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ALTON — About three weeks ago, a worker for the town’s highway department discovered a rectangular, marble stone while grading Chamberlain Road. He flipped it over to see it was apparently a headstone, reading only “Joseph Gregory” and “1905-1941”.

Other than an engraved cross and crown symbol, there was no other marking on the stone. Town cemetery personnel were alerted and they’ve been struggling to figure out where the grave is that the stone should be marking.

“This is a first for me,” said Shirley Lane, cemetery trustee for Alton, who said town records didn’t include any mention of a person by that name ever living in town or buried in its public or many private cemeteries. “It isn’t one of our stones,” she said. see stONE page 12

Motorcycle enthusiasts were again riding and shopping in and out of rain showers on Friday but Lakeside Ave. at Weirs Beach remained the epicenter of the motorized twowheel world for an seventh day. The annual Laconia Motorcyle Week rally winds up on Sunday. (Laconia Daily Sun photos/Ed Engler)

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CONCORD — With the 2012-2013 state budget agreed by House and Senate negotiators this week, fewer miles of roads will be paved and fewer people will be working during the next two years.

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Giffords to return to Tucson this weekend

PHOENIX (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ staff said Friday that the Arizona congresswoman will visit Tucson for Father’s Day weekend in her first time back to her hometown since she was shot in January.

“We’ve been dreaming of this trip for some time,” Giffords’ astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, said in a news release. “Gabby misses Tucson very much and her doctors have said that returning to her hometown could play an important role in her recovery.”

He said the trip “is sure to be very emotional” and hopes the news media respects their privacy.

Giffords was released from a Houston hospital Wednesday, five months after being shot in the head during a Tucson political event. She had been in the rehab facility since late January, a few weeks after the shooting that killed six and wounded 13.

Giffords will make no public appearances and will grant no interviews during her visit to Tucson, spokesman see TUCSON page 10

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Syrian forces open fire on protesters, 16 killed BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian security forces fired on thousands of protesters Friday, killing a teenage boy and at least 15 other civilians as accounts emerged of more indiscriminate killing and summary executions by the autocratic regime of President Bashar Assad, activists said.

The three-month uprising has proved stunningly resilient despite a relentless crackdown by the military, the pervasive security forces and pro-regime gunmen.

Human rights activists say more than 1,400 Syrians have been killed and 10,000 detained as Assad desperately tries to maintain his grip on power.

“What is our guilt? We just demanded freedom and democracy nothing else,” said Mohamed, 27, who spoke to The Associated Press from a refugee camp in neighboring Turkey where nearly 10,000 Syrians have fled.

Mohamed, who asked to be identified only by his first name for fear of reprisals, and other refugees offered harrowing accounts of the regime’s bombardment.

“I saw people who were beheaded with machine-gun fire from helicopters” and a man tortured to death when security forces poured acid on his body, he said.

He said a sugar factory in Jisr alShughour was turned into a jail where

they “hold quick trials and execute anyone who they believe participated in protests.”

Jisr al-Shughour was a town that was spinning out of government control before the military recaptured it last Sunday.

U.N. envoy Angelina Jolie traveled to Turkey’s border with Syria on Friday to meet some of the refugees, and she was greeted by a 45-foot-long (15-meter) banner that read: “Goodness Angel of the World, Welcome” in English and Turkish. Police prevented media coverage of the visit.

Assad is expected to give a speech as early as Sunday in what would be only his third see SYRIA page 7

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece appeared to step back from the prospect of a devastating debt default Friday after its prime minister quelled chaotic political infighting and Germany softened a contentious demand that the private sector participate in a European bailout.

After two days of dissent inside his Socialist party that threatened to bring down his government, Prime Minister

George Papandreou named his main internal rival as finance minister. The move is expected to solidify the support from lawmakers Papandreou needs to pass a 28 billion euro ($39.5 billion) package of steep tax hikes and budget cuts so despised inside Greece that riots exploded outside parliament this week.

European donors and the International Monetary Fund require Greece to pass the

austerity measures before releasing the next 12 billion euro ($17 billion) loan from a 110 billion euro package agreed on last year to keep Greece afloat until it reins in spending and increases government revenue.

A Greek default could set off an unpredictable chain reaction that would badly hurt European banks, roil markets and make it harder for other indebted counsee GREECE page 10

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THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, June 18, 2011— Page 3

Insurance department analyst files whisteblower lawsuit against State of N.H. CONCORD (AP) — A health policy analyst with the New Hampshire Insurance Department who was fired after challenging her bosses over a federal health care contract is now suing them under the state’s whistleblower statute.

Concord attorney Chuck Douglas told The Associated Press on Friday that he filed a lawsuit in Merrimack County Superior Court on Thursday against Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny and Deputy Commissioner Alexander Feldvebel on behalf of Leslie Ludtke.

Ludtke was fired May 31 after challenging her bosses over their push to change bidding procedures for a contract to design an insurance exchange under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. They said she was fired for refusing to work with them. Their office said they were out of town Friday and unavailable to comment on the lawsuit.

Douglas said Ludtke is seeking back pay, attoneys’ fees and other compensation for wrongful termination under the whistleblower statute as well as on civil rights and constitutional grounds.

The lawsuit claims her firing was due to a push by the department to satisfy the Republican Executive Council’s opposition to the federal health care law and Ludtke’s warnings the agency’s actions could be illegal.

Ludtke was the point person on developing a key federal health care reform contract that was put out to bid for presentation to the Executive Council last winter. The contract was to explore different options for lawmakers to consider in deciding whether to set up a state exchange or default to a federal exchange established by the federal government. The state received a $1 million federal grant to do the planning.

The exchanges are intended to promote competition among health insurance companies and give customers several plans to choose from.

After the November elections, Republicans captured the five council seats, which changed the polit-

ical tone in the Statehouse against the health care reforms. House Republican leaders called on the council to reject anything to do with the federal act.

Wakely Consulting Group Inc. of Massachusetts won the bid for the contract, but the council had issues with Wakely, partly because not enough New Hampshire residents were employed to work on the project.

At an April 5 council meeting, some councilors said they were interested in a sole source contract, with one vendor completing the work.

According to the lawsuit, Ludtke raised concerns about the legality of handpicking a consultant to do the work and of including a provision about requiring New Hampshire residents to be part of any contract. Ludtke later learned that the attorney general’s office had advised the department that a sole source contract could not be issued and that a condition requiring work by New Hampshire residents would be invalid.

Ludtke claims her bosses accused her of being unwilling to work with them while she was still working to find a legal way to utilize the grant to plan for the exchange.

Belmont man facing charges here ordered deported to Guinea

BELMONT, N.H. (AP) — A Belmont resident indicted on charges including trying to strangle his wife has been ordered deported to his native country in Africa.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says 24-year-old Sekou Conde remains behind bars in a Massachusetts jail that houses federal detainees.

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On May 3, she was received a letter that suspended her for two weeks and accused her of engaging in behavior “obstructing collaborative efforts to develop a plan consistent with the decision of governor and council,” the lawsuit states.

Ludtke responded with a letter addressing their concerns. After receiving the response, Sevigny added two additional weeks to the suspension. She was fired on May 31.

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Douglas said Ludtke serves at the commissioner’s pleasure based on her good behavior.

“Good behavior is a well-known standard which is good cause,” he said.

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Froma Harrop

The right question to ask about the defense budget “Can we afford the military budget?”

Not quite the right question, but one being asked these days even in hawkish circles. It reflects a break in the Republicans’ traditional reluctance to cut defense spending and a declining enthusiasm for changing other societies through force. The mix includes a re-emerged isolationist strain and new recognition that wars can no longer be charged on the national credit card.

The right question is, “What should our military budget be?”

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney alluded to it at the Republican candidates’ debate. On the war in Afghanistan, he said, “There will be some who argue it’s too expensive now ... . You don’t make a decision about our involvement in a conflict based on dollars and cents alone or certainly not with regards to politics.”

He’s right. War is a serious thing.

If a war must be fought, the money must be found.

“Can we afford?” presumes that war is some sort of discretionary purchase. The question was utterly ignored in the George W. Bush years, when the money was simply borrowed.

Departing Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates touched on rightsizing our military budget in his recent blunt talk to our allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

They’re not pulling their weight in NATO, he complained, and characterized their defense budgets as “chronically starved.”

Gates said that “while every alliance member voted for the Libya mission (actually, Germany abstained from the U.N. Security Council vote), less than half have participated at all, and fewer than a third have been willing to participate in the strike mission.” Many don’t have the military capability to join the fight, whether or not they wanted to. And Libya, Gates pointed out, is in Europe’s backyard, not ours.

“Furthermore,” Gates added in his most cutting remark, “the mightiest military alliance in history is only 11 weeks into an operation against a poorly armed regime in a sparely populated country — yet many

allies are beginning to run short of munitions, requiring the U.S., once more, to make up the difference.”

America is tired. The U.S. taxpayer now covers three-fourths of the budget for an organization that protects the richest countries in Europe. Americans are asking, “Why is it us all the time?”

Part of the reason is that we’ve wanted it to be us. We have a huge military-industrial complex that our leaders in Washington reflexively feed with tax dollars. Over the years, Congress has funded weapons systems that the Pentagon didn’t even want.

And if the U.S. is so gung-ho about using its military might to defend the West — and going it alone, besides — why would the rest of the West stop us? The money others save on their own defense pays for plush health care benefits and other public programs.

Many Democrats and Republicans now criticize President Obama for getting us involved in the Libya mission, arguing that we have no national interest there. But at least Obama insisted that Britain and France take the lead this time. The previous administration balked at sharing the reins, much less handing them over.

In 2010, the U.S. spent 5.4-percent of its gross domestic product on defense, twice the percentage of NATO’s second most active participant, Britain. We account for 43-percent of the world’s military spending. China is No. 2, with a defense budget representing only 7.3-percent of the total.

Clearly, the United States can spend a lot less on defense and still fully secure the nation. Send some of that money over to the State Department, which is helping change societies by arming young people with new media. But in the end, the defense budget must be right, not just lower.

(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.)

LETTERS Thanks to everyone at Grouse Point Club for generous donation To the editor, The Meredith Emergency Food Pantry would like to thank each and every one of the Grouse Point Club for your generous donation. We realize how much time and work is involved to arrange a silent auction. Your great donation will enable us to restock our shelves so that we can continue to help the needs of our community. The needs keep getting bigger and bigger each month.

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LETTERS It’s important to know that my hospital will be there when needed To the editor, I have two children. Like any parent, I worry about their health and safety. It’s comforting for me to know that if they should be ill or injured, their doctor and my local hospital will be there to care for them, day or night.

But will they?

Businesses across New Hampshire are facing economic struggles, and our local health care system is no exception. Last week, the New Hampshire Legislature passed a budget that not only eliminates payments of federal matching funds to hospitals for their care of Medicaid patients, but also levies a 5 ½-percent tax on New Hampshire hospitals. The end result?

Under this budget, New Hampshire hospitals will lose $250-million.

To our local hospital and health care system, this budget means a loss of $9-million this year alone. Combine that with the $4-million hit our hospital has taken in the past two years, and you get a net result of a $13-million loss.

Financial challenges are not new to LRGHealthcare. In the past few years, those challenges have led to difficult decisions. I am as keenly aware of those challenges as anyone; after working at LRGHealthcare for 11 years, I was laid off in April. But I understand that. The priority has always been maintaining services, and I was not providing direct patient care.

