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LACONIA — The City Council last night pulled the plug on a proposal to hold an electronic music festival in a field at The Weirs in August by refusing to permit amplified music past the hour of 10 p.m. stipulated by city ordinance.
In response to the request of Christina Contrado, who planned to stage the event, no motion was made to either grant or deny the request and no formal vote was taken. When Contardo approached the Licensing Board last week with a request to use loudspeakers until 2 a.m., the board
expressed a preference for midnight but tabled her application pending the decision of the council. She told the council that similar festivals are usually “overnight experiences”, but conceded “I’m looking for a compromise” while remarking “midnight is a little too early, but two may be extreme.”
Contardo planned to hold the festival on about 6.5-acres of open ground southwest of Route 3 North, opposite Funspot, owned by Michael Foote. The venue is reached by an unpaved road off Route 3. The main stage would be set in the middle of the 325-foot by 850see MUSIC page 15
LACONIA — The Executive Committee of the Belknap County Convention met yesterday for the annual ritual of authorizing the treasurer to borrow in anticipation of collecting property taxes at the end of the year only to find itself embroiled in a debates about the budget process being a “sham” and a “vendetta” see COUNTY page 11
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Trayvon Martin case won’t be brought before Florida grand jury ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A grand jury will not look into the Trayvon Martin case, a special prosecutor said Monday, leaving the decision of whether to charge the teen’s shooter in her hands alone and eliminating the possibility of a first-degree murder charge. That prosecutor, Angela Corey, said her decision had no bearing on whether she would file charges against George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who has said he shot the unarmed black teen in self-defense. Corey could still decide to charge him with a serious felony such as manslaughter, which can carry a lengthy prison sentence if he is convicted. A grand jury had been set to meet Tuesday in Sanford, about 20 miles northeast of Orlando. Corey has long had a reputation for not using grand
juries if it wasn’t necessary. In Florida, only firstdegree murder cases require the use of grand juries. Corey’s decision means she doesn’t have to rely on potentially unpredictable jurors, said David Hill, an Orlando criminal defense attorney. “Let’s give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she knows there isn’t enough for first-degree murder but she wants to maintain control and charge him with something else,” Hill said. “What does she need a grand jury for? She cuts out the unpredictability of the grand jury. She goes where she feels she has more evidence.” Corey took over the case last month after the prosecutor who normally handles cases out of Sanford recused himself. That prosecutor, Norm Wolfinger, had originally called for the case to be presented
before a grand jury. “From the moment she was assigned, Ms. Corey noted she may not need a grand jury,” said a statement from Corey’s office. Prosecutors sometimes use grand juries to avoid the political fallout from controversial cases. But Corey was elected by voters more than 100 miles away in the Jacksonville area, so political problems are less of an issue for Corey, Hill said. Martin was killed Feb. 26 during a confrontation with Zimmerman in a gated community in Sanford. Zimmerman has claimed self-defense, and Florida’s self-defense law gives wide leeway to use deadly force and eliminates a person’s duty to retreat in the face of danger. see TRAYVON page 8
South Korea says North Mom found 3 slain adults at Minnesota day care preparing for nuclear test SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Recent satellite images show North Korea is digging a new underground tunnel in what appears to be preparation for a third nuclear test, according to South Korean intelligence officials. The excavation at North Korea’s northeast Punggye-ri site, where nuclear tests were conducted in 2006 and 2009, is in its final stages, according to a report by intelligence officials that was shared Monday with The Associated Press. Its release comes as North Korea prepares to launch a long-range rocket that Washington and others say is a cover for testing missile technology that could be used to fire on the United States. The Obama administration said Monday it would consider both a rocket launch and an underground nuclear test as highly provocative and leave Pyongyang more isolated. “In each case this would be an indication of North Korea’s decision at the leadership level not to take the steps that are necessary to allow North Korea to end its isolation, to rejoin the community of nations and to do something about the extreme poverty and depravation that its people suffer,” White House spokesman Jay Carney told a news briefing in Washington. Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United see KOREA page 10
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — A mother who had a suspicious feeling after she dropped off her toddler at a home day care Monday returned to the house a few minutes later to make a grisly discovery: three adults inside, shot dead. The woman’s child was unhurt and no other children were at the day care at the time. Police had made no arrests by Monday evening and were seeking a suspect in his mid-20s, believed to have fled on a BMX bicycle. “It’s a tragic day for the city of Brooklyn Park,” Brooklyn Park Police Chief Michael Davis said. “We are going to bring whoever is responsible for this to justice.” Two nearby community colleges were locked down for several hours after the shootings were reported
2 firefighters die in Philadelphia warehouse blaze PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two firefighters who were battling a massive blaze at an abandoned warehouse Monday were killed when an adjacent furniture store they were inspecting collapsed, burying them in a pile of debris, authorities said. It took about two hours to extract the bodies of Lt. Robert Neary, 60, and firefighter Daniel Sweeney, 25, because of all the debris, Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said. Two other firefighters were rescued and taken to a hospital for treatment of nonMore than 40% of back and neck injuries are a result of a motor vehicle accident.
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N.H. health care match N.H. Attorney General says House Grievance site to post first requests Committee showing bias against state workers CONCORD (AP) — A website that serves as a CONCORD (AP) — Attorney General Michael Delmatchmaker between self-insured businesses and aney wants a House committee to back away from health care providers expects to post its first 30 questioning New Hampshire workers in charge of invesrequests from employers next week. tigating abuse and neglect allegations involving children. Open Health Market was founded in early 2011 by Delaney wrote House Speaker William O’Brien on a doctor in California, a lawyer in New Hampshire Monday raising concerns with questions the Redress and a former benefits manager in Maine. It was of Grievance Committee sent to the Division for Childesigned to cut out the middleman when it comes dren Youth and Families, which investigates abuse to health care by allowing employers to submit and neglect allegations. Delaney said the questions requests for proposals for a category of medical serreflect a committee bias against state workers who vices and procedures — knee surgeries, for example, must investigate highly emotional situations. or cardiac care — and have health care providers O’Brien fired back that citizens have a right to submit competing bids. petition the Legislature for help. He said Delaney At the time, officials said they would consider the was more interested in “playing politics than adminventure a success if after a year it had connected istering justice.” one employer and one health system, and both sides “The attorney general’s desire to deny our resiwere happy. But while the group heard from many dents this constitutional right is baffling and inconemployers intrigued by the idea, most were hesitant sistent with accountable government,” O’Brien said to make the leap without a bit of hand holding, said in a statement. Don Crandlemire, the Concord lawyer who created the Delaney said he advised the division not to respond site along with Dr. Leonard Fromer of Los Angeles and to the committee’s questions while he sought to get Peter Hayes, former benefits manager at Scarborough, it to withdraw them. Maine-based Hannaford Bros. supermarkets. “Employers had been extremely receptive to the concept, but the adoption of something so transformative has been slow,” he said. Instead, the group has teamed up with Dallasbased ACAP Health, which consults with employers on strategies to reduce health costs. The company helped make the Open Health Market website more user friendly, and brought in its first batch of employers. In the next week, 30 Texas corporations that together spend more than $1 billion on health care for more than 100,000 employees and their families will post their requests on Open Health Market, seeking information from primary-care providers, Northway Bank presents an educational seminar to discuss said Dr. Scott Conard, the mortgage options available as you approach retirement. chief medical officer at ACAP Health. After a Topics being discussed month, they’ll decide which providers they • Restructuring debt in anticipation of retirement want to hear more from. • Preparing your home and budget for the future “Once you set the • Lowering payments and stretching your dollar ground rules and the boundaries, and what the conversation is When: Wednesday, April 25th at 10:00am going to be focused on,
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Motive for Tulsa shooting rampage that left 3 dead may lie in 2010 killing TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The explanation for a shooting rampage that terrorized Tulsa’s black neighborhood and left three people dead may lie in a killing that took place more than two years ago. Carl England, whose son is accused in the weekend shooting spree, was fatally shot in 2010 by a man who had threatened his daughter and tried to kick in the door of her home. The man was black, and police say England’s son may have been seeking vengeance when he and his roommate shot five black people last week. Police documents given to the Associated Press said the two suspects have both confessed. According to a police statement, 19-year-old Jake England admitted shooting three people and 32-year-old Alvin Watts confessed to shooting two. Also Monday, the two suspects appeared in court to have their bond set at $9.16 million apiece. Authorities have said they expect to charge the pair with three counts of first-degree murder and other crimes. Family and friends say Carl England’s death sent his son into a downward spiral. On Thursday, Jake England apparently wrote a Facebook post marking the second anniversary of his father’s death and lamented that “it’s hard not to go off.” Back in 2010, Carl England had responded to his daughter’s call for help and with her boyfriend tracked down the man who tried to break in. A fight broke out, and the man took out a gun and fired at England. The man who pulled the trigger, Pernell Jefferson, was not charged with homicide because an investigation determined he acted in self-defense. Jefferson was charged with attempted burglary and a weapons violation and had his probation revoked in an unrelated weapons case for which he is serving a six-year sentence. He is scheduled to be tried in May on the burglary
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America’s 4 fundamentalisms Professor Henry A. Giroux is one of my favorite writers and social critics – a person who consistently speaks truth to power. Giroux taught at BU when I was a graduate student there but later moved to Canada where is continues to teach. In his article, “The ScorchedEarth Politics of America’s Four Fundamentalisms” (http://truthout.org/index.php?option=com_ k2&view=item&id=7086:thescorc...), Giroux goes into great depth about four fundamentalisms that contrast sharply with “the mythical notion that the United States is a free nation dedicated to reproducing the principles of equality, justice and democracy.” Giroux describes these four fundamentalisms as market fundamentalism, religious fundamentalism, educational fundamentalism and military fundamentalism all of which have been nurtured in a context of expanding authoritarianism. To Giroux, market fundamentalism “not only trivializes democratic values and public concerns, but also enshrines a rabid individualism, an all-embracing quest for profits and a social Darwinism in which misfortune is seen as a weakness, and a Hobbesian ‘war of all against all’ replaces any vestige of shared responsibilities or compassion for others. Free-market fundamentalists now wage a full-fledged attack on the social contract, the welfare state, any notion of the common good and those public spheres not yet defined by commercial interests… Everybody is now a customer or client, and every relationship is ultimately judged in bottom-line, cost-effective terms. Freedom is no longer about equality, social justice or the public welfare, but about the trade in goods, financial capital and commodities.” Giroux believes that the privatization of institutions undermines the concept of citizenship and promotes runaway consumerism where people are no longer citizens and where families are reduced to consumer units. “It also commercializes and privatizes public space, undermining both the idea of citizenship and those very spaces (schools, media etc.) needed to produce a formative culture that offers vigorous and engaged opportunities for dialogue, debate, reasoned exchange and discriminating judgments. Under such circumstances, hope is foreclosed and it becomes difficult either to imagine a life beyond capitalism or to believe in a politics that takes democracy seriously.” With this kind of fundamentalism, it is no wonder that government is demonized. The corporation is seen as the lone ranger on a white horse rescuing citizens from the interference of government. Having the cor-
poration now seen as a person paves the way for the encroachment of the corporation as an absolute unregulated entity where it makes rules that allow it more and more control and power. For Giroux, this leads to a situation where “everything is privatized and public issues collapse into individual concerns so there is no way of linking private woes to social problems — the result is a dog-eat-dog world.” Religious Fundamentalism is the second fundamentalism and, for Giroux, is expressed “in a religious fervor embraced by a Republican Party that not only serves up creationism instead of science, but substitutes unthinking faith for critical reason and intolerance for a concern with and openness toward others. This is a deeply disturbing trend in which the line between the state and religion is being erased as radical Christians and evangelicals embrace and impose a moralism on Americans that is largely bigoted, patriarchal, uncritical and insensitive to real social problems such as poverty, racism, the crisis in health care and the increasing impoverishment of America’s children... This Taliban-like moralism now boldly translates into everyday cultural practices and political policies as right-wing evangelicals live out their messianic view of the world.” Educational Fundamentalism is the third fundamentalism. This is being done through “attempts to corporatize education, standardize curricula, privatize public schooling and use the language of business as a model for governance. It is equally evident in the ongoing effort to weaken the autonomy of higher education, undercut the power of faculty and turn full-time academic jobs into contractual labor. Public schools are increasingly reduced to training grounds and modeled after prisons — with an emphasis on criminalizing student behavior and prioritizing security over critical learning.” In such an environment, the media play a crucial educational role to keep the public distracted with “crude entertainment and an obsession with celebrity culture” (as well as to) “restrict the range of views to which people have access and, as a result, do a disservice to democracy by stripping it of the possibility for debate, critical exchange and civic engagement. Rather than perform an essential public service, they become the primary pedagogical tool for promoting a culture of consent and conformity in which citizens are misinformed and public discourse is debased.” The fourth is military fundamentalism that is reflected in the existence of 725 military bases on foreign soil and 969 within the see next page
