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Pulling the strings on ‘Peter and the Wolf’ Peter and David Syrotiak from National Marionette Theatre demonstrate to Laconia Middle School students how they manipulating their puppets following a presentation of “Peter and the Wolf” on Friday afternoon. The men’s appearance at the school was hosted by the Laconia Putnam Fund. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)
A tempest in Gilmanton as selectmen propose that Residents wonder if chief take 2 firefighter shifts per week himself they’re still welcome B G O Selectman Brett Currier. on New Hampton As it stands now, there are four full-time GILMANTON — Selectmen are looking to employees in the Gilmanton Fire DepartSchool campus reduce the Fire Department’s 2014 budget by ment — Hempel, who is scheduled to work 40 Y
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$29,000 by eliminating Sunday hours available for part-time firefighters. The way to accomplish this, reflect draft minutes of the December 16 selectman’s meeting, is to have Chief Paul Hempel III cover two 12-hour shifts himself as opposed to scheduling two firefighter/EMTs. “He can pick his shifts, it doesn’t matter us. He can run his department and there is plenty of time to do the administrative work...” said
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NEW HAMPTON — To ensure greater security for its students and the community, the private New Hampton School has posted the perimeter of its property, begun screening visitors to the campus and contracted for a full-time security officer — all measures that see SCHOOL page 11
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Trying to spread cheer at school, Santa in Hollis, N.H. causes scare instead
HOLLIS, N.H. (AP) — Police in southern New Hampshire say a man dressed as Santa Claus was only trying to spread some cheer but ended up panicking officials when he knocked on school windows and entered the building. The Nashua Telegraph reports that administrators at the Hollis Primary School called police around 10 a.m. Thursday after they saw the man running around the school, tapping on windows and waving at students. He was buzzed into the building but fled when he saw a look of alarm on a staffer’s face. Other schools and parents were notified and kids were kept inside for recess. The man has contacted police to say he was only trying to spread “holiday cheer” and didn’t mean to cause panic. Police aren’t identifying him because he wasn’t charged.
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U.S. economy grew at solid 4.1% rate during Q3 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate from July through September, the fastest pace since late 2011 and significantly higher than previously thought. Much of the upward revision came from stronger consumer spending. The Commerce Department’s final look at growth in the summer was up from a previous estimate of 3.6 percent. Four-fifths of the revision in the report released Friday came from stronger consumer spending, mainly in the area of health care.
The 4.1 percent annual growth rate in the third quarter, as measured by the gross domestic product, came after the economy had expanded at a 2.5 percent rate in the second quarter. Much of the acceleration reflected a buildup in business stockpiles. On Friday, President Barack Obama pointed to the upward revision to GDP growth as one of several signs of improvement in the economy. They include four straight months of solid job growth and a drop in the unemployment rate to its lowest point in five years.
“What it adds up to is we head into next year with an economy that’s stronger than it was when we started the year,” Obama said at a White House news conference. “I firmly believe that 2014 can be a breakthrough year for America.” The GDP report also gave a boost to Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial average was up about 80 points in late afternoon trading. Economists still expect growth to slow a bit in the current October-December quarsee ECONOMY page 12
WASHINGTON (AP) — Putting a rosy spin on a difficult year, President Barack Obama acknowledged frustrating “ups and downs” on Friday but exulted that the improving economy is creating new jobs and claimed crucial progress for his troubled health care overhaul. He predicted 2014 would be “a breakthrough year for America.” In his annual year-end news conference, Obama refused to dwell on his tumbling approval ratings, the disastrous rollout of
his signature health care law or the pile of unfinished domestic priorities he leaves behind as he heads for a Christmas holiday in Hawaii. Asked whether this had been the worst year of his presidency so far, he laughed and said, “That’s not how I think about it.” Yet not all was sunny. He did suggest that, given widespread criticism, he may alter the power of the National Security Agency to collect information on Americans.
And when it came to the start of his health care law, Obama conceded that “we screwed it up,” and said, “I’m going to be making appropriate adjustments once we get through this year.” It was unclear if he meant to signal high-level personnel changes. Obama does have some reason to be optimistic. He spoke hours after the government announced the economy grew at a solid 4.1 percent annual rate from see OBAMA page 10
Obama puts rosy spin on what others see as rough presidential year
County clerk in New Mexico quits in response to court-ordered gay marriage
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A rural eastern New Mexico county clerk and her deputy resigned Friday rather than abide by a state Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriage, officials said.
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Roosevelt County manager Charlene Webb confirmed that Clerk Donna Carpenter and Deputy Clerk Janet Collins announced their resignations Friday morning.
Webb declined to say why they quit. But county commissioners said it was in protest of Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling declaring it unconstitutional to bar samesee MARRIAGE page 5
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number reduced back to 184 — saving the $29,000 in part-time personnel costs. He said the remaining time plus the time the chief is not on calls is ample to do the administrative work of the department. The Fire Department’s requested budget for 2014 as far a personnel is concerned is the same as 2013. Hempel said yesterday that he has not asked for any additional personnel in the three years that he has been chief and has made every attempt to reduce the personnel costs of the department. “I am a taxpayer too,” he said. As it stands now, Hempel works 40 hours a week as a fire chief and during his 40 hours a week responds to calls as a supervisor or stays behind to respond to second calls — depending on the nature of the call. He primarily works Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. but responds to calls at all hours of the day and night as do other call firefighters. His duties involve managing the student firefighter program, whereby six Lakes Region Community College students live at the station, all administrative tasks and the budget. When there is an incident he is also the command supervisor. According to the 2004 annual Gilmanton Town report, the third fulltime firefighter was added that year to provide day-time coverage for seven days as week. “This additional staff would allow me to have full-time staff seven days a week up from the current six day a week,” wrote then Fire Chief Timothy Robbins. At some point since 2004 but before 2012, when Hempel became chief, the department added two part-time shifts for Sunday coverage at a cost of about $29,000 annually. Using this reasoning, Currier said the four full-time firefighters were intended to cover the station seven days a week and since he hasn’t seen any significant increase in call volume in the last 10 years, he thinks the four full-timers should still be able to cover the station seven days a week. Currier also said his research shows that the call volume of the department has stayed around 400 calls annually — much the same as it was in 2004. At the December 16 meeting, Select-
man Don Guarino was in agreement with Currier reduction recommendation but board Chair Ralph Lavin was not. Lavin said yesterday that because there was no unanimity on the board, selectmen decided to bring the matter to the people in the form of a warrant article at annual town meeting. The proposed article, which has been drafted with the assistance of the town attorney, would require the chief to “regularly fill shifts weekly” along with one other full-time firefighter/EMT. Fighting against the reduction of the part-time hours, or $29,000, are Hempel and the Gilmanton Firefighters Association — led at the December meeting by call firefighter Vinnie Baiocchetti. Baiocchetti, who was accompanied by many members of the association, cited N.H. RSA 154:4 that states a fire chief has operational authority over his or her department by law. He also objected to the words “working chief” proposed in the warrant article, wanting to know exactly what that means. Baiocchetti said Hemple “works” from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has the second highest volume of call responses in the department, as well as the other administrative duties he preforms. Baiocchetti said the words of the chief from 10 years ago should not be held against a chief today because the nature of firefighting and emergency response has changed. Town Administrator Arthur Capello said in the selectman’s opinion, RSA 154:1 gives the board as the governing body the power to exercise operational authority over the department. But, he said and Currier agreed, that is not what they want. He said the goal of at least two of the three selectmen is to cut taxes by reducing $29,000 from the Fire Department’s operation budget. Capello also said words “working chief” were probably ill-chosen. “The final warrant article if there is one won’t have those words in it,” he said. He said selectmen also don’t want residents to get the impression that their desire to reduce the budget has anything to do with how they feel about Hempel or the job is he doing. “We like the way he runs the department and we like him,” Capella said, see next page
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MEREDITH — Among the four amendments to the zoning ordinance recommended by the Planning Board is one that would expand and define the uses permitted in the “Business and Industry District” while maintaining the character of district, particularly its place in the Lake Waukewan watershed. The district was established in 1983 and consists of approximately 241 acres along Rte. 104 between Rte. 3 to the east and Pease Road and Winona Road to the west. Reservoir Brook meanders through the district before flowing into Lake Waukewan. Of the 63 parcels within the district, 47 are developed and 16 are vacant. The district is screened from the highway a natural or landscaped buffer 50 feet from the right-of-way. The purpose of the district was to reserve space for industrial growth by prohibiting most commercial uses while providing land for large office buildings. The permitted industrial uses are confined to those without adverse environmental impacts. Currently some 55 firms operate in the MARRIAGE from page 2 sex couples from getting marriage licenses. Commissioner Bill Cathey said the two had made it clear they would quit “rather than be associated with that.” Webb says the clerk’s office is closed until the commission meets Monday to hire a replacement. Carpenter doesn’t have a current phone listing, and there was no answer Friday at a listing for Collins. Roosevelt is a rural, conservative county along the Texas-New Mexico border. Its county seat is Portales, a town of about 12,000. Cathey said Carpenter’s resignation was no surprise. “She told us in the past that’s what she would do,” he said. “... I am personally very disappointed in the decision of the judges, and I don’t blame our clerk for doing what she did.” Still, he said he was confident the commission would be able to appoint a replacement on Monday who would follow the court’s order. from preceding page adding that the board were prefer to sit down with Hempel and work out some kind of solution and not have a warrant article at this year’s annual town meeting.
district. These include industrial and construction businesses along with service contractors, like landscaping, street sweeping, vehicle repair and an ambulance service. Recently the district has become home to the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, as well as a chiropractic office, martial arts studio, fitness center and visiting nurse association, all far from the industrial uses originally envisioned. ]The amendment would tailor the general purpose of the district to capture the diversity of uses it has come to house over the past 30 years while distinguishing it from residential and retail zones. The district is described as “ideal for small to medium size businesses” that do not “depend on high visibility from the roadway.” The permitted uses include light manufacturing, commercial printing, warehousing, laboratories, storage, building materials, clinics, offices and firewood processing. Building trades, equipment rental and repair, vehicle service, child care, recreational and cultural facilities, schools and restaurants would be permitted by special exception. The uses are clearly defined by the proposed ordinance.
Meantime, other rural counties began issuing gay marriage licenses following the Thursday ruling, which came after county officials asked the high court to clarify the law and establish a uniform state policy on gay marriage. In northwestern New Mexico, the San Juan County Clerk’s Office gave its first marriage license to a samesex couple Thursday afternoon, the Farmington Daily-Times reported. Three hours later, Aztec women Luciana Velasquez and Deann Toadlena were married under Christmas lights at Orchard Park in downtown Farmington. “We’ve been waiting for seven years. It’s the best day of my life,” said Toadlena, who plans to change her last name to Velasquez. “Everything I wanted was given to me today.” Historically, county clerks in New Mexico have denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples because state statutes include a marriage license application with sections for male and female applicants. However, the state’s more populous counties this fall began issuing licenses on their own and in response to lower court rulings. A few rural counties also followed suit, but most of the smaller counties were awaiting a final decision from the high court.
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Security vs. Privacy This week, a guard insisted on looking into my handbag as I entered Radio City Music Hall to see the Christmas Spectacular. He had absolutely no reason to suspect me or the hundreds of other patrons whose bags he similarly inspected of carrying guns or explosives. But none of us objected to the incursion. Speaking for myself, I didn’t want to get blown up by a terrorist or other psychopath bent on mayhem in this iconic and people-packed venue. A minor invasion of my handbag seemed a fair trade-off. Finding a proper balance between security and privacy is no easy task. And Federal District Court Judge Richard J. Leon did not make progress in his attack on the National Security Agency program of collecting Americans’ phone call records. In the ruling, Leon held that founding father James Madison would have been “aghast” at the government’s alleged encroachment on liberty. He must have one powerful Ouija board. In ordering the government to stop collecting phone data of the two plaintiffs in the case, Leon handed fundraising ammo to the various fringe interests pushing the public’s hysteria buttons for their own advancement. It happens that a higher legal source, the Supreme Court, decided in 1979 that the public should have no expectation of privacy on their telephone “metadata.” After all, the phone company has this information. Metadata refers to the numbers dialed and length of calls — not what is said. Leon’s logic was not universally admired. “Smith v. Maryland is the law of the land,” remarked David Rivkin, a lawyer in the former President George H.W. Bush’s White House. “It is not for a district court judge to question the validity of a Supreme Court precedent that is exactly on point.” Leon oddly argued that the Court didn’t foresee the age of massive mobile phone use or that government computers would hold onto the metadata for five whole years. This may be so, but phone companies still have this information, so what should our expectation of privacy be?
