781)389-2355

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

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

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

References/Security required. $850/Month. 455-4075

E-Flite Apprentice PNP-Electric R/C Trainer & E-Flite. Radian Electric 2 Meter sale plane package. Includes both planes, batteries for both planes, DC charger, AC power supply, misc parts. $300 455-9042

Moultonborough-Center Harbor- 2 bedroom energy efficient home, walking distance from super market. $950/Month plus utilities.

455-9313

FIREWOOD cut not split $125 cd, cut and split $175 cd delivered.

Also treework, logging, landclearing, 30 yrs exp and ins. 393-8416 or 524-7416, prompt professional service

MOULTONBOROUGH: Studio, $650/ month or pay weekly. Includes heat, hot water, electricity.

On-site laundry. Security & references required.

No pets.

253-8863 or 393-8245.

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

NORTHFIELD: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, both on 1st floor and with direct access to basement with coin-op laundry, $215 & $225/week including heat, electric

Furniture

Help Wanted BOOMING INDUSTRY

Help Wanted

camp@pinehollowcampground.com

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

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

603-293-7801.

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

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

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

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $160/Week. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

SOLAR Energy Tanning bed.

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

707-9843

Help Wanted

Jett III Ultra Power Wheelchair.

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

LACONIA 2BR apt first floor, $900 util not incl, no pets, sec dep and

TECHNICIAN

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

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

Please forward your resume to:

info@harrisfamilyfurniture.com

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

PLATINUM Salon and Spa is looking for an experienced stylist with clientele to join our team. Call 524-7724.

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

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

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 “An Evening with Opera Singers, Saints & Sirens” at the Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University . 7 p.m. Presented by students in the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance. For tickets call 525-2887.

Walk-in registration for Armand J. Laramie (Greater Laconia) Babe Ruth League baseball. 9 a.m. to noon at the Laconia Community Center on Union Ave. Play is open to all youngsters 13-15 years of age. $75 fee. For more information call Bill Lamb at 279-6058.

All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Pemi-Baker Republican Committee. 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Ashland. $10 for adults.

Andrew Nadeau signs copies of his book “The History of the Franklin NH Fire Department, 1830-2010” at the Franklin Public Library. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Help Wanted

‘Fame” variety show to benefit district music programs at Inter-Lakes Community Auditorium on April 2 MEREDITH — The I-LES Educators will again add humor, energy, choreography, and flare to the “Fame” Variety Show at the Community Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.

A portion of the musical theme for the Educators this year will be an original spin-off on the 600 loaves of bread made by the K — 8 students for the Meredith Food Pantry, based on the inspirational message that, indeed, just one person can make a difference.

Student interest in the show has ranged from second grade newcomers to high school musicians, adding to the cast of professionals who give of their talent each year.

The I-LES Jazz Band, fresh from their experience at the UNH Jazz Festival, will open the show and contribute small ensemble performances throughout the evening. Also, a number of instrumentalists from Sandwich Central School will perform.

Alec Karageorges, Adam Kerkwan, Blake Remson and Marcus Sauter, four I-LHS percussionists, along with their instructor, Gordy Gourlay, will get the auditorium rocking with a high-energy “Drum Extravaganza.”

Instruction

Motorcycles

FLYFISHING LESSONS

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

KARATE

Adult and Children's Karate (Ages 4+) classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough.Improves balance, coordination, focus, strength and flexibility.

524-4780.

New Hampshire Aikido -Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Barn, Wadliegh Rd. Sanbornton.

286-4121

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

LACONIA MOTORBIKE THINK SPRING! BEAT THE RUSH! Have your motorcycle serviced now!

Pete Dyer • 527-9275.

Frank Bean Rd. Laconia The Premier Motorbike Shop in the Lakes Region

Services

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

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

Aside from instrumentalists, many singers, dancers, and even some magic will be part of the evening of entertainment. District Curriculum coordinator Kathleen Hill will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and children under age three will be admitted free of charge.

Refreshments will be sold during intermission as well as tickets for a 50/50 Raffle. All proceeds will benefit the I-L District music programs.

Services

Services

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

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 STONEWALLS 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Specializing in old fashioned stonewall repairs New walls built Contact Tony Luongo

645-5237

www.stonewallsbyanthonyluongo.com

Services

HANDYMAN SERVICES

TAI CHI

WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE YOU!!!

An evening of song, dance, and magic will be presented by the I-LES Educators at the Community Auditorium on Saturday, April 2.

The “Fame” Variety Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. (Courtesy photo)

Experience the gentle art of Tai Chi. Improves balance, joint health, coordination, bone density, blood pressure, strength and flexibility. Ongoing classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough. All ages welcome.

524-4780

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 HOUSECLEANING Experienced, dependable and insured, weekly bi-weekly or monthly. Will run errands. Call Pauline 707-0726.

