THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Saturday, January 15, 2011— Page 17
ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: I am 55, married for 29 years, and the mother of three children. The problem is our middle child, “Martina,” who is living with a 50-year-old divorced father of two. One of his children is married with kids, so our 24-year-old daughter is living with a grandfather. Martina lied to us for eight months, and when we found out about the relationship, we were furious and threw her out. The fight was nasty and physical, and the police were involved. Now my husband wants nothing to do with Martina, and our oldest daughter won’t speak to her sister. Our son doesn’t approve of Martina, but hasn’t cut her off. I have seen Martina a few times since our fight. I have told her that I love her but will never accept the relationship. Martina wants to come to our house for a visit. My husband says if she comes home, he will leave. But, Annie, I miss her terribly and don’t want to choose between my husband and my child. When I was young, my parents divorced, and I had to choose which one to invite for birthdays and holidays. It was awful. What can I do? -- Torn Mom Dear Torn: Martina is an adult, and she is not always going to make decisions that you will like. But you must allow her to make her own choices, even when you disagree, and even when there are unpleasant consequences -- such as your husband’s refusal to welcome her home. But also understand that your family’s extreme censure may convince Martina to stay with this man out of sheer stubbornness. Keep meeting with her elsewhere so you can see how she’s doing. She needs to know her family still loves and cares about her. Dear Annie: My 78-year-old mother-in-law has terrible hy-
giene and smells awful. She comes to our house, sometimes for weeks at a time, and will not take a bath or a shower. She believes washing “the important parts” constitutes sufficient cleanliness. We have suggested she bathe twice a week, telling her it will make her feel good, but it doesn’t help. The last time she was in our family room, our daughter asked if the baby had a messy diaper. I know she reads your column, so maybe if she sees it in black and white, she will do better. -- Tired of Being Around the Funk Dear Tired: When was the last time Mom had a complete physical and an evaluation? It is not unusual for people her age to lose some sense of smell, and we suspect Mom does not realize there is an odor. She also may fear slipping in the bathtub, so be sure yours has grab bars and non-slip mats. If she is not seeing a geriatrician, make an appointment for her, and alert the doctor to check for these problems. Dear Annie: I smiled when I read the letter from “Losing It in Canada,” the parents of two small boys who do not have great table manners despite their parents’ best efforts. When my son was young, we went through the same thing. Then one day, he was invited to a girl’s house for dinner. I wanted him to make a nice impression, so I started reviewing table manners with him. He looked at me and said, “Mom, you have been telling me about manners for years. I know what to do. I just choose to ignore you most of the time.” He went to his friend’s house and displayed excellent manners because those years of teaching had obviously sunk in. Tell those parents not to give up. Their boys are learning. -Mom in Connecticut
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
For Rent
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Laconia 1 Bedroom- Washer/dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/mo. + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA Awesome 1 bedroom includes heat, hot water, garage, on-site laundry, $725/mo. No pets, 455-0874. Laconia Efficiency: Recently remodeled, on quiet dead-end street, $450/month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No-pets. LACONIA In-town, 2-Bedroom, finished basement. $750 plus utilities, first and security. No smoking, available now. 528-2292 Laconia one bedroom: On quiet dead-end street, $650/month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No pets. LACONIA Pleasant St. 1-Bedroom, $750. Studio apartment $650. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking. 524-5837 LACONIA Prime 2 bedroom apt on Gale Ave. Walk to town and beaches. Carpeting, just repainted, private entrance, Garage. $900/ mo. includes heat and hot water. 524-3892. LACONIA- SPACIOUS 1-bedroom apartment, walking distance to LRGH. Heat/Hot Water, Washer/dryer hook-up, Private parking. NO SMOKERS/PETS. References/Security deposit. $750/month. 279-1080 leave message.
LACONIA Second floor 2BR 1 bath, heat and hot water incl, no pets, no smokers. $895 a month, sec dep and refs required. 875-2292 LACONIA- 1 Bedroom starting at $600/Month. No Pets Please. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management. LACONIA-DUPLEX 3 bedroom 1/1/2 bath, washer/dryer hookups, garage. $950/month, heat included. References & security deposit. No pets or smokers. 524-7419 LACONIA- Heat, Hot Water,& Electric Included.1 Bedroom $750/Mo. Call 267-8023 GC Enterprises Property Management.
$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: PRIVATE PARTY ADS ONLY (FOR SALE, LOST, AUTOS, ETC.), MUST RUN TEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 15 WORDS MAX. ADDITIONAL WORDS 10¢ EACH PER DAY. REGULAR RATE: $2 A DAY; 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY OVER 15 WORDS. PREMIUMS: FIRST WORD CAPS NO CHARGE. ADDITIONAL BOLD, CAPS AND 9PT TYPE 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY. CENTERED WORDS 10¢ (2 WORD MINIMUM) TYPOS: CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION. SORRY, WE WILL NOT ISSUE CREDIT AFTER AN AD HAS RUN ONCE. DEADLINES: NOON TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. PAYMENT: ALL PRIVATE PARTY ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. WE ACCEPT CHECKS, VISA AND MASTERCARD CREDIT CARDS AND OF COURSE CASH. THERE IS A $10 MINIMUM ORDER FOR CREDIT CARDS. CORRESPONDENCE: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL OUR OFFICES 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 527-9299; SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH AD COPY TO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN,65 WATER STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 OR STOP IN AT OUR OFFICES ON 65 WATER STREET IN LACONIA. OTHER RATES: FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS CALL 527-9299.