Yes, the surveillance program does sound creepy. But in fact, these are computers shuffling the data for worrisome patterns. Humans can’t peek at the content without a court order. When it was revealed that the NSA was spying on foreign allies, such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, several leaders cried foul. Note that their U.N. resolution protesting such surveillance is largely symbolic. It’s common knowledge that the Chinese, Russians and terrorist groups, among others, observe no niceties over privacy. Those not fully engaged in the war for information risk both economic and physical attack. The lead plaintiff in Leon’s case was Larry Klayman, a right-winger known to call Obama and his backers “wildly ultra-leftist, atheist, anti-Judeo-Christian, anti-white and Muslim.” That’s when he’s feeling diplomatic. Seeking to share the “glory” from way-out-left is Glenn Greenwald, chief promoter of NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Greenwald’s bankroller happens to be PayPal tycoon Pierre Omidyar, whose company, it turns out, has also been handing its data over to the NSA. A more worldly and opposite view of these activities comes from Omidyar’s co-founder at PayPal, Max Levchin. Conceding on the “Charlie Rose Show” that the data collection seems “unpleasant,” “intrusive” and “controversial,” Levchin said that compromises must be made in the name of national security. The foreign-born Levchin further noted that having lived under Russian domination, he regards the U.S. government’s intentions as essentially benign. “National Security is just not to be trifled with,” Levchin added. “We’ve seen what happened on Sept. 11, and I think people who forget that are fooling themselves.” One suspects most Americans would agree with him. (A member of the Providence Journal editorial board, Froma Harrop writes a nationally syndicated column from that city. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.)
Turning our airport into a prison-like compound is bad idea To The Daily Sun, I read with interest the recent article regarding the fortification of the Laconia Airport with a “safety fence”. An eight foot high, chain link fence with barbed wire outriggers will surely go a long way towards preventing those pesky aircraft/animal collisions. Oh, wait, there have never been any. A search of the NTSB accident/incident archives back to 1963 does not reveal a single incident between an active
aircraft and a deer, bear, moose, otter, bobcat, coyote or any other fur bearing critter at KCLI. Ever. So how did this become an issue of “human safety”? Turning the airport into a prisonlike compound, disturbing local wetlands and destroying it’s friendly, rural appearance is a bad idea. Spending $700,000 to solve a problem that does not exist is even dumber. Bill Hemmel Laconia
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LETTERS Selectmen are getting into micromanaging the fire department To The Daily Sun, We would like to respond to Representative Burchell’s letter which responded to a Dec 18 letter from Meg Hempel. There are many issues in his letter that should be clarified. First it should be noted that Meg Hempel is not the wife of the fire chief and since her letter concerned only the county commissioners’ statements, there was no need for her to identify herself as being related to the fire chief. The fire chief was not the topic of her letter, but only the reaction of the selectmen to the presentation by the County Commission. At the selectmen’s meeting on Monday Dec 16, the selectmen were rude in their speech and body language. We agree with the statement of the fact that one selectman was in fact rude in keeping his hat on during the meeting, which is his regular practice. His demeanor is one of total disrespect. With regard to the Fire Department and the chief, in that discussion the selectmen, led by one in particular, are creating problems where none exist.
They are attempting to micromanage the Fire Department when that is not their responsibility. They refer to past chiefs’ performances, which are irrelevant in 2013. We feel that the Firemen’s Association had every right to arrange to be on the selectmen’s agenda and speak to the issue of the “working chief” that affects them quite a bit. They are a team and that’s what they need to be to do their job. That cohesiveness is being disrupted by selectmen trying to interfere where they are not needed. The selectmen have even proposed a warrant article defining the chief’s duties. In our experience, when you hire someone to do a job, you give them the tools and then let them do the job. This warrant article should be defeated by the Gilmanton voters if it is presented at the election on March 11, 2014. As you can see, there are many issues involved here and Gilmanton taxpayers need to be informed. Frank & Joanne Gianni Gilmanton Iron Works
Perhaps kids are being taught wrong things & wrong behavior To The Daily Sun, Last week, I wrote a letter describing how the Laconia schools are in decline. Probably, by now, I have been branded as a crackpot by the School Board. I want to tell you there are some very good and wise people in this world, and some very wise thinkers. Today, I received an e-mail Christmas greeting from a very good friend in Israel. In return, I wished him a nice Hanukkah. The subject turned to education. In as many words I told him that I went to school, things were not so politically correct, and we openly discussed the Christian Christmas and the Jewish Hanukkah with mutual respect. If the rest of the world could do this we might have peace. He replied with the following comment, “I think that one of the main reasons why peace cannot be achieved
is because of the education system... did not see the real target of education: humanity, and turned the human kind into a kind of ‘machine terms’. Make more money, be first on the road. Developing the killer instincts in the battlefields, in movies, in games. Sorry I don’t have time for you, can’t see you I’m busy. Playing now on my cellular...” This won’t change tomorrow, next month, next year, next decade — unfortunately. How profound. Perhaps, this is the underlying problem with Laconia schools and schools throughout America. Children are being taught the wrong things and the wrong behaviors. And they are acting out with the disrespect and detachment that we see in our schools today. Walter F. Kalin Laconia
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LETTERS Problem is that chief has never been challenged by past boards To The Daily Sun, I am writing today in response to Bill Donovan’s letter regarding a recent Gilmanton selectmen’s meeting, which I attended. Mr. Donovan felt it necessary to single me out in his writings, but I do wish he had admitted he was stating his opinion rather than facts. Being someone who attended the meeting, he certainly didn’t pay much attention. I would like to point out that Mr. Donovan is not a member of the Fire Department or Fire Association and to my knowledge never has been. I, on the other hand, have been involved with the department for over 30 years and an EMT for 14 yrs. For some reason, Mr. Donovan was reluctant to mention what I actually spoke about at the meeting, only pointing out my question as to why the group had come to the meeting as association members rather than department members. I think I am the only department member who is no longer an association member. When I left the association it was because I was unhappy about the way they wanted to spend their money. It also bothered me because I had previously gone to Joe Hempel as it had become obvious to me that someone had been taking money. I asked for an audit but he declined to agree as it would be an embarrassment to the association. I would like to be clear that I never challenged the association’s right to speak or the general public’s right to speak. I for one think public input should be open from start to finish at the meetings. I raised the question for this reason: by the group attending as associaiton members it would preclude me from speaking, as I was no longer an association member. Had it not been for Mrs. Donovan speaking out of turn, the chairman never would have opened public input early. But in order to allow Mrs. Donovan her opinion he did it as a courtesy, therefore I was also given the opportunity to speak when it was my turn. As Mr. Donovan stated, my husband is a selectman. I’m not quite sure what bearing this has on my right to ask a question. I attended selectmen’s meetings long before he became a selectman and probably will continue to attend when he gives up his seat. I would ask Mr. Donovan to do a little bit of research before his next writing as he didn’t have all of the information needed to give a clear picture of the actual situation with the fire chief. To put it in a nutshell, the Gilmanton taxpayers are already paying for 184 man hours of FULL-TIME Fire Department personnel per week to staff a minimum of two full-time employees, seven days per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (which was presented and voted on in 2004). This could be done with 168 man hours IF Chief Hempel would adjust his own
work schedule. This would still allow him an additional 16 hours to do his administrative duties as well as reduce the part-time budget. But more importantly it would reduce the burden on the Gilmanton taxpayers. INSTEAD he is opting to hire part-time people to cover a Sunday shift at an ADDITIONAL $29,000 cost to the taxpayers. This increase means the taxpayers are now paying for 208 man hours per week for only 168 hours of coverage. What the CHIEF’S LACK OF COOPERATION boils down to is; the taxpayers are paying twice for Sunday coverage all because the chief himself does not want to cover two shifts per week even though it would not increase his 40 hour work week. I would also like to mention that when the chief comes out after hours it might be because he gets a very nice stipend to do so. I guess Mr. Donovan wasn’t aware of that either. The selectmen are only doing what they have been elected to do which are to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars. In my opinion, the problem is that the chief has never been challenged by any past boards of selectmen and that’s why he keeps throwing around the RSA about the board not being able to “tell him what to do”. From what Mr. Capello, the town administrator said at the meeting, the board has already gotten the opinion from legal counsel as to the warrant article they are putting forward regarding the chief being a “working chief”. Since Mr. Donovan neglected to mention what I spoke about, here it is: When the association’s rep. said something to the effect of, the chief not having time to perform his administrative duties should he become a “working chief”, I felt I had to correct him. Before Chief Hempel became chief for the third time, he called me at my home and asked me to support him becoming a part-time chief rather than a full-time chief. He went on in detail as to why Gilmanton only required a part-time chief as we were such a small community the position did not require a Chief to be fulltime. He tried very hard to convince me because he wanted to keep his full-time job and just be a part-time chief. I told him I was not for this idea. The next thing I knew he had been hired as the full-time chief, yet again. The reason I wasn’t for the idea wasn’t because I didn’t agree with him, it was only because I didn’t want him to be chief for a third time. And as it turns out, I still stand by that opinion. I would not have been writing this letter had it not been for the inaccuracies by Mr. Donovan. I would however like to thank him for giving me a reason. Brenda Currier Gilmanton
Good folks up in this neck of the woods & I have story to prove it To The Daily Sun, On December 9, I spun out on a slick Route 3, just south of Plymouth, forcefully interfacing with a guard rail, which kept me out of the river. I didn’t have the Plymouth PD’s non-emergency number, my cell phone’s 411 is a joke, so I very reluctantly called 911. Those wonderful people immediately passed on my info
tiously and who skillfully kept traffic moving. I cannot quite praise enough the lieutenant and the patrol officer; the young lady checked on my welfare and was very polite during the gather of information for the accident report. She and the lieutenant were both upbeat towards me. AAA had already dispatched Bailey Hill Recovery, and the young driver see next page
Fox News says you can buy food stamps on eBay but they’re wrong To The Daily Sun, The GOP is up to its old games again. If you have something it is to much, so they want you to give most of it back before you get spoiled. For some reason, being fiscally responsible people, they would rather give you some form of welfare or food stamps than a fair wage. They can control the welfare or subsidies and cut it at any time they want to. They also can control the loopholes for corporate CEO’s tax purposes. This is a win-win when it comes time for PAC donations. By the time all the voting districts are re-drawn there will be no stopping them. Once they get back in power it will be REAL hard to get them out. So, if you actually feel the GOP will help you then Gov Christie has a job on his bridge for you. The GOP has been drooling over the entitlement programs for years. They would love to get control of that. But . . . hopefully with the budget bill signed something good will come of it. The vets get shortchanged with their benefits and all those out of work have lost unemployment compensation. Who will win the reinstatement of benefits race first? The GOP has already said it will fight against extending unemployment because, as Rand Paul read someplace, 26 weeks is long enough. Anytime longer than that takes all the incentive to eat away. Then there is the farm bill that still hasn’t passed
yet. Outside of trying to cut billions from SNAP — its that eating thing again — there is also all that extra cash given to members of Congress. It’s about $238K given to 15 members of the House and Senate. Thirteen are R’s and two are D’s. I also read someplace that 74 percent of the subsidies go to 4 percent, while 60 percent get nothing. The farm bill would be easy to pass if both SNAP and these extra payouts were taken out. Fox News says you can buy food stamps on eBay but as usual they are wrong. At least you can’t buy any usable food stamp coupon or cards but only expired, or empty booklet or tokens. They are collectable somewhat like postcards or any other novelty. They have no cash value as far as food goes but some are quite valuable as a novelty item. So, instead of believing all Fox says, do like Reagan said — trust but verify. On another note, you might want to beware what the GOP BIG THREE write in every week. I’m talking about Ewing, Earle and Boutin, who probably get e-mails every week from Reince and the Koch Brothers along with a paycheck. In reality all you have to do is change every D to an R and the reality begins. The truth is usually the opposite of what they say. Jon Hoyt Plymouth
Mayor Seyour & 2 councilors will be on radio with me this morning To The Daily Sun, Due to late notice, I ask The Daily Sun to alert their readers that this Saturday morning in the 10-11 segment my radio program, guests will be Mayor Mike Seymour, Councilors Hamel and Lipman. Another issue is the change to Christmas tree disposal being the responsibility of the apartment/homeowner to one of the locations within Laconia. For those who ask “how will I get my tree to that location” I would ask, “How did you get the tree to your home?” There are many duties that need to be done. During that time
PWD was riding around trying to pickup a handful of trees during January. Perhaps clearing some hydrants that the LFD cannot get to. Keep an eye on those recyclables numbers, increase, increase, and save us all from buying those bags! Thank you, and perhaps our new Mayor Ed Engler will grace us with his presence during my show at EZS. I am sure we will survive each other, since I think we are friends. Merry Christmas to all. Niel Young Laconia
Gilmanton tempest over chief’s schedule can be traced to 2003 letter To The Daily Sun, As we prepare for contentious budget sessions and hearings surrounding a new jail, which would add an estimated 5.5 million dollars annually to the county budget, I would like to thank Mr. Donovan (12/20) for publicizing that they can be viewed on a local public channel. Anything which results in an informed and engaged public can only be a good thing: tune in and come to a county meeting if you can. As to the tempest about what constitutes a working fire chief, the Gilmanton Selectboard traced its history to a letter in 2003 and an agreement
between the town and the then chief. In seeking to uphold that definition, it is not my observation that the Selectboard acted in any other than a professional manner. I apologize for identifying Ms. Hempel as the current chief’s wife when in fact she is his mother. Especially at this time of the year, we all need the support of our loved ones. It does seem to me that when the selectmen are misrepresented as being rude to county officialdom that residents of the county should know that the writer may have a biased position. Rep. Richard B. Burchell Belknap 5 - Gilmanton
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LETTERS Celebrate Laconia High School student achievement with us To The Daily Sun, Season’s Greetings from Laconia High School. At this time of the year, when both hope and thankfulness are mixed together in such a positive way, we wanted to share with you what is going on at the high school you support here in Laconia. We do this because we are thankful for the outstanding support this community consistently provides to this school, its staff and the students who come here each day. We are also filled with hope as there are many indicators that reinforce our belief that we are moving in a direction that supports the academic excellence we desire for our students.
