The Laconia Daily Sun, September 14, 2011

Wednesday, september 14, 2011

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Improving look of the city 1 of handful of strategic goals set by councilors

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Manchester man added to list of those charged with aiding heroin overdose death of 22-year-old Laconia mom

LACONIA — Following a lengthy investigation police arrested a Manchester man yesterday for his alleged role in the drug trafficking that led to the death of Ashley Denty, 22, from an overdose of heroin on April 1.

Alfredo Gonzalez, 44, of 38 Mead Street, Manchester was taken into custody on an arrest warrant charging him with the sale of a narcotic drug causing the death of another, a class A felony, which carries a maximum pensee Od page 13

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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The Huot Regional Technical Education Center Renovation Committee last night endorsed recommendations from an athletic field committee to slightly relocate the High School football field and install an artificial surface.

Speaking for the committee, former football coach Jim Fitzgerald explained that the panel was formed in response

to discussion of moving the football field to near the Robbie Mills Sports Complex off Meredith Center Road. He said that his colleagues, former field hockey coach Mary Garside, Jack Irwin and Rob Roy, agreed the field should remain on the Union Avenue campus and began exploring how to keep it there while creating space for the eventual expansion of the high school.

The adopted plan will be incorporated see FOOTBaLL page 10

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — City councilors set four goals for the city to pursue during the next two years when they met with department heads in a second strategic planning session last week. “Laconia has been too passive for a long time,” said Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5), who welcomed the pro-active approach taken in partnership with the city manager.

The council set its priorities as enhancing the overall appearance of public and private property, encouraging economic development and revitalizing downtown and the Weirs, safeguarding the lakes and water quality and reducing drug and alcohol abuse and reversing an aging demographic.

At the same time, councilors identified particular problems to address in pursuit of these goals, which will be referred to departments heads who in turn will suggest specific measures and programs. The goals, along with the see GOaLs page 8

Red all over

Laconia’s Alex Sorrell and Belmont’s Kim Allen give chase for a free ball during an NHIAA girls’ soccer match on Tuesday night at Robbie Mills Memorial Sports Complex in Laconia.

The Red Raiders won easily, 10-2, and advanced their record in Division III play to 5-1. The Sachems fell to 0-6 in Division II. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

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Bus-train crash kills 11 & injures 212 in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A bus driver gambled and tried to rush across railroad tracks Tuesday despite a barrier, bells and flashing lights, setting off a chain-reaction collision with two trains that killed 11 people and injured hundreds in Argentina’s capital.

The shocking accident, captured on video, came as little surprise to many in Buenos Aires, where 440 people and 165 vehicles were hit by trains last year, causing a total of 269 deaths.

In the latest accident, the bus got halfway across the first track before an oncoming passenger train crushed it against a concrete station platform. The collision forced the train’s first two cars off the rails and into another locomotive that was leaving the station in the other direction.

The bus driver was among those killed, and 212 were injured, including about 20 people in critical condition, said Alberto Crescenti, director-general of Argentina’s emergency medical system.

Nine people died at the scene, police said, and see CRASH page 9

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Census finds 15% of Americans live in poverty WASHINGTON (AP) — The ranks of the nation’s poor have swelled to a record 46.2 million — nearly 1 in 6 Americans — as the prolonged pain of the recession leaves millions still struggling and out of work.

And the number without health insurance has reached 49.9 million, the most in over two decades.

The figures are in a Census Bureau report, released Tuesday, that offers a somber snapshot of the economic wellbeing of U.S. households for last year when joblessness hovered above 9 percent for a

second year. The rate is still 9.1 percent at the start of an election year that’s sure to focus on the economy and President Barack Obama’s stewardship of it.

The overall poverty rate climbed to 15.1 percent, from 14.3 percent the previous year, and the rate from 2007-2010 rose faster than for any similar period since the early 1980s when a crippling energy crisis amid government cutbacks contributed to inflation, spiraling interest rates and unemployment. For last year, the official poverty level was an annual income of

$22,314 for a family of four.

Measured by total numbers, the 46 million now living in poverty are the most on record dating back to when the census began to track in 1959. The 15.1 percent tied the level of 1993 and was the highest since 1983.

Broken down by state, Mississippi had the highest share of poor people, at 22.7 percent, according to calculations by the Census Bureau. It was followed by Louisiana, the District of Columbia, Georgia, see POVERTY page 12

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — The university math students heard the crash, saw the smoke and knew they had to act quickly. A motorcyclist had just collided with a car and was pinned beneath the flaming, twisted metal wreckage.

Disregarding their own safety, they rushed to the street and lined up with more than half dozen others on one side of the car. Within moments, they managed to lift the roughly 4,000-pound car just high enough for one rescuer to pull Brandon Wright to safety.

“The danger? I didn’t think about it for a minute,” said James Odei, 35, a doctoral candidate from Ghana who is studying statistics. “All I wanted to do was grab that car and raise it.”

For their actions, the rescuers are being called “heroes” and “angels” — their few minutes of heroics was captured on video and has gone viral on the Internet. The man they saved — the 21-year-old Utah State University student — is grateful.

“I’m just very thankful for everyone that helped me out,” Wright told The Associ-

ated Press by telephone from his hospital bed. “They saved my life.”

Had none of the rescuers acted, “you can only speculate what the outcome would have been,” Assistant Logan Police Chief Jeff Curtis said. “Every one of those people put their lives in danger.”

That may be true, but none who came to Wright’s aid want to be labeled a hero.

“That’s a big title.” Abbass Sharif, 28, another doctoral candidate who is from Lebanon. “I don’t consider myself a hero. It’s just see HEROES page 14

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Irony in Berlin: rotten egg smell is gone but so are the jobs BERLIN, N.H. (AP) — Daughter of a lumberjack, Sylvia Poulin has spent most of her 60 years in this far-northern New Hampshire city, growing up in what now seem like the good old days and more recently sharing in its setbacks.

Were there times when she and her husband considered moving somewhere more prosperous and less remote? “Absolutely,” she replies.

Yet something about Berlin — its family ties, its rough-hewn modesty — anchored her. And here she is now, striding along once-booming, now-struggling Main Street, brimming with dreams and schemes to revive it.

The city’s forebears might roll their eyes at some of the plans, such as mud-race festivals at an offroad-vehicle park. But in Berlin, as in other out-ofthe-way towns across America that have faded with economic shifts, determined civic leaders are ready to try almost anything.

For decades, including much of Poulin’s youth, life in Berlin involved a trade-off: Its giant pulp mill provided abundant jobs but also polluted its river with noxious-smelling chemicals.

The rotten-egg smell is gone now, but so are the mill jobs. Poulin and her colleagues are scrambling to sustain community spirit and conjure up new economic options in the face of relentless bad breaks.

A 1,280-inmate capacity federal prison completed last year has yet to open due to lack of operating funds from Congress. The largest manufacturer, a steel company, has filed for bankruptcy protection, and the lone movie theater just closed. School enrollment on opening day was down 17 percent from five years ago.

A fresh dose of bad news seems to come “almost every week,” says Patrick MacQueen, the city manager. Still, refusing to sound gloomy, he adds, “The resilience of the people here is pretty amazing.”

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Franklin principal puts an end to lesson on words you’re not supposed to use

FRANKLIN (AP) — Franklin Middle School has put an end to an anti-bullying effort after a lesson intended to teach students not to say offensive or hurtful words used some of the very words they were being urged to avoid.

Superintendent Maureen Ward says the lesson teaches children not to use words such as “fat” and “ugly,” but it also used some words that students may have not previously known. The students were supposed to write the words down, discuss them, and shred the paper as a pledge they would never use them.

Ward tells WMUR-TV the principal walked in during the lesson and heard some “offensive and swear words” inappropriate in any context and halted the lesson.

Wards say the intent was good.

A letter was sent to parents Monday explaining the situation.

Woman in Falcons cap sought for Keene bank robbery

KEENE (AP) — New Hampshire police are searching for a woman who robbed a bank in Keene.

Authorities say the woman robbed the Savings Bank of Walpole around 1 p.m. on Tuesday.

Police say she mentioned that she had a weapon but never showed it and made off with an undisclosed amount of money.

She’s described as a thin black woman, in her 20s, who was wearing a white T-shirt, jeans, tan work boots and a red Atlanta Falcons baseball cap with a black brim.

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Arthur’s mentor — is blessed by a majestic setting, with the Androscoggin River running through its midst and the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in view to the south. But its population of about 10,050 is half of its peak in 1930, when it was New Hampshire’s fourth biggest city. A quarter of its residents are over 65; its rates of poverty and joblessness are among the state’s highest.

Over most of the 20th century, Berlin’s predominantly French-Canadian populace provided a loyal workforce for the Brown Co., which in boom times employed thousands of woodcutters and mill workers while thriving as a global supplier of paper products.

Nicknamed “The City That Trees Built,” Berlin in its heyday had a trolley system, a symphony orchestra and one of the largest ski jumps in the East. The mill complex eventually passed through a series of other owners before operations ceased in 2006.

“People made a good living from the mill, and then

it closed and it was like, ‘What do we do now?’” said Poulin, a former jewelry store owner who heads an initiative to revitalize Main Street.

She’s proud of a new restaurant and bookstore/ cafe/gift shop, and hopes to woo a bakery and microbrewery. For now, though, the crowds that flock to a weekly farmers’ market aren’t easily replicated at other times.

Along Main Street’s three core blocks, eight buildings — most with multiple storefronts — are vacant, awaiting renovation or demolition. At midday on a recent weekday, roughly half the street’s free parking spots were empty.

It’s a stark contrast with North Conway, 35 miles to the south, a town close to all-season mountain resorts and teeming with outlet stores that often draw bumper-to-bumper traffic.

“Berlin has not typically looked at itself as a see BERLIN page 14

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Froma Harrop

The townsfolk are ready to fight back If the 2012 election were held today, Republicans could very well have their heads handed to them. I do not think this alone. Their debtceiling high jinks were no doubt immensely amusing to the tea party fringe, but to those of us not getting the joke, they were an appalling attack on a fragile economy.

The tea party is turning from the voice of anger to its target, and Republicans have it hanging around their neck. The first trumpet blast of wrath came in labor leader James Hoffa’s intemperate call at a Democratic rally to — and I tone him down considerably — turn its candidates out of office.

We’ve reached the part of the Western where the townsfolk, long intimidated by a gang of bullies, suddenly find their courage and fight back. A snowballing of suppressed rage bodes ill for the Grand Old Party.

Riding high on the empowering results of the 2010 midterm election, Republicans apparently imagined that despair over the economy equaled love for them. President Obama’s falling approval numbers may also give them solace, but his ratings soar next to House Republicans’. And bear in mind that the new critics include liberals incensed by the president’s lack of fervor — but who would not vote for a GOP hothead if hell froze over (in the ultimate refutation of global warming).

The baddest sign of all is that the townsfolk are being joined by traditional Republicans (and we assume Republican-leaning independents) who can no longer hold their tongues. For example, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel told the Financial Times that he was “disgusted” by the campaign against raising the debt ceiling.

“It was an astounding lack of responsible leadership by many in the Republican Party, and I say that as a Republican,” Hagel said. He characterized much of the recent stock market convulsions as “the complete direct result of the lack of confidence that came out of that folly.”

Hagel held out the possibility that the Republican Party could “go down” in 2012 and that it would

have to rebuild as it did after 1964.

In that year, Democrats gained the largest House majority held by any party since 1936.

Next in line are the Chamber of Commerce types who feel that the tea party politicians they supported in the 2010 elections double-crossed them by willfully hurting America’s standing in world financial markets. In early June, U.S. Chamber President Thomas Donohue bluntly warned House Republicans that if they voted against raising the debt ceiling, “We’ll get rid of you.”

Many disobeyed, and their circus act helped push a U.S. debt downgrade. That unleashed a collapse of consumer confidence, further punishing businesses in an already tough economy.

Holding America’s credit rating hostage goes along the same anarchic lines as the Republicans’ 1995 shutdown of the federal government, led by then House Speaker Newt Gingrich. That stunt also turned popular distaste toward Republicans.

It was against that sour public mood that Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the Kansas Republican, tried in 1996 to prevent the re-election of Bill Clinton. He lost. Note recent polls showing that twice as many Americans blame congressional Republicans for the lowered debt rating as they blame Democrats.

And remember America’s most famous political upset in 1948.

Almost no one thought Democratic President Harry Truman would get a second term. But after railing against the “do-nothing” Republican Congress, he won the election — and Democrats took majority control of both the House and Senate besides.

The Republicans may still hear loud clapping, but they should observe how many have left the theater. To win, their opponents don’t have to be liked. They just have to be liked more than them.

(A member of the Providence Journal editorial board, Froma Harrop writes a nationally syndicated column from that city. She has written for such diverse publications as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Institutional Investor.)

Those long Internet addresses didn’t stop me from checking it out To the editor, James Veverka of Tilton, again on Sept. 10, has a totally misinforming letter (similar to all previous ones). But this time he provides “references” on the Internet, likely expecting those 59 character entries will stop anyone from actually checking on him! Not me!

