The Laconia Daily Sun, October 17, 2012

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So that’s what an earthquake feels like

Maine-centered tremor shakes up Lakes Region for a few seconds

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — At 12 minutes and 22 seconds after 7 p.m. last evening the city shook for two or three seconds as an earthquake centered three mile miles west of Hollis Center, Maine sent tremors felt across much of New Hampshire, eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as through central Connecticut to Long Island Sound and along the Hudson River Valley in upstate New York. “What was that,” phone calls and text messages were the norm in the immediate aftermath.

In Concord, state officials opened the Emergency Operations Center in anticipation of assessing any damage, but well after the tremor passed none was reported. Chris Pope, director of homeland security, asked residents to refrain from using their cell phone calls except in emergencies in order to free the phone lines up.

The United States Geological Survey originally reported the see QUaKe page 10

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Gilmanton couple sues, claiming SWAT team fired 22 tear gas canisters into their unoccupied home

By Gail OBer

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — A Gilmanton couple is suing the Belknap County Special (police) Operations Group for negligence for damaging their Stage Road home by firing what they said were 22 tear gas canisters the structure in June of 2011.

Lee and Mary Ann Morrill claim BRSOG — typically referred to as the SWAT team – was negligent when it the canisters when

they didn’t know for sure if anyone was in the house. At the time, it was alleged that Lee Morrill had barricaded himself in the home and was armed. In fact, no one was in the home at the time.

In response, BRSOG is countersuing the Morrills, saying Lee Morrill’s actions on June 14, 2011 caused a huge expense to the taxpayers in personnel and equipment costs as well as the amount of paperwork and employee hours used by the County

Sheriff’s Department to follow up on the incident.

The counterclaim said Morrill knew the police and BRSOG were looking for him, that he could hear them calling him on the bull horn, and that he never surrendered until 7:30 p.m., keeping police and BRSOG members at the scene for almost six hours.

According to court documents, the BRSOG responded to the Morrill’s home see TeaR Gas page 10

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Social Security checks going up 1.7% Jan. 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 56 million Americans on Social Security will get raises averaging $19 a month come January, one of the smallest hikes since automatic adjustments for inflation were adopted in 1975, the government announced Tuesday.

Much of the 1.7 percent increase in benefits could get wiped out by higher Medicare premiums, which are deducted from Social Security payments.

At the same time, about 10 million working people who make more than $110,100 will be hit with a tax increase next year because more of their wages will be subjected to Social Security taxes.

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, on payments is tied to a government measure of inflation released Tuesday. It confirms that inflation has been relatively low over the past year, despite the recent surge in gasoline prices.

Social Security recipients received a 3.6 percent increase in benefits this year after getting none the previous two years.

“The annual COLA is critically important to the financial security of the (56) million Amerisee SS page 10

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Similar names create trouble in Zumba prostitution case KENNEBUNK, Maine (AP) — Paul Main’s quiet evening was shattered by a phone ringing off the hook and a halfdozen TV crews showing up on his porch.

Everyone wanted to know: Was he the same Paul Main who’s been accused of visiting a prostitute in Kennebunk?

The answer was no. But a decision to release the names of alleged prostitution clients without any ages or addresses caused big problems for men who have the same names as the accused, until a judge deemed more information should be public.

For weeks, rumors about a prostitution business have run rampant in this small New England town best known for its proximity to the Bush family summer compound in neighboring Kennebunkport.

On Monday, authorities released the first batch of names out of more than 150 men accused of paying a Zumba fitness instructor for sex.

“I don’t have a problem with releasing names. I think it’s a wonderful thing, but I’ll be darned if it’s right to do it in a shoddy manner,” said Main, a retired spokesman

and head of the detective division for the York County Sheriff’s Department.

The addresses, ages and other identifying information of the johns were withheld after a judge ruled that state law required them to be kept confidential because the alleged sexual encounters may have been videotaped, making the men potential victims of privacy invasion.

On Tuesday, Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren reversed his decision, ruling in favor of a request from The see ZUMBA page 4

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s pre-election bid to shoulder blame over the deadly terror attack in Libya failed to silence GOP criticism that President Barack Obama is not protecting U.S. diplomats overseas.

Her written statement was sure to reemerge as a prominent issue in Tuesday’s second debate between Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney, and could have long-term ramifications given the persis-

tent speculation that Clinton might run for president in four years’ time or stay in public life. And it prompted the Obama campaign to say the president joined Clinton in accepting responsibility.

“Every time an American dies abroad, everybody takes responsibility, from the top down,” said Stephanie Cutter, Obama’s deputy campaign manager. Asked in an interview whether that included Obama, she said: “Absolutely. ... He’s the president

of the United States.”

In her statement, Clinton accepted responsibility for the safety of the State Department’s staff and diplomatic missions. It was quickly brushed aside by leading Republicans.

By becoming the first top administration official to assume blame for the attack last month on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, she sought to take the heat see BENGHAZI page 11

HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government announced Tuesday that it will eliminate a half-century-old restriction that requires citizens to get an exit visa to leave the country.

The decree that takes effect Jan. 14 will eliminate a much-loathed bureaucratic

procedure that has kept many Cubans from traveling or moving abroad.

“These measures are truly substantial and profound,” said Col. Lamberto Fraga, Cuba’s deputy chief of immigration, at a morning news conference. “What we are doing is not just cosmetic.”

Under the new measure announced in the Communist Party daily Granma, islanders will only have to show their passport and a visa from the country they are traveling to.

It is the most significant advance this see CUBA page 9

Clinton takes responsibility for Benghazi but GOP is unmoved

After 50 years, Cuban government to let citizens start traveling freely

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Face to face, Obama & Romney engage in crackling debate HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — An aggressive President Barack Obama accused challenger Mitt Romney of peddling a “sketchy deal” to fix the U.S. economy and playing politics with the deadly terrorist attack in Libya in a Tuesday night debate crackling with energy and emotion just three weeks before the election.

Romney pushed back hard, saying the middle class “has been crushed over the last four years” under Obama’s leadership and that 23 million Americans are still struggling to find work. He contended the death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya was part of an unraveling of the administration’s foreign policy.

The president was feistier from the outset than he had been in their initial encounter two weeks ago, when he turned in a listless performance that sent shudders through his supporters and helped fuel a rise by Romney in opinion polls nationally and in some battleground states.

When Romney said Tuesday night that he had a five-point plan to create 12 million jobs, Obama said, “Gov. Romney says he’s got a five-point plan. Gov. Romney doesn’t have a five-point plan. He has a onepoint plan. And that plan is to make sure that folks at the top play by a different set of rules.”

Obama and Romney disagreed, forcefully and

repeatedly — about taxes, the bailout of the auto industry, measures to reduce the deficit, energy, pay equity for women and health care as well as foreign policy across 90 minutes of a town-hall style debate.

Immigration prompted yet another clash, Romney saying Obama had failed to pursue the comprehensive legislation he promised at the dawn of his administration, and the president saying Republican obstinacy made a deal impossible.

Romney gave as good as he got.

“You’ll get your chance in a moment. I’m still speaking,” the former Massachusetts governor said at one point while Obama was mid-sentence, drawing a gasp from the audience. He said the president’s policies had failed to jumpstart the economy and had cramped energy production.

The open-stage format left the two men free to stroll freely across a red-carpeted stage, and they did. Their clashes crackled with energy and tension, and the crowd watched raptly as the two sparred while struggling to appear calm and affable before a national television audience.

While most of the debate was focused on policy differences, there was one more-personal moment, when Obama said Romney had investments in China.

Search continues for slain UNH student’s body

PORTSMOUTH (AP) — New Hampshire officials say they are continuing to focus on an area off Portsmouth’s Peirce Island in the search for the body of a slain University of New Hampshire student.

Senior Assistant Attorney General Jane Young said Tuesday that the crews of four Marine Patrol boats and a police dog trained to detect bodies are searching the waters off a lookout point on the island.

A 29-year-old Dover man has been charged with

second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott.

She vanished one week ago, after telling family members she was going to visit friends in Dover.

Seth Mazzaglia (mah-ZAY-lia) was charged Saturday with strangling or suffocating her in his apartment on Oct. 9.

Young would not comment on how authorities know that Marriott was killed.

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“Mr. President, have you looked at your pension?”

Romney interrupted.

“You know, I don’t look at my pension. It’s not as big as yours,” shot back Obama to his wealthier rival.

Obama noted Romney’s business background to rebut his opponent’s plans to fix the economy and prevent federal deficits from climbing ever higher.

“Now, Gov. Romney was a very successful investor.

If somebody came to you, Governor, with a plan that said, here, I want to spend $7 or $8 trillion, and then we’re going to pay for it, but we can’t tell you until maybe after the election how we’re going to do it, you wouldn’t take such a sketchy deal and neither should you, the American people, because the math doesn’t add up.”

Countered Romney, a few minutes later, “It does add up.”

Under the format agreed to in advance, members of an audience of 82 uncommitted voters posed questions to the president and his challenger.

Nearly all of them concerned domestic policy until one raised the subject of the recent death of the U.S. ambassador to Libya in a terrorist attack at an American post in Benghazi. Romney said it took Obama a long time to admit the episode had been a terrorist attack, but Obama said he had said so the day after in an appearance in the Rose Garden outside the White House.

When moderator Candy Crowley of CNN said the president had in fact done so, Obama, prompted, “Say that a little louder, Candy.”

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has taken responsibility for the death of Ambassador L. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, but Obama said bluntly, “I’m the president, and I’m always responsible.”

Romney said it was “troubling” that Obama continued with a campaign event in Las Vegas on the day after the attack in Libya, an event the Repubsee DEBATE page 17

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State requests bids to handle real estate services associated with State School sale

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA— The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services has begun seeking a broker to sell the former site of Laconia State School on North Main Street. Last week the agency issued a request for proposal (RFP) for real estate services to assist with pricing and marketing the property nationwide.

Replies to the RFP are to be submitted by 2 p.m. on November 16 and the department expects to select and retain a consultant by the end of the year.

The contract must be approved by the governor and Executive Council. The RFP was issued after both the city and Belknap County declined to purchase the site on terms specified by the Legislature, which further directed the property be sold for not less than its fair market value by May 1, 2013.

Earlier this month, the city withdrew its offer to purchase the property for $2.16-million, which matched its appraised value as calculated by the state.

Although the site is to be sold “as is,” the RFP requires proposals to include a “highest and best analysis” of the property, which considers its value both as improved and as vacant land, taking into account the cost of renovating and/or demolishing

some or all of the 28 existing buildings as well as the projected profitability of the proposed use. Proposals must also provide an opinion of the maximum price the property can be expected to fetch within six months of less.

The RFP discloses that several state and local agencies continue to occupy or use parts of the property and that title, tenancy and environmental issues remain outstanding and unresolved.

An initial environmental assessment of the site found a variety of contaminants on the property and in the buildings. Recently, Nobis Engineering, Inc,.of Concord recently reported that the cost of addressing environmental issues in one building would range between $225,000 and $365,000. Private parties are not eligible for federal funding to remove or remediate environmental hazards from contaminated properties.

The RFP also notes the city’s interest in acquiring the site and cautions that “the city will make an offer to purchased the property and may take additional steps within its municipal authority to enhance the attractiveness of its offer relative to those of other prospective buyers. “ Already, the RFP reads the city has “exerted its influence on the reuse and proposed redevelopment of the property to the extent possible

— up to and including a change for the property to a more restrictive zoning district.”

In 2011, the property was rezoned from residential single family to rural residential 1, with a minimum lot size of two acres, with or without utilities, of which 65-percent must remain as “green space.” Lots also require 250 feet of road frontage.

Multi-family dwellings are not permitted and other residential uses, cluster subdivisions and manufacturing housing, require conditional use permits.

Agricultural uses, excluding livestock, are permitted while educational institutions require a special exception. Apart from “neighborhood stores,” commercial uses are prohibited.

Meanwhile, a number of lawmakers including House Republican Policy Leader Gene Chandler and Senator James Rausch of Derry, who are opposed to selling the property have indicated that legislation may be introduced to forestall a sale.

ZUMBA from page 2 Portland Press Herald newspaper that sought the release of the addresses and other information.

Kennebunk police re-issued the names with the added details. The revised list included former South Portland Mayor James Soule and suspects from more than a dozen towns in Maine, as well as one from Boston and another from New Hampshire. The men ranged in age from 34 to 65 and also included a lawyer, a forester and a real estate appraiser.

Soule did not return calls to his home and business, and no one answered door at his home.

Before the extra information was released, the lack of addresses and dates of birth made it impossible to verify exactly who was among the accused. Most records released by police and courts have that information.

The Associated Press declined to distribute the names until the suspects’ precise identities could be confirmed.

None of those who have matching names returned calls.

But many media outlets released the first list, causing problems for men like Main, whose name is shared by at least 20 others in Maine alone.

The town had been awaiting the release of the list since 29-year-old Alexis Wright was charged this month with engaging in prostitution in her dance studio and in an office across the street and secretly videotaping many of her encounters. Police said she kept meticulous records suggesting the sex acts generated $150,000 over 18 months.

Wright, from nearby Wells, has pleaded not guilty to 106 counts of prostitution and other charges. Her business partner also pleaded not guilty to 59 counts.

Police released the first 21 names Monday evening. The list was then revised to include the men’s middle initials. Main’s middle initial was different from the Paul Main who was listed.

Stephen Schwartz, a Portland lawyer who represents two of Wright’s alleged customers, argued that the names and addresses of the alleged johns should be kept private.

Warren declined to keep the names secret but at first agreed with Schwartz’s contention that if persons charged with paying a prostitute are also possible victims of invasion of privacy, then their addresses should be confidential under Maine law.

Press Herald attorney Sigmund Schutz argued Tuesday that releasing only partial information was unfair to people not on the list.

