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Susan Brown of Lakes Region Floral Studio decorates trees for the set of the WLNH Children’s Auction at the Conference Center of the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa in Laconia on Monday. In the background, volunteers and students from the Huot Technical Center’s multimedia class prepare for the start of the iconic event on Tuesday morning. (Alan MacRae/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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New year, new set, same purposeLACONIA — Looking around at the new set

in place for the annual WLNH Children’s Auc-tion, Molly King, program director for the radio station, recalls how the auction, which has become the region’s largest and most celebrated

singe fundraising event, was still located in a small corner of the Laconia Athletic and Swim Club when she did her fi rst auction 10 years ago. For several years, the auction has been located

see AUCTION page 10

Meredith adopts Waukewanwatershed septicsystem ordinance

LACONIA — A city man who had already served a year in prison for a series of burglar-ies in the summer of 2010 was ordered held on $10,000 cash bail for allegedly breaking into a north end home Sunday night and stealing two hand-guns.

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BudCom chair urges selectmen to act on bank bldg.BELMONT — Budget Committee Chair Ron

Mitchell met with selectmen last to night express his displeasure at hearing rumors that the former Northway Bank building was going to be torn down,

intimating the rumors were coming from the Select-board.

Mitchell also wanted selectmen to make some step toward deciding what they will do with the building now that the town owns it.

BY GAIL OBERTHE LACONIA DAILY SUN

see BELMONT page 9

MEREDITH — By unanimous vote the Board of Selectmen enacted a contro-versial regulation to strengthen oversight of septic systems in the Lake Waukewan water-shed following a public hearing on the proposal last night.

Between 60 and 70 people attended the hearing, which was opened by Community Development Direc-tor John Edgar who explained that the regu-lation, which originated with the Waukewan Advisory Committee, was intended to safe-guard water quality by managing the risk of failed septic systems. At more than $18 million, he said that the cost of circling the lake with municipal sewer was prohibitive.

Edgar recalled that the committee under-took a risk analysis of septic systems within 250 feet of the lake. Altogether 112 septic systems on the Mer-edith shoreline were graded based on their age, along with the

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republi-cans put forth a $2.2 trillion “fiscal cliff” counteroffer to President Barack Obama on Monday, calling for raising the eligi-bility age for Medicare, lowering cost-of-living hikes for Social Security benefits and bringing in $800 billion in higher tax revenue — but not raising rates for the wealthy.

The White House declared the Repub-licans still weren’t ready to “get serious” and again vowed tax rate increases will be in any measure Obama signs to prevent

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Breaking their silence for the first time, the family of the woman shot and killed by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher said Monday their “hearts are truly broken” and asked for privacy while they grieve the loss of two loved ones.

Belcher shot and killed his 22-year-old girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, at their

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI, the pope known for his hefty volumes of theol-ogy and lengthy encyc-licals, is now trying brevity — spreading the faith through his own Twitter account.

The pontiff will tweet in eight languages starting Dec. 12 using his personal handle (at)Pontifex, responding live to questions about faith during his weekly general audience, the Vatican said Monday.

Within 10 hours of the Vatican’s announce-ment, Benedict had already garnered nearly a quarter-million followers on the English version of (at)Pontifex alone, with thousands more following him in the eight other lan-guage accounts.

All that, and he hadn’t sent a single tweet.

He may never hit the 1 billion faithful that the Catholic Church counts around the globe, but he’s odds-on to get 1 mil-lion followers by the end of the year, British book-makers Ladbrokes said.

The pope sent his first tweet last year from a generic Vatican account

WASHINGTON (AP) — Open your note-books and sharpen your pencils. School for thousands of public school students is about to get quite a bit longer.

Five states announced Monday that they will add at least 300 hours of learning time to the calendar in some schools starting in 2013. Colorado, Connecticut, Massachu-

Pope joins tweeting masses: @Pontifex

see POPE page 9

GOP makes new ‘fiscal cliff’ offer; Obama says nothe government from the cliff ’s automatic tax hikes and sharp spending cuts. Admin-istration officials also hardened their insis-tence that Obama is willing to take the nation over the cliff rather than give in to Republicans and extend the tax cuts for upper-income earners.

With the clock ticking toward the year-end deadline, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other Republicans said they were proposing a “reasonable solution” for negotiations that Boehner says have been going nowhere. Monday’s proposal came in

response to Obama’s plan last week to raise taxes by $1.6 trillion over the coming decade but largely exempt Medicare and Social Security from budget cuts.

Though the GOP plan proposes to raise $800 billion in higher tax revenue over the same 10 years, it would keep the Bush-era tax cuts — including those for wealthier earners targeted by Obama — in place for now. Dismissing the idea of raising any tax rates, the Republicans said the new reve-nue would come from closing loopholes and

see CLIFF page 10

Police report on KC murder-suicide due Tuesday; family asks for privacyKansas City home Saturday before driv-ing to Arrowhead Stadium, where Belcher committed suicide in the practice facility’s parking lot, police said. The couple had a 3-month-old daughter, Zoey.

“Our hearts are truly broken for Kasi was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, cousin and friend,” the family said in an emailed statement. The family also

asked that the media “respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

“Please keep us in your hearts and prayers as well as the Belcher family,” the statement said.

Kansas City police Sgt. Marisa Barnes said Monday that authorities hope to deliver an investigative report to prosecu-

Mass. & 4 other states to increase class time by 300 hours in some schools setts, New York and Tennessee will take part in the initiative, which is intended to boost student achievement and make U.S. schools more competitive on a global level.

The three-year pilot program will affect almost 20,000 students in 40 schools, with long-term hopes of expanding the program to include additional schools — especially

those that serve low-income communities. Schools, working in concert with districts, parents and teachers, will decide whether to make the school day longer, add more days to the school year or both.

All told, education officials expect to pro-vide nearly 6 million more student learn-

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Seventeen-year-old Dylan Chenette of Boscawen will be arraigned on Tuesday.

He’s accused of assaulting the school resource officer at the Merrimack Valley High School while the officer was escorting him to the principal’s office.

CONCORD (AP) — A traveling hospital worker accused of stealing drugs and infecting patients with hepatitis C through contaminated syringes pleaded not guilty to the charges in federal court on Monday.

David Kwiatkowski, whom prosecutors describe as a “serial infector,” was indicted last week on mul-tiple charges of tampering with a consumer product and illegally obtaining drugs.

Kwiatkowski, who was handcuffed, said only “yes” when asked in court if he understood his rights. His trial was scheduled for the first week of February, although U.S. Attorney John Kacavas said given the complexity of the case, it probably would take place later in the year.

Kacavas could not say how much federal prison

LANCASTER (AP) — The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says a cooperative effort along the border separating Pittsburg and Quebec, Canada, led to the arrest of two Canadian hunters accused of illegally entering the United States for the purpose of poaching moose.

Pittsburg shares about 56 miles of border with Canada, along which are hundreds of Canadian hunting shacks and blinds.

Officers conducted surveillance of hunting shacks,

Merrimack Valley student charged with assaulting school officerAfter a brief struggle, police say the the officer was able to get control of Chenette and take him into custody.

Police say Chenette then threatened to “murder” the officer, and assaulted a second police officer who had arrived at the school within minutes.

Chenette is charged with disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, resisting arrest, and simple assault.

Canadian hunters accused of illegal moose hunt in Pittsburgas well as foot patrols on the border in October. Offi-cers heard several gunshots on Oct. 13, and deter-mined a moose was illegally killed.

They charged 42-year-old Sylvain Perron, of Cook-shire, PQ, Canada and a juvenile male.

The suspects pleaded no contest last month in Colebrook District Court. They were fined over $3,000 and Perron lost hunting privileges in New Hampshire for two years.

Kwiatkowski pleads not guilty of spreading hepatitis C in Exetertime Kwiatkowski could get if convicted but said prosecutors will seek a substantial sentence. He said the investigation continues, and further charges against Kwiatkowski could not be ruled out.

Until May, Kwiatkowski worked as a cardiac tech-nologist at Exeter Hospital, where 32 patients were diagnosed with the same strain of hepatitis C he carries. Before that, he worked as a traveling tech-nologist in 18 hospitals in seven states, moving from job to job despite having been fired twice over allega-tions of drug use and theft.

Thousands of patients in Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, New York and Penn-sylvania have since been tested for hepatitis C, a

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GILFORD — A health risk behavior assessment administered to students at Gilford Middle School last spring shows that students are less likely than those across the region to engage in risky behavior but still shows levels of bullying, suicidal thoughts, experimentation with drugs and alcohol and body image concerns that are troubling to school admin-istrators and School Board members.

Some 162 middle schoolers ranging in age from 12 to 15 years old took the survey according to Middle School Principal Marcia Ross, and the survey showed that 26.1 percent of the students, compared to 35.2 percent across the region, had carried a weapon such as a gun, knife or club at some point and that 32.5 percent, compared to 47.8 percent in then region, had been in a physical fight.

It also showed that 45.3 percent of the students, compared to 54.1 percent in the region, said that they had been bullied on school property.

Bullying was nearly equally divided between boys and girls, with 46.9 percent of the girls and 42.9 percent of the boys saying they had been bullied on school property.

Also concerning to School Board members were the numbers with regard to suicide, with 14.6 percent of the respondents saying that they had thought seri-ously about killing themselves, 10.7 percent saying that they had actually made a plan about how to kill themselves and 3.2 percent saying they had actually tried to kill themselves.

While male and female students thought about killing themselves at about the same rate (15.4 per-cent female, 14.1 percent male), females were much more likely (15 to 6.4 percent) to make a plan for killing themselves and four times as likely (5 to 1.3 percent) as males to report that they had tried to kill themselves.

School Board member Rae-Mellow Andrews said that the survey numbers about people carry-

‘Risky behavior’ survey of middle schoolers has Gilford administrators concerneding weapons and bullying on school property were safety issues which concerned her greatly.

Referring to incidents of school violence involving multiple victims Andrews said ‘’People say it will never happen here. But oh, wow, yes it can.’’

She said that the issue is one of concern for school’s emergency planning committee and that the num-bers of risky behaviors, although on the decline for the School District compared to previous surveys, it still needs to be taken very seriously.

Ross, said that with regard to bullying ‘’empathy is something which needs to be developed’’ and that it can not be shut down without ‘’working with the kids to create an environment within the school.’’

She said that starting this week eighth graders at the Middle School will be receiving instruction in in the Courage to Care project, a school climate and culture curriculum designed to reduce bullying and peer victimization by increasing empathy, compas-sion and civility in young people.

The program was started by Dr. Malcolm Smith, a family life and family education specialist with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Service, who last year spoke to parents of students at the Laconia Middle School and sug-gested that America is raising ‘’the meanest genera-

tion’’ and that as many as half of all students at the middle school level are being bullied.

School Board member Ken Webber expressed con-cern over the accuracy of the survey, wondering if the actual numbers of suicide and bullying incidents would match those that the survey seemed to reflect.

‘’We look pretty good compared to the state and the nation on most of the survey questions,’’ said Webber, who asked Gilford High School Princi-pal Peter Sawyer how many incidents of bullying had been reported at the high school this year and Sawyer said only one.

Ross said that she also wondered about whether or not some of the survey numbers on suicide were accurate. ‘’Is it actual? That someone would even put it (suicide) there is a matter of concern,’’ said Ross.

She said that 75 students at the middle school had reported in the survey that had been bullied while on school grounds ‘’and reported it in the survey but not to us. We can’t address individual instances unless they do tell us. Otherwise, we can only deal with what we see.’’

Ross said that the survey is being shared with parents on the school website and that she and other administrators welcome public comment and input on the results.

By RogeR AmsdenFOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

blood-borne viral infection that can cause liver dis-ease and chronic health issues. In addition to the New Hampshire patients, a handful of patients in Kansas and one in Maryland have been found to carry the strain Kwiatkowski carries.

In Exeter, Kwiatkowski is accused of stealing fentanyl, injecting himself and then re-filling the tainted syringes with saline to be used on patients.

The charges refer to seven incidents between Jan-uary and March, and were handed up after prosecu-tors were twice given more time to present the case to the grand jury. In requesting the delays, pros-

ecutors said they were still conducting interviews and complex scientific analysis in multiple states, though the indictments only address Kwiatkowski’s time in Exeter.

Though New Hampshire cannot charge him for possi-ble violations in other states, it can use evidence gathered in those jurisdictions in its trial, Kacavas said.

He said other states are waiting to see the outcome of New Hampshire’s case before deciding whether to file charges.

Kwiatkowski, who was arrested in July, had sug-gested that a co-worker had planted a fentanyl syringe found in his car.

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LETTERSLet the state sell the prison property a to private developer

Froma Harrop

Women gain in attention but lose in stature

On a recent “Meet the Press,” host David Gregory presided in a tailored jacket and tie. Panelists Al Sharpton, David Brooks and Ken Burns appeared similarly profes-sional. But the two female panel-ists, Andrea Mitchell and Carly Fiorina, seemed ready for cocktails, not coffee, in form-fitting dresses, arms naked to the world.

“Meet the Undressed” — or, to put it more melodramatically, “Meet the Oppressed.” In addition to saying intelligent things, the women seemed required to flaunt their flesh and blink under three layers of eye shadow. They were, sartori-ally speaking, inferior.

Half naked may be the babe rule for entertainment shows, but must that dress code extend to women of substance on news programs? So it would seem.

I’m not the first woman to be astounded by the dolls on daytime cable news, their overall impression being arms, legs and lip gloss. Why anyone would think “sex sells” on infor-mation-oriented news shows is beyond me. The audience can find more and better (sex) on other channels.

Fiorina is a serious woman. She was CEO of Hewlett-Packard and a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in California. But sleeveless in pista-chio green, she looks less authori-tative than Al Sharpton. Mitchell is NBC’s chief foreign affairs cor-respondent, for heaven’s sake. Why does she have to display her bare triceps in a red sheath at the age of 66? (I don’t care how good her arms are.) A professional newswoman shouldn’t have to do that at age 22.

By contrast, filmmaker Ken Burns gets away with (and looks fine in) the nerd combo of white shirt, brown jacket and match-ing brown tie. We couldn’t see the panelists’ footwear, but one doubts that Gregory, Brooks or Sharpton walked on the set tottering on sti-lettos. Such movement-inhibiting shoes would have been entirely plausible on Fiorina or Mitchell.

What the women gained in atten-tion, they lost in stature. And in many cases, the women would rather not be vying for that sort of attention.

News executives and their styl-ists are pressuring smart women to serve cheesecake with the expertise — and justify the ugly business as evidence of gender equality: Ladies, you don’t have to prove anything anymore, so forget about those ‘80s power suits and wear whatever party dress you want to on “Meet the Press.”

“Ten years ago, professional dress meant a Talbots suit for women,” the head of a marketing firm that consults with news networks told The Washington Post. Things have changed for the better,” he said. “The audience has equal regard for female and male anchors. It’s given women far more liberty to be feminine.”

A crock.If no one has to prove anything,

why doesn’t David Gregory wear a cut-off T-shirt and flip-flops?

Ann Curry, former co-anchor of NBC’s “Today,” told a women’s magazine how she was pressed to wear “ridiculously high-heeled shoes.” Mika Brzezinski complained that when she started on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” she was pushed into clothes that were “short, skimpy, tight.” She somehow escaped and now wears sweaters and collared shirts, which is what Joe wears.

Rachel Maddow has dismissed the cable TV news look for women as “un-businesslike.” How interest-ing that the minimally adorned Maddow is MSNBC’s hottest com-mentator, challenging Fox News and attracting the younger demo-graphic. I have no idea where Maddow gets her jackets, but Tal-bots would not be an impossibility.

You wonder whether the news executives tarting up their female journalists aren’t the Ron Burgundys stuck in the age of disco. Perhaps they’re the dated ones, not giving women the liberty to be serious.