Given the financial difficulties, I can accept losing my job. What I cannot accept is losing my local hospital, or my family’s doctors.

Leadership at LRGHealthcare has

worked diligently to protect services for our community. Your hospital is operating as efficiently as possible, and so far, has managed to preserve services. But LRGHealthcare operated in the red last year, and now faces an additional $13-million hit.

It’s important to me to know that my local hospital will be there when my family needs it. We have always been fortunate to have a health care system providing a breadth and quality of services unique to a rural community. We have had access to a wide range of primary and specialty services — I value that. But with the Legislature’s proposed budget, I’m not sure those things are sustainable.

This is not some distant budget negotiation happening in Concord. This WILL affect our hospital, our families, and the health of our community. We need to recognize the gravity of this situation, and let our voices be heard in Concord. Governor Lynch has already expressed his concern regarding what these budget cuts will mean to our state’s hospitals. We need to ask him to veto this budget, and fix the Medicaid funding crisis in New Hampshire.

Budget writer Rep. Neal Kurk says that hospital executives are crying wolf when they say they cannot absorb these cuts, and that they can afford the costs. I disagree.

Hospitals are our communities’ safety nets, and they are at great risk. Losing our hospitals, or needed healthcare services—that’s a cost none of us can afford.

Danielle M. Mostoller Alton Bay

I only hope conservatives will have backbone to override these vetoes To the editor, Once again our governor has shown his total disregard for the parents of our state. The overwhelming majority of our citizens support the parental notification bill and yet our governor thumbed his nose once again at the parents of our state and vetoed this important bill. I guess my question to the governor is why are you antifamily? You have lost touch with the people of New Hampshire and it’s time you think about stepping aside.

Our state need a leader who cares

of our state. By vetoing the Parental Notification Bill, the Right to Work Bill and your un-willingness to deal with union pensions that are as you know are out of control and as you know be cannot maintained. Couple this with your lack of leadership is going to bankrupt our state. I only hope that the conservatives in the House and Senate will have the backbone to do what we were sent here to do and override your veto’s and take our state back, Rep. Harry Accornero

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, June 18, 2011 — Page 5

Lula Belle

Motorcycle Week perspective My perspective has changed. Perhaps it’s the bike and the leather I’m wearing riding on 106. Full face and other protection is not the fashion of the day and, if anything, reveals that I am either a complete misfit in this riding crowd or just some misinformed undercover cop from out of town with a square handler.

Meaty-armed men whiz by practically reclined on their machines with their T-shirts a’flutter, feeling the breeze over their flapping ears.

I admit the mother in me thinks only that if one goes down, he’d be skinned to the bone and destined for a closed casket. I don’t see how furry, flabby arms offer protection but I’ve not been riding that long. Maybe they have skin like the bottom of my feet after a summer roving barefoot on everything from hot tar to barnacled rocks, sand and gravel. Not even the thorns of a beach rose can penetrate feet like that. Still, their arms don’t seem to resemble the texture of dog pads.

I’m riding behind a posse up Route 106. These are men with a mission headed to the Weirs on the first sunny day of this Bike Week. They glide in loose formation, changing positions and patterns like synchronized swimmers. The one with the hair on the wrong side of his head is loosely herding them like a mother duckling, reminding them to keep up through his heavily punctuated revs and blasts. All of them are on Harelys and there are no women sitting with their pert behinds hanging off the back of these streamlined rigs. It’s a guys’ run. The bikes sound uniformly like they are fueled by pork and beans, which makes me wonder if the purr

of my foreign motorcycle is disconcerting to them. Then I realize that they are in the midst of their own thunderstorm and can’t hear other traffic, even at the stoplight. I keep my distance, not wanting them to think I’m joining up as a wanna be. They can’t possibly know it’s a woman behind these Foster Grants, tinted face shield and full battle knight’s helmet and gear, made modern only by the materials used and the lack of adornment. I’m just some black ninja to them in this get up which should actually be called a get down since the look is classic anti-feminine and my cropped hair doesn’t even ride the wind outside my helmet. My leather spells safety and is not built for slimming or skin diving. My gritty motorcycle boots are the antithesis of thighhigh patent leather stiletto bootlets with toes made to gracefully slide through the eye of a needle. I realize the latter come to mind when humming the tune, “These Boots are Made for Walkin’” but the vision applied to the practical reality has to qualify as an oxymoron.

Back to the posse, they are sliding down the hill leaning into the bypass to the Weirs where they fade into the curve of the road while I take the route less traveled this week. I will admit, to be fair, it’s hard to tell who are the cartoon characters, they or I. Being an outcast is all a matter of costume and timing. I’m confident that if the adoring crowd in their folding lawn chairs lined up along the roadway breathing the fresh exhaust were the gong show judges, I’d be dinged.

At least this week.

(Lula Belle quietly rides and observes in Central N.H.)

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Proper sex education is essential; don’t provide it & you’re responsible To the editor, Scott Cracraft wrote an excellent letter a while back about how abortion is ONLY the concern of the woman involved, NOT us men. A REAL man lets a woman do what she wants to, or helps her, NOT treating her as a criminal when she has to have an abortion (usually due to selfish act of a self serving MALE (not a man!).

Why do so many inferior, selfish men, with excess education and no understanding, regularly abuse and misuse women, then BLAME the woman when he got her pregnant?

Same goes for neglectful fathers who blame their daughters for pregnancy which the father is most responsible for! Fathers, IF your daughter gets pregnant, or a sexual disease, it is most likely YOUR fault for setting wrong example, and not providing proper education!

Why do those in the church attack the poor girl who gets pregnant, while ignoring the guy, and the failure of parents and the church for protective education? FACE FACTS: men are BIGGER and thus more able to scare the innocent girl into yielding to unwanted sex, yet the girl gets blamed every time

an unwilling girl pregnant MUST help her get a SAFE abortion, and protect her. Any less shows him to be a coward, selfish, and totally STUPID! Abortion can be very dangerous, or safe. Guys, if you’re not ready to HELP the girl, leave her alone!

Parents, you must be aware that proper sex education is essential, and if you don’t provide that YOU are responsible for any resulting problems (NOT your daughter).

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To the editor, Over the past 60 years the United States has subsidized the military defense of Europe via the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The alliance was originally constructed as a bulwark against Soviet ambition after World War II. The Soviet’s went the way of the Whigs in the early 1990’s.

Since the breakup of the former Warsaw pact alliance after the disintegration of the USSR the United States has continued to pay for the defense of Europe at an enormous expense to U.S. taxpayers. This has afforded the Europeans military defense without the expense of providing it for themselves. Most of the NATO countries militaries are now little more than shadow forces. The Europeans have come to expect the U.S. military will defend them and bear the lion’s share of both human and monetary expense when NATO operations are launched.

The NATO satellite countries have caused the U.S. to bear a disproportionate amount of the burden for operations in Afghanistan, Bosnia, and the most recent ill advised adventure in Libya. In the mean time our

largess has allowed them to create the illusion that they can afford a welfare state. This is as it has been for more than 60 years now.

The time has long since passed for this subsidization to end. The United States is the world’s largest debtor nation. It has more than 60 trillion dollars in unfunded entitlement payments that we tax payers are theoretically supposed to honor in the next thirty years. We can no longer afford to pay for the defense of Europe when the Europeans seem to have little interest in any substantial defense of themselves. It is time to turn over defense responsibility for Europe to the inhabitants.

The United States needs to substantially alter the promises it makes to its citizens and the expenses it causes tax payers to bear if we want to leave our children a sustainable future.

Pruning treaty obligations so that the actual beneficiaries bear more of the cost of protection is a necessary first step in getting the rest of our fiscal challenges in order.

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But over the past 11 years, hopes dimmed that Assad was a reformist at heart. Now, as his regime escalates a brutal crackdown, it seems increasingly unlikely that he will regain any political legitimacy.

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The property at 22 Foundry Avenue, owned by Foundry Avenue Realty Trust, originally consisted of two lots that were merged in 2009. The first, a one-acre parcel fronting on Foundry Avenue in the business and industry district, houses Lakeside Plumbing & Heating and is flanked on the west by Stewart’s Ambulance Service and on the east by Comstock Industries. The second, abutting the first to the north, is a four-acre wooded lot, crossed by a wetland on the east, which lies entirely in the residential district. The only access to the residential portion of the property is through the business and industry district.

The owner sought the variance to construct a building on land in the residential district that would serve as a warehouse or house light manufacturing, building trades or equipment and truck repairs. The board, with one dissenting vote, granted the variance on March 10. The majority of the ZBA found that because of its proximity to commercial enterprises and lack of appropriate access, the land is not suited to residential development, despite its zoning.

At the urging of shore front property owners on

Lake Waukewan, the selectmen, by unanimous vote, later asked the ZBA to rehear the matter and reconsider its decision. At a hearing in May, town counsel Laura Spector, representing the selectmen, argued that the owner failed to satisfy the five criteria required for a variance. In particular, she claimed that because the variance represented “zoning creep,” by which uses permitted in one district are extended to another by annexing abutting property, was contrary to the public interest and the zoning ordinance. Nor, she said, would denying the variance impose a hardship on the owner, rejecting the argument that the residential portion of the lot can only be reached through the business and industry zone.

Three residents — Paula Wanzer, Duncan McNeish and Chuck Braxton — stressed that the ZBA overlooked the threat to the water quality of nearby Lake Waukewan, the source of the town’s drinking water, posed by permitting industrial uses within the watershed overlay district.

When the ZBA deliberated last week al five members agreed there was no evidence to conclude that the proposed industrial uses posed a greater risk to the watershed than a residential use. “We have not heard arguments either way that either development would be more hazardous than the other,” said David Thorpe. “You can have a bad resident or a bad business,” Bruce Reichlen agreed. Warren Clark, who would cast the lone dissenting vote, concurred, noting that since the Planning Board scrusee next page

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Syria’s foreign minister, Walid al-Moualem, told the Security Council in a letter circulated Friday that the proposed resolution is based on erroneous information and would intrude in Syria’s internal affairs.

The resolution, he added, would help the “extremists and terrorists” he blamed for the country’s violence.

Despite widespread calls for an end to the crackdown, the country’s future is far from certain — particularly as there is no clear alternative to Assad.

Syria has a pivotal role in nearly every thorny Mideast issue. A staunch Iranian ally, Syria backs the militant groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It has also provided a home for some radical Palestinian groups and has exerted influence in neighboring Iraq.

Chaos in Syria, as a result, has wide implications on the region.

Syria has tried to exploit those fears, alleging that armed gangs and foreign conspirators are behind

the unrest, not true reform-seekers. In what has become a weekly back-and-forth between activists and the government, both sides offered divergent death tolls.

Syria’s state-run TV said Friday that a policeman was killed and more than 20 were wounded when “armed groups” opened fire at them. It added that six police officers were wounded in Deir el-Zour when gunmen attacked a police station in the area.

But the Local Coordination Committees, a group that documents the protests, and Syria-based rights activist Mustafa Osso told The Associated Press that 16 people were killed, all of them civilians, citing witnesses on the ground.

Nine people were killed in the central city of Homs, two in the eastern town of Deir el-Zour and two in the Damascus suburb of Harasta, one in the major northern city of Aleppo. A boy believed to be 16 years old, who was in the streets protesting, and another person died in the southern village of Dael, the Local Coordination Committees said.

