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Children's Auction distributed $345k to 33 different groups

LACONIA — The Board of Directors of the nonprofit WLNH Children's Auction announced yesterday that it has distributed $345,000 of the $416,500 raised in 2012 among 33 charitable and non-profit organizations in the Lakes Region.In a statement accompanying the allocation, the directors explained that last year they undertook a thorough review of the distribution process to ensure that the missions of the agencies being funded matched that of the auction. In the course of the review, the board found that over the years the work of the organizations aligned with the goals of the auction and fell into three general... Read more

Letters

This interpretation of Second Amendment is not at all schola…

To the editor,,Dear Mr. Wiles,It would truly be amusing if it weren't so sad that you chose to speak on behalf of Don Ewing. Where to begin in answering your diatribe, aka letter, in response to my query of weaponry for private citizens.By your verbiage alone you allow us insight as to your feelings about the NRA, gun manufacturers, the Second Amendment and President Obama, just to name a few. Demeaning President Obama with all... Read more

Columns

Henry Limpman - An open letter to our Belknap County House D…

As a community, we Granite Staters can do better when it comes to balancing our state budget and improving the communities we live in. Typically, efforts tend to get stifled by ideological positions in our Legislature that discount the reality of New Hampshire's condition and how public policy affects it. The needs of our communities that can be addressed by additional state revenue must be balanced with the concerns raised by a casino. It is... Read more

Sports

Belmont girls' lacrosse picks up three more wins

After three wins this week, the Belmont High School girls' lacrosse team improved its record to 9-1-1.Using a stalwart defense and strong offensive attack, Belmont defeated John Stark 9-1 in Weare on May 13.Just 5 minutes and 16 seconds into the game Belmont scored to take the lead. Thirty five seconds later the team scored again providing all the offense the girls would need for the victory. Belmont's offense controlled the pace of the game throughout the half... Read more

Weddings

Engagement-Partaledis-Hartford

Adam Partaledis and Hilary HartfordFaye Hartford of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter Hilary Faye Hartford to Adam John Partaledis, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Partaledis of Peabody, Ma. Hilary is a 2003 graduate of Gilford Middle High School and a 2007 graduate of Keene State College. She obtained her Masters Degree in 2010 from Southern New Hampshire University. She is currently employed as a Substance Abuse... Read more

Calendar of Events

5-20-13 Calender

Lakes Region Art Association meeting. 7 p.m. in the Woodside Conference Building at the Taylor Community. Artists are invited to bring an original piece of work. For more information call 293-2702. 'Coffee and Classic' Senior Momentum program featuring the movie "On Golden Pond". 9 a.m. at the Gilford Community Church, Fellowship Hall. Breakfast avaliable at $2 per person. RSVP by calling 527-4722. The Moultonborough Lions Club hosts a "Good Old Summer Time" dinner meeting... Read more

Announcements

Meredith Village Savings Bank's Annual Photo Contest underwa…

MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank's (MVSB) Annual Photo Contest is underway and the bank is now accepting full-color photography entries for consideration to be included in their 2014 Community Calendar and website, www.mvsb.com. In addition, Community Calendar entries may also be selected to be used for MVSB's holiday cards and/or note cards.Whether amateur or professional, all photographers are encouraged to submit their favorite photos representing the many flavors of the Belknap, Carroll and Grafton... Read more

Births

Parker Jonathan Ashton

Parker Jonathan AshtonParker Jonathan Ashton was born on January 4, 2013 at 3:37 p.m. at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, to Laura Dunn and Ryan Ashton of Laconia. He weighed 5 pounds 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. The maternal grandparents are Cal and Tammy Dunn, Jr. of Laconia. The maternal great grandparents are Anita Dunn of Laconia and Harry and Thelma Bean of Gilford. The paternal grandparents are Jim and Cheryl Barnes... Read more

People

Shafique Welcomed as a New Member of NSCS

Sonya ShafiqueSonya Shafique of Gilford, New Hampshire has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).   "NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community," says Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS Founder & Chief Executive Officer. NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies ... Read more

Obituaries

Michael Barone - Benghazi & IRS scandal: something in co…

What do the Benghazi cover-up and the IRS scandal have in common? They were both about winning elections, under false pretenses.Winning elections, after all, is something Barack Obama is good at. He obviously loves campaigning and delivering grand orations to enormous adoring crowds. He loves it so much that he flew off to Las Vegas to campaign the day after the first murder of a U.S. ambassador in 33 years.What actually happened in Benghazi was... Read more

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