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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — After projecting the 2013 property tax rate to rise by 28 cents when they adopted the 2013-2014 budget in June, city councilors were surprised and concerned to find it increased by $1.08 when the

New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) set the rate last week.

In preparing the budget, City Manager Scott Myers projected property values to increase by $17-million, or 0.9 percent.

Instead, the assessed valuation declined by $53.6 million,

or 2.9 percent, from $1.857 billion to $1.804 billion. That drop accounts for most but not all of the rise in the property tax rate.

Troubled by the disparity between the projected and actual rates, Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3), chairman of the Finance Committee, asked

what could be done to forecast the assessed valuation more accurately. Meanwhile, Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5) feared the difference between an increase of 28 cents and $1.08 would arouse suspicions of increased spending among see taX ratE page 12

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Dog rescued from under rubble 9 days after Illinois tornado struck

WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A six-month-old pit bull that was buried under a pile of rubble for more than a week after a tornado ripped through a central Illinois city has been coaxed to freedom with hot dogs and reunited with his owner.

Jacob Montgomery, a member of the Illinois National Guard, was separated from the dog, Dexter, when the Nov. 17 tornado destroyed his third-floor apartment in Washington.

Montgomery combed through the wreckage multiple times but turned up no sign of Dexter.

Nine days after the storm, a neighbor who was looking for his cat, also missing, with the help of a group called Rescuing Animals in Need sent Montgomery a Facebook message to tell him Dexter had been found partially buried in debris where the apartment building used to stand.

“He said, ‘I’ve got your dog right here,’” Montgomery recalled in a statement released by the Illinois National see DOG page 5

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U.S. commander apologizes for deadly Afghan airstrike KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan apologized to President Hamid Karzai for a drone strike that killed a child and NATO promised an investigation Friday as rising tensions threatened efforts to persuade the Afghan leader to sign a long-delayed security agreement.

Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford called Karzai late Thursday to express “deep regrets for the incident and any civilian casualties,” the commander’s spokesman said.

Karzai condemned the attack, which also wounded two women earlier Thurs-

day, and said all airstrikes and foreign raids on Afghan homes must stop if the United States expects him to sign the pact that would allow thousands of Americans to stay in the country beyond a 2014 withdrawal deadline.

“This attack shows that American forces do not respect the safety of the Afghan people in their homes,” Karzai said in a Dari-language statement on his website.

The two governments have agreed on a draft bilateral security agreement and it was approved by a consultative Afghan council known as a Loya Jirga. But Karzai shocked

the assembly and the Americans when he announced he would not sign the deal but would instead leave that up to his successor following April 5 elections. The 2,500member Loya Jirga had also demanded it be signed by the end of next month.

The Obama administration has been trying to persuade Karzai to change his mind and sign the deal by the end of the year in order to allow enough time to make preparations for a continuing presence after the NATO and U.N. mandates for foreign troops in the country expires at the see APOLOGY page 9

BERLIN, N.H. (AP) — A year after it started taking inmates, the federal prison in Berlin is about three-quarters staffed and regional business and labor officials say many of the jobs are going to locals.

As of this week, 263 people were working at the prison out of a total of 343 expected when it is fully staffed, according to the federal Bureau of Prisons. There are now 499 inmates at the medium-security prison

that has capacity for 1,152. An additional 94 inmates are at a minimum-security camp that can hold up to 128.

Mark Belanger, manager of Berlin’s New Hampshire Employment Security office, said grumblings about the federally mandated maximum hiring age of 37 hasn’t appeared to be the deterrent people feared.

“We’re thrilled to death with the amount of local hires that have been made,” he

said. “It’s been beyond my expectations.”

Officials hoped the prison, with its anticipated annual payroll of around $20 million and another $20 million in spinoff benefits, would be a boost to a region hard hit by the demise of the paper industry. Half a dozen mills have shuttered over the years, and as they closed, jobs and population slipped away, too, cutting the number of residents see PRISON page 5

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio motorist traveling at more than 125 mph was charged Friday with vehicular homicide after his car struck a minivan, killing a couple inside, the State Highway Patrol said.

Andrew D. Gans, of Kent, faces two

counts of vehicular homicide with a reckless specification after Thursday night’s crash on the Ohio Turnpike, where both vehicles burst into flames.

The victims, Wilbur and Margaret McCoy, both 77, of Toledo, were wearing seatbelts

when they were hit and were trapped inside of the minivan, the patrol said.

Gans, 24, suffered injuries that are not life-threatening and was hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation at a Toledo hospital, see CRASH page 12

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

• Aroma Joe’s on Union Ave. • My Coffee House on Court St. • Circle K on Union Ave. • Cumberland Farms at the Weirs and on Court St. • Awakenings Café on US RT 3 in Gilford • Annie’s Café on Union Ave. Please support us AND Laconia’s history by stopping the destruction of the Hathaway House. It would be nice, if after years of getting monetary support from area residents, if Dunkin’ Donuts gave something back to the community such as, the restoration and use of this landmark.

You may call Dunkin’ Donuts’ Corporate Headquarters to voice your displeasure at: 800-859-5339 or 781-737-5200.

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Scientists have tiny hope Comet ISON survived brush up against the sun STOCKHOLM (AP) — A comet that gained an earthly following because of its bright tail visible from space was initially declared dead after grazing the sun. Now, there is a sliver of hope that Comet ISON may have survived.

New images being analyzed Friday showed a streak of light moving away from the sun that some said could indicate it wasn’t game over just yet.

“It certainly appears as if there is an object there that is emitting material,” said Alan Fitzsimmons, an astronomer at Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Basically a dirty snowball from the fringes of the solar system, scientists had pronounced Comet ISON (EYE’sahn) dead when it came within 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) of the sun Thursday.

Some sky gazers speculated early on that it might become the comet of the century because of its brightness, although expectations dimmed over time. But it wouldn’t be all bad news if the 4.5-billion-year-old space rock broke up into pieces, because some scientists say they might be able to study them and learn more about comets.

The European Space Agency, which had declared ISON’s death on Twitter late Thursday, was backtracking early Friday, saying the comet “continues to surprise.”

Comet ISON was first spotted by a Russian telescope in September last year, and became something of celes-

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The comet was two-thirds of a mile wide as it got within 1 million miles (1.6 million kilometers) of the sun, which in space terms basically means grazing it.

NASA solar physicist Alex Young said Thursday the comet had been expected to show up in images from the Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft at around noon Eastern time (1700 GMT), but almost four hours later there was “no sign of it whatsoever.”

Images from other spacecraft showed a light streak continuing past the sun, but Young said that was most likely a trail of dust continuing in the comet’s trajectory.

However, instead of fading, that trail appeared to get brighter Friday, suggesting that “at least some small fraction of ISON has remained in one piece,” U.S. Navy solar researcher Karl Battams wrote on his blog. He cautioned that even if there is a solid nucleus, it may not survive for long.

Two years ago, a smaller comet, Lovejoy, grazed the sun and survived, but fell apart a couple of days later.

“This is what makes science interesting,” said Fitzsimmons, who specializes in comets and asteroids. “If we knew what was going to happen, it wouldn’t be interesting.”

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Keenan’s side finds it ‘preposterous’ for Dunn to say chief wouldn’t have been fired for ‘infidelity’

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — In the wake of Town Administrator Scott Dunn telling the state’s largest newspaper that former Police Chief Kevin Keenan was not going to be fired for “infidelity”, Keenan’s lawyer said the statement was “preposterous.”

“When I read what Mr. Dunn said in the (N.H.) Union Leader I wondered if we were on the same planet and talking about the same case,” said Laconia attorney Phil McLaughlin.

McLaughlin said the allegations and insinuations made by Dunn that the internal investigation conducted for the Selectboard by Municipal Resources Inc. of Meredith was about issues other than “his relationship with another officer” were baseless. He indicated that any other words that might be used were just “variations of the (same) theme.”

When interviewed about his earlier statements to the Union Leader on Tuesday, Dunn said that Keenan read the 20 to 30 page report prepared by MRI and chose to resign.

“It wasn’t about infidelity and things were discovered during the internal investigation,” Dunn said Tuesday. When asked what things, he said he couldn’t comment further because they were personnel related.

During his resignation statement to selectmen, PRISON from page 2 from a high of more than 22,000 nearly a century ago to fewer than 10,000 now.

And while the unemployment rate has ticked down from 10.3 percent in January to 7 percent this month, it remains higher than the state average of 5.1 percent.

Some of the new jobs are being filled by federal prison veterans who came here to help launch the new facility. Belanger said there will likely be “backend” hiring of local workers when these prison professionals move on to another posting.

“They had skilled workers transfer in from all over the country,” he said. “A lot of people aren’t looking to make this their permanent home.”

Most of the jobs pay $38,619 to $43,964, above the town’s median household income of $38,107, according to the latest census figures. That’s still below the state median household income of $64,664.

The federal Bureau of Prisons declined to make employees available for interviews.

Joanne Roy, co-owner of the Northland Restaurant and Dairy Bar and the president of the Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen an uptick in her business and watched as prison employees have blended into the community.

“The economy is not that great to begin with so the prison is only helping,” she said.

Roy said the biggest benefit may come in the next generation. Young people who want to stay will have a better chance to find work.

“I have children who would fit that criteria,” she said. “It would be nice to see them be able to stay in their hometown and make a good living.”

DOG from page 2 Guard. “As soon as Dexter saw me, his tail started going.”

The pooch was in relatively good shape.

“The vet said he has no real injuries — just a few scrapes and cuts,” said Montgomery, who got Dexter as a puppy to keep him company when he moved from Champaign. “He was malnourished, but he’s going to be fine.”

The Washington tornado was part of a band of heavy storms that brought rain, high winds and a rash of twisters to Illinois, and left seven people dead in its wake.

Montgomery has been a military police officer with the Illinois Army National Guard for more than five years and is trained to respond to emergencies. But he says he’s never been the victim of such a disaster.

“All I had in my apartment is gone, but my dog was all I really had to worry about,” he said.

Montgomery is staying with a friend in nearby Peoria until he can find a new home.

Keenan said the MRI report expanded on the conclusion of adultery and claimed that he had, in a variety of ways, exercised favoritism and engaged in various conduct unbecoming (to an officer).

He also said that he was advised late in the week that selectmen were going to hold a disciplinary committee hearing the next Wednesday at 4 p.m. “... and I would thereafter be terminated for cause.”

Keenan said he “would not be allowed to offer evidence and my attorney would not be allowed to contest the MRI report.”

Dunn described the investigation as “comprehensive” and said Keenan could have appeared before a disciplinary board (the selectmen would convene as the disciplinary board), that he may or may not have been fired, and that if he were fired, he could appeal it through the N.H. Judicial system.

“Mr. Keenan chose to resign instead,” Dunn said.

“The selectmen weren’t going to fire him for infidelity.”

In a statement read by Keenan to the selectmen during his resignation, he admitted his adulterous relationship and said he was told by Selectman Gus Benavides that the matter would be “handled as an internal personnel matter and might result in a caution or a reprimand, all within the confines of a confidential personnel investigation.”

He also said in his statement that what he thought was going to be an interview with MRI investigators was actually an interrogation.

“In this particular case, the crime of which I was suspected was adultery,” he said. “There was no reason to ‘suspect’ me of it. I had advised selectmen of my conduct.”

Dunn also said yesterday the MRI report was commissioned through the office of the Town Attorney Robert Ciandella.