I still believe most District 2 voters share Bob Lamb’s valuesTo the editor,

An open letter to Bob Lamb:I was very sorry about our loss for

Senate District 2. I truly appreciate and am honored that you were willing to be the front-man for my voice in this district. This senate seat is not really about you or about any opponent. It is about the people who live in this district who want their voice, their ideology represented in the legislation that occurs in Concord. What an awesome candidate we gained when you were willing to make this tremen-dous commitment to be our voice! The strong leadership skills you developed at West Point and honed in your service to our country combined with the expertise you mastered through our post-service career in executive management and

finance are fantastic experience to bring to the senate. Your support and commit-ment for equality for all residents of this state and country and your unbelievable compassion for human kind are price-less attributes that you offered us. I am so very sorry for District 2 and for State of N.H. that you will not be there, repre-senting us, representing me, in January because I believe in that most of us in Dis-trict 2 have these same values.

Thank you so much for your willing-ness to serve and for the contributions you continue to make to our commu-nity in the greater Plymouth area. I look forward to working with you to get our voice elected in 2014.

Barbara McElroy, RNRumney

To the editor,An article last week in this newspa-

per referred to the City of Laconia once again presenting an offer to the state for the former prison property. Comments by Councilor Lahey suggested that it be brought before the City Council to resubmit a bid for this property.

I have no objection to bringing it forward in a public council meeting so that each member may express their thoughts for either purchasing said property or not purchasing said property. A lot of the previous bid was discussed and came out of non-public which at the time was the correct forum. However, it has now been in the public forum and press and so far only remarks of Councilor Lahey are sought or printed.

This is a huge deal and involves a lot of money being invested on the part of the City and still no plan is forthcom-ing on exactly what we would do with the whole property.

The fact that if the city purchases said property, it is a huge potential tax revenue the city would lose. The recent tax bill you received pointed out the reason for the tax hike was the 300 million dollar drop in property assessments. This is huge and means many things to the taxpayer on a fixed income and who might not be able to hold on to their property, but with the decreased property value, won’t get what their property is worth and eventually a lot of them will lose their property because of the economy and their inability to sell their property anywhere near what they paid for it.

The city at this time is struggling

to revitalize the downtown. If we feel we are able to finance the purchase of this state property, could not that abil-ity be spent to help in bringing money back into the city by doing something in the downtown area. I doubt we can do both. Revenues coming to the city from the tourist business would help increase property values and swell the property tax revenues.

The plans, such as they are, for the state property are based on the EPA funding the expensive clean-up of this property. No guarantees and you must OWN this property before you can even apply. How sure are you that the Federal government is going to fund it. It’s called gambling.

A private developer if interested in this property knows what the prob-lems are and if they buy it, they will be prepared for the cost of cleaning it up and perhaps there will be money available to them.

The state itself is now deliberating on whether or not they really want to sell it. There are representatives who believe this is a valuable property. If they sell it will be a win/win for Laco-nia. If they use it for something else, it will mean at least jobs for the area and people who will need homes.

In conclusion, let’s take a real long look at the whole fiscal picture and not rush out to buy property without knowing the benefits to the city. Let’s do something that will renew our city, bring tax revenues, raise our property values, and make Laconia a great place to live for all.

Councilor Brenda BaerWard 4 - Laconia

Chiropractic manipulation improves immune system? Prove it!To the editor,

I find it ironic Russ Wiles titles his recent letter to The Sun “the proof is there for anyone who wants to know the truth”, and then in the body of the letter resorts to mistruths, distortion and lies.

No Russ, chiropractic manipula-tion does nothing to the immune system. There is no proof that chiro-practic manipulations does anything to the nerves in the body, Russ. In fact recently the general chiropractic counsel, a statutory body with regu-latory powers in the UK, published a position paper on chiropractic care:

“the chiropractic vertebral sublux-ation complex is an historical concept but remains a theoretical model. It is not supported by any clinical research evidence that would allow claims to be made that it is the cause of disease or health concerns”.

Russ, since you are such as seeker of the truth, how about a little wager. I have a check for $150 to be made out to the charity of your choice if you can prove to me that chiropractic manipu-lations has any affect on the immune system. In fact, I’ll make it simple,

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LETTERSI don’t know of a white president who had to put up with this crap An epidemic of openmindedness; GOP realizes it must evolve

your friend Dr. Moneymith and other chiropractors point to research by Dr. Pero as their proof that the immune system is benefi ted by chiropractic manipulations; if you can fi nd me his published research paper demonstrat-ing this I will send the check. I’ll give you one week to respond, if you cannot

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prove it, then you make out a check to the New Hampshire Humane Society for $150. Are you willing to take me up on my offer Russ? Or we’ll you con-tinue to hide behind your half truths, misinformation and lies.

Mirno Pasquali, PA-CLaconia

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To the editor,In a recent letter, my friend Steve

Earle wrote: “the left is fond of saying is that conservatives and Republicans are all ‘racists’. Just when did that happen? I’d like to know? History shows it was just the other way around. Perhaps Scott can weigh in on that question for me.” So, I am “weighing in.”

Actually, Steve is right. The Demo-cratic Party was long the party of slav-ery and segregation. The GOP was the party of Lincoln. It IS ironic that the two parties have switched that way. I am sure that part of the reason is as more African-Americans voted in the 60s, the Democratic party realized an opportunity. That the Democratic Party is opportunistic and part of the “problem” I have no doubt. It might surprise Steve that I have voted in almost every election since I was 18 and have rarely voted “for” anyone. I was usually voting AGAINST the other candidate!

Personally, I do not see ALL conser-vatives as racist or bigoted. Nor do I see as racist people who simply criti-cize President Obama or his policies. Where I DO see a great deal of direct or indirect racism is in the extremism with which some have attacked the president on imaginary grounds. To criticize him is one thing and I do it all the time.

But to promote “Big Lie” conspiracy theories about his religion, his birth-place, and his loyalty to this country is something else altogether. I would categorize this as racist or as at least discriminatory because I do not know of a white president who has had to put up with this crap. The Right was out to “get” Bill Clinton but at least

they found realistic stuff to get him on. When I see anti-Obama rallies where people wear tee shirts that read “put the WHITE back in the White House” or the so-called “funny” Tea Party cartoons that show watermelons on the White House law, why yes, I am going to suspect at least some racism. I cannot help but wonder if at least some of these people are angry white men who are angry simply because a black man could be elected president in this country.

I could say the same thing about conservatives in the anti-immigrant movement. I rarely hear attacks on European immigrants, legal or ille-gal even though there are many in the U.S.A. People do not usually bash them because they look European! I never hear the “less spending” Tea Party advocating a billion-dollar fence across the Canadian border but only across the Mexican border. Could it be that some of this stuff is at least a BIT anti-Latino? And there are “real” racists in the anti-immigrant movements. What about the Ku Klux-ers and white-supremacist militias that volunteer to “guard” the Mexi-can border? Maybe not all immigrant bashers are in these organizations but the rest do very little to distance themselves from.

Sorry, Steve, that I took so long to respond to your letter but I have been busy. Also, when I get some time, I will explain why I am not sure I see racism and bigotry as the same thing. Have a Merry Christmas (are you surprised that a progressive would wish you a Merry Christmas?)!

E. Scott CracraftGilford

Obama Zombies can’t just talk issues, have to make it personalTo the editor,

If you missed the Saturday edition, you missed a letter critical of me. The letter is yet another example of Obama Zombies who cannot stay on message, it has to be made personal. Not with just the target; they have to attack their loved ones. Since my fi rst City Council meeting of Jan. 28, I have been representing people and for the past 16 years, the radio program has been a vehicle for them to express their opinions. The OZ has been a lis-tener for 16 years. As the host/owner of the airtime I understand that criti-cism of my positions is fi ne; however, OZ has made it personal not only on my part but towards many of my guests all of those years. OZ believes we (you and me) owe him a good life, with benefi ts. For what, breathing? He also fi nds the time to research per-sonal lives. As you can see from his

letter that, in addition to smacking me, OZ insulted every “war orphan” who has received a stipend for KIA fathers’ children who are without his fi nancial help until that child is 18 years old. OZ claims we orphans should give the money back to the government who placed our fathers in danger, and got them killed.

On Saturday, I announced each hour that Terry Stewart and I would dis-cuss OZ’s letter and recent criticism by OZ toward Terry’s parents — who were long time valued city employ-ees. OZ was invited to call in. Silence! The podcast is available at wezs.com (Hour 3). Will OZ apologize to all war orphans in Laconia (Rod Dyer, Bunny Spinney, Bill McLean), and across America for taking the benefi ts? Hell, we only lost a father, right OZ?

Niel YoungLaconia

To the editor,Our nation needs a strong conserva-

tive Republican Party, but what we’ve witnessed in recent years is a danger-ous shift to the far right. Moderate Republicans and independent voters see the party as out of touch with the electorate and determined to main-tain a stranglehold on the country in a backwards, unprogressive way. In large part, these voters agree with the party on its nominally austere fi scal policy suggestions, but they are also socially liberal. Issues such as gay marriage, abortion, health care, and international cooperation force them to turn towards the Democratic Party; and even there they may not fi nd what they’re hoping for.

This past election has made it clear that a divided Republican Party cannot win a major election. It’s not that the Democrats achieved more, or even what they promised, it’s simply that the Republicans are set to achieve even less. The divisions within the party are hold-ing it back. A Republican Party capable of standing on a conservative fi scal plat-form without alienating socially pro-gressive voters would handily win over independents, moderates, and a large portion of the American electorate from the Democrats.

Conservatives of the past didn’t see society as a battleground between gov-ernment and the private sector. Instead, these traditionalists wanted a society that functioned amicably and worked together with all communal classes. They were capable of rejecting ideology in favor of seeking solutions and were more open and excepting of moderates.

Whereas, today’s conservatives are perceived by the electorate as defi n-ing themselves in terms of what they oppose. They have no positive plans for dealing with unemployment, economic expansion, effective and fair dept reduc-tion, budgetary policies, foreign policy or diplomacy. They repeat the same formula — government support equals dependency. While this makes sense according to free-market thinkers, and appeals to people as potential business owners, it does not resonate with par-ents, neighbors and citizens.

Since November 6th, the G.O.P. has experienced an epidemic of open-mindedness. The party realizes it needs to evolve quickly. But for this to happen, moderate conservatives must retake the Republican Party from the radicals. America desperately needs a serious, thoughtful, credible 21st-cen-tury “conservative” opposition to “lib-eral” views and actions. After being demographically left in the dust, con-servatives must regroup, reassess, and recognize the need to evolve on social issues if they are going to con-nect with the electorate. A new group of Republican leaders want the G.O.P. to return to the party of bold ideas rather than what Rep. Gov. Bobby Lindal calls, “the Party of Stupid.”

As a nation, we are not going to make any progress on our biggest problems without a compromise between the center-right and the center-left. But, for this to happen, we need the center-right conservatives, not the radicals to be running the G.O.P.

L. J. SidenGilmanton

If you can’t put fi re out yourself in 1 minute, call 911 right awayTo the editor,

Laconia Fire Department wants to remind people that if they need emer-gency services the best thing to do is call 911. If you think you need our assistance, then it is in all likelihood it is an emergency. Recently there have been several instances where people called us for help, after they have tried to solve their problem themselves. This is very dangerous, especially in a fi re. Any fi re in a home, which is not controlled, is a severe threat to the occupants and the property. We do not care how small the fi re may appear to you — call 911. Every major fi re in this country started small.

A small fi re in a building will grow very rapidly. Within just a few minutes it can be out of control and spreading so fast you may not be able to escape. Other people in the building may not be aware of the fi re. As the fi re grows it produces very dangerous by-products such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. The toxins are in the smoke and can be lethal in very small doses. We have the equipment and training to work in this danger-ous environment — you don’t.

Many people who try to fi ght a fi re actually can cause the fi re to grow by allowing fresh air to feed the fi re. If you cannot quickly put out a fi re (within 60 seconds) call the fi re department. Even if you think you have put out the fi re call us so we can make sure it is out and has not spread. Most people have no experience dealing with an uncon-

trolled fi re; especially a fi re in a build-ing. Most people’s exposure to a fi re is from a camp fi re, or a wood stove. If we do not arrive on-scene within four to six minutes then we will have a dif-fi cult time gaining control. The prob-lem actually intensifi es in the winter months because our homes get very dry and we actually pre-heat the con-tents. Fires spread much quicker in the cold winter months.

A fi nal note — do not call the fi re department directly. During the course of a business day the adminis-trative staff is in and out of the station continually. The fi refi ghters on-duty may be out of the station for a number of reasons: they train frequently , which takes them out of the station; they conduct inspections; they walk-through buildings all over the city to prepare for an emergency in that building; they are at other emergen-cies — we respond to an average 10 emergencies each and every day. So it is not uncommon to have no one at the fi re station. This is especially true during weekends when there is no administrative staff on-duty. If you call you will get an answering machine.

I cannot emphasize this enough — if you need us for an emergency call 911. Time is of essence in an emergency and we cannot get it back. Just the loss of one or two minutes can have a devastating impact.

Chief Kenneth L. EricksonCity of Laconia Fire Department

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BELMONT,NH – Historic Bandstand Preservation Project

The Town of Belmont, New Hampshire, assisted by its Selectmen-appointed Heritage Commission, seeks interest, bids and qualifications for the Historic Bandstand Preservation Project. Work is anticipat ed to begin in spring 2013. Officials will provide project inspection and walk-through opportunity at the Bandstand on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Current and temporary loc ation is Belmont Village next to the Mill (14 Mill Street) off Main Street. Bids are welcome for total projec t or any of the major tasks required.

GOALS FOR FIRST PHASE ARE : 1. Stabilize structure on permanent masonry foundation 2. Install set up for future electrical service 3. Replace undercarriage and exterior lattice , replicating original mater ials and design following Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Historic Structures. Repair damaged decorative, original features below the roof 4. Preparation, prime coat and painting (brush-stroked) of completed work.

SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

STABILIZATION - New masonry foundation, installed above dug gravel bed (16 inch depth), Floating concrete slab (3000 psi with fiberglass), System of concrete blocks, mortared in place, vents, allocated spac e for utility box placement and access, interim temporary piers, completion within four weeks of start

ELECTRICAL - Install 12 X 12 junction box, (6 inch depth) with 40 feet of 2 inch pipe, before foundation pour – for future electrical circuits to be installed at a later phase, to be left accessible for pu lling in these circuits

CONSTRUCTION & CARPENTRY - Install new sills and replace existing wood under posts with welded supports – at the sill and under posts, Replace lattice with square, wood product matching dimension s of original design and providing utility access, Repair damaged turned spindles in the overhang and spe ar point dentil molding, providing exact details matching original dimensions, Assess existing fir deck for r epair, replacement and replication along with floor joists. As required, replace with 1 inch X 4 inch squar e edge fir decking, with at least 1/8 inch space between boards for drainage and duplicating original design. R epair floor joists as needed before any new decking installed. Remove existing benches to determine age and cond ition Replace existing pressed wood gingerbread balusters and top and bottom railings with new wood -repli cating original design, copied as current template in 1977, Install new pressure treated stairs with railin gs in appropriate design and wood.

PREPARATION & PAINTING - All new materials should be back primed, installed, applying a finish coat of quality paint- color to be determined by Heritage Commission after their paint analysis Clean, scrap e and paint repaired features appropriately

BID INFORMATION - Please include the following in sealed envelope marked Historic Bandstand Preservation Project: Business name, address, telephone number and email address, Contact name and telephone num ber, Years in business, Three project references – contact names and telephone numbers, Examples of exper ience with other historic preservation projects and/or familiarity with Guidelines for Historic Structures , U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Certificate of Insurance, Names of any subcontractors and their anticipat ed project role

Historic and contemporary photographs of the Bandstand can be viewed at www.belmontnh.org along with links to the Guidelines for Historic Structures and historical notes.

DEADLINE - Friday, December 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM. Deliver to: Town Hall, Town Administrator’s Office, 143 Main Street, Belmont NH. Mail to: Town Hall, Town Administrator’s Office, PO Box 310, Belmont NH 03220-03 10. Questions: Jeanne Beaudin, Town Administrator (603) 267-8300 ext. 24 and Belmont Heritage Commission (603) 528-5667.

