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Laconia beating victim dies

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The N.H. State Department of Justice confirmed yesterday the victim of last week’s savage assault at a mobil home off South Main Street has died.

N.H. Assistant Attorney General Jeff Strelzin said yesterday that his office is investigating the alleged kicking and beating of 55-year-old Leo Lapierre who died yesterday.

Paperwork filed last week in the Laconia District Court see deaTH page 9

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LACONIA — The Huot Regional Technical Education Center Renovation Committee agreed last night it would not pursue an option to relocate the school from the High School campus to the Aavid Thermalloy building in the O’Shea Industrial Park.

After hearing from architects from Lavallee Bresninger and engineers from Rist-Frost Shumway, the committee —

different from the plan introduced at last month’s planning charrette that gave the public an opportunity to review and offer suggestions to three plans — all of which ended up being too expensive.

Last night the engineers brought forth a new plan — Plan F — that adds 9,900 square feet of new space onto the Dewey Street (south) side of the existing high school — and renovates 41,900-square-feet see HUOT page 8

comprised of members of the business community, Huot Center representatives and the Laconia School Board — said the estimated $14.1-million cost of the project was just too high.

Instead, the committee — which must operate within a maximum $9.5-million budget — chose to further develop an expansion along Dewey Street coupled with a renovation of the existing Huot Center.

But the build-out could be substantially

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After more than two centuries of farming the land at Picnic Rock Farm in Meredith, the family owners decided last year to add a community supported agriculture program.

Many other local farms have done the same and those invested in local agriculture see the programs as a part of the future of farming. Shown here, Emily Bird helps her father Ward clear a field of weeds and hoops so it can be plowed. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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CONCORD (AP) — A 10-year-old Massachusetts boy who disappeared in the White Mountains in 2003 died of hypothermia, not from foul play like his family believes, New Hampshire’s U.S. attorney said Tuesday.

A months long independent investigation with the FBI ruled out suffocation and other suspicious causes in the death of Patric McCarthy of Bourne, Mass, said U.S. Attorney John Kacavas. Patric was on vacation with his family in Lincoln over Columbus Day weekend in 2003 when he apparently got lost racing his stepbrothers home.

His body was found four days later more than 2 miles from his family’s condo.

Kacavas told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he rejects the family’s assertions that Patric was strangled or suffocated. He said Patric’s body had see BOY page 5

islation providing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants.

The approach also allowed the president to make clear that it’s Republicans — not him — standing in the way of immigration legislation. As his re-election campaign approaches it’s a message he wants broadcast loud and clear to Latino voters who don’t like his administration’s heavy deportations and feel he never made good on his promise to prioritize immigration legislation during his first year in office.

“I am asking you to add your voices to this,” Obama said in El Paso. “We need Washington to know that there is a movement for reform gathering strength from coast to coast. That’s how we’ll get this done.”

Countering Republican calls to focus on border security before moving to a com-

prehensive overhaul, Obama boasted of increasing border patrol agents, nearing completion of a border fence, and screening more cargo, among other steps.

“We have gone above and beyond what was requested by the very Republicans who said they supported broader reform as long as we got serious about enforcement,” Obama said. “But even though we’ve answered these concerns, I gotta say I suspect there are still going to be some who are trying to move the goal posts on us one more time.”

“Maybe they’ll need a moat,” he said derisively to laughter from the crowd. “Maybe they’ll want alligators in the moat.”

“The question is whether those in Congress who previously walked away in the see OBAMA page 4

TUNICA, Miss. (AP) — The bulging Mississippi River rolled into the fertile Mississippi Delta on Tuesday, threatening to swamp antebellum mansions, wash away shotgun shacks, and destroy fields of cotton, rice and corn in a flood of historic proportions.

The river took aim at one of the most poverty-stricken parts of the country after cresting before daybreak at Memphis, Tenn., just inches short of the record set in 1937. Some low-lying neighborhoods were inundated, but the city’s high levees protected much of the rest of Memphis.

Over the past week or so in the Delta, floodwaters along the rain-swollen river and its backed-up tributaries have already washed away crops, forced many people to flee to higher ground and closed some of

the dockside casinos that are vital to the state’s economy.

But the worst is yet to come, with the crest expected to roll through the Delta over the next few days. The damage in Memphis was estimated at more than $320 million as the serious flooding began, and an official tally won’t be available until the waters recede.

To the south, there were no early figures on the devastation, but with hundreds of homes already damaged, “we’re going to have a lot more when the water gets to where it’s never been before,” said Greg Flynn, a spokesman for the Mississippi emergency management agency.

Across the region, federal officials anxiously checked and reinforced the levees, some of which could be put to their stern-

est test ever.

About 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Miss., contractors lined one side of what is known as a backwater levee with big sheets of plastic to keep it from eroding if floodwaters flow over it as feared — something that has never happened to the levee since it was built in the 1970s.

In Vicksburg, at the southern tip of the rich alluvial soil in the central part of the state, the river was projected to peak on Saturday just above the record set during the cataclysmic Great Flood of 1927. The town was the site of a pivotal Civil War battle and is home to thousands of soldier graves.

Wearing rubber boots and watching fish swim up and down his street, William Jefferson stood on a high spot in his neighborsee RIVER page 11

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“They’ll never be satisfied,” he said.

Stymied by both chambers of Congress, the president ditched lawmakers in favor of voters who might pressure them, making an appeal to the public on a hot and dusty day far outside the beltway. He told a friendly El Paso, Texas, crowd that it’s up to them to tell Congress to pass leg-

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Council OKs use of credit & debit cards to pay city Karen Ober & Guy Giunta win seats in Sanbornton

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The City Council this week approved an ordinance enabling municipal officials to accept payment of local fees and charges, including motor vehicle registrations and property taxes, by credit and debt cards.

On the the first of two readings, five of the six councilors voted to adopt the ordinance while Councilor Brenda Baer (Ward 4) abstained.

Donna Woodaman of the Finance Department told the council that the ordinance is the outcome of two years work, which included interviewing “dozens” of firms to serve as a third party provider. Ultimately Interware Development Company, Inc. of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, which offers EB2GOV, an on-line host for an array of municipal services. Woodaman stressed that the company is endorsed by the State of New Hampshire and provides e-services to 72 municipalities.

“This is long overdue,” said Mayor Mike Seymour.

Woodaman explained that in order to ensure security, the third party provider would handle all trans-

actions. She said that for each transaction there would be a processing fee of $1.50 and an additional charge of 2.95-percent of the value of the transaction, which she acknowledged could represent a significant sum on a property tax bill. The proceeds from the fees would accrue to the third party provider and the city would collect only the fees and charges due to it.

Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) questioned the transaction charge of 2.95-percent as “expensive.”

Woodaman said that after speaking with many firms, she believed that the charge was in keeping with the market.

Finance Director Pam Reynolds said that there was considerable discussion about accepting property tax payments with a credit card for fear of enabling residents to accumulate excessive debt.

“We decided that it is a matter of personal choice,” she said.

Woodman said that part from providing a convenience to customers, the program will reduce the amount of cash handled at the City Clerk’s office and in particular at the Transfer Station.

Barnstead woman arrested in Laconia on drug charges LACONIA — A Barnstead woman arrested on Highland Avenue yesterday has been charged with selling narcotics.

Jasmine Lamontagne, 27, of 10 Watson Road,

Barnstead, who formerly resided at 139 South Main Street, Unit 28, was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail and scheduled to be arraigned in Laconia District Court on June 23.

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SANBORNTON — Karen Ober edged incumbent Andrew Livernois by 30 votes and will fill the oneyear term left vacant when her husband, Steve Ober, resigned due to the demands of a new job.

Ober, who said her husband was often known as the “voice of reason” said her goal was to fill that same role.

Livernois, who served two full three-year terms as selectman, chose to run for the one-year seat instead of defending his full-term position.

In the three-year race, incumbent Selectmen Guy Giunta, who was appointed by Chair David Nickerson and Livernois to fill in for the four months from Steve Ober’s resignation until yesterday’s election beat former Budget Committee and current School Board Member Timothy Lang by a vote of 311 to 169.

In the only other contested race, incumbent Town Clerk-Tax Collector Jane Goss bested challenger Sherry Guyer by 340 votes, getting 421 votes to Guyer’s 81.

Judith Burlingame-Rich and write-in candidate Russ Cedarberg will fill the two open spots on the Budget Committee.

Marla Davis and Joanne Dover are the two new library trustees and Melanie VanTassel is a cemetery trustee.

Davis also will join the Board of the Trustees of the Trust Funds and Susan Shannon ran unopposed for a return as the town treasurer.

Goss said 515 of the town’s 2333 voters (22.1-percent) made it to the polls yesterday. She said the 20-percent turnout was about average for town elections and was slightly better than last year’s turnout.

Annual Town meeting convenes tonight at 7 p.m. at the Sanbornton Central Elementary School.

— Gail Ober (The author is no relation to Karen and Steve Ober)

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OBAMA from page 1 name of enforcement are now ready to come back to the table and finish the work we’ve started,” he said.

Obama also tailored his argument to the times, making his case for immigration reform in newly sharpened economic terms. He said that the middle class would benefit from bringing illegal immigrants out of an underground economy and drawing on the abilities of immigrants educated in American universities.

Obama also noted that it’s not just Latinos who want an immigration remake, but also police chiefs, business owners, educators and others.

His speech broke no new policy ground, though, and he declined to offer a bill or call on Congress to send him one by a particular deadline — a bow to political realities on Capitol Hill. see next page

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BOY from page one no evidence of trauma and called work by the family’s private investigators “reckless” and “shoddy.”

Patric’s father, Stephen McCarthy of Bourne, said he’s “disgusted but not surprised” by Kacavas’ findings.

“I don’t think New Hampshire did any investigating,” McCarthy said. He said his only recourse is “to get them out of office or go higher. I don’t know if we can go any higher.”

Kacavas said the case “tragically has suffered from reckless speculation by a number of people over the course of the last eight years that has led this poor family to believe something untoward happened to Patric. All the credible evidence suggests he died an accidental death due to hypothermia.”

Kacavas said he wrapped up his investigation in December and notified the family of the results in April.

Patric’s parents have said they believe his then-12-year-old stepbrother might have suffocated him.

Kacavas said Patric’s body displayed no traumatic or suspicious injuries to support that conclusion.

“The recovery site was 2.2 miles from the site where he was last seen,” Kacavas said. “That would have required a mind-bending logistical arrangement where the 12-year-old is able to identify the location of the body and someone transported it 2.2 miles undetected while some 80 volunteers were searching the area.”

Patric’s mother, Deanne Murray of Buzzards Bay, Mass., said Tuesday that she still believes Patric was killed and began crying uncontrollably. Her mother, Jacqueline Murray, said, “Deanne is so burned out. When you know it’s not an accident, that’s the worst part. All she wants is justice for her child.”