LETTERS Let us change the tone of our dialogue; we are all Americans To the editor, Hello Laconia, and Lakes Region. I am a resident of Laconia, a city I love dearly. Well, I love most things, but I have concerns about a few things too. Some of my deepest concern is about the way we talk to each other in print, and the lack of respect we display for our local, state and national leaders. Civility and respect seem to have become a lost mannerism. Most of MY friends are conservative, and many of them wear it on their sleeves. That is their right. I tend to disagree with a lot of what they say or believe, but respect their opinions, and only throw a BS flag when they are merely repeating what they “heard” or “read” in an e-mail, or Internet link, without research to verify it’s truthfulness. One thing I think many folks seem to forget is that we are all on the same team. In a national crisis, that is apparent. We support each other, and support our elected leadership, no matter the party we, or they, belong to. So, the point of this letter is to plead for civility. Folks, we are all Americans. I am not sure just exactly when the train left the tracks, but I find it offensive when we trash our president. He or she is the elected leader, ostensibly, of the
free world, and due to the fact that we are a democracy, that person deserves his or her country’s support. To undermine a sitting president, especially at the get-go, is to undermine the effort to improve our collective lot. Every new administration, no matter the party, seeks to improve our lot. Why undermine that attempt? They were elected to do just that. We will always need improvement. Society is never perfect. Following a national election, a majority, or at least a plurality, has spoken. Let’s give any elected official at least a chance to enact policy. But more than that, let’s respect one another, and practice civility. My thanks to The Sun for being absolutely consistent in its willingness to publish even the most regrettable of letters. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are alive and well here. Can we all, together, as teammates, strive to improve the product? How about a concerted effort? Let us change the tone of our dialogue that has existed for some years now. Let us drop the vitriol. Now. As Abe said, “United we stand, divided we fall”. I fear that we are perilously close to the fall. John Walker Laconia
Wall Street speculators control price of gas, not the president To the editor, Steve Earle’s most recent letter to the editor contains so many misleading statements, I don’t know where to begin. I will address one of the most glaring falsehoods. The high price of gasoline is NOT controlled by President Obama, it is in fact controlled by Wall Street speculators. What would you propose that President Obama do about this? Should he step in and stop this madness? Then in turn be accused by the right and oil companies that he is interfering
with that particular market? Would you suggest that he continue the policies that Bush-Cheney-Paulson announced when they admitted that the United States was in one of the worst depressions of our lifetime… then walk into the sunset with smiles on their collective faces without culpability? Please stop misleading the readers of The Laconia Daily Sun without facts to back up your claims. Bernadette Loesch Laconia
Music Festival board should have committed to PSU years ago To the editor, It is with great satisfaction that I read the article in Friday’s Sun concerning the alliance accomplished with Plymouth State University Silver Center for the Arts for a 10 year period. However, it is too bad that the Board of the Music Festival did not make this sensible deci-
sion years ago. It would have saved a ton of money that the present Festival will be paying off for years for their foolishness buying the Red Hill property and delusions of grandeur of the Board and its former CEO. Hank Schoenberger Laconia
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LETTERS What are consequences for not having plan for our most vulnerable? To the editor, The Medicaid Care Management Contracts were made public this week. There is a great deal of verbiage in the document, which spans well over 500 pages and proposes significant changes to the health care of tens of thousands of Granite Staters. What concerns me, however, is what is not in the document. As the administrator of a community mental health center, I need to raise a question or two about what is not in the contract language with the Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to better understand how this proposal will affect the care of the patients we serve and the sustainability of Genesis Behavioral Health and the other centers throughout the state. MCOs would be responsible for covered members (Medicaid recipients). They are not responsible for the uninsured. According to current state law, it is the state that is responsible for the poor and uninsured. For years, community mental health centers have been designated to serve those who cannot pay and do not qualify for Medicaid. Community mental health centers also serve those with Medicaid spend-downs (deductibles) who cannot and do not pay, and offer emergency care to all 24/7, 365 days a year. The impact of providing these services has created fiscal instability within the organizations, which has not been recognized by the state. These issues will not be addressed within the context of managed care. Though managed care is being touted as savings to the state, the issues raised above are the largest contributors to the fiscal instability of the community mental health system, which
continues to carry the state’s burden for care. So, who will be responsible? Last year, the legislature voted to allow community mental health centers to establish a wait list and prioritize services based on need and the level of funding available. As a mental health professional, this is more than troubling for me. People need treatment to get better and recover from their illness. We don’t tell someone with a gushing wound to simply slap a band-aid on it and come back when they can afford a few stitches. Untreated mental illness is a health care crisis. Allowing a delay in treatment for those with serious mental illness is to the detriment of the patient, the community and other resources, such as the emergency departments and the police. As the person responsible for ensuring the sustainability of our services, we will have to take measures that will be unpopular and misunderstood by our patients and our community. The message is that community mental health centers are not expected to serve the uninsured beyond their emergent needs and an intake appointment (screening). Neither of these equate to treatment, but rather crisis intervention and assessment of need. There is no cure for severe and persistent mental illness — people can and do recover, but they can’t do so without treatment. What is the plan going forward? Are the consequences of not having a plan for our most vulnerable citizens worth the risk or the cost? Will we be forced to post signs on our buildings turning away the uninsured mentally ill, beyond the intake or emergency care we are mandated to provide? When the person whose thoughts
from preceding page United States. The U.S. spends more on defense than all the countries of the world put together and it is the number one seller of arms to the most brutal regimes in the world. War is ingrained in the American psyche and every problem we try to solve has to have the word “war” it – war on drugs, war on poverty, war on terrorism. Soldiers are viewed as our best citizens while those pursuing a college degree or achieving in the arts and science are looked on with suspicion or disdain. For Giroux, “War is no longer a state of exception, but a permanent driving force in American domestic and foreign policy…The influence of militaristic values, social relations and ideology now permeates American culture. For example, major universities aggressively court the military establishment for Defense Department grants and, in doing so, become less open to either academic subjects or programs that encourage rigorous debate, dialogue and critical thinking… Public schools not only have more military recruiters creeping their halls, they also have more military personnel teaching in the classrooms.” To counter the insidious influence of these four fundamentalisms, Giroux sees “a need for a vast social movement capable of challenging the basic
tematic attack on democracy… There is a need for free schools, universities, public spheres, and other spaces where learning can be connected to social change and understanding translated into the building of social movements.” (Also), young people, parents, community workers, educators, artists, and others must make a case for linking learning to social change… Educators need to develop a new discourse whose aim is to foster a democratic politics and pedagogy that embody the legacy and principles of social justice, equality, freedom and rights associated with the democratic concerns of history, space, plurality, power, discourse, identities, morality and the future.” Giroux concludes his paper with some encouraging signs of change: “more and more individuals and groups at home and around the globe — including students, workers, feminists, educators, writers, environmentalists, senior citizens, artists, and a host of other individuals and movements — are organizing to challenge the dangerous slide on the part of the United States into the morass of an authoritarianism that threatens not just the promise, but the very idea of democracy in the 21st Century. (Leo R. Sandy is professor of counselor education at Plymouth State University and a consulting school
are impacted by their mental illness harms him/herself or others, will we all turn a blind eye and say we never saw it coming? These are the questions we must ask ourselves going forward. I, for one, hope we are able to
answer them while remaining responsible to our patients and the communities we serve. Maggie Pritchard, Executive Director, Genesis Behavioral Health Laconia
Socialist theories ignore human nature; people are self centered To the editor, Here in Thursday’s paper I again find one of James Veverka’s longwinded letters espousing his Marxist socialist take on the world, complete with historical distortions. Jimmy V tells readers that our traditional free enterprise system only works in cartoons. Really? Well history says he’s wrong. For over two hundred years capitalism and free enterprise worked so well that the U.S. became the economic engine of the world. It created tens of millions of jobs paying workers well enough to buy their own homes, cars and create a living standard never before seen by any nation. Scientific discoveries in health and medicine increased life expectancy by decades. Even “poor” people in this country live far better then three quarters of the rest of the humans on this planet. Heck you would never know it from the words and tenor coming from Jim. So let me compare this with the Marxist/socialist alternative. Nazi Germany was a socialist state, it failed. Why? Because it couldn’t fund it’s socialist programs and to do so embarked on wars of conquest, looting every nation they took over. Soviet Russia failed,
again couldn’t meet it’s budget requirements even after looting all of eastern Europe after WW2. China, where they have turned away from socialist concepts though are still a totalitarian power could not survive with their economic system the way it was. Western Europe, failing even after over 65 years of being subsidized by the US. So, in general what has socialism contributed to the human condition? Dictators, wars, failed economy’s. violations of human rights, the list goes on and on. Sure they make it sound so reasonable when they speak of it in theory but their theories leave out the human nature factor. People are basically self centered, it’s a hard-wired survival instinct instilled in our brains by a million years of evolution. This is why we praise people who over come their basic instincts with altruism and generosity. We are not bees or ants who have a hive instinct we are what we are and no amount of training or education changes that. Mr. Veverka does not recognize that fact in his thinking, nor do most socialists, which may be why they blind themselves to our realities. Steve Earle Hill
State Police should be issuing tickets to people who litter roads To the editor, This morning while traveling southbound on I-93 near exit 22 I observed seven state workers picking up trash along the highway. How shameful that so many people have no consideration for the appearance of our roads. I don’t know if it’s our residents or visitors who are littering but in any case our State Police should be out issuing
tickets to these people who are littering on our beautiful roads. The penalty for littering in New Hampshire is $288, let’s start issuing tickets and collecting fines from these trash dumpers in order to help pay for the state workers spending their time cleaning up the roads. Bill Whalen Sanbornton
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MELCHER & PRESCOTT from page one After Hours” event in September. Melcher, a city native, founded his insurance company six years after graduating from Bowdoin College. He was a civic leader as well as a businessman, serving as mayor of the city and as president of Laconia Savings Bank — his tenure at which began when the institution was known as Meredith Bridge Savings Bank. In 1884, True E. Prescott merged with Melcher, forming the corporate identity of Melcher & Prescott which endures today. Oscar George, who had been a teller at a local bank, was brought on to help with the growing business. George would eventually partner with Edgar Prescott, True’s son, to run the company in the early half of the 20th Century. By 1959, Edgar Prescott had passed away and George was looking to sell the business. He found willing buyers in the pair of employees with the New Hampshire Insurance Company, industry veteran Edward Miller and the young Thomas Volpe, who was beginning a career in insurance after serving with the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Volpe became the sole owner when Miller died in 1966. Volpe is a Plymouth native who was a political science student at the University of New Hampshire. “My family wanted me to become a lawyer,” he said. Instead, his curiosity was caught by insurance. “I enjoyed the product for what it did – protect people,” he said. Today, Volpe, now 78, works part-time as president of the company. Like Woodbury Melcher, Volpe has sought to serve his community as well as his company. He served as a director of the Lakes Region
United Way for more than three decades and his company has been a financial supporter of the Boys & Girls Club of the Lakes Region. Under Volpe’s leadership, Melcher & Prescott has seen steady growth. When he and Miller bought the business, it had six employees and a premium volume of $252,000. Now, according to him, it handles a premium volume of $40-million and employes more than 50 people. That growth has been achieved, in part, through the purchase of about a dozen agencies throughout the central part of the state. The Melcher & Prescott footprint covers from Loudon to North Conway and from Bristol to Lincoln. Melcher & Prescott, from its inception, has operated as an independent agency that works with clients to select the best-suited policies from among many insurance companies. This business model hasn’t changed, though the city and world Volpe views from his office window hardly resembles the view from 50 years ago. “Obviously, the shopping centers have grown up around the perimeter of the city, which has depopulated the center,” he said. What has been lost in that change, he observes, is that neighbors, workers and shopkeepers don’t have the familiar interactions as they tread their daily path across the city. “We don’t have the personal relationships today that we had then,” he said. Instead of following suit and eschewing the personal, familiar touch, Volpe thinks their old-fashioned service model will be just as successful in the 21st Century as it was in the 19th. “We certainly have the ties to the old way, we might be a conduit,” he said.