“I don’t know why this is still news,” Dunn added.

“We’re moving on. He’s moving on.”

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Jim Hightower

Celebrate agriCULTURE, not agriBUSINESS In December 1972, I was part of a nationwide campaign that came tantalizingly close to getting the U.S. Senate to reject Earl Butz, Richard Nixon’s choice for secretary of agriculture.

A coalition of grass-roots farmers, consumers and scrappy public interest organizations (like the Agribusiness Accountability Project that Susan DeMarco and I then headed) teamed up with some gutsy, unabashedly progressive senators to undertake the almost impossible challenge of defeating the cabinet nominee of a president who’d just been elected in a landslide. The 51 to 44 Senate vote was so close because we were able to expose Butz as ... well, as butt-ugly — a shameless flack for big food corporations that gouge farmers and consumers alike. We brought the abusive power of corporate agribusiness into the public consciousness for the first time, but we had won only a moral victory, since there he was — ensconced in the seat of power.

It horrified us that Nixon had been able to squeeze Butz into that seat, yet it turned out to be a blessing.

An arrogant, brusque, narrowminded and dogmatic agricultural economist, Butz had risen to prominence in the small — but politically powerful — world of agriculture by devoting himself to the corporate takeover of the global food economy. He was dean of agriculture at Purdue University, but also a paid board member of Ralston Purina and other agribusiness giants. In these roles, he openly promoted the preeminence of middleman food manufacturers over family farmers, whom he disdained.

“Agriculture is no longer a way of life,” he infamously barked at them. “It’s a business.” He callously instructed farmers to “get big or get out” — and he then proceeded to shove tens of thousands of them out by promoting an export-based, conglomerated, industrialized, globalized, and heavily subsidized corporate-run food economy. “Adapt,” he warned farmers, “or die.” The ruination of farms and rural communities, Butz added, “releases people to do something useful in our society.”

The whirling horror of Butz, however, spun off a blessing, which is that innovative, freethinking, populistminded and rebellious small farmers and food artisans practically threw up at the resulting Twinkieization of America’s food. They were sickened that nature’s own rich contribution to human culture was being turned

into just another plasticized product of corporate profiteers. “The central problem with modern industrial agriculture ... (is) not just that it produces unhealthy food, mishandles waste, and overuses antibiotics in ways that harm us all. More fundamentally, it has no soul,” said Nicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist and former farm boy from Yamhill, Ore. Rather than accept that, they threw themselves into creating and sustaining a viable, democratic alternative.

The “good food” rebellion has since sprouted, spread and blossomed from coast to coast.

This transformative grass-roots movement rebuts old Earl’s insistence that agriculture is nothing but a business. It most certainly is a business, but it’s a good business — literally producing goodness — because it’s “a way of life” for enterprising, very hardworking people who practice the art and science of cooperating with Mother Nature, rather than always trying to overwhelm her. These farmers don’t want to be massive or make a killing; they want to farm and make delicious, healthy food products that help enrich the whole community.

This spirit was summed up in one simple word by a sustainable farmer in Ohio, who was asked what he’d be if he wasn’t a farmer.

He replied: “Disappointed.” To farmers like these, food embodies our full “culture” — a word that is, after all, sculpted right into “agriculture” and is essential to its organic meaning.

Although agriculture has forestalled the total takeover of our food by crass agribusiness, the corporate powers and their political hirelings continue to press for the elimination of the food rebels and ultimately to impose the Butzian vision of complete corporatization. This is one of the most important populist struggles occurring in our society.

It’s literally a fight for control of our dinner, and it certainly deserves a major focus as you sit down to your Thanksgiving dinner this year.

To find small-scale farmers, artisans, farmers markets and other resources in your area for everything from organic tomatoes to pastured turkey, visit LocalHarvest.org.

(Jim Hightower has been called American’s most popular populist.

The radio commentator and former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture is author of seven books, including “There’s Nothing In the Middle of Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos” and his new work, “Swim Against the Current: Even Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow”.)

LETTERS Obamacare will probably significantly increase bankruptcies To The Daily Sun, So many false claims have been made for Obamacare that I did some research about medically caused bankruptcies. What I found indicates that Obamacare will probably INCREASE, not decrease, medically caused bankruptcies.

“Bankruptcy facts”: “63 percent of filers blamed credit card bills. 50 percent blamed mismanagement. 37 percent blamed pay cuts or job loss, and 28 percent blamed medical bills.” And, “89 percent of filers still get credit card offers on a regular basis.” (see: http://goo.gl/vH12Fw).

In her book “The Fragile Middle Class...”, (now Senator) Elizabeth Warren claims that two out of three bankruptcy filers have lost a job and 40 percent of bankruptcies result from medical crises, unemployment or divorces. (http://goo.gl/vH12Fw) “The primary cause of personal bankruptcy is a high level of consumer debt often coupled with an unexpected insolvency event such as the loss of a job, a major medical expense not covered by insurance, divorce, or death of a spouse (Groupp, Scholz, and White, 1997, Buckley and Brinig, 1998 and Nelson, 1999.)

In summary, bankruptcy is usually the result of an unexpected event which happens to people who already have considerable debt. Going for the sensational or showing political bias, headline writers and some authors blame bankruptcies on medical bills

even when medical bills are a small part of a person’s total debt.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is the size of the medical debt causing bankruptcy. “On average, medically bankrupt families had $17,943 in outof-pocket expenses, including $26,971 for those who lacked insurance and $17,749 who had insurance at some point.” (http://goo.gl/ZD4CCJ ) Having bankruptcies caused by this level of debt says more about our nation’s failing economic policies that don’t create decent jobs and our failing education system that doesn’t teach the skills needed to earn a good living and responsibly manage finances than it says about health insurance or America’s medical care.

Unfortunately the new Obamacare insurance deductibles are in the range of $6,250 per person and $12,500 per family, much greater than with most of today’s policies. An accident or illness with these high Obamacare deductibles could easily result in bankruptcy, especially if medical expenses require paying multiple years’ deductibles.

So many Obamacare claims are false that I should not have been surprised to find another lie. But, I was shocked to find that Obamacare will probably significantly increase bankruptcies. This is just another example of how Obamacare, like so many of President Obama’s policies, hurts middle income Americans.

Don Ewing Meredith

Nuclear agreement with Iran is first step in thousand mile journey To The Daily Sun, Something momentous happened over this past weekend. It could be a moment that evolves into a major turning point in history. After many months of negotiations with Iran an agreement has been reached. To quote the Israeli ambassador: “this is not an emotional issue”, it’s reality. In essence Iran has agreed to halt further enrichment of uranium, agreed to submit to strong — daily if necessary — inspections, and other crucial steps which would stop it from developing nuclear weapons.

The major players — Iran, U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany — are unlikely bedfellows

to say the very least. A sign of acceptance is that Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has publicly thanked President Hassan Rouhani for being part of this brokered deal.

Certainly the major problems with Iran are not solved, but a first, very important step has been taken.

Lao-tzu (Chinese philosopher 604 BC-531 BC) is quoted as saying: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. In addition as Margaret Wheatley (who has been Associate Professor of Management at the Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, and Cambridge College, Massachusetts) so see next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, November 30, 2013 — Page 7

LETTERS Dems: go look in the mirror; person you see isn’t compassionate

Secular humanism has weakened influence of Christianity in schools

To The Daily Sun, I figured I could perform a two-fer with this letter, responding to both L.J. Siden’s and George Maloof’s letters in the November 22nd Sun. First, L.J wrote that President Barack Obama “is quoted as saying that his grade point average at Columbia was an impressive 3.7.” There’s only problem with Obama’s statement — there’s absolutely no proof his statement is true. None. All of his college transcripts have been sealed, as have any papers or articles he may have authored while attending Columbia and Harvard Law School.

We have to take his word for it, and as we have come to see over the past five years, his word isn’t good enough.

He’s the only president in the modern era that has worked so diligently to bury parts of his past that previous presidents and presidential contenders have made readily available to the American public. So until he makes his transcripts available I’ll take any claim Obama makes about his grades with a huge grain of salt. His saying it’s so doesn’t make it so.

Next, Mr. Maloof has once again dipped into the “people are tired of Republican partisan bickering” pool while at the same time choosing to ignore that his favorite party, the Democrats, are masters of the art.

While it is true there are schisms within the Republican party, mainly between the establishment members and the Tea Party members, George sees it as a sign that GOP is doomed.

That’s a rather short-sighted view.

Every political party goes through changes. Even the Democrats have done so over the past 50 years, changing from a party that stood up for the “little guy” to one that believes that only they, with the power of an overreaching government behind it, should control the little guy, as well as the middle guy, and a good portion of the big guys, too. It appears they also believe that it’s not greed when you

To The Daily Sun, How did we get from being a nation whose people by consensus held the Bible to be the true Word of God, as I related in my letter of Nov. 13, that we were from our founding until sometime well into the 20th century, to one that treats the Bible as a banned book from our public schools? And what bearing does this have on the N.H. Supreme Court case Duncan v the State of N.H., which has been the focus of this series of letters.

That Christianity exerted a central influence in shaping American society, culture, government, laws, thoughts, morals, and institutions cannot be honestly contended against.

It can be clearly seen in our history.

Look at original state constitutions, and state and local laws right up until the the mid 1900s. Read the inscriptions on monuments you might find locally. Find an online copy of an addition of the blue back speller, the book commonly used to teach reading, in the 19th century. Check out which colleges began as seminaries. Read American literature from the 17th to the 19th century. I might note that the Jeremiad, a style of preaching was the first original American literary type. So, again, how did we go from being a society who’s culture, laws and customs were based on the Bible and Biblical teaching to one where a teacher can get fired for having religious materials in his classroom? This story I believe has direct bearing on Duncan v State of N.H. The beginning of education in America was largely Christian; you needed to learn to read in order to read the word of God. Our first schools where religious schools and tax money was used to support them.

When the common school movement

want to take away money that someone else earned, but it is greed if the person who earned that money wants to keep it. (Has “It’s not your money.

It’s OUR money and we know how to spend it better than you do!” become the new Democrat mantra?)

The GOP is going through a change as members who have gotten sick and tired of the GOP establishment whom they see as abandoning the principles of the party, that being frugality in spending and taxation. The GOP has become not much more than Democrats-Lite. The Tea Party wants to get back to making sure the American taxpayers get the biggest bang for every dollar they surrender to the federal government. The basic principles of the Tea Party movement boils down to that the American people know better how to spend their own money and that the government doesn’t.

Government waste is legion, with billions, if not hundreds of billions of dollars (a third of which the government has borrowed) being wasted on programs, earmarks, redundancies, and agencies that do absolutely nothing and have no value to the American people. I would think that you would be angered by such waste, Mr. Maloof, seeing as some of your tax money is being frittered away. (I am assuming, of course, that you actually pay taxes to the bottomless money pit that is the U.S. Government.)

Addressing your last point, Mr. Maloof, most Republicans, at least at the grassroots level, are quite compassionate. We give of our time and our money. You may think of yourself as compassionate as well, but the problem is that you appear to be more than willing be compassionate with MY time and MY money and not your own. Who’s really the compassionate one? I’ll give you hint: go look in a mirror. The fellow you see there isn’t the compassionate one.

