The laconia daily sun, december 14, 2013

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New lawyers for Amy LaFond seek to delay Feb. 3 start to her trial

Another school shooting in Colo.

High school student wounds 2 classmates before turning shotgun on himself — P. 2

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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

BELMONT — A Concord man with ties to the community was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bail yesterday after being charged with possession of heroin.

Affidavits obtained from the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division said Jon Daigle, 26, of Garvin Falls Road in Concord was in custody at the Belknap County House of Corrections Wednesday evening when he “somehow took out a small baggy of brown

chunk matter that Officer (Evan) Boulanger recognized to be heroin and put it on the floor.”

Daigle allegedly started sliding the baggie with his foot when the corrections see HErOIN page 10

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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The attorneys representing Amy Lafond, the Laconia woman charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide for allegedly driving into two teenage girls — killing one and injuring the other — in April, will seek more time to prepare for trial, which is scheduled to begin with the selection of a jury on February 3.

Justice James D. O’Neill, III opened a brief hearing in Belknap County Superior Court yesterday by confirming that the state, as required, offered a plea arrangement, but the defense has made no counter offer. Jared Bedrick of the Sisti Law Offices, whose lead attorney Mark Sisti was retained by Lafond just last week, told the court that his office has not had sufficient time to review the case and respond to the offer.

Aware that a final see LaFONd page 11

Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford was packed on Thursday morning for the opening ceremony of Pub Mania, the 24-hour side event that last year raised an incredible $165,300 for the annual WLNH Children’s Auction in Laconia. See story on page 3. The auction, the single largest charity fundraising event in the Lakes Region, brought in $416,500 last year and organizers are hoping to top that record this week. Bidding on hundreds and hundreds of items continues through Saturday afternoon. (Alan MacRae/for the Laconia Daily Sun) Representatives of the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association last night presented a $90,129.11 donation to the WLNH Children’s Auction. The check represents the net proceeds from the construction and sale of a house the organization built, largely with volunteer labor, in the Windermere Ridge subdivision off Parade Road in Laconia. Among those in the picture are association President Ray Boelig, Mike Hayward, former president Julie Hayward and association Treasurer Bob Glassett, who served as the on-site supervisor. At right is Meredith dentist Ed Detolla, who purchased the home, and his three children. The Hayward’s children are holding the check. See story on page 10. The Lakes Region’s single largest charity fundraising event wraps up it annual five day run today. (Alan MacRae/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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State says UNH outdoor pool qualifies for historic status

DURHAM (AP) — The state Division of Historical Resources says the University of New Hampshire’s outdoor pool qualifies for the National Register of Historic Places based on its unique construction and connection to the New Deal era.

The designation for the pool is a first step toward being listed on the National Register, but it’s no guarantee the pool will ultimately be saved.

The university isn’t planning to reopen the 75-year-old pool, citing health and safety reasons. It wants to build a new one.

Some residents are pushing to save the pool, which opened in 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Foster’s Daily Democrat reports UNH spokeswoman Erika Mantz said the university recognizes the historic significance of the pool and has been working with the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources.

UNH has not ruled out see POOL page 3

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Student gunman wounds 2 classmates at Colorado high school CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — A teenager who may have had a grudge against a teacher opened fire Friday with a shotgun at a suburban Denver high school, wounding two fellow students before killing himself.

Quick-thinking students alerted the targeted teacher, who quickly left the building, and police immediately locked down the scene on the eve of the Newtown massacre anniversary, a somber reminder of how commonplace school violence has become.

One of the wounded students, a girl, was hospitalized in serious condition after confronting the gunman. The other student suffered minor injuries and was expected to be released from the hospital later Friday, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said.

The gunman made no attempt to hide the weapon when he entered the school from a parking lot and started asking for the teacher by name, Robinson said.

When the teacher learned that he was being targeted, he left “in an effort to try to encourage the shooter to also leave the school,” the sheriff said. “That was a very wise tactical decision.”

Jessica Girard was in math class when she heard three shots.

“Then there was a bunch of yelling, and then I think one of the people who had been shot was yelling in the hallway ‘Make it stop,’” she said.

A suspected Molotov cocktail was also found inside the high school, the sheriff said. The bomb squad was investigating

the device.

Within 20 minutes of the first report of a gunman, officers found the suspect’s body inside the school, Robinson said.

Several other Denver-area school districts went into lockdown as reports of the shooting spread. Police as far away as Fort Collins, about a two-hour drive north, stepped up school security.

Arapahoe High students were seen walking toward the school’s running track with their hands in the air, and television footage showed students being patted down. Robinson said deputies wanted to make sure there were no other conspirators. Authorities later concluded that the gunman had acted alone.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who prosecutors say sympathized with violent terrorists was arrested Friday as part of an FBI sting after he drove a vehicle loaded with what he thought were explosives to a Wichita airport.

Investigators allege that Terry Lee Loewen planned to attack Wichita’s MidContinent Regional airport in a plot aimed at supporting al-Qaida.

Loewen, a 58-year-old avionics technician who worked at the airport for Hawker Beechcraft, was arrested before dawn as he tried to drive onto the tarmac. The materials in the car were inert, and no one at

the airport was in any immediate danger, authorities said.

Loewen, who lives in Wichita, had been under investigation for about six months after making online statements about wanting to commit “violent jihad” against the United States, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. An undercover FBI agent befriended Loewen, striking up conversations about terrorism and Loewen’s admiration for those who plotted against American interests.

Authorities said Loewen spent months studying the layout of the airport, its flight patterns and other details to maximize

fatalities and damage in an attack. During that time, he developed a plan with other conspirators to use his employee access card to pull off the attack. The conspirators were actually undercover FBI agents.

Loewen planned to die in the explosion, a fate that he said was inevitable in his quest to become a martyr in a jihad against America, according to court documents.

“Since early summer, he was resolved to take an act of violent jihad against U.S.,” Grissom said.

Authorities said they believe Loewen acted alone. No other arrests were expected.

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Putnam Fund brings master storytelling to 9th & 10th graders at Laconia High

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Master storyteller Odds Bodkin brought Laconia High School students back to the roots of literature with a masterful 90-minute telling of ‘’The Odyssey: Belly of the Beast’’ Friday morning in the school auditorium.

Using a 12-string guitar, a versatile voice which provides vocal effects such as the sound of wind, birds chirping and a surging sea, Bodkin deftly establishes the character of those his voice portrays and creates a world which brings the imagination of his audience to life.

Bodkin told the freshman and sophomore students that he hoped that he would disappear from their sight as the story progresses and that their imaginations would take over and they would instead see with their mind’s eye the characters and scenes he was describing.

Students for the most part listened intently and quickly became absorbed in the story with virtually all raising their hands at the end of the story

to indicate that they were seeing it in their mind throughout.

Bodkin, who lives in Bradford, is a graduate of Duke University who taught storytelling and imagination for seven years at Antioch New England Graduate School while pursuing a full-time career as a children’s author and musical storyteller.

He has been a featured teller at The National Storytelling Festival, performed twice at The White House, and at schools, universities, museums and theaters across America. He has told stories and conducted workshops as far afield as Bangkok, Thailand and Great Britain.

His performance was sponsored by the Putnam Fund, which brings nationally known performers to Laconia on a regular basis.

Putnam Fund trustee Charles Bradley told the students to ‘’like’’ the performance on the Fund’s Facebook page if they would like to see more performances of the same high caliber in city schools.

He said that the fund spends about $70,000 a year to bring free performances to the city.

Master Storyteller Odds Bodkin performed at Laconia High School Friday morning as part of the Putnam Fund Series. Bodkins told the story ‘’The Odyssey: Belly of the Beast’’ to freshman and sophomore students who were mesmerized by his 90-minute performance. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

Northeast bracing for snow & sleet this weekend; total could reach 12 inches in places

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A snow and ice storm headed for the Northeast is expected to slow weekend travel by air, rail and highway and has utilities and airports on alert.

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POOL from page one the possibility of upgrading the existing structure — which would cost more than building a new pool — but it has asked the town to help cover the difference.

“While there are other pools nationally that compare to the UNH pool, it (is) a rare surviving example of a stone pool and of a (now modified) flow-through water system,” the Division of Historical Resources said in its Dec. 6 letter.

The National Weather Service said 6 to 12 inches of snow are expected from Saturday to Sunday in New England. It said up to 14 inches are possible along the Maine coast but as little as 2 inches on Cape Cod. Areas north and west of New York City and interior Pennsylvania could get 8 inches or more.

Sleet and freezing rain are expected.

The snow is expected to begin spreading from southwest to northeast early Saturday.

A saltwater solution applied to roads before storms won’t work now because temperatures are too low and the saltwater would freeze, said Kevin Nursick, spokesman at the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

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Matthew Brelis, a spokesman for Boston’s Logan Airport, said he expects the brunt of the storm Saturday night but will evaluate conditions as forecasts change.

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Caroline Pretyman, a spokeswoman for Northeast Utilities, which serves electric and gas customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, said extra crews would be available beginning overnight Saturday to respond to outages.

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PSU adjuncts ratify first union contract

Disposal of Christmas Trees IMPORTANT CHANGE IN PROCEDURE In an effort to more efficiently and effectively utilize DPW personnel and equipment time, Christmas Trees will no longer be picked up curbside by Laconia DPW in the weeks immediately following the Holidays. Laconia residents can transport and drop-off their tree(s) at the following locations for ultimate disposal by DPW: 1. Hilliard Road Brush Dump on Wednesdays in January (Jan 8th, Jan 15th, Jan 22nd and Jan 29th) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. An attendant will be there to assist you.

2. Laconia Transfer Station, 385 Meredith Center Road. Monday thru Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to Noon. Place trees in the specifically marked/ designated area ONLY. PLEASE PULL ON SCALES FIRST! 3. Memorial Park Softball Field off Pearl St (on Memorial Park Drive). Place trees in the specifically marked/designated area ONLY.

PLYMOUTH — Two years after voting to form a collective bargaining unit the adjunct faculty members of Plymouth State University yesterday ratified their first contract by a vote of 97-percent of the union membership.

The three-year agreement is said to provide job stability, annual wage increases, access to health benefits and intellectual property rights. In a prepared statement, Krisan Evenson, the president of the Teaching Lecturers Chapter who teaches political science, said that “before we unionized, I was unable to see a career track, let alone our place at the university.”

Prior to negotiating a contract adjunct faculty were employees at will without access to health insurance or other benefits.

The adjunct faculty affiliated with the State Employees’ Association of New Hampshire, SEIU Local 1984 in December 2011. Diana Lacey, president of the SEA/SEIU1984, said that “the path to obtain the rights necessary for empowered workers to level the playing field as equally valuable partners in the workplace, including higher education, can be a long one that takes real commitment.”

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Report on possible purchase of Adele Taylor property ready for presentation to Moultonborough Selectboard

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MOULTONBOROUGH — The committee convened to consider possible uses for the so-called Adele Taylor property, the acquisition of which will be the subject of a warrant article at Town Meeting in March, will present it to the Board of Selectmen next week.

The 5.09-acre lot at 970 Whittier Highway (Rte. 25), which abuts properties belonging to the school district, Bank of New Hampshire and Huggins Hospital in the village commercial zone was a centerpiece of the Village Charette Report accepted by the Planning Board in January 2013. In June the trustees approached the Board of Selectmen and the School Board with an offer to sell the property to the town and donate the proceeds from the sale to the School District.

A price of $240,900, matching the assessed value in 2012, was negotiated and in October the selectmen agreed to place a question on the warrant after obtaining an independent appraisal of the property and estimate of the cost of addressing environmental issues. At the same time, the selectmen formed the committee to explore how the property might be used. The property is currently assessed at $234,800 and was appraised for $223,000.

Although 56 specific uses were suggested in the course of committee meetings and public hearings, when the panel met this week chairman Mark Borrin suggested that the basic question is “do we want to control it or do we want to just let it go. If you want to control what it looks like in the future, buy it,” he continued. “If you don’t want to control what it looks like in the future, you’re going to have to jump some hurdles.”

Likewise, Peter Jensen of the Planning Board told the committee. “we shouldn’t jump into a use until we decide what we want to do with the village as a whole.”

In that vein, the report presents four perspectives for the property, in no order of priority, should voters approve its acquisition by the town, with the caveat that “the property is well suited for combining any number of uses and it is not the intention of this study to suggest that there is only a single potential use for the property.”