Volpe has found that, in the Internet age, his company can no longer wait for the customers to call or stop by, “We’ve had to reach out to them.” Although he’s found that clients may have done prior research, he said, “When it comes time to buy the product, they want to talk to a person. Someone they know and they know is going to be there tomorrow.” He noted that many local families have been trusting Melcher & Prescott for generations. “I would like to think that our people are very professional,” Volpe said when asked to explain his company’s longevity. “You’re basically hiring an advocate. That is the corporate culture here, the client comes first. I like to think that’s why Melcher & Prescott has been successful.” Still, some concessions are being made to the current age. The company is updating its website and agents are exploring how best to use social media to interface with clients. Flipping through old documents in his modestlyappointed office, Volpe found artifacts that reflect the city’s history. Hand-written ledgers, compiled for the fire department, that detailed property losses for a given year. A fire policy for a machine shop that likely served long-gone manufacturing facilities. Volpe recalled the need for a certain amount of francophone employees to serve the French-Canadian immigrants who worked in those mills. As well as the agency’s first auto policy, written in 1919, to protect a farmer’s prized vehicle. Volpe was semi-retired for a period, during which his son Stewart ran the company as president. However, when Stewart died in 2000, as a result of the crash of a plane he was piloting, Volpe resumed the top job. Today, his other son, Christopher, serves as chief operating officer and Shaun Farley is the company’s chief executive officer. Although the day-to-day operations are left to others, Volpe said he has no intentions to retire. “I have a fantastic bunch of people,” he said. “I enjoy them and I enjoy the clients.” TRAYVON from page 2 Zimmerman’s attorney, Craig Sonner, said he didn’t want to comment on Corey’s decision. An attorney for Martin’s parents said in a statement that he is not surprised by the decision to avoid the grand jury and hopes a decision is reached soon. “The family has been patient throughout this process and asks that those who support them do the same during this very important investigation,” said attorney Benjamin Crump. The case has led to protests across the nation and spurred a debate about race and the laws of selfdefense. Martin was black; Zimmerman’s father is white and his mother is Hispanic. In Georgia, a civil rights activist is challenging that state’s so-called stand your ground law. The Rev. Markel Hutchins said he sued Monday in Atlanta in response to Martin’s death. The lawsuit claims the law leads to the unnecessary use of lethal force. On Monday, one protest led to the temporary closing of the Sanford Police Department offices to the public for most of the day as about a half dozen student activists blocked the building entrance. Police officers took no action to remove the protesters, who were part of a group of students who marched from Daytona Beach to Sanford over the weekend. Citizens wanting to do business with the police department were directed to City Hall. Calling themselves “the Dream Defenders,” the protesters demanded Zimmerman’s arrest; a special investigation into the Sanford Police Department; a community meeting; and the firing of the city manager and the police chief who temporarily stepped down after Martin’s death, Bill Lee. Darren Scott, a 23-year veteran of the Sanford Police Department, was named acting chief. Lee is still employed with the department and receiving his salary. After meeting with six of the protesters, city officials agreed only to a community forum next week. “The city certainly is committed to justice for Trayvon Martin,” said City Manager Norton Bonaparte Jr.
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Not fair to allow the very rich to dictate the laws of this country To the editor, Do you know ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council)? If not, it is important to know what a threat it is to our democracy. This should be a priority for all voters, including the “undeclared”. ALEC’s basic agenda is having American legislators introduce ALEC’s written laws which help corporations improve their profits. That agenda includes electing far right legislators. Other actions would drastically limit consumer protection for credit card holders, bank borrowers, stock purchasers and lending laws. The latest Consumer Protection Law mandates that committees write detailed regulations to implement that law. ALEC is telling their congressional members how to write these regulations to take the teeth out of the law to make it more favorable to their business interests. Other so called voter protection laws, such as Voter ID, would have the impact of restricting the access of the less well to do. There is no credible evidence of large scale voter fraud. In ALEC’s effort to privatize more of the government operations, corporations are starting to take over our schools using the voucher system. Their objective is to eliminate as much of our public schools as possible because they think the public schools teach subver-
sive ideas. They want to take over our prisons as well. (The Corrections Corp of America offered to buy up N.H. state prisons for a good price if the state will guarantee to keep the prison’s 90-percent full.) These takeovers would eliminate unions and collective bargaining. The Stand Your Ground law is one of theirs too. This is backed by NRA along with all the other gun rights bills that are submitted. Union busting bills are written for legislators to offer as their own, that include the “Right-to-Work Law”. Anti abortion and anti contraception bills are on the agenda across the country. ALEC was started and largely underwritten by a number of billionaires, such as the Koch brothers, who are notorious for their pollution violations from their oil refineries and paper mills. Exxon Mobil, Fidelity Investments, Visa and NRA are prominent funders. I don’t think it is fair to those of us who do not have a lot of money, or run a corporation, to let ALEC dictate the laws in this country. You can see details of ALEC by pasting this link in Google: http:// w w w. s o u r c e w a t c h . o r g / i n d e x . php?title=ALEC_Corporations Kent Warner Center Harbor
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Be part of necessary revolution; down with the establishment To the editor, There may be a lot of intelligent letters in your paper and yet none I’ve seen demonstrate the simple understanding of why our nation is in such desperate situations. The reason for our calamitous collapse as a great nation is clear; the action of elected Democrats and Republicans. These legislators, collectively the “Establishment”, have long led us to self destruction. It is time for anyone who is dissatisfied with our government to revolt. It is so easy. In November 2012, vote for a candi-
date who is not a Democrat or a Republican. Naive you say? No. What is naive is continuing to vote for the Establishment and thinking that somehow they will make us a responsible viable nation again after such abundant evidence to the contrary. Don’t you believe yet what they have relentlessly shown you? They only take care of themselves. Vote wisely in November before you lose the opportunity to even do that. Protect your freedom. Be part of the necessary revolution while it can still be peaceful. Down with the Establishment! David M. Zebuhr, Gilford
Love, understand and accept people for the way they are To the editor, Religion, God, nan, and historical writings: as a long time student of the “Bible” and various religions, I believe it’s time to clarify some of the tales, mysteries, and political nonsense. A good starting point is Joseph Smith. He was disturbed by all the contradictions between various sects, so chose an unusual approach: start over without past baggage. The intent was good, and the result was good, but as I understand it, the dishonesty was, and still is damaging. The Church of Later-day Saints seems to me to be the best, REAL Christian church ever, but still limited by the mixed writings in the New and Old Testaments. Anyone who can read and think, will find the Old Testament to be an interest-
ing pseudo history of religiously wishful people, largely based on ignorance. Those who pretend that it is the word of God, seriously insult God! The suffering caused by such stupidity has far exceeded that caused by Hitler in WW2. The New Testament is much better, but still largely contradictory and clearly NOT what a loving God wants for us. The best I can get from it is that Jesus Christ LOVED all, and tried to teach that to ALL, but it has taken over two centuries for the churches to even totally accept that! I consider myself to be a Christian, but NOT as the churches preach! Love, understanding, acceptance of people as they were born and have evolved, IS the way of Christ. Jack Stephenson Gilford
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KOREA from page one Nations and current Security Council president, told CNN on Monday that “either or both developments would be a blatant violation of North Korea’s international obligations under Security Council resolutions.” “In the Security Council in New York, I anticipate that the council would convene to discuss this and to respond in a credible fashion, both to the missile launch and to any potential additional subsequent actions,” she said. Observers fear a repeat of 2009, when international criticism of the North’s last long-range rocket launch prompted Pyongyang to walk away from nuclear disarmament negotiations and, weeks later, conduct its second nuclear test. A year later, 50 South Korean were killed in attacks blamed on the North. “North Korea is covertly preparing for a third nuclear test, which would be another grave provocation,” said the intelligence report, which cited
U.S. commercial satellite photos taken April 1. “North Korea is digging up a new underground tunnel at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site, in addition to its existing two underground tunnels, and it has been confirmed that the excavation works are in the final stages.” Dirt believed to have been brought from other areas is piled at the tunnel entrance, the report said, something experts say is needed to fill up tunnels before a nuclear test. The dirt indicates a “high possibility” North Korea will stage a nuclear test, the report said, as plugging tunnels was the final step taken during its two previous underground nuclear tests. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland told reporters she was not in a position to confirm whether North Korea was preparing for a nuclear test after the rocket launch. She said a launch would be “highly provocative” and a nuclear test “would be equally bad, if not worse.”
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COUNTY from page one against the Register of Deeds, all amid a charge that the meeting itself was illegal. All but four of the 18 state representatives who make up the convention were in attendance, though only seven of them have a vote on the executive committee. The county operates on a calendar year and, like many towns, adopts its budget in March. However, municipalities do not pay their share of the county budget until December, after their property tax rates have been set and their tax receipts collected. Consequently, to meet expenses during the year the county regularly borrows by means of “tax anticipation notes” (TANs), which are repaid when tax revenues are received. Each year, at the order of the county commission, the county treasurer formally seeks the approval of the executive committee to borrow the necessary amount. This year when the treasurer requested to borrow $10-million, Representative Bob Kingsbury (R-Laconia) asked. “Does that mean the county is broke?” Referring to the statement of projected cash flow, Finance Director Glen Waring replied “by the end of April, yes.” Representative Colette Worsman (R-Meredith) expressed concern that the county was growing more dependent on borrowing, which she called “a monster.” She claimed that excessive borrowing led to the downgrading the county’s bond rating and asked “how can we wean ourselves off this?” Waring explained that in 2008 and 2009 the county borrowed $10-million and was able to borrow somewhat less in 2010 and 2011 because its cash flow was strengthened by the receipt of federal stimulus funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Waring suggested that increasing the size of the undesignated fund balance or collecting taxes twice a year would reduce the need to borrow. County Administrator Deb Shackett dismissed Worsman’s claim that the county’s bond rating had been downgraded. In fact, she said that Moody’s raised the bond rating to AA2 with a negative outlook in 2009, which she called “a very good rating for any county or city.” After reviewing the financial condition of the county this year the agency chose to maintain the negative outlook, primarily because of the level of the undesignated fund balance and prevailing economic conditions in the county. The Executive Committee unanimously approved the borrowing. Representative Harry Accornero (R-Laconia) turned the focus of the meeting to the Register of Deeds, reminding the delegation that it added money to the budget for a part-time position in the department over the objection of the county commission. Then he read from an e-mail, in which Shackett told the Register, Barbara Luther, that although the position was funded in the budget, she was not going to fill it without approval from the commission.
“This is a slap in the face of the county delegation,” Accornero charged, hinting at a “vendetta” against Luther, presumably referring to litigation brought against Luther by the commission over her refusal to comply with cash management procedures recommended by the independent auditors. Shackett replied that at the time she was reminding Luther that no county employees are hired without the approval of the commission. She said that the commission has since discovered the matter is governed by state law (RSA 478:2-a), which stipulates that “the register of deeds may employ individuals to assist him in the performance of his official duties. The salaries of the assistants and any other expenses of the office of register of deeds shall be paid by the county.” Undeterred, Accornero bridled at the notion that the delegation could earmark funds only for the commission to refuse to apply them to the intended purpose. “It’s a sham on the people of Beknap County,” he declared “Why do we waste our time? It’s crazy. We are part of a scam on the people of Belknap County.” “It’s not a sham,” countered Representative Jeffrey St. Cyr (R-Alton), who explained that the county budget process mirrored those followed by municipalities and the state. The Legislature, he explained, grants the authority to spend but the executive manages expenditures. If the budget were spent just as the delegation stipulated, he said, there would be nothing left at the close of the year. With that Accornero folded his papers, tilted his chair forward and left the room. Noting that the delegation must approve the budget, Representative Bob Kingsbury (R-Laconia) asked “what does that approval mean?” “It means we make a motion and vote,” replied Representative Alida Millham (R-Gilford), who chairs the delegation. “That’s the mechanics,” said Kingsbury, but not what it means.” “What do you think it means?” Millham asked him. “If I knew, I wouldn’t ask,” he answered. With that Tom Tardif, the conservative activist who has taken to riding herd on county government, stood to declare “this gathering is an illegal meeting.” He said that while a meeting of the Executive Committee gathering was posted, of the 18 members of the delegation — all Republicans — 14 were present and many of them spoke in the course of the meeting. The later group included Representatives Kingsbury, Worsman and Accornero. “I get tired of going to court,” Tardif remarked.
