The Laconia Daily Sun, April 6, 2011

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FRANKLIN — City police working with a variety of county and state law enforcement agencies arrested 11 people early yesterday morning on a variety of drug charges

in what Police Chief David Goldstein called one of the more successful drug sweeps in recent history.

The 11, many of who have criminal records in Belknap County as well as their recent charges, were rounded up at 5 a.m. when

Franklin Police, The Merrimack County Sheriff’s Department, the N.H. State Police SWAT and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency executed three simultaneous search warrants — two on Central Street and one on Prospect Street.

Goldstein said police had arrest warrants for most of those arrested in yesterday’s sweep although he acknowledged there may have been some “collateral” arrests.

Goldstein all 11 were see FRanKLIn page 7

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LACONIA — The School Board announced yesterday the date for a public planning session, or “charrette” for a $10-million upgrade of the Huot Regional Technical Education Center. It will be held on Wednesday, April 20, from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

Superintendent Bob Champlin said N.H. has passed House Bill 25 that includes the funding for two regional technical center renovations, including Laconia’s.

“This looks like it will be pretty go for us,” he said, noting the bill still has to be passed by the State Senate and signed by Gov. John Lynch.

Champlin and Board Chair Bob Dassatti said they wanted to thank Rep. Frank Tilton of Laconia who sits on the house Public Works and Highways Committee and was instrumental in getting the house to include the $7.5-million appropriation not previously included in the governor’s budget proposal. Laconia will be expected to come see HUOT page

On Monday, the Laconia code enforcement officer will City Council to order this building at he foot of Lakeside Avenue at the Weirs be razed. The structure has been empty since it was partially destroyed by a fire in September of last year. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Ed Engler)

City Council being asked to order fireravaged Weirs landmark be torn down

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The city’s code enforcement officer will ask the City Council for permission to order the demolition what’s left of the Wide Open Saloon — a Weirs Beach landmark ravaged by fire last September.

Enforcement Officer Bill Stewart said Monday the statutory procedure for

ordering the building’s demolition begins with an order from the council. He said the owners have 20 days to either make demolition arrangements or petition against the order to Belknap County Superior Court.

Likewise, if the order is not challenged but still disobeyed, Stewart said the city would be forced into court.

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According to City Manager Eileen Cabanel, city officials are especially concerned that the building will not be torn down before annual Motorcycle Week in June.

She said Fire Chief Ken Erickson has repeatedly made his concerns about safety of the building known and she gave the see weIRs page 8

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Giants’ fan beaten at Dodger game may have brain damage

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Francisco Giants fan who was beaten at Dodger Stadium after last week’s opening game shows signs of brain damage and remains in critical condition, a doctor said Tuesday.

Meanwhile, detectives were looking into unconfirmed reports that the same suspects struck other Giants fans minutes before the attack that left Bryan Stow in a coma.

Stow, a 42-year-old paramedic and father of two from Santa Cruz, remained in critical but guarded condition at Los Angeles CountyUSC Medical Center.

He suffered a severe skull fracture and bad bruising to his brain’s frontal lobes, said Dr. Gabriel Zada, a neurosurgeon.

At one point, doctors had to remove the entire left side of his skull to ease pressure on his brain. The pressure is now normal but Stow remains in a coma from his injuries and from sedation to reduce his brain activity, Zada said.

“There is evidence of brain injury and dyssee FAN page 11

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New GOP budget plan would revamp Medicare & Medicaid WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans set up a politically defining clash over the size and priorities of government Tuesday, unveiling a budget plan that calls for both unprecedented spending cuts and a fundamental restructuring of taxpayerfinanced health care for the elderly and the poor.

The plan would slash federal spending by $5 trillion or more over the coming decade.

It would leave Social Security untouched

but shift more of the risk from rising medical costs from the government to Medicare beneficiaries. It also calls for sharp cuts to Medicaid health care for the poor and disabled and to food aid for the poor.

Dubbed the “Path to Prosperity,” the proposal by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., also calls for dramatically overhauling the complicated and inefficient U.S. tax code. It would scrap numerous tax breaks and loopholes in

exchange for reducing the top income tax rate for both individuals and corporations from 35 percent to 25 percent.

Democrats launched a furious counterassault on the health care proposals.

“They’re ending Medicare as we know it.

They take away the Medicare guarantee for seniors,” said Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. “All the risk of increased costs will be borne by seniors.” see GOP PLAN page 10

TOKYO (AP) — Workers at Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant on Wednesday finally stemmed a tide of radiation that was pouring into the Pacific and exacerbating concerns over the safety of seafood.

High levels of contamination have been measured at the shoreline of the Fukushima Dai-ichi complex in recent days, prompting the government to set limits for the first time on the amount of radiation permitted in fish.

While officials have said the crack in a maintenance pit plugged early Wednes-

day was the only one found, they have not explicitly ruled out that radioactive water is leaking into the sea from another point.

Authorities insisted the radioactive water would dissipate and posed no immediate threat to sea creatures or people who might eat them. Most experts agreed.

Still, Japanese officials adopted the new standards as a precaution. And the mere suggestion that seafood from the country that gave the world sushi could be at any risk stirred worries throughout the fishing industry.

“Even if the government says the fish is safe, people won’t want to buy seafood from Fukushima,” says Ichiro Yamagata, a fisherman who lived in the shadow of the power plant. “We probably can’t fish there for several years.”

Fukushima is not a major fishing region, and no fishing is allowed in the direct vicinity of the plant. But experts estimate the coastal areas hit by the massive wave last month account for about a fifth of Japan’s annual catch.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Surrounded by troops backing Ivory Coast’s democratically elected leader, strongman Laurent Gbagbo huddled Tuesday with his family in a bunker and played his final hand, trying to wrest last-ditch concessions as he negotiated the terms of his surrender.

Down the hill from his luxurious compound,

dozens of Gbagbo’s soldiers were seen entering a church where they stripped off their uniforms and abandoned their weapons.

Earlier, Gbagbo’s three top generals said they had ordered their men to stop fighting, the United Nations said in a statement.

The developments spell game over for a man who refused to accept defeat in last

year’s election and took his country to the precipice of civil war in his bid to preserve power. His security forces are accused of using cannons, 60 mm mortars and 50-caliber machine guns to mow down opponents in the four months since his rival, Alassane Ouattara, was declared the winner of the contested vote.

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Salem Planning Board PSU acquires Robert Frost’s letters to a pal member charged with rape refuses to resign

CONCORD (AP) — A Salem planning board member charged with raping a woman whose Craigslist ad sought a “fresh start in New England” has waived his probable cause hearing and remains in custody.

He refuses to resign from the planning board, his lawyer says.

Jeffrey Gray, 48, appeared briefly in Salem District Court on Tuesday as the case was transferred to Rockingham Superior Court.

Gray, who’s being held on $50,000 bail, has been in custody since his arrest March 29.

He’s charged with kidnapping, rape, and other felonies for allegedly holding a New York woman captive in his Windham home for three days in early March. Police say Gray had answered the 34-yearold woman’s ad seeking housing and a “fresh start in New England.”

He has a record of arrests for criminal threatening and criminal mischief and a history of restraining orders linked to domestic abuse, Windham Police Capt. Mike Caron said.

Caron said Gray responded to the woman’s ad and the two communicated by computer for a day or so before she arrived March 5 at the Windham house he’d rented only weeks earlier, Caron said. She was there voluntarily, but that quickly changed, Caron said.

Police say Gray drove the woman to Boston’s Logan Airport March 9. Once there, she went to police.

Many of the details of the charges against Gray remain under seal. Several media outlets have petitioned the court to unseal the file. Defense attorney Mark Stevens filed an objection Tuesday. He says New Hampshire law is well-settled and affidavits are rarely released prior to grand jury indictments on felony charges.

Stevens said Tuesday that Gray won’t quit the planning board because he says he’s done nothing wrong.

CONCORD (AP) — Writing from England as World War I got under way, Robert Frost was more worried about his personal finances than the threat of war.

“This row was exciting at first. But it has lost some of its interest for us,” the poet wrote to his friend Ernest Silver in August 1914, just weeks after Great Britain declared war on Germany. “Not that I think the Germans will come. I bet one of my little amateur bets that other day that not one of them would set foot in England.”

The letter is one of six recently donated to Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, where Frost taught for a year before moving to England in 1912. His reputation as a poet grew after the publication of his first book a year later, but Frost still worried about how he would provide for his family upon returning to the United States.