Attorney General Michael Delaney reopened the case after he took office in 2009. He concluded last year that there was no basis to prosecute anyone in the case.

Kacavas said he did not use Delaney’s findings and evidence in his investigation, saying he wanted to conduct an independent review.

Deanne Murray told the AP last year that a private investigator assembled accounts from four pathologists who reject hypothermia as the cause of death.

“This is not a hypothermia case,” she said then. “His clothes were never found, hat was never found, his coat was never found. He had bruising on his gumline, he had dirt up his nose, he was straight out in a prone position, he had lesions on his face. I mean come on, it’s ridiculous.”

In October 2003, about 500 volunteers searched for Patric. They were aided by helicopters, dogs, night-vision equipment and even kayaks as rescuers searched a nearby river. Searchers crisscrossed the area where his body was found but didn’t initially see it because it was hidden by vegetation.

from preceding page Republicans who control the House are hostile to overhaul legislation.

And as if to underscore how faintly his call for immigration reform would resonate in Congress, two key border state Republicans immediately shot back with a statement demanding to know: “President Obama speaks about our broken immigration system; but what about our broken borders?” The statement was from Republican Sens.

Jon Kyl and John McCain of Arizona, the latter Obama’s 2008 presidential opponent and a one-time supporter of comprehensive overhaul legislation.

Obama’s personal pitch was the latest step in a visible campaign to build support and pressure on Republicans to act.

He went so far as to encourage people to sign up to help him at the White House website. He said it was up to the American people to drive the debate and isolate areas where both parties can agree.

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GOP sent back to drawing board on Medicare reform Nice try, Republicans, running a political protection racket to push your Medicare scheme. Scrubbed of the sweet talk about saving Medicare, your offer boiled down to this: You older folks support us, and we won’t touch a hair on your government health-insurance plan. Only those 55 and under get whacked.

Somehow this appeal to greedy geezer-ism didn’t go over so well.

Perhaps it was too blatant. Perhaps older people are not greedy — they worry about the coming generations. And perhaps these voters looked a couple of moves ahead on the chessboard and figured that a radical shrinkage in health care security for today’s younger workers would imperil the cushy benefits they enjoy. After all, with each passing year, there will be more voters born after the 1957 cutoff and fewer born before.

Anyway, the reception to the plan was less than friendly. The angry ones who beat up on Democrats during last year’s town hall meetings seemed to do a U-turn and waved their fists at Republicans. In response, GOP leaders wisely backed away from their deficit plan, which in essence, would balance budgets by going after Medicare with an ax.

To recap: The proposal would end government responsibility for paying the medical bills of the elderly and disabled. Instead, Medicare recipients would be handed vouchers with which to buy coverage from private insurers. And here’s the big squeeze: The size of the vouchers wouldn’t nearly keep up with projected hikes in health care costs.

Of course, Medicare spending cannot continue spiraling upward at the current rate, and waste and fraud do plague the program.

Republicans were no doubt thinking that in addition to capping the taxpayer’s obligation to Medicare, a voucher system would wring out its famous inefficiencies as insurers sought to maximize profits. This was another of their governmentcan’t-do-anything-right, let-the-private-sector-straighten-things-out formulations.

However, the history of for-profit players in Medicare does not inspire such confidence. The private Medi-

care Advantage plans cost taxpayers 12-percent more per head than the traditional program would have.

And the government-run Department of Veterans Affairs pays 40-percent less for prescription drugs than do the private insurers in the Medicare drug benefit.

We must thank Republicans for showing us how to balance budgets and reduce government’s role in health care without raising taxes: Have corporate interests make the health care decisions and arbitrarily cut how much you give them to do so. And we admire the party’s House leaders for courage in passing this fiscally honest and politically risky proposal with only four of their members voting against it.

But with the reviews for their vision a two-thumbs-down, Republicans should try another approach.

For starters, they can stop maligning the health care reform law, which does include mechanisms to curtail Medicare spending (while preserving the government’s role as guarantor of promised benefits).

As one example, the law promotes Accountable Care Organizations — networks of doctors and hospitals that care for patients and share in any savings. As another, it funds comparative effectiveness research, which studies various treatments for the same condition and identifies those that do the job as well for less money.

Finally, Republicans should stop ignoring the revenue side of budgeting. Tax collections as a percentage of the gross domestic product are the lowest they’ve been in decades.

The things Americans want must be paid for, and they want Medicare.

Accusing political opponents of trying to scare old people has not succeeded. Americans see the Republican plan for the attack on Medicare that it is. And pitting one generation against another is not an attractive strategy. In any case, it appears not to have worked this time. Republicans, let’s try again.

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

Where is Freudenberg going to find qualified workers? China?

To the editor, Jobs, jobs, jobs. China, China, India, India. For some reason we blame low wage countries for our high unemployment numbers. We need to look at our own education policies to see why we are losing jobs overseas. Chinese and Indian government policies are to encourage education of their people.

Our expenditures for education from the earliest years, through higher levels have never been as high as they should be. And now they are being cut

These cuts will not balance the budget and will put us even farther behind in the competition for people trained and educated for skilled jobs.

There has been much talk about retraining fired workers for better types of jobs. My understanding is that this is good PR, but not working in practice on a large scale. People must be educated from birth to be able to deal with school grades. United Way, in cooperation with other agencies, has two such programs. There is see next page

LETTERS Having a mental illness does not define you, it’s not who you are To the editor, I am writing this letter in hopes that it will be published and provide guidance and hope to others that have similar experiences as me. I am a 71 year old widowed mother of two children. I am diagnosed with a mental illness and have had it for most of my entire adult life. I am diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder and for any of you who know anything about mental illness know what a struggle life can be at times. Admitting you need help is a very powerful and amazing thing I know that years ago mental illness was looked at as a scary, horrible thing by society, but let me tell you from first hand experience times have changed and there is help out there with amazing people.

People shouldn’t be afraid to reach out and seek help, people in this world have suffered for far too long and the negative stigma that comes with having a mental illness needs to stop. I feel as a society that we don’t respect others as we should, which in turn leads people to not respect themselves and have low self-esteem. Once I started receiving help from Genesis Behavioral Health and learning the skills necessary to manage the symptoms of my mental illness I started to see my life in a more positive way, it was like a light bulb went off in my head and I started to change. It has been a long hard journey but I have enjoyed it all even the struggles

because within each struggle is a lesson to be learned. One of the most important lessons to learn is to stop and think before placing judgment onto another person. Treat people the way you want to be treated, I know that sounds funny but I have lived a long time and it is the truth. To get respect you have to be able to give it and respect yourself. Respect is something that is earned; you do not just get it. I have learned a great deal from all the problems I have faced throughout my life. Things happen for a reason there may never be a clear understanding of why something happens but believe me there is a reason.

My hope in writing this is that people will read it and decide that maybe they need help and seek it out. Having a mental illness does not define you, it’s a part of who you are but it is not who you are. I think that is where some individuals get mixed up and they think because they have a mental illness that all they are is that diagnosis and that is not the truth by any means. My hope is that society will continue to grow and change how they see and perceive an individual diagnosed with a mental illness and with this change people suffering will be able to receive the help and treatment they deserve because at the end of the day we are all people!

Jean L. (Editor’s note: The writer’s surname has been withheld to protect her privacy.)

DES reached a water level compromise that protects our lakes To the editor, As a resident of Lake Winona, I would like to thank our state and local representatives and all employees of DES who thoughtfully investigated the issue of the water level on Lake Waukewan and Lake Winona for the past year and who listened to the residents, as trying and traumatic as that might have been at times, in reaching their decision regarding the summer recreational level and the fall draw down level of both lakes.

Obviously there were concerns by those who wanted the level lower and those who wanted the level

higher, however, both had the same concerns for water quality and wildlife. DES reached out for expertise to address all issues on which they based their decision; reaching a decision of compromise that protects our lakes, wildlife and shores, provides a more constant water level, and meets the needs and concerns of most all residents on both lakes. Hopefully the letter-writing campaigns and discord from last summer are over and we can enjoy a peaceful summer on the lakes.

Althea Dunscombe Center Harbor

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LETTERS Lake Waukewan decision was based on significant research into relevant topics To the editor, The following is a letter I have written to Ms. Linda Heminway of Plaistow and New Hampston (Lake Winona): I am responding to your letter to the editor of The Laconia Daily Sun, which Janan Hayes forwarded to me and others.

From your letter, it is not clear if you have had an opportunity to read the full Notice of Decision since you refer to DES’s findings as published in the Laconia Sun. Provided below is a link to the Notice of Decision on DES’s web page: http://des.nh.gov/ organization/divisions/water/dam/documents/2011waukew.... The basis of the Final Operating Level for Lake Waukewan is summarized in this 23-page decision.

DES’s decision on the Final Operating Level of Lake Waukewan was based on significant research into topics relevant to the control of the outlet, collaboration with experts, collection of information and opinion from affected parties and other interests, including yourself, several public forums to gather testimony, analysis of data, and numerous field assessments, including during the period of the Interim Operating Level.

After a careful review of all this information, DES has determined that, to protect the ecology of both Lake Waukewan and Lake Winona and balance the competing desires for higher and lower lake levels, the outlet of Lake Waukewan should be operated to maintain a summer operating level of 540.0 feet on the lake, as measured by the gage located in the upstream canal. Information that DES collected as part of its investigation indicates that this level may be as much as five inches lower than the level at which the lake was maintained in recent years. In addition, in its decision DES is requiring that the operations of the dam be timely and aggressive so that Lake Waukewan is maintained at as consistent an elevation as possible to protect the shoreline and the aquatic habitat. To ensure compliance with this requirement, the dam owner must maintain an operational log, which documents each operation made to the outlet, and, for a period of two years from the date of this decision, provide to DES, within seven days following the last day of each month, the log for the month just ended. Moreover, to reduce the frequency and extent of flooding of the shoreline during the high runoff period in the spring, the dam owner must annually drawdown Lake Waukewan to elevation 538.5 feet, starting the drawdown on Columbus Day of each year with the goal of refilling Lake Waukewan to its summer level of 540.0 feet by May 15th of each year. As pointed out in the decision, these winter drawdowns are needed to reduce the frequency and extent of flooding because the amount of runoff that occurs in April is, on average, 10 times higher than the amount of runoff that occurs in August and September, for the same amount of rainfall.

Protection of the ecology was a primary objective of DES in this decision, and the operating plan established by the decision is supported by the information and data available on the effects of lake levels on the lakes. At the public forum held in Meredith on August 17, 2010, the regional biologist from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stated that there would be no impacts to the fisheries over the range of lake levels experienced in the past at Lake Waukewan, including the lower levels that may have been experienced during the pre-1983 management of the dam, and the higher lake levels experienced during the postfrom preceding page danger that state funding for these will be cut.

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1983 management of the dam.