Dale Channing Eddy Gilford

UN Agenda 21 aims to re-socialize the populace to be obedient To The Daily Sun, United Nations Agenda 21 calls for developed nations to decrease energy usage. It aims to control the West, especially the United States, economically and politically.

Another interpretation of Agenda 21 would be, “from each according to their ability, to each according to their need,” as stated by Karl Marx.

For UN Agenda 21 to work you must first break down the traditional methods of learning. Education is the flash point for embedding UN Agenda 21 acceptance in all sectors of the population.

Standardized propaganda is developed for pre-kindergarten to postgraduate school; this is what is meant by “Life Long Learning”. from preceding page famously said: “When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.”

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Re-socialize the populace to be obedient, dependent people who are constantly being propagandized and hence they will provide the “human capital” to fully implement UN Agenda 21/Sustainable Development.

Regardless of the content of this nationalized and internationalized system of behavioral modification, the goal and outcome will be to fundamentally destroy the individual’s rights.

Parents, educators, students and citizens who object to students being indoctrinated at school in the leftist environmentalism and sustainability will surely be reminded that this document “Executive Order 13423 of January 24, 2007” was signed by President George Bush, which makes me question if this definitive federal takeover of education that Common Core represents is the right direction for America?

As Ronald Reagan said in 1964, “outside of its legitimate functions, government does nothing as well or as economically as the private sector of the economy.”

George Dengel Hebron

started in the 1830s our public schools still retained a protestant orientation, for that was the orientation of the people. Whether it was wisely or naively, after some protest, this new government involvement in education was for most part accepted as long as these schools were allowed to have what was agreed to be a nonsectarian protestant orientation. The King James Bible was widely used in public schools then. I might also note that the amount of time that a student spent in school each year was but a fraction of the time each child attends today.

At the time of the passing of N.H.’s Blaine Amendment in 1878 this was the state of public education.

There was an element that sought to secularize our culture. It had been around since our founding. George Washington and his right hand man Alexander Hamilton warned of the folly of these in George Washington’s Farewell Address. This element found a platform in public education and with the aid of the tensions between the Catholic and protestant populations they succeeded in moving public education — thus our population — toward the secular-humanist view.

The longer you spent in this school system the more likely you were to be, and the more deeply you would be affected by it. The influence of Christianity had been deeply ingrained in our culture and, even into the middle of the 20th Century, though weakened by this inroads of secular-humanism into our schools; the custom of honoring God’s Word in school still survived in many of our states and communities. This was a snag for these humanist though there was now more of them by this time. What then?

John Demakowski Franklin

With regard to Obamacare & lying: the end justifies the means The The Daily Sun, Have you noticed lately that insurance companies have become the darling of the masses? Seems like just yesterday that we all used to complain about them as being evil personified — and for good reason. Most health policies were, to be generous, crappy and downright criminal not to mention the reason for many bankruptcies in this country. Along comes Obama who accomplished what five presidents before him couldn’t do and gave us health care that “almost” puts us in line with the rest of the civilized world. Okay, so it took some fancy slight of hand to accomplish it. I don’t think either political party seriously believes this is going to be repealed.

And in a few years when Obamacare has undergone many revisions and improvements, no politician will ever dare to bring up the subject again.

This country is a mere 229 years old (if you count from the Declaration of Independence) and even younger than that if you start with the Constitution. In other words, compared with many other countries, we are still in the adolescent stage. As such we exhibit all the virtues and vices attributed to this volatile time in life. Yes, we are generous than most but we are also impetuous and violent to the point that it has become a part

of our DNA. We’re not happy to make war on other countries (mostly smaller) but we make “war on poverty” and “war on cancer”. Perhaps it’s time to make up some new metaphors?

Remember George Zimmerman, the murderer who gunned down the teenager and got away with it? He became the darling of the “fringe” set. If you’ve kept up with this whacko you’ll know that since that time he has pulled a gun on three other people (mostly women) and has had several brushes with the law. I don’t think the fringe will be bringing him up anytime soon.

I just hope Santa doesn’t try to go down his chimney. Merry Christmas Santa — bang bang.

But I digress. Back to Obamacare.

In the final analysis, “the end justifies the means”. I really try to attribute good motives to our presidents . Trying to ease the burden of 40 million people and give them a decent chance in life in spite of all the Republican opposition to me is honorable. One contributor wrote recently: “Every day we are being informed that the current administration knowingly deceived the citizens”. Another example of adolescence. Welcome to the real world.

Imagine that. Politicians deceiving the public. Gee, one would think that see next page

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LETTERS Selectmen who forced Keenan’s resignation acted as hypocrites To The Daily Sun, I thank the lady from Laconia, Ms. Lawrence, for expressing her outrage as to her interpretations of the behavior of one of OUR town employees here in Gilford, who was recently forced out of their job by two selectmen. She is certainly entitled to “her” outrage but we are left a bit perplexed as to whether she or someone in her social or business associate’s hierarchy will be some how benefited from this recent course of events? I believe she has made some erroneous assertions in her recent letter. Perhaps she owns a business in Gilford that she pays property taxes on?

She has asserted that, “Adultery... is not a crime anymore” ... “Just because it is not on the books anymore...” This is just not factual as the NH RSA-645 statues on Public Indecency, do in fact define this as a crime. It is a misdemeanor in fact. “The other officer ... has not been raked over the coals,..”

Well, I would strongly disagree with that as Ms Lawrence is in fact in her letter raking this person over the coals over a very private matter in a local newspaper.

I occasionally attend the public meetings as held for the conducting of the public’s business both for town and county. At the beginning of each meeting I risk being ejected for taking what I call, only the “Catholic” version of the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

I simply do not believe we have as yet established, “liberty and justice for all”. I do remove my hat in deference and recite the earlier part I hold to be of the greatest merit.

In the case of the forced resignation of Gilford’s police chief, I applaud Ms. Lawrence’s last statement as to the condemnation of “hypocrites”. In my humble opinion, the two selectmen who forced this matter to this as yet to be concluded unsavory end indeed acted as hypocrites by first taking the full pledge of allegiance and then acting capriciously and then with as yet to determined in court, possible commissions to violations of New Hampshire and/or U.S. law.

I am not an attorney, yet I have five reasons to put forward as to how and why they acted improperly. #1 - The primary reason for seeking the resignation seems to have been the citing of NH law RSA 645. They have so far not sought the resignation of the second police officer who has as explained may also been possibly established as having had committed a misdemeanor as well under the same statute. The chief of police is then singled out for forfeiture of his job but not the other “perp”. #2 - The Selectmen did not act in a unanimous vote or sentiment on the seeking of the chief’s resignation. This is troubling as to the reason for one to have dissented and from preceding page our president was deceiving us to go to war in Iraq. Oh, that was another president. For some I guess the first 50 years of childhood are the hardest.

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George Maloof Plymouth

as to whether he may have felt the Selectboard was perhaps engaging in some action that was neither reasonable or customary in such a situation as was to their unanimous discontent.

“No cruel or unusual punishments inflicted” as per the possible violation of the chief’s 8th amendment rights. #3 - The Constitution provides no specific rights to privacy but our law continues to evolve so as to establish at least some rules of common decency.

It has been reported that there may have been some contact with the marriage counselor of the chief of police and his wife, by one of the selectmen seeking the chief’s removal. Perhaps it is a stretch to imagine this as a violation of HIPPA rules but the HIPPA rules and doctor, lawyer to patient, client rules for privacy in the law do establish what is reasonable and customary and why there is a need for these legal protections. #4 - The town seems not to have had in effect any clear regulations prohibiting internal fraternizations and romantic liaisons with warnings that such would be a basis for dismissal. As the results at our nation’s U.S. military academies show where rape has been rampant with out Congress taking any effective measures to resolve that, we find that anti-fraternization policies may be better relaxed and educational programs to promote social responsibility and to educate people on what it means to be socially responsible may be more effective? #5 - There has been no establishment of the chief being in any way insubordinate in the conducting of his official professional duties other than this tawdry personal situation which should never have gotten to this point, an outrageous seeking of retribution against him, that could also be a violation of the Gilford taxpayer’s right to have a CLEAR separation of church and state.

Here we are in the season acknowledging how long the world was left in sin and error pinning. I consider myself a Christian. We were married in the “ONE TRUE Church” as it was taught to us, but now subscribe to a different denomination. I truly believe in the one wife for life plan as a natural order for mankind. I love the parable of the good seed equally as to the one of the vineyard owner. I love the amendments to our Constitution that define our rights as citizens, equally as well. For years Gilford taxpayers were tortured by a certain pest at our beach. For years the complaints went unheeded. That seems finally to have been resolved?

Sometimes employees need to be removed for cause. Generally though they are first offered an opportunity to rehabilitate themselves before such egregious sanctions as dismissal are sought against them, their families and careers. I indeed think it is hypocritical for anyone on the Selectboard to claim that they have the higher clearer vision to see what is morally right in a society we continue to define and most love as a secular one.

In this matter I as a taxpayer of GILFORD am the MOST CONCERNED with what this capricious action by the Selectboard will have in what is ultimately and perhaps what in court will be determined as

a properly enhanced severance package for the chief of police. The bard has counseled that ambition can be a very grievous fault and that we may if found to be truly ambitious, be made to pay for that in a grievous manner.

The Gilford Budget Committee is currently in session reviewing the many requests from department heads and the school district for things our town is in dire or approximate need of.

We are contemplating after a proper period of demonstrated need and with recognized cost abatement proposals a bond for the renovation and retro fit expansion of our police station.

There are many good projects that may end as delayed or even cancelled

if the costs to the town for the removal of the chief of police rise to be a substantial sum. A letter of reprimand and a period of leave without pay may in the end prove to have been a lot more cost effective to our taxpayers pocket books than this very ambitious change in personnel in our police department. For disclosure purposes, an officer of the Gilford Police Department is within feet of being one of my abutters. Otherwise, I have no social or business relationships I am aware of with anyone in the department. I do feel my neighborhood is a safer one given who lives here.

Timothy Sullivan Glford

Thanks: 12th Annual Fall Craft Fair reached goal for LRGH Auxiliary To The Daily Sun, On behalf of the Lakes Region General Hospital Auxiliary I would like to extend its appreciation to all those who helped us at our 12th Annual Fall Craft Fair reach our goal to provide comfort bags to breast cancer patients in the LRGHealthcare Breast Health Program. Our goal was attained thanks to the many who attended, and the combined efforts of our Auxiliary members and volunteers, LRGHealthcare, several local businesses, many individuals and finally our generous vendors who not only participate but the many who donate items to our raffle.

We need to acknowledge the wonderful cooperation of the Laconia School Department and Laconia High School where we hosted our event.

We would like to thank the following businesses for assisting us with our event with either raffle donations, publicity or parking: Northeast Communications Corp.; Fred Caruso; Alan Harrison from WEZS; John Kimball; LRGHealthcare; Piche’s Ski and Sport Outlet; Mark Dickson; Lakes Region Floral Studio; Roche Realty; Tilton

Veterinary Hospital; The Taylor Community; Trustworthy Hardware; Kitchen Encounters; Kellerhaus; Patrick’s Pub and Eatery; Cantin Chevrolet; Lakes Region Party and Gift; Interlakes Family Medical Practice; The Laconia Clinic; O.P.A; Meredith Bay Coffee House; Forestview Manor; Frank Roche Realty; AutoZone; Sacred Heart Church; AutoServ Tilton; Laconia Department of Public Works; and Pepi Herrmann Crystal.