“I wonder if I can count on your friendship to help me to some place where I can recoup. You know the

kind of thing I should like — something in the English department, if possible, where I should have some energy to spare for my poetry,” he wrote. “I can probably hang on another year if I have to, but there will be the more need in the end of my finding work because by that time I shall be in debt.”

In another letter dated Feb. 2, 1915, Frost said he was considering moving to Vermont or Maine to be near friends. “But money is really going to be short and we must go where we can go with a reasonable chance of making ends meet,” he wrote.

Frost, the celebrated New England poet known for such verse as “The Road Not Taken” and “The Gift Outright,” met Silver at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, where Silver was the high school principal and Frost taught English. When Silver became the president of what was then known as Plymouth Normal School, he invited Frost to come teach edusee FROST page 9

Freshman lawmaker charged with driving while license suspended resigns HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — Two New Hampshire lawmakers have resigned, one of whom was charged with speeding and driving with a suspended license.

Police in Hampton say 50-year-old state Rep. Gary Wheaton, a Republican from Seabrook, was charged Tuesday after an officer pulled him over for speeding on Route 1.

Wheaton told the officer he was a state representative and was heading to the Statehouse.

House Speaker William O’Brien said Tuesday that Wheaton and another freshman representative, state Rep. Robert Huxley, a Greenville Republican, submitted letters of resignation that take effect April 13.

O’Brien said both indicated that “personal situations” make them unable to serve.

Huxley didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment. A check of his record shows he has not been voting at House sessions.

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Pat Buchanan

We’re doing the fighting for this guy?

On March 20, Pastor Terry Jones, who heads a congregation of 30 at his Dove World Outreach Center church in Gainesville, Fla., conducted a mock trial of the Quran “for crimes against humanity.” Pronouncing Islam’s sacred book guilty, Jones soaked a Quran in kerosene and set it ablaze in a portable fire pit.

Few noticed. But Hamid Karzai did.

On March 24, the president of Afghanistan, our presumed ally in the war with al-Qaida and the Taliban, condemned this “crime against the religion and the entire Muslim nation,” called on the United States to bring Jones to justice and demanded “a satisfactory response to the resentment and anger of over 1.5-billion Muslims around the world.”

Thus the firebrand here is not just Jones, who perpetrated the sacrilege, but Karzai, who made certain his countrymen knew what happened 10,000 miles away and four days before.

Friday, after prayers in Mazer-eSharif, a mob, inflamed by imams denouncing Jones, descended on the U.N. compound. When they left, seven U.N. employees lay dead, two reportedly beheaded.

President Obama denounced Jones’ “act of extreme intolerance and bigotry,” and added that “to attack and kill innocent people in response is outrageous and an affront to human dignity and decency.”

Gen. David Petraeus deplored the Quran-burning as “hateful, disrespectful and enormously intolerant.”

Still, on Saturday, rioters waving Taliban flags and shouting “Death to America” and “Death to Karzai” went on a rampage in Kandahar that ended with nine Afghans dead and 80 injured when they tried to march on the U.N. compound and security troops fired on them. Three more were killed Sunday as riots continued in Kandahar and spread to Jalalabad. Forty more suffered gunshot wounds.

Petraeus then met with Karzai, who issued a new statement demanding that “the U.S. government, Senate and Congress clearly condemn (the Rev. Jones’) dire action and avoid such incidents in the future.” In short, our ally seized this opportunity to rub America’s nose in what the Rev. Jones did, as though the U.S. government, whose highest civilian and military officials had condemned Jones, is morally culpable for not preventing his Quran-burning and not punishing him for it. Nor is this sufficient.

Henceforth, the U.S. government is to police its citizenry to ensure no such anti-Islamic sacrilege takes place again.

Intending no disrespect, who do these people think they are?

Undeniably, it was an incendiary insult to a religion professed by almost a fourth of the world’s people for Jones to do what he did. But what does this murderous reaction to a book-burning tell us about the people for whose right of self-determination Americans are fighting and dying in Afghanistan?

Candidly, it affirms what we already knew. Many Afghans believe beheading or stoning is the right response to an insult to Islam.

And not only that. Five years ago, Abdul Rahman, an Afghan convert to Christianity, faced the death penalty for apostasy and was forced to flee his own country.

In some Muslim countries, death is the prescribed punishment for Muslims who convert, for Christians who seek converts and for any who insult Islam, like that Danish cartoonist who sketched a caricature of the Prophet with a fused bomb for a turban.

Stoning is also seen as proper punishment for women who commit adultery.

In Pakistan recently, the governor of Punjab and the Cabinet minister for religious minorities, both Catholics, were assassinated. Why? Both had opposed a law under which a Christian woman had been sentenced to death after some farmhands accused her of blasphemy. The governor was murdered by his own bodyguard, who was then hailed by 500 religious scholars who urged all Muslims to boycott the governor’s funeral ceremony, as he had gotten what he deserved.

In the last two years, Christians have been burned alive by Muslims in Gorja, Pakistan, and by Hindu extremists in Orissa, India. Christian churches have been torched and scores of the faithful massacred on holy days in Iraq and Egypt. Few of these atrocities have received the media attention of the Rev. Jones’ stupid stunt or the Danish cartoonist’s irreverent scribbles.

Before America sends more of her sons to die for the freedom of Arabs and Muslims, perhaps we ought to have a better idea of what these folks intend to do with that freedom.

For across that Muslim world, the faith that created our world, Christianity, is being persecuted and in some sectors annihilated.

To neocons and liberal interventionists, the goal of U.S. foreign policy should be to use our wealth and power to advance freedom until the whole world is democratic. Only then can we be secure.

But if democracy means rule by the people, ought we not to inquire a little more closely what it is these people, down deep, really want, before we bleed and bankrupt ourselves to win it for them?

Maybe Hosni Mubarak had a point.

LETTERS We invite one & all to a free, Ward Bird celebration this Saturday To the editor, Our family would like to acknowledge the amazing support and kindness we have received during the last few months. Support from our local communities, people throughout the state of New Hampshire, and people from all over the world continue to astonish us. What began as a grass roots campaign to correct injustice turned into a nationwide appeal to address and fix many issues. The old adage that “many voices have power” has certainly proved to be true.

During the past five years and especially the past few months, we have received help and encouragement from so many people that it is not possible to name them all here. To all, we express our deepest thanks for your support and time so generously given.

While we did not obtain our ultimate goal of receiving a pardon from Governor Lynch, much good has been achieved. Governor Lynch had the power to correct many issues but chose not to take the opportunity. We will continue to pursue the correction of the injustice we have endured, starting here at the local level and onto the county and state levels as necessary.

It is our hope that we can correct some of the inadequacies that are currently in place in our “system” now.

In a world filled with much turmoil and unrest, it is sometimes hard not to be skeptical about the future. From

personal experience, we can truly say that we are encouraged and are very hopeful about the future of this generation and future generations, having witnessed young people making a difference and having their voices heard the past few months.

We express our debt of gratitude to a vast amount of people, many unknown to us, who made it possible for us to make it through this part of our journey. We will be forever grateful and will never forget the outpouring of support and encouragement we received.

We invite any and all to a FreeWard Bird celebration this Saturday, April 9 at Waukewan Golf Course in Center Harbor. The celebration begins at 4 p.m.. It is a casual, potluck affair, ending with music by the Ossipee Mountain Boys and others. We would love to have you share this celebration with us.

Our local community has really shone this past year. There have been many devastating events locally and our community rallied. Numerous benefit dinners and concerts have helped many of us in need. In the spirit of “paying it forward”, we will be collecting nonperishable items for the local food pantries and the humane society at this event, if you are able to contribute.

Ward & Ginny Bird Moultonborough

Why would a business want to come to Belmont & pay high taxes?

To the editor, Taxation without representation: A great example was the attendance at the Shaker School Meeting to vote on the warrants. There was very little representation of Belmont and Canterbury voting residents at the meeting.

The amendment to add dollars was voted with a show of hands and the result was a tie vote and the moderator voted against it and it was voted down. A motion was made to reconsider, the room was sealed off and a ballot vote was taken and it won by two votes. The meeting was done legally. Why did some voters only come to vote for school board members and

leave before the meeting? Where were the other Belmont and Canterbury voters? Registered voters in Belmont 4,836 and Canterbury 1,956 and less than 250 showed up, which equals less than 3-percent.