“The fact is that by releasing names only, you’re getting a lot of false positives. You’re implicating people who may be completely innocent and simply share the same or similar names with people charged, and that’s a real harm,” Schutz told the AP. In southern Maine, two TV stations, one daily newspaper and a weekly newspaper published the list. Several others, including newspapers in Maine’s three largest cities, withheld the names.

Roy Peter Clark, senior scholar at the Poynter Institute, a Florida-based journalism think tank, said that just because a name becomes public doesn’t mean news organizations have to race to publish it.

“What journalistic purpose is served by publishing the name, and how do you balance that against the harm that may be done to these people, their see next page

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 — Page 5

Dassatti retires from school board service

satti said he especially

BY GAIL OBER THE LACONIA DAILY SUN wanted to thank the LacoLACONIA — Chairman nia City Council for its help Bob Dassatti presided over shepherding the project forhis last School Board meetward. ing last night by taking a “This is a great accommoment to thank the complishment for our city,” he munity, the administration said. and his fellow school board Dassatti also wanted to members for their service. thank the existing School Dassatti told the board Board — all of whom will in a brief statement that return next year except Bob Dassatti he wouldn’t never trade his him — for putting aside (File photo) nine years of service to the any personal agendas and children of Laconia. working as one to better the schools.

“My brother was amazed that I did He credited them for being open to it for nine years and never got a comsuggestions and for working together plaint,” Dassatti said. toward one common goal.

Dassatti will finish his third 3-year He also said he thought Laconia has term on the Laconia School Board. He the best administrative team in the served two consecutive terms from state thanking them for making his November of 1999 to November of term so pleasant and successful.

2006, although the past two years are Long time School Board member the first time he served as chair. and former Chair Joe Cormier His goals when he chose to run for thanked Dassatti for his even temper, a third term in 2009 were to get the his dedication to the task at hand, and greater Laconia community more his years of making things happen for involved in the school community and the city of Laconia. to ease tensions with the city council School Board elections are Tuesday — especially over budget issues.

November 6 along with the general Among the most recent accomplishelections. Mike Persson is the only ments in the Laconia School District candidate for the at-large position is the renovation of the Huot Regional that Dassatti held for the past three Technical Educaiton Center and Dasyears.

Sullivan appointed to Gunstock Commission LACONIA — The Belknap Copunty Commission this week appointed Sean Sullivan, a principal of the Denoncourt, Waldron and Sullivan professional association of accountants, to the Gunstock Area Commission, where he will succeed Bill McLean.

Sullivan is the chairman of the Belknap County Economic Development Council and former chairman of the Lakes Region United Way. General Manager Greg Goddard told the convention that Gunstock

Mountain Resort enjoyed its most successful summer season on record.

He said that the adventure park, featuring the Aerial Treetop Adventures, ZipTour Ziplines, Off-Road Segway Tours and Scenic Lift Rides, drew more than 35,000 visitors. He said that the income from the resort’s summer attractions has grown from $210,000 in 2010 to nearly $1.6-million this year.

— Michael Kitch

from preceding page families, their children?”

Clark said the situation would be different if the name of a public figure appeared. “If the police chief is on the list, if the school superintendent on the list, I would approach those people directly and try to determine whether their actions are not just a personal moral failure but climb to the level of social, public hypocrisy,” he said.

The Kennebunk Police Department plans to release the names of johns

who’ve received summonses on a biweekly activity log, meaning the disclosure of names could continue until the end of the year. The next batch is due to be released Oct. 26.

As a former law enforcement officer, Main said releasing the names helps hold suspects accountable for their misdeeds. But, he added, other information should be released as well to protect those whose only connection to the case is having a common name.

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Froma Harrop

GOP tries to pit young ‘payers’ vs. old ‘takers’ A weird war between the generations is growing, and the Republican candidates are the mongers.

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan both accuse President Obama of taking money out of Medicare to help younger Americans get health care — while they blame government spending (Medicare is a big item) for burdening “our grandkids” with debt. They reassure older Americans that their traditional Medicare program will not be touched, but tell younger folk that VoucherCare will offer the wonderful world of choice and, by the way, they can have “traditional Medicare,” if that’s their preference.

Never mind that ObamaCare is projected to reduce deficits while adding benefits to Medicare, thanks to cost savings within the plan. Never mind the obvious point that if VoucherCare were so wonderful, Romney and Paul Ryan would bestow the pleasure on today’s and near-term retirees. Never mind that traditional Medicare within a voucher system would rapidly turn into a ghetto for the very sick, then collapse.

But this is not about the double messaging, telling contradictory stories to different groups. This is about the assumption that helping one generation unfairly hurts another.

Yes, Medicare spending must be curbed, but that could be done within the existing program. It’s already started — witness the inexplicable Romney promise to restore the $716 billion that ObamaCare saves in Medicare. But older Americans are not feasting while the young’uns go hungry, as half of the Romney split personality has it.

One much abused number is the wealth gap between households headed by people over 65 and those under 35 — the highest its been since the Federal Reserve Board started counting in 1989. The elderly are on top, but what kind of wealth are we discussing? The median over65 household has a princely sum of $170,500 in net assets.

That’s the value of the house, the car, some retirement savings, the stamp collection (minus any money owed). That’s all these people have in the world.

Sure, that’s a lot more than the $4,000 median household wealth of those under 35. But 28-year-olds just starting out are still paying off education loans. If they own their home, they probably haven’t accumulated much in home equity. The job market is tough, but the world is their oyster. Once the economy strengthens, they’ll be harvesting pearls.

The elders’ $170,500 is what they have left after housing, feeding and clothing the children who are now the under-35-year-olds.

A $1,100-a-month Social Security check may be eaten up by copayments and other health care costs not covered in Medicare. Of course, there are retired multimillionaires, but they are probably also paying income taxes.

Many of our leading opinionmakers were blessed with prosperous parents. They are surrounded by others from similar backgrounds and so have only a vague notion of how modestly most older Americans live. There’s no other way to explain this recent line by Romney supporter David Brooks, related to the projected rising costs of Medicare: “You’re supposed to help your grandkids, not take from them.”

The view from elsewhere is different, and we’re not just talking about poor people. Many grandparents help out with the babysitting and in a hundred other ways, but few can pen checks for medical school.

Both Romney and President Obama have different visions for stemming the rising costs of Medicare, and either one could potentially save money. But Romney’s would also pile more tax cuts on top of the Bush-era tax cuts, starving Medicare of the revenues needed to keep even a shrunken version going.

The war he backs pits younger taxpayers against older “takers.”

That’s the bottom line amid the smoke of contradictions.

(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.)

Romney left Mass. in shambles, don’t let him do the same to U.S. To the editor, I have been reading a lot lately about people talking about how great Mitt Romney is. So people even think it isn’t that big of a deal that he keeps his money in a Swiss bank account and in the Grand Cayman Islands.

Well, here is a small list of other famous people who’ve had accounts in the same banks: Kim Jong II- Dictator; Saddam Hussein - Dictator; Osama Bin LadenTerrorist/Drug Lord; Robert Mugabe - Dictator; Pablo Escobar - Drug Lord;

and Ayatola Kamine - Dictator . . .

Just to name few.

Why would we want a president who shares something in common with dictators and drug lords? Romney’s campaign slogan “Believe in America” is a lie. Mitt Romney does not believe in America. If he did, wouldn’t he use our banks?

Mitt Romney left Massachusetts in shambles; don’t let him do the same to the United States.

Gordon Mull Laconia

LETTERS Republicans might well extend our deadly stay in Afghanistan To the editor, It’s now public! Mitt Romney, if elected, will continue to pursue the conflict in Afghanistan longer that the agreed date of 2014. This is consistent with their Republican policies going back to the onset of war in 2003. Lets review the record as to the part the Republicans have played in instigating the illegal invasion of Iraq.

The vote in Congress showed overwhelming support to invade Iraq in 2003. Between the two Houses, only seven Republicans dissented, (six in the House, one in the Senate: Sen Caffee of RI). These legislators knew full well the president’s case would be throw out of any civil court in the country. The case for war was flimsy and fraudulent. They were more concerned about the plenitude of government contracts: hundreds of billions in weapons and equipment, many awarded to their own state! The war (which legally was not a war) was the single most lucrative business transaction to U.S. manufactures since the Vietnam conflict. Total war costs to date is 3.7 trillion dollars and rising!

The American public was duped into believing terrorists were behind every tree and building, waiting to inflict terrible pain and loss to its victims.

There has been many threats, but that’s why we pay Homeland Security almost 700 billion dollars to protect us from foreign infiltrators. Although we hear daily that terrorists are lurk-

ing nearby, not ONE person has been killed by a terrorist in nearly 11 years.

Then why, in heaven’s name, are we overseas, in Middle Eastern countries, spending billions of (borrowed) money killing people who pose no threat to us whatsoever? Our brave and dedicated soldiers are not to blame for this blatant duplicity. We want to bring them home now, safely. But here’s the catch!

If Romney is elected he says he will not abide by the 2014 date for withdrawal of troops.

He and his crony Republicans can leave them there another year or forever, if he sees fit. Afghanistan and Iraq have never been a credible threat to us. These two ancient countries have had their own internal problems, abetted by corruption and disloyalty. But powerful and influential people in government will make ever effort to keep us anxious and worried, with news bulletins about dangerous people nearby. It’s always a fanatical foreigner — in our midst, intent on disrupting our way of life. Almost always, it’s untrue!

The Republican Party will not even consider an early withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Instead, they could very well extend the hostilities, adding significantly to the number of American troops killed or wounded. Do you agree with this? Be involved, call your senator or representative today.

Leon R Albushies Gilford

Children are a gift from God & I founded a few at Leavitt Park To the editor, I have a story to tell. A few days ago I was walking my dog at the Leavitt Park when I realized I had lost my cell phone. I told my husband to call my phone as I started walking the trail. I noticed a group of teenagers and I told them if they hear a phone ringing it was mine and to give me a yell and I would come and get it.

Upon hearing this they said, “You stay here and we will walk around and try and find it.”

Did I mention I not only look old, I am old!

Then soon after the boys went looking, my husband got a call saying someone found my phone. I yelled to the boys and told them that someone had phone it across the park. Again they said, “You wait here we will go and get it for you!” Off they ran and brought my phone to me. I said thank you and then embarrassed them by giving them a hug.

The Bible says children are a gift from God. I think I found a few at Leavitt Park.

Carol Boudreau Laconia

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 — Page 7

LETTERS Romney will end up slicing programs way bigger than Big Bird

‘Moderate’ Mitt will dance right back to the base of his party

To the editor, The first time I read To Kill a Mockingbird, I needed a trip to the library to find out what a mockingbird looked like. I lived in a town that sent around this funny looking vehicle to spray each summer for mosquitoes, and only the heartiest birds survived. The federal government finally banned the use of DDT. There were children across town from us, children who lived within blocks of each other, who were getting sick and dying. When the parents of these children finally united to hire a law firm to research their children’s illnesses, the businesses that were polluting the town wells outspent those families, and kept the suit in limbo for years. Only when the federal government stepped in did those families receive some recourse. And it was the EPA who cleaned up the pollution.

Most of my life, I have worked for local government in the public schools.

We built a small house, one we could afford on one salary, just in case, and paid off our mortgage. We now live on a small pension. My husband receives a small disability from his service in Vietnam. Our savings, squirrelled away each year, tucked in an IRA and 403B, were decimated when Wall Street and the stock market finally collapsed. If we had to live on 4-percent of our life savings, it would be in a tent. In so many ways, federal regulations have affected our lives.

Yes,we are on the dole.We are part of the 47 percent who trusted government regulations.

We are taking government hand-outs, and yes, we think we have earned them. We have lived on a budget and stayed out of debt. We have worked for employers who helped subsidize our medical insurance, so when faced with two bouts of cancer and back surgery, we could pay our share without losing our home.

With help from those who came before us, including my third grade teacher who taught me how to add and subtract, we balanced our budget each year.

This week, I listened intently to our two presidential candidates debate, hoping to get some details about how Governor Romney could pay for five trillion dollars in tax cuts. Who doesn’t want tax breaks, but at what cost?

What deductions would he eliminate?

The cost of my medical insurance, my property tax, the money we donate to our church and local charities? Would he take away that allowance for teachers who buy crayons, art supplies and books for their classrooms? Would he eliminate those deductions for child care or the cost of post-secondary education? And why are he and Congress

To the editor, What do all of the following have in common? Women’s right to vote, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Civil Rights Bill and The Affordable Care Act. Here is a clue: the presidents that were involved were Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson and Barack Obama.

You got it. They are all Democrats.

Some of these changes came with political consequences. President Johnson said at the time of the signing of the Civil Rights Bill that he had just signed over the South to the Republican Party for generations. Several southern states have not voted Democratic in a presidential election since that day.

President Obama has received a lot of grief over ObamaCare. Remember that 3.5 times more money has been spent bashing it than spent defending it. We have more than 30 million people without insurance and that number will grow in leaps and bounds if it is repealed.

Consider the impact of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid during this recession. Seniors were able to have health

so reluctant to ask that the wealthy pay a little more? Are they all protecting their own wallet, while sticking it to the rest of us? Tax experts admit that the Republican plan to cut individual income tax rates without either favoring the wealthy or losing revenue isn’t mathematically possible. Just ask my third grade teacher.

Why did neither candidate speak to the bank and auto bailout? The federal government most likely saved this country from a second Great Depression. The economy was in a free-fall when President Obama took office in 2009. He made some very tough decisions, and no, all of them didn’t work out well. But just because one or two renewable energy companies failed does not mean we should not encourage research and development. Many of those businesses who received help from the federal government have repaid those loans with substantial interest. If Romney had let them fail, would we now be in the middle of a slow but very steady recovery?