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However, Clark found no reason to suppose the denial of the variance would impose a hardship on the owner. Acknowledging the issue of access, he said “this special condition was created by moving the boundary line.” Reichlen said that however the access issue arose was irrelevant because the Planning Board approved it and the ZBA should not judge its decisions. “We are where we are,” he said, stressing that the purpose of zoning is “to keep various types of things apart.”

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However, the majority found the variance warranted, primarily on the grounds that separated industrial and residential uses that would otherwise be intermingled because the sole access to the residential property is through a commercial neighborhood.

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PAVING from page one spent in 2006.

Christian Zimmermann, president of a large paving contractor, Pike Industries in Belmont, said that the reduced funding is sufficient to pave only between 200 and 250 miles of the state’s 4,000 miles of roadway, or half the mileage required to keep pace with deterioration. “That is not sustainable,” he said, explaining that if pavement is not regularly maintained, the deterioration accelerates, shortening the useful life of the road and increasing the cost of repair four or fivefold.

With the surcharge, along with federal funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Zimmermann said the state met and exceeded its target in the past three years. This year, with only the funding from the surcharge, he said that his company’s payroll has shrunk from 1,200 to 1,050, estimating that a third or half of the 150 employees has expected to return to work. With what the Legislature appropriated for 2012-2013, he anticipate his payroll could shrink to 800 or 900 next year. “The next round will be very, very painful,” he said.

“This is the best time to be investing in the improvement of infrastructure,” Zimmermann stressed. He said that with little construction underway in the private sector, contractors were bidding aggressively for public projects. “There are good companies doing good work for slim margins,” he remarked.

Betterment projects eliminated during the next two to four years in Belknap County would include paving work worth $65,105 in Laconia, $157,000 in Alton, $182,506 in Barnstead, $85,800 in Belmont, $252,895 in Gilford, $20,000 in Gilmanton, $33, 282 GREECE from page 2 tries to cope with their debts, hiking borrowing costs for eurozone countries Apparently frightened by the prospect of a nearterm default, Germany on Friday dropped its demand that the private sector be forced to share in the pain of a second bailout. In recent weeks, Merkel had backed her finance minister’s calls for banks and other private bondholders to give Greece an extra seven years to repay its bonds. Rating agencies as well as the European Central Bank, however, warned that such a moved would likely count as a “credit event,” a partial default by Greece that could spread panic on financial markets and hurt Greek banks.

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The surcharge was imposed by Governor John Lynch in lieu of raising the gas tax of 18 cents a gallon, which was last increased in 1992 when the price of gasoline was $1.13 a gallon and, more importantly, the price of asphalt was about $100 a ton. This week the DOT reported that the price of asphalt has reached $647.25 a ton.

Moreover, increasing fuel efficiency is steadily diminishing the return from the gas tax. Last November, a commission appointed to study sustainable sources of revenue for the highway trust fund recommended the Department of Transportation (DOT) monitor the development of technology to measure “vehicle miles traveled” (VMT) and plan to introduce a collection and assessment system.

Zimmermann, who is also concerned that Congress will shrink federal funding for highways, ventured that not until taxpayers realize they are spending more on car repairs than gas taxes would lawmaker be pressed to make prudent investments in the state’s roads and highways. “That could take a couple of years,” he said.

“It is about a voluntary participation of the private sector,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said after meeting French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Berlin.

Markets welcomed the developments in Athens and Berlin. Yields on Greek 10-year bonds dropped more than a percentage point to the still sky-high level of just under 17 percent, while the Athens Stock Market closed up 3.8 percent at 1,254.02.

“As of last night, there were two main obstacles to sealing a package for Greece: disagreement among European policymakers, and Greek politics,” said Nicola Mai, an analyst at JPMorgan. “Following a meeting between Merkel and Sarkozy this morning, the first of these two obstacles appears to have been lifted.”

TUCSON from page 2 C.J. Karamargin said.

He said Giffords will travel by private plane from Houston to Tucson on Friday with Kelly and one of his daughters, and she’ll spend Father’s Day weekend with her family.

Karamargin said Giffords often speaks of Tucson and has said repeatedly, “I want to go home.”

“Going home has been something that’s been right at the top of her list,” Karamargin said. “She is a child of the desert. This is where her heart is.

There is no doubt that this will provide a boost in her recovery.”

She has left Houston twice since she arrived there in January, first in late April for Kelly’s space shuttle launch. When the launch was scrubbed for mechanical reasons, she returned to Florida again for the successful May 16 launch.

Giffords is now living in Kelly’s home in League City, a town 26 miles south of Houston. She will continue outpatient therapy at the same hospital where she underwent rehabilitation.

Giffords, who was shot in the left side of her head and has been struggling to relearn how to speak and walk, will be assisted by a 24-hour home health provider, according to a statement from the hospital.

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Gilford man survives rollover crash on Henderson Rd.

GILFORD — A local man was taken by ambulance to Lakes Region General Hospital after a roll-over accident on Henderson Road yesterday afternoon.

It took Gilford firefighters about 30 minutes to cut open the driver’s side door and slide Ted Bilodeau, no age given, out of the white Oldsmobile.

Deputy Fire Chief Steven Carrier said it appeared the car left Henderson Road while traveling westbound and stuck a small tree which caused it to flip over onto its roof.

“I’m just really glad he didn’t hit the telephone pole,” said Carrier, who noted Bilodeau narrowly missed it before he crashed.

He said the rescue was difficult because the crash sent Bilodeau flying to the passenger side of the car and the front seats and head rests impeded the fire department’s ability to slide him out through the rear window.

Carrier said it took about 20 minutes for them to pry open the door and use a metal saw to remove it.

A woman who identified herself as Sharon said she was in her home directly across the road when

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Police Chief John Markland was at the scene and said his department would continue to investigate the cause. He said it didn’t appear alcohol played any role in the crash.

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STONE from page one was just a weird place for a gravestone to show up,” said Mark DiVito, caretaker of the town’s cemeteries. He recalled how, when he drove to see the stone when it was first discovered, the soil which had been underneath the stone before it was flipped over had been impressed with the shape of the stone to the point where the engravings could be read in the dirt.

The stone was left just off the road, atop a mound of soil that had collected on top of a stone wall running along the road.

Acting on advice from the office of the state’s Attorney General, the stone has been left where it was found.

After finding no positive match in their books, the search was widened to the state’s bureau of vital records, which seemed to provide a lead. A man named Joseph Henry Gregory was recorded to have died on June 16, 1941 at the age of 36. He was also recorded to have been married to a Marie Gregory and to have been a resident of Claremont.

A call to the office of St. Mary’s Cemetery in Claremont seemed to encourage hopes that a match had been found – initially, at least. Lane reported that her counterpart in Claremont said the cemetery there had records of interment for both a Joseph Gregory and a Marie Gregory. They thought they had solved the mystery, except for the fact that the gravesite of Joseph Gregory in St. Mary’s Cemetery did not appear to be missing a headstone. Claremont Cemetery officials contacted descendents of Joseph H. Gregory, who said the stone was not their.

With the Claremont lead apparently gone cold, Lane said she’s not sure what to do with the stone without a grave. “It’s illegal to sell it, it’s not our stone and I don’t know who it belongs to,” she said.

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LACONIA — A Belknap County grand jury has indicted three local residents for a variety of special felonies for selling heroin resulting in death.

The three indictments stem from the overdose death of Ashley Denty, 22, formerly of 180 Union Ave. in March.

Denty’s body was found on April 1 by two of her friends in her second-floor apartment after they heard her small son crying inside of her door and explained to him how to unlock it so they could get in.

Karen Mekkelsen, 27, whose last known address is 934 North Main St. Apt. 13, was charged with one special felony for conspiracy to commit heroin distribution and one special felony charge of possession of heroin with indent to distribute.

Amanda Kelly, 31, of 301 A Court St. was indicted for one special felony of accomplice to the sales of a narcotic drug, one count of conspiracy to distribute This headstone was discovered two weeks ago atop a stone wall heroin resulting in death, and one count of being an along a dirt road in Alton. Cemetery officials are still trying to figure accomplice to the sale of a narcotic drug. out where it belongs. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho) Stephen Marando, 41, of 241 Mechanic St. was indicted for one special felony charge of narcotic “I don’t know what to do with it, to be truthful.” sales with death resulting and one charge of conAnyone who knows where the stone belongs or how spiracy to distribute heroin resulting in death. it arrived on Chamberlain Road is asked to call the An indictment is not evidence of guilt but is a Alton Cemetery Department at 875-0202. grand jury statement that a crime was committed and enough evidence exists to prosecute it.

According to affidavits provided after an investigation into Denty’s death by the LacoImmaculate Conception Catholic Church nia Police, the three (Traditional Catholic Latin Rite) conspired through The Traditional Latin Rite Mass has been celebrated and e-mail and text mesrevered by the Popes of the Church from time immemorial sages to allegedly get to POPE JOHN PAUL II who requested that it have “a the heroin from Mekwide and generous application.” kelson to Denty. ApparConfessions: ently, Mekkelson, who 500 Morrill Street, One Hour Before Each Mass Gilford 524-9499 police said allegedly Benediction of the Blessed Sunday Mass: had 26 bags of heroin in Sacrament and Rosary each 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.

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Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. her home when she was Mass on Holy Days of Obligation: Marriages & Baptisms by arrested, and Denty 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Appointment see next page

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from preceding page didn’t know each other.

Effective in 2004, the N.H. State Legislature added a chapter to the state’s Controlled Drug Act that provided for a special felony if a person manufactures, dispenses or sells a prohibited substance that was the primary cause of death.

The law specifically states the accused cannot use the victim’s death or knowing use of the drug as a defense.

In Laconia, one result of a spate of methadone overdoes in 2007, was aggressive prosecution by the city of drug-related deaths under the 2004 statute as well as a methadone task force.

In 2008, city police and Belknap County Attorney Jim Carroll, successfully prosecuted Edward Costello, his wife Diana and and their daughter Lisa for their respective roles in the 2007 methadoneoverdose death of 20-year-old Raymond Delucca.

Costello was sentenced to 20 to 40 years in the N.H. State Prison, Diana Costello was sentenced to two to four years in the N.H. State Womans Prison and Lisa was sentenced to one year in the Belknap County Jail for acting as the go-between.

Also convicted in Delucca’s death was Jeremy Copp, then 20, who was sentenced to five to 15 years in state prison.

In an unrelated case, Carroll dropped the prosecution of Bernard Huard, 53, of Gilford and Anthony Shaner, 54, of Laconia for the methadone overdose deaths of Joseph Sirles, Jr. because of numerous procedure and evidence problems with one of the witnesses in the case.

Huard was the father of Jennifer and Jeremy Huard who were murdered in 2006 in Belmont by Kirkman Cassavaugh. Evidence presented at Cassavaugh’s trial indicated both the victims and the Cassavaugh had lives revolving around the use of illegal drugs.

Cassavaugh was convicted of the first-degree

murder of Jeremy Huard and the second-degree murder of Jennifer Huard. The N.H. Supreme Court upheld the conviction last November and he is serving a life sentence.

In 2009, Larry Morse Jr, 32, and Kristie Napolitano, 40, both of Laconia pleaded guilty to conspiracy to sell methadone with death resulting in the overdose death of Tonya Nadeau.

Morse is serving a 2-to-6 year sentence in the N.H. State prison and Napolitano is serving a 6-to-12 year sentence in N.H. State Woman’s Prison.