When the tax bill comes in, focus on the solution and take back control of your town. Belmont needs four things: voter attendance, an amendment for school budget committee, SB-2 and more businesses to help pay the taxes. Why would a business want to come to Belmont which has one of the highest property taxes?

Rachel French Belmont Taxpayer since 1975

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Shaker meetings only place where pickpocketing isn’t a crime To the editor, Have you ever been a pickpocket victim? Well, I have! It happened at the $haker $chool district meeting.

Appearing orchestrated, the attack resulted in a budget amendment adding almost a quarter million to a nearly 20-million dollar budget already. That amendment would enable the board to fully fund the teachers’ contract and would reinstate positions that had been cut by the board. VERY CLEVER! I shall call this “The Pickpocket Amendment.”

The board had already decided what it needed to fund the operating budget and unanimously voted a big NO on the first round of voting by a HAND VOTE. Don’t know how they voted on the reconsideration vote by SECRET BALLOT. Go figure! It is hard to say no to a windfall when it’s within reach.

So, as all victims do, I desperately looked around for a rescue. I looked

left — I looked right. I looked all around for help. Little came from residents or from town officials, and less came from the school board.

I looked for courage and saw intimidation.

A little help did arrive, but it was too little, too late. Two tried to come to the rescue, along with one Belmont selectman, but they desperately needed backup. None came! The damage had already been done on the floor by inaction. WAY TO GO! So in the end, the infamous PICKPOCKET AMENDMENT passed.

Easy as it was to do, this is likely to happen again if a special meeting is held to address the state’s school funding shortfall. BE PREPARED! Guess the voting place is the only place where pickpocketing is NOT a crime.

I walked into that meeting with my wallet and left without it!

Barbara Garneau Belmont

People stopped coming to the big lake because of ‘cowboy’ rep To the editor, With the upcoming vote in the House regarding increasing the Winnipesaukee speed limit in the Broads to 55 MPH, I felt a few points deserved emphasis and some misinformation clarified. Our present law, 45 MPH day/30 MPH night, enjoys widespread support by over 325 area businesses, including major hospitality players in the Lakes Region who pay millions of dollars in taxes to the state every year. Additionally, at the recent Senate hearing and earlier hearings we heard feedback from two Winnipesaukee marina owners who testified that business had improved as a result of speed limits on the lake and that empty boat slips were again being filled. Before our present 45/25 law these owners were being told by their customers of fear and close encounters due to high speed boating.

With our present law, more and more families are buying or renting boats to enjoy with family members. Safety is paramount with this group.

From a personal perspective, before our present 45/30 law, many people told me they no longer came to the lake because of its “cowboy” reputation.

One comment was that that boating on Winnipesaukee had become about as peaceful and enjoyable as having a picnic on the median strip of I-93.

I close by asking: “Why would virtually all of our legislators from towns bordering the lake oppose SB-27?” In these tough economic times, how can we possibly gamble with the economic stability of the lake’s region? Listen to the businesses and legislators of the lake’s region and ask your state representatives to vote no on SB-27.

Rob Hennessy Tuftonboro

School spending, adjusted for inflation, has doubled in 35 years To the editor, An open letter to the N.H. State Legislature: I think it is fairly obvious at this point that we as a society can no longer afford the government to which we have become accustom. The April 1, article in the Wall Street Journal, “We’ve become a Nation of Takers, Not Makers” by Stephen Moore, tells the inconvenient truth that the public sector does not want to hear.

It states: “More Americans work for the government than work in construction, farming, fishing, forestry, manufacturing, mining and utilities combined. We have moved decisively from a nation of makers to a nation of takers. Nearly half of the $2.2-trillion cost of state and local governments is the $1-trillion-a-year tab for pay and benefits of state and local employees.”

It is a startling revelation. Here in N.H., the public sector protests at the N.H. Statehouse. They claim they are needed to “protect society”. They profess an unselfish moral standard that only they can deliver to us, the igno-

They claim that their jobs are just as important to the economy as the private sectors and that any cuts to government are “job killers”. Then there are those in the quasi public sector.

These are the individuals in the private sector whose services are also paid for by the taxpayer. They have spent years cultivating the government as a client and now see any cuts as a threat to their livelihood. They stand shoulder to shoulder feeding from the public trough. They scream “Shame on you” and “people will die”.

However for the most part we all know that it is their own livelihood that the majority of them wish to protect.

The article then goes on to talk about one of the worst offenders in the public sector — “. . . schools. Over the period 1970-2005, school spending per pupil, adjusted for inflation, doubled, while standardized achievement test scores were flat. Over roughly that same time period, public-school employment doubled per student, according to a study by researchers at the University of Washington. That is what economists see next page

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GILFORD — A weekend getaway to a country inn can be medicine to a troubled relationship, allowing partners to remove themselves from the distractions of the everyday. What happens, though, when the Monday arrives and the daily tensions and diversions come back? Four trained relationship experts – including two of the owners of the Gunstock Inn – have formed a company that offers “relationship enrichment retreats” that they say will give participants the skills to end the weekend with a stronger relationship than they started it with.

The company, “Heart of New England Relationship Enrichment Retreats” includes inn owners Edward and Louise Bastille, each of whom is an ordained pastor in the United Church of Christ. Edward is a retired chaplain and works with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He first became acquainted with Practical Applications of Intimate Relationship Skills (PAIRS), an education program that the VA sometimes uses to help returning service men and women become reintegrated into the home setting.

Realizing that the PAIRS program would be useful for more than just returning military personnel, Louise also became trained in the program as did a couple of the Bastilles’ acquaintances, Methodist pastor and part-time VA Chaplain Twila Broadway and Denis Breton, who has done extensive marriage and pre-marriage counseling as 25 years as a Catholic priest. Breton is now laicized and married. The four have recently formed their company and will hold from preceding page call negative productivity. “ Our Founding Fathers fought hard to warn us that this day would come.

The day when we let the TAKERS gain control over our society. Ben Franklin said “ When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the repub-

their first retreat this weekend, starting on Friday evening and concluding about 24 hours later. Their hope is to develop their retreats into regularly occurring events at the Gunstock Inn and to draw participants from throughout New England.

“We think the major problem in relationships is communication,” said Edward. Emphasizing that their retreats are about education, not counseling, and noting that although all four leaders of the retreat have worked in ministry, the retreats are conceived to be non-religious events.

Caught up in individual lives and subject to human shortcomings, said Broadway, partners who don’t already have great communication skills can find themselves in a less than fulfilling relationship. “The ego and the self gets in there, we haven’t had good models, we don’t see the needs of the other person and sometimes we don’t even see our own needs.” The PAIRS program will teach fundamental communication strategies and will provide participants with informational cards and a book for them to reinforce their skills.

As Breton noted, relationship tensions can be created or furthered when one partner becomes frustrated or defensive when the other partner expresses a concern. Sometimes, he said, the answer is simply to listen.

“You’re no longer alone when you’re heard,” he said.

Although the program is targeted at intimate relationships, the Heart of New England founders agree that the skills are beneficial for all human interactions and, if adopted on a wider scale, could result in a more functional society.

For more information or to register, call Louise Bastille at 556-1343. lic.” I fear that this day is upon us. I applaud the political courage of our legislators. The TAKERS will scorn them every chance they get. Hold the line Senators and Representatives, hold that line.

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Tuftonboro residents renewing effort for no wake zone at Barbers Pole

By Michael Kitch

TUFTONBORO — Residents of the Barber Pole area on Lake Winnipsesaukee have renewed their effort to persuade the New Hampshire Department of Safety to designate the channel a “no wake zone,” which would restrict vessels to headway speed of six miles per hour.

The Barber Pole stretches for about 2,000 feet — about twice the length of the Weirs Channel — from the southeastern tip of Little Birch Island, off the mouth of Orchard Cove, to where the eastern shoreline of Cow Island recedes to the west. Between the buoys to the west and the shore to the east, the channel is about 390 feet wide.

Last week Thomas Hilbink, who owns property on Little Birch Island, submitted a petition, signed by at east 25 residents or property owners of Tuftonboro to the DOS last week.

Petitions for a “no wake zone” at the Barber Pole failed in 1988, 1997, 2008 and again last year when an order was granted only to be later rescinded.

Residents petitioned last May, a hearing was held on July 21 and the order was issued on July 30.

Advocates of the “no wake zone” claimed that powerboats plying the channel at excessive speeds placed swimmers, anglers and smaller, handpowered craft at risk.