Regarding shoreline habitat, the Loon Preservation Committee noted that the lower lake levels under the interim level (539.5 feet) temporarily diminish the amount of suitable and easily accessible habitat in the short term, until the exposed shoreline is colonized by new plant growth (over the course of years). However, loons benefit primarily from stable water levels throughout the nesting season (early May to late July). By establishing a firm target level for this period, along with requiring timely and aggressive operations of the dam to maintain this level, DES’s decision will improve the shoreline habitat for loons on Lakes Waukewan and Winona. In addition, since the discharge capacity of the of the dam is approximately 25-percent higher at elevation 540.0 feet than it is at elevation 539.5 feet, fluctuations in the water level will be reduced.

Regarding water quality, as described in the Notice of Decision, water quality data collected annually since 1986 on Lake Winona and since 1990 on Lake Waukewan under DES’s Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP) show that concentrations of Total Phosphorous in the upper layers of both lakes are below the median concentration for all lakes in New Hampshire that are monitored, and generally below or consistent with the median concentration for similarly sized lakes in the state. In addition, these concentrations have shown a decreasing trend over the monitoring periods at both lakes. Also, based on the data on transparency, the clarity of both lakes is rated as exceptional. In view of this data, it does not appear that the post-1983 management of the outlet of Lake Waukewan has had a negative effect on the quality of the water in either lake.

Nevertheless, DES recognizes that significant flooding within the lakes can contribute to erosion of see next page

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CSA from page one The CSA model has its roots in Europe and first spread to North America about 25 years ago. It would seem that each farm has its own interpretation of the CSA model, but they all have a few components in common. Prior to a growing season, consumers make a financial contribution to the farm which buys them a share of the farm’s success. The farmer is able to use the proceeds from CSA sales to cover the costs of planting and enjoys the security of knowing there’s a pre-arranged market for his or her crops.

However, there are other, less tangible benefits which local farmers pointed to when asked to explain the spread of CSAs. John Moulton, owner of Moulton Farms in Meredith, said his farm began offering a CSA, which he referred to as “Farm Shares”, three years ago, after his customers asked him to start such a program.

This year, his farm sold all of the 70 alotments of Farm Shares, each providing a half-bushel of vegetables each week. Last year, he reported, 1,500 half-bushels of vegetables were marketed through the Farm Share program.

For Moulton, whose farm cultivates about 65 acres of crops, CSA sales represent what he called a “very small percentage” of his overall sales. However, he said there are benefits that can’t be measured in terms of bushels and dollars. For example, many CSA members report that they can’t eat all of their share and share with friends or neighbors, which serves as a form of marketing. Many also report being introduced to an unfamiliar vegetable, such as Swiss chard, because it came in their basket one week. “It’s a way for us to showcase our products,”

he said. “It’s very satisfying to put out these great products that our customers are liking.”

It might not be a major portion of sales at Moulton Farm, but for Patrice’s Farm in Gilford, CSA sales represent 100-percent of their business. Don McNulty, one of the owners of Patrice’s Farm, has collaborated with three other local farms to offer Big Banana CSA, which serves to collectively market produce from the four farms. This is the second year for Big Banana, and this year is busier than the first. McNulty sees the growth continuing until CSAs become a fixture on the produce-purchasing landscape, alongside farmers’ markets and supermarkets.

Martina Howe, whose family operates Beans & Greens Farm in Gilford, is in its third season of its version of a CSA program. At this farm, participants pay in advance of the season and have that money, a minimum of $250, and a 20-percent bonus placed on a debit card for the program members to spend at the Beans & Greens farmstand. About 50 households will participate this year. “It’s a great way to bring in money in spring when you’re desperate for money,” Howe said. “Spring is always tough.”

The Beans & Greens CSA will be continuing to develop in coming seasons, Howe said. There are plans to start including grass-fed beef, raw milk from a local dairy farm, and fish. “The whole thing goes together with the interest in where your food comes from,” she said.

Ward Bird’s family has been farming the land at Picnic Rock Farm in Meredith for more than two centuries. The farm on Rte. 3 South added a CSA option last year. At that farm, the model is similar to Moulton’s except Picnic Rock CSA members have

the option of paying a reduced fee in exchange for providing the farm with 10 hours of labor. “We try to get people involved, to get them to know the food they’re eating.” To his surprise, some of the members chose to return to the farm to volunteer long after their 10-hour quota had been filled.

The CSA, he said, “gives us the ability to get things up and running without having to worry about financing,” Bird said. Yet, he added, the reason Picnic Rock Farm added the CSA, and will continue to offer the program, isn’t about money. After all, he could get a better price for the produce distributed through the CSA if he were selling it at the farm stand. Bird noted that most Americans are no more than three generations removed from a life in agriculture, and CSAs allow members “to get back to the see next page see HUOT page of existing space. The estimated costs are $9,073,672.

Also on the table is charrette Plan B — a 39,400 square-foot, multi-story addition along Dewey Street and a 22,000 square-foot renovation to the existing space. The estimated costs for this project are $11,993,000 — about $2.5-million over budget.

The real issue for the Huot Committee is whether or not the scaled back version meets the education goals and a lessor project justifies spending the money.

Of the $9.5-million budget, $2.5-million would be borrowed by the city while the other $7-million would come from the state budget that has passed in the N.H. House version of the capital budget and has passed through the Senate Capital Committee.

It needs to survive a full Senate vote, a committee of conference between the two governing bodies and Gov. John Lynch’s veto pen — he did not include either Laconia or a southern tier technical center in his budget proposal.

Champlin said last night that the minimalist Plan F meets the education goals set by the State Department of Education. He also said the Huot is the “last approved project” before the moratorium on the N.H. School Building Aid reimbursement program, meaning Laocnia’s share should qualify for 40-percent state aid.

“It seems like polar extremes,” said Gary Groleau of New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Astro Division, one of the local industries that works with the Huot Center for its programming. “F is a lot of compromise for a little new space.”

Champlin said the next phase is to see how much of the full Plan B — the Dewey Street proposal can be built using the Plan F budget.

He said the Laconia Middle School construction used this system through alternative bids — for LMS there were 12 — and were ultimately able to incorporate all 12 and meet the established budget.

“We’re seeing this for the first time,” Champlin said reminding board members that the numbers are a “rough estimate” and not carved in stone.

“This is a process,” said Chad Monterose of RistFrost Shumway. from preceding page the shoreline and affect septic systems, which could affect the quality of the water in the lakes. For this reason, DES has established a Final Operating Plan for Lake Waukewan that: — Establishes a firm target level for the summer recreation months that is as much as 5 inches lower than the operating target level of recent years.

— Provides for a 1½-foot winter draw down to accommodate normally high spring inflows — Requires that the operations of the dam be timely and aggressive so that Lake Waukewan is maintained at as consistent an elevation as possible to protect the shoreline — Ensures compliance by requiring regular submittal of the logs of the operations of the dam to DES. If you have any additional questions, please contact me.

James W. Gallagher, Jr. P. E. Chief Engineer New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services

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by Laconia Police said Lapierre was punched once and kicked twice in the face during the evening of May 2, allegedly by 37-year-old Jason A. Durgin. He faces two counts of second degree assault and last week Judge James Carroll ordered him held on $100,000 cash-only bail.

Acording to police, the two men, along with a woman who witnessed the assault, were sharing a trailer on the property of the Quik Laundry at 399 South Main St. when they had an argument regarding the hot water heater.

According to the woman, who was apparently staying in the home, Durgin allegedly became upset when Lapierre began banging on it.

She told police she saw Durgin punch Lapierre hard enough in the face that he appeared to be unconscious. She said he also kicked Lapierre in the face twice and told her to mind her own business or she would be next.

The woman told city police she locked herself in her bedroom for the night but heard Durgin order Lapierre out of the trailer. She said she heard the door open and shut again, as if someone was leaving.

The next morning she told police her boyfriend came to the trailer at 11 a.m. and told her Lapierre was lying outside and was not responsive or breathing.

The woman called 9-1-1 and Lapierre was taken to the Lakes Region General Hospital and then to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

After a day on the run, Laconia Police arrested Durgin without incident as he was trying to return to the trailer.

Belknap County Corrections Superintendent confirmed Durgin was still confined in the county jail and, according to yesterday’s docket at the Laconia District Court, he is scheduled to appear Friday at 9 a.m. for a probable cause hearing on the two seconddegree assault charges.

Strelzin said the Laconia Police Department Prosecutor would be handling that appearance.

Laconia City Code Enforcement Officer Bill Stewart condemned the trailer last week as uninhabitable, and, aside from a bouquet of flowers in front of the structure, the trailer now appears unoccupied.

Paquette-Nuen Funeral Home is handling Lapierre’s final arrangements which include a memorial service at the Sant Bani Ashram Saturday at 1 p.m.

from preceding page dirt, back to the soil.”

Bird thinks it’s important for those who are removed from agriculture to understand what it means to produce high quality food, what it means to be a small farmer. His children are the eighth generation of his family to enjoy life on a farm, however, laws and zoning rule changes could prevent the ninth and subsequent generations from being able to run a farm. He sees the CSA as a chance to develop a political alliance between farmers and those who consume their products.

Bill Lord, agriculture educator for the UNH Cooperative Extension of Belknap County, agrees with Bird’s conclusion. He thinks CSAs are important for the future of local agriculture.

The models tend to be most useful to small, vegetable farms, which are on the rise and represent much of the recent steady growth in the number of farms in Belknap County. There are about 200 farms in the county, according to the most recent agriculture census, which tells him that agriculture is a “critical” industry for the local economy.

“I think CSAs provide farms with

plan for production. It’s like having a piece of the business that’s pretty secure,” Lord said. “It also creates a tremendous amount of support for the local farm. Each one of those families becomes an advocate for agriculture.”

Emily Bird, Ward’s daughter, was working on the farm on Monday afternoon during a break from classes at the University of New Hampshire, where she’s studying civil engineering and justice. She’d like the farm to persevere and she would be willing to help her siblings operate it. CSAs, she thinks, will make it more likely that she’ll have that opportunity. “They’re a really good idea,” she said. “If I didn’t work here, I would probably do it.”

Glenn Crawford, at Maggie Mae Farm, sees the time as right for a resurgence of local, small farms. Books and movies, such as Food, Inc., have shed an unfavorable light on modern, large-scale agriculture. “More and more people are becoming aware of our food system and how broken it really is. With the CSAs, they can talk to the local farmer, see the farm.” He encouraged interested consumers to do just that. “A lot of farmers like to share. We want people to have good

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Steve Whalley and his daughter Lisa Meeken, both of whom help to run HK Powersports, are shown here in the showroom of the company’s Laconia store. Later this month, the Tilton store will close and its stock, brands and staff will be consolidated into the Laconia location. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

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LACONIA — Later this month, HK Powersports will close its Tilton location and consolidate the brands, staff, service and parts into its location here on Union Avenue. A representative of the family-run company said the move will allow for all brands to be sold, service and supplied with parts in one location.