But, he can amaze us with his ability to manipulate the Internet, and put any crap he wants on any site. His

first and 2nd confirm nothing. His 3rd doesn’t exist. His 4th denies what he claims. His 5th, like others, has HIS addition to the site, with fake information. To sum it up, ALL his claims are FALSE, as proven by his references!

That seems to confirm that all his unbelievable letters are equally false.

Jack Stephenson Gilford

LETTERS I say the public is outraged by actions of the governor and AG To the editor, Just when you think justice will be served in the JUA matter and the state would comply with the ruling of the state Supreme Court after numerous court actions they put the hospitals and doctors through for over two years, the governor and attorney general have once again defied the courts and are refusing to pay out the $110-million they owe to them.

The final decision of the Supreme Court stated the policyholders have a vested right in the treatment of the funds for their benefit.

The state is trying to ignore the finding and argue that the high payout to the plaintiff’s attorneys is harmful to the health and welfare of the people and should be used to restore the cuts they made this year to health and welfare.

First, because the courts have ruled that the JUA is not a state department, the funds therein are NOT state funds. They belong to the policyholders. And further, these funds will be used by these institutions to continue giving service to their patients. These funds would go a long way to make up for the cuts the state has been making to hospitals and doctors in the past and again this year.

Second, our governor would try to sidetrack you with his attacks on the fees to be paid to the attorneys. However, this case was taken on a contingency basis and many lawyers spent hundreds of thousands of hours and expenses on this case which were required only because the governor and attorney general were trying illegally to take this money that didn’t belong to them. These plaintiffs agreed by contract to a 25-percent

contingency fee at the outset and they respect that contract and the rules of a contract. They will not try to cheat their counsel or steal away with the money, ala the state.

The governor says the public will be outraged at their fee. I say, the public is outraged at a governor and attorney general who would continually break the law in trying to steal this money.

The plaintiffs not only won their case in the highest court, but also by the present legislature, but the governor again refused to follow it. It should also be noted that the Attorney General’s Office was reprimanded by the judge in one of the courts for misrepresentation on one of the matters in this case.

Every day we hear from federal and state lawmakers that the medical profession and hospitals are about to take more cuts, and the public is continuously hit with increased health care costs and less services. Not the fault of health care but people misusing hard paid taxes and fees.

We have all seen the papers recently that hospitals all over the State of N.H. have laid off personnel, cut services, and some are being forced to close because of huge state and federal cuts.

We here in the Lakes Region have a most excellent hospital in LRGH and to date they haven’t cut back services or laid off anyone, but it is getting harder every day to keep up. Whatever money they receive from this fund which is legally theirs will help keep our hospital and our doctors and nurses doing their job — taking care of us.

Councilor Brenda Baer Ward 4 - Laconia

Change in policy meant I had to leave library & patrons I love To the editor, To the patrons of Belmont Public Library: It is with the utmost regret that I had to resign from the Belmont Public Library because of the following: Although I am an American Citizen, my mother is in The Netherlands. Since she is getting on in age, I have to go and help her with appointments once a year. I have been doing this since my employment start date: October 31, 2005.

I am a part time worker, (one day a week, seven hours). Therefore it does not cost the Town of Belmont anything when I go on unpaid leave. Every year I have been going for a 3-week period to help my mother with important appointments.

In 2010 the library adopted a new Personnel Manual, allowing part-time workers just two weeks of unpaid leave.

So, since my leave of three weeks (resulting in missing three days of see next page

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LETTERS County needs to step in and force Gunstock to follow the law To the editor, On October 12, 2007, Gunstock Mountain Resort entered into a “Food Service Management Agreement” with Boston Culinary Group. “Article 4 Term” of the agreement says, “The Term of this Agreement shall be for four (4) years and will commence on October 25, 2007, as the parties shall acknowledge in writing, and will AUTOMATICALLY RENEW for an additional four (4) year term unless either party notifies the other in writing that there will be no such renewal no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the initial term.”

The problem is that the Gunstock Area Commissioners only has the power to enter into contracts for no longer then five years. This agreement is for eight years and the automatic renewal is coming up on October 25, 2011, at which time the Gunstock Area Commissioner’s will need the approval of the Belknap County Convention, which will require a public hearing. The Gunstock Enabling Statute, Laws of 1959 Chapter 399 outlines the powers that the Gunstock Area Commissioners have. “Section 399:10 Powers. The commission shall have power. (k) To grant leases of all or any part of the area, or any of the facilities therein except lifts and tows which may be lease for not more than three days, to private persons, firms or corporations, upon such terms and conditions as the commission may deem advisable, FOR A PERIODS NOT EXCEEDING FIVE YEARS, except that leases may be made for Longer Periods With the APPROVAL of the COUNTY CONVENTION.” (Belknap County Convention) The State of New Hampshire had a “Concession Contract” with Boston Culinary Group for Cannon Mountain Ski Area. February 23, 2010 John DeVivo General Manager of Cannon Mountain answered my RSA Right-To Know request by asking, “now that Boston Culinary has merged with Centerplate, Inc. Would you prefer the soon-to-beoutdated Cannon/Boston Culinary Group contract, or the updated Cannon/ Centerplate, Inc. version?”

In a Right-To-Know request on April 11, 2010 to then Chairman Howard Chandler asking for a copy of the new contract with Centerplate, Inc. Gunstock General Manager Greg Goddard answered my Right-To-

Know request saying, “Gunstock does not have a contract with Centerplate.

While the Boston Culinary Group is now owned by Centerplate, Boston Culinary is still an operating entity and retains all its contracts under the Boston Culinary name. The Food Service Agreement between the Gunstock Area Commission and Boston Culinary is valid and active agreement currently in place.”

On Gunstock’s web site under “Food & Beverage” it says that, “Gunstock Mountain Resort has partnered with The Centerplate to offer food options to fit your needs.” Under “Functions” it says, “Food and beverage service is the heart of a successful function or outing and Gunstock in-house catering — Centerplate Culinary Group offers etc.” The statement that Gunstock Mountain Resort has partnered with Centerplate which contradicts, “Article 20 Miscellaneous Number 2.” of Gunstock’s contract with Boston Culinary, “The relationship created by this agreement is that of principal and independent contractor. Nothing herein contained shall be construed in such a way as to constitute contractor and Gunstock as a joint venture or partnership.”

The Terms of Contract with the State of New Hampshire are, “The term of this agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing on 11/1/2009 through 10/31/2014. This contract can be renewed for an additional three (3) years if both parties agree in writing and UPON GOVERNOR and COUNCIL APPROVAL” This is how Gunstock’s Agreement should have been written. The term of this agreement is for four years. This contract can be renewed for an additional four years if both parties agree in writing and upon Belknap County Convention Approval.

The Belknap County Convention needs to step in and make the Gunstock Area Commissioners follow the law. Have a public hearing.

There is no accountability with partnerships. Partnerships like this one drives the locals away with their over-priced products.

Belknap County residents own Gunstock. Give us a break. It is time for the people of Belknap County to elect the Gunstock Area Commissioners.

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I often disagree with him but Leo’s commentary serve fine purpose To the editor, Leo Sandy last Tuesday treated the readership of The Daily Sun with his best commentary ever. It dealt with from preceding page work) was denied, I had to give my two weeks notice. (To not resign would result in an unexcused absence, and therefore grounds for dismissal).

During the time of my employment I have met only wonderful patrons, and I will miss you dearly.

I loved working in the Library at Belmont, so not to be there is bittersweet for me.

I will miss you; sorry I had to go.

Lucie Nijenkamp Weeks Epsom

all the elements of critical thinking.

He gets an A+ from me on this one and as everyone knows I have given him some failing grades on much of his liberal thinking boiler plate.

I also would like to say as much as I can disagree with Leo on many issues this commentary and all his others do serve a fine community purpose. His articles spark, vigorous, some time heated debate on a variety of issues that need discussion. We all have come to recognize his personality does not allow him to cede much ground to anyone including me. How ever we all know this single “Truth” any of us can use to “checkmate” Leo and his beliefs at any time. That winning chess move see next page

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LETTERS I’m fairly certain parents of these marauding kids know who they are To the editor, I am writing in hopes that there are parents out there willing to take a little bit of responsibility for their children and adults who may find a little consideration for other’s privacy. I live in the old Allen Roger’s building in Laconia. I live there with my boyfriend and my four month old daughter. These condos are absolutely gorgeous and the people who live there make it a wonderful place to live. Its clean, quiet and safe. We chose these condos for that reason.

The condo is not the issue, the pedestrians are. On more than one occasion, about three times a week, there are teenagers who walk/skateboard/roller skate by our condo and pound on our windows! We’ve gotten used to the adults who walk by and peer down at us if our blinds aren’t constantly shut. My questions are for the parents of these kids: First, do your children have ABSOLUTELY no manners? And second, where are you while your 12 year old is out roaming the streets?

Our breaking point was the second

night these kids pounded on my daughter’s window and actually woke her up.

We called the police department and it seems as though their hands are tied.

There is no way to pinpoint the kids because they all look like Justin Bieber (even the girls). Maybe you could tag your children like the wild animals they seem to be for identification purposes or maybe you could just instill a few morals in them before you let them loose for society to deal with. I’m not sure if its lack of parenting or lack of supervision.

Regardless, we work hard to be able to pay to have a roof over our heads and taxes to live in a community we thought was family friendly. We deserve just a little peace and quiet while we are in our home.

Please trust that I am not accusing all parents or all teenagers. I’m fairly certain these parents know who their children are. If you are one of the parents please leave your address so my family can come bang on your windows.

Kayleigh Cate Laconia

Jurors in New Hampshire should be fairly compensated at $160 a day To the editor, From time to time, other letter writers have challenged my statement about the extent to which the N.H. Constitution is being violated by the members of the State Legislature.

The following is one (of many) examples where the members of the State Legislature have violated the N.H. Constitution, time after time, year after year, session after session, in a way that has put an unnecessary financial burden on, and has financially harmed many of the people of New Hampshire..

Article 21 of Part I, of the N.H. Constitution, in its entirety; states “In order to reap the fullest advantage of the inestimable privilege of the trial by jury, great care ought to be taken, that none but qualified persons should be appointed to serve; and such ought to be fully compensated for their travel, time, and attendance.”

Jurors are currently compensated at the rate of $10 for a half day and

$20 for a full day !

To me, the idea that jurors being are compensated for a full day at the rate of only $20 a day is a far cry from being “fully compensated”. Therefore, I have entered an LSR, 2012-H-2243; to increase the compensation of jurors from $20 a day up to (the $20 an hour poverty level income or) $160 a day.

Yes, finding that amount of money without raising taxes is a problem, but there is enough “lagniappe” in the various state budgets that the money can be found without raising taxes.

(By the way, putting “lagniappe” in a state budget is also a violation of the N.H. Constitution.) (“Lagniappe”, approximately means a “little extra”.)

It is just a mater of looking for the “lagniappe” money, and difficult or not, finding the money to fully compensate the jurors, can be done and should be done.

Rep. Robert Kingsbury Laconia

Shame on you Mr. Juve; your ignorance was a lesson for us all To the editor, It was pretty obvious to all in attendance at Hesky Park, Meredith, on 9/11 that Mr. Juve had never attended this event during the prior nine years.

Otherwise, he would have known that it was not a political event but one of remembrance.

Shame on you Mr. Juve but your

ignorance was a lesson to all. Commander Kennelly was a gentleman and a true leader. Thank you also to the color guard soldier who broke ranks to send Mr. Juve on his embarrased way.

Maggie Quarato Meredith

from preceding page is this. The “real truth”, the illusive real truth may be found entirely in Leo’s views or it may be found entirely in other, opposing views. In fact the “real truth” may be composed of tiny slivers, surgically removed from the views of many people. Even further the “ real truth” may not be repre-

sented within any view or partial view of a single contributor to The Sun, including Leo or myself. That is the one and only “real truth” you can take to the bank.

Leo, thanks again for sparking well needed debate!

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LETTERS Blacks today are slaves of power hungry, unscrupulous exploiters To the editor, You know I can’t argue with the historic facts which Scott Cracraft presents in his letter in Friday’s paper.

It’s true that the original WASP settlers benefited from exploiting most of those latter settlers and most offensively the black slaves. No doubt about it. Still it was those same WASPs that wrote the Constitution which eventually freed the slaves. Is discrimination still found even today? Sure, check how often a short fat person gets that promotion vs the tall slim good looking one. Perfect, will never be a word describing any society. The best we can try for is a just society.

I am certainly glad Scott brought up the fact that even until today our minority’s are being exploited for the benefit of others. It has been so very apparent where and who are doing this. All anyone has to do is look to the left. Blacks in this country have suffered such adverse effects from buying into the plans and programs of the Democrats progressive liberals it’s unbelievable.

Check out the letter from Gene Danforth in the same Friday edition that Scott’s was in to see what I mean.