However, the order was appealed by a group including Scott Verdonck, the president, and Bob Flannery, the political director, of Safe Boaters of New Hampshire, the organization formed in opposition to legislation to limit speeds on Lake Winnipesaukee. They successfully claimed that some of the petitioners failed to qualify as either residents or property owners of Tuf-

tonboro and the order was rescinded on procedural grounds.

Hilbink said yesterday that the petition mirrors the one submitted last year. “Things haven’t changed,” he said. “The lake must remain safe for all those who use it, not only those able to afford large powerboats.” He said that the petitioners were especially concerned by the prospect of the Legislature lifting the speed limits on the lake.

Although legislation was introduced to replace the daytime speed limit of 45 mph. and nighttime speed limit of 30 mph. with a standard of “reasonable and prudent,” the Senate amended the bill to maintain the speed limits but exempt The Broads, where the daytime limit would be raised to 55 mph. The bill passed the Senate and has been referred to the House Transportation Committee.

Dave Barrett, the director of N.H. Safety Services who heads the Marine Patrol from offices in Gilford, said yesterday that the petition will be forwarded to headquarters in Concord where, according to state law, the department will schedule a public hearing in June, July, August or September, when seasonal residents are able to attend.

Legal residents or property owners of towns bordering water bodies may petition the commissioner of safety to place operating restrictions, including limits on the maximum horsepower or speed of boats, on lakes, ponds and rivers. After holding a public hearing the commissioner may adopt rules to impose restrictions found to serve the public interest. Altogether restrictions have been imposed on more than 50 lakes and ponds through this process.

FRANKLIN from page one arraigned yesterday afternoon in Franklin District Court before Judge Edward “Ned” Gordon.

Arrested were: — Thomas Glines, 48, of 605 Central St. who was charged on a warrant for one count of sales of prescription drugs.

— Natasha L.Woods, 47, of 419 Central St. who was charged of a warrant for one count of possession of marijuana and/or drug paraphernalia.

— Kyrie L. Hutchinson, 20, of 27 Dutile Road in Belmont was charged with possession of cocaine.

— Jason Lamy, 29, of 245 Stinson Road in Rumney was charged with possession of cocaine and prescription drugs with intent to deliver.

According to news logs, in September, Lamy was found guilty in Laconia District Court for simple assault that stemmed from an incident in Gilford.

He was also charged with arresting arrest in late December by Laconia Police.

— Jeremy S. Defosses, 33, of 419 Central St. was charged on a warrant for sale of a controlled drug, methamphetamine, default or breach of bail and stalking.

Defosses pleaded guilty in Laconia District Court in March of 2010 for violating a court order that stemmed from an incident on Academy Street.

— Alexander Bell, 36, of 44 1/2

Elkins St. was arrested on a warrant for sales of prescription drugs. Goldstein said he was also charged with resisting arrest.

Four days ago, Bell was charged

by Franklin Police with possession of a controlled drug and breach of bail. Bell was also arrested by Laconia Police in October on an outstanding Tilton Police warrant for criminal threatening and simple assault.

— Randall Small, 35, of 45 Prospect St. was arrested on a warrant for sales of prescription drugs.

— Sande Lamanuzzi, 44, of 95 Stevens Road in Northfield was arrested on a warrant for sales of prescription drugs. In March of 2009, she was charged with two counts of possession of controlled drugs by Northfield Police. The case against her was not prosecuted.

— Lindsay R. Proulx, 26, of 45 Prospect St. was arrested on a warrant for sales of prescription drugs.

— Matthew Emerson, 40, of 45 Prospect St. was arreested on a warrant for sales of prescription drugs.

Arrested in the same sweep was Tina McMillan, no age given, of Pembroke on a number of outstanding warrants from Merrimack County.

Police said there were some children affected by the sweep but all were able to be released to relatives and, though they were on standby, the state Divisee next page

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Public Notice Request for Proposal Belmont Fire Department The Belmont Fire Department is accepting proposals for a new or demonstration Class A Rescue Pumper. Packages are available at the Belmont Fire Department, 14 Gilmanton Rd. Belmont, NH. All proposals should be submitted in an envelope marked “Proposal for Rescue Pumper 2011” and addressed to: Town of Belmont Fire Department PO Box 837, 14 Gilmanton Rd. Belmont, NH 03220 Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 pm on Friday, May 06, 2011 The Town reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and take such action as may be deemed necessary in the best interest of the Town.

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WERIS from page one code enforcement officer the authority to contact the city attorney for directions to order its demolition.

His recommendations will be considered by the council on Monday night.

The Wide Open Saloon burned in a spectacular three-alarm fire last September that brought firefighters from as far away as Bristol and Alton.

The Weirs Beach fire station is less than 2,000 feet down the street and firefighters were there within minutes.

Erickson said the fire appeared to have started on the second floor and spread quickly to the third floor, attic and roof. He said firefighters were inside for from preceding page sion of Children, Youth and Families didn’t need to become involved during the immediate aftermath of the raids.

All those arrested were processed at either the Franklin Police Department or the Merrimack County Sheriff’s Department.

Goldstein said the combined effort was a combination of months of neighborhood complaints, undercover police work, and the efforts of the 18-month-old Mayor’s Drug Task Force and the policing grants acquired through the program’s efforts.

Merrimack County Sheriff Scott Hilliard, a former Northfield Police Chief and native son, said the effort and cooperation by all the policing agencies was “incredible.”

“I just want people to know that if they’re selling drugs they had better keep looking over their shoulders because we are coming for them,” Hilliard said.

about 20 minutes before being forced out by smoke and flames. They spent the next two hours pouring 5,500 to 6,000 gallons a minute on the building, declaring it under control around 5:30 a.m.

Reports at the time indicated there may have been a squatter staying in one of the motel rooms on the second floor.

Erickson also said at the time the fire appeared to have started accidentally when a light fixture was too close to something flammable.

Cabanel said yesterday the N.H. Fire Marshal’s Office had completed its investigation of the blaze and told her any and all evidence from the building has been recovered although, to the best of her knowledge, the final report has not been completed.

“He (the Fire Marshal) told me there is no reason not to tear it down,” Cabanel said.

According to the N.H. Secretary of State’s website, the building is owned by Wide Open Restaurant, Hotel and Saloon LLC which lists Brandi Baldi as the registered agent. She could not be reached for comment.

According to documents on file with the Belknap Registar of Deeds, Baldi created a limited liability company called 38 Endicott Street North LLC and purchased the building on Jan. 13, 2010 from Andre Skonieczny and Alfred E. Mitchell.

Earlier the same day, records indicate Skonieczny and Mitchell bought the property from DLT Real Estate LLC a limited liability company owned by the late Deborah Tumey.

Tumey died of smoke inhalation in a fire in her Meredith home in March of 2010.

The tax stamp on Skonieczny and Mitchell’s deed, Book 2620 Page 0251, is $5,250 — which, according

the Registrar of Deeds Barbara Luther means they paid $15 per $1,000 of value, or $350,000.

The tax stamp on Baldi’s deed, Book 2620 Page 0253, is $6,750, meaning she paid $450,000 for the same property on the same day.

Assistant City Assessor Deb Derrick said the property has been assessed for $810,500 and said Baldi applied for an abatement on March 1, 2011.

The city tax collector’s office confirmed that none of the 2010 property taxes — $16,962.55 as of Monday — have been paid.

There is a mechanics lien filed against the property in Merrimack County Superior Court for $28,925.48 by John L.Carter Sprinkler Co. Inc of Bow and is recorded in Belknap County on Book 2693 Page 0743.

In his pleadings, Carter said he completed work for Baldi that included air compressors, piping, and other necessary work and equipment for a sprinkler system. He says he sent an invoice to Baldi on May 21, 2010 but was never paid.

The day after the fire, Baldi said the sprinkler system had worked but had only been installed on the first floor. She said the alarm had sounded earlier that evening just before closing but neither she, her employees, nor the fire department could find anything wrong.

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FROST from page one cation and psychology.

But after a decade of teaching combined with unsuccessful farming, Frost’s move to England marked his shift toward poetry as a vocation, said Alice Staples, librarian for the archives and special collections at Plymouth State. The letters come from a time in which Frost faced a choice not unlike the dilemma posed in 1916’s “The Road Not Taken,” she said.