In keeping with the Village Charette Report, Safe Routes to School Travel Plan and 2008 Master Plan, the property could provide access and egress to the

school district property from Rte.25. The School District expressed no misgivings with the one way in and out via Blake Road. Nor did Police Chief Leonard Wetherbee and Fire Chief David Bengston, though both said that a second route could enhance safety.

Alternatively, the committee found that the property could house a multi-purpose community center, noting that in 2011 The Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Community Services and Facilities recommended that “the town pursue development of a facility that includes an indoor gymnasium, recreation department office, program and storage space that would be on existing school land or property adjacent to school facilities.” Both the Village Charette and Master Plan also referred to development of a community center.

The committee also heard that the property offered an opportunity to develop a park in the center of the village, perhaps with walking trails and recreational space. The Master Plan envisioned a “village green” and the Village Charette Report also referred to creating green space. Some suggested a park might be compatible with some additional parking space.

Finally, the report notes that residents expressed “considerable concern” that if the town does not acquire the property “anything can happen there” in compliance with the zoning ordinance. There was significant support for reusing the buildings on the property and, if they could not be rehabilitated, for ensuring that new structures should be “stylistically sympathetic.” The committee noted that the site offers “many commercial applications,” including small shops and restaurants, that would be compatible with either green space or a parking lot.

The committee recognized the challenge of reaching consensus about how to use the property and suggested that if voters approve its purchase, the Board of Selectmen consider a feasibility study to “identify what different options may be available.”

At the same time, noting that there was discussion “about the possibility that the property had no public use,” the committee agreed to represent such concerns in its report by stating there may be no compelling need for the town to buy the property and therefore no public use for it.”

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Christopher Boothby

Continuing a legacy, meeting new challenges When I heard that my mentor, Ray Burton, had passed, I felt an acute loss and deep sadness. Anyone who lives in Executive Council District 1 probably saw Ray at some parade, ribbon cutting, or selectman meeting.

This was Ray’s charm. He knew just being there was important; but more important was listening to concerns, discussing the events in Concord, and following up with letters or phone calls. As an intern for him in the 1980s, he stressed the essential value of being a resource to people.

Nobody can replicate Ray, but the next Executive Councilor must continue to meet the high standard he has set for serving the needs of District 1 residents. My run for the Executive Council will focus on continuing Ray’s legacy, while meeting the new challenges that face the district’s 130 cities, towns, and unincorporated areas.

What does this mean? It means looking at state government with a critical eye toward efficiency, and giving district residents top value for each dollar they pay in state taxes.

Fiscal responsibility Executive Councilors “ensure the executive branch of state government is fiscally conservative and above reproach.” These are not my words, these are from the Executive Council website (www.nh.gov/council/overview.html).

Executive Councilors have a duty to enforce fiscal restraint. I do not support an income, sales, or any broad-based tax. I do support mechanisms to reduce regulation and assure executive departments use resources in the most efficient means possible.

To show why this is important, let’s use a banker as an example. If you speak to your local banker, that person will tell you how much time (and money) is spent with regulatory requirements. While regulation is necessary, excessive regulation hinders economic growth. In state government, when we remove, modify, and simplify regulations — then enforce existing regulations with similar efficiency — we provide state employees a better way to do

their jobs, and we make life easier for all of us.

Support local economic development As Executive Councilor, I will work to increase collaboration between the state and local groups such as the Belknap Economic Development Council, Claremont Industrial Development Authority, and the Mount Washington Valley Economic Council. Throughout District 1, organizations like these promote our area, provide resources to emerging businesses, and work with both government and residents to develop an entrepreneurial future for our district.

As we create our economic future, we must safeguard what makes New Hampshire beautiful and unique.

For this reason, I oppose Northern Pass. Rather than compromise our natural resources, we must respect and protect them, knowing that they are an integral part of our economic success.

An advocate for District 1 I will fight for the residents of District 1. This means that District 1 will be properly represented on state boards and commissions It means government officials will come to our towns, speak to our residents, and follow-up with promised answers. I will attend government meetings and local events, and provide multiple means of contacting me. Most importantly, it means you will receive a timely answer when you contact me, regardless of your issue. This is the essence of government service; and an area in which I will emulate my mentor, Ray Burton.

The primary election is on Tuesday, January 21. I look forward to you contacting me with your questions and concerns at www.christopherboothby.com, or at (603) 455-8002.

(Republican Christopher Boothby of Meredith is the co-owner of Boothby Therapy Services in Laconia and a candidate for the District 1 Executive Council seat. He is a former member of the Belknap County Board of Commissioners.)

Maybe my 1% Social Security hike will put me in higher bracket?

To The Daily Sun, As I was reading the latest AARP, I happened on the databank column which told of the income of people in New Hampshire ages 45-64 being $77,833 and people over 65 income $41,445. I was so glad to see that. It meant that I could finally retire, or that

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LETTERS Race card is used in effort to devaluate/minimize claims of racism To the editor, When I read the headline “Racism...” over Bob Meade’s column of November 26th, I was expecting some insightful dialogue on an ongoing problem in our American culture; but once again Meade disappoints. His column becomes a political statement on how Obama’s skin color is to blame for criticisms of his detractors and used “as a shield against legitimate criticism.” Its purpose, however, was to make conservatives appear as the enlightened ones by demeaning and ridiculing liberals on the race issue.

They like to project racism by taking it and accusing the liberals of using it first; often anti-racists are portrayed as racists.

His column is based largely on an interview done by Oprah Winfrey in which, when responding to a question posed, she states that the president’s detractors, MAY be so, because of the color of his skin.

When it became apparent that Obama would be the Democratic nominee for president, racist and white supremacists were posting increasingly ugly and even threatening remarks on the Internet. Conservatives haven’t been shy about attacking Obama because of his race; many have used racist comments when speaking about him. From deriding him as the “welfare president” and the “hip-hop president,” to suggesting he wasn’t actually born in the United States, to claiming he’s “race baiting” when he speaks of his personal experience as a black man. Conservatives have no shortage of criticisms rooted specifically in the color of Obama’s skin.

I found it very disconcerting that Meade, in his disingenuous comments about Obama being elected to the highest office in the land, emphasized the “enormous support from ‘white’ people.” He continues in that same vain by attributing Opra Winfrey’s success to her “mostly ‘white’ female audiences.” Continuing, he relates that, “Both achieved their positions of stature, in part, because of the backing and support of the country’s ‘white’ people.” He places the success of these people of color at the feet

of “white” people. The power of self determination is taken away from them, and regardless of his motives, it is still about white control. He may not be shouting racist epithets or actively discriminating against people of color, but he still experiences privilege based on his white skin color.

Further in his column, Meade talks of “unfounded charges of racism” and how they create “unnecessary divisions and animosity among the people ...” Could it be that he was referencing comments made by conservative icon Glenn Beck when he accused Obama as being “a person with deep seated hatred for white people or the white culture.” Beck went on to say, “I’m not saying he doesn’t like white people. He has a problem. This guy is, I believe, a racist.” I’m assuming that this, coming from a Fox commentator, must be true. Or could he be referring to another flag bearer of the conservative right, Rush Limbaugh? After Obama’s election, in 2009, Limbaugh warned, “The days of them (minorities) not having any power are over, and they are angry. And they want to use their power as a means of retribution.” This type of rhetoric represents the mind-set of the conservative right.

Although Meade accuses Obama of being deceitful, he himself is a practitioner of the art. He takes a statement

by Joe Biden during the re-election campaign — “Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive” — and labels it as “street talk.” He further deceives the reader by suggesting that this statement played a significant role in “inciting rioters in the Middle East.” I noted that he didn’t follow his own advice, and “name names and offer proof.”

The “race card” is used in an effort to devaluate and minimize claims of racism, and Meade proves that it can be played from both sides of the table.

Unfortunately, racism is part of our national fabric, woven in light to dark colors and too many patterns to count. We can’t talk about it honestly because that would mean it EXISTS. L. J. Siden Gilmanton

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LETTERS If you really want Americans to prosper you wouldn’t promote welfare

Oh, how far Republican Party has drifted from its formation

To The Daily Sun, Liberals/progressives would like you to believe that conservatives and TEA Partiers like me don’t care about people and don’t want people to get health insurance or needed medical care. Nothing could be further from the truth.

We want everyone to have affordable health insurance that enables them to get excellent medical care.

Medicaid does not meet this requirement. Medicaid already pays less than the cost of providing services, and Medicaid payments are continually being reduced. Thus doctors and other service providers are increasingly unwilling to accept Medicaid patients.

The Obamacare insurance policies don’t meet this requirement. Obamacare insurance premiums are unaffordable for many middle-income Americans and Obamacare insurance frequently excludes, as in New Hampshire, many doctors and hospitals.

E.g., reports indicate that 70 percent of California doctors may not accept the insurance from the Obamacare exchange.

Obamacare hurts middle-income Americans who can’t afford the premiums for Obamacare-compliant insurance which covers more services than most people want or need. Consequently the number of previously insured middle-income Americans who won’t have insurance because of Obamacare may exceed the number of new people getting taxpayer subsidized insurance.

Progressives claim that their motive is to help people, but they deserve no credit for providing “insurance” that doesn’t enable access to needed doctors and services and they deserve condemnation for outlawing good

To The Daily Sun, In 1854, members of the Whig Party and Free State Democrats got together and formed the Republican Party. They believed in stopping the spread of slavery in the new territories but their leaders were just as committed to expanding the industrial might of the nation by moving from an agricultural economy. They recognized that the Industrial Revolution had brought more prosperity to Western Europe than the United States.

“Railroad Republicans,” as they were called, believed that the government should take a major role in expanding business activity by promoting infrastructure projects. Unlike European nations, we had no national railroad network that connected the far-flung parts of our nation.

A large part of the problem was political. Southerners were against the establishment of an intercontinental railroad, citing that bringing more passengers and commerce to the territories would speed the establishment of new states and the political power of the South would be diluted.

Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 on a platform to build an intercontinental railroad, as well as expanding the industrial potential of the U.S. When the Southern Democratic states seceded, five months after his election, resistance to the Republican platform evaporated and the Lincoln Administration began to make its industrial plans a reality. The Southerners in Congress could no longer

affordable insurance.

Progressive politicians promote things like Medicaid expansion, Obamacare, extended unemployment benefits, and enhancing other welfare programs to pretend to care about people and to divert attention from their destructive progressive policies which hurt peoples’ income producing abilities. Progressives know that struggling people may become dependent on government and then reward the politicians who promise the most “help”. This, political gain, is the evil motive for progressive policies.

Caring people would object to policies that devastate middle and lowincome Americans by destroying good jobs, by condemning students to failing public schools, by flooding our labor markets (often with illegal aliens) which suppresses wages, and by destroying the culture that leads most Americans to be responsible, capable, and self-sufficient.

Caring people would join conservatives and TEA Partiers in fighting for the time-tested policies that lead to prosperity for the American people and for our country: fiscal responsibility, private property rights, rule of law, free enterprise / capitalism, and small, constitutionally limited government.

If our politicians really wanted every American to prosper, they wouldn’t promote Obamacare and welfare to cover up failing policies, they would promote the time-tested economic policies that create a powerfully growing economy so people can earn enough money to purchase what they want and need including good health insurance.

Don Ewing Meredith

Better Together meets monthly at LMS; join us on the 4th Thursday To The Daily Sun, Lakes Region Better Together Steering Committee wishes to thank the many hands that made our Annual Celebration such a wonderful event!

Lakes Region Food Network collaborated with us to coordinate many local farmers who donated fresh, local produce and poultry for a variety of delicious soups for dinner. Karen & Tom Barker and Aaron Lichtenberg were the master soup chefs that donated their time and talent. They created homemade Chicken, Squash Bisque, White Bean & Kale, and Minestrone Soups. Kevin Halligan donated the use of the kitchen at Laconia Village Bakery and also provided fresh salad and rolls for the event. The farm(ers) who contributed included: Krebs Farm (Sanbornton), Winnipesaukee Woods Farm (Alton Bay/Gilford), Minglewood Farm (Laconia), Evandale Farm (Pittsfield), Beans & Greens (Gilford), Big Banana (Laconia) and Shephard’s Hut (Gilford). This effort is a fine example of how local communities can work together to create healthy food choices from area farmers.

This year’s celebration highlighted Stand Up Laconia, a Better Together

action group. They offered an insightful and inspiring message on the importance of the issues surrounding drugs and alcohol in our schools and our communities and what we can do to make a change. Contributions from the N.H. Charitable Foundation (Tym Rourke) and Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health, were included, as well.

