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Craig Shippee discusses the history of his 1920’s Garton toy car with appraiser Bruce Baier (right) at the Laconia Historical and Museum Society’s Quarterly Antique Appraisal Night held at the Laconia Antique Center, downtown, on Tuesday. For a $5 donation to the society, patrons could have a team of experts examine and place an approximate value on their personal treasures. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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MEREDITH — Pomp and circumstance may come to the Sandwich Fairgrounds in June if Inter-Lakes High School decides to take up an offer from the Sandwich Fair Committee for the free use of the facility for Class of 2012 graduation ceremony.

The possible move from

Sandwich Fairgrounds being considered as site for I-LHS graduationParents said to be split between staying at Meadowbrook or returning ceremony to 1 of 3 Inter-Lakes towns

Meadowbrook in Gilford, where the school has held recent grad-uation ceremonies, is being looked at due to concerns that the graduation will be held during Laconia Motorcycle Week, which will translate into traffic difficulties at the Weirs Channel Bridge, which has traditionally been closed to four-wheeled traffic during the Thursday through Saturday

stretch of the annual rally.And it is also motivated in

part by a desire of many par-ents and students to hold the graduation ceremony within the three-town school district, rather than at an out-of-dis-trict site.

The high school is currently looking at a graduation date between Thursday, June 14 and Sunday, June 17 and those

dates coincide with Bike Week.Superintendent of Schools

Phil McCormack said that Inter-Lakes High School Prin-cipal Patricia Kennelley met with parents of high school seniors Monday night to dis-cuss the upcoming graduation and that a survey is being con-ducted of parents to see what graduation site they prefer.

By RogeR AmsdenFOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — The Board of Trustees of the Community College System of New Hampshire has unanimously ratified the collective bar-gaining agreement that was overwhelm-ingly approved by the 850 employees of the seven colleges — including those of the Lakes Region Com-munity College in Laconia, who are rep-resented by the State Employees’ Associa-tion (SEA).

The contract applies to full and part-time professional, admin-istrative, technical and operating per-sonnel as well as full-time faculty mem-bers. Adjunct faculty formed a collective bargaining unit a year ago and are in the process of negotiating thier first contract.

The contract increased the compen-sation for every labor grade in the salary matrix by $1,000.

Beginning in January 2013 the employees’ bi-weekly contributions to their health insurance pre-

Community college employees get raises in return for absorbing more medical bills

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LACONIA — Two of the four people charged in connection with the heroin over-dose death of a young city woman nearly one year ago have been sentenced to jail and two others are awaiting trial.

2 of 4 charged with aiding heroin death of young mom now in prisonKaren Mekkelsen, 28, was sentenced by

Judge James Barry Jr. last week to serve no more than 30 years and no less than 15 years for conspiring to sell the late Ashley Denty the heroin that caused her death last March 30. Five years of the minimum portion of her sentence is suspended pro-

vided she be of good behavior and partici-pate into an intensive outpatient drug and alcohol program.

Last year, Stephen Marando, 51, formerly of Valley Street was sentenced to three to 10 years in N.H. State Prison after pleading

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We can’t believe it has been 2 years that you’ve been gone from us. We think of you every minute of the day. We miss the laughter and joy you have given our family for 25 years. Your beautiful big blue eyes, and your great smile and humor will be missed. You brought happiness to a lot of people. Your friends and family loved you. Nathan really misses his big brother, a piece of all of our hearts are gone forever. Sadey misses her daddy everyday, she is such a beautiful little girl. Nana and Papa miss you dearly. I wish you could see Sadey, Daniel, and Damien grow up together. Life will never be the same Zack without you in it. Zachary you’ll always be in our thoughts and in our hearts forever.

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Lorax statue taken from home of Dr. Seuss’s widow

SAN DIEGO (AP) — They took the Lorax, made of bronze, the thieves they came, and now he’s gone.

A 2-foot statue of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax character was stolen from the San Diego backyard garden of the 90-year-old widow of the beloved author whose real name was Theodore Geisel.

Audrey Geisel noticed the statue and its tree-stump base were miss-ing from the garden and were likely stolen over the weekend.

Property manager Carl Romero told U-T San Diego (http://bit.ly/H9hxPz ) on Tuesday that he found footprints indicating the thieves had dragged the 300-pound statue to an access road and lifted it over a fence.

He had seen the statue Saturday afternoon, and Geisel noticed it was miss-ing Monday morning.

Audrey Geisel’s daughter Lark Grey Dimond-Cate cast two of the sculptures. One was the lone Seuss character to reside on the family’s property overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. The

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a packed forum on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, the parents of Trayvon Martin found support among members of Congress who turned the death of their 17-year-old’s son into a rallying cry against racial profiling.

Martin’s parents spoke briefly before a Democrats-only congressional panel as cam-eras clicked noisily in front of them. Many in the crowd, which filled the seats and lined the walls, strained to catch a glimpse of the parents whose son was shot and killed Feb. 26 in a Sanford, Fla. gated community.

“Trayvon was our son, but Trayvon is your son,” Sybrina Fulton, Martin’s mother, told the panel. “A lot of people can relate to our situation and it breaks their heart like it breaks our heart.”

Martin’s father, Tracy Martin, thanked “everyone who is holding the legacy of Trayvon.”

“Trayvon is sadly missed and we will continue to fight for justice for him,” said Tracy Martin, who wore a weary look.

During the two-hour forum, the law-makers and witnesses openly criticized

Trayvon Martin’s parents take campaign to Capitol Hillthe police investigation of the shooting and the failure of police to arrest the admit-ted shooter, George Zimmerman. Those attending the hearing applauded the couple when Deborah Ramirez, a law pro-fessor at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, praised the parents’ “dig-nity and grace in the face of this tragedy” and said they were an “inspiration to all.”

Zimmerman, 28, has said he acted in self-defense. Federal and state officials are investigating.

‘They’re going to take us down’ screams JetBlue pilot LAS VEGAS (AP) — Screaming “They’re

going to take us down!” a JetBlue pilot stormed through his plane rambling about a bomb and threats from Iraq Tuesday until passengers on the Las Vegas-bound flight tackled him to the ground just out-side the cockpit, passengers said.

The captain of JetBlue Airways Flight 191 from New York’s John F. Kennedy Interna-tional Airport was taken to a hospital after

suffering a “medical situation” on board that forced the co-pilot to take over the plane and land it in Amarillo, Texas, the airline said.

The unidentified pilot seemed disori-ented, jittery and constantly sipped water when he first marched through the cabin, then began to rant about threats linked to Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan after crew members tried to calm him down in the back, passengers said.

“They’re going to take us down. They’re taking us down. They’re going to take us down. Say the Lord’s prayer. Say the Lord’s prayer,” the captain screamed, according to passenger Tony Antolino.

Josh Redick, who was sitting near the middle of the plane, said the captain seemed “irate” and was “spouting off about Afghanistan and souls and al-Qaida.”

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HAVANA (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI prayed for freedom and renewal “for the greater good of all Cubans” before the nation’s patron saint Tuesday, but the island’s communist leaders quickly rejected the Roman Catholic leader’s appeal for political change after five decades of one-

party rule.The exchange came hours ahead of a

55-minute closed-door meeting with Presi-dent Raul Castro on the pontiff ’s second day on the island. Brief video feeds showed Castro greeting Benedict at the Presiden-tial Palace and then later seeing him off.

There was no visit to see Fidel Castro, though a Vatican spokesmon would not rule out the possibility of a meeting before the pope departs Wednesday afternoon.

Days after dismissing the Marxist ideol-ogy on which the Cuban system is based,

Pope prays for freedom and appeals for political change in Cuba visit

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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Propo-nents of a medical marijuana bill are trying to line up enough votes for the measure to withstand the governor’s likely opposition before it debuts in the New Hampshire Senate.

Two of the bill’s sponsors, state Sen. Jim Forsythe, R-Strafford, and state Rep. Evalyn Merrick, D-Lancaster, led a news conference Tuesday to pro-mote their home cultivation approach to medical marijuana. With Gov. John Lynch’s historical opposition to medi-cal marijuana bills, supporters are looking for a veto-proof majority in both chambers.

The proposed law would allow patient with “debilitating medical conditions” or their designated care-takers to possess up to 6 ounces of marijuana, six mature plants and 12 seedlings at a single, registered “culti-vation location.” They could also avoid penalties for possessing up to two ounces of marijuana elsewhere.

The patient would need a registry

identifi cation card, which would require written certifi cation from their doctor that medical use of marijuana would help treat a “debilitating medical con-dition.” Qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV, AIDS and post- traumatic stress disorder. Some symptoms or treatment results like severe pain or severe nausea would also qualify.

Patients with a qualifying condition visiting from out of state could also possess marijuana without a card, but not cultivate it.

Caretakers would need a card as well and would be subject to a back-ground check.

Merrick lent her personal experi-ence as a cancer patient to the debate.

“The fact remains it was medical cannabis that proved to be what ulti-mately gave me the strength to live,” said the third-term representative.

Supporters said the bill’s home cultivation approach would reduce the risk of abuse or federal prosecu-tion. Caretakers would be volunteers

— most likely family members, they say. The law permits compensation for actual costs like electricity, but not labor, which supporters say elimi-nates the business aspect.

“We very purposely made this bill so it doesn’t have a profi t incentive,” said Forsythe.

Forsythe said Vermont has similar restrictions to those in the bill and has several hundred patients.

The bill would not legalize mari-juana possession for anyone beyond registry identifi cation card holders or visiting qualifying patients. Card hold-ers who provide marijuana to anyone not allowed to have it would have their cards revoked and face a class B felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison. Additional penalties for illegal marijuana sale would also apply.

The proposed law also would expire after three year unless lawmakers acted to renew it.

The bill is coming before the Senate on Wednesday with the Health and Human Services Committee’s unani-mous support, including that of

Senate Republican Leader Jeb Brad-ley. Both chambers would need a two-thirds majority to pass the bill over a near-certain veto by the governor.

Lynch vetoed a medical marijuana bill in 2009 to establish three dispen-saries to provide severely ill patients with 2 ounces of marijuana every 10 days, citing his concerns over cultiva-tion and the possible availability of the drug beyond the dispensaries. Although the House voted to override his veto, the Senate fell two votes short.

Another medical marijuana bill last year passed the House but died in the Senate after Lynch promised a veto. He has also said he will veto a decrim-inalization bill that narrowly passed the House this month.

Although Lynch spokesman Colin Manning said the governor’s position is unchanged, Merrick said she is still hopeful for a change of heart.

“I am going to anticipate the gover-nor will realize this is not about the legalization of marijuana but that it is a medical matter for the sickest and neediest patients,” said Merrick.

Medical marijuana bill heads to NH Senate, governor’s veto is expected

“It is very important that we have independent eyes on this situation,” said Rep. Corrine Brown, a Democrat whose district includes Sanford. “I am hoping we take this as a teachable moment. I am looking forward to how the Justice Department handles their independent investigation.”

At a news conference after the forum, Martin and Fulton renewed their calls for justice in their son’s death. When asked whether he thought his son’s death was a hate crime, Martin said: “Yes, I believe he was racially pro-fi led.” The family’s attorney, Benjamin Crump, said racial profi ling also was a factor in the way the police conducted their investigation.