The Town of Belmont reserves the right to reject any and all bids and any portion thereof and to acc ept the bid which best serves community interests.

CITY OF LACONIA Notice of Public Hearing

According to Article V of the Laconia City Charter and other applicable State laws, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on December 10, 2012 during the regular Council Meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Room 200A regarding:

Proposed Ordinance Adopting RSA 79-E, Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive

Mary A. Reynolds City Clerk

Town of Belmont 2013 Cemetery Care

The Town of Belmont, acting through its Trustees of the Cemeteries, invites proposals, for the year 2013 cemetery maintenance care. Those interested may obtain copies of the specifications and supporting reference material at the Belmont Town Hall, Office of the Selectmen, 143 Main Street. P.O. Box 310, Belmont, NH 03220-0310 from the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 p.m. All proposals must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. December 15th and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Belmont 2013 Cemetery Maintenance Proposal” Please note that the “South Road Cemetery” is a private association and provides their own maintenance. You do not have to be a resident of Belmont to submit a bid.

PUBLIC NOTICE – PUBLIC HEARING TILTON PLANNING BOARD

TUESDAY- DECEMBER 11, 2012 6:30 p.m.

Tilton Town Hall

Agenda 6:30 p.m. Call to Order

1 . Continuation of PB Case 12-13 for Charles Sargent for Shed and Garage business to display buildings on property leased from Gaslight Village Cooperative on Laconia Rd, Tilton in the Mixed Use District. (R10 Lot 25) 2. Robert Callahan to discuss possible change of use for the building located at 100 Autumn Drive in Tilton, NH in the Rural Agriculture District (R6 Lot 10-2) Other Business: Minutes of the November 27, 2012 Review of the Master Plan Work on zoning changes for March ballot Correspondence Jane Alden - Chairman Tilton Planning Board

slope of the land and the distance to the water. The systems were grouped into four categories, ranging from very high risk to low risk. Thirty-one systems were deemed “very high risk,” most of them with no approvals on file, indicating that they were installed almost 50 years ago. Another 17 were ranked as “high risk.” The remaining 64 system were identi-fied as “moderate” or “low” risk.

Randy Eifert, chairman of the Waukewan Water-shed Advisory Committee, called attention to two sections of the regulation. The first applies only to the systems deemed “very high risk”. It would require the owners of these systems to commission a certified or licensed septic system evaluator to con-duct an on-site inspection of them with 24 months to certify that they have not failed. Following the ini-tial certification, property owners would be required to have their systems inspected and certified every five years.

The second provision seeks to compensate for shortcomings in state regulations. The New Hamp-shire Department of Environmental Services (DES)

requires that whenever new construction, measured by additional bedrooms, would increase the flow, a newly designed system with appropriate capacity must be approved. However, DES does not require the new system be installed until the old system fails.

The replaces this “wait-for-failure approach” by requiring the installation of a new septic system whenever the conversion or expansion of the building adds to the number of bedrooms. Likewise, a property owner proposing an expansion that would increase lot coverage, must demonstrate sufficient suitable space remains on the property for a septic system.

Glenn Worsman of Goild Eagle Contracting, Inc. was among the first to speak against the proposal. He said that there is no evidence of failed septic sys-tems and that it was “unfair” to require evaluation of older systems. Moreover, he said that because the state regulates septic systems, a municipal ordi-nance simply places and unnecessary and onerous burden on property owners.

The sharpest criticism was offered by Peter Sharne-laris of Pike Island Road, who claimed that “no one can prove that anyone is polluting the lake.” He was partic-ularly offended by references to the systems classified as “very high risk” as the “Dirty Thirty,” which he called “insults to our neighbors.” By discriminating against a specific class of property owners, he said the regula-tion was unconstitutional and amounted to “stomping on personal freedoms” and imposing a hardship on waterfront property owners who pay a disproportion-ate share of property taxes yet go without municipal water and sewer.

Edgar assured the selectmen that Walter Mitch-ell, the town attorney, reviewed the proposed regu-lation and found that it raised no legal issues and expressed no concerns about its validity.

“We don’t need an ordinance for septic systems,” insisted Paul Anderson of Meredith Neck Road, who said that 99.9-percent of the phosphorus reached the lake through stormwater run-off carrying fertilizer. He explained that overuse of potent fertilizers by hom-eowners competing with one another for the lushest lawn poses the greatest threat to water quality.

Among those speaking in favor of the regulation, Peter Miller, a charter member of the Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee, described it as “sound resource management.” Acknowledging that septic systems are one of many threats to the lake, he conceded the regulation “is not a silver bullet, but one arrow in a quiver.” The crux of the issue, like so many controversies, is striking the proper balance between “individual liberty and the public good.”

Despite being affected by the regulation, Cynthia Hibbard of Pike Island Road expressed support for it, but said she was concerned for her neighbors who may not be able to replace their septic systems for want of enough space or suitable soils.

Rob Tardif of DES said that while “there are lots that have been deemed unbuildable,” the agency makes every effort, including granting waivers, to accommodate homeowners faced with replacing failed septic systems.

When the board deliberated Selectman Peter

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Brothers reminded his colleagues that “as long as I’ve been in town the selectmen have had water as a priority” and described the regulation as “a water-shed management program. It’s a step in the pro-cess,” he continued, added that measures to manage stromwater are “the second major leg. This is just the beginning.”

Selectman Carla Horne responded to a question about New Hampton and Center Harbor, which also border the lake but have not taken similar steps, by quoting MIller who in addressing the issue remarked “monkey see, monkey do.”

“We spent a quarter of a million dollars,” he said. “I don’t want to see it just sit there.

Earlier this year and after getting approval from voters at a special town meeting in August, select-men successfully negotiated the purchase of the building — that sits in the middle of the village — from William and Carolyn McDonough. The town spent the entire $250,000 that the voters allowed.

This was the third time the matter came before voters but the fi rst time it had been approved.

While it is not known where this rumor got started, selectmen said last night they have not had any dis-cussions about the future of the building since the night they voted to put forth the warrant article. At the time, they said they would likely look to using it for town offi ces.

Mitchell’s comments were apparently directed toward Selectman Ruth Mooney, who said she took exception to something Mitchell said at the last Budget Committee meeting. She said the Board of Selectmen have not said or made any decisions about using the building.

Mooney went on to say that with the economy in such poor shape and with the municipal budget as projected likely to raise the local portion of the municipal rate by 25 cents, she didn’t see where there was any money to do anything with it in the near future.

“I don’t care about this economy. If that’s the case, we shouldn’t have bought it,” Mitchell replied, noting the building was right in the center of the village and the current town hall has a “roof that is falling down.”

Mooney said she doubted very much that if the

taxpayers were presented with a $1.5 million war-rant article to renovate it that it would pass.

Mitchell said in his opinion, taxpayers had been paying attention, that they supported buying it, and that, for the most part, the taxpayers have been sup-portive of rebuilding the village area as long as it betters the community.

Mooney said people tell her that they would like to see the building gone and that the area would make a great park or a great farmers market.

“I personally wouldn’t sink anything into it,” she said, noting that the Belmont Mill was the key to the village and the bank building sits right in front of it.

Mitchell said his immediate goal was to spend some money on architectural studies to see what the build-ing needs — something in the neighborhood of $30,000.

There is $139,000 left in the capital fund used to buy the building said Town Administrator Jeanne Beaudin.

The building, which until yesterday was the site of the Vault Hair Salon, is now empty. Beaudin said the town’s building maintenance supervisor would be examining and making recommendations for winterizing it.

Cormier said he would like to see Beaudin put together a questionnaire of some kind asking the town’s people what they would like to do with it. He said he’s heard four of fi ve different things about town ranging from using it as town offi ces or a police station to tearing it down.

Calling it a decision that will effect the town for a very long time, he said he wanted options and ren-derings put to the people so they could decide.

The most recent charrette for the Village Revital-ization Plan recommended the building be removed.

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to launch the Holy See’s news information portal, and someone in his name tweeted daily during Lent, part of the Vatican’s efforts to increase the church presence in social media.

A personal Twitter account for the 85-year-old Bene-dict has been the subject of intense speculation ever since, and Monday’s news conference was packed, a strong indication of the interest it has generated.

Greg Burke, the Vatican’s communications

adviser, said the handle (at)Pontifex was chosen because it not only means pope in Latin, but also bridge-builder, suggesting unity.

How often will the pope tweet? “As often as he wants,” Burke said, though he noted somewhat sar-castically that the pope, who still writes longhand, doesn’t check his (nonexistent) Blackberry obses-sively during meetings “like the rest of us.”

“He’s not that kind of person. He’s not walking around with an iPad. But all the pope’s tweets are the pope’s words,” Burke said.

While the pope will push the button himself on Dec. 12, subsequent tweets will be sent by someone in the Vatican’s secretariat of state. They will, how-ever, all be approved by the pope, offi cials said.

“It’s always going to have his engagement and his approval,” said Monsignor Paul Tighe, the No. 2 in the Vatican’s social communications offi ce. “Not physically, but from his mind.”

Questions for the inaugural papal tweet can be submitted to (hash)askpontifex, and the pope will likely respond to three to fi ve of those sent from around the world, Burke said. Subsequent tweets are expected to remain spiritual in nature, taken from his teachings or homilies.

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Meredith Selectman Carla Horne (right) presents Be a Lewis with a bouquet as the Board of Selectmen marked her retirement from the The Citizen by declaring December 3, “Be a Lewis Day.” (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch)

MEREDITH — The Board of Select-men last night opened their meeting by honoring Bea Lewis, a Meredith resident who recently retired after a distinguished career as a reporter with The Citizen of Laconia newspa-per lasting a quarter of a century.

Reading from a proclamation declaring December 3 “Bea Lewis Day,” Selectman Herb Vadney praised Lewis for her “professionalism, dedi-cation and tireless efforts” to inform members of the community, which “added to our overall quality of life.” He noted that apart from her day-

to-day reporting, Lewis “responded at all hours of the day and night” to keep residents abreast of good news and bad.” Moreover, he remarked, “for now let us know that she knew that we knew, she was a major part of our town governance.”

Uncharacteristically, Lewis was something at a loss for words, but thanked the board for recognizing her talent and service and, on one of the few occasions, left the meeting before the board turned to the business of the day.

— Michael Kitch

Meredith Selectboard salutes Bea Lewis

in the much larger Conference Center at the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa and now, thanks to members of the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Asso-ciation, the auction is occupying nicer digs than ever.

The auction starts today and will be broadcast live on both 98.3-FM and Lakes Region Public Access television

(MetroCast channel 26) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 6 to 10 p.m.

The Builders & Remodelers Asso-ciation members, long supporters of the Children’s Auction, built new fur-niture for the set last year. This year, they built a back drop, designed with the auction’s specifi c needs in mind. King noted that the new back drop,

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“Not only is it beautiful, and makes it a more cohe-sive set,” King said, “One of the key things is some-thing you can’t see.” On the back side of the back drop, the side hidden from Lakes Region Public Access Television cameras, a built-in shelf runs the length of the structure. The shelf will be used, King said, to organize and manage the flow of items dis-played and sold on auction boards. More than 2,000 items will be auctioned off during the five-day event, a parade of donated items that used to be fed through the set using a series of tables, a situation she said was “a little hectic”. King said the process should be “more of a conveyor belt” with the new shelves.

The new set features a few other tweaks to the auction. For example, the phone bank has been reduced from 15 lines to 12, as more bidders utilize

the website as opposed to the phone line. Also, the space used to interview guests has been moved to a spot removed from the hustle and bustle that the event generates.

King invited members of the public to drop by the auction. Early evenings will be a good time to pick. Tonight, beginning at 6 p.m., a group of singers from the Winnipesaukee Playhouse will perform to kick off the night’s events. A “Kinder Choir,” comprised of young singers from a daycare center in Meredith will perform on Wednesday evening, and singers are scheduled for Thursday and Friday evenings, too.

“We encourage the public to come down to the auc-tion center and admire that work that went into the new set,” said King. The auction is beginning with-out enough items to make it through the week, she added, asking for donations. “Right now, the biggest help is donating an item.”

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deductions while lowering rates.Boehner called that a “credible plan” and said

he hoped the administration would “respond in a timely and responsible way.” The offer came after the administration urged Republicans to detail their proposal to cut popular benefit programs like Medi-care, Social Security and Medicaid.

The White House complained the latest offer was still short on details about what loopholes would be closed or deductions eliminated, and it insisted that any compromise include higher tax rates for upper-income earners.

Asked directly whether the country would go over the cliff unless GOP lawmakers backed down, administration officials said yes. Officials said they remained hopeful that scenario could be avoided, saying the president continues to believe that going over the cliff would be damaging to the economy. And they signaled that Obama wouldn’t insist on bringing the top tax rate all the way back to the 39.6 percent rates of the Clinton era. The officials spoke

on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about internal White House deliberations.

“Until the Republicans in Congress are willing to get serious about asking the wealthiest to pay slightly higher tax rates, we won’t be able to achieve a significant, balanced approach to reduce our defi-cit our nation needs,” White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer said in a statement.

Boehner saw the situation as just the reverse.“After the election I offered to speed this up by

putting revenue on the table and unfortunately the White House responded with their la-la land offer that couldn’t pass the House, couldn’t pass the Senate and it was basically the president’s budget from last February,” he said Monday.

The GOP proposal itself revives a host of ideas from failed talks with Obama in the summer of 2011. Then, Obama was willing to discuss politi-cally risky ideas such as raising the eligibility age for Medicare, implementing a new inflation adjust-ment for Social Security cost-of-living adjustments

and requiring wealthier Medicare recipients to pay more for their benefits.

Monday’s Republican plan contains few specific and anticipates that myriad details will have to be filled in next year in legislation overhauling the tax code and curbing the growth of benefit programs.

Tine is growing shorter before the deadline to avert the fiscal cliff, which is a combination of expiring Bush-era tax cuts and automatic, across-the-board spending cuts that are the result of prior failures of Congress and Obama to make a budget deal.

Many economists say such a one-two punch could send the fragile economy back into recession.

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ing hours next year.“I’m convinced the kind of results we’ll see over

the next couple of years I think will compel the coun-try to act in a very different way,” said Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

A mix of federal, state and district funds will cover the costs of expanded learning time, with the Ford Foundation and the National Center on Time & Learning also chipping in resources. In Massa-chusetts, the program builds on the state’s existing expanded-learning program. In Connecticut, Gov. Dannel Malloy is hailing it as a natural outgrowth of an education reform law the state passed in May that included about $100 million in new funding, much of it to help the neediest schools.

Spending more time in the classroom, officials said, will give students access to a more well-rounded cur-riculum that includes arts and music, individualized help for students who fall behind and opportunities to reinforce critical math and science skills.

“That extra time with their teachers or within a structured setting means all the world,” said Colo-rado Gov. John Hickenlooper. “It means it allows them to continue the momentum they had the day before. It means they don’t slip back over the summer. It allows them to really deliver.”

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Saint James Episcopal Church in Laconia will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, December 9. Parish members taking part include, back row: George Carpenter, Micheline Roy, Jennifer Mitchell, Rose Nyatsambo, Jeff Pearson, Dotty Faulkner, Rob Soboslai; second row; Jim Presher, Sally Carpenter, Andrea Schafnitt, Patty Carter, Father Tobias Nyatsambo, Allen Gable, Warren Mitchell; first row; Bob and Harriet Meade, Dorothea Chesebrough, RJ and Kelly Soboslai, Barbara Emerson, Marcia Presher, Maggie Mitchell and Gloria Gal-lant. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

LACONIA — Saint James Episcopal Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary at a 10 a.m. service on Sunday, December 9, at which the Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, 10th Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire, will be the major celebrant.

‘’We have a good story to tell. St. James has always been centered on the community. Every parishioner is engaged in reaching out to the community,’’ says Reverend Tobias Nyatsambo, who has been rector of the church since 2011, having come to Laconia after having served as rector of St, Mark’s Episcopal Church in Ashland. Prior to that he was rector of an Anglican Church in Zimbabwe.