The consolidation will not affect the HK Powersports store in Hooksett.

Lisa Meeken, manager of HK Powesports and a member of the Whalley family that owns the business, said the consolidation was triggered when a local auto dealership made an unsolicited bid for the real estate on Route 140 where the Tilton store has been located since 2004. Taken aback by the offer, the family decided that the move could allow for a power sport “superstore” at the Laconia property.

The Laconia store, in operation since 1984, has sold and serviced motorcycles, snowmobiles, allterrain vehicles and accessories from makers such

as Kawasaki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Yamaha, while brands Seadoo, Skidoo, Can-Am, Honda and Suzuki were sold in Tilton.

“We’re excited that we can bring every brand under one roof,” said Meeken. She assured that no positions would be eliminated as a result of the consolidation, nor would any brands be dropped. Service and parts supply departments at the Union Avenue location have been doubled in anticipation of the added staff.

With more staff on hand, Meeken said the store will expand its business hours and will host more events and promotions.

The Laconia property, said Meeken, “is a lot bigger than people think.” Sitting on 4.5 acres and featuring several buildings, Meeken said the business has enough space to display all product lines and has room to expand as sales grow. The powersports industry, buffetted by winds of the economy, weather patterns and gasoline prices, has been slow since 2008, though snowmobile sales this winter were see next page

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LACONIA — Speaking at a budget workshop this week, Director of Public Works Paul Moynihan told the City Council that the 2011-2012 sanitary sewer fund budget will require an increase in sewer rates of as much as 30-percent, which will be followed by further rate hikes in the next two years.

The sanitary sewer fund is a so-called enterprise fund, which defrays its operating costs capital outlays with operating revenue from sewer rates and interest income on retained earnings. However, Finance Director Pam Reynolds explained that since 2008-2009 the fund has posted an operating deficit, which rose from $62,680 to $540,855 in 2009-2011 and is projected to reach $500,000 again this year. The 2011-2012 budget projects the operating deficit will top $1-million.

Reynolds traced the rising deficits to three factors. As the sluggish economy and greater conservation have dampened water sales, the proceeds from sewer charges, which are billed on water usage, have dwindled. Between 2009 and 2010 revenues slipped 5.5-percent from $2.8-million to $2.6-million. As interest rates plummeted interest income dropped more sharply, from $114,460 in 2008 to $37,033, and are budget to shrink to $12,000 next year.

Above all, expenses of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program (WRBP), which collects and treats the city’s sewage, are rising. Laconia’s share of the WRBP budget, which represents approximately

two-thirds of the sanitary sewer fund budget, rose 27-percent between 2007 and 2010 and is slated to increase another 3-percent in 2011-2012. Moynihan reminded the council that the WRBP has advised the 10 member municipalities that the Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant and the sewer system — pump stations as well as gravity and force mains — which date from the early 1970s, require major capital investments.

Reynolds said that in anticipation of these investments the Finance Department and Department of Public Works are preparing recommendations for rate adjustments in the next three years, beginning with the 30-percent increase in January 2012.

She said that the most significant factor will be the decision of the WRBP to pursue or scuttle plans to install an ultra-violet disinfectant system at the wastewater treatment plant at an estimated cost of $5-million to $6-million.

Sewer rates were last increased in January 2007.

“We’re playing catch-up,” Reynolds said. “Water rates have been increased incrementally, but sewer rates have not.” Based on average annual household usage, Laconia’s sewer rate of $395 is near the state average and among the lowest in the region, where rates range from $201 in Belmont to $756 in Meredith, she said.

Without doubting the need to raise sewer rates, City Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) emphasized that “ we owe the public an explanation.”

RIVER from page 2 hood just outside Vicksburg. He said he had not had a hot meal since water started coming into his house a few days ago. On Tuesday, the house was under at least 3 feet water, as were dozens of other homes in the neighborhood. Nearby, his brother Milton cast a fishing rod.

“At least we can catch something fresh to eat, because we ain’t got no icebox or electricity,” he said with a smile. Then the pair playfully debated whether they would actually eat anything caught in the filthy floodwaters.

“If you eat a fish right now, you won’t live to see the water go down,” William Jefferson said.

Jimmy Mitchell, 46, and his wife and two children

have been living in a loaned camper for more than week at a civic arena in Tunica.

“There’s no sewage hookup. You go in a barn to take a shower,” said Mitchell, who is from the small community of Cutoff. “We have no time frame on how long we can stay.”

As Mitchell and friends sat outside chatting in the breeze, children rode bikes nearby.

“Cutoff is a community where everybody lives from paycheck to paycheck. It’s also a community where everybody sticks together,” Mitchell said.

As the water rose, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour moved furniture out of his lake house outside Vicksburg on family land that was inundated during the 1927 flood.

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The Laconia store will carry and service all four makes of snowmobile once the consolidation is complete. “That’s a huge thing,” said Meeken, noting that Trail 15, which connects Lake Winnipesaukee to points south, travels through their parking lot.

The Tilton store will continue operating through May 14. On May 17, the Laconia location will re-open as the consolidated “powersports superstore.” A grand opening celebration will be held in coming weeks.

The Hooksett store, which was the first location for HK Powersports, has traditionally been the volume leader among the three stores and has typically sold twice as much as the Laconia store. With the consolidated brands and staff, Meeken hoped the Laconia sales could rival those of the Hooksett store.

She’ll get a sense of how realistic that hope is on Memorial Day weekend, when their summer sales season jumps to life. “We’re excited to be staffed up and geared up for that,” she said.

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Made possible by a grant through the Liberty Tree Society, the Town received the ceremonial disease-resistant American Liberty Elm, and a Liberty Tree Memorial plaque with an inscription that recounts the history of Boston’s Liberty Tree, an American elm that was the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty in the American Revolution.

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PLYMOUTH — Tickets are now available for the Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity’s “Raising the Roof” 50/50 Raffle.

Only 400 tickets will be sole, with the winner receiving up to $5,000 in cash. The winning ticket will be drawn at the “Raising the Roof” Golf Tournament to be held at Owl’s Nest Golf Club on Wednesday, October 12.

Tickets are $25 each with part of the

proceeds being used to assist PemiValley Habitat with its next build, scheduled to take place this summer.

For tickets, call 536-1333 or visit the Pemi-Valley Habitat ReStore in Ashland. Credit cards will be accepted, with a $2.50 processing charge per ticket. Checks payable to Pemi-Valley Habitat may be mailed to Pemi-Valley Habitat, P.O. Box 238, Plymouth, NH 03264.

Warren Clement to be guest presenter at Laconia Historical and Museum Society LACONIA — Warren Clement will be the guest presenter at the Laconia Historical and Museum Society’s program at the Public Library at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 16.

Joining the Society in celebrating the city’s great retail history along Main Street, Clement will present a history of the Sundial Shop, a popular local shop located at the junction of

Main Street and Pleasant Street until 2010. Attendees will also learn more about the history of this site as F.W. Woolworths and the Eagle Hotel.

“A History of the Sundial Shop” is being presented in conjunction with Laconia Historical’s new exhibit “Merchandising Main Street, 1890-1980,” on view at the Library through June 2011.

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Joan D. Gardner, 68

LAWRENCE, Mass. — Joan D. Gardner, 68, of Lawrence, MA died Monday, May 9th at Merrimack County Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family, following a long, courageous battle against cancer and a rare neurological disorder called Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

Joan was born in Somerville, MA on October 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Venerio and Doris (Winship) Baldacci. She graduated from Tewksbury High School in 1960.

Joan was an avid sports fan who closely followed all of the Boston teams. She especially enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. She enjoyed going out for dinner and going to the movies with friends, watching plays, and reading. But Joan’s greatest love was being a mother. Her main focus in life was her four children, and later on, her seven grandchildren.

Joan is survived by her former husband, Richard Gardner; a daughter, Gayle Gardner; three sons, Steven, David, and Matthew Gardner; two sisters, Donna Rudd and Diane Arsenault; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Baldacci.

An hour of gathering will be held at 4:00 pm with

a memorial service following immediately at 5:00 pm on Friday, May 13th at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 243 Hanover Street in Manchester, NH. Graveside committal will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, May 14th at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway in Malden, MA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Joan’s memory be made for MSA research to Vanderbilt ShyDrager Research Fund c/o Vanderbilt University Gift Processing PMB 407727 Nashville, TN 37240-7727 Pease make checks payable to “Vanderbilt Medical Center”.

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The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is assisting the family with arrangements. To view and online memorial or send condolences please go to www.csnh.com.

OXFORD, Conn. — Sadie E. (Bushnell) D’Onofrio, age 89 of Oxford, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Rinaldo Donofrio.

Mrs. D’Onofrio was born in Norwich. Conn. on February 17, 1922, daughter of the late Charles Edward and Ida (Reynolds) Bushnell and worked in several Manufacturing Companies in the Belmont – Laconia, N.H. area for many years and worked in food preparation for the Julia Day Nursery for several years, retiring at age 86.

Mrs. D’Onofrio was a member of the Oxford, Derby and Ansonia Senior Centers. She loved to knit and

crochet.

She was the loving mother of Patricia Martino and her husband, Lewis, Peter Petrino and his wife, Jeanmarie, Richard Pilling and his wife, Janice, John Donofrio and his wife, Sherrie and Nancy Paul.

She also leaves her sister, Jean Davie; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews.

Her sisters, Ida Trask and Hazel Deschenes predeceased her.

Friends may greet the family on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 am at a gravesite ceremony at South Road Cemetery, Belmont, NH

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Kenneth L. Felker, 92 NORTHFIELD — A Graveside Service for Kenneth L. Felker, 92, of 376 Shaker Road and formerly of Laconia, will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H. Mr. Felker died at the Franklin Regional Hospital on Thursday, April 7, 2011.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Clairmont Family Scholarship Fund c/o Ruth Mooney, 428 South Road, Belmont, NH 03220 or to Life’s Little Paws, PO Box 61, New Durham, NH 03855.

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

SERVICES

Elizabeth Thompson

GILFORD — A Graveside Service for Elizabeth Thompson of 168 Dockham Shore Road, Gilford, N.H. will be held on Sunday, May 15th, at 11:30 AM at the Raymond Wixson Memorial Garden, Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH. Rev. Michael Graham, Pastor of the Gilford Community Church, will officiate.

Elizabeth died at the St. Francis Healthcare

Center on January 13, 2011.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH, 03249.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is in charge of the arrangements.

LACONIA — A Graveside Service for Armand J. “Peewee” Gilbert, 77, of 46 Spring Street, will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM at the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield St., Laconia.

Mr. Gilbert died at his home on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. He was the widower of Julia K. (Silva) Gilbert who died April 11, 2010.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry, 1269 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.