Several members of Congress have called for the case to be investigated as a hate crime. Another attorney for the Martin family, Daryl D. Parks, has said that statements from Depart-

ment of Justice offi cials in a meeting with Martin’s parents make clear that getting hate crime charges is going to be a challenge.

Martin was black. Zimmerman’s father is white and his mother is Hispanic.

Tuesday’s session was not an offi cial House Judiciary hearing, so no votes or formal action could occur. The com-mittee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. John Conyers of Michigan, said the meet-ing was intended to be a discussion of racial profi ling, hate crime laws and Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which eliminated a person’s duty to retreat when threatened with serious bodily harm or death.

But much of the discussion revolved around criticism of the police inves-tigation, the failure to arrest Zim-merman, Zimmerman’s actions, and reassurances to Martin’s parents that “we got your back,” as Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, put it.

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Pat Buchanan

Douse the flames, Mr. President

Barack Obama’s statement that the death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy that cries out for a more thorough investigation was the right and necessary thing to say. But it fell far short of what was needed: a presidential call for a halt to the rhetoric that is stirring up racial rage and inflaming the nation. The incendiary language being deployed is both divisive and dangerous.

Addressing the Sanford, Fla., incident, Black Muslim Minister Louis Farrakhan tweeted: “Where there is no justice, there will be no peace. Soon, and very soon, the law of retaliation may ... be applied.”

The New Black Panther Party has issued a “Wanted Dead or Alive” poster featuring the face of George Zimmerman, the man who shot Martin, and printed up a flier saying Martin was “murdered in cold blood.”

When Panther leader Mikhail Muhammad was asked if this could ignite an explosive situa-tion that has already seen death threats drive Zimmerman and his father from their homes, Muham-mad cursed and said Zimmerman “should be fearful for his life.”

Demanding “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth,” the Black Panther leader offered $10,000 for Zimmerman’s capture and called for 5,000 black men to run him down. “If the government won’t do the job, we’ll do it,” he warned.

Spike Lee helpfully tweeted Zimmerman’s home address.

Friends say Zimmerman fears for his life. One man has already been arrested for threatening to kill Bill Lee, the Sanford police chief who has stepped down and turned the investigation over to the state, the Justice Department, the FBI and a special prosecutor.

Returning from Geneva, Jesse Jackson, too, headed for Sanford, saying: “Blacks are under attack. ... Targeting, arresting, convicting blacks and ultimately killing us is big business.” On arrival, Jackson said Trayvon Martin was a “kid shot down in cold blood by a vigi-lante.”

Talk show host Joe Madison charged Zimmerman with a “hate crime.” The Grio, a black news and opinion website, compares the killing of Trayvon Martin to the 1955 murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi. Till, 14, had flirted with a white woman. Her husband and brother kidnapped, mutilated and murdered the boy and dumped his body into the Tal-lahatchie River. Emmett Till was lynched.

Trayvon Martin was shot by an overzealous Neighborhood Watch volunteer who grew suspicious of an unfamiliar black man or youth

in a hoodie walking at night in the rain in a gated community he patrolled.

What appears to have hap-pened is that, after alerting police to Martin’s presence, Zimmer-man followed him in his SUV — against the advice of the cops. Where the street ended, Zimmer-man got out.

A fight ensued. According to two witnesses, Zimmerman was losing, flat on his back, scream-ing for help. It seems unlikely a 17-year-old football player like Martin, angry and in a fistfight, would be screaming for help.

Police say that when they got there, they found Martin dead and Zimmerman with a bloody nose, a cut on the back of his head and grass stains on the back of his shirt.

Did Zimmerman, on his back, losing the fight, fearing this black kid was a criminal who might beat him to death or grab his gun, fire in presumed self defense? Did Martin, who had a right to be enraged with this character following and has-sling him, start the fight?

Would Zimmerman, who carried a legal firearm, start a fistfight with an athletic black youth who was reportedly 6 inches taller?

The scenario above appears to be the one upon which Sanford police relied when they declined to arrest Zimmerman. That Trayvon’s body was taken to the morgue and identified as “John Doe” suggests that the police, too, concluded he was an intruder. They were terribly wrong, as was Zimmerman. But to call this cold-blooded murder or an Emmett Till-type lynching appears, from the existing evidence, to be both demagogic and inflammatory.

Yet, there are questions that need answers.

Why, with a dead teenager, did the Sanford police not bring in Zimmerman and get his story on paper? Some journalists contend there are racial slurs on the tapes of Zimmerman talking to the cops. Others hear no such thing.

Zimmerman’s father calls the media portrayal of his son as a racist an injustice, and says his son has a Peruvian mother, is Spanish-speaking, grew up in a multiracial family and has many black friends.

And the clamor of the crowd — “Arrest him!” — raises a question. Arrest him — for what?

If the Sanford police believe they have no case for murder or manslaughter or any felony, what do they charge him with, after they arrest him?

More critically, where is Presi-dent Obama?

When Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot during a rampage by a

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To the editor,All of us, Democrat, independent or

Republican, receive e-mail each day. Today I would like for you to take a minute and think about the emails you pass on to the people you know. I am constantly getting e-mails from one of my relatives that are actu-ally just right wing conservative lies about President Obama or something he has supposedly done or said. I am very careful to check the facts in these e-mails before I pass them on or, in most cases, send an e-mail back to my relative telling her why the e-mail is not true and where to go to look the facts up on the Internet that support my argument.

In the last e-mail I received the subject line was “You Are Not Going To Like This”. This e-mail quotes a Judge Kithil of Marble Falls, Texas. highlighting the most egregious pages of HB-3200 and giving his opinion of these sections of the Obama Health Care Law. Also this e-mail states that “this should give you the point blank ammo you need to support your oppo-sition to Obamacare, please send this e-mail to all of your email contacts”. Judge Kithi’s list included statements like these on certain sections of the Health Care Bill: The bill will provide insurance to all non-U.S residents even if they are here illegally, the bill states the cancer hospitals will ration care according to age, the plan will be subsidized (by the government) for all union members, union retirees and community associations, the govern-ment would mandate advance-care planning consultations and those on Social Security will be required to attend an end-of-life planning semi-nar every five years (death counsel-ing). How many of you have a living will or health care power of attorney? That is what end of life “counseling” is

about. These are just a few of the false statements made by Judge Kithil. If you want to read the whole list just type in his name in Google.

I went to every page in the Health Care Bill that Judge Kithil was quot-ing. I found nothing that was even close to the statements in his e-mail. Continuing the search on the Inter-net I found several interesting REAL FACTS. The “most egregious” was that Judge Kithil was reading HB-3200. This bill never even came up for a vote. The bills that passed Congress were HR-3590 and HR-3962. I also learned that Judge Kithil is pretty much an innocent bystander in all of this. He is a former county judge in a small Texas town who wrote a letter to the editor in 2009 expressing his opin-ions of HB-3200, the bill that never came up for a vote. Someone called the newspaper and asked permis-sion to put the letter in an e-mail. The next thing he knew he was getting calls from around the country and his opinions went viral. His is quoted as saying, “It really shows the power of the Internet.”

AND YET, when you type in “David Kithil and Obamacare” you will get nearly 2,000 examples of his letter posted on websites, blogs and forums, most of them passing on this e-mail that is full of anything but the truth.

THE LESSON: facts need to come from reputable, credible sources, not an e-mail chain. To check the facts in your emails there are many sources you can go to including: Factcheck.org, politifact.com, snopes.com. There was even an article about this false -mail in the Washington Post on 1/21/11 — The Fact Checker by Glenn Kessler.

Cathy DawsonLaconiaSincerely,Thomas Dawson

Chain emails are not to be trusted as factual, credible sources

Sandy owes social conservatives apology for Taliban comparisonTo the editor,

I found Leo Sandy’s recent column (March 14) to be more offensive than his usual rants. In it, he uses the inap-propriate words of one person, Rush Limbaugh, to describe the millions of Americans who consider themselves “social conservatives”. That’s not the offense part of his column, that’s just

plain ignorance. The offensive part is when he goes on to say that “social conservatives” are the same as the Taliban.

The last time I checked, we are at war with the Taliban and it’s the Taliban that are killing our solders and behead-ing civilians. What do you suppose Mr.

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crazed gunmen, Obama stepped in with a splendid address to cool the passions and call a halt to the false and fevered accusations of moral com-plicity in the monstrous crime of a lone killer.

Where is the Obama of Tucson now?

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomi-nation and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000. He won the New Hampshire Republican Primary in 1996.)

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Sandy and other liberal-progressives would say if I compared their daily onslaught on our personal freedoms, to the Nazis of the 1930s? That would

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To the editor,Here on Friday morning I went

to fi ll up the car and yes, the price jumped another two cents overnight. Well that’s four cents in four days so that now I get to pay over $3.70/gallon here abouts. As bad as this is we around this area are 12 to twelve cents below the national average sited at weeks start at $3.83/gal. Be thankful for slight mercy’s I guess? The scary thing here is if that rate of increase continued we could expect that by Labor Day gas would be around $4.30/gal. There goes our travel plans.

You know some folks are blaming Wall Street speculators for driving up the prices but we need to realize that those speculators are reacting to arti-fi cial conditions being created by our own government. When the current administration creates a situation(s) where speculators thrive the president can’t then say he has no control over it. From early on in his election bid, Obama maintained he would make the cost of energy skyrocket in order to make “green energy” more competi-tive and create millions of green jobs.

Well energy is skyrocketing but where are the jobs? And who stands to gain and who stands to loose in this politi-cal maneuvering? We have seen several examples ( Solaria jumps right to mind) where big bucks have been wasted already on the presidents campaign supporters trying to make expensive/ineffi cient green technologies work but, face it, they just aren’t ready for prime time yet. Heck, they my never be. Who looses. That’s easy, you and I and anyone in the following categories: the poor, the sick, the elderly on fi xed income. work-ing families, single moms, and well I guess any of the 99% of the people who aren’t rich.

So who’s to blame? Blame specula-tors, Wall Street, Middle East unrest or any number of red herrings and nothing will change. Blame must be assessed accurately to be effec-tive. President Harry Truman had a plaque on his desk which read, “The buck stops here”. And that folks is where the buck continues to stop irre-gardless of claims to the contrary.

Steve EarleHill

We’ve got the expensive fuel but not the millions of ‘green’ jobs

Beware the Hoodie Hoodlums and never steal an Irishman’s spiritsTo the editor,

Beware of the Hoodie Hoodlums. If you see a bunch of young punks at night, in the middle of July, wan-dering around in your neighborhood, wearing HOODIES, trust me, it’s usu-ally not to make a fashion statement.

I don’t know if it was the dog growl-ing or the wife’s snoring that woke me in the middle of the night, late one summer evening at 11:30 p.m. several years back. The hair rose on the back of my neck as I saw two young males WEARING HOODIES, 6-feet from my open bedroom window, adjacent

to my enclosed deck with the wet bar , TV, and sound system. These punks were helping themselves. It was in my rights to load thier butts full of buck-shot, instead we called 911. The Tilton PD were here in a jiff .They appre-hended one of them in 10 minutes. As far as the other one, the State Police hound is still on the scent.

Lesson of the day. If you can avoid it, don’t take matters into your own hands, and NEVER STEAL AN IRISHMANS SPIRTS.