Although Romney has been reneging recently about his willingness to dissemble universal health care on his first day in office (without Congress?), he has not been boasting about how his budget cuts would affect Medicaid.

Protecting Medicare from cuts would come at the expense of Medicaid. And what is wrong with asking everybody to pay for health insurance. Because I have insurance, when I get medical services, they charge my insurance company more, to subsidize those who don’t have insurance. And they are not all poor. We have acquaintances who refuse to pay for health insurance because they know no one will leave them on the side of the road when they crash their ATV. They will go to the emergency room, get patched up, and my insurance company will subsidize their care. Otherwise, all hospitals would close. So why not expect everybody to pay something.

On issue after issue, the former Governor of Massachusetts hasn’t proposed ideas that are proven to help the people of this great country.

If he truly plans to balance the budget within eight years without raising taxes on the middle class, he’ll be slicing programs way bigger than Big Bird. In good faith, without hearing more, I’m not ready to vote for Mitt.

My vote goes to the man who saved our economy under the toughest circumstances. I’ll vote for President Obama.

Jude Morin Alton Bay

Blind allegiance to any political party is just plain lazy To the editor, I just wanted to make an observation pertaining to the letter written

by Denise Terravechia from Alton concerning the Tea Party.

First off, apparently Denise doesn’t like to deal in facts, because the Granite State Futures program would indeed achieve the stated results, intended or not, so why crucify someone because you don’t want to believe the facts he presented?

Secondly, I noticed in your bashing

of “Republican” candidates for being racists or elitists, you conveniently chose to ignore our racist attorney general, elitist socialist president, and incompetent State Department.

In closing, I am NOT a Republican, so the criticism does not come from party loyalty, quite telling in fact, I think blind support for a political party is just plain lazy.

Wayne Stottlar Yeagertown, PA

care and stay in a nursing home if their money ran out. Social Security helped seniors directly but also was a major contributor to the economy. Seniors tend to spend their money on food, medicine, car repairs, house repairs and taxes. These programs helped all of us. Without them would we have been able to care for our parents and grandparents?

I have a very hard time understanding why rich people like Mitt Romney, want to repeal the health care bill, change Medicare to a voucher program, slash Medicaid and privatize Social Security. It is clear that his family will never need these programs.

These programs are designed to help average people. Be careful, “Moderate Mitt” may dance around but the far right of the Republican party is his base and he will return as soon as he gets your vote.

I am in favor of helping ordinary people. The next generation is having the same difficulties saving for retirement as we did. They will need these programs.

Please join me in voting Democratic.

Paul Bonneville Lochmere (Tilton)

The trend toward substantial private sector job creation is clear To the editor, What led Jack Welsh last week to claim that the Bureau of Labor Statistics “cooked the books” to make unemployment statistics look good for Obama? (The BLS reported unemployment dropped from 8.1 percent to 7.8 percent.)

Mr. Welch and those who embraced the “cooked books” idea seem unaware of the numerous layers of security that are in place at the BLS to prevent political tampering. John McQuaid of Forbes Magazine wrote of the BLS process, “Its rigor and its widespread acceptance show that some institutions still have credibility in an age where it is increasingly hard to ascribe to anything or anyone.” The BLS is staffed with professional statisticians, not political appointees.

The reduction in unemployment is certainly due in part to Baby Boomers retiring. Another factor may be the reduction of consumer debt, making Americans more willing to purchase and, therefore, employers more willing to hire. Possibilities of stability in Europe may help somewhat.

But employment statistics vary wildly from month to month. The numbers for October, which will come out right before the election, might show an increase in unemployment.

That is a danger for Obama. A longer

view should be taken.

Over the PAST YEAR the nation has added 150,000 jobs per month, while the potential labor force has increased by only 90,000 persons per month. The trend is clear!

Paul Krugman (2008 Nobel Prize winner in economics) estimates the current unemployment rate would be below 7 percent, if the Republican majority in the House had not blocked the American Jobs Act, so they could accuse Obama of lack of leadership and flawed economic policies. (Laments over the deficit seem hypocritical in light of Republican”bridges to nowhere” and repeated rejections of Obama’s efforts to balance the budget.)

In terms of unemployment numbers the danger ahead for Obama is a bad October. The danger for America is what will happen to us if the elections give power to those who speak without knowledge, like Jack Welch, and to the kind of Republicans who blocked any and every effort to accelerate the rate of economic recovery during the Obama Administration.

(Sorry, some of you readers may be “collateral damage” of that Republican campaign) John S. Allen Laconia

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF NEW HAMPTON SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST To: Residents of the Town of New Hampton The Supervisors of the Checklist for the Town of New Hampton will be in Session on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 11:00 am to 11:30 am at the Town Offices, 6 Pinnacle Hill Road, New Hampton, New Hampshire.

The purpose of this session is to accept voter registration applications and to make corrections or additions to the Checklist.

Please bring photo ID and proof ofdomicile along with any immigration or court papers, if applicable, to register or re-register.

Supervisors of the Checklist: Christina Pollock, Mary Tierney, and Lucinda Ossola

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LETTERS We can still act as one big family, caring for one another

Forrester was concerned about the nursing home’s bottom line

To the editor, Our world is much different than the one in which our parents and grandparents lived. When America was more rural, there existed an unspoken social contract between the generations. It was not uncommon for three generations to live under the same roof. Children helped with small chores around the farm, their parents had the main responsibility for the hard work of running a household and operating the farm business, and grandparents helped out with childcare and what work they were still able to do both in the household and around the farm. Each generation helped the other and assumed the responsibility of caring for each other from the dependency of early childhood through the frailty of old age.

Today, with generations more isolated, the old social contract has disappeared. The grandparents often retire away from their children, parents work in jobs that require them to spend long hours away from home, and children are either in school or day care for most of the day. These changes in our society challenge us to find new ways to show that we are still equally committed to caring for one another. Interlakes Community

To the editor, When I read that Jeanie Forrester was receiving an award from the N.H. Health Care Association for helping nursing homes with a Medicaid reimbursement issue, I was confused.

I know that Jeanie voted to cut N.H. hospitals’ compensation for un-reimbursed Medicaid care by $250 million, leading to a cutback in Medicaid services and a lawsuit by the hospitals against the state. And I know that the judge hearing the case recently ruled that “hardship is being suffered by both providers and Medicaid eligible patients” as a result of these cuts.

I also know that Jeanie has called the proposed expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act a “feel good” measure which she does not support in spite of the fact that

Caregivers is committed to meeting this challenge by helping those in our community who are elderly or disabled continue to live fulfilling lives in the places they choose to live. Caregivers serves over 200 of our neighbors who need our help. In a year’s time, approximately 100 volunteers provide over 1,000 services. All of this requires an ongoing commitment from community members to support our work. This fall Community Caregivers will again conduct its Annual Appeal. Community members will be mailed information and have the opportunity to show their support for Caregiver’s work.

Although we cannot return to the “old days” when several generations of family lived together, we as a community can act as one big family that is still committed to caring for one another. When you receive your “Annual Appeal” request, please consider making a donation. With your help, Interlakes Community Caregivers can be a roof under which all of us have the opportunity to help one another. Please send your contributions to: Interlakes Community Caregivers, P.O. Box 78, Center Harbor, NH 03226.

Ken Greenbaum, President Interlakes Community Caregivers

We now know the movie trailer had nothing to do with Benghazi To the editor, What a debate last week. I’m sure Chris Mathews got all tingles as the class clown cackled, smirked and made faces but didn’t thrill any except the already devoted left. But hey, that was what they wanted him to do pick up the moral of the Democrats. Okay he did but I doubt he moved any of the undecided.

After about three weeks from when we learned our American ambassador and his three man security team were assassinated by a terrorist cell in Benghazi, we now know some of the truth surrounding the event. No movie trailer had anything to do with it. That trailer was the cover story invented by decision makers in the White House trying to deceive American voters into thinking the president’s foreign policy wasn’t to blame. It was. Last Thursday, joking Joe claimed our intelligence agency’s never had a clue, didn’t know, and he and the president only repeated what they were

told until two weeks later when intelligence learned the truth. That would have been fine except Friday, the intelligence department heads blew up Biden’s excuses. In a public statement released Friday, the intelligence heads blamed the “decision makers in the White House” for not heeding the warnings they were given.

Biden also denied our ambassador had requested additional security and that it was denied. We already have learned that wasn’t true so what are we to make of these cold blooded, calculated lies designed to protect Obama’s foreign policy? It’s that this administration will say anything to get Obama reelected. They will risk the lives of those serving their country, military, state, or intelligence and when things go wrong will look the American people right in the eye, and lie.

Steve Earle Hill

From Senator Forrester we get lots of signs and no content To the editor, It seems that everywhere I go, I see those huge signs for Jeanie Forrester.

What I haven’t seen or heard is much from her that tells me what she really believes, other than that she’s just following all of the Tea Party’s stands for her votes.

I’m beginning to feel that Sen. Forrester is trying to play both sides here.

Signs have gone up misrepresenting Bob Lamb’s tax position, saying that our taxes will go up if he’s elected.

Her spokesperson, Carol Gerken, wrote that those signs were printed and placed “without the knowledge, approval or consent” of their campaign and send an unwelcome negative message. Interestingly, the signs

N.H. Republican State Committee.

And they’re still going up.

A similar thing happened in the election last term, when she disavowed knowledge or association with push polling cards (they’re now illegal) and glossy postcards that disparaged Sen. Reynolds in the three weeks prior to the 2010 election.

Sen. Forrester also has avoided many chances to debate her opponent, including avoiding the forum in Meredith, which she herself initially set up. She says she doesn’t want to send “an unwelcome negative message,” but all we seem to get are negative messages, lots of signs, but no content. I’d like a real representative in the Senate, not a big sign.

Beth Benoit

70-percent of Medicaid outlays go to seniors and the disabled in nursing homes or home care settings.

When I studied more closely the bill that led to the award, I understood the situation better. As a business person, Sen. Forrester was concerned about the nursing homes’ bottom line and the failure of Medicaid to pay for services rendered. I get that. But I wish my state senator were equally concerned with providing health insurance to the one in 10 people in her district who do not have access to it.

To get an award for protecting nursing homes while taking positions to deprive people of the insurance they need to stay there just doesn’t make sense to me.

Lynn Thomas Meredith

What would it take to get Sen. Forrester to agree to a debate?

To the editor, I read with interest the front page article in the Sunday Concord Monitor (October 14) issue that Senator Forrester of Senate District 2 stated, “We are getting a lot of runaround, we are not getting a lot of hard information.”

She was referring to Hydro Quebec and Public Service of N.H. for not giving answers to questions her study committee requested regarding Northern Pass.

Forrester, chair of the study committee said she needs the information to meet its Dec. 1 deadline for reporting back to the Legislature.

Senator Forrester, we in Senate District 2 feel your pain. We too, would like to hear from you before Election Day, Nov 6th.

She has cancelled appearances in two public debate/forums in Meredith

and Plymouth where she could have given her constituents the opportunity to hear her positions both on legislation she has voted on and what, if re-elected she would do in the next two years.

Forrester, also asked the director of Governmental Affairs for Public Service of NH “what it would take” to have a conversation with Northern Pass officials. Likewise, we ask Senator Forrester to please answer “what would it take” for you to join in a debate, forum or conversation with your opponent Bob Lamb and your constituents in your district. We ask no more of you than you ask of Hydro Quebec and Public Service.

Paula Trombi Meredith

If Democrat’s high level of tolerance doesn’t include my beliefs?

To the editor, Phil Preston’s letter printed on Thursday, October 11 regarding women’s health care demands a response.

Isn’t it the trend in politics right now to claim those of us against the obligatory inclusion of birth control in health benefits are old-fashioned misogynists? This is completely untrue. I am surrounded by women that I love: my wife, my daughters, my granddaughters, and yet I still believe that the federal government has no place in forcing employers to provide birth control to their employees. Some employers may have dearly held religious beliefs against birth control.

Then what? These beliefs would be dismissed as less important than their employee’s sex life? What then of tolerance? If the Democrats claim to be a party of tolerance, it should include religious beliefs and not only lifestyles!

As part of the state Legislature, I voted to uphold an employer’s right to choose whether or not to include birth control in their health care plan.

I continue to stand behind that vote because it is what is right. (And, yes, some of us still believe in right and wrong!)

Rep. Tyler Simpson New Hampton

Why stop at a brick? Class of 1983 is going for a granite step To the editor, We, the Class of 1983 accept the $1,000 challenge of a granite paver issued by the class of 1971 (matched by the class of 1979), and RAISE the challenge to $5,000, for a granite step.

This is not just about the athletic fields. Do you remember those old science labs? They are still there. These funds are also for six new science labs and other renovations for the school.

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If you have any questions, please call me at (603) 527-0436 or check out our Facebook page, Laconia High School Class of 1983.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead 1983 Way to Be! Tracy Denaris Dassatti, Jeff Price Jane Trombly, Patty Trickey Pike

THE LACONIA DAILY SUN, Wednesday, October 17, 2012 — Page 9

Sunday event at Weirs restaurant to raise money for Boston Childrens’ Hospital; host says come by bike or car LACONIA — The James Montgomery Band will be the top act at a Sunday afternoon benefit to raise money for Boston Children’s Hospital at Heat Pizza in the Weirs.

The event was inspired by Mark Gauthier’s 6-year-old grandson Jayden, who he describes as a very normal little boy, with the exception of Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis — more commonly known as HLH. This Sunday’s event is called Jayden’s Journey Ride and Gauthier calls it a “Bikecaroctoberfest”, because the weather this Sunday will determine how people will get to Heat.

“I don’t care how people get there,” said Gauthier, who said he initially thought of a motorcycle run.

“I just want them to come and cars are good, too,”he said.