We are also grateful for Lakes Region Community Services who provided the space for us to share these stories.

Additionally, Lakes Region Child Care Services were very creative with the centerpieces. Children individually hand wrote the words “Together” and filled glass jars with stones, celebrating how “together, we can make a difference”.

Better Together meets monthly at the Laconia Middle School on the 4th Thursday of each month from 4 - 5:30 p.m. For more information, see www. lakesregionbettertogether.webs.com.

The next meeting is scheduled for January 23. Email info@BetterTogetherLakesRegion.org.

We welcome your presence and wish all of you a healthy Holiday season!

Lakes Region Better Together Steering Committee

stand in his way. They had formed the Confederacy, a loosely held nation of seven sovereign states that would later be joined by six other states in the Great Civil War. I bring up this little snippet of history to illustrate how far today’s Republican Party has come from its formation. The philosophy that the GOP stood for under Lincoln has been transferred to the modern Democratic Party. Maintaining financial institutions, establishing high-speed rail, helping bankrupt car companies, building airports, and helping to establish electric battery and solar panel companies, to name a few areas, are now the province of the Democratic Party. The Republicans and their Tea Party cohorts have shown no interest in expanding or even maintaining the nation’s business infrastructure.

A majority of Republicans even voted to let the nation’s banks and financial institutions implode in 2008 and the nation default on its debts in the recent vote in October, 2013. In both cases, if the Democrats had voted with the Republicans, the nation would have suffered a monumental, financial disaster. I have no idea why a clear-eyed business person or any voter could reward today’s Republicans for their harmful and basically, unpatriotic actions.

People who look at these actions objectively, have to ask themselves: “Why would the GOP take this bizarre course? Is it possible they have made see next page

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LETTERS Dig deep & step out of your comfort zones; be a part of the solution To The Daily Sun, To those who may have any concern: I think its great that opinionated citizens can voice that which may be on their hearts and minds, via the “Daily Sun.” All to regularly I read about the national level concerns, or issues that don’t directly concern our community.

I’ve been reading “letters to the editor,” as long as I can remember. I find others thought and opinions to be “thought provoking, and intriguing.”

There are so many large scale issues that are voiced regularly. They usually concern the president, governing entities, and or policies and laws.

Outside of voicing and or complaining through the usage of the “Daily Sun,” I would like to know “What individuals are doing to create and initiate CHANGE?” I’m a firm believer that one easier can “point the finger;” and try to orchestrate what “another,” or “something else” can do and should do?

The issue still remains, one cannot “make” anyone do anything at any time or agree to anything at any time!

At that point it is only the initiator of the thought and opinion that can change! The change usually entails how one perceives, reacts, behaves, or agrees to disagree with the topic or concern that has been voiced.

I would like to see a day set aside where locals can voice/discuss issues/ topics of the community that are concerning and or pleasant. I do see people utilizing this option, by far it is NOT often enough. Despite what is transpiring nationally or locally, “being grateful in all things” seems to be an lost art!

More often than not I read ones opinion and it comes across as complaining, or bitter. Even I know, that whether I agree or disagree with prinfrom preceding page the decision to sabotage President Obama, and in effect, the entire nation’s prosperity so the voters will turn to them in the next election? This suicidal strategy didn’t work in 2012.

Is it possible they’ll try again in 2016?

Nick Vazzana Sandwich

cipalities and entities put in place above me, there is a level of respect that I am OBLIGATED to reflect and give. Especially in the case of our president, I don’t agree with a lot of what has transpired in his presidency but his position as president calls for and requires respect. Ranting and raving about him in a negative or disrespectful manner is wrong! It is not creating any change or opportunity for change.

I would like to see opinions on local issues more widely discussed so we can put our minds together to work towards and create the changes needed to be a successful community.

After living here in Laconia for the better part of 40 years, seeing and experiencing changes in the community, and being able to identify with ALL walks of life good and bad; I know I have something to offer. I know I can add a voice for a lot of people who don’t feel they have one and or haven’t learned how to use it. There are so many local issues that are disturbing, disheartening, and just plain “OVERLOOKED.” I want to initiate change, and with the experiences I’ve endured I have the upper hand in educating those who are ignorant, or choose not to even care.

Discussing concerns of the local young and poor, pregnant and single, addicted and criminally inclined, homeless and struggling takes a level of compassion and understanding that most seem to lack? If we want to see this community change for the better and well-being of others; it is TIME TO TAKE THE TIME to really understand what’s actually taking place.

The issues of the heart, and what our part is to help or to rectify the situation. Sometimes situations even require you be the bigger person, even when you don’t want to. In whatever situations I have found myself in, it IS a kind gesture, encouraging word, an open heart, or a given and undeserved opportunity that has provided the hope for me to continue and try to do my best. It IS absolutely being looked-down on, profiled, stereotyped, ignored, ridiculed, unaffirmed, voiceless and finally invincible “that fuels the flame” to the concerning breakdowns that increasingly are getting

worse and plaguing our community.

So I want to pick others brains, discuss my experiences, and educate so we may work together and take responsibility for what is or isn’t taking place, and CHANGE will naturally enforce itself.

Unfortunately what the “lost, oppressed, depressed, afflicted and or addicted” need is NOT to be passed off to some community/government resource. It takes an ACTUAL person willing to care, willing to walk along side and take chances that may be seen as risks. As way to affirm, encourage and breath life back into the broken dead places and parts of society and our community and to set others up for success instead of failure and to build self-esteem and value.

This is what NEEDS to take place.

It is high time this community

takes some responsibility for keeping the “have nots” down trodden and criminally inclined in those places! It ALWAYS “takes two to tango”.

It is also quite evident society lacks the level of compassion, forgiveness, and willingness to value these human lives — all to busy with the act of dehumanizing one due to their past, an action or situation.

You can take this with a grain of salt, and continue complaining about the increasing serious breakdowns in our community. When the simple resolution comes down to what you or I are willing to do.

The time is NOW to dig deep and step out of “comfort zones.” Make yourself be part of the solution and not the problem!

Kendra Peters Laconia

We may not have the power to stop it but we won’t approve it either To The Daily Sun, Dear Jean: I can’t tell you how delighted I was to read your letter in The Laconia Daily Sun today. Information we have provided to the press in seeking attention and support has had to be mostly factual and informative. Your letter had personal warmth and experience of heritage in your hometown. Your background shows a love for culture and architectural design. I am so pleased with your attachment to Laconia.

Now you are living in a community that has been totally restored as the very important knitting industry

and is a famed historical site to make trips to visit. My Uncle Lowell of our Lowell family worked in the Lowell Mills. He lived in Methuen and I lived with them for a year. Fond memories of that area too.

We will not approve the demolition even though we have not power to stop it. We will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, Laconia. We may go for an injunction. And we will continue to picket Dunkin’ Donuts (by Hathaway House) on Union Avenue each weekend.

Dorothy Duffy Laconia

Thanks for your support of the St. James Church Christmas Fair To The Daily Sun, On behalf of the Women’s Guild of St. James Episcopal Church, I would like to thank the people that were instrumental in the success of our recent Christmas Fair. Because we have recently sold St. James building to the Boys and Girls Club we were afraid people might not know where we are located. Our concerns were unfounded because local people came to our aid and spread the word that the congregation of St. James Episcopal is alive and well and sharing space at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Parade Road.

Thanks to Stafford Oil, American

Eyecare, Carole Johnson, Rose Nyatsambo, Sheila Akerstrom, Betty Lacroix and Judy Farr for raffle prizes; Bob Meade for articles for the papers, Taylor Community for the use of their sign, Lou Gaynor of HATT who made the chowder for our luncheon, Karin Salome and Carole Johnson for hosting craft groups in their homes, the members of the youth group who waited table and all of the members of St James who volunteered their skills, time and talents to make the fair a success.

Karen Vliet, Secretary St. James Women’s Guild Laconia

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To The Daily Sun, The volunteers of the Thrift Clothes Closet of Franklin would like to thank the many donors of the central New Hampshire area for their thoughtful donations and patronage throughout the past year. You have made it possible for us to share by giving to those

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We requested LPD check in on our property while we were gone & they did To The Daily Sun, We would like to express our appreciation to the Laconia Police Department. We requested a check of our property several time. On the days of our return, an officer came by to be sure we resided here. Additionally, we

received a security check list noting each time our premises was checked.

How blessed we are to have such a caring, dedicated Police Department.

We thank them for their service.

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LPD drug charge roundup continues with 4 more arrests; 3 other suspects still being sought LACONIA — Police have arrested four more people and charged them with various counts of sales of narcotics.

Capt. Bill Clary said Joseph O’Flaherty, 31, of 11 Charges St. in Laconia faces one count of sales of a narcotic; Shane Mitza, 38, of 1201 Mount Major Highway in Alton faces three counts of sales of a narcotic; Juston Kennet, 27, no address given, faces one count of sales of a narcotic and Joanne Benwell, 25, no address given faces one count of sales of narcotics.

Clary said Kennet and Benwell were arrested by Rumney police.

In addition, police said there are active arrest warrants for narcotic sales outstanding for Tracey Hebert, 37, Richard Minor, 34, and Shawn Stitt, 35.

All of the above have ties to Laconia and police ask that anyone with any information about their whereabouts to call the Laconia Police Department at 524-5252 or the Greater Laconia Crime Line at 524-1717.

The aforementioned seven people have been charged with or are wanted for a variety of narcotic sales charges

in what Clary described Thursday as a nearly year-long investigation into drug sales activity in Laconia. He said the drugs involved range from heroin and oxycodone to cocaine and crack.

Police apprehended 13 additional alleged drug dealers in an early-morning drug sweep Thursday, the second time police have conducted a citywide sweep in the past year.

Eighteen months ago, the Tracy Hebert City Council added an addi(Laconia Police photo) tional police officer to the ranks and the police administration added a fifth detective to the Bureau of Criminal Investigations and concentrated on drug activity.

Clary said the 16 arrests and three additional warrants are the result of the extra detective in the drug unit.

— Gail Ober

Court sends South Down decision back to Laconia ZBA

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — A judge has vacated a decision made by the city Zoning Board of Adjustment to grant a variance to one of the villages in South Down Shores that would have allowed it to add parking spaces and permit some residents to expand their decks.

The case is remanded back to ZBA for further consideration.

The Gables neighborhood received its variance in early 2013 and the South Down Recreation Association — the association that governs all of the villages in South Down — challenged it in Belknap County Superior Court in May. Judge James O’Neill ruled last week that The Gables had not met any of the five criteria needed to be awarded a variance from the city’s ZBA, although

he did rule that the ZBA has the authority to grant the variance — a power that South Down also challenged.

The five criteria are that a variance would not be contrary to the public interest, that it would not be contrary to the spirit of the ordinance, that substantial justice is done, that the values of the surrounding properties would not be diminished, and that the literal enforcement of the ordinance would create a hardship to the applicant.

O’Neill denied a request by South Down Recreation Association for legal fees created when The Gables filed as an intervenor in the suit.

The Gables in one of multiple villages in South Down — each with its own governing board, its own name and its own identity. There are 31 individual homes in the Gables.

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House built by local contractors nets $90k for Children’s Auction

BY ROGER AMSDEN

LACONIA — A home built by local contractors to benefit the annual WLNH Children’s Auction raised $90,129.11 for the charity.

A loud cheer erupted in the auction studio and sustained applause rippled around the room when the total was announced Friday night by Bob Glassett, treasurer of the Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association (LRBRA), whose members built the home in what was the most audacious project ever undertaken by the group.

Glassett said the idea for the project came two years ago when he and Mike Hayward were talking right after the auction at which the LRBRA had provided custom built TV production set for the auction about what the builders could do next. ‘’He said maybe we ought to build them a house’’ said Glassett, who said that he said ‘’when do we start?’’ and from that point on he and others in the organization were determined to see it through.

Glassett, who served as on-site supervisor throughout the project, said that one of the biggest boosts came from Hayward, who volunteered to serve as general contractor, as well as from Hayward’s wife, Julie, who was president of the LRBRA during the time the group undertook the project.

Julie Hayward said that more than 100 firms contributed to the effort and over 200 people worked on the house at one time or another. ‘’Some of their clients had to wait while they pitched in here but the goal of helping out the community was so important that they were very understanding,’’ said Hayward.

The organization’s new president, Ray Boelig of Hampshire Hardwood, said that one of the most impressive parts of the project was the way that craftsmen who compete with each other for jobs came together to work side-by-side to building the 3,000-square-foot, three-bedroom home on Turner Way in the Windermere Ridge development off from Parade Road.

