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LACONIA The Laconia Police Department is winning support for its decision to be among the first in the state to prosecute an individual under a new law that makes it a misdemeanor offense to host an underage drinking party. Police Chief Tom Oetinger said many calls of support have come in since the decision was announced. He said the case has also generated interest in LPDs ongoing efforts to combat alcohol abuse by minors. "I have received more positive e-mails and phone calls on this particular incident than I have in my entire time as chief," said Oetinger on Thursday.

I feel strongly that this young adult has not lived up to the established standard of scouting, never mind that of an Eagle Scout. Hence I posted the report to this specific web site, because I am interested in the opinion of people who have current backgrounds in this area. While some mentioned the unworthiness of this person for such rank, I was sure there would be stronger sentiment expressed about his receiving this particular award and immediately conducting himself in such a fashion, I guess I am wrong. Its easy to shift the blame to the parents, however his age and display

He hardly seems worthy of the award... News - June 27, 2004 By SHAWNE K. WICKHAM Sunday News Staff LACONIA A Massachusetts Eagle Scout wanted it to be a three-day party to celebrate his achievement of the Boy Scouts highest honor and his high school graduation. Instead, his parents could be among the first people charged under New Hampshires new party host law, after police broke up an underage drinking party at their lake house late Friday night. Sgt. Matt Canfield said Mr. and Mrs. John Paula were hosting a party for their son and a group of his friends, all fro