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LACONIA — Presenting his first budget to the City Council last night, City Manager Scott Myers proposed trimming city expenditures by $550,000 for the fiscal year that begins July 1, from $21.6-million to $21-million, a decrease of 2.5-percent. However, Myers projects revenues from sources other than property taxes, including the use of the undesignated fund balance, will decrease by $624,387, or 8.9-percent. His recommendation to use $150,000 less fund balance to offset taxes, together with reduced returns on investments and payments in lieu of taxes represent more than half the shortfall. Consequently, the amount to be raised by property taxes to fund the city portion of the budget is projected to rise from $15.215,238 to $15,329,320, or less than one-percent. Altogether the total municipal tax commitment, including the school district and the county apportion, is budgeted to rise some $552,000, from $38.5-million to $39-million, or by 1.4-percent. Myers reminded the council that contracts with the four unions representing city employees have
expired and negotiations are ongoing. Meanwhile, the budget includes step raises and a two-percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees, which Myers said was matched by “a significant reduction in health insurance costs.” He said that employees currently contribute four-percent to the cost of health insurance premiums and the goal is to increase their share to 12-percent in this budget cycle and to 15-percent in the next. While there are no new full-time positions in the budget, Myers said a number of part-time, seasonal positions have been added to the Department of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Department in order to fulfil the council’s goal of improving the overall appearance of the city. Myers recommends increasing capital outlays in the operating budget, which would be funded with cash, by 45-percent to $1,725,000, by raising the appropriation for street repairs by $500,000 to $1,350,000. In addition, he proposes borrowing $380,000 to purchase a new fire truck to replace Engine Number 1, a 1998 pumper. By Charter, the council now has until the third week of July to act on Myers’s proposal.
Tilton police answered 217, calls, made 7 arrests last week TILTON: Police here report responding to 217 calls for service during the period from April 2 through April 8. Seven arrests were made: Timothy Harper, 58, Newton MA was arrested for possession of a controlled drug Marijuana. A 12 year old juvenile was arrested for simple assault. Mackenzie Seely, 23, Tilton was arrested for endangering the welfare of a child. Kayla Doucet, 20, Northfield was arrested for simple assault and witness tampering.
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DAY CARE from page 2 someone there. As she was leaving, she saw a man near the house on foot, and something about him raised her suspicions. “There was some reason for her to call back to the home,” Milburn said. The woman called the day care and was talking to someone at the house when the line went dead, Milburn said. She returned to the home and found three people had been shot. She grabbed her child and called 911. Police confirmed the victims were dead when they arrived. No one else was inside the home when the woman
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Red Sox rally in 9th in Toronto; pick up first win of season, 4-2 TORONTO (AP) — Ryan Sweeney singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Blue Jays 4-2 on Monday night, spoiling Toronto’s home opener and avoiding the first back-toback 0-4 starts in team history. Dustin Pedroia homered and scored the tying run as the Red Sox handed new Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos his second blown save in three appearances. Handed a 2-1 lead to start the ninth, Santos (0-1) surrendered a leadoff double to Pedroia, who advanced to third on a passed ball and scored on a sacrifice fly by Adrian Gonzalez. Kevin Youkilis struck out before David Ortiz and Cody Ross drew consecutive walks. After a visit to the mound by pitching coach Bruce Walton, Sweeney hit an RBI single through the right side. Darnell McDonald, pinch-running for Ortiz, slid home safely when Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia couldn’t handle the throw from Jose Bautista, a miscue that also allowed both runners to advance. Ross scored soon after when Santos uncorked a wild pitch that bounced into Boston’s dugout along the first base line. Making his first home appearance since being acquired in a December trade with the White Sox, Santos was booed off the mound by the crowd of 48,473 when manager John Farrell came out to replace him with Luis Perez, who ended the inning by getting Mike Aviles to ground into a fielder’s choice. Scott Atchison (1-0) worked three shutout innings for his first win since July 23, 2010, and Alfredo Aceves closed it out with a perfect ninth for his first save, rebounding after blow-
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FIREFIGHTERS from page 2 “They were actually going back in to check and ensure that the fire was out,” the commissioner said, adding that crews got to them as quickly as they could but that the rescue effort was arduous. Both firefighters were respected members of the department and had been commended for a long list of rescues over the years, Ayers said. Neary, a 37-year veteran of the department, served in the Army reserves from 1972 to 1982 and worked as a city police officer before joining the fire department. He is survived by his wife, two grown sons and a grown daughter. He was a mentor to young firefighters like Sweeney and had great instincts while fighting fires, said Timothy McShea, vice president of the firefighters union. “He was just a great guy, knew the job very well,” McShea said. “He’s like one of these old school guys. They just have a second sense about them.” Sweeney, who was single, is survived by his parents. His father is recently retired fire Capt. David Sweeney. “He was a good young lad,” McShea said. “Danny was a young, aggressive firefighter.” The cause of the blaze was not
immediately determined. City officials said the warehouse property owner had been cited three times since November and a fourth citation was issued after a March 29 inspection following a community meeting. Officials said the city was preparing to take the owners to court as required after the first three violations, and that separately, a sheriff’s sale was expected this summer because of unpaid tax and water bills. Fran Burns, commissioner of the city’s Licenses and Inspections department, said York Street Property Development had a zoning permit good through July 2012 for an 81-unit development. “This isn’t a landowner or property owner we couldn’t find; this is someone who had a very active interest in the property and has an active and open zoning permit for development,” Burns said. “I don’t understand, when you have a zoning permit for an 81-unit development, that you don’t understand your responsibility to have a secure property.” Everett Gillison, deputy mayor for public safety, said he will be talking to the district attorney about whether a criminal negligence prosecution is warranted. see next page
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MUSIC from page one foot rectangle serving as the festival grounds with a smaller covered stage just north of it. Foote, who spoke in support of the request, described the ground as a “natural amphitheater,” which he has mown for more than 40 years. The property is zoned and taxed as commercial land. “We lift our skirts and pull our bloomers down once a year for Bike Week,” Foote remarked, suggesting that City Hall goes out of its way to accommodate the annual rally. The music festival, he added, would offer an attraction between the Timberman Triathalon and Soulfest and draw a large number of visitors who would patronize local hotels, motels, cottages and restaurants. Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) asked Contardo if there were some way to measure the sound in order to gauge its impact on surrounding residences and businesses. She replied that she was unable to invest in such testing without an assurance that the event would be permitted. Councilor Brenda Baer (Ward 4) said that without answers to such questions the council could not reach
a decision. “We sell sleep,” Fred Clausen, who owns and operates Proctor Cottages at The Weirs, told the council. He said that his cottages were a half-mile downhill of the proposed venue and his guests would be disturbed by the sound. Two of Foote’s neighbors also spoke against the request. Councilor Armand Bolduc (Ward 6) said that “I’ve had phone calls” and that many residents of The Weirs were not available to comment because they went south for the winter. He was among several councilors to recall that the council denied a request by the owners of the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound to offer amplified music past 10 p.m. Last week, The New York Times carried a front page story about electronic music festivals that began by reporting that 60,000 tickets to the Electric Daisy Festival at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in May sold out in three hours at $100 apiece. According to the report, electronic dance music, once confined to clubs and “raves” in warehouses, is the new favorite genre of the concert industry with a growing number of festivals and profit margins appealing to Wall Street.
from preceding page Gillison said city officials were to meet Tuesday with attorneys for the owners, whom they identified as Nahman Lichtenstein, along with Yechiel and Michael Lichtenstein of Brooklyn, N.Y.-based YML Realty Holdings. A message left for the law firm representing YML Realty Holdings, which officials said was connected to perhaps 34 other properties in the city, was not immediately returned Monday evening. Nor was a message left for Nahman Lichtenstein. Michael Lichtenstein told the blog Hidden Daily Philadelphia last month that a development planned for the warehouse had stalled because of the economy. He said he wasn’t sure who was responsible for managing and maintaining the property, but that
“the building is being kept up.” Residents tried to seal up the building themselves, cleaned litter around the premises and reported their concerns to the city over the past year, said Jeff Carpineta, president of the East Kensington Neighbors Association. They also wrote a letter several months ago to an attorney listed in public records as the contact for the owners, Carpineta said. The structure was repeatedly left open and unsecure, he said. “The building was becoming an anxiety because a lot of us were concerned about the building burning down,” he said. Carpineta blasted city officials for not taking the initiative to secure the premises. The cost would have been minuscule compared with the damage wrought by the blaze, he said.
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Arthur J. Connelly, 72 LACONIA — Arthur Joseph Connelly, 72, of Pleasant Street died peacefully on April 5, 2012 at the Lakes Region General Hospital with his beloved family at his side. Arthur was born May 11, 1939 to the late Arthur H. and Mary Elizabeth (Rix) Connelly in Buffalo, N.Y. Arthur, also known as Skipper, Skip, Art, was the third of fourteen children, attended schools in Buffalo and after graduating entered the Army Reserves. After separation from the Army, he worked at Bethlehem Steel Corp. and left home to become a Merchant Seaman. Arthur moved to Laconia and met his wife, Jo, whom he married in August, 1964. They moved to Florida for five years then moved back to New Hampshire where he worked as a machinist at Freudenberg – NOK and became Union President in 1977. After going back to college, he became the Human Relations Manager. Art battled relentlessly for better wages, working conditions and labor/management relations. He joined the Laconia Congregational Church and became involved in parish life, assuming leadership positions as a Trustee, Moderator and a member of the Church Council. He was given the Church Service Award, along with Jo, in 2004. He was honored in 2011 for his inspiration and hard work for the Got Lunch Program at the Church. Arthur did his Bachelor’s Degree in Business at Southern N.H. University. He was appointed by Gov. John Lynch to the Department of Labor Compensation Appeals Board and worked up until a month before he died. He enjoyed hiking, golfing and traveling. Arthur is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce, of Laconia; daughters, Janelle Woodland of Contoocook, Dawn Kilgellon of Laconia, Leslie Cyr of
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Rev. Henry S. Harding, 91
RUMNEY — Rev. Henry S. Harding died on April 7, 2012 after a period of declining health. He was born on August 30, 1920 in Somerville, MA to Henry S. and Nellie (Lewis) Harding both deceased. After graduation from high school in New London, CT, he worked in the Odd Fellows Home and later at Electric Boat building submarines. Henry married the late Marion Stitt Harding on June 28, 1941. He served in WWII in the Pacific theater. Following the war he attended a Christian college. Upon graduation from college in 1950, He served as a youth worker and in Sunday school ministry. He was ordained in March 1951. Following that, he ministered in a number of churches including, Montville Union Baptist Church, Lakes Pond Baptist Church, West Bridgewater Baptist Church, MA, Berean Baptist Church, Brunswick, ME, N Raynham Congregational Church, and First Baptist Church, Weymouth, MA. Rev. Harding also served as a prison Chaplain at Bridgewater State Prison and as a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol. He also served for 8 years at Ukamba Bible College, Kenya, as a teacher and Principal. Through the years, he was involved with various summer camp ministries in NH and PA. In 1989 he retired from full
time pastoral ministry to Rumney, NH. He continued to minister as a pulpit supply and interim pastor in churches in VT and NH. He is survived by his son, James Harding of TX, his daughter, June Harding of NH, foster children, Cynthia Neely, of TN, Debbie Ferrara of RI, Cynthia MacDonald of MA and James Blanchard of MA as well as 20 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 2 great- great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Lt Col (US Army Ret) Claude Douglas Harding, Alan Harding and Capt (US Army Ret) Warren G Harding. Due to his years of association with New England Fellowship, of Rumney, NH as a board member and other service ministries, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New England Fellowship in his memory. A funeral service will be held at Rumney Bible Conference Grounds Tabernacle on Saturday April 14. 2012 at 1:30 pm. Another memorial service for those who cannot attend will be held in July. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an on line memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Jacquie L. Whitcher, 56 MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — Jacquie Lynn Whitcher, 56, of Winding Creek Road, Mocksville, NC, died on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Concord, NH to the late Ralph and Beverly Hancock West. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Whitcher, whom she married on June 30, 1973; 2 daughters, Stephanie (Jason) Pope of Fort Mill, SC and Heather (Phillip) Watson of Lenoir, NC; a sister, Sharon (Bob) Fleming of Sudbury, MA and 2 grandchildren, Pei-
ghton Watson and Joshua Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Tristan Pope. A Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date in New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. daviefuneralservice.com.
