LACONIA — The Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation announces that applications are now available for the 2013-14 scholastic year.
Last year's applicants should have received an application in the mail (unless they are graduating in the spring of 2013). Applications are available through the guidance office of our local high schools, from our website: www.lrscholarship.org (under applicant section); by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 527-3533.
"Eligibility requirements are primarily established by donors," explained Paulette Loughlin, president of LRSF. "The majority of LRSF awards are restricted and were established for residents of Belmont, Gilford and Laconia – or – graduates of Laconia High School, Belmont High School, or Gilford High School (including residents of Canterbury and Gilmanton covered under SAU district umbrellas). However, students should check the applicant section of the website for a list of twenty-six exceptions, including the Annalee Thorndike Art Competition and the John F. Mullen Essay Competition.
"Detailed requirements for these "exception" scholarships are provided on our website" said Loughlin, who also noted that "In addition to scholarship information, a list of all our donors is available in the donor section of our website. In 2012, thanks to the generosity of 213 donor funds, a total of $235,300 was awarded to 314 recipients."
Joan Cormier, LRSF Executor Director, says that applications may be mailed to PO Box 7312, Gilford NH 03247-7312 or delivered to the office at the DeCamp Center, 14 Country Club Road, Gilford by April 15, 2013.
''Since we must compile, record, and rate nearly 350 applications within a very narrow timeframe, it is vital that applications are complete and submitted with the necessary documentation by the deadline. Please don't hesitate to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 527-3533 if you have any questions." says Cormier.

MEREDITH — The Meredith Altrusa Club will again award scholarship money geared to the "non-traditional" student twenty-three years of age and older, as of March 1, 2013, continuing their education.
Scholarships are intended for any of the following:
— Individuals upgrading their job skills or acquiring skills for job entry. (For example, but not limited to - LNA programs, re-certification programs, cosmetology programs.)
— Candidates enrolled for a minimum of three college credits at an accredited facility.
— Applicants living or working in one of the following towns: Meredith, Moultonborough, Center Harbor, New Hampton or Sandwich.
One of the scholarships given will be in memory of Professor Jeanette Ritzenthaler, Ed.D, founder of the Meredith Altrusa Club. Another scholarship will be given in memory of Mrs. Marian Touhey, a long-time member, past Treasurer and co-chair of the Scholarship Committee. These scholarships are called, "The Jeanette Ritzenthaler Scholarship" and "The Marian Touhey Scholarship".
The Altrusa Scholarship Committee will select candidates to interview. Applications may be picked-up at the following Public Libraries: Meredith, Moultonborough, Center Harbor, New Hampton and Sandwich. Applications are also available at Plymouth State University and Lakes Region Community College. Applications may also be obtained electronically by visiting the Altrusa Website at www.altrusameredithnh.org/ or email request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 22. For further information contact chairperson, Shirley Currier at 279-8772 or co-chairperson, Lorraine Cahill at 476-5919.

CAMPTON — The Campton Post Office will be offering a special pictorial postmark to celebrate the U.S. Mint's release of the White Mountains National Forest quarter.
Beginning at noon on Thursday, Feb. 21, Postmaster Kathryn Adams and her staff will be available at the post office to stamp letters and postcards with a unique postmark documenting the occasion. Specially authorized by the U.S. Postal Service, this special postmark is a wonderful way to take home an inexpensive souvenir of the occasion.
Customers can also request the special postmark free-of-charge by mail for 30 days after the event by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope containing the letter or envelope they wish to be cancelled to: Postmaster, 11 Southmayd Street, Campton, NH 03223-9998.
"We will be happy to cancel and return by mail any letters that our customers mail to us," said Adams. "Customers may also bring in their own envelopes to obtain a postmark that they can take home as a keepsake."
For more information, customers may call Campton Postmaster Kathryn Adams at 603 726-8952.

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The Campton Post Office will be offering a special pictorial postmark to celebrate the U.S. Mint's release of the White Mountains National Forest quarter. (Courtesy photo)