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Will someone who has Mitt Romney on speed dial, please clue him on on the “safety net” issue. He needs to be worried about the poor “and” the middle class who increasingly are using the vast and ever expanding “government safety nets of limiting upward mobility”. He is delusional if he thinks the “safety nets” just need a little tweaking here and there. His first action step should be to read “Uncle Sam’s Plantation” by Star Parker. She believes that the cause behind the struggle for both classes is the same. “Economic stagnation and social breakdown caused by the wel-fare state socialism”. In her book, she explains that “America’s inner cities offer laboratory results for what is wrong today with the whole country”.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training, Emergency Assistance to Needy Families with Children, Sec-tion 8 Housing, WIC and Food Stamps are what Governor Romney was refer-ring to in his CNN interview a few weeks ago. These programs have the best of intentions and are staffed by people who have a strong desire to help others and sometimes they do. Often they do not as I have observed far too often in my profession. This is terri-bly frustrating and sometimes causes worker “burnout” or at the least a shrinking sense of purpose and a grow-ing cynicism. These poor outcomes have very little to do with the “helping pro-fessionals” and everything to do with a quixotic, paradoxical government behe-moth. Star Parker goes on to enlighten us with regard to Governor Romney’s confusion, perhaps a result of utopian liberal propaganda by stating that, “a safety net is what is provided when a free person, acting on their own initia-tive, falls and we offer assistance to help them get back up and start again”.

Our government has spent over ten trillion dollars on anti-poverty pro-grams over the past half century. The biggest accomplishment appears to be that fathers have been replaced by the federal government. Star Parker notes that institutionalized inner city poverty has resulted in “broken families and broken spirits”. Like a social cancer, this

“nanny state entitlement”, has literally sucked the life out of what once was a rock solid 200 plus year work ethic. Instead of assuming that people have the wherewithal to make it with some short term assistance, the welfare state treats people as though they won’t make it unless government becomes a perma-nent fixture in their lives. Bureaucratic job security at it’s destructive and self-serving finest.

Star asserts that, “Seventy per cent of government spending today consists of transfer payments — gov-ernment redistributing funds from one set of individuals to others”. As these programs have proliferated and people become more dependent, the programs become like a crutch and people fear giving them up. This crushes people’s motivation to take a chance and improve their lot in life. This welfare state makes suckers out of those who still believe it is worth the blood, sweat and tears to work hard and be responsible for one’s own success and failure. It is my sincere hope that Governor Romney or who-ever the Republican nominee is, will act like a true conservative and break out of the establishment, country club Republican mentality and show the same character that exemplified Star Parker’s courageous climb out of the welfare state that threatened to suck the life out of her enormous potential.

This country desperately needs a dynamic and strong conservative leader who will not succumb to the trappings of progressive, liberal arro-gance thereby compromising one’s values and moral integrity. Another John McCain, Bob Dole wannabe that we have to drag across the finish line will signal a potential death knell for this country. John F. Di Leo’s quote fits perfectly here --- “The bigger the scale of do-gooders projects, the more crush-ing it’s eventual collapse will be to the community it was unwisely installed to serve”. Star Parker informs us that the collapse has already happened within our inner cities and the coun-try at large is now in danger of that same collapse. Are you Republican nominees listening?

Russ WilesTilton

Properly stated, I don’t support education in Gilford at any priceTo the editor,

I stand by my post on GilfordGrok where I referred to you as the “Lady in Green” (because I could not hear your name). Often I will comment, as a blogger, on what is said (or how some-thing is said) at public political meet-ings – and the joint meeting of the Select and School Boards certainly fit both adjectives. Anyone has the right to address their elected officials either to inform them of their opinions or to seek redress for perceived wrongs by those same elected officials. At the same time, when anyone rises to speak at such a public meeting, there is that same right to comment upon those words as well.

I stand by the information that was given to me concerning your spoken words (“The gal who gave that tear jerking speech was sitting in front of me. She was given that speech in

the form of a hand written piece of paper that was handed to her by the teacher beside her. When she came back to her seat she handed the paper back to the teacher and the teacher thanked her for reading it.”) as well as the demeanor in the video. I also added the following, since I did not directly see the paper passing: “Truth or not? Reality or a great facade? Who knows? “. I also point out – you could have sent your e-mail to me as well, as my e-mail address is readily available on the town web site – but you didn’t. Thus, I could only comment upon the information available.

But I also stand by the thrust of my post – those connected (either directly or loosely) are fighting the tax cap because they wish to see no financial limits placed upon the district. There are many that construe my willing-

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Once again, we see our language perverted for political purpose (i.e., “support” equated with “willing to not

reign in spending” and “you’re against kids” as a euphemism for “you won’t spend what I want you to!”).

Spending other peoples’ money requires hard decisions on actual dollar amounts as in “when is enough, enough Ms. Fraser?”. To a write a check, the town fi rst has to take that money from someone else; stating “it’s for the kids” and hoping it all works out doesn’t cut it.

If that is insulting, then I have no idea how to sugarcoat that for you.

Skip MurphyGilford

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LACONIA — Apart from access to primary medical care, a survey indi-cates that weight related problems, alcohol and drug abuse, care for senior citizens and mental health conditions are the most important needs of the population served by LRGHealthcare.

The “community needs assessment,” prepared for LRGH by the Commu-nity Health Institute of Concord, is based on the responses of 573 people, less than one-percent of the adult pop-ulation served by Lakes Region Gen-eral Hospital and Franklin Regional Hospital. Together the two hospitals serve more than 100,000 people in 25 municipalities in Belknap. Merri-mack, Grafton and Carroll counties. Approximately 65,000 are served by Lakes Region General Hospital and 37,000 by Franklin Regional Hospital.

The service area is marked by a greater share of people with house-hold incomes at 200-percent of pov-erty or less and individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Medicare than in the state as a whole.

Of those served by LRGH, 27-per-cent belong to households earn-ing 200-percent of poverty or less — 30.5-percent at Franklin and 24.7-percent at Laconia — compared to 20.6-percent for the state.

Those enrolled in Medicaid rep-resent 13.6-percent — 14.7-percent at Franklin and 12.9-percent at Laconia — of the population, com-pared to 10.6-percent in the state. Those enrolled in Medicare rep-resent 18.8-percent of the popula-tion — 19.4-percent at Laconia and 18.8-percent at Franklin — compared to 15.9-percent in the state.

The shares are signifi cantly higher in six of the seven municipalities where the median household income is less than $50,000 — Laconia, Franklin, Bristol, Ashland, Danbury and Tilton. Those with incomes of 200-percent of poverty or less repre-sent 31.2-percent of the population of Laconia, 40.4-percent of Franklin, 39-percent of Bristol, 46.8-percent of Ashland, 41.1-percent of Danbury and 32.7-percent of Tilton.

Medicaid patients represent

Survey fi nds provider access & weight, alcohol & drug abuse services are greatest need in LRGHealthcare region

20.5-percent of the population in Laconia, 20.3-percent in Franklin, 15.7-percent in Briston, 14.7-per-cent in Ashland, 14.2-percent in Danbury and 20.8-percent in Tilton. Those enrolled in Medicare account for 17.7-percent of the population of Laconia, 15.3-percent of Franklin, 21.6-percent of Bristol, 17.5-percent of Ashland, 14.3-percent of Danbury and 31.3-percent of Tilton.

With little variation, respondents served by both hospitals ranked access to primary care, weight related health issues, alcohol and drug abuse, health care for seniors and mental health care as the fi ve most important chal-lenges. The same fi ve issues, albeit in a different order, were the highest priorities of the respondents from the low income municipalities.

The assessment includes indica-tors of the health of the population served by LRGHealthcare in the form of the incidence of specifi c conditions and behaviors. Although most indica-tors conform closely to the standard throughout the state, some deviate sig-nifi cantly. For instance, the incidence of asthma of 555 cases per 100,000 people is above the 478 reported in the state. Likewise, the 229 visits and stays for diabetes per 100,000 is more than the 150 for the state.

While more than 20-percent of adults in Laconia and Franklin smoke, compared to the state aver-age of 16.5-percent, binge drinking in both cities is less prevalent than in the state. Rates of obesity among adults of 23.4-percent in Laconia and 23.9-percent in Franklin are below the state average of 25.8-percent and the percentage of overweight adults approximates the state average of 37.2-percent.

However, rates of mental illness, violence and teen pregnancy in the service area are all above the state averages. There are 1,550 mental health visits and stays per 100,000 in the service area compared to 1,429 in the state. Injuries from assault number 346 per 100,000 people com-pared to a rate of 268 in the state. And the birth rate per 1,000 women aged 15 to 19 is 25.1, compared to 18.6 in the state.

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Laconia Police Sgt. Gary Hubbard said it appears a DOT sport utility vehicle was parked on the side of the bypass near the Mile Hill Road Bridge while its three-man crew was surveying nearby.

Hubbard said the emergency lights on the DOT truck were flashing but a car driven by Robert Costa, 74, of 35 Ridgewood Ave. in Gilford drifted over the outside white line and crashed into the rear of the

Laconia Fire/Rescue crews work to extricate Robert Costa of Gilford from his car after an 11:30 a.m. accident on the Laconia Bypass at Mile Hill Road. Costa was removed the vehicle in 15 minutes and then transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon for treatment of his injuries. (Photo courtesy Laconia Fire Department)

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DOT truck.Hubbard said one of the three people on the sur-

veying crew tried to warn Costa, who was driving a red Cadillac, by waving his arms but to no avail.

He said Costa was extricated from the car by fire-fighters from Laconia and Belmont and taken by ambulance to Lakes Region General Hospital where he was transferred to Dartmouth with serious injuries.

Hubbard said none of the three surveyors were injured and said police continue to investigate the crash.

Both cars were removed from the Bypass by tow trucks and the road was closed for about 90 minutes from 11:08 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

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School Board member Lisa Merrill of Meredith said that opinion among the parents appears to be split about 50-50 between Meadowbrook and an in-district site.

McCormack said that he and Kennelley met with Dan Peaslee, president of the Sandwich Fair Asso-ciation, to check out the Sandwich site, most par-ticularly the Arts and Crafts Barn, which measures about 40 by 80 feet, and came across the Burrows Building, which he said is even larger, about 50 by 100 feet.

He said that neither building, has great acoustics, but that the Arts and Crafts Barn has wiring and a sound system. In the event the site is chosen, porta

potties would have to be used.There was some discussion with Peaslee of using

the small performance stage at the fairgrounds and putting a tent over the bleacher area but Peaslee said that it wasn’t doable.

Other options to either Meadowbrook or the fair-grounds include using the upper soccer field at I-LHS and renting an outside tent which would measure 80 feet by 70 feet and seat 510 people, with sound included, for $4,900.

Board member Jack Carty of Meredith said that he was ‘’not enthusiastic about having a graduation in a barn. Parents and seniors deserve a class grad-uation’’ and maintained that the school should be

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“With a little planning it can be done,’’ said Carty, who was supported by a member of the audience who said that Bike Week traffic rules had been relaxed and that it was now up to local police to determine whether or not to close the Weirs bridge to traffic.

During the last couple of rallies, the bridge has only been closed on an as needed basis.

Carol Baggelly, board member from Center Harbor, said “Meadowbrook’s great, but people like it local’’ and pointed out that the parent survey should help give some direction as to the most preferred location.