The craftsman, bungalow style home, which priced

at $399,000, was sold after only 10 days on the real estate market, right after it was opened to the public on Columbus Day weekend.

The owners of the home, Ed and Kathy Detolla, were present at the check presentation along with their children, Tommy, 13, Joseph, 11, and Katelyn,8. He is a dentist with a practice in Meredith.

Crews from Hayward and Company Log and Timber Homes completely framed and roofed the home in less than a week in mid-July, enabling a jump start on other parts of the project .

Patti Phelps of All in the Details, LLC - Interior Design, said of the finished home that she and other interior designers were receiving a lot of praise from those who toured the home in October for how wonderful it looked but that it was all the work done by others which helped set the stage. ‘’We had the fun part, decorating the home, that was highly visible. But all those who volunteered for work on other parts of the project, from the foundation, to drywall and electrical made that possible.’’ said Phelps.

Others who helped her included The Home Beautiful, Decorative Interiors and Sandra Curtis Designs, while the Harris Family Furniture store completely furnished the home, all of the interior decorations, furnishings, artwork, window treatments and supplemental floor coverings creating a move-in-ready residence.

AM HVAC, PENCO Plumbing & Heating, Gilford Well, and Baron’s Major Brands Appliances all made donations of products and services.

Others who contributed included Morin Electric, which wired the home; Pella Windows and Doors; F.W. Webb; Middleton Lumber; New Hampshire Hardwoods; and Gilford Well; along with several builders and craftsmen — Mask Construction, Twin Oaks Construction, Alan Mann Home Improvements, K.A. Clason Fine Woodworking and Custance Brothers Woodworking.

The association purchased the two-acre lot in the Windermere Ridge subdivision at a discounted price and Franklin Savings Bank financed the purchase of the lot and construction of the house.

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Boothby gathers endorsements from GOP senators LACONIA — Christopher Boothby, announced yesterday that state Senators Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro), the Senate Majority Leader, and Bob Odell (R-Lempster) chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, have endorsed his bid for the Republican nomination District 1 seat on the Executive Council.

Together with the support of Senator Jeanie Forrester (R-Meredith), who is actively engaged in his campaign, Boothby enjoys the support of three of the four Republican senators who represent municipalities in District 1. Boothby described the three senators as “pillars of our state” who “represent what’s right about New Hampshire politics.”

In a prepared statement, Bradley, who has known Boothby since the later was a Belknap County Commissioner, said, “I know how hard he worked for his constituents. I believe he will continue to be an advocate for citizens as Executive Councilor and will be a worthy successor to the late Ray Burton.”

Likewise, Odell, citing Boothby’s experience in both the private and public sectors, said that “people in District 1 knew in Ray Burton they had a councilor who responded to their needs and fought for them in Concord. I believe Christopher will be the same type of councilor.” Noting that Boothby seeks “to replace a political legend,” he said that he must “handle a steep learning curve. Christopher will be able to do that.”

Forrester too was confident Boothby will be “an accountable and responsive servant to his constituents — just like Councilor Burton.”

“We’re out there talking to people morning, noon and night,” said Boothby, who promised an aggressive campaign when he announced his candidacy.

“We’re serious about this,” he declared, adding that he believes how conscientiously candidates campaign is indicative of how they will fulfill their responsibilities as public officials.

“I’m extremely heartened by the response we’ve received,” Boothby said. “It only causes me to work harder.”

Mark Aldrich of Lebanon, a former congressional aide and director of economic development in Claremont, and Joe Kenney of Wakefield, who served in both the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate, are also seeking the Republican nomination in Executive Council District 1.

The district sprawls across two-thirds of the land area of the state, reaches into six of its ten counties — Coos, Carroll, Grafton, Belknap, Strafford and Merrimack — and includes four of its 13 cites — Laconia, Berlin Claremont and Lebanon — 101 of its 221 towns and 19 of its 25 unincorporated places.

The primary election will be held on January 21. The winner will face Democrat Mike Cryans of Hanover, who served on the Grafton County Commission with Burton for a number of years.

— Michael Kitch

from preceding page officer spoke with the man in the truck, learning he was Daigle’s father.

Boulanger said when he stopped Daigle he was told by him that he and his father had just had an argument and he said he was walking home toward Concord to blow off some steam.

He gave Boulanger his driver’s license and from

that Boulanger learned there was an active electronic bench warrant from 6th Circuit Court, Concord Division. Boulanger patted down Daigle for weapons and took his cell phone before he was placed in the cruiser.

It was when Daigle was being booked and shed some of his multiple layers of clothing that the heroin allegedly fell from his pocket.

LAFOND from page one pretrial conference is scheduled for January 14, Bedrick said that the defense would file a motion for continuance to allow sufficient time for discovery and depositions, which he expected would be complete by the end of January. County Attorney Melissa Countway Guldbrandsen told the court that she was not agreeing to rescheduling.

Yesterday’s dispositional hearing was intended to determine if the case will be resolved by a court trial or plea bargain. Bedrick assured the court that a motion for continuance will be filed no later than

Monday. However, in October, in order to expedite proceedings, the Superior Court introduced guidelines narrowly limiting the grounds for granting continuances.

Lilyanna Johnson and Allysa Miner were struck while on the sidewalk at the crosswalk at the south end of the Messer Street Bridge at approximately 2:30 p.m. on April 19. Lafond was traveling northbound on Messer Street toward its intersection with Opechee Street. A car going in the same direction had stopped at the crosswalk, apparently to enable see next page

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Eric Reslow, 27, is alleged to have had a Lorcin L25 semi-automatic pistol in his possession. He was convicted of assault by a prisoner on November 12, 2009 in the Belknap County Superior Court.

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He is being charged with one count of being a felon in possession of a dangerous weapon.

Sgt. Chris Jacques said Gilford Police were called by Reslow’s probation officer after he found the gun.

Jacques said they applied for a warrant and searched Reslow’s home.

He said additional charges are likely forthcoming.

a number of middle school students standing at the corner to cross the street. Lafond is alleged to have skirted the stopped car, crossed into the southbound lane of Messer Street and mounted the raised sidewalk, hitting the two girls.

In charging manslaughter, a class A felony, the state alleges that LaFond recklessly caused the death of Johnson by driving while distracted at an excessive speed after consuming drugs. Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison. Alternatively, she was indicted on two alternative theories of negligent homicide, both class B felonies, one for “failing to maintain a proper lookout” and the other for “failing to

identified the vehicle as possibly a silver or gray Dodge full-size pickup with possibly a metal tool box in the back.

Anyone having information that may assist in this investigation, is strongly encouraged to contact Sgt. Randall Archambault or Detective Guy Maloney at the Wolfeboro Police Department at 569-1444. pay due attention while operating a motor vehicle after having consumed drugs.” As class B felonies the negligent homicide charges carry maximum sentences of three-and-a-half seven years in prison. Lafond is also charged with second degree assault, also a class B felony with a sentence of three-and-a-half to seven years, for injuring Miner.

Lafond pled not guilty to the charges when she was arraigned on September 25 and was subsequently indicted by a Belknap County Grand Jury on October 3. Since her arraignment she has been held in lieu of bail of $50,000 cash or $100,000 corporate surety. She appeared in court yesterday wearing a green jail uniform.

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Belknap Sportsmen donate to effort to conserve land around Mt. Major

The Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association presents a check for $1,000 to help with the “Everyone Hikes Mt. Major” land conservation campaign. From left to right: Don Watson of the Belknap County Sportsmen’s Association, Russ Wilder of the Belknap Range Conservation Coalition, Tom Howe of the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Don Berry of the Lakes Region Conservation Trust. (Courtesy photo)

Reservations still available for free Christmas dinner at Gilford church

GILFORD — People who are alone for the holiday can brighten their day by taking part in a free Christmas meal at the First United Methodist Church of Gilford.

The members of the congregation along with about 50 or so community volunteers have been serving a free meal on Christmas afternoon for the last 17 years. The meal consists of ham and all the trimmings including candied carrots, stuffing, potatoes, salad, beverages and homemade pie.

Carols are sung and good memories are shared of holidays past. There are homemade goodies and plenty of

laughter.

Meal organizer Jessica Alward says, “We try to do this meal up right. It is really top drawer. China place settings and linen table cloths are part of how we try to make this feel like a very special Christmas dinner at home. The folks seem to love it, especially the Christmas tree in the dining room and singing carols during the fellowship hour prior to dinner. I just love hearing all the laughter in the room and seeing the smiles on people’s faces.”

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WHY WE ARE PICKETING DUNKIN’ DONUTS

Dunkin’ Donuts told the City of Laconia in 2008, that they would “restore and maintain” the building known as Hathaway House while trying to lease or sell said building. They did neither – in fact, they practiced ‘demolition by neglect’ by letting the building fall in disrepair. The owners of Dunkin’ Donuts lied to the residents of Laconia and are planning to tear down the building. We ask that you support the boycott of Dunkin’ Donuts at the following locations: Union Avenue and South Main Street as well as those locations next to Gilford Mobile Mart and Airport Country Store in Gilford and Alton Bay. If it’s coffee and pastries you want, there are many places here in Laconia that offer great service, here are a few, not including the many fine restaurants around the area:

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Electric Co-op working to expand network of electric vehicle charging stations PLYMOUTH — New Hampshire Electric Co-op (NHEC) is partnering with a group of its commercial members in a pilot program that is adding up to seven publicly available Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations to the state’s network.

The pilot program will help NHEC to better understand the use of and need for EV charging stations in its service territory. The number of EVs registered in New Hampshire is expected to double in 2013 and hunNH Electric Co-op Key Account Executive Bill Johnstone (left) delivers an incentive check to Moe Lafredreds more visit from niere, CFO of the Common Man Family of Restaurants, while Jen Thomas, General Manager/Inkeeper out of state, creating of the Common Man Inn, tries out the new Electric Vehicle charging station that was installed this opportunities for the month at the Common Man Inn in Plymouth. NHEC Renewable Energy Engineer Gary Lemay appears expanded development in the background. (Courtesy photo) of a network of charging stations that can benefit EV drivers as well as the NHEC has worked with some of its larger commerregional power grid. cial members in the hospitality industry to install

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EV charging stations this year in North Conway (Red Jacket Mountain View Resort), Woodstock (Woodstock Inn Station), Plymouth (Common Man Inn) and Lincoln (Indian Head Resort). Additional charging stations are planned in Meredith (Church Landing at Mill Falls), and Jackson (Bernerhof Inn).

When fully installed, they will complete a ring of stations that are all within the range limits of most EV and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles.

Gary Lemay, NHEC Renewable Energy Engineer and manager of pilot program, notes that “range anxiety” caused by a lack of available charging stations is one of the barriers to the rapid adoption of EV or Plug-in Hybrid technology.

“People with electric vehicles charge first at home, second at work and third at a destination type of location where they will be staying for one to three hours or longer,” he said. “That makes these hotels and resorts ideal locations for EV charging stations.”

Lemay estimates there are currently 13 Type II EV charging stations that are available for use by the general public in New Hampshire, but less than a handful located north of Concord. The charging stations installed as part of the NHEC pilot will put some of New Hampshire’s most scenic terrain, including the White Mountains and Mount Washington Valley, within range for most EV motorists.

By monitoring the use of the charging stations in the NHEC pilot program (both in total kilowattsee next page from preceding page at noon for fellowship and dinner is served at 1 p.m Thosen who like to reserve a spot at the meal or volunteer to help either on Christmas Eve for prep and set up or on Christmas day to serve or cleanup can call the Alward family at 527-0152 or send them an email at alward@metrocast.net before Dec. 20.

Weirs United Methodist Church 35 Tower St., Weirs Beach 366-4490 P.O. Box 5268

10am Services & Sunday School Adult Bible Study 9am Pastor Mark Lamprey

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Sermon: A Child Who Is With Child Scripture Readings: Psalm 146: 5-10 • Luke 1: 46-55

ST. JAMES CHURCH 2238 Parade Road, Laconia The Episcopal Church Welcomes You

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The United Baptist Church

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THE BIBLE SPEAKS’ CHURCH 40 Belvidere St. Lakeport, NH

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Sunday School Classes 9:30 am Morning Worship Service 10:45 am Evening Service 7:00 pm

Gilmanton Congregational Society service is Sunday at the Smith Meeting House

GILMANTON — The December Christmas church service of the First Congregational Society in Gilmanton will be held this coming Sunday, December 15 at the Smith Meeting House, located off Smith Meeting House Road off route 140 and off route 107. The service will begin at 2 p.m.