Here are some reasons to celebrate our school and its students as they pursue academic excellence along with the Holiday Season: There has been a 58 percent increase in the number of Honors/dual enrollment/Advanced Placement courses at Laconia High School over previous years. These are courses that require the school to meet the standards of the college that will award credit or the College Board that both approves the syllabus and offers the AP test at the end of the course. Our dual enrollment program, called Project Running Start, is a cooperative effort made possible through our relationship with the Lakes Region Community Col-
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NEW HAMPTON, NH PLANNING BOARD PROPOSED 2014 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS First Hearing: Monday, January 6, 2014– 7:00 PM Snowdate: Tuesday, January 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM 2ND HEARING: Monday, January 13, 2014 – 7pm with a snow date of January 14, 2014 – 7pm Town Office 2nd Floor Meeting Room 12 Pinnacle Hill Road The New Hampton Planning Board will hold the first Public Hearing on Monday, January 6, 2014 to discuss amendments to the New Hampton Zoning Ordinance. 1. PETITION WARRANT ARTICLE TO REPEAL Article IV, Section C (4) vii (Pg 12) District Regulations –’3f Mixed Use District(MU) –’3f Dimensional Standards –’3f Outdoor Areas. This petition is to rescind the 10% limit of outside display of product in the Mixed Use District. 2. AMEND ARTICLE IV, Section F(6)v (Pg#20) - Village District, Home Occupation by striking sub-paragraphs (a) through (j) and the section would then read: v) Home Occupations: Any home occupation shall be permitted as an accessory use, and shall be subject to the provisions in Article V. General Provisions, Section C Home Occupation/Professional Office. 3. AMEND ARTICLE IV, Section F(7)iii (Pg#21) - Village District, Signs-General Regulations to change written notice from 30 days to 60 days notice and the section would then read: (iii) Any sign that refers to a discontinued use shall be removed after sixty (60) days written notice. 4. AMEND AND ADD NEW DEFINITIONS TO ARTICLE XIV Definitions, Pg #78 thru #82 - Grocery Store in the Village District (maximum 3,000 sq. ft); Primary structure; Outdoor Display;, Inn, Building Face, Sign and Temporary Signs. 5. AMEND ARTICLE IV, Section C 3 -Mixed Use District (MU), Pg #10, from the permitted use of ‘General Farming or Agriculture’ to ‘Agricultural [1]’ and identify which agricultural uses permitted such as the production, cultivation, growing, harvesting for sale, or trade, of any agricultural, floricultural, viticultural, forestry, or horticultural crops as well as the commercial sale of any agricultural, floricultural, viticultural, or horticultural crops including, but not limited to, mulch, loam, berries, herbs, honey, maple syrup, fruit, vegetables, tree fruit, grapes, flowers, seeds, grasses, trees and tree products. Also to be identified are Prohibited Uses such as the breeding, boarding, raising, and sale, or trade, of livestock, horses, the raising, harvesting, and sale, or trade, of fresh water fish or other aquaculture products, the commercial raising, breeding, or sale, or trade, of poultry or game, the raising of bees, the raising, breeding, or sale, or trade, of domesticated strains of fur-bearing animals. (Please Note: Mixed Use District is along NH Route 104 from I-93 to Drake Road on the southside and Town House Road on the north side) 6. ADD TO ARTICLE IV, Section F Village District (V), on Pg #18-#19 relative to Agricultural Uses in the Village District. It will identify permitted Agricultural Uses such as poultry (maximum 12 per lot) for egg production for personal consumption, greenhouse crops and cultivating and harvesting agricultural, floricultural, viticultural, or horticultural crops and adhering to “Best Management Practices published by NH Dept. of Agriculture”. Also to be identified are Prohibited Uses will also be identified as the breeding, boarding, raising, and sale, or trade, of livestock, horses, the raising, harvesting, and sale, or trade, of fresh water fish or other aquaculture products, the commercial raising, breeding, or sale, or trade, of poultry or game birds (Roosters are not permitted), the raising of bees, the raising, breeding, or sale, or trade, of domesticated strains of fur-bearing animals, the commercial production of greenhouse crops, and the production, cultivation, growing, harvesting for sale, or trade, of any agricultural, floricultural, viticultural, forestry, or horticultural crops. 7. AMEND ARTICLE IV, Section C 4(v) - Mixed Use District (MU), Pg #11&12; Section D 4(v) -Business Commercial District (BC2), pg #14: Section E 4(v) in the Business Commercial District (BC3), pg #17, to define outside display within the developed maximum lot coverage. MU Pg 11/12 50% BC2 Pg 14 40% BC3 Pg 17 30% **insert appropriate percentage from above into paragraph** v. Maximum Lot Coverage: The development of any lot, including parking and driveway area, shall not exceed **% of the lot with the open area devoted to landscaping or natural growth, however, the maximum lot disturbance for parking, building and storm water treatment shall not exceed 50,000 square feet except as approved by Conditional use by the Planning Board. The outdoor display or storage of any commercial product will be considered an element of lot development, and shall not exceed 25% of the remainder, to a maximum of 3,000 square feet, of the available developable lot coverage, after deducting the coverage by buildings, driveway and required parking. 8. AMEND ARTICLE IV, Section C, 4(vii) - Mixed Use District (MU), Pg #12; Section D,4(vii) -Business Commercial District (BC2), pg #14: Section E,4(vii) in the Business Commercial District (BC3), pg #17 with the removal of the 10% limit to outdoor use for business purposes and identify that the display of plants, trees, shrubs and landscape material is permitted as outdoor display and any other outdoor use of space for the display of products shall be permitted but require a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Board. If necessary, the second public hearing will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. if substantive changes are made at the first public hearing. Snow date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. The full text of the proposed zoning changes are available for public review at the Town Office, Public Works Department/ Transfer Station, New Hampton Post Office and the Gordon-Nash Library.
lege. Due to this partnership, LHS and the Huot Career Technical Center now offer over 20 college credit bearing courses. Students taking these courses earn both high school and college credit at the successful completion of the class. While it’s great to offer these rigorous courses, we had to have students who were willing to take them. We are proud to announce that we saw a 72 percent increase in course enrollment in our higher level courses this year. This speaks well of our students and their college and career aspirations. It also speaks well of parents who desire the best for their children and realize a quality education will assist young men and women in having greater opportunity. We also took time throughout last year and this fall to clarify what readings must be required at LHS. Through this process we developed and instituted the Laconia Canon. This listing includes 32 books that students will read while attending Laconia High School. It is the minimum an LHS student will read and students taking upper level courses will be involved in accessing more than these identified books. This past fall, through the collaborative efforts of the high school and SAU leadership, we were able to find a way to ensure that any junior student who desired to take the PSAT could do so. This resulted in more students accessing this college preparatory assessment. The PSAT is an excellent source of data relating to current academic performance and offers critical information on areas that need improvement as students chart their course in life. We are also instituting schoolwide testing on Accuplacer. This college readiness assessment indicates a student’s preparedness to access post-secondary course work without remediation. Students who succeed on these assessments, taken at the conclusion of Algebra II and American Studies, will know they will not need costly, non-credit bearing remediation when they enter the post-secondary program of their choice. We have doubled the number of students who become New Hampshire Scholars since 2010 while adding the Laconia Scholars Program as well. This program includes requirements related to accessing Calculus and AP courses. Our goal is to offer students a clear direction or pathway to follow based on the goals they set. Adding to this, the principal and ACTL at LHS have been asked to present at the National Association of Secondary School Principals Conference (NASSP) in Dallas this February. The reason for this request relates to the implementation of quality Perforfrom preceding page was a genius, lifting the front end over the guardrail and preparing for the lift onto his rap. On the trip to the repair shop, he was polite and very friendly. Can’t praise George Kirk enough for hiring driver Jeremy. God was good to me that day, as always. Good folks up in this neck of the woods, including those who stopped to help. Bill Carberry Plymouth
mance Based Assessments and substantial evidence that has been found in our instructional program that supports students being constantly pushed toward defining their futures based on their choices. This feedback came from the Center for Secondary School Redesign and UCLA’s CenterX. We also have seen students taking on much greater responsibility for their education in other ways. We have seen substantial decreases in truancy as reported over the past three years during the same time periods. From beginning of the year through the end of November, we have seen a 59 percent reduction in truancies when comparing the 2011–12 school year to the present. This is a clear indicator that students are recognizing the importance of being present in school. At the same time, we need to constantly work together with parents to reduce our level of excused absences. This data point appears high in both our school and in our district. Students not learning the “habit” of being at school on time daily is problematic, as this practice has been shown to negatively impact students’ understanding of attendance at jobs and in college. This is an area we must all work together to improve. And there is evidence that “we” are working together! LHS now has a meaningful PTA meeting every month where we discuss school issues, academic initiatives and upcoming events. Participation was also up at our Parent Conference Night this year. We also share community activities that support our students both in and out of school. In an effort to support our new AP Chemistry course, we are engaging parents in an effort to make this program successful for all. At a recent meeting, 100 percent of parents came to discuss the program. Other indicators of enhanced performance include the highest scores ever recorded by LHS on state and federally mandated testing (NECAP) in reading (we tied our highest in math) and consistently improving NWEA scores over the last year and a half. These data points are broken down and serve to inform us on how to modify instruction to effectively address our deficit academic areas. But wait; there is so much more! We couldn’t be more proud of the Huot Career Technical Center. Not just the new facility this community committed to make happen but also the expansions that are happening due to student interest. We have a 10 percent increase in enrollment this year and we are preparing to expand two programs, Law Enforcement and BioTech, while bringing on board a new program, Hospitality/Resort Management, in the upcoming school year. Additionally, the Health Occupations class posted a 100 percent pass rate on the LNA exam this past year, the highest percentage in the state of New Hampshire. The Huot has also built strong connections to area businesses and the developing 200 by 2020 effort is supporting both student learning and employer needs as we work together to prepare young people for employment opportunities in the Lakes Region and beyond. Some additional “presents” that we can celebrate include these items: see next page
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LETTERS Just a common man who doesn’t want to see LHS get bad rap To The Daily Sun, I love Laconia High School. I would like to begin by stating that I don not have three college degrees. Truth is, I don’t have any. I have worked hard my entire adult life and would not have it any other way. For most of my working life I worked as a caregiver in hospitals and nursing homes. However, for many years I worked at LHS as a simple custodian, as I am a common man, nothing special or outstanding about me. For myself, being at LHS was, with the exception of my childhood in West Manchester, the happiest times of my life, and it was the students there over the years who helped forge those happiest of times. I’ve seen them all, black, white, Hispanic, poor, rich, broken families, you name it. I can with all honesty say that I have never met a student that I did not like. Honor Roll or not I always found something unique in each individual. For many of those years I was involved as a volunteer in several sports programs, as well as proms and dances and other school related activities. I knew the children and I knew them well. Often students would seek me out,
several of them troubled. They sought me out not for assistance with school work, but instead for lessons on life in general. Some took my advice, some did not. I was always happy to talk and be a friend, and let them know that I was a friend. I never was critical. I believed in faith and hope, still do. I do not believe that LHS is in decline. I think that the best is yet to come. Instead of being critical, reach out with a helping hand. I have always been proud of LHS and I always will be. I don’t have all the answers, anyone who knows me will attest to that. I mean, diesel gas in a lawnmower? Yes, I did that. Would I do it again? Perhaps not. We all learn and grow and get better. We stumble, we get up again. LHS is a fine institution. I will forever look kindly and hold a special place in my heart for the students I knew at LHS and there were many of them. I knew them all, liked them all. It takes support, faith, patience, perseverance, and understanding. No college degree here. Just a common man who does not want to see LHS students get a bad rap. Be a friend instead. Matthew (Coach “T”) Tetreault Laconia
Obama had no foreign policy experience or knowledge. Who knew? To The Daily Sun, Seems the president is having problems with, of all people, Democratic senators, suddenly. With his latest foreign policy snafu, Obama wants to ease sanctions on Iran for the privilege of letting them pull the wool over his eyes. Not much of a trick really as we conservatives noted six years ago, Obama had no foreign policy experience or even knowledge. Seems he has a learning disorder also. Even the otherwise loyal senators know we can’t trust the clerics who rule Iran. What from preceding page WE have nine New Hampshire Scholar/Athletes. To be a NH Scholar Athlete, a student must be a high school senior, must have a 3.5 GPA, must “letter” and be currently active in at least two NHIAA recognized sports (this may include the spring sports season) and must be a positive role model who has participated in Community Service activities. This is the highest number of NH Scholar / Athletes LHS has had. Laconia came in third out of 27 schools in Division III in the area of Sportsmanship this year. The LHS Field Hockey Team came in first in Sportsmanship for the division. The mean student-athlete numerical average was 82 for the combined sports program this fall. Two-thirds of this year’s Freshman Class participated in our student orientation day. LHS clubs provide significant community service each year; literally 1000s of hours are completed by LHS students as we work together to make the community a better place for everyone. We continue to send students to the best colleges in the country and we continue to send a high percentage of students on to two and four year pro-
a shock — but only those who have been buried in video games or something for several decades didn’t know that. Still stubbornly Obama and Harry Reid are refusing to even allow debate or decent to be heard. Nothing new there, Obama thinks he was elected king and can rule by dictate but people are getting sick of that too. Another bump in the president’s road to glory are a couple of federal judges ruling against the administration and the NSA’s invasion of see next page grams, the military and technical programs across the country. Four students were selected to attend St. Paul’s Summer Advanced Summer Studies Program this past year. This is consistent with Laconia’s strong tradition of supporting students toward academic excellence. We needed 10 sections of chemistry to meet student demand this year, including AP for the first time ever. (We are so thankful for the new Dearborn Science Wing!) Our Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Program continues to be recognized around both the state and the nation as a model for how to do it right! Laconia High School is where this year’s state winner of the U.S. Constitution Essay Contest, sponsored by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, attends school! For these reasons, and so many more that are not included in this letter, we, the staff and faculty of LHS have so much to be thankful for. It is my hope that you, the citizens of Laconia can celebrate student achievement with us as we work together to help continue to make Laconia High School a great place for students to learn and grow! Jim McCollum Laconia High School Principal
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Man who allegedly ran illicit drug operation out of Laconia storage unit facing nearly a centuries worth of sentences after indictments By Michael Kitch LACONIA — A man who was allegedly running his own illicit drug store from a commercial rental space on Province Road has been indicted by a Belknap County grand jury for 13 separate drug counts. Tobey Comeau, 37, who is being held in the Belknap County Jail, is being prosecuted by the N.H. Attorney General’s Office and could face up to 89 years in state prison if he is convicted on all 13 counts. Comeau faces five counts of possession with intent to sell methamphetamine, one count of possession of anxiety medication, two counts of possession of steroids and two counts of possession with intent to sell steroids, two counts of possession with intent to sell pain killing narcotics and one count of possession of painkillers. Affidavits obtained from the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division, say that Laconia Police applied for a received
a search warrant for his storage unit and cars at 505 Province Road. They were assisted by Concord Police, where Comeau was living at the time, and the N.H. State Police. On him, police allegedly found $2,500 and in a search of his car found methamphetamine, steroids, pills that were at the time unidentified, a digital scale, radio equipment, GPS tracking device, and a handgun. When told Laconia Police would be searching his storage unit on Province Street, he told them they would find a gun near a printer and a shotgun. He said he wasn’t sure if there were any drugs there. Police affidavits said they found several cameras facing inside and outside, counter surveillance equipment and a bag of methamphetamine. Comeau is being held on $200,000 cash-only bail. At the time of his arraignment in May the affidavits for the search warrants were sealed by the circuit court judge.