Chief Christopher Adams said while there is a task force specific to methadone, the law applies to all drug overdoses — including, in Denty’s case, heroin.

“This is not just a police issue,” Adams said, “but a community issue.”

At his recent swearing-in ceremony, Adams said the three biggest cores challenges to city policing and the safety of the community as a whole are domestic violence, drugs and alcohol abuse and all three are interrelated.

He said his department is working with various city, county, state and non-profit agencies to tackle the problem, but won’t shy away from criminal prosecution.

“We will continue to vigorously investigate any drug overdose death and treat it like the crime it is,” Adams said. “It won’t be tolerated.”

Mekkelson, Marando and Kelly all have upcoming court dates. While Marando continues to be held at the Belknap County Jail, a Belknap County Corrections Officer said yesterday that Mekkelson and Kelly are “not incarcerated in this facility.”

Judge Carroll set bail for Mekkelson at $500,000 cash-only, Marando at $250,000 cash-only and Kelly at $20,000 cash-only. It is not known if the two women were temporarily relocated in neighboring jails because of annual Motorcycle Week.

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Senior apartments clear zoning hurdle GILFORD — The Zoning Board of Adjustment last week granted the special exception and variance Gilford Village Knolls, Inc. required to construct 24 apartments for needy seniors on Potter Hill Road.

The special exception is required for all senior housing projects, while the variance exempts the development from the requirement that such developments offer a mix of one and two bedroom units.

Tony Ferruolo, chairman of the board of Gilford Village Knolls, said that the project will be financed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which only funds twobedroom units for resident property managers. He said with the special exception and variance in hand Gilford Village Knolls would be in a stronger position to compete for funding when it submits its application to HUD in June. .

Abutting the library to the west, the 3.19-acre lot abuts the 3.61-acre parcel at 41 Potter Hill Road that houses the 24 apartments of Gilford Village Knolls II to the south, which in turn abuts Gilford Village Knolls I, where there are 22 units on 8.19acres at 15 Bacon Drive off Belknap Mountain Road.

The initial plan calls for constructing a single building, with a footprint similar to that of Gilford Village Knolls II and parking for 28 vehicles, on the southern half of the lot, which would be reached from the driveway serving Gilford Village Knolls II from Potter Hill Road. Ferruolo said that the project would reduce the waiting list at Gilford Village Knolls, which has grown to more than 40.

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Lakes Region Real Estate Market Report / Roy Sanborn

There was a man from Nantucket For the second month In a row, residential home sales in the Lakes Region of NH were down a bit compared to last year’s sales. We have been hitting 65-70 sales in May for the past four years, but last month there were only 58 homes sold at an average price of $275,900. On a rolling twelve month basis ending May 31, 2010, there were 745 sales at an average price of $315,235 compared to 765 sales at an average price of $306,823 for the 12 month period ending May 31, 2010. That’s still not bad (I have to say that). Unfortunately, we can’t blame the lack of sales on the snow anymore, so I guess we’ll have to blame it on high gas prices and the consistently bad news we hear on the television every day. If we are turning the corner, it

sure is a long sweeping one.

My wife and I took a few days off and went down to Nantucket last week. We had never been there and thought it would be a good place to check out. It was nice to have a few days of R&R checking out the shops, beaches, and real estate. Nantucket is more beautiful and amazing than we had ever envisioned. The downtown/port section is steeped in whaling history. Its narrow cobblestone streets are lined with widow’s walk topped ship captain’s mansions, quaint shops, and restaurants. Many of these homes date back to the 1800s and the pride in ownership really shows throughout the town. They say that little has changed and a sailor off a 19th century whaling vessel would be

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It’s really a laid back place, like an island should be. What really struck me, though, was the real estate. If you’re looking for a grey shingle style home this is the place to come as that is pretty much the only style home you’ll find. There are lots of little shingle cottages and neighborhoods of grey shingled residential homes. But, mostly, there are huge waterfront or water view homes and estates… everywhere. Seems like a thousand of them, all grey, all shingled. It could get downright confusing on a dark night.

I picked up a local real estate magazine and quickly realized I was in a totally different world compared to the Lakes Region. I kind of knew that going down there and it was reinforced on the ferry ride over. I could smell money from about three miles off shore. We certainly have nice upscale homes and waterfront estates on Winnipesaukee, but this was something a notch or two above. There were very few homes in that real estate book under $1-million. We did check out a couple of cheap foreclosures in the $800,000 range and one looked like it might bring $200,000 — it is all about location, location, location. It is also hard to just drive around and check out what’s on the market as real estate For Sale signs are prohibited on the island!

According to Nantucket REALTOR® Brain Sullivan of Sotheby’s, since January 1 there have been 101 closings of real estate on Nantucket (including condos, land, single family, and foreclosures) at an average price of $1.267-million and a median price of $852,500 (remember our residential sales average was $315,235 and the median was $193,000 over the last 12 months). As of mid-May, he noted that “There are 33 properties that have purchase see next page

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OBITUARIES

Arline G. Martel, 85

SANDWICH — Arline G. Martel, 85, of Vittum Hill Road, died June 14, 2001 at home.

Born in Laconia on January 27, 1926, she was the daughter of George and Anna [Chabot] Pelchat, the second of four children. She was predeceased by two siblings, a sister, Rolend Cote and a brother Ernest Pelchat. She grew up in the Laconia area and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School.

She also attended the Nicolette Convent, in Canada.

She left after a couple of years, fluent in French. She returned home and helped to raise the other children even after she had met her future husband at a dance hall in Laconia. She has been a resident of Sandwich since 1953.

In her early years she worked at the former Belknap Mill in Laconia, making socks. She had many stories about her days at the mill, the heat, the needles always getting stuck, and being allowed to go to work at 17 because of the war and they needed

help. In her later years, she worked, with her husband, on the poultry farm and assisted him with his rural mail route.

She was a communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, in Meredith.

She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Raymond James Martel, who died in May of 2004.

She is survived by her son, James R. Martel and his wife Jennifer, of Sandwich, grandson Benjamin F, sisters, Bertha Swett of Franklin, Lorraine Vangeal Warfield of Laconia, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Joanne Martel, of Moultonborough.

Calling hours will be held at the Mayhew Funeral Home, Routes #3 and #104, Meredith, on Monday, 6pm to 8pm. A funeral service will be held during calling hours at 7:30pm. The Deacon Michael Guy, of Holy Trinity Parish in Plymouth, will officiate.

Burial will be held in the Little Pond Cemetery, Sandwich, at the family’s convenience.

LACONIA — Virginia Atkinson, 93, of 103 Fenton Avenue, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Thursday, June 16, 2011. She was the widow of Alfred A. Atkinson who died in 2003.

Mrs. Atkinson was born October 15, 1917 in Laconia, NH, the daughter of Adeodat J. and Mary (Duggan) Dutrizac.

She was a longtime resident of Laconia and had been employed as office manager by the Baldi Family. She was a member of the Laconia Congregational Church. Mrs. Atkinson was a long time member of the Laconia Country Club and enjoyed cross-country skiing.

Survivors include a nephew, Douglas Lombard, of Middlesex, Vermont and a niece, Linda Hill of Franklin, North Carolina. Mrs. Atkinson was predeceased by her parents and her husband Alfred, as well as

two brothers, Albert Dutrizac and Lionel J. Dutrizac and by a sister, Jessie D. Lombard.

A calling hour will be held from 10:0011:00AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will follow the calling hour at 11:00AM also at the Funeral Home. Rev. Paula Gile, Associate Pastor of the Laconia Congregational Church, will officiate.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Academy Street, Laconia, N.H. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com.

from preceding page and sale contracts signed with an average price of $2,301,152. The rise in the average price is a sign that the vacation market sales have begun.” According to the real estate website Truila, the average price per square foot for a Nantucket home is a whopping $765. Nantucket’s total real estate value is $17,208,429,905 compared to $10,213,400,613 for all of Belknap County or $12,213,400,613 for Carroll County. Nantucket has the fourth highest property value in Massachusetts behind Boston, Cambridge, and Newton. Currently, Nantucket’s tax rate for residential property is only $3.58 per thousand of

assessed value.

So if you haven’t been there, I’d recommend even a day trip to check it out. Just don’t think you’re going to find that inexpensive, run down, grey shingled little cottage anywhere on this island. But I guess “inexpensive” is just relative, isn’t it?

Log on to my blog at www.lakesregionrealestatenews.com and leave me your thoughts on this report or the real estate market in general. Roy Sanborn is a REALTOR® for Roche Realty Group, at 97 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith and can be reached at 677-8420. Data was compiled as of 6/12/11 using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You sometimes choose leisure activities that feel more like obligation than an entertaining release. If you’re going to dance, dance because it feels liberating and playful -- not because the music is forcing you against your will.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 18).

You’ll make new friends and gain followers over the next six weeks. In your adventurous mindset, you won’t feel the least bit interested in security, but there’s someone who loves you rock steady anyway. In August, a new job or business takes off. October brings the purchase of property. You share a special connection with Aquarius and Pisces people. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 14, 39, 4 and 19.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s been said that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. However, that’s not always true, and it’s certainly not true for you today. You’re open to what comes, and ultimately, it will surpass anything you could have planned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You know you’re smart. You are also spiritually, intellectually and emotionally stronger than you usually give yourself credit for being. Today’s events will prove the point.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though you attract houseguests, you don’t always want them. But can you blame them for plotting to stay with you? Your home is cozy and well imagined, and others feel immediately comfortable in the environment you’ve created.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Whatever happens, you are determined to get the most learning and fun you can possibly draw from the experience. Life may seem to favor you, but only because you are creating the right circumstances with your lucky attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In order to have a productive day, you’ll have to be very specific about your expectations. If the outcome you want is vague, it will be difficult to convey and even more challenging to get others to focus on it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll need to keep records, but you won’t be in the mood to spend your whole day doing this. Figure out what needs to be tracked and how. Get a system in place, and life becomes immediately

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, June 18, the 169th day of 2011. There are 196 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally K. Ride became America’s first woman in space as she and four colleagues blasted off aboard the space shuttle Challenger.

On this date: In 1778, American forces entered Philadelphia as the British withdrew during the Revolutionary War. In 1812, the United States declared war against Britain.

In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte met his Waterloo as British and Prussian troops defeated the French in Belgium.

In 1873, suffragist Susan B. Anthony was found guilty by a judge in Canandaigua, N.Y., of breaking the law by casting a vote in the 1872 presidential election. (The judge fined Anthony $100, but she never paid the penalty.)

In 1908, William Howard Taft was nominated for president by the Republican national convention in Chicago.

In 1940, during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill urged his countrymen to conduct themselves in a manner that would prompt future generations to say, “This was their finest hour.”

In 1945, William Joyce, known as “Lord Haw-Haw,” was charged in London with high treason for his English-language wartime broadcasts on German radio.

In 1971, Southwest Airlines began operations, with flights between Dallas and San Antonio, and Dallas and Houston.

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter and Soviet President Leonid I. Brezhnev signed the SALT II strategic arms limitation treaty in Vienna.

In 1981, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart announced his retirement; his departure paved the way for Sandra Day O’Connor to become the first female associate justice.

One year ago: Death row inmate Ronnie Lee Gardner died in a barrage of bullets as Utah carried out its first firing squad execution in 14 years.