Blacks today have the highest levels of unemployment, highest levels of violent crimes inflicted upon them, lowest expectation’s for success then any other segment of our society. Why, because they have bought into the liberals’ something for nothing entitlement concept. They are in fact as much slaves today of power hungry, unscrupulous exploiters as their ancestors were of plantation owners. The chains that

bind are ideological. They are the nearly monolithic voting block that Democrats and liberals have cultivated for decades.

The “victims” that the political correct demand they be and if any escape the bonds that bind them they are vilified by terms like “Uncle Tom’s”, “Oral”, and “house slave”.

Strangely we haven’t see that in other minority’s such as our Jewish or Asian immigrants. Why? Because they value education and self reliance.

They seek success through excellence not reliance on the something for nothing promises of Democratic liberals looking to climb the political power ladder. Unfortunately in the past couple of decades Hispanic immigrants appear to be following the same dead end ideological path blacks have. And make no mistake that path leads to the same result. Just look at the numbers.

Does anyone need more proof?

Look to the current president and his administration. Obama’s promises of a post racial America was as hollow as the rest of his promises. The racial tensions today, fanned by liberals constant stoking, are the worse we’ve seen in two decades and it will only get worse. Of course liberals blame everyone but themselves. Tea Party, Republicans, WASPs, all are the scape goats used to deflect attention away from themselves.

It’s time they looked into the mirror and began real critical thinking instead of the ideological locks bending their minds.

Steve Earle Hill

Please join us at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club for WOW Fest ‘11 To the editor, This Saturday Laconia Savings Bank presents WOW Fest ‘11, a family-friendly festival with some great outdoor events designed to raise funds for the WOW Trail. Please show your support of the trail by participating in this year’s WOW Fest at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club. Enjoy any of the morning events followed by a BBQ lunch, live entertainment by the Crunchy Western Boys and lots of fun for the whole family.

Events include a 3 mile Fun Walk, 15-mile and 67-mile Bicycle Challenges, and 5K and 10K Road Races.

All events begin and end at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club on N. Main Street. Event registration includes a delicious BBQ lunch, entertainment and the festival activities. Pre-

register on-line at www.wowtrail.org to help with planning and simplify the registration process on Saturday morning. Event day registrations will also be available. If you are unable to participate in an event, you are still invited to come enjoy the BBQ and festival beginning at 11 am for only $10 ($5 for children under 12).

Event times, course maps and details are available at www.wowtrail. org and questions can be emailed to info@wowtrail.org.

Celebrate the WOW Trail and outdoor recreation while helping to continue the expansion and beautification of the WOW Trail. Hope to see you there!

Jennifer Beetle WOW Fest Event Director

We thank Belknap Landscape for work at the Gilford Public Library To the editor, We are fortunate to live in a community whose business partners support local businesses and organizations.

Belknap Landscape Company, Inc. is an example of such. As many of you may know they are responsible for the landscape design and maintenance of the Gilford Public Library. The Library Trustees wish to acknowledge them for going above and beyond with their contributions and support of the library grounds. The entire com-

munity benefits from their hard work when they come to the library and enjoy the aesthetic beauty it offers to Gilford residents and visitors.

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Barnstead officials ready for tonight’s public hearing on turning policing over to the sheriff’s department BARNSTEAD — While the eyes of many small N.H. communities look on, selectmen are prepared to take a proposal to subcontract police services to the county sheriff to the town’s resident beginning tonight.

Selectmen met last night with members of the specially formed police department study committee, Sheriff Craig Wiggin, members of the Belknap County administration team and Police Chief Ken Borgia to prepare for tonight’s public hearing.

Tonight is the first of two scheduled public hearings and selectmen said they would like to see Wiggin and Borgia make some kind of presentation to residents and then open the session for a question-and-answer period.

According to preliminary numbers presented by Wiggin, the town can subcontract for four full-time sheriff’s deputies and four leased cruisers and save taxpayers as much as $140,000 in 2012.

Right now, Borgia said the town is operating with three full-time police officers and has been relying on the sheriff’s department to augment some shifts.

Wiggin said his numbers for 2012 are pretty solid with the exceptions of the costs of contributions to the state retirment system, the price of gas and fuel, and the cost of health insurance — all topics that leave local budget makers with the same unknowns.

While those at the meeting tacitly agreed four fulltime police officers is where the town is comfortable, County Administrator Deb Shackett said the county team is also prepared to show taxpayers numbers for five full-time officers and let the residents use that information for their decision making.

Selectboard Chair Bob LaRoche said he believes GOALS from page one steps toward achieving them, will be incorporated into the strategic plan.

Hamel was especially troubled by the look of public property, from weeds growing in the sidewalks to trash strewn on the street, which he said reflected a lack of pride in the city. “We have to take care of what we own,” he said. “That’s our responsibility.”

Councilor Ava Doyle (Ward 1) suggested that an “adopt-a-street” program similar the state program by which businesses and organizations take responsibility for stretches of highway.

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with two public hearings plus an adequately announced session for the actual vote that selectmen are empowered to make the decision under RSA 53 A. “My feeling is that if we see a lot of positive flow, then we vote on it,” he said.

Both the county and the town of Barnstead are on a fiscal year that begins in January. Ideally, Shackett said it would be best for all to have only to prepare one budget.

Fire Chief Mark Tetreault sat of the police committee and said that in his opinion if people come to the public hearings and listen to the proposal, then most of the angst will be relieved.

“Above all,” said Selectman Priscilla Tiede, “We’re in a critical situation. We need to do something.”

Increasingly, other small communities are finding it more and more expensive to maintain individual town departments and Barnstead has been on the cutting edge of finding ways to regionalize some of its functions to save taxpayer dollars.

In 2007, Barnstead joined the Suncook Valley Regional Association — an informal, regional group comprised of area towns for the purpose of sharing operational data and identifying opportunities for possible collaborative arrangements between the towns.

The desired goal was to ensure town operations were as efficient as possible and to reduce costs where possible.

At this time, the SVRTA was is comprised of the towns of Chichester, Epsom, Barnstead, Pittsfield, Pembroke and Strafford.

Tonight’s public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The second public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday Sept. 28 also at 7 p.m.

Councilor Armand Bolduc (Ward 6) called attention to abandoned properties, particularly foreclosed homes in possession of financial institutions. He acknowledged that because of personnel issues the city has been without effective code enforcement for some time and stressed the importance of encouraging or requiring better property management.

Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2) was among several councilors to call attention to the appearance of gateways to the city, on Routes 3 and 106 from Belmont and Route 3 from Meredith, along with major intersections, especially Normandin Square.

Police Chief Chris Adams pointed to absentee landlords, who “neglect their buildings because it is tolerated.”

Much of the discussion about economic development turned on how to promote the city as a location for new businesses. “We need to go fishing,” said Hamel.

Councilor Henry Lipman (Ward 3) proposed a series of property tax deductions and credits for businesses that improved their property and expanded their payroll, before he was reminded that state law largely prohibits such measures.

Councilors agreed that the city should prepare a manual for firms seeking to operate in the city, which would provide guidance about how to satisfy the regulatory requirements and navigate the municipal departments.

“I’m in a different place,” said Councilor Brenda Baer (Ward 4). “If we’re talking about an economic development plan, then we’re talking to the wrong people. The business people should be here.” She said that although tourism was the major economic sector, apart from councilor Doyle, who owns and operates a cottage colony at the Weirs, the industry is not represented.

Planning Director Shanna Saunders emphasized the importance of including the Weirs in any discussion of economic development.

On the other hand, Lipman, without discounting the role of tourism, noted that manufacturing, which paid higher wages and offered greater opportunities, was also an significant component of the local economy. He said that an economic development strategy should see next page

Trash coop board ready to vote to move ahead with plans to build single-stream recycling plant in Penacook

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

CONCORD — The members of the Concord Regional Solid Waste/Resource Recovery Cooperative is expected to decide to proceed with plans to construct a single-stream recycling facility in Penacook when they meet tomorrow night.

Laconia, one of the three cities and 24 towns belonging to the co-op, has expressed its support for the project and committed to sending its recyclables to the facility.

The vote of the members follows the unanimous decision of the Concord City Council on Monday to withdraw the conditions attached to its approval of the project and commit to deliver an estimated 4,300 (annual) tons of recyclable materials to the facility.

When the council originally endorsed the project in 2009 it qualified its commitment on an assurance from the Co-op that the facility would be guaranteed at least 25,000 tons of recyclable material a year for 15 years.

Last month, Jim Presher, director of the co-op, said that commitments for approximately 24,400 tons have been secured, but because the project, first conceived in 2005, has languished for far too long, the time had come to proceed or abandon it.

The operating committee of the co-op met Tuesday morning, after the vote in Concord, and decided to recommend the membership proceed with the project. A positive decision requires a two-thirds majority, or 226 of the 340 total votes, which are allocated CRASH from page one two others in hospitals, according to the city’s health ministry.

The engineer in the train that hit the bus was trapped in the crumpled metal, and rescuers had to break his leg to get him out. He also broke a hip and his chest was crushed, though he is expected to survive, union leader Omar Maturano told The Associated Press. The other train’s engineer was operated on for a foot injury.

Maturano blamed “how we are as Argentines, that from preceding page encourage commercial and industrial diversity.

There was general consensus that the lakes represent the city’s most valuable natural asset. Hamel said that the city should follow the example of other waterfront communities that have undertaken aggressive programs to protect water quality and control invasive species, chiefly milfoil. Saunders reminded the councilors that safeguarding the quality of the water begins with managing the watershed by adopting and enforcing appropriate and use regulations.

Without addressing social and demographic issues,” Lipman insisted, “everything else is for naught. It’s fundamental.” He referred specifically to the aging of the population and to incidence of drug and alcohol abuse in the city, which underlies most criminal behavior.

Adams said that the city should adopt a “zero tolerance” policy toward substance abuse, explaining that the problem required not only the resources of the police department and the efforts of the coalition formed earlier this year but of the entire community.

Lipman said that a sound economic development strategy must be supplemented with other initiatives to make the city an attractive destination for young families. Noting that the the city has attracted many retirees and second-home owners, he cautioned that to grow and prosper in the longterm would require a richer mix and finer balance of young and old.

In passing the task of designing measures to pursue these goals to the department heads, the council remarked that in tackling these challenges the city must maintain its commitment to prudent fiscal management. Mayor Mike Seymour described “ a responsible spending policy as a guiding principle” of the strategic plan.

among the member municipalities according to their population. While all three cities — Concord, Laconia and Franklin — which together represent 138 votes, have committed to the project, nine small towns have not.

Jim Presher, director of the co-op, said yesterday that he pleased by the vote of the Concord City Council, but ever cautious added “we’re not there yet.” He said that although nine members have chosen not to participate in single-stream recycling, several have indicated that they will support the project.

Meanwhile, Bob Allgaier, president of Pinard Waste Systems, Inc of Hooksett, recently informed Presher that his company intended to build a singlestream recycling facility in the southern tier of the state. Allgaier said that his firm had sufficient material under contract to operate a facility profitably without drawing on tonnage committed to the co-op.

Presher acknowledged that Allgaier’s announcement was “a motivation for us” (to get moving).

Presher said that if the members vote to proceed the next step will be to prepare bids for the site work, road building and utilities in anticipation of constructing the facility next year.

The single-stream recycling project gathered momentum just as city officials in Laconia are pondering the introduction of a pay-as-you-throw program. The proposed program will be outlined at a public meeting at the Laconia Middle School this evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. we immediately lift the barriers and cross despite flashing warning signals.”

“It’s a cultural problem. There are many people who are accustomed to beating the train,” he said.

Emergency officials were still trying to extricate bodies from under the wreckage hours after the crash.

The collision happened at 6:15 a.m. during the busy morning rush hour in the capital’s densely populated Flores neighborhood, when many parents use public transportation to take their children to school. Children were among the injured, according to Argentine Transportation Secretary J.P. Schiavi.

There are hundreds of street-level train crossings in the Argentine capital, and their danger increases at rush hour, particularly next to stations, where trains can arrive every four minutes — so frequently that the crossing barriers remain down most of the time.

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The alternative, which the committee favored, Fitzgerald said, was to excavate the hillside and shift the field to the east, so that the home team (west) sideline would split the existing goalposts.

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Turning to the surface, Fitzgerald said that after visiting artificial turf fields in Meredith, Wolfeboro, Portsmouth, Exeter and Nashua, the committee concluded that an artificial surface would be more costeffective than natural grass. He said that artificial turf would be playable well before natural grass in the spring and would not deteriorate over the course of playing seasons.

Concerned about safety, Jack Irwin cited a medical study that reported 47-percent fewer head injuries and 38-percent fewer serious injuries on artificial turf than on natural grass. Mary Garside stressed that because an artificial field could be used “24/7” it would be an asset for the entire community.

