January 21, 2003

No. 4

 

 

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

 

 

 

Legislative

SENATE CALENDAR

HEARINGS, MEETINGS, NOTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEARINGS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003

JUDICIARY, Room 105-A, SH

Sen. Peterson (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Clegg, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Sapareto

10:15 a.m. SB 11, establishing new special justice positions in the Manchester, Concord, and Nashua district courts.

10:45 a.m. SB 13, relative to judicially appointed officials.

11:15 a.m. SB 30-FN, relative to dissemination of false statements about candidates.

11:30 a.m. SB 24, relative to license revocations for DWI offenders under the age of 21.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003

EDUCATION, Room 105-A, SH

Sen. O'Hearn (C), Sen. Johnson (VC), Sen. Foster, Sen. Green, Sen. Larsen

1:15 p.m. SB 22, establishing a committee to study the economic effects of student activities on state higher education campuses on the surrounding municipalities.

1:30 p.m. SB 26, removing the penalty against teachers who fail to keep registers.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS & ADMINISTRATION, Room 102, LOB

Sen. Prescott (C), Sen. Cohen (VC), Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Kenney, Sen. Peterson

1:15 p.m. SB 16-FN, establishing a state employee recognition and award program.

1:45 p.m. SB 23-FN, allowing veterans the right to purchase credit in the retirement system for certain service in the armed forces.

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO FOLLOW

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

Sen. Boyce (C), Sen. Flanders (VC), Sen. Kenney, Sen. Larsen, Sen. O'Hearn

10:15 a.m. SB 14, relative to vacancies in county offices.

10:45 a.m. SB 17, relative to incompatible offices.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

Sen. Roberge (C), Sen. Larsen (VC) Sen. Barnes, Sen. Green, Sen. Morse

9:15 a.m. SB 20, relative to the qualifications for the property tax exemption for the disabled.

9:45 a.m. SB 32, relative to municipal budget recommendations.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2003

JUDICIARY, Room 105-A, SH

Sen. Peterson (C), Sen. Foster (VC), Sen. Clegg, Sen. Roberge, Sen. Sapareto

10:15 a.m. SB 36-FN, relative to driving under the influence of a controlled drug and relative to protective custody of a person impaired by drugs.

10:30 a.m. SB 39, relative to the results of a preliminary breath test as evidence in court.

11:00 a.m. SB 40, relative to filing of complaints for violation-level offenses.

11:15 a.m. SB 41-FN, relative to the installation of airbags by motor vehicle repair facilities.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, Room 101, LOB

Sen. Martel (C), Sen. Boyce (VC), Sen. Estabrook, Sen. Kenney, Sen. O'Hearn

3:15 p.m. SB 33-FN, implementing procedures for a hospital to assume care and custody of an abandoned child and creating an exception to the crime of endangering the welfare of a child.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003

ENVIRONMENT, Room 104, LOB

Sen. Johnson (C), Sen. Cohen (VC), Sen. Barnes, Sen. Below, Sen. Prescott

10:15 a.m. SB 19-FN, relative to notification of groundwater contamination and repealing certain MTBE notification requirements for public water systems.

10:45 a.m. SB 35, relative to the transfer and exchange of certain state owned land for certain land owned by the Manchester water works.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

INTERNAL AFFAIRS, Room 103, LOB

Sen. Boyce (C), Sen. Flanders (VC), Sen. Kenney, Sen. Larsen, Sen. O'Hearn

10:15 a.m. SB 15, relative to election day registration.

11:15 a.m. SB 31, changing the name of the joint committee on legislative facilities and codifying the powers and duties of the committee.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

PUBLIC AFFAIRS, Room 105-A, SH

Sen. Roberge (C), Sen. Larsen (VC) Sen. Barnes, Sen. Green, Sen. Morse

9:30 a.m. SB 34, relative to independent living retirement communities.

9:45 a.m. SB 43, relative to archives and records management.

TRANSPORTATION, Room 104, LOB

Sen. Kenney (C), Sen. Morse (VC), Sen. Below, Sen. Flanders, Sen. Martel

3:00 p.m. SB 18-FN, relative to vehicle stops at railroad grade crossings.

