The Laconia Daily Sun, October 23, 2012

Debate night

Obama & Romney on p. 3; Youssef & Hosmer this page; House candidates on p. 16

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FRANKLIN — While it’s no surprise that the two candidates for the N.H. Senate District 7 seat disagree on many issues, just how deeply they disagree became apparent last night at the first one-one-one debate between the two at the Franklin Opera House.

About 50 people attended last night’s debate, which was sponsored by The Citizen of Laconia newspaper and moderated by reporter Ben Klein. Questions for the candidates came from the audience.

Republican Joshua Youssef began by saying he would “shelve” the state’s business enterprise tax and the business profits

tax for a few years as a way to encourage stimulate economic growth in New Hampshire, eliminating what he says are barriers to small business.

“It would send the message than New Hampshire is open for business,” Youssef said.

Calling the statement “devastating” and see SENATE 7 page 18

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Worlds apart: some of Youssef’s views horrify Hosmer

LACONIA — It would be nice to simply wave a magic wand and make bullying disappear. The solution to such a problem is never that simple, however, but magician and retired educator Larry Frates has developed a way to use magic as a way to confront the practice.

“You are the Magic: Be a Friend not a Bully,” an hour-long performance, will be see FRATES page 9

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Ann Zanes, Tammie Samson and Kim Leblanc walk in memory of their friend, Jennifer, who lost her battle with cancer in August during Sunday’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Laconia. The 20th annual event, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, attracted more than 600 people, who collectively raised more than $100,000. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

LACONIA — The City Council wants downtown businesses and other local interest groups with concerns about parking to work with the City Hall to come up with a comprehensive proposal to address parking problems in the central core.

The council on Monday urged the various parties in the downtown to engage in joint discussions after holding a public hearing on proposed changes to parking on Main Street, Pleasant Street and New Salem Street Extension behind the train station, and also to air concerns about onstreet parking on Harvard Street.

Mayor Mike Seymour called for direct discussions that included input from the business community and non-profit commusee PARKING page 15

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Russell Means spent a lifetime as a modern American Indian warrior. He railed against broken treaties, fought for the return of stolen land and even took up arms against the federal government.

A onetime leader of the American Indian Movement, he called national attention to the plight of impoverished tribes and often lamented the waning of Indian culture. After leaving the movement in the 1980s, the handsome, braided activist was still a cultural presence, appearing in several movies.

Means, who died Monday from throat cancer at age 72, helped lead the 1973 uprising at Wounded Knee — a bloody confrontation that raised America’s awareness about the struggles of Indians and gave rise to a wider protest movement that lasted for the rest of the decade.

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Slain wife had told court that spa shooter terrorized her MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Wisconsin man terrorized his wife for years, threatening to throw acid on her face, dousing her car with tomato juice and slashing her vehicle’s tires before finally going to the spa where she worked, opening fire and killing her and two others.

The shooting spree stunned the middleto upper-class Milwaukee suburb where it happened, but court records show the conflict between Radcliffe Haughton and his wife had been escalating for years.

The 45-year-old former car salesman ultimately shot seven women at the spa before turning the gun on himself. Three remained hospitalized Monday.

Haughton, of Brown Deer, was charged with disorderly conduct last year after police officers responding to a 911 call saw

Haughton point what appeared to be a gun at his wife, Zina, from a window at their home. Officers took cover, and a 90-minute standoff ensued.

Brown Deer police said Monday the standoff ended peacefully, and they were never able to confirm a gun was involved because Zina Haughton wouldn’t allow them into the couple’s home. The charge against Radcliffe Haughton was dropped when a police officer failed to appear in court.

Police said the officer asked the prosecutor to reschedule, but the prosecutor refused. A call to the prosecutor Monday evening rang unanswered.

According to court records, Zina Haughton told police when she called 911 that her husband had thrown her clothes and bedding into the yard and poured tomato

juice on her car.

Ernest J. Polk, who lives across the street from the Haughtons’ home, said they were friendly to him but he saw signs of turmoil.

“There was always confrontation over there, but I never thought it would come to this,” he said. “... It was mostly verbal. I didn’t see anything physical.”

Zina Haughton told police last year that her husband didn’t own any guns, but she was concerned enough about her safety to get a police escort when she went to the house earlier this month to pick up a few items.

Zina Haughton wrote in restraining order request filed Oct. 8 that her husband had threatened to kill her if she ever left him. He also, at various times, threatened to throw acid on her face and burn her and see next page

GENEVA (AP) — Seven lines of blanks.

From 1999 to 2005. There will be no Tour de France winner in the record book for those years.

Once the toast of the Champs-Elysees, Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour titles Monday and banned for life for doping.

As far as the Tour is concerned, his victories never happened. He was never on the top step of the podium. The winner’s yellow jersey was never on his back.

The decision by the International Cycling Union marked an end to the saga that brought down the most decorated

rider in Tour history and exposed widespread cheating in the sport.

“Lance Armstrong has no place in cycling, and he deserves to be forgotten in cycling,” said Pat McQuaid, president of the governing body. “Make no mistake, it’s a catastrophe for him, and he has to face up to that.”

It’s also devastating for Tour de France organizers, who have to carve seven gaping holes from the honor roll of the sport’s biggest event and airbrush Armstrong’s image from a sun-baked podium on the Champs-Elysees.

No more rides through Paris for the

grim-faced cancer survivor bearing the American flag. No champagne. From the sport’s perspective, it’s all gone.

“We wish that there is no winner for this period,” Tour director Christian Prudhomme said Monday in Paris. “For us, very clearly, the titles should remain blank.

Effectively, we wish for these years to remain without winners.”

Armstrong’s fiercely defended reputation as a clean athlete was shattered by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency two weeks ago, when it detailed evidence of drug use and trafficking by his Tour-winning teams. USADA see ARMSTRONG page 9

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Some areas of agreement on foreign policy as Obama & Romney conclude presidential debate season BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama sharply challenged Mitt Romney on foreign policy in their final campaign debate Monday night, accusing him of “wrong and reckless leadership that is all over the map.” The Republican coolly responded, “Attacking me is not an agenda” for dealing with a dangerous world.

With just 15 days remaining in an impossibly close race for the White House, Romney took the offensive, too. When Obama said the U.S. and its allies have imposed crippling sanctions on Iran to halt nuclear weapons development, the Republican challenger responded that the U.S. should have done more. He declared repeatedly, “We’re four years closer to a nuclear Iran.”

Though their third and last face-to-face debate was focused on foreign affairs, both men reprised their campaign-long disagreements over the U.S. economy — the top issue by far in opinion polls — as well as energy, education and other domestic issues.

The two men did find accord on more than one occasion when it came to foreign policy.

Each stressed unequivocal support for Israel when asked about a U.S. response if the Jewish state were attacked by Iran. “If Israel is attacked, we have their back,” said Romney — moments after Obama vowed, “I will stand with Israel if Israel is attacked.”

Both also said they oppose direct U.S. military involvement in the efforts to topple Syrian President Bashir Assad.

The debate produced none of the finger-pointing and little of the interrupting that marked the presidential rivals’ debate last week, when Obama needed a comeback after a listless performance in their first meeting on Oct. 3.

The final debate behind them, both men are embarking on a home-stretch whirlwind of campaigning. The president is slated to speak in six states during a two-day trip that begins Wednesday

and includes a night aboard Air force One as it flies from Las Vegas to Tampa. Romney intends to visit two or three states a day.

Already four million ballots have been cast in early voting in more than two dozen states.

Obama appears on course to win states and the District of Columbia that account for 237 of the 270 electoral votes needed for victory. The same is true for Romney in states with 191 electoral votes. The battlegrounds account for the remaining 110 electoral votes: Florida (29), North Carolina (15), Virginia (13), New Hampshire (4), Iowa (6), Colorado (9), Nevada (6), Ohio (18) and Wisconsin (10).

On Monday night, Obama said more than once that Romney had been “all over the map” with his positions.

And not necessarily putting new distance between the two men. In fact, Romney offered rare praise for the administration’s war efforts in Afghanistan.

The former Massachusetts governor said the 2010 surge of 33,000 U.S. troops was a success and asserted that efforts to train Afghan security forces are on track to enable the U.S. and its allies to put the Afghans fully in charge of security by the end of 2014. He said that U.S. forces should complete their withdrawal on that schedule; previously he has criticized the setting of a specific withdrawal date.

When it came to Iran, Romney stressed that war is a last option to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon, softening the hawkish tone that had been a hallmark of his campaign.

And Romney barely addressed the simmering dispute over the administration’s handling of the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans.

But the debate was hardly all sweetness and light.

On the Middle East, Romney said that despite early hopes, the ouster of despotic regimes in Egypt, Libya and elsewhere over the past year has resulted in a “rising tide of chaos.”

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slashed her vehicle’s tires. He was later arrested.

Radcliffe Haughton appeared in court Thursday, when a judge issued a four-year restraining order and told him to turn in all firearms to a county sheriff. It’s not clear whether he turned in any weapons.

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Fergus Cullen didn’t let facts get in the way of telling a good story In New Hampshire, the month of April is often referred to as mud season. The month of October leading up to the November election has its own political mud season. This year, Fergus Cullen, former chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party, is slinging the mud, and he’s trying to throw some of it at me.

Last week, this newspaper reprinted a column he wrote about me several weeks ago in another newspaper. His comments and opinions require a response. To make the record clear, Cullen never spoke with me by phone or sent me an e-mail or letter to ask for my comments or responses to what he was going to write. He wasn’t obligated to speak to me, but Journalism 101 dictates that you make sure your facts are accurate and correct. Instead, he filled his opinion column with half-truths and innuendos, and now the Republican Party in attack ads and mailings against me is claiming that what he wrote is true and factual.

All aspects of my employment agreements with both Bearing Point and with FleetBoston Financial Group are matters of public record on file at the Federal Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) as is required by law. It’s all there in writing for anyone who wants to check. I have nothing to hide in this matter.

In writing about my position at KPMG when it created the new consulting company ultimately named BearingPoint, Cullen says, “One can presume that all the insiders, including Lamb, did OK on the deal.” Why “presume” when the facts are there to be checked and clearly disprove his statement.

He presumes either because he didn’t research the public records or because the facts would contradict his claim.

It is true that after I left KPMG, the BearingPoint management team was sued by a handful of shareholders. My name was included in these lawsuits. As is normal in such corporate lawsuits, strongly worded accusations are made alleging various wrongful behaviors. In our country, anyone can hire a lawyer to file a lawsuit.

Civil lawsuits are a fact of corporate life. Such lawsuits are usually filed with the objective of obtaining financial settlements for both the party filing the lawsuit and their attorneys. In this case, these lawsuits never went to trial, and no factual determination was ever made that the allegations were true. However, Cullen conveniently leaves this out of his column. I did

nothing wrong.

My Republican opponent in the District 2 Senate race understands what I’m talking about. She serves as the CEO of Forrester Environmental Services, a company she owns with her husband. They have been involved in a corporate lawsuit with Wheelabrator Technologies. We both know how trying and difficult this can be, particularly if, as is true in the lawsuits against me, the charges and allegations are false. My point is this. Neither the lawsuits against me, nor the litigation my opponent’s firm was involved with, have any relevance or connection to our District 2 Senate campaigns. Cullen is simply trying with rumor and innuendo to drag my campaign into the mud.

Cullen also conveniently ignores important facts about my employment at FleetBoston Financial Group when I was the CFO before it was sold to Bank of America. My employment agreement with FleetBoston is also part of the public record at the SEC. He either didn’t understand the SEC documents he was reading or he chose to misrepresent the facts contained in those records because they interfered with his mudslinging accusations. Instead, he followed the first rule of fiction writing — don’t let the facts get in the way when you’re telling a story.

During my entire campaign for the state Senate, I have been a proponent of open debate and public forums where voters can ask me any questions that they want to ask. I have been very outspoken that I disagree with many of the votes my opponent has made particularly as they affect education and increased property taxes for all property owners. In a recent forum I held in Haverhill, a voter did ask me about some of the accusations in Cullen’s column. I answered his questions in a complete and totally honest manner. I assume he was satisfied with my answers. He did not ask a follow up question.

In the remaining two weeks of the campaign, I will continue to stand before the voters and answer their questions. I have nothing to hide in my past. I do have some ideas on the important economic, education, and health care issues facing us in the next two years and how to move this state forward. I believe the voters are more interested in where I stand on the issues than wallowing in the mud that Cullen is trying to create during the political mudslinging season.

(Holderness resident Bob Lamb is the Democratic Party nominee for State Senate in District 2.)

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LETTERS Liberals want to support the system; conservatives want results To the editor, Liberals (typically Democrats) and Conservatives (typically Republicans) have very different viewpoints about education. Liberals see the public school educational establishment (the unions, the government bureaucracies, the university education Departments, etc.) as the way to educate children (except occasionally for their own children).