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

JAYNE S Painting is now Ruel s Painting. Same great service! Jason Ruel Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! 393-0976

Motorcycles

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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 CALL THE HUNGRY PAINTER: Painting, small tree work, dump runs, odd jobs, water damage/drywall repairs. 455-6296.

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

B/O. Call 677-6721 HOUSECLEANING-LOOKING for jobs in Lakes Region area. Condos, mobile homes, foreclosures.

Available to help with errands/shopping & baking for holidays. Afternoons or anytime Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Great references. Please call 524-6363.

LOOKING for Jobs: Yard work, junk removal, painting inside houses and odd jobs. Anytime.

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

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

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

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

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Friday, April 1, 2011 — Page 23

OBITUARY

James J. Todd, 68 LACONIA — James J. Todd, 68, of Laconia NH passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma cancer.

He was born on July 7, 1942 in Roxbury, MA, the son of Walter and Olive (Sidebottom) Todd. He grew up in Tewksbury, MA, and resided in Hudson, NH for 23 years, moved to Portsmouth, NH for 9 years before becoming a resident of South Down Shores in Laconia, NH. Family members include his wife of 48 years, Donna L. (Orpik) Todd of Concord, MA, daughter Colleen A. Todd of Plymouth, MA, son and daughter in-law, James W. and Kimberly (Prentice) Todd of Merrimack, NH; daughter and son in-law, Kerri A. and Max E. Klein III of Plano, TX, and daughter and son in-law, Kristi A. and Jack R. Lacasse of Litchfield, NH; 9 grandchildren, Scott S. Gustitus Jr., Nicholas James Gustitus, James Joseph Gustitus, Robert P.Todd, Kaitlyn J. Todd, Matthew P. Todd, Megan R. Lacasse, and twins Emma L. and Olivia A. Lacasse; two sisters, Marjorie Moulaison of Tewksbury, MA and Geraldine Stanton, of Bluffton, South Carolina; a brother in-law and sister in-law, William and Veronica Orpik of Plymouth, MA; and several cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Walter L. Todd on November 6, 1971 and by his mother, Olive L. Todd on October 28, 2010.

He was a graduate of Tewksbury High School and a graduate of East Coast Aero Tech in Lexington, MA. He was currently employed at Industrial Protection Services in Wilmington, MA. Earlier in his career

he worked for International Paper Box Machine Company, in Nashua, NH. He was a dedicated and well respected employee for 30+ years in various plant operation positions, evolving to Safety Director at W.R. Grace Chemical Company, in Nashua, NH. Professional affiliations included an appointment to the Executive Council of the State Board of Fire Control in New Hampshire, and an appointment to the National Emergency Broadcast System. His dedication to safety training included volunteering and teaching CPR Training classes for the American Red Cross.

He had a life-long love of boating which began with his first boat, “the Lazy Jim” and a summer cottage on Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro, ME. This love continued on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH with bigger boats. Other activities such as refinishing furniture, wood working, golfing, racquet ball, snowmobiling and recently traveling. His most recent memorable trip was a cruise in the Mediterranean. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grand-father and a man who was always right there to help anyone who needed it, with a signature smirk, a story to tell.

Calling hours are Sunday, April 4, from noon to 3 pm and Monday, April 5, 9 am to 11 am with the memorial service immediately following at the George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 D.W. Highway, Merrimack, New Hampshire.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, Inc. 70 Commercial Street, 4th Floor, Concord, NH 03301. www.beaconhospice. com For more information and to sign an on line registry please visit, www. rivetfuneralhome.com

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Laconia $229,000

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Susan Bradley 581-2810

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Shelly Brewer 581-2879

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Judy McShane 581-2800

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Large log home on 5.6 acres in a country location but easy access to Rte 93 for commuting. #4051793

Carole Stankatis 581-2831

Laconia - $137,000

This like new townhouse is ideally located to all Lakes Region activities.

Desirable end unit with private deck.

Bob Williams: 603-253-4345

Moultonboro - $529,000

Private Lake Kanasatka property. 133’ of sandy WF. Beautiful views of Red Hill. Waterside deck & screened porch.

Barbara Mylonas 603-253-4345

Gilmanton $219,900

Beautiful authentic log home on 8+ acres w/ privacy, views, deck & farmers porch.

Great open concept living area. #4051004

Kathy McLellan 581-2821 or Nancy LeRoy 581-2830

Meredith - $49,900

Great opportunity to own a mobile home on its own land. Tear down & build or make improvements and enjoy.

Gary Schmidt: 603-253-4345

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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!!

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Talk to the “Factory Reps” about rebates & customizing and “Bank Reps” for low rates and instant approvals.

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Spring Sales Event #11366

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