3:20 p.m. SB 44, relative to penalties for vehicle dealers.

3:45 p.m. SB 38-FN-A-L, authorizing special number plates for firefighters and dedicating the revenues for matching grants to purchase fire-fighting equipment.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY FOLLOW

MEETINGS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003

JOINT HOUSE AND SENATE FINANCE MEETING

9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Information Technology

10:45 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB New Budget System

11:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Review of Unclassified Compensation System

1:00 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Retirement System Overview

2:15 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Self Insured State Employees Health Plan

SENATE WILDLIFE & RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING

1:15 p.m. Room 104, LOB Orientation & Introduction Meeting

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003

JOINT HOUSE AND SENATE FINANCE MEETING

9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Transportation Overview

1:00 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Aid to Cities and Towns

2:30 p.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Federal Funds in the State Budget

GRAFTON COUNTY COURT PILOT PROJECT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (SB 124, Chapter 243:3, Laws of 2002)

2:30 p.m. Room 104, LOB Organizational Meeting

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2003

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Administration, Regular Meeting

Community Services Division, Training Room,

57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2003

OIL FUND DISBURSEMENT BOARD (RSA 146-D:4)

9:00 a.m. Room 305, LOB Regular Meeting

COMMISSION TO STUDY PROBLEMS RELATED TO DELIVERY OF LOCAL ASSISTANCE (HB 1109, Chapter 184:1, Laws of 2002)

10:00 a.m. Room 301, LOB Regular Meeting

SOURCES THAT BURN VIRGIN PETROLEUM OR COAL TO COMPLY WITH AIR TOXIC CONTROL ACT (RSA 125-I), STUDY OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS (SB 93, Chapter 88:1, Laws of 2001)

PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Cancelled Room 103, LOB Regular Meeting

BOARD OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING (RSA 205-A:25)

1:00 p.m. Room 201, LOB Complaint Hearings

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003

SENATE ENERGY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

3:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Introduction of committee members and review of proposed agenda for 2003/2004

3:30 p.m. Room 102, LOB Briefing with Commissioner George Bald, Department of Resources and Economic Development

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2003

COMMISSION TO EXAMINE AND ASSESS THE STATUS OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE (HB 1151, Chapter 188:2, Laws of 2002)

10:00 a.m. Room 207, LOB Regular Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2003

GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD (RSA 490-C:1)

1:00 p.m. Room 102, LOB Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2003

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Administration, Regular Meeting

Community Services Division, Training Room,

57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2003

FISCAL COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL COURT (RSA 14:30-a)

9:00 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Regular Business

9:30 a.m. Rooms 210-211, LOB Audit:

State of New Hampshire

Department of Safety

Revenues Collected by the Criminal Records and Permits and Licensing Unit

Financial and Compliance Audit

For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2002

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2003

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308 LOB Regular Meeting

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (RSA 281-A:62)

9:00 a.m. Room 306, LOB Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2003

ASSESSING STANDARDS BOARD (RSA 21-J:14-a)

9:30 a.m. NH Department of Revenue Administration, Regular Meeting

Community Services Division, Training Room,

57 Regional Drive, Concord, NH

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2003

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308 LOB Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2003

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308 LOB Regular Meeting

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003

ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (RSA 541-A:2)

9:00 a.m. Rooms 306-308 LOB Regular Meeting

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FISCAL NOTES, ADDITIONS AND UPDATES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE SENATE CLERK'S OFFICE

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NOTICES

There will soon be a new format for both the Senate Calendar and the Senate Journal on the Internet. Beginning with the January 22, 2003 calendar, all future calendars and journals will be in PDF format. The changeover will occur on the evening of January 21, 2003 and should be available for viewing that evening. The printed calendar will be available in the state house the next morning.

PDF format needs Adobe Acrobat to open. Most computers now have Adobe. For those that do not, it will be available for free download on our Senate Calendar and Journal page. With PDF any text document may be read, printed, or copied. The document on the Internet will look exactly like the printed calendars and journals since it will be a "picture" of those printed documents. If printed, it will look exactly like those printed documents.