Conservatives believe results are the important thing, “Is the child getting a good education?” Government ads claim that every day 7,000 children drop out of school and millions more graduate lacking basic knowledge. The educational establishment isn’t meeting society’s need to prepare children for adulthood.

The liberal answer to public education problems is to increase money for the educational establishment. But, we’ve been doing this for 40 years with failing results, the liberal solution meets Einstein’s definition of insanity.

Conservatives want to put the student’s parents in control of their child’s education by letting parents, not the school system, control where their child’s education money is spent.

Conservatives believe that parents are most concerned about their child’s education, and that they are fully capable of choosing the right school for their child.

Liberals argue that parental school choice takes funding from the public school system. But, rich liberals don’t

hesitate to take their own children out of public schools no matter what the consequences to school system funding.

Rich liberals apparently are happy if the children of poorer parents are condemned to stay in failing schools.

Conservatives believe that school choice will create competition among schools, forcing schools to improve. Competing schools can offer different educational experiences, better meeting the needs of individual students. Poor schools will improve or close. But, public schools need not lose a dime of funding, they just must provide a good education.

To protect the public school system, the New Hampshire scholarship program, like many systems allowing parental school choice, only lets a portion of what a school system spends on each student to follow the student.

And, the N.H. scholarship program, that Democrats want to end, limits the amount of money that a school district can lose because of scholarships.

The choice in November is clear. If you care more about the educational process than the results, then support Democrats. If you care that our public education system fails to meet the needs of millions of students, if you think parents can choose better schools for their children, or if you agree that competition will improve educational results, then you should vote for people who care about the results for each child, vote Republican.

Don Ewing Meredith

6th Annual ‘Granny D’ event is Thursday at Steele Hill Resorts To the editor, Readers will remember 100-yearold Granny D, who walked across the country in her 89th/90th year, promoting campaign finance reform, hearing from people how government used to be responsive to the people, but no longer is. Belknap County Democrats claimed this Laconia-born activist for our own (with her permission) and named our annual fundraiser event after her. We promised her we’d keep the topic alive, for as long as needed.

Before she died in March, 2010, she learned of the Citizens United ruling

with free speech rights, hence with the right to put unlimited money into political campaigns. For democracy’s needs, a dreadful ruling. Corporations or heads-of will always have more buying power than ordinary Americans.

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How refreshing – Jeannie Forrester did what she said she would To the editor, This is a response to the letter on October 10 from Anne Hunnewell to support Bob Lamb.

I take exception to most of the letter, especially the statement “with Draconian budget cuts based on the myth that the prior Legislature had a budget deficit”. Let’s remember back to the last Democratic budget. My memory says the Democrats tried to steal $120-million from the hospital insurance fund to balance the budget.

When this was not possible they installed several nuisance taxes, like campground and state park usage taxes, that made everybody mad.

Then they borrowed money to fix the problem. I think this was against the state Constitution — Anne when you borrow money it’s a deficit and the interest payments choke future budgets. This makes you cut out other services so the state can afford to pay back the interest, which is exactly the

problem the federal government has now.

Knowing this issue, Jeanie Forrester ran in 2010 on a ticket to balance the budget legally. She won the State Senate seat and she did exactly what she said she would do. How refreshing — a politician who did what they said and promised to do! Just last week Governor Lynch announced we will have a surplus this year (which he is taking credit for). I have a problem with Governor Lynch taking credit but I can make a case that Jeanie Forrester made it happen.

I support Jeanie Forrester for State Senate. Not just for the budget stand, but she is the whole package. She has worked with the vets and every citizen in her district. She listens to all (please call her).

Anne, thank you for your participation.

Bob Kennelly Meredith

I am tired of New Hampshire’s high taxes – enough is enough To the editor, I am tired of New Hampshire’s high taxes. Enough is enough, we have been at the mercy of tax and spend, tax and spend individuals and I am tired of it!

We are coming down to the wire to the end of political campaigning. I hope you have been listening to the candidates in order that you can make the best decision for whom to vote. I would like all my friends and neighbors to know for whom I will cast my vote. They are: State Representative (Meredith/Gilford) - Kevin

Leandro, Colette Worsman, Robert Greemore, Herb Vadney; for State Senator (District 2) - Jeanie Forrester.

I have met and talked with each of these candidates. I have assured myself that they all are fiscal conservatives who will care for New Hampshire’s fiscal matters in the same manner that I would. DO NOT stay home on November 6th. If you are unhappy with the election results — if you don’t vote you can’t complain.

Elliot Finn Meredith

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LETTERS Many red flag events are indicating a takeover by the rich To the editor, Do we want democracy or plutocracy?

First, some definitions: Plutocracy = “government by the wealthy” or “a controlling class of rich men”. Definition: Plutocrat = “the rich man”. (Webster) Several events have happened lately that seem to indicate that the rich people and the big corporations are conspiring to take over our democracy. The most obvious is the Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling that allows corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections. This includes all sorts of federal, state and local elected officials including judges.

It is a known fact that the more money a candidate spends, the more likely he or she will be to win.

Many other red flag events indicate the takeover by the rich. New voter suppression laws, being implemented by many states, will cause the voters most likely to vote against the Plutocrats to be denied the vote; or, to have voting made so much harder for them that they will stay home.

Although the courts have stopped many voter suppression laws as unconstitutional, further dishonest political spinning is still causing confusion among voters. Billboards in some states are stating it is a felony to vote without a proper ID — even though a picture ID is no longer required by court ruling. This same “dirty trick” is being used to lead voters astray in phone messages either at city clerk’s offices, at state information offices, or in robo-calls.

Recently the news has reported that CEO’s of large companies are bullying their employees to vote a certain way, by implying that they might lose their jobs

if the wrong person wins the presidency.

By watching the news it is easy to see that the Republicans aligned with the Plutocrats have to lie or distort the truth to win. This is because they cannot win on their own merits or with their policies. Take, for example, the common distortion of “Global Warming,” in which many Republicans have to actually deny the scientific facts in order to perpetuate the lucrative fossil fuel businesses that have made them rich. Republicans support the wealthy and big business. Republicans have been responsible for the dangerous transfer of wealth and power from the middle class to the wealthy 1-percent over the past decades.

What becomes of America if the rich and powerful corporations gain total control of our future? We in the middle class are basically screwed! The unions that protect our workers will be beaten down and eliminated. The minimum wage laws will be repealed. Wages and benefits will drop significantly for all of us, while the Plutocrats widen their profit margins for their own benefit. In the long run, America would lose the democracy that is so vital to keeping a balance between our various classes and protecting the majority of our citizens. Our country as we know it would be ruined.

So what should we do when voting in this crucial election? Be sure you are not supporting the dominance of Plutocrats with your vote, because this will result in erasing your importance as an individual citizen. Use your vote to support those who want to preserve our democracy and uphold your voice in its future.

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To the editor, I strongly support Gregory Hill for State Representative in Northfield and part of Franklin. I have known Greg for several years but in the last year I have gotten to know him quite well. In 2012, as a freshman member of the House Education Committee, he was a prime player in the passage of signature legislation that allows parents a real opportunity for school choice. The Cato Institute has called this piece of School Choice Legislation the best in the country. This is a remarkable accomplishment for any state rep, let alone a freshman.

Greg really listens and communicates very well with his constituents.

He asks excellent questions until he really understands the issue. He is very persistent and he is effective because he has learned quickly how the House and the Senate together actually work on new legislation.

The people of Northfield and part of Franklin are very fortunate to be represented in The New Hampshire House of Representatives by Greg Hill. He deserves your continued support and your vote in Nov. Bill Grimm Franklin

Glenn Cordelli is running for public office all the right reasons To the editor, Glenn Cordelli is a candidate for State Representative from Carroll County District 4, covering Tuftonboro, Sandwich, and Moultonborough.

Before moving to Tuftonboro, he had held offices in Ridgefield, CT (population 25,000), where he served on the Board of Education for six years, the Board of Finance for four years and also on the Charter Revision Commission. He has worked in the information technology field for over 30 years.

Glenn is on a N.H. House & Citizen Committee to look for positive legisla-

tion. He opposes a state income tax and encourages everyone to vote “Yes” on Question 1 to ban an income tax.

His first goal is to help increase N.H. jobs and the economy so workers can provide for themselves and their families.

In my opinion, he is running for office for all the right reasons. I am asking you to join me in voting for Glenn Cordelli on November 6th for State Representative from Carroll County District 4.

Jim Leiterman Moultonborough

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LETTERS Elected officials have greater responsibilities than just cutting taxes To the editor, Rep. Colette Worsman recently wrote two letters defending the budget the current Legislature passed, writing “in these tough times N.H. families are living within their means, and our state government must do the same in order to reduce the burdens of taxes and regulations on businesses so they can grow jobs”. She wrote they reduced over 40 taxes and fees in an effort to grow jobs. But where are those jobs? From Aug. 2011 to Aug. 2012 job growth in NH was minus 0.60-percent, N.H. dropped from 23rd to 44th in the state ranking for job growth during that period.

A family living within their means does not intentionally eliminate portions of their income, but that is what the Legislature did by reducing over 40 taxes and fees. Like HB-156 that reduced the tobacco tax by 10-cents, costing the state over $20-million over the last year. Like SB-149 that reduced the meals and rooms tax by 1-percent, 9 to 8-percent, costing the state another $20+million in revenue. Like the vehicle registration fee reduction, a $90-million reduction to state revenue over two years.

Yes, Rep. Worsman, there are many N.H. citizens who had no issue paying many of the small fees and taxes that were reduced or eliminated. You present your case without offering any perspective of what the trade-offs had to be for the state to absorb the significant loss of revenue the reductions caused. Most citizens did not have the perspective of the real burdens that the budget would place on so many individuals, families and towns. The budget eliminated essential health services, the successful public-private partnership N.H. Healthy Kids program placing the majority of those

children into Medicaid, funding for domestic violence programs as well as alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment, prevention programs for at-risk children, it cut funding for the Children in Need of Services program, suspended reimbursements to the foster grandparent program, and voted against employment related child care to assist families struggling to stay in the work force. These are just a few of the many cuts made.

Which cuts could have been prevented if the revenue reductions were not implemented?

N.H. has the 6th highest median household income and the 7th highest wealth per capita; N.H. citizens believe we are a caring and compassionate state but the budget supported

by Rep. Worsman, Rep. Greemore and Sen. Forrester reflects anything but that. Rep. Worsman wrote “The citizens of N.H. expect us to exercise good stewardship with their hard earned money.” Given what we now know of the cuts and the resulting downshifting of costs to local communities, many feel that good stewardship was not exercised. Citizens also feel elected officials have a broader stewardship responsibility over the welfare of N.H.’s citizens and that was clearly not reflected in the budget.

Let’s send representatives to Concord in 2013 that are not bound by pledges to outside interests like ALEC, American Crossroads and the Tea Party. We need open minds, willingness to compromise and sensible stewardship — Lisa DiMartino, Bill Johnson, Kate Miller and Sandy Mucci as our State Reps and Bob Lamb as our Senator will provide that.

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Downfall of a republic occurs with the redistribution of wealth To the editor, We have the most paramount election of our time! New Hampshire being a swing state may very well decide this election and the fate of this republic. Looking at the political maps of the U.S. and New England, New Hampshire either sticks out like a sore thumb or a beacon of hope — depends which side your on. The downfall of a republic occurs when the people vote for the candidate who will give them the most for nothing (food, fuel, birth control, cell phones, housing, ect). This is called the redistribution of the wealth, so why bother to work hard if half of your earnings will be taken away to buy votes?

President Obama inherited a debt

problem from President Bush but has only got us deeper in debt; as a community organizer he seems unqualified for the job as president of a super power, the United States. He has never run a business and very little is known of his past other then he has a Muslim father and stepfather.

Governor Romney is no Ronald Reagan but he is the only hope we have. During the revolutionary war a British general stated, “New England is full of Patriots and New Hampshire is the worst of the lot!”

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Republican women aren’t buying the so-called ‘war on women’ To the editor, The following was written by Rae Lynne Chornenky, the president of the National Federation of Republican Women: “Out of sheer desperation, Democrats are doing their best to manufacture a controversy surrounding the phrase “binders full of women” because recent polls show they are losing women voters in droves. Governor Romney has a stellar record of hiring women for top positions in state government,

and the Obama campaign and Democrats cannot deny this. So, in an effort to change the subject, they zero in on an innocuous phrase and try to repackage it as something sexist and offensive.

This is essentially what they have been trying to do all year with the so-called “war on women”, and it simply isn’t working. Women voters aren’t buying it.

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LETTERS I’m running for State Representative to preserve NH’s uniqueness To the editor, Our state of New Hampshire is a unique place to live and I would like to keep it that way. It’s beautiful landscape, the tree filled mountains, lakes, farmlands, and of course the seashore has attracted many of us to make it our home. If we love our home and our mother earth then it is our responsibility to enjoy and protect what we have as caretakers of the land.