In England, Frost befriended other literary greats, including William Butler Yeats and Ezra Pound. In a May 7, 1913, letter, he described Yeats’ manner as being “like that of a man in some dream he can’t shake off,” and called Pound “the dazzling youth who translates poetry from six languages.”

“Someone says he looks altogether too much like a poet to be a poet,” Frost wrote of Pound. “He lives in Bohemia from hand to mouth but he goes simply everywhere in great society.”

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“To think that he was bringing such a contemporary writer to the students and working with them, and then to think how exciting that must’ve been for him, to be in a position where he could meet and talk with the man he had just been teaching,” Steen said.

The letters, which have not been published before, were donated privately to the university, Steen said.

To mark the 100th anniversary of Frost’s time on campus, the school has set up a display including audio of Frost reading his poetry along with photos and other memorabilia.

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Though accustomed to New Hampshire’s harsh winters, Frost complained that he’d rather be stuck in snow than the mud that surrounded him that spring in England.

“My original theory was that mud here took the place of snow at home. It is worse than that. Mud here takes the place of everything Don Morrissey was presented with the Norman Marsh Award at the Belknap County Economic Develat home. ... We had three opment Council’s Annual Meeting, held on March 31 at Church Landing in Meredith. Norman Marsh hours sunshine last was a local businessman, county commssioner and state representative who is fondly remembered week a thing so remarkfor his oft-repeated motto: “What have you done for Belknap County today?” Morrissey, shown here able that it set the ladies at left with Mark Edelstein (center) and Marsh’s son Jim, was honored for his contributions to the cooing over their tea, Salvation Army’s Turkey Plunge, the Laconia Adult Success Program, Leadership Lakes Region and the proposed Aviation and Aerospace Education Center. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho) ‘Don’t you think the English is a much maligned climate?’”

“I suppose the amount of it is that I am home-sick, made very much of a damned Yankee of me.” and so not disposed to like anything foreign,” he Frost, who won four Pulitzer Prizes for poetry, concluded. “Twenty-five years in New England have died in 1963.

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GOP from page 2 A Congressional Budget Office analysis released late Tuesday also showed Ryan’s budget would leave in place roughly $500 billion in Medicare cuts that were part of President Barack Obama’s new health care law. Republicans blasted those cuts in their successful campaign to take back control of the House. A spokesman for Ryan said the savings would be plowed back into Medicare.

But the GOP budget would also repeal Obama’s plan to gradually close the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap, known as the “doughnut hole.”

Despite its huge cuts, Ryan’s plan still can’t claim a balanced budget by the end of the decade because of promises to not increase taxes or change Medicare benefits for people 55 and over. After six years, annual deficits are projected to fall to the $400 billion range, enough to stabilize the nation’s finances and prevent a European-style debt crisis that could force far harsher steps, Ryan said.

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“For too long, Washington has not been honest with the American people. Washington has been making empty promises to Americans from a government that is going broke,” Ryan said. “The debt is projected to grow to truly catastrophic levels in the near future, leading to an economic collapse and a diminished future.”

The GOP plan would still add $5 trillion to the deficit over the coming decade, though it promises to reach so-called “primary balance” by 2015, meaning that the budget would be balanced save for interest payments on already accumulated debt. The national debt now exceeds $14 trillion and the White House projects this year’s deficit at $1.6 trillion.

Winless Red Sox lose 4th straight, 3-1 to Indians CLEVELAND (AP) — Four games into the season, the team that was supposed to win it all hasn’t won at all. This isn’t what the Red Sox expected.

Josh Tomlin outpitched Boston’s Josh Beckett, Cleveland came up with just enough timely hits and the Indians kept the Red Sox winless so far this season with a 3-1 victory Tuesday night over the team many predicted would make it to the World Series this season.

“It’s not a lot of fun,” manager Terry Francona said. “But I don’t think anyone is going to feel sorry for us. We’ve got to play the game right and things will work out.”

Tomlin (1-0) allowed one run and three hits in seven innings, taming a star-studded Boston lineup that has yet to find its groove. Francona tried juggling his batting order, moving Carl Crawford into the No. 2 hole, but it had little impact and Boston’s team average dropped to .186.

“We need some kind of spark right now,” said Crawford, signed as a free agent in December. “It’s a little surprising, frustrating. We’ve got high hopes for this season.”

Tony Sipp worked a perfect eighth before Indians closer Chris Perez made things interesting in the ninth. He gave up a one-out single to Dustin Pedroia

and a two-out walk to Kevin Youkilis before retiring David Ortiz on a liner to left for his first save.

Beckett (0-1) couldn’t stop the Red Sox from falling to 0-4, their worst start since opening 0-6 in 1996.

Still, the right-hander isn’t panicking.

“There’s too much history here,” he said. “Everyone here knows how to win. We’ll figure it out. We know what we’ve got to do.”

Orlando Cabrera, Jack Hannahan and Carlos Santana drove in runs for Cleveland.

Indians manager Manny Acta said before the game that he didn’t expect Tomlin, who went 6-4 in 12 starts after being recalled from the minors last July, to be intimidated by Boston’s loaded lineup.

Tomlin showed steel nerves in handling one of baseball’s best 1-through-9 lineups.

“Josh Tomlin was fantastic,” Acta said. “He had their lefties off balance and had full control of his four-pitch repertoire. He deserves all the credit.”

The crowd of 9,025, many of them Boston fans, was the smallest to see the Red Sox play since 2000.

Picked by many to win the AL pennant in 2011 after adding All-Stars Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez this winter, they were swept in three straight games to open the season in Texas, where the Rangers clubbed 11 homers and outscored Boston 26-11.

‘March Madness’ ends with Texas A&M win in womens’ final INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scoring at will, grabbing boards and making a key steal, Danielle Adams saved her best game for the biggest stage and gave Texas A&M its first national championship.

Adams scored 22 of her 30 points in a dominating second half and answered the Fighting Irish basket for basket Tuesday night to help the Aggies bring a title to the former all-male military academy with a thrilling 76-70 victory over Notre Dame.

“I knew they couldn’t stop me inside so that’s what I did, I took it inside,” said Adams, who became the school’s first All-American just a week ago.

No one was happier than Gary Blair, the outspoken A&M coach who hadn’t been in the Final Four since 1998 when he was with Arkansas. Blair bluntly said it was a good thing that top powers like Connecticut, Tennessee and Stanford weren’t in the title game.

“We don’t give up,” Blair said. “We might not play the prettiest game in the world but it’s good for women’s basketball to see a Texas A&M and a Notre Dame in this game.”

And then his Aggies went out and proved him right in front of a pro-Irish crowd.

Tyra White added 18 points for A&M, including a huge 3-pointer as the shot clock buzzer sounded to put the Aggies up 73-68 with 1:07 left. She and her teammates then staved off a final, frantic push by the Fighting Irish and their sensational young star guard, Skylar Diggins.

The Aggies are a national championship newcomer and bullied their way through the tournament to get to the top. Like Notre Dame, they vanquished their conference rival on the way, beating Baylor in the Dallas regional final after losing to the Lady Bears three times during the season.

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It was too early to make a prognosis but such injuries can affect memory, thinking ability and even personality, Zada said.

“It’s going to be a long recovery process,” he said.

Stow was in a parking lot heading to a taxi stand after the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Giants on March 31 when two shaven-headed young men in

Dodgers clothing began taunting and swearing at him and two other fans, who were all wearing Giants gear, police said.

Stow was punched in the back of the head. He fell down, bashing his head on the pavement, and was kicked before the attackers ran off.

They fled in a four-door sedan driven by a woman who had a boy with her, police said.

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ASHLAND — Harold Robert Brunt, 68, passed away peacefully with is family at his side at Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith on April 3, 2011. He was born in Plymouth on March 28, 1943 the son of the late William and Dorothy (Baker) Brunt. He was a long time resident of Ashland He attended Ashland Schools and was a graduate of Ashland High School. He was employed for 39 years at Frudenberg NOK. During his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with family and friends. He was an avid hunter and hiker, as well as a talented gardener, and slot player, occupying much of his time entertaining others and winning big at Foxwoods. His intelligence, warm smile and quick wit will be dearly missed. He was predeceased by his parents, a brother a sister and granddaughter.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years Brenda (Amesden) Brunt of Ashland, sons Scott Brunt and wife Elizabeth of Warner Robins, GA., , and James Brunt and wife Nicole of New Hampton, NH, , daughter Kathleen [Brunt] Hebert of Ashland, NH.. His Grandchildren Stefan, Connie, Jamie, Mandy Crystal, Kyrsten, Shawn, MacKenzie, and Connor. He also leaves his brothers Wayne Brunt of Meredith, Richard Brunt of Florida, and James Brunt of Plymouth, sisters Terry White of Ashland, Dorothy Baker, and Heidi Pagano both of Florida, many Nieces and Nephews.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center 1 Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH. 03756 C/O Amy Schrom. Dupuis Funeral Home Ashland is assisting the family.