Special acknowledgement is extended to the volunteers who stood out in the cold for hours to help direct parking.

In addition to vendor space rental charges, our craft raffle and bake sale helped us reach our financial goal.

Many thanks to the dozens of people who offered to bake or made a donation in lieu of baking. Thanks again to the vendors, individuals and businesses that donated an item to our raffle.

Finally, our sincere thanks goes to the volunteers who worked long and hard on the day of the event and to the members of the planning committee.

Barbara Tuttle, Chairman LRGH Auxiliary Fall Craft Fair Committee

Thanks for all donations to Gilmanton Community Church Food Pantry To The Daily Sun, It is with heartfelt gratitude that the Gilmanton Community Church Food Pantry says Thank You to EVERYONE who made donations in any form during our recent food drives and requests.

We had many generous contributions from Grace Capital Church, Gilford and Gilmanton Schools, Gilmanton Gallopers 4-H Club, Gilmanton Boy Scouts Pack 242 who participated in the “Scouting For Food Program” and were assisted by the Cub Scouts who also collected and walked in the Pantry Walk held

on October 6, as well as Wolcott Construction; to name a few. To the many, many unnamed individuals, we are truly grateful — thank you.

We also want to thank our many Thrift Shop patrons whose purchases contribute to the success of the Food Pantry. Thanks to all of you, over 30 families enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving meal which they might not have, had it not been for the generosity of one and all.

GCC Food Pantry & Thrift Shop Committee Evelyn Sanville, Secretary

Hope Auction raised $14,050 for M’borough United Methodist Church To The Daily Sun, A very special thank you to all the volunteers, donors and auction bidders who made the annual Moultonborough United Methodist Church HOPE Auction held on November 9 by far and away the most successful HOPE Auction. An incredible amount of $14,050 was raised by the raffle, kitchen crew, balloon auction, and of course the silent and live auctions.

Featured in this year’s auction were a 1 ounce 1986 $50 US Mint Ameri-

can Gold Eagle donated anonymously by a member of MUMC and a 1999 Ford Taurus station wagon donated

by MUMC member Fred Clark. The American Gold Eagle sold for $1,425 and the Ford Taurus sold for $2,200.

Even without these two items, the auction raised $10,425 and far exceeded the $9,000 raised in 2012.

The number of individuals and businesses, both local and regional that donated items to this year’s aucsee next page

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APOLOGY from page 2 end of next year.

In the phone call, Dunford talked to Karzai directly and “expressed deep regrets for the incident and any civilian casualties assured Karzai that an investigation would be conducted into Thursday’s airstrike, which the Afghan president said was carried out by a drone in southern Helmand province.

“He talked to President Karzai directly, expressed deep regrets for the incident and any civilian casualties, and promised to convene an immediate joint investigation to determine all the facts of what happened,” Dunford’s spokesman Col. David Lapan said in an email.

The coalition, known as the International Security Assistance Force, said the airstrike had killed an insurgent on a motorbike in Helmand and also promised to investigate Karzai’s claims that it also killed a child and injured two women.

Civilian deaths at the hands of U.S. and allied soldiers have been one of the main sources of contention in increasingly tense relations with Karzai over the years, although such killings have fallen off sharply in recent years following stricter NATO guidelines on the use of air power against ground targets.

The Taliban and other insurgent groups are blamed for the overwhelming majority of civilian casualties, most of which are caused by roadside bombs targeting Afghan or foreign forces.

Insurgents also have carried out attacks against government and elected officials as well as people working for the administration.

In one such attack Friday in Kabul, a suicide bomber with explosives hidden in his turban wounded a member of parliament at his home.

The attacker pretended to be a constituent, then blew himself up when he entered the home of Hamidullah Tokhi, a lawmaker from southern Zabul province, Kabul police chief Mohammad Zahir said.

Tokhi, who has been a vociferous critic of the Taliban and fought against them when they ruled the country, was hospitalized but was not seriously wounded, according to the police chief. No group immediately claimed the attack, though the Taliban previously have used bombs hidden in turbans to carry out suicide attacks.

Elsewhere in the south, a suicide bomber also tried to attack a NATO convoy but missed, instead killing a child and wounding three passers-by in Kandahar, provincial spokesman Jaweed Faisal said

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from preceding page tion is incredible! Nearly 200 donated items were featured in the silent and live auction with another 50 donated items in the balloon auction and raffle.

As for volunteers, numerous individuals stepped forward before the auction to help solicit gift certificates and help pick up donated items to be placed in storage prior to the auction. On Friday, November 8, more than 20 individuals helped move all the auction items to the Lions Club with many of those volunteers spending the entire day setting up the auction hall. On Saturday evening during the auction, 25 different volunteers were involved in making the auction successful beyond all expectations!

It is always difficult to single out certain individuals when the work of so many volunteers is required to run an auction. However, it is important to recognize those individuals who organized and ran the various aspects of the auction. Special thanks go to Amy Norton (silent auction), Bonnie Donahue (balloon auction), and Bev Taylor and Bill Wilderman (kitchen).

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COLLEGE from page one technology program from the Berlin facility to Lakes Region Community College in Laconia.

The college said it will not accept a new class of students in its associate nursing program in the fall of 2014 while it restructures the curriculum to better align the program “with the demands of the profession and improving the consistency of documented outcomes.” New students will be accepted into the program for the fall of 2015.

WMCC President Katharine Eneguess said the decision to institute a one-year hiatus was a difficult one. She said the move was taken to address concerns raised by the N.H. Board of Nursing, which placed the program on conditional approval in June. In a release, Eneguess said the action will allow the nursing faculty and college leadership to devote the resources needed to revamp the program. She said the needs include designing strong pathways to baccalaureate nursing programs and improving licensure scores of program graduates, which Eneguess said last met national and state benchmarks in 2011.

Gittell last week said the college system is discussing moving the mobile equipment technology program to Laconia. The program

teaches students to diagnose, service, and repair diesel-powered trucks and equipment. Gittell said the discussions are generated by the desire of the program’s industrial partners to have it more centrally located. He said the program is at less than full capacity because potential students do not want to travel as far north as Berlin. The program currently has 26 students including 10 freshmen and 16 seniors. Last year the program had a total of 34 students.

Gitell said the program is also losing significant money, which he described as over $100,000 annually.

He said it is possible part of the program would remain at the Berlin campus.

“It might not be a question of moving the whole program,” he said.

Gittell said his office is providing analysis of costs and benefits but the final decision rests with the board of trustees. The legislature will also be involved since it would have to approve a capital appropriation to build a facility at Laconia to house the program.

In the minutes of the board’s Oct. 3 meeting, Board Chairman Paul Holloway said moving the program from WMCC will not occur until the system has a capital appropriation from the state.

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Helicopter crashes through roof of busy pub in Glasgow, Scotland LONDON (AP) — A police helicopter crashed Friday night through the roof of a popular pub in Glasgow, sending injured revelers there to see a ska band fleeing through a cloud of dust in what witnesses called a scene of horror. Scotland’s leader warned that fatalities are likely.

Photos aired on local television showed what appeared to be the helicopter’s propeller sticking out of the top of the pub’s roof. Rescue workers swarmed the door of the pub and several fire trucks were on the scene.

First Minister Alex Salmond confirmed that a police chopper was involved in the crash, saying that rescue efforts at The Clutha pub in the city’s center were in full swing.

“Scottish resilience operation now mobilized,” he said on his official Twitter account. “Given an incident of this scale we must all prepare ourselves for the likelihood of fatalities.”

The helicopter had a crew of three — two police officers and a civilian pilot, according to Scottish police.

Police said the aircraft was a Eurocopter EC135 T2 and came down around 10:25 p.m. local time. Emergency services responded immediately.

There were reports that people may have been trapped inside, but they could not be immediately confirmed. Glasgow ska band Esperanza were playing when the helicopter began to fall through the ceiling, witnesses said.

“It seems that the band are all OK. Not so sure about everyone else,” the band’s official Facebook page said.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as people rushed through a cloud of dust to get out, some with bad gashes

to the head and other injuries.

Grace MacLean, who was inside the pub at the time of the crash, said she was “having a nice time” when there was a “whoosh” noise — then smoke.

“The band were laughing and we were all joking that the band had made the roof come down,” she told the BBC. “They carried on playing and then it started to come down more and someone started screaming and then the whole pub just filled with dust. You couldn’t see anything, you couldn’t breathe.

People formed a human chain to help pass unconscious people out of the pub so that “inch by inch, we could get the people out,” said Labour Party spokesman Jim Murphy, who happened to be in the area when the helicopter came down.

“The helicopter was inside the pub.

It’s a mess. I could only get a yard or two inside. I helped carry people out,” Murphy told Sky News. “I saw a pile of people clambering out of the pub in the dust. No smoke, no fire, just a huge amount of dust.”

He called it “a horrible, horrible scene.”

Gordon Smart, editor of the Scottish edition of the Sun newspaper, told Sky News that the helicopter “fell like a stone.”

“There was no fireball and I did not hear an explosion,” he said. “The engine seemed to be spluttering.”

Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: “My thoughts are with everyone affected by the helicopter crash in Glasgow - and the emergency services working tonight.”

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Myers said that while the total valuation has decreased by almost 3 percent, the decline is not uniform across all classes of property. While some classes have lost more value than others some classes of property may have increased in value.

In other words, the effect of the property tax rate is not to increase tax bills across the board, but to redistribute the tax burden among property owners according to how much or how little the value of their property fell or rose.

Myers explained that the challenge of assessing property values was exacerbated by the sluggish real estate estate market. The number of comparable sales on which to base assessment has grown, but remains relatively low, particularly for specific classes of property. He reminded the councilors that when property values were increasing, property tax rates were falling, but with the recession the trends were reversed.

Despite the difficulties, Myers said that he and Jon Duhamel, the city assessor, have been discussing what can be done to refine the projection for the past month. He said that while the total valuation legally must be based on the assessed value of property as of April 1, the assessments need not be reported to DRA until September 1, which allows time for making adjustments. At the same time, he noted that DRA, not the city, assesses the value of property owned by public utilities, which in Laconia amounts to between $2 million and $3 million.

Apart from the assessed valuation, other projections subject to change bear on the property tax rate. Myers said that revenues from sources other than property taxes are estimated in June when the budget is adopted but are subject to adjustment prior to setting the tax rate in October or November. Likewise, the county assessment is projected in June, but not finalized until after the budget is adopted.

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Finally, how much to draw from the undesignated fund balance (rainy day fund) to apply to revenues to offset the amount to be raised by property taxes may be projected in the budget but changed before setting the tax rate.

Adjustments to the assessed valuation to align assessed values with market prices also contributed to significant increases in the property tax rates in New Hampton, Meredith and Sanbornton. In New Hampton, where assessed values represented 114 percent of market prices, a statistical revaluation to bring the two in line, together with a 6 percent increase in tax commitment raised the property tax rate 20.8 percent. In Meredith, where the tax commitment rose 7.2 percent and a statistical revaluation reduced the assessed valuation by 6.2 percent, raising the property tax rate 14-percent. In Sanbornton, the amount to be raised by property taxes grew only 1.2 percent, but a revaluation lowered the assessed valuation 10.4 percent, which reflected itself in a 13 percent rise in the property tax rate.