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

Armand J. ‘Peewee’ Gilbert, 77

19th Annual Walk-a-Thon for Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity set for May 14 MEREDITH — The 19th Annual Walk-a-Thon for large donation jar available.” by calling 279-4820 or visiting www.lrhabitat.org.

Lakes Region Habitat for Humanity will get underLakes Region Habitat for Humanity has been proPledge sheets will also be available at the walk-away at the Gilford United Methodist Church at 9 viding decent, affordable housing in the Lakes Region thon registration desk. a.m. on Saturday, May 14. since 1982 and has completed 30 homes during that The walk is five easy miles. Water and a restroom time. They are currently beginning work on their 31st stop at the halfway point will be available. Transhome, which will be a rehab of a house in Franklin. portation will also be available for people who have Pledge sheets and more information are available trouble along the way.

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Winni Players to hold auditions for two early fall productions May 15 – 17

LACONIA — The Winni Players, the community theatre wing of the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, will hold auditions for its two early Fall productions at the Meredith campus on May 15, 16, and 17.

On Sunday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. auditions for “Nunsense II” will be held. The sequel to the hit musical “Nunsense,” which the Players performed in the fall of 2007 to sold-out audiences,

“Nunsense II” will be directed by Rick Morten and music directed by Christine Chiasson, the team behind the successful 2007 production. The musical has roles for five women ranging in ages from 20s — 50s.

Auditioners should bring sheet music and be prepared to sing a short song displaying comic ability and range. Readings will be from the script. Audi-

Ashland churches offering free Saturday breakfasts in May ASHLAND — Ashland churches invite the community to enjoy free breakfast from 8 — 10 a.m. on the second, third, and fourth Saturdays in May. “A few days after Easter, 2,000 years ago, the risen Christ Jesus made breakfast for his disciples beside the Sea of Galilee,” explained the Rev. Celeste Hemingson, priest at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Ashland. “According to the Gospel of John chapter 21, verse 12, Jesus invited them, saying ‘Come, and have Breakfast.’ This is our way of following Him.” Breakfasts will be offered throughout the year at different churches each week: Second Saturdays

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The three churches hope that other organizations may eventually come forward to offer breakfast on the first and fifth Saturdays. The Ashland Methodist Church already serves a community breakfast on the second Saturday of each month, a community service started several years ago. The three churches hope that by expanding the program to other Saturdays, it will become better known and reach more people in town.

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tioners should dress comfortably and be ready for improvisation and movement/dance. Rehearsals will be on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings beginning in July. Performances will be September 30 — October 9.

On Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m. the Players will be auditioning for “The Guys,” which will be performed to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Written by Anne Nelson, the play is about a New York City fire chief who is asked to write eulogies for eight firefighters from his company lost on that fateful day. Dealing with his own grief and struggling to find the words for the speeches, the chief pairs up with a writer looking for her own way to contribute to helping the city put itself back together after the terrorist attacks. Directed by Matt McGonagle, two actors will be cast for “The Guys” — one woman, early to late 30s; and one man, early to mid-fifties.

Readings will be from the script, and it is recommended that auditioners familiarize themselves with the play ahead of time. Auditioners who would like to present their own prepared monologue are welcome to do so. Rehearsals will be Monday and Thursday evenings beginning July 11. Five performances will be given September 8 — 11. Actors must also be available to participate in the 2011 NH Community Theatre Festival in Manchester on the weekend of September 24 — 25.

New faces are always welcome at auditions.

Women will be allowed to audition for both productions, but will be asked to indicate which show would be their preference if both directors were interested in casting them. For more information, e-mail info@ winniplayhouse.org.

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This Weeks Activities Children: Goss Reading Room Storytime

Tuesday, May 10th @ 3:30, come to our sister branch, Goss at 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 11th @ 10:00 Thursday, May 12th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Movies & More for Kids

Friday, May 13th @ 3:45 Laconia Rotary Hall “Yogi Bear” PG Jellystone Park is celebrating its 100 anniversary, however it may be for the last time, because attendance is down and Mayor Brown wants to close the park and sell the land. If the park is closed, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo will lose their home. They join forces with Ranger Smith to save Jellystone from closing forever.

Kids under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver 14 yrs. or older.

Teen: Origami Yoda

Thursday, May 12th 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall. Open to kids in grades 4-12. Local craftswoman Penny Lowe will show us how to become one with the force and make these fun, funny little puppets. Admission is free. Bring your imagination!

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Wednesday, May 18th @ 10:00 Thursday, May 19th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

LEGO® Club for Kids!

Friday, May 20th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Kids ages 5-12 are invited to build whatever they desire. We supply the LEGO® blocks…kids supply the imagination!

Teen: YU-GI-OH!

Monday, May 16th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens meet to play this popular card game. All levels welcome.

Adult: Vegetable Gardening…Container Style!

Thursday, May 19th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Join us for a presentation on container gardening with NHDAMF certified organic local gardener, Kerry Sullivan. Kerry will discuss how he grows vegetables and figs in self-watering containers. Admission is free.

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to be the best in the whole world. You only have to be the best in the competition -- and probably today that means being the best in the room.

You can do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

Your mind is so active now that it’s not easy to center your thoughts on the needs of others. However, when you do this and act in accordance, you create excitement, interest and sales.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

For your idea to be accepted by the decision-makers above you, they have to want to like it. Success depends on giving them a reason to want to like it, and then giving them something worth liking.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You get around in new ways. You rely on your phone and computer more, that’s true. But you also listen more astutely to your intuition and act on what you hear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Finishing what you start will be a big deal now. It’s a matter of dignity. You gain self-esteem knowing that you completed the cycle. Also, you just want to get on with your life.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 11).

You’ll be chosen for a special position because of the high level of respect you command from and give to others.

Life is smooth as you seek relationships with those who learn easily and work peacefully. August and November bring a financial bonus. You’ll be awarded in March. December brings a happy family event. Gemini and Cancer people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 32, 20, 16, 15 and 37.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your energy remains high when you don’t stick with any one focus for too long.

You will excel with short-term assignments and situations that have a definite endpoint.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s an ethereal feeling to the day. The work you have to do may seem more mystical than practical. Succeeding in this will require a certain abdication of logic and convention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You do a lot in the spirit of common decency that you think others would do, as well.

It will be clearly illustrated today that not everyone got the memo. It might help you to think of yourself as a teacher and leader.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Forging the bonds of friendship is often so much fun that you don’t see it as work.

But sometimes it is work, and you’ll do what it takes to respect, defend and maintain this bond.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have many talents, but the best one of all is your ability to make the day better for yourself and everyone around you. You will spread beautiful vibes wherever you go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Just because a saying is witty doesn’t mean it’s true. But if the statement is really funny -- so funny you can’t stop laughing -- there must be some degree of truth to it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re not messing around. On the mundane matters, you’ll show no mercy. Something may sound good or look good on paper, but if it doesn’t work well in real life, you’ll drop it.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, May 11, the 131st day of 2011. There are 234 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On May 11, 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36.

On this date: In 1647, Peter Stuyvesant arrived in New Amsterdam to become governor of New Netherland.

In 1811, conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker were born in Siam (now Thailand), giving rise to the term “Siamese twins.”

In 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state of the Union.

In 1911, actor-comedian Phil Silvers was born in New York City.

In 1946, the first CARE packages arrived in Europe, at Le Havre, France.

In 1950, President Harry S. Truman formally dedicated the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state.

In 1960, Israeli agents captured Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In 1973, charges against Daniel Ellsberg for his role in the “Pentagon Papers” case were dismissed by Judge William M. Byrne, who cited government misconduct.

In 1981, the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Cats,” based on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” opened in London.

In 1996, an Atlanta-bound ValuJet DC-9 caught fire shortly after takeoff from Miami and crashed into the Florida Everglades, killing all 110 people on board.

In 2006, Lawmakers demanded answers after a USA Today report that the National Security Agency was secretly collecting records of millions of ordinary Americans’ phone calls; Former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson died in New Paltz, N.Y., at age 71.

One year ago: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned, ending 13 years of the Labour Party government and paving the way for Conservative David Cameron to become Britain’s next leader. Italian designer Giuliana Coen Camerino, credited with making handbags a fashion item, died in Venice at age 90.

Today’s Birthdays: Comedian Mort Sahl is 84. Rock singer Eric Burdon (The Animals; War) is 70. Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo (SHOH’-reh ahg-DAHSH’-loo) is 59. Actress Frances Fisher is 59. Actor Boyd Gaines is 58. Country musician Mark Herndon (Alabama) is 56. Actress Martha Quinn is 52. Country singer-musician Tim Raybon (The Raybon Brothers) is 48. Actor Jeffrey Donovan is 43. Country musician Keith West (Heartland) is 43. Actor Coby Bell is 36. Cellist Perttu Kivilaakso (PER’-tuh KEE’-weelahk-soh) is 33. Actor Jonathan Jackson is 29. Actor Cory Monteith (TV: “Glee”) is 29.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS International Wall of Hope for Lyme Disease Awareness. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Concord on the Statehouse lawn.

Wear Lime Green to be seen. For more information contact Lyme411.org.

Free Mom & Me showing of “Beauty and the Beast” at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. 11 a.m.

Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. at the main office of Laconia Savings Bank.

Concert featuring ensemble of Plymouth State University students. 7 p.m. Performance will feature flute and clarinet choirs, a woodwind quintet and piano. There is no admission charge for this event.

New Frontiers in Marketing luncheon seminar hosted by the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce. 1 p.m. at the PSU Welcome Center and Ice Arena. Part 3 in a series.

Spring Family Write Night at Laconia Middle School.

6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call the school at 5244632 Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services.

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

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks. (Every Wednesday) TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

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

Early Release Crafternoon at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Messy fun in creating a spring tote by using shoe treads to stamp colorful designs. Signup in the Childrens’ Room.

Origami afternoon at the Gilford Public Library. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Transform a piece of paper into a work of art in this workshop led by Anne LaVin. Grade 5 and up welcome.

Lifelines Poetry Workshop at the Gilford Public Library. 3 to 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. 4 weeks.

Preschool Story Time at the Meredith Public Library.

Stories and crafts for ages 3-5. Sign-up in helpful.

Lego Club meeting at the Meredith Public Library.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For ages 6 and up. No sign-up needed.

Lakes Region towns and the American Revolution program at the Meredith Public Library. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Featuring Professor Jere R. Daniell of Dartmouth College.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Giant Rummage Sale hosted by the First Congregational Church of Laconia. 5 to 7 p.m.

Meredith Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the Winnipesaukee Playhouse on the former Annalee Dolls campus.

Adult volleyball at the Meredith Community Center.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $1 per person. Pay at the front desk.

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.

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Contemporary Dance Altrusa Club distributes ‘File of Life’ magnets Ensemble Recital at Plymouth State University May 13 and 14

PLYMOUTH — Works by student, faculty, and guest choreographers will be presented during the annual May Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) Recital at Plymouth State University’s Silver Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 13.