Organized in 1862 as Grace Church by Rev. James Henry Eames, rector of St. Paul’s Church, Concord, the church had no permanent home in its early days as a mission church, when it was served by itinerant ministers, but records show that it did hold services at other churches such as the First Baptist Church in Lakeport.

It wasn’t until 1894, when the church was revived as St. James’ Mission, and the Rev. Lucius Water-

St. James Episcopal Church traces roots back 150 years

man, arrived from Littleton, that the church had a home of its own.

Rev. Waterman held meetings in the waiting room of the Laconia Railroad Depot and later moved the church meetings to the YMCA rooms over Laconia National Bank on Main Street while a church was being constructed on Pleasant Street, not far from the Congregational Church and across the street from where the Goodwill Industries store is now located.

The Illustrated Laconian, published in 1899, reported that the church and lot had cost between $11,000 and $12,000 and that Dr. Waterman resigned his pastorate in 1898 in order to devote more attention to literary work, and the church at that time was without a regular settled pastor.

The church history says that in 1901 a pipe organ and stained glass windows were installed in memory of several former clergymen and that in 1920 the house next door to the church was purchased as a rectory.

In the years that followed St. James Church became an active and vibrant church community and became a parish in 1944. The congregation continued to increase in numbers and eventually outgrew the capacity of the church, leading to the construction of the existing church on North Main Street in Laconia in 1964. Shortly thereafter the adjacent building was purchased for use as a rectory.

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The original church building was later moved to Water Street and most recently housed offices of the Lakes Region United Way and is now for sale.

St. James Nursery School was established by members of the church in 1966 and soon became a model pre-school education program which still exists today.

Long-time school volunteer Joy Dickinson says that today the school, which serves 3-5 year olds and is has been directed by Gail Sullivan for the last four years, has 60 students, some of whom attend every weekday and others who attend classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while others are enrolled in Tuesday-Thursday classes.

‘’We have four classrooms and six teachers and have a good track record over the years of providing outstand-ing pre-school education,’’ says Dick-inson, who points with pride to the fact that two tears ago at Laconia High School’s graduation the class president, vice president and trea-surer were all graduates of Saint James Nursery School. The school is non-denominational and accepts chil-dren from all faiths.

Her husband, John Dickinson, said that he and his wife became involved in the church when they moved to Laconia in 1970 after he got out of the Air Force.

He has been involved in all aspects of the church since that time, according to Father Tobias, who said that Dickinson has held some kind of church office for over 40 consecutive years.

Dickinson said that one of the most recent gifts to the community from the church was the establishment of the Hands Across the Table min-istry through the church’s kitchen, which since it started in the summer of 2011 has served meals to the com-munity every Tuesday night. As of its first anniversary in August over 6,000 meals had been served and at least 20 children per week were guests at those meals.

He said that those involved with Hands Across the Table ‘’painted the whole building and put in a new kitchen. So it was a really good deal for us while making a significant con-tribution to the community.’’

Bill Hammond, 78, enjoys the dis-

tinction of being the parishioner with the longest relationship with the church, having joined when he was just six months old when his family moved to Laconia.

He remembers the old church on Pleasant Street but says he was serv-ing in the military when the new church was built and that he and his wife, Ginny, moved back to Laconia 28 or 29 years ago and immediately became involved with the church, where they have served in a number of capacities.

Hammond and his wife have worked with the Friendly Kitchen, which was started in 1987 by the Salvation Army to provide free meals to those in need, for over 10 years now.

‘’We provide the meal the third Tuesday every month and a lot of people are involved, team captains, volunteers who help prep[are and serve the meal and parishioners who donate food’’ said Hammond.

He said that normally 50 to 60 people are served at each meal but on occasion the number has increased to over 80 and the volunteers have to make a quick run to Vista Foods to pick up more food for the meal.

‘’There are a pretty active group of churches involved with the Friendly Kitchen. There’s so much poverty and with the poor economy of recent years we’ve seen a growth in the average number of patrons. It is a very worth-while and extremely needed activity in the community,’’ says Hammond.

Father Tobias said that parishio-ners are involved in a variety of activi-ties that support the church and the local community including the Altar Guild, Ministry of Lay Persons, choir, and Youth Group. All women of the parish are considered members of the Women’s Guild, which runs the annual Snowflake Village Christmas Fair, rummage sales and other fund raising events to support the church.

The Fellowship Committee sponsors activities to enhance members rela-tionship as a parish family including potluck suppers, pancake breakfasts, community suppers, and a summer cookout. The Lunch Bunch and Fun Funders are both monthly gatherings of parishioners who meet for fellow-ship, fun, and to assist the church by financing special projects.

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said Aaron Marchione, 20, of 53 Parsonage Drive was in the Windemere Heights subdivision home of the victims when they returned just before 7 p.m.

Marchione is said to have fl ed from the home through the front door, but not before breaking a bathroom window in his fi rst attempt to get out of the house.

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The victims told police that the person later identifi ed as Marchione had stolen a Beretta semi-automatic 9 mm handgun and Browning Buck Mark .22 semi-automatic hand-gun. Both were stored in a black Winchester steel box that was also reported missing.

Police said Marchione, who was a suspect in other recent burglaries in the north end, said they went to his home and spoke with Marchione. One offi cer discovered a pair of sneakers in the kitchen that had similar foot pat-terns to those found at the Windemere Heights home.

A State Police K-9 also tracked Marchione from the victims house to nearby 53 Parsonage Drive and around the shed on the Marchione property.

Though police had already obtained a search warrant, Marchione’s father gave them permission to search his home and property where they found

some jewelry and a small box belonging to the victim.

Police also found blood droplets on the venetian blinds in the victim’s bath-room as well as blood drop behind the Marchione’s shed. The items found behind Marchione’s shed were also “covered in blood” said police affi davits.

Police also found a cell phone outside the broken

window that was identifi ed by Mar-chione’s father, who called it and the message that showed said “incoming call, Dad.”

Marchoine agreed to go with police and be interviewed by detectives. Affi -davits said he admitted to stealing jewelry from his family and selling it to pawn shops.

He also drew a map for his parole and probation offi cer that revealed where he had hidden the stolen fi re-arms. Detectives recovered the stolen guns in the woods off Parade Road.

Marchione was charged with two counts of receiving stolen property and one count of burglary. Capt. Matt Canfi eld said additional charges are likely forthcoming.

Marchione, once a football player for Laconia High School, is no stranger to the Laconia Police.

In July of 2010, Marchoine was arrested by police after allegedly trying to break into Noi’s Asian Market in Lakeport. He ran from the building but was tracked down by former canine offi cer Mike Finogle and his K-9 offi cer Jago hiding in a parked car.

In September of that year he was arrested and charged with one of sev-eral burglaries that had occurred over the course of the summer. That same month, Marchione was indicted by a Belknap County grand jury for fi ve count of burglary and one count of receiving stolen property — all felonies.

On January 20, 2011, Marchione pleaded guilty and was sentenced by

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Judge Larry Smukler to serve 1 1/2 to four years in the N.H. State Prison. Six months of the minimum sentence was suspended and he was credited with 41 days served in the Belknap County Jail.

Marchione was released from jail on December 12, 2011. During the time he was incarcerated records indicate he tested positive for cocaine in March of 2011 and admitted his guilt on April 19. On April 27, he admitted possessing a television in his cell that was not his.

Assistant County Prosecutor Carley Ahern filed a motion to impose the entirety of his sentence but withdrew it in June of 2012.

In March of 2012 Marchione was charged with driving while intoxi-cated by Laconia Police. A clerk in the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division said he is scheduled for trial in Janu-ary of 2013.

On July 19, 2012 his parole officer said he violated his parole by being arrested in Laconia for DWI on March 17, 2012, for being arrested on July 18, 2012 by the Meredith Police for receiving stolen property and for

admitting on June 27, 2012 that he used marijuana and non-prescribed Percoset — an opiate.

He also admitted that he drank four beers at a barbecue on May 30, 2012.

Marchione pleaded guilty to the parole violations in September and Judge James Barry didn’t return him to prison as long as the $5,000 posted by by his parents for his bail went toward restitution for the 2010 burglary victims.

His file contained an excerpt from the transcript that indicated his par-ents agreed to the restitution as they were the ones who posted bail.

A second parole violation was filed yes-terday with the Belknap County Supe-rior Court saying Marchione violated the terms of his parole by being arrested Sunday by Laconia Police for the most recent charges as well as admitting he used non-prescribed Percoset.

His parole officer also noted that he failed to complete a court ordered treatment program at the Phoenix House Substance Abuse Program.

Marchione was represented yes-terday by the N.H. Public Defenders Office.

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tors on Tuesday.“They’re moving it along just like

any other case. There’s a formal pro-cess it has to go through,” she said.

Dan Ferguson, a spokesman for Jack-son County, said the medical examin-er’s office has completed examinations on the bodies of both Belcher and Per-kins. A full autopsy report would not be available for six to eight weeks, he said.

In an incident report released Monday, police said officers were called to the Kansas City home of Belcher, 25, and Perkins about 7:50 a.m. Saturday. Police found Perkins on the floor of the master bathroom. The report said she died from appar-ent gunshot wounds, but did not say how many times she had been shot.

Belcher then drove about five miles to Arrowhead Stadium. There, he was met by general manager Scott Pioli and coach

Romeo Crennel, and Belcher thanked them for all they’d done for him.

The police report said that when officers arrived at Arrowhead about 8 a.m., they saw several people in the practice facility parking lot.

“As they approached, a subject later identified as Jovan Belcher, observed their presence and moved to an area behind a vehicle,” the report said. “From that position Belcher shot him-self one time in the head.” Belcher was taken to a hospital, where he died, the report said.

Barnes said Monday that firearms found at the couple’s home were legally registered to Belcher. “The majority of people own them, you know, espe-cially in the places that they’re legal,” Chiefs linebacker Brandon Siler said. “People don’t go out and shoot other people. Most of the time they’re for self-defense or sport.”

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The Deli will be transformed into a Holiday art studio and participants will be transformed into an artist no matter what their skill level. All of the supplies, paper, watercolor paints, brushes, palettes, and matting will be provided as part of the complete

package, which is priced at $25.Everyone will take home a completed seasonal

watercolor painting of a Lakes Region location. Par-ticipants will leave knowing their creative and taste palettes have been satisfied at this unique Christ-mas Open House event.

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Sant Bani seniors speak of ‘Home’ at presentationSANBORNTON — The class of 2013 of Sant Bani

School invites the public to the upcoming evening of Senior Class Project Presentations at Sant Bani School in Sanbornton on Wednesday, December 5, beginning at 6 p.m.

The presentations are organized around the word “Home.” Each of the fifteen seniors will speak on topics ranging from homework and home construc-tion to leaving home, broken homes, homes in space and home invasion.

Their work is the result of a month of research, interviews, and the creation of art work about their chosen topics. The art components will be on display during the event. Admission is free and refresh-ments will be served at intermission.

Sant Bani School, founded in 1973, is an indepen-

dent K-12 day school in central NH. Students gain self-confidence and a passion for learning through an integrated program of academics, creative arts, athletics, and service to others. Believing there is something to learn from everyone, the school cre-ates a diverse community, interacting in mixed-age groups, and practicing respect for self and others. These elements, combined with small classes and a connection to nature, produce a learning environ-ment unique to Sant Bani School. There is 100 per-cent college acceptance. The seniors presenting on December 5 have all submitted college applications and some have begun receiving acceptances.

For more information about Sant Bani School and the Class of 2013’s evening presentations, visit the school’s website at santbani.org.

Greater Meredith Program hosting tree decorating eventMEREDITH — The Greater Meredith Program

will be hosting a tree decorating event in Commu-nity Park on Main Street on Saturday, December 8 at 3:30 p.m. with tree lighting at 4:30 p.m.

The community is encouraged to bring an orna-ment or can of food for the food pantry in exchange for a ticket to win holiday prizes. Hot cocoa and music will be provided.

After the tree lighting, the “Best Decorated Busi-ness on Main Street” will be announced. Storefronts

have been challenged to “Light Up Main Street” and decorate their windows for judging.

The Greater Meredith Program (GMP) is a non-profit community economic development organiza-tion seeking to enhance economic vitality, historical and cultural heritage, and town-wide beautification. For more information on GMP, call 279-9015, email GMP@metrocast.net or visit the website at www.greatermeredithprogram.org.

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MEREDITH — Estelle Smith from Moultonbor-ough will conduct a free workshop on basic drawing skills at the VynnArt Gallery in Meredith from 10 a.m. until noon.

Smith’s pencil drawings and watercolor work are well known throughout the region and her in-home art classes that teach basic

drawing and watercolor techniques, are hugely popular. She will offer this event as a sampler of drawing skills she plans to cover in a series of four Saturday morning workshops in January 2013.

Smith notes that “I have learned over the years that truly great artists are, without exception, truly great ‘drawers’. Their preliminary sketches and drawings are masterful and are often the first work I seek out at exhibitions. Amateur artists often bypass the time and effort required to acquire these skills, just like amateur pianists avoid practicing scales and amateur golfers headstraight to the first tee instead of the practice range.’’

She says that January in New Hampshire can be a slow time, which makes it a perfect time to knuckle down and learn the basics. “Based on previ-ous experience, I have no doubt that students that invest the time and effort in acquiring these skills will, over time, see a steady improvement in the cali-

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Santa’s Gift Bag Raffle benefits Ashland Food PantryASHLAND — As part of the Christmas Night cel-

ebration in Ashland on December 7, those who donate non-perishable food items to the Ashland Food Pantry will earn the chance to win a bag of gifts.

Donations of food for the Raffl e will be accepted at the Ashland Community Center, at 12 Highland Street (next to the Meredith Village Savings Bank) from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 6 and on Friday, December 7.

A raffl e ticket will be issued for each qualifying food item. Local organizations and businesses are donating gifts that will be placed in gift bags for adults and for children 12 and under.

The winning tickets will be drawn on the evening of December 7 and announced at the Christmas Night tree lighting ceremony that begins at 8 p.m. in Memorial Park. (Winners do not have to be pres-ent at the ceremony.)

LACONIA — The Lakes Region General Hospi-tal Auxiliary Gift Shop Annual Holiday Sale will be held on Thursday, December 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Auxiliary will be offering 25% off storewide with exclusions of candy, greeting cards, notions, fl owers and consignment items.

The Auxiliary Gift Shop features a wide variety of gift items, scarves, fashion jewelry, small toys, plush and decorations for the home. The dhop is fi lled with

many items for holiday decorating.The LRGH Auxiliary is a non-profi t organization

whose mission it is to fundraise to support pro-grams and projects that assist LRGHealthcare and enhance patient care at LRGH. The LRGH Auxiliary Gift Shop is the primary source of funding for the Auxiliary. The LRGH Auxiliary Gift Shop is located in the atrium lobby at LRGH.

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LACONIA — Madeline Adelaide White, 87, of Parade Road, Laconia NH, died November 28, 2012 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester NH, following a period of failing health.

Born in Whitefield, NH on December 19, 1924, she was the daughter of William and Mabel (Lawton) Johnson. Madeline grew up in Whitefield and graduated from White-field High School with high honors, class of 1943. In 1949, with her husband Elmer, and their children, she moved to Center Harbor NH, and then to Meredith NH in 1951.

Madeline worked as a secretary at the Mountain View Hotel, and then at the former Mel and Quincy Chair Fac-tory, both in Whitefield. After moving to Meredith, she worked as a spinner at the former Amatex Asbestos Mill, in Meredith, until her retirement in 1969.

For many years, Madeline was a very active member of the Advent Christian Church, currently known as Calvary Bible Church, in Meredith. In 1973, Madeline and her husband moved to Granby, MA to help start a church in that community. They returned to Meredith in 1989. She spent her life giving selflessly to others; showing the love of Christ in everything she did.

