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the BEST OF 2012: Hippo HippBo’sEST OF ONLINE VOTING 2 1 0 2 STARTS FEB. 1! SEE PAGE 24 READERS POLL JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1, 2012 LOCAL NEWS, FOOD, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FREE I N S I D E : WA R M U P W I T H C H I L I past due tax returns By PATRICK DuFFy 12 Work out IInnssiiddee GRANITE In the final part of our TThhiissWWeeeekk why not get your VIEWS four-part Look Good, 2011 tax return done on time Feel Great series, Easy target, bad policy this year for once? we go outside to 4 News No sooner do we get • Avoid thousands of dollars in fines and penalties get healthy. Adam Now that the primary’s over, relief from all those • Prepare all those other past due returns you have been putting off Coughlin helps us the focus turns to state politics; Seasoned, experienced Accountants and agents presidential primary adver- find the proper cloth- PLUS News in Brief. tisements than the blizzard enrolled to practice before the IRS will personally sit ing to stay warm and down with you to be sure that you get every deduction of bills filed by our distin- comfortable; Jeff 8 Q&A you are entitled to have! NH Accountants and Agents guished General Court in Mucciarone leads Kimberly France, working against violence enrolled to practice before the IRS will do the job right! Concord, around 1,050 at us on a nature walk; Angel Roy takes us ice 9 Quality of Life Index Call for an Appointment today! last count, hits us and runs the gamut between skating and Kelley Sennott tells us how to 10 Sports We prepare all 50 states returns as well! the absurd (perfume) and the dangerous (con- burn calories in the cold. cealed weapons). Lost in all this is the cost Sherman C. Weeks & Co., LLC 25 THIS WEEK of proposing all these bills, which has to be a Also on the cover: Voting for Hippo’s THE ARTS: 50 Nashua Rd., Ste #107 • Londonderry substantial cost to state government. So much Best of 2012 readers poll starts on Wednes- 26 Theater (603) 432-922 • (888) 272-0588 (toll free) for driving down the cost of government. In day, Feb. 1. See page 24 for details. www.irstaxcompromise.com NTG drives Miss Daisy; Curtain Calls; listings. the slurry of bills, there are two that in particu- 28 Art 074534 lar deserve our attention. And to keep you energized for that outdoor Bobbie Walker Mabry finds success at 82; The first, HR 1274, sponsored by Rep. workout, the timing is perfect for the Chili Local Color; listings. Steve Vaillancourt of Manchester, would Chowder Cookoff happening in Amherst this 31 Classical ~JeromeDuval/Owner,Broker eliminate the Department of Cultural Affairs weekend. See the story on page 48. Events around town; listings. Looking for and move its functions to other departments. INSIDE/OuTSIDE: Since there would no longer be a state office to HippoStaff LEGENDARY 33 Kiddie Pool administer funds, New Hampshire would lose Family fun this weekend. Real Estate Service? the opportunity to receive either state or feder- EDITORIAL 34 Treasure Hunt ally funded arts grants and services. Were this Executive Editor There’s gold in them there closets. Call JeromeToday! bill to be passed, New Hampshire would stand Amy Diaz, [email protected], ext. 29 36 Gardening Guy Contributing Editor to lose access to federal matching funds from Lisa Parsons, [email protected] Henry Homeyer offers advice on your outdoors. the National Endowment for the Arts, which Listings Coordinator ([email protected]) 42 Car Talk Arts listings: Michelle Cerulli, [email protected] Click and Clack give you their advice. could amount to a million dollars in 2013. Inside/Outside listings: Kelly Sennott, Other listings: Children & Teens, page 32; Clubs, The fact that the arts generate jobs and pro- [email protected] Food & drink listings: Angel Roy at [email protected] page 34; Continuing Education, page 36; Crafts, page duce revenue has apparently been overlooked Music listings: Angel Roy at [email protected] 37; Dance, page 39; Health & Wellness, page 42; Lan- by proponents of this bill. Book Editor guage, page 43; Nature & Garden, page 44; Sports & Aside from the issue of the monies, we can Lisa Parsons (send books for possible review via mail Rec., page 47. 603-261-5139 readily understand that an attack on the state’s attention Lisa — books will not be returned) Staff Writers [email protected] cultural resources, limited as they are, will Michelle Cerulli, [email protected], ext. 12 48 Food www.jeromeduvalrealestate.com potentially diminish access to the arts for all of Jeff Mucciarone, [email protected], ext. 36 Amherst hosts a first annual Chili Chowder Cookoff 074143 Angel Roy, [email protected], ext. 30 PLUS Warm up with a chocolate and martini tour; us, and thus reduce the attractiveness of New Contributors raise a glass to raise funds in Concord; Pastries in Hampshire to prospective businesses and oth- John Andrews, Doran Dal Pra, Rick Ganley, Henry Homeyer, Manchester; Weekly Dish; Red, White & Green wines; ers considering moving into the state. Dave Long, Marianne O’Connor, Karen Plumley, Eric W. listings and more. Saeger, Bridgette Springer, Gil Talbot, Michael Witthaus. BANKRUPTCY The second bill, HR 1285, sponsored by To reach the newsroom call 625-1855, ext. 29. Rep. Dan McGuire of Epsom, would repeal POP CuLTuRE: the state art fund that provides a modest sum BUSINESS 56 Reviews Money Problems? Bank Foreclosure? Bills of money (one half of 1 percent) to be used PJoudbyl isRheeerse, Ext. 21 Reviews of CDs, games & books. Beyond Control? for artwork to enhance state-owned building Associate Publisher Dan Szczesny, Ext. 13 projects. For example, on a $10 million build- 62 Movies Call Us – Associate Publisher ing project, $50,000 is available for artwork to Jeff Rapsis, Ext. 23 Amy Diaz says forget enhance the completed building project. This Production Manager about Oscar nominees We Can Help Glenn Given, [email protected] (like Extremely Loud commitment to art in public spaces emphasiz- Production and Incredibly Close) es the importance of the arts in