OBAMA from page 2 July through September, the fastest pace since late 2011 and significantly higher than previously believed. And he heralded a modest bipartisan budget deal that cleared Congress this week, saying that while it’s too soon to declare a new era of bipartisanship, Washington is “not condemned to endless gridlock.” Obama heads to his annual homestate Hawaiian vacation armed with dozens of recommendations from a presidential task force on ways to limit the NSA programs. The recommendations were released just days after a federal judge declared the NSA’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone records unconstitutional, ratcheting up pressure on him to make changes. The president insisted that the NSA has not inappropriately used the massive amounts of data in its possession, though he added, “We may have to refine this further to give people more confidence.” After lying dormant for years, the government surveillance issues shot into the spotlight after former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked a trove of secret documents. Snowden is a fugitive from the U.S. and living in Russia, where he received temporary asylum. Some of his supporters have pressed Obama to grant him amnesty, though the president declined to comment on those calls. “I will leave it up to the courts and the attorney general to weigh in in
public on Mr. Snowden’s case,” he said. The president opened his hour-long news conference with upbeat news on his health care law, announcing that 1 million people have enrolled in federal and state insurance exchanges since Oct. 1. That’s more than two-and-ahalf times the number on Nov. 30, when major fixes to the deeply flawed sign-up website were completed. “The demand is there,” he said. “The product is good.” Still, it was too soon to say whether the widely panned health care rollout had turned a corner for good. The HealthCare.gov website was down for part of the day Friday as technicians attempted to fix an error that occurred Thursday night when the site was undergoing routine maintenance. And the administration has had to enact a series of delays and exemptions for businesses and individuals, including one just Thursday for some people whose health insurance policies were canceled because of the law’s new standards. No one in the administration is known to have been fired over the health care failures. Obama said he would make “appropriate adjustments once we get through this year.” There have been repeated calls for the ouster of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, but Obama gave no indication that was what he had in mind. Other disputes lie ahead. Obama see next page
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SCHOOL from page one have stirred a lively debate among friends, alumni and neighbors of the school. Rep. Ruth Gulick, whose husband Peter taught at the preparatory school for two decades, lit the spark after reading an announcement of the measures posted by school officials in the town’s on-line newsletter. The notice said that 15 “private property” signs would be placed on the perimeter of the campus, explaining that “it is in the best interest of New Hampton School community members that all FOOTBALL from page one that the district ‘’own and operate the football program’’. The Winnisquam football program has been run by the Friends of Winnisquam Football, a community-funded organization, since its inception in 2005. Home games are played on a field next to Tanger Factory Outlets which is accessed from Rte. 132. Board member Patricia Sawicki, who chairs the committee, said that there are concerns about the field but they should be addressed in a separate study. Sean Goodwin said that the major point the committee wanted to make to the board was that ‘’they are still relying on capable volunteers to fund and operate the most well attended school sponsored athletic event and it is the single sport that attracts school participants of all abilities.’’ Interim High School Principal Robert Pedersen said his experience with club programs in other districts has been that schools gain more control and have stronger teams when they are district funded. Athletic director Zack Medlock said that the football program would be entirely managed by the district and that Friends of Winnisquam Football strongly favor the proposal. The proposal calls for gate receipts going to the district and concessions revenue going to the Boosters Club, which would continue to operate the concessions. The issue has been on the ballot several times as a result of petitioned warrant articles, according to School Board Chairman Mike Gagne, who said the study thoroughly addressed concerns which have been raised in the past and earned unanimous support from school board members. — Roger Amsden from preceding page renewed his long-standing statement that he will not negotiate concessions with Republicans in exchange for legislation that will be needed in late winter or early spring to raise the nation’s debt limit. “It is not something that is a negotiating tool. It’s not leverage. It’s a responsibility of Congress,” he said, although he added he was willing to discuss other issues separately. On a key foreign policy concern, Obama said it would be wrong to impose new sanctions on Iran at a time when the United States and other nations are testing an interim accord designed to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program. If necessary, “we can pass new sanctions in a day,” he said, referring to lawmakers. The president also addressed his decision to include openly gay athletes in the U.S. delegation to the Winter Olympics in Russia, which has a national law banning “gay propaganda.” Obama said the delegation, which includes athletes Brian Boitano, Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow, shows the U.S. doesn’t make distinctions on the basis of sexual orientation. The Sochi Games are the first since 2000 to which the U.S. is not sending a president, former president, first lady or vice president. That decision has been seen as an indication of Obama’s increasingly tense relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following the news conference, Obama and his family were to depart for Hawaii. It’s the first year that last-minute legislative wrangling has not prevented the president from departing on schedule. Obama did leave behind a New Year’s resolution before boarding Air Force One. “My New Year’s resolution is to be nicer to the White House press corps,” he said.
visitors to campus have permission to be on school property.” In addition the school partnered with the New Hampton Police Department to engage Officer Bill Melanson, who most recently served as a security officer at Plymouth State University, as a fulltime school resource officer, charged with “ensuring that all visitors to campus have an appropriate purpose for being on school property.” Taking to her Facebook page, Gulick called the policy “a monument to paranoia” that “undoes the years of town-gown friendship and cooperation. We get to pick up the difference in your not paying your full share of property taxes,” she closed, “and you cower from us?” “I was outraged,” Gulick said yesterday, while adding “sometimes I worry about my righteous indignation.” Gulick was quickly echoed by some who shared her ire. One alum who sometimes visits the school when shuttling between Massachusetts and Vermont found the “fascist and xenophobic tone” of the announcement “a slap in the face.” Another declared
“I will walk on that campus whenever I please. Let Barney Fife find me.” One woman asked “are people going to be fined?” Others were more philosophical. “Gone are the days when you can invite 150 of your closest classmates to your house for a party without consequences,” one man remarked. “It is 2013 where the NHS faculty and administration have to be proactive and think of the realities that have happened in the recent past to protect all the current members of NHS.” A woman who enjoyed visiting the campus noted that St. Paul’s School in Concord has taken similar steps to secure its campus and struck a common theme by characterizing the situation as a “sad statement/reflection of the kind of times we live in.” In the school’s defense, Jennifer Berry, director of college counseling, referred directly to “Ruthie” and wrote, “I am saddened by the comments from many of you, because you remain important members of the New Hampton community and are absolutely welcome.” At the same time, she reminded the critics see next page
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Weekend storm system bringing snow, sleet & freezing rain
(AP) — A storm system that’s moving into northern New England this weekend will pack a little bit of everything, from snow and sleet to rain and freezing rain, officials said Friday. But it was the threat of freezing rain that had travelers, utilities and law enforcement officials keeping a close eye on the forecast. The National Weather Service said there was the possibility of ice accumulation of a half-inch or more — enough to make travel difficult and cause widespread power outages. Maine Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Lynnette Miller said no one anticipates the icing will be anywhere near the level of the infamous ice storm of 1998 that left 700,000 residents in the dark. That storm produced 1 to 3 inches of ice, but even lesser amounts could still cause problems.
“The best advice for everyone is just to really pay attention. With every few hours, we’re going to get better information,” Miller said. Freezing rain on Friday made roads and sidewalks slick in parts of Vermont, where the state Emergency Management Agency said it was still unclear how much ice the state could see over the weekend. “Most forecasts project the area of greatest impact to be northwestern Vermont including the Champlain Valley,” said spokesman Mark Bosma. Vermont State Police asked drivers to stay off Interstate 89, after multiple vehicles slid off the road Friday evening. Most of the state of Maine, plus Carroll and Coos counties in New Hampshire, were under a winter storm watch, while coastal New Hampshire and York and Cumberland counties in Maine could escape the brunt of the storm.
The greatest potential for heavy precipitation was Saturday night through Sunday. A half-inch or more of ice could build up during freezing rain in a swath from Conway, N.H., eastward across inland Maine, while northern Maine and New Hampshire could see a halffoot of snow, said John Jensenius of the National Weather Service. Across the region, people were watching weather reports. Brit Vitalius, whose real estate company was hosting 50 guests for the Portland Symphony’s Magic of Christmas, considered canceling the Sunday event altogether. Instead, his group decided to carry on, hoping the weather won’t make roads too treacherous en route to Merrill Auditorium. Most folks are accustomed to the region’s fickle weather, he said. “You get beautiful snow, then you get rain and then you get ice. It’s
hard to plan your life. It might be ice which is completely treacherous. But there’s a good chance it could be rain,” he said. “You can’t alter your life. It’s winter in Maine.” Utility companies weren’t taking any chances. In New Hampshire, Unitil Corporation warned its natural gas and electricity customers to prepare for ice, especially around Concord. Ice apparently poses the most threat to the north, but the potential for damage to tree limbs and power poles, causing outages, also could occur elsewhere. The Public Service Company of New Hampshire, the state’s largest utility, was also arranging for hundreds of extra workers to respond to any outages. They will arrive in New Hampshire beginning early Saturday evening and will join the New Hampshire-based force.
Fury & frustration over theft of 40 million credit & debit card records from Target NEW YORK (AP) — Potential victims of credit card fraud tied to Target’s security breach said they had trouble contacting the discounter through its website and call centers. Angry Target customers expressed their displeasure in comments on the company’s Facebook page. Some even threatened to stop shopping at the store. Target’s CEO Gregg Steinhafel apologized through a statement issued on Friday. The retailer also said it’s working hard to resolve the problem and is adding more workers to field calls and help solve website issues. And the discounter began offering 10 percent off for customers who shop in its stores on Saturday and Sunday and free credit-monitoring services to those who’ve been affected by the issue. The Minneapolis-based discounter said that while it’s only heard of “very few” reports of fraud, it’s reaching out to customers who made purchases by swiping their cards when the scam occurred. The company also said it’s
continuing its investigation into the matter. “We take this crime seriously,” Steinhafel said in the statement. Target’s statements come after the nation’s second-largest retailer acknowledged Thursday that data connected to about 40 million credit and debit card accounts was stolen as part of a breach that began over the Thanksgiving weekend. The theft is the second-largest credit card breach in U.S. history, exceeded only by a scam that began in 2005 involving retailer TJX Cos. That incident affected at least 45.7 million card users. Target disclosed the theft a day after reports that the company was investigating a breach. The retailer’s data-security troubles and its ensuing public relations nightmare threaten to drive off holiday shoppers during the company’s busiest time of year. Christopher Browning, of Chesterfield, Va., said he was the victim of
credit card fraud earlier this week and believes it was tied to a purchase he made at Target with his Visa card on Black Friday. When he called Visa on Thursday, the card issuer could not confirm his suspicions. He said he hasn’t been able to get through to Target’s call center. On Monday, Browning received a call from his bank’s anti-fraud unit saying there were two attempts to use his credit card in California — one at a casino in Tracy for $8,000 and the other at a casino in Pacheco, for
$3,000. Both occurred on Sunday and both were denied. He canceled his credit card and plans to use cash. “I won’t shop at Target again until the people behind this theft are caught or the reasons for the breach are identified and fixed,” he said. On Friday, Target reiterated that the stolen data included customer names, credit and debit card numbers, card expiration dates and the embedded code on the magnetic strip found on the backs of cards, Target said.