My interest as a candidate for state representative from Belmont is to maintain the uniqueness of our state, for our children and future generations that will follow. The true New Englander is very frugal and refrains form excessive spending instead believing “pay what you can afford”.

That is how I live my life, and operate my business. With your help it is the philosophy that I will work under in the house of representative.

I have received dozens of questionnaires from special interest groups wanting to know if I will support their cause and I have not responded to any of them. I believe it is my responsibility to make decisions based on what is good for our communities and our state and not what is best for special interest groups or to be reelected.

Needless to say we will be facing some serious problems in both economics, and environmental issues.

I would like to provide my professional background to demonstrate to you that I have the credentials to be an excellent representative.

Let me start by telling you that as

a private citizen I have written and introduced two bills in the Legislature, which were, both adopted and are now the laws of the state.

I received my bachelors of Civil Engineering from New York University and I am a registered professional engineer in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and New York State. I have been practicing my profession since my graduation in 1958. I received my commission as a 2nd Lt., served two years in the Army Corps of Engineers on active duty and five years on active reserve, honorable discharged with the rank of Captain.

As an engineer I had the privilege of living and working in a number of foreign countries namely Germany, France, Thailand, Laos and Panama.

Having lived in New Hampshire for the past 42 years, I have had the opportunity to serve on the Board of Selectman, Planning Board, School Board, and Sewer Commission. I was also privileged to have been the United States Senate nominee for the state of New Hampshire in 1998.

My wife Susan and I have been married for the past 48 years. We have three sons who are all mechanical engineers and seven grand children.

We operate our family business GCengineering and GCenterprises.

Please feel free to call me for any additional questions you may have.

My telephone # is 267-8023, and don’t forget to vote Tuesday November 2.

George Condodemetraky Belmont

A vote for Annie Kuster will keep country on the correct path To the editor, So why should you vote for Annie Kuster? Simply put, she in the right place on the issues while her opponent is in the wrong place and in the wrong place frequently. Everyone agrees that job creation is high on the list of issues that are important to people, especially those folks who live in depressed areas such at the North Country of New Hampshire.

The difference between the Southern Tier of New Hampshire and the North Country begs for a representative to come to their aid. Communication, a highway that does not detour into the mid-section of the state, better educational opportunities and medical services are needed especially in the northern section of the state and have been for years. As a member of Congress, Annie will focus on how to create those good jobs and better educational opportunities that support a strong middle class and get the northern part of New Hampshire on a path toward recovery while preserving the growing economic vitality that exists in other parts of the state.

The Affordable Healthcare Act (ObamaCare) passed in 2010 was an important step in the right direction to

stop the soaring inequities that exist in today’s health care. Annie Kuster will give the support to further implement this act that has become the law of the land unlike her opponent who plans to help repeal it. Because of that law Medicare has been strengthened, the socalled donut hole has been decreased.

Wellness benefits have been increased for seniors as will be provided by the councils that are formed in 2014. Medical insurance companies are forced to put their premium dollars into services for clients. Pre-existing conditions are allowed and cannot be the cause of dropping a sick person. Annie believes it is time to focus on the cost of medical insurance and services associated with it. She believes it is time to bend that cost curve so that no one is forced into bankruptcy because of a catastrophic illness.

These are but a few of the reasons that you should consider casting your VOTE FOR ANNIE KUSTER on November 6th. We are on the correct path and we need people like ANNIE KUSTER to be elected to Congress.

That is why you should VOTE FOR ANNIE KUSTER in November.

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from preceding page year, we learned that the Obama White House paid its female employees an average of 18-percent less than its male employees in 2011. Former Obama aides have come forward claiming that the “good ol’ boy network” is alive and well at the White House, with President

Obama neglecting to bring women into his inner circle of advisers. Questions about pay inequities at the Obama campaign and at the Democrat National Committee have also surfaced. How’s that for equity?”

Judy Krahulec Laconia

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FRATES from page one premiered on Thursday, October 25, at Elm Street School in Laconia, with a public performance at 6:30 p.m. As Frates is a man who wears many hats, the performance will include magic as well as caricatures, music, cartooning, storytelling and speed drawing.

Frates, performing as six different characters throughout the fast-paced presentation, will tell the story of “Maynard the Magician” who discovers that his magic trunk has gone missing just as he is preparing for the biggest show of his career.

Frates said his characters and messages are designed for a child’s level of comprehension, and that the show is is entertaining and fun while being informative.

“Comedy often helps us deal with

problems that we all experience in life at different levels and it connects us as human beings,” said Frates. “Children love to laugh and when they do it is contagious and everything seems possible. Dreams can come true, friendship becomes real, and together we can proudly say that bullying will not be tolerated in our community or schools.”

The show on Thursday is free of charge and open to the public. Frates said he is especially welcoming parents or officials from other districts who might be interested in bringing “You are the Magic” to their school, which he could do for no or minimal charge. For more about bringing the performance to an area school, call Frates at 528-7651.

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ARMSTRONG from page one released its report to show why it ordered Armstrong banned from competition back in August. Monday’s judgment by the UCI was just the necessary next legal step to formalize the loss of his titles and expel him from the sport.

It will likely also trigger painful financial hits for Armstrong as race organizers and former sponsors line up to reclaim what are now viewed as his ill-gotten rewards, though the cyclist maintains he never doped.

Prudhomme wants Armstrong to pay back prize money from his seven wins, which the French cycling federation tallied at 2.95 million ($3.85 million). Armstrong also once was awarded $7.5 million plus legal fees from Dallas-based SCA Promotions Inc., which tried to withhold paying a bonus for the rider’s 2004 Tour victory after it alleged he doped to win.

The U.S. government could also get involved in a case brought by Floyd Landis, who was key to taking down his illustrious former teammate by turning whistleblower in 2010.

The losses pile up for a man who dedicated himself to victory, over other cyclists and the cancer that almost killed him in 1996.

Neither Armstrong nor his representatives had any comment about Monday’s decision, but the rider was defiant in August when he chose not to fight USADA in one of the agency’s arbitration hearings. He argued the

process was rigged against him.

“I know who won those seven Tours, my teammates know who won those seven Tours, and everyone I competed against knows who won those seven Tours,” Armstrong said then. “The toughest event in the world where the strongest man wins.

Nobody can ever change that.”

The condemnation by McQuaid, cycling’s most senior official, confirmed Armstrong’s pariah status, after the UCI had backed him at times in trying to seize control of the doping investigation from USADA. McQuaid announced that the UCI accepted the sanctions imposed by USADA and would not appeal them to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

His board will meet Friday to discuss going after Armstrong’s 2000 Olympic bronze medal and the possibility of setting up a “Truth and Reconciliation” commission to air the sport’s remaining secrets.

“WADA is encouraged that the UCI feels it can use this case as a catalyst to thoroughly clean up its sport and remove any remaining vestiges of the doping programs that have clearly damaged cycling over the last decade,” World Anti-Doping Agency President John Fahey said in a release.

The International Olympic Committee said it would study the UCI’s response and wait to receive its full decision before possibly taking away Armstrong’s medal from the Sydney Games time trial.

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Voters at Meredith forum urged to defeat constitutional amendments

BY ROGER AMSDEN FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MEREDITH — Democrats were urged to reject two proposed constitutional amendments that will be on the N.H. ballot in November at an informational session held at the Community Center last night.

The two constitutional amendments are CACR-13, which would ban the imposition of a state income tax, and CACR-26, relating to administration of the state’s court system and provides that the Legislature and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall have concurrent power to make rules governing the administration of all the courts of the state.

Jeff McLynch, executive director, of the left-of-center New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, said that the organization believes that income tax amendment is not needed as there are already effective and reliable tools in place, elections and the legislative process, designed to make policy decisions. ‘’Changes to the state constitution should be rare and demonstrate a clear need. Question 1 fails to meet this test,’’ said McLynch, who maintained that passage of the amendment would tie the hands of future legislatures and make government less democratic and accountable.

He also said it would freeze the existing tax system, which relies heavily on property taxes and business taxes, in place and perpetuate an ongoing fiscal crisis, which has seen the growth in general fund tax revenue lag behind personal income growth over the last 17 years. He said that while personal income has risen an average of 2.4 percent a year from 1994 through 2011, state general fund revenues only increased by six-tenths of one percent a year.

He said that the state’s tax system is already tilted against those with lower incomes and that those making less than $25,000 a year pay 8.3 percent of their income in state and local taxes while those making between $204,000 and $480,000 a year pay only 3.5 percent.

McLynch noted that property taxes account for 44 percent of state and local tax revenues, compared to 23 percent nationwide, while corporate taxes raise seven percent of the state and local revenue, compared to only two percent in other states.

House Speaker William O’Brien, who co-sponsored the amendment said earlier this year “The point of this amendment is to avoid this state being changed. We’re the only state in the Northeast that doesn’t charge an income tax, and I want to keep it that way.”

On January 18, 2012 the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 257-101 in favor of referring the personal income tax ban on the 2012

ballot. The measure was subsequently passed by the New Hampshire State Senate and placed on the ballot.

McLynch said that since the the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, which he described as an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to exploring, developing, and promoting public policies that foster economic opportunity and prosperity for all New Hampshire residents, is concerned primarily with economic issues it had not closely studied the second proposed amendment, which would give the Legislature the power to override rules adopted by the courts.

But he did note that former State Supreme Court Chief Justice John Broderick had spoken against its passage, as has former New Hampshire Governor Steve Merrill.

Attorney Peter Millham of Gilford said that the N.H. Bar Association and lawyers in his Laconia law office are very upset about the proposed amendment and do not want the Legislature to take rule making authority ‘’out of the hands of the courts and give it to the politicians.’’

Asked by Ian Raymond, a candidate for the house from Sanbornton, whether the bill was designed to take away the court’s power over school funding, Millham said that while it was not a direct attack on that power that ‘’ever since they made the Claremont decision, the Legislature has been out to get the court.’’

Both of the proposed amendments will require a two-thirds vote for passage but another ballot issue regarding the Constitution, one calling for a constitutional convention, will require only a simple majority to pass.

Former State Senator Deb Reynolds of Plymouth said that she is very concerned about the possibility of a constitutional convention, particularly one which she said ‘’could be dominated by our current tea party Legislature and out-of-state money.’’

She said that the power of out-ofstate money, made possible by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, is shown not only in the number of bills which were drafted by the American Legislative Exchange Council and came before the Legislature in the last two years, but also by the defeat of moderate Republicans like Peter Bolster of Alton in the Republican primary in which she said out-of-state funds played a role. ‘’There were a whole host of bills like Voter ID, Right to Work, self defense gun laws and the repeal of predatory lending that were clearly not designed to deal with any real problems we’re facing in this state. We’re a state of tolerant, moderate and hard-working people and we don’t need imported bills that have nothing to do with our real priorities,’’ she said.

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LACONIA — U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said yesterday the state government has been “hijacked by some extremists” during her endorsement of District 7 Senate Democratic candidate Andrew Hosmer.

Shaheen made her comments in front of a crowd of about 50 seniors at the Taylor Community, telling them that Hosmer of Laconia would bring common sense and reasonable, moderate leadership to the State Senate.

“The best ideas come from working together,” Shaheen said describing Hosmer as a successful businessman who as a former prosecutor in Massachusetts would not be afraid the ask the hard questions.

Shaheen and Hosmer were joined yesterday by Laconia Mayor Mike Seymour, City Councilor Matt Lahey, and Democratic N.H. House District 4 candidate David O. Huot.

Hosmer is facing Republican Laconia resident Josh Youssef for Senate District 7 seat.

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He said New Hampshire needs to focus on education — especially funding the community college and university systems.

He said recent budget cuts to the university system will hurt New Hampshire in the long run by making the state colleges too expensive for talented people to get an education.

“I depend on the community colleges for my auto technicians,” Hosmer said making the point that, as a small businessman, he needs well educated and technically savvy people for the success of his business.

Hosmer is general manager of AutoServ Nissan in Tilton.

He also said the state needs to take a hard look at health care, noting that LRGH and Franklin Regional Hospital are respectively the largest employers in Laconia and Franklin. see SHAHEEN page 14

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Complaints obtained from the 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division yesterday say James Spanos, 48, of 15 Lakeview Ave. allegedly sold or pawned stolen jewelry at Capital City Pawn and Cash N Toys on September 20 — the day after the burglary was reported.

The pawned items were less than $1,000 in value in each instance said the complaints.

Laconia Police also charged Spanos with two misdemeanor counts of violating a bail order. According to Prosecutor James Sawyer, on July 12, Spanos was charged by Alton Police for possessing drugs in a motor vehicle. He had been free on bail.

Spanos was initially arrested by Meredith and Center Harbor Police on September 23 after they responded to an argument at Vacation Escape.