Today’s Birthdays: Columnist Tom Wicker is 85. Rock singer-composer-musician Sir Paul McCartney is 69. Movie critic Roger Ebert is 69. Actress Constance McCashin is 64. Actress Linda Thorson is 64. Rock musician John Evans (The Box Tops) is 63.

Actress Isabella Rossellini is 59. Actress Carol Kane is 59. Actor Brian Benben is 55.

Actress Andrea Evans is 54. Rock singer Alison Moyet is 50. Country singer-musician Tim Hunt is 44. Rock singer-musician Sice (The Boo Radleys) is 42. Rhythm-and-blues singer Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men) is 40.

Actress Mara Hobel is 40. Rapper Silkk the Shocker is 36. Actress Alana de la Garza is 35. Country singer Blake Shelton is 35.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Open Door Dinner Barbecue in celebration of 150th Anniversary of Trinity Episcopal Church in Tilton. 4 to 6 p.m. Chicken and trimmings will be served. Live music and tours of the church will be offered. All are welcome.

Laconia Muskrats vs. North Shore Navigators at Robbie Mills Park. First pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Lakes Region Lyme Support Group meeting. Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Questions? Leave message for Nancy at 1-888-596-5698.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Lake Region General Hospital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton.

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

Dads & Doughnuts at the Gilford Public Library.

10 a.m. to noon. Please join us in honor of Father’s Day. Snacks and crafts for the kids.

Book and Bake Sale hosted by the Gilmanton Iron Works Library.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Breakfast extravaganza at the First Congregational Church of Laconia to benefit Got Lunch! summer program for local children. 11 a.m. Quiches, casseroles, eggs, breakfast meats, pancakes with syrup, pastries, fruit, juice and coffee.

Got Lunch! night at the Laconia Muskrats game at Robbie Mills Park. First pitch at 6:05 p.m. Muskrats vs.

Sanford Mainers. $1 of every $5 ticket will be donated to summer meals program for local children.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Laconia Muskrats vs. Mystic Schooners at Robbie Mills Park. First pitch at 6:05 p.m. “Better Together night.

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

STD/HIV testing. Sliding fee scale.

Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more information call Guy Haas at 279-2230.

Overeater’s Anonymous meeting. 7 p.m. each Monday night at the Congregational Church of Laconia Parish Hall (Veterans Square).

Parish of Blessed Andre Bessette Respect Life Committee meeting. 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart School Gym in Laconia, front room. Public welcome. For more information call 528-2326 or 524-8335.

Mens’ (18+) pick-up basketball at the Meredith Community Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per person.

Mahjong game time at the Gilford Public Library.

12:30 to 3 p.m. New players welcome.

Pinochle game at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Parade Road in Laconia. 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Lakes Region Art Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. Guest speaker will be Robert Prapuolenis, an accomplished Lakes Region and New York painter.

Guided tour of the historical buildings in Gilford Village hosted by the Mary Butler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Noon bag lunch meeting at the Community Church will be followed by the tour.

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Michael Kitch, Adam Drapcho, Gail Ober Reporters Elaine Hirshan, Office Manager Crystal Furnee, Jeanette Stewart Ad Sales Patty Johnson, Graphics Karin Nelson, Classifieds “Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 65 Water St., Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 17,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

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We’re with you through Good times and bad.

We’ve assisted the families of our community for many years. And during these uncertain economic times, we remain committed, more than ever before, to meeting the needs and budget of each and every family we serve.

We’re Here to Help.

So whether you need immediate assistance or are interested in securing your family’s future, we are dedicated to providing the exceptional value and service you expect at a price you will appreciate.

Call today and give us a chance to help you create a meaningful and affordable remembrance.

Laconia Monument Company & Capital City Monument Co. Have joined together at 150 Academy Street, Laconia, NH 03246

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Meeting for veterans about health care needs to be held in Tilton June 20 TILTON — The VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will host a town meeting for currently enrolled veterans and veterans interested in enrolling for healthcare from 10 a.m. — noon on Monday, June 20.

“We are inviting our veterans, who would like to discuss any matters relating to their heath care needs, to the Tilton clinic,” said Mary-Ann Church, MSN, CBOC nurse manager.

“Representatives from the Manchester VAMC will be available to answer questions and to provide information about expanding services now available to veterans. There are wide variety of VA Healthcare services available to veterans right here in Tilton and we want to make sure that veterans and their family members are aware of these services. We also want to inform veterans about our new Home Based Primary Care program during this town meeting.”

Home Based Primary Care Pro-

gram (HBPC) is a home care program designed to meet the primary care needs of an aging veteran population with chronic disabling medical conditions that are high risk for hospitalization or recurrent emergency room care. In addition, HBPC provides chronic long term care to patients requiring palliative care for an advanced disease that is life limiting as well as for patients whose home care needs may be expected to be of short duration or for a focused problem. HBPC’s interdisciplinary team will work together closely under the direction of the Primary Care Physician to provide healthcare to our veteran patients in their homes.

Anyone planning to attend this Veterans Town Meeting is asked to contact Debra Krinsky, acting Public Affairs officer, at 624-4366 or (800) 892-8384 to R.S.V.P. If the Veteran interest exceeds the seating capacity of the clinic, an alternate location may be provided.

Sanbornton Public Library to host storyteller extraordinaire Odds Bodkin SANBORNTON — The Public Library will launch its “One World, Many Stories” summer reading program with a visit from Odds Bodkin, storyteller extraordinaire, at 11 a.m. on July 1.

“One World, Many Stories” invites young readers to travel the world with books, crafts, games, and special events. After Bodkin’s appearance, programs and activities will be held every Friday at 10 a.m.

Summer reading is an important part of keeping young minds interested and active through the summer months. Programs are directed toward children from pre-school through ele-

mentary grades, and there will be at least one special event planned for teen readers.

The Library will award prizes for all of readers at the end of the program.

Each child who registers, however, will receive a “Passport to Reading” (a log to help them keep track of their reading over the summer) and can look forward to receiving special prizes. Children do not have to attend all the programming to register.

For more information, call 2868288, or visit the Library on Facebook for information and event updates throughout the summer: www.facebook.com/splnh.

Father's Day Double-Header “Gt Lunch!”

Sunday, June 19 Father’s Day breakfast at the Congregational Church of Laconia Church Hall (basement level) at 11:00 a.m. “Free Will” offering. All are welcome!

Muskrat’s baseball game at the Robbie Mill’s Field on Father’s Day at 6:05 p.m. For every ticket purchased they‘ll donate $1.00 to “Gt Lunch!”

Feeding Laconia’s Children: A healthy Summer Lunch Program

The “Gt Lunch!” Initiative Needs YOU! For more information visit www.laconiaucc.org GOT LUNCH! link or contact Rev. Paula Gile at the Congregational Church of Laconia: paula@laconiaucc.org

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I’m so confused. I have been married for 15 years and have five kids. Our married life started out great, but for the past several years, it has been dwindling to the point where I don’t know if I want to stay.

My husband will tell me in the morning that he hates me, and by lunch, he is hugging and groping me and saying he loves me. I used to think he was bipolar, but now I’m not sure.

Whatever the discussion, he is always right. He has a list of demands for me, ranging from how polite I must be to the way I sigh. He has threatened suicide, even doing so in front of the kids.

He calls me nasty names and tells me he can’t stand the sight of me and that I smell like a urinal. He will scream that I am stupid. He tells the kids not to listen to me. Last year, he almost convinced me that I was hallucinating and hearing voices. After eye and hearing exams, it turned out he was muttering under his breath.

I am tired of crying myself to sleep. It has started to affect my health. Defending myself only makes the situation escalate. The kids can hear us fighting, and for this, I am sorry.

I have no family, and friends have distanced themselves. I am so alone. I feel like I am not being a good mother. I have suggested counseling, but he doesn’t believe in it. When the anxiety attacks began to affect my everyday functioning, I started therapy, but it hasn’t helped. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn’t allow me to go to another therapist. What can I do? -- Going Crazy Dear Crazy: Regardless of your husband’s mental health issues, he is being abusive, damaging you emotionally and psychologically, and creating an unhealthy environment for your children. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) and ask for guidance.

Dear Annie: I’ve seen a lot of comments about how annoying it is to be in a public place when someone next to you starts up a conversation on their cellphone. I would like to comment on how annoying it is to be the recipient of that phone call.

This morning, a friend called while she was grocery shopping. As we talked, she greeted other shoppers, commented on the price of items and then chatted with the cashier at the checkout. A couple of times, I tried to end the call, and each time, she exclaimed that we had not talked in ages and she valued our friendship, etc. I suggested we meet for lunch, and she promised to check her calendar. Meanwhile, she had to keep asking me to repeat my last sentence because she didn’t catch it, and several times I neglected to respond because I assumed she was still talking to the checkout clerk.

We did not really engage in a true conversation between friends. I felt my name was on a to-do list to be checked off.

-- A Real Person on the Other End Dear Real Person: Cellphones have created all kinds of rudenesses and embarrassments. If you have text messaging capabilities, we recommend using that in noisy places. And recipients of such phone calls should have no qualms about saying, “I’ll talk to you when you’re less busy,” and then disconnect immediately.

Dear Annie: This is in response to “Michigan,” a mom of boys who was told that only daughters stay close after leaving the nest. She should not be discouraged.

I am blessed with a continuing close bond with both of my grown sons. It does not happen without some effort. She should initiate some get-together time, even if only for short visits. Find some mutual interests to share so you remain part of their lives. And I am also blessed with a lovely daughter-inlaw, which helps a great deal. -- Another Michigan Mom

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

BOATS

Child Care

For Rent

AKC Yellow Labs. First shots, AKC papers, vet health certificate. Ready now. Conway (603)726-6273.

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

Meredith in-home childcare.

June-October. 5-13 yr. olds. Call Betty Valliere @ 279-7675. Experienced.

FRANKLIN Riverfront, 1-Bedroom, Storage. $600/ month + Util. Ref. & Security Deposit.

387-4471.

SUMMER child care in my home, meals and snacks provided, weekly trips to park and library.

Twenty-five years experience as pediatric nurse. 369-1824 or 593-8597

GILFORD 1150 SQ. FT. 2-Bedroom apartment for lease.! Excellent condition, washer/dryer, off-street parking, front/rear deck, a/c, smoke-free, no pets/no utilities. $895/Month.

Call 1-339-222-0303

Lost Cat- Last seen June 4th on Doe Ave. Weirs Beach. Large tiger cat, white bib named Marla.

366-4448 ROTTWEILER Pups, AKC, tails, shots done, parents on premises, $950. 340-6219

Employment Wanted

Autos

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

1989 Ford Mustang LX, 5 liter standard, all power, $1,900/best offer. (603)520-6323 or (603) 524-5747.

For Rent

1998 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Black with grey interior, A/C, loaded, clean car. $2,550/OBO. 603-528-2386

2 Bedroom, 1 bath Condo. Downtown Laconia. Central ac, cable, Internet, hot water included. Fitness center, storage room. $1200 & security. 524-3106

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

ADORABLE cottage in Meredith, 1 BR, study, large living room, kitchen and screened porch. Lake and tennis courts. No dogs. Refs req!d. $850 month. 279-6463

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

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

FOR SAlE 2001 Ford Taurus SEL 73K Miles, loaded with all options, sunroof. $4,500 or B.O. 603-315-9885.

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

BOATS 12 ft. Aluminum Boat With Trailer.

4HP motor. Excellent condition. $900. Steve 528-6141 1999 21.5 Regal Cuddy Cabin.