Marie E. Copeland, 83 SANBORNTON — Marie Elizabeth (Chaplin) Copeland, 83, a resident of Sanbornton, NH since 1983, died April 5, 2012 at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia following a brief illness. Marie was born in Arlington, MA, August 3, 1928, daughter of Thomas E. and Elizabeth R. (Witthohn) Chaplin. Marie and her husband Norman summered in Sanbornton for several years and moved there permanently from Carlisle, MA. She spent her youth and attended grade school in Arlington. She later moved to Burlington, MA and was a 1948 graduate of the Burlington High School. For several years Marie worked as an aide at the Valley Hospital in Carlisle and area nursing homes there. She later enjoyed driving school bus in Carlisle for six years. While living in Massachusetts Marie was a member and past Matron of the former Paul Revere Chapter, OES of Bedford, MA. A golfer, Marie was a longtime member of the Den Brae Golf Club in Sanbornton and was a member of the Ladies League there. She enjoyed working and assisting with many aspects at the Golf Club. Marie was a member of the Sanbornton Historical Society. Marie especially enjoyed her wonderful 44 years of marriage to her late husband, Norman D. Copeland who died in 1995. Her family includes three daughters, Jean E. Swanay of Tyngsboro, MA, Gail M. MacLeod of Carlisle, MA, Lisa M. Thornton of Sanbornton; five grandchildren, Eric Lawson of Carlisle, MA, Emily McAnulty of Concord, MA, Ryan Lawson of Carlisle, Kaitlin Maier and Michael Maier IV of Sanbornton and Geanina Swanay of Tyngsboro; great-grandchildren, Grace, Hannah and Cameron McAnulty, all of Concord, MA.; her brother, Thomas E. Chaplin of Townsend, MA; numerous nieces and nephews. A calling hour will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton, NH. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM in the Memorial Home. Burial will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the family lot at Green Cemetery in Carlisle. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Marie’s name to the LRGHealthcare Capital Campaign, Lakes Region General Hospital, 80 Highland St. Laconia, NH 03246—www.lrgh.org. For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com
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LACONIA — A Memorial Service for Etta May Langley Codwise Swanson will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the St. James Episcopal Church, 876 North Main Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, N.H. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:00AM. Mrs. Swanson died December 4, 2011. She was the widow of Bror Fritz Swanson who died in 1981. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karin and Bob Salome and Darlene and Michael Schueler and four grandchildren, Jeremy Salome, Lukas Salome, Tracy Schueler Bayne and Rebecca Schueler. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the St. James Episcopal Church, Scholarship Fund, 876 No. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or to the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Activities Fund, 406 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an
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Doris A. McCormack, 83
MOULTONBORO — Doris A. McCormack, 83, of 12 Stage Road died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. She was the widow of John F. McCormack who died in 2007. Mrs. McCormack was born July 22, 1928 in Laconia, the daughter of Cyprien and Emilia (Lavatue) Pelchat. She had been employed by the State of New Hampshire – Department of Transportation, District 3 for twenty years. Mrs. McCormack enjoyed reading, traveling and card playing. Survivors include four sons, Stephen J. McCormack and his wife, Patricia, of Gilmanton, Gerard F. McCormack of Concord and Patrick B. McCormack and Michael D. McCormack, both of Moultonboro; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Rita Pelchat of Laconia and Theresa Fitts of Meredith. In addition to her husband and her par-
ents, Mrs. McCormack was predeceased by two brothers, Gerard Pelchat and Robert Pelchat. Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 11:00AM-12:30 PM in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. Following the calling hours, a Graveside Service will be held at 1:00PM at the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Moultonboro Visiting Nurse Service, PO Box 138, Moultonboro, NH 03254. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
Fiddle ensemble performing at Franklin Opera House FRANKLIN — After months of rehearsing in several locations throughout the state, the N.H. Fiddle Ensemble is now coming together on Sunday afternoons at the Franklin Opera House in preparation for their annual concert to be held there on Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. The NH Fiddle Ensemble provides a place for musicians to learn all of the basics of performing and musicianship, both in the traditional manner (learning by ear) and using sheet music. The graduated parts allow musicians of various ability levels to play together in harmony. The ensemble plays fiddle music in various traditions (Irish, old-time, Klezmer, Cajun, swing) plus
singing and dancing from musicians from ages 7 to 80. The ensemble also includes guitars, and other stringed instruments. Now in its 3rd year, the ensemble has grown as has the demand for tickets to enjoy the annual concert. To learn more about the ensemble visit on the web at fiddleheadscamp.com/ensemble.html. For tickets and information contact the Franklin Opera House Box Office at 934-1901 or visit the website at franklinoperahouse.org. Tickets are $5 for children age 12 and under and $10 for all others. Seating is general admission. For a list of upcoming events at Franklin Opera House, visit franklinoperahouse.org or call the box office.
LRGHealthcare educators given ‘Champion’ award LACONIA — LRGHealthcare Community Educators Carolyn Muller and Melissa Rizzo were recently presented with a Champion Award by the Department of Health and Human Services for their outstanding leadership and abilities to engage individuals in promoting the Better Choices, Better Health Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. They will be presenting a series of six workshops on managing symptoms and chronic diseases starting on Wednesday, April 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the
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Equinox reunion to benefit St. Vincent dePaul and local scholarships LACONIA — The classic band Equinox from the 80’s and 90’s will be performing a reunion show at the Laconia VFW Hall on Saturday, April 14 from 7 p.m. till midnight to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society and local scholarships. Joining Equinox at the reunion show will be many other local bands including King Chrome, City Limits and No Limitz. This event is open to the public with no Equinox (Courtesy photo) membership required. says he couldn’t think of a better way Original members of Equinox to help raise money for local charity. include Tony Brown on keyboards, The VFW features a large dance Rob Court on drums, Dennis Allard floor, plenty of parking and the is open playing guitar and Steve Ainsworth to the public. on bass. The band has been apart The order of events will include a pursuing various musical projects solo show by Tony Brown at 7, King throughout the past 13 years but have Chrome takes the stage at 8, No come together for this special event Limitz and City Limits perform at 9, commissioned by Glenn Groleau, comthen Equinox at 10 p.m. At the end mander of VFW Post 1670. of the night will be a jam of all of the “This band was tremendously popumusicians together. lar back in the ‘80’s and ‘90s for the A 50/50 raffle will also be held area and it will be a pleasure to see during the evening with the drawing them play together again for the first by 11 p.m. For more information, call time since 1998”, says Groleau, who the VFW in Laconia at 524- 9725.
15th Annual ‘Ice-Out’ contest benefits Central NH VNA & Hospice
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LACONIA — The annual ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee has already come and gone this year. However, there’s another ice-out watch and it’s at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery. On the afternoon of April 11, Laconia Ice delivers 1200 lbs of ice to Patrick’s front sidewalk, and Patrick’s customers are then invited to guess the day, hour, and minute of when the ice will melt (when the last sliver of ice turns to water). It’s all for the benefit of Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice— the Lakes Region’s home health care agency that provides Home Care (nursing and rehabilitation services in the home), the Pediatric Program (direct health care, education and support services for children and families), Hospice (a comprehensive, team-based approach to end of life care), and Support Services for the elderly & disabled.
The 15th Annual Ice-Out Contest begins on Wednesday, April 11 and the guessing concludes on Saturday, April 14 at midnight at the conclusion of Patrick’s Ice-Out Party which is held that evening. Enjoy a special performance by The Sundogs, win some special door prizes, and get your last entries in to win. Prizes for the contest are: Grand Prize: A Night at the Fireside Inn with $100 Gift Card to Meadowbrook and $50 Gift Card to Patrick’s ; 2nd & 3rd Place: $50 Patrick’s Gift Card. Chances for the Ice-Out contest are $2 each or three for $5. All money collected will go directly to Community Health & Hospice. Tickets for the contest may be purchased at Patrick’s anytime before midnight Saturday, April 14. For more information, contact General Manager Megan Page at Patrick’s Pub and Eatery in Gilford at 293-0841 or visit www.patrickspub.com or Facebook/PatricksPubNH.
New Hampshire State Grange hosting Spring Fling workshop on Saturday BELMONT — The New Hampshire State Grange will present its 4th annual Spring Fling Workshop Event on April 14, to be held at the Belmont Middle School starting at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend this event, which offers 13 fun/educational opportunities to learn about topics ranging from living wills to extreme couponing, to container gardening, to
beginner cross stitching and more. The day’s schedule is designed to appeal to family members of all ages, including separate activities for the kids. Preregistering and a $10 donation (which includes lunch) is recommended, but not mandatory. For a complete list of workshops, schedule, and registration information, go to www.nhgrange.org or call 588-6615.
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PSU Sidore Lecture Series hosts Michael Kraus on April 17
PLYMOUTH — The Saul O Sidore Lecture Series at Plymouth State University will present Michael Kraus, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, San Francisco, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Smith Recital Hall at the Silver Center for the Arts. Kraus will discuss “Social Class, Solipsism and Contextualism: Why the Rich are Different from the Poor.” Social class permeates social life, shaping everything from where people live to the food they eat and the music they listen to. And yet, research typically emphasizes the pathology of the lower class: the psychological and physiological shortcomings lowerclass individuals experience due to their reduced status in society. In his talk, Kraus advocates for an alternative cultural perspective on social class, suggesting that the contexts
of lower- and upper-class individuals— characterized by disparities in material resources and socioeconomic rank— create reliable and sometimes surprising differences in prosocial tendencies, such as empathy and generosity, among lower- and upper-class individuals. This year’s Sidore Lecture Series focuses on the various forms of poverty that plague societies around the world, while sharing concrete solutions. Kraus is the final speaker for academic year 2012. The Saul O Sidore Lecture Series was established at PSU in 1979 to bring a variety of speakers to the University each year to address the critical political, social and cultural issues and events of our time. Free tickets are available at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 5352787 or (800) 779-3869.
Meredith Public Library hosting Genealogy Lock-In on Friday night
MEREDITH — The Meredith Public Library will be hosting a Genealogy Lock-In after hours on Friday, April 13 from 5-8 p.m. Participants should arrive before 5 p.m. After that they will then have access to eight library computers, a wireless connection, genealogy information stored in locked cases, and help and advice from fellow genealogists. The library subscribes to Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, and AmericanAncestors.org and they can be accessed via its computers or wireless connection.
Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. and regular members of the genealogy club will be bringing in treats and snacks. There is no charge for this event and it is open to the public. The Meredith Library Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. On May 1 the club will welcome Aimee Fogg as she discusses her work in identifying soldiers buried at Henri-Chapelle American military cemetery in Belgium. This includes Pvt. Thomas Burns of Meredith. Fogg has been working on finding members of his family and the families of other local soldiers who are buried there.
PLYMOUTH — The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University will present a chamber recital featuring piano trio literature by Haydn, Brahms and Julia Smith at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15. Julia Frances Smith (1905 to 1989) was a composer, concert pianist, author and advocate for women composers. She wrote ‘’Remember the Alamo!’’ for President Lyndon Johnson’s inauguration in 1965, and composed her final opera, “Daisy,”]” in 1973, based on the life of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts in the United States. The free concert by Professor Carleen Graff, piano; Bozenna O’Brien, violin and Gary Hodges, cello, will be held in the Smith Recital Hall at the
Silver Center for the Arts. Professor Graff, a Master Teacher, teaches piano performance, class piano and piano pedagogy at Plymouth State University. Bozenna O’Brien teaches at Concord Community Music School where she is string department chair. She performs with the New Hampshire Music Festival, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, CCMS Musicians of Wall Street and the Brinkler Piano Trio and continues to perform as a freelance violinist throughout New England. Gary Hodges is principal cellist in the New Hampshire Philharmonic. He teaches strings at the Pine Hill Waldorf School in Wilton and directs the Philips Exeter Summer School Orchestra.
LACONIA — AJL Babe Ruth Baseball sign ups for the 2012 season will be held at the Laconia Community Center on Sunday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. The registration fee is $75 and boys ages 13-15 are eligible for play. All 13 year old’s will need a copy of their
birth certificate. Players must be residents of one of the following municipalities: Laconia, Belmont, Barnstead, Gilford, Gilmanton, Pittsfield, Meredith and Loudon. For more information call Jeff Pluskis, team president, at 275-6694.