Steven J. Winter, Clerk of the Senate

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The President of the Senate has approved the following Senate Calendar publication schedule. The purpose of this schedule is to provide an electronic calendar to all parties on the Internet the weekend prior to each session day and to distribute hard copies of the calendar at least two days prior to each session day.

In order to accomplish the above, it is necessary to establish a deadline for the closing time of the calendar. All information for the following week’s calendar must be to the Calendar Clerk by 9:00 AM on Friday mornings. This allows sufficient time for calendars to be prepared and transmitted by midday Friday to Graphic Services who "lays out" the work by the end of the day for eventual printing. Calendars will be printed early Monday morning and distributed to Senate offices by noon on Monday.

Items that do not make the deadline will be put on the calendar for the next scheduled session. No exceptions to the above will be accepted unless approved by the President of the Senate. Any delay in the above will result in calendars not being available on the Internet over the weekend and hard copy distribution being delayed at least one day.

Remember – The deadline for items for each week’s calendar is

9:00 AM on Friday of the previous week.

Steven J. Winter, Clerk of the Senate

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One more additional calendar will be published on Wednesday, January 22, 2003. Additional Wednesday calendars are being published for a two-week period to facilitate the scheduling of hearings. Hearing notices published in the Wednesday calendars satisfy the five-day notice requirement specified in Senate Rule 24 for all hearings held during the subsequent week.

THE DEADLINE FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY’S CALENDAR WILL BE

9:00 AM ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003.

Steven J. Winter, Clerk of the Senate

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003

The New Hampshire Forum on Higher Education and Public Service Company of New Hampshire cordially invite legislators to join Governor Craig Benson (invited), business leaders and college and university presidents from around New Hampshire to a breakfast on Thursday, January 23, 2003 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the NH Historical Society, Tuck Library, 30 Park Street, Concord.

During the breakfast, The 2003 Higher Education Economic Impact Report titled Higher Education: The Cornerstone to New Hampshire's Prosperity will be presented and discussed.

The report demonstrates how the needs of business, higher education and government are increasingly interconnected and outlines the importance of partnerships. In 2002 alone, higher education generated more than $3 billion in our economy, contributed to the creation of 4,418 new jobs and increased investments in building construction and research and development.

Please join us for an informative and engaging presentation and discussion on the significant impact that New Hampshire's higher education institutions have on the state's economy.

The favor of a reply is requested by January 17, 2003. Simply confirm your participation by calling Kelly Clark at 227-5315 or via e-mail at kclark@gsmr.org.

Senator Jane O'Hearn

Senator Lou D'Allesandro

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003

Senators are invited to a preview of the PBS documentary on sprawl: "Livable Landscapes: Chance or Choice?" on January 23rd at 1:00 p.m. in LOB 301. This one hour program was produced by Cross Current Productions in collaboration with NH Public Television and the Society for the Protection of NH Forests. Livable Landscapes visits five communities across northern New England that face tough choices about the use of their land. The program will air on New Hampshire Public Television on January 29, 2003, at 8:00 p.m.

Senator Robert Flanders

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003

The New Hampshire Women’s Policy Institute (WPI) a nonprofit public policy research, development, and public education organization is offering two "How to Lobby" workshops for citizen advocates. Join us for a fun and informative session to learn how concerned citizens can make a difference in the New Hampshire legislative process. The workshop will be held in Nashua on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Reception Room, Dion Center, Rivier College. For further information and to register contact the NH Women’s Policy Institute (603) 224-9105 or nhwomen@earthlink.net.

Senator Iris W. Estabrook

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2003

All new and returning Senators are invited to the New Hampshire Community Health Centers’ "Breakfast of Champions" at St. Paul’s Church on Thursday, January 30, 2003. A session day hot breakfast will be served from 7:30-9:00 a.m. There will be a brief program from 8:00-8:30 a.m., with an opportunity to learn about Community Health Centers and the role they play in the health and vitality of New Hampshire communities.