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Putin rival Khodorkovaky a free man
MOSCOW (AP) — In a few breathtaking hours, one-time oil baron Mikhail Khodorkovsky went from being a prisoner locked away for a decade in the remote depths of northern Russia to being a free man in Berlin. As he sped between those extremes, questions trailed behind. Most prominently: Why Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to pardon the man who was once Russia’s richest and one of the few with both the boldness and resources to challenge him. Putin said he decided to approve Khodorkovsky’s pardon application and let him walk free on Friday for humanitarian reasons — his mother is seriously ill. The way he announced it, in a scrum of journalists after his annual marathon news conference less than 24 hours earlier, had an air of spur-of-the-moment. But there appears to have been considerable calculation behind it, and analysts saw it as a show of power and arrogance by the man who has dominated Russian politics since the turn of the millennium.
In the first burst of surprise after the pardon was announced, many speculated that Putin wanted to soften Russia’s baleful image in the countdown to the Winter Olympics, his signature project, which starts Feb. 7 in Sochi. “Rubbish,” wrote Lilia Shevtsova of the Carnegie Moscow think-tank. “Putin has been all along demonstrating all signs that he does not care any more what the world is thinking of him. He has been showing the opposite: that he views world leaders as pathetic weaklings who can be ignored.” Although Putin is hypersensitive to opposition and has launched a series of measures over the past year and a half that chill dissent, he appears to have calculated that 10 years as an inmate has tamed the 50-year-old Khodorkovsky. “Putin understood that Khodorkovsky is not a revolutionary, that his priority goal for all of what remains of his life is the desire not to return to the place he was for the last 10 years,” wrote Stanislav Belkovsky, a political analyst and former Kremlin insider.
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LRPA-TV featuring ‘Deck the Village’ concert Gilford Community Band BELMONT — Songs of the season, performed at the historic Belmont Village Bandstand on December 1 at “Deck the Village” begins airing this weekend, including Saturday, December 21 at 9 p.m. on MetroCast Channel 25. The program can also be livestreamed and viewed on www.lrpa.org The production showcases Shaker Regional School District and Lakes Region talent, including the Belmont Elementary School Vocal Ensemble, directed by Jennifer Shaw; Belmont High School Band, directed by Lauren Fountain “Deck the Village” concert will be aired on LRPA-TV starting tonight. (Courtesy photo) and from Alton, the Dickens Carolers of “Just Love to Sing” directed by with funding from the John M. Sargent Fund, the Jane Cormier and Carlos Martinez, and a special performances mark the first concert at the 1908 North Pole visitor. Victorian-era Bandstand since it was moved in Sponsored by the Belmont Heritage Commission September next to the Library. Check www.lrpa. org for additional weekend scheduling, with Roman Catholic Faith Community repeats planned of St. André Bessette Parish, Laconia throughout December Sacred Heart St. Joseph as a cultural gift to the Church Church community. 291 Union Ave. 30 Church St. Laconia, NH 524-9609 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday....................................4:00pm Sunday............8:00am, 9:30am & 5:00pm Confession Tuesday.....................................5:30pm Saturday....................................3:00pm
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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.
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GILFORD — The Gilford Community Band will be performing its annual “Christmas In The Village” Concert on Sunday, December 22 at 3 p.m. Once again, the Gilford (and surrounding) Alumni Choir conducted by Denice Sanborn will join in with the traditional Christmas Sing Alongs. The concert will be performed at the Gilford High School Performing Arts Center. The Gilford Community Band consists of over 50 members featuring the full range of Brass, Woodwind and Percussion instruments. Musicians of all ages from throughout the Lakes Region participate to produce what professionals and educators in New Hampshire have declared to be one of the finest community bands in the state. Lyvie Beyrent, Director of Instrumental Music at Gilford High School, will conduct. For more information email Lyvie Beyrent at lbeyrent@gilford.k12.nh.us.
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Wesley Woods hosting Sandwich time capsule ceremony on December 28 presentation about Belknap Mill history
GILFORD — Wesley Woods hosts David Stamps from the Belknap Mill Historical Society on Monday, January 6 at 12:15 p.m. The presentation will feature a video about the Mill and its history. This event is open to the public and free of charge. RSVPs are needed as a light lunch will be served. Please contact Stace at 603-528-2555 or sdhendricks@wesleywoodsnh.org to RSVP or for more information.
SANDWICH — The Grand Finale of the year-long Sandwich 250th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, at the Sandwich Central School on the Squam Lake Road. Town Moderator Lee Quimby, will be the Master of Ceremonies, which will start at 3 p.m. and will conclude at dusk with a festive fireworks display, bonfire on the Sandwich Fairgrounds, and church bells. In between, the highlights will be a multi-media presentation of the last century of life in Sandwich with voices, slides and movies from the past 100 years as compiled by Adam Nudd-Homeyer, Director of the Sandwich Historical Society (SHS)
and the SHS Staff; the contents of the “new” time capsule, which will be opened in 2063 at the Town’s 300th Anniversary, will be on display; A special guest for the 300th anniversary will be revealed; refreshments from local bakers will be served; and jazz pianist Jim Butka will entertain.
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The Lakes Region Vineyard Church 175 Mechanic St. Lakeport, NH • 603-527-2662
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“Serving the Lakes Region” 18 Wesley Way (Rt. 11A), Gilford ~ 524-3289 Rev. Thomas M. Getchell-Lacey, Pastor
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THE BIBLE SPEAKS’ CHURCH 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.
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Vincent W. ‘Bill’ Rudzinski, Jr., 90 LACONIA — Vincent William “Bill” Rudzinski Jr., 90, has gone to be reunited with his beloved wife, Pauline, of 66 years,who passed away on July 5, 2011. He passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving daughters. He was born March 11, 1923 to William Rudzinski, Sr. and Ludovicki (Wengras) Rudzinski at their home on Union Avenue. Both parents were immigrants from Lithuania in the early 1900’s, they owned and operated Laconia Ice Company, which is still in operation today. Bill was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish and was a life time resident of Laconia. He attended local schools and graduated from Laconia High School, Class of 1941. Through his teen years, he worked for his parents delivering ice to several homes in the area and at age 90, could still remember the names of most of his customers. At the age of 15, he began his selfemployed coin machine operation business which continued for 58 years, retiring in October 1996 at the age of 73. He owned and operated Bill’s Playland at the Weirs with his wife and family for 33 years. He met and made many lifelong friends. He was a very hard working and quiet man, greatly respected and deeply loved by many. Bill and his wife made several trips cross country to Las Vegas where they would vacation, where they loved to gamble. Our Dad, Grampa, Popi will be greatly missed by us all, but he will always be alive in our hearts. Bill was predeceased by his wife Pauline in 2011, his son Vincent III “Bud” 2010, Grandson Rodney Colby 1996, Son-in-Law Edward Batchelder 2003,
his father 1941, his mother 1979, infant sister Jule 1916, infant sister Luidovicki 1918, his sister SophieRoubo 1990 and Brothers Alex 1988 and John 2006. He has left behind 4 daughters Sylvia Batchelder, Leda Rudzinski, Stacia Larivee and Paula and husband Bert DuBois, Daughter-in-Law Veronica Rudzinski III. He leaves 8 grandchildren and their spouses, Tina Batchelder, Jack Batchelder and wife Shelly, Brandi and husband Bill DeGroot, Victor Larivee Jr. and wife Jill, Danielle Minery, Pauline Doucette and husband Tim, Vincent Rudzinski IV and Damien Rudzinski and wife Elizabeth. He also is survived by 10 Great-Grandchildren, Olivia and Matthew Doucette, Samantha, Nathan and Colby Batchelder, Autumn and River Minery, Cordelia Larivee-Ambrose, William and Abigail Rudzinski. Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Prayer Service will be held following the calling hours at 6 p.m. also at the Funeral Home. Burial will be private. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Central New Hampshire VNA and Hospice, 780 North Main St, Laconia, NH 03246. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St. Laconia is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www. wilkinsonbeane.com
Row-A-Thon raised $2,500 for charitable efforts PLYMOUTH — The weekend before Thanksgiving, when most people were shopping for groceries and planning their meals, Carpe Diem Crossfit was helping to raise money for charities. Contributing to two of the community’s meal programs was the objective as Carpe Diem Crossfit established their first ever 24 hour Row-A-Thon
from Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, November 24. “We had just gotten through a 30 day paleo challenge of clean eating,” explains Cindy Bennett, owner of Carpe Diem Crossfit (CDCF), located on Yeaton Road in Plymouth. “and we wanted to comsee next page
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Celebrating 40 Years!!!
Rebecca T. Spencer, 93 LACONIA — Rebecca T. (Weaver) Spencer of Laconia, NH and formerly of Tuftonboro, NH and Lynn, MA passed away on December 18, 2013 at The Taylor Community in Laconia. She was 93. Born in West Chester, PA in 1920, the daughter of Jessie K. and Flora (Miller) Weaver, she grew up in West Chester and graduated from West Chester High School in 1939. Upon graduation she was employed at the PA State Motor Vehicle Dept. and near the end of 1941 she was employed by Dupont, Wilmington, Delaware. In 1942, she married Robert N. Spencer and moved to Fort George Wright in Spokane, Washington where her husband was stationed during WW II. After the war they moved to Schenectady, NY and after several years there, her husband was transferred by GE to Lynn, MA where she lived for 32 years. She was an active member of the Community Covenant Church of W. Peabody, MA (formerly the Johnson St. Covenant Church of Lynn) and served as President of the Women’s organization, was a choir member, Sunday School teacher, and Secretary to the Pastor. She was the secretary at the South School in Lynnfield, MA from 1966 to 1980. In 1982, she and her husband retired to Tuftonboro, NH. She
was a volunteer at the Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, NH and attended Melvin Village Community Church. She enjoyed crafts, and hobbies such as knitting, quilting, rug braiding, ceramics, sewing, and lamp shade making, but most of all she enjoyed her family and friends. In 1999 they moved to the Taylor Community where she lived until she passed away. She is survived by a son, Robert N. Spencer Jr. and his wife Joan, a daughter S. Rebecca Svenson and her husband Alan, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held January 4, 2014 at 1:30 at the Community Covenant Church in W. Peabody, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in memory of Becky Spencer, may be made to any the following: Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake Street W. Peabody, MA. 01960, to the Taylor Community “Sunshine Fund”, 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246 or to Melvin Village Community Church, Box 233, Melvin Village, NH 03850 Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.
from preceding page memorate that. But I decided to take it to another level and help out the community. Raising money and donating to a food charity only seemed like a natural fit to promote healthy eating.” The 24 hour Row-a-thon concept is pretty simple: teams of 1 or more sign up to keep 3 of the rowing machines at CDCF going for a solid 24 hours. People signed up for 1 or more hours and got people to sponsor them. “The goal I had in my mind was $2,000,” Bennett expressed. “That would be $1000 for each of two charities, and I felt good about that. But people were extremely generous and we surpassed our goal and are proudly donating a total of nearly $2,500.” Surpassing the original goal, Bennett decided to let the donations come in through the month of December, which will allow the group to hopefully donate another $1,000 to a third charity. A check for $1,000 will be written to the Plymouth Area Community Closet, $1,000 to The Campton Summer
Lunch Program, and $1,000 will be donated towards a shelter box for the Phillippines (http://shelterboxusa.org/) With a jar filled to the brim of donations and a willing crew of people, the CDCF row-a-thonners successfully kept on rowing as people came and went into the wee hours of the morning. People took shifts. Some rowed for hours. Some came in to offer support. “Thousands and thousands of calories were burned,” laughed Bennett, who kept a whiteboard of the distances and calories rowed throughout the 24 hours. At the end of the event, everyone gathered in the afternoon for a paleo-friendly, potluck Thanksgiving feast at CDCF. Bennett, who had not slept in over 30 hours and had rowed for over three, made a toast to the crowd and patrons of Carpe Diem just before eating: “Thanks everyone for helping to make this a great success. What started as a small idea has now become a great annual event and it feels good to give back to the community.”