Recipients of scholarships and talent grants for academic year 2011-2012 will be recognized during the program, which PSU Dance Director Amanda Whitworth called, “not only a great show, but some of the most fabulous and creative dancing we have ever seen from our student choreographers.”

Works have been choreographed by a number of students including Mackenzie Perra, a senior interdisciplinary studies major from Goffstown; Jessica White, a senior communication studies major from Center Harbor; Brooke Ross, a junior childhood studies major from New London; and Nicole Baroni, a junior criminal justice major from Atkinson; and the PSU Dance Team.

Faculty choreographers are Lois Hanks, ballet/ pointe; Lisa Travis, modern; Lenore Sousa, burlesque; Amanda Whitworth, contemporary; and Aaron Tolson, tap. The concert will be Tolson’s last show with the CDE before he moves to New York City to pursue his career as producer and choreographer in “Imagine Tap,” a show he co-created. Tolson will also teach at STEPS on Broadway.

New York artist Pamela Pietro will be guest chorographer for the program. Pietro is assistant arts professor and master teacher of dance at New York University. She has performed and directed across the U.S. and internationally.

Tickets for the Contemporary Dance Ensemble recital are $11 for adults, $8 for seniors and youth at the Silver Center Box Office, 535-ARTS (2787) or (800) 779-3869.

Sunday Brunch to be hosted by Congregational Church in Meredith

MEREDITH — The First Congregational Church will host a brunch at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 15.

The cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children between the ages of 3 — 10. Children under the age of three will be admitted free. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, which is used to assist community members in meeting emergency needs. from preceding page

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Affordable Health Care at Laconia Family Planning and Prenatal. 4 to 6 p.m. at 121 Belmont Road (Rte. 106 South). 524-5453. GYN and reproductive services. STD/ HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

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

Knotty Knitters gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. All levels of experience welcome.

Mystery Book Club meeting at the Meredith Public Library. 10:30 a.m. to noon. “The Burglar” by Lawrence Block.

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

Friends of the Meredith Public Library meeting. Social time from 3 to 3:30 and meeting starts at 3:30.

Toddler Time and the Gilford Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Songs, stories and music for children 18 to 36 months. Sign-up in the Childrens’ Room.

Tales For Tails at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Read to one of our furry, four-legged friends in the Storytime Room.

Crafter’s Corner at the Gilford Public Library. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dawn Lemay will facilitate all needle art crafters. Bring your latest design and work in a relaxed corner.

MEREDITH — The Altrusa Club is distributing free “File of Life” refrigerator magnets, tiny folders containing a person’s medical history and primary care provider information.

During a medical emergency, seconds count. Health professionals need to know a patient’s medical conditions, allergies, and medications before giving treatment.

Unfortunately this essential information is often not readily available because the patient is unable The Altrusa Club of Meredith is distributing “File of Life” refrigerator magnets — tiny folders containto answer questions. ing a person’s medical history and primary care provider information. Lisa Davis (second from right), Family members may Community Service chairman, explains the “File of Life” to participants at the Meredith Senior Center be too stressed to give including (left ro right) Becky Carey, director of the Center, Barbara Heiligman, and Mary Sharples. an accurate history.

(Courtesy photo) To solve this potenmultiple medications, or live alone are especially urged tially life-threatening problem, Altrusa is distributto have a “File of Life,” available from Altrusa at P.O. ing the “File of Life” refrigerator magnets so that, Box 760, Meredith. Altrusa has also provided them to when responding to an emergency, ambulance perCommunity Caregivers of Center Harbor and Meresonnel will look for it, enabling them to start approdith, the Meredith Public Health Nursing Association, priate treatment right away. the Meredith Senior Center, and Meals on Wheels.

Those who have complicated medical histories, take

Roast Beef Supper hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church MEREDITH — Trinity Episcopal Church will host an all-you-can-eat Roast Beef Supper from 5 — 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.

All are welcome to celebrate spring and have dinner at “the little white church on the hill.” The menu will feature roast beef with all the fixings and the area’s finest homemade desserts.

Cost is $10 per person or a $25 family rate. In keeping with Trinity’s continuous outreach program, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Meredith Food Pantry.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling the Church office at 279-6689 or visiting www.trinitymeredith.org.

Introducing the Lakes Region’s NEW

SUPERSTORE HK Powersports is excited to announce that the Tilton and Laconia stores are combining to make one big Powersports Superstore! That means ALL brands under one roof! HK Powersports Tilton will be joining forces with Laconia starting May 17th!

Come see all of our great staff from Tilton at our Laconia location, as well as ALL the great products and services we carried in Tilton! Now we will have more inventory, more choices, more staff, more parts and accessories, all at one great location!

ONE STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL OF YOUR POWERSPORTS NEEDS!

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Committee on Aging to celebrate Older American’s Month on May 13

GILFORD — The Area Committee on Aging will celebrate Older American’s Month at a meeting to be held at Wesley Woods at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 13.

Seniors and service providers are invited to attend a presentation by Amy Lovesik, assistant recreation and facilities director of the City of Laconia Parks and Recreation Department, who will share information about adult programs and give an overview of a National Parks Tour. In addition, Russ Armstrong, chair of the State Committee on Aging, will speak about timely budget issues.

The Mission of the Committee is “to advocate and inform the public on matters relating to the development and implementation of local, state, and federal programs/ issues affecting well being, independence, and dignity in keeping with New Hampshire’s goal to keep seniors healthy, helping us to realize full potential.”

For more information, call chairpersons Carrie Chandler, executive director of Forestview Manor, at 279-2246 or Kris Bregler, assistant director of Elder Services, at 225-3295.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I live in a small condominium community of 24 units. Two units down, there is an older woman who is a hoarder. She continually has trash piled up by her front door and back porch. When you look through her glass sliding doors, you can see trash from floor to ceiling. She piles up garbage on her car, and it sits there for several days before she takes it to the dumpster. She also has two dogs, and we never see her walking them. This has been going on for the past 15 years.

The board of directors of our condo association has tried everything from calling the county municipal department to notifying animal control. The board has fined her for various misdemeanors, such as not allowing pest control in her unit and leaving all that trash around, but it makes no difference.

The woman does not talk to anyone in the community, and we never see friends or family visit. We are all afraid of what that unit looks like inside. Any suggestions? -- Condo Owner Dear Owner: Hoarding is a form of mental illness, and this woman likely needs professional help. Since you can see the trash inside her home, as well as outside, it may constitute evidence that her hoarding has created a health code violation and the Dept. of Health could order her to clean it up. There may also be a fire hazard, in which case the condominium board should notify the fire department. As a last resort, the condo board could sue her. Ask the board to discuss this problem with their association attorney to see what steps can be taken.

Dear Annie: My wife and I are friends with “Mike” and “Marty,” who are in their early 20s, a bit younger than we are. Mike and Marty pick fights over the most ridiculous things, and even if you make a good point, they won’t agree.

They do things they know will bother or offend us, such as when they make anti-religious comments.

They also seem unappreciative of things we have done for them. I helped Mike work on his car and was never thanked for it. We have had them over for dinner more than once and have yet to be told “thank you” or to receive an invite to their place. They sometimes say nice things on Facebook about their other friends, but never about us.

I honestly enjoy hanging out with Mike and Marty, but the little fits they have over ridiculous things are getting old. Lately, we’ve stopped communicating, just to see what will happen. It would be nice to be appreciated for our efforts. How do we handle this? -- Unappreciated in Massachusetts Dear Massachusetts: You are at a different point in your life than Mike and Marty. What you have in common is no longer so obvious. We are not sure why you wish to maintain a friendship with people who do not seem to appreciate you, but since you do, try to understand their limitations and accept them as they are. And if they say something offensive, by all means, ask them to stop.

Dear Annie: You printed a letter I wrote that I signed, “Still Here Doing This.” I told you that I was married to a mentally ill, emotionally abusive man. I stayed for the children, who now rarely visit.

I wanted to let you know that I am not “still here” anymore. I finally mustered the courage to leave when it was apparent that my husband was only getting worse. I had the police remove him from our home, took out a restraining order and filed for divorce. I encourage anyone who is married to such a person to get out. I have no regrets. The emotional and physical abuse needed to end. -- Not There Anymore

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

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Animals

Appliances

Autos

BEAUTIFUL puppies. Apricot, red, mini poodles and pomapoos. Sire is Champ background. Good price. Healthy, happy and home raised. 253-6373.

Vintage late 50s/60s white & chrome HotPoint Range. 4-burner electric with oven & bread warmer. Recently removed, good working condition sell $75 Jack 978-804-3475 Alton

CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

CHIHUAHUA Puppies: Two brothers, 7 months old, health certificates, Laconia. $500/both.

(978)518-7341.

GOLDEN retriever puppies, health certificates and first shots, available May 28, $550, 267-6498.

Announcement

Autos 1966 Mustang. Rebuilt motor, new tires, brakes, exhaust. Fun car. $8,995/BO. Consider trades.

455-6296 2000 Chevrolet K-2500 Truck.

4-wheel drive, utility body, ladder rack, 108,000 Miles. $5,995 or best offer. Call 455-5810 2000 Ford Explorer XLT- 120K miles, new tires, needs work. $1,995 Cash only. 603-253-6217 603-731-0665 2002 Pontiac, Grand-Am special edition, all power, 4 cyl auto, inspected, $2995. 279-7758 after 4:30pm.

2006 Ford F-150 Pick-up. 28,000 miles, excellent-condition. Ladder rack, just inspected. $8,995/BO. Consider trades 4556296 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606

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

Business Opportunities Investors & Partners Wanted in high end pawn shop in the Lakes Region. 3% Monthly Return 36% APR investor@lakesregiongold.com Secured by Valuable Collateral

Dan - 998-7926

BOATS 9.8 HP Mercury outboard motor with 14 ft. aluminum boat and tilt trailer. $1,500. 476-5109

BOAT DOCKS ON PAUGUS BAY AVAILABLE Only 2 left!

From $1500 full season, Includes Parking

603-387-2311

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

BOATSLIP. Really cool boathouse slip with attached room for storage & hanging out at Riveredge Marina on Squam Lake. $3,000 for the season. Call 455-5810.

BOATSLIPS. Paugus Bay up to 22 ft. 401-284-2215.

LAKE Winnisquam docks for rent.

Parking and marine services available. 524-6662.

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

Child Care In Home Childcare. Experienced childcare provider with Associates degree in ECE, references & spots available for all ages. CPR & first aid certified. Call Cori @ 630-8527.

LOOKING for part-time childcare for my 8 year old Son. References required, Experience preferred.

520-8600

Employment Wanted Man Seeking work for Drywall, Plastering, Carpentry/Decking. 20 years experience in masonry/ brick paving. Cheap rates. Call 524-6694

For Rent 1998 Alton Circle Duplex, 2/1, private, mtn. views, heat, water, $975 first/ sec., references.