Senator Jane O’Hearn

Senator Lou D’Allesandro

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2003

Northeast Delta Dental cordially invites all members to the New Hampshire State Senate to a reception at their corporate offices at One Delta Drive in Concord on Thursday, January 30, 2003 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Senator Sylvia B. Larsen

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SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2003

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MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003

The 11th Annual Legislative Ski Day will be at the Balsams Wilderness Ski Area on Sunday, March 9 and Monday, March 10. Free skiing will be available for legislators and details on overnight and meal packages at the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel will be available soon. Ski New Hampshire looks forward to hosting legislators again and to raising funds for the NH Automobile Dealers Association charitable foundation, KEEP KIDS SAFE.

Senator John T. Gallus

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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003

Senator Jane O’Hearn and Representative Peter Batula, in collaboration with Real Choice Advisory Council, would like to invite all legislators to a series of presentations on topics related to community based, long term care services.

Supporting Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities in your Community:

An Educational Series for Legislators

March 25, 2003 Financing Community Based Long Term Care

Presenter: David Braddock, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for

Research, University of Colorado system and Executive Director

of the Colmen Institute

Location: St. Paul’s Church, 21 Center Street, Concord, NH

Seating capacity is limited. Please register no later than March 7th by contacting

Michelle McKone at 1-800-238-2048 or memk@cisunix.unh.edu. Discuss any accommodations

necessary for your full participation at the time of registration.

This series will take place over the next two years. Topics being considered for future presentations include the direct care work force shortage, affordable and accessible housing,

Community engagement, faith-based initiatives and transportation.

Senator Jane O’Hearn

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SENATE SCHEDULE 2003 SESSION

Friday, January 24, 2003 Every Senate bill and joint resolution, except the general appropriations (budget) bill or the capital budget bill, must be signed off in Legislative Services by 3:00 p.m., on Friday, January 24, 2003.

Monday, February 24, 2003 -

Friday, February 28, 2003 Senate Vacation Break

Thursday, April 10, 2003 The last day to act on all Senate bills in the first body.

 

VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - JANUARY

As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House in January 2003. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is full for the school year. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

Jan 21

10:00

Wheelock Elem – Keene

4/35

Jan 21

11:00

JP Kids – Windham

K/25

Jan 21

12:30

Weston Elem – Manchester

4/40

Jan 22

9:00

Dunbarton Elem

4/34

Jan 22

11:00

JP Kids – Manchester

K/25

Jan 22

12:30

Victory Baptist School – Londonderry

4/10

Jan 22

12:30

Granite State Christian School – Salem

4/15

Jan 23

9:30 & 11:00

Wm. T. Barrows Elem – Salem

4/85

Jan 24

9:30 & 11:00

Deerfield Elem

4/70

Jan 24

12:30

Weston Elem – Manchester

4/40

Jan 27

9:30 & 11:00

Webster Elem - Manchester

4/85

Jan 28

9:45 & 11:00

Auburn Village Elem

4/75

Jan 29

9:45 & 11:00

Lancaster Memorial – Salem

4/65

Jan 29

12:30 & 1:30

North Hampton Elem.

4/60

Jan 30

10:30 & 11:30

Hills-Garrison Elem - Hudson

4/65

Jan 31

10:30 & 11:30

Hills-Garrison Elem - Hudson

4/65

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VISITORS CENTER SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY

As a convenience to the members of the NH General Court, the Visitors’ Center offers the following schedule of schools and other groups visiting the State House in February 2003. These listings will replace individual notifications in an effort to reduce paper usage and to ensure all members will be notified in a timely manner. Our schedule is tightly booked for the remainder of the school year. Please contact the Visitors’ Center concerning school tour booking information. Thank you for your continued participation with your School Visitation Program.