Music will be presented by Mary Sawyer, Harry Harriet Coupal, and Lainie Rosato. The Reverend Sidney

Lovett of Holderness, will officiate.

His sermons are generally a mix of the scriptures, the events of the times, and his personal experiences. The church services are always nondenominational and we encourage those who attend to participate in the musical selections. This is a time of the year to be joyful and triumphant.

Refreshments will be provided after the service.

LACONIA — The Music Series Trillium concert scheduled for Sunday, December 15 at Taylor Community has been postponed due to expectations of a significant snowfall. The concert will be rescheduled to a later date. LACONIA — The Music

Series Trillium concert scheduled for Sunday, December 15 at Taylor Community has been postponed due to expectations of a significant snowfall.

The concert will be rescheduled to a later date.

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install the chargers.

NHEC is a non-profit electric distribution cooperative serving 83,000 homes and businesses in 115 New Hampshire communities.

Taylor Community concert postponed

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N.H. Fiddle Ensemble begins 5th year TILTON — All acoustic musicians are invited to join the New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble for an experience to learn music of various styles and play with others. The Ensemble, now in its fifth year, is comprised of people of all ages and abilities that play a variety of acoustic instruments. The purpose of the Ensemble is to provide a place for musicians to learn the basics of performing and musicianship, both in the traditional manner (learning by ear) and using sheet music. Ensemble participants will be able to choose from beginner or advanced music and they will learn to play a variety of tunes and sung songs: American; Irish; Scottish; Swing; Folk and Bluegrass.

There will be local practices a few times each month this winter in Tilton, Exeter, Sandwich, Conway and Somersworth. Rehearsals are coached by

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Rev. Marc Drouin, Pastor

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Rev. Dr. Warren H. Bouton, Pastor Rev. Paula B. Gile, Associate Pastor Home for the Holidays Isaiah 35:1-10

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Ellen Carlson (Tilton, Exeter, Sandwich), by Shana Aisenberg (Mountain Top Music in Conway) and by Melissa Bragdon (Somersworth). Rehearsal dates for each location can be seen at www.NHFiddleEnsemble.com. Everyone from all five areas will participate together in the two dress rehearsals in Franklin (March 30 and April 6, 2014) and in the three final performances in Exeter on April 11, 2014, in Conway on April 12, 2014, in Franklin at the Franklin Opera House on April 13, 2014.

The registration fee for all sessions and performances for adults is $195 and the fee for children ages 8-13 is $125. There are some full and partial scholarships available. For more information contact Ellen Carlson, the organizer of the Ensemble at Ellen@ HighRangeBand.com see next page

8:00am - Early Worship www.laconiaucc.org 9:30am - Family Worship & Church School Wherever you may be on life’s journey, Nursery Care you are welcome here! available in Parish House Social Fellowship follows the service.

Gilford Community Church 19 Potter Hill Road “In the Village”

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Grace Presbyterian Church 174 Province Street, Laconia • www.gracepcanh.org

The Lakes Region Vineyard Church 175 Mechanic St. Lakeport, NH • 603-527-2662

Empowered Evangelicals, who proclaim the Kingdom of God, minister in the power of the Spirit and keep Christ at the center of life.

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Sunday morning celebration ~ 8:30am & 10:30am Contemporary Worship Sunday School & Nursery • Tuesday night Youth Mid-week Bible studies.

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St. Joseph Parish Roman Catholic Church 96 Main St. Belmont, NH • 267-8174 Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Reconciliation Saturday, 3:30-4 pm Weekday Masses Monday & Wednesday 8am Rev. Richard Thompson, Adm.

OH YES, WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Luke 2:8-20 Pastor Lynn Kent

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Evangelical Baptist Church

Sunday worship services at 10:15am and 6pm

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St. Joseph Church

30 Church St. Laconia, NH 524-9609 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday..............................5:00pm Sunday..............7:00am & 10:30am Confession Saturday..............................4:00pm

Rev. Alan Tremblay, Associate Pastor

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

(Traditional Catholic Latin Rite) The Traditional Latin Rite Mass has been celebrated and revered by the Popes of the Church from time immemorial to POPE JOHN PAUL II who requested that it have “a wide and generous application.”

500 Morrill Street, Gilford 524-9499 Sunday Mass: 7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8:00 a.m.

Mass on Holy Days of Obligation: 7:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Confessions: One Hour Before Each Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary each Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

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Meredith Center Baptist Church Meredith Center Rd. Meredith, NH 03253

Pastor: Rev. Robert Lemieux 603-496-4635 Services: Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7pm All are welcome Come and join us

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Students at the Gilmanton School took part in a Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive during the month of November. The drive was put on by the school’s Student Leadership Team. By the end of the drive, the students of Gilmanton School had collected 1,559 non-perishable food items. These items were delivered to the Gilmanton Food Pantry. The members of the Student Leadership Team and the Gilmanton Food Pantry would like to thank all of the students and families that supported this important event. Pictured are Kloe Brown, Cameron White, Seamus Bradford, Carly White, Mackenzie Daigneau, Katharine Dade, Samantha Knowles, Lauren Dean, Olivia Trindade, Kaley Colby, Alysha Burton, and Lydia Meserve. (Courtesy photo)

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from preceding page To learn more about the Ensemble, visit www.NHFiddleEnsemble.com for complete rehearsal and registration information and to see videos from the April 2013 performance.

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There were two sales on Winnisquam in November. The property at 100-102 Tucker Shore Road consists of a 1930’s vintage two bedroom, one bath cottage on a .08 acre lot and a two bedroom one bath cottage on a .15 acre lot with 35’ of frontage on the canal leading out to Winnisquam. The sale also included an .08 acre vacant lot with 25’ of frontage on the main body of water. This property had been on and off the market since 2003 (yes, 2003) when it was listed for $325,000. The most recent listing started in June 2013 at $229,000 and sold for $195,000. Total time on the market was 1,297 days and the property is currently assessed at $284,600. The other sale was at 45 Dutile Shore Rd in Belmont. This is a contemporary four bedroom, two bath home with 2,454 square feet of living space that was built in 1962 but was completely and tastefully renovated. This home features beautiful cabinetry, hardwood floors, a first floor master, lower level gym, family room and sun room, plus a waterside cabana. The third acre lot has 133’ of frontage, docking for two boats, and a sandy beach. This home was listed at $569,000 and sold for $535,000 after three months on the market. It is currently assessed at $445,000.

Up on Squam, the only sale for the month was at 18 Perkins Lane in Holderness. This is a 2,790 square foot contemporary, four bedroom, two bath home built in 1940 and is just steps from the water.

It sits on a .55 acre level lot with 265’ of frontage.

The home features a nice kitchen, knotty pine living room with stone fireplace, and a covered porch overlooking the water. Pretty nice! This property was listed at $725,000, reduced to $675,000, and sold for $632,000 after 157 days on the market. The property is currently assessed at $650,000.

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The least expensive sale on the big lake was at 455 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia. This 1940’s vintage 944 square foot, two bedroom cottage was totally renovated in 1992. It has an eat in kitchen, large living room with wood stove, an unfinished basement for future expansion, and a great deck looking out toward the lake. The home is on the opposite side of the boulevard from the water so you do have to navigate Route 3 to get to your 151’ of shorefront and dock, but that is kind of expected in this price range. This property was listed at $319,000 and sold for $299,000. It is currently assessed at $271,800.

The home representing the median price point is at 12 GWH in Tuftonboro. “GWH” does not stand for “Gee Willikers, Henry” but is short for Governor Wentworth Highway for those of you not familiar with the lingo on the other side of the big lake. This charming, three bedroom, three bath, 3,064 square foot cape was built in 1960 and features an updated kitchen, large living room with a fireplace, two bedrooms on the main level, and a master suite on the second floor. There’s also a family room, kitchenette, and bath in the walkout basement so you can park the kids or the in-laws down there when they come to visit. The house sits on a third acre lot with 114’ of frontage, and an “L” shaped dock on Winter Harbor. This property was offered at $999,000 and was on the market for 133 days before finding a buyer at $920,000. The Tuftonboro tax assessment is currently $861,800 The highest sale for the month on the lake was at 51 Garnet Point Road in Moultonborough. This home is a turn of the century cottage (that would be 1898 not 1998) that was owned by the same family since it was built. The two bedroom, two bath cottage is as one would expect; lots of wood, bead board, beamed ceilings, an updated kitchen and, of course, the requisite stone fireplace. But the real selling feature is the 5.6 acre lot with 640’ of sandy water frontage. There is also a wonder-

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Chad was born July 27, 1979 in Laconia, N.H., the son of Stanley and Donna (Nickerson) Dinsmore. He was a lifelong resident of Belmont and had been employed at AutoServ of Tilton, N.H. for thirteen years.

Chad loved to golf. In his younger years, he enjoyed skiing and playing high school baseball.

Survivors include his son, Brett Michael Shore, of Belmont; his parents, Stanley and Donna (Nickerson) Dinsmore, of Belmont; three brothers, Eric Dinsmore of Belmont, N.H., Craig Dinsmore of Lake Placid, N.Y. and Scott Dinsmore of Provincetown, Mass.; two nieces; an uncle, James Nickerson, of Folsom, Calif.; three aunts, Glennis Holt of Benton, Maine, Beverly Fowler of Waterville, Maine

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He was predeceased by a sister, Sharee Fitton, and by his grandmother, Madeline Nickerson.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m. also at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Nathan Brody Program at Horizons Counseling Center, 25 Country Club Road, Gilford, NH 03249.

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Paul is survived by his mother Eleanor Kennard and stepfather Delano Kennard of Laconia, his brother Mark of Lancaster, NH his life long friend Joel Smith of Concord, NH, and his father, William Hathaway of Suttons Bay, Mich.

At Paul’s request there are no calling hours or services. Burial will be in Barnstead, NH at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s name to the American Heart Association, 20 Merrimack Street, Manchester, NH. Wilkinson-Bean-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Laconia, NH is in charge of arrangements.

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andria Lamp Shop, in Meredith, a small retail antique shop and lamp repair business. He will be fondly remembered for his humor, kindness, work ethic and genuine concern for others. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Frances (Troccoli) Governanti; three sons, Bartolo Rhesa Governanti and his wife Shirley Fleury, of Lebanon, Vincenzo Governanti and his daughters, Talia and Tessa, of Alexandria, NH.; Anthony Governanti and his wife Elizabeth Jones Governanti, their sons, Domenic and Donovan, of New Boston; two brothers, Michael Governanti and his wife Sandra Governanti, of Cincinnati, OH, their children, Mickey, Brett, Marc, and Kristen, Daniel Governanti and his wife Karen Governanti, and their sons Matthew, Christopher and David, of Ithaca, NY; sister, Celeste Governanti, of Lake Worth, FL. Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013, from 6 through 8 p.m. at Mayhew Funeral Home (Routes 3 & 104), Meredith. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: the NH Humane Society, NHHS P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to the Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246. Mayhew Funeral Homes & Crematorium of Meredith and Plymouth are handling the arrangements. For Anthony’s Book of Memories: www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

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Inaugural Tater Trot raised $1,140 Planning Commission acquires DES grant to construct bio-retention basin LACONIA — Recognizing that the city of Laconia has taken strong efforts over the last 5 years to protect regional water quality, the Lakes Region Planning Commission (LRPC) recently acquired funds from the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) to support the city’s Department of Public Works (DPW) with installing a bio-retention basin at the foot of White Oaks Road at Paugus Bay. City officials recognize that, due to climate change and intense development over the last 10 years, its aging stormwater infrastructure is no longer meeting the needs of the community. Several areas are experiencing flooding due to undersized culverts and piping networks. At White Oaks Road, the older system was designed with the intent to move stormwater off the roads and into the lake as fast as possible. Unfortunately, this design method also moves the pollution into the lake.

As part of a Comprehensive Drainage Study started in 2009, the DPW identified several areas where simple changes to the stormwater system could help improve stormwater management and water quality protection.

The most recent project is a bio retention garden located at the intersection of White Oaks Road and Weirs Boulevard. Stormwater in this area enters a series of catch basins that is channeled onto the lawn of a private residential property located along the shoreline.