Affidavits said when Center Harbor Police Chief Mark Chase made contact with Spanos, who was on foot, he found a bag filled with “a number of highend rings and other jewelry” during a routine search for weapons. Affidavits said Spanos also had two knives in his possession.

Spanos was charged with one felony count of receiving stolen property after his arrest in Meredith. He is being held on $50,000 cash-only bail for the felony count.

After appearing in court yesterday on the four new misdemeanors out of Laconia, Judge Jim Carroll added an additional $250 to his cash bail.

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MEANS from page 2 were few national advocates for American Indians.

Means was one of the first to emerge. He sought to restore Indians’ pride in their culture and to challenge a government that had paid little attention to

tribes in generations. He was also one of the first to urge sports teams to do away with Indian names and mascots.

“No one except Hollywood stars and very rich Texans wore Indian jewelry,” Means said, recalling the early days of the movement. And there were dozens, if not hundreds, of athletic teams “that in essence were insulting us, from grade schools to college. That’s all changed.”

AIM was founded in the late 1960s to demand that the government honor its treaties with American Indian tribes. The movement eventually faded away, Means said, as Native Americans became more selfaware and self-determined.

There were plenty of American Indian activists before AIM, but it became the “radical media gorilla,” said Paul DeMain, editor of News from Indian Country, a national newspaper focused on tribal affairs.

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PARKING from page one nity and Public Works Director Paul Moynihan. “There needs to be real collaboration among the various parties,” Seymour said.

John Moriarty, president of the Main Street Initiative, also called for a comprehensive look at the downtown parking situation. “Don’t be quick to legislate. We need to build a plan. Not one space at a time, but all 700 spaces” in the downtown area, he said.

The public hearing specifically dealt with proposals for parking spaces on Main and Pleasant streets specifically for motorcycles, and another proposal to allow all-day parking for all the parking spaces behind the train station.

Chris Santaniello, executive director of Lakes Region Community Services, said converting the two-hour parking spaces behind the train station to all-day parking would reduce increased on-street parking that has taken place on Harvard Street since the agency moved its operations into the former Federal Building.

Andy Patterson, executive director of the Laconia Clinic, said the amount of on-street parking on Harvard Street was creating a traffic hazard for motorists leaving using the Harvard Street exit from the clinic’s parking lot. Patterson said he believed that allowing more long-term parking behind the train station would help.

But Moriarty opposed the change.

“A non-profit which doesn’t pay property taxes should not be given additional parking consideration than those businesses which pay taxes,” he said, referring to LRCS. In another downtown parking matter, the council accepted a recommendation from its Public Works Committee to approve a slight alteration to the proposed loading zone in

front of the Laconia Antique Center, the former Bloom’s Variety building.

The loading zone will be configured in such a way that it will not result in the loss of any existing parking spaces.

The council took no action on the motorcycle parking proposals. Moriarty urged the council to look at the proposals offered by Charlie St. Clair as an initiative from a local resident and business owner to improve the downtown.

NOTES: The council scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 26, on the possible sale of a vacant lot on Davis Place, off Normandin Square (Busy Corner) to the Boys and Girls Club.

The hearing was scheduled following a closed-door session with Boys and Girls Club representatives. The lot in question abuts the Winnipesaukee River. The Boys and Girls Club has operated from three different locations around the city in recent years and currently uses space in the Lakes Region Community Services building on North Main Street. . . . . . The council authorized City Planning Director Shanna Saunders to draw up recommendation for an updated noise ordinance. Acknowledging disagreements between lodging establishments and nightspots in Weirs Beach over the issue, Seymour said that the various groups would have an opportunity to offer input. But Saunders noted that noise issues are not limited to the Weirs Beach area. She said police have told her that it receives noise complaints for all over the city. . . . . .

The council voted 4-2 to permit Kristen Dadnar or Tilton to offer a stroller fitness class for young mothers at Leavitt Park in Lakeport. . . . . . The council unanimously appointed Kate Geraci to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Mary Ellen Moudman as an alternate on the Heritage Commission.

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Means and AIM co-founder Dennis Banks were charged in 1974 for their role in the Wounded Knee uprising in which hundreds of protesters occupied the town on the site of the 1890 Indian massacre. Protesters and federal authorities were locked in a standoff for 71 days and frequently exchanged gunfire. Before it was over,

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On the other hand, the Democrats all agreed that investment in education and infrastructure are required to promote and sustain economic growth.

Noting that local manufacturers cannot find workers with the necessary aptitude and skill, Huot scolded the Republicans for cutting funding to the university and community college systems. “That’s not what will grow jobs,” he said. “You can’t defund education and expect to fill jobs,” echoed Vaillancourt, who discounted the impact of “Right-to-Work” legislation, remarking that New Hampshire has outpaced states that have adopted it.

Tilton countered that while the Legislature reduced the operating budgets of the university and community college systems, the capital budget included $35-million for the university and funded seven projects, including a new academic building at Lakes Region Community College, at community colleges. Accornero acknowledged the importance of an educated workforce, but emphasized that the Legislature faced a $900-million deficit created by previous spending levels. “You have to make cuts,” he said, “and everybody has to take a hit.” Kingsbury charged that the university system employs more than 500 people who earn more than the governor and said that money should be spent on behalf of the students.

The Republicans anticipated another round of austerity next year. Accornero called for trimming

the budget by two-percent. Luther opposed increasing expenditures, but conceded “no one here will have any impact unless they’re on the Finance Committee.” And Kingsbury favored reducing the annual state budget of $5-billion to $3-billion. Tilton recalled that in 2009 the Democrats increased the budget from $9.3-billion to $11.5-billion and the Republicans pared it to $10.4-billion. He said that the sizes of the budget would be determined by the amount of revenue.

“All I hear is cut, cut, cut,” said Huot. “You can’t cut your way out of a recess. Smith and Vaillancourt both criticized the Republicans for foregoing revenue by reducing the tobacco tax and diverting revenue from public to private and parochial education through a voucher program. Fisher, who throughout the questioning stressed efficiency in government, said that the budget should not be cut at the expense of the services government provides.

Democrats and Republicans divided over expanding the federal/state Medicaid program to cover additional number of uninsured residents. Vaillancourt said that treating the uninsured increases hospital costs and insurance premiums. Smith noted that expanding Medicaid would bring $1-billion in federal funding by 2020, which would create jobs in health care fields.

Apart from Flanders, who conceded “ I can see pros and cons on both sides,” the Republicans doubted the federal government would honor its commitment to fund 90-percent of expansion of Medicaid, fearing see next page

Incumbent Laconia Rep. Don Flanders (second from right) answers at questions at last night’s House candidates’ forum at the Beane Conference Center while his fellow GOP incumbents listen. From left are Harry Acornero, Bob Luther, Bob Kingsbury and Frank Titlon.

(Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun.)

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Hosmer said one of the keys to economic growth is providing businesses with a predictably stable government with the ability to enforce its laws and contracts.

The BET and the BPD represent about $500-million annually or about 10 percent of the state’s annual budget of $5 billion and 40-percent of the total tax revenue now collected by the state.

The two sharply disagreed on many social issues including abortion and expanded gaming.

Youssef said he would ban all abortions regardless of the reason, saying an overturn would protect the civil rights of the unborn.

Hosmer replied that he trusts women to make their own decisions and he would not interfere between a woman and her doctor. He called an outright ban on abortions an “insult to every woman.”

In one of their sharpest exchanges of the evening, the two also clashed over whether or not funding for the state’s domestic violence program should be restored.

As a former criminal prosecutor, Hosmer said he has seen the results of domestic violence first hand and said the collateral damage is painful and, in some cases, deadly.

“Keep in mind,” said Youssef. “The role of government cannot be expanded beyond protecting the rights of victims.”

He said if someone intentionally returns to violence, they need to be educated.

In rebuttal, Hosmer said he was concerned that Youssef would think being a victim of violence is a “life-style choice.”

from preceding page the state would be left to foot the bill. “It’s not a good deal,” Tilton declared.

That prompted Smith to exclaim “since when is the federal government the bogey man? What’s you’re answer to the issue of the uninsured? It makes me furious!”

Asked what funding they would restore and how they would pay for it, the Democrats chose education and health care. Vaillancourt said he would raise the tobacco tax and expand gambling. Smith would eliminate the voucher program in education, which he called “stealing from public schools.” Fisher repeated that money could

“That is a mis-characterization of what I said,” Youssef said, saying people need to be educated to the cycle of violence.

Hosmer also said he would support building one casino in the state, largely because money is already leaving to gambling venues in Connecticut with Massachusetts and Maine ready to come on board.

He said he expected it to be regulated and the casino would pay for the social costs of the impact.

Youssef opposed it, saying the proposal of one casino would be creating a state monopoly that could unduly leverage its profits to undermine the free market for other hospitality venues. He also said expanded gaming would jeopardize the money now raised by charity gaming.

They agreed on marriage equality however Youssef said while he would not have voted to pass gay marriage, he would also not actively seek to undo it. Both agreed it was a civil rights issue.

In an issue key to Franklin, Youssef said he would not support the Northern Pass as proposed, especially if eminent domain was used by a utility to secure private land.

Hosmer said he, too, is against eminent domain but noted eminent domain is “off the table” because of legislation passed this past summer.

He said he would support a Northern Pass proposal, especially if the lines could be buried, because it would bring energy competition to the state, lowering energy costs. Hosmer also said the economic boost to Franklin could not be overlooked.

Hosmer and Youssef will appear at a one-on-one debate Monday in Laconia at the Belknap Mill. That forum is sponsored by The Daily Sun and it will begin at 7 p.m.

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

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The Republicans also referred to education and health care, but were reluctant to specify sources of revenue. Tilton, was the exception. He said that he favored topping up the highway fund and remarked “it’s a long shot to expect an increase in the gas tax, though I’d vote for it.”

With that, Tilton was the only candidate to suggest spending money for a public purpose and raising taxes to fund the expenditure in the same breath in the course of the hour and a half.

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GENERAL ELECTION The Supervisors of the Checklist will be meeting Tilton Town Hall, 257 Main Street Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 11:00 am–12:00 pm Purpose of this session: • To register to vote for the upcoming General Election No additions or corrections shall be made to the checklist after this session, until Election Day except as provided in RSA 659:12, RSA 654:28.

Supervisors: Bernard Chapman, Gayle Spellman, Judy Tilton

Melanie Sweeney pulls up daylillies which were blocking the view of a monument in Veterans Park in Laconia. She was part of a crew from the Belknap County Court Diversion program which assisted Patty and Pat Gianunzo, of Petal Pushers, in cleaning up the park and planting new low growing perennials. (Roger Amsden/for The Laconia Daily Sun)

PARK from page one obscuring a monument, as well as removal of daylillies, which were so tall that they hid names on the monument.

She said that the burning bushes, which are now regarded as invasive plants and whose sale in the state came to an end two years ago, were once the biggest sellers at Petal Pushers. But they were banned, along Norway Maple, bittersweet, buckthorn and several other non-native species in 2007, with nurseries granted a three-year reprieve so that they could sell off existing stock.

The seeds of burning bush, bright red and attractive to wildlife, are spread by birds through woods and fields, where they choke out native vegetation.

She said that the tops of the burning bushes had been recently removed by city crews but the root balls, which extended deep into the soil, still had to be dug out by hand.

New soil was added once the root balls were taken out and two hydrangeas, one donated by Appletree Nursery and another donated by Tilton Nursery, were planted in their place. The hydrangeas, one blue and one pink, required different kinds of soil, acidic for the blue and alkaline for the pink.

The hydrangeas will grow to about four feet tall

and will be three to four feet wide and were planted far enough away from the monument so that they will no longer bscure it.

Dozens of daylilllies in the park were pulled up because they grow too high and also obscure the monuments. Some will be replanted in other places around the city. Gianunzio said they will be replaced by low growing perennials which will provide strong colors through the fall.

Loanes said that several adults joined younger people in the court diversion program for the community service project.

He said that the diversion program, designed for minor offenses, looks to produce positive results by having those involved develop skills, confidence and a work ethic which will help build pride in accomplishment and a sense of satisfaction through community service projects.

Melane Sweeney, 37, is one of the program’s increasing number of adult participants. ‘’I love this type of work,’’ said Sweeney, as she helped pull out the daylilly bulbs. ‘’It’s good that Petal Pushers came down here and gave us this kind of opportunity, It’s turning out to be a real positive experience,’’ said Sweeney.

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Veronica S. ‘Connie’ Cassell, 70

LACONIA — Veronica Sue “Connie” Cassell, 70, of 6B Hidden Cove, died peacefully at her home on Monday, October 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

Connie was born January 16, 1942 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Childress) Morkert.

She moved to West Palm Beach, Florida at age 5 where she later met and married her husband of 50 years, Peter, and had their two daughters, Melanie and Tracy. The family moved to Andover, Massachusetts in 1975, where they lived until moving to Laconia in 1998.