Kenneth Leidner, Director

DATE

TIME

GROUP

CLASS/Size

Feb. 3

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School-Concord

4/23

Feb. 3

9:30 & 11:00

Pembroke Hill School

4/35

Feb. 3

10:30

Wells Memorial School – Harrisville

4&5/26

Feb. 4

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School-Concord

4/23

Feb. 4

10:00 & 11:30

Moultonborough Central School

4/60

Feb. 5

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School-Concord

4/23

Feb. 5

9:30 & 11:00

Henry Wilson School – Farmington

4/62

Feb. 6

9:30 & 11:00

Henry Wilson School – Farmington

4/62

Feb. 7

9:30 & 11:00

Pembroke Hill School

4/35

Feb. 10

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School- Concord

4/23

Feb. 10

9:30 & 11:00

Pembroke Hill School

4/35

Feb. 10

12:30

Sant Bani School – Sanborton

4/14

Feb. 11

9:30 & 11:00

Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro

4/50

Feb. 12

9:30 & 11:00

Crescent Lake School – Wolfeboro

4/50

Feb. 13

9:45 & 11:00

Loudon Elementary School

4/65

Feb. 13

9:45 & 11:15

Merrimack Valley High School – Penacook

HS/48

Feb. 14

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School – Concord

4/23

Feb. 14

9:30 & 11:00

Charlotte Avenue School – Nashua

4/72

Feb. 14

1:00

Faith Christian Academy - Belmont

3 &4/14

Feb. 18

9:00

Broken Ground Elementary School – Concord

4/23

Feb. 18

9:30 & 11:00

South Londonderry School

4/75

Feb. 19

9:30 & 11:00

South Londonderry School

4/75

Feb. 20

9:45 & 11:00

Newmarket Elementary School

4/79

Feb. 21

9:30 & 11:00

Charlotte Avenue School – Nashua

4/75

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LSR LIST

January 17, 2003 State of New Hampshire LTSR140

The members listed below have bills ready for signature

in Legislative Services.

Carol J. Holahan, Director

SPONSOR DISTRICT LSR NUMBER

Below, Clifton 05 2003-S-0266-R

Below, Clifton 05 2003-S-0602-R

Below, Clifton 05 2003-S-0607-R

Below, Clifton 05 2003-S-1178-R

Boyce, Robert 04 2003-S-0607-R

Clegg, Robert 14 2003-S-0360-L

Clegg, Robert 14 2003-S-0607-R

Clegg, Robert 14 2003-S-0687-R

Clegg, Robert 14 2003-S-1138-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2003-S-0349-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2003-S-0356-L

Cohen, Burton 24 2003-S-0359-R

Cohen, Burton 24 2003-S-0360-L

D'Allesandro, Lou 20 2003-S-1055-R

Estabrook, Iris 21 2003-S-1129-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2003-S-0607-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2003-S-1147-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2003-S-1179-R

Flanders, Robert 07 2003-S-1183-R

Foster, Joseph 13 2003-S-1170-R

Foster, Joseph 13 2003-S-1179-R

Gatsas, Theodore 16 2003-S-0271-R

Green, Richard 06 2003-S-0578-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-0361-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-0445-L

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-0607-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-0684-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-1110-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-1111-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-1112-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-1121-R

Johnson, Carl 02 2003-S-1154-R

Kenney, Joseph 03 2003-S-0607-R

Kenney, Joseph 03 2003-S-1129-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2003-S-0494-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2003-S-0815-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2003-S-1171-R

Larsen, Sylvia 15 2003-S-1179-R

Martel, Andre' 18 2003-S-0607-R

O'Hearn, Jane 12 2003-S-0118-L

O'Hearn, Jane 12 2003-S-0274-L

Odell, Bob 08 2003-S-0360-L

Odell, Bob 08 2003-S-1130-R

Peterson, Andrew 11 2003-S-0607-R

Peterson, Andrew 11 2003-S-0817-R

Peterson, Andrew 11 2003-S-1073-R

Peterson, Andrew 11 2003-S-1114-R

Peterson, Andrew 11 2003-S-1181-R

Prescott, Russell 23 2003-S-0607-R

Prescott, Russell 23 2003-S-1101-R

Prescott, Russell 23 2003-S-1107-R

Prescott, Russell 23 2003-S-1147-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2003-S-0607-R

Roberge, Sheila 09 2003-S-0803-R

Sapareto, Frank 19 2003-S-1181-R