Casey Walker, 2012 graduate of Laconia High School and 2012 graduate of U.S. Marine Corps boot camp at Paris Island celebrated his achievement in reaching the highest rank in Boy Scouts on December 18, 2012. Walker completed his paperwork and leadership project in July but had to wait to return from boot camp before his accomplishment of attaining Eagle Scout Rank could be celebrated. Casey was presented with a number of commendations for his achievement by Troop 68 in Laconia. Representatives from the Marine Corps League, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foriegn Wars presented their commendations in person while others came in the form of letters and certificates by mail. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce announced and voted on the 2013 officers and Board of directors at the annual meeting held on January 17 at The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls in Meredith.
The officers and board of directors serve 3 year terms.
Joining the 201 Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are: Attorney John Giere of Wescott, Dyer, Fitzgerald & Nichols, PA; Dr. Scott Kalicki, President of Lakes Region Community College: Kathleen Morin, owner of Mountain View Bookkeeping Services, LLC; Bob Strang, Group Sales Manager with The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls.
The Board of Directors returning are: Travis Cole, Re/Max Bayside; Warren Bailey, Comcast Spotlight; Penny Raby, Malone, Dirubbo & Company PC; Lindsay Cota-Robles, Bank of New Hampshire; Prescott Towle, A.W. Frost Agency in Franklin; Bill Quigley, Gunstock Mountain Resort; Christine Harris, Meredith Village Savings Bank; Deb Irwin, Meredith Village Savings Bank; Joel Arsenault, LPL Financial; Denise Sharlow, Franklin Savings Bank; Elaine Blinn, Belknap Point Motel; Gary Adams, Central NH Employment Services; Jay Bolduc, Great NH Restaurants - T-Bones/Cactus Jacks Laconia; Beth San Soucie, Big Cat Coffees; Allen Voivod, Epiphanies Inc.; Ginger Dubois, NH Employment Security.
The elected officers for 2013 include newly elected President – Christine Harris; First Vice Chair – Warren Bailey; Second Vice Chair – Lindsay Cota-Robles; Treasurer – Penny Raby; Secretary – Ginger Dubois.
The Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, 501c-6 organization. The Lakes Region Chamber is made up of members who make a financial commitment to the Chamber and to the business community. Chamber members work together to improve business in the Lakes Region and the quality of life for residents. Service area covers the towns of Alton, Andover, Belmont, Center Harbor, Franklin, Gilford, Gilmanton, Hill, Holderness, Laconia, Lakeport, Meredith, Moultonborough, Northfield, Salisbury, Sanbornton, Tilton, Weirs Beach and Wolfeboro. For more information about the Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, visit www.lakesregionchamber.org or call (603) 524-5531.

Gilmanton Police Department Chief Joseph Collins receives a new AED (Automated External Defibrillator) from the Gilmanton Police Relief Association President Sergeant Matt Currier. The association received donations from several donors to purchase a new AED for the Police Department. Sergeant Currier purchased the AED in August 2012 for $700. All of the Gilmanton Police officers have been trained in the operation and usage of the AED, and are all CPR certified. Sergeant Currier said that the Police Department and the Fire Department work very close together. Often times at night a Police Officer will arrive on scene before the ambulance in Gilmanton. The association is hoping to eventually purchase an AED for each cruiser. For information on making donations contact Sergeant Matt Currier at 603-267-7401. (Courtesy photo)