Business Administrator Ed Emond said artificial turf was more expensive to install than natural grass, because turf costs $4.50 per square foot compared to $2.75 per square foot for sod. He calculated that an artificial surface would cost $140,000 more to install. However, he estimated that a natural grass field would cost $52,500 a year to maintain compared to $5,000 for an artificial turf field. Emond concluded that over 10 years the cost of installation and maintenance would be $1,065,000 for a natural grass field and $730,000 for an artificial turf field, a difference of $335,000.

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MEREDITH — The Inter-Lakes School Board tabled a strategic planning initiative last night after a lengthy debate on whether or not it was needed at this time and whether board members had the time and energy to devote to such a process.

But the initiative is far from dead, as a majority of board members said they favored some kind of strategic plan being developed but wanted more information before going ahead on how the plan would be developed and how such initiatives have worked in other similar communities.

Board member Jack Carty of Meredith kicked off the discsussion on whether or not to move forward with the initiative by saying “I don’t know if there is a rationale for why we should do this”, noting that the school district didn’t seem to have any major problems and that a similar process he recalled going through more than 20 years ago had resulted in a report that he said was neglected and is still sitting on some shelf at the Humiston Building.

“I don’t see the urgency. Before going out to recruit members of the community, we should explore a specific school district which has done this and instead of listening to someone who would lead such an initiative we should be getting it from a customer’s perspective,’’ said Carty.

The issue came before the board at a meeting last month in which Dr. George Ladd of the Lynch School of Education outlined a planning initiative in which a committee of 10 or 12 members broadly representative of the community would work for about six months to develop a district-wide five year plan for the school district.

Ladd had spoken at the meeting at the behest of Richard Hanson, school board chairman, and Superintendent of Schools Phil McCormack.

Hanson said that Ladd had been chosen to give the presentation because of his wealth of experience and availability but several members of the board said that they weren’t impressed at what they had heard, including Carol Baggaley, who said

she was “disappointed by what he had to offer.”

Hanson, who later in the meeting said that he had erred in not getting a buy-in from other board members on the planning initiative before bringing Ladd before them, said that while some efforts are underway at the high school on the heels of a recent accreditation report, that there is still no district-wide plan in place.

John Martin of Sandwich wondered how far ranging such an initiative would be, particularly when it came to the starting from scratch, noting that such a process could wear down the committee members with a debate over first principles before they ever got to thinking about how a districtwide plan woud be implemented.

He said that he wasn’t opposed to strategic planning but wondered if the board was in a position, with all of the things it had on its plate such as two teacher contract negotiations and a number of school improvement initiatives, to be able to take another project.

He suggested that the board continue to explore its options and not rush to a decision.

Hanson said that board members wouldn’t be that deeply involved in the process outside of perhaps one board member who would be on the committee.

Lisa Merrill of Meredith said she would like to hear from officials from Windham, where a new, modern high school has been built and a districtwide plan adopted about their experience. McCormack said that Ladd had worked with Windham on developing the plan which is now being implemented there.

Several members of the audience expressed strong support for the strategic planning initiative, citing the benefits it brings to a school district through the community involvement in the process and how it opens the eyes of participants to new possibilities.

Superintendent McCormack was charged with bringing the board more information on the issue and arranging future presentations on strategic planning.

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LACONIA — Spurning the advice of the city attorney, the City Council this week unanimously recommended amending the city charter to authorize the council to elect two library trustees in March every year, legitimizing the process it has followed for the past 36 years.

The question of whether the trustees should be chosen by the councilors or the voters has been debated for weeks. The issue arose earlier this year when the trustees asked if the council could name alternates to the board. When Jae Whitelaw, the city attorney, studied the state statutes, she concluded that the six trustees should be popularly elected.

The statute (RSA 202-A:8) reads simply “the trustees of a public library in a city shall be elected as provided in the city charter.” Whitelaw insisted that in interpreting the law “you don’t look beyond the words in the statute” and that “election means election unless there is a further qualification.”

Representing the trustees, attorney Paul Fitzgerald countered that the meaning of the word “election” was not confined to popular elections and that the statute afforded more discretion than Whitelaw allowed. He noted that with the exception of Lebanon city councils elect library trustees in all the other 12 cities in the state.

On Monday, when the Government Operations Committee tackled the issue for the third time, Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2) proposed placing the ordinance on the ballot as an amendment to the charter. The ordinance reads “the City Council shall annually at a regular City Council meeting in March elect two Trustees of the Laconia Public POVERTY from page 2 New Mexico and Arizona. On the other end of the scale, New Hampshire had the lowest share, at 6.6 percent.

The share of Americans without health coverage rose from 16.1 percent to 16.3 percent — or 49.9 million people — according to Census Bureau revisions.

The increase was due mostly to continued losses of employer-provided health insurance in the weakened economy.

Congress passed a health overhaul last year to address rising numbers of the uninsured. While the main provisions don’t take effect until 2014, one aspect taking effect in late 2010 allowed young adults to be covered under their parents’ health insurance until age 26.

The uninsured rate for adults 18 to 24 actually declined last year, from 29.3 percent to 27.2 percent, noted Brett O’Hara, chief of the Health and Disability Statistics branch at the Census Bureau. That was the only age group that posted a decrease, and

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Lahey said that if the Legislature intended for the trustees to be popularly elected it would not have included the phrase “as provided in the city charter.” He explained that the conduct of all elections is governed by state law, not city charters or municipal ordinances. By adding the phrase, he said that the Legislature lent discretion to cities. Noting that the state law was enacted in 1963 and city councils elect library trustees in 12 of the 13 cities, he remarked “it is hard to believe that for 50 years the entire state has been upside down except for Lebanon.”

Councilor Ava Doyle (Ward 1) joined Lahey, leaving Councilor Armand Bolduc (Ward 6) the lone dissenter on the committee. “I’m confused,” Bolduc admitted. “I find it hard to believe our attorney would lead us in the wrong direction.”

However, when the issue later came before the council Bolduc withdrew his dissent and joined the majority.

Bob Selig, president of the library trustees, said he was “absolutely delighted” with the outcome, which he said “reflected that the council thinks the library is benefiting the community.”

NOTE: City Manager Scott Myers reported that the net value of new construction, representing the difference in value between building permits and demolition permits, for the tax year beginning April 1 was $8.7-million, more than the $8.3-million for the same period in 2010 but less than the $9.8-million in 2009.

Together with the rate of inflation, the value of new construction multiplied by the current tax rate, is a factor in calculating the property tax cap.

he said “the law change certainly could be a factor.”

For last year, the median — or midpoint — household income was $49,445, down 2.3 percent from 2009.

The poor include Nekisha Brooks, 28, of Fort Washington, Md., who lost her job as a customer service representative for AT&T several months ago in a round of layoffs. Raising five young children, she is now on food stamps and partly leaning on friends and family for help.

“It’s hard on the kids,” Brooks said, describing how her family has had to cut back on clothing and restaurant outings. “I’ve been putting in job applications every day and calling around, from housekeeping to customer service to admin or waitresses, but nobody seems to be hiring right now.”

Bruce Meyer, a public policy professor at the University of Chicago, cautioned that the worst may be yet to come in poverty levels, citing in part continued rising demand for food stamps this year as well as “staggeringly high” numbers in those unemployed for more than 26 weeks.

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By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — The City Council this week unanimously resolve to authorize the city manager to apply for $13.6-million in funding for the expansion, renovation and improvement of the Huot Regional Technical Education Center at the High School. The funds consist of a grant of $7,125,000 from the state and an interest-free loan of $6.5-million from the federal government.

The project includes the construction of 32,600-square-feet of new space on two floors along Dewey Street and the reconfiguration of 17,000-square-feet of existing space along with the purchase of new equipment, at an estimated cost of $11-million. The balance of the funds would be applied to replacing boilers and roofing and reconfiguring the traffic pattern and parking spaces at the high school.

Although there was little discussion of the resolution, School Superintendent Bob Champlin revealed that a group formed to consider the athletic playing fields has suggested moving the football field to the east, into the hillside where the visitors’ bleachers stand and replacing the grass field with artificial turf. Champlin told the council that while artificial turf is more expensive to install, it is less costly to maintain and have no limit to their use. (See related

story on page 1.)

Initially, the budget for the project was $10-million, of which the state would contribute 75-percent.

Last June, the City Council authorized a borrowing of $2.5-million contingent on receipt of the $7.5-million balance from the state. The Legislature trimmed the state share by appropriating $7,125,000 in the 2012-2113 capital budget, which shrank the local match to $2,375,000 and the budget for the entire project to $9.5-million.

However, last month school officials learned that the district, where more than 35-percent of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, qualified for a federal “Qualified Zone Academy Bond” of $6,506,000, which carries no interest. At the same time, the district also qualifies for state school building aid representing 40-percent of the $6.5-million total, leaving the local burden at $3.9-million, or 28-percent of the cost of the project..

The $3.9-million debt would be retired in 17 annual payments of $229,412. By contrast, the net annual cost of the debt service on the original $9.5-million budget, at an interest rate of 4.875-percent, would be $196,875. In other words, with the interest free federal loan, the budget for the project could be increased by $4.1-million while the total debt service would rise by about $1-million and the net annual payments by less than $33,000.

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New Hampshire Attorney General Michael A. Delaney and Special Agent-in-Charge Michael Hubbard of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division announced yesterday that a local judge sentenced Jeffery A. Douthart, 30, on a misdemeanor violation of New Hampshire’s well water licensing laws After a trial in the District Court on July 19, 2011, the court found Douthart guilty of advertising as a well pump installer without the required state license to perform such installations.

Douthart’s advertisement specifically mentioned, and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service records confirmed, that he had been previously licensed to install well pumps, but had decided not to renew.

Douthart was fined the maximum of $5,000, but suspended $3,000 contingent on a two-year period of good behavior.

In handing down the sentence, Judge Jim Carroll noted that Douthart’s conduct did a disservice to OD from page one alty of life imprisonment. Gonzalez refused bail and was held in Belknap County Jail pending his arraignment in Laconia District Court this morning.

Gonzalez is the fourth suspect charged in connection with Denty’s death In June, a Belknap County Grand Jury indicted Karen Mekkelsen, 27, Amanda Kelly, 31, and Stephen Marando, 41 — all of Laconia — on a variety of felony charges arising from the sale of the heroin that caused the fatal overdose.

Last month, Marando pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin causing the death of another and was sentenced to three to 10 years in state prison.

Mekkelsen and Kelly are awaiting trial.

Two neighbors found Denty’s body when they heard the cries of her 2-year-old son from behind the locked door of her second-floor apartment at 180 Union Avenue and told him how to unlock the door.

Gonzalez was arrested when officers stopped the vehicle he was driving in the parking lot of Vista Foods on South Main Street. Two passengers, his cousin, Alfredo Gonzalez , 41, of Manchester, and Tori Costella of Laconia were released without charges.

Captain Bill Clary said that police continue to investigate circumstances surrounding Denty’s death and that further charges are pending.

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Attorney General Delaney stated, “The state licensing requirements for those installing and maintaining wells exist for the public’s protection.

This office will prosecute those individuals who knowingly disregard them.”

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LACONIA — Sheriff Craig Wiggin said yesterday that the man who cut off his electronic monitoring bracelet in Manchester yesterday was arrested yesterday in a Newark, N. J. bus station by transit authority police.

He said his detectives were able to learn that David Halterman, 41, of 255 Union Ave. in Laconia had left the Manchester area by bus and were able to track his progress.

Halterman, who has twice fled New Hampshire jurisdiction, has signed a waiver of extradition and will be returning to New Hampshire in a few days.

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Republican wins U.S. House seat held by Weiner Wakefield finally gets 200th NEW YORK (AP) — Republicans have scored an upset victory in a House race that became a referendum on President Barack Obama’s economic policies.

Retired media executive and political novice Bob Turner defeated Democratic state Assemblyman David Weprin in a special election Tuesday to succeed Rep. Anthony Weiner, a seven-term Democrat who resigned in June after a sexting scandal.

The heavily Democratic district, which spans parts of Queens and Brooklyn, had never sent a Republican to the House. But frustration with the continued weak national economy gave Republicans the edge.

Turner has vowed to bring business practicality to Washington and push back on spending and taxes.

The race was supposed to be an easy win for Democrats, who have a 3-1 ratio registration advantage in the district.

Weprin, a 56-year-old Orthodox Jew and member

of a prominent Queens political family, seemed a good fit for the largely white, working-class district, which is nearly 40 percent Jewish.

But voter frustration with Obama put Weprin in the unlikely spot of playing defense. A Siena Poll released Friday found just 43 percent of likely voters approved of the president’s job performance, while 54 percent said they disapproved. Among independents, just 29 percent said they approved of Obama’s job performance.

Turner, a 70-year-old Catholic, vowed to push back on Obama’s policies if elected. He received help from prominent Republicans including former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, whose much-praised stewardship of the city after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks was recalled during the 10th anniversary of the attacks last weekend.