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A Christmas house As Walter Mathau often said in Grumpy Old Men, “Holy Moley” Christmas is almost here. Last month there were 89 residential home sales in the twelve towns in this Lakes Region market report. That means a good number of families will be celebrating Christmas in a new home and that’s pretty cool. The average sales price last month was $227,738 and the median price point was $174,750. Last November there were 86 sales at an average of $332,653. Next month we’ll get to see the year end numbers which should be pretty interesting! Everybody loves to be home at Christmas. Well, there are a few of us that would rather be on a warm tropical beach with a Mai Tai in hand and a good book to read, but you get my point. As a realtor, I get to see a lot of homes during the course of
the year and there are some pretty nice ones where you say “Wow, I’d love to spend the holidays here!” Unfortunately, those homes are also generally pretty expensive but we can dream, can’t we? I really like the waterfront home at 68 Wagon Wheel Trail in Meredith. This home may have 8,000 square feet of living space but it is not over powering. It feels, warm and cozy particularly when you have a fire going in one of its five fireplaces. This exceptional, six bedroom, eight bath, Adirondack has everything you could possibly want. The huge two story great room has a massive stone fireplace, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, and a great view of the lake. The adjacent custom kitchen features high end appliances, granite see next page
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Twelve Wonderful Shops and Five Distinctive Restaurants Members of the Got Lunch! Laconia Advisory Board met this week to prepare for mailing over $5,300 in grocery vouchers at Vista Foods to the 259 families who participated in the program this past summer. With the long holiday break to begin at the end of this week, The Got Lunch! Board wanted the $10 per child holiday gifts to be in the family’s hands by Monday at the latest. Pictured left to right are Board members Stan Brallier, David Barth and Paula Gile. Standing is Sandy Brallier. To date Got Lunch! serves 17 towns with 11 programs. Donations are always welcome, and needed. Mail to Got Lunch! Laconia, 18 Veteran’s Square, Laconia, or visit www.gotlunchlaconia.org. (Courtesy photo)
from preceding page counter tops, center island, beautiful tile and stone work, and gorgeous cherry cabinetry. A formal dining area is located just off the kitchen featuring large windows, wainscoting, plus a soaring octagonal wood ceiling. An elegant and sumptuous first floor master suite is located on the opposite end of the home with its own fireplace, vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors, and wainscoting. Down in the walkout lower level is a family room that could host your next Super Bowl party complete with bar, pool table, and fireplace. You’ll also find a large wine cellar, sauna, steam room, exercise, and media room plus two more bedrooms. Upstairs there are three more comfortable bedrooms for holiday guests and a balcony where you can watch the festivities in the great room. And that great room will easily hold the biggest Christmas tree that you can imagine. This home truly has that Christmas holiday home zeal. It is currently priced at $4.75 million and comes with my Christmas to Remember guarantee. If something a little more rustic, but still elegant, is your idea of a holiday home how about a luxury log cabin with lake views? The 4,200 square foot, four bedroom, three bath luxury log home at 50 Marjorie’s Way in Gilford will certainly fit that bill. This home was built in 2007 on an 11 acre lot providing both privacy and great views of Winnipesaukee and mountains beyond. You can watch Santa’s sleigh coming your way as it passes over Mt Washington. This open concept home has a massive great room with a two story fireplace, exposed beams, and soaring pine ceilings. The kitchen boasts beautiful cabinetry, a center island with cook top, lots of built-ins, and something you don’t see too often; a built in 150 gallon salt water fish tank. There’s radiant in-floor heat on the first floor including the spacious master suite which features a jetted tub, separate shower, double sink vanity, tile floors, and pine ceilings. Upstairs are three more charming quest bedrooms and a large family room in the loft area. You can enjoy the views from the large deck that encompasses most of the front of the home or from the three
season porch. This home is priced at $849,000 and worth a look if you want that Rocky Mountain style Christmas home. I would be totally remiss if I didn’t have the waterfront home at 296 Edgewater Drive on my list of Christmas homes. This 22,000 square foot, five bedroom, six bath home is fabulous enough on its own, but the owners take the Christmas holiday and decorating to a new level. This is like Christmas on steroids, but so much fun. As you enter the grounds and approach the 50’ high tree with oversized presents and ornaments on the lawn, Christmas music automatically begins playing to let you know you have arrived at Santa’s workshop on Winnipesaukee. Holiday lights outline the entire façade of this home just like on Christmas Vacation and there’s a group of elves, snowmen, reindeer, and a sleigh on the front lawn. A huge wreath is perched above the front entry which is flanked by animated, six foot tall, soldier nutcrackers that waive their arms and turn their heads. Entering the foyer you are immediately greeted by another tree with a group of carolers singing to you from the grand staircase which is also decked out with garland and lights. In fact, everywhere you look it seems Santa’s elves have been busy, leaving nary a corner without some sign of the season. The living room has the largest indoor tree complete with a large scale train circling around it. A festive Ferris wheel, poinsettias, and plenty of stockings on the mantle seem to indicate this is the center of activity on Christmas morn. An adjacent sitting room is also decked out in holiday splendor and the formal dining room looks set for a Christmas Eve feast. There is a grand home theater room with two more trees, plus another one in the lobby so that makes three. OK, now, I am rhyming, but you would be too if you saw this home shining. OK, OK, stop it! This home is so unbelievable, you wonder if it is real. Watch the Christmas video at www.lakesregionhome.com and let’s make a deal. I’m done now... Merry Christmas to one and all and especially to those that want a new house!
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Sen. Hosmer recognized for efforts to protect loons CONCORD — On December 17 the Loon Preservation Committee (“LPC”) and NH Lakes Association (“NH LAKES”) recognized Senator Andrew Hosmer (D-Laconia) for his role in legislative efforts to protect New Hampshire’s loon population from toxic lead (Pb) fishing sinkers and jigs. Between 1989 and 2011, at least 124 adult New Hampshire loons—a threatened species—died from lead poisoning after ingesting lead tackle. Whereas loons are slow to breed and often require many years to produce even one or two chicks, the loss of these adults has From Left to Right: Tom O’Brien, NH Lakes Association President, Harry Vogel, LPC Senior Biologist/ had a significant negaExecutive Director; Sen. Andrew Hosmer; Sheridan Brown, LPC Legislative Coordinator. (Courtesy tive impact upon our photo) state’s loons. Survival of adult loons is the most important factor in ensuring half of all NH adult loon deaths. the continued viability of New Hampshire’s small Sheridan Brown, LPC’s Legislative Coordinaloon population. tor said, “These types of legislative successes don’t At the State House, LPC and NH LAKES prehappen without citizens making their voices heard sented Senator Hosmer with a loon photo, bearing on behalf of loons and other wildlife species who an inscribed plaque recognizing him for co-sponsorcan’t speak for themselves. More importantly, they ing Senate Bill 89. Senator Jeanie Forrester was the require effective legislative champions who hear prime sponsor of the bill, which closes a gap in curthose voices and act thoughtfully and decisively. rent state law banning the sale and freshwater use We are tremendously grateful that Senator Hosmer of smaller lead sinkers and jigs by adding jig sizes provided his strong support for efforts to protect the up to one ounce. Lead sinkers and jigs weighing one Granite State’s iconic loons.” ounce or less are by far the largest cause of docuFor more information about Senate Bill 89 and the mented NH adult loon mortality, causing almost lead fishing tackle threat to loons, visit www.loon.org.
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Today’s Birthdays: Country singer Freddie Hart is 87. Actor Ed Nelson is 85. Talk show host Phil Donahue is 78. Movie director John Avildsen is 78. Actress Jane Fonda is 76. Actor Larry Bryggman is 75. Singer Carla Thomas is 71. Musician Albert Lee is 70. Actor Josh Mostel is 67. Actor Samuel L. Jackson is 65. Movie producer Jeffrey Katzenberg is 63. Singer Betty Wright is 60. Actor-comedian Ray Romano is 56. Country singer Christy Forester (The Forester Sisters) is 51. Rock musician Murph (The Lemonheads; Dinosaur Jr.) is 49. Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 48. Rock musician Gabrielle Glaser is 48. Actress Michelle Hurd is 47. Actor Kiefer Sutherland is 47. Actress Karri Turner is 47. Actress Khrystyne Haje is 45. Country singer Brad Warren (The Warren Brothers) is 45. Actress Julie Delpy is 44. Actor Glenn Fitzgerald is 42. Singer-musician Brett Scallions is 42. Rock singer Lukas Rossi (Rock Star Supernova) is 37. Rock musician Anna Bulbrook (Airborne Toxic Event) is 31.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you simplify your life, you make other people’s lives simpler, as well. This is a gift you can give the world: a beautiful, uncomplicated example. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t think you know more than anyone else about what it means to be human, and yet there are those who seek your counsel and will follow every bit of advice you offer. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Maybe happiness isn’t merely about having a favorable ratio of positive to negative thoughts. Then again, it just might be that simple. Add a few more positive influences to see. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 23). You’ll spend thousands of hours doing what you love. You will visualize, create, build and repeat the process. Your favorite people create memories with you in January. You’ll invest in March and reap rewards for years. Travel in June and September. What you learn about another culture will help your business. Aquarius and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 22, 14, 3 and 19.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s a hard job ahead. Do as much as you can by yourself without asking for help. It will feel good to know what you’re capable of, and the sense of accomplishment you get at the end of the day can’t be beat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Be the first person to arrive on the scene if you can, because there will be many advantages for the early birds. Your options will be better, and you’ll wind up in a position of leadership, too. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you don’t know what your advantage over the competition is yet, now is a good time to figure it out. Yes, you do have one, though you might have some work to do in order to maintain it. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because your mind is preoccupied with a loved one’s pressing needs, you may forget your own. Who is taking care of you? If no one else is asking you how you’re feeling, you need to tend more closely to yourself. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone, but not everyone, will get your brand of playfulness. What you say in good fun might be construed as seriousness and/or fact by someone with a different sense of humor or perhaps no sense of humor at all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The way you approach the day’s tasks will defy conventional wisdom, which is why people watch you, fascinated and taking bets on what you’ll do next. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have no problem capturing people’s attention. Success depends on knowing what to do with it after that. Decide what will make the most favorable difference to you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Ask quality questions. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself in boring, meaningless conversations -- or worse, you won’t learn what you need to know to get to your next goal post. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Frustration, untended, could turn to anger. One way to defuse it is to take away the time frame. Without the limitations and urgency that time imposes, a sense of relief and ease will settle in.
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On this date: In 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower went ashore for the first time at present-day Plymouth, Mass. In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed a congressional act authorizing the Navy Medal of Honor. In 1879, the Henrik Ibsen play “A Doll’s House” premiered at the Royal Theater in Copenhagen. In 1910, 344 coal miners were killed in Britain’s Pretoria Pit Disaster. In 1937, Walt Disney’s first feature-length animated cartoon, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” had its world premiere in Los Angeles. In 1942, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Williams v. North Carolina, ruled 6-2 that all states had to recognize divorces granted in Nevada. In 1945, Gen. George S. Patton died in Heidelberg, Germany, of injuries from a car accident. In 1958, Charles de Gaulle was elected to a seven-year term as the first president of the Fifth Republic of France. In 1968, Apollo 8 was launched on a mission to orbit the moon. In 1971, the U.N. Security Council chose Kurt Waldheim to succeed U Thant as SecretaryGeneral. In 1976, the Liberian-registered tanker Argo Merchant broke apart near Nantucket Island, off Massachusetts, almost a week after running aground, spilling 7.5 million gallons of oil into the North Atlantic. In 1988, 270 people were killed when a terrorist bomb exploded aboard a Pam Am Boeing 747 over Lockerbie, Scotland, sending wreckage crashing to the ground. Ten years ago: The government raised the national threat level to orange, indicating a high risk of terrorist attack (it was lowered back to yellow on Jan. 9, 2004). Five years ago: A multi-faith ceremony was held to mark the reopening of Mumbai, India’s Oberoi hotel three weeks after it was targeted in a militant rampage. Detroit became the first 0-15 team when it was routed 42-7 by the New Orleans Saints. Playwright Dale Wasserman, who’d written the book for the Tony-winning musical “Man of La Mancha,” died in Paradise Valley, Ariz. at age 94. One year ago: The National Rifle Association said guns and police officers in all American schools were needed to stop the next killer “waiting in the wings,” taking a no-retreat stance in the face of growing calls for gun control after the Newtown, Conn., shootings that claimed the lives of 26 children and school staff. President Barack Obama nominated Sen. John Kerry as his next secretary of state. Gymnast Gabby Douglas, the teenager who became the first African-American to win an all-around Olympic title, won the AP’s Female Athlete of the Year.
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region, along with their jazz ensemble, the Laketones, will present a holiday concert at the Meredith Community Center. 2 p.m. Free with donations accepted to benefit the Meredith Parks and Recreation Department. Public Skate with Santa at the Laconia Ice Arena. 7:30 p.m. Evening includes prizes, live DJ, games and giveaways. $10 per person. Rental skates $5. Homeless Person’s Memorial Day Candlelit Vigil to remember those who died in New Hampshire while homeless or recently houses over the last year. 5:30 p.m. in Vetern’s Square in Laconia. Candle or flashlight encouraged. For more information call 528-3035. 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. 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. Separated/Divorced Persons Support Group meeting. 6 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of each month at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Compassion and affirmation in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments. Scholarships available. For more information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066. LYME 411 Support Group. Third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wesley Woods’ Community Room behind the First United Methodist Church in Gilford. For victims and support people of those with chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Questions? Leave message for Nancy at 1-888-596-5698.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 The Lakes Region Singers will perform its Christmas Concert. 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on Route 11-A in Gilford. Suggested donation of $8 per person or $15 per family of four. Homemade refreshments available at each intermission. Features a visit from Santa. Spiritual Discussion, Spiritual Wisdom on Prayer, Meditation and Contemplation held at 10:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn in Tilton. Free and open to the public. For more information call 800-713-8944 or visit www.eckankar-nh.org. Laconia Elks Club’s annual Christmas party. 2-4:30 p.m. at the Laconia Elks at 17 Sugarbush, in Gilford. Parents with a child in attendance should bring a gift to be placed under the tree for Santa to give.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Events at the Hall Memorial Library. Food For Fines, bring in non-perishable food donations and have your fines forgiven. Project Teen featuring a Gleek On! Glee Marathon from 1-4 p.m. Chess Club 4-7 p.m.