Most recently, Madeline was involved with a group of senior ladies who served on the Note Care Ministry Team at the church. Each Tuesday they would get together and

send out cards and notes for special occasions.Madeline loved spending time with

family and friends and she was always ready for a game, a visit or a trip some-where, anywhere.

Madeline is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Elmer “Whitie” White of Laco-nia NH; their six children, Carol Richards-Connor and husband David of Meredith NH, Richard White and wife Sylvia of Leesburg, FL, Robert White and wife Helen of Moult-onborough NH, Susan Adams and husband Bob of Meredith NH, Patty Gianunzio and

husband Pat of Laconia NH, Alan White and wife Carla of Durant OK; eleven grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Bible Church on St. James St. in Meredith on December 8 at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate Madeline’s life.

Madeline was involved in the King’s Daughters Ministry at Calvary Bible Church since its inception in the early 1950s. The money raised by this min-istry provides for many missionaries and supports mission projects. Those wishing, may make memo-rial contributions in Madeline’s name, to King’s Daughters, PO Box 1, Meredith NH 03253.

To sign Madeline’s Book of Memories, please go to www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com

Blanche Gibbs, 63FRANKLIN — Blanche Gibbs, 63, of

Franklin, died at her home on Nov. 30, 2012 following a sudden illness.

She was born in East Boston, MA the daughter of Charles B. Gibbs and Jean (Gallagher) Gibbs.

Blanche resided in Franklin since 1967. She was a graduate of Franklin High School, Class of 1968 and later attended Plymouth State College. Blanche received a degree as a medical assistant.

Blanche formerly was employed at Beede Electric and Hoyt Electric, both in Penacook, and was later employed at Wal-Mart in Concord. She was currently assisting her dad at home as his caregiver.

Blanche was a communicant of St. Paul Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister.

She greatly loved her cats which she rescued from

local shelters.Family members include her father,

Charles B. Gibbs of Franklin, 3 broth-ers: Thomas Gibbs, Christopher Gibbs, and Keith Gibbs, all of Franklin, 2 sis-ters: Charlene Saunders and her husband Randy of Greenville, SC, and Beatrice Van Luyn and her husband Ron of Mechanics-ville, VA, and several nieces and nephews. Her mother, Jean, died Aug. 7, 2012.

An hour of visitation will be held Tues-day morning, Dec. 4th from 9-10 am at

Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin with a service to follow at 10. Spring inter-ment will be in Franklin Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Blanche may be made to the Franklin Animal Shelter, 71 Punch Brook Rd., Franklin, NH 03235. For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com

Richard Woodaman, 83MEREDITH — Richard Woodaman of

Meredith died peacefully at Golden View Health Care Center on November 29, 2012. Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene Williams Woodaman; a daughter, Laurie McDaniel and her husband Robert McDaniel; son David Woodaman and his wife Donna; son Bill Woodaman; son Peter Woodaman and his wife Tracy; son John Woodaman and his wife, Sivi, and eight grandchildren.

Richard was born in Mattapoisett, Massa-chusetts on April 7, 1929. Upon graduation from North Quincy High School, he became an appren-tice pilot in Boston Harbor, attaining his license as a

U.S. Merchant Marine Officer in 1953. After moving to New Hampshire in 1956, Rich-ard worked as a milkman for Weeks Dairy for twenty years, subsequently working for N.H. Hampshire Electric Coop for over 20 years, retiring in 1989.

For over two decades, Richard served as a volunteer firefighter for the Meredith Fire Department. He was a devout member of the St. Charles Catholic Church.

Richard was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and was devoted to his family and friends.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held On Tues-day, December 4 at St. Charles Church in Meredith.

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OBITUARIESMonique T. Cormier, 85

SANBORNTON — Monique T. Corm-ier, 85, passed away at her home in San-bornton, NH on December 2, 2012. Born May 30, 1927 in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Adelard & Obe-line (Ouellet) Landry, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, Ody Cormier.

Monique dedicated her life to being a wife and mother, raising five children: Suzanne Arena, Kip Cormier, and Claude Cormier, all of Sanbornton, NH, Nicole Cormier of Austin, Texas and Pierre Cormier of Charlotte, NC.

After her children were grown, she worked as a real estate agent and in her later years enjoyed volunteer-ing at Lakes Region General Hospital and spending her winters in Naples, Florida. Close friends and rela-tives knew her as “Taffy”. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Laconia.

In addition to her husband and children, survi-vors include her six grandchildren, Megan, Charles and Thomas Arena of Sanbornton, Casey Cormier of Sanbornton, and Jenna and Frankie Muehleman of Austin, TX, her daughters-in-law, Sally Cormier

and Kristen Cormier, both of Sanbornton, and her son-in-law, Frank Muehleman of Austin, TX. Predeceased by twelve broth-ers and sisters, her one surviving sister is Margot Turcotte of Quebec.

Calling hours will be held on Wednes-day, December 5, 2012 from 6:00-9:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be cel-ebrated on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred

Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Colleen

Nolan, ARNP for her support during Mom’s illness.Memorial donations may be made to the A. O. Corm-

ier Scholarship Fund, c/o Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312

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

Rebecca A. MacDonald, 90NEW HAMPTON — Rebecca Ada

(Page, Nichols, Boynton) MacDonald, 90, of Sinclair Hill Road, passed peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on November 30, 2012. She was born in Campton on May 11, 1922, the daughter of Albert W. and Lizzie (Moulton) Page.

She grew up in Campton and moved to New Hampton in 1947. Ada was employed as a spinner at the L.W.Packard Company in Ashland for 43 years. After retiring at the age of 64, she started making afghan’s. She made so many that at her 80th birthday, mem-bers of her family and friends came with at least one afghan each for a parade.

She was predeceased by her husbands John W. Nich-ols and Horace E. Boynton, Sr., stepchildren Clara M. (Boynton) Fewtrell and Horace E. Boynton, Jr., her brother Albert W. Page, Jr. and two sisters, Evelyn Magoon and Charlotte Mack. Ada was a beloved wife and enjoyed family times with her many grandchil-

dren and great grandchildren.Survivors include her Husband of 48 years

Henry MacDonald of New Hampton; two sons, Wayne W. Nichols of Antrim and Robert C. Boynton of Concord; six daughters, Bar-bara L. Skeats of Bristol, Ruth E. McClay of New Hampton, Vera E.Thurber of Hill, Nancy O. Fogg of Bridgewater, Priscilla A. Dow of Campton and Rebecca J. Heath of Warren; 37 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Marsh of Ashland and Brenda Brooks of Hol-

derness; many nieces and nephews.Calling hours will be on Monday from 5-8 at the

Dupuis Funeral Home, Hill Avenue, Ashland. A cel-ebration of life will be on Tuesday at 11 am at the Ashland Baptist Church, Main Street, Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New-found Area Nursing Association, 214 Lake Street, Bristol or Pemi-Baker Community Health, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Suite 3, Plymouth, NH.

EUGENE, Oregon — Andrew Steven Morgen-stern, age 50, died suddenly in his home in Eugene, Oregon on November 11, 2012. On both sides of the country, communities of family, extended family, col-leagues and students from his twenty-five years of teaching, mourn the loss of an iconic educator and adored champion for everyone. He effected the lives of many people, one at a time.

Andy’s path through life led him from his childhood home in Lexington, Massachusetts across the country to Eugene, Oregon. He graduated from the Middlesex School in Concord MA, attended Northwestern Uni-versity and graduated from the University of Oregon. His imposing physical presence was dominated by his love for people, for the learning he imparted, for the reading and writing he explored and his existential attitude toward life. He loved many sports, especially

basketball as well as music from the Grateful Dead to Beethoven.. He laughed and loved and lived in the moment. To all, Andy bequeathed the gift of sharing his unique perspective of life.

Andy is survived by his daughter, Ariel Summer and his son, Anpao of Eugene, Oregon; his parents John and Barbara of Gilford, New Hampshire; his brother Jeff of Wellesley, MA; his brother Dan of Tempe, Arizona; and his love, Gina Kaldahl. He would want those who mourn him to celebrate his life by carrying his legacy into their lives.

Funding to continue that legacy can be made in his honor to support the Andy Morgenstern Mentorship program providing mentoring to children in transi-tion from middle to high school. Donations can be made directly to Madison Middle School, 875 Wilkes Drive, Eugene, Oregon 97404, Attn: Mary Peterson.

Andrew S. Morgenstern, 50

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Granite State Ringers perform at Good Shepherd ChurchLACONIA — Granite State Ringers, New Hamp-

shire’s only community bronze handbell choir, will hold an audience interactive concert on Satur-day, December 8 at 7p.m., at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

The event is open to the general public and admis-sion is a suggested donation of $10 per person.

Led by director, Joan Fossum, this concert will feature a variety of holiday music including Martha Lynn Thompson’s arrangement of Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, Hark the Herald Angels Sing” com-posed by Felix Mendelssohn and arranged by Cathy Moklebust, Sherman’s arrangement of “Carol of the Bells”, and “All I Want for Christmas” composed by Donald Gardner and arranged by Matthew Prins.

Granite State Ringers will perform the first half of the concert. Children between the ages of 5 and 18 will then have the opportunity to play alongside GSR during the second half. A child volunteer, selected at random, will also have the chance to be choir director.

Handbells can be compared to keys on a piano. Each person in the choir controls a few piano keys. The bells are kept in order like a key board – lowest to highest – in chromatic order.

Handbell and handchime ringing is a great way for people of all ages to have an opportunity to expe-rience the joy of music. Even very young children with little or no musical experience can participate by copying rhythms and playing simple melodies. Handbell ringing can offer all people the chance to

learn the basics while building confidence and music appreciation.

Granite State Ringers, a non-profit organization, was formed in 2007 with the mission to offer dedi-cated handbell ringers the opportunity to promote and perform a varied handbell repertoire and to educate the public about handbells. Granite State Ringers performs using five octaves of Malmark Handbells and five and a half octaves of Malmark Handchimes.

For additional information on this organization and upcoming performances, visit the website www.granitestateringers.org.

Belknap Mill celebrates season with tree display, bazaar

Trees for the holidays event will be held at the Belknap Mill through January 8. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — The his-toric Belknap Mill on Beacon Street in down-town Laconia will fea-ture two holiday season events in December.

The yearly Trees for the Holidays will run from December 5 through January 8 at the mill according to Belknap Mill Society president George Rob-erts, Jr., who says “The Trees for the Holidays is a popular annual event at the Belknap Mill. We’ve been doing it for a number ofyears to celebrate the holiday season.”

The public is invited to view the trees on dis-play in the Mill’s first-

floor gallery and to vote for their favorite tree in two categories: adult and student. Local businesses, service clubs, students and individuals will decorate the trees. Each tree will have a unique theme.

Trees for the Holidays sponsors and decorators are needed; call the Belknap Mill at 524- 8813 for donor information and/or to decorate a tree.

For those with holiday gift giving lists, the mill can help. On Saturday, Dec. 15, the Holiday Bazaar takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission is free. Visitors can purchase wonderful gifts from a number of NH artisans and crafters. “We have something for everyone,” comments Roberts. “From fine soaps to artwork to candles, ornaments and more, it’s impos-sible to leave the Bazaar empty handed.”

For those artisans who wish to rent a table to dis-play and sell their goods, there is still time to reserve a space for the Holiday Bazaar. Call 524-8813.

The Belknap Mill is located at 25 Beacon Street East in downtown Laconia. It is the oldest unaltered brick textile mill building in the country and serves as the Meetinghouse of NH. For further information on mill events or to become a member, visit www.belknapmill.org.

Meat Bingo Friday at VFW Post 1670 in LaconiaLACONIA — VFW Post 1670 in Laconia will

host a meat bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Decem-ber 7.

All proceeds will be donated to homeless vet-

erans at the Liberty House in Manchester, NH.A pot luck dinner wil be served with lots of

great prizes available including a 50/50 and winner take all.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). The people who could help you may be unaware that you need it or unclear about exactly how they might assist you. Spell out what you want, though, and you’ll have more support than you know what to do with. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some-times hard work is a noble and nec-essary choice. Today it’s a last resort. There really is a better solution. Look for the smart way, not the hard way. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Like a twin depending upon a sibling to set the mood, you may rely on environ-mental cues too heavily now. Get in the driver’s seat of your emotions. Be pro-active instead of reactive. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Though you may not technically be in a position to drop everything and get away on a moment’s notice, you (SET ITAL) feel (END ITAL) free, available and ready to travel -- and that’s half the battle. The rest is logistics. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Continents drift; it’s just what they do. Sometimes they pull apart; other times they crash together causing interesting new for-mations. Likewise, the landscape of your personal life is changing in a grad-ual, natural way. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t make or accept excuses, or you’ll be compromising your excellent stan-dards. Getting a little bit harder on yourself now will be crucial to the suc-cess of an endeavor. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You love some things someone has brought to your life, but not everything. Try to accept the whole picture, though. With-out the bad, there would be no way to appreciate or even determine what’s so

good. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The urge to complain will be strong, but don’t give into it. Doing so creates a weakness and a tendency to repeat the negativity. Channel your energy into coming up with a solution, and you’ll be brilliant. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are those who both admire and pity the fact that you have to labor so diligently. But if they only knew how much you enjoyed your work, they’d be jealous. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Criticism is valuable, but listening to it may be diffi cult. You’re only human. But if you could consider feedback in small doses, you would develop faster than the rest and be better for the effort. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Tasks that would usually be rote seem to have a whole different meaning now. They may take longer, too, so give yourself time. You’re heading for a breakthrough. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you have to organize yourself over and over, it could be a sign that the system you’re using isn’t working so well. This is the perfect time to update tools and meth-ods. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 4). Your senses will develop in interesting ways. In the weeks to come, you’ll solve many problems with your intuition. Distant family will travel to celebrate you now and in June. Your love life blossoms in January. A promotion comes in Febru-ary. March is the perfect time for new procedures and technical upgrades. Virgo and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 2, 1, 24 and 13.

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Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2012. There are 27 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:On Dec. 4, 1619, a group of settlers from

Bristol, England, arrived at Berkeley Hundred in present-day Charles City County, Va., where they held a service thanking God for their safe arrival. (Some suggest this was the true fi rst Thanksgiv-ing in America, ahead of the Pilgrims’ arrival in Massachusetts.)

On this date:In 1783, Gen. George Washington bade fare-

well to his Continental Army offi cers at Fraunces Tavern in New York.

In 1816, James Monroe of Virginia was elected the fi fth president of the United States.

In 1912, Medal of Honor recipient Gregory “Pappy” Boyington, the Marine Corps pilot who led the “Black Sheep Squadron” during World War II, was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

In 1918, President Woodrow Wilson left Wash-ington on a trip to France to attend the Versailles (vehr-SY’) Peace Conference.

In 1942, U.S. bombers struck the Italian main-land for the fi rst time in World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered the dismantling of the Works Progress Administration, which had been created to provide jobs during the Depres-sion.

In 1965, the United States launched Gemini 7 with Air Force Lt. Col. Frank Borman and Navy Cmdr. James A. Lovell aboard.

In 1978, San Francisco got its fi rst female mayor as City Supervisor Dianne Feinstein was named to replace the assassinated George Moscone.

In 1984, a fi ve-day hijack drama began as four armed men seized a Kuwaiti airliner en route to Pakistan and forced it to land in Tehran, where the hijackers killed American passenger Charles Hegna.

In 1991, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson, the longest held of the Western hostages in Lebanon, was released after nearly seven years in captivity. Pan American World Air-ways ceased operations.

In 1996, the Mars Pathfi nder lifted off from Cape Canaveral and began speeding toward Mars on a 310 million-mile odyssey. (It arrived on Mars in July 1997.)