Gauthier said his wake-up call came when he realized how he and his family, as well as the families of other sick children, were giving all the love and support to their young relatives but said raising money for the hospi-

tal to use for buying toys and things that make a child’s stay as fun as possible would be the best way he could help.

“At the end of the day, the countless children who struggle at the hospital just like Jayden are someone else’s sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren friend and the all deserve one simple thing — hope,” Gauthier said.

Jayden’s Journey Ride begins at noon and ends at 6 p.m. A number of local businesses and residents have sponsored the event which will also feature local bands, auctions, prizes and drawings.

People can preregister at www. jaydensjourney.net or and save $5 on the $30 registration fee.

Tickets can be purchased at Lee Custom Cycle, Harley Davidson of Rochester, Heritage Harley Davidson of Concord, the Alton Circle Market and Deli, and the Americal Police Motorcycle Museum in Meredith.

— Gail Ober

Hosmer & Youssef to debate Mon. night in Franklin FRANKLIN — The two candidates for N.H. Senate District 7 will participate in a one-on-one debate at the Franklin Opera House on Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

The debate will be moderated by Citizen of Laconia reporter Benjamin Klein, although at press time the sponsor is unknown.

Both Republican candidate Joshua Youssef of Laconia and Democratic candidate Andrew Hosmer of Laconia will participate.

Youssef has said he was unable to participate in Franklin’s candidate night last Wednesday because Wednesdays are the night he spends with his 8-year-old son.

The two candidates have a number of upcoming appearances scheduled

in the same forum. Tomorrow, the two will participate in a Canterbury candidates forum and both will attend the Lake Region Community Services Meet-and-Greet legislative forum at 719 North Main Street in Laconia at 6 p.m.

The two are also scheduled for a one-on-one debate at the Belknap Mill on October 29 at 7 p.m. The Belknap Mill debate is sponsored by the Laconia Daily Sun which will be moderated by Laconia Daily Sun editor and president Ed Engler.

The newly redistricted Senate District 7 includes Franklin, Laconia, Gilford, Belmont, Northfield Andover, Canterbury, Webster, Boscawen and Salisbury.

— Gail Ober

CUBA from page 2 year in President Raul Castro’s fiveyear plan of reforms that has already seen the legalization of home and car sales and a big increase in the number of Cubans owning private businesses.

Migration is a highly politicized issue in Cuba and beyond its borders.

Under the “wet foot, dry foot” policy, the United States allows nearly all Cubans who reach its territory to remain. Granma published an editorial blaming the travel restrictions imposed in 1961 on U.S. attempts to topple the island’s government, plant spies and recruit its best-educated citizens.

“It is because of this that any analysis of Cuba’s problematic migration inevitably passes through the policy of hostility that the U.S. government has developed against the country for more than 50 years,” the editorial said.

It assured Cubans that the government recognizes their right to travel abroad and said the new measure is part of “an irreversible process of normalization of relations between emi-

grants and their homeland.”

The decree still imposes limits on travel by many Cubans. People cannot obtain a passport or travel abroad without permission if they face criminal charges, if the trip affects national security or if their departure would affect efforts to keep qualified labor in the country.

Doctors, scientists, members of the military and others considered valuable parts of society currently face restrictions on travel to combat brain drain.

“The update to the migratory policy takes into account the right of the revolutionary State to defend itself from the interventionist and subversive plans of the U.S. government and its allies,” the newspaper said. “Therefore, measures will remain to preserve the human capital created by the Revolution in the face of the theft of talent applied by the powerful.”

On the streets of Havana, the news was met with a mixture of delight and astonishment. Officials over the years often spoke of their desire to lift the exit visa, but talk failed to turn into concrete change.

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TEAR GAS from page one after being notified by former Gilmanton Police Chief Phil O’Brien that Lee Morrill had refused to come out of the house and was known to have a number of guns.

Paperwork said O’Brien had gone to the home alone because Mary Ann Morrill had gotten a medical order, which she gave to O’Brien, to evaluate her husband who she said had been depressed and was talking about suicide.

Morrill was home when O’Brien initially went alone to the home around 1 p.m. but court filings said Morrill told O’Brien he didn’t want to talk to him and that he wasn’t coming out of the house.

When O’Brien was unable to get Morrill to come out of the house, he called Barnstead Police for back up.

At some point, he also called BRSOG. BRSOG’s lawyer says O’Brien had an order to take Morrill in for a mental health evaluation and when Morrill refused to acknowledge police or respond to their nearly 6-hour effort to contact him, they acted reasonably.

They contend Morrill was hiding in the woods behind his home the whole time and could hear them calling for him on the bull horn.

Documents said that after BRSOG was called, member Cory Krochmal (who also worked for the Gilmanton Police but responded as a member of BRSOG) went from his home directly to Gilmanton and was assigned by O’Brien to take a vantage point about 75 to 80 feet behind the Morrill’s home so he could watch the two sides of the property and remain reasonably safe from possible gun fire.

Krochmal arrived on Stage Road before the rest of the BRSOG team.

His affidavit said at some point he saw Morrill leave his home but he was not given the order leave his post or to “engage him.” He tried to see where Morrill went but lost sight of him. He never saw Morrill go back into to the house.

BRSOG filings also said that during the standoff Morrill’s daughter reported to police that she had spoken to her father and she believed he was in the house.

The Morrills argue BRSOG was negligent because they didn’t know if Morrill was in the home yet Team leaders Sheriff Craig Wiggin and Sgt. David Perkins ordered the team to fire the tear gas canisters.

After a hearing in Superior Court yesterday that the Morrills attended, they said there was $127,000 in damage to their home, that they were unable to live in it for four months after the BRSOG operation, and that the home had to be gutted in order to be habitable. Lee Morrill said eight of the 11 windows in the home were busted by tear gas canisters.

“I’m glad I wasn’t in there,” said Lee Morrill, who said he had left the house and gone into the woods with the two family dogs. “All that gas would have likely killed me.”

As to the rest of the activities of that day, the Morrills referred further comment to their lawyer.

The suit was initially filed to include the Town of Gilmanton and Krochmal individually, but, by mutual agreement, Krochmal and the town of Gilmanton are no longer parties.

A July 2013 trial is schuduled.

QUAKE from page one magnitude of the quake as 4.5 on the Richter scale, but subsequently revised it downward to 4.0. Quakes between 4 and 4.9 are considered “light” in nature, though they are accompanied by “shaking and rattling”.

Tuesday night’s quake was relatively shallow with a depth of three miles. Some minor damage was reported near the epicenter of the quake about 20 miles west of Portland.

Mild earthquakes are not uncommon in New England where stronger tremors are infrequent. The first of more than 260 quakes to shake New Hampshire occurred on February

5,1663. The strongest, with a magnitude of 5.5 originated in the Ossipee Mountains on December 20, 1940 and was followed by weaker tremors on Christmas Eve four days later. A score of chimneys were toppled in Ossipee and Tamworth and a house was moved a foot in Wonalancet while damage was reported from elsewhere in the state as well as Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts and New York. The tremors were felt as far north as Quebec City and as far south as Delaware.

Since then a handful of quakes have originated in the Lakes Region, the strongest of which with a magnitude of 4.7 centered four miles west of Laconia occurred on January 18, 1982.

SOCIAL SECURITY from page 2 cans receiving Social Security benefits today,” said Nancy LeaMond, AARP’s executive vice president. “Amid rising costs for food, utilities and health care and continued economic uncertainty, the COLA helps millions of older Americans maintain their standard of living, keeping many out of poverty.”

Social Security payments average $1,131 a month, or $13,572 a year. A 1.7 percent increase amounts to a $19 increase each month, or about $230 a year.

Payments for retired workers are a little higher on average, about $1,237, so the typical increase will be slightly larger. Disabled workers get a little less on average, about $1,111 a month, so their typical increase will be a little smaller. Social Security also provides benefits to millions of spouses, widows, widowers and children.

About 8 million people who receive Supplemental Security Income, the

disability program for poor people, will also receive the COLA. In all, the increase will affect about one in five U.S. residents.

Since 1975, the annual COLA has averaged 4.2 percent. Only five times has it been below 2 percent, including the two times it was zero. Before 1975, it took an act of Congress to increase Social Security payments.

“While this modest increase will help, much of the COLA will be consumed by health care and prescription costs, which continually outpace inflation,” LeaMond said.

Medicare Part B premiums, which cover doctor visits, are expected to rise by about $7 per month for 2013, according to government projections.

Since the premiums are deducted from Social Security payments, that would eat up more than a third of the average COLA.

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Irwin Auto buys Union Ave. gas station site LACONIA — Irwin Automotive Group has acquired .59 acres and a 1,700-square-foot building with parking for 50 vehicles at 430 Union Avenue.

The property is adjacent to Irwin Hyundai and was the former Big Apple (Shell) gas station.

The property will be used to house “Irwin’s Budget Center,” explained the company’s general manager, Chris Irwin. “We’ll have 40-50 vehicles under $10,000 available for sale on this lot. Everything from vehicles with warranties, to those state inspected, to wholesale to the public vehicles will be available.”

When asked why they decided to purchase the property, Irwin explained; “A few years ago my vision for our organization was to create a ‘one stop shop’ for our customers in the greater Lakes Region area. Expanding our Toyota Scion Ford Lincoln store in 2009 was the first step. The second step was adding additional service capacity with our Quicklane Tire & Auto Center for express maintenance in 2010. Third, we added the Hyundai brand in June of 2011 and then renovated our existing 446 Union

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The Irwin Automotive Group was founded in 1951 by Robert H. Irwin as a Lincoln Mercury dealership. He added the Ford Franchise in 1955. Peter Irwin, second generation owner, added Toyota in 1979 and then added Scion in 2002.

The Irwin’s Used Car Center was built in 1994 and was located at 446 Union Ave in Laconia. In 2009 Irwin’s completed a 12,000-square-foot expansion of its Bisson Avenue location which now totals 72,000-square-feet on more than 15 acres and 600 vehicles. Laconia Quicklane Tire and Auto Center was started in the late fall of 2010 and in 2011 the Irwin Automotive Group expanded to include Hyundai.The Used Car Center was converted into a brand new state of the art Hyundai Facility in 2012.

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Lt. Ryan Martin said Carolyn Stoddard of Franklin was driving parallel to Gilford Tanker 1 in the left straight lane, the tanker was in the right lane, when she suddenly turned in in front of the tanker driven

by Ronald Skinner of the Gilford Fire Department.

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Former U.S. Senator John Durkin dies at 76 CONCORD (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. John Durkin, a New Hampshire Democrat who won his seat in 1975 in one of the closest elections in Senate history, died Tuesday. He was 76.

Barry Conway, commandant of the New Hampshire Veterans Home, said Durkin died at Franklin Regional Hospital following a brief illness. Durkin, a senator from 1975 to 1980, had been living at the home since March 2011.

Durkin was elected to the Senate on Sept. 16, 1975, after a long fight that wound its way from New Hampshire to Washington and back again. He told The Associated Press in a 2008 interview that he wouldn’t wish the experience on his worst enemy.

“I’d much rather have read about it than have lived it,” he said.

The initial vote tally in November 1974 showed Republican U.S. Rep. Louis Wyman winning by 335 votes. A recount put Durkin up by 10 votes, prompting an appeal to the state Ballot Law Commission, which was charged with making decisions on writeins, strangely marked ballots and voter intentions.

The panel argued about whether a vote for “crooks”

should be counted for Durkin or Wyman; it ended up being thrown out.

After the commission ruled that Wyman won by two votes, Durkin appealed to the U.S. Senate, which handed the matter to its rules committee. But the committee sent it back to the full Senate. After 30 days of discussion, 32 roll call votes and a recordsetting six cloture votes to cut off debate, the Senate declared the seat vacant on July 30, 1975, and returned the race to New Hampshire for a Sept. 16 runoff. Durkin won by 27,000 votes and was sworn in two days later.

Durkin, who had fought the idea of holding a new election, said his then-8-year-old daughter helped change his mind.

“She said, ‘Dad, don’t you realize they can’t make their mind up about anything?’” Durkin recalled in 2008. “When the kids realize it, I thought I had to do something.”

Wyman later became a judge and died in 2002.

Durkin was defeated in 1980 by Republican Warren Rudman. He ran again in 1990 but lost to Republican Bob Smith. In later years, he worked as an attorney in Manchester and Washington.

BENGHAZI from page 2 off Obama for the worst debacle at a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas in more than a decade. Four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, were killed in the Benghazi attack.

But her message left several lingering questions unanswered, such as whether the attack on the 11th anniversary of 9/11 occurred because of intelligence failures and why administration officials insisted for days afterward that the violence stemmed from protests against an American-made video ridiculing Islam.

“I take responsibility,” Clinton said, reiterating comments she made in a television interview late Monday. “I’m in charge of the State Department’s 60,000-plus people all over the world (at) 275 posts.”

Clinton’s remarks may have been intentionally vague.

Neither in her interviews or her statement does she spell

out what exactly she assumes responsibility for, a tactic that may have been employed to avoid culpability for specific failings or tasks strictly outside her control.

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Clinton “was extremely clear what she takes responsibility for, which is the operation of this department, all of the men and women here.”

But that assessment offered nothing definitive about intelligence that may have been used to make security decisions before the attack or the administration’s initial accounting of the incident as the byproduct of angry protests. The administration since has referred to a well-coordinated terrorist attack.

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Verlander took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Tigers held on to beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead in the AL championship series.

Phil Coke gave up consecutive singles with two outs in the ninth before striking out postseason star Raul Ibanez for his second save in two games. Detroit can complete a sweep and earn its second pennant in seven years Wednesday night when Max Scherzer pitches against Yankees ace CC Sabathia.

“We put ourselves in a decent position, but that’s all we have done,” Tigers manager Jim Leyland said.

Verlander allowed only a pair of singles by Ichiro Suzuki and a leadoff homer by Eduardo Nunez in the ninth.