Connie was the love of Peter’s life and his partner, a wonderful mom to Melanie and Tracy, a caring mother-in-law to Duane, and a doting and proud “Grammy” to Ashley and “Gramma” to Geoffrey.

She was a caring and devoted friend to many, a lover of animals and birds, and the “staff” to her three cats – Milo, Marlee and Zoe. She enjoyed sewing and needlework, music, gardening, reading, and cooking. Connie was also a member of the PEO Sisterhood.

Connie is survived by her husband, Peter I. Cassell, of Laconia; two daughters, Melanie L. Prugh and her husband, Duane E. Prugh, Jr., of Methuen, Massachu-

setts and Tracy D. Cassell of Stoughton, Massachusetts; two grandchildren, Ashley S. Prugh of Methuen, Massachusetts and Geoffrey B. Prugh of Quincy, Massachusetts; her mother, Martha M. Morkert of Boca Raton, Florida; a brother, Terry L. Morkert, of Boca Raton, Florida; four nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Kenneth H. Morkert.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

Interment will be at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247, the Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or the Foundation for N.I.H. - O’Neill Fund, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814 (www.fnih.org).

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

WOLFEBORO — Diane R. Jordan of Wolfeboro, passed away, October 20, 2012, after a short illness, with her family by her side.

Born March 9, 1932 in Malden MA, the daughter of Leonard O. and Mary O. (Fitzgerald) Gulaker, living in several towns, mostly growing up in Winchester, MA. Out of high school, Diane worked as a bank teller; traveled around the country and to some far points of the globe, as a stewardess for American Airlines in the 1950’s; Diane was involved in the restaurant business; sold real estate; worked in offices; and held several retail positions. Diane’s most important job, the one she was most proud, was that of mother and grandmother.

Diane loved to be outdoors. She loved to garden and to be in the garden. She loved the water, loved to swim in it and loved looking at it. Summers were spent at camp on

Lake Maning, that her father built in 1946. She enjoyed going around the lake by boat, which she has done every summer and fall season, since about the age of nine.

Diane loved bowling with Paul and friends, playing cribbage, bingo and parchessi. She loved to read. Diane was also a Christmas fanatic, she loved the whole holiday season, she enjoyed decorating and entertaining.

Through the years, she lived in Winchester, MA, Long Island, NY, Redding, CT, Williamstown, MA, Pownal, VT Alton and Wolfeboro, NH. She is survived by her husband Paul L. Jordan: two sons: Mark Wohl and Erik Wohl and three grandchildren: Heather Wohl, Mark Wohl and Brenden Wohl. She was predeceased by two sons: Jeffrey Wohl and Kurt Wohl.

A Celebration of Diane’s life will be held at 5 Robin Acres in Wolfeboro, NH at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Cremation arrangements by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.colm

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NOTICE City of Laconia – Fall Leaf Pickup During the weeks of October 29th and November 12th, the City’s solid waste contractor (Bestway Disposal) will pickup an additional 10 bags of leaves/ yard waste during these 2 weeks – on your normal trash day.

Please note that yard waste will be collected by a separate truck NOT the normal trash collection truck.

All materials must be placed in paper compostable bags.

Please place bagged yard waste at least 3 feet away from your trash.

Laconia residents may also bring leaves/yard waste to the composting area at the Laconia Transfer Station FREE of charge. Hours of operation are: Monday Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:00 am to Noon.

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OBITUARY

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Mark J. Ellsworth, 56

LACONIA — Mark Joseph Ellsworth, 56, of 130 Endicott St. North, died at his home on Sunday, October 21, 2012.

Mr. Ellsworth was born October 6, 1956 in Laconia, N.H., the son of Francis and Cecile (Martineau) Ellsworth. He resided in Concord, N.H. for several years before moving to Laconia two years ago.

Mr. Ellsworth served in the U. S. Army and had been employed at the New Hampshire Hospital in Concord for fifteen years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Laconia Post No. 1670 and the American Legion Wilkins Smith Post No. 1. He enjoyed hunting.

Survivors include a son, Preston Ellsworth, of Vermont; three daughters, Melodie Hughes of Laconia, Abbagail Ellsworth of Laconia and Angela Collins of Gilford; two grandchildren, Peyton Hughes and Shelby Hughes, both of Laconia; two sisters, Mary Charnley of Belmont and Lynda Lauriat of Florida;

two nieces and two nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ellsworth was predeceased by a brother, Francis Ellsworth.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00AM at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, N.H. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen St. Second Floor, Framingham, MA 01701.

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.

Squam Lakes Association hosting Fall Work Day HOLDERNESS — The Squam Lakes Associationis hosting its first ever Fall Volunteer Work day on Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Participants will spend a day on the lake, maintaining trails, raking leaves, cleaning up campsites, stuffing envelopes and removing the docks and swim lines and are envouraged to bring a friend or the whole family while meeting others who share a common interested in Squam Lake. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning and lunch served at mid-day for all volunteers.

Those who prefer an indoor activity can help in

getting the annual appeal mailing out the door.

Volunteers will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the SLA Headquarters, 534 Route 3, Holderness. For more information on this event, call the SLA office at (603) 968-7336 or email jennifermattrick@squamlakes. org. People can also register to volunteer online at http://www.squamlakes.org/events/fall-work-day.

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for the public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and unique resource values of the Squam Lakes and surrounding watershed.

‘Halloween Happening’ Party at Gilford Middle School GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring its annual “Halloween Happening” Party on Saturday, October 27 from 1–3 p.m. in the Gilford Middle School Gym and Cafeteria.

This party is open to all Gilford children up through the 6th grade. Activities will include; GiveAways, The Monster Mash Raffle, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Halloween Games and of course the annual Halloween Jail and Pillow Fight Ring. Cupcake decorating and Halloween

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As always, the Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to assist with the party.

Help is needed with running games/activities during the party and clean-up following the party.

For more information or to sign up to volunteer, call the Parks and Recreation Office at 527-4722.

The Gilford Police Department has set Trick-orTreating in Gilford for Wednesday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m.

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Silver Series presents virtuoso jazz bassist Christian McBride & Inside Straight PLYMOUTH — The tion, with appearances on some 300 recordings as a Silver Series for the Performing Arts at Plymouth sideman before the age of State University will 40. No bassist is more in present jazz bass virtudemand.

The performer, comoso Christian McBride & Inside Straight at 8 p.m. poser, arranger, educator, Friday, October 26, in the curator and administrator extraordinaire moved to Hanaway Theatre at the Silver Center.

New York City in 1989 to McBride has been one further his classical studof the most influential Christian McBride. (Courtesy ies at the Julliard School, figures in the jazz world photo) only to be snatched up by alto saxophonist Bobby Watson. Since for 20 years, appearing in numerous musical settings with all the best then, McBride’s list of accomplishmusicians from the jazz, R&B and ments has been nothing short of staggering. pop worlds. He is one of the most recorded musicians of his genera“Wynton [Marsalis] was the first

world-renowned musician I met who really helped me get my focus,” McBride told interviewer Jon Liebman. “ ‘...you want to be a musician.

Look at all this great music you have to learn and all of the great bass players who came before you,’ Marsalis said. So he really took a hands-on, ‘big brother’ approach toward my development.”

“Christian is a monster on that bass,” according to George Duke. “It isn’t often these days to find a young musician so dedicated to his craft.

There isn’t anyone better,” Duke said in an article at All About Jazz.com.

Since 2000, McBride has blazed a trail as a bandleader with the Chris-

tian McBride Big Band, which won a Grammy Award last year for their CD The Good Feeling. In 2009, McBride released his quintet CD Christian McBride & Inside Straight, a return to his undiluted “straight-ahead” roots, featuring alto/soprano saxophonist Steve Wilson, vibraphonist Warren Wolf, pianist Eric Reed and drummer Carl Allen.

Tickets for Christian McBride & Inside Straight at Plymouth State University are $30-25 for adults, $28-23 for seniors and $20-15 for youth at the Silver Center Box Office, 535-2787 or (800) 779-3869. Tickets are also available online at silver. plymouth.edu.

GILFORD — New England Forestry Foundation will host a dedication for the conservation of the Carye Family Woods in Gilford, New Hampshire on Saturday, October 27, at 11 a.m. The event will include remarks, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and light refreshments. All are welcome to attend.

The Carye Family Woods is a 387acre property which abuts the town of Gilford’s Kimball Castle property with 250 acres, creating a significant conservation corridor. The property also contains a substantial portion of the Lazy Brook watershed and affords views of nearby Lake Winnipesaukee.

The Caryes wanted to leave a legacy of conservation for future generations, as well as ensure the proper management and future growth of their forest.

They understood the important role of sustainable management and its impact in creating healthy forests and vibrant habitats. They also wanted to encourage more land conservation in the area, creating a movement to retain the natural, scenic landscape in the sparkling Lakes Region.

“The Carye family is to be commended for this special conservation achievement,” comments Whitney Beals, Director of Land Protection for New England Forestry Foundation. “In November 1990, the Caryes received approval from the Town of Gilford’s Planning Board for a fully engineered, 37-lot residential sub-division on 73 acres located off Lazy Brook Lane and Route 11. Instead of proceeding with the sub-division, the Caryes opted to retain the land in its natural condition.

That same land is now part of their

major gift to conservation.”

The Carye Family Woods is a true community forest to be enjoyed by all. Local Eagle Scout, Albert Doyle— along with troop members, family, and local residents—created walking trails within the forest. There are diverse forest types to see and wooden bridges and planks to cross a small brook and wetland areas. Stone walls, boulders, and an old service road with a vintage jeep are landmarks one might find along the way. Native wildlife includes a family of hawks as well as signs of deer and beavers.

New England Forestry Foundation is a long-time leader in conservation and sustainable land management, having conserved over one million acres throughout New England— more than any other nonprofit organization and an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. Through their conservation and sustainable management practices, the organization see next page

New England Forestry Foundation hosting Carye Family Woods dedication The donors, Raymond A. and Barbara F. Carye, have owned the property since the 1950s and have a long history of caring for their forest and community. Their property has been sustainably managed by New England Forestry Foundation and later by the organization’s affiliates, New England Forestry Consultants, for approximately 30 years. In the 1990s, the Caryes also donated an abutting 65-acre parcel and farm buildings to the Gilford School District, providing an excellent opportunity for the young students of the town to learn more about the land and wildlife.

PET OF THE WEEK IS MARLEY October IS Adopt a shelter Dog Month Marley has the stately gaze and regal demeanor that suggests a soul of wisdom. His eyes tell the story of a dog that has experienced some tough Bmes prior to arriving at New Hampshire Humane Society. He’s an interesBng mix of German Shepherd and Akita. Know that adopBng this handsome, strong dog will assure you a dedicated incredibly intelligent companion; (that’s the german shepherd part) melded with strength and self assurance ‐ Akita traits.

We have decided Marley is about 3 years young. Anyone with the knowledge of sharing life with Shepherds will be drawn to him, in fact, we are counBng on that especially given the fact he has been living life in shelters, first in the North Country and then down here in the Lakes Region.

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Can you spell P-A-N-A-C-H-E?

The Annual Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation Spelling Bee is best known for crowning the best spellers in the area, but what many do not know that there is an additional crown is sought each year. It is the title of “Best Costume.” Pictured above are reigning winners from last year’s Bee, the members of the Taylor Community team: (left to right) Carolyn Parker, Dr. Mendon MacDonald and Jane Ross. Each year twenty-five or more teams from a wide variety of community organizations participate in this annual community event which will be held this year at the Laconia High School Auditorium on Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Lakes Region Food Network hosts showing of film ‘Mad City Chickens’ LACONIA — The Lakes Region Food Network is hosting a showing of “Mad City Chickens”, a documentary film about urban chicken keeping, on Food Day, October 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. .

According to the film’s website, “Mad City Chickens” is a “sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical look at the people who keep urban chickens in their backyards. From experts and authors to a rescued landfill chicken or an inexperienced family that takes the poultry plunge—it’s a humorous and heartfelt trip through the world of backyard chickendom.

A potluck dessert buffet will pre-

cede the film, and there is no charge to attend. For more information, contact Karen Barker at 528-8560 or barkers@alumni.unh.edu.

Barker says that with the increased interest in self-sufficiency and local food production, the backyard chicken is making a comeback all across the nation. From Los Angeles to Chicago, St. Louis to South Portland, city dwellers are keeping small flocks of laying hens and enjoying fresh, wholesome eggs. The possibility of a chicken ordinance in Laconia has been raised, as there is increasing interest in backyard chicken keeping within the city.

‘Lights On’ event Thursday in Bristol BRISTOL — A Lights on Celebration on October 25, at Kelley Park in Bristol from 5-8 p.m, will highlight the activities of local afterschool programs that keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning.