5.0 Mercruiser, great shape, low miles, with trailer weekender package, depth finder, marine band radio. $12,500 OBO. Kim 366-2549 LAKE Winnisquam docks for rent.

Parking and marine services avail-

Hobie Cat 16- Looking to beach for summer on lake. 223-5046 MEREDITH: Boatslip, 25 max, nice club facilitiles, $2,500.

387-8356.

PRIVATE Dock Space for Rent: Up to 10x30. Varney Point, Winnipesaukee, Gilford, $2,295/ season. 603-661-2883.

Camps GILFORD: Camping and/or RV sites available beginning May 31st. Ask about weekly & monthly specials. Also available for seasonal use and/ or weekend use.

Ask about our weekly & monthly

ALTON: 1-Bedroom, first floor, newer appliances and bathroom floor. No smoking. $750, includes heat and hot water. Call 875-7182.

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.

BELMONT: 2 bedroom, 3rd floor, coin-op laundry and storage space in basement, $235/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

BILLBOARD (8! x 16!) Route 106, Belmont. Advertise your business. $300/mo. Call 267-1955 CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. Heat/Hot Water included. $620/Month. No pets.

603-393-9693 or

GILFORD: 2-bedroom apartments from $250/Week. Heat & utilities included.

Pets considered.

Security & References. 556-7098 GILFORD: Cute, freshly painted 1BR house, nice yard, updated kitchen and bath, Furnished or unfurnished. $650/Month. One pet considered. 566-6815.

GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $950/Month. 630-6812 GILMANTON- 2-bedroom 1-bath affordable rent. $950/Month, all utilities included. first & last. No smoking/pets. 848-2907 LACONIA -Beautiful 1-bedroom large living room, fireplace, washer/dryer. Heat & Hot Water Included. $895/Month 528-6885

LACONIA HOUSE BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF LAKE WINNISQUAM, ACROSS FROM ASSOCIATION BEACH 3BR, 2BA - 295 Shore Drive.

Tennis courts, 2 car attached garage, fireplace, $1,500 per month. 477-3174 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. Free WiFi Internet. $145/week, 603-781-6294 LACONIA: 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $265/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

Laconia Studio & 1-bedroom. $125-$160/Week. Includes heat, hot water & electricity. References

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NORTHFIELD

Spacious 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments $630-$800 per month (Only $200 Security Deposit)

(Utilities not included)

Section 8 Welcome Income Restrictions Apply

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

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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: Three 2 bedroom apartments available, all with coin-op laundry available, $220, $225 and $245/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301

SANDWICH-NEWLY Completely Renovated home on Little Pond Rd. 2,900 sq. ft. 3-bedroom 2-bath, 2 car attached garage.

Large private lot. $1,400/Month Including heat. 603-387-1476

LACONIA- Cozy 2-bedroom, heat & hot water included. No dogs. $800/Month + Security. 387-8664

TILTON- COZY 3 rooms and bath.

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

524-1036 or 387-3866

LACONIA- Summer St. Studio in clean, quiet building. Non-smoker, no pets. Security $100/Week 528-6029 LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, includes heat & hot water, $180/week. References & deposit. 528-0024.

LACONIA: Bright, sunny, newly renovated 2BR apartment, $900/month, includes heat & hot water. (603)340-5536.

LACONIA: 1Bedroom $600/month + utilities, 1-Bedroom, $750/month utilities included.

Spacious 2-Bedroom, $800/Month + utilities. Northfield: 2-Bedroom w/on-site laundry room, $750/month + utilities. Call 267-8023 GCE Apartments, Please no pets.

LACONIA: 1BR, new carpets, parking, no pets, $150/ week + utilities, security, Sec 8, 387-6810.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $155/Week. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

MEREDITH Water access home for rent. 4 bedrms 3.5 baths, 2 living rooms, 3-stall garage and entertainment room. Boat dock available. Seasonal $3,000/mo. or short/ long term $2800/mo.

603-686-0803.

MEREDITH- Beautiful House for rent with option to buy. 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, mountain views, quiet & private. Pets OK. $900/Month. 603-707-8066 MOULTONBOROUGH: Studio, $650/ month or pay weekly. Includes heat, hot water, electricity.

On-site laundry. Security & references required.

No pets.

253-8863 or 393-8245.

NEW HAMPTON: 2-bedroom apartment. Close to Rt. 93. Heat & Hot water included. $750/mo.

279-5577.

NORTHFIELD: Large 1 bedroom apartment on 1st floor with separate entrance & direct access to basement with coin-op laundry. $215/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer in small park with coin-op laundry on site, $235/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

TILTON- DOWNTOWN. Room for rent in 3-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, shared with 2 other responsible adults, $125 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.

Year Round Rentals

Suissevale: 2BR +office. Propane heat/central AC, W/D, deeded beach. $900/month+utilities.

Laconia Heights: Beautiful newer condo, 1-car garage, 2BR, den, W/D, DW, Oil heat. $950/month +utilites.

Meredith: 1st floor of great 100 year old home. 2BR, large rooms, walk to town.

Oil heat. $1,000/month +utilities.

Winnipesaukee Springs: 3-floor remodeled unit. Walk to Weirs.

Propane heat, DW, fireplace, 3rd floor sundeck. $990/month +utilities.

Century 21 Lakes Region

(603) 253-9871

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.

TIME share Near Disney, Florida.

One week every odd year, best offer. Evenings 603-524-7336

For Rent-Commercial

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

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

(603)476-8933

New Franklin Apartments, LLC

Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111 Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

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For Rent-Commercial

For Sale

Furniture

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

FRANKLIN 3,000 sf prime industrial, 18 foot ceilings with clear span, overhead door. $1,200 per month plus until. 455-6662

Toro- Wheel Horse 518X1 Garden Tractor with 52 inch deck. Like new $3,000. 744-6107

MATTRESS AND FURNITURE OVERSTOCKS!

Two- Printer/Fax/Copier/Scanner: Canon MP390- $75; Brother 7820N- $125. Very good condition. Great for home office /small business.

Email ypladd@gmail.com..

Bus Driver Senior Transportation Program

Space for Lease

Administrative / Sales Assistant To provide secretarial & sales support to small residential development office. Seeking applicants with high level of organizational skills & ability to multi-task. To be detail orientated & proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Professional demeanor and appearance is essential. NH RE License preferred / not required. Hours vary seasonally & will require weekend flexibility. 20-40 hours per week. Compensation based on experience. Send resume to info@meredithbaynh.com or fax to 603-524-8841.

Prime retail Location downtown Meredith, visible from Route 3.

Parking available, 3,000+ sq. ft.

Contact: 677-8652

For Sale 18 FT. F/G boat, motor, trailer. $1,200. 603-539-5194 6 speed, 12 hp, Craftsman Rider Mower 38”, has to go. Perfect $450. 707-8259 AMAZING! Beautiful queen or full pillow top mattress set $249, king $399. See ad under “furniture”.

Bowflex TC-3000 Treadclimber. very good condition $900. pladd@gmail.com Craftsman 10 inch Radial Arm Saw. 110 220V w/accessories.

Includes locking cabinet. Asking $300. 387-5511 Fiberglass Leer truck cap. Green, was on a 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

Sliding windows with screens, interior light, interior lining, lockable rear window. LIKE NEW condition.

Asking $700. 293-4416 Firewood- All kinds. Delivered or self-serve at 18 Arlene Drive, Belmont. Quantities from $3 Bundles to $200 cords. Free tree removal. 998-7337 Flowers, plants shrubs from overgrown perennial beds that need thinning. Many varieties, reasonably priced. 279-4668 FULL-SIZE Englander Lennox Mattress, Boxspring and Bedstand. Never used. Paid $385, asking $175. (603)677-7203.

FURNITURE for sale, best offer takes all! Year-old double beds with frames, one headboard, futon, couch, chairs, etc.

393-2655 GE Chest Freezer 9cf, $250; Kirkland Chest Freezer, 7cf, $200; 2-door Kitchen Aid Fridge/ Freezer, $200; Frigidaire HD Comm. Freezer, $250; Sanyo Fridge/Freezer, $150; Turbo Air, 2-door, SS, 48cf Comm. Fridge, $2,500. (603)476-8894.

Good Quality Hay - Baled In Field.

You pick up. $3.50 per bale.

524-4726 Belmont

WASHER & dryer $250/ obo. Call 509-7521.

Yamaha MC Electrone Organ with Music/Manual, Bench and Cassettes. Asking $250. 528-0055

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 Recliner-. Motorized, Gold Velour, massage included. Excellent condition, great Father’s Day Gift. $175 603-707-9150 Roll Top Desk, 35.5 inches wide, 23 inches deep & 46 inches high. good condition. $75.

863-206-7168

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!

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

Help Wanted

Busy Weirs Beach Resort seeks

Nights and Weekends are a must!

Please submit resume to: PO Box 5446 Laconia, NH 03246

GILMANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT GILMANTON SCHOOL Custodian Position Vacancy Please send a letter of intent and resume to:

Principal Carol Locke Gilmanton School 1386 NH Rte. 140 Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837

Seasons at Attitash A Resort Condominium Is accepting applications for the position of

General Manager

Jazzy model power wheelchair/ scooter. Used very little. Like new, cost $6500, sell $3500/ obo.

524-3892 or 630-4771.

Jett III Ultra Power Wheelchair with oxygen carrier. Like new.

Many power tools. $2,500.

744-6107

Seasons at Attitash, Attn: Board of Directors PO Box 415, Rt302, Bartlett, NH 03812 Or email oa@seasonsnh.com

KIRBY Vacuum with all the fixtures, shampoo and bags, like new, asking $300; Recliner, asking $75. Call 524-9215. If not home, leave a message.

CNC LATHE OPERATORS AND MANUAL MACHINIST

KITCHEN cabinets, solid Maple glaze, dovetail drawers, never installed, cost $6000, sell $1600.

603-235-1695.

Kubota 2009 BX-1860 with 35 hours. Front bucket-Mid & rear PTO, turf-tires. Asking $9,500.

603-253-3120 Panasonic Projection TV- HD, 53 inch. $150. Double stroller, only used 3 times. $75. 524-8761

Small Lakes-Region manufacturer seeks motivated and reliable CNC Lathe operator for our first and second shifts. We are also looking for a Manual Machinist.

Strong working knowledge of a variety of inspection equipment such as optical comparator, height gages, thread/pin gages, dial calipers and hand-held micrometers, along with strong math skills. Minimum of five years- experience needed.

For the right candidate, this can be an opportunity for advancement witha steadily growing company.

The positions pay $10.00 to $12.00 an hour based on experience. Benefits include: Paid holidays and vacation, health and dental insurance.

PROFORM treadmill $400/OBO. 20 ft. sun awning, used on deck but from travel trailer. $300/OBO. Excellent condition. 603-744-7944

Interested individuals should apply in person Monday - Friday between 9AM and 5PM at Quality Controls, Inc.

Rewarding part-time position with Rural Transportation Program serving the older adults in the Greater Belmont area. Experience driving 18 passenger vehicle, excellent driving record and New Hampshire CDL-C passenger endorsed license required.

Defensive driving and first aid classes desirable. 10-15 hours/week. Contact Pam Jolivette, Director, Elder Services at 603-225-3295. Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full time medical assistant for busy Internal Medicine practice.

Must be detail oriented and able to multi task in a fast paced environment. Position now available. New graduates welcome. Call Chris, 524-9201 or e-mail ccoons@lrgh.org

Maintenance Director Belknap County, Laconia, N.H.