One member of the audience said that Sandwich was considered last year as a graduation site and that there was a matter of local pride in having the graduation held at an in-district town. “Gilford is not in our school district. For students, having the graduation local is a part of their culture.’’

The board also heard from Superintendent McCor-mack about a March 16 evacuation of Inter-Lakes High School caused by a boiler problem.

He said that the due to incomplete combustion carbon dioxide was being released into the atmo-sphere and was being drawn back in to the high school through air exchange units. In all some 40 to 50stu-dents were checked for CO2 levels and about a dozen had elevated levels and were treated with oxygen.

He said that as a result of the incident sensors will be installed at the intake of the air exchange units.

Richard Hanson was re-elected as school board chairman with only Baggelly voting against the move. John Martin was elected vice chairman and Sally Whalen as secretary.

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guilty to his role in providing heroin to the 23-year-old mother of a two-year-old boy.

Two others, Amanda Kelly, 22, of 301A Court St. and Mekkelsen’s alleged boyfriend Alfredo Gonza-les, 44, who had addresses in both Laconia and Man-chester, have yet to stand trial.

Denty’s body was found in her Union Ave. apart-ment by a neighbor after he passed by the door of her apartment and heard her two-year-old son crying. The neighbor was able to tell the young boy how to unlock the door and he called police after he found Denty lying on the floor.

People who knew Denty said she was a Laconia native who had fallen in with the wrong crowd. Described as a really kind and loving person, her friends said she was trying to turn her life around but was unable to shake her drug addiction.

According to a variety of police arrest and search affidavits, Mekkelsen provided the heroin to Marando who then sold it to Denty. Affidavits indi-cate Kelly was a friend of both Marando and Denty and allegedly acted as the conduit between them.

Kelly is charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin resulting in death and is sched-uled to go to trial in May. The indictment indicated Kelly was allegedly the one who knew Mekkelson

was selling heroin and allegedly told Denty in a text message recovered by police that she could find Mekkelson at Marando’s house.

Police said Mekkelson had 26 bags of heroin in her possession when police arrested her at her apart-ment in May of 2011 and had apparently continued to sell heroin until her arrest by Laconia Police.

Gonzales was arrested by Laconia Police in Sep-tember and is allegedly both Mekkelsen’s boyfriend and the one who supplied her with the heroin she sold in and around Laconia.

Police affidavits said that Gonales was providing Mekkelson with about 600 bags of heroin weekly or $2,000 daily until he temporarily moved to Texas after Denty’s death. She allegedly told police she would get the heroin already diluted from Gonzales but that in the days immediately preceding Denty’s death, he had reduced the “cut” or increased the heroin levels because of complaints he and Mek-kelsen allegedly got from those who purchased the drugs from them.

Mekkelsen told police she didn’t know where Gonzales got the heroin or where he stored it, tell-ing them only that she thought he buried it in the ground somewhere.

Gonzales is being held on $500,000 cash only bail in Belknap County jail. No date has been set for his trial.

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other sits at the Dr. Seuss National Memorial in the author’s hometown, Springfield, Mass. Theodore Geisel died in 1991 at age 87.

“I want very badly to get our little Lorax back home where he belongs,” Dimond-Cate said. “Wher-ever he is, he’s scared, lonely and hungry. He’s not just a hunk of metal to us. He was a family pet.”

The Lorax has enjoyed special notoriety because of the recently released film version of Dr. Seuss’s 1971 environmental fable, in which the musta-chioed main character speaks out for the Truffula trees against corporate greed, personified by the evil Once-ler.

Dimond-Cate said she actually hopes the Lorax was stolen because of his newfound fame. Otherwise it could mean he was stolen for the bronze.

“I hope he hasn’t been taken across the border into Tijuana for scrap,” she said. “Worst-case scenario, I’ll get the foundry to create another one, but he won’t be the same.”

Romero said the statue was stolen just before security cameras were installed, and few knew it was there.

The family has called San Diego police.Romero said Audrey Geisel doesn’t want to punish

anyone and just wants the Lorax back.“You can’t sell it on eBay,” he said.

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Displaying tickets and flyers for the 22nd Annual Taste of the Lakes Region, the Laconia Altrusa Club’s primary fund raiser, are event sponsor Edward Engler of The Laconia Daily Sun, Altrusa event chair Amanda Amidon and sponsor Rick Hopper of Nassau Broadcasting (WLNH radio). Tickets for the May 6 event are now on sale. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)

LACONIA — Over the two decades and counting that the Altrusa Club of Laconia has organized its “Taste of the Lakes Region” event, member Nance LeRoy said the area’s cuisine has improved not only in its quality but also in its diversity. She thinks there’s no better way to sample the creations of new-comer chefs, while comparing them directly to well-loved institutions, than at the fund raising event scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Conference Center of the Lake Opechee Inn & Spa.

This year’s event, which will be the 22nd Taste of the Lakes Region, is also the Altrusa Club’s primary source of funds, which the all-volunteer organiza-tion returns to the community in the form of schol-arships, literacy promotion and other programs.

Because there’s a cash bar, no one younger than 21 is permitted to enter.

In a change from past practice, this year’s event is being held later into the spring. This move is intended to allow for greater participation, both from returning seasonal residents and from restau-ranteurs who close for the winter. Also new this year, the club has compiled a cook book including some of the signature recipes of restuarants participating in the event.

In the Taste of the Lakes Region, participating restaurants volunteer their talent, time and ingre-dients to create a signature dish which they bring to the conference center. Attendees, who pay $25 to enter, can sample any and all of the offerings.

“They all have stepped up the cuisine,” said LeRoy, who was a member of Altrusa since the event was first conceived. Every year, she said, there are a few

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offerings which create a “buzz” among tasters.In the past, buzz-worthy dishes have included lob-

ster mac & cheese, crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, sautéed mussels, butternut squash ravioli, duck, and Italian meatloaf.

So far, about 20 restaurants have signed up for the chance to be the talk of this year’s Taste. The list includes what Altrusa member and event chair Amanda Amidon called “some great favorites who have been with us since day one,” such as Hart’s Turkey Farm, Steele Hill Resort and Contigiani’s Catering. Their cuisine can be sampled back-to-back with some relative newcomers to the local cooking scene such as Woodshed Roasting Company, Burrito Me, and new this year, Lakes Region Casino.

There’s yet room for a few more establishments to participate. Those who are interested should e-mail [email protected]. Amidon noted that the later date of this year’s event could open the door for diners and restauranteurs who haven’t been able to sign up in years past. “We feel that there are so many snow birds and seasonal residents who were not here yet,” she said, adding, “we are also hoping some seasonal restaurants step up and join the elites.”

Ticket sales are limited to 400 and, if history is a guide, they will all sell. Tickets can be purchased at Patrick’s Pub & Eatery in Gilford, Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith, and in Laconia at Hector’s Fine Food and Spirits and the Coldwell-Banker Residen-tial Brokerage.

According to LeRoy, there’s a couple compelling reasons to buy a ticket to the Taste. “One, it supports the community. Two, it’s a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.”

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take effect on May 4.Betty Clerkin of Great Bay Community College,

who served on the SEA negotiating team, said that the contract was the result of 10 months of nego-tiations. “While it would have been nice if we could have brought or compensation up to the same level as the other New England community colleges and had no increase to the health insurance ,” she said, “that is not realistic in these economic times.” Cler-kin called the contract “fair and reasonable.”

The contract, the second negotiated between the community college system and the SEA, expires on June 30, 2013.

LRCC from page one

The outburst came weeks after an American Airlines flight attendant was taken off a plane for rambling about 9/11 and her fears the plane would crash. An aviation expert remembered only two or three cases in 40 years where a pilot had become mentally incapacitated during a flight.

Gabriel Schonzeit, who was sitting in the third row, said the captain said there could be a bomb on board the flight.

“He started screaming about al-Qaida and pos-sibly a bomb on the plane and Iraq and Iran and about how we were all going down,” Schonzeit told the Amarillo Globe-News.

The captain was tackled by several passengers after he tried to re-enter the cockpit, which had been locked by the co-pilot, the Federal Aviation Adminis-tration said in a statement.

Antolino, a security executive who said he sat in the 10th row, said he and three others pinned down the captain as he ran for the cockpit door and sat on him for about 20 minutes until the plane landed at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport at 10 a.m.

“That’s how we landed,” he said. “There were four of us on top of him. ... Everybody else kind of took a seat and that’s how we landed.”

An off-duty airline captain who was a passenger on the flight entered the flight deck before landing in Amarillo and took over the duties of the ill cap-tain, the airline said in a statement.

The captain was taken to a local medical facil-ity after the plane landed, the airline said without elaborating.

Shane Helton, 39, of Quinlan, Okla., said he saw

emergency and security personnel coming on and off the plane as it sat on the tarmac in Amarillo.

“They pulled one guy out on a stretcher and put him in an ambulance,” said Helton, who went to the airport with his fiancée to see one of her sons off as he joined the Navy.

Authorities interviewed each of the passengers once they had landed and left the plane, said 22-year-old passenger Grant Heppes, of New York City.

“I had no idea it was an employee until it really started happening,” Heppes said. “I just assumed it was a passenger who flipped out.”

The FBI was coordinating an investigation with the airport police, Amarillo police, the FAA and the Transportation Safety Administration, said agency spokeswoman Lydia Maese in Dallas. She declined to comment on arrests.

The flight left New York around 7 a.m. and was in the air for 3 ½ hours before landing in Texas. The passengers boarded another plane for Las Vegas several hours later.

John Cox, an aviation safety consultant and former airline pilot, said incidents in which pilots become mentally incapacitated during a flight are “pretty rare.” He said he could only recall two or three other examples in the more than 40 years he has been following commercial aviation.

Airlines and the FAA strongly encourage pilots to assert themselves if they think safety is being jeopardized, even if it means contradicting a cap-tain’s orders, Cox said. Aviation safety experts have studied several cases where first officers deferred to more experienced captains with tragic results.

PILOT from page 2

Benedict continued to gently press themes highly sensitive to Cuban government in his prayer and short speech at the sanctuary of the Virgin of Char-ity of Cobre near the eastern city of Santiago.

“I have entrusted to the Mother of God the future of your country, advancing along the ways of renewal and hope, for the greater good of all Cubans,” the pope said. “I have also prayed to the Virgin for the needs of those who suffer, of those who are deprived of freedom, those who are separated from their loved ones or who are undergoing times of difficulty.”

It wasn’t long before a top official back in Havana responded.

“In Cuba, there will not be political reform,” said Marino Murillo, Cuba’s economic czar and a vice president.

The pope has kept his language lofty, his criticism vague and open to interpretation, but Murillo’s comments left no room for doubt, and they were quickly picked up by pro-government blogs and on Twitter accounts.

Raul Castro has said that opening up Cuba’s

political system would inevitably spell doom for its socialist project since any alternative party would be dominated by enemies across the Florida Straits and beyond.

Alfredo Mesa, a Cuban-American National Foun-dation board member whose trip to Cuba was organized by the Miami Archdiocese, said the gov-ernment’s strong reaction would reinforce the pope’s message and the need for change.

“I’d rather have them say this now than tomor-row,” Mesa said.