Lenten Music Series features organist Kimberly Vars Whitehead at Congregational Church of Laconia LACONIA — The Congregational Church will present organist Kimberly Vars Whitehead as part of its ongoing Lenten Music Series at noon on Friday, April 8.

Vars Whitehead is the organist and director of music at Brookside Congregational Church in Manchester.

She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, and master’s degree from Boston University where she was a stu-

Organist Kimberly Vars Whitehead will perform in concert at the Congregational Church of Laconia’s annual Lenten Music Series at noon on Friday, April 8. (Courtesy photo)

dent of James David Christie.

A performer with many different ensembles including a 12-member a cappella group in Boston called “Tempus,” Vars Whitehead recently collaborated with violinist Alexander Romanul and flautist Priscilla Hamilton as the “Ionian Trio.” She is the music director for the Amherst Theater Club, the accompanist for the Milford High School chorus, and is a member of the Merrimack Valley Ringers, an auditioned community handbell ensemble that tours throughout New England.

Vars Whitehead will make her stage debut with her six-year-old daughter in “The Music Man,” and this summer, will serve as music director for “The Producers” at the Amato Center in Milford.

For more information, contact the Congregation Church of Laconia at 524-0668 or visit www.laconiaucc.org.

Free Family Fun Night for kids and parents hosted by Laconia Christian School April 8 LACONIA — Pre-school and kindergarten children and their parents are invited to a free Family Fun Night hosted by Laconia Christian School from 6 — 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8.

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Lakes Region Planning Commission Transportation technical advisory committee meeting set for April 6 MEREDITH — The Lakes Region Planning Commission Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will meet at at the Humiston Building at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

The meeting will focus on evaluating and prioritizing regional transportation projects submitted by Lakes Region communities for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The TIP is comprised of transportation projects on state highways that address

mobility, highway capacity, and safety issues. The TAC will evaluate each locally identified projects based on established regional criteria to prioritize recommendations for New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s consideration to be constructed.

The LRPC Transportation TAC encourages all members of the public who are concerned about any aspect of transportation to attend and provide input.

For additional information, call 279-8171.

Mexican fiesta hosted by Gilmanton church April 9 GILMANTON — A Mexican-themed community dinner will be hosted by the Community Church from 5:30 — 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.

The fiesta will include a variety of Mexican dishes such

as tacos and tortillas, as well as beverages and desserts.

Cost is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for youth, and $25 maximum for an immediate family (parent/s and their children).

BELMONT — The deadline to apply for American Legion Wilkins-Smith Post 1 scholarships is May 15.

The organization annually awards six $700 scholarships to area high school seniors with plans to go on to be full time students attending post secondary schools. These scholarships are based on financial need, scholarship, and incentive. Applications are available through the Laconia and Gilford High

School guidance offices. Post 1 members from Belmont with children/grandchildren graduating this year may also apply.

Additionally, the American Legion, Department of New Hampshire offers five $2000 scholarships, which are vocational specific. These applications are available through guidance offices and are also online at www.nhlegion.org.

LACONIA — The Belknap County Democrats, in conjunction with the New Hampshire Democratic party, will sponsor a Community Town Hall Meeting featuring Representative Terri Norelli and Senator Matthew House at the high school library at 6 p.m.

on Monday April 11.

Norelli, Democratic Minority Leader and former Speaker of the House, and Houde, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, will provide a legislative update and discuss state issues including the key features of the proposed budget, and the implications and effects for NH’s cities and towns, its citizens, economy, education, and the future of our state. Represenative Norelli and Senator Houde will also answer audience questions.

This year’s budget will directly and greatly affect every Granite State resident, so all members of the community are invited to attend. For further information, call Ed Allard at 366-2575.

Deadline for American Legion scholarships is May 15

Representative Terri Norelli and Senator Matthew Houde to speak at Town Hall Meeting on April 11 Applications for American Legion Boys and Girls State programs due May 26 CONCORD — The deadline to apply for American Legion WilkinsSmith Post 1 Boys State and Girls State programs is May 26.

The separate five-day programs, where interested high school juniors heading into their senior year will become familiarized with local, county, and state government operations. Former participants have described the programs as “a week that shapes a lifetime.”

Applications are available at all local high school guidance offices and must be received in Concord by May 26. A $25 application fee is required to ensure that the student is committed to attending the program.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, April 6, the 96th day of 2011. There are 269 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On April 6, 1909, American explorers Robert E. Peary and Matthew A. Henson and four Inuits became the first men to reach the North Pole.

On this date: In 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was organized by Joseph Smith in Fayette, N.Y. In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Shiloh began in Tennessee as Confederate forces launched a surprise attack against Union troops, who beat back the Confederates the next day.

In 1896, the first modern Olympic games formally opened in Athens, Greece.

In 1917, Congress approved a declaration of war against Germany.

In 1945, during World War II, the Japanese warship Yamato and nine other vessels sailed on a suicide mission to attack the U.S. fleet off Okinawa; the fleet was intercepted the next day.

In 1965, the United States launched the Intelsat I, also known as the “Early Bird” communications satellite, into orbit.

In 1971, Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky, 88, died in New York City.

In 1985, William J. Schroeder (SHRAY’dur) became the first artificial heart recipient to be discharged from the hospital as he moved into an apartment in Louisville, Ky. In 1994, the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi were killed in a mysterious plane crash near Rwanda’s capital; widespread violence and killings erupted in Rwanda over claims the plane had been shot down.

One year ago: The White House announced a fundamental shift in U.S. nuclear strategy that called the spread of atomic weapons to rogue states or terrorists a worse threat than the nuclear Armageddon feared during the Cold War. Former Soviet diplomat Anatoly Dobrynin, 90, died in Moscow. Actor Corin Redgrave, 70, died in London. Former chief Wilma Mankiller, the first female leader of the Cherokee Nation, died in Oklahoma at age 64.

Today’s Birthdays: Nobel Prize-winning scientist James D. Watson is 83. Composerconductor Andre Previn is 82. Country singer Merle Haggard is 74. Actor Billy Dee Williams is 74. Actor Roy Thinnes is 73. Movie director Barry Levinson is 69. Actor John Ratzenberger is 64. Actress Marilu Henner is 59. Olympic bronze medal figure skater Janet Lynn is 58. Actor Michael Rooker is 56. Rock musician Warren Haynes is 51.

Rock singer-musician Frank Black is 46.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Free technology training program hosted by the Meredith Chamber of Commerce. 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Inn at Mill Falls. A session devoted to exploring ways to utilize the latest technological solutions to cost-effectively attain goals. Open to the entire business community. For reservations call the Chamber at 279-6121.

Spring open house at Lakeland School in Meredith.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Meet faculty, students and parents, take a tour and enjoy refreshments. Pre-school through 8th grade. thelakelandschool.com.

Support group meeting for those who are separated or divorced. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont.

Experience compassion, sharing and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. You are welcome. Refreshments and free lending library available. For information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.

Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/HIV testing on walk-in basis from 4 to 6 p.m. Sliding fee scale.

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

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

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

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

A Poetic State of Mind program at the Gilford Public Library. Noon to 1 p.m. Gilford poet Kelley Jean White leads a discussion of poems by Robert Frost, Maxine Kumin, Donald Hall, Jane Kenyon, Marie Harris and others.

All are welcome.

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up is helpful.

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

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

Adult volleyball at the Meredith Community Center.

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

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

Knotty Knitters meeting at the Meredith Public Library.

10 a.m. to noon. All levels of experience welcome.

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m. Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up is helpful.

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

Tales For Tails at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children are invited to choose a book to read to the library’s fury friend, “Ben” the golden retriever.

PageTurners Meeting at the Gilford Public Library. 4 to 5 p.m. A group dedicated to the idea that teens can develop and lead programs.

Crafters’ Corner at the Gilford Public Library. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For crafters who love knitting, crocheting and other needlework projects.