April 15 chamber recital at Plymouth State features piano trios
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NH Jazz presents vocalist Chris Humphrey on Thursday evening LACONIA — NH Jazz will present jazz vocalist Chris Humphrey and his group on April 12 at 8 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room, located at 94 New Salem Street in Laconia. A jazz vocalist whose primary focus is the use of the voice as an instrument, Humphrey is an improviser and composer as well as an interpreter of song. He is a veteran jazz singer, having worked with Denon recording Chris Humphrey (Courtesy photo) artists The Ritz, and the vocal jazz quintet Vocalease. recording, laptops, gaming units, and Humphrey has performed at the cameras. Blue Note jazz clubs in New York, For information call the NH Jazz Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, Japan office (603) 267-5387 during business and has appeared at numerous feshours or email jon@nhjazz.com tivals throughout the United States Upcoming NH Jazz Shows: 4.16 and abroad. His CD “Nothing but Brian Friedland Big Band (Boston’s Blue Sky” has just been released on New Jazz Orchestra); 4.19 Teri Roiger, Cadence Jazz Records, and he is a Kevin Harris, John Menegon & Yoron finalist in the Jazzmobile Vocal Jazz Isreal (Sultry); 4.21 Special SaturCompetition taking place this summer day Show: Sofferman’s Neti Pot w/ and fall in New York City. George Garzone (Modern & Hip); 4.23 Humphrey will perform at the Chris Bakriges (Romantic VT Pianist Freight Room with trumpeter Trent & Composer); 4.26 Kenny Werner Austin, saxophonist David Wells, pia(International Jazz Piano Legend); nist Ryan Parker, bassist Keala Kau4.30 Trio Balkan Strings (Guitar meheiwa, and drummer Les Harris. Family from Serbia); 5.03 Benny ShaAdmission $12 (doors at 7:15). All roni (Master Saxophonist from Israel); shows are general admission. Seating 5.07 Freese Bros Big Band (NH’s Own is limited after 8pm. BYOB. NH Jazz Jazz Orchestra); 5.10 Todd Clouser’s shows have a listening policy which Love Electric feat. Steven Bernstein prohibits talking, and use of texting (Funky Jazz); 5.14 Gerry Beaudoin devices, cell phones, video/ audio (Straight Ahead Jazz Guitar)
3rd annual Beach to Bar 5K taking place on Sunday in Sandwich SANDWICH — The third annual Beach to Bar 5K Run/Walk will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 15. Race begins at the Sandwich Town Beach and ends 3.1 miles later at the Corner House Inn in Center Sandwich. Participants enjoy a scenic course including water and mountain views and a loop around town center. The highlight is the post-race ceremony for all in the upstairs cozy pub area of the Corner House where free nachos and beer (for racers over 21 years old) will be served.
The Beach to Bar 5K is co-sponsored by Holland Hill Studio for Fitness of Moultonborough, the Corner House Inn of Sandwich and Tuckerman’s Brewery of Conway. In the past, race participants have included walkers out to enjoy a family fitness experience to competitive athletes looking to jump start their race season. Register by calling Pasha Marlowe at Holland Hill Studio at 476-2476 or visiting the website hollandhillstudio.com. Adults over 21 are $20, under 21 are $15, 12 and under are free.
LACONIA — The Mary Butler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Monday, April 16 at 1:30 at the Gilford Community Church. The guest speaker will be Trish Chandler, administrator at Trinity Home Care in Manchester. Ms. Chandler will speak on “Healthy Aging.’’ The meeting is also open to prospective members. For more information about the Mary Butler Chapter of DAR call Marian Ekholm at 603-293-0429.
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Mary Butler DAR Chapter holding program on healthy aging on April 16
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Creating Memories That Last workshop at the Gilford Public Library. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Scrapbooking with Liz Ellington. $5 for library card holders only. Sign up at front desk. Zonta Club of the Lakes Region meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. Speaker: Corey Gately on topic of substance abuse and addictions. Monthly meeting of the Alton-Barnstead Republican Committee. 6:30 p.m. at J.J. Goodwin’s Restaurant in Center Barnstead. (5:30 for optional dinner.) Free program on Women’s Prison Ministries hosted by the Ready for Service Womens’ Group at United Baptist Church in Lakeport. 6:30 p.m. Free coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741. Computer Club meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Try out iPad, iPod, Kindle, Nook and other devices. Showers of Legos time at the Meredith Public Library. 3 to 5 p.m. Come when you want, stay as long as you want, build and have your picture taken for the Lego wall. National Library Week Preschool Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Special guest School Superintendent Kent Hemingway will be arriving on a school bus. Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 American Red Cross Blood Drive at Franklin High School. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hosted by the FHS Class of 2012. Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at C.J. Avery’s Restaurant in Lakeport (Laconia). (Note change from usual venue for this meeting.) Social hour starts at 5:15. “Ladies & Wheels” event hosted by the Irwin Automotive Group in Laconia. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Snacks and sweets and lots of tips and information about getting most out of your vehicle. Pre-register at laddiesandwheels.com. Free Mom & Me Movie at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. 11:30 a.m. (Cinderella) TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Meredith. Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia. Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9967 for more information. Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012. The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
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“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.
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Senior thesis exhibition for PSU students opens April 17
PLYMOUTH — The annual Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Exhibition at Plymouth State University is a rite-of-passage for graduating BFA students and a requirement for graduation. All Plymouth State BFA candidates must present a capstone project to their teachers, peers and the public. The 2012 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition opens April 17 at both the Karl Drerup Art Gallery on North Main Street, and the Silver Center for the Arts on Main Street, and closes May 19. Receptions will be held at both venues April 17 from 4–6 p.m. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition showcases work of a select group of graduating seniors. The works reflect their understanding of art and design and their preparedness to enter the creative world. Danielle O’Malley of Bridgewater, a ceramist, says that sense of growth and tactile qualities are significant themes stimulating her whimsical work. “I work meticulously, and spend anywhere from hours to days working on the layers of a single piece. I seek to ignite a captivating dialogue between my pieces that leaves the viewer curious about the creation
Inter-Lakes Middle Tier production of ‘Into the Woods’ is April 12 & 13
Cinderella (Jeanne Puglisi) scrubs the floor as she wishes and wishes for a chance to go to the King’s Festival in the Inter-Lakes Middle Tier Theater Company’s production of Into the Woods, April 12 and 13, 7 p.m. in the Community Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. (Courtesy photo)
Kick for Cancer Open Martial Arts Tournament is Saturday in Gilmanton GILMANTON — The 23rd annual Kick for Cancer Open Martial Arts Tournament will be held Saturday, April 14 at the Gilmanton School, Route 140, Gilmanton Iron Works. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and events begin at 10 a.m. This annual tournament, organized by White Dragon Martial Arts, raises money for local hospice programs. There is a $5 donation at the door for spectators. For application and more information visit www. kajukenpopailum.com or call (603) 387-0779. from preceding page
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work. Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks. Check out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Assistance with basic computer questions for library cardholders only. National Library Week Preschool Storytime at the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Special guest will be arriving on a street sweeper. Origami for teens and tweens at the Gilford Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. ABC & ME story time at the Meredith Public Library. 10 to 11 a.m. Stories, crafts and songs for ages 3-5. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “T”. Read & Chat Gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Read, have snacks and chat about your favorite titles.
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process, the interaction of the organic forms and the importance of texture,” she says. 2012 Plymouth State University BFA candidates are: 2D/3D studio art: Zach Breen of Chester; Brian Buckland of Norway, Maine; Callie Garp of Loudon; Olivia Nelson of Lee, and Danielle O’Malley of Bridgewater. Graphic Design: Adam Berthiaume of Salisbury, Vt.; Neil Colicchio of Groton, Mass.; Kevin Frost of Hollis Center, Maine; Christopher Ignagni of Kingston, Mass.; Craig Maines of Danbury, Veronica Musch of Narragansett, R.I.; Lauren Pineau of Little Compton, R.I.; Loni Pustizzi of Hingham, Mass.; David Steigerwald of Littleton, Mass. and Arielle Tiner of Hampstead. The Karl Drerup Art Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The Silver Center for the Arts is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Both venues are closed most PSU holidays.
Browsing 695 Main Street, Laconia • 524-4775
Visit our website for additional information. www.laconialibrary.org
This Weeks Activities
Children: Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, April 11th @ 10:00 Thursday, April 12th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.
Goss Reading Room Storytime
Tuesday, April 10th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.
Movies & More for Kids
Friday, April 13th @ 3:45 Laconia Rotary Hall “HOP” PG E.B., the Easter Bunny’s teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band. In LA, he’s taken in by Fred after the outof-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.
Teen:
Tuesday, April 10th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play board games such as Cranium, Jenga, Fact, and PlayStation games.
World Book Night
World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. To be held in the U.S. as well as the U.K. and Ireland on April 23, 2012, this event will see tens of thousands of people go out into their communities to spread the joy and love of reading by giving out free World Book Night paperbacks. World Book Night is coming to the Laconia Public Library on April 23rd! This international event designed to inspire reluctant readers to get lost in a good book! The librarians will be giving away some of their favorite books to members of the community who are interested in becoming more prolific readers. So if you hardly read, or ready hardly, come to the Library on Monday, April 23rd and pick up a free copy of any of these exceptional books! A wide range of genres will be represented, and we will have children’s, teen, and adult books to give away.
Future Activities
Children: Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, April 18th @ 10:00 Thursday, April 19th @ 9:30 & 10:30
Goss Reading Room Storytime
Tuesday, April 17th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.
Long Distance Hiking Workshop with Gordon DuBois
Saturday, April 21st from 9:30–3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall The Library is sponsoring a day-long workshop on long distance hiking and developing a personalized plan to hike the Appalachian Trail. The workshop will cover a broad range of topics, including: financial and time considerations, equipment, food clothing, safety, and physical conditioning. The central focus of the workshop will be to prepare participants to thru hike or section hike the Appalachian Trail. If you would like to attend this workshop you must register by April 15, with Deb Ross at the Laconia Public Library, 603 524 4775. There will is a $10 registration fee to cover refreshments, lunch and learning material. If you have questions regarding the content of the workshop you can email Gordon at forestpd@metrocast.net.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm • Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm For more information, call 524-4775. We have wireless ... inside & out!!
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How Your IRA May Cause You Problems (And Why You Should Consider a Retirement Will)
By Dave Kutcher Let’s say you have two sons, Jack and Tom. You name them as primary beneficiaries for your IRA when you open the account by completing an “IRA Beneficiary Designation Form”. As shown below, Jack and Tom each have a son. Jack’s son is Bob. Tom’s son is Dan. So you put your grandson’s names on the line of the beneficiary form that says “secondary beneficiaries.”
PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES YOUR SONS JACK and TOM SECONDARY BENEFICIARIES YOUR GRANDSONS BOB and DAN If Jack dies before you do, what happens to Jacks’ half of your IRA when you pass away? You probably think it goes to his son, Bob: WRONG It goes to Tom, because on your beneficiary designation form, there is no place to specify how the primary beneficiaries and secondary beneficiaries were related. There is generally no place for you to explain your intentions and your desires with respect to those beneficiaries. Those beneficiary designation forms that you filled out with the bank or securities firm may not be sufficiently detailed to carry out your wishes. Solution What’s the remedy? Give your IRA custodian your complete instructions on your own form. These forms are known as “Retirement Asset Wills”, because they provide a complete set of instructions regarding your retirement assets. You must have such instructions drawn by a knowledgeable attorney. Let us know if you would like names of local attorneys knowledgeable in preparing these customized IRA instructions that contain your wishes. By the way, some retirement plan custodians may refuse to take your custom instructions. If you encounter that, we can assist you in finding a custodian that will accept your instructions. Since retirement assets are freely transferable from custodian to custodian, in most cases, you simply move your accounts. The same flexibility applies to a beneficiary who inherits an IRA and finds that the custodian has a rule to payout the IRA quickly rather than allow the stretch concept. The beneficiary can just transfer to a more flexible custodian. Dave has almost 25 years experience working with retirees and previously served as a Captain in the Marine Corps for 15 years. He owns and operates DAK financial Group, 169 Daniel Webster Hwy Ste 1, Meredith, NH 03253, 603-279-0700, dak@worldpath.net Call or write to be on his mailing list for quarterly news letters, it’s free.