maintaining David Coscia, Allyx Curran and Important movies We Are A Debt Relief Agency. our quality of life and cultural heritage. Circulation Manager (like Red Tails) and enjoy Exposure to the arts for our children would Doug Ladd, Ext. 35 some butt-kicking with DAHAR LAW FIRM Advertising Manager Haywire. be seriously jeopardized. Just ask James Charlene Cesarini, Ext. 26 Burke, native of Manchester, an acclaimed Account Executives (603) 622-6595 Doreen Astbury, Ext. 11 artist and illustrator now on the faculty of the NITE: Alyse Savage, 603-493-2026 www.dahar.com New Hampshire Institute of Art. If you were to Katharine Stickney, Ext. 44 65 Bands, clubs, nightlife [email protected] ask him what influenced and shaped his career Roxanne Macaig, Ext. 27 Documentary looks back at Portsmouth rock scene in Kristin Crawford, support staff, Ext. 25 choice, I am sure he’d say the exposure he had the ’90s PLUS Lovewhip brings Afropop to Manchester; National Account Representative 054979 Taproot tours to Nashua; Nightlife, music & comedy to the arts while growing up in Manchester, Voice Media Group listings and more. both in public school and through community- To place an ad call 625-1855 Ext. 26 70 Rock and Roll Crossword based arts programs, was instrumental. For Classifieds dial Ext. 25 A puzzle for the music-lover. Will we continue to stand by and let those or e-mail [email protected]. 71 Music this Week without a vision or an appreciation of the News and culture weekly serving Live performances in Manchester and beyond. importance of our shared cultural heritage metro southern New Hampshire. Published every Thursday ODDS & ENDS: eradicate what limited state resources we (1st copy free; 2nd $1). 76 Crossword make available to promote the quality of life January 26 - February 1, 2012 ; Vol. 12, No. 6 77 Signs of Life in New Hampshire? Let’s bring back the bi- 49 Hollis St., Manchester, N.H. 03101 77 Sudoku annual sessions and reduce the opportunities P 603-625-1855 F 603-625-2422 78 News of the Weird for those who have little else to do than to www.hippopress.com 78 This Modern World dismantle some of our cherished and valued e-mail: [email protected] assets in the state — and let’s work to protect Unsolicited submissions are not accepted and will not be CLASSIFIEDS: what makes our state a great place to live. returned or acknowledged. Unsolicited submissions will 76 Buy & Sell Stuff Patrick Duffy served as the commissioner be destroyed. 76 Help Wanted of the Department of Administrative Services 77 Apartment Guide for the state of New Hampshire from 1993 to 1996 and in various senior management posi- Broadband Internet tions with Verizon Communications from 1986 services 074485 to 1993. 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Still, the price of homes I’ve ever served with.” MacDonald said nization devoted to protect- fell by 6 percent last year, from $215,000 in Woods’s efforts to protect the state’s first-in- ing marriage equality — that 2010 to $201,700 this past year, according to the-nation primary have been “invaluable.” is, the group is working to data released last week by the New Hamp- Juliana Bergeron, who ran unsuccessfully for prevent lawmakers from repealing the state’s same- shire Association of Realtors. During 2011, state party chairman against Jack Kimball last sex marriage law. “We are the 10,714 residential units were sold, com- year, has already announced her plans to run live free or die state, and that pared to 10,529 in 2010. The year-over-year for the committeewoman post. Deputy House means something to me,” increase was aided by an 8-percent jump this Speaker Pam Tucker announced this week Tewksbury said in a state- past December, compared to December 2010. she would run as well. Steve Duprey, the state ment. “Our state’s leaders “We’re certainly seeing stabilization in terms RNC Committeeman, has indicated in reports CCCCOOOONNNNCCCCOOOORRRRDDDD have never pried into the pri- vate lives of its citizens, and of the number of sales,” said NHAR President he’s planning to run again for his post. they shouldn’t start now.” John Rice, a veteran of the real estate indus- • Ditto Wieczorek: Executive Councilor try and an agent with Tate & Foss Sotheby’s Ray Wieczorek announced last week he won’t The new Mill Falls Charter International in Portsmouth. “On the price be seeking reelection to a sixth term. The for- School in Manchester, the state’s first public Montessori side, we have a continued inventory issue. mer long-time Manchester mayor announced school, began enrollment this With so many homes available in most New his decision to retire from the Council last week. Students from kinder- Hampshire markets, buyers are still able to be week. “Councilor Wieczorek has been a tire- garten to third grade who live HHHHooooooookkkksssseeeetttttttt very selective, and many are reluctant to buy less advocate for the Greater Manchester area in New Hampshire are eligible if the price isn’t just right.” In the real estate throughout his career, and the entire state to attend Mill Falls in Septem- ber 2012. Students will be industry, the standard for evaluating inventory owes him a debt of gratitude,” Wayne Mac- chosen by a lottery. Visit mill- is termed “months supply,” which refers to the Donald said in a statement. “He’s improved fallscharterschool.org. SchGGGooooolfff fffssstttooowwwnnn length of time it would take to sell the current the quality of life for so many with his lead- officials will host an informa- inventory based on the number of sales in the ership and helped foster economic growth tion session on Saturday, Jan. prior month. Typically, six to eight months is across southern New Hampshire during times 28, at 10 a.m. at the Eileen Phinney Multicultural Center, considered a balanced market, while less than when few saw the possibilities. After a leg- 521 Maple St. in Manchester. MMMMMMMAAAAAAANNNNNNNCCCCCCCHHHHHHHEEEEEEESSSSSSSTTTTTTTEEEEEEERRRRRRR that constitutes a sellers’ market and more endary record of public service, I wish my is indicative of a buyers’ market, according friend Ray