One year ago: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s party hung onto its majority in Russia’s parliamen-tary election, but faced accusations from oppo-nents of rigging the vote.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress-singer Deanna Durbin is 91. Game show host Wink Martindale is 79. Pop singer Freddy Cannon is 76. Actor-pro-ducer Max Baer Jr. is 75. Actress Gemma Jones is 70. Rock musician Bob Mosley is 70. Singer-musician Chris Hillman is 68. Musician Terry Woods is 65. Rock singer Southside Johnny Lyon is 64. Actor Jeff Bridges is 63. Rock musician Gary Rossington is 61. Actress Patricia Wettig is 61. Actor Tony Todd is 58. Jazz singer Cassan-dra Wilson is 57. Country musician Brian Prout is 57. Rock musician Bob Griffi n is 53. Rock singer Vinnie Dombroski is 50. Actress Marisa Tomei is 48. Actress Chelsea Noble is 48. Actor-comedian Fred Armisen is 46. Actor Kevin Sussman is 42. Actress-model Tyra Banks is 39. Country singer Lila McCann is 31. Actress Lindsay Felton is 28.

CALENDARTODAY’S EVENTS

Holiday Luncheon held by the Members of the Mer-edith Historical Society. Noon at Mame’s Restaurant in Meredith. Cost is $17.50 per person. To make a reservation or for specific menu choices call 524-6586.

Elderly Assistance Information Session presented by Gail Lyman, Franklin Area Director of Community Action Program Belknap-Merrimack Counties. 11 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center located at 11 Grange Road in Tilton.

Mystery Hike with NH Covert Volunteer, Dot Banks. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Tilton Senior Center on Grange Road. Easy walk on local trails.

The Lakes Region Camera Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at The Trinity Episcopal Church on Route 25 in Meredith at 7:30 PM. The program will be Rangefinder Cameras presented by Richard Hart-man. Persons of any experience level are welcome. For more information, visit our website at www.lrcameraclub.com or call Phyllis Meinke at 340-2359.

Storytime at Belmont Public Library. 3:30 p.m. Lakeport Community Association meeting. 7 p.m. at

the Freight House.Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on

Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels wel-come. We will teach.)

Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 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.

Hall Memorial Library Happenings. Storytime 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Arts and Crafts featuring Giltter Paint-ings 3 p.m.

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.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5Christmas Carolers sing at the Taylor Community in

Laconia. Participants should meet at 7 p.m. at the Commu-nity Center in Laconia. Free and open to the public. Cocoa will be provided. Call 524-5046 to sign up.

Brown Bag Luncheon Seminar, Pinterest For Your Business, presented by the Plymouth Regional Cham-ber of Commerce. Noon to 1 p.m. at Pease Public Library in Plymouth. Non-perishable food item donation requested. For more information call 536-1001 or go to www.plym-outhnh.org.

“Donation Only” Zumba class to benefit the Giving Tree Fund. 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the cafeteria at Inter-Lakes High School. Suggested donation is $10. Participants are encouraged to wear comfy clothes, sneakers, and water bottles. For more information email ashley.white@inter-lakes.org or jodi.pendexter@interlakes.org.

Mom and Me free movie viewing featuring ‘Curious George’ held at at Smitty’s Cinema in Tilton. Doors open at 11 a.m. followed by the showing of the movie at 11:30 a.m.

Popular Russian pianist and innovative writer Sergei Novikov performs his classical-folk-jazz music collec-tion at the Taylor Community in Laconia. 3:30 p.m. in the Woodside Building. Free and open to the public. To reserve a spot call 524-5600.

The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednes-day through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.

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

Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.

Preschool story time at Belmont Public Library. 10:30

a.m. Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recov-

ery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call/ leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednes-days any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith

CALENDAR from preceding page

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

ASHLAND — Christmas Night In Ashland will be celebrated this year on Friday evening, Decem-ber 7, in downtown Ashland. Several local organiza-tions, businesses and individuals will participate in the event, which is coordinated by the Community Council of Ashland. The 2012 event will include chil-dren’s workshops and scavenger hunt, pictures with Santa, food and other sales, hay rides, a “Christmas Carol” play, the lighting of the town Christmas tree, and a Santa’s Gift Bag Raffle to benefit the local food pantry.

Most events take place between 5 and 6:45 p.m. on Main Street and Highland Street. Pictures With Santa are offered for a $1 donation by the Friends of the Ashland Town Library, at the Library, 41 Main Street, at the main intersection in the center of the village. The Meredith Village Savings Bank holds a free Christmas tree ornament workshop for chil-dren at its Ashland Office, at the corner of Riverside Drive and Highland Street.

Next to the bank at 12 Highland Street is the Ash-land Community Center, which will have a Bread Basket Raffle and the annual Cookie Walk, with cans of cookies, mostly home made, for sale at $3 per can. (Buyers get to pick their own cookies.)

The Community Center is also the site of the Santa’s Gift Bag Raffle to benefit the Ashland Food Pantry. Non-perishable food items can be brought to the Center between noon and 6 p.m. on Thurs-day, December 6 and Friday, December 7. One raffle ticket will be given for each qualifying food item donated to the Food Pantry. The raffle includes gift bags for both adults and for children 12 and under. The winning tickets will be announced at the tree lighting at the end of the evening.

A Corn Chowder Supper to benefit the Food Pantry will be served in St. Mark’s Parish Hall, at 16 Highland Street next door to the Community Center. The supper, including chowder, crackers and beverage, costs just $3.

Horse drawn hay rides, sponsored by the Commu-

Christmas Night celebration in Ashland Friday includes hay rides, play, Christmas tree lighting

nity Center, will load up in the Town Hall parking lot, just beyond St. Mark’s Church, at 20 Highland Street. Donations will be appreciated, but are not required for the hay rides which will be given from 5 to 8 p.m. The hay ride can be taken up Highland Street to the Cheney House, 82 Highland Street, where the popular Lionel Train Display by Anthony Hoerter will be on view.

Returning to Main Street, visitors will find the 6th Grade Class of the Ashland School selling raffle tickets, hot dogs and water on the sidewalk in front of the Ashland Insurance Center at 44 Main Street. Tickets are available at $5 each (or five for $20) for a box full of prizes worth over $250. (The raffle winner will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony.) The wreaths that have been retired from the town utility poles to make room for the new holiday ban-ners are also available for a donation at this site. The student artists of the Ashland School will dis-play Christmas Greetings posters in the storefront of the Shepard Block, at 48 Main Street.

The Ashland Baptist Church Dining Hall at 57 Main Street is a focus of the evening event. The Ash-land Area Recreation Association will give out free coffee and hot chocolate and will also sell food. The Ashland Woman’s Club will sell hand made scarves and hats and other hand made items to benefit their Scholarship Fund for Ashland students.

The Ashland Historical Society will display his-toric photos of downtown Ashland. The Parks & Recreation Department will hold a Little Ones Workshop to make pine cone birdfeeders. The Dining Hall is also the starting place for a scavenger hunt, organized by the Parks & Recreation Department for children, who will search the downtown for clues to win prizes.

The Hampstead Stage Company will pres-ent a play based on Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol” with Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob

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For several years now the Mrs. Santa Fund has provided gifts for children from Newborn to age 17. This list grows longer each year. Once again Mrs. Santa’s Elves need your generosity. New clothing and toys may be dropped off at the Town Hall until December 21st. Cash donations are made payable to Mrs. Santa Fund and may be sent to: Alton Town Hall, c/o Sheri York, PO Box 659, Alton, NH 03809.

If you are in need of assistance providing necessities for your children or know of a family who would benefit from this program, contact Mrs. Santa’s Elves by December 7th. Elf #1-Sheri York (875-0204), or Elf #2 –Paulette Wentworth, (875-0203).

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Cratchit, and the ghosts of Christmas. The perfor-mance, suitable for all ages, will begin at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Ashland Baptist Church. It is sponsored by the Community Council and the Friends of the Town Library. (Donations again will be appreciated, but are not required.)

The celebration concludes at 8 p.m. in Memorial

Park, at the corner of Main Street and Riverside Drive. Christmas carols will be sung. The prize win-ners for the Gift Bag Raffle, the Sixth Grade raffle and the scavenger hunt will be announced. And, with the help of Santa Claus, the town Christmas tree will be lit.

For more information, call Sue Longley at 536-3141.

from preceding page

Mix 94.1fm getting ready for Cash-N-Cans driveLACONIA — Mix 94.1fm is getting ready for its

26th annual Mix 94.1fm Cash-N-Cans Money and Food Drive for the Holidays.

Fred Caruso and Amy Bates will broadcast live from over 20 different locations across central New Hampshire December 7-14, accepting non-perish-able food and monetary donations

Last year was another record Cash-N-Cans year, raising $30,540.46 and over 25,000 non-perishables.

People can make donations in person at any of the broadcast sites, or by mail. Make make checks pay-able to “Mix Cash-N-Cans” and mail to Mix 94.1fm, PO Box 941, Franklin, NH 03235.

Here’s the 2012 Mix Cash-N-Cans Broadcast Schedule:

Friday 12/7: 3:30-6 p.m., Santa & His Workshop, TRIP Center, Downtown Franklin.

Monday 12/10: 5:30-10 a.m., The Soda Shoppe, Franklin; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Cumberland Farms, Weirs Beach; 2-5 p.m., Lakes Region Jewelers/Sal’s Pizza/Pet Paradise at the Belknap Mall; 5-7 p.m., UNO’s, Tanger Outlet Center, Tilton.

Tuesday 12/11: 5:30-10 a.m., McDonald’s in Tilton; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., HK Powersports Laconia; 1-3 p.m. The Wineing Butcher, Gilford; 4-6 p.m., Belknap Subaru, Tilton.

Wednesday 12/12: 5:30-8 a/m., Willow Hill Food & Beverage, Franklin; 8-10 a.m., Stafford Food & Beverage, Downtown Tilton; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Kramer & Hall Goldsmiths/Franklin Savings Bank/Prescott’s Florist, Downtown Laconia; 2-4 p.m., Irwin Motors, Bisson Avenue Laconia; 5-8 p.m., Tilt’n Diner at Exit 20 for the annual Cash-N-Cans spaghetti Dinner.

Thursday 12/13: 5:30-10 a.m., Park-N-Go Market, Northfield; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. T-Bones in Laconia; 2-5 p.m., Franklin Savings Bank, Upper Central Street. Santa will be there and anyone who makes a donation will receive a goodie bag with special surprises inside; 5-7 p.m., Ciao Pasta, Park Street in Northfield.

Friday 12/14: 5:30-10 a.m., McDonald’s in Frank-lin; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Benson Auto West Franklin; 3-6 p.m., Grevior Furniture, Downtown Franklin.

Organizations which the drive assists include, Twin Rivers Interfaith Food Pantry; Tilton/North-field/Sanbornton (TNS) Christmas Fund; Bread & Roses Soup Kitchen; Franklin Police Toys for Tots Program; Belmont Police Santa’s ‘Lil Helpers Pro-gram; CAP’s Cupboard, Merrimack/Belknap Com-munity Action Program; The Santa Fund of the Greater Lakes Region; St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, Bel-mont

Will and Kate expecting a baby, UK palace confirmsLONDON (AP) — Britain doesn’t have to wait any

longer: Prince William’s wife, Kate, is pregnant.St. James’s Palace made the announcement

Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge — formerly Kate Middleton — has a severe form of morning sickness and is currently in a London hos-pital. William was at his wife’s side.

The news drew congratulations from around the world, the hashtag “royalbaby” trending globally on Twitter.

The couple’s first child will be third in line to the throne — behind William and his father, Prince Charles — leap-frogging the gregarious Prince Harry and possibly set-ting up the first scenario in which a female heir could benefit from new gender rules about succession.

The palace would not say how far along the 30-year-old duchess is, only that she has not yet reached the 12-week mark.

Palace officials said the duchess was hospital-ized with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness that affects about 1 in 200 women and can lead to dehydration or worse if left untreated. They said she was expected to remain hospitalized for several days and would require a

period of rest afterward.Until Monday’s announcement, the duchess had

shown no signs of being with child. She was photo-graphed just last week bounding across a field clad in black high-heeled boots as she played field hockey with students at her former school.

Still, speculation has swirled about when she and William would start a family from almost the moment they were wed on April 29, 2011, in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

The attractive young couple is immensely popu-lar — with William’s easy common touch reminding many of his mother, the late Princess Diana — and their child is expected to play an important role in British national life for decades to come.

For months, Kate’s every move has been scruti-nized for clues about a possible pregnancy — from each time she touched her stomach to whether her outfit choices hinted at a baby bump.

In September, tongues wagged over why she might be avoiding alcohol when the duchess opted to toast with a glass of ice water instead of champagne during a banquet in Singapore.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: Two years ago, I walked away from a 28-year marriage. A year after my divorce was fi nal, I began seeing an old family friend. My ex-husband has decided that the only possible reason for why I left him is another man, because in his humble opinion, he was perfect during our marriage. I have told him over and over the reasons why I left, but he doesn’t hear a word I say. The problem is, we share grandchildren. My grandson is having a birthday soon, and my ex has given our daughter explicit orders that I am not to bring my new boyfriend. The birthday party is being held at my daughter’s house, and she called and asked me to come alone so as not to cause any problems. My daughter understands that her father is being unrea-sonable, but he is their father, and they love him. One of my sons actually confronted my ex about this before, and my ex didn’t speak to him for months. He told our son that he was taking my side by accepting my boyfriend. I live with my boyfriend, and my ex has a live-in girlfriend whom he plans to bring to the birthday party. I am heartbro-ken that my ex is treating his children this way and even more upset that my kids won’t stand up for themselves or for me. I fear this will never end. What happens when our still-single son gets married? My boyfriend has no problem stepping aside, but I know his feelings are hurt. I don’t want this type of behavior to cause a rift with my kids. This is making me physically ill. Should I not go to the party? I don’t want to play into my ex’s control issues. -- Heartbroken Mom in Connecticut Dear Connecticut: Your children must call Dad’s bluff, or he will continue to marginalize you and any partner you have. This is a power play to control all of you. Unfortunately, you

cannot force your children to risk the relationship by showing backbone. Whether or not to attend these functions is up to you. A child’s birthday party is not as big of a deal as a son’s wedding. Pick your battles. Dear Annie: I am 18 and a senior in high school. My ex-boy-friend and I dated on and off for about two years before we broke up 10 months ago. We are still close friends and have some feelings for each other, but there are reasons why we can’t currently be together. I am starting to like a guy who is three years younger and two grades below me. But I don’t know if he likes me. Should I pursue him? What about my ex-boyfriend who is still my best friend? -- Confl icted and Confused in the Northwest Dear Confl icted: Are you planning to get back together with your ex at some point in the near future? If so, pursuing another guy may make that more diffi cult. But if the relation-ship with the ex is over, you are free to pursue anyone. How-ever, the new guy is 15. While he may be fl attered by your in-terest, he’s too young to become involved with a senior. And if there is sex, you could be in legal trouble. Please set your sights elsewhere. Dear Annie: I think you missed an important possibility when answering “Frustrated Dad,” whose college-graduate son plays video games all day. If his son plays games the vast majority of the day, he could well be addicted. When addictions take over, work and rela-tionships are all tossed by the wayside. He retreats from the real world because his reality is in his computer. Dad should absolutely insist that he go to a therapist trained in addictions. Drive him there, or pay for his gas -- whatever it takes. It is a long, hard road back, but it can be done. -- Hap-pier Mom

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

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299DOLLAR-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 fi rst 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 offi ces at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our offi ce 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

BEAUTIFUL Puppies: Apricot andblack. Pomapoo Teddy Bears .Champ background. Good price.Healthy, happy, home raised.253-6373.

DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath& temperament guaranteed.Parents on premise, $450(603)539-1603.

LABRADOR Retriever pups AKC.Outstanding English lines,Chocolates/ blacks. Bred forbreed standards/ temperament.In-home raised. (603)664-2828.

RAG Doll inside Cat. 3-years old,healthy, happy, great tempera-ment, has all records, current onshots. $50 279-6231 Ask for Linda

Announcement

CHRISTMAS CASH!Bring in your unwanted gold andsilver jewelry and coins in anycondition and finance your holi-day shopping, pay for your heat,or just have fun. The Thrifty Yan-kee, Route 25 Meredith NH just1/2 mile up from the ETC Shop.603-279-0607. Open Wed-Sun10-5. Trusted brokers since 1985.Friendly atmosphere, plenty ofparking. Antiques, clothing, jew-elry and much more.