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BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield earned his 200th win on his eighth try, Dustin Pedroia hit two homers in Boston’s highest-scoring game of the season and the Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak with an 18-6 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

The Red Sox needed the victory badly after their AL wild-card lead over Tampa Bay had dropped from nine games to three over the previous nine days. And the 45-year-old knuckleballer was eager to end the long wait — 0-3 in seven outings since his last win July 24 — to become the 108th pitcher with 200 wins.

Wakefield (7-6) went six innings and overcame a shaky outing to retire his final six batters. He left with a 6-5 lead after allowing six hits and two walks.

He struck out two.

The crowd at Fenway Park clapped and chanted “Wakefield! Wakefield!” as Junichi Tazawa pitched the ninth for Boston, which moved four games in front of the Rays. Tampa Bay lost 4-2 at Baltimore.

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At a hospital news conference on Tuesday, Wright’s uncle, Tyler Riggs, recounted what Wright told his family about Monday’s accident.

The crash happened near Utah State University in Logan, roughly 90 miles north of Salt Lake City.

Wright was headed to study at a computer lab, Riggs said. The BMW was pulling out of a parking lot.

Tire and skid marks on the highway showed that Wright laid the bike down and slid along the road before colliding with the car, Curtis said.

Riggs said Wright tried to protect himself by laying his bike down.

The bike hit the car’s hood and bounced to the ground, while Wright, who was not wearing helmet, slid under the car and then both vehicles burst into flames, Curtis said.

The video, shot by university staffer Chris Garff who had seen the smoke, shows a crowd gathering around the burning wreckage as flames shoot into the air.

Some of the rescuers are wearing construction helmets and safety vests, others sport school backpacks and at least one police officer is in the crowd. Some quickly place their hands on the car and start to rock it, while others lift from the bottom until the car tilts up.

Once the car is on its wheels, a construction worker in a hardhat and a lime green t-shirt can be seen dragging a spread-eagled Wright from under the car.

BERLIN from page 3 tourism destination,” said city planner Pamela Laflamme. “We have to come up with strategies to pull people further north.”

Indeed, Berlin lies north of virtually all the state’s major attractions, with little beyond it except hamlets and wilderness. The nearest interstate is nearly an hour’s drive to the southwest; the airport in Portland, Maine, is 100 miles away. While certainly a challenge, its location may also represent opportunity, some locals say.

Joan Chamberlain, director of the St. Keiran performing arts center, moved here in 1995 from southern New Hampshire — where she shared the common image of Berlin as distant and odorous.

Now she’s a booster who believes Berlin can entice certain types of visitors from afar — those interested in backwoods recreation, local history and a forest heritage park that celebrates the logging industry.

“The goal is to be a dot on the New Hampshire attractions map,” she said. “I just wish we’d get a break.” from preceding page additional medical treatment.

He left Laconia Friday and some time between 3 and 5 p.m. cut off his bracelet.

He is charged with a new class B felony of escape as well as a parole violation in Belknap County Superior Court and a false use of a credit card charge in N.H. 4th District Court, Laconia Division.

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WOWfest sponsored by Laconia Savings Bank LACONIA — WOW Fest ‘11, sponsored by Laconia Savings Bank, will take place Saturday, Sept.

17 with participants in five different events helping raise funds to support the WOW Trail.

The event features two different bicycle challenges, a fun walk and a 5K and10K Road Race all followed by festival activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Laconia Athletic and Swim Club featuring a barbecue luncheon, live music with the Crunchy Western Boys and a variety of family fun.

The first phase of the trail, connecting Lakeport to downtown Laconia, has been completed and work on Phase II, which will extend the trail from downtown Laconia to the Belmont town line, is now beginning.

In addition to raising funds for construction of future phases of the planned 10 mile path, the WOW Trail group has established a maintenance fund to assist the city of Laconia with trail upkeep and maintenance.

“Laconia Savings Bank is proud to support the WOW Trail and the WOW Fest Event” said Laconia Savings Bank President and CEO Mark Primeau. “This is an exciting event that encourages all of us to get out and participate in any one of the five events while supporting this worthy project. We believe the WOW Trail contributes to the health and vibrancy of our community and we support its’ continued growth”.

Biking events include the Bay Bicycle Challenge,

a 15-mile loop around Paugus Bay beginning at 10 a.m. and the Lake Bicycle Challenge, a with a 67-mile course around Lake Winnipesaukee and begins at 7 a.m. Both bicycle challenges have an entry fee of $55.

The Trail Fun Walk is a three-mile “out and back” walk on the WOW Trail with a start time of 10:30 a.m. and an entry fee of $20. The Lake Opechee 5K and 10K Road Races include two certified courses with a start time of 9 a.m. and an entry fee of $25 ($30 race day).

The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $10 admission ($5 for children 12 years and under) and includes the barbecue luncheon, live music and lots of family fun. The luncheon is being donated by event sponsor Patrick’s Pub & Eatery.

“This is a really great event that will appeal to the entire community” said Tom Oakley, owner of LASC and WOW Trail board member. “We’ve got five great events for people to get out and get some exercise and have some fun, with everyone returning to the club where the festival activities take place. It’s a very fun time.”

Details of the events and on-line registration are available at www.wowtrail.org. Registration forms are also available at LASC, the Chamber of Commerce and Patrick’s Pub & Eatery. For more information, email at info@wowtrail.org.

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BRISTOL — The Pasquaney Garden Club monthly meeting is a field trip to Cackleberries Garden Center on Tuesday September 20. Laurie Perry from Cackleberries will present a program on the ten best fall perennials.

A car pool will leave from the Masonic Hall parking lot in Bristol at 9:15 a.m.. The visit begins at 10 a.m.

This month’s work day for the Butterfly Garden is on Tuesday September 27, 9- 1 a.m. at the Butterfly Garden behind the Minot-Sleeper Library.

In October, the monthly meeting is a Fall floral

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Zonta Club programs announced LACONIA — The Zonta Club of the Lakes Region is planning an active schedule of programs for the coming year and is seeking individuals for membership who believe in advancing the status of women both locally and worldwide.

Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. With more than 31,000 members belonging to over 1,200 Zonta Clubs in 64 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects and scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s mission and objectives.

The local Lakes Region Club was founded in 1988 and has supported numerous service projects and agencies within the region and given numerous scholarships to young women in the past 23 years. More information on Zonta International can be obtained by going to www. zonta.org. Information on the local club can be obtained by going to www. zontadistrict1.org and clicking on the Lakes Region Club.

Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Woodside Building on the

Taylor Community Campus in Laconia. Speakers on various topics start each meeting and a business meeting follows. Those interested in attending a meeting should contact Vice President Kim Devine at ZontaLakesNH@ Yahoo.com to get full details on the particular evening’s activity. Some topics of interest for 2011-12 include: November 8: Haiti Volunteer Efforts with Professor Deb Brady from Lakes Region Community College as speaker. Aid to Haiti is currently a Zonta International Service Project.

December 11: A Holiday Celebration with donations to a local charity; location and details to be announced.

January 10: Activities of the Boys & Girls Club with Speaker TBA. Zonta of the Lakes Region has supported services of the Club in the past.

Other topics for the spring will include the status of the local economy, women’s health issues and long term care options with speakers to be announced in January. Local women who believe in the mission of Zonta International and are interested in giving service to their community are encouraged to research the websites above and attend a meeting.

The club produces an emailed monthly newsletter and anyone wishing to receive that should contact newsletter editor Cheryl Dorfman at ZontaLakesNH@Yahoo.com to be added to the distribution list.

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education will offer a class on Gluten-Free Cooking starting on Tuesday, September 27, from 6-8 p.m.

The class, taught by Sarah BaldwinWelcome, will run for five weeks.

Baldwin-Welcome, a culinary graduate of Newbury College, is the owner of Provincial Palate Inc. specializing in mustards and specialty catering.

Over 1 million Americans may have intolerance for gluten, a protein found in all wheat, rye, barley, and oat products. The only medically acceptable treatment for gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease is to eliminate all gluten from the diet.

Wheat allergy is an abnormal immune system reaction to one or more

proteins found in wheat. Allergy to wheat is one of the more common food allergies in children and may produce a wide range of symptoms, including hives, difficulty breathing and nausea.

Celiac Disease is an immune system reaction that causes inflammation in the small intestines when a person eats any food containing gluten, one type of protein found in wheat.

The classes will help people learn how gluten-free ingredients will allow them to enjoy such foods as pasta, pizza and crepes.

Call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712 to enroll.

Gluten-Free Cooking Class that begins on Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

SANBORNTON — The Second Baptist Church will host a Southern style pulled pork barbecue pig roast Saturday, Sept. 17 with 100% of the proceeds going to Amazing Grace Farm, a Christian Ministry in Troy dedicated to meeting the spiritual and social needs of men with serious personal problems.

“We are going all out to make sure that everyone gets more than they pay for” said Chairperson Tracey Lewis.

Church member Sid Lewis is considered an expert barbecue master and will prepare the pig the old fashioned way over an open fire and then apply

his secret Southern barbecue sauce.

To round out the meal, there will be barbecued potatoes, coleslaw, pasta salad, baked beans, Brunswick stew, hush puppies, coffee, ice tea, and lemonade. There will also be a large assortment of homemade desserts.

There will be two seatings, at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door; adults $10 and $5 for children 10 and under.

“Roasting a pig Southern Style is an art form, and once we start the process we wouldn’t be able to stop so the barbecue will be held come rain or shine” said church member Bob Presby.

Gluten-free cooking class starts Sept. 27

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Art Association to see silk screen demonstration

LACONIA — The Lakes Region Art Association will hold a demonstration of waterbased silk screen techniques when it meets Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Woodside Building Conference Center at the Taylor Community.

Well-known local artist and art educator, Larry Frates will present a demonstration on current innovations in silk screen printing, demonstrating how to create a silk screen stencil using a waterbased, light sensitive emulsion-transfer technique.

Frates has been working with and teaching New Hampshire master art educator Larry Frates explains the silk screening image he created using this method for over five a light sensitive emulsion-transfer technique. He has been presenting instructional demonstrations years and during that and conducting classes using silk screen process at locations around the state, as well as his Canal time has developed a Street Arts Center in Laconia. (Courtesy photo) mastery of the medium.

For enhanced audience viewing of the demonstranew art work in the Conference Center rooms for tion, he will utilize a wide screen television and a display and sale. close-up camera.

For additional information contact Gisela Langsten, Lakes Region Art Association members will hang first vice president, 293-2702 or gila@metrocast.net.

9th annual Steven Poehler pig roast is Saturday MEREDITH — The 9th annual Steven Poehler Skin Cancer Awareness Pig Roast will be held at Justin and Kristen Poehler’s home 18 Boynton Rd. on Saturday Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.

The Pig Roast is held in memory of Steven Poehler who died at the age 23 in 2002, from melanoma and celebrates his love of family and friends and fun times.

The event has an entrance fee, which along with the sale of raffle tickets for theme baskets and donated items from local businesses, raise funds which go to Inter-Lakes High School graduates who are entering the medical field and to the Meredith

Parks and Recreation Department for elementary students wanting to take snowboarding lessons through the ski program at Gunstock Ski Area.

The day will start at 1 p.m. with hamburgers and hot dogs and actives for both children and adults.

The Pig Roast is served at 5:30 with the raffles to follow. Nurses will be in attendance to offer free skin checks and information on skin cancer.

For more information or to make donations call Brenda Poehler 707-1180, Tricia Poehler 731-5041 or Kristen Poehler 731-3762.

Annual HEAL conference in Meredith next Thursday MEREDITH — The annual HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) conference will be held Thursday, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Inn at Church Landing.

Conference participants will learn about a variety of initiatives throughout New Hampshire effecting the built environment – places where people live, learn, work and play. Panel presentations and workshops will cover a variety of topics including healthy, equitable food and transportation policies, as well as efforts to provide healthier choices for children.

together to discuss and compare training opportunities available to schools and families to expand partnerships in special education.

Pre-registration is required. Call 224-7005 or e-mail at frontdesk@picnh.org.

Video sale next week at Hall memorial library in Northfield NORTHFIELD — Hall Memorial Library has weeded its’ shelves and is ready to sell videos.

Movie buffs will want to check out what’s being offered in a six-day sale which starts Monday, Sept.

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Workshop on special ed partnerships next Tuesday MEREDITH — A free workshop on family-school partnerships in special education will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Inter-lakes Elementary School.

The workshop will provide an opportunity for educators, parents, and community members to come

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By Holiday Mathis SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A new activity will renew your vigor. Because you’re not sure what to expect from this experience, your senses will be on high alert, ready to receive and react to the slightest input.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You have made appointments you’d like to keep. Being on time requires that you resist the impulse to do “just one more thing” before the imaginary buzzer goes off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Getting stressful work out of the way will be key. You’ll either do it now or decide to do it “never” -- both ways will eliminate the problem. Tonight, you’ll be a happy, peaceful version of yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll get closure on an emotional burden.

This might be achieved by pouring your heart into a letter. You don’t even have to send it to get the full benefit of the exercise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Conserve energy. Your brain is doing subconscious and creative work, and a slower pace allows it to happen unimpeded. Also, get to bed at a decent hour to set yourself up for big success tomorrow.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 14).