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Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair at Lake Opechee Conference Center April 9 and 10 LACONIA — The Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair will be held at the Lake Opechee Conference Center from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 and from 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10.

Arts and crafts at the event will include spring silk and dried floral arrangements; wooden and metal birdfeeders; spring planters; garden stakes; jewelry designs; hot and cold therapeutic packs; handcrafted bean bag pillows and furniture; stained glass art; quilted jackets and quilts; handpoured soaps; solar lights; decorative painting on wood and metal items including lamps and cabinets; handpainted scarves; New England photography; food items including dilly beans, jams, jellies, and chocolate; chalk board silhouettes; pottery; soy candles; embellished clothing; folk art; and more.

The music of Tim Janis, a variety of food, and a raffle benefitting the NH Humane Society will be part of the festivities. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call Joyce at 528-4014.

Anthony Sedita’s woodworking will be among the 65 arts and crafts exhibitions at the Lakes Region Spring Craft Fair to be held at the Lake Opechee Conference Center on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10. (Courtesy photo)

$5,000 in donations sought by Ashland Historical Society for Squam River Covered Bridge repairs NOTICE THE SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST WILL MEET ON APRIL 7, 2011 4:30 P.M. AT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. THIS SESSION IS BEING HELD TO MAKE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO THE CHECKLIST Supervisors of the Checklist Marilyn Brown, Ward 1 Jane MacFadzen, Ward 2 Beth Vachon, Ward 3 David Hough, Ward 4 Barbara Cushing-Moore, Ward 5 Lynda Brock, Ward 6

ASHLAND — The Historical Society has started a campaign to raise $5000, the final funds needed to repair the Squam River Covered Bridge.

The bridge was built over the outlet of Little Squam Lake in 1989-1990 by Milton Graton & Sons. It was the last covered bridge erected by the well known covered bridge builder Milton Graton, an Ashland resident. Most of the funds for the bridge came from private donations raised by the Squam River Covered Bridge Committee.

The replacement of the wooden shake roof, as well as repairs to the walkway on the lake side of the bridge, are needed. It is particularly important to repair the roof, as leakage through the deteriorating shakes will

Pancake breakfast on April 9 to benefit Elm Street School

LACONIA — Elm Street Elementary School will host a Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. — noon on Saturday, April 9.

Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. All proceeds will benefit the School’s Playground Fund.

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eventually damage the main structure of the bridge — the two Town lattice trusses that support it.

Repairs are estimated to cost around $45,000. At the March town election, the voters of Ashland approved an appropriation of $25,000 for the repairs. The Sarah S. MacMillan Foundation has given another $10,000 to the Ashland Historical Society for the restoration of the bridge. The Historical Society, which has custody of the funds left over from the original construction of the bridge, is hoping to raise the remaining $10,000 by matching all private donations up to $5000.

The Historical Society sent a mailer to all Ashland addresses prior to the election urging the voters to approve the town appropriation and incidentally asking for donations and pledges for the repairs. As of March 29 , donations and pledges added up to $1,870, over 37 percent of the amount sought from private donors.

The Historical Society will accept donations (or pledges to be honored when the repairs begin) from anyone interested in preserving the covered bridge. They may be sent to the Ashland Historical Society at P.O. Box 175, Ashland NH 03217 and should be designated as for the “Covered Bridge.” All donations are tax deductible.

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Meredith is accepting sealed bids for ASPHALT PAVING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF MEREDITH DURING THE 2011 CONSTRUCTION SEASON. The Bid specifications are available at the Administrative Services Department, Town Hall, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253. Questions regarding the specifications or scope of work, please contact the DPW Director at Public Works at 279-6352.

All bids must be returned to the Administrative Services Department clearly marked: RFP-2011 ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE TOWN OF MEREDITH 20101CONSTRUCTION SEASON by 12:00 pm, (Noon) on Monday, April 18, 2011.

Town of Meredith, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 Telephone: 603-279-4538 FAX: 603-677-1090

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I need to talk to someone. No one knows about this -- not even my husband of 19 years.

I am now 40, and when I was a young girl, I was molested for a period of time by a hired man on the farm my dad owned. He said if I ever told anyone, he would hurt me, and I believed him. I never went to my parents. I was also raped my second year in college by a fellow classmate. He was convicted, and my family knows about that, as does my husband.

But for some reason, I couldn’t tell anyone about the earlier molestation. I was still afraid this man was going to hurt me.

Lately, I have been having nightmares about it and don’t know why. The guilt, pain and anger are eating me up inside.

I don’t attend church, so I cannot speak to a pastor. And I have no close friends nearby who I would feel comfortable confi ding in. Besides, how do you bring up something like this?

Please help me. Should I tell my parents now? I’m afraid of saying anything to them or to my husband because it would be terribly hurtful. Why is this happening now? -- A Horrible Secret Dear Secret: Sometimes these things surface when you are under stress, or in your case, you may have some form of post-traumatic stress disorder because you never dealt with the earlier abuse. Confiding in your husband could provide much-needed emotional support, but since this is so difficult for you, we recommend you contact RAINN (rainn.org) at 1-800-656-HOPE. Their trained counselors will help you work through this.

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 30 years. We had a wonderful sex life until the past five years.

Between the medication for his high blood pressure and the pain of two hernias, his interest in me has gone right out the window.

I crave some sort of affection. I tried letting him know we can have some closeness without these problems getting in the way, but he just rolls over and goes to sleep.

My husband cannot take drugs for erectile dysfunction. He also cannot take time off of work to have hernia surgery. His job might not be waiting for him when he returns. Maybe he’ll do it when he retires.

I will unhappily live with my problem, but if other men see themselves in this letter, I hope they will think about their wives once in a while. -- Just Wanted To Share Dear Share: Ask your husband if you can accompany him to his next doctor’s appointment so you can discuss this and see about changes to his medication. The doctor might also give your husband suggestions for making your physical relationship closer. You also should try talking openly and lovingly with your husband, explaining that affection, even without sex, can improve your relationship and make both of you happier.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Forgotten in California,” the events coordinator who collects money for cards and cakes for office birthdays, but hers is neglected.

I, for one, do not like having my birthday recognized. I am a private person and would rather not be the center of attention on my birthday. To me, it’s just another day. Additionally, I do not like being hit up for money to buy other people cakes and gifts at the office. When I kindly communicate this to my co-workers, they give me a look as if I just committed a murder. I wish people would be more understanding. -- Leave Me Alone in Omaha Dear Omaha: You are certainly not the only reader who feels this way, but unfortunately, not everyone in an office will find it friendly.

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

For Rent

For Rent

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.

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

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

603-630-1296.

Laconia- 2-bedroom upstairs, garage parking, waterfront. Includes heat, $750/Month. References and deposit required. 724-1985

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

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 GILFORD: 1BR apartment over country store. $800/month, everything included. Contact Sara, Monday-Friday, 6am- 2pm for appointment, 293-8400, or leave message after 2pm at 455-0461.

GILMANTON Iron Works: 1-BR w/heat, $650. Large 2-BR w/heat, $850. (603)509-2337.

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

630-8171 HOUSE Share, Country setting, Shaker Rd. $650 includes everything. Sec deposit and references Call 630-1296.

LACONIA

1 Bedroom apartments available .

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: PRIVATE PARTY ADS ONLY (FOR SALE, LOST, AUTOS, ETC.), MUST RUN TEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 15 WORDS MAX. ADDITIONAL WORDS 10¢ EACH PER DAY. REGULAR RATE: $2 A DAY; 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY OVER 15 WORDS. PREMIUMS: FIRST WORD CAPS NO CHARGE. ADDITIONAL BOLD, CAPS AND 9PT TYPE 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY. CENTERED WORDS 10¢ (2 WORD MINIMUM) TYPOS: CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION. SORRY, WE WILL NOT ISSUE CREDIT AFTER AN AD HAS RUN ONCE. DEADLINES: NOON TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. PAYMENT: ALL PRIVATE PARTY ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. WE ACCEPT CHECKS, VISA AND MASTERCARD CREDIT CARDS AND OF COURSE CASH. THERE IS A $10 MINIMUM ORDER FOR CREDIT CARDS. CORRESPONDENCE: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL OUR OFFICES 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 527-9299; SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH AD COPY TO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN,65 WATER STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 OR STOP IN AT OUR OFFICES ON 65 WATER STREET IN LACONIA. OTHER RATES: FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS CALL 527-9299.