Delmon Young hit a solo home run for the Tigers, and Miguel Cabrera had an RBI double.

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“There were some good at-bats tonight. The ball was not carrying tremendously well tonight, we know that,” Girardi said. “But I think he ended up with three strikeouts. So our guys put the ball in play and tried to get on base, but, you know, when you face Verlander, you know what you’re up against.”

Seeking their first World Series title since 1984, the Tigers were on a historic pitching run even before their ace took the mound Tuesday. With the exception of a four-run ninth inning against Detroit closer Jose Valverde in Game 1, New York had been shut out for the entire series.

Nunez’s homer snapped a streak of 37 innings by Detroit starters without allowing an earned run, the longest in a single postseason in the live-ball era.

DEBATE from page 3 lican said had “symbolic significance and perhaps even material significance.”

Obama seemed to bristle. He said it was offensive for anyone to allege that he or anyone in his administration had used the incident for political purposes. “That’s not what I do.”

According to the transcript, Obama said on Sept. 12, “No acts of terror will ever shake the resolve of this great nation, alter that character or eclipse the light of the values that we stand for.”

One intense exchange focused on competing claims about whether energy production is increasing or slowing. Obama accused Romney of misrepresenting what has happened — a theme he returned to time and again. Romney strode across the stage to confront Obama face to face, just feet from the audience.

Both men pledged a better economic future to a young man who asked the first question, a member of a preselected audience of 82 uncommitted voters.

Then the president’s determination to show a more aggressive side became evident.

“That’s been his philosophy in the private sector,” Obama said of his rival. “That’s been his philosophy as governor. That’s been his philosophy as a presidential candidate. You can make a lot of money and pay lower tax rates than somebody who makes a lot less.”

“You can ship jobs overseas and get tax breaks for it. You can invest in a company, bankrupt it, lay off the workers, strip away their pensions and you still make money. That’s exactly the philosophy that we’ve seen in place for the last decade,” the president said in a scorching summation.

Unable to respond at length because of the debate’s rules, Romney said the accusations were “way off the mark.”

But moments later, he reminded the national television audience of the nation’s painfully slow recovery from the worst recession in decades.

There are “23 million people struggling to find a job. ... The president’s policies have been exercised over the

last four years and they haven’t put America back to work,” he said. “We have fewer people working today than when he took office.”

Economic growth has been slow throughout Obama’s term in office, and unemployment only recently dipped below 8 percent for the first time since he moved into the White House. Romney noted that if out-ofwork Americans who no longer look for jobs were counted, the unemployment rate would be 10.7 percent.

Both men had rehearsed extensively for the encounter, a turnabout for Obama.

“I had a bad night,” the president conceded, days after he and Romney shared a stage for the first time, in Denver. His aides made it known he didn’t intend to be as deferential to his challenger this time, and the presidential party decamped for a resort in Williamsburg, Va., for rehearsals that consumed the better part of three days.

Romney rehearsed in Massachusetts and again after arriving on Long Island on debate day, with less to make up for.

Asked Tuesday night by one member of the audience how he would differ from former President George W. Bush, the last Republican to hold the office, Romney said, “We are different people and these are different times.”

He said he would attempt to balance the budget, something Bush was unsuccessful in doing, get tougher on China and work more aggressively to expand trade.

Obama jumped in with his own predictions — not nearly as favorable to the man a few feet away on stage.

He said the former president didn’t attempt to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood or turn Medicare into a voucher system.

Though the questions were from undecided voters inside the hall — in a deeply Democratic state — the audience that mattered most watched on television and was counted in the tens of millions. Crucially important: viewers in the nine battlegrounds where the race is likely to be settled.

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Dr. Mehmet Duymazlar, 87 LACONIA — Dr. Mehmet Duymazlar of Laconia, N.H., 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 14th, 2012 with loving family members by his side.

Born in Bursa, Turkey, Dr. “Dewey” Duymazlar worked as an anesthesiologist through the early 1990’s in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region before retiring to spend more time with his children. After working his way out of poverty in Turkey, he was educated at Istanbul University medical school and internship and residency and in anesthesia at Bellevue Hospital in New York City before moving to Boston to practice anesthesia at Mass. General and then Memorial Hospital in Nashua, N.H. Always drawn to the water, he moved to the Lakes Region and settled with his wife, F. Meskure. During retirement he often traveled back and forth to homes in Laconia, N.H. and Istanbul, Turkey.

He is survived by his wife, F. Meskure Duymazlar, five sons and three daughters-in-law: Erol and Kristin Duymazlar of Hollis, N.H., Hasan and

Jane Duymazlar of Center Harbor, N.H., Levent and Amy Duymazlar of Belmont, N.H., Mehmet H. Duymazlar of Nashua, N.H. and Gokhan Duymazlar of Boston, Mass. as well as five grandchildren; Leyla, Sofia, Ava, Emerson and Erin. Devoted to his family, he enjoyed time at the lake and by the sea, swimming and playing backgammon.

A memorial for friends and family will be held Friday, October 19, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Beane Conference Center, 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, N.H. 03246. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in the name of Dr. Mehmet Duymazlar to the Turkish Educational Foundation, PO Box 391165, Mountain View, CA 94039 website: http:// www.tef-usa.org/ Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

MEREDITH — Eleanor Joyce (Brown) Paddock of Meredith, formerly of Woodbury, Conn., died Saturday, Sept. 8, surrounded by family after a courageous medical battle.

Mrs.Paddock was born September 2, 1936, in Connecticut, the daughter of the late Edward C. and Margaret E. Brown, and attended school in South Britain and Woodbury. A graduate of Woodbury High School, Class of 1954, she married John Richard Paddock in 1955. They made their home in Woodbury for 22 years and raised a family of four children.

While living in Woodbury, she was a member of the North Congregational Church and was very active in her children’s lives, especially scouting, school and church functions. She enjoyed working at the Woodbury Louise Shop and then alter at the school cafeteria. She then became food service supervisor for the Lutheran Home in Southbury.

In 1992, she moved to Meredith, an area she had loved for years, where she could be near her mother, her brother and his wife. She and her mother shared a home for nine years in Meredith, where the weekends were full

of family, friends and lots of activity. She attended the First Congregational Church in Meredith.

She loved flowers and always had beautiful flower gardens. She was willing to share her wealth of knowledge about gardening with anyone who was interested. She also enjoyed flower arranging, interior decorating, reading mysteries, cooking and baking. She loved to attend symphonies, musicals and plays, and enjoyed all types of music, particularly classical.

Her classmates of WHS ‘54 and her friends and neighbors were all very dear to her and a special part of her life.

She leaves four children, Joyce (and Robert) Vigue and their children Daniel, David, and and Deanna of Brookfield, David (and Carla) Paddock of Thomaston and his daughter, Amanda (and Nicholas) of Dallas, Texas; Donna (and John) Franceskino and their children Ashley (and fiancee Joseph Baker), Heather, Brook, and Paige (fiancee Nicholas Soback), all of Dundee N.Y., and Jeffrey (and Lisa) Paddock and their children, Jeffrey Jr., and Zachary Buesser, all of Watertown; two great-grandchildren, Gabriel Johnson and Makayla Paddock; her brother and his wife, Edward, Jr., and Susan Brown of Moultonborough, N.H., and their children Hollie Fischer, Matthew (and Rachel) Brown, Jenn Brown and Tom Smith, all of Connecticut, and Jeanne Tucker of Pennsylvania,, and their children, and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was predeceased by her former husband, John Richard Paddock.

Memorial contributions can be made to Central New Hampshire Hospice, 780 North Main St. Laconia, N.H. 03246; or to to the First Congregational Church of Meredith, P.O. Box 533, Meredith, N.H. 03253.

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Lakes Region residents invited to join school sponsored trip to England, Scotland and Wales PLYMOUTH — The Newton School in South Strafford Vermont is sponsoring a 10 day trip to England, Scotland and Wales February 21-March 2, 2013.

Jon Freeman long time Plymouth resident, retired Laconia High School principal and head chaperone is inviting Lakes Region area students (grades 8-12), staff, parents and community members to join them.

The trip will include visiting the Trinity School in Carlisle, (near Scottish border) England and Alsager School in Alsager, England (close to Wales). The students (andadults who choose to) will be staying with families when they visit these two schools.

This will give students an opportunity to experience life in the homes of English students and their families. For students the trip will include a morning shadowing a student to learn more about their school. They will also be spending two nights in hotels (one night in London, England and one night

in Oxford, England). Adults may choose a hotel only option for an extra cost.

During the day, there will be touring by coach seeing items of interest relating to history, art and culture. Participants will be seeing: London (Buckingham Palace, Ten Downing Street, Harrods, Big Ben, The National Gallery, Tower of London(Crown Jewels of England), Oxford University, Stratfordupon-Avon, William Shakespeare’s birthplace, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle Castle, Lakes District, Edinburgh, Scotland, (Crown Jewels of Scotland, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse), Beatles Museum, Liverpool, Chester and Wales.

There are a very limited number of spaces still available for this educational trip. The cost of the trip is $2000 for students and $2200 for adults.

Contact Jon Freeman for more information at jonathanmimi@aol.com or 603-254-3565.

October harvest church service of First Congregational Society in Gilmanton held Sunday GILMANTON — The October Harvest Church service of the First Congregational Society in Gilmanton will be held on Sunday, October 21 at 4 p.m. at the Smith Meeting House. The Reverend Sidney Lovett of Holderness will officiate.

Organist Harriet Coupal will play a prelude and a postlude. This month’s special music will be provided by an octet singing group. They will perform Lord of the Dance, a Shaker tune arranged by John Rutter.

Violinist Pat Beaudet and auto harpist Audrey Dan-

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After the service a pot luck dinner will be held in the meeting room downstairs. There will be ham and beverages provided and guests are welcome to bring a dish.

The First Congregational Society was formed in 1774. The name Smith Meeting House is used to honor the first minister to serve there, the Reverend Isaac Smith. The meeting house is located on Meeting House Road off NH Route 140 and off NH Route 107. For questions call 267-8151.

Fall Rummage Sale at Gilford Methodist Church GILFORD — A Fall Rummage Sale at First United Methodist Church on Rt. 11A, Gilford will be held Friday Oct. 19 and Saturday Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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MEREDITH — This fall the lakes gallery at chilin is offering a series of workshops, beginning with Italic Calligraphy and and Book Arts.

Previous art experience is not necessary for any of the classes. Suzanne Lee will continue teaching Beginning Italic Calligraphy on Tuesday afternoons beginning October 16, with 4 weekly sessions from 1—4 p.m. The cost of the 12 hour workshop is $150, including $30 for materials. A second session will be added on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.—noon, beginning on November 10.

Jong-Yoon Kim is associate professor of graphic design at Plymouth State University. His work includes digital multimedia design projects, such as Web sites, Flash movies, Director movies and digital video editing—his passion however, is Book Arts. He runs a Bookbinding Club and exhibits his pieces in faculty exhibits. He will be offering a one-day, handson workshop, Bookbinding & Making a Clamshell Box, on Saturday, October 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A Clamshell Box is a hard box that can be used to hold a book, journals, or as an artist’s presentation box for finished work. Students will make finished books and boxes during this workshop. Students only need

to bring a ruler, xacto knife, pencil and cutting board.

The $170. cost includes $50. for materials.

Learn to Make a Japanese Ikebana Basket Filled with Autumn Flowers on Sunday, October 28, from 1:30—5 p.m. Hands-on instruction will be given by experienced, award-winning teacher, Antoinette Drouart, of Ikebana Flower, in Nashua. The workshop with materials is $75.

Spend a weekend studying with Taiwanese artist, Sue Yang, Boston artist and teacher—CE Faculty, School of Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The class can be taken either using Chinese brushes & inks or traditional watercolor materials. The workshop, Mountain Pines, takes place on Saturday & Sunday, November 3-4, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and includes hands-on experience as well as discussions and critiques of Chinese Painting and watercolor composition through the study of old masters. A material list is provided with registration. The cost for the two-day workshop is $225.

The lakes gallery at chi-lin is located at 17 Lake Street, just off the corner of Main Street, in Meredith. To register call 279-8663 or email: suzanne@ chi-linasianarts. A 50% deposit is required.

SANBORNTON — Sant Bani School will be hosting an Admission Open House from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, October 20. All are welcome to attend. The event will include grade-specific tours, teacher presentations on academic, service, arts and athletics programs and a reception with current parents and faculty following the campus tours. Parents will be able to ask questions and explore the opportunities Sant Bani School offers.

Sant Bani School, founded in 1973, is an independent K-12 day school. Students gain self-confidence and a passion for learning through an integrated

program of academics, creative arts, athletics, and service to others.

Sant Bani School, now in its 40th year, continues to stay committed to its generous scholarship program, making the school affordable for all families. It has a diverse population from 27 seven towns and seven countries that enhances the learning environment.

RSVP to Admission Associate, Becky Beane, at 934-4240 or becky@santbani.org. Interested parents are also invited to a coffee with Dr. Kent Bicknell, Head of School, on Monday, November 1 from 9–10 a.m. Visit santbani.org for more information.

PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce will present the next Brown Bag Luncheon Seminar along with a local food pantry drive on Thursday October 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at Pease Public Library.

Participants can help contribute to the Plymouth Area Community Closet’s Food Pantry and learn Strategies to Increase Profits for small business owners, presented by Brandon Archibald of PFS

Investments.

Archibald has been in business since high school.

His office has helped hundreds of businesses and families get on track and achieve their financial goals by providing a unique process of asset management and cost reallocation.

Seating is limited. Reserve a spot today by calling the Plymouth Regional Chamber at 536-1001 or emailing info@plymouthnh.org.

CENTER HARBOR — The October 25 meeting of the Centre Harbor Historical Society will be held at 7 p.m. at the Schoolhouse museum located at 94 Dane Road (Rte. 25-B).