You’ll conjure magic dreams from the very core of your being. These aims are mostly selfless and have little to do with superficial matters. A friend’s recommendation will open new resources.

You’ll enjoy an ambitious project in November. A study pays off in February. Wedding bells ring in May. Aquarius and Capricorn people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 16, 4, 33, 29 and 20.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). You appreciate your position a lot better after spending time with someone who is not nearly as fortunate as you. It’s sometimes difficult to see what you have until you look through another person’s eyes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have a clear idea of what your future will look like. You will take pleasure and pride in the fact that things seem to be shaping up right before your eyes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your rational side will overpower your emotional side for now. In the end, though, emotions always win. If you temporarily bottle them up, just be sure to circle back and let them out when it’s appropriate.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You feel things deeply -- sometimes too deeply for your own good. You can quietly breathe through strong feelings, though, and soon the emotions become manageable. Ultimately, they will fuel you instead of drain you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can’t help but bring your special “you-ness” to everything you do. Just being around you is healing for someone. Your laughter chases the blues away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s always reassuring when you feel that people like you for who you are. But you are also wise to realize that “who you are” includes what you are able to do for the people in question.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It’s not your job to prop up everyone around you, and yet it comes naturally to you.

You’re accustomed to having others lean on you. Caution: Whatever you do now will set a precedent for the future.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Sept. 14, the 257th day of 2011. There are 108 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write a poem after witnessing how the American flag continued to fly over Maryland’s Fort McHenry after a night of British bombardment during the War of 1812; that poem, “Defence of Fort McHenry,” later became the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

On this date: In 1321, Italian poet Dante Alighieri died in Ravenna; he is believed to have been 56.

In 1861, the first naval engagement of the Civil War took place as the USS Colorado attacked and sank the Confederate private schooner Judah off Pensacola, Fla. In 1901, President William McKinley died in Buffalo, N.Y., of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt succeeded him.

In 1941, Vermont passed a resolution enabling its servicemen to receive wartime bonuses by declaring the U.S. to be in a state of armed conflict, giving rise to headlines that Vermont had “declared war on Germany.”

In 1981, the syndicated TV program “Entertainment Tonight” made its debut.

In 1982, Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly actress Grace Kelly, died at age 52 of injuries from a car crash the day before.

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, appeared together on radio and television to appeal for a “national crusade” against drug abuse.

In 1991, the government of South Africa, the African National Congress and the Inkatha (in-KAH’-tah) Freedom Party signed a national peace pact.

One year ago: Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers detained by Iran, was freed on $500,000 bail after 410 days in prison.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Zoe Caldwell is 78. Feminist author Kate Millett is 77.

Actor Walter Koenig is 75. Singer-actress Joey Heatherton is 67. Actor Sam Neill is 64. Singer Jon “Bowzer” Bauman (Sha Na Na) is 64. Rock musician Ed King is 62.

Actor Robert Wisdom is 58. Rock musician Steve Berlin is 56. Actress Mary Crosby is 52. Country singer John Berry is 52. Actress Melissa Leo is 51. Actress Faith Ford is 47.

Actor Jamie Kaler is 47. Actress Michelle Stafford is 46. Rock musician Mike Cooley is 45. Actor Dan Cortese is 44. Actor-writerdirector-producer Tyler Perry is 42. Actor Ben Garant is 41. Rock musician Craig Montoya (Tri Polar) is 41. Actress Kimberly WilliamsPaisley is 40. Rapper Nas is 38. Actor Austin Basis is 35. Country singer Danielle Peck is 33. Pop singer Ayo is 31. Actor Sebastian Sozzi is 29. Actor Adam Lamberg is 27.

Actor-singer Logan Henderson is 22.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS “Miles for Smiles” 5K Run Run/Walk in Plymouth, hosted by Lakes Region Community Services. 6:30 p.m. with start and finish at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center.

All proceeds will be used to help individuals with disabilities access dental care.

Belknap County Republican Committee meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Shang Hai Restaurant on South Main Street in Laconia. Guest speaker is Wayne MacDonald, N.H. Republican chairman. Optional buffet dinner served at 5:30.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 PM at St Joseph Church in Belmont. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

Cub Scout Pack 143 meets at the Congregational Church of Laconia (across from Laconia Savings Bank).

6:30 each Wednesday. All boys 6-10 are welcome. For information call 527-1716.

Laconia Elders Friendship Club meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Park Clubhouse. People 55 and older meet each Wednesday for fun, entertainment and education. Meetings provide an opportunity for older citizens to to meet for pure social enjoyment and the club helps the community with philanthropic work.

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks.

Getting Started in Genealogy at the Meredith Public Library. 2 to 3 p.m. First of a four part workshop. Please register in advance.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. at the new Nortway Bank on Ladd Hill (Rte. 3 South).

Gilmanton Old Home Association annual wrap-up meeting. 7 p.m. at the Smith Meeting House. For more information write info:loribaldwin@metrocast.net.

Laconia Main Street Outdoor Marketplace. 3 to 7 p.m. at the municipal parking lot in downtown Laconia (adjacent to the Village Bakery). Shop for locally produced vegetables, fruits, meat, bread, eggs, raw milk, wine, photography, soaps, jewelry and more. Enjoy the music of a featured artist each week while you shop and visit with your fellow residents. Every Thursday through early Oct. Goss Reading Room Chess Club meeting. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (635 Main Street). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.

“Japanese Wife” author Kazuo will be at the Meredith Public Library to discuss her book about what it’s like to be an immigrant in the U.S. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Community Garden Club of Meredith meeting. 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Speaker will be Denis Rossinger, custom orchid grower of Penobscot, Maine. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments.

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Winnipesaukee Wellness Center Advisory Board member Joanne Farnham (front left) accepts a check from Cindy Oxton (front right), regional vice president and manager of Meredith Village Savings Bank’s Center Harbor office. Also in the photo are wellness center clients and other members of the advisory board. From left to right on the exercise equipment in back are: Cliff Andresen, Barbara Andresen, Herb Farnham, Charlotte Leavitt, George Leavitt, and Patricia Hajny. (Courtesy Photo)

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This Weeks Activities

Children: Goss Reading Room Storytime

Future Activities

Children: Goss Reading Room Storytime

Tuesday, September 13th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Tuesday, September 20th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Wednesday, September 14th @ 10:00 Thursday, September 15th @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Wednesday, September 21st @ 10:00 Thursday, September 22nd @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.

Friday, September 16th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Kids ages 5-12 may join this once monthly club. We supply the LEGOs, they supply the imagination!

Monday, September 19th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall

Preschool Storytime Resumes!

LEGO® Club

Teens: Teen Scene Movie

Tuesday, September 13th @ 3:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a screening of “Thor” PG-13 Admission is free.

Adult: Whole Cloth Exhibit New Hampshire

Ongoing on the lower level of the Library until September 20th. Three panels depict the journeys of resettled Burundian refugee women, describing their flight from the 1994 Burundian/Rwandan genocide, through their years in refugee camps in Tanzania, to their lives in Manchester and their participation in Rubia’s Sewing Confidence program. An interpretive brochure will be available.

Whole Cloth Presentation

Tuesday, September 13th @ 6:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Burundian women tell the stories of their journeys from Africa to New Hampshire and talk about their hopes for the future and their work as seamstresses who blend African textiles and western styles. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Articles made by the women in Sewing Confidence will be available for sale.

Preschool Storytime

Teens: YU-GI-OH!

Spyder cruiser (valued at $25,000) donated by DaSilva Motorsports of Moultonborough will be awarded to a golfer who gets a hole-in-one on a selected hole. Cash prizes in two divisions will be awarded for first, second and third place finishes. Other cash prizes will be given for closest to the pin, longest drive, closest to the pond, and putting. Following the competition there will be an award ceremony and a dinner provided by Canoe Restaurant.

All proceeds of the tournament benefit Winnipesaukee Wellness Center, a self-funded affiliate of LRGHealthcare.

Staffed by registered nurses and exercise specialists, the center provides medically supervised exercise and fitness programs tailored to the individual needs and capabilities of people with chronic disabilities or those whose doctors feel could benefit from a supervised exercise program.

“We’re thrilled to

have Meredith Village Savings Bank’s support once again,” said Deb Emerton, director of the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center. “Continuing support from our community bank has been so key to the success of this event over the past several years, and it’s really made a difference in the services we’ve been able to provide to everyone who uses the center.”

To register to play in the tournament, become a sponsor, make a donation (cash or raffle item), or for more information about the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center, call Deb Emerton at 253-1839 on Mondays, Wednesday, or Fridays between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Meredith Village Savings Bank, founded in 1869, is an independent mutual savings bank with 11 offices serving individuals, families, businesses and municipalities in the Lakes Region and the Plymouth area. More information can be found at www.mvsb.com.

Saxophonist at Jazz Center Thursday night

Teen Advisory Committee

Tuesday, September 20th @ 3:00 Volpe conference room Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join in on making choices of materials and programs they would like the Library to offer.

Adult: NH Swatch Book Workshop

Tuesday, September 20th @ 6:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Participants will create their own page of photos, scraps of cloth and other mementos and write a short narrative that tells their own or their ancestors’ story about coming to the United States. Participants can bring materials from home, or use the supplementary materials provided. This guided activity is open to all teens and adults as a part of the Whole Cloth Exhibit.

H.H. Holmes: America’s First Known Serial Killer Thursday, September 22nd @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Local history buff, Eileen Schulze, will present this program on Dr. H. H. Holmes, who was born Herman Mudgett in 1861, in Gilmanton. Holmes went on to Chicago and built “murder hotel” during the time of the World’s Fair where he murdered up to 200 people. Admission is free.

Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 8pm • Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 4pm For more information, call 524-4775.

We have wireless ... inside & out!!

The Mitch Kessler Quartet will be at the NH Jazz Center Thursday at 8 p.m. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — The New Hampshire Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight House will present the Mitch Kessler Quartet on September 15 at 8 p.m.

Known for his creative phrasing and unrelenting energy, Kessler is known as Mitch “the Merciless” and drives home his own brand of modern jazz. His band includes pianist John Esposito, bassist Ira Coleman, and drummer Pete O’Brien.

Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for the BYOB event and admission is $10 admission.

Upcoming shows include: 9/22 Alt.Timers (Denman Moroney, Ratzo Harris & Bob Meyer); 9/29 Mike Stockbridge; 10/6 John Funkhouser Trio; 10/13 Judi Silvano Group; 10/20 Jerry Sabatini and Sonic Explorers; 10/27 Yoron Israel and High Standards; 11/3 John Stowell; 11/10 Borderlands Trio; 11/17 Wendy Nottonson Quartet For more information contact Jonathan Lorentz (518) 793-3183 or www.nhjazz.com.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: A while back, I signed up for Facebook in order to stay in touch with friends and renew old acquaintances.

Several weeks ago, my husband’s 35-year-old daughter, “Sheila,” sent me a friend request. She has not been in touch with us since she turned 18, when my husband no longer had to pay child support. Obviously, they were never close. The only time we heard from her was when she wanted money.

I told my husband about the request, and he said to ignore it. But Sheila is now married with a child, and I’d like to think she has since matured and wants to reconnect with her father. Of course, his impression is that she wants something from us. Out of respect for my husband’s wishes, I did not respond to Sheila’s request.

Even though I have no desire to be Facebook friends with my husband’s daughter, I feel stuck in the middle. I think he should get to know her again and meet his grandchild. I do not want to go behind his back to establish contact. What should I do? -- Stuck in the Middle in Kansas Dear Stuck: We hope your husband realizes that an 18-yearold girl is apt to behave much differently than a 35-year-old married mother. As the adult during the divorce, it was your husband’s responsibility to maintain a relationship with his child and not allow her adolescent anger to get in the way.

We think Sheila deserves another chance, and so does your husband. Encourage him to make contact. He has a grandchild to think of. And if she’s only after money, he’ll find out soon enough. (And he can always say “no.”)

Dear Annie: I am a single mom in my 40s. I’ve been divorced for two years and am dating again for the first time in more than 20. I recently met a great guy. I was very upfront and let him know early on that I was looking for a long-term relationship. I am very traditional when it comes to dating

and marriage.

In turn, he made it clear that he was not sure what he wanted. We go out to dinner and dancing, and I’ve met several of his friends. This seems like a relationship to me, but I don’t want to make assumptions. It’s only been six weeks, but I need to know: Should I just be patient and let it play out? Or do I talk to him again and tell him how I feel at this point? My heart and my head are telling me two different things. -- Hopeless Romantic Dear Hopeless: You are in too big of a hurry to make this permanent. Yes, it’s a “relationship,” but that means nothing when it comes to the long haul. This guy has told you that he isn’t ready to commit. You haven’t been dating all that long, and if you demand to know his future intentions now, you will push him away. You can enjoy what you have and hope there is more down the road. But if you are in a rush to get married, look elsewhere.