During a quiet moment at the shrine of the Virgin of Charity, Benedict also prayed for more Cubans to embrace the faith in a country that is the least Catholic in Latin America. While most Cubans are nominally Catholic, fewer than 10 percent practice the faith.

The pontiff knelt before the crowned, wooden statue, which stood on a covered table shrouded in blue and white cloth. Helped by two bishops, the 84-year-old pontiff rose and approached the icon, lit a candle and stood in prayer as a choir sang hymns.

POPE from page 2


Easter Bunny visiting Kellerhaus Saturday, bringing free cookies and carrots

The Easter Bunny will be at Kellerhuas Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — People are being invited to a “Hop into Kellerhaus for Cookies (or Carrots) and Punch with the Easter Bunny” event on Sat-urday, March 31 from 1-3:30 p.m.

There will be free balloons and samples galore around the store and visitors can watch candy being made and enter free raffles with a chance to win lots of great prizes.

Cameras are very welcome to capture the moment at Kellerhaus, which is celebrating 106 years of sweet confections in 2012.

Kellerhaus overlooks Lake Winnipesaukee on Route 3 between Meredith and Weirs Beach and is open Wednesday–Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Every Wednesday is Dollar Cone Day and its just $1 per scoop of our Haus-made ice cream. Visitors are also welcome to come in on their birthday and a receive a free two-scoop sundae from the Sundae Smorgasboard.

LACONIA — The public is invited to Laconia High School on Thursday night for the annual Student & Staff Talent Show at 6 p.m. in the school’s audito-rium. Cost is only $5. Bring a canned food item and pay only $4. The talent show is sponsored by both the Student Council and Key Clubs.

LHS student & staff talent show is tomorrow

Dancing with the Stars on Saturday features local talentLACONIA — The Lake City will be gripped with

Saturday Night Fever on March 31 when Laconia Main Street presents Dancing With the Community Stars at the Laconia Middle School.

Six pairs of dancers from five local dance studios will give it all they’ve got to compete in the high energy per-

formance event which gets underway at 7 p.m. Partici-pating dance studios are Broadway North Heidi Noyes School of Dance; Frates Creative Arts Center; Stages Dance Academy; Starry Night Dance Studio and Artfest.

Dancers will include:— Middle School student Evan Kreitzer dancing

with Robin Barnes of Broadway North;— Janice Jenkett of Jazzercise dancing with Robin

Barnes of Broadway North;— Gudron Stanton of Summit Health dancing

with Paul Langley of Starry Night Dance Studio;— Billy McLane, Gilford Middle School teacher

dancing with Amber Greenlaw of Frates Creative Arts Center;

— Myles Chase of MC Cycle dancing with Erin Lovett Sherman of Artfest;

— Liana Gilbert of Platinum Salon and Spa danc-see next page

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Electronic Waste Electronic Waste Electronic Waste Collection Day Collection Day Collection Day

Fundraising event to benefit

Laconia/Gilford Lions Club Saturday, April 28

Lowe’s Parking Lot 1407 Lakeshore Road, Gilford

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Recycle electronic items of all sizes from phones and

computers to dryers and refrigerators for a nominal fee .

“Don’t Throw It Out, Recycle It!” “Don’t Throw It Out, Recycle It!” “Don’t Throw It Out, Recycle It!”

NOTICE TO LACONIA WATER DEPARTMENT CUSTOMERS

Fire hydrants will be flushed March 26 through March 30th, in Laconia and the Weirs. This may cause some rusty water conditions in some areas for a short time. Thank you for your understanding.

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Saturday, April 7, 2012 • 10am Gilford Town Hall

ANNUAL MEETING

ATTENTION GILMANTON RESIDENTS

As of April 1, 2012, there will no longer be a charge to dispose of Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Water Coolers or Microwave Ovens at the recycling facility.

You will still need to remove the doors and all shelving from the refrigerators and freezers.

There will also be no charge for Medium (5-99 lbs) or Large (100lbs & up) propane tanks .

There will still be a .50-cent charge for the small tanks (1-4 lbs) to cover the disposal fee from our vendor.

Prices are subject to change without notice depending on market fluctuations.

Just a reminder! Items containing mercury, electronics, propane tanks, treated wood and sheetrock cannot go into the MSW can.

As always we look forward to working with you all, and thank you for your continued efforts in recycling.

Gilmanton Recycling team Ron Nason – Matthew Abraham Corey Scrocca and Justin Leavitt

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Lillian A. Gammon, 80OBITUARIES

BELMONT — Lillian Alice Gammon, 80, of Winter Street, passed, after almost a full year battle of pancreatic cancer, at her home on Sunday, March 25, 2012, with loved ones by her side.

Lillian was born March 26, 1931 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of D. Lloyd and Nora (Steeves) Rawline.

Lillian moved to NH from New Brunswick Canada in February 1957, she lived in Laconia for twenty-five years before moving to Belmont thirty years ago. She had been employed at Sawyer’s Jewelry Store for fifty-five years, retiring in January, 2012.

Lillian enjoyed attending her grand-children’s events and athletic games. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, bowling, cruises and traveling.

Survivors include a son, Gregory Gammon; a daughter, Tammy Cote, and her husband, Derek; four grandchil-dren, Jessica MacKay and her husband, Michael, Craig Cote, Chad Cote and his fiancée, Melissa Huntoon and Danielle Cote; a former husband and best friend Sherman Gammon, two brothers, Gil-bert Rawline and his wife, Barbara, and William Rawline and his wife, Donna, and many nieces and nephews all of

New Brunswick, Canada. In addition to her parents, Lil-lian was predeceased by a son, Kevin Gammon in 2001.

There will be no calling hours.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 11:30AM in the Car-riage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, N.H., concluding with a reception.

For those who wish, the family sug-gests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.

The Family would like to thank the many friends and family that provided unconditional support, individual thanks to Harriet and June and a special thank you to our dear family friend Candy.

Wi lk inson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laco-nia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more informa-tion and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Elinor D. Lewis, 87GILFORD — Elinor

Drake Lewis, 87, of Gil-ford, N.H. and formerly of Stoneham, Mass., passed peacefully at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center – Genesis on Sunday, March 25, 2012 surrounded by loving family members.

Elinor was born February 11, 1925 in Arlington, Mass., the daughter of Oscar H. and Helen G. (Cook) Drake. She had been a resident of Gilford, N.H. since 1980.

Elinor was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Lewis and mother of four devoted children; Peter S. Lewis and wife, Mary, of Nashua, N.H., Leslie E. Lewis of Durham, N.H., Robert C. Lewis and fian-cée, Melissa Howell, of Plymouth, N.H. and Kristin J. Campbell of Columbia, S.C. She was the proud grandmother of Jes-sica Knight of South Carolina, Sue Camp-bell of Texas, Jeffrey Lewis and wife, Claire, of Massachusetts, Stephany Lewis of Arizona and Gregory Lewis of New Hampshire and four great grandchildren. Elinor is also survived by brother, Richard Burke, of Winchester, Mass. and by sister, Kathleen VanderSluys, of Nashua, N.H.

Elinor was an avid birdwatcher for over fifty years and one of the founders and co-presidents of the Stoneham, MA Bird Club who were much sought after

for their expertise. They were known for their international travels while enduring many hardships in their search for elusive species. She also spent much of her life as an award winning local watercolor artist, was an active member of the Laconia Art Association and a former volunteer at the Lakes Region General Hospi-tal.

For those wishing to pay their respects, family and

friends are invited to attend a cel-ebration in remembrance of Elinor’s life and accomplishments on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 2-4PM at Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia, N.H.

A private interment ceremony will be at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions may be made to the New Hamp-shire Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH 03301.

Wi lk inson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laco-nia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more informa-tion and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

ing with Erica Gilbert of Stages Dance Academy.

Master of ceremonies for the evening will be Pat Kelly of Nassau Broadcasting and Larry Frates from Frates Cre-ative Arts Center.

Special guests at the event will include the Laconia High School cheerleaders.

Winners of the com-petition will be chosen by the audience with help from the competi-tion judges.

Tickets, which are priced at $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors (children under 12 are free), can be purchased at Green-law’s Music; All My Life Jewelers and Sunflower Natural Foods, as well as at all participating dance studios.

Helping promote the event are WLNH, WEMJ, Laconia Daily Sun, the Citizen and the Weirs Times.

from preceding page

CENTER HARBOR — UNH Cooperative Exten-sion Fruit Specialist Bill Lord and Belknap County Agriculture Educator Kelly McAdam will offer a pruning demonstration and workshop session on caring for the backyard orchard on Saturday, March 31.

This workshop is hosted by Jan and Paul Maggi

at Hearthstone B & B, 224 Dane Road in Center Harbor (Route 25B) from from 10 a.m. to noon.

A pruning demonstration will be given for mature apple trees, pear and cherry trees. Topics to be discussed include good varieties for the backyard orchard, fertilizing your trees, and managing deer and voles.

Registration for this free workshop is not required but helpful so the program can be planned accord-ingly. For more information or if you require special accommodations, call UNHCE, Belknap County at (603) 527-5475 or e-mail [email protected].

Backyard orchard workshop & pruning demonstration presented in Center Harbor

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). By late morning, you’ll feel ready to take on the world. You’re likely to get caught in the middle of a confl ict. Responding well to the situation at hand takes a high level of energy and awareness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have a serious responsibility to yourself. If you’re not loving and caring for yourself as though you were one of the most important people in the whole world, you’re ducking that responsibil-ity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If your resources were cards, you would play them as though you’d been dealt the best hand in the history of the game. From that perspective, you’ll see many glorious options. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be wondering whom you can trust. Don’t waste time with those who inspire doubt in you. Put the people who always take your call or who call you back immediately on the top of your list. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You feel that you could be more effective if you maximized a certain relationship or grew it into something strong. Improved and more frequent communication will begin the process. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 28). You will diversify this year, letting go of the known route in favor of adventure. A fresh assignment brings success in a relatively short amount of time. In June, you’ll enjoy improved behavior and per-formance from those who are account-able to you in some way. A coach or loving partner spurs you to personal heights in August. Capricorn and Libra people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 40, 2, 12 and 30.

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CALENDARTODAY’S EVENTS

Information session for Lakes Region Flag Football League. Meredith Community Center. Youth information is 5:30 to 7 p.m., adult league information is 7 to 8 p.m.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. at the Moult-onborough Library.

Lenten handbell program at the Congregational Church of Laconia. 7 p.m. Free will offering will be taken in support of the Dorcas Fund to assist Laconia residents in need of emergency funds.

Booksigning by “Bloodstains” author Jeff Mudgett at Annie’s Book Stop (1330 Union Ave.) in Laconia. 2 to 4 p.m. Story of Gilmanton native Herman Mudgett (H.H. Holmes), called America’s first serial killer.

Friends of the Meredith Public Library meeting. 3 p.m. in the function room. “Rocky”, a German shepherd, and his handler, Carol Varney, will present a program on therapy dogs — “I work for hugs”.

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

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 and 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.

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.

Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednes-day 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.

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

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

Concord Transplant Support Group meeting. 7 p.m. in Room 5C at Concord Hospital. Open to all pre- and post-transplant patients, friends and family. For more information call Yoli at 224-4767.