The program will focus on the Center Harbor cemetery project detailing burials in the town’s 23 sites. There will

be a PowerPoint presentation of many of the various sites, and the interesting stories that go with them.

It is also is the annual meeting to elect officers for 2013.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You’ll find yourself in a situation that requires fast thinking. You don’t want to lie, and yet brutal honesty would be cruel. Humor and levity are the ingredients that will rescue you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

You don’t want to be with people all of the time, but it’s nice to have company when you’re in the mood. Finding a balance in relationships will benefit your health.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’ll be excavating in your closet, car trunk and other places where items have accumulated. When you get rid of what you don’t want, you create a vacuum that pulls what you do want closer to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Be careful not to define yourself in strict terms, because who you are is ever changing. As for what the others think, that’s not up to you to decide and probably none of your business anyway.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 17).

You’ll be magnificently attractive, but this does not automatically guarantee relationship satisfaction. Working to understand and please another will make you the perfect package.

Finances improve over the next seven weeks. Make a play for the job you really want in December. There’s domestic excitement in July. Sagittarius and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 19, 25 and 38.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just when you swore off excess, frivolity and unnecessary fluff, something glittery this way comes. Furthermore, you may not be able or willing to resist the sheen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A career breakthrough will happen because of dozens upon dozens of small but consistent actions. It may feel like nobody notices today, but that doesn’t matter. You’ll get your due props in the long run.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re not the only one who puts on a kind of act while having a difficult time relating to others. But you’ll be the one to stop the show, discover the common ground and create a real connection.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your water-sign nature is highlighted and will bring a wave of fun, a spritz of playfulness and a splash of drama to your scene. You’ll be a hit with clients, partners and whomever you want to influence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to know what someone is thinking, but asking directly won’t be the way to find out. Indirect questions and rapport building will bring about more honesty.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The difference between stubbornness and tenacity may be nonexistent. Just because someone doesn’t like your persistence doesn’t mean it’s not working.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will do some fancy footwork to avoid conflict. When you finesse your way out of a tight spot, it’s not because you’re afraid to fight; rather, it’s because you are wise.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Oct. 17, the 291st day of 2012. There are 75 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 17, 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered to American troops in Saratoga, N.Y., in a turning point of the Revolutionary War. On this date: In 1610, French King Louis XIII, age nine, was crowned at Reims, five months after the assassination of his father, Henry IV. In 1711, Jupiter Hammon, the first black poet to have his work published in America, was born on Long Island, N.Y., into a lifetime of slavery.

In 1807, Britain declared it would continue to reclaim British-born sailors from American ships and ports regardless of whether they held U.S. citizenship.

In 1912, Pope John Paul I was born Albino Luciani at Forno di Canale, Italy.

In 1931, mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. (Sentenced to 11 years in prison, Capone was released in 1939.)

In 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany.

In 1941, the U.S. destroyer Kearny was damaged by a German torpedo off the coast of Iceland; 11 people died.

In 1961, French police attacked Algerians protesting a curfew in Paris. (The resulting death toll varies widely, with some estimates of up to 200.)

In 1987, first lady Nancy Reagan underwent a modified radical mastectomy at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.

In 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing $6 billion worth of damage.

In 1992, Japanese exchange student Yoshi Hattori was fatally shot by Rodney Peairs in Baton Rouge, La., after Hattori and his American host mistakenly knocked on Peairs’ door while looking for a Halloween party. (Peairs was acquitted of manslaughter, but in a civil trial was ordered to pay more than $650,000 to Hattori’s family.)

One year ago: Rolling through small Southern towns in a campaign-style bus, President Barack Obama pressed lawmakers back in Washington to start taking up pieces of his rejected jobs bill and mocked the Republicans who had shot it down in toto.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress Marsha Hunt is 95.

Actress Julie Adams is 86. Newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin is 82. Country singer Earl Thomas Conley is 71. Singer Jim Seals (Seals & Crofts) is 70. Singer Gary Puckett is 70. Actor Michael McKean is 65. Actress Margot Kidder is 64. Actor George Wendt is 64. Actor-singer Bill Hudson is 63. Astronaut Mae Jemison is 56. Country singer Alan Jackson is 54. Movie critic Richard Roeper is 53. Movie director Rob Marshall is 52. Actor Grant Shaud is 52. Animator Mike Judge is 50.

Rock singer-musician Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth) is 49. Actor-comedian Norm Macdonald is 49. Singer Rene’ Dif is 45. Reggae singer Ziggy Marley is 44. Golfer Ernie Els is 43. Singer Chris Kirkpatrick (‘N Sync) is 41. Rapper Eminem is 40.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Housing industry focused political forum with State Senators, senatorial and gubernatorial candidates held by the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association (LRBRA). 4-5:30 p.m. at the Carriage house at Church Landing in Meredith. For more information call 455-1594 or email lakesregionbuilders@gmail.com.

Blackstones hosts Yoron Israel’s High Standards Quartet. 8 p.m. at the Margate Resort in Laconia. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased in advance through the Margate front desk or at the door. For more information call (518) 793-3183 or email jon@nhjazz.com.

Belknap County Republican Committee (BCRC) meeting featuring local candidates running for office in any and all of the Belknap County towns. 6:30 p.m. at the Top of the Town Restaurant on Ladd Hill. Those interested in dinner should arrive around 5 p.m. Meetings are open to Republicans and like-minded Independents.

Lakes Region Tea Party monthly meeting. 7 p.m. at the Moultonborough Public Library. State Senator Jeanie Forrester will speak.

Plymouth State University presents the first workshop of their new Tourism Development Toolkits program entitled, How to Develop Successful Travel Itineraries: Collaborating to Attract Visitors. 9 a.m. to noon at the Savage Welcome Center on the PSU campus. Those interested in attending should call 535-2364 or email mokrant@plymouth.edu.

Lakes Region Talks series featuring a presentation on the history of Gunstock by Gilford author Carol Lee Anderson. 7 p.m. at the Belknap Mill in Laconia. The program is free and open to the public. For more information about the Lakes Region Talks monthly series call 524-8813.

Free program on Medicare Part D and the 2012 Prescription Drug Plans. 7 p.m. at the Taylor Community in Laconia. Participants should bring medication list, a pen and paper. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat call 524-5600.

Those with Medicare Part D questions can call 528-6945 or email crystalslrc@metrocast.net for more information.

Free mid-day mediation. 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. at Wild Women’s Studio located at 70 Church Street in Laconia.

Tilton/Northfield Hall Memorial Library Happenings.

Story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Arts and crafts featuring Halloween mask making.3:30 p.m.

The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.

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.

Country Acoustic Picking Party at the Tilton Senior Center. Every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.

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

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

Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

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Sierra Club speaker arguing that hydropower Advice to Players holding auditions for is not green at talk in Plymouth on Tuesday PLYMOUTH — John Bennett, Executive Director of Sierra Club Canada, will discuss Hydro Quebec’s efforts to market hydropower as environmentally friendly in a presentation “Real Green Energy” on Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Hage Room of the Hartman Union Building.

This presentation is cosponsored by the No Northern Pass Coalition and Common Ground, an environmental and social justice student organization at Plymouth State University.

Bennett, who has a long history of campaigning on energy and environmental issues, will argue that large hydro is not green, not climate-friendly, and not renewable.

Bennett says that large hydro-electricity is not CALENDAR from preceding page

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Presentation entitled “Late Season Fungi” featured by the Lakes Region Chapter of the Audubon Society of NH. 7:30 p.m. at the Loon Center in Moultonborough.

Refreshments will be served.

Blues/Rock artist Tony Sarno performs an all-acoustic show along with Nate Weaver on guitar and vocals.

8 p.m. at Pitmans Freight Room. Admission is $10 and the venue is BYOB. For more information call 527-0043 or 4943334 or check out pitmansfreightroom.com.

Annual Fall Business Meeting of the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce at Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by an autumn buffet. Reservations can be made by calling 279-6121.

Presentation on the H.H. Holmes, the Gilmanton native dubbed as “America’s first serial killer”. 6:30 p.m. at the Hall

considered renewable by the State of New Hampshire and under EPA rules large hydro does not qualify as “green.” He says that the The International Rivers Organization; Citizens United for Renewable Energy and Sustainability; and the Climate Action Network, a worldwide network of over 400 non-governmental organizations combating climate change, all agree that large hydro is not green.

“Real Green Energy” is open to the public and free of charge. Donations will be divided between Sierra Club Canada and The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, which has gone on record in opposition to the Northern Pass project, which would see large transmission lines built across northern New Hampshire.

For further information, see fightnorthernpass.org.

Memorial Library in Northfield. Refreshments will be served.

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.

American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Bingo starts at 6:30.

Chess Club at the Goss Reading Room (188 Elm Street) in Laconia. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.

Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia).

Free group for parents children from birth through age 5.

For more information call 524-1741.

Heart of the Lakes Sufi Center monthly class. 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society in Laconia. Classes are free and run one hour. All are welcome. For more information call 832-3550 or email sufi@dunadd.net.

Shakespeare productions

SANDWICH — Advice To The Players will be holding open auditions for non-union professionals and community actors at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, on Saturday, October 20 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The company is looking for professional, community and student actors for a production of Julius Caesar in March 2013 in Sandwich, North Conway and area high schools; and for Much Ado About Nothing in Sandwich in August 2013.

Actors should bring a resume, a headshot and be prepared with one serious and one comic piece totaling three minutes.

To schedule, email Becca@advicetotheplayers.org.

Also on Saturday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Advice to Players will hold it’s fall benefit at The Barnstormers Theatre, ‘’Shakesperian Idol’’ in which Shakespeare meets the musical madness of the 21st century. A $10 donation is suggested for the benefit which will feature MC extraordinaire George Cleveland.

Empty Bowls Banquet at LMS on October 30

LACONIA — An Empty Bowls Banquet will be held Tuesday, October 30 from 6-7 p.m. at the Laconia Middle School cafeteria.

Laconia Middle School 7th grade Integrated Arts students are making clay bowls that they are donating to the event and Tavern 27 is donating soup and bread for the meal. The clay bowls go home with whomever makes a reservation, donates, and attends the event.

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Meredith Village Savings Bank announces winners of photo contest MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank (MVSB) has announced the winners of the 2012 Community Photo Contest. Winners will be featured in the Bank’s 2013 Community Calendar, which will be available to the public in late October at MVSB’s 11 offices throughout the Lakes Region.

Winning photos were also selected for display on the homepage of the Bank’s website – www.mvsb.com – throughout the next year.

Winners were chosen from more than 90 local and visiting photographers who submitted photos that sought to capture the unique character, community spirit, and beauty of Belknap, Carroll and Grafton counties.

“We had a wonderful response this year, with almost 400 photographs being entered for consideration,” said Cindy HemeonPlessner, vice president and marketing officer at MVSB. “This is a great way to celebrate the communities we serve and highlight the work of some very talented people.”

In addition to having their work featured in MVSB’s Community Calendar or on the Bank’s website, the winners also received a digital frame for each photo selected as a winner to show off their artistic ability and creative eye.

The winners of the calendar contest are: — Alan Posnack of Alton Bay — Dawn Elizabeth Garza of Center Ossipee — Deborah Teal Fries of Waterville Valley — Donald Bump of Ashland — Elissa Paquette of Wolfeboro — Elizabeth Morin of Moultonborough — Joan Coburn of Gilford

A sneak peek of the upcoming 2013 Photo Contest. Photo by Alan Posnack of Alton Bay. (Courtesy photo)

— Nancy Morton of Sandwich — Phyllis Meinke of Belmont The winners of the website contest are: — Bob Ness of Wolfeboro — Christina Kolb of Gilford

PET OF THE WEEK IS LUCKY October IS

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Street dog, with street cred. That’s Lucky. She may very well get the gist of two languages, Spanish and English, since she hails, originally from Puerto Rico!

We are not entirely sure how she made it from Puerto Rico to Laconia - but travel she did. The person linked to her rabies tag never responded to our requests to come and claim her.. so Lucky now officially resides at New Hampshire Humane Society.

She comes off a little shy at first but once comfortable quickly wants all your attention. She’s petite, under 30lbs and a true Heinz 57, a sweet personable little girl who likes dogs and people but surprisingly is afraid of cats! Calling NH Humane Society home since August of this year, October is the perfect month for her to find her forever homes, especially with our incentives to adopt this month. For more information please visit, call 524-3252 or check www.nhhumane.org

— Deborah Teal Fries of Waterville Valley — Ida Gould of Campton —Miriam Simmons of Meredith — Rumyana Radzhova of Laconia —William Hemmel of Laconia

The Mug hosting fundraiser Friday for family of boy battling leukemia MEREDITH — Team Eric is a group of families, friends and businesses that have joined together to support Eric Adams and his family. Eric is a smart, incredibly sweet 10 year old who is battling leukemia. His energy and huge smile are among the many things that make him special.

Team Eric is raising funds to help with the families’ expenses. The Mug

restaurant is hosting a fundraiser in support of Eric on Friday, October 19 with a portion of the proceeds of food and drink purchases donated to the Eric Adams Family Fund. There will also be raffles for Patriots tickets, an iPad, gift certificates and apparel.

For more information regarding the event or the Eric Adams Family Fund contact Jen at 387-6420.

PLYMOUTH — The 2012 Eagle Pond Authors’ Series at Plymouth State University will open with a reading and reception with poet, essayist and translator Jane Hirshfield at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23.

The much-celebrated Hirshfield will be awarded the 2012 Donald Hall-Jane Kenyon Prize in American Poetry October 24 in Concord. The award is sponsored by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project and the Concord Monitor. Speaking of the award she told Concord Monitor reporter Sarah Earle, “... I am surprised, pleased, and tremendously honored to be given

this prize, named for two poets whose work has meant so much to me over the years of my writing life.”