Property tax rates rates decreased in three towns — Alton, Barnstead and Gilmanton. In Alton, the tax commitment fell by 0.6 percent while the assessed valuation rose by 1.1 percent, the largest increase in the county, dropping the property tax rate by 1.8 percent. In Barnstead, the amount to be raised by taxes crept up 0.1-percent and the assessed valuation increased 0.4-percent, reducing the property tax rate 0.3-percent.

In Gilmanton, a combination of increased revenues and reduced expenditures reduced the amount to be raised by property taxes by 9.4 percent while the assessed valuation increased by 0.4 percent, trimming $2.27, or 9.7 percent, off the property tax rate. In Gilford, where the tax commitment rose by a paltry $258 and the assessed valuation climbed 0.6-percent, the tax rate decreased by 14 cents.

CRASH from page 2 said staff Lt. Anne Ralston, a patrol spokeswoman.

Gans has spoken with investigators, but Ralston declined to comment on what he said or whether he offered any explanation for the erratic driving that was reported.

He will be taken to jail following his release from the hospital. No court date has been set and the case will go to a grand jury.

The patrol said the incident remains under investigation.

Two troopers separately spotted Gans’ car but weren’t able to catch or keep up with it before the crash near Fremont, about 40 miles southeast of Toledo, Ralston said.

Other drivers began calling dispatchers about the speeding, weaving vehicle just before 7 p.m., about 20 minutes before it crashed into the back of the minivan. The driver covered roughly 60 miles in that time and passed two troopers, each of whom tried to pull behind the westbound car but lost sight of it as it sped away, Ralston said.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013 There wasn’t much left of The Woodshed restaurant on Lee Road in Moultonborough on Friday morning. A devastating fire broke out in the building after the business had closed after serving Thanksgiving Day meals. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

WOODSHED from page one “It made a big star on the map of Moultonborough,” said Road Agent Scott Kimmond, who remembered the restaurant as one his family’s favorite places to eat.

“The last time my whole family was together was my mother’s 70th birthday and we ate there. It was her favorite place,” he said.

According to WMUR television , six fire departments battled the blaze throughout most of late Thursday night through Friday morning. At 10 a.m. yesterday, the structure was still smoking heavily and at least one firetruck remained on the scene.

The restaurant had been open for Thanksgiving dinner and had closed at 6 p.m., said chef Scott Ouellette who is one of the four co-owners. He said he received a call at 9:45 p.m. and when he arrived, the building was completely engulfed in flames.

He said there were no employees or customers in the building and was grateful no one was hurt. “A lot of employees will be out of work during the holidays,” said Ouellette.

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Atkinson said The Woodshed Restaurant was started in the early 1970s by Dick and Geraldine “Jerry” Tower.

Jerry Tower said her and her late husband got the idea for The Woodshed when they were visiting friends in Wickenburg, Arizona and they went to Pinnacle Peak in Scottsdale.

“It was cowboy steaks and potatoes all cooked outside,” she said. “Dick said he thought it would be a great idea for Moultonborough.”

She said they bought the house in 1954 and started cleaning out the barn in 1971 for use as a restaurant, even bringing pieces of other barns made with wooden pegs to expand the area. Gradually, she said the lower part of the house became part of the dining area. see next page Route 3, Winnisquam 603-524-1984 Live Entertainment Every Friday & Saturday in Peter’s Pub!

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from preceding page She said the cleaning and construction of the restaurant took two years and they opened in 1973. She said they had to have six entrees to qualify for a N.H. State liquor license and prime rib was the noted house specialty.

“We cooked the prime rib outside,” she said. “On Thanksgiving, I remember Dick cooking the turkeys outside on a spit.”

Jerry said she was “too sad” to drive

by Lee Road yesterday and said her son advised against it. She said she had some wonderful memories of the property that include raising her two sons there and having one of her son’s wedding on the front lawn.

She said celebrities often came to the Woodshed when the Winnipesaukee Playhouse was open. She remembers Jack Cassidy, who she said was “such a handsome man” who would tell her that he didn’t want anyone to

know he was there.

“Of course all that changed after a few martinis,” she said.

Jerry remembers selling The Woodshed in 1975 to a Massachusetts couple who later sold it to Lyn Seley and Bob Fee who also ran it as The Woodshed for years.

Bruce Garry lives less than on-half a mile away from the restaurant on Lee Road. He said yesterday that he smelled smoke but thought it was someone’s wood stove.

When he saw the television news, he said he and his wife went to the top floor of their house and could see smoke and flames pouring from the area.

Garry said one of the things he remembers about the establishment is the Rusty Hinge Bar and the drink call Skip and Go Naked.

“It had rum, fruit, whatever,” he said, remembering that the bartenders had made jugs of it ahead of time

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and that there was a pin or a badge for finishing one.

“I just lived down the road,” he said.

“I could walk home.”

The Skip and Go Naked was the brainchild of Fee and Seley, the people who operated the Woodshed from 1979 until 2008.

“I saw (the restaurant) the first time during the blizzard of 1978,” Seley said yesterday, noting they bought it in April and opened in late May. “For me it was perfect,” Seley said.

She lived there until the 1980s until the couple moved. She mostly remembered all of the life-long friends that were made at The Woodshed.

She told one story about a New Jersey couple who came to Melvin Village for vacation and stumbled upon the restaurant. She said they saw the sign on the highway and drove down the road, thinking they really were in the “middle of nowhere.”

When they came upon a full parking lot, they were shocked. She said they came in and ended up being seated next to Henry Fonda, who was a regular there along with his daughter and Kathryn Hepburn during the filming of “On Golden Pond”.

Seley said there were a number of other celebrities like Sean Penn and Robin Wright who ate there and politicians such as Sen. Bob Dole “but they were such a small part of what The Woodshed really was.”

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For her and Fee it was the hundreds of local customers, thousands of tourists, and the many students who worked there during their college years that bring back the fondest and most wistful memories.

Some of them have reached out to her through Facebook yesterday to console her and to remember the good times. “Now I know why I have Facebook,” she said.

She said saw people meet and later get married, watched their children grow up and said the real legacy of The Woodshed is a being an integral part of the Moultonborough and Lake Winnipesaukee community.

“I remember one couple getting married there and when their daughter turned 21, serving her her first Skip and Go Naked,” she said. “Twentynine years is a long time.”

Seley said she and Fee drove by the fire site and were “broken-hearted” by what they saw.

Both Seley and Tower said they had heard good things about the latest incarnation of The Woodshed and hope that by some miracle the new owners can rebuild.

But they both also acknowledged that the real history and charm of The Woodshed was in the hearts and minds of the many people — many of them life-long friends — who made it so successfully and so enjoyable for so many years.

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PSU honors more than 90 long-serving employees Young, local figure skaters do well in competition

PSU President Sara Jayne Steen with Larry Spencer of Holderness, professor emeritus in Biology, who is celebrating his 45th year of employment at the institution. (Courtesy photo)

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen recognized more than 90 University employees and retirees in a ceremony on November 13. Dozens of co-workers, friends, and family members attended the annual event. Steen thanked employees for their dedication and provided each of them with a gift for service to the University; the President’s Office also made a donation to the student support foundation in lieu of a rose for each landmark year recipient.

“Today we’re gathered to honor our own; Recognition Day is one of the traditions that makes Plymouth State University special,” Steen said. “We’re here on the same mission, to ensure our students are going to make the world a better place for the next generation. Today is a day we say thank you to our faculty and staff, to express our gratitude to the

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people who have created the environment that gives our students the chance to succeed and excel.”

Retirees Charles Brown, Jerrold Griffin, James Koermer, David McBride, Annette Mitchell, Nancy Pettengill and Bonnie Breen-Wagner were recognized for their dedication to Plymouth State. President Steen noted the seven retirees cumulatively have worked at the institution for more than 200 years. “Each retiree has made his or her mark on the institution, as well as on their field and we’re grateful for everyone’s achievement.”

Larry Spencer, professor emeritus in Biology, who has taught regularly since leaving his fulltime position, was recognized as the longest serving employee, celebrating his 45th year of employment at the institution.

The 30 year recipients include- Trent Boggess, College of Business Administration; Michelle Fistek, Social Science; Marcia Huckins, Center for Young Children and Families; Soo Jang, College of Business Administration; and Roger Kleinpeter, Computer Science and Technology.

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NASHUA — On Saturday, November 16, local skaters from the Magic Blades Figure Skating Club and Plymouth State Skating Academy competed at the Gate City FSC’s Basic Skills Competition in Nashua. MBFSC and PSSA have been parallel programs for three years, sharing curriculum and coaches, but recently joined forces in September to promote the sport of skating in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Middle school student Maggie DeVoy, of Sanbornton took 1st place, Preliminary Test, in Group B. Colleen Harriman, of Bridgewater took 4th place, Pre-preliminary Test, in Group C. Harriman is a student at Newfound Middle School. Emily Alperin of Newton Massachusetts, placed 2nd in the Beginner Program, in Group A, and is a student at New Hampton School. Elementary school student Alexandra Dunstan, of Campton took 3rd place, Beginner Program, Group B. Basic Skills Competitions are sanctioned by US Figure Skating and the purpose is to promote a fun, introductory, competitive experience for the beginning skater. Competitions are open to all beginner skaters who are registered members in a U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills.

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Anyone interested in making our community the best place for children and families is encouraged to attend the dinner; a conversation on substance use in our community; a celebration of Better Together’s past year’s efforts and plans for the coming year.

Stand Up Laconia, an action team of Better Together, will share information on substance use in the community and on efforts to make positive change. RSVP to Shannon Robinson-Beland at 603581-1571 or shannonr@lrcs.org.

Better Together, whose motto is “Taking our com-

munity from ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY,” is a grassroots effort to rekindle a spirit of neighborhood and community in the Lakes Region. Better Together was initiated in the spring of 2010 by the Lakes Region Children & Family Coalition, a group of organizations serving children and families throughout the Lakes Region committed to working together to strengthen families and community.

Better Together meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Laconia Middle School Library. The next scheduled meeting is on January 23. Newcomer orientation is held from 4-4:15 p.m. For more information visit: www. lakesregionbettertogether.webs.com, email info@ BetterTogetherLakesRegion.org or call Shannon Robinson-Beland at 581-1571.

MOULTONBOROUGH — The Moultonborough Historical Society observed the 95th anniversary of Armistice Day, the day that ended World War I, with a potluck supper at which thirteen local veterans were guests.

All members and guests enjoyed great food and a sociable evening, while some of the veterans shared their memories of service to the nation. It is planned

to repeat this successful program next year.

Check out the website at www.moultonboroughhistory.org for pictures of the potluck supper and also the Veteran’s Day Assembly at the Central School. The December program will be a holiday get together on Monday evening, December 9 at the Moultonborough Library at 7 p.m.

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both Waterville Valley and Laconia until 2006. In 2007 it moved its home ice to the Tilton School Ice Arena where it has stayed a small but vibrant fixture in the local community. When the Plymouth Ice Center opened in the summer of 2010, Adams, an employee of Plymouth State University, assisted with the start-up of the learn-to-skate program.

She called upon her familiar Magic Blades coaching staff, and the two programs have worked closely, but separately ever since. Nicole Cochrane, of Laconia, is the current skating director for PSSA program.

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Lakes Region Singers present two Christmas concerts GILFORD — The Lakes Region Singers will again present two performances of its Christmas Concert this year. The first program will be held on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m., plus an afternoon program on Sunday, December 22, at 3 p.m. Both concerts will take place at the First United Methodist Church, on Route 11-A in Gilford.