ABC & Me storytime at the Meredith Public Library. Crafts, songs and games geared for ages 3-5. 10 to 11 a.m. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “R”.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29Public auction to benefit the Inter-Lakes High School

Chem-Free After Prom Party. 6 p.m. at Mame’s Resatu-rant in Meredith.

Singer Joan Watson-Jones performs at the N.H. Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. $12. BYOB.

Seminar on direct mail for business owners. 3:30 p.m. at the Meredith Community Center. Hosted by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce. Featuring Linda McNutt of the Meredith Post Office. Free. To register call 279-6121.

Hypnotist Paul Ramsay on stage to benefit the Laco-nia High School Band Boosters. 7 p.m. at the school auditorium. Volunteers from the audience will be the stars of the show. $10.

New Hampton Historical Society meeting featuring a program by long-distance hiker Gordon DuBois. 7 p.m. at the Gordon-Nash Library. Free and open to the public.

American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30.

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7 WHDH Whitney Chelsea Bent “HD” Bent (N) Rock Center News Jay Leno

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10 WLVIOne Tree Hill Brooke deals with her father’s betrayal. (N)

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17 WBIN The Office 30 Rock Law Order: CI News 10 Cash Cab Excused ’70s Show

28 ESPN NBA Basketball: Magic at Knicks High School Basketball SportCtr

29 ESPN2 ATP Tennis Sony Ericsson Open, Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals. (N) SportCtr NFL Live

30 CSNE NBA Basketball Utah Jazz at Boston Celtics. Celtics SportsNet Sports SportsNet

32 NESN Heartland Poker Tour Heartland Poker Tour Daily Daily Daily Dennis

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38 MTV The Challenge: Battle The Challenge: Battle The Challenge: Battle The Challenge: Battle

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43 MSNBC The Ed Show (N) Rachel Maddow Show The Last Word The Ed Show

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Today is Wednesday, March 28, the 88th day of 2012. There are 278 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:On March 28, 1942, during World War II, Brit-

ish naval forces staged a successful raid on the Nazi-occupied French port of St. Nazaire in Oper-ation Chariot, destroying the only dry dock on the Atlantic coast capable of repairing the German battleship Tirpitz.

On this date:In 1834, the U.S. Senate voted to censure

President Andrew Jackson for the removal of fed-eral deposits from the Bank of the United States.

In 1854, during the Crimean War, Britain and France declared war on Russia.

In 1898, the Supreme Court, in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, ruled that a child born in the United States to Chinese immigrants was a U.S. citizen.

In 1935, the notorious Nazi propaganda fi lm “Triumph des Willens” (Triumph of the Will), directed by Leni Riefenstahl, premiered in Berlin with Adolf Hitler present.

In 1939, the Spanish Civil War effectively ended as Madrid fell to the forces of Francisco Franco.

In 1941, novelist and critic Virginia Woolf, 59, drowned herself near her home in Lewes, East Sussex, England.

In 1969, the 34th president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower, died in Washing-ton, D.C., at age 78.

In 1978, in Stump v. Sparkman, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld, 5-3, the judicial immunity of an Indiana judge against a lawsuit brought by a young woman who’d been ordered sterilized by the judge when she was a teenager.

In 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred inside the Unit 2 reactor at the Three Mile Island plant near Middletown, Pa.

In 1987, Maria von Trapp, whose life story inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music,” died in Morrisville, Vt., at age 82.

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush pre-sented the Congressional Gold Medal to the widow of U.S. Olympic legend Jesse Owens, who was honored for his “humanitarian contributions in the race of life.”

One year ago: Vigorously defending Ameri-can attacks in Libya, President Barack Obama declared in a nationally broadcast address that the United States intervened to prevent a slaughter of civilians. Yet he ruled out targeting Moammar Gadhafi , warning that trying to oust him militarily would be a mistake as costly as the war in Iraq.

Today’s Birthdays: Former White House national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski is 84. Country musician Charlie McCoy is 71. Movie director Mike Newell is 70. Actress Conchata Ferrell is 69. Actor Ken Howard is 68. Actress Dianne Wiest (weest) is 64. Country singer Reba McEntire is 57. Olympic gold medal gymnast Bart Conner is 54. Rapper Salt (Salt-N-Pepa) is 46. Actress Tracey Needham is 45. Actor Max Perlich is 44. Movie director Brett Ratner is 43. Country singer Rodney Atkins is 43. Actor Vince Vaughn is 42. Rapper Mr. Cheeks (Lost Boyz) is 41. Actor Ken L. is 39. Rock musician Dave Keuning is 36. Actress Annie Wersching is 35. Actress Julia Stiles is 31. Singer Lady Gaga is 26.


Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more infor-mation call 524-1741.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcohol-ics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

ABC & Me storytime at the Meredith Public Library. Crafts, songs and games geared for ages 3-5. 1 to 2 p.m. Children are encouraged to bring an item from home that starts with the letter of the week — “R”.

Knotty Knitters gathering at the Meredith Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. Open to all experience levels.

Brown Bag Book Group meeting at the Meredith Public Library. Noon to 1 p.m. “Happy Are The Meek” by Andrew Greeley. Dessert and beverages served.

On The Floor Bingo at the Meredith Public Library.Ages 10 and up. Bring a pillow or a cushion. Munchies served.

Laconia High School Student & Staff Talent Show.6 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. $5 admission; bring a canned good to donate and receive a $1 discount.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29CALENDAR from preceding page

The FAME Variety Show is in it’s 14th year with more vari-ety than ever before. For the fi rst time all three Inter-Lakes District Jazz Bands will be performing under the direc-tion of Mona Hoefs (I-LES) and Emily Eynon (Junior High and I-LHS). There will also be singers, dancers, instru-mentalists, a poi twirler, a magician, and an American Sign Language signer. For a night of family fun, the Vari-ety Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. on March 31 at the I-LHS Community Auditorium. Tick-ets, available in the schools or at the door, remain at $5 for adults and $3 for students. (Courtesy photo)

Inter-Lakes FAME Variety Show is Saturday night

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Head Start will hold a Bake Sale at Wal-Mart in Plymouth on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

People can come and grab some tasty treats and learn more about the Head Start program.

Those who would like contribute to the Bake Sale or fi nd out more about Head Start can call 536-1393.

Bake sale on Sunday benefi ts Head Start program in Plymouth

Ben & Jerry’s Meredith scoop shop celebrates annual Free Cone Day next Tuesday

MEREDITH — On Tuesday, April 3, the Ben & Jerry’s at Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith will continue the more than 30-year tradition of Free Cone Day.

“Free Cone Day is in a league of its own,” said Liz Breton, manager of the local Meredith Ben & Jer-ry’s scoop shop. “Our fans are so passionate about who we are and what we’re all about. It’s the perfect opportunity for us employees to rally together, scoop lots of free cones and support the same people who support us every day.”

While the Meredith Ben & Jerry’s continues the time-tested annual Free Cone Day event, the com-pany is bringing a taste of something new to the table with its most recent product line: Greek Frozen

Yogurt. The brand new line, offered in four different fl avors in Scoop Shops, is sure to catch the eye of some Free Cone Day attendees. The company uses real Greek yogurt - which is made through a tradi-tional straining process - leaving a thicker, creamier and smooth product which has been all the rage in the refrigerated aisle.

These all new, really Greekin’ good fl avors include:· Raspberry Fudge Chunk: Raspberry Greek

Frozen Yogurt with Fudge Chunks· Banana Peanut Butter: Banana Greek Frozen

Yogurt with Peanut Butter Swirls· Blueberry Vanilla Graham: Blueberry & Vanilla

Greek Frozen Yogurts with Graham Cracker Swirls· Vanilla: Vanilla Greek Frozen Yogurt

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old lesbian in a 23-year relation-ship. My partner and I have begun to hate traveling. Don’t get me wrong. We love and enjoy exotic places, but dealing with stupid and rude people is getting old. Our problem has to do with the ladies room. We are often mistaken for men and questioned. I don’t get it. Some women seem shocked by us and occasionally make a scene as if we chose the wrong bathroom. While we don’t wear makeup or frilly clothes, we also don’t wear suits, ties and wingtips. I wear earrings, female clothing and a wedding band set. Think Ellen DeGeneres. These ignorant women need some education. Please tell them they are rude and hurtful. If our presence makes them uncomfortable, maybe they should leave the bathroom. Many of the encounters make me feel bad for days. I just want to be left alone. What can I say to nip this in the bud? -- Santa Cruz, Calif. Dear California: Unless you want to act super-girly when you enter a foreign bathroom, there’s not much you can do to head off such an encounter before it happens. Try working on your response instead. This has nothing to do with you personally. You are simply bumping into women who don’t often have the opportunity to interact with those who appear to be different -- whether in dress or manner -- and so they react with various degrees of surprise, some of which can be quite hurtful. Use these encounters to educate these women by ignoring their shock, holding your head up and being ex-ceedingly polite and possibly charming. Dear Annie: My wife, “Gert,” and I are in our mid-80s, re-tired and in good health. Gert worked for the same company for nearly 40 years and was well-liked. She still goes back to visit every Wednesday and sits in the coffee room and gabs all day with the workers when they take their staggered breaks.

I can’t help but think this has a tendency to lengthen break times and disrupt productive company time. If I were the manager, I would not allow this, but he doesn’t interfere. My main concern, though, is that this habit interferes with our being able to get away together for a few days during the week when hotel rates are lower and traffi c is lighter than on weekends. I have asked Gert to stop this practice, but she refuses. Am I selfi sh to think she should spend more time with me so we can plan and enjoy mutual activities during the time we have left in this life? -- Husband Dear Husband: Well, no, but this activity gives her a great deal of pleasure, and it would be considerate of you to work around it. In fact, she might resent your forcing the issue, in which case, those little vacations won’t be as much fun as you’d like. And perhaps if you stop pressuring her to spend more time traveling during the week, she’d be more willing to do so on occasion, especially if you give her plenty of notice to rearrange her offi ce schedule. Be supportive of her emo-tional needs, and hopefully, she will be equally supportive of yours. Dear Annie: So, “J” is afraid she might have to tip the clerk from the grocery store if she gets help while shopping with her two children. She states that she always returns her cart. While she is doing that, who is watching her kids? This policy could very well be management’s way of of-fering protection to parents who might otherwise leave their children unsupervised in the car while they return the cart. Would she rather have her children snatched by a pedophile just to save a tip? I sure wish this service had been available when I used to shop with our children. She should quit looking a gift horse in the mouth. -- M.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: [email protected], 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 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 [email protected], we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

KEN BARRETT AUCTIONSMonday, April 2 @ 6pm • Preview at 4pm

Log on to: www.auctionzip.com ID#5134, for 350 photosWWI posters, autographs, 1933 Zeppelin portfolio,books, ephemera,

sterling, swords, pepper-box derringer, RW short sword,loads ofcostume Jewelry,tools,Glenwood Icebox, sev baseball autographs

Victorian trade card album,tobacco leather cards,2-1933 NRAflags,1940 Annapolis yrbk,1840 silhouette of Philadelphia Dr., 5

Morgan $,foreign coins,badges, 50 pieces Dickens Village, tintypesetc, furniture,artwork,glass & china,lots more!

Auction Held At 274 Main St. Tilton, N.H. (1 mile off I-93N)603-286-2028 • [email protected]

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LACONIA, N.H.3 Bedroom Apartments

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CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!1-800-742-4686

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PRINCE HAVEN APARTMENTSPlymouth, N.H.