Animals

Autos

BOATS

Business Opportunities

MINI-DACHSHUND, 12 week famale AKC house training in progress. black/tan, 524-3613, $550.

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

SEASONAL rentals, 2 boat slips on Paugus Bay up to 23 ft/ non live aboard, $2000/ each.

387-2311.

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.

SHIH Tzu puppies for sale.

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

Antiques BUYING old books, maps, and letters. 630-0675

Investor Wanted $126,000 loan 20% Interest Secured by real estate 60% LTV

Autos

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

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

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

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee132K, 4-Wheel Drive, leather, automatic, loaded with options! $2,095 OBO. Call Scott at 603-369-0494

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

1996 VW Jetta: Clean, runs great, needs nothing. Recently inspected. No low ball. $1,500.

343-3753.

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

455-6296 2004 Buick Rendezvous- All Wheel drive, 98K Miles, Blue Book $6,800 asking $5,800.

455-8844

Business Opportunities

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

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

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

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

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

279-5846.

Relax This Spring With Affordable Housing

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

LAKE Winnisquam docks for rent 524-6662.

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

Call today to see if you qualify.

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

40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income.

Rent is based on your household size and income.

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

Rents from $575 to $650 (some with utilities included).

Off street parking.

Call

The Hodges Companies today (603) 224-9221 TDD # 1-800-545-1833 Ext. 118 or download an application at www.hodgescompanies.com

Equal Housing Opportunity Agent and Employer.

Laconia Almost New Winnipesaukee Waterfront Luxury 2 Bedroom Condominium. Stainless, hardwood, central air, large deck. $1,200. No smoking, no pets please. One year lease. Call 603-293-9111 for information.

LACONIA Condo: 2-bedroom, 2-bath, newly renovated. $850 per month plus security deposit.

Many amenities. 279-5991.

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

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

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

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA-Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly reduced to $160/Week. Newly painted, off street parking. Utilities not included. Available now. References & $650 Security deposit required.

1 Year lease.

603-524-3759 LACONIA-SUNNY large Victorian, 2 bedroom, kitchen, livingroom, diningroom and den, hardwood floors, tin ceilings, beautiful, $850/ month including heat, 494-4346.

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

524-9665.

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

524-3892.

Laconia: 1-Bedroom apt. 3rd floor.

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

Also 2-room apartment on 2nd, $560/Month or $130/Week. Both include utilities. Security 2-weeks rent. sixtymarge@aol.com 934-7358 LACONIA: Charming 1-Bedroom, 1st floor apartment in great neighborhood. Large yard, parking, washer/dryer hookups, $685/Month + utilities. 524-2453.

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

LACONIA: Sunny, 1-Bedroom, hardwood floors, 3rd floor, washer/dryer hookup, heat, $600.

Security & references.

(603)293-7038.

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

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

603-293-7801.

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

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

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

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

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For Rent

For Sale

For Sale

Free

Help Wanted

MEREDITH 1-2 bedroom apartments & mobile homes. $650-$800/ month + utilities. No pets. 279-5846

2002 MXZ 600, 1900 miles, good shape, $1300. Honda EM5000 generator, 20 hours, $1200.

848-0014.

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

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

FRONT DESK

MEREDITH- In-Town apartment.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

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

SOLAR Energy Tanning bed.

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

707-9843

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

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

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

References/Security required. $850/Month. 455-4075 MEREDITH: In-town 1-bedroom, includes heat, $600/month. Parking w/plowing. No Smoking. No pets. Security deposit. 387-8356.

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

455-9313

NORTHFIELD

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

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

934-3345.

NORTHFIELD: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, both on 1st floor and with direct access to basement with coin-op laundry, $215 & $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 ONE Bedroom apartment in Weirs Beach with heat, hot water & electric. $800/Month. $800 Security deposit. 393-2836 TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Large room in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $150 weekly, includes all. 286-4391.

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

For Rent-Commercial

Laconia-O Shea Industrial Park 72 Primrose Drive •10,000 Sq, Ft. WarehouseManufacturing. $5,800.00 • 3,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space $2,800.00 • 3,340 Sq. Ft. WarehouseManufacturing $1,800.00

FHA Heat/AC 3 Phase Power 72 Primrose Drive, Laconia

(603)476-8933

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

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

2005 Mercury 8HP 4 stroke motor,

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

10 Yr. warranty, new-in-plastic.

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

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

New-in-boxes cost $2,200 Sell $895. 603-427-2001

Furniture AMAZING!

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

603-305-9763

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

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

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

Instruction

CBH Landscape Contractors, LLC

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

FLYFISHING LESSONS

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

Laconia

Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.

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

Looking for Landscape Maintenance, Construction Foreman & Crew Members.

Valid NH drivers license & positive attitude required.

E-Flite Apprentice PNP-Electric R/C Trainer & E-Flite. Radian Electric 2 Meter sale plane package. Includes both planes, batteries for both planes, DC charger, AC power supply, misc parts. $300 455-9042 FIREWOOD cut not split $125 cd, cut and split $175 cd delivered.

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

BOOMING INDUSTRY

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

286-4121

Call 528-6126 for appointment

Motorcycles Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

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

Apply in person to: Joyce Janitorial Service

14 Addison St. Laconia, NH

EXPERIENCED CASHIERS Must have minimum of 5 years experience.

Flexible Hours Please apply in person.

Ellacoya Country Store Gilford EXPERIENCED Hair Stylist: Looking for a change? We have an opening for a full time stylist.

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

The Hair Factory Salon & Day Spa, Gilford, NH, 603-527-1005 or email, hairfactory@metrocast.net FULL-TIME Experienced (2-3 years minimum) Breakfast/Lunch cook with/references. Apply at Main St. Station Diner, Plymouth, NH

Help Wanted

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

SERVICE WRITER

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

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

Real Estate IN-TOWN LOT For Sale by Owner Level 0.23 Acre Building Lot on North Street, Laconia. Great Neighborhood! $44,900, Call 603 528-8608

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

Services

TECHNICIAN

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

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

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS. Highest quality craftsmanship.

Fully Insured. Lowest prices guranteed. FMI (603)730-2521.

CHANGING Times Landscape Lawn maintenance, Spring clean up from A to Z. Office 207-453-2585.

Salvation Army Thrift Store announces new extended business hours

LACONIA — The new Salvation Army Thrift Store has extended their days and hours of operation.

Effective immediately, the store will be open Monday — Friday 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. — 7 p.m.

The store is filled with a wide variety of clothes, toys, furniture, appliances, books, movies, crafts, and more. Many brand new items have recently been donated.

Funds from the Thrift Store go to helping those in need in the Lakes Region community. Those who are in need and cannot afford to purchase items may apply for a store voucher at the Corps location Tuesdays — Fridays from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m.

Services

Services

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531

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

Simply Decks and More. Free estimates. Fully Insured. No job too big. Call Steve. 603-393-8503.

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

Free Quotes!

603-855-2135

TAX PREPARATION Individuals and Businesses No return is too small.

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 JAYNE!S Painting is now Ruel!s Painting. Same great service! Jason Ruel Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! 393-0976 M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607

Storage Space

LAWNCARE cleanup, light hauling, Masonry.832-8586

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

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REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Meredith is accepting sealed bids to for the SUPPLY, PLANT, MAINTAIN, WATER AND REMOVES PLANTING (ANNUALS & MUMS) throughout the Community during the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2011.

The Bid specifications are available at the Finance Department, Town Hall, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 or on the Town’s website at: www.meredithnh.org Questions regarding the bid specifications may be directed to the Building & Grounds Department at 603-279-6352.

REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Meredith is accepting sealed bids to for the CATTLE LANDING TOWN DOCKS REPLACEMENT PROJECT for the Spring of 2011.

The Bid specifications are available at the Finance Department, Town Hall, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 or on the Town’s website at: www.meredithnh.org Questions regarding the bid specifications may be directed to the Building & Grounds Department at 603-279-6352.

All bids must be returned to the Finance Department clearly marked:

All bids must be returned to the Finance Department clearly marked: RFP-2011 Cattle Landing Town Docks Replacement by 12:00 pm, Noon on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

Town of Meredith, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 Telephone: 603-279-4538 FAX: 603-677-1090

Town of Meredith, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 Telephone: 603-279-4538 FAX: 603-677-1090

RFP-2011 Community Flowers by 12:00 pm, Noon on Friday, April 15, 2011.

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