“Our musical line-up will offer something for everyone this time,” said Director Karen Jordan, “and we’ll showcase more soloists and instrumental accompanists than ever before.”

The Adult Chorus performance will open with the joyous ‘Let All Creation Celebrate’ featuring the Hallelujah The Lakes Region Singers perform their annual Christmas Concert on on Friday, December 20 at 7:30 Handbell Choir. Folp.m. and Sunday, December 22 at 3 p.m. (Courtesy photo) lowing will be a stirring mixture of serious anthems like ‘In the Bleak movie Elf. Rounding out the Adult Chorus program Midwinter’ (with Phil Breton on oboe), ‘Carol of the are such poignant pop favorites as It’s Beginning Magi’ (with Mimi Jones on cello), and ‘I Wonder as I to Look a Lot Like Christmas and Believe from Wander’ (with Allison Withan on flute), plus rollickthe movie Polar Express. The grand finale will pull ing treatments of ‘Jingle Bells’, ‘Swing a Christmas out all the stops with ‘Joyful All Ye Nations, Rise!’, Carol’, and the Ukrainian folk tune ‘Sleigh Bells’. combining Youth Chorus, Adult Chorus, handbells, Piano accompaniment features the talents of Kelly trumpet, trombone, organ, and piano.

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A suggested donation of $8 per person or $15 per The Youth Chorus will then take the spotlight with family of four will be taken at the door to help cover lively versions of ‘Santa Claus Is Coming to Town’, expenses. There will be homemade refreshments at ‘In Winter’, and ‘Sparklejollytwinklejingle’ from the each intermission, along with a visit from Santa.

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If you want to get handy hubby something he will truly appreciate give him candles. No, no, I am not talking about vanilla, strawberry, or festive cinnamon scented ones. I’m suggesting more manly odors like fresh cut grass, pizza, BBQ, campfire, new car scent, and my favorite sawdust!

What could be better than sitting around the living room in the middle of February suffering from cabin fever and then suddenly smelling that wonderful scent of a newly mowed lawn? Come to think of it that might send him into some sort of convulsions or something. But you get the idea.

Maybe the saw dust odor would be safer? These wonderful odoriferous gifts are called “Man Cans” and are available at www.uncommongoods.com for $15! I’m hoping they come out with burning rubber or methanol scented ones...

Most guys are infatuated with things that have levers and gears even if they do the most mundane things like turning on a light switch. Instead of going hi-tech with a computer controlled lighting system, get him a really cool handcrafted switch plate that replaces that simple gob of plastic on the wall. There are several styles available including a neat art deco one with a pretty cool mechanism, a planet gear one that looks like a watch mechanism, and a single toggle/lever arrangement that is simplistic but industrial looking. They all have indicators on them that say whether the light is on or off just in case he can’t tell if he’s in the dark or not. These are also available at www.uncom-

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Every guy has electronic stuff to charge, so give him a couple of USB electrical outlets to install around the house. He could put one in the workshop and one in the kitchen. These outlets replace the existing wall electrical outlet and eliminate the need of plugging in a charger to the wall to connect your phone, computer, or iPad. There are lots of choices for these devices on Amazon.com and they start around $20.00 or so. It will also give your hubby a project to do to keep him away from the turkey and pies.

I get this wonderful catalog from Garrett Wade.

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Beginning with the Belmont Elementary School (BES) Vocal Ensemble, over 80 voices and instruments will celebrate the 1908 Belmont Village Bandstand, on Sunday, December 1 at noon, opening “Deck the Village” in the community’s historic Factory Village District. The young voices directed by Jennifer Shaw will be followed by parade selections from the Belmont High School (BHS) marching band, led by Lauren Fountain. Complimenting the Victorian era when the local landmark was built, the Dickens Carolers of “Just Love To Sing!” directed

by Carlos Martinez and Jane Cormier will also perform.

Sponsored by the Heritage Commission, the concert is made possible by the John M. Sargent Fund and will be cablecast on LRPA-TV. Pictured is the Belmont Elementary School Vocal Ensemble, with Jennifer Shaw (standing far right).

TILTON — Cari Ordway, owner of Bead Divine specializing in beaded items, classes, workshops and retreats will be at the Black Swan Inn on Sunday December 8 for the Inn’s Holiday Open House from 1 to 4 p.m.

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skills and is working with silver and precious metal clay. She will have finished pieces as well as kits available and will also be demonstrating.

The open house provides a step back into the Victorian Era and with traditional Holiday music, refreshments and even a visit from Old Saint Nick. Children of all ages welcome and parents too. This is free to the public.

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The Mitten Tree program begins the day after Thanksgiving and continues through December 21. Donations of handmade or purchased mittens, gloves, hats and scarves can be dropped off at any MVSB office. Donated items will be displayed on a holiday tree in the lobby of each branch before being distributed to members of the community who need them. Various organizations, schools and individuals help to distribute the donated items after the first of the year.

For every donated Mitten Tree item, MVSB will contribute $2 to local nonprofit organizations. Last year, the MVSB Mitten Tree program donated more than $3,000 to organizations in the Lakes Region.

Winter-wear donors will be asked to complete a form to designate where their $2 donation(s) will be sent: local food pantries, humane societies and/ or senior centers. MVSB will then equally divide the total dollar amount of funds raised for each category among the applicable area agencies. from preceding page to entertain people both young and old. Complete with chimney, Mary brings along illusions, hat rack, mirror, etc. and a wee bit of her quirky psychology to make for a delightful afternoon.

From 1:30-2 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m. Mary will be telling stories to the children in the atrium of the Oglethorpe building. Wine tasting will also be available at the Oglethorpe. Santa will be visiting the Great Northern Trading Co.

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be equally attentive in return. Sometimes this has to do with the balance of power, but right now you’re just being practical. You know your due is coming.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s hard to know what to do next. Your instincts point you in one direction, but your previous experience suggests you go the other way. The instincts are correct. This situation looks the same as before, but it’s not.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Are the rules you have for others different from those you have for yourself? Probably, because this is true of most people. Still, you’re more fair than most. If anyone should enforce the rules today, it’s you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some people are good at being loved, and others need a gentle, outgoing person to make them feel comfortable with amorous attention.

You’ll encounter both types today, as you have so much love to give.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 30). Exercise makes you smarter, faster and better. You’re healthy, and you shine when you work your body. Healthful influences and the right support system help through 2014. A private victory makes December special. January features mutual admiration. You’ll be promoted in February. Aquarius and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 14, 30, 26 and 40.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Vices have prices -- and usually those prices are far higher than the original money spent. This is something to give a second (and third) thought to on this day of temptations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In disagreeing with friends, you risk that they won’t like you anymore. For strong beliefs, the risk is worth it. Is there anything respectable in their stance, or is this something you really must take up?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Adults don’t blame people for who they are even though it very well may be the fault of their parents, teachers and society. Adults decide who they want to be and take responsibility for their next experience.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You sometimes have to remind yourself to be confident and bolster your self-esteem with affirmations. But right now you’ll get more mileage by applying yourself to those few things about you that need work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you’re talking to people, you’re really trying to figure out who they are and collect data that will help you increase your understanding. Your interest will be felt and taken as a huge compliment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Send a fairy to do the work you can’t seem to manage alone. What? You don’t know any fairies?

Don’t believe in them? That’s fine. You still will get magical results from imagining that someone else is taking on the problem for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be helped by new invention, but not by invention that’s so new that no one has tried it before.

Don’t be the guinea pig. You can afford to wait until the concept is proved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Many seeds look alike, and this can present surprises at harvest time. You’ll be planting some very unmemorable metaphoric seeds today.

Document what happened so that later you can remind yourself what you planted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re attentive to others and don’t expect them to

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2013. There are 31 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 30, 1782, the United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, ending the Revolutionary War. On this date: In 1803, Spain completed the process of ceding Louisiana to France, which had sold it to the United States.

In 1835, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, was born in Florida, Missouri.

In 1874, British statesman Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace.

In 1900, Irish writer Oscar Wilde died in Paris at age 46.

In 1936, London’s famed Crystal Palace, constructed for the Great Exhibition of 1851, was destroyed in a fire.

In 1939, the Russo-Finnish War began as Soviet troops invaded Finland.

In 1962, U Thant of Burma, who had been acting secretary-general of the United Nations following the death of Dag Hammarskjold the year before, was elected to a four-year term.

In 1966, the former British colony of Barbados became independent.

In 1981, the United States and the Soviet Union opened negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing nuclear weapons in Europe.

In 1982, the Michael Jackson album “Thriller” was released by Epic Records.

In 1988, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Co. was declared the winner of the corporate freefor-all to take over RJR Nabisco Inc. with a bid of $24.53 billion.

Ten years ago: U.S. soldiers in Iraq fought back coordinated attacks throughout the northern city of Samarra. Two South Korean contractors were killed in a roadside ambush. Nathaniel Jones, a black man, died during a fight with Cincinnati police in a case that heightened racial tensions.

Walt Disney Co. vice chairman Roy E. Disney stepped down from the board of directors. Mark Philippoussis gave Australia its 28th Davis Cup title, beating Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 2-6, 6-0. Former U.S. congressman and World Bank chairman Barber B. Conable Jr. died in Sarasota, Florida, at age 81. Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel, died in Wyckoff, N.J., at age 98.

Five years ago: Space shuttle Endeavour returned to Earth after a nearly 16-day mission to repair and upgrade the international space station. The world’s most comprehensive legalized heroin program became permanent with overwhelming approval from Swiss voters who simultaneously rejected the decriminalization of marijuana.

One year ago: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in Egypt, denouncing President Mohammed Morsi and a draft constitution that was approved earlier in the day by his Islamist allies. Citing insufficient evidence, prosecutors in Los Angeles dropped the murder case against Lois Goodman, a tennis referee who had been arrested before a match at the U.S. Open in connection with her husband’s death.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Saturday Night Meltdown at Laconia Ice Arena. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Live DJ, public skating laser light show, games and prizes. All ages welcome.

Tree lighting and coat drive kick-off at Laconia Harley-Davidson. 3 to 5 p.m. Live music and ice sculptor, refreshments.

Annual Laconia Holiday Parade featuring floats, high school bands, and marchers presented by the Laconia Main Street Program and the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. Parade leaves at 11 a.m. from Wyatt Park in Laconia.

The Carolyn Ramsay Band performs at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. followed by the performance at 8 p.m. Admission is $12. BYOB. Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Opechee Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 528-4014.

The Local Eatery hosts a special breakfast dining opportunity before the 2013 Laconia Holiday Parade to benefit the Lakes Region Food Network’s Veggie RoundUp Project. 8 a.m. and noon at the Local Eatery in downtown Laconia.

The annual Gilmanton Craft Fair will be held at the Gilmanton School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday Bazaar held at the Tilton Senior Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AutoServ Agway. Price is $15 per table plus a donation for the auction table. For more information call 491-8547.

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

Call 645-9518.

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.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 Lakes Region Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Opechee Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 528-4014.

Holiday Bazaar held at the Tilton Senior Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AutoServ Agway. Price is $15 per table plus a donation for the auction table. For more information call 491-8547.

The Gilford Community Church offers a Christmas Tree Lighting service featuring carols, scripture readings, and the lighting of the outdoor Christmas tree. 6 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Light refreshments offered.