all the best as he enjoys a well- to a NHAR press release. There is current- deserved retirement.” The new airport access ly an 11-month supply of housing inventory road in Manchester and Bedford was named BBBBBBBBeeeeeeeeddddddddffffffffoooooooorrrrrrrrdddddddd in the state. “It’s been as high as 21 months’ after Wieczorek. The fourth district includes supply within the last two years,” Rice said. Hudson, Pelham, Londonderry, Raymond, Bellwether Community Credit “We’re generally trending in the right direc- Auburn, Candia, Hooksett, Manchester, Bed- Leading clDDDimeeearrrtrrreyyy activist Bill tion, but we still have a gap between where ford and Derry. Wieczorek was Manchester’s Ubrnaionnch r einc eBnetldyf AAooprmmde nhhaetee dtrrh ssaett new MMeerrrriimmaacckk McKibben will be in Exeter on Thursday, Jan. 26, at the we are and a balanced market.” December mayor from 1989 to 1999. Robert Clegg, intersection of Routes 101 Congregational Church of unit sales increased in eight of the state’s 10 former Senate Majority Leader; Chris Pap- and 114. ThMMMMe iiiinllllffffeoooowrrrr ddddbranch LLLooonnndddooonnnEdddxeeeeterrrrrrr yyyat 7 p.m. McKibben counties, including an 8.5-percent jump in pas, former Hillsborough County treasurer features a contemporary was one of the voices behind design and an open concept Hillsborough County. The state experienced and current chairman of the Manchester City the Keystone XL fight and is floor plan with service islands a 3-percent drop in condominium unit sales Democrats; state Sen. Tom DeBlois, R-Man- allowing for more “personal” co-founder of 350.org. from 2010 to 2011, while condo prices fell 6 chester, and County Treasurer Bob Burns are dialogue between staff and NNAASSHHUUAA percent for the year, from $165,000 in 2010 to all being mentioned as potential candidates members, according to a $155,000 in 2011, the release said. for the now open seat. Burns beat Pappas for Bellwether press release. The office also features a 24/7 • Home heating funds on the way: New the treasurer post in 2010. self-service kiosk and a drive- Hampshire will get the remainder of its fund- • Three companies get funding, support up ATM. Visit www.bccu.org. ing for the federal home heating aid program. from Dept. of Energy: Gov. John Lynch U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen made the announce- announced last week three manufacturing busi- of federal economic stimulus money from the to the lab were being contacted to make alter- ment last week. The state will receive $6.5 nesses were selected to participate in the latest U.S. Department of Energy, the release said. nate arrangements. He said the state would be million from the U.S. Department of Health round of the Green Launching Pad, a partner- There were 18 businesses and entrepreneurs working with regional lab partners to assist and Human Services. The program helps fam- ship between the state and the University of that submitted applications for the program. the state with its day-to-day testing. The ilies and seniors in need cover heating oil New Hampshire. LDI Corporation in Ports- The companies will be connected to busi- State’s Fire Marshal’s Office, Department of costs. The $6.5 million payment to the state’s mouth, which manufactures upholstery fabric ness, science and engineering faculty at UNH Administrative Services, Division of Home- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Pro- for architects and interior designers, RAS- to develop finance and marketing plans. Visit land Security, and Department of Information gram is the last payment for the 2012 fiscal Tech LLC in Brentwood, which is entering the greenlaunchingpad.org. Technology, the Concord Fire Department, year. The payment brings the state’s total this asphalt sealant business and uses raw materi- • Frozen pipes burst in state office build- and DES and DHHS staff have assisted with fiscal year to $26 million, according to an als recovered from factory scraps, and Earthtec ing: The state building at 29 Hazen Drive in clean-up and ensuring all life-safety issues announcement by Shaheen. “For thousands of in Portsmouth, which is a leading apparel com- Concord, which houses the state departments have been resolved, the release said. House families and individuals across the state who pany, will receive funding through the Green of Environmental Services and Health and Republican leadership took the opportunity to are in need, this funding will help provide Launching Pad. The program has provided Human Services, was closed last week after take a few shots at Gov. John Lynch. “There immediate heating assistance,” Shaheen said intensive business support to 11 innovative frozen pipes burst over the previous weekend, should be outrage at the governor’s shod- in a statement. Shaheen has opposed efforts companies since it began in 2010, accord- resulting in large-scale damage and flooding dy management practices that would allow a by the Obama administration and Congress to ing to a state press release. The latest round, to several areas. The building reopened on building to get so cold that an entire fish bowl cut funding for this program and has called on Green Launching Pad 2.5, is focused on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Staff members work- was frozen solid,” House Speaker William the government to release funding to states as manufacturing companies that employ lean, ing in the Radiological Health Program with O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon, said in a statement. quickly as possible. environmentally friendly and sustainable prac- offices in the Public Health Lab were tempo- “It is even more concerning that this wasn’t • State RNC chair will not run again: tices. “Over the last two years, this partnership rarily relocated. However, the Public Health just any building but the one that houses our Phyllis Woods, the Republican Nation- has had tremendous results, helping to launch Lab remained closed last week and would state’s public health division and the labora- al Committeewoman for New Hampshire, 11 New Hampshire companies and create good remain closed until further notice. Public tories tasked with dealing with emergency won’t be seeking reelection. Woods made jobs in the process,” Lynch said in a state- Health Director Dr. Jose Montero said last public health matters like sudden disease out- the decision not to run again last week. “On ment. The program is funded with $1.5 million week health care providers who send samples breaks and biological terrorism attacks. 