Announcement

WERE YOU IMPLANTED WITHA ST. JUDE DEFIBRILLATORLEAD WIRE between June 2001-present? You may be entitled tocompensation. Contact AttorneyC h a r l e s J o h n s o n1-800-535-5727.

Autos

$_TOP dollar paid for junk cars &trucks. Available 7-days a week.P3�s Towing. 630-3606

1998 Ford F150 4X4 Pickup- Ex -tra cab, 8ft bed, 165K miles.Registered, XLT, loaded, runsgood. $2,700/OBO. 344-8885 La-conia

2003 Silverado LS- Excellentcondition, one owner, only 38Kmiles. 2WD, reg. cab, 8ft bed.$7,900. 524-8745

2003 Subaru Legacy OutbackWagon- $2,000 as is. $3,200 withminor work done. 267-5456

2005 Kia Rio, 4 door, auto, a/c,104K Miles, new timing belt andwater pump, great on gas. $3795.934-2221

2005 Subaru Forester 2.5 XS,AWD, 27K miles, Cayenne Red,Excellent condition, new tires, CD,heated seats, auto, remotestarter/entry, car cover, $12,500,603-528-3735.

2008 Ford Fusion SE 4 cyl, auto,AC, power doors/windows, moon-roof, AM/FM w/ 6 CD/MP3 player,new tires, rear spoiler, black,95,000 miles, $9750. 528-2595

ANTIQUE 1973 MG Midget-$5,200. 267-5456

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

CASH paid for unwanted or junkcars and trucks. Same day servicepossible. 603-231-2859.

FOR Sale 1994 Chrysler Concord,new tires and battery, awd, in-spectable, 28 mpg. Good condi-tion. $1500. 677-2865

Autos

FOR Sale: 2008 Prius Hybrid, 51kmiles, light green, good condition.$11,900. 968-7959.

Child Care

CHILD or elder care. Weekends,some holidays, some overnights,in your home. Responsible, 42,own transportation. 630-9969

Employment Wanted

GENTLEMAN with CDL-B andcurrent medical card seeks work.Also have many years of shipping,receiving, manufacturing, retailand warehouse experience.Prefer 2nd shift, but can work 1st.496-8639

For Rent

ALTON/GILFORD Line 2BRCottage w/3-season Porch,$220-235/week +utilities; 3BRApt. $240-260/week +utilities.Beach access. 603-365-0799.

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. Ifyou need a rental at a fair price,call DRM Corp. Over 50 years inrentals. We treat you better!524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, atour new location, 142 Church St.(Behind CVS Pharmacy.)

For Rent

BELMONT farmhouse 2 bedroomapartment. 2nd floor, large bal-cony, heat & electric included. Nopets/No smoking. $760/Month.340-6219

BELMONT- Renovated, quiet Rte.3. One & Two bedroom, Includeheat/hot water, starts at $685, nopets. 528-1991

BRISTOL- Available immediately!Two Bedroom newly renovated,first floor. New carpet andlinoleum, new bathroom fixtures,new appliances and cabinets.Plenty of closet space! Not a farcommute to PSU or I93, rightaround the corner from Freuden-berg. $700 per month plusutilities. Will consider a pet. Firstmonth plus 1 month securitydeposit, references required.Please call 603-387-6498.

BRISTOL- Available immediately!Two Bedroom newly renovated,first floor. New carpet andlinoleum, new bathroom fixtures,new appliances and cabinets.Plenty of closet space! Not a farcommute to PSU or I93, rightaround the corner from Freuden-berg. $975/Month, includesheat/hot water/electricity. Willconsider a pet. First month plus$500 security deposit to move in.References required. Please call603-387-6498.

For Rent

FRANKLIN: 2 & 3 bedroom mobilehomes for rent $700-$725. + Utili-ties, security deposit required, nodogs, 279-5846.

GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 BathCondo. Fireplace, gas heat, W/Dhookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 yearlease, $975/month + security.455-6269.

GILFORD - 1 or 2-bedroom unitsavailable. Heat & electricityincluded. From $190/week. Petsconsidered. 556-7098.

LACONIA

2-BEDROOM HOUSECompletely renovated, includingnew kitchen. Nice house, nicearea. 64 Fenton Ave. No pets, NoSmokers. $975/Month, plus utili-ties. 630-1438

LACONIA - 3 BR first floor unit.Parking and W/D hookups. Nodogs. $1,120 includes heat. Call315-9492.

LACONIA - Great 3 bedroom,hardwood floors, 3-season porch,washer/dryer hookup, off streetparking, in town, close to park.$1,100/month. Security, 1stmonth, references. 455-0602.

LACONIA 1-Bedroom Apartment.Includes Heat. Hot Water,Electric. Nice location., No pets/No smoking. $650/month630-4198

LACONIA 1st floor 2-3 bedroomapartment on Pleasant St. Walk totown & beaches, recentlyrepainted, carpeting, appliances,full bath. $1,000/Month includesheat & hot water. 524-3892 or630-4771

LACONIA 2 bedroom house nearLRGH. Includes heat & hot water,washer/dryer, and snow removal.$1050/Month. No pets/smoking.524-5455

LACONIA, 260 Holman St.,2-Bedroom house, 2 Baths,garage, washer/dryer, screenedporch, lake access. No pets,non-smokers. $1,300/mo. plusutilities. 524-4313.

LACONIA, Messer St., 1 1/2 Br,$150/wk. Utilities not included.Call 603-512-8722.

LACONIA- 2 bedroom house withyard, shed, and off streetparking. Available January 1st.$750/Month plus ut i l i t ies.620-3133

LACONIA- 3 BEDROOM$195/WK, 1 BEDROOM $160/wk.Both with sun porch. Heatincluded. Messer Street. $600secur i ty . HUD Approved.524-7793, 344-9913.

LACONIA- 3 bedroomwasher/dryer hook-up, basementstorage, off-street parking, 2ndfloor, $800/Month + utilities.455-6983

Laconia- 3 bedroom/6 room apart-ment. Views of Winnipesaukee,washer/dryer hook-up, garage (1bay), discounted rent opportuni-ties (grass cutting/walk shoveling).$925/Month + one month security.Available 12/2/12. Call 486-3966or 528-1850

For Rent

LACONIA- Beacon St. WestLuxury condo. Furnished,washer/dryer, hardwood floors,granite countertops, storage unit,gym included. Very low utilities.Free In ternet & cable.Non-smoker/No pets. Security,lease & references required.$750/Month. 455-4075

LACONIA- Elegant, large onebedroom in one of PleasantStreet�s finest Victorian homes.Fireplace, beamed ceilings, lots ofnatural woodwork, washer/dryer.Walk to downtown and beaches.Heat/Hot water included. $925.528-6885

LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.Private bath, heat/hot water,electric, cable, parking included.$145/week 603-781-6294

LACONIA-1 bedroom $150/Week,includes heat & hot water.References & deposit. 524-9665

LACONIA -2 bedroom duplex unit.Off street parking and W/D hook-ups. No dogs. $805 plus utilities.Call 315-9492.

LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floorin duplex building with separateentrance. Recently renovated,$240/week including heat, electric& hot water. 524-1234,www.whitemtrentals.com.

LACONIA: Studio apartment,$135/week, includes heat. Refer-ences and security deposit.524-9665.

LACONIA: Very nice 1-bedroomapartment in clean, quiet, down-town building. Recently painted.Nice kitchen and full bath.$175/week, includes heat, hot wa-ter & electricity. 524-3892 or630-4771.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.Call for available apartments.524-4428

LACONIA: Huge 3-bedroom, 1stfloor. Bonus 3-season room.W a s h e r / D r y e r h o o k - u p .No pets/smoking. $900/month.603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large 3-bedroom,2nd/3rd floors. Washer/Dryerhook-up. No pets/smoking.$800/month. 603-387-6810.

LACONIA: Large 3 & 4-bedroomapartments. Parking. $850/mo +utilities. 603-781-6294.

LACONIA: Sunny small 2 bed-room, 2nd floor. No smoking/nodogs. $190/week, includesheat/hot water. 455-5569.

LAKEPORT

APARTMENT3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. No Pets,$950/Month+ Utilities. 1-Yearlease & references required.630-2883

LAKEPORT

APARTMENT3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath. NoPets, $950/Month + Utilities.1-Year lease & referencesrequired.

630-2883

MEREDITH, 2 Bedroom, 2 bathmobile home. Utilities paid bytenant. $650/month. 279-4103

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CENTRALNEW HAMPSHIREVNA & HOSPICE

ON-CALL REGISTERED NURSES Week Night or Weekend Night

This is an overnight position working out of ourWolfeboro office, providing phone triage for clientcalls, and home visits for emergent needs. Week nightposition will work Mon.-Thu., 4PM to 8 AM.Weekend night will work Fri.-Sun. 4PM to 8AM. Bothpositions offer guaranteed hours and incentive pay.Must be IV and computer proficient; training providedto qualified candidate. Reliable transportation, validNH professional license and strong assessment andclinical skills required. This is a benefits eligibleposition.

Send resume via fax 603-524-8217,e-mail to clong@centralvna.org or mail to

HR 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246Web site: centralvna.org

EOE

PART TIME FRONT OFFICEADMINISTRATOR

We are looking for a friendly, personable andconfident individual to work part time in ourorthodontic practice located in Plymouth. We requireexcellent communication, organizational andcomputer skills as well as the ability to multi-task andwork independently There is occasional travel to ourother satellite offices. This is a great opportunity tojoin a dynamic and growing health professional team.

e-mail resume to smiles@hillerortho.com

Central NH CPA firm seeks experienced taxprofessional for full time seasonal employment withpossible year round opportunity. Focus is onindividual tax returns, but experience with businessreturns is a plus. Experience with Ultra Tax CS andQuickBooks preferred.

Please send resume to sbatstone@mdccpas.com,fax to 603-528-7624 or mail to:

Malone, Dirubbo & Co., P.C.501 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246-2817

PROPERTY MAINTENANCEFull time property maintenance person with 10+ yearsexperience in landscaping, carpentry, electrical,plumbing, heating, plowing and shoveling. Computerand management skills a plus. Must be reliable, a selfstarter and have a valid NH drivers license. Must live inLaconia/Belmont area. A drug-free environment.

Please send resume to:(fax) 603-527-9223

(email) aemitchell@metrocast.net(mail) A. E. Mitchell Corp.

PO Box 720, Belmont, NH 03220

NURSE NEEDEDRN FOR KIDNEY DIALYSIS

Dialysis experience preferred, but not a must.Senior nursing students may apply.

Please send resume to:Central NH Kidney Center

87 Spring Street, Laconia, NH 03246or Call

603-528-3738

For Rent

MEREDITH- 1 bedroom first floor,walk to village, washer/dryerhook -ups , no smok ing ,$600/Month no utilities 279-7887cell 781-862-0123

MEREDITH: 2 Bedroom apart-ment. Main Street, convenient todowntown and beach. Nosmoking/no pets. $700/month +utilites. 279-6108, 6-9pm.

MEREDITH: 2BR, in-town apart-ment with parking. $700/monthincludes heat. No smoking. Nopets. Security deposit. Call John,387-8356.

MEREDITH: 1-Bedroom apart-ment. Main St., convenient to all.Private entrance and parking.$700/Month heated , NoSmoking/No pets. 279-6108,6-9pm.

MEREDITH: 1-2 bedroomapartments and 2 and 3 bedroommobile homes, $575-$750+utilities, security deposit required,no dogs, 279-5846.

NEW Durham- Furnished bed-room includes uti l i t ies &kitchen privilages. $90/week.603-978-6416

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1stf loor , d i rect access tobasement with coin-op laundry,$230/week including heat, electric& hot water. 524-1234,www.whitemtrentals.com.

TILTON: Large room for rentdowntown. $150/week includes allutilities. 603-286-4391.

TILTON: Downstairs 1-bedroom.$620-640/Month. Heat and hotwater included. No dogs,603-630-9772 or 916-214-7733.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiencyand a cottage including heat, hotwater, l ights and cable.$165-$225 per week. $500deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

For Sale

7ft snowplow with lights & hydroliclift $400. 524-4445

AAMCO Brake Lathe with benchand accessories. $1,200 or bestoffer. 630-3482

AMAZING! Beautiful PillowtopMattress Sets. Twin $199, Full orQueen $249, King $449. Call603-305-9763 See “Furniture” AD.

Ariens Snowblower- 6HP, $200firm. Older model, runs good.267-8685

FIREWOOD -SANBORNTON.Heat Source Cord Wood.Green and seasoned. Call286-4946

GREEN Firewood $150 per cord.Dry firewood $210/cord. Cut, split& delivered. 393-1402

IBANEZ Gio electric guitar $100,Austin Les Paul guitar $150, Pea-vey 130W amplif ier $150286-4012.

Pair Ski-Doo Flex Skis- Dual Car-bide, black w/yellow handles, 40inches of carbides. Excellentshape, $400/OBO. Pau l603-366-2809

For Sale

JOHNSTONLOGGING FIREWOODCut, Split & Delivered

$200 per cord,Got trees need CA$H?

455-6100

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

MATCHING Black Kenmore elec-tric smooth surface, warmingdrawer, over size burner, simmercontrol, self cleaning stove withunder the counter microwave invery good condition $350. If inter-ested please call 524-1142. Cashonly.

PIANOS: What greater gift to givea child than a piano? Call524-1430.

RUGER 10/22, model 1230 tacti-cal, target bull barrel, Bi pod, RedDot scope, like NIB $400,744-7810

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries:No minimum required. Evening-weekend deliveries welcome.Benjamin Oil, LLC. 603-731-5980

SNOWBEAR utility trailer 42 inchsides. Asking $750 Call 253-1000or 361-3801.

Solid wood kitchen table with 4matching chairs. $125/OBO.671-3876

TIRES & Rims, like new235/75-15 for two wheel drive GM.5 lug. $350. 528-5188

WOOD Stove- Regency, 18 inchwood. 7 years old, burns veryclean, $475/OBO. Electric cementmixer, 4 cubic feet. Used 1 job,like new, $250. 393-2632

Furniture

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-sizedMattress/ Box-spring Set.LUXURY-F IRM EuropeanPillow-Top Style. Fabulous Back,Hip and Leg Support, HospitalityA+ Rating! All New FactorySealed with 10-YR Warranty.Compare Cost $1095, SELL$249. Can Delivery and Set-up.603-305-9763

NEW trailer load mattresses....agreat deal! King set complete$395, queen set $249.603-524-1430.

Free

FREE Pickup for your unwanted,useful items. Garages, vehicls, es-tates cleaned out and yardsaleitems. (603)930-5222.

Heavy Equipment

BLAIS EQUIPMENT- 2008D6NLGP. New condition. 2005D5G 1800 hrs. AC, heat, priced tosell. Several late model machines,rentals available. Always buying.603-765-8217

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

LIKE WORKING WITHTHE PUBLIC?

If you are a people person andlike working with the public, ourCustomer Service & Sales posi-tions is a fit for you. Call for in-terview at (603)822-0219 or textanytime to (603)662-9138. Inter-views will be conducted sameday calls are taken. No experi-ence necessary. Full trainingprovided for those who qualify.Serious opportunity for ad-vancement. Management train-ing from day 1. $1000 sign onbonus, $550/wk. commissionsand bonuses.

Help Wanted

LACONIA-FEMALE caregiver toprovide non-medical services formy wife who has Alzheimer�s.Services will include but are notlimited to personal care, toileting,meal preparation, light house-keeping based on available time.This is a part-time position offering10-20 hours each week, 12:30-5:30 pm Thursday, Friday andSaturday. Must be reliableand dependable and able totransfer 115 pounds. Sendexperience and/or resume tokathrynmoore16@aol.com orphone (978) 807-1450.