Join the Newfound Area School District Project PROMISE, Tapply

Thompson Community Center and Danbury Community Center in celebrating local Newfound afterschool program.

Some of the children’s activities planned for the event are Cake Walk, S’mores, “Glow in the dark” Parade and the Lion’s Club will be providing food.

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Blackstones hosting Venezuelan pianist Leo Blanco on Wednesday evening LACONIA — Blackstones will host the Leo Blanco Trio on October 24 at 8 p.m. at the Margate Resort in Laconia.

Admission is $12.

Blanco grew up in Mérida, Venezuela, where from early age he was surrounded by Venezuelan folklore (a blend of African and European musical traditions) as well as jazz, classical and pop music. At 16, he moved to Caracas where he studied music and worked as music director at the city’s renowned jazz venue, the Juan Sebastian Bar. Blanco moved to Boston in 1996 to study at the Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory. In March 1996 he was the first Latin American to win to a prestigious Boston Jazz Society Award. In May of the same year he received the Billboard Grant Award which recognized his “talent, commitment, achievement and other attributes

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Blanco was then commissioned to write “End of the Amazonia” for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and he further grew on the international music scene with forays into North American folk, Afro-Latin, and classical music. Blanco’s most recent album “Africa Latina” combines African music with music of Venezuela, Colombia and Peru.

Blanco has appeared at major festivals at Newport and Monterey, as well as in Holland, Scotland, Switzerland, Japan, Brazil, Italy and Germany. He has performed or recorded with Antonio Sánchez, Dave Liebman, Lionel Louke, George Garzone, Luciana Souza, Bob Moses, Jamey Haddad, Antonio Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Terence Blanchard, Pat Metheny, Chucho Valdez and Gonzalo Rubalcaba.

Grammy-winning pianist Danilo Perez says that Leo Blanco “inspires and gives you new sensations!”

The concert is produced by NH Jazz Presents.

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This Weeks Activities

Children: Goss Reading Room Storytime

Tuesday, October 23rd @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for after school storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 24th @ 10:00 Thursday, October 25th @ 9:30 & 10:30 in the Selig Storytime Room.

Halloween Party! Wear your costume and bring a snack to share.

“Horrorgami”

Thursday, October 25th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to this cool program. Follow simple step-by-step instructions for creating 25 creepy creatures like evil witches, ghoulish goblins, sinister skulls, fearsome fangs, Frankenstein’s Monster, and more.

Adult: Lizzie Borden Took an Axe, Or Did She?

Thursday, October 25th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall In 1892 Lizzie Borden, a 32 year old single woman, was officially charged with the murder of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. The events that followed the murder would stir the curiosity of people across the nation. After four official criminal proceedings, Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the murder. The case is a mystery that has inspired documentaries, television movies, plays, musicals, poems, a scholarly journal, and law school case studies.

Professor Annette Holba will review the facts and explore evidence that some suggest point to Lizzie’s guilt and others say exonerate her. Holba is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Plymouth State University. A former police detective, she has published widely on communications and on the Lizzie Borden case. This lecture will be held in Rotary Hall at 7 PM and is sponsored by the Laconia Public Library and the New Hampshire Humanities Council.

Future Activities

Children: Goss Reading Room Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, October 31st @ 10:00 Thursday, November 1st @ 9:30 & 10:30 in the Selig Storytime Room. .

Teens: YU-GI-OH!

Monday, October 29th @ 3:30 Laconia Rotary Hall Teens in grades 6-12 meet to play this popular card game.

Adult:

A Sad and Terrible Blunder: Custer, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, and its Aftermath with Mike McKinley Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall On June 25, 1876 on a hill above a river called the Little Bighorn in south central Montana, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and 210 men of his immediate command were annihilated by 2000 Sioux and Cheyenne warriors while other soldiers of the famed Seventh Cavalry fought for their lives in entrenched positions on another part of the battlefield.

This lecture will relate the story of that confrontation detailing the events leading up to the battle, Custer’s last stand, and the Plains Indian’s last victory. Mike McKinley is a historian and a former park ranger and historical interpreter at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument at Crow Agency, Montana.

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New Beginnings ‘Putting on the Ritz’ to mark 20th anniversary LACONIA — New Beginnings recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of providing services to people in Belknap County whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual violence and stalking.

To mark the continued success of coming into their 20s, New Beginnings is hosting its first-ever gala: “Putting on the Ritz” on Saturday, November 3 from 6:30-11 p.m. at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia.

In addition to being a celebration of over 20 years of providing services, this event will raise funds that will help provide life-saving services such as: free and confidential support and advocacy for those who have been affected by violence and abuse; services for children and teens to help break the cycle of violence; and outreach, prevention education, and public policy to promote social justice and create lasting change.

The evening will feature a 1920s theme. Music will be provided by Compaq Big Band, an internationally acclaimed, authentic, 20-piece big band that plays frequently across the Greater Boston, Greater Worcester, and Southern New Hampshire regions. Themed attire is encouraged and prizes will be awarded for the most festive get-ups. For those who want to get into the spirit of the evening without finding a full costume, headbands, beads and other accessories will be available for purchase the night of the gala.

A cash bar will be available, and Lake House Grille will be offering some of their appetizer favorites. Magic Foods Catering, known for its cuisine at O’s Steak and Seafood and Canoe Restaurants, will present a three course dinner buffet.

A 50/50 raffle tickets will be on sale throughout the event, and a silent auction will also take place.

There will be a brief program to celebrate the work that has been done in the community to end domestic and sexual violence. The Debra P. Hastings “Spirit of New Beginnings” Award will be presented to Laconia Police Chief Christopher Adams for his dedication to serving victims of domestic and sexual violence and promoting a safe and peaceful community. This award is given to a person or personsdemonstrating leadership and unwavering commitment to eradicating domestic and sexual violence.

The Margaret “Peg” Plumer Professional Service award will be presented to the J Jill Group for the generous donations of time, energy, and funding that the distribution center and call center employees have made to who turn to New Beginnings for help. This award represents an ongoing reminder of the importance of community service in our lives and in particular, honors Peg’s efforts on behalf of those whose lives have been affected by domestic, sexual and stalking violence.

Tickets are now available for purchase, for $50 per person. Tables are also available for $400 per table of eight. Businesses and organizations that reserve a table will have the option to be publically acknowledged in the program booklet and may bring their logo to display at their table. Tickets may be purchased at Innisfree Bookshop and the Practice Room in Meredith, and at SunDay’s Salon and Spa see next page

Pitman’s Freight Room presenting Tall Granite Jazz Band on Thursday LACONIA — Pitman’s Freight Room will present the Tall Granite Jazz Band at its Thursday night music series on October 25 at 8 p.m.

Admission is $10 to the BYOB venue at 94 New Salem St in Laconia.

If it can swing, Tall Granite will play it.

Remember how music used to be, before live bands needed an electrician and a forklift? Back Pitman’s Freight Room will present the Tall Granite Jazz Band at its when a piano, some horns, Thursday night music series October 25 at 8 p.m. (Courtesy photo) a doghouse bass, and a drummer beatFats Waller, Duke Ellington, Hoagy ing swing-time used to be enough to Carmichael, Miles Davis, Cole Porter, rouse a room?

Louis Jordan, Van Morrison, and even From the syncopated heart of New Hank Williams.

Hampshire, the Tall Granite Jazz So if you’re done with dueling Band sound is a spirited homage to banjos, screaming guitars, or amorChicago-style “Hot” jazz from the phous sonic navel-gazing, grab your Roaring 1920s, into the Swing jazz of two-tone shoes, slick back that hair, the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s and even ‘70s. turn back the clock and swing and It’s influences range from King stomp or just relax to the Tall Granite Oliver to Oliver Nelson, with stops at Jazz Band’s smokey horns and goodLouis Armstrong, George Gershwin, time jazz.

Pleasant Street School holding its annual Fall Festival on Saturday LACONIA — Peasant Street School in Laconia will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Visitors are urged to bring the whole family and start the morning with coffee and donuts from the concession stand or yummy baked goods from the bake table filled with items made from scratch.

For the cost of only one ticket per game,

the children will love the huge selection of fun activities and prizes that run throughout the school. Raffle tickets can also be purchased to take a chance at any one of the prizes that have been donated by many of the area’s local and very generous businesses. There will also be hourly 50/50 raffle drawings.

A concession stand will serve lunch, pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, chips, and several items to quench thirst.

Pemi-Baker Republicans sponsor local screening of ‘Obama’s America – 2016’ PLYMOUTH — The Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committeee is inviting people to attend a showing of the movie “Obama’s America—2016” on Sunday evening, October 28, at the Flying Monkey in downtown Plymouth at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at $5 each.

The film examines the question, ‘If Obama wins a second term, where will we be in 2016?’”

To see a trailer of the movie, go to http://2016themovie.com/ For more information, call 603-5361126, or email secretary@pemibakergop.org.

Youth basketball registration nights Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 in Gilford GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for the Youth Basketball Program for Gilford children in grades 1-6.

The Recreation Department will be holding Registration Nights on Tuesday,

October 30 and Thursday, November 1 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Parks and Recreation Office. Registration deadline for all divisions is Tuesday, November 13.

For more information, contact Parks and Recreation Director, Herb Greene at 527-4722.

from preceding page and Sunflower Natural Foods in Laconia. Tickets may also be purchased directly from New Beginnings either in person or on their website.

For more information about New Beginnings, its programs and services, or the “Putting on the Ritz” call (603) 528-6511 or visit www.newbeginningsnh.org.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be unofficially assessed by a higherup or a potential partner. Getting the answers right doesn’t matter half as much as approaching problems with a can-do spirit.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 23).

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t think you need help, but that’s because you haven’t been down this road, and you don’t know entirely what the job entails. If you’re offered help, take it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will be issued a challenge. The reason this comes to you is because you’ve already proved yourself. In a sense, this journey began long before you accepted the quest.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You might have to change a plan, postpone the action or break a date. Doing this decisively and as early as possible will keep relationships in good standing.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As good as you are at scientific guessing, this just isn’t a fortuitous time to make assumptions. Gather information and wait as long as possible to make any decisions or declarations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Can you keep a secret? You’ll be asked to do so, and it won’t be easy. The temptation to tell will be great, but so will the reward for not telling, namely the personal satisfaction of keeping your word.

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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 23, the 297th day of 012. There are 69 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 23, 1942, during World War II, Britain unched a major offensive against Axis forces at Alamein (el ah-lah-MAYN’) in Egypt, resulting an Allied victory.

On this date: In 1862, King Otto of Greece was deposed in revolt.

In 1915, tens of thousands of women marched New York City, demanding the right to vote.

In 1932, comedian Fred Allen began his first gular radio show for CBS, “The Linit Bath Club evue.”

In 1935, mobster Dutch Schultz, 34, was hot and mortally wounded with three other men uring a gangland hit at the Palace Chophouse Newark, N.J. (Schultz died the following day.)

In 1954, West Germany was invited to join the orth Atlantic Treaty Organization, which it did the llowing year.

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In 1980, the resignation of Soviet Preier Alexei N. Kosygin (koh-SEE’-gihn) was nnounced.

In 1983, 241 U.S. service members, most them Marines, were killed in a suicide truckombing at Beirut International Airport in Lebaon; a near-simultaneous attack on French forces led 58 paratroopers.

In 1987, the U.S. Senate rejected, 58-42, the upreme Court nomination of Robert H. Bork.

In 1992, Japanese Emperor Akihito began a sit to China, the first by a Japanese monarch.

In 1995, a jury in Houston convicted Yolanda aldivar of murdering Tejano singing star Selena. aldivar is serving a life prison sentence.)

One year ago: Libya’s interim rulers declared e country liberated, formally marking the end of oammar Gadhafi’s 42-year tyranny. A 7.2-magtude earthquake strikes eastern Turkey, killing ome 600 people. Tim Tebow rallied the Bronos for two touchdowns in the final 2:44 of the urth quarter to force overtime, and Matt Prater’s 2-yard field goal gave Denver an improbable 8-15 victory over the stunned Miami Dolphins. he Texas Rangers evened the World Series at o games apiece, shutting out the St. Louis Carnals 4-0.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Flu Clinic and community presentation hosted by the Golden View Health Care Center in Meredith. 2-3 p.m. flu vaccines will be administered. 3 p.m. in the Community Room a special presentation will be shown. Price of flue shots without those with Medicare is $25. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be provided. Space limited. To RSVP call 279-8111.

First Lakes Arts Roundtable discussion to connect musicians, painters, craftspeople, and all other creative artists with businesses who want to increase arts programming at their establishment. 3 p.m. at Patricks Pub. The event is free. Registration online requested at www. lakesregionchamber.org.

Hall Memorial Library Book Group featuring “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield. Noon at the Library in Northfield.

A member of U.S. Representative Frank Guinta’s staff holds public office hours in Laconia. 1:30 p.m. at the Laconia City Hall, Room 200 B on 45 Beacon Street East.