Lakes Region Community College hosting book signing LACONIA — Lakes Region Community College will host a book signing event Monday, April 16, noon – 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., and from 6-7 p.m. in LRCC’s Hugh Bennett Library on Prescott Hill, Laconia. The book is “Prelude to Courage, An Air Warrior’s Journey of Faith,” written by David H. Bergquist of Bangor, ME. “Prelude to Courage” is a compelling story about Austin Keith, a B-52 pilot whose plane went down during WWII. Sensing that he might die, Keith penned a farewel letter to his family. “Gilford resident, Nancy Marcoux’s friendship with Keith’s sister, Marion Keith-Higgins of Laconia, brought me to Gilford,’’ says Bergquist, a historian. “Nancy had enough material including the farewell letter so that I could write the biography of Austin Keith,” says Bergquist. “Nancy’s help was invaluable. CAPTION: LRCC employee, Nancy Marcoux, is pictured holding two copies of “Prelude to Courage, An Air Warrior’s Journey of Faith” written by David H. Bergquist of Bangor, ME. One of the copies is open to the page featuring Marcoux as a result of her involvement in providing materials to Bergquist. (Courtesy photo)
Damon E. Goss speaking to Art Association April 16 LACONIA — The Lakes Region Art Association will hold its next meeting on April 16, at the Woodside Building Conference Center at the Taylor Community, 435 Union Avenue, Laconia. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and Damon E. Goss, a contemporary artist, will be this month’s speaker. Goss’ works are created in many mediums including colored pencil, pen, and oils. The computer is also a creative tool for him. His work can be realistic or filled with fantasy. He will speak to the group about his background and methods. He plans to demonstrate with colored pencil and will show three stages
of a floral-themed piece. Goss is currently working on a 15 by 30 thirty foot mural on the WOW Trail. The association also sponsors an Artists of the Month program. The following Artists of the Month art work will on display until April 16 at the following locations: Gisela Langsten, Meredith Saving Bank, Moultonboro; Annette Hutchins, Franklin Savings Bank (Main Office), Franklin; Janet Rigney, Northway Bank, Laconia; Irene Goddu, Laconia Savings Bank, Gilford Village; Lorraine Gateriewictz, Northway Bank, Meredith.
Gourmet Gourmet Beer Beer Dinner Dinner at
Thursday, Thursday, April April 12th 12th at at 6:30pm 6:30pm 5 Gourmet Courses
(see Menu at Facebook/PatricksPubNH)
w/ 5 Smuttynose Brews
$50/pp (Includes Tax & Gratuity) Limited Seating Call 293-0841 for reservation A Landmark for Great Food, Fun & Entertainment 293-0841 • www.patrickspub.com Jct. Rts 11 & 11B Gilford
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: During the past 25 years, Youth Service America has mobilized millions of youth across the globe to do good in their communities -- an estimated 16 million! These amazing kids do everything from advocating for more affordable housing to raising awareness about organ donation, from tutoring younger children to fundraising to fight cancer, and all to raise awareness and solve the problems facing the world today. To celebrate their ingenuity, idealism and passion, please remind your readers that the 24th Annual Global Youth Service Day will take place April 20-22, 2012. More than 1,000 national and global partners in more than 100 countries will bring together millions of young people to strengthen their communities through the power of youth service. For more information, your readers can visit www.YSA.org and www.GYSD.org. -- Sincerely, Steven A. Culbertson, President and CEO, Youth Service America Dear Steven Culbertson: Thanks so much for letting us once again mention this worthwhile project. We hope all our readers, young and old, will check out the websites you mention and become involved in local volunteer programs. It’s also a wonderful educational opportunity for teachers and students. Dear Annie: I am in my late 40s, married for 13 years. I was widowed early in my first marriage, and my husband is divorced with children. I knew from the start that we were from different worlds and had few common interests, but I thought that would change over time. Now I wish we had dated longer. Over the past seven years, we have had little interaction. I do my thing, he does his. We haven’t been intimate or even affectionate for close to a year. We haven’t said “I love you” in forever. Our flame has blown out. I have tried to speak to my husband about this, and he
says I am making something out of nothing. We both are still young. I want to be embraced by longing arms, say I love you and know it is reciprocated. I want to cuddle, laugh, share, talk, look into his eyes with excitement and feel wanted. I’d even love to go to the movies together and hold hands. Am I expecting too much? -- Roommate Dear Roommate: You might be expecting more than your husband is capable of giving, but it’s not too late to address it and figure out your best course of action. Suggest that your husband see his doctor and check his testosterone levels and other possible medical conditions. Then ask him to go with you for counseling so you can work on your communication and intimacy issues. If he refuses, go without him and decide what you can live with. But thank you for providing a word of caution to those who rush into marriage and believe the other person will change. Dear Annie: I’d like to comment on the letter from “Hands Tied in Michigan,” whose husband works out of state and sometimes doesn’t call when he’s back from dinner with the guys. From my male point of view, I’d say her husband is going out to topless bars with the guys, maybe even having sex with the strippers after hours. Obviously, he can’t call home to “The Wife” if he’s with a young girl who thinks he’s not married, nor can he answer his cellphone in the topless bar, because his wife would hear the loud music in the background. The wife should hire a private investigator to follow her husband around each evening after he gets off of work. One full week ought to reveal whether he is partying more than he should be. -- A Man Who Knows in New York Dear Male: Your cynical scenario is, of course, one possibility, but we hope there are more benign reasons behind the lack of phone calls.
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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ADOPT: Lots of love & blessings to share! Let us be the answer to your prayers for your baby. Let’s talk. Wendy & Tim 1-800-409-5224. Expenses paid.
2010 Honda Accord Coupe EXL2-door, V-6, Auto, 4789K, Leather, loaded. Over $30,000 new, sell for $23,000. 528-2806
GILFORD: Camping and/or RV sites available beginning May 31st. Beach Pass and Boat Launch Pass. Ask about weekly & monthly specials. 3-way hook-ups. Also available for seasonal use and/ or weekend use. Ask about our weekly & monthly specials! Call 603-393-5756.
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.
Animals AKC German Shepherd Pups: Ex.Lg., born 1/20/12, parents on site, bi-colors, black/tan, $800-$1,200. (603)539-7727. BEAUTIFUL Puppies: Apricot, red, mini poodles. Champ background. We also have teddy bear pomapoos Good price. Healthy, happy and home raised. 253-6373.
Announcement HOST A TUPPERWARE PARTY and receive free Tupperware! Call Lee to host or purchase. 491-2696 WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH. Wed-Sun, 10-4, Fri & Sat 10-6.
Autos 1999 GMC Suburban- 4X4, V-8 350. Good shape. $4,500. 286-7293 1999 Honda CR-V. AWD, 4 door, 150K miles, good condition, $4,200. Call after 6pm. 524-8364 2000 Ford Windstar LX, No Title, Parts Only. 102K miles $1500/ OBO. 290-4849. 2003 Subaru Forester- 2.5 5-speed, 170K, new brakes, new mud/snow tires. Very dependable. $3,000. 528-2806
BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.
Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. P3 s Towing 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.
BOATS 2004 Mercury 9.9 HP, 4 stroke, mint, less than 20 hours. $1,100 366-5569 2004 Searay Weekender- 22 foot cuddy. 100 hours used on Winnipesaukee only. $24,000. Contact 413-627-5024 Aluminum Boats- 1 12ft. Smokercraft $325. 1 12ft. Starcraft $325. Honda 5HP 4-stroke OB engine, $550. 279-4140 BOAT SLIPS for Rent Winnipesaukee Pier, Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable Rates Call for Info. 366-4311 BOATSLIPS for rent- Paugus Bay up to 22 ft. 401-284-2215. LOOKING for 22’ dock in Laconia on Winnisquam, no electricity needed. 413-209-0768, Leave Message
Business Opportunities
2006 Jeep Liberty Sport, automatic, blue, remote start, 56,500K Excellent condition. $12,000 528-4129
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.
2009 Honda Pilot EXL- 4WD, Loaded, mint condition. 25K
Well established alterations business for sale. $15,000 or best
Child Care CHILDREN S Garden Childcare: Year-round, reliable, clean, structured, pre-K environment, one acre yard, central location. 528-1857.
Counseling ALCOHOL & DRUG Counseling. Evaluations/Assessments. One-on -one. Office, home or community visits. CONFIDENTIAL-voicemail. 998-7337 MS-MLADC
Employment Wanted MAN Seeking work for Landscaping, Spring Cleanup, Drywall, Plastering, Carpentry/Decking. 20 years experience in masonry/ brick paving. Cheap rates. Call 524-6694
For Rent 1 & 2-bedroom apts $475-800 per month, no pets. 603-781-6294. 1BDR apartment $728 with Heat & hot water included. 2bdr &3bdr Townhouses for rent $825/$875. W/D hookups. Private yard, full basement, dishwasher & A/C in convenient Laconia location. Heat & hot water included. Call us today at 603-524-4363. EHO, FHO.
ALTON Room w/bath in country: 10 minutes from Alton & Wolfeboro. $450/month w/utilities. Outside smoking OK. 875-6875.
BELMONT small one BR, 1st floor. $140/week heat, hot water, and electric included. 603-235-6901 BELMONT-Available Immediately. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet, heat included. $225/week. All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545-or 781-344-3749 FRANKLIN: Quiet modern 2-Bedroom w/carport. 2ND-floor, starting at $765/Month, includes heat/hot water. Security deposit & references required. No pets. 286-4845.
GILFORD NEW 3 BEDROOM Available 5/1. Large yard. Close to school, downtown. $1,250/mo. plus utilities. $250 off 1 month.
393-5756 GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake. Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required. 781-710-2208. GILFORD Great 1-bedroom lakefront apartment! Private, views, washer/dryer $725/month plus utilities. 1 year lease. 603-393-7077. GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $850/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references, 603-455-6662 LACONIA2-ROOMMATES wanted to share personal home. Clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, $110-130/week.
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LACONIA - Great 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, 3-season porch, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking, in town, close to park. $1,100/month. Security, 1st month, references. 455-0602.
LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $165/Week, utilities included. No pets. 496-8667 or 545-9510. MEREDITH 1-bedroom apartment. Main St., convenient to all. Private entrance and parking. $700/Month heated. No Smoking/No pets. 279-6108 between 6 and 9 pm. MEREDITH 1BR first floor, walk to village/ docks, parking, w/d hookups, nonsmoking. $600 a month w/o util. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123 MEREDITH- 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen and living room. No pets. No smoking. $700/Month, includes heat & hot water. Convenient Residential Location. 279-4164 MEREDITH- Very nice large newly renovated 1st floor of 2-family home, full basement, W/D hookup, close to town, large, 2BR, hardwood floors, porch, $1,000/month +utilities. No Smoking/Dogs. Security,references. 279-4376 MOULTONBOROUGH HouseOne bedroom, year-round, propane central heat, tenant pays utilities, tenant does yard maintenance. No pets/Smoking. credit report required, verified income, references. $400/Month, security. Call between 5PM-8PM $25 fee 603-253-6924.
TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet. Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $600/Month. Also downstairs 1-bedroom coming up. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733. WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $160-$175 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
For Rent-Commercial COMMERCIAL/OFFICE Space1000 sq./ft./high traffic count. #1002 Union Avenue. $1,000/month plus utilities. Call 524-0901 for more info. MEREDITH BILLBOARD - On Route 3, between Route 104 and 106 (Rotary). Available 5/1. 279-1234 MEREDITH Office, shop or studio. 700 sq ft, lower Main St., nonsmoking bldg, open space with bathroom, storage, closet, carpet, parking. $500 a month w/o util. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN GILFORD $425-500 per month Very nice and professional offices with shared common areas in Gilford Professional Park. Nice views, parking and well kept complex. Rent includes electricity, heat, cleaning service for common areas, central a/c and shared kitchen, as well as men and ladies' room. Contact Rob at 387-1226 and leave a message to arrange for a view.
For Sale 2009 Heritage Softtail Harley, only 2,500 miles. $15,500. Call Tom 387-5934 22” Toro Lawnmower- 6.5 HP, self-propelled, bagger or mulcher, just serviced. 366-4905 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.
New Franklin Apartments, LLC Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin
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Electric Chair Lift- 1 story, new condition. $2,500. 528-2806
MATTRESS & FURNITURE CLOSEOUTS AND OVERSTOCKS!