LEDGEWOOD ESTATES Rental Assistance Available NOW • Spacious units with a lot of storage area • Low utility costs • On-Site Laundry & Parking • Easy access to I-93 • 24-hour maintenance provided • 2 bedrooms with a 2 person minimum per unit.
Adoption
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Child Care
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ADOPT: We are a religious, pro fessional couple longing to adopt a new born baby to give tons of love, security and a life full of opportunitues. Please contact Susana and Francisco at or visit 1-800-320-4459 www.wewishtoadopt.net. Expenses paid.
1998 Toyota T100 Truck 5 speed, runs excellent. Bedliner, cap, tow package, more. Good mileage. Recent sticker $1500. Meredith (603)677-7037.
CHILD CARE in my home. Laconia/ Belmont/ Gilmanton. 20+ years experience. One opening. 2 meals, snacks & crafts. Linda 524-8761.
CUTE 1-bedroom remodeled apartment in Tilton. 1/2 month rent free! Heat/Hot Water included. $660/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733
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GILFORD 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached one car garage, excellent condition, $1200/ month plus utilities, contact Debbie at Roche Realty 603-279-7046 or 603-520-7769.
Rent is based upon 30% of your adjusted income Hurry and call today to see if you qualify, or download an application at:
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Animals CUTE AS A BUTTON AKC SHELTIE PUPPIES Perfect Valentines Day Gift. 1st shots & worming. 630-1712 LABRADOR pups AKC. Extraordinary litter with outstanding pedigrees. All you want in a Lab! Great temperaments. (603)664-2828. NEW! THE DOG WASH WAGGIN A full-service mobile grooming salon. Easy, convenient, time-saving! Call 603-651-9016.
Announcement THE THRIFTY YANKEE -New Thrift Shop in Meredith, now accepting donations. Drop off across from Interlakes HS. 253-9762
Appliances
2006 Hyundai Elantra 48,000 miles. Great condition, $6900. Call Don 998-6041. 2007 Toyota Tundra, dbl. cab, SR5, 65K miles, maroon with black interior $17,500/ bro. 455-8987. ABLE to pay cash, cars average $250, trucks full-size 4x4, $300, truck batteries $6 each, alloy $7 each, in Epping we have scale, $1/ lb. for coded Copper wire, $2.65/ lb. for copper pipe. (603)502-6438 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.
Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859. Top Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehiclies. Call 934-4813
Maytag Washer & Dryer $150 or best offer. 520-5892
WE buy junk cars and trucks and all types of metals. Cash paid on the spot. Available every day. 998-7778
Autos
BOATS
1991 Honda Civic DX Hatchback: Red, automatic, good drive train, will run with new fuel lines. Good car to run or for parts. $400/best offer. 393-7786.
1985 Formula 242LS twin 350s, 95% restored, must see, must sell, health issues. $12,000. 293-4129.
1994 GMC 4-Wheel Drive Extra Cab pickup. Excellent condition. $3,500 or best offer. Jim 455-8820 1995 Cadillac DeVille Sedan: Green, approximately 90k, no rust, clean in/out. Asking $2,500
$500 OFF FIRST MONTH S RENT at Mountain View apts. 2-bedroom apartment, $700 + utilities; 2-bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck, $775 + utilities; 3-Bedroom townhouse, 1.5 bath, large deck $850 + utilities. Quiet location with laundry and playgrounds. Integrity Realty, Inc. 524-7185. ALTON/GILFORD Town Line: 2-Bedroom house, $200/week +utilities; Studio, $200/week, includes utilities, cable/internet.. Lake/Beach access. 365-0799. APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals, 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.
BELMONT Heat/Hot Water Included • 1 bedroom, second floor,
washer/dryer hook-up. $175 per week. • 1-bedroom 3rd floor apt. $175 per week. Small Animals considered. Security required. Section 8 accepted.
998-4728
Business Opportunities
BELMONT: 2 Bedrm duplex, w/d hookups. $200 per week + utiliites. Sec/ Refs required. 524-3790
LACONIA- Unique opportunity. Laundromat in well established location; Dryers, some equipment needs repairing or replacing; All duct work, plumbing, & boiler in place; Free rent to get started.
BRIDGEWATER/PLYMOUTH: 3 miles to 93, fantastic views, very private, family atmosphere. 2-bedroom home. Available for long-term rental. No smoking/ pets. $850/month +utilities.
Newly renovated 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms. Applianced kitchen, sun porch & full basement, washer-dryer hook-ups, walking distance to shopping. $950 per month. No pets/No smoking, one month security deposit.
527-9221 or 455-0044
Gilford Room. Feel at home in premier location close to village, schools, shopping, lake, Gunstock with beach access. $500 month includes utilities, heat, internet, beach, no smoking. 520-6160 GILFORD 4-Month Short-term rental. Furnished 2 bedroom home. Easy lakefront living. Heat/electric extra. $850/Month 603-393-7077 GILFORD: 3 bedroom apt, 2 bedroom apt., one bedroom cottage available including electricity, hotwater from $150/week, heat negotiable, pets considered. Security + references. 556-7098 or 832-3334. GILMANTON LARGE 2 bedroom Apartment. Easy commute, pets negotiable. $895/Month. 630-6812 GILMANTON: 2-bedroom, 1-bath house, in private lake community. Bring your ATV, snowmobile & boat. Easy commute to Concord and Laconia. $1,100/month, In-
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