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Date ________________________________ Registrations must be received together Signature________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name/Address of Cardholder if different from above: _______ pHoToCopY THIS ForM IF PNEaCESgSAerY 5 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Hip07p37o37 627-6678 074618 074337 DOT is trying out the tow plow this winter..Courtesy photo. Workers’ Compensation or Construction Injuries? were to have a situation in which there was a the push poll in 400 calls to state residents. potentially communicable disease, our pub- The call did not inform the recipient of the lic health lab is closed indeterminately with calls the name of the candidate on whose Don’t Settle For Less no way to handle such an emergent crisis.” behalf the push polling was made. The script • Bill would give special status to local contained instructions to disclose the candi- Experience Matters... food: Some lawmakers in New Hampshire date’s name only if a citizen affirmatively are looking to give special status to food asked for that information at a certain point • Devoted to Personal Injury Law for 25 Years grown or produced and then sold in New toward the end of the call. Under state law, • Former ICU & TRAUMA NURSE Hampshire. House Bill 1650-FN would the person placing a push poll must disclose exempt food grown or produced and then the candidate’s name and the phone number • Past President of American Association of Nurse Attorneys sold in the Granite State from federal reg- being used to make the call during the call. PraCtICe areaS INCluDe: ulations by establishing a “Made in New The calls were made during the 2010 cam- Workers’ Compensation • Children’s Injuries • Nursing Home Negligence • Social Security Disability Hampshire” brand under state regulations, paign in which then-challenger Frank Guinta according to a press release from state Rep. was taking on then-incumbent Rep. Carol Josh Davenport, R-Newmarket, who is the Shea-Porter. Guinta was ultimately elected. prime sponsor of the bill. “Our state depends He’ll face Shea-Porter again in 2012 if she on the economic vitality of small business- can win her Democratic primary. es, and a one-size-fits-all approach forced • NH gets a tow plow: Snow hasn’t been 073632 on the state from Washington would put all that frequent this winter, but drivers might New Hampshire out of the farm business,” have noticed a new type of plow on the high- Davenport said. “The state of New Hamp- ways. The state Department of Transportation shire is perfectly capable of ensuring the is trying out a new tool called a tow plow. The safety of its own small farms and food pro- 26-foot plow is towed behind a 10-wheeled duction businesses.” Davenport said recently plow truck and has the capability of plowing enacted federal laws could ultimately allow and treating with salt an entire additional lane corporate farms to “weed out their small- of roadway at normal highway speeds when er competitors.” As of earlier this week, the completely deployed, according to DOT. The House Environment and Agriculture Com- entire trailer unit can shift to the right or left, mittee had the bill. depending on the model, utilizing movable • OnMessage will pay fine for push poll: axles on the trailer, as well as hydraulic con- New Hampshire Attorney General Michael trols between the truck and trailer. According Delaney announced last week his office to DOT, the trailer can replace another plow reached a settlement agreement with OnMes- truck by allowing one truck to plow two lanes sage due to complaints the company engaged at once. The tow plow was expected to be first in push polling in a way that violated state tested in northern New Hampshire and was to law, according to a press release from the eventually be transferred to sections of Inter- Attorney General. The company must pay state 93 in the Manchester area, as well as the state a $15,000 fine. The company was sections of Interstate 95. There are about 200 hired by the 2012 Guinta for Congress cam- tow plows in use nationally by departments of With over 15,000 children treated annually in our emergency paign and wrote the script that was used in transportation. department, and over 30,000 children cared for by our pediatricians HIPPO POLITICS in thHe coemamulntithy, cEllaiotr berin gjs thue svetry bfesto spre cikaliziedd csare for the children of New Hampshire to Manchester. Focus turns to state politics Surgery | Anesthesiology | Nephrology | Hospitalists | Pulmonology | Neonatology Social issues at forefront of House Neurology | Radiology | Gastroenterology | Emergency Care | Pediatric Critical Care By Jeff Mucciarone Democratic base riled [email protected] up. Not only did the The presidential primary just ended House pass a consti- in New Hampshire, but the action at the tutional amendment Statehouse is already in full swing. to ban future efforts to Healthcare just for kids Without the need to pass a state budget create an income tax this session, perhaps this is the session for in New Hampshire; it the Republican-led House to tackle some- also voted to prevent times-dreaded social issues. And there the state Department are a number of measures and potential of Health and Human Services from con- nhhospitalforchildren.org | 6 0 3 . 6 6 3 . 