Dear Annie: I sympathize with “Tired of Wet Beds,” whose 14-year-old stepson has enuresis. I went through the same thing with my daughter, who wet the bed until she was 11.

I discovered that an allergy to the lactose in milk can cause bedwetting. After my daughter was off whole milk for three days, she stopped wetting the bed completely. If the stepson has any sensitivity to dairy products or if he was allergic to milk as a baby, this could be the root cause. There are milk products available with pre-digested lactose already in them that might help. Taking him off dairy for a few days will not hurt him and may prove an easy and inexpensive solution to the problem. -- Been There, Done That Dear Been There: Dozens of readers suggested that lactose intolerance could be a factor in bedwetting. We hope “Tired” will check it out.

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.

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Animals

Announcement

Autos

AKC German Shepherd puppies ready 10/15, 1 all black female, 1 all black male, $1500/ea. 6 bi colored $1200/ea. Eilene (603)374-9257.

WE Pay CA$H for GOLD and SILVER No hotels, no waiting.

603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH.

2001 VW Jetta- 4-cylinder, auto, all power, moon roof, leather, CD/Cassette, 151K, Silver, Great Shape! $3,995. 603-279-0972

CUTE as a Button AKC Sheltie Pups. 1st shots & worming. Ready to go now. 630-1712

LABRADOR RETRIEVER PUPPIES

AKC. Incredible chocolate and yellow pups, bred for quality and temperament. In home raised. (603)664-2828.

MISSING: Grey, female, multi cat, from Weirs Boulevard, 2-years old, short hair, lovable, answers to “Cokie”.

(617)835-1042.

REGISTERED Siberian HuskiesWorking or pet. Shots/HC. Price reduced. 892-3917

Autos 1969 Dodge power wagon with snow plow. $1,850 or best offer.

524-6603 after 5pm.

1987 Chevy Caprice: White, 4-Door, 5-Liter, V8, Loaded with all 1987 extras. Less than 40k original miles. $4,000 or BO. 524-6099.

1992 Ford F150 Super Cab- Long bed, 6-cylinder, manual, 102K, Some rust.

Blue Book $1,055/Make offer. 603-279-0972

Announcement

2000 Ford Windstar- Excellent condition, one owner. A/C, CD, cruise, all power, ABS, new tires/battery. 152K. $2,850.

455-3581

CLOTHING bag sale. Fill a shopping bag for $5, Sept. 13, 14, and 15th ONLY. The Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith 279-0607. Open 9am-6pm.

2001 FORD Explorer- 4-Wheel drive, 4-door, immaculate interior, body excellent condition, AC, 71,000 miles. $5,900.

603-476-5017

2003 Monte Carlo V6 w/76,000 miles CD/Radio, built in Amp Good, clean condition and alarmed $4,000 OBO 556-7307

BOATS MOBILE BOAT SHRINK WRAPPING & WINTERIZATION 24 Years Experience Earlybird September Special

$10/ft. for most boats Call 581-4847

Serving the Lakes Region

2006 Pontiac G6, 6 cyl, 4D sedan sunroof, loaded, 69K miles, $9000. Call (603)520-5198

Child Care

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CHILDREN S Garden Childcare: Year-round, reliable, clean, structured, pre-K environment, one acre yard, central location.

528-1857.

CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

Employment Wanted

GET Cash for your unwanted vehicles. Plus we will take all unwanted metals. 603-455-5713 or 603-455-4533 TOP DOLLAR PAID for junk cars & trucks. $200 & up. Avaiable 7 days. 630-3606 TOP Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehicles. Call 934-4813

COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232

For Rent 2 bedroom, newly painted . $750/month plus utilities. No smoking no pets. Grange Road, Tilton, N.H. 527-6283

BOATS

3 BR, 1 1/2 bath home in country setting, close to everything. $1200/mo plus utilities and i month security deposit required.603-393-8424

1972 Scotty Craft: 27ft, red & white w/trailer, 2 Buick 155hp twin engines. $15,000/b.r.o.

524-7901.

A STUDIO in Tilton, town parking $15/year, updated, close to everything/park. $560/month.

916-214-7733.

1985 Formula 242LS twin 350s, 95% restored, must see, must sell, health issues. $11,400.

293-4129.

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.

1986 Carrazza 21ft. Speed boat very fast, rebuilt motor & outdrive, new interior, newer trailer. $5,000.

387-3824.

BOAT SLIP 2012 For Rent: Paugus Bay, 10ft x unlimited. unlimited length. $1,600/season.

For Rent

For Rent

BELMONT-new 2 bedroom mobile home with front porch, new appliances, washer/dryer hookup.

Located in a 55+ park - no pets, first + security and references. $900/Month + utilities 528-1463 or email-lad1@woldpath.net.

GILFORD: Fully furnished condo, master bedroom, livingroom, diningroom, kitchen, water view.

Heat, hot water, electric, cable tv, internet included. Short term lease available. $850/month.

(860)614-5866.

CLEAN UPDATED 1-bedroom and studio apartments in Tilton.

Heat/Hot Water included. $560-$660/Month. No pets.

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 Laconia: Single Occupancy Furnished Rooms $107/wk

Quiet riverside location in downtown Laconia. Shared kitchens and bathrooms.

Make Riverbank Rooms your home.

524-1884 or 934-3287 FRANKLIN: Quiet modern 2BR w/carport. 1st-floor, starting at $765/Month, includes heat/hot water. Security deposit & references required. No pets.

286-4845.

GILFORD 3 bedroom WATERFRONTt winter rental. Dock, washer & dryer. Available through May 31st. $900/mo. + Utilities. Oil heat. No pets. (603) 778-9515 GILFORD 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, attached one car garage, excellent condition, $1200/ month plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Available Oct. 1st.

603-387-7177.

GILFORD Condo, quiet country setting, 2 bedrms, 2 baths, 2 balconies with view of Gunstock Mountain, large livingroom with fireplace and large master bedrm, washer & dryer. Ideal for responsible adult, non-smoker, no pets. $900/ month plus utilities. Call 455-9719.

GILFORD STUDIO/ 1 bedroom, private entrance nice setting $600 includes heat and electric, no smoking no pets. 293-4081.

Gilford- 4 bedroom house for rent. $1,500/Month. First & last security. No pets. 387-7543

GILFORD: Spacious Stonewall Village Condominium, 1,800 sq.ft., 3-bedroom, 2-bath, laundry hookup, no smoking/pets. $1,600/month. 603-475-5140.

Gilmanton 4-Corners, 1 bedroom in nice neighborhood. Wireless internet and hot water included, propane heat and electricity separate. Coin-op laundry, parking, backyard. Security deposit and lease req'd. No smoking or dogs. $710/month 267-1711.

GILMANTON: 2-bedroom, 1-bath house, in private lake community.

Bring your ATV, snowmobile & boat. Easy commute to Concord and Laconia. $1,100/month, Includes utilities. 603-267-8970.

HEAT INCLUDED! Two 2-bedroom units $800/Month.

Security deposit required. Newly painted, quiet location. 387-8664

LACONIA 2 bedroom duplex Enclosed porch, large yard, laundry hook-up, basement with walkout.

No smoking/ No pets.

Available 10/22 $775/Mo. + Utilities.

Call 491-6695 LACONIA -Beautiful, large 1 bedroom in one of Pleasant Street s finest Victorian homes.

Lots of natural woodwork, Beamed ceilings, fireplace, washer/dryer, heat & hot water included. $900/Month 528-6885 LACONIA 2 Br, $950/mo heat and hot water included, laundry hook ups. No pets, no smokers.

707-1908 LACONIA 3 bedroom homeShore Dr. $1,100/Month. First & Last security. No pets. 387-7543

New Franklin Apartments, LLC Elderly and Disabled Housing Now Accepting Applications for Project-Based Section 8 Subsidized Apartments HUD Income Limits Apply One & Two Bedroom Units Available Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Apartments Available Now For more information, please contact 603-286-4111 Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

Home Sweet Home With Affordable Housing PRINCE HAVEN APARTMENTS All utilities included Plymouth, N.H. (Prince Haven has an elderly preference) If you are 62, disabled or handicapped, (regardless of age), and meet annual income guidelines, you may qualify for our one-bedroom apts.

Call today to see if you qualify.

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40% of our vacancies will be rented to applicants with Extremely Low Income.

Rent is based on your household size and income.

BELMONT Large Duplex, very nice 2+ Bedroom, Pets? $1,000/month + utilites, 603-393-6415.

BELMONT-1 bedroom, heat, hot water, cable included. $175/week. no pets, security, references.

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For Rent

For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

Laconia 3-4 Bedroom. Huge enclosed porch, washer/dryer hook-up. No pets. First + Security. $1,100/Month. 387-6810

LACONIA:2 apartments (2BR) Lyford Street $850/mo or Elm area $825/mo. bright, convenient apt. in great “walk to everything” neighborhood. Private parking, plenty of closet space. . References needed. 603-318-5931.

SMALL 1 BR, w/d, garage parking for 1 car. Union Avenue, Laconia NH. $650/mo. Plus Uttilies. Available Oct. 1 774-230-0109

ALTIMAX (1) New 215/70R15, $45; (2) Snow tires, 205/75R15, $35/both; Ventvisor, new in package for Chevy S-10, Blazer, GMC Jimmy, Sonoma, Isuzu Hombre, $20. More info, 524-9778.

WANTED TO BUY Gold, (scrap rings, jewelry, etc.) Silver,

AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

Antiques & Unusual Items

LACONIA Pleasant St. Studio apartment $650/Month. Heat/hot water included, no pets/smoking.

524-5837

LACONIA, NH Spacious two and three Bedroom Apartments $600.00 - $800.00 per month. (Security Deposit equals 1 months rent).

Utilities Not Included.

Section 8 Welcome, Income Restrictions Apply.

Well Maintained Units, Off Street Parking. No Pets Please

CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO!

1-800-742-4686 THE HODGES COMPANIES 201 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301 LACONIA Very nice 2 bedroom apt on Pleasant St. in stately Victorian. Hardwood floors, many extras. Private sundeck, $900/ month includes heat and hot water, 524-3892 or 630-4771.

LACONIA waterfront condo rental, 1-BR next to Naswa, private beach, no pets $725/mo.

978-855-2112 Laconia Weirs Beach- 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, washer/dryer included. $1,200/Month + utilities. Security & references required. Long-term rental. 781-775-6864 LACONIA, 1 Bedroom, 1st Floor apartment. Heat included, private deck, dead end street. $185/week 528-0118.

LACONIA, Large 1-bedroom, $165/week. Includes parking, heat and hot water. No pets. References & security. 455-6662.

LACONIA- 1st floor 1 bedroom. $165/Week, utilities included.

118 Court St. 524-7218 or 832-3535 Laconia- 20 X 40 Heated garageInside/outside storage. $400/Month. 603-528-8005 LACONIA- Spacious 3 bedroom, off-street parking. Laundry-hookups, 2 porches. No pets. $900/month + Utilities. 455-0874.

LACONIASpacious, newly renovated and energy efficient units with washer/dryer hookups.

2 Bedroom $825/Month, 3 Bedroom $1,100/Month.

BELMONT2 Bedroom $725/Month; washer/dryer hookup. Call GCE @267-8023 LACONIA -Ideal 1-bedroom, large living room, hardwood floors, modern kitchen & bath, washer/dryer, Pleasant St. Heat & Hot water inlcuded.. $750/Month 528-6885 LACONIA. Very nice one bedroom apt. Clean, secure downtown location. Spacious, just repainted, heat hot water and elec. included, $175/ week. 524-3892 or 630-4771.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom with porch, new paint, $145/week includes heat & hot water. 603-528-0024.

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, near hospital. $185/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234 LACONIA: Large, clean one bedroom apartment, nice neighborhood, two Bathrooms, breakfast bar, office. Prefer no smoking no dogs. $650.00.

566-6815 LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $700/month. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No

LACONIA:NEWLY REMODELED 2BR, 2BA fully furnished condo, $750/month, no utilities, no pets.

Available now. 978-423-2310 LAKE Winnisquam waterfront, Sanbornton, cozy cottage for 1-2 people beautiful views, no utilities, no pets no smoking, unfurnished, $750/ month.

524-1583.

LAKE Winnisquam waterfront.

Sanbornton, cozy cottage for 1-2 people. Beautiful views, no utilities/pets/smoking.

Unfurnished, Reduced to $725/ Month. 524-1583.

Lakeport- 1 bedroom in-law apartment. Eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, private entrance/driveway. Includes heat, cable & Internet. Washer/dryer hookup. Newly renovated. $195/Week. No Pets/No Smoking.

Carolyn 630-0232

MEREDITH In Town - Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Condo with Garage. Quite location, Energy efficient. $1,095 + utilities No pets No smokers.

Rick (781)-389-2355 MEREDITH-JENNESS Hill 1-bedroom 1-bath house. $625/Month + utilities. 1 Month security deposit.

Available mid-September.