Hall will be on hand in Plymouth to introduce Hirshfield and both will stay after the reading for an authors’ reception and book signing.

Now in its 15th year, the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series is a tribute to Donald Hall, one of the nation’s most beloved poets and authors. Hall remains the heart and soul of this series and is instrumental in bringing nationally and internationally revered poets to the PSU campus.

Free tickets for the Eagle Pond Authors’ Series are available at the Silver Center Box Office, (603) 5352787 or (800) 779-3869, and are highly recommended. The series is presented with generous support from the Follett Higher Education Group (PSU Bookstore).

PSU Eagle Pond Authors’ Series presents Jane Hirshfield on October 23

from preceding page will be going to a local Laconia charity.

Those who wish to make a reservation can contact Alexis Eynon at aeynon@ laconiaschool.org or call 524-4632 x2334.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My husband’s only sibling is his 65-year-old brother, “Larry.” Larry’s mother spoiled him rotten. To say he’s lazy is an understatement. He does nothing to help himself. He was fortunate enough to win a local election when he ran unopposed, and he held that office for 30 years. I doubt if he put in 20 hours a month.

Two years ago, Larry retired, drawing a pension and Social Security. He says he can hardly make it. He inherited his mother’s home and land and has done nothing to tend it. He has a few cows, but he doesn’t care for them. They got out onto his neighbor’s land, and they issued a complaint. Now they don’t speak. His mother’s house is falling down around him. He was forced to put on a new roof because the leaking caused the ceilings to fall in. There is no heat or air conditioning in the house. He has not had a working indoor toilet for 20 years. You cannot open the windows because of all the junk in the house.

Years ago, my husband said he’d repair the heater if Larry would clean up the mess around it, but he hasn’t touched a thing. He uses an electric blanket for warmth.

He has no water because when the pipes froze two years ago, he cut off the water to the house and hooked up a hose to an outside faucet. He hasn’t cut his hair since he retired, and he seldom shaves. It makes us sick to look at him.

We have offered to help Larry, but we expect him to put in some effort. He often tells us he should have taken our advice, but whenever we talk to him, he stares and ignores us. I think he’s waiting for someone to take care of him while he sits and smokes his cigarettes. We’re afraid to take on the job of caring for him because then he’d expect us to do it forever. How do we handle this? -- The Sister-in-Law

Dear Sister-in-Law: Larry sounds like a hoarder. Along with the lack of personal grooming, it seems more like depression or mental illness than sheer laziness. This may not make it easier to deal with, but it could change your response.

Please contact the International OCD Foundation (ocfoundation.org/hoarding) for information and help.

Dear Annie: What is proper etiquette for gift giving and receiving? Is it rude to say, “Don’t buy me presents. I don’t want anybody else picking out my things. Just give me money, and I will do my own shopping”?

That takes all the pleasure out of giving for me, plus it sounds more like extortion. If it is proper etiquette, how much should one give? Society has changed so much in the past 50 years that I no longer know if this is someone raised without manners or if it’s OK to ask for money. -- Need To Know Dear Need: It is still poor manners to tell someone that you expect a present and that they should give you money so you can buy it yourself. You are under no obligation to follow these instructions. If you choose to give money (or any gift), how much you spend is entirely up to you.

Dear Annie: “Florida Greetings” complained about the “high cost” of a postage stamp to justify emailing instead of writing. How petty. With the price of gas around $4, a loaf of bread more than $2 and a gallon of milk at least $3, a mere 45 cents may be the best bargain in town.

Even with a fixed income, I manage to send notes to others who may have a brighter day because they found something other than bills and junk mail in their mailbox. When I can send something to California for less than half a dollar, I am grateful. -- Still Writing in Indiana

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our office or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to ads@laconiadailysun.com, we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.

Animals

Autos

Lovebird- Peach faced with cage & accessories. Good home only, $110. 581-6262

Antiques ANTIQUE Circa 1895 Singer Sewing Machine, 4 drawers, extra bobbins, feet, needles. Fully operational. All original parts. $125 603-293-2003

Autos $-TOP dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week.

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab- High mileage, needs body work.

Engine runs good. $1,100.

387-3190 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon- 24 valve engine, power seats, 122K, $1,495. or BO. Call 279-4661 2001 Suburban- 112K miles, $5,800. Loaded, LT, 4WD, 5.3 liter automatic. Very good condition. 603-345-1919 2003 Suburban high mileage, new tires, $1200. Great winter car. Call 603-493-1197 2004 K2500 Chevy SilveradoExt. cab plow truck with plow.

Runs/looks great, $11,000.

284-9299 2005 Kia Rio, 4 door, auto, a/c, 104K Miles, new timing belt and water pump, great on gas. $4,000.

934-2221 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price.

Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

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

FOR Sale 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo 4 x 4, V6 engine, 107K original miles, leather, power everything, great condition and great winter car. $2800 or BO

BOATS MOBILE shrink wrapping and winterization services. $10/foot.

No gimmicks! $50-100 for winterizations. We cover the Lakes Region. Call John 630-3198

Child Care

For Rent

For Rent

BELMONT- Available NOW. 2-bedroom townhouse-style. Quiet area, heat included. $850/mo. All housing certificates accepted.

781-344-3749

LACONIA 1st floor 2-3 bedroom apartment on Pleasant St. Walk to town & beaches, recently repainted, carpeting, appliances, full bath. $1,000/Month includes heat & hot water. 524-3892 or 630-4771

BELMONT: 2 bedroom, 3rd floor, coin-op laundry and storage space in basement. $235/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

BELMONT: 2-3 bedroom, freshly painted, child-friendly neighborhood, no pets. References and security. $185/week +utilities.

520-5209.

FRANKLIN 2 bedroom apartment. $650 per month, utilities not included. 528-4266 or 387-4443

CHILDREN S Garden Childcare:

Year-round, reliable, clean, structured, pre-K environment, one acre yard, central location. 528-1857

Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232 or 344-9190

For Rent 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.

BELMONT 3-bedroom 1 bath, 2 stall garage. Large lot, $1,000/Month + security.

524-7599 or 344-9975 BELMONT- 3 bedroom, cape on cul-de-sac, large yard, non-smoker, laundry, insulated, newly remodeled. $1,000 month.

Excellent condition.

401-243-3237 No Text BRISTOL: 2BR apartment, newly renovated. $700/month, includes

Franklin- 2 bedroom 1st floor $155/Week + utilities. Call 603-235-6901

GILFORD

LACONIA 2 bedroom apartment on Pleasant St. 2nd floor. Walk to town & beaches, private sun deck, beautiful hardwood floors, appliances, full bath. $900/Month includes heat & hot water.

524-3892 or 630-4771 Laconia 2 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. $875/Month, includes heat, close to downtown.

998-0954 LACONIA 2-Bedroom House.

Good neighborhood, easy walk to downtown & Lake Winnisquam.

New bath, kitchen, windows, insulation. Oil Heat & Hot Water.

No smokers-No pets. 1-year lease. $1,100/Month + utilities.

630-1438

NEW 3 BEDROOM Large yard, close to school, downtown. $1,250 month plus utilities. $300 off 1 month.

LACONIA Victorian home, available Nov. 1st. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, small garage, water access. $900/Month + utilities. References & deposit. 524-9930

978-387-5200

LACONIA Winter Rental: 3Bedroom, 2-Bath home washer/ dryer/dishwasher.

Weirs.

Non-smoker $800/month. + utilities. 393-0458.

GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security.

455-6269.

GILFORD: 3-Bedroom, renovated 2-Family on 1.7 acres. Hardwood floors. $1,200/month, heat included.

Available 10/15.

524-6789.

GILFORD: 3 bedroom 2 3/4 bath, 2 car garage, quiet street, hardwood floors throughout. $1,350/Month +utilities, security & references. 520-0976 LACONIA Large Studio Apartment- Newly painted, carpeting and flooring, off street parking. No utilities, lease required. $500 security deposit, rent $140/Week.

LACONIA- 1st floor 2-bedroom. $175/weekly, you pay all utilities.

Monitor heat, no smoking/no pets, parking, security deposit & references. Call 286-4618 after 5:00 pm LACONIA- 2-bedroom 2-bath on quiet dead-end street. $975/Month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No pets.

LACONIA- 3 Room, 1 bedroom with sun porch, 2nd floor $170/Week, includes heat. $600 security. 524-7793 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included.

For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA- Beautiful, large 1 bedroom in one of Pleasant Street!s finest Victorian homes. Walk to downtown & beaches, 2 porches, fireplace, lots of natural woodwork, washer/dryer. Heat/hot water included. $950/Month.

528-6885

MEREDITH- FURNISHED room, own bathroom, utilities included. $425/Mo. 290-1700

LACONIA- Clean, quiet, warm 2 bedroom rental, close to downtown. Security deposit, $185/Week, heat included. No pets. 267-7949

MOULTONBOROUGH 1 bedroom cottage, large private lot, dog negotiable, no smoking, $700 plus utilities. (603)476-8450.

LACONIAVery charming 2 bedroom. Close to town, hospital.

Private laundry, huge porch with balcony. $750+ utilities. No pets.

455-0874 Laconia: Spacious two bedroom apartments for rent with heat and hot water included. Rent from $697-$839 per month. Please call Julie at Stewart Property Mgt. (603) 524-6673 EHO. LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor in duplex building with separate entrance. Recently renovated, $240/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

MEREDITHSmall ranch. 2 bedroom, 1 acre of land, new floors, $825/Month. Call Mary 603-493-1197

MOULTONBOROUGH- Winnipe saukee Waterfront 2-Bedroom Cottage: $1,250, including utilities.

Quiet location No pets. Available now. (603)253-8848.

NEW Hampton- Two 4-bedroom 2- bath homes. $1,000/Month & $1,250/month, utilities not included. Section 8 accepted.

455-6058 NEW HAMPTON: Nice 1-bedroom apartment, sliders to private deck, 5 minutes from I-93. $650/month. $650 security. No utilities. (603)217-0373.

NORTHFIED 2BR first floor, w/d hookup, no smoking, no util. $775 a month, refs, security. 387-4885

LACONIA: Studio apartment, $135/week, includes heat. References and security deposit.

524-9665.

LACONIA: 1st floor, 2 bedrooms. $180/Week, includes heat/hot water. 524-7218 or 832-3535 LACONIA: Charming sunny small 2-bedroom, 2nd floor no smoking/dogs. $200/week. includes heat/hot water.

455-5569.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428 LACONIA: Large 1 bedroom 2nd floor. heat & hot water included. $150/week. 832-1639 LAKEPORT Small 1 bedroom apt. near park & beach. $800/ month & sec deposit. Includes heat, hw, washer & dryer. Must be responsible, quiet Cats OK. 603-528-3840 MEREDITH ROOMATE to share 2 bedroom 2 bathroom mobile home on own land. $100/Weekly, all utilities included. 279-7871 Meredith- 2 bedroom 1st floor, nice apartment. Walk to docks/village. Washer/dryer hookups, Non-smoking, unitlites not included. $750. 279-7887 or 781-862-0123

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Coin-op laundry & storage in basement. $220/Week including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.

TILTON- Downstairs 1-bedroom, or upstairs larger unit. $630/Month, heat/hot water included. No dogs, 603-630-9772 or 916-214-7733.

TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. $150/week includes all utilities. 603-286-4391.

Weirs Beach- 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Pool rights, carport, upgraded kitchen. $900/Month.

603-470-6125

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For Sale

Help Wanted

WEST Center Harbor- Lakefront, old farmhouse-furnished, shower only, no smokers/pets. $400/Month+ utilities.

908-859-1778 leave message

For Rent

For Sale

THOMPSON Center Encore 50 ca. muzzleloader with scope. Real Tree camo stock with thumbhole.

Like new $575. 603-502-5026

AUTO TECHNICIAN

HELP WANTED

for busy shop

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $165-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

TWIN box spring & mattress $20, futon $40., both in good condition.

455-8521

Busy medical practice looking for a full-time bookkeeper/data entry person and a Part-time person with flexible hours. Medical office experience with knowledge of third party insurance billing preferred. Applicants must be detail oriented, competent, reliable and must possess people skills and the ability to multi-task.

Washer, couch, overstuffed chair, TV, 3 bed frames, $20 each.

603-293-0683.

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.

Furniture 2 queen bedroom sets both with dresser, mirror, night stands; $499 and platform $399. Full-size Mediterranean wooden bed $150.

Regular size pull-out sofa $400.

(603)524-1311

For Rent-Commercial 1800 Sq. Ft. Building with 2 offices and garage/warehouse space. Conveniently located near Busy Corner. $700/month.

603-998-0954.

820 SF COMMERCIAL UNIT 8 Ft. overhead door access, high ceilings, great for any commercial business use!

Additional 400 SF available.

In-town Laconia location. $500/month includes heat.

Kevin Sullivan Weeks Commercial 630-3276

For Sale 18FT. Glavanized boat trailer, 18ft. boat motor, $1,200. 14in., 15in. tires, aluminum rims, $25.

603-539-5194 2 Dryers for sale. Maytag, working condition. $120 each. 581-5909 2002 Arctic Cat ATV- 300 CC, 4x4 w/plow. Only 780 miles, $1,650.

Diamond plate truck tool box $85.

603-387-6969 26” Sharp TV, 1 year old. Originally $270, now $150. Call Jackie 524-8102.

38 inch Craftsman pull behind lawn sweeper. $39. 293-7682 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

AQUARIUM Items, Fresh/salt water fish, 55, 29, 20, 10 gallon tanks, and accessories. 284-9299 Ariens Snowblower- 10HP, 24 inch electric start. Running condition, $100.

Call 603-387-0394 AVALON woodstove/insert, fire view, heats 2,000 sq. ft.Good condition. $400. 603-293-4239.