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Tater Trot raises $1140 for Franklin Preschool. It was a sunny, cold and windy Thanksgiving morning for the 1st Annual Tater Trot Fun Run and 3-mile trail race, held at Franklin Falls Dam. Despite the low temperatures local families, students and even a few out-of-towners ventured out for some exercise, a raffle and bake sale. With the help of local sponsors, $1140 was raised to benefit Red Oak Montessori School located in Franklin. Headline sponsor was Awakening Chiropractic of Tilton, and major sponsors were Sant Bani School and Lefebvre Construction, both of Sanbornton. Raffle donations were accepted from many local businesses including Eloise’s Closet, Harvest Barn, Common Man, Three Rivers Wreath Company, Riversong Yoga, MBS Elite Fitness, Growing with Yoga, parents of Red Oak and Abbott Farm. (Courtesy photo)

Praise Assembly plans Christmas services TILTON — Praise Assembly of God will have a Christmas service on Sunday, December 22, which will be geared towards children. The service, entitled “Through the Eyes of a Child” will incorporate songs, video presentations, and vignettes with costumes to tell the Christmas story in a way that a child can understand.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There is some tricky business ahead of you. Ask your friends whether they think you need more input. Their answers will surprise you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Infatuation is blind, but not love. Love sees the whole array of good, bad, beautiful and ugly. It knows the spectrum and out of sheer grace chooses to focus on the good and beautiful.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 14). Your insistence on keeping the highest standard will finally pay off -- proof that you were right for holding out instead of settling long ago. In 2014, you’ll be inspired by work in an entirely different field from the one you’re in. February features a signed contract or shared vows. May sends you on a quest.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19). Misery may love company, but it also will slowly devour it if given the chance. Stay away from miserable people, and if you feel low, be sure to hang around someone more upbeat.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You can’t always choose your neighbors, but you can get in the ballpark by choosing your neighborhood. Use this as a metaphoric guideline as you move into a new area of interest today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some people enjoy talking about subjects they know little about. Humor them if you can.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). Is it still awkward for you to tell people what you do? That’s because you’ve been through so many incarnations that you’re always catching up to who you are now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s good that your friends aren’t all like you. A diverse team helps you get through life gracefully.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be meeting new people, some of whom you’re not so sure about. Once you laugh -- honestly and truly laugh -- the relationship is on.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re good at loving but are not always as good at letting yourself be loved. Instead of wasting time trying to figure out why this is, challenge yourself to accept someone’s adoration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Find fasttalking company, and get into the mix. How will you keep your tongue sharp and your wit quick if you don’t work it out every once in a while by sparring with a worthy partner?

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On this date: In 1819, Alabama joined the Union as the 22nd state.

In 1861, Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, died at Windsor Castle at age 42.

In 1911, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (ROH’-ahl AH’-mun-suhn) and his team became the first men to reach the South Pole, beating out a British expedition led by Robert F. Scott.

In 1918, “Il Trittico,” a trio of one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, premiered at New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. (The third opera, “Gianni Schicchi (SKEE’-kee),” featured the aria “O Mio Babbino Caro,” which was an immediate hit.)

In 1936, the comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart opened on Broadway.

In 1946, the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish U.N. headquarters in New York.

In 1961, a school bus was hit by a passenger train at a crossing near Greeley, Colo., killing 20 students.

In 1962, the U.S. space probe Mariner 2 passed Venus at a distance of just over 21,000 miles, transmitting information about the planet, such as its hot surface temperatures and predominantly carbon dioxide atmosphere.

In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan concluded their third and final moonwalk and blasted off for their rendezvous with the command module.

In 1975, six South Moluccan extremists surrendered after holding 23 hostages for 12 days on a train near the Dutch town of Beilen.

In 1981, Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had seized from Syria in 1967.

In 1986, the experimental aircraft Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager, took off from Edwards Air Force Base in California on the first non-stop, non-refueled flight around the world.

Ten years ago: A weary, disheveled Saddam Hussein was displayed on television screens worldwide, a day after his capture by American troops. A car bombing outside an Iraqi police station near Baghdad killed at least 17 people.

Actress Jeanne Crain died in Santa Barbara, Calif., at age 78.

Five years ago: An Iraqi journalist hurled each of his shoes at President George W. Bush during a news conference in Baghdad; Bush ducked the flying footwear as they whizzed past his head and landed against the wall behind him.

(The shoe-thrower, Muntadhar al-Zeidi, ended up spending nine months in prison.)

One year ago: A gunman with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six women at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., then committed suicide as police arrived.

Authorities say 20-year-old Adam Lanza had fatally shot his mother at their home before carrying out the attack on the school.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Clearlakes Chorale Presents “Christmas in France”.

7:30 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students. For more information visit www.clearlakeschorale.org.

The VynnArt Gallery presents an exhibition of unique photography by Richard Heroux. Opening reception held from 2-5 p.m. For more information call 279-0557.

The Wicwas Lake Grange hosts its annual Children’s Christmas Party. 5 p.m. at the Wicwas Lake Grange Hall next to the Meredith Center Store in Meredith. Gifts for children 13 years and under. Refreshments provided.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region holds an Inaugural Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saint Andre Bessette Parish Hall in Laconia.

Santa Land hosted by the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department. 10 a.m. to noon. at the Gilford Youth Center.

Admission is free. Santa will be on site for photographic opportunities.

Stand Up comedians Paul Nardizzi and Bob Seibel perform at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. To purchase them in advance call 527-0043.

BYOB. The Meredith Fire Department Auxiliary will be holding its Holiday Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aubuchon’s Hardware in Meredith.

Open House at the Lakes Region Food Pantry marking its first anniversary. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 61 Whittier Highway in Moultonborough. Fore more information or to make a donation call 986-0357.

Service Link Resource Center in Laconia will be cohosting an Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakes Region Community College CAT Building. Certified counselors will be on hand to assist people in signing up for insurance in the Health Insurance Market. For more information call 528-6945.

Public memorial service for First District Executive Councilor Raymond Burton of Bath. 1 p.m. in the Courtroom of Plymouth State University’s Hartman Union Building. Parking lots open at 9:30 a.m. All attendees are asked to be seated by 11:30 a.m.

Holiday Open House hosted by the Sanbornton Public Library board of Trustees. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Library.

For more information call 286-8288.

Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Belknap Mill. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features gifts from various vendors in the area. For more information call 524-8813 or email inforamation@ belknapmill.org.

59th Annual Santa’s Village held at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center in Bristol. 2-5 p.m. Canned goods for donation appreciated. For more information call 744-2713 Candlelight Stroll dedicated to Pete LaBonte and Ben Weeks. 5-7 p.m. held down Belknap Mountain Road in Gilford Village. Full list of events posted at www.gilfordlibrary. com.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes 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 6459518.

All compulsive eaters are welcome to attend the Overeaters Anonymous meeting held each Saturday morning from 11 to 12 at the Franklin Hospital.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society (172 Pleasant Street) in Laconia.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

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Edward J. Engler, Editor & President Adam Hirshan, Publisher Michael Kitch, Adam Drapcho, Gail Ober Reporters Elaine Hirshan, Sales Manager Crystal Furnee, Jeanette Stewart Ad Sales Patty Johnson, Production Manager & Graphics Marcy Greene, Ad Sales & Graphics Karin Nelson, Office Manager Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: “Frustrated in South Dakota” was concerned about the dearth of sex in his marriage, saying his wife has no sex drive. You rightfully suggested she talk to her doctor to see whether there is something they could do to remedy the problem. However, when you write that “intimacy is important, but it isn’t everything,” I think you’ve missed the point about sexless marriage: It’s entirely possible to be in a committed relationship without sex, but it’s incredibly important to keep the intimacy alive in other ways.

People sometimes identify the act of sex as the only validation of love and caring between a couple, but there are other “love acts” that have a bigger impact on a relationship, like hugging and touching and kissing.

My husband’s libido took a nosedive several years ago, and it was a rough period for me because I am 13 years younger and had just hit my sexual prime. It took some adjusting of mindset, but when I realized that the other “good stuff” wasn’t going out the window, things suddenly weren’t as bad as I thought.

I do miss the incredible intimacy that sex brings, but I also love the fact that I get sweet, sometimes passionate kisses.

Then there’s the romantic act of hand-holding (even in public!) and hugging. And that makes all the difference. So, “Frustrated,” find different ways to enjoy that intimacy with your wife. -- Learning Curve Dear Learning: We agree that there are many ways to show intimacy, but it requires the cooperation of both partners. Our readers had a lot to say on this subject. Read on for more: From New York: Perhaps “Frustrated” could suggest to his wife that one-way pleasure is a possible, if occasional, solution to their mismatched libidos. If you love someone, you can enjoy giving pleasure without expecting anything in re-

turn.

Boston: My wife and I were experiencing the lack of desire for frequent intimacy until we went to a homeopathic practitioner and received supplements to her diet that corrected some hormone levels. Happily, one of the benefits was improved libido, and we are now happy, happy, happy.

Florida: “Frustrated” complains that he has sex with his extremely attractive wife “maybe once every two weeks.”

I say: What are you complaining about? There are far too many of us on the opposite end of the spectrum who would gladly trade places with him. I’m 45, she’s 43 and still hot, but it’s been years since we’ve had sex. I’ve tried everything except couples counseling (she won’t go). I’m in decent physical shape, have a well-paying job and do my share in taking care of the children and the house. However, all romance, intimacy, handholding, kissing and physical contact are initiated by me and are rebuffed too often for me to make further attempts. Apparently, watching 15 hours of television every week is more important to her than an hour of intimacy once a month.

Texas: Agreed, intimacy isn’t everything. However, I believe intimacy is the foundation of a marriage and should not be minimized. I feel his pain. My relationship with my wife of 30 years is very similar. My advice is: If this is a deal breaker, then divorce is the only real answer. Rejection from the wife you love and cherish is beyond painful. You can concentrate on the many other good qualities in your relationship, but the sad reality is, it can be empty and unfulfi lling without intimacy. Intimacy starts at the kitchen table or maybe with a phone conversation. A connection must be made. Counting how many times in a month you have sex is not intimacy.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

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Animals

Autos

Employment Wanted

GOLDEN Retriever puppies for sale, $500 each. Parents on sight.

Health certificates and shots.

603-998-3393 ROTTWEILER pups AKC Champion Pedigree, parents on premises $800. 603-340-6219 TWO female aussies. 11 weeks, raised with a toddler, very friendly, alert, fast. $400/each. 455-7463

Announcement GREAT BARGAINS! Thrift & Gift a unique non-profit thrift store. 80 Bean Rd. Center Harbor Christian Church. Bring a non-perishable food item, get 10% off your total. Mon-Sat. 10am-4pm 253-8008.

SANTA COMES TO LAKEPORT FOR THE 9TH YEAR Dec. 14th 10am-12pm at the LAKEPORT FREIGHT MUSEUM Gift bags, cookies and punch for all the little ones!

2002 Cadillac Seville 72K miles.

Great condition $4,000 Or best offer. 832-3535 2002 Jetta New motor, clutch, needs to be key coded. $1200.

(603)524-9011.

2004 Crystler Pacifica- V-6 loaded, 4X4, 157K miles, $3,500.

603-524-9011 2008 Suzuki Forensa- MUST SEE! 69,000 miles, automatic, no rust, new tires, excellent condition. $4,000 firm. 520-0507 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

Child Care

Autos $_TOP dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week.

P3 s Towing. 630-3606

2002 BMW 330 Ci.- 82K miles, great condition. Second owner, well maintained, loaded. $9,000.

For Rent ALEXANDRIA 2 Bedroom home w/small yard, recently renovated.

Pets considered. $800/month plus utilities. 603-744-9369 APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 50 years in rentals. We treat you better!

524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at our new location, 142 Church St. (Behind CVS Pharmacy.)

BELMONT 2 bedroom 2nd floor heat & hot water included $800/month. Housing Vouchers accepted. 781-344-3749

Employment Wanted Do you need someone to run errands or sit with adult? Call

FRANKLIN- 2 bedroom apartment. Living room & kitchen with cherry cabinets & new appliances, on first floor. 2 bedrooms & bath on second floor. Washer/Dryer available. $800/Month, 1 month security required. No pets/No smoking. 603-279-1385 GILFORD 2-Bedroom $600/ month+ utilities. References, security deposit, no pets, laundry hookups.

Available now.

520-5171.

Gilford 5 bedroom house for rent, 3 car garage, huge finished basement, water/sewer included. No smoking, pets considered. Reasonable rent. 603-387-4208 GILFORD/ALTON Line: 2BR Cottage, $200-$245 per week +utilities; 3BR apt., $230-$275 per week +utilities. Cable & internet included. Beach access. 1st & security. 603-365-0799.

