THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Tuesday, March 6, 2012— Page 21
ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: My father is 87 years old and has congestive heart failure. I am the youngest of four siblings, two of whom live out of town. For some reason, everything falls on me. We pay for a caregiver to come in for four hours a day, but she leaves at noon. My brother sometimes takes over until I get home from work, at which point I stay until my husband relieves me. Then I go home to change clothes and return. I have not enjoyed the comfort of my own bed for a while. On weekends, my husband and I take care of Dad together. When my two out-of-state siblings last came to visit, I told them this is too much for me and I have no time for myself or my family. One told me he didn’t care about my life, that all he cared about was Dad not being alone. I told him to ask the neighbor how many hours I am with Dad. He became angry and said that after Dad dies, he never wants to see me again. I left my father ’s house and decided if that’s the way it’s going to be, I’ll take the night shift and stay with Dad from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day, but no more. If they want additional coverage, they’ll have to do it themselves or pay for it. One of my brothers can fly here anytime he wants. Dad doesn’t know we argued, and I don’t plan to tell him. I took care of my mother when she was ill and don’t appreciate being treated this way. I think it’s time everyone contributed their fair share. -- Hurting in Texas Dear Hurting: Your siblings are being terribly unfair to you, but that’s not uncommon in these circumstances. Can your other siblings contribute financially to extend the caregiver’s time during the day? Would it make sense to put your father in an assisted-living facility or let him move in with one of you? You might also look into respite care so
you and your husband can get a break. Check the National Family Caregivers Association (thefamilycaregiver.org) for resources and support. Dear Annie: My boyfriend recently broke up with me via text message, stating that I “deserve better.” He leads a very active and busy life, and so do I. He also told me our relationship wouldn’t last and wasn’t going anywhere. But the funny part is, he keeps inviting me out. I did go over to his place, and he apologized and said he regretted the breakup. But he added that in the long run, it was for the best. He keeps asking me to stay all night, and he holds me real tight. I am confused. What should I do? -- Devastated Dear Devastated: Walk away from this manipulative guy. He’s looking for “friends with benefits,” not a real relationship. He’s been honest enough to say there is no future for the two of you. That much you can believe. Dear Annie: I read with interest the letter from “Troubled in Tallahassee,” whose supervisor is constantly interrupting her. While your suggestions are helpful if her claims are true, I was surprised you did not mention that one reason why her supervisor interrupts might be to keep her on point. I have supervised many employees in my life, and it never fails that at least one employee in a group feels the need to prattle on endlessly about tedious details, sometimes totally unrelated to the topic. I suggest you add to your advice the suggestion that “Troubled” trim down her responses to “just the facts, ma’am,” and rely on her supervisor to ask any questions if further information is needed. -- No Time for Nonsense in Imperial, Penn.
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, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Animals
Autos
For Rent
For Rent
DACHSHUNDS puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. Parents on premise $450 (603)539-1603.
2002 Nissan Sentra R Spec-V, 4 cylinder, 6-speed, good gas mileage, $2500/ obo. Call Shane 603-848-0530
Gilford- 1 bedroom, includes all utilities, washer/dryer. TV, Internet. Great view! No smokers/pets. $850/Month. 293-8976
LABRADOR RETRIEVER
2003 Chevy Silverado 1500- 4X4 Ext. Cab. 6 1/2 ft. bed, Automatic, 4.8 V8. A/C, 64,500 miles, tow package, one owner, excellent condition. $12,995. 393-1408
AVAILABLE April 1. Large 1 bedroom apt. 2nd floor, quiet street, off-street parking, furnished or not, small pets OK, walk to park & beach includes basic cable, WiFi, hot water. You pay elec. $750. 630-1250.
SHIH Tzu puppies. Heath & temperament guaranteed. $450. (603)539-1603.
2003 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x2: Single cab, V-6, 5-Speed, red, Florida truck with no rust. Great shape, 121k miles. $2,995. Call Phil, 393-7786.
Outstanding yellows, blacks and chocolate Puppies AKC In home raised. Taking deposits. (603)664-2828.
Announcement $100 Reward for information re: who shot my windshield in Tilton, the 26-year-old using my name, who ordered break-in to my Belmont home, any known relationship this has to unlisted pedophiles. Information re: abuse in institutions by police & courts. Janine Wallace, 4 Brookside Circle, Belmont, NH 03220 or PO Box 1555, Avon Park, FL 33825. WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH.