AMAZING! HALLOWEEN Costumes: All used once & in excellent condition ...

Size 3T-4T Girls Vampire Dress, $5; Size 4-6 Girls 1/2 Angel, 1/2 Devil with added tights and pitchfork, $10; Size 7-8 Girls Playful Kitty with added make-up for whiskers, $10; Size 7-10 Girls Busy Bee, $10. 455-3686.

LOAM

Beautiful, organic, screened loam. $15/yard.

Call (603)986-8148.

LOG Length Firewood: 7-8 cords, $900. Local delivery. 998-8626.

MOVING Sale: Washer/Dryer, Trundell Bed, Bandsaw, Tablesaw, Planer, Tools, etc., Helmets, Skis, Tables. Call 455-2904.

PORTER Cable Compound Miter saw 12in, $75. Craftsman 10in.

Sliding Miter Saw, $100. Emglo Twin Tank Compressor $100.

603-998-3950 RADIO FLYER Little Red Wagon with seating & cupholders, $30, was $80 new. Complete Cheer leader Room Makeover Decorating Kit which includes lamp, nightlight, border, wall stickers and other cool stuff, $20 (new).

Winnie the Pooh Lampshade, $10. (2) Winnie the Pooh pillowcases and small blanket, $5.

(2) Off-white Wooden Rocking Chairs, $60. 455-3686.

RYOBI Gas leaf blower, chain saw, skill saw, power tools and hand held tools. Best offer.

603-366-4174 SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Evening & weekend deliveries welcome.

BENJAMIN OIL, LLC .

603-731-5980 Truck Load random size lumber & plywood pieces. $25. 293-0683

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.

Large sofa bed, $50. Dining room set, table with/6 chairs and 2-leafs, $100/OBO. 524-8063 NEW trailer load mattresses....a great deal! King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

DINING Table with 8-chairs, including 2-captain chairs: Asking $175.

Excellent condition.

524-9658.

DOSKOCIL Wire Kennel for up to 30lbs .... paid $45, asking $30.

Used only 6 wks while training growing puppy. Puppy Training Pads, package of 100 minus the 3 my pup ate, was $24, asking $10.

455-3686.

Drums, Base, 2 Tom Toms CB 700. International -Remo Heads black, excellent condition. Snare with case, stand, practice pad, Holton, never used. $300.

524-5979.

DUAL Axel Trailer- 8ft X 20ft. $250. 603-539-5194 FIREWOOD -SANBORNTON. Heat Source Cord Wood.

Green and seasoned. Call 286-4946 FIREWOOD- Green & Seasoned.

Full cords. Over 20 years in business. Tree Service also

Must have state inspection license. ASE certitication helpful, but not neccesary.

Alignment experence a plus.

Need to be able to work independently & must be able to diagnose.

Must have own tools.

Hoilday and vaction pay.

Send resume to: Laconia Daily Sun BOX H 1127 Union Avenue Laconia, NH 03246

Help Wanted

Please email resume and salary requirements to:

pkeramas@gmail.com or mail to:

Laconia Daily Sun Box C

Belknap Independent Business Alliance (BIBA) Director position available: 20 hours per month. Exciting opportunity to support local independent businesses and the community. Email your resume to info@bibanh.org

1127 Union Ave., Unit 1 Laconia, NH 03243 TILTON AREA: P/T ADMIN. ASSISTANT with experience in bookkeeping and customer relations. Positive attitude, flexible schedule and computer skills a must. Send resume to bhbarbuto@yahoo.com.

Building Products company looking to hire several people.

Looking for batt installers Previous experience preferred Must have valid NH Drivers License with clean driving record, pass background and pre-employment drug screening. We offer paid vacations, holidays, health insurance and 401K with match.

Apply in person to: Quality Insulation 1 Pease Rd. Meredith, NH. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE !!!

Free FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful items. Garages, vehicls, estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.

Home Improvements

Free Scrap & Appliance Removal.

Call Stu Walker 393-6494 HIGHEST cash price paid for your scrap box trailers, school busses, heavy equipment. No Campers (207)393-7318.

Help Wanted AKA TOOL, INC 2nd Shift ~ Lead Man Vertical Machining Center Setup / Operate EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Excellent Benefits Health/Dental/401k Plan 60k + 477 Province Road Laconia, NH 03246 524-1868 Email: hr@akatool.com

BANQUET Stacked Chairs: 125 available, $15 each or best offer; Oversized livingroom armchairs, $25 each. Call Larry, 387-7427.

CUB Cadet 7194 tractor and loader: 325-hours, 19HP, diesel, 4WD, loaded tires and rear chains. Very Clean, $6,950.

603-455-5835

Help Wanted

TOTAL FLOOR CARE, TOTAL HOME CARE Professional Floor sanding, refinishing. Repair: remodeling, painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

HEAD CHEF For Central NH Resort Career Opportunity Busy year round resort features both ala carte and function menus.

Min. 5 yrs experience.

Health, 401k & vacation.

E-mail resume to: execchefnh@gmail.com

Instruction TRY SCUBA DIVING at the Laconia Athletic and Swim Club. Thursday, October 25th.

Two sessions, 6 & 7:15pm. Space Limited! Cost only $25. 279-9099, www.CentralNHDivers.com

BELKNAP COUNTY NURSING HOME Laconia, NH

has job opportunities for those kind of people who want to be leaders and make a real difference all the while being a part of a team that promotes our mission: “To care for our residents, as ourselves, with compassion, dignity and respect.”

RN POSITION Full time 40 hours 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

“WE’RE HIRING” Call your local Recruiter!

SFC Michael Sullivan (603)731-5505

LPN POSITIONS Part –time 24 & 16 hours 7:00 am – 3:00 pm LNA POSITIONS 32 hours – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 24 Hours - 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm 32 hours – 11:00 pm - 7:00 am Schedules include every other weekend & DISHWASHER POSITION Full time 40 hours 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm For further information and to view full job descriptions, visit Current Job Openings underthe Departments/Human Resources tab at http://www.belknapcounty.org/.

Minimum Qualifications for Nursing positions: Must be licensed through the N.H. Board of Nursing. Application: Applications are required and may be picked up during normal business hours or one may be downloaded from our website. Resumes are encouraged, but will not serve as a replacement for the required application. You can fill out the on-line application and save it to your hard drive. You must print it out, sign it and submit the application to: Deb Laflamme, Human Resources, 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH, 03246; Phone 603-729-1245. Positions will remain open until filled with initial interviews scheduled shortly after October 22nd. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V.

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Belknap County Democrats hosting 6th Annual Free First-time Homebuyer Doris ‘Granny D’ Haddock Evening on Oct. 25 Seminar Offered by

SANBORNTON — Belknap County Democrats will hold the 6th Annual Doris “Granny D” Haddock evening on Oct. 25, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Steele Hill Resort.

The evening will celebrate the work of Granny D, who campaigned for election finance reform and walked across the country in support of that cause.

Keynote speaker will be former NH Attorney Gen-

eral Phil McLaughlin, who will provide an update on the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling and the need for campaign finance reform. Democratic party candidates are also invited.

Tickets are $20 and a head-count is needed by October 18. Call Gail Morrison at 286-4596 or Lynn Chong at 934-6486 to buy tickets.

MEREDITH — The First Annual Meredith Zombie Walk and Monster Mash Dance Party will spook the streets of Meredith starting in Prescott Park Saturday October 27.

In addition to the walk, there will a Main Street dance party and entertainment throughout the evening hours. Meredith’s municipal parking lot will be closed off for the dance event and costume judging.

All participants will meet at Prescott Park starting at 3 p.m. The first 100 zombies to register will receive a complimentary goody bag. All zombies should arrive in full costume.

At exactly 4:30 pm on Saturday, the Zombie Walk will begin. Zombies will begin lurching towards the Community Center. From there, they will turn left and head up Plymouth Street, walking down Main Street to Community Park for costume judging and the Monster Mash Dance Party.

The Meredith Zombie Walk is one of The Greater Meredith Program’s Spooktacular Series of events and sponsored by Kara’s Café and Cakery, 48 Main Street, Meredith.

For more, contact Kelly Bennett at batgirlnh911@ yahoo.com or Kara Martinez, karascafe@gmail.com.

Zombie Walk & Monster Mash Dance Party in Meredith

Motorcycles

Services

Services

2007 Harley Davidson Nightster XL 1200 N. Olive green & black.

3400 miles, excellent condition. $6,200. 528-1987

Business Telephone Systems Sales, Repairs Data & Voice Cabling. 20 Years in Business 524-2214

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

CALL Mike for yard cleanups, maintenance, scrapping, light hauling, very reasonably priced.

603-455-0214

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

Recreation Vehicles

Services

Laconia Area Community Land Trust on October 27

LACONIA — Would-be homeowners can learn everything they need to know about buying a home in a full-day seminar offered by the Laconia Area Community Land Trust (LACLT), to be held at Taylor Community, Woodside Building, on Saturday, October 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The seminar is sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire.

So far 244 first-time homebuyers have graduated from LACLT’s program, representing more than $36 million in local home purchases.

The first-time Homebuyer seminar is free and open to the public; advance registration is required, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Register by calling Debra Drake, LACLT’s Homeownership Director at (603) 524-0747 or by emailing ddrake@laclt.org. LACLT’s full seminar and workshop schedule is available online at www.laclt.org.

Services

Services

RESIDENTIAL PLOWING Competitive rates, 455-4107. Ask for Ryan.

WEEKLY TRASH PICKUP

603-986-8149 Snowmobiles

DICK THE HANDYMAN Available for small and odd jobs, also excavation work, small tree and stump removal and small roofs! Call for more details. Dick Maltais 603-267-7262 or 603-630-0121

2008 650 Can Am Outlander XTLow miles, like new, $6,000.

393-6793 PLAN AHEAD with a 24ft. travel trailer. 2001 Trail-Lite with new A/C. Sleeps 4, good condition. $4,500. Call 524-8860

03 Skidoo Grand Touring SportV-1,000, 4-stroke, 2 up, backrest, electric start, reverse, front & rear heated grips. 1570 Miles, like new. $3,500/OBO. 366-5586

FLUFF n BUFF House Cleaning: Call Nancy for free estimate.

738-3504.

Services

$45/Month (6) 30-Gallon bags per week

HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com J & I Landscaping- Fall cleanups, snow plowing & all other landscape services. Call John for free quote. 603-630-3198

Storage Space STEVE S LANDSCAPING & GENERAL YARD WORK For all your yard needs and tree removal. 524-4389 or 630-3511

HUGE GARAGE in Gilford for rent, perfect for 2 cars or large boat. $250/Month. 508-596-2600 LACONIA: 20' x 18 ' two car garage for rent. $195/month including electric, 524-1234.

Wanted To Buy Hospital bed wanted to purchase.

In pristine condition. Call 524-1430 or 524-0785

PIPER ROOFING Quality Work Reasonable Rates Free Estimates Metal Roofs • Shingle Roofs

Yard Sale

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

RUMMAGE Sale & Flea Market: First United Methodist Church, Route 11A, Gilford. Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20, 9am-2pm. 524-3289.

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607 MATURE woman looking for 5 hrs. a week housecleaning.

998-6420

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trade in trade up

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

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INCLUDING:

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3 Oil Changes Free

COROLLA LE

Stock# DJC518

MSRP......................... $19,488 Irwin Discount.............. $2,489 LEASE FOR ONLY

NEW 2012 TOYOTA

$

37 Corolla’s Available

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YOUR FINAL PRICE

1.9% Available

Stock# CJC523

CAMRY LE

59/MO 16,999

$

Roadside Assistance

35 MPG

35 MPG

NEW 2013 TOYOTA

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23 Camry’s Available

$

Stock# CJC351

PRIUS TWO

MSRP......................... $25,027 Irwin Discount.............. $2,420

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89/MO 20,999

$

27 MPG

51 MPG

NEW 2012 TOYOTA

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NEW 2012 TOYOTA

RAV4 4x4

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139/MO 22,607

$

0% Available 60 Mos

$

35 Prius Available

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MSRP......................... $25,424 Irwin Discount.............. $2,675 MFG Rebate.....................$750

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95/MO 24,999

$

26 Rav4’s Available

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0% Available 60 Mos

Lease for 24 months with 12,000 miles per year. $2,999 cash or trade equity, 1st payment, $650 acquisition fee and $369 dealer fee due at signing. $0 security deposit with approved credit. No sales tax for NH residents. All rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. Ad vehicles reflect $1,000 Irwin savings voucher. Expires 10-31-2012.

37 MPG

40 MPG

NEW 2012 FORD

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FOCUS SE

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58/MO 16,919

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10 Focus’ Available

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0% Available 60 Mos

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FUSION SE

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30 MPG

NEW 2013 FORD

ESCAPE SE 4x4

MSRP......................... $33,900 Irwin Discount.............. $3,201 MFG Rebate................. $1,000

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125/MO 21,962

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11 Fusion’s Available

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229/MO 29,699

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9 Escape’s Available

23 MPG

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F150 XLT S/C 4x4

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219/MO 30,818

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21 F150’s Available

$

0% Available 60 Mos

Lease for 24 months with 10,500 miles per year. $2,999 cash or trade equity, 1st payment, $595 acquisition fee and $369 dealer fee due at signing. $0 security deposit with approved credit. No sales tax for NH residents. All rebates to dealer. Manufacturers programs are subject to change without notice. Ad vehicles reflect $1,000 Irwin savings voucher. Expires 10-31-2012.

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Authorized Signature

40 MPG

40 MPG Stock# HDS180

ACCENT GLS

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57/MO 14,199

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8 Accent’s Available

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AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

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79/MO 16,227

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15 Elantra’s Available

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35 MPG

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89/MO 19,383

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19 Sonata’s Available

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30 MPG

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179/MO 25,534

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22 Santa Fe’s Available

$

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