“Real Green Energy” presentation on Hydro Quebec’s efforts to market hydropower as environmentally friendly. 7 p.m. in the Hage Room of the Hartman Union Building in Plymouth. John Bennett the Executive Director of Sierra Club Canada will present the free program. Donations greatly appreciated. For more information go to fightnorthernpass.org.

The Lakes Region Camera Club meets at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Route 25 in Meredith 7:30 p.m.

Persons of any experience level are welcomed. For more information visit our website at www.lrcameraclub.com or call Phyllis Meinke at 340-2359 Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach.)

Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte 3 in Belmont. All musicians welcome. For more information call 528-6672 or 524-8570.

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.

Moultonborough Toastmaster meeting. 6 p.m. at the town library. Everyone from surrounding towns also welcome to attend. Toastmasters develop speech practice that is self-paced and specific to an individuals needs. For more information call 476-5760.

The Greater Lakes Region Chapter of Murdered Children for the families and friends of those who have died by violence meets at 6 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Laconia Police Department Community Room. For further information contact chapter leader Carmen Doucette’ at 524-7624 or laconia1@metrocast.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Drive 4 UR Community — Test drive a car at Irwin Ford in Laconia to benefit Lakes Region United Way! Noon to 6 p.m. Ford Motor Company will donate $20 to Lakes Region United Way for every person who test drives a new car during these hours. Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license, limit one test drive per household. Contact Betty Ballantyne at (603) 581-2968 or betty.ballantyne@irwinzone.com for additional info.

Meeting with the Democatic candidates for the NH House from Gilford and Meredith. 6-8 p.m. at the Gilford Public Library. Refreshments will be served. Non-perishable food item for donation requested.

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An evening of poetry Sunday at Gilman Library with poet Barbara Bald

Writing since the age of ALTON — The Gilman twelve, Barbara Bald has Library in downtown always been enamored Alton will host an “Eveby the music of words ning of Poetry” on Sunday, and awed by how they October 28, at 7 p.m. at combine to create images which Barbara Bald, a in the mind and stir the well-known NH poet, will heart. For ten summers, read from her new book she attended the Frost of poetry, Drive-Through Place Poetry Festival in Window.

Franconia, and worked at After her reading, Bald the museum for several will invite listeners to summers. participate in an openBald was a science edumic session. Readers may Barbara Bald (Courtesy photo) cator for middle school share their own works or some of their favorites by other students for twenty-two years. She poets. The event is free and open to alsoworked for NHPTV in the area the public, and refreshments will be of instructional television. She was a available. counselor and a teacher of life edu-

cation. Presently she is a free-lance writer and offers integrative enrichment opportunities for both children and adults.

Barbara has a passion for the wilderness and animals; in fact for many years she lived with her dogs, cat and fish in a riverside cabin without power or plumbing for three months of the year. She hikes, kayaks, snowshoes, tracks animals and writes her best poetry in the forest.

Her poems have been published in a variety of anthologies: The Other Side of Sorrow, The 2008 and 2010 Poets’ Guide to New Hampshire and For Loving Precious Beast. They have appeared in the The Northern New England Review, Avocet, Off the Coast and in multiple issues of The Poetry Society of New Hampshire’s publica-

tion: The Poets’ Touchstone. Her work has been recognized in both national and local contests including the Rochester Poet Laureate Contest, Lisbon’s Fall Festival of Art Contest, Conway Library’s Annual Contest, Goodwin Library’s Annual Contest and The Poetry Society of New Hampshire National and Member Contests. Her new full-length book is called DriveThrough Window.

Intrigued by inter-species connections, she recently fulfilled her dream of swimming with manatees and looks forward to visiting Alaska when brown bears are feeding on salmon.

Barbara lives in Alton, with her dog Hannah, cat Catcher, a Siamese fighting fish and a tank of Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

MEREDITH — Interlakes Community Caregivers is pleased to announce that they recently received funding for their program, provided by the Lawrence C. & Carol J. Hoagland Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

The grant will be used to fund the efforts of the organization to provide supportive services to residents in need in the towns of Center Harbor, Meredith, Moultonborough and Sandwich. More than 120 volunteers help their neighbors with friendly visits, transportation to medical and personal appointments, errands, respite and light household chores, as needed and at no cost to the recipient of the service.

Funding for ICCI comes from personal and business donations, grants, fundraising and the annual appeal letter campaign sent in October. ICCI receives no government funding and relies solely on the charitable giving of caring individuals and community supporters.

Interlakes Community Caregivers is grateful for the grant opportunities provided by The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation manages a growing collection of charitable funds created by individuals, families and businesses. It awards about $30 million annually in grants and scholarships. The foundation is nonpartisan, frequently playing the role of convener and catalyst on a broad spectrum of issues. Based in Concord, the Charitable Foundation roots itself in the communities through regional advisory boards, serving communities throughout New Hampshire, southeastern Maine and eastern Vermont.

More information is available at www. nhcf.org or by calling 603-224-6641.

For more information about Interlakes Community Caregivers, please visit the web site at www.interlakescommunitycaregivers.org. Those who would like to donate, volunteer or are in need of assistance, can call the office at 253-9275

GILFORD — The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring a Senior Moment-um program on Monday, October 29. Participants will meet in the Fellowship Hall at

the Gilford Community Church at 11 a.m. and help prepare a beef stew to be served in homemade bread bowls.

Interested participants must RSVP

by Friday, October 26 at 527-4722.

Interlakes Caregivers receives grant from Lawrence C. & Carol J. Hoagland Fund

Senior Moment-um cooking beef stew on October 29 in Gilford CALENDAR from preceding page

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24 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.

Smitty’s free family film featuring the movie The Lorax. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the movie starts at 11:30 a.m. Smitty’s is located at 630 West Main Street, Tilton.

For more information call 286-4444.

Tilton/Northfield Hall Memorial happenings. Story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Arts and Crafts at 3:30 p.m. This weeks craft will be decorating a Halloween treat.

The Laconia Conservation Commission holds a public information and discussion session on the management of Jewett Brook. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Tardif Park Clubhouse in Laconia. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration requested but not required. For more information or to register call 527-5880 or email lisa.morin@nh.nacdnet.net.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: I recently married “Kevin,” who has been divorced for four years. We decided to live in his house. I knew we’d have adjustment issues, but even so, things don’t seem to be working out. The house is in his name only, although I pay toward utilities, upkeep, etc. But everything has to be his way. Kevin likes the place to be “neat,” which doesn’t mean cleaning. It means shoving stuff into a cupboard so no one sees it. Also, all of the furniture is from his first marriage. I want to update a few things, and he won’t let me. He says his stuff is in good shape.

Everything reminds me of his ex and his previous life. I told Kevin I’d like to have a few things that we selected ourselves. He told me the divorce drained him, and he wants to pay the house off before buying anything new. So I offered to purchase things with my own money. He said no.

When I moved in, he wanted my belongings thrown away, yet he has drawers of junk from 10 years ago. After five months of marriage, I figured my things would be out of storage. Instead, Kevin says we have everything we need and my stuff is “duplicate.” But some of my possessions are in better shape than his, and I’d at least like the option of going through them with him and seeing what is worth keeping.

I’m just so upset, and I’m wondering whether this marriage is a mistake. Any suggestions? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: Kevin doesn’t seem ready to commit to a full partnership. The two of you should be able to discuss all issues instead of one of you making unilateral decisions.

But this doesn’t have to be an insurmountable problem. Explain to Kevin that you are deeply unhappy with the current situation, and ask him to come with you for some short-term counseling to work on combining your lives in a more positive way.

Dear Annie: I am tired of vulgar language, especially at

work. Whenever my department head becomes frustrated, he thinks it’s OK to use whatever words he wants. So if he’s upset, he thinks it’s fine to upset others by using offensive language.

He knows I don’t care for it and has tried to tone it down.

But not much has changed. I’m a quiet guy and keep to myself. I don’t like conflict. So I have done nothing even though it bothers me and puts me in a bad mood when I hear such language. Any suggestions? -- North Carolina Dear North: You must speak up if you expect anything to change. You could talk to the department head, saying that you would appreciate it if he would control his use of unprofessional language a bit more during working hours. He has already made a small effort, so your words will not go unheeded. You also could enlist other co-workers to speak to him, or you could go over his head and complain to a supervisor.

But if asserting yourself is not possible, we can only suggest that you indicate disapproval at the time, hoping he will eventually learn to modify his behavior. You also could leave the room, wear headphones or ignore him. Sorry.

Dear Annie: I understand the problem of “Pastor’s Wife in the Midwest.” I am a church organist and have been stiffed by the wedding couple, as well. Playing for a wedding involves practice time, attending the rehearsal and additional hours on the day of the wedding. We also must purchase the music and deal with soloists.

I play in a small country church and know most of these people personally, so I don’t feel comfortable demanding a certain amount. But pastors, soloists and organists are part of the wedding expenses and should be compensated for these important occasions that cannot take place without them. -Here Comes the Bride and $$$

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

Business Opportunities

For Rent

LABRADOR Retriever pupsAKC. Outstanding! Bred for breed standards and temperament.

In-home raised.

(603)664-2828.

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

MUSICIANS Wanted: Looking for different types of musicians to play a solo or duo, 1/2 hr set, at Leavitt Park Arts & Crafts Show, December 9th. Great networking opportunity! For more info., call Studio 23 @ 527-8980, (Limited spots available).

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

524-7599 or 344-9975

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

Announcement Willing to drive your car to Florida you pay gasoline cost. 581-9991

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1994 Toyota Pickup: MINT condition-like new. New 31 ” MAXXIS tires, 185k miles, $5500.

Call 387-4089

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 603-765-3835 FOR Sale: 1975 Mercedes Benz model 280, 4 dr sedan, 6 cyl, auto, ps, pw, driven daily. $2900 1998 GMC Sonoma Pick Up, 6 cyl, 5 spd, 185,600 Miles, needs slave valve in clutch and driverside front fender $1200. 1990 Mercedes Benz model 300SE, 4 dr sedan, auto, ps, pw, 163,500 miles. $4,000. Call Jerry 279-4103.

1999 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab- High mileage, needs body work.

Engine runs good. $1,100.

387-3190

Snow tires: 4 205/55/16 Nokian Hakkapelitta R, 50% tread. Only $200. Call 387-4089

2003 Suburban: 295k miles, new tires, $600. Great winter car. Call 603-493-1197.

BOATS

ONE owner 2005 Subaru Outback wagon. Automatic, loaded, 37,000 original miles, mint condition, $12,500. (603)986-2771.

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

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

1-BEDROOM, 1ST FLOOR

2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel: great condition, many aftermarket upgrades, 225K highway miles, $14,000. Call 387-4089

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

934-2221

CHILDREN S Garden Childcare:

For Rent

2001 Ford Taurus Wagon- 24 valve engine, power seats, 122K, $1,495. or BO. Call 279-4661

2004 Toyota Corolla S- Power windows/moon roof/locks, 5 speed manual, 184K, $4,500. 581-9011

Child Care

1996 37ft Mainship Motor YachtGreat condition, under 500 hours, sleeps 6-8. $65,000. Jack 617-519-1274

Business Opportunities LOOKING for artists to sell their drawings, paintings, sculptures & other forms @ Leavitt Park Arts & Crafts Show, December 9th. Call Studio 23 @ 527-8980 for more info. (Limited vending spots avail-

Clean ~ Newly Renovated Lakeport Convenience Heat & Hot Water Included Section 8 Approved $700/Month

Belmont farmhouse 2 bedroom apartment. 2nd floor, large balcony, heat & electric included. No pets/No smoking. $760/Month.

340-6219 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 BELMONT: 2 bedroom, 3rd floor, coin-op laundry and storage space in basement. $230/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.

BRISTOL: 2BR apartment, newly renovated. $700/month, includes heat & hot water. 217-4141.

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

Call 387-2600 2 1 BR apartments, 1st and 2nd floor. 1 available now $600/mo., 2nd floor available Dec. 1st $615/mo.. 2 BR 1st floor with deck available Dec. 1. $675/mo. Call Kevin 968-5509.

ALTON/GILFORD Line 2BR Cottage w/3-season Porch, $220-235/week +utilities; 3BR Apt. $240-260/week +utilities.

Beach access. 603-365-0799.

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

FURNISHED Room with private bathroom. Heat, hot water & cable included. $150 per week.

603-366-4468.

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

455-6269.

GILFORD studio apartment.

Ground floor, year-round, convenient. No pets, no smokers. $600/Month includes utilities.

293-4081.

GILFORD - 1 or 2-bedroom units available. Heat & electricity included. From $190/week. Pets

For Rent

For Rent

GILFORD: 3 bedroom 2 3/4 bath, 2 car garage, quiet street, hardwood floors throughout. $1,350/Month +utilities, security & references. 520-0976

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.