279-5674

NORTHFIELD Are you tired of living in run down, dirty housing, then call us we have the absolute best, spotlessly clean and everything works. We include heat & hot water and all appliances, Townhouses & apartments, in Northfield one block from I-93 Call 630-3700 for affordable Clean living.

NORTHFIELD: Small 2 bedroom trailer in 11 unit trailer park with coin-op laundry on site. $200/week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234. www.whitemtrentals.com.

MEREDITH: Room for Rent, quiet country setting, shared living/ kitchen, electric/hw/heat/gas cooking included. Smoking ok. References required. $125/week or $500/month. Contact 707-9794.

Tilton- Downtown. Large room for rent in large 3-bedroom apartment. $150/week includes all utilities. 603-286-4391 TILTON: 3-bedroom spacious apt., convenient location, no pets. $900/mo. plus utilities, heat. Security deposit, references.

286-8200 WATERFRONT Townhouse Southdown Shores. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, $1,150/ month, + Utilities. (617) 254-3395.

WINTER RENTAL CEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach, Open Year Round ... Studios, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condos starting at $575 per month.

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

For Rent-Commercial COMMERCIAL Units: 2,000 sq. ft. light industrial / warehouse / storage. 3-phase power, loading dock. $700/month plus utilities.

Additional 1,500 sq. ft. unit cold storage with loading dock, $375/month. Two units can be combined for total of 3,500 sq. ft.

Just off Route 3 in Laconia. Kevin Sullivan, Coldwell Banker Commercial, 630-3276.

LACONIA Location- 850 sq. ft.

Plenty of parking. Includes a mooring. $750/Month.

603-387-1692 TILTON Office- 850 sq. ft. Great Exposure, $575/Month. 387-1692

For Sale 2001 Kropf 37 Special Edition Park Model- Exceptionally clean, 1 bedroom. Loaded w/extras, plenty storage, upgraded insulation, appliances, furniture included, Attached 9x16, 3 season finished porch w/ furniture- must move. Currently in lakes region camp -$25K call 508-963-3504 2008 150cc 4 stroke scooter.

1400 miles, 55 MPH, $695 OBO. Scooter platform w/wheel chock, 2 in. receiver hitch & ramp. $200 OBO. Summit Tree Stand $100.

603-340-7066

Electric Wheelchair- New battery $395. 387-0855 9am-9pm FIREWOOD, Cut, split & delivered. 2 years dry, $265/Cord $140 1/2 Cord. John Peverly 528-2803. No calls after 8 pm please.

FLY Rods- Winston (IM6) 8ft-3-Weight, 3-piece. $285. Orvis 71/2ft. 1 weight, 2-piece $225.

524-0284 5pm FULL size pool table, very sturdy, balls & cue sticks, good condition, $100/ obo. 524-6363.

GOLF balls Approximately 750 excellent condition all makes.

Please call 279-7124 Jennings Compound Bow w/sights. $175. 603-539-5194 KING-SIZE Mattress, Boxspring & Frame: $150, 524-7901.

MAPLE dining set, drop leaf table, 4 ladderback chairs, $100 for set.

603-293-4561.

MISSION oak chairs, green, 2 armchairs, one side chair, caned seats, $40 each. 603-293-4561.

MOBILE Home 14x70, Gilford quiet park. 2 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths. Carport, porch, storage room, shed, generator. $15,000.

293-8155 or 520-2477.

Motorcycle Ramps- 8 ft. Oxlite arched. Cost $500, sell $295. Call 603-707-1851 SHED: 12ft. x 16ft., 4 years old, $500.

You take it away.

387-3824.

SOLID Oak Entertainment Center, glass front doors, holds 27-32” TV, excellent condition, new $1000, asking $150/ obo.

(603)366-4637.

Sub-woofer 50 watt, excellent condition $50. Season one of Mission Impossible. Box never opened $25. 267-8017

2008 Aero Light 18-ft. Camper: Great condition! Asking $12,000.

Call 267-6668.

THREE 4 ft. X 6 ft. 3-panel slider windows. Low E argon glass. $100/each. Call 267-6198

32-FT. Travel Trailer: Sleeps 4, $900. 603-998-0835. Call 5-7pm.

TIRES with rims: LT225/75 R16, 2-regular, 2-snow, 235/70 R15, $25 each. Laconia, 491-8674.

4X8 Utility Trailer- 2 ft. sides w/tie down cleats. Spare tire & crank tongue wheel. $595. Call 707-1851

Toro Riding Mower- Model 32-12 with twin bagger. Great Condition.

524-6145

For Sale

Free

(coins, flatware, etc. )

FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful item garages, automobiles, etc. estates cleaned out and yardsale items. . (603)930-5222.

T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Call 279-3087 or Stop In at

Waukewan Antiques 55 Main St. Meredith

Help Wanted Be Part of the MADEIRA USA

Furniture

Customer Service Team

20% off In-stock furniture! 10% off in-stock matresses! Fall clearance overstock sale! Cozy Cabin Rustics 517 Whittier Hwy. Moultonboro, NH. Open Daily. Call Jason 603-662-9066

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set, Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style, Fabulous back & hip support, Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

NEW mattresses ...always a great deal! Starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

Be Part of the Madeira USA Customer Service Team. As a Part-Time Customer Service Representative you will answer incoming customer service calls. This is a high-volume telephone contact environment that requires organizational skills and attention to detail.

Candidates must possess strong telephone skills and be PC literate. Must have the availability to work a flexible part-time schedule Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am and 8pm. High school diploma or GED required.

Email resumes to hr@madeirausa.com or fax to (603) 524-1839

AUTO & TRUCK PARTS COUNTERPERSON Immediate opening for full-time position. Experience in heavy dutytruck parts a plus. Full benefit package includes matching 401K, profit sharing, monthly bonus, paid vacation & holidays, medical and dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, employee discount program, paid training and certification and more.

Apply in Person: 580 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246

LACONIA WATER DEPARTMENT LABORER/TRUCK DRIVER/PIPELAYER Permanent Full-time position. Valid NH Drivers and CDL License required. Knowledge of heavy equipment/construction. Must be mechanically inclined and able to do physical labor. $14.65-$18.90 hr/wage, Full Benefit Package, References Required. Applications are available at:

Laconia Water Dept.

988 Union Avenue, Lakeport LWW is an EOE. Closing date for applications is 9/26/2011

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Former congresswoman Carol Shea Porter to speak 9/21 at Hart’s Turkey Farm

Prescott Farm 2nd Annual Harvest Festival takes place on September 17

MEREDITH — Former congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter will speak at Hart’s Restaurant Wednesday September 21, to discuss matters currently pending before Congress and citizen activism around such issues as the Northern Pass.Also speaking at the forum hosted by the Meredith and Center Harbor Democratic Committee will be Northern Pass critics Tom Mullen, master developer of Owl’s Nest Golf Club in Campton, and Neil Irvine, a business consultant and farmer from New Hampton.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m; the speaking program will begin by 6 p.m. and conclude by 7:30 p.m.

There is no charge to attend the forum at which SheaPorter and the Northern Pass activists will take questions. Refreshments will be provided and a cash bar available. The event is free of charge and open to all.

For more information, e-mail the Meredith and Center Harbor Democratic Committee at meredithcenterharbordems@yahoo.com.

LACONIA — Prescott Farm will hold its 2nd Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 17 from 10 a.m-3 p.m.

A variety of activities will be offered including; horse drawn hayrides, face painting, pony rides, petting farm, family barn dances, games and food.

Admission is free. For more information on the event check the website at prescottconservancy. org.

Prescott Farm on White Oaks Road will be holding its second annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. (Courtesy photo)

Help Wanted BOOKKEEPER Small agency seeks individual with extensive spreadsheet development and usage skills to support bookkeeping, contract accounting, and overall expense distributions. The ideal candidate will be efficient, meticulous, enjoy numbers, and have superior expertise using MS Excel. Experience creating and maintaining spreadsheets to support job costing, billing, and direct/indirect expenses needed. Working knowledge of QuickBooks desired.

Part-time, flexible hours, excellent working conditions, competitive wage. To respond, please email resume and cover letter by 9/23/11 to lrpc@lakesrpc.org using Bookkeeper in the subject line.

Applications accepted until filled.

CARE AND COMFORT NURSING Immediate opening for LNA a Call 528-5020 or fax resume to 528-0352.

SPINNING/CYCLE Instructor: Immediate Opening, Gunstock Inn & Fitness Center, Gilford. Certification preferred, but experience acceptable. Call/email Martha: swim2bfit@gunstockinn.com or 998-0989.

TRUCK DRIVER Experienced Tri-Axle dump truck driver needed for the rest of the season. Call 286-1200.

PART-TIME Office Position: 12-15 hours per week. Contact Wendy at Cedar Lodge, 366-4316.

Help Wanted IPM Technician Belknap Landscape Co, Inc. is a full service, year round landscape company with an immediate career opportunity for a safety conscious, team oriented, motivated individual.

Qualified applicant must be willing to learn Integrated Pest Management skills. CDL, G-1 or G-2 certification a plus, but not required. Competitive wages and benefits to qualified individuals.

E-mail resume to: rblackey@belknaplandscape.com

Fax (603) 528-2799 MOVER, driver, packer, helper immediate opening. 524-1430 or 524-0785.

PART-TIME: Computer literate high-school student. Experience with Craig s list and EBAY. Make own hours. 524-1430.

THE Galleria Salon & Day Spa is now accepting applications.

Please apply in person & have resume ready. 1 Pleasant St., Laconia.

Instruction BALLROOM DANCE Private lessons, couples only.

Professional Instruction, reasonable rates. 279-1329.

Land

Motorcycles

Services

BELMONT: 3 acres with 180' on paved town road, all dry land.

Good gravel soils for building, driveway already roughed in, owner financing available. $54,900.

Owner/broker, 524-1234.

1982 Yamaha Virago 750Inspected, great shape. New tires, battery & starter. $1,200.

279-7495

BOOKKEEPER: Retired bookkeeper will do part-time work for you. Call 832-3279.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

2001 Honda Reflex Scooter, low mileage, like new $3,000. Call (603)520-5198.

PIPER ROOFING

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

GILFORD: New to the market, 1 1/4 acre building lots, Cotton Hill area. Level, dry, surveyed & soil tested. Two available, $79,900 each. Owner/broker, 524-1234.

GILMANTON: 2-acre lots, on paved Sawyer Lake Road, $40,000- $50,000. Owner financing available. 267-1258.

Mobile Homes

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

(603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Personals MEN learn square dancing: Thursdays, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6.

Leavitt Park Clubhouse, 7pm.

934-3749. Leave number.

$799 a Month New Ranch Home

Recreation Vehicles

New “over 55 ” land lease village. “Why” pay rent? $6,000 down 240 @ 6.5%. Or $55,995.

PICKUP Truck Camper- Very well arranged. Refrigerator, some repairs needed, $350. 524-6603 after 5pm.

Open House Sunday 12 to 2 Call Kevin 603-387-7463.

Mansfield Woods, 88 North, Rt 132, New Hampton, NH.

New Hampton, NH $159,995 Over 55 Village Gorgeous, ranch, 2 car garage , full basement.

"Open house" Sun.12-2 call Kevin 603-387-7463.

Mansfield Woods, Rt 132, 1,000' from post office.

Real Estate 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide in upscale Laconia Park. Private back deck, storage shed, new roof. Reduced for quick sale.

603-387-0237.

Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

Services

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 HOUSECLEANING-LOOKING for fall cleaning jobs. Fridays and Saturdays anytime. Rentals, Condos, mobile homes, foreclosures.

Available to help with errands/shopping. Great references. Please call 524-6363.

HOUSEKEEPING: Light housekeeping done for you weekly.

Reasonable rate. Excellent references. Call 832-3279.

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607 SPARKLY Clean. We make your house, business or commercial job sparkly clean. Best rates around. Give us a call. 707-9150

FOR Sale By Owner: 2-Bedroom house, 1-11/4 bath. 180 Mechanic Street, Laconia. 524-8142.

MOBILE Home 14x70, Gilford quiet park. 2 bedrooms, 1-3/4 baths. Carport, porch, storage room, shed, generator. $15,000.

293-8155 or 520-2477.

Services

Yard Sale MOVING Sale. 55 Shore Dr. La conia. Furniture, sofa bed, chairs, end tables, dressers, lamps, tools for gardener/ handyman, mangle iron from the “50”s, large storage cabinets, shelving. Sept. 16, 17, 18.

WESLEY WOODS YARD SALE September 17 & 18 9am-2pm Wesley Woods is located behind the First United Methodist Church off RTE 11A in Gilford BELKNAP HOME SERVICES Residential Cleaning (Weekly & Monthly Rates). Also Personal Chef, Housesitter, Gardening & Pet Care services available.

Reasonable Rates. 10% Discount to new customers. Call 603-707-8791 or 528-1750

Home Care Nursing background, activities of daily living, companionship, cleaning, shopping, meal prep.

Flexible hours and overnights.

581-4877

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