1 1 1 1 measures that would presumably get the tracting with Planned Parenthood of 071581 Hippo | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Page 6 Northern New England, which, you might to a lot more than just abortion services. QUEEN CITY DENTAL have heard, performs abortion — not that “This legislation puts at risk basic access that’s all it does. That got some people’s to cost-effective, preventive services such DR. MARINA E. BECKER attention. as cancer screenings, breast exams, access Caring and gentle family dentistry Every time Republicans veered slight- to birth control and other disease pre- Offering: ly off course last year ― that is, every vention services,” said Jennifer Frizzell, Full Range of Quality Dental Care time they considered or passed a bill that senior policy adviser with PPNNE. Mercury-Free Dentistry didn’t involve job creation, the economy The House Health and Human Servic- White Fillings Only! or the state budget — Democrats and some es Committee recommended 12-5 that the • Repair of Chipped/Broken Teeth Republicans cried foul, complaining that House not pass the legislation. • Porcelain Veneers • Teeth whitening • Bondings the House was focusing too much on social “New Hampshire has a 40-year biparti- • Crowns • Implants issues. Now economic indicators are mov- san history of supporting publicly funded 60 Rogers St. Suite #1-A • Bridges • Dentures ing in the right direction, albeit slowly, and family planning services and working to Manchester, NH 03103 • Root canals & extractions lawmakers have a year free from drafting, reduce abortion by ensuring access to birth 603-669-3680 Extractions $160 proposing and passing a state budget. control, cancer screening and preven- Hours: M-Tu-Th-Fr 8:30–5:30 So maybe social issues, and some oth- tive care,” Frizzell said. “The actions of Closed Wednesdays er hot-button issues, will get a little more Republican leaders in the New Hampshire Same Day Emergency Accepting New Patients Service Available* attention this session. It looks like it, as House abandon this tradition and pose dan- Most Dental Insurances Accepted! *In Most Cases legislators took on a doozy last week. gerous threats to women’s health.” 5% Senior Discount 074177 Lawmakers passed House Bill 228 last week with a vote of 207-147. The mea- Another potential blow sure prohibits the state from contracting The income tax ban came with little with any organization that provides abor- warning, but it’s not necessarily surpris- tion services. It also prohibits the use of ing that lawmakers are tackling this issue. public funds for abortion services. Planned For one, there’s plenty of support for the Hassle-free Apple certified Parenthood officials have said the orga- ban in the House, and even if individual repair and service. nization is already prohibited from using lawmakers harbor some hesitation on the public funds for abortions, while anti-abor- matter, no one ― certainly no Republi- tion officials say public funds indirectly can ― wants to get caught voting against Macs • iPads • iPods • iPhones fund abortions, by freeing up money for this. The fight in the Senate could be just abortions. The Senate would take this bill as one-sided. No appointment needed. up next. For those who have hoped for an income No waiting. tax as the answer to the state’s budget Pick your argument prayers, this is a major blow, not that any- Mall of New Hampshire In explaining the measure, House one is going to say it now. Speaker William O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon, Bettencourt said the measure is a criti- 603.836.0003 took the approach that taxpayers simply cal safeguard against future irresponsible www.smalldog.com/nh shouldn’t be paying for abortions. spending. He lashed out at Democrats for Manchester’s #1 Source for Apple Products & Services. “The state should be sending a clear raising or enacting 100 taxes and fees, message that taxpayers should not be fund- “spending New Hampshire to the brink of 074361 ing abortions, and this bill does just that,” an income and/or sales tax.” O’Brien said in a statement. “The majority The possibility of an income tax hasn’t of people agree that regardless of individu- really been on the front burner in recent Ever thought of Catholicism? Want to come home? al beliefs taxpayers should not be forced to years. Since the income tax ban would be contribute to the largest abortion provider a constitutional amendment, it requires a AAAllllll aaarrreee wwweeelllcccooommmeee aaattt in America when so many are diametrical- three-fifths vote of the House, meaning ly religiously and morally opposed to the with 397 members, 239 legislators must Saint Catherine practice of abortions.” vote to support the measure, and they did. House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt, Actually 257 legislators voted for the mea- R-Salem, took a more economic approach, sure. It now goes to the state Senate. If it of Siena Parish as he focused on budget cuts. He said in passes the Senate, the proposal goes onto these tough economic and budgetary times, a state ballot and must be approved by a taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to fund any- two-thirds majority. A parish you thing that is capable of funding itself. Bettencourt said that in 2009 Planned Par- Clock is ticking can call home enthood reported a profit of $21.7 million. Republicans aren’t likely to keep big (603) 622-4966 In 2010, the organization posted a profit majorities like this for long. They know it. 207 Hemlock St. Manchester of $5.6 million. He also pointed out that They also probably know, or at least they wwwwww..ssaaiinnttccaatthheerriinneeppaarriisshhnnhh..ccoomm Planned Parenthood’s CEO made three can feel fairly confident, that things aren’t Follow us on times the salary of Gov. John Lynch. going to swing too dramatically back to 072061 “The organization also spent nearly Democrats in elections later this year. $700,000 on public affairs, over $151,000 Given that the majorities in the House on lobbying legislators and almost and Senate are all but assured to shrink at $450,000 on ‘improving their branding,’” least somewhat for the GOP, Republican MARONEY LAW PLLC Bettencourt said in a statement.