Mechanic Wated- Experienced,excellent shop. 630-4198

Help Wanted

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORSneeded to deliver NH UnionLeader and Sunday news inMoultonborough area. $458 perWeek. Early AM delivery, proof ofinsurance. Laconia resident pre-ferred. Call Jim Paggi 668-4321ext. 377

KIDWORKS Learning Center isnow accepting applications for anAfternoon Float. 12-5:30pm,Monday- Friday, Year Round.Must have 18 Early ChildhoodCredits. E-mail resume to:kworks@metrocast.net EOE

MNA Medication Nurse�s Assis-tant. Part-time. Sanctuary HomeHealth Nursing. References and li-cense required. 603-455-3585.

Help Wanted

LINCARE, leading national respi-ratory company in Concord, NH

seeks friendly, attentive CustomerService Representative. Phoneskills that provide warm customerinteractions a must. Maintain pa-tient files, process doctor�s orders,manage computer data and filing.Growth opportunities are excel-lent. Drug-free workplace. EOE.Email resumes to Ivan atIBLIVEN@lincare.com or fax to603-753-0157.

LOCAL RESORT

SEEKS PT BOOKKEEPER

Familiarity with payroll,Quickbooks and Microsoft

Office preferred. Typing and10-key skills required. Please

send salary history andresumé to Denise McGuire at

dmcguiremgr@gmail.com

PART time Laundromat attendantat Garden Island Laundromat andTanning, 585 Union Avenue, La-conia. Tanning certification a plus.Apply in person.

TT OWNER-OPERATORSub-contract for Laconia basedMC (100 mile radius max).207-754-1047

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MANAGERPosition to manage all aspects ofthe Inter-Lakes Senior Center(Meredith). 25-29 hours/week.Direct day-to-day operations ofCenter including coordination ofnutrition services, transportation,education, recreation and supportservices. BA or BS degree inHuman Services or related field(Master�s preferred), two to fiveyears experience working witholder adults, demonstratedsupervisory experience, effectivecommunication skills, programdevelopment and communityrelations. Send resume toJoan Barretto, Community ActionProgram Belknap-MerrimackCounties, Inc. (ES), PO Box 1016,Concord, NH 03302-1016. E.O.E.No phone calls please.

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TOTAL FLOOR CARE,

TOTAL HOME CAREProfessional Floor sanding,refinishing. Repair: remodeling,painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

Motorcycles

Buy • Sell • Tradewww.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s MotoWorks, RT16 Albany, NH.

Real Estate

ATTENTION

GILFORD &

GILMANTON

RESIDENTS!If you are considering sellingyour home, please call. I am apre-approved buyer relocatingback to the area, seeking anewer/updated, open concepthome. 3/4 bedroom, 2/4 bath,2,300 sq. ft. +, level lot withprivacy. I�ve seen all currentlylisted property

PLEASE CALL

617-469-7894

Real Estate

FLIP this house: 3 bedroom,1-bath, living room, dining room.Needs TLC. A block fromdowntown Laconia. Assessed at$130K, asking $69,500. Principalsonly, so ld as is . Cal l603-581-6710

LACONIA lakefront house w/2 BR,1.5 bath, 985 sq.ft in quiet neigh-borhood on Lake Winnisquamview of Mosquito Bridge; 101�shoreline w/beach, .54 acre lot;great potential for expansion/renovation; brick fireplace,3-yr-old furnace; screened porch,walkout basement $625K; inquir-ies please call 455-5778

Services

PIPER ROOFINGQuality Work

Reasonable Rates

Free EstimatesMetal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our CustomersDon�t get Soaked!

528-3531Major credit cards accepted

BUSINESS Telephone SystemsSales, Repairs Data & VoiceCabling. 20 Years in Business524-2214

CHAIR CANINGSeatweaving. Classes. Supplies.New England Porch Rockers, 10Pleasant Street in downtown La-conia. Open every day at 10,closed Sunday. 603-393-6451

Services

COMPLETE CARE

CLEANING SERVICEReasonable rates, home andcommercial. No job too big orsmall. Call for free estimate today.603-717-6682

DICK THE HANDYMANAvailable for small and odd jobs,also excavation work, small treeand stump removal and smallroofs! Call for more details. DickMal ta is 603-267-7262 or603-630-0121

HANDYMAN

SERVICES

Small Jobs AreMy Speciality

Rick Drouin

520-5642 or 744-6277

HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free

Sanding. 25 years experience.Excellent references. WeilerBuilding Services 986-4045 Email:weilbuild@yahoo.com

CALL THE HUNGRY PAINTER:Painting, small tree work, dumpruns, odd jobs, water damage/dry-wall repairs. 455-6296.

Services

TACTICAL TREE SERVICETree Removal, Tree Pruning

& Snowplowing

Fully InsuredFree Estimates

455-0425

Very Reasonable Pet Sitter and/orboarding in my home. Addie556-7211

WET BASEMENTS,cracked or buckling walls, crawlspace problems, backed by40 years experience. Guaran-teed 603-356-4759basementauthoritiesnh.com.

Snowmobiles

2005 Polaris Trail Touring Deluxe-2 Up backrest, electric start,reverse, studded track, 1,400miles, like new! $3,600. 998-4899

Snowmobiles

SKIDOO 583 red, rebuilt motor,$1500. 2002 Polaris 800 XCHigh-output twin, purple 1000miles on rebuilt motor $2200. Ski-doo 600 triple 2100 miles $1200.Nice clean machine. 524-9011

Storage Space

Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle,RV in a clean/dry place. Monthlyrates. 524-1430 or 455-6518

Home Care

“COMPASSIONATE CARE YouNeed, When You Need It” is themotto of Senior Home Care Com-panions of the Lakes Region(SHCCLR). Services include MealPreparation, Shopping, Laundry,Light Housekeeping, Transporta-tion, Personal Care, Respite,Overnight and 24-hour individual-ized assistance. Services are bymature (over 50), screened, inter-viewed, referenced, experiencedand qualifired caregivers. When afamily member needs any of theprovided services, please call603-556-7817 for more informa-tion or a Free in-home needs as-sessment. Or, look us up atSHCCLR.com.

Saxophonist Gary Smulyan. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — Blackstones,will host the 6=time Grammy winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan on Friday December 7 at 8 p.m.

General admission is $12. The show is produced by NH Jazz Presents, a company that coordinates a four-day jazz tour in Brandon, Laconia, Nashua and Portsmouth. NH Jazz will now present a monthly concert in Laconia on Friday evenings at Black-stones.

For Information call Jonathan Lorentz @ (518) 793-3183 or visit www.NHJazz.com

Gary Smulyan is critically acclaimed and recog-nized as a major voice on the baritone saxophone. His playing is marked by an aggressive rhythmic sense, an intelligent and creative harmonic approach and a strong and incisive wit.

Smulyan was born April 4, 1956, in Bethpage, New York. The gifted multi-instrumentalist started his music career by fi rst learning alto saxophone during his teenage years on Long Island. While still in high school, Smulyan had the chance to sit in with major jazz artists such as legendary trumpeter Chet Baker, saxophonist Lee Konitz, trombonist Jimmy Knepper and violinist Ray Nance. Smulyan attended SUNY Postsdam and Hofstra before he joined Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd in 1978, a group that included saxophonist Joe Lovano, bassist Marc Johnson and drummer John Riley.

In 1980, unlike many of his colleagues and peers, Smulyan did not have to go very far to move into New York City proper where he became part of the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, which would later become the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He also found

work with other important large ensembles includ-ing the Mingus Epitaph band and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Gradually establishing himself in NYC, the tal-ented Smulyan was asked to share the stage and record with Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan

Jazz Fridays: Grammy winner Gary Smulyan is first to play new monthly seriesGetz, Chick Corea, Tito Puente, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Diana Ross. Smulyan has also enjoyed work with bassist Dave Holland, the cooperative 3 Baritone Saxophone Band, as well as with power-house tenor saxophonist George Coleman, and with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. In addition to performing and recording in support of these and other luminaries, Smulyan has accumulated a remarkable discography as a leader, with over 10 titles under his own name.

He is a four-time winner of the Down Beat Read-ers Poll and a multiple winner of numerous other offi cial polls including the Jazz Journalists Award for “Baritone Saxophonist of the Year.” Smulyan is a six-time Grammy award winner for his work with B.B. King, Joe Lovano, Dave Holland and the Van-guard Jazz Orchestra. In 1995, WBGO voted Smuly-an’s Saxophone Mosaic as one of the best 25 CDs of 1995; two years later the Boston Globe selected Gary Smulyan with Strings as one of the 10 best jazz CDs of 1997.

Smulyan will perform in Laconia with bassist Ray Drummond.

The concert is produced by NH Jazz Presents and sponsored by the Margate Resort, Patrick’s Pub, David Salzberg, the Radisson Nashua, and the Brandon Inn.

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Please Have ReliableTransportation

Career growth

opportunities while

earning $475-$995

weekly.

(Per Agreement WithCompany)

603-528-2237

Help Wanted

SENIOR CENTER

MANAGERPosition to manage all aspects ofthe Inter-Lakes Senior Center(Meredith). 25-29 hours/week.Direct day-to-day operations ofCenter including coordination ofnutrition services, transportation,education, recreation and supportservices. BA or BS degree inHuman Services or related field(Master�s preferred), two to fiveyears experience working witholder adults, demonstratedsupervisory experience, effectivecommunication skills, programdevelopment and communityrelations. Send resume toJoan Barretto, Community ActionProgram Belknap-MerrimackCounties, Inc. (ES), PO Box 1016,Concord, NH 03302-1016. E.O.E.No phone calls please.

Home Improvements

TOTAL FLOOR CARE,

TOTAL HOME CAREProfessional Floor sanding,refinishing. Repair: remodeling,painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

Motorcycles

Buy • Sell • Tradewww.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s MotoWorks, RT16 Albany, NH.

Real Estate

ATTENTION

GILFORD &

GILMANTON

RESIDENTS!If you are considering sellingyour home, please call. I am apre-approved buyer relocatingback to the area, seeking anewer/updated, open concepthome. 3/4 bedroom, 2/4 bath,2,300 sq. ft. +, level lot withprivacy. I�ve seen all currentlylisted property

PLEASE CALL

617-469-7894

Real Estate

FLIP this house: 3 bedroom,1-bath, living room, dining room.Needs TLC. A block fromdowntown Laconia. Assessed at$130K, asking $69,500. Principalsonly, so ld as is . Cal l603-581-6710

LACONIA lakefront house w/2 BR,1.5 bath, 985 sq.ft in quiet neigh-borhood on Lake Winnisquamview of Mosquito Bridge; 101�shoreline w/beach, .54 acre lot;great potential for expansion/renovation; brick fireplace,3-yr-old furnace; screened porch,walkout basement $625K; inquir-ies please call 455-5778

Services

PIPER ROOFINGQuality Work

Reasonable Rates

Free EstimatesMetal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our CustomersDon�t get Soaked!

528-3531Major credit cards accepted

BUSINESS Telephone SystemsSales, Repairs Data & VoiceCabling. 20 Years in Business524-2214

CHAIR CANINGSeatweaving. Classes. Supplies.New England Porch Rockers, 10Pleasant Street in downtown La-conia. Open every day at 10,closed Sunday. 603-393-6451

Services

COMPLETE CARE

CLEANING SERVICEReasonable rates, home andcommercial. No job too big orsmall. Call for free estimate today.603-717-6682

DICK THE HANDYMANAvailable for small and odd jobs,also excavation work, small treeand stump removal and smallroofs! Call for more details. DickMal ta is 603-267-7262 or603-630-0121

HANDYMAN

SERVICES

Small Jobs AreMy Speciality

Rick Drouin

520-5642 or 744-6277

HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free

Sanding. 25 years experience.Excellent references. WeilerBuilding Services 986-4045 Email:weilbuild@yahoo.com

CALL THE HUNGRY PAINTER:Painting, small tree work, dumpruns, odd jobs, water damage/dry-wall repairs. 455-6296.

Services

TACTICAL TREE SERVICETree Removal, Tree Pruning

& Snowplowing

Fully InsuredFree Estimates

455-0425

Very Reasonable Pet Sitter and/orboarding in my home. Addie556-7211

WET BASEMENTS,cracked or buckling walls, crawlspace problems, backed by40 years experience. Guaran-teed 603-356-4759basementauthoritiesnh.com.

Snowmobiles

2005 Polaris Trail Touring Deluxe-2 Up backrest, electric start,reverse, studded track, 1,400miles, like new! $3,600. 998-4899

Snowmobiles

SKIDOO 583 red, rebuilt motor,$1500. 2002 Polaris 800 XCHigh-output twin, purple 1000miles on rebuilt motor $2200. Ski-doo 600 triple 2100 miles $1200.Nice clean machine. 524-9011

Storage Space

Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle,RV in a clean/dry place. Monthlyrates. 524-1430 or 455-6518

Home Care

“COMPASSIONATE CARE YouNeed, When You Need It” is themotto of Senior Home Care Com-panions of the Lakes Region(SHCCLR). Services include MealPreparation, Shopping, Laundry,Light Housekeeping, Transporta-tion, Personal Care, Respite,Overnight and 24-hour individual-ized assistance. Services are bymature (over 50), screened, inter-viewed, referenced, experiencedand qualifired caregivers. When afamily member needs any of theprovided services, please call603-556-7817 for more informa-tion or a Free in-home needs as-sessment. Or, look us up atSHCCLR.com.

Saxophonist Gary Smulyan. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — Blackstones,will host the 6=time Grammy winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan on Friday December 7 at 8 p.m.

General admission is $12. The show is produced by NH Jazz Presents, a company that coordinates a four-day jazz tour in Brandon, Laconia, Nashua and Portsmouth. NH Jazz will now present a monthly concert in Laconia on Friday evenings at Black-stones.

For Information call Jonathan Lorentz @ (518) 793-3183 or visit www.NHJazz.com

Gary Smulyan is critically acclaimed and recog-nized as a major voice on the baritone saxophone. His playing is marked by an aggressive rhythmic sense, an intelligent and creative harmonic approach and a strong and incisive wit.

Smulyan was born April 4, 1956, in Bethpage, New York. The gifted multi-instrumentalist started his music career by fi rst learning alto saxophone during his teenage years on Long Island. While still in high school, Smulyan had the chance to sit in with major jazz artists such as legendary trumpeter Chet Baker, saxophonist Lee Konitz, trombonist Jimmy Knepper and violinist Ray Nance. Smulyan attended SUNY Postsdam and Hofstra before he joined Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd in 1978, a group that included saxophonist Joe Lovano, bassist Marc Johnson and drummer John Riley.

In 1980, unlike many of his colleagues and peers, Smulyan did not have to go very far to move into New York City proper where he became part of the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, which would later become the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. He also found

work with other important large ensembles includ-ing the Mingus Epitaph band and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Gradually establishing himself in NYC, the tal-ented Smulyan was asked to share the stage and record with Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan

Jazz Fridays: Grammy winner Gary Smulyan is first to play new monthly seriesGetz, Chick Corea, Tito Puente, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Diana Ross. Smulyan has also enjoyed work with bassist Dave Holland, the cooperative 3 Baritone Saxophone Band, as well as with power-house tenor saxophonist George Coleman, and with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. In addition to performing and recording in support of these and other luminaries, Smulyan has accumulated a remarkable discography as a leader, with over 10 titles under his own name.

He is a four-time winner of the Down Beat Read-ers Poll and a multiple winner of numerous other offi cial polls including the Jazz Journalists Award for “Baritone Saxophonist of the Year.” Smulyan is a six-time Grammy award winner for his work with B.B. King, Joe Lovano, Dave Holland and the Van-guard Jazz Orchestra. In 1995, WBGO voted Smuly-an’s Saxophone Mosaic as one of the best 25 CDs of 1995; two years later the Boston Globe selected Gary Smulyan with Strings as one of the 10 best jazz CDs of 1997.

Smulyan will perform in Laconia with bassist Ray Drummond.

The concert is produced by NH Jazz Presents and sponsored by the Margate Resort, Patrick’s Pub, David Salzberg, the Radisson Nashua, and the Brandon Inn.

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