BELMONT 2 Bedroom Duplex on spacious wooded lot with washer/dryer hookup and parking. $850/month + utilities. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS

GILFORD: 2-bedroom apts. from $225/week. Heat/electricity/hot water negotiable. Pets considered. References, security.

556-7098 or 832-3334.

BELMONT 2-bedroom condo, $865/month plus security and utilities. First month 1/2 off. No dogs.

630-1296.

HOUSESHARE: Belmont, Quiet country-home. Easy commute North and South. utilities/internet included. References required. $600/month. 630-1296.

BELMONT: Two 2 bedroom apartments available. 1 on first floor $220/week, 1 on ground floor with separate entrance $240/week, includes heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

1989 E150 work van. $800, new parts last 3 months $1,200. Runs great. 603-801-3513 1999 Chevy 2500 4x4, regular cab, no rust. Never plowed with but has plow. New tires, brakes, exhaust, paint. 125K miles, auto. $2500 524-9011

For Rent FRANKLIN- 2 bedroom 1 bath log cabin with porch. Security and 1 month deposit. No pets/No smoking. Renter pays utilities.

References and credit history required. $850/Month. 934-4596

BRISTOL- 2 bedroom. Renovated and sunny, second floor. Good closet space, new appliances.

New, energy efficient heating system. $700 per month plus utilities. Security Deposit and

LACONIA CHEAP TO HEAT!!! 2 bedroom apartment.

2nd floor, $750/Month + utilities.

Washer/ dryer hook-up, Off-street parking. Available Now! 520-4348 LACONIA, big one-bedroom, no dogs, no utilities, 2-car parking, lots of closets, snow removal and washer/dryer included. Nice apartment, $165/week plus 4-week security deposit plus first week due in advance. Credit check required. 781-283-0783

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St; One Half of a Duplex; 7 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Enclosed Sun Porch and Large Open Porch, Walkout Basement w/Laundry Hookups. Very clean, hardwood floors, private off street parking.

Conveniently located near library, churches, downtown, Opechee Park and schools. Available now $1,000/Mo plus utilities.

Non-Smoking. Call Owner/Broker 396-4163.

LAKEPORT, Lakeview. Small 1-Bedroom, $300 Heat-Credit Yearly, 2-car parking, new carpet, freshly painted, second floor, economical utilities. $160/week.

No dogs, nice area.

781-283-0783.

LACONIA 1 Bedroom- $600 /monthly + utilities. 3 Bedroom units starting at $950/month + utilities Nice spaces, very clean with washer/dryer hookups Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS LACONIA 1 bedroom- 3rd floor $150/week includes heat/hot water. References & deposit.

524-9665 LACONIA Roommate wanted to share personal home. Clean, quiet, sober environment. All inclusive, $140/week. 455-2014 LACONIA- 1st floor 2-bedroom. $175/weekly, you pay all utilities.

Monitor heat, no smoking/no pets, parking, security deposit & references. Call 286-4618 after 5:00pm LACONIA2-bedroom 2-bath apt. on quiet dead end street. $950/Month all utilities included, no pets. Call after 5:00pm.

527-8363.

LACONIA- Cute 1 bedroom second floor. No pets/no smoking, $140/week plus utilities 387-6810 LACONIA- Sunny 1-bedroom.

Newly renovated, New washer/ dryer. Heat/Hot water included. $800/Month Plus utilities.

387-0147

LAKEPORT, NH.- Brand new Duplex Apartments. Now accepting applications for qualified renters for these brand new 3 bedroom duplex apartments located on Washington Street.

First unit available for occupancy on January 1st. These all newly applianced apartments are located across from a beautiful city park and are equipped with a washer & dryer in each building.

Rent is $1200/month (with no utilities). Call (603) 524-8533 for more information MEREDITH - Nice secure second floor 2 bedroom apartment, all newly renovated and fully applianced. Includes heat and air conditioning. Tenant laundry room on premise with great parking. Available immediately at $995.00 a month. The rest of this month free.

Cats allowed, no dogs. Call our office at 455-9433

MEREDITH In Town-Fully Renovated

2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Condo with Garage.

Quiet location, Energy efficient. No smokers. $1,095 + Utilities Rick (781) 389-2355 MEREDITH- Great studio apartment. Bright, sunny, clean, walk to town. $500/month +utilities.

520-6931

LACONIA: spacious one and two bedroom apartments available (heat and hot water included).

On-site laundry, storage room and off street parking. Close to pharmacy, schools and hospital.

First month s rent free to qualified applicant. Security deposit required. EHO. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Mgt. (603) 524-6673.

LACONIA: Cozy 1-bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. $775/Month +deposit, heat/hot-water included, small pet considered. 520-1179.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Huge 3-bedroom, 1st floor. Bonus 3-season room.

Washer/Dryer hook-up.

No pets/smoking. $1100/month.

603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large one bedroom, second floor, hot water included. $700/month plus security. No smoking. 528-2044.

LAKEPORT Exceptional 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 floors, basement w/washer-dryer hookups, private, porch, no dogs, no smoking, $825/ month + utilities, available Jan. 1. 366-4712.

NORTHFIELD Townhouse style 2 Bedroom on a lovely wooded lot with exterior storage and coin op laundry room on site. $750/month +utilities. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS NORTHFIELD: 1 bedroom 1st floor $190/week, 2 bedroom 2nd floor $220/week, 3 bedroom trailer $260/week, all including heat, electric & hot water. 4 bedroom house, $1,320/month plus utilities.

524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. Shared kitchen & bath. $150/week, includes all utilities.

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Estates, homes, offices cleaned out, yard sale items, scrap metals, appliances, batteries. (603)930-5222.

FREE Refrigerator for pick-up.

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603-566-9750.

For Rent-Vacation

LACONIADowntown. Prime storefront. approx. 900 sq. ft., ideal for snack shop, retail, etc.

Good exposure & foot traffic. $750 includes heat. Also, in same building, sm storefront approx. 450 sq ft. $375 includes heat. 524-3892 or 630-4771

For Sale 1992 Jeep Wrangler- 283 Chevy engine, much more. $3,000/ONO. 2012-13 Bed cover for extended cab. Nissan Frontier Pickup. Paid $400 asking $200. 603-524-1167 or 603-630-1366 2004 Craftsman 9hp 2 stage 28in. snow blower. Electric start, canopy, runs & looks brand new. $450. 290-2075 Can Deliver 3 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi $1,200, 4X6 Heriz, $250.

3X5 Multi-color Panel $125.

603-528-9661 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. BLACK powder Jukar Flintlock 45 long riffle $300, Jagar Kentucky Flintlock 44 pistol, $200, Navy Arms 44 revolver $200, All for $600. 875-0363.

CHINA- Royal Doulton- Tiara pattern. 6 place settings, gravy boat, vegetable bowl & service platter. $300. 603-528-9661

HENDERSON Chief Sander, 8 , 1.7 cu/yds, 8hp, Briggs electric start, painted stainless. $1,500.00 279-7990 Hunters Paintballers waterproof camouflage hooded jackets $25, pants $15. Womens thermal underwear. $2.50. 528-3532 KIRBY Sentria Vacuum: Includes all attachments and carpet shampoo system. Lightly used. Asking $400. 528-9661.

LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

COME join the fun at Annie’ s Cafe and Catering. Now hiring full time kitchen, catering and counter help. Call 524-6400 to set up an appointment.

FREE- 27 inch stereo color TV. Excellent picture and sound.

603-387-0533

Help Wanted $$ Auto Sales Rep $$ Rare opportunity available. Looking for an aggressive self-motivated individual looking to make better than average income.

Experience good but not necessary. Good family values a must.

Call JJ or David 603-286-2886

HELP WANTED

Immediate openings. No experience needed, entry level, opportunity for advancement. Earn award trips, bonuses and prizes.

Permanent & temp positions.

Call today for more information.

(603)822-0219. Call now! Call now! Call now!

LICENSED PLUMBER WANTED Seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber Experience in Residential service and repair, new construction and remodels, and some light commercial.

HVAC experience a definite plus as well as NH Gasfitters license. Professional Work habits Excellent Customer Service Skills Valid Drivers license with Clean Driving Record

Call 603-875-1118 for more details EXPERIENCED Line Cook, Must Have Breakfast Experience. Apply in person Shooters 190 DW Highway Belmont NH

Full Time Level A and B Technicians Own tools, self starter, driveability a plus, computer diagnostic skills needed. State Inspection License helpful, not required.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Tow Truck Drivers I Looking for a challenging rewarding future?

We are looking for someone with the following: Clean Driving Record • No Criminal Record Able to pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen • Good work ethic We will train the right candidate

Part-time Bookeeper

REFRIGERATOR: 25 cu ft. Energystar, $400, Workshop Dustcollector AMT, $175. 630-1296.

Regency Wood Stove- Medium size, 18 inch wood, glass door, good condition. $300/OBO 393-2632

SNAP On Toolbox- 3 piece, 32 drawer, good condition. $2,500. Call John (603) 801-3513

FIREWOOD- Approx. half cord, 4ft and 2ft. Oak, maple & ash. $75 707-9365

SPODE Christmas Tree china- 14 four piece place settings, $45 each, $500 for all. 603-528-9661

FIREWOOD : Loads over 3/4 cord, green, cut, split, delivered, $175. STACKED, $200. Call Charlie, 603-455-1112.

TABLE Oak, round, 2 leaves, 4 chairs. $160. Maple coffee table $40. 774-275-0157.

WALTHER TPK-380, black, mags, ammo, holster, reduced to $600.

875-0363.

FIVE 215/65R15 Tires. Excellent condition, $200. Brand New Trek FX 7.3 bike, $350. New GE dehumidifier $150/OBO. Full set square two golf clubs. Excellent condition $100. 603-524-1167 or 603-630-1366

Wood burning fireplace insert.

Manufactured by Better and Ben. $400. 603-279-1385

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Please apply for these positions in person at 495 Tenney Mountain Hwy, Plymouth or email resume to kirkstire@roadrunner.com Please no phone calls!

Infinger Insurance has an opening in our commercial lines department in our Conway NH office.

This position will have the responsibility of working with 4 producers and marketing new and renewal business to insurance companies. This position will also include the marketing and pricing of insurance products utilizing on-line rating platforms.

• Licensed property casualty agent • 5 to 7 years of commercial lines agency experience • Knowledge of Vertafore(AMS) 360 operating system • Must have experience with CL insurance company on-line rating platforms • Experience dealing directly with insurance company underwriting departments • Excellent communication skills • Attention to detail • Industry designations a plus Please respond in confidence to wayne@infingerinsurance.com Infinger Insurance is an independent agency representing over 35 of the industry’s premier insurance companies. We are fast paced and growing rapidly. Salary and benefits will depend on prospects qualifications and experience.

QUALITY Firewood: Seasoned, dry hardwood. Pine or green available. Call for details, competative prices. 603-630-4813.

Dining room table, hardwood, with 6 matching chairs & built in extensions. $165. 524-6653

455-6100

Call 528-6126 for Appointment

NEW Colpay Overhead Garage Doors. 9ft. X 7ft raised panel, insulated, white. Two for $450.

527-0705

SET OF 4 GOODYEAR NORDIC Studded Snow Tires. MS-P195/65 R15. Excellent Condition. $275.

603-455-3478

LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone

Positive attitude required

MICHELIN TIRES- Two tires 175-70 R13 All weather, almost new treads. Asking $60. 293-7682

CRAFTSMAN Snowblower- 5HP, 22 inch, electric start with cover.

Like new. Cost $500, $250.

528-5202

Got trees need CA$H?

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MAKITA 10 inch table saw on wheeled stand. Excellent condition. $150. 528-5202

SANTA Claus available for your party or home visit. Reasonable rates. 603-930-5222.

Cut, Split & Delivered $200 per cord,

Help Wanted

Knowledge of Quickbooks, 15-20 hours per week.

GREEN FIREWOOD: Cut, not split $140/cord; Cut & split $180/cord. Seasoned hardwood cut & split, $225/cord. 1/2 cords available. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases).

393-8416.

CHRISTOPHER RADKO Christmas ornaments. $20-$75 Large Santa in metal sleigh with 4 flying reindeer $75 603-528-9661

LOGGING FIREWOOD

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CBH Landscape Walkway Snow Removal Crew Members Wanted

DirecTV

VERY NiCE AND GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Heat & hot water included. $700/mo.