Part-Time Front Desk Person

This individual must have experience and managerial skills in the same or a related industry. Excellent people skills are a must. A package of vacation, sick and personal days, as well as health insurance benefits are included. Applicants with resort/hotel management degrees will be carefully considered but a degree is not a prerequisite. This is a salaried position and would be competitive and commensurate with referral and experience.

Interested applicants should send their resume to:

HOT Tub Brand new 5-person, all options, led lighting, cover and warranty, cost $5900, sell $2500.

Can deliver 603-235-5218.

CMA/LPN/LNA part-time with potential full time hours. We are looking for a hard working, compassionate individual with good rapport with children and families, for a new pediatric office in downtown Franklin. Please send resume c/o Susan Weinreb 21 Brigham St. Laconia, NH 03246 or email at sueweinreb@hotmail.com

Help Wanted

Belknap County is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to provide leadership and guidance for planning, organizing and supervising and overseeing all maintenance operations and activities of County facilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Business Management, Public Administration, Mechanical or Building Trades, or Engineering; and, four to six years of progressively responsible experience in a related field; and, two to four years of experience in a supervisory capacity; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 DOQ with a competitive benefits package.

For further information and to view a full job profile, visit www.belknapcounty.org. Please submit a cover letter, detailed resume with salary history and three (3) work related references to:

Debra Shackett, County Administrator 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH, 03246 or via email to: hrdirector@belknapcounty.org Resumes received by July 6, 2011 will receive primary consideration.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V

Deputy Sheriff Belknap County, Laconia, NH The Belknap County Sheriff’s Department, is seeking a highly motivated, experienced individual to work in a team environment to perform duties prescribed

by New Hampshire RSA 104:3, including routine to complex work in connection with serving civil process in Belknap County, acting on arrest warrants, providing general law enforcement and other functions assigned by the Sheriff.

For further information and to view a full job profile, visit Current Job Openings under the Departments/Human Resources tab at http://www.belknapcounty.org/.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be certified as a full-time police officer by the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council, or able to meet all certification requirements within one year of date of hire (Certified officers preferred). Requires a high degree of physical and psychological fitness. Subject to intensive background investigation, including polygraph examination and drug screening.

Must have a valid New Hampshire driver’s license. Must reside within Belknap County or within close proximity at the time of appointment.

APPLICATION: An application is required and may be picked up during normal business hours or one may be downloaded from our website. Resumes are encouraged, but will not serve as a replacement for the required application. You can fill out the on-line application and save it to your hard drive. You must print it out, sign it and submit the application to: Norman C. O’Neil, Human Resources Director, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH, 03246; Phone 603-737-9484.

Position will remain open until the close of business on June 24, 2011. A review of applications will be conducted by July 1, 2011, with initial interviews scheduled shortly after that time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V

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Help Wanted HOME Care Assistant needed. must have drivers license and car insurance. Skills required: companionship, light housekeeping/cooking. Part-time only. Great extra income for retirees and housewives. Apply: Your Home to Stay, PO Box 137, Tilton, NH 03276.

Help Wanted

Instruction

Land

LANDSCAPE

FLYFISHING LESSONS

5+ wooded acres on Class 6 road, lots of trails, bring your camper or RV or build a camp. Nice country setting, close to all shopping and lakes, $37K or best offer.

387-9742

FOREMAN Full-Time

Hardscaping & Landscaping Experience Required

Moultonboro

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

Mobile Homes

253-7111 Housekeeping Positions Saturday!s in Moultonboro 9am-2pm.

Window Washing/Floor Maintenance position Laconia Tilton area 20-30 hours per week.

All Positions seasonal through Labor day. Call Frank at

455-2326

SEASONAL Driver Needed: Valid driver!s license, clean record, must be able to work weekends.

Driving 50! truck and trailer.

Please inquire at: Five Star Golf Cars, 1165 Union Ave., Laconia.

SUMMER HELP WANTED

KARATE

Adult and Children's Karate (Ages 4+) classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough.

Improves balance, coordination, focus, strength and flexibility.

Over 55 Village for $59,995 or $6,000 down and $799 for 240 months, inc. rent. Apr 6.5%.

“Open House” Sunday 12 to 2 Call Kevin 603-387-7463

524-4780

Gilford, NH

JCS expanding for the 3rd time, representing top 12 resorts industry wide. Hiring motivated receptive individuals. No cold calls! We spend 30K weekly generating the best leads possible. Average pay $25 per hour. Hiring night shift.

Sunday-Friday 4:15PM - 10:00 PM. Call 581-2450 for interview.

PAINTERS: M u s t have experience & transportation.

Part/Full Time.

Call (603)630-8333.

Maintenance, full &/or Part time. Job includes pool services, grounds, waterfront & light maintenance. Must be able to work weekends.

Fax resume to 603-623-7200 or email at

lpaquette@evergreenmgt.com

TAI CHI Experience the gentle art of Tai Chi. Improves balance, joint health, coordination, bone density, blood pressure, strength and flexibility.

Ongoing classes held in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith and Moultonborough.

All ages welcome.

524-4780

Mansfield Woods 60 North Rt. 132 New Hampton, NH Mobile home lot available at Windy Hill Co-op, Tilton, NH. Call 286-7622 after 12PM

LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL OPENINGS

Mobile Homes

Motorcycles

New 14’ Wides from $26,995

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LTcontour lights, 1,645 Miles, 16 month warranty, $6,500/ BRO. (603)315-5156.

Or $1,400 down 240 @ $207

Apr 7.5% Irresistible 56X28 with drop down kitchen, loaded $77,995.

Modular cape ranch and 2 story, all on display.

WWW.CM-H.Com Open Daily & Sunday Camelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton, NH

CASH Paid For Old Motorcycles!

Need not run. Call Greg at 520-0156.

For Sale 2004 Triumph Speedmaster, 790CC, Red & Black with chrome, 13K miles, $3,700 or B.O. 603-315-9885 HONDA 2001 Goldwing with 25K mi, always garaged in Fla., recently moved to NH. Looks like new, includes many extras. Asking $10,500. 533-6836

Motorcycles 1970 BSA 250 Starfire: All original, 2,700 miles, runs, $1,800.

986-9841.

1985 Honda GoldWing: 36k miles, am/fm/cb radios, excellent shape, ready to ride! $3,500/b.r.o. 293-0393.

2004 Harley Davidson 883 Custom. Under 9,000 miles. Many Screaming Eagle parts, new tires, $4,995/BRO. 524-9265 2004 Honda Shadow Arrow, 750cc, great bike, 11,000 miles asking $3700. Free delivery to Central NH area. 998-4350.

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON electra glide classic. 12K mi. Blue w/pinstripe. New rear tire. $14,500.

759-9642 2006 Harley Sportster 1200 Cus tom: 25k miles, a black beauty! $6,000/b.r.o. 293-0393.

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

STOCK seat & windshield for 2009 Harley Davidson Road King Classic. Never used, $200 each/OBO. 279-4788 WANTED: We need used Motor cycles! Vstars, R6!s, Vulcans, Ninjas ... Cash, trade or consignment. HK Powersports, Laconia, 524-0100.

Personals SQUARE dancer, female looking for male dancing partner to dance MS. 603-934-3749.

HUOT TECHNICAL CENTER at LACONIA HIGH SCHOOL Plumbing/Heating/HVAC Teacher High-efficiency systems in a Regional Technical Center High School Program. Candidate will need to obtain a Statement of Eligibility for certification.

Contact: Scott Davis, CTE Director Huot Technical Center at Laconia High School 345 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246

LACONIA ADULT EDUCATION Part-Time Plumbing Apprenticeship Instructor

For Years I and II September 2011-April 2012 Monday & Wednesday Evenings 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 156 Hours of Classroom Instruction Plumbing Masters License required Contact: Pegg Selig, Director (603) 524-5712

LABORER/DRIVER FULL TIME The City of Laconia is seeking an individual to perform general laboring responsibilities and to operate various light and heavy equipment in the Public Works Department. A Commercial Drivers License or the ability to attain one is required. Position description is available in the Finance Office.

Salary Range: $13.72 - $16.96 Application forms are available in the Finance Office, Laconia City Hall, 45 Beacon Street East, Laconia, New Hampshire, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 1, 2011.

EOE/ADA

WOODLAND HEIGHTS SCHOOL 5th Grade Certified Elementary Teacher Contact: Dennis Dobe, Principal Woodland Heights School 225 Winter Street Extension, Laconia, NH 03246 LACONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL 8th Grade Certified English/Language Arts Teacher

7th Grade Certified Social Studies Teacher Contact: Jim McCollum, Principal Laconia Middle School 150 McGrath Street, Laconia, NH 03246 ELM STREET SCHOOL Certified Elementary Special Education Teacher

Contact: Eric Johnson, Principal 478 Elm Street, Laconia, NH 03246 For any of the above openings, please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Certification, and three Letters of Reference to the respective contact person for each school. Please visit our website for information about the Laconia Schools at:

www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E.

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:

• Medical Records Clerk- F/T and P/T. Min two yrs ofc exp. Familiarity with healthcare billing and diagnostic coding preferred. Computer literate.

• RN- Per Diem. Medical-Surgical Nurse, BLS/ACLS certified.

Day/Night, 12 hr shifts. Experience preferred.

• Office RN- P/T and Per Diem. Office experience preferred. BLS required. Willing to be a team player, NH License. Coumadin Therapy Certification or willingness to obtain.

• Collections- F/T. Initiate collection of accounts through written, verbal and personal contact with the patient or specified guarantor.

Recommend changes & procedures as necessary to the Director of Patient Financial Services or Billing Manager.

• EVS Technician- F/T. Performs a variety of cleaning duties within areas of assignment. Must be able to lift 35 pounds and push/pull over 100 pounds.

• Lab Aide- Per Diem. Excellent Phlebotomy Skills and Computer Skills required.

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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Brandon Hamel of Laconia honored as Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Brandon Hamel, Laconia High School Class of 2011 and founder of Good Earth, a non-profit he created in 2005 at the age of 12, has been awarded the AFP-NNE-Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Pictured are (left to right) Bob Demont, president of Demont Associates; Brandon’s mother Debra Hamel; Brandon Hamel; Brandon’s father Mitch Hamel; and Angela Matthews, president of AFP-Northern New England. (Courtesy photo)

Recreation Vehicles

Services

Services

LACONIA — Brandon Hamel, Laconia High School Class of 2011, has been awarded the AFP-NNE-Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy.

Hamel, age 17, received the award, in its third official year, for his fundraising and volunteer efforts with Good Earth, a non-profit he founded in 2005 at the age of 12. Good Earth was established to help enhance the lives of the unfortunate and provide love and help to the victims of disaster. Its goal is to provide assistance to the needy and sick as well as organizations in the Lakes Region making a difference on their own.

It all began with the “Garden of Hope,” a neighborhood beautification project dedicated to his neighbor living with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Having raised over $26,000 since 2005, Good Earth has contributed both time and money to several local charities as well as national efforts. From working at the Salvation Army soup kitchen to a $150 donation to the Red Cross for Hurri-

Services

2005 Rockwood Roo 23B camper.

Slide out sofa, 2 expanding queen beds, sleeps 7 adults. Kitchen, full bath, great storage! $11,500.

369-1578, 738-9167.