(Prince Haven has an elderly preference)If you are 62, disabled or handicapped, (regardless ofage), and meet annual income guidelines, you may

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Animals

LABRADOR RETRIEVERSAKC absolutely gorgeous black& yellow puppies. Bred forbreed’s standards and tempera-ment. Raised in our home(603)664-2828.

PIT Bull/ Bull Mastiff pups. BornSept. 26th. Very friendly, nicecolors, good with kids and otheranimals. Parents on premise.$300 or trade for hunting orequipment / too ls , e tc .(603)539-7009.

Announcement

WE Pay CA$H for GOLD andSILVER No hotels, no waiting.603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee,Rte. 25, Meredith, NH. Wed-Sun,10-4, Fri & Sat 10-6.

Auctions

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Auctionat Mame ’s to benefit theInter -Lakes High SchoolChem-Free After Prom party.Lots of great stuff! Thursday, 3/29at 6pm. With PK Zyla. Mame’ s,8 Plymouth Street, Meredith.

Autos

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

Autos

2003 Subaru Forester- 2.55-speed, 170K, new brakes, newmud/snow tires. Very dependable.$3,000. 528-2806

2010 Honda Accord Coupe EXL-2-door, V-6, Auto, 4789K,Leather, loaded. Over $30,000new, sell for $23,000. 528-2806

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.Top Dollar Paid. Available 7days a week. P3�s Towing630-3606

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

BOATS

BOAT SLIPS for RentWinnipesaukee Pier, WeirsBeach, NH Reasonable RatesCall for Info. 366-4311

Summer ValetSlips Available

for the 2012 season. Easyaccess to the big lake, unlimitedlaunches, parking, facilities, gasdock, service, and ships store allon property. Call 366-4801 x 205for info and contract.

Business Opportunities

Need Extra Money? Start anAvon Business for $10. CallDebbie at 603-491-5359. Orgo to www.start.youravon.comand enter reference code:dblaisedell.

Counseling

ALCOHOL & DRUG Counseling.Evaluations/Assessments. One-on-one. Office, home or communityvisits. CONFIDENTIAL-voicemail.998-7337 MS-MLADC

Employment Wanted

COMPASSIONATE LNA/CareGiver. 30 years experience. Greatreferences. Will travel, doovernight. 603-875-1232

MAN Seeking work for Landscap-ing, Spring Cleanup, Drywall,Plastering, Carpentry/Decking. 20years experience in masonry/brick paving. Cheap rates. Call524-6694

For Rent

2-BEDROOM mobile home, pri-vate setting, appliances, neardowntown Meredith. $800/ month.No pets, no smoking, references.603-359-5130 lvm.

ALTON Comfortable 2 bedroom,1st floor, convenient Main St.location, $750 monthly includingheat and hot water. 455-4290.

ALTON Room w/bath in country:10 minutes from Alton & Wolfe-boro. $450/month w/utilities. Out-side smoking OK. 875-6875.Love pets!

APARTMENTS, mobile homes. Ifyou need a rental at a fair price,call DRM Corp. Over 40 years inrentals. We treat you better!524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at373 Court Street, Laconia.

BRISTOL: Newly renovated2-bedroom apartment. Heat andhot water included. $700/month.217-4141. Available April 15.

For Rent

BELMONT Condo: 2-bedroom,2-bath, single-level, washer/dryerhook-up, attached garage.Non-smoker, Near LRCC/LRGH,security deposit. $995/month.+ utilities. 528-1432.

BELMONT One bedroom, deck,washer/dryer hookup, storageroom, no utilities. Pets are OK.Some water access on Winnis-q u a m , $ 7 0 0 / m o n t h .774-219-8750

CENTER HARBOR- Onebedroom house in desirabledowntown location. Safe,private, well maintained. Allutilities $875/ month. Write to:Boxholder PO Box 614, CenterHarbor, 03226.

FRANKLIN: Quiet modern 2-Bed-room w/carport. 2ND-floor, start-ing at $765/Month, includesheat/hot water. Security deposit &references required. No pets.286-4845.

GILFORD

GREAT LOCATION3 bedrooms. Largeworking garage, largeyard. Close to school,downtown. $1250/ Month.

393-5756

GILFORD 3 bedroom condo,$1,300/monthly. Parking garagesavailable. Heated pool, tenniscourt. Close to shopping and lake.Boat slip available. Washer/Dryerhook up available. NO PETS.References & security required.781-710-2208.

GILFORD April 1st. Your new1BR lakefront apt! Private, views,w/d, fun. $725/ month603-393-7077.

GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath,Balconies, no smoking/pets,$850/month plus utilities, Securitydepos i t and re ferences,603-455-6662

For Rent

LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., lowtraffic area near schools, park &downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-outbasement w/washer-dryer hook-ups, large open porch, level lot foroutside activities & ample offstreet parking. On the sunny sideof the house, clean w/hardwoodf l o o r s . N o n - s m o k i n g .$1,000/month plus heat &uti l i t ies. Call owner/broker396-4163

LACONIA 1 bedroom, sunny 1stfloor in clean, quiet area w/park-ing, Washer/Dryer hookups, base-ment, yard. $150/week with/heat998-7337.

LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets.Security Deposit & references.$600/month + utilities. 520-4353

LACONIA 3 bedroom, 1/2 duplexhouse, nice neighborhood, play-ground, Manchester St. No utili-ties. $900/ month. 603-642-8446.

Laconia prime 1st floor PleasantSt. Apartment. Walk to town &beaches. 2 bedrooms + 3-seasonglassed in sun porch. Completelyrepainted, glowing beautiful hard-wood floors, marble fireplace, cus-tom cabinets in kitchen with appli-ances, tile bath & shower.$1,000/Month includes heat & hotwater. 630-4771 or 524-3892

For Rent

LACONIA- 1 bedroom apartmentwith storage room. Newlyrenovated, no smoking/pets.$170/week Heat included. Nearhospital, Good neighborhood.References/background checkrequired. Call 524-6360, leavemessage.

LACONIA- Large 3 Bedroom.Sunny, washer/dryer hook-up,storage. $995/Month, first, last, +security 524-0480

LACONIA- Very nice 1 bedroomapartment in clean, quietdowntown building. Modernk i t chen , beaut i fu l ba th .$175/Week, includes heat, hotwater & electricity. 630-4771 or524-3892

LACONIA: Beautiful, large 1Bedroom in one of PleasantStreets finest Victorian homes.Walk to downtown & beaches.Fireplace, lots of natural wood-work, washer/dryer. Heat & hotwater included. $775/Month.528-6885.

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

LAKEPORT Tiny one-bedroom,first floor, 1-car parking, lake view,$125/week. No uti l i t ies-Nosmoking, No dogs. references andcredit check a must, leavemessage for Rob. 617-529-1838.


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Seasonal Employmenton the White Mountain National Forest

Seasonal positions working out of our Bartlett, NH Facility forEquipment Operators and/or Laborers.

Equipment Operator must be able to operate a dump truck,backhoe, front end loader, have a valid state driver’s and

DOT CDL Class “A” license.Laborer must have a valid state driver’s license.

For application information please visit:fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/employment/

Application deadline April 14, 2012White Mountain National Forest

EOEHARRIMAN HILLLocated on Pine Hill Road (route 109A)

Wolfeboro, N.H.* * * March 2012* * *

24 new apartment homesSection 8 Welcome

6 Buildings comprised of only four (4) units eachEnergyStar washer and dryer supplied in each unit

2-Two bedroom fully wheelchair accessible units

2-Two bedroom handicapped adaptable units

8-Two bedroom townhouse style units

4-Three bedroom townhouse style units

8-One bedroom units(4-second floor & 4-townhouse style)Refrigerator, Stove and Dishwasher

Townhouse style units have 1 and 1/2 bathsIncome limits ApplyNO PETS PLEASE

THIS IS A NON-SMOKING PROPERTY

CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!1-800-742-4686

The Hodges Companies201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301

Proudly owned by Eastern Lakes Region Housing CoalitionAnd the Laconia Area Community Land Trust

For Rent

LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big5-room, 2-bedroom apartmentwith lake view. Includeswasher/dryer, hardwood floors,cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking,plowing and landscaping. Huge,bright and sunny master bedroomoverlooking lake. Section 8approved. $185/Week + 4-weeksecurity deposit. No utilities, nodogs, no smoking. Proper I.D.,credit check and backgroundcheck required. Showings on Fri-day only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838

LUXURY 1 bedroom loft condo,near downtown Laconia, hard-wood floors, granite countertops,Stainless Steel appliances,washer/ dryer. Includes Internet,cable, gym, and bike storage. Nopets, no smoking. References, se-curity and lease required. $1000/month. 455-4075.

MEREDITH- 1 bedroom apart-ment with kitchen and living room.No pets . No smok ing.$700/Month, includes heat & hotwater. Convenient ResidentialLocation. 279-4164

Newly RenovatedApartments,Meredith, NH

New two bedroom apartment:$1,050/month, New three bed-room apartment: $1,150/month.Great parking, close to town,brand new appliances heat andair conditioning included in rent.Call for more information andappointment to see. JoyceJanitorial Service 603-524-8533

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom, 2ndfloor, coin-op laundry inbasement, $260/week includingheat, electric & hot water,524-1234www.whitemtrentals.com.

TILTON: Spacious 2 and 3 bed-room apartments available. Heatand hot water included. Pleasecall Mary at Stewart PropertyManagement (603)641-2163.EHO.

AVAILABLE APRIL 1STSection 8 welcome. 3 bedroom onroute 106, Laconia, N.H. Parking,garage, large yard, $1,050/mo.includes utilities. 528-2227

For Rent

TILTON- UPDATED onebedroom. Top-floor, quiet.Heat/Hot Water included, nodogs. $630/Month. 603-393-9693or 916-214-7733.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiencyand a cottage including heat, hotwater, l ights and cable.$160-$175 per week. $400deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

For Rent-Commercial

COMMERCIAL/OFFICE Space-1000 sq./ft./high traffic count.# 1 0 0 2 U n i o n A v e n u e .$1,000/month plus utilities. Call524-0901 for more info.

LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of lightand airy 1st class, 2nd floorprofessional office space withexposed brick walls and beamedceilings; in downtown overlookingthe Winnipesaukee River andRotary Park in the HistoricBelknap Mill. $1,400/mo. pluselectricity and A/C. Call 524-8813for an appointment to see.

For Rent-Commercial

LEASE OR SALECommercial Building

Former Hyundai Dealership

8,950 Sq. Ft. / 2 AcresBusy Route 3

Across from Belknap MallLACONIA

Current Market Pricing

(603)387-2311

OFFICE SPACEAVAILABLE IN GILFORD

$425-500 per monthVery nice and professional

offices with shared commonareas in Gilford Professional

Park. Nice views, parking andwell kept complex. Rentincludes electricity, heat,

cleaning service for commonareas, central a/c and sharedkitchen, as well as men andladies' room. Contact Rob at

387-1226 and leave a messageto arrange for a view.

For Sale

Above ground Gibra l ta rSelf-Cleaning Pool with perflexextended cycle filter system,inside stairs, used only one year.Must see to appreciate. Asking$1,750/OBO. Must be removedfrom property. Call 603-253-4925

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop ma-tress sets, twin $169, full or queen$249, king $399. See AD under“Furniture”.