“They even leaders probably feel like it’s now or nev- had enough money to transfer more than er. And there’s a big one on the horizon: $200,000 over to their Political Action a bill to repeal same-sex marriage legis- • Foreclosure Intervention Committee.” lation. That bill’s passage is hardly a sure • Consumer Law thing. But Republicans aren’t basing this Wait for it: ‘Extremist’ session on that measure either. • Personal Bankruptcy Democrats will say that the “extremist” O’Brien and company seem to be will- • Family Law House leadership is pivoting from issues ing to add up as many victories as possible. like the economy and job creation to focus That could minimize a potential defeat on on social issues. the same-sex marriage repeal bill. They’ll 40 Bay Street, Manchester Planned Parenthood officials were quick still have plenty to point to in trying to to point out that it is the largest provider energize their base come elections later 603.644.1100 of reproductive health care services in the this fall. It’s just that along the way, Dem- state, as it serves more than 50 percent of ocrats are likely to only get more energized [email protected] patients who access family planning and as the year goes on. www.maroneylaw.com related health care services. That adds up 072514 Page 7 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Hippo WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE EARNED THE TOP WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE EARNED THE TOP Stopping violence NH ORTHODONTIST NH ORTHODONTIST New coalition director wants to build on success AWARD FROM AWARD FROM Fresh off a stint as interim executive director of the New NNHH MMAAGGAAZZIINNEE FFOORR Hampshire Retirement System, Kimberly France hit the 2020060 T8 H&R 2U0 20091. 1. ground running to take on a new challenge. France, a Warner resident, is the new executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. France replaces Grace Mattern, who was at the helm of the Coalition for 30 years as its only executive director. France officially began the job on Jan. 9. Visit www.nhcadsv.org. 113 Mammoth Rd., Manchester, NH Q:What are your thoughts on tak- now, a top priority Visit us at our website: www.drmehan.com American Association of ing over this role? for us is to be front Orthodontists (603) 623-8003 My background is public pen- and center with pub- Invisalign Call today for your COMPLIMENTARY smile consultation. Certified sions, so people ask, “How did you lic policy issues and 074455 end up here?” First and foremost, the subject to educate the poli- of domestic and sexual violence has always cy makers and the been important to me personally and profes- overall public about     sionally. It’s something that affects all of us, if what this would not personally then indirectly ... a friend of a mean if any of these friend, an acquaintance, a neighbor.... Every- proposed bills were body has a responsibility to address this issue. enacted into law. ... • 30 Years Experience We all have to address how we are ultimately going to prevent and end domestic and sex- What are the problematic bills? • Free Consultations ual violence. It’s always been very important … There’s one bill that would essentially • Evening & Weekend Appointments to me. require law enforcement to actually witness an assault and to get an arrest warrant. • Each client handled personally How did the timing come together for you ...most instances of assault, rape, battery are on this? un-witnessed. It’s unlikely that a member • Successful recoveries for hundreds of ... You may know the prior and only oth- of law enforcement is in a living room or a accident victims er executive director has been here for three bedroom to witness such an act. House Bill decades. I became aware of the opening. ... 1581 would make severe restrictions on law • Focusing on motor vehicle accidents Attorney Gary Casinghino When I was ultimately selected, I was tru- enforcement.... It ties back ... to the report ... 84 Bay St., Manchester, N.H. • Comprehensive knowledge of ly honored to have the opportunity to move where these sexual assault crimes are high- 603-669-6111 or 1-888-988-6111 insurance companies operating in NH forward with what the Coalition has already ly under-reported. ... the state needs to make 073677 begun ... but at the same time looking at fur- improvements. It has already made progress 073677 ther innovation in the ways we offer those and a great example of that is the attorney gen- services. ... eral’s office ... created sexual assault response team (SART) ... throughout the state. This What are your goals as you look ahead is just incredible, groundbreaking work.... now? SART coordinates with our Sexual Assault We have many goals on the plate. First and Nurse Examiner (SANE). Essentially, these ... foremost, the Coalition over the decades has are multidisciplinary groups of professionals fostered numerous multidisciplinary partner- that are able to respond to sexual assault cas- ships. ... I’m committed to maintaining those es. So the state is indeed taking it seriously. .... long-term partnerships and also cultivating new ones …. They have groundbreaking pro- So there’s good and bad going on in the grams and services already in place and we’re state? building upon them. … The Governor’s Com- Right. ... there are a lot of misconceptions mission on Domestic and Sexual Violence ... with domestic and sexual violence. ... Many released a report on sexual assault and the find- people are uncomfortable with it. ... [The ings validated what all of us already knew, that thinking used to be] years and years ago that there really needs to be an improved response this type of violence were random acts of vio- by the overall criminal justice system to sex- lence or something that happened between a ual assault cases. ... In terms of identifying … husband and wife. ... Fast forward to today: it the factors that may be affecting why sexual goes well beyond that. These represent severe assault cases aren’t being reported, let alone acts of crime that require holding perpetrators prosecuted ― that’s the first part of that. The accountable. And most importantly, ensuring second part of that is to ultimately improve the that