For Sale By Owner- 2 Bedroom house, 1 1/4 bath. 180 Mechanic St. Laconia. 524-8142

Roommate Wanted Franklin-3 bedroom country ranch.

Everything included. $200/Week.

Nice backyard with hot tub, some storage. 603-520-0845 MEREDITH: To share sunny & clean 2BR apartment, $350/month +deposit. Walk to town. Call 481-0762.

Services

Services

Experience the relaxing and medically therapeutic traditional Japanese bodywork known as Shiatsu.

Each treatment is performed fully clothed on a comfortable floor mat and takes about an hour. Sensei Russell Jones, a State Of NH licensed Asian Bodywork Therapist, schedules Shiatsu treatments at his office in Meredith by appointment only. Please call 524-4780 for more information.

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship.

Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

BELKNAP HOME SERVICES

Interior & Exterior Home Cleaning (Weekly & Monthly Rates). Also, Painting , Decks, Gardening & Pet Care available. Reasonable Rates. 10% Discount to new customers. Call 603-707-8791 or 528-1750

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted CARPENTRY Work, Painting, 40 years experience, very reasonable rates. Fully insured, free estimates. Large or small jobs welcome. 603-455-4213.

Storage Space CLEAN DRY Storage Easy access. $65/ month. 520-4465.

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

POOL SERVICE

Maintenance, Equipment, Liners, Openings, 22 years.

603-785-8305.

JAYNE ’ S Painting is now Ruel’s Painting. Same great service! Jason Ruel Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! 393-0976 LAKES & Mountain Carpet & Furniture Cleaning & Restoration. Quality service since 1975.

(603)973-1667.

Landscaping And Hardscapes.

Rock walls, Patios, and walkways.

Call John 707-0293

Wanted To Buy NON-FERROUS METALS Copper, brass, aluminum, lead, aluminum cans, insulated wire, & appliance removal.

CASH PAID

387-9272 or 267-8963

Yard Sale SHMILY!S WEEKLY trash removal and Attic and basement clean outs. Call Shmily at 603-393-4679

Rightway Plumbing and Heating

Halfway between Rte.104 & Parade Rd. Wed-Sun 10-5 603-279-4234

Over 20 Years Experience

Call 393-4949

BLUE RIBBON

PAINTING CO. Interior/Exterior

General clean-ups, clean-outs for estates and foreclosures.

Brush, lumber, rubbish, mobile home teardowns.

Deliveries of loam, sand, gravel, & stone. Call Us at

Powerwashing

279-5755 630-8333 Bus.

Cell

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

INDOOR YARD SALE

Fridays & Saturdays. 9am - 2pm.

Weirs Beach (turn at sign)

MOVING SALE

387-9272 or 267-8963

Since 1982 ~ Fully Insured

GILFORD: 65 Savage Road, all the way to the end, Sat & Sun, 8am-4pm.

LAKEPORT YARD/BARN SALE. 15 Park Street. Saturday 6/18, Sunday 6/19 - 8am -1pm, rain or shine. No early birds, please. Lots of good stuff! Household, hardware, baby/children/adult clothes, tools, hobby/craft items, 45 RPM records, electronics, video games, Ruger MKII stainless slabside competition pistol.

M. Fedorczuk Trucking

Lamp Repair our Specialty alexlamp@metrocast.net

Gilford- 49 Ridgewood Avenue.

Saturday, 8am-1pm. A little bit of everything! Rain Cancels.

LACONIA55 Dartmouth St. Saturday, 7am-2pm. Rain or Shine!

STEVE’S LANDSCAPING

General Yardwork & Spring Cleanups.

Lawn Mowing 524-4389 or 630-3511.

Fully Insured. License #3647

Kero & Electric Lamps, Shades, Supplies, Glassware, Tools & Collectibles

Gilford- 159 Belknap Mt. Rd. Saturday, June 18th, 8am-12pm.

Rain or shine! Furniture, housewares, books, home decor & much more! No early birds!

JUNQUE SALE. My junk MAY be your treasure. Come take a look.

702 Province Rd. (Rt 107) Belmont. Sat. 9-2.

NEED FINANCIAL HELP with the spaying, altering of your dog or cat? 224-1361 Before 2pm.

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

126 Pease Rd. Meredith

A Step Up Hair Design Studio in Meredith, NH is Offering 20% off NEW client services!

Summer special for kid's haircuts ($10 for any child under 16).

Offers good until June 30th.

Call 279-6750 for appointment.

Yard Sale

Traditional Japanese Bodywork

Real Estate ATTENTION investors and/or developers. 14+ Subdividable acres available with Duplex. Owner financing available. Monthly income $8000/ month. Call 603-393-5756.

cane Katrina, to the $19,000 donated to the WLNH Children’s Auction over several years, Good Earth cares for others in a multi-layered approach.

“Brandon’s ability to move not only himself, but others from dream to reality is truly amazing,” said Holly Vieten, LHS guidance counselor and Hamel’s nominator. “His talent lies within his commitment to his fellow human beings. His humility is admirable and personality approachable.

An upstanding and positive role model to his peers, hero to his charities, and reliable student to his classes, Brandon has mastered initiative and responsibility beyond his years.”

Robert Demont of Demont Associates, a Portland, ME-based fundraising firm that co-sponsors the AFP-NNE-Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, praised Hamel’s commitment, leadership, and fundraising skills when presenting him with the award. “We salute his compassion, skill, determination, and sustained see next page

LACONIA Estate Yard Sale. Saturday, June 18th 8:30am-2pm.

218 Franklin St. Tools, HO RR Train set, singer sewing machine, desk. Rain or shine.

Furniture, Dishes, Tools, Antiques & Much More!

Saturday ~ 8am - 3pm 28 Chipmunk Lane Gilmanton

Members of Laconia Cub Scout Pack 68 shave heads for St. Baldrick’s Foundation

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from preceding page commitment begun at age 12 with Hurricane Katrina to his Garden of Hope and over 18 local and international youth and health-related causes through WLNH Children’s Auction in the ensuing six years.

Clearly he has learned early in life a secret many do not yet know: the joy and many benefits of giving to others.

We are especially impressed that he founded and will continue to operate the Good Earth Foundation.”

“Brandon’s application impressed

everyone on the Youth in Philanthropy Awards committee,” said Angela Matthews, president of the AFP of Northern New England. “The quality and depth of his contributions to the community are achievements generally associated with a much older individual.” Hamel will be honored at the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northern New England (AFP-NNE)’s annual luncheon in celebration of National Philanthropy Day to be held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester on November 3.

524-6565 Fax: 524-6810

E-mail: info@cumminsre.com 61 Liscomb Circle, Gilford, NH 03249

Sporting their newly shorn heads, shaved to support research for children’s cancer, members of Cub Scout Pack 68 donated more than $1,000 to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Presenting the check are (front row, left to right) Scouts Ryan Poliquin, Jacob Marshall, and Adam Michalewicz, and their proud fathers (back row) Larry Poliquin, Dave Marshall, and Craig Michalewicz. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — Members of Cub Scout Pack 68 recently shaved their heads to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Along with generating funds by pledg-

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ing to go bald in support of research toward a cure for children’s cancer, the Pack also raffled off an Amazon Kindle to get additional contributions to the cause.

Total money raised was $1,064.

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Exceptional Views Exceptional Property.

27+ Prime View Acres Of Mt. Chocurua, Paugus Bay Lake Winnipesaukee, And The Ossipee Mountain Range. 1600 Sf Of Living Space In This Charming L Shaped Ranch That Offers Build-ins, Pocket Doors, And A Fireplace With 2 Car Garage And Finished Lower Level.

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Bring Your Imagination The Possibilities Are Endless. Rental Income Currently From 10 Units. 4 Acres With Beautiful Views And Lovely Meadow On Busy Tenney Mountain Highway In Plymouth.

This Property Offers Over 12,000 Sft Including A 4 Story Barn And Silo.

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Nearly 500 Feet Of Road Frontage Accompanies This Antique Cape Situated On 2.2 Commercial Acres On Busy Route 106 In Belmont. This Wonderful Property Was Most Recently Used As A Residence But We See Great Potential For An In Home Business. You Decide. Level Lot, Stone Walls, And Spacious Barn. $210,000.

Well Maintained 5 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Farmhouse With Delightful Wrap Around Front Porch. Huge Attached Barn With Ample Storage On Multiple Levels.

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Open Concept Waterfront Contemporary With Sweeping Views And 69’ Of Sandy Shoreline On Sought After Paugus Bay In Lake Winnipesaukee. Gourmet Kitchen And Dining Area Great For Entertaining With Over 2500 Sft Of Living Space. First Floor Master W/ Bath And 3 More Bedrooms 2 Baths Upstairs.

Priced At $579,000.

Pine Gardens Manufactured Home Park in Belmont, NH

267-8182

Commercial garage space w/signage ... call for specifics.

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Darth Vadar (?) drops in on Prospect Mountain Class of 2011 commencement ceremony Keynote speaker Brian Stuart (left) makes quite an entrance as Darth Vadar during Prospect Mountain High School’s commencement exercises Friday evening in Alton. At right, seniors Brian MacDonald, Jr. and Ryan Sargent prepare to receive their diplomas. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

Community college will Red Sox rude (10-4) to rare guests from Milwaukee resume search for new president in the fall

LACONIA — The search for a new president for Lakes Region Community College has been suspended until fall said a spokesman on Thursday.

Public Information Officer Max Brown said Chancellor Richard Gufstafson will not hire either of the two final candidates chosen by a presidential search committee comprised of LRCC board members and other educators.

“He wants someone a bit more qualified to operate an institution the size of LRCC,” Brown said.

LRCC is seeking a replacement for outgoing President Mark Edelstein who announced his retirement this spring and who plans on leaving sometime this summer.

Brown said the college will use an independent agency to help it select an interim president until the search for a new president begins this fall.

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BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey settled down after a shaky start with big assists from his slick-fielding second baseman and his hard-hitting teammates.

With the bases loaded and no outs in the third, Dustin Pedroia stabbed a sharp grounder by Casey McGehee to start a double play on which a run scored, tying the game at 4, but took the steam out of a second-inning rally.

“That’s going to be a couple of runs, maybe second and third,” Boston manager Terry Francona said after the Red Sox beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-4 on Friday night. “That was the biggest play of the game.”

Lackey then retired the next 14 batters, with only two getting the ball out of the infield, and the Red Sox won for the 12th time in 13 games.

“Any time it goes Pedey’s way, you have a chance,” Lackey said. “He’s the best.”

So are the Red Sox hitters. They lead the majors with a .274 batting average after pounding 14 hits, three each by Adrian Gonzalez and David Ortiz.

“That’s one thing you can hang your hat on when

you’re out there,” said Lackey (5-5), who is 3-0 since coming off the disabled list. “If you give up a couple of runs, hang in there because the boys are coming.

They can really swing.”

The hitters got a break when the Brewers were forced to go to their bullpen early after Shaun Marcum left following the first inning with a strained left hip flexor. He had given up two runs on four hits and was replaced by Marco Estrada (1-4), who allowed a go-ahead homer to Gonzalez that gave Boston a 5-4 lead in the fifth.

The Red Sox lost two players for the second straight day. Left fielder Carl Crawford departed after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in the first, the least serious kind, according to Francona.

He was hurt while beating out an infield single, and Francona said more evaluation needed to be done to determine the next step. Third baseman Kevin Youkilis, who was feeling ill, was replaced by Drew Sutton in the top of the fifth.

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