Autos 1985 Ford van 85,000 miles F-350 Diesel fuel tanks, $1800. 524-6592 or 455-5436. 1993 Dodge Ram Wagon B350 Van Towing package, 43,000 miles, $3000. 524-6592 or 455-5436. 1993 F150 Extended Cab with cab. 6-cylinder, all new brakes & shocks. Not a rust bucket, totally inspectible, truck in good shape! $1,500. 603-677-2865 1998 Buick Century. 67K miles, from Florida. Runs great, good condition. $3,500. 998-7337 2002 Chevy Prizm- 90,000 miles. Good condition, have maintenance records. $3,000.
BUYING junk cars, trucks & big 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.
Child Care CHILD care in my home, all meals and snacks provided, reasonable rates full or part-time. Twenty-six years experience as pediatric nurse. 369-1824 or 393-0164.
For Rent
BELMONT- 1.5 bedroom mobile home , appliances, Located in a 55+ park - no pets, no smokingfirst + security, references. $700.00/month + utilties, storage shed, large lot. 528-1463 or 524-6162 email-lad1@worldpath.net. BELMONT-Available Immediately. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet, heat included. $225/week. All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545-or 781-344-3749
Franklin 3 Bedroom Mobile Home on Own Land 1-1/2 baths, Washer/Dryer Handicap Ramp Mowing, Plowing & Water Includ. $850/Month + utilities No Smoking, Pets, Sec & Refer.
(603)934-5716
GILFORD Lease to Own - $1,250/Mo. 5% or $10k Down
ALTON Room w/bath in country: 10 minutes from Alton & Wolfeboro. $450/month w/utilities. Outside smoking OK. 875-6875. Love pets!
3 bedrooms, oversized garage/ workshop, need 5% or $10k down and owner will finance the rest. For pictures and more info, Call 393-5756.
APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better! 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.
GILFORD 3 bedroom condo, $1,300/monthly. Parking garages available. Heated pool, tennis court. Close to shopping and lake. Boat slip available. Washer/Dryer hook up available. NO PETS. References & security required. 781-710-2208.
AT Weirs Beach. Nice 2 Bedroom/ 1-Bath. Heat/HW incl Laundry hook-ups. $890/month. $500 security. 296-5314. BRISTOL2 bedroom new everything inside. $750 per month
GILFORD, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, Balconies, no smoking/pets, $890/month plus utilities, Security deposit and references,
GILFORD: 4-bedroom, 3-bath house, garage, decks, hot tub, walk-out basement, lake view, W/D. No smoking. Pet negotiable. $1,650/month +utilities. References, security deposit, one year lease. 603-455-6269. GUNSTOCK Acres Home: Private entrance, deck & livingroom. No pets or smoking. $525/month. 603-759-2895. LACONIA - 26 Dartmouth St., low traffic area near schools, park & downtown. 1/2 of a duplex, 8 rooms, 3 bedrooms, walk-out basement w/washer-dryer hookups, large open porch, level lot for outside activities & ample off street parking. On the sunny side of the house, clean w/hardwood floors. Non-smoking. $1,000/month plus heat & utilities. Call owner/broker 396-4163 LACONIA - Old Mill Building. First floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath condo. Wood floors, granite, stainless steel appliances $1000 per month includes cable. Washer/dryer in unit. No smoking/ no pets 524-1799. LACONIA 1 Bedroom- Washer/ dryer hookup, storage, no pets. Security Deposit & references. $600/month + utilities. 520-4353 LACONIA Lg. 3-room refurbished, 2nd floor apt. inc. heat/ parking, $175 week, no pets/ smoking. Refer. & Security deposit required. 524-1874 or 524-4590 LACONIA Union Ave. 3 Bedroom, fresh paint, urethane hardwood floors, private entrance, on-site plowed parking, private playground. Heat/ hot water incl. No pets. $210/week. 455-6115 LACONIA- 1 room for rent. 118 Court St. 1st floor, $120/Week includes everything. Own
For Rent
For Rent
LACONIA- BIg 1-bedroom close to downtown. Includes plowing, 2-car parking & washer/dryer. Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor. $200 heat credit, no dogs/smoking. $170/Week + 4-week security deposit. Credit & criminal background check required. Section 8 approved. Leave message for Rob 617-529-1838
Newly Renovated Apartments, Meredith, NH
Laconia- Charming large 1 bedroom first floor apartment in quiet neighborhood. Large yard, parking, washer/dryer hookups. $685/Month + Utilities. 524-2453 LACONIAGreat downtown Location. Rooms for rent. Share kitchen & bath. Utilities included. $107-$115/Week. 524-1884
New two bedroom apartment: $1,100/month, New three bedroom apartment: $1,200/month. Great parking, close to town, brand new appliances heat and air conditioning included in rent. Call for more information and appointment to see. Joyce Janitorial Service 603-524-8533 LACONIA: 1-bedroom apt., 2nd floor, South Main St. $650/month includes heat and hot water. Security deposit required. 267-5228, evenings. Leave message.
LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent. Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIA- Spacious 3 bedroom duplex. Laundry hookups, two porches. No pets. $950/Month + utilities. 603-455-0874 LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building. $225/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com. LACONIA: 2-3 bedroom on 1st floor, includes basement with laundry hookups, near hospital, $280/wk including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com. LACONIA: Large, sunny 3BR, first floor. $1,000/month plus utilities. Central air, washer/dryer hookup, hardwood floors, walk to the lake and downtown with space for your garden. Available June 1st. Pet friendly. Contact Heather, 998-3174. LACONIA: 1-bedroom, $135$150/ weekly includes heat & hot water. References and deposit. 528-0024. LACONIA: 2+ Bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up. $225/Week includes heat and hot water. References/deposit required. No pets/No smoking. 528-6205.
Tilton- Large 1 bedroom. Newly renovated kitchen. Features washer/dryer, dishwasher, attached greenhouse. $750/Month including utilities. No dogs. 524-7315 TILTONUPDATED one bedroom. Top-floor, quiet. Heat/Hot Water included, no dogs. $630/Month. 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733. TILTON: 3-bedroom spacious apt., 2nd floor, convenient location, no pets. $850/mo. plus utilities. Security deposit, references. 286-8200 WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $160-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
LACONIA: 3-bedroom house. $1,000/Month + utilities. Pets considered. References & deposit. 524-9665. LACONIA: Charming sunny small 2-bedroom, 2nd floor no smoking/dogs. $200/week. includes heat/ hot water. 455-5569. LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $175/Week, utilities included. No pets. 496-8667 or 545-9510. LAKEPORT- Freshly painted, big 5-room, 2-bedroom apartment with lake view. Includes washer/dryer, hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen, 2 car parking, plowing and landscaping. Huge, bright and sunny master bedroom overlooking lake. Section 8 approved. $185/Week + 4-week security deposit. No utilities, no dogs, no smoking. Proper I.D., credit check and background check required. Showings on Friday only. Call Rob, 617-529-1838 LITTLE HOUSE, Ashland. This guesthouse is tiny, but cozy. Climb up ships ladder to 2 small bedrooms. Bath has shower only. Nice porch. All utilities included plus basic cable & internet. $175/wk or $750/mo, plus security deposit. References. No pets, non smokers ONLY. 968-7800 MEREDITH lakefront studio, utilities included, no pets, no smokers, single person, $850/mo. Call 279-1472.
For Rent-Commercial LACONIA - 1,200 Sq. Ft. of light and airy 1st class, 2nd floor professional office space with exposed brick walls and beamed ceilings; in downtown overlooking the Winnipesaukee River and Rotary Park in the Historic Belknap Mill. $1,400/mo. plus electricity and A/C. Call 524-8813 for an appointment to see. Laconia- Several prime Main St. Stores in center of town. 1,000 & 2,000 Sq. Ft.+ basements. From $1,000/Month includes heat. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LOCATION LOCATION. If your business needs exposure this may be your perfect fit. Real estate, legal, dental, eye care, office or retail business seeking. Visibility, should take a look at this 750 sq. ft. office/store front with high traffic count and plenty of parking. Just steps away from the Common Man in Ashland. $850/mo. All utilities included. 968-7800.
MEREDITH Great Location! 31 Foundry Ave. Off Route 104
(Behind Olde Province Common)
1,500 Sq. Ft. with 17’ ceiling & 14’ overhead door. Partial 2nd level balcony space. Finished office cubicle on 1st floor. Perfect for graphic, woodworking, artistry, retail, storage, etc.
$750/Month + Utilities 279-0142 (Business) 677-2298 (Cell)