BUSY Laconia specialty practice looking for an RN to join our team of nurses in a very diversified practice. Must be able to work independently in various roles. We are looking for someone for 4 days per week. We offer a very competitive salary. Please call (603)524-7402 x 210 for more information.
FIREWOOD - SANBORNTON. Heat Source Cord Wood. Seasoned & Green. Cut, split, and delivered. Call 286-4946, leave message. FIREWOOD Kiln dried, 16 inch cut and split, $300 a cord or half a cord $200, clean, no bugs, incl free bag of kindling and delivery. Early Bird Farm. 435-9385 GREEN FIREWOOD- Cut, not split $135/cord; Cut & split $180/cord. Seasoned firewood. $250. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416. Maine Black bear rug $800, Alaskan Caribou head in-felt $400, 6 point buck $250. 413-209-0768 MEN S Motorcycle Boots: Fits size 10, new condition, $80; Women s bell helmet, white, size XS, $50; Women s Harley Davidson helmet, size S, white, $50. 520-4311.
ROCKWELL Electric Hand Planer $75.00. Craftsman Router $50. Makita Hammer Drill $100. Call 934-2121 SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Evening & weekend deliveries welcome. BENJAMIN OIL, LLC . 603-524-6457 SOLID Oak 6 Hutch: Beveled glass, lighted top. Blue reclining couch. Best offer. 524-6082. Sun 3 wheel recumbent bicycle with 21 speeds. Only used 3 months. Asking $900. 556-9423 TRACE Elliot GP7SM 250 7 Band Series Bass Head $299/obogreat condition, works perfectly. Call Rob @ 603-520-4447. Wicked Ridge Crossbow- The Invader Model. Comes with a Wicked Ridge Quiver, scope, carrying case & 17 20 ” bolts. $375/BO. 603-528-6928 after 5pm. YAMAHA Integrated Power Mixer (PA System), 400 watts, $100; COMMUNITY Bass Bin Subwoofers, 2 available, $100 each or $175/pair; SONY6-Disc CD Changer for Home Stereo, $90. 393-7786.
Furniture 80 inch Queen Size Sleeper Sofa $100 call 286-7734
AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763. PINE dining room set, Very nice, (table and 4 chairs), large hutch, and dry sink. $200 or BO or $10/week for 21 weeks. Call 528-5454.
20% OFF ENTIRE STORE! RECLINERS $299, FUTONS, $299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS, $599 RUSTIC FURNITURE AND ARTWORK TOO! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY. (RTE 25) MOULTONBORO CALL JAY 603-662-9066 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM
Free Free while they last: Detergent and dryer sheets when you wash and dry at Superclean Laundromat 361 Union Ave 7am-7pm 7days T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.
Help Wanted ATTENTION
On Mon. & Tues. our facility will conduct interviews to place 8 people. $500 per week, $1000 signing Bonus after 60 days. Why are we hiring when most companies are laying off? Because we offer a career opportunity limited only by your attitude and willingness to work. These positions are not dead end but will lead to secure positions with our 98 year old company. We start you at $500 per week. Openings are general trainees for display and management with rapid advancement, paid vacations, bonuses and incentives. If you are not working or are at a dead end job and are teachable, trainable & reliable, call our office Mon. & Tues. 9-5. These positions will go fast. Have pen & paper ready. (603)822-0220. BABYSITTER needed for an adorable child from 1:45-6PM, 3-days per week. Clean criminal background check and valid drivers license required. If you are good with kids, retired or otherwise, call 524-6694
BOAT DETAILER CLEANER (Gilford, NH) BOAT DETAILERS Wanted: This position entails washing & waxing the exterior & cleaning the interiors of boats. Seasonal Positions available immediately! This position requires own transportation, able to work weekdays and Saturdays (Saturdays only thru June). Do your friends call you neat or a clean freak? Must be EXTREMELY Detail Oriented, dependable, able to follow instructions, and work independently. $9.50 per hour. People with housekeeping experience welcome to apply! Opportunity to work outdoors in a Variety of weather conditions. Selected applicants will be required to work a trial period to see if it s a fit prior to joining our team. Call Ship Shape Marineworks, 603-528-7769 for appointment & details. References & Phone numbers required. Must be at least 18.
Help Wanted
JCS Hiring 2nd shift 4:15pm-10:00pm Sun-Fri we are looking for highly motivated individuals with great attitude. Must be Reliable. No exp. required. This is a commission based, appointment scheduling position; average rep makes $19-$25 per hour. For interview call 603-581-2452 EOE POSITION AVAILABLE for a part-time master electrician. Inquiries please email info to brettselectric@hotmail.com or leave a voicemail at 520-7167.
SEASONAL GENERAL LABOR Now hiring general laborers as part of our landscape and property maintenance team. Apply in person at our sales office Mon -Fri between 10:00 and 5:00.
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on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240.
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2011 Honda Shadow Aero- Red, Showroom condition 1100 miles, windshield, leather bags, back rest. Save $2000. $6,900. Dennis 603-556-9110
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Recreation Vehicles 2008 Zoom Aeorlite 18!. Sleeps 3, many extras. Outside table, stove, TV. Asking $10,000/OBO. Call 267-6668
Real Estate FOR Sale By Owner- 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch. approx. 1,500 Sq. Ft. 3-stall oversized garage, Taxes $2,300. Needs TLC, sold as is. Handicap Accessible. Principals only, $79,000. 603-930-5222
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Motorcycles 2000 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic, metallic green and black, new factory re-build Harley Davidson motor, looks and runs great, many extras, $7800 call Paul in Berlin at 603-752-5519, 603-915-0792 leave message. 2005 Harley 1200 Sportster- 11K miles, excellent shape. $5,500. 524-7599
BUILDING LOTS: Belmont, 3 acres, rolling terrain with good gravel soils, near high school, $59,900. Gilford, 1 1/4 acres, level and dry, just over Laconia line, $79,900. Owner/broker, 524-1234.
Seasonal Employment on the White Mountain National Forest Seasonal positions working out of our Bartlett, NH Facility for Equipment Operators and/or Laborers. Equipment Operator must be able to operate a dump truck, backhoe, front end loader, have a valid state driver’s and DOT CDL Class “A” license. Laborer must have a valid state driver’s license.
For application information please visit: fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/employment/ Application deadline April 14, 2012
White Mountain National Forest EOE
AUTO & TRUCK PARTS COUNTERPERSON Immediate opening for full-time position. Experience in heavy duty truck parts a plus. Full benefit package includes matching 401K, profit sharing, monthly bonus, paid vacation & holidays, medical and dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, employee discount program, paid training and certification and more. Apply in Person: 580 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246
OWNER-OPERATOR WANTED w/tandem-axle tractor. FT contract, mc authority not required (100 mile radius trips/Tilton). 207-754-1047
Automotive Technician Wanted Candidate must be Chrysler Certified and ASE Certified. We offer competitive pay plus weekly and monthly incentives. We also offer health care, 401K, paid vacations, paid holidays, and free uniforms. Candidate must possess a positive attitude to work in a Team environment. Interested candidates should contact:
Bill Crone, (603)356-5401 or send resume to:
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B elmont Parks & Recreation is seeking qualified candidates to fill seasonal positions: Beach Director Water Safety Instructor Sargent Park Attendant Summer Camp Counselor Job descriptions and applications are available on the town website or by e-mail from the recreation director. Janet Breton, Recreation Director Town of Belmont PO Box 310 Belmont, NH 03220-0310 Phone: 524-4350 www.belmontnh.org E-Mail: jbreton@belmontnh.org Equal Opportunity Employer
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Mountain Lake Chorale performing in Sanbornton on Saturday night SANBORNTON — The Mountain Lake Chorale will be performing in the Sanctuary at the Sanbornton Congregational Church on Saturday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The concert will be followed by a dessert social in the Undercroft. Donations for the church will be accepted at the door. The public is welcome. The MLC was founded in the spring of 2009 by two music teachers who retired to New Hampshire, one from Michigan and one from Pennsylvania.
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Wendy Dillingham wanted to organize the group but not direct it and Leslie McDonnell agreed to be the Music Director. The Chorale has 10 members from all over Central New Hampshire who drive a total of 400 miles each week in order to rehearse, just for the love of making music together. They have performed in local retirement homes and churches and the Veterans Home in Tilton and for First Night Wolfeboro this past New Year’s Eve.
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Collectively, the individuals in this group have performed in 13 different states and 13 different countries and they have sung with over 100 different groups for well over 400 accumulated years. They have been involved in 43 musicals and operettas and 7 members play 9 instruments. The members bring their vast experience and enthusiasm to rehearsal each week for the pure joy of singing together. If you would like the MLC to perform for your group or function, contact Wendy Dillingham at 603253-6646 for information.
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Members of the Mountain Lake Chorale will be singing at Sanbornton Congregational Church, April 14, 7 p.m. The public is welcome. Shown are, back row: Don Stephenson, Gilford; Bob Reed, Melvin Village; Spencer Jackson, Wolfeboro; Donavon Freeman, Andover; second row: Carol Gellert, Laconia; Leslie McDonnell, Director, Rumney; Nancy Stephenson, Gilford; front row: Barbara Jackson, Wolfeboro; Kim Bossey, Meredith; Wendy Dillingham, Moultonboro. (Courtesy photo)
HAULING Get rid of your unwanted items. Reasonable rates. 603-930-5222 QS&L Builders. Roofing, decks and more. 15 years experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. 603-832-3850
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Join us for Our Summer Job Fair:
Wednesday, April 11th (10am-4pm) Thursday, April 12th (1pm-7pm) Will be held outside in the retail space between Rite Aid & Olympia Sports
Now Hiring Seasonal Summer Positions: Bakery, Deli, Cashiers, Customer Service Associates, Produce, Meat, Seafood, Supermarket Experience helpful, but willing to train the right candidate:
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MASONRY/Tile. New, restoration, chimney relining/ repair, pavers, fireplaces, stone, brick, block. 603-726-8679. MOMMY MAID LLC, residential/commercial cleaning. Great rates, service and references. Call-603-530-2794.
Dispatcher Belknap County, Laconia, N.H. The Belknap County Sheriff’s Department, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to work in a team environment to perform dispatching duties and other functions assigned by the Sheriff. Under the general supervision of the Administrative Sgt. answers emergency and non-emergency calls for 10 area police departments and the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department. Dispatches appropriate personnel to the calls; relays vital information in a quick and effective manner to officers and other agencies in order to provide both public and officer safety. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent with 1-3 years of customer service or dispatching experience required. Must obtain NH SPOTS Certification within six months of hire. Previous dispatching experience preferred. Starting Rate: $16.25 per hour DOQ, with shift differentials and a competitive benefits program. For further information and to view a full job description, visit the Human Resources link at www.belknapcounty.org. Application: An application is required and may be picked up at the Human Resources Office, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH, during normal business hours or one may be downloaded from the website. Resumes are encouraged, but will not serve as a replacement for the required application. Submit the complete application to: Norman C. O’Neil, Human Resources Director 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH 03246. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on April 27, 2012. An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Storage Space GILFORD garage for rent near Airport. One large lighted garage. $170 monthly. 781-710-2208. LACONIA: Garage bay for rent. Good for boat/RV off season storage. $40/mo. 494-4346.
Wanted To Buy TOOLS Power, hand and cordless. Cash waiting. Call 603-733-7058
Yard Sale 2-FAMILY Moving & Yard Sale: 86-88 Smith Point Road, Alton Bay, Saturday 4/14, 9am-4pm.
Historical Society to hear the story of Alma Paulson, passenger on the Titanic
LACONIA — The Laconia Historical & Museum Society April lecture program on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library will feature the story of Alma Paulson, a passenger on the Titanic, presented by Warren Clement. The RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that struck an iceberg in the Paulson (Courtesy photo) North Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. This year marks the 100th anniversary of one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. The Titanic was the largest passenger steamship in the world at the time. Four days after setting sale for New York City, with 2,223 people on board, she hit an iceberg at 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912 and sank at 2:20 a.m. on the morning of April 15. 1,517 people were lost. Admission is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Senior Moment-um Movie and Breakfast on April 16
GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Moment-um ‘Coffee and a Classic’ program on Monday, April 16. Participants will meet at the Community Church, Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m. where there will be a screening of ‘Peyton Place’. The movie and coffee are free of charge. There will also be breakfast available at $2 per person which includes pancakes, sausage and orange juice. Anyone interested in breakfast must RSVP by Friday, April 13 at 527-4722.
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