APPLE I-POD Touch: 8GB,white, new in original package,$125. 527-0873.

Approx. 200 bales of good hay.$3.25 per bale. 524-4726 P.Bilodeau

CERAMIC KILN, shelving, as-sorted size stands, 200 plus or mi-nus molds and steel shelving. As-sorted stands for bisque, firingcones, plus much more. 524-5818Call evenings.

Electric Chair Lift- 1 story, newcondition. $2,500. 528-2806

FIREWOOD Kiln dried, 16 inchcut and split, $300 a cord or half acord $200, clean, no bugs, inclfree bag of kindling and delivery.Early Bird Farm. 435-9385

FIREWOOD: Green, Cut, splitand delivered (Gilmanton and sur-rounding area). $190/cord.(603)455-8419 or (603)267-1992.

GREEN FIREWOOD- Cut, notsplit $135/cord; Cut & split$180/cord. Seasoned firewood.$250. Also, logging, landclearing& tree work (all phases).393-8416.

For Sale

RUGER LCP Pistol .380 As new$250. Firm. NH ID Required.267-0977

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries.Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6pm-10pm, Sat.& S u n . , 2 p m - 8 p m .BENJAMIN OIL, LLC .603-524-6457

Thule Racks- Will fit small orfull-size pickups. Comes withadapters for newer ToyotaTacoma. $300. Call Tom387-6700

YUGOSLAVIAN-SKS Rifle- 7.62 X39mm. Black wood finish, picitinyrail & tapco muzzle break. $300.Call Tom 387-6700

Furniture

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-sizemattress set. Luxury FirmEuropean Pil low-top style.Fabulous back & hip support.Factory sealed - new 10-Yr.warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.Can deliver 603-305-9763.

MATTRESS & FURNITURECLOSEOUTS AND

OVERSTOCKS! 20% OFF ENTIRE STORE!RECLINERS $299, FUTONS,$299 BUNKBEDS, $399 SOFAS,$599 RUSTIC FURNITURE ANDARTWORK TOO! COZY CABINRUSTICS AND MATTRESSOUTLET 517 WHITTIER HWY.(RTE 25) MOULTONBOROCALL JAY 603-662-9066WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM

PINE dining room set, Very nice,(table and 4 chairs), large hutch,and dry sink. $200 or BO. Call528-5454.

Free

Body by Jake Ab Scissor, goodcondition. 603-677-6528

FREE Pickup for your unwanted,useful item garages, automobiles,etc. estates cleaned out and yard-sale items. (603)930-5222.

T&B Appliance Removal. Appli-ances & AC’s removed free ofcharge if outside. Please call(603)986-5506.

Help Wanted

ATTENTIONOn Mon. & Tues. our facility willconduct interviews to place 8people. $500 per week, $1000signing Bonus after 60 days.Why are we hiring when mostcompanies are laying off? Be-cause we offer a career oppor-tunity limited only by your atti-tude and willingness to work.These positions are not deadend but will lead to secure posi-tions with our 98 year old com-pany. We start you at $500 perweek. Openings are generaltrainees for display and man-agement with rapid advance-ment, paid vacations, bonusesand incentives. If you are notworking or are at a dead endjob and are teachable, trainable& reliable, call our office Mon. &Tues. 9-5. Theses position willgo fast. Have pen & paperready. (603)822-0220.

BABYSITTER needed for anadorable child from 1:45-6PM,3-days per week. Clean criminalbackground check and validdrivers license required. If you aregood with kids, retired orotherwise, call 524-6694

DESK Receptionist- Part time atlocal health club. Minimum wage,membership included. Apply inperson 314 Old Lakeshore Rd.Gilford 293-7546

Help Wanted

LOOKING for Landscape CrewMembers to fill hardscape andmaintenance positions. Musthave driver�s license. Call279-4639.

Help Wanted

LaconiaHarley-Davidson

has the following openpositions:

•Reception/Administration•Motor Clothes Sales Assoc.•Parts Department·Service Technician·Motorcycle Sales·Facilities·Bike Detailer

Apply online at:www.LaconiaHarley.com

INSURANCE CSRFull time opportunity for CSR inbusy property and casualty office.Minimum 2 years insuranceexperience required. Candidatesshould possess strong organiza-tion, communication and dataentry skills, and have enthusiasmto work independently as well aswith a team. Excellent benefitpackage. Send resume and coverl e t t e r t o :[email protected]

JCS H i r i ng 2nd sh i f t4:15pm-10:00pm Sun-Fri we arelooking for highly motivatedindividuals with great attitude.Must be Reliable. No exp.required. This is a commissionbased, appointment schedulingposition; average rep makes$19-$25 per hour. For interviewcall 603-581-2452 EOE

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.978-807-7470

Part Time AppointmentSetters Now Needed!

528-2237 - Nicole


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IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Music TeacherAlton School District

Alton Central School is seeking a long-term substi-tute for a Music teacher from now through the end ofthe school year. Applicants must be Highly QualifiedTeacher/certified in Music. Please forward your letterof interest, application/resume, proof of certificationand three current letters of reference to:

Steve Ross, Assistant PrincipalAlton School District - SAU #72

252 Suncook Valley RoadAlton, NH 03809(603) 875-7890

EOE

Help Wanted

Marine Technician40 hrs/wk

Must be flexible and ableto work weekends • Outgoing • Experienced • Customer friendlySend resume & referencesto:[email protected]

Help Wanted

Rental Coordinatorteam leader needed for busy boatrental business. Customer serv-ice, organization, reservation skillsa must. Ability to multi-task andwork outdoors in a fast paced en-vironment necessary. Boat han-dling skills and NH Safe boatingcertificate required. Apply Chan-nel Marine, 96 Channel Lane,Weirs Beach.

Retail CoordinatorResponsible person needed forextended seasonal position.Customer Service, inventorycontrol, staff supervision and fueloperations experience a plus.Apply to Channel Marine, 96Channel Lane, Weirs Beach

Help Wanted

NEW OPENINGS NOWIncrease in business hasopened the door for immediatefull-time positions for GCO Ad-vertising. We are currently seek-ing the right candidates for thefollowing:• Scheduling Depart.• Customer Service• Management Trainees (in as

little as 30 days)• And Marketing / Advertising

DepartmentsThis is a permanent position solooking for those looking forsomething long-term.All applicants must pass acriminal background check andalways dress to impress.Those interested should callMon & Tue due to the fact wecan put you to work this weekour # is 528-2252 .

Instruction

DRUM Lessons taught byexperienced instructor. Allages/levels. Very reasonablerates. Call 603.520.5671 for JaredSteer

FLYFISHING LESSONSon private trout pond. FFF certi-fied casting instructor. Gift cert.available. (603)356-6240.www.mountainviewflyfishing.com

Mobile Homes

Motorcycles

2011 Honda Shadow Aero- Red,Showroom condition 1100 miles,windshield, leather bags, backrest. Save $2000. $7,500. Dennis603-556-9110

Buy • Sell • Tradewww.motoworks.biz

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

Recreation Vehicles

2008 Zoom Aeorlite 18!. Sleeps 3,many extras. Outside table, stove,TV. Asking $10,000/OBO. Call267-6668

Real Estate

FOR Sale By Owner- 2 bedroom 1bath ranch. approx. 1,500 Sq. Ft.3-stall oversized garage, Taxes$2,300. Fixer Upper, sold as is.Handicap Accessible. Principalsonly, $79,000. 603-930-5222

NEW Hampton-3 Bedroomhouse. 2.5 baths, 4 garages, 5acres. Views. $349,000. 279-4271

TIRED OF RENTING?Attend our Free HomebuyersSeminar, ReMax Bayside,Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 5:30p.m. RSVP Jim O!Leary527-8200

Roommate Wanted

LACONIA 2-roomates wantedclean, quiet, sober environment.All inclusive, must see, will gofast. $110-130/week. 455-2014

Services

Services

PIPER ROOFINGQuality Work

Reasonable Rates

Free EstimatesMetal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our CustomersDon�t get Soaked!

528-3531Major credit cards accepted

EXCAVATION, SITEWORK& DEMOLITION

Reasonable RatesFully Insured

GAGNON & SON T&E, INC.

744-3498

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Qualitywork for any size electrical job. Li-censed-Insured, Free estimates/603-455-5607

Services

MASONRY/Tile. New, restoration,chimney relining/ repair, pavers,fireplaces, stone, brick, block.603-726-8679.

MOMMY MAID LLC,residential/commercial cleaning.Great rates, service and refer-ences. Call-603-530-2794.

MOORINGS: Repairs & Installs.877-528-4104, MooringMan.com

NEED a tan for prom? I'll cometo you with my mobile spraytan system! !Spray Tanning byCarissa' Email me [email protected]

QS&L Builders. Roofing, decksand more. 15 years experience.Fully insured. Free estimates.603-832-3850

SUPERIORDETAILING

Autos-Boats-Bikes-RV’SGet Early Bird SpecialsSAVE MONEY NOW!

387-9789

Storage Space

GILFORD garage for rent nearAirport. One large lighted garage.$170 monthly. 781-710-2208.

Yard Sale

BELMONT282 Province Rd., (Rte. 107).Antiques, Furniture, tools & more!

PLYMOUTH — Rosanna Warren, a former chan-cellor of the Academy of American Poets, and a Lamont Poetry Selection writer, will read from her poetry at 7 p.m. April 1 in the Smith Recital Hall at the Silver Center for the Arts. Writer and literary critic Harold Bloom said Warren is “an important poet … beyond the achievement of all but a double handful of living American poets.”

Warren is the author of four collections: Each Leaf Shines Separate, Stained Glass, Departure and her latest, Ghost in a Red Hat (2011). She has won the Witter Bynner Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Lavan Younger Poets’ Prize from the Academy of American Poets.

Warren graduated from Yale University in 1976 with a degree in painting, and in 1980 earned a master of arts from The Writing Seminars at John

Hopkins University. She is the Emma MacLachlan Metcalf Professor of the Humanities and a univer-sity professor at Boston University.

Warren’s reading is hosted by Plymouth State Univer-sity’s Eagle Pond Authors Series. Now in its 14th year, the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series is a tribute to Donald Hall, one of the nation’s most beloved poets and authors.

Hall remains the heart and soul of this series and is instrumental in bringing nationally and interna-tionally revered poets to the PSU campus. Hall will introduce Warren, and will join her for a reception and book signing afterward.

Free tickets for the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series are available at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869, and are highly recommended. The series is presented with generous support from the Follett Higher Education Group (PSU Bookstore).

Poet Rosanna Warren reads at PSU on April 1

GILFORD — Due to roster size targets, Gilford Cal Ripken Baseball announced there are only six spots left to fill in the Majors Division. Registration forms and more information are available at the organization’s website, www.GilfordBaseball.org.

Minors, Farm, and T-Ball Divisions will continue to accept registrations through the April 15 deadline. Opening Day festivities are scheduled for Saturday, April 28, including the parade of teams, games in all divisions, and the first annual MLB/Aquafina Pitch/Hit/Run competition.

For more information, contact league president Jaime Boucher at 603-630-2802, or email [email protected].

Only 6 spots left in Gilford Cal Ripken Majors


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