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Cookie recipes for sale at Gilmanton YearRound Library
REMINDER TO GILMANTON RESIDENTS NOTICE WINTER PARKING RESTRICTION There is to be no parking on any public way at any time in the Town of Gilmanton from November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. Any vehicle found will be towed away at the owner’s expense. RSA 41:11. Board of Selectmen Town of Gilmanton
Gilmanton Year Round Library Cookie Contest. The Gilmanton Year-Round Library Board thanks everyone who contributed to a fun event at the Library on Saturday December 14. The board thanked guests, hostesses, the face-painting artist, the judges and all of the cookie bakers along with a fabulous Santa and his helpers who delighted young and old alike. The judges named the Raisin Spice Cookies the winner of the contest. Many of the guests purchased their favorite cookies to take home. Recipes are available in the Library. (Courtesy photo)
A Cappella group performing at First Night Wolfeboro WOLFEBORO — The rockin’ a cappella of Tuckermans at 9 returns to Wolfeboro on December 31. “We’ve kinda lost track of how many times we’ve
Tuckermans at 9 Rockin’ A Cappella will perform at First Night Wolfeboro; December 31. (Courtesy photo)
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Holiday concert featuring the vocal trio Trillium. 7 p.m. at the Taylor Community’s Woodside Building in Laconia. This event is he rescheduled date for Monday, December 23. 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,
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appeared at First Night Wolfeboro,” says Tuckermans at 9 founder and baritone Mark Miller from Dover. “It’s always a blast and we’re in a new space this year!” Based in the New Hampshire Seacoast, the group dubbed “T9” by fans will perform two entirely different shows, at 9 p.m. and again at 10 p.m., at the Village Players Theater. “We recently celebrated nine years as a group,” explains charter member and tenor Walt Porter of Brentwood. “And in that time, the T9 sound has evolved into a huge variety of material from pop to rock to blues to light jazz, including our own customized versions of songs people know and love.” Rounding out the group’s New Hampshire roster are soprano Ashley Gove (Nashua), altos Kam Damtoft (Durham) and Fran Lipe (New Durham), tenor Shay Willard (Dover), and bass Bill Hersman (Durham). Sound technician Tony Berke hails from Exeter and assistant sound technician Kevin Consaul from Nashua. NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information. 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.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: I am in my late 70s and have been with a wonderful man for some time now. “Joe” and I both lost our spouses several years ago. We each own our own homes and are debt-free, although I have to watch my finances more closely. Joe has asked me to sell my house and move in with him, but I have mixed emotions regarding our relationship. Although he has a very nice home, I am quite comfortable in my own place. To simply move in together without being married makes me wonder about his level of commitment to me. Joe is a kind and caring person. He has told me I can stay in his home for a lifetime should something happen to him. What if I moved in with him and then our relationship changed for the worse? I would no longer have a home, and at my age, it would be very difficult to begin all over. Should I just end the relationship now and be alone? I truly love this man, but I am at a crossroads. -- Torn in Toledo Dear Torn: When someone asks you to move in with him, and you aren’t ready to do so, the answer is a simple “no.” You don’t have to end the relationship over it. If you need a commitment to marry before moving in, say so. Joe cannot read your mind. If he doesn’t wish to marry you, feel free to continue to date him, but keep your own home. You’ll feel more secure. Dear Annie: My stepdaughter has announced that she will be getting married next year. She would like a destination wedding in Tahiti. Her father and I do not have a lot of money. We told her we could give her a certain amount toward the wedding, but we could not afford for both of us to attend. Her response was, “You’ll figure it out.” My husband is two years away from retirement, and we
refuse to take out a loan. I’m afraid this is going to cause tension in the family. Please help. -- Not Going Dear Not: Your stepdaughter seems rather self-absorbed. Let her know that you have “figured it out” by deducting the cost of your airfare and hotel from the amount you have offered to give her toward the wedding. When she objects (and she will), be excessively sweet and say in that case, her father will attend without you, and wish her well. People who plan exotic destination weddings place a huge burden on their friends and family and cannot demand that everyone show up. Dear Annie: Please tell “Holding My Breath” that the kindest thing she can do is tell this woman with “killer breath” to see a periodontist to rule out gum disease. If inadequately treated, it can lead to bone loss and the loss of her teeth. While in medical school, I learned very little about gum disease that results from inadequately treated gingivitis. Two of the major symptoms of this disease are bleeding gums and bad breath. Many years ago, I failed to tell my wife that she had bad breath, because I didn’t want to hurt her feelings. I have regretted my ignorance ever since. For the past 40 years, she has endured complicated, uncomfortable and expensive procedures, which now include dental implants. Expenses have exceeded $100,000. We have discovered that regular six-month checkups with our dentist and dental hygienist are absolutely necessary. We also make sure to brush our teeth twice daily for at least two minutes at a time, along with daily flossing and rinsing with antibacterial mouthwash. Since we have started this regimen, neither of us has bad breath or bleeding gums. Her dentist can recommend the appropriate care products. -- An MD Who Learned the Hard Way
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GOLDEN Retriever puppies for sale, $500 each. Parents on sight. Health certificates and shots. 603-998-3393 GOLDEN Retriever Shepherd Puppies, will be ready at Christmas. First shots and health certificates. Both parents on premises. $400 ea. 603-387-9433
2004 Crystler Pacifica- V-6 loaded, 4X4, 157K miles, $3,500. 603-524-9011
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2007 VW Passat, 2.0T sedan, std transmission, new tires, good condition. 140,000 miles. $4,000. 524-7685
AKC gorgeous 8 week old, yellow female. Heath certificate, 1st vaccinations, great temperament (603)664-2828.
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.
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.
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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.)
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BELMONT 2 Bedroom Duplex on spacious wooded lot with washer/dryer hookup and parking. $850/month + utilities. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS BELMONT 2-bedroom condo, $865/month plus security and utilities. First month 1/2 off. No dogs. 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. CENTER Harbor 3+ Bedrooms House, 1.5 Bath, Interlakes School District, No smoking/No pets, $1,050/month plus utilities, 1 month security. Credit check. 738-1223 Center Harbor House- One bedroom, year round, central propane heat. Credit report required, security, lease. No pets/No smoking, tennant pays utilities. $400/Month, Call between 5pm and 8pm. 603-253-6924
$_TOP dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week. P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1989 E150 work van. $800, new parts last 3 months $1,200. Runs great. 603-801-3513
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
1992 Jeep Wrangler- 283 Chevy engine, much more. $3,000/OBO. 2012-13 Bed cover for extended cab Nissan Frontier Pickup. Paid $400 asking $200. 603-524-1167 or 603-630-1366 1998 Chevy pickup 1/2 ton, 8 cyl, 5 spd standard, 4x4, runs good $1500. (603)726-6023.
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2002 BMW 330 Ci.- 82K miles, great condition. Second owner, well maintained, loaded. $9,000.
WOMAN looking for elder care or housecleaning work. Experienced. Laconia, Tilton, Franklin only.
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
For Rent 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 $650 Month. $250 credit towards first oil, Freshly painted, utilities not included. 581-6463 or 914-826-4591 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, 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 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 LACONIA- Cute 1 bedroom second floor. No pets/no smoking, $140/week plus utilities 387-6810
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CHIHUAHUA puppies & adult. Adorable appleheads, beautiful colors & markings, pad trained, $250-$700. FMI (603)723-9973.
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.
GILFORD apartment for rent. 2 bedroom, $700/month, Heat included. No security deposit, no pets. Ask for George 832-4909 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 VILLAGE Two bedroom with bath on 2nd floor with living/dining w/fireplace, small-kitchen on 1st floor, 2-car garage, storage, patio and yard. No pets or smokers. $950/month includes heat, water/sewer, trash, year-round grounds maintenance. Electric additional. Security deposit & references. 603-528-0105. 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. GILFORD: 1 or 2 bedroom apts. Heat/electricity/Hot water included. From $190/week. Pets considered/References 556-7098 or 832-3334. HOUSESHARE: Belmont, Quiet country-home. Easy commute North and South. utilities/internet included. References required. $600/month. 630-1296. LACONIA CHEAP TO HEAT!!! 2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, $750/Month + utilities. Washer/ dryer hook-up, Off-street parking. Available Now! 520-4348 LACONIA Roommate wanted to share personal home. Clean, quiet, sober environment. All in-
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 $1175/month (with no utilities). Call (603) 524-8533 for more information LAKEPORT- Clean, well maintained 2 or 3 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, $1,050/Month+ utilities, security, references. Includes water, off-street parking for two, washer/dryer hook-up, some storage. 387-3895
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 MOULTONBOROUGH - 3 bedroom Home. 1.5 baths, quiet neighborhood. 1.5 miles from school. First month/security deposit. References. Pets considered. $1,050. 603-476-2372
Laconia- Large 3 room 1 bedroom 1st floor. Completely remodeled, $165/week + utilities. $600 security. 524-7793 or 832-3735 LACONIA- Sunny 1-bedroom. Newly renovated, New washer/ dryer. Heat/Hot water included. $800/Month Plus utilities. 387-0147
LACONIA/ CONDO Move-in ready, clean, quiet, 1BR, diningroom, living, kitchen, laundry rm. washer/dryer included, garage. No dogs, no smoking, $750/ month, 279-4376. 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: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 LACONIA: Large one bedroom, second floor, hot water included. $700/month plus security. No smoking. 528-2044.
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. 286-4391
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For Rent
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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.
ELECTRIC train sets (3) HO gauge collector specially painted cars by Hawthorne Village with certificates of authenticity. Spiderman set 15 cars, tracks, transformer, still in original boxes, never set up or run $650. USMC set complete in original boxes, never run $325. American Eagle set complete, never setup $300. All beautiful. Makita 10 inch chop saw, nice $50. 524-9491
KIRBY Sentria Vacuum: Includes all attachments and carpet shampoo system. Lightly used. Asking $400. 528-9661.
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For Rent-Commercial 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
Regency Wood Stove- Medium size, 18 inch wood, glass door, good condition. $300/OBO 393-2632
For Sale
CHRISTOPHER RADKO Christmas ornaments. $20-$75 Large Santa in metal sleigh with 4 flying reindeer $75 603-528-9661 Dining room table, hardwood, with 6 matching chairs & built in extensions. $165. 524-6653 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
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SAVAGE Bolt action rifle, point 22 as new, $200. (603)267-0977 SET OF 4 GOODYEAR NORDIC Studded Snow Tires. MS-P195/65 R15. Excellent Condition. $275. 603-455-3478
3 Karastan Carpets- 10X14 Serapi $1,200, 4X6 Heriz, $250. 3X5 Multi-color Panel $125. 603-528-9661
CHINA- Royal Doulton- Tiara pattern. 6 place settings, gravy boat, vegetable bowl & service platter. $300. 603-528-9661
Personal care for multi-handicapped woman in family home in Franklin area. Full-time, 30 hours/ week (M-F, 12:30-6:30pm).High school diploma, clear criminal record, acceptable driving history, reliable vehicle and auto insurance. Experience in field of developmental services preferred. Moore Center Services, Inc. does not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status. www.moorecenter.org to apply. Or email resume to:
SANTA Claus available for your party or home visit. Reasonable rates. 603-930-5222.
2004 Craftsman 9hp 2 stage 28in. snow blower. Electric start, canopy, runs & looks brand new. $450. 290-2075 Can Deliver
Beanie Babies- 40+ large and 75+ mini. Mint condition. $200/OBO for collection. 581-6915
MICHELIN TIRES- Two tires 175-70 R13 All weather, almost new treads. Asking $60. 293-7682 REFRIGERATOR: 25 cu ft. Energystar, $400, Workshop Dustcollector AMT, $175. 630-1296.
2 pianos Wurlitzer and Baldwin. $500 Each or best offer. call 1-603-387-4208
AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD.
LAMB -RAISED locally. Hormone & antibiotic free. freezer wrapped, frozen. 528-5838
SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Prompt Service, FREE re-starts. Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980. WWW.BENJAMINOILLLC.COM 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
JOHNSTON
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Cut, Split & Delivered $200 per cord, Got trees need CA$H?
455-6100
KEURIG coffee maker, Meade telescope model ds114, red doll carriage 1950 s, silverware in chest, terrific prices. 455-0316 LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.
SNAP On Toolbox- 3 piece, 32 drawer, good condition. $2,500. Call John (603) 801-3513 SPODE Christmas Tree china- 14 four piece place settings, $45 each, $500 for all. 603-528-9661 WASHER & dryer both by Kenmore. Heavy Duty. $150 for the pair. 930-5222 Wood burning fireplace insert. Manufactured by Better and Ben. $400. 603-279-1385
Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-sized Mattress/ Box-spring Set. LUXURY-FIRM European Pillow-Top Style. Fabulous Back, Hip and Leg Support, Hospitality A+ Rating! All New Factory Sealed with 10-YR Warranty. Compare Cost $1095, SELL $249. Can Delivery and Set-up. 603-305-9763 PENNSYLVANIA House Oak Bedroom, queen headboard, tripple dresser, mirror, chest, 2 night stands. Very good Condition $600. 387-3788
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Free Installation in ME & NH. 140+ channels at $29.99. Local service. Open 7 days. (207)500-3334.