875-3743.

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 -Elegant, large 1-bedroom in one of Pleasant Street!s finest Victorian homes. Lots of natural woodwork, Beamed ceilings, fireplace, heat & hot water included. $900/Month 528-6885

Belmont: 2-bedroom duplex.

Quiet, country setting. No pets.

No smoking. $195.00/week. References and security required. call 603-524-4486 between 8 am and 7 pm for more details.

Bristol- 3-bedroom house, full bath, laundry room, quiet location, in town. No pets/No smoking. $1,000/Month + utilities, 1st month + security. 603-393-5672 BRISTOL: Newly renovated 2-Bedroom apartment. Heat & hot water included. $700/month. $100 discount on first month s rent. 217-4141.

CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $620/Month. No pets.

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 FRANKLIN Duplex, large 3 BR 1 bath, deck, 4 season porch, newly renovated, w/d hookup, 2 car parking offstreet, avail 6/1, sec, refs req., no smoking/ pets. $990 per mo plus util. 978-290-0801 GILFORD - 2 BEDROOOM, 1st floor, large kitchen, wet bar, hardwood, nice yard, garage, washer/dryer hook up. Access to town Beach $1000 per mo. plus utilities. 1st & sec. GILFORD -2 BEDROOM , eat in kitchen, 2nd floor, freshly painted, large yard, Garage & 3 season porch. Access to town beach. $850 plus utilities.

CALL SANDI AT 520-0936. RE/MAX BAYSIDE, 423 MAIN ST., LACONIA, NH 527-8200.

Gilford- 4-bedroom home near school. Attached 2-car garage, fireplace, large private yard. Pets ok. 630-5573 GILFORD- Small 1 bedroom house. New carpet and paint, $850/Month + utilities. No pets 293-2750 Gilford- Small studio, 2nd floor. Includes heat, hotwater & electricity. $625/Month. Near Patrick s Pub. 603-731-0340 GILFORD: 2 bedroom apartments, 1 small bedroom cottage, 3 bedroom apartment. Pets considered, security, from $160/Week. 556-7098 Gilmanton Iron-Works-Charming 3 Bedroom 1-Bath w/large attached barn. Walk to store and town beach. Fish/Hike/Snowmobile direct from property. Deep energy retrofit–low energy bills. $1,275/month, 1st, security &references required. No pets/smoking. Call 369-4155

LACONIA 1 Bedroom Apartments available 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, NH Spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments $630-$800 per month (Utilities not included)

Section 8 Welcome, Income Restrictions Apply

Well Maintained Units Off Street Parking No Pets Allowed CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!

1-800-742-4686 The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301

Laconia Large 2-bedroom on quiet dead-end street near Paugus Bay. $950/Month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No pets.

LACONIA: Quality, affordable, 2 and 3 bedroom, spacious apartments for rent. Heat and hot water included. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Management. . 603-524-6673. EHO LACONIA- Close to downtown. 1 Bedroom remdeled hardwood floors, new appliances. $175/Week + security. Utilities not included. Call 524-1349 Pat LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

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

FREE WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 Laconia- Wonderful 2-bedroom duplex. Modern kitchen, laundry hook-ups, 3-season porch, huge bedrooms. $750/Month + Utilities No pets. 455-0874

Rental Assistance Available NOW!

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

Call today to see if you qualify.

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

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

Rent is based on your household size and income.

An Equal Opportunity Housing Agent

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For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

For Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

LACONIA- Roommate(s) wanted to share large apartment. 1 private room, washer/dryer, large yard, walk to downtown. $120/Week including Heat/Hot-water. Kids OK. 520-6772

NEWFOUND Lake seasonal rental, June-Sept. Cozy, quiet cottage. One bedroom with deck, $700/ month. Call 744-3734.

18 FT. F/G boat, 55HP, trailer.

Never seen the ocean. $1,200.

603-539-5194

SOFAS: (2), 82”, Black w/floral print, good condition, new $2,000/each, sell for $250/each.

279-4291.

Customer Service Help NEEDED NOW

EXPERIENCED COOK

LACONIA- Spacious 1 Bedroom 1st floor apartment in great neighborhood. Large yard, parking, washer/dryer hookups. $685/Month + utilities. 524-2453 LACONIA: 1 bedroom. Newly refinished, 2nd floor. Close to hospital, 3 season porch. Very Spacious. No smoking. No Pets. Deposit required. $650/mo.

524-7987 LACONIA: 20 Dartmouth St, small 2-bedroom apt. Newly painted, $575 per month includes hot water. First, last & security deposit. No pets. No smokers.

781-316-7001.

LACONIA: 1 BR, w/d hookup $650/month + utilities, 1 BR, $750/month utilities included, 2 BR, $800/month +, spacious.

Northfield: 2 Bedroom w/ on-site laundry room, $750/month + utilities. Call 267-8023 GCE Apartments, Please no pets.

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

524-3892.

LACONIA: Close to Downtown, 5-room 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, first floor. Includes 2-car parking, snow removal, landscaping, deck, washer/dryer. $100/month electric credit for 6 months. 4-weeks security deposit, first week in advance. $185/week.

References and credit check a must. No dogs, no smoking. 4 weeks free rent, tenants choice. Leave message for Bob. 781-283-0783.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: large, warm, elegant 2-bedroom with porch, laundry. $900.00 includes heat/hot water, 2 parking 630-5573 LACONIA: Two apartments for rent- Close to downtown. Heat & hot water included. One month security deposit required. No pets. One bedroom apt; second floor - $650 AND a two bedroom, two bath apt. second/third floor $825. Call 455-8762.

LACONIA: 1-3 Bedrooms starting at $155/Week. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

Lakeport-Redone 1 bedroom 1st floor apartment with dinning washer/dryer hook-up heat/hot water included. No smoking or pets. Off street parking $ 650.00 call 603-630-4539 Meredith- 1 bedroom apartment.

Oil forced hot water, 1.5 bath, washer/dryer hook-up, nice yard.

No smoking/pets. $750/Month 279-8247 Jim MEREDITH- 3 bedroom 2 bath, upscale apartment. 2nd floor, granite countertops near village, non-smoking, additional office space for rent. w/o utilities. $1200/month. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123.

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

References/Security required. $750/Month. 455-4075 MEREDITH: 3 bedroom mobile home, $800 plus utilities, security, no dogs, 279-5846.

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

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

MEREDITH: High St., 1 bedroom, includes heat/water. Storage.

Washer/Dryer.

No dogs.

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: Large 2 bedroom on 2nd & 3rd floors, $245/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: Two 1 bedroom apartments, both on 1st floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $190 and $215/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, coin-op laundry in basement, $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

ROOM for Rent: Meredith, quiet country setting, shared living/kitchen, electric/hw/heat/gas cooking included. Smoking ok.

Candidates should be clean and sober.

References required. $125/week or $500/month. Contact 707-9794.

TILTON- COZY 3 rooms and bath.

Utilities included, absolutely no pets or smoking. $150/Week.

524-1036.

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-Vacation AKERS Pond, Errol NH. Swim, fish, golf, moose watch, relax, all amenities, beach, dock, sunsets, 2 decks, boat and canoe included $625-$675/week (603)482-3374.

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

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

Ariens Zero Turn Mower with power bagger. 18 HP 44 inch cut.

12 ft. Big Tex landscape trailer.

Like new. Call 603-387-2838 ELLIPTICAL 8.0-E $500, 1 year old. 603-387-1370 FIREWOOD-CUT not split $140, cut & split $195/cord. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (All phases). 393-8416 Five oak kitchen chairs $10 each.

Excellent condition. Free 13-inch TV w/remote, works perfectly 802-233-0812 Jett III Ultra Power Wheelchair with oxygen carrier. Like new $2,500. Amana microwave $40, many power tools. 744-6107.

Kayak- Microsport trailer/two AL Kayak package. New 2009 NEVER used! INCLUDES: Spare tire; 2 sets of Malone Autoloader Xv kayak carriers; trailer storage trunk (6 cubic feet of DRY storage space) removable; Tie down straps. Original price paid & receipted: $1,583.00! LOOK, buy and drive away price $899.00.

Call David 603-279-5976 KENMORE washer /dryer stacked unit for apt. Heavy duty super capacity, 110 volts, $325/obo.

455-9205.

Kubota 2009 BX-1860 with 35 hours. Front bucket. Asking $9,995 603-253-3120 Man s Trek 7000 Bicycle. Never used, unopened in original container. $300. Call 527-0873 PLAYSTATION 2 with Games including Dance Dance Revolution and 2 matts, Disney Enchanted Journey, Sims 2 Pets, Simpsons, Juiced, ATV Offroad Fury. $100.

455-3686.

RECLINER (green, overstuffed), $125; COUCH (tan w/small green stripes), $175. Both for $250.

Both in excellent condition.

Please call before 10am or after 7pm, 393-6369.

WHIRLPOOL Double stack washer/dryer. $300. Maple bunk beds, $100. Both excellent condition. Call Tom 707-1157

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

MATTRESS AND FURNITURE OVERSTOCKS! Twin $199. Full $249, Queen $299, King $449. Memory foam or latex $399-$999! Free bed frame or $20 off! Recliners $299! Sofas $499! Wood platform beds $199-$399! Daybed with mattress $499! NH made shaker dining & bedroom 20% off! Free local delivery, lots more!! Call Jay 603-662-9066 or Email: Jayw100@yahoo.com for other specials & details!

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

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

Help Wanted Cara Bean-Trendy coffee shop accepting applications for summer help. Bartending/Barista experience helpful. Apply within. 949 Laconia Rd. Winnisquam

COOKS & WAITSTAFF WANTED at the

Belmont Country Grill

267-6300 or 285-1914

Area award winning Import Automobile Dealer is accepting resumes for: Sales Position Minimum of two years sales experience required.

Will consider sales experience in other fields.

Send resume to: Profile Subaru PO Box 429, Conway NH 03818 Or send resume to: Jeremy@theprofilegroup.biz

• 3,340 Sq. Ft. WarehouseManufacturing $1,800.00

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

Join a Retirement Community proudly serving Seniors in the Lakes Region.

(603)476-8933 MEREDITH- Professional office or studio space. Second floor, 3-4 large rooms heated, non-smoking, Near village. $650-900/month.

Cell 781-862-0123 or 279-7887

Near Exit 20 Commercial Space Available in Desirable Business Complex 1-1/2 miles from I-93 Exit 20 on Route 140 in Northfield.

1,920 SF shop area w/large overhead door & office suite. $1,200/Month.

Additional space available.

Call 455-5810 Office/Retail space available.