the victims get the support, and survivors, response by all members of the criminal jus- that they get what they need. tice system.... That so many cases go unreported ― how Is New Hampshire any different from do you fight back against that? the rest of the country with regard to sexu- There are a number of aspects. That’s more al violence? toward the public education … so that the vic- I would tell you that New Hampshire is tims and survivors feel more supported by the actually recognized for some of the strongest public.... It’s unfortunate and sad that one of public policy when it comes to domestic and the public misconceptions is that the blame is sexual violence. That’s something that we’re often placed on the victim. ... The Coalition very proud of. With that said, you may be aware is looking at prevention, looking at innova- there are a number of bills before the legisla- tive ways ... of preventing the violence, so it ture that, if they’re passed, could undermine doesn’t happen at all. I know that sounds ide- the public policy framework we have in place, alistic. I understand that. It’s evolving and which would unfortunately and detrimentally it’s going to take time and more work toward take the state backward in terms of being able prevention.... to appropriately respond to violence and to —Jeff Mucciarone hold perpetrators accountable. Certainly right 074526 Hippo | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Page 8 QoL JANuARy 26, 2012 QuALITy OF LIFE INDEX Smiles across the state Granite State dentists will take part in the nationwide “Give Kids a Smile” day on Friday, Feb. 3, by offering free dental services for children from low-income families. Services will include dental examinations, cleanings, fluoride treatments and sealants. Appoint- ments must be scheduled through local schools in some locations. For a full list of participating dentists, visit nhds.org. QOL score: +1 Comment: “While there is still a lot to do, we have seen real progress in getting children better access to dental care in New Hampshire,” said Jim Williamson, of the New Hampshire Dental Society, in a press release. Dropout rate still one of nation’s lowest New Hampshire saw its high school dropout rate rise slight- ly from .97 percent to 1.19 percent for the 2010-2011 school year, but the state dropout rate remains one of the lowest in the country, according to an annual report by the Department of Education. Lowering the rate has been one of the biggest focuses of Gov. John Lynch’s four-term tenure as governor. Since the 2007-2008 school year, the high school dropout rate has been cut by more than 50 percent, according to the state Department of Education. Lynch has set a goal to reduce the dropout rate to zero by 2012-2013. Visit www.education.nh.gov/data/dropouts.htm. Nationally, the dropout rate for 2009 was 8.1 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. QOL score: +1 Comment: “The data ... shows our intensive efforts to identi- fy and reach those most at-risk have been successful,” said DOE Commissioner Virginia Barry, in a statement. 7325BOK 1/8Pg Optima Hippo 7/14 7/11/11 10:08 AM Page 1 074384 074397 unemployment rate decreasing more in NH New Hampshire’s unemployment rate dropped a bit in Decem- ber, from 5.2 percent in November to 5.1 percent in December. New Hampshire currently has the fourth-lowest unemployment rate in New Year! the country, and it’s faring considerably better than the rest of the country, which is sitting at 8.5 percent unemployment. Gov. John Lynch said in a statement that the drop is “clear evidence” that the Renew, state’s economic strategy is working. QOL score: +1 Comment: Lynch also said to keep in mind that there are still Relax & 38,000 state residents looking for work. Failing grades Refresh at The American Lung Association published its annual State of Tobacco Control report last week, and New Hampshire didn’t come close to making straight As. The report card monitors progress (or a lack of progress) on state and federal tobacco control policies, B assigning grades to each state in four areas: tobacco prevention and control program funding, smoke-free air laws, cigarette tax rates, Cosmetic & Laser Studio and coverage of cessation treatments and services. This year New at Hampshire scored an F, D, C and F, respectively, on these areas. The association gave the state a thumbs down for “providing no state dollars for tobacco control programs despite smoking costing the Second Floor state $887 million in economic costs every year” and for “decreas- ® ing its cigarette tax by 10 cents per pack,” according to the 2012 report. Most other states did not fare well in the tobacco prevention and control program department either. 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Let us ® know at [email protected]. 074052 Page 9 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Hippo DAVE LONG’S HIPPO SPORTS LONGSHOTS It’s down to the Pats and G-Men for the A Family Practice NFL title that Accepts Diversity Well, we’re down Pats if Lee Evans had held on to the game- far was when he took off on a ’50s-style straight to two teams in the winning TD pass a billionth of a second longer. quarterback sweep and ran for a 28-yard TD Now Offering: race for the Super Speaking of that play: It sure looked like that would have iced the game if it weren’t for •Permanent Hair Reduction Bowl and pretty much he had it long enough to be a catch. 