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 CLEANER PART-TIME ground check. 393-6584.
Back-
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.
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! LACONIA-FEMALE caregiver to provide non-medical services for my wife who has Alzheimer!s. Services will include but are not limited to personal care, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping based on available time. This is a part-time position, 12:30-5:30 Thursday.-Saturday, Sunday optional. Must be reliable and dependable and be able to transfer 115 pounds. Reliable Transportation a must! Send experience and/or resume to kathrynmoore16@aol.com or phone (978) 609-4853.
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT 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.
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Positions available immediately $600-$800 Weekly. 18-35 people needed. Large distribution company in Rochester has finished 3rd & 4th quarter ahead of profits & behind on staff. Positions in all departments available; Set Up/ Display, Customer Service, Sales, Management Training. Permanent positions start at $600-$800/weekly. Profit sharing plus bonuses plus paid vacations. Call immediately (603)822-0219.
SNOW REMOVAL $15/hr starting. Belknap Landscape Co., is currently accepting applications for route leaders, equipment operators and shovelers in our snow removal division. Must have valid drivers license and pass pre-employment drug screen. Apply at: BLC, 25 Country Club Rd. #302, Gilford, NH 03249, glennm@belknaplandscape.com
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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. Owner/broker, 524-1234.
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. Call 520-4500.
Evenings (Franklin/Sanbornton, NH) Seeking an evening cleaner for 3 nights a week (Mon - Wed Fri) for approximately 5 hours each night. The job consist of mostly vacuuming, floor washing and bathroom cleaning. Must have reliable transportation, valid license, and able to pass a security background check. Apply in person to Joyce Janitorial Service 14 Addison Street Laconia, NH. (603) 524-8533
PART-TIME MATERIAL HANDLER Needed for Central NH Steel distributor. Forklift experience a plus but not a requirement. Please send resume to: tcoleman@allmetind.com
SENIOR HOME CARE Age at Home is looking for experienced top notch caregivers, day and overnight shifts available. Call Wanda 224-6100.
THE Town of Meredith look ing to hire one full-time and one part-time police officer; please visit our website; www.meredithnh.org for full advertisement, job description and application submission requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Email us at ALKAN1941@LIVE.COM
TRUCK DRIVER Tri-axle dump truck driver as needed in winter months, to become full time in the spring. 524-7078 or 620-3881.
Instruction BEGIN A NEW CAREER IN 2014! We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package! Please check our website for specific details on each position
Sonographer – Imaging Services Full-time Office RN – Primary Care PT 32 hrs and Per diem Medical Assistant Cert. – Primary Care Full-time Office Assistant – Primary Care Full-time RN/Clinical Supervisor – Primary Care Full-time Certified Coder – Health information Services Full-time Physical Therapist – Rehab Services Per Diem Diet Aide – Nutrition Services PT & PD Find Job Descriptions, additional Open Position listings, And online applications at www.memorialhospitalnh.org Contact: Human Resources, Memorial Hospital, an EOE PO Box 5001, No. Conway, NH 03860. Phone: (603)356-5461 • Fax: (603)356-9121
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
DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES Tues & Thurs 6:00 to 8:00 pm January 6th to February 20th, 2014 March 4th to April 17th, 2014 April 29th to June 17th, 2014
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CHAIR CANING Seatweaving. Classes. Supplies. New England Porch Rockers, 2 Pleasant Street in downtown Laconia. Open every day at 10. 603-524-2700.
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603-387-7463 Mansfield Woods, 88 North, Rt. 132, New Hampton. NH $32,900 14’ Wide 3 Bdrm. $43,995 Double Wide 3 Bdrm. $69,995 38X26 Cape $96,995 2 Story www.cm-h.com Open Daily & Sun
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BMW Project wanted. Have crashed bike with good motor, etc. 603-520-1765
Real Estate FLORIDA HOMES, CONDOS Englewood, Port Charlotte, Venice, Sarasota. Free Property Search www.suncoasteam.com Suncoasteam Realty 941-235-7474
DICK THE HANDYMAN Available for small and odd jobs, also excavation work, small tree and stump removal and small roofs! Call for more details. Dick Maltais 603-267-7262 or 603-630-0121
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Service Technician Dead River Company meets diverse energy needs of customers throughout Northern New England with over 1000 employees and a commitment to our core values of integrity, caring and excellence. We have a full-time opening for a Licensed Service Technician at our Bristol location. A minimum of 1-year of experience in installation, maintenance and repair of residential and light commercial propane and/or oil heating equipment, strong customer focus, and the ability to work without close supervision are required. State of NH propane and/or oil licenses required. Competitive wages and benefits include uniforms, company-paid training, medical insurance, 401k retirement plan, short and long term disability plans, escalating paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and discounts on our products. If you have interest in joining a company with a long history of stability and growth, please submit a resume via email to phil.dion@deadriver.com submit via mail or complete an application at: Dead River Company Attn: Phil Dion 30 Pleasant Street Bristol, NH 03222
DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP with the spaying, altering of your dog or cat? 224-1361
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New board members for Community Cookbook netted $2,600 for charities LACONIA — SunGreater Meredith Program flower Natural Foods
MEREDITH — The Greater Meredith Program recently elected and welcomed Katheryn Rolfe and Matt Sawyer to the Greater Meredith Program Board of Directors. Katheryn Rolfe opened Oglethope Fine Arts and Crafts in the Marketplace at Mill Falls in Meredith in 1994, with a special niche of quality American Handcrafts. In 2001 she was award Top 100 Retailer of American Craft by Niche Magazine which represents more than five hundred American artists. Rolfe is currently President of the Mill Falls Merchant’s Association and a member of the board of directors for the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce and a committee member for the Meredith Sculptural Walk, a subcommittee of the GMP Design Committee. Matt Sawyer is the Manager of Northway Bank in Meredith and was in charge of facilitating the opening of its new location in 2011 and developing a client base and partnerships within the community. He received a BS from Southern New Hampshire University in Business Administration and has an extensive background in finance, holding positions as a Retirement Investment Specialist, Financial Specialist, and Client Manager over the last decade. Sawyer is a member of the Lakes Region Rotary Club and resides in Effingham with his wife and son. The Greater Meredith Program (GMP) is a nonprofit community economic development organization seeking to enhance economic vitality, historical and cultural heritage, and town-wide beautification. . For more information about GMP or volunteer opportunities, please call 603.279.9015, email GMP@metrocast.net or visit the website at www.greatermeredithprogram.com.
has had great success with the sale of its Community Cookbook. Released in November, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the cookbook have been donated to local food pantries and organizations that help to feed the hungry. Sunflower owner, Ana Gourlay, presented a check for $1,000 the Salvation Army. Captain Sally Warren accepted the check on behalf of the organization. A total of $2,600 was raised from the sale of the cookbook. All remaining proceeds have been donated to the following organiAna Gourlay, owner of Sunflower Natural Foods, left, and Captain Sally Warren, Salvation Army, right. zations: St. Vincent (Courtesy photo) DePaul Society, Hands Across the Table, Bread & Roses Kitchen, First Fruit viding quality supplements, whole foods, and prodFood Pantry, Vineyard Food Pantry, and the Gilmanucts to complement a green lifestyle. They are well ton Food Pantry. known for their knowledgeable and friendly staff. The cookbook contains 80 varying recipes from Sunflower customers and local businesses. 507 Lake St Sunflower Natural Foods has proudly served the Bristol, NH 03222 Lakes Region of New Hampshire since 1985 by pro-
10th Annual Red Dress Gala sells out in record time
LACONIA — Friday, February 7 marks the 10th Anniversary of the LRGHealthcare Red Dress Gala at Church Landing at Mill Falls a the Lake. The gala planning committee is proud to announce that the event sold out in record time this year. Presented by MB Tractor & Equipment this elegant evening will feature a delicious meal created by The Common Man culinary team, live and silent auctions, and dancing to local favorite Paul Warnick and Phil ‘n the Blanks. Gala co-chairs Susan Brown of the Lakes Region Floral Studio, Liane Clairmont of Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, and Stephanie Wentworth of Decorative Interiors are all thrilled by the response. “Never in a million years did we think the Red Dress Gala would sell out so quickly,” states Clairmont. “The response from the community has been incredible. We speculate that the decision to move the gala back to Church Landing, coupled with this being the 10th anniversary, had a big impact on ticket sales.” The Red Dress Gala offers great sponsorship and advertising opportunities. With 320 guests businesses receive excellent exposure and marketing benefits. Proceeds from the Red Dress Gala support cardiac services and technology at LRGHealthcare and for local EMS partners.”There is still time to include an ad in the beautiful full-color program booklet,” explains gala co-chair Stephanie Wentworth. “We are also collecting live and silent auction items and this event is a great way to showcase your business while demonstrating support for an important local cause.” Susan Brown adds “The outpouring of support during last week’s Children’s Auction and the quick sell-out of the Red Dress Gala are testament that we live in a very unique community. Businesses and people of the Lakes Region are engaged; they go above and beyond to support important initiatives and that generosity is contagious,” states Brown. “We are so appreciative of the many supporters of this year’s gala, and encourage everyone to support those who support our community.” Those supporting the event include: MB Tractor joins Gold Sponsor Evroks Corporation; Cocktail Reception Sponsor Bank of New Hampshire; Enter-
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55+ Red Dress Gala co-chairs are proud to announce that the 10th Annual Red Dress Gala presented by MB Tractor & Equipment experienced early tickets sales and is now completely sold out with a wait list. From top: Stephanie Wentworth of Decorative Interiors; Susan Brown of Lakes Region Floral Studio; and Liane Clairmont of Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook. (Courtesy photo)
tainment Sponsor Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook; Silver Sponsors Decorative Interiors, DiGiorgio Associates Inc./Monitor Builders Inc., FairPoint Communications, Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary, Lovering Volvo, and Medical Reimbursement Specialists; Bronze Sponsors BlueSpire Marketing, Franklin Regional Hospital Auxiliary, Franklin Savings Bank, Health Plans, Inc., and Meredith Village Savings Bank.; and Corporate Sponsors Cross Insurance and Holbrook Insurance see next page
$139,900 Call Kevin 603-387-7463 88 North, Rt. 132, New Hampton, NH Dir. RT 93 exit #23. Right for 1/2 mile, left at post office for 800’ Mansfield Woods.
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Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks at Pitman’s Friday Forecast doesn’t look good for holiday travel plans LACONIA — Pitman’s Freight Room will be hosting the Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks Blues Band for the last performance of 2013 on Friday, December 27 at 8 p.m. The band unites veteran musicians Nick David, “Lonely” Gus Carlson, Teddy Bukowski, and Rick Rousseau for one a night of blues. Elegant, stomping and swinging classics like Little Walter’s “Mellow Down Easy,” Howlin’ Wolf’s “300 Pounds of Joy” and Wynonie Harris’ “Good Morning Judge” will be featured during the night. Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks perform at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia on Friday, December 27th Their bag of originals is at 8 p.m. (Courtesy photo) a mix of rhumbas, jump blues, and boogies they’re developing for a debut album knowledge of blues, their originality and depth as and currently taking to legions of fans in New England players, and the band’s ability to put on a great show on their way to stages throughout the US and abroad. that brings people to their feet.” “This band is a killer outfit,” says David. “And Admission is $12 per person. BYOB. For more that’s the truth. Everything comes together when information visit www.pitmansfreightroom.com or they play: their deep mutual understanding and call 527-0043 or 494-3334.
from preceding page supporters include Church Landing at Mill Falls at the Lake, Comcast Spotlight, Crown Design, Divine Inspirations, Five Star Entertainment, Lakes Region Floral Studio, Paul Warnick and Phil ‘n the Blanks,
The Common Man, Tylergraphics, Inc., and live auctioneer Warren Bailey. To learn more about Red Dress Gala opportunities please contact the Office of Philanthropy at 5277063 or philanthropy@lrgh.org.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Holiday travelers in the Midwest and parts East and South were keeping a leery eye Friday on a band of foul weather stretching across the nation’s midsection that was threatening to mar the opening weekend of one of the year’s busiest travel periods. Forecasters were predicting a stew of foul weekend weather, from freezing rain and snow in the north to torrential rain in the Ohio Valley and Appalachia and possibly even tornadoes in the South. The worst of the storm wasn’t expected to hit Midwest population centers until Saturday, and although few flights had been cancelled as of midday Friday, the weather was already taking a toll on air travel: FlightStats.com reported more than 1,900 U.S. delays, with the most at Chicago’s O’Hare, Denver International, and the three big New York-area airports. The foul weather could cause headaches for the estimated 94.5 million Americans planning to travel by road or air during this holiday season, which runs from Saturday through New Year’s Day. Concerns were similar a month ago, when a winter storm hit just as people were traveling for Thanksgiving. Dennis Richmond, 72, said Friday that he was worried that snow could delay his son’s Saturday flight from Washington, D.C., to Madison, Wis., which could get up to 8 inches of snow. He said he didn’t tell his son to change his itinerary, though, because there were few alternatives, and that he still planned to drive the roughly 140 miles from La Crosse to pick him up. “The thing is, trying to book another flight at this time of year is next to impossible,” he said. “I just want to alert him to the fact he might be delayed.”