LACONIA - 2 bedroom apartment available. Large yard, storage area, $875/Month, heat included.

845-8659 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 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

LACONIA APARTMENT 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath.

Paugus Bay View No Pets $950/Month + Utilities.

1 Year lease & references required.

Available Dec. 1st.

630-2883 LACONIA Victorian home, available Nov. 1st. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, small garage, water access. $900/Month + utilities. References & deposit. 524-9930 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- 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 LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent.

Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294

LACONIA: Condo for Rent Updated 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $900 per Month No Smoking – No Pets 1 Year Lease

603-366-4341

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

524-9665.

LACONIA: Very nice 1-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, downtown building. Recently painted.

Nice kitchen and full bath. $175/week, includes heat, hot water & electricity. 524-3892 or 630-4771.

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 LOUDON RIDGE House for rent, needs complete interior work. Use your expert carpentry skills to restore house and Rent at low cost, while you make inprovements. Owner will pay for materials you pay utilities. References and background check required.

267-8880 MEREDITH Room for Rent- Quiet, beautiful home. Laundry, kitchen, cable TV, porch. $125/Week.

603-689-8683 MEREDITH ROOMATE to share 2 bedroom 2 bathroom mobile home on own land. $100/Weekly, all utilities included. 279-7871 MEREDITH- FURNISHED room, own bathroom, utilities included. $425/Mo. 290-1700 NORTHFIED 2BR first floor, w/d hookup, no smoking, no util. $775 a month, refs, security. 387-4885

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For Rent

For Sale

For Sale

MEREDITH: Small 2-bedroom ranch, 1 acre of land, new floors, $825/Month.

Call Mary 603-493-1197

2012 gooseneck or 5th wheel deckover trailer, 8.5ft. x 19.5ft., 6 ton $3200 w/title. 603-393-1577

SMALL Heating Oil Deliveries: No minimum required. Evening & weekend deliveries welcome.

BENJAMIN OIL, LLC .

603-731-5980

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

MOULTONBOROUGH: Studio, $625/ month or pay weekly. Includes heat, hot water, electricity.

On-site laundry. Security & references required.

No pets.

253-8863 or 393-8245.

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.

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

4 Pairs Cross Country Skis- Size 9 1/2 boots, size 8 boots, $40 for a package. 455-6296 ALL aluminum portable wheelchair ramp. Still in box, never used. Original price $750, looking for $650. or best offer.

524-3472 AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

AUTOMIC Shape Skis, Atomic boots size 10, poles, ski bag, $300. 455-6296 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 Delta Super 990 10 inch radial arm saw $50. 293-7682 DINING Table with 8-chairs, including 2-captain chairs: Asking $175.

Excellent condition.

524-9658.

DOG Kennel- 10X30X6 w/gate & dog house. HD Chain link. $300 firm. Call 387-8601

NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, includes basement. $220/week including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234 www.whitemtrentals.com.

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

Used only 6 wks while training growing puppy. 455-3686.

DRY Seasoned cord wood. $225, U-Pick up. Meredith 455-6296 FARM FRESH EGGS DAILY138 Durrell Mountain Rd. Belmont. 1/2 mile on the right.

FIREWOOD -SANBORNTON. Heat Source Cord Wood.

Green and seasoned. Call 286-4946

AVAILABLE NOV 5 Section 8 welcome. 3 bedroom on route 106, Laconia, N.H. Parking, garage, large yard, $1,200/mo. includes utilities. 528-2227 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 WEST Center Harbor- Lakefront, old farmhouse-furnished, shower only, no smokers/pets. $400/Month+ utilities.

908-859-1778 leave message WINNISQUAM: Small efficiency and a cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $165-$185 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

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

603-998-0954.

For Sale 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.

FIREWOODDry, cut, split, delivered. $270 per cord.

520-8851 FIREWOOD- Green & Seasoned.

Full cords. Over 20 years in business. Tree Service also Available. Insured. 603-279-7354 Futon, Good condition, $40. Outdoor swing with canopy $50.

455-8521 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.

LADDERS: Aluminum, several different sizes. Please call for info. 455-1533.

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.

“NEVER pay another heating bill.”

Heatmor stainless steel outdoor wood and pellet furnaces. Financing available. Call Chuck at 493-4181 www.heatmor.com PORTER Cable Compound Miter saw 12in, $75. Craftsman 10in.

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

603-998-3950 RUGER M77-30-06 bolt action rifle, blued barrel, laminated walnut stock, Leopold 3-9 scope, brand new condition with 7 boxes of ammo, $600. call 293-2026 WASHER,

couch, overstuffed

Help Wanted

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

Like new $575. 603-502-5026 TRUCK Load random size lumber & plywood pieces. $25. 293-0683 Winnie the Pooh Lampshade, $10. (2) Winnie the Pooh pillowcases and small fleece blanket, $5 (all). 455-3686.

WOODSPLITTER, TRACTOR mounted, 3 Point hitch PTO operated. Splits 24". American Brand Come see it operate. $1500. or best offer. Sears push type snow blower electric start, works fine. $150. or best offer. Jack.

603-279-4655

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

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style.

Fabulous back & hip support.

Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

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.

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

FREE Scrap & Appliance Removal. Call Stu Walker 393-6494

Help Wanted AUTO TECHNICIAN for busy shop Must have state inspection license. ASE certification helpful, but not neccesary.

Alignment experience a plus.

Need to be able to work independently.

Must have own tools.

Holiday and vacation pay.

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

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.

PART TIME OPTICAL ASSISTANT (23-29 hours w/some flexibility) needed in a respected retail Optical office in Gilford, NH. Afternoon hours until 5:30p and must be able to work Thursday until 6:30 pm and 8am-12pm Saturdays. Ideal qualities: Retail or sales experience, personality, assertiveness, computer savvy, highly organized, team player, passion for working with people and a great sense of fashion.

Responsibilities will begin with processing office work and eventually assisting our opticians to serve our customers. This person should view this as an opportunity to ultimately pursue opticianry as a career. High school diploma required. High school diploma required. Please forward your resume with a cover letter stating how you feel you would be the best fit for this position and salary requirements.

Starting pay for this position is $12 hourly with some benefits.

Please email your resume to lrostyleyes@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Home Improvements

SUBSTITUTE SITE MANAGER Tilton Senior Center Laconia Senior Center Franklin Senior Center

TOTAL FLOOR CARE, TOTAL HOME CARE

The Elder Services Department is looking for a substitute manager for rotating coverage at the locations listed above, preferably with a Bachelor!s Degree in social services or five plus years experience in senior services. Ability to interact well with older adults, flexibility, and willingness to work in multiple community settings a must. Supervisory experience and talent for handling multiple activities required. Food services experience a plus. Must be available on short notice. Requires own transportation. Monday-Friday, as needed. Hours will vary.

Please send resume and letter of interest to Joan Barretto, Assistant Director of Elder Services at jbarretto@bm-cap.org. The Community Action Program Belknap -Merrimack Counties Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Professional Floor sanding, refinishing. Repair: remodeling, painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235

Mobile Homes MEREDITH, 2Br, 2 bath, utilities paid by tenant. $650/mo.

279-4103

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

3400 miles, excellent condition. $6,200. 528-1987 2007 Honda Scooter 49cc- No Motorcycle license required. 750 miles. Mint condition/must sell. $900. 387-9342

Buy • Sell • Trade www.motoworks.biz

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

Recreation Vehicles 2008 650 Can Am Outlander XTLow miles, like new, $5,000.

393-6793

“WE’RE HIRING” Call your local Recruiter!

SFC Michael Sullivan (603)731-5505

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Speare’s Alison Ritz Named NH Hospital Association’s Trustee of the Year PLYMOUTH — Speare Memorial Hospital trustee Alison Ritz, a member of the Hospital’s Board of Directors since 2008 has been named Outstanding Trustee of the Year by the New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA).

The award is given annually to a hospital trustee whose achievement serves as an example to others in the pursuit of excellence in hospital governance.

Ms. Ritz was nominated by Michelle McEwen, FACHE, Speare’s president and CEO, based on her preAlison Ritz celebrates being named the Outstanding Trustee of the Year by the New Hampshire Hospital vious clinical and hospiAssociation with Speare Memorial Hospital President & CEO Michelle McEwen; Clint Hutchins, chair of tal experience that have the Speare Board of Directors; and Steve Ahnen, president of the New Hampshire Hospital Association. been an invaluable asset (Courtesy photo) to Speare.

In nominating Ms. Ritz, McEwen says, “Quality and patient safety are near to Alison’s heart, and under her

leadership, we have become one of the top performing critical access hospitals. She insisted that we hardwire processes and systems to ensure that we delivered the right care, to the right patient at the right time, every time.” McEwen says Ms. Ritz has also promoted medical staff relations, help to support “friend-raising” events and engaged the community to help forward the concept of patient and family centered care.

As Ms. Ritz said when first becoming a board member at Speare, “I was very fortunate in my career, and learned quality healthcare is not just about good clinical outcomes, but also ensuring the patient feels cared about. The patient comes first in any setting.”

A progressive nursing career that spanned nearly four decades, Ms. Ritz began as a registered nurse in Canada and eventually become the vice president for clinical program management and development at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Her experience includes hospital business development, clinical programs and facilities planning and development. Ms. Ritz and her husband live in Holderness.

Speare Memorial Hospital is a 24-hour, acute care, non-profit community hospital and health care provider serving the greater Plymouth area in central New Hampshire, and nationally ranked as a HealthStrongTM: Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Visit online at www.spearehospital.com.

MEREDITH — Charlotte Leavitt was recently the recipient of the Rotary Community Service award for 2012.

As a community volunteer, Leavitt has made a significant difference for the “residents in need” in Center Harbor, Meredith and Moultonborough. She was co-founder in 1998 of CHMM Community Caregivers as an outreach program of the Center Harbor Congregational Church.

She led the team that surveyed the needs of the community, formed the organizational structure, had oversight of the daily operations, and developed the education program and training for the volunteers.

Throughout the years, her organizational skills and knowledge of procedures helped to build a solid foundation for Caregivers transforming it from a solely volunteer organization into a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, with two part time staff members. In early 2012, Charlotte managed the integration and merger of the Sandwich Caregivers into Community Caregivers creating Interlakes Community Caregivers Inc. a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit volunteer organization, which now serves residents in Center Harbor, Meredith, Moultonborough, and Sandwich.

The Rotary Club also gave a $250 donation to the charity of Leavitt’s choice.

Charlotte Leavitt honored as recipient of Rotary Community Service award

Recreation Vehicles

Services

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

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

603-455-0214

Services

The community needs survey highlighted the need for transportation support services for neighbors to assist them in their daily lives. The original three communities (Center Harbor, Meredith and Moultonborough) are rural and offer no public transportation so that the most requested service of Community caregivers is transportation to medical and personal appointments.

Her background is in nursing and her former experience as Director of Hospice at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice brought a unique sensitivity to her role as co-founder, active hands on volunteer, daily coordinator, chair of the Volunteer Education Committee, and most recently, Board of Directors president.

Services

Services

Services

DICK THE HANDYMAN

Services

TILE DESIGN

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

Tile & Marble Installation & Repair Carpentry & Decks Bathroom Remodeling

25 Years of Experience References, Insured

FALL Clean-Up: Two men looking for fall clean-up jobs. 455-6296

603-293-7501

FALL Yard Work- Leaf clean-up & removal, mowing and general yard maintenance. Call Mike or Alan, 860-519-2523 Leave Message

SNOW PLOWING, commercial, residential, Meredith and surrounding towns. Insured.

998-5339

HANDYMAN SERVICES Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277 HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

Excellent references. Weiler Building Services 986-4045 Email: weilbuild@yahoo.com

STEVE S LANDSCAPING & GENERAL YARD WORK For all your yard needs and tree removal. 524-4389 or 630-3511 MATURE woman looking for 5 hrs. a week housecleaning.

998-6420

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

Our Customers Don!t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted BUSINESS Telephone Systems Sales, Repairs Data & Voice Cabling. 20 Years in Business 524-2214

CUSTOM STONEWORK walls, patios, granite, ponds and waterfalls. Free Estimates, insured 998-5339.

LANDSCAPING- Fall cleanup & brush cutting. Free estimates, call 387-9788

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

Summer Is over & the Holiday season will soon be upon us!

Let us make your house sparkle for the Holidays!

We do one time clean, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly.

Moving in our out, we can clean for you. We work to fit your schedule.

WHEN GOOD ISN!T GOOD ENOUGH Jeri Ann!s Cleaning Service Home 528-1963 Cell 630-3725 Check us out at www.residentialcleaning lakesregionnh.com

WEEKLY TRASH PICKUP

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

603-986-8149 WET BASEMENTS,

cracked or buckling walls, crawl space problems, backed by 40 years experience. Guaranteed 603-356-4759 basementauthoritiesnh.com.

Snowmobiles 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

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