2013 Taylor Community Music Series sponsored by the Bank of New Hampshire hosts a piano trio from Plymouth State University comprised of Carleen Graff, Bozena O’Brien, and Gary Hodges. 3 p.m. at the Taylor’s Woodside Building.

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“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Weirs Beach, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.

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Heather Pierson Quartet presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ on Dec. 12 LACONIA — The Heather Pierson Quartet will present A Charlie Brown Christmas at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia on Thursday, December 12 at 8 p.m.

One of the most endearing Christmas tales ever told, A Charlie Brown Christmas has proven itself to be an enduring classic. Originally telecast in December 1965, the program was an instant hit with audiences who connected with Peanuts creator Charles M. Schultz’s cast of characters – especially with its rounded-headed hero Charlie Brown, his woefully scrawny Christmas tree, and his typewriter-wielding dog Snoopy.

Nearly given the ax by CBS studios at the time of its release, this beloved holiday classic resonates with both children and adults of every generation. Though more than four decades old, the story of commercial-

Senior Moment-um group to string garlands Monday GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Momentum program on Monday, December 2 at noon in the Gilford Youth Center.

Participants will be stringing popcorn and cranberry garlands for the Village Candlelight Stroll.

Bag lunches required. The Recreation Department will provide the supplies and holiday music.

To RSVP or for more information contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

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ism run rampant echoes clearly to this day.

The musical score for A Charlie Brown Christmas, composed by the late Vince Guaraldi, is just as poignant and touching as the story and includes the hugely popular hit “Linus and Lucy”. His gentle jazz riffs established musical trademarks that, to this day, still prompt smiles of recognition.

This classic collection of holiday music will be performed by a quartet of talented musicians, led by singer/songwriter and performer Heather Pierson.

The group features Joe Aliperti on alto and tenor sax, Shawn Nadeau on bass, and Matt Bowman on drums. They will perform the entirety of their interpretation of the Charlie Brown Christmas album as recorded by The Vince Guaraldi Trio, as well as other well known and popular Christmas tunes.

Admission is $12 for adults at the door and the venue is BYOB For more info visit www.heatherpierson.com.

STOREWIDE RENOVATION SALE Friday, Saturday, Sunday

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 35 Tower Street in Weirs Beach.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. The program is held Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.), Laconia, NH 03246. Use back entrance. Call/leave a message for Paula at 998-0562 for more information.

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.

Annual meeting of Laconia Youth Football and Cheer.

7 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center.

The Laconia Human Relations Committee presents the film Not One Less as part of the International Film Series. 6:20 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library.

Events at the Hall Memorial Library in Northfield.

Books and Crafts featuring Holiday Ornament decorating 3:30 p.m. Chess Club 4-7 p.m. Trustees Meeting 5 p.m.

Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m.

Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome.

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Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at the Boys and Girls Club of the Lakes Region building on North Main Street in Laconia (formerly the St. James Episcopal Church). 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

Plymouth Area Chess Club. 6-8 p.m. at Pease Public Library. For more information call 536-1179 or email maloof@plymouth.edu.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.

Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at the Freight House.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I have been with the same woman for six years.

Now she has asked me to marry her. We get along terrifically, but when it comes to bedtime, there is no closeness. She says she can’t cuddle with me because she’s been hurt so many times in the past. We sleep with her three big dogs in between us.

This doesn’t seem fair to me. If you’re in love, isn’t it only natural to want to hold and cuddle the one you marry? I’m terrified of making the wrong choice. Please help. -- No Cuddles in California Dear California: Not everyone likes to cuddle, but someone who puts three dogs between you in bed isn’t even trying.

More importantly, you need to be compatible on this issue.

If your girlfriend has been so hurt in the past that she cannot show affection, suggest that she get counseling. Otherwise, we don’t recommend you spend the rest of your life wishing things were different with your partner. And should you decide she’s not the one, please have the decency to tell her so you both can move on.

Dear Annie: I would like to offer a possible solution to “No Hallmark,” whose sister makes cards that are a work of art and need to be displayed. Now she’s inundated with lovely cards and doesn’t know what to do with them.

I have a dear friend who has been making such cards for more than 20 years. I consider them an extension of her personality and spirit. For a long time, I saved the cards in a box.

Recently, I took them out, selected a few of my favorites and had them cropped, matted and framed in a collage that I hung in my home office. Whenever I see it, I smile and remember happy times in our friendship.

My friend sends me new cards every year. I display them temporarily and then put them into the box. Sometime in the future, I will once again go through the process of having my

favorites framed and hung in a space that needs brightening somewhere in my home.

When my friend found out what I had done, it sent her over the moon with happiness -- the same way her thoughtfulness in creating and sending the cards makes me feel. -- Lucky Recipient Dear Lucky: We received several suggestions from readers who came up with ways to preserve these artistic cards without feeling overwhelmed. Read on: From New York: I am a card maker. I hope the people to whom I send my works of art feel the love and good wishes glued and stamped on that card stock. Here is another option for what to do with the cards after the recipient has finished enjoying them: Offer to give them back to the sender. I keep a scrapbook of my art and often look back at previous work to get ideas for new cards. I certainly would take my cards back. Perhaps No Hallmark’s sister will, too. I bet she would be touched by the fact that the cards are still around after all these years.

Sierra Vista, Ariz: “No Hallmark” could donate those cards to a charity, such as St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch (100 St. Jude’s Blvd., Boulder City, NV 89005). The Ranch cares for children from abusive homes, and the kids earn money by recycling used cards into new ones and selling them.

California: “No Hallmark” could scan those beautiful cards and save them digitally. That way, she keeps the artwork and sentiments, but doesn’t have to store the physical paper. And she also could easily share them with others. She could even make a virtual album.

Louisville: My mother takes cards that she really likes and glues the front to a plain gift bag so the card continues “giving its gift.” I liked the idea enough to start doing it myself.

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

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2.50 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

Animals AUSTRALIAN Shepherd puppies: Ready to go, both sexes, black tris, blue merles. $500-$600/each.

455-7463.

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AKC puppies, mellow yellows, bred for breed standards and great temperament. Raised in our home. (603)664-2828.

ROTTWEILER pups AKC Champion Pedigree, parents on premises $800. 603-340-6219

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Announcement

Appliances

Autos

CRAFTS!

JOE’S Used Appliances: Buy, sell, repair, one year guarantee, delivery, house calls, gas stove repair.

527-0042.

2008 Ford Pickup, 4-Door, Loaded, Excellent Condition, 83k Miles, Books $18,200 sell for $13,500/OBO. 707-1545.

Hand-Made Holiday & seasonal wreaths, crafts, gift items & more.

466 Province Road, Laconia (Rt. 107 in front of Ice Arena).

Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.

998-6953.

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.

MAKE EXTRA CASH by consigning your unwanted furniture and home decor items. Please call 524-1175 or stop in at Too Good To Be Threw, 84 Union Avenue, Laconia.

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1987 Chevy Silverado with plow.

Excellent shape, tons of work done to it. $1,700 dollars firm. Call Randy 603-759-2895 1989 E150 work van. $800, new parts last 3 months $1,200. Runs great. 603-801-3513 1994 Sonoma Truck- 4X4 with plow. Used as a yard plow. $500/OBO. 524-6549 After 4pm.

1995 Dodge Ram 4WD Pick-up w/plow, 8ft. bed w/liner. 48K original miles, $5,500. 387-7293 1998 Chevy Silverado XCab4WD, track rack, tonneau cover. $1,600 or best offer. 364-0157

AUTOMOBILE WINTER STORAGE in finished showroom $300 for season Only 3 spaces left!

Call Chris 603-387-6790 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

Business Opportunities LAUNDROMAT for Sale: Established location and clientele. $9,500 firm. Business credit references required. 455-8311.

Employment Wanted CARING mature woman available to help with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, shopping and appointments. Good references and dependable. Call Joan at 968-7617

For Rent 1, 2 and 3 BR Apartments, heat and hot water included, no pets.

455-8544.

2004 Audi allroad 4.2 V8, Quattro, Tiptronic, cold weather pkg, extra set of winter wheels w/Michelin snows, DVD, nav, parking sensor, tow hitch, Alpaca beige full body paint, well maintained. 185k miles. $5900. 986-6511

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.)

2005 Chevy Malibu 4-door remote start, power locks windows, sunroof, 66,300 miles, great condition. $6800. 524-4298

BEAUTIFUL/FURNISHED one bedroom apartment. Country setting. Common area kitchen and bath shared with one another.

Second tenant only home 2 weekends per month. Single occupancy only no doubles. $700 per

2005 Mercury Sable LS Premium, moon-roof, 77K, mint condition, custom stereo, new tires. $6,900.

For Rent

For Rent

BELMONT 2 bedroom 2nd floor heat included $800 permonth. Housing Vouchers accepted. Available Immediately.

781-344-3749

LACONIA 2 Br house on large in town lot. Newly renovated, must be seen to appreciate. Hardwood floors, 16 x 14 deck, full basement with washer/dryer hook up. $1150 plus utilities. Non smoking.

603-455-5253

BELMONT ROOM for rent. Heat, utilities & cable included. $425 month. 630-7325 BELMONT- 2 Bedroom Duplex on wooded lot $850/month + utilities.

Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS BELMONT: Sunset Drive, year round 2 bedroom house on Lake Winnisquam-waterfront.

Eat-in kitchen, w/d hookup, fireplace in living room, also a wood stove, sunroom, natural gas, No pets $1,100.month plus utilities. (603)528-1463 BELMONT: Two 2 bedroom apartments available. 1 on first floor $230/week, 1 on ground floor with separate entrance $245/week, includes heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

New, energy efficient heating system. $700 per month plus utilities. Security Deposit and References required. 475-8390 CENTER HARBOR House- 1 bedroom, year round, central propane heat. Credit report required, security, lease, no pets/no smoking, tenant pays utilities. Call between 5pm-8pm. $400/Month.

603-253-6924 FLORIDA: Large 2BR, furnished home in gated community in Bradenton, FL. $2,000/month.

Call 603-524-5980.

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: 2-Bedroom $600/month plus utilities. References, Security deposit, No pets, Laundry hookups.

Available 12/15. 520-5171.

GILFORD: 1 Bedroom (possibly 2) apartment over country store. $900/month, everything included.

Contact Lisa, Monday-Friday, 6am- 2pm for appointment, 293-8400 GILFORD: 1 or 2 bedroom apts.

Heat/electricity/Hot water included. From $190/week. Pets considered/References 556-7098 or 832-3334.

Laconia, Low heating costs!!!

2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, $750/Month + utilities. Washer/ dryer hook-up, Off-street parking.

Available 12/7. 520-4348 LACONIA- 1 bedroom apartment.

Newly renovated, Sunny 2nd floor near downtown. New washer & dryer. Heat/Hot water included. $800/Month Plus utilities.

387-0147 LACONIA- 1 bedroom, 3 room Messer St. Sunny 2nd floor, $165/Week, includes heat. $600 security. 524-7793 or 832-3735 LACONIA1 Bedroom. $600/monthly + utilities. 2 Bedroom units starting at $850/month + utilities. Very clean with washer/dryer hookups. Call GCE Apartments @ 267-8023 NO PETS LACONIA- 1st floor 2-bedroom. $175/weekly, you pay all utilities.

Monitor heat, no smoking/no pets, parking, security deposit & references. Call 286-4618 after 5:00pm LACONIA2-bedroom 2-bath on quiet dead end street. $975/Month. All utilities included, no pets 527-8363.