Off-street parking, no smoking, no pets. Looking for quiet, clean tenant. Call Jen @ 387-6167.

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TILTON: 1-bedroom. Heat, hot water included., great location, no dogs. $630/month.

603-671-7481 or 916-214-7733.

ARUBA Rental- Casa Del MarAmbassador. Sleeps 4 #1234 Unit. Week 13, Friday, March 28 thru Saturday, April 5th, 2014. $950. 524-3083

Furniture PENNSYLVANIA House Oak Bedroom, queen headboard, tripple dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. Very good Condition $600. 387-3788

TILTON 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2nd floor apartment, offstreet parking, locked storage & basement, beautifully renovated including washer and dryer. $975/month includes heat, hot water, a/c & snow removal. No pets/smoking.

934-2788

OFFICE NURSE Full-time opening for an experienced RN/LPN/MA to work in a very busy General Surgery practice doing hands-on, personalized patient care. The Office Nurse, in collaboration with one provider, facilitates the overall health care management of the patient in an office setting including appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record. We offer on-site parking, a competitive wage and full benefits package with no weekends.

Successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school with a current license/certification. Previous clinical experience in an office and EMR knowledge strongly preferred.

For further consideration please submit your resume to lfowler@lrgh.org or apply in person at Laconia Clinic, 724 Main Street, Laconia, NH

CNC Machinists 2nd shift Responsibilities include performing operation and set-up of various equipment, as well as in-process/final inspection of parts produced. Candidate must possess a detailed knowledge of equipment, ability to read complex prints and precision measuring equipment.

Position requires 2+ years related manufacturing experience. Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 3rd.

We provide competitive wages, shift differential, clean work environment, medical insurance, company paid life, company paid short and long term disability insurance, dental insurance, vacation and holidays, flex benefits, tuition reimbursement plan, profit sharing and 401(k) plan with company match. Please contact Human Resources

EPTAM Plastics 2 Riverside Business Park Northfield, NH 03276 Tel: 603-729-5014 Fax: 603-215-2971 Email: kdubois@eptam.com EOE/AA

For an online application, visit www.eptam.com

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LICENSED PLUMBER WANTED Seeking a licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber Experience in Residential service and repair, new construction and remodels, and some light commercial. HVAC experience a definite plus as well as NH Gasfitters license.

Professional Work habits Excellent Customer Service Skills Valid Drivers license with Clean Driving Record Call 603-875-1118 for more details.

PERSONAL care attendant, Laco nia. Errands and support in the community. Mon & Wed, 4 hours per day. Possible other shifts.

Must be dependable, background checks mandatory. Call Maureen at 603-410-6512

Fireside Inn & Suites is looking for a part time Maintenance Assistant. This is a year round, entry level position, weekend and on call availability a must. Some experience in plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, painting a plus as this position is an all-around handyman type of job. We are seeking hard working, reliable, detail oriented persons with the ability to work independently as well as with others. Applicants must show valid driver s license and pass a background check, they also must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Please apply in person at 17 Harris Shore Rd. Gilford, NH 03249.

SENIOR Home Care Companions needs caregivers! Are you a caring, compassionate and dependable person who enjoys working with and caring for seniors? If so, would you like to be an in-home caregiver? We are looking for caregivers who are generally seniors (50+) themselves and who will provide in-home needed services for other seniors. Join our caregiving network providing seniors with companionship, conversation, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping and personal care assistance. Criminal background checks and references required.

Compensation is $13 to $16 per hour.

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NEWS DIRECTOR WRITER-REPORTER -ANCHORS NH1 News is looking for experienced radio news professionals.

Launching in early 2014, NH1 News seeks a Radio News Director and two writer/ reporter/ anchors. These positions will ultimately be part of the NH1 News Department based in Concord, but will begin in Derry, NH. The News Director should have a minimum of five years radio news experience and the two writer/reporter/anchors should have at least two years experience. Candidates should be energetic and hard-working, and excited to create a top rated news team. The successful candidates will be well-versed in radio, digital and social media. A strong audio presentation is a must and NH knowledge and contacts is a big plus. If you are interested in learning more, please forward resume and salary requirements to newsjobs@binradio.com.

DRIVER Concord Area Transit has an opening for a fixed route driver in the Concord area. This is a second shift position, seven hours a day, Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. This position is safety sensitive and requires a background check. Must have CDL-B with passenger and air brake endorsement, excellent driving record and current D.O.T. physical card. Public or private transportation experience a plus.

Benefits include sick and annual leave and ability to participate in agency 403B plan. Apply in person at Concord Area Transit, Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc., 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 03301 by December 20, 2013.

For more information call 225-1989. E.O.E.

Instruction BEGIN A NEW CAREER IN 2014!

CNA/LNA Training Classes begin: Jan 25- weekends/Concord, Feb 4- days/Franklin, Feb 11evenings/Laconia. Graduate in 5-8 weeks! (603) 647-2174 www.LNAHealthCareers.com

OFFICE NURSE Full-time opening for an experienced RN/LPN to work in a small but busy Family Practice in Tilton doing hands-on, personalized patient care. The Office Nurse, in collaboration with one provider, facilitates the overall health care management of the patient in an office setting including appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record. We offer on-site parking, a competitive wage and full benefits package; schedule includes two half days, one early evening and no weekends. Successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current license/certification. Previous experience as an Office Nurse (including Pediatrics) and knowledge of an EMR is strongly preferred.

For further consideration please submit your resume to lfowler@lrgh.org or apply in person at Laconia Clinic, 724 Main Street, Laconia, NH.

Land GILFORD: New to the market, residential building lots. 14 to choose from, level and dry land, most with mountain views, one with lake views. 1.08 to 8.69 acres, $79,900 to $119,900.

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CALENDAR from page 22

TODAY’S EVENTS Santa visits Lakeport from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lakeport Freight Museum in Laconia. Gifts bags, cookies and punch available.

Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 5:30 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 markk@trinitytilton.org.

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Clearlakes Chorale Presents “Christmas in France”. 2 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton. Tickets are $15/ adults and $10/students. For more information visit www.clearlakeschorale.org.

Bristol Lions Club holds a Senior Christmas Dinner at noon at the Bristol United Church of Christ. Free of admission.

The Boy Scout Troop 142 presents an afternoon music performance featuring Eric and Tess Erskine, Audrey Drake, Peter Lawlor, Tim and Dave, Harmony and Cliff, Trish Jackson, and Noah Smith. 2-4:30 p.m. at the Moultonborough Academy Auditorium.

Free Christmas Concert tilted “Celebrate His Incarnation” presented by the Calvary Independent Baptist Church. 6:30 p.m at the church on 128 School Street in Tilton. For more information call 536-4022.

The Pemigewasset Choral Society celebrates its 41st holiday season with a concert at Plymouth State University. 3 p.m. at the Hanaway Theater in the Silver Center for the Arts. Admission is $10. Tickets are available in advance by calling 535-

ARTS. The First United Methodist Church of Gilford hosts a Living Nativity. 2 p.m.

Those who are part of the performance should arrive at 1:45 p.m. Costumes provided. For more information or to become involved in the presentation call 524-3289.

2013 Reindeer Run 5K Walk/Run sponsored by the Holland Hill Studio. 3 p.m. at Surroundings Gallery in Sandwich. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. Registration fees are $20 for adults and $10 for students (add $5 the day of). Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army.

59th Annual Santa’s Village held at the Tapply-Thompson Community Center in Bristol. 2-5 p.m. Canned goods for donation appreciated. For more information call 744-2713 8th Annual free Christmas dinner at Ariana’s Cafe at 421 North Main St., West Franklin. 1 to 5 p.m., all are welcome. Call 934-5577 for more information.

MONDAY, DEC. 16 Alton Fire Rescue holds a CPR Class at the West Alton Fire Station at 6 p.m. For more information or to register call 8750222.

The Ashland Community Choir performs its holiday cantata “The Heart of Christmas” at 7 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Laconia.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance.

Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.

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Motorcycles BMW Project wanted. Have crashed bike with good motor, etc. 603-520-1765

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Roommate Wanted BELMONT: $105/week. Share 4-bedroom home on private property. All utilities included. Free internet. Must have car and good work history. No smokers/no pets.

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Snowmobiles SKIDOO 583 red, rebuilt motor, $900. 2001 Polaris 800 XC, high output twin, rebuilt engine, nice shape. $1,350 firm. 524-9011

Services CHAIR CANING Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies.

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Laconia woman is Breathe NH’s volunteer of the month

Inter-Lakes graduate Justin Fouts earns expert shooting badge at Army Infantry Basic Training Pvt. Justin Fouts graduated from Army Infantry Basic training December 6 in Fort Benning GA. Justin is a 2013 graduate of Inter-Lakes High School and earned a badge for expert shooting.

Immediately after graduation PVT Fouts reported to Fort Bliss in El Paso TX to continue his training. Fouts is shown with his mother Jacqueline Taylor. (Courtesy photo)

MANCHESTER — Breathe New Hampshire has recognized Brenda Richards of Laconia as its December Volunteer of the Month.

When Brenda’s mother passed away from complications of COPD in 2008, the family suggested that donations be made to Breathe NH in her memory.

“She was a smoker for most of her life,” says Brenda.

“It was painful to watch my beautiful mother succumb to this addiction. Though everyone is familiar with the effects of smoking and the dreaded diagnosis of Lung Cancer, COPD was relatively unknown to our family.” Her mother had been using inhalers and taking other medicines to relieve symptoms, but she was not using oxygen. “I wish I had been aware of Breathe NH before 2008,” says Brenda.

Three years ago, Brenda started volunteering with her daughter at Breathe New Hampshire’s Eager Breather’s Fresh Air Day Cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. The annual cruise is a big deal for the many pulmonary rehabilitation patients who participate and who look forward to the event each year. “You can tell by the smiles on their faces,” Brenda explains. “There is much laughter, eating, gift shopping and even a little bit of dancing (some doing wheelies in their wheel chairs).”

While the cruise is Brenda’s favorite event because she can directly serve those living with lung disease, she has also been involved with Breathe New Hampshire’s Golf Classic and Bike Tour fundraisers and more recently joined the Volunteer Action Committee.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Barbershop chorus meets every Monday at Gilford Community Church, lower level. 7:15 p.m. For more information, call Harvey Beetle at 528-3073.

Chess Club at the Hall Memorial Library. 4-7 p.m.

Free one on one internet and computer instruction every Monday at 10 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Road, Tilton.

Adult Pick-up Basketball offered by Meredith Parks & Recreation Department held at the Meredith Community Center Monday nights from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. $1 per person - sign in and out at the front desk.

Bingo at the VFW Post 1670 located at 143 Court Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

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.

WATER from page 20 nitrogen and metals like copper and zinc which can affect the health of fish.

Improving water quality in the Lakes Region requires cooperation from all communities within a watershed.

For this project it was the collaboration between the city and an adjacent condominium complex that made this effort possible. The Paugus View Condo Association recognizes the importance of protecting the lake and, when approached

by Luke Powell of the DPW, was willing to allow a drainage easement on their property to accommodate the size of thes bio-retention garden.

While the working simplicity of this system will not be as evident until spring when buds start sprouting on the diverse species of plantings, the roots of the now-dormant plants and the soil around them are already working hard.

The plantings include silky Dogwood shrubs, and variety of shapes 7,000 Square Feet on Two Levels and colors represented in perennials, such as 260 Ft. on Paugus Bay - Lakefront Bee Balm, Meadow Gas Heat & Air, Parking for 27 Cars Sweet, Caesar’s Brother Iris, Black Eyed Susan, and Feather Reed Grass.

Across from McDonald’s ~ 1258 Union Avenue, Laconia They will also provide habitat for birds and Steve Weeks Jr. • 528-3388 insects and will remind visitors entering Weirs sweeks@coldwellbanker.com Boulevard of Laconia’s commitment to water PRICED FOR TODAY’S MARKET! quality protection.

In this fast-paced world in which we live, Brenda continues to believe that it is important to make time to help others. “If we can help a person who is suffering from a chronic lung issue feel not so alone and provide them with the tools to live better lives, then mission accomplished!”

Brenda has over 20 years experience with marketing and publishing and currently freelances as a graphic designer. With a daughter in college and son in the Air Force, Brenda and her husband are now empty nesters and like to spend their spare time traveling and boating on the lake or the ocean.

Established in 1916, Breathe New Hampshire is the state’s oldest nonprofit voluntary health agency and is committed to promoting lung health in New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.breathenh.org or call 1- 800-835-8647.

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