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I don’t know about you, but I think offense, overrated defense, in-game bickering thought Marsha was the hottest and Jim liked Eli Manning is pretty good and now he has a and anonymous back-stabbing in the media. Jan better. chance to put it right back down the throat of And then after a third straight year of his guar- Now can we stop calling Aaron Rodgers all those who scoffed when he had to answer anteeing a Super Bowl win for the Jets, the the greatest QB in the history of the universe the question of whether he was an elite QB. team that actually will do it this year is either after 1½ years of being very hot? But it is pretty cool to get this particular game the Giants, whom he boasted the Jets would If Peyton Manning doesn’t retire but does because it includes the only two franchises I’ve pass as the No. 1 team in New York — yeah, leave the Colts, where does he wind up — New ever called my favorite (and they still are), so right — or the Patriots, the Jets’ hated division York with the Jets, Arizona, Miami or Wash- along with the actual game I get to revel in the rival who croaked them twice this year and ington as rumored? If I were him, I’d be trying history of it all. The only bad thing is that the who could be giving their coach another ring to get to San Francisco, because with him and Giants were my dad’s favorite team and he’s for Rex not to kiss. That’s about as decisive- that defense they’d be really tough. Don’t think not here to enjoy it. Having said all that, here ly as he can have all his trash talk shoved back he’ll leave Indy? If the 49ers once pushed Joe are a few more rambling thoughts on the road down his throat. Montana out of town, anything is possible. that’s been taken so far to get to the big game. So Baltimore now has its Bill Buckner for Quarterback controversies are killers. But I In updated scoring from last week’s column the next 20 or 30 years after Billy Cundiff told you the Packers should have started Matt after Sunday, I’m scoring it three wins for the went farther to the left than MSNBC. Flynn vs. the Giants. “Defense Wins Championships” adage, one Raise your hand if you said, like me, the People get all hot and bothered about what for the new “It’s a Quarterback’s League” prin- only way the Patriots get to the Super Bowl is streaks mean about a team. But all they say to ciple and one tie. Small sample size, but I still if Tom Brady has two sensational days. That me is that sooner or later they’ve got to end — say you need good defense to win. didn’t happen on Sunday and they still made it. and most likely sooner. Like the Packers’ being Playoffs 101: In Round II of the playoffs, Looks like my prediction for Tom Coughlin 8-0 at home. Many said it made them unbeaten which team had the most rushing yards? to get fired was off the mark — he slipped the at Lambeau. How’d that work out? With that defense, I’m probably not alone in noose again. And I was so hoping for the return One more thing about Rex: He’s still not thinking the Texans might have done some real of Ray Handley. smart enough to stop talking smack. He picked damage in the playoffs if Matt Schaub hadn’t Don’t know if this will make me a darling the Ravens on The Fan last week because Sug- gotten hurt. Ditto for Mario Williams. Ditto of the political right, but I’m with July’s dar- gs is “unblockable.” Wonder if he saw him even if Matt Leinart had stayed healthy. ling of the political right, Gov. Chris Christie, get pancaked by the Gronkonator early in that Top five reasons I’m glad the Patriots beat who says if the Giants win the Super Bowl game? the Ravens: (1) I don’t like their uniforms. (2) the victory parade should be in New Jersey. Here’s the most important thing for a Patri- They stole the team from Cleveland. (3) Ter- I mean, after the good people of New Jersey ots fan to do before the game. Send an e-mail rell Suggs is a thug who is alleged to have spent about a billion or so of public money on to the Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy — dshaugh- once poured toxic bleach over the head of his their stadium they’re entitled, don’t you think? [email protected] — begging him not to pick fiancée and their 1-year-old son. (4) They wel- Playoffs 101 Answer: The rushing-chal- the Pats. With his track record, that’s the surest comed Ray Lewis back with open arms a day lenged Packers had the most rushing yards in thing one can do to help the cause. after he pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice Round 2 when they got 147 vs. the Giants. The in a MURDER trial. (5) The chippy, street atti- Patriots were next with 146. Baltimore had 87 Dave Long can be e-mailed at dlong@hip- tude doesn’t make it for me. and the Saints had just 37. popress.com. He hosts Saturday Morning But I will give a thumbs-up to the overly I may eat my words, but sorry, I’m still not Sports with Dave Long from 10 a.m. to noon maligned Joe Flacco, who played very well on buying it yet on Alex Smith. But I don’t care Saturdays on WGAM – The Game 1250-AM in Sunday and would have beaten Brady and the what you say; the best play in the playoffs so Manchester and 900-AM in Nashua. 070944 Great Events in Manchester T S he iTe of NHC takes out St. A’s in 1989 Game of Violent Mood Swings Yaz and the great Johnny Bench had just been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in January of 1989 when the Patriots of the 80’s – the 49er’s were a few weeks away from winning their third Super Bowl title in the decade. The Big East named Epping’s Kerry Bascom Player of the Week as she continued along as the vital player at the dawn of what was becoming the women’s basketball dynasty at UCONN and the Nashua girls, in the midst of their own dynasty, won their the 100th straight basketball game against NH competition with a 39 point thumping of Concord. It was also time for the annual clash between St. Anselm and New Hampshire up on the hill when their rivalry was at its most rabid peak. The Hawks jumped out to a 19-1 lead on the red hot shooting of Nashua’s Chris Madigan and Rich Ravenelle. Then suddenly behind an unstoppable Kirk Jackson the Penmen caught fire in a torrid stretch to get their first lead at 38-37, before the Hawks reclaimed the lead at the half 45-41. But NHC blasted out of the gate with a 19-8 second half spurt and grabbed the lead for good with 12 minutes to go and cruised home 95-81 winners behind 35 from Jackson, 19 from sophomore banger Willie Scurry and a 15 point, 12 rebound effort from Trevor Middleton. Madigan finished with 25 to lead the Hawks, followed by 19 from Ravenelle in what was another great event for Manchester. 074393 Hippo | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | Page 10