1,700 square feet first floor renovated space located 43 Gilford East Drive, Gilford, NH. Rent includes heat and electricity. $1,500/Month. First two months

Our team is always looking for individuals with caring and serving hearts to work with Seniors

LNA (FT) 11 PM - 7 AM LNA (Per Diem) 3-11 PM Located at: 153 Parade Road in Meredith Please apply at building top of the hill-to the left www.forestviewmanor.com “Come Home to Forestview”

With several depts. to fill, we will begin training

Wednesday May 11th 2011

Seasonal MS Cruise Ship Laconia, NH careers@fitzvogt.com

We're seeking highly motivated individuals that are ready to work hard, and can handle a variety of functions.

Duties & Responsibilities include: • Customer Service • Filling Orders • Client Trial Assistance • Moving Merchandise • Setting up Displays

Entry level positions starting at $510/week (pay dep. upon dept.)

Signing Bonus (after 60 days)

Interviewing Monday & Tuesday May 9th & 10th Only Reserve your spot

TODAY!

603-223-0769 EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER Part-time, 20–30 hours/week.

Strong general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll skills. Working knowledge of QuickBooks Pro 2010 a MUST. General office management, filing and customer service.

Send resume to True Colors Print & Design, 57 Main Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 or email info@truecolorsprint.com. No phone calls please.

EXPERIENCED Line Cooks: To set up interview, please email giuseppes@metrocast.net, Giuseppe s Pizzeria & Ristorante, Meredith.

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Pa ava LANDSCAPING in Full Time Position in the exp Lakes Region. Valid drivers li- Sty cense and own transportation Ca necessary. lice 524-9805 onl tra son

Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is looking for 1 full-time Technician/Laborer. Candidate must be self motivated, professional and avail. to work O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in good physical condition.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 8 paid holidays and IRS retirement plan. Forward Resumes to: mandiehagan@yahoo.com Call 934-4145

ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE? Enjoy the quality of life found in the Mt. Washington Valley while working in a progressive hospital that matches advanced medical technology with a compassionate approach to patient care.

Join our team and see what a difference you can make!

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes health/dental, generous paid time off, matching savings plan, educational assistance and employee fitness program. We have the following openings:

• RN Care/Case Manager- Full Time. BSN preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, critical thinking capabilities and outstanding internal and external customer relations skills. Previous case management experience desired. Clinical experience with ability to proactively interact with physicians on current and proposed care within an acute care environment required. Knowledge of insurance plans, including Medicare reimbursement helpful. Position invloves discharge planning and assisting patients with care transitions.

• Night Clerk/Clinical Support- Full-time and Per Diem. Night shifts. Must hold current EMT or LNA Certification. Perform duties based in the ED area, Switchboard/Registration and support.

• LPN/RN- Per Diem. Rotating 12 hour shifts • Manager of Environmental Services- Full-time. Directs, coordinates, and supervises the employees of the Environmental Services (EVS) department to maintain a clean facility environment based on best practices established by professional organizations and regulatory agencies. Lead by example with a personal commitment to excellence in practice and leadership.

• RN- FTE 0.9. Medical-Surgical Nurse, BLS/ACLS certified.

Day/Night, 12 hr shifts. Experience preferred.

• RN- Full-Time. ACLS/PALS/BLS and some acute care experience and critical care experience preferred. Must take rotating call. Positive attitude, team player, computer skills and critical thinking skills required.

• RN- Full-time. Rotating 12 hr shifts, Labor experience, ACLS, NRP, Fetal monitoring.

• Medical Assistant- .7 FTE and Per Diem. Certification as a Medical Assistant is required. Applicant must be computer literate and have strong reading, writing, communication and analytical skills. Every other wknd coverage.

• Office RN- Per Diem. Office experience preferred. BLS required.

Willing to be a team player, NH License. To cover vacations, etc.

A completed Application is required to apply for all positions Website: www.memorialhospitalnh.org.

Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860.

Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted Program Assistant for Laconia Senior Center Seeking a Program Assistant for Laconia Senior Center, Twenty (20) hours per week to assist Director with daily activities of Center.

Successful candidate will have basic computer and customer service skills. Ability to handle busy phone and complete daily reports. Cooperative spirit, flexibility, love of seniors a must. Contact Kris Bregler at 225-3295 or email kbregler@bm-cap.org. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reservations Customer Service Associate

MEREDITH MARINA

Looking for:

Yard Help

Interested candidates please apply in person at 2 Bayshore Dr., Meredith

art-Time Year-Round Positions ailable at the Cascade Spa Meredith NH. Seeking perienced Nail Technician, Hair ylist, and Massage Therapist. andidates must possess current enses and certifications. Apply line at millfalls.com, via email to cey@millfalls.com or in pern. No phone calls please.

PINNING/CYCLE Instructor: mediate Opening, Gunstock Inn Fitness Center, Gilford. Certifition preferred, but experience ceptable. Call/email Martha: wim2bfit@gunstockinn.com or 8-0989.

The Lakes Region's leader in vacation home rentals seeks a full-time reservations - customer service associate to join our team. Vacation rental experience and NH real estate licensed preferred, but not necessary.

• Year Round • Salaried Position • Some Weekend Work Required • Retirement IRA • Health benefits Resumes to: MarkB@PreferredRentals.com or mail to:

Mark Borrin, Preferred Vacation Rentals

‘Life in Black & White’ to be celebrated at Belknap Mill Private Collections’ Event May 13 LACONIA — The Historic Belknap Mill’s sixthannual Private Collections’ Event will celebrate “Life in Black & White,” the Golden Age of Television, at the Opechee Inn & Conference Center from 6 — 11 p.m. on Friday, May 13.

Harkening back to the mid-1940s through the mid-1960s, to an era when life was portrayed in “Black & White,” the event will feature a collection of all black and white vintage cars, motorcycles, and TV memorabilias. Guests have also been asked to

Gilmanton Community Church Thrift Shop offering all wearable accessories and some clothes at half price GILMANTON — The Gilmanton Community Church (GCC) Thrift Shop offering all wearable accessories at half price.

Shoes, sandals, sneakers, slippers, ties, belts, hats, socks, purses, wallets, and backpacks are all 50 percent off. Also included in the sale are mens and boys pants, suit jackets, and womens and girls dresses including “little black dresses” and special occasion dresses including some formal wear. As always, the GCC Thrift Shop’s name brand and new clothing and accessories are not priced any differently than

Help Wanted

PO Box 261 Center Harbor, NH 03226

Store Manager Qualified candidate will have automotive service experience with excellent customer relations skills.

Experience in job/tire pricing, safety and crew management a must.

Excellent pay and benefits package.

Contact: Denise Littlefield (603) 679-2232 hr@strathamtire.com Total Security is looking for an alarm technician. Must have experience. Full-time. Call 603-524-2833 TRI-AXLE Dump Truck Operator wanted Experience in paving required, 603-364-1900 WORK for an American Legend!

Laconia Harley-Davidson is hiring Seasonal and Bike Week associates in our General Merchandise Department. Interested applicants may visit the Dealership or apply online at laconiaharley.com

Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

Part Time Office Administrator We are looking for a friendly, personable and confident individual to work part time in our Laconia location. We require excellent communication, organizational and computer skills and the ability to multi-task. Previous office experience a must. There will be occasional travel to our other offices. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and fast growing health professional team. Please submit your resume to Office Manager, 175 Cottage Street, Littleton, NH 03561 or e-mail to smiles@hillerortho.com. No phone calls please.

dress in pre-techno colors.

The fun will start with a cocktail reception followed by a buffet dinner catered by O Steaks and Seafood and dancing with Annie & the Orphans.

Tickets are $100 per person or $550 for a table of six, with proceeds benefiting the Historic Belknap Mill.

The Private Collections’ Event is presented by Eptam Plastics, Robert Smith, and Laconia Savings Bank.

For more information or to order tickets, call 5248813 or visit www.belknapmill.org.

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

286-4121

Land GILMANTON: 2-acre lots, on Sawyer Lake Road, $50,000$55,000. Owner financing available. (603)267-1258.

other items.

Anyone who would like to make a donation to the Thrift Shop or Food Pantry is encouraged to drop off donations during regular business hours — Mondays from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 3 — 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Thrift Shop items should be clean and in good, wearable condition. Food Pantry items should be non-perishable. Monetary donations are also welcome and may be mailed to GCC Food Pantry and Thrift Shop, P.O. Box 6, Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837.

Mobile Homes

Services

BELMONT-SOLID 2-bedroom 1 1/2 bath on lovely 2.6 acres.

25x45 Garage/barn, room to grow. Great for active retirees or young family. $110,000. 527-8836

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

BRIGHT CUTE Mobile Home in Interlakes Mobile park. Close to schools & shopping. $19,000.

603-455-3659

Motorcycles 2000Harley Davidson DYNA-Conv ertible, carb, 88 cu. In., forward controls, touring seats. Excellent condition. 6,300 miles $6950.

524-4866.

Services

Highest quality craftsmanship.

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

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607 MASONRY: Custom stonework, brick/block, patios, fireplaces, repairs/repointing. 726-8679, Paul. prp_masonry@yahoo.com

STEVE’S LANDSCAPING

2002 Harley Davidson Sportster 883. 12,000 miles, one owner, runs great. Many extras. $3,500/OBO 630-8317

General Yardwork & Spring Cleanups.

Lawn Mowing 524-4389 or 630-3511.

CASH Paid For Old Motorcycles!

Need not run. Call Greg at 520-0156.

FREE Pickup on motorcycles and ATV!s serviced before May 14th.

HK Powersports, Laconia, 524-0100.

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Free Quotes!

603-855-2135

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH. MOTORCYCLES! We rent motor cycles! HK Powersports, Laconia, 524-0100.

Wanted To Buy

WANTED: We need used Motor cycles! Vstars, R6!s, Vulcans, Ninjas ... Cash, trade or consignment. HK Powersports, Laconia, 524-0100.

WOW! HOT DOG WAGON

Recreation Vehicles THOR 24 ft. 5th wheel with 1 slide-out. Excellent condition, 1-owner $6,500. 279-7958

Real Estate Classic cottage on waterfront in Gilford. Family Friendly Association. Something for everyone here. Year-round potential.

527-8836

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

Commercial/Resdential spring clean-up. Lawns, painting, pool care, rug shampooing, cleaning, dump runs. Fully Insured.

603-998-9011 DOCK

INSTALLATION SERVICES

Repair, Maintenance-Build New Free estimates. Call today and save money. 832-4250 Gardening Service- perennial & annual plantings, maintenance, weeding, rose care, flower bed restoration 603-630-9066

Great chance to go into business for yourself. supplies & signage included in price. Good location available.

Dont miss the season!

934-9974 Yard Sale CRAFT Fair/ Bake Sale Sat. May 14, 11am- 3:00pm Last house on the road, 21 Holy Cross Rd. West Franklin.

SATURDAY, 5/14, 8am-3pm, 33 Eaton Avenue, Meredith. Waterskis, antiques chests, other hard to find items!

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