LACONIA3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, $950 + utilities. newpad4u.com, 393-0337 Laconia- 3 room 1 bedroom 1st floor. Completely remodeled, $175/week + utilities. $600 security. 524-7793 or 832-3735 LACONIA- Messer St. duplex.

Second floor one bedroom. Utility room with laundry hook-up. Private outside deck, small pets considered. Utilities and cable included. Security deposit. $175/week. 455-9551 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $215/week, including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, first floor. parking, W/D hookups, no smoking, no dogs, $850/ month + utilities, security/ references.

603-318-5931.

GILFORD: Warm, cozy, beautifully furnished, one bedroom HOUSE, with storage, fenced yard, one pet allowed. $725/month. 566 6815

LACONIA: spacious one and two bedroom apartments available.

Heat and hot water included in rent. On-site laundry, storage room and off-street parking.

Close to pharmacy, schools and hospital. Security deposit required. EHO. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Mgt. (603) 524-6673

LACONIA: Newly remodeled, large 2 Bedroom. Washer/dryer, hardwood floors. $900/month including util. 707-7406.

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

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For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

ON MEREDITH BAY

LAKEPORT: Cute 1BR House, quiet street No Pets/No Smoking 1-month Security, references. $200/week +utilities. 254-6019.

LAKEPORT- 2 bedroom house totally updated, energy efficient with nice yard. Plenty of storage.

No smoking/no cats/dogs negotiable. $1,100/Month + utilities. Call 364-5541.

LAKEPORT-UNFURNISHEDSmall one bedroom across the street from lake. Cheap to heat, 2 car parking. Cats allowed, 2nd floor. Sliding glass doors to a deck. $165/week. 1st week in advance plus a 4-week security deposit. Leave message for Bob at 781-283-0783. Friday showings only.

MEREDITH In Town-Fully Renovated

2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Condo with Garage.

Quiet location, Energy efficient. No smokers. $1,095 + Utilities Rick (781) 389-2355 MEREDITH- Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment. Tile flooring and cathedral ceilings. One car garage. $1,200/month plus utilities.

Non-smokers.

(603) 455-4580.

MOULTONBOROUGH- Winnipesaukee Waterfront 2 bedroom cottage. Long term, $850/month.

Small pet considered.

Available 12/1. 603- 253-8848 NEW Hampton/Meredith. Rooms for rent $125 and up. Shared laundry, kitchen, porch, cable TV. No pets, Coldwell Banker Old Mill Properties. 744-8144. Randy.

NEW HAMPTON: 1-bedroom apartment. Country setting. $650/ month + ($650)security, no util.

(2 mo. electricity FREE) (603)217-0898.

Help Wanted The Laker has an immediate opening for a year-round, full time advertising sales representative. If you are an experienced media pro and passionate about the Lakes Region of NH, you might be the right fit to serve our large list of existing and potential accounts for our publications. The successful candidate will sell advertising in The Laker and our other titles including Dining Out, Laker at Home and Boating on the Lakes magazines as well as on our website. Creativity and customer service are a must. We offer a weekly salary plus commission, mileage reimbursement and paid vacation time. Please submit resume and cover letter to: brad@thelaker.com

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

934-2788 TILTON: 1-bedroom. Heat, hot water included., great location, no dogs. $580 to $630/month.

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

VERY Nice North Lakeport 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.

WALK to downtown: 2 bedroom $220/week or $953/month, Utilities included. On-site laundry; parking. No dogs. References & Security deposit required. Call 524-4428 for more info.

For Rent-Commercial ASHLAND- 8,200sf. storage building with loading dock. 1 Mile off I-93. Rent $2 per square ft. per year. Call 968-9950 ask for Dale LACONIADowntown. Prime storefront. approx. 900 sq. ft., ideal for snack shop, retail, etc.

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

For Sale 2001 John Deere Snowblower, 7HP, 24” with roof and windshield top. $450 or BO 524-1622

4FT. round oak pedestal table, extension 4 matching chairs, 2 others. Fair condition. $175. Two generators- 4hp Craftsman, 1500 watt. Great for camp/home use.

Asking $150. 10hp Tecumseh 5200 watt, several outlets. $300. 455-5435 5 beautiful audubon bird jigsaw puzzles. $25 6 Irish Coffee Glasses, $25 603-524-8016 AMAZING! Beautiful Pillowtop Mattress Sets. Twin $199, Full or Queen $249, King $449. Call 603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD. ARIENS 10hp, 28 inch wide, electric start snowblower. $500 or BRO. 387-2900 AVALON propane stove, bay window, black w/gold trim, logs, manual, all piping included. $950 603-345-0898 Brookstone Pure Ion Pro air cleaner. No filters to buy, used two weeks. too large for small room. Sell for $115 cost $299.

528-2980 NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer in small park with coin-op laundry on site, $265/wk including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

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Full-time opening for an experienced RN/LPN/CMA to work in a multi-specialty Clinic or one of our off-site practices. The Office Nurse, in collaboration with an assigned provider, facilitates the overall health care management of the patient in an office setting including appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record. Successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school or Medical Assistant Program with a current license/certification. Previous experience as an Office Nurse or CMA required; EMR experience strongly preferred.

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IRVING Energy has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced Oil Burner/ Propane Dual Technician. Experience in maintenance and repair of residential and commercial heating equipment necessary. Experience in installation of equipment is a plus. Requirements: Responsible for performing services safely. Provide quality work with outstanding customer service. Oil and propane licenses required; including NH Gas Fitters. Irving supports our employees by providing outstanding benefits! These include: Company-paid training, company invested medical, dental, 401(k) retirement, short/ long term disability and flexible spending plans. We are also proud to offer paid vacation, sick and personal time; with paid holidays. Additionally, we provide a product discount!

Please send resume to: Felicia Webster 603-790-1001 or apply online at: Irvingoil.com.

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 doug.hammond@att.net

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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.

Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Program Coordinator who can provide vocational assessment, job readiness, job search, work skills training and coordinate community-based service projects for TANF public assistance recipients in the NHEP Workplace Success Career Program. The position is based in Laconia, NH and may involve occasional travel & staff support at other NH locations. Duties include vocational assessment & career planning; case conferencing with local NHEP Counselor Team; developing & coordinating appropriate community service projects to acquire new job skills; and teaching work skills and basic computer instruction in a busy learning environment. Bachelor!s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline. Should have 2 years experience working with low income families or individuals with job barriers; 2 years experience in employment development, job skills instruction, and/or career instruction; familiarity with various instructional approaches and assessment principles; ability to teach basic e-mail, Internet, Word, & Excel and an ability to energize and motivate adult job seekers.

Prior work with Immigrant, Refugee, or New American populations a plus. Salary $34,222.

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Interlakes Summer Theatre producing Christmas shows for kids and their parents

MEREDITH — The Interlakes Summer Theatre helps kick off the Holiday Season with two shows this year. For grown-ups and their families “A Broadway Christmas Carol” is a hilarious version of the traditional Dickens story using parodies of well known Broadway show tunes.

This musical production will feature Interlakes favorites Thom Caska, Mikey LoBalsalmo, and Corey Scheys and will be directed by Mary Kate Burke, all of NYC. Performances are on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. at the Inter-Lakes High School Community Auditorium at in Meredith All tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling 1-888-245-6374 or at interlakestheatre.com. or at the door.

For younger theatre audiences and their families, the Interlakes Children’s Theatre will present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” featuring local teens and tweens Emma Scott of Chocorua, Skylar Alexander of Grafton, Kellee Gilcreast, Tyler Winsor, Michelle Winsor, Joey Marra of Moultonboro, Kelli Goewy, Ruby Preisendorfer of Sandwich, Robbi Sassan, Kayla Sassan, Juliana Salamanca, Noah Salamanca of Meredith.

All tickets for Charlie Brown are $8. Performances will be Friday, December 6 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 at 11 a.m. at the ILHS Community Auditorium at One Laker Lane in Meredith. There will be a craft session for kids 1/2 before the shows and punch and cookies with the cast after the shows.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-888-245-6374 or at interlakestheatre.com or at the door.

Gift certificates for theatre tickets to summer theatre productions (single tickets or season/flex passes) are available now and can be ordered over the phone, online or at the theatre on December 5,6,7.

Gilford Rotary donates to typhoon victims in the Phillippinnes

GILFORD — Members of Gilford Rotary have donated $1,000 to provide a Shelterbox to aid in disaster relief following the typhoon in the Philippines.

Disaster relief organization, Shelterbox, is working in the Philippines following what meteorologists are calling the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.

The charity has provided humanitarian assistance following more than 200 disasters in over 90 countries.

Shelterbox instantly responds to typhoons, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and other disasters or conflict by delivering emergency shelter and other humanitarian supplies. Each green Shelterbox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, stove, blankets and water filter, among other tools for survival.

Seats available for March 1 bus trip to see Boston Celtics

GILFORD — The Gilford and Belmont Parks and Recreation Departments are co-sponsoring a bus trip to Boston to see the Celtics take on the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, March 1, 2014.

The cost of the trip is $90 per person and includes round trip motor coach from Gilford or Belmont and tickets to the game. The deluxe motor coach will depart from Gilford High School at 5 p.m. and the Belmont Park & Rideshare (Route 106) at 5:15 p.m.

Participants will have time to visit the pro-shop and get dinner prior to the game.

The seats are in section #303 rows 11-13 for the 8 p.m. game. Seats are limited; a registration form must be completed accompanied by payment and tickets are non-refundable.

For registration forms or for more information contact the Gilford Parks and Recreation at 527-4722 as well as on their website at www.gilfordrec.com Belmont Parks & Recreation at www.belmontnh.org.

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Exhibition of Guggenheim sketches at PSU

PLYMOUTH — The Karl Drerup Art Gallery and Exhibitions Program at Plymouth State University will present Sketches are Contagious: An Exhibition of Works by Hans Guggenheim, December 2 through February 28, 2014 in the Drerup Gallery’s Mini Gallery. An event celebrating the opening of the exhibition will be held from 4–6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3.

Hans Guggenheim is a world-renowned anthropologist, artist, teacher and humanitarian. For him, the practice of sketching is as basic and natural as the act of breathing. Each sketch in this exhibition is provides a sample of the thousands of sketches he has created over a lifetime and collected into sketchbooks of varying sizes, styles of binding and kinds of paper. All the sketches share qualities of heart and hand and Sketches are Contagious: An Exhibition of Works by Hans Guggenheim opening reception held on the incredible capacity Tuesday, December 3 at the Karl Drerup Art Gallery and Exhibitions Program at Plymouth State Unito closely observe the versity. (Courtesy photo) world and connect with others that is representative of Guggenheim’s work.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 Professor Guggenheim will present “From Egypt p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 1-4 with Love,” featuring images of famous drawings p.m. For hours during the winter holidays and the from the Caves of Lascaux and Altamira, the vase month of January, please see the Gallery website drawings of Greece, and drawings from the Valley of at Plymouth.edu/gallery. Contact: Karl Drerup Art the Kings in Egypt. Sketches by Leonardo, MichelGallery (603) 535-2614. angelo and Picasso will also be considered, as will multi-sketch computer-video productions used by MODEL HOME OPEN contemporary architects. Guggenheim’s talk is part of an ongoing lecture series on artists and war.

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