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Borders in Concord to close With no buyer in sight, bankrupt company will accept liquidation — Page 5

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Alton’s tab for police lt. on leave has reached $110,000

By Gail OBer

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ALTON — With no end in sight, Town Administrator Russ Bailey said yesterday that the running tab for the town regarding the paid administrative leave of one its ranking police officers is $110,891.

Lt. Richard Vanderhoof has not been at his $31.86 an hour job since November of last year but has drawn $46,897 in salary.

In addition, Bailey see aLTOn page 8

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Board chair says Tomlinson’s resignation letter included ‘stuff’ about Gilford school employees

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GILFORD — The chair of the School Board said yesterday the resignation letter submitted by longtime board member Derek Tomlinson contained “stuff” about district employees. Kurt

Webber said that typically the resignation letter from a public official would be made available to the public but said this particular letter contains “personnel” information.

The resignation was announced at a School Board

meeting on Monday night.

Webber said he gave the letter to Superintendent Kent Hemingway to ask what he board should do about releasing it to the public and “I don’t have an answer for that right now.”

“I can tell you his resigna-

tion has nothing to do with the superintendent,” Webber said.

The continuation of the position of superintendent has been the subject of great controversy in the community with the School Board opting to continue see GILFORd page 9

Bald says state has not encouraged sailing center plan for Ellacoya

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GILFORD — Some four years after the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association, Inc. announced plans to build a sailing

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Bachman says migraines won’t keep her from serving as president

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(AP) — Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann’s quick move Tuesday to squelch concerns about her history of severe headaches came in contrast to slower and more muted reaction in recent weeks to other uncomfortable news.

Hours after a report the Minnesota congresswoman has been “incapacitated” in the past by migraine headaches, Bachmann’s spokeswoman fired back and the candidate later issued a lengthy statement that rejected suggestions her health would prevent her from serving as president.

“Let me be abundantly clear — my ability to function effectively has never been impeded by migraines and will not affect my ability to serve as commander in chief,” Bachmann said in a statement issued through her campaign.

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GOP pushes huge deficit-cutting bill through House WASHINGTON (AP) — Defying a veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted Tuesday night to slice federal spending by $6 trillion and require a constitutional balanced budget amendment to be sent to the states in exchange for averting a threatened Aug. 2 government default.

The 234-190 vote marked the power of deeply conservative first-term Republicans, and it stood in contrast to rising support at the White House and in the Senate for a late stab at bipartisanship to solve the nation’s looming debt crisis.

President Barack Obama and a startling number of Republican senators lauded a deficit-reduction plan put forward earlier in the day that would include $1 trillion in what sponsors delicately called “additional revenue” and some critics swiftly labeled as higher taxes.

The president said he hoped congressional leaders would “start talking turkey” on a deal to reduce deficits and raise the $14.3 trillion debt limit as soon as Wednesday, using the plan by the so-called Senate Gang of Six as a roadmap.

Wall Street cheered the news of possible compromise as well. The Dow Jones industrials average soared 202 points, the biggest one-day leap this year.

Treasury officials say that without an increase in U.S. borrowing authority by Aug. 2, the government will not be able to pay all its bills, and default could result with severe consequences for the economy.

But a few hours after Obama spoke at the White House, supporters of the newly passed House measure breathed defiance. see DEFICIT page 4

WASHINGTON (AP) — The bipartisan “Gang of Six” senators on Tuesday offered a major plan to cut the deficit by almost $4 trillion over the coming decade, but whether it can break through the budget debate will depend on whether Republican lawmakers can find a way to endorse well over $1 trillion in new tax revenues reaped as Congress overhauls the loophole-choked U.S. tax code.

The plan would also repeal a new longterm care program established under last

year’s health overhaul and force an additional $500 billion in cuts from federal health care programs over the upcoming decade, according to documents provided to senators but not publicly released.

It also appears that the revenue increases are significantly higher than advertised by plan proponents because the measure assumes that the more than $1 trillion cost of repealing the alternative minimum tax over the coming decade will be offset by curbing tax breaks as tax reform is

debated. The minimum tax was enacted in 1969 to make sure taxpayers pay at least some income tax, but it was never indexed for inflation it and now threatens more than 20 million tax filers with big tax increases unless extended next year.

The Gang of Six plan is separate from a politically freighted effort to lift the nation’s borrowing cap and avoid a first-ever default on U.S. obligations. President Barack Obama and Capitol Hill Republicans, however, have see GANG OF 6 page 5

. . . while 6 senators push bipartisan plan to end debt ceiling deadlock

Murdoch humbled & ashamed but rejects blame for hacking scandal

LONDON (AP) — Summoned by lawmakers to answer for a phone hacking and bribery scandal at one of his tabloids, Rupert Murdoch said he was humbled and ashamed Tuesday but accepted no responsibility for wrongdoing as a widening investigation threatened to ensnare Britain’s prime minister.

In a three-hour grilling, the 80-year-old media tycoon insisted he was at fault only

Wednesday.

Murdoch appeared confused and flustered in the beginning of Tuesday’s parliamentary hearing, turning frequently to his son James for answers. But he soon regained his trademark cool.

He said he had known nothing of allegations that staff at the News of the World tabloid hacked into cell phones and bribed see SCANDAL page 8

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Feds rule Town of Gilsum sued for shutting down home for HIV/AIDS patients CONCORD (AP) — A gay advocacy He said the home failed to file its appliCounty Superior Court seeking immediate N.H. must group is suing to block a New Hampshire cation for the exemption and that when relief since the town planned to take the from shutting down a group home for it finally did, the town refused to approve property this week. Last week, the town return $35M town people with HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C. a late application, though it routinely agreed to take no action to have the deed Boston-based Gay & Lesbian Advocates & granted exemptions to nonprofits that file transferred to the town until the lawsuit in Medicaid Defenders sued Gilsum this month on behalf late or not at all. is settled. of AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region “It’s an egregious violation of constituThe group home and town have had legal to stop the town from taking Cleve Jones differences in the past, said Klein. tional equal treatment,” he said. money that Wellness House for not paying property The town’s lawyer, Gary Kinyon, couldn’t GLAD sued Gilsum in 2008 after the Five people are living in the home. be reached Tuesday. He did not immeditown put up roadblocks to Cleve Jones wasn’t used taxes.

GLAD attorney Ben Klein said Tuesately respond to a voicemail message at Wellness House operating on the site of a day the group home is tax exempt and his law office. former group home for girls removed from properly shouldn’t have to pay the taxes. see GILSUM page 10 Klein said GLAD filed its suit in Cheshire CONCORD (AP) — New Hampshire health officials say they will appeal a federal ruling requiring the state to return $35 million in Medicaid payments.

Officials said Tuesday that the funds were used in 2004 to help 26 hospitals in the state offset costs of treating their most vulnerable patients.

A federal audit found the state did not comply with the program’s requirements. A federal appeals board has now rejected the state’s claim that it did comply.

States receive an annual Medicaid allotment to help hospitals that serve a disproportionate share of low-income or uninsured patients. They are known as Disproportionate Share Hospitals.

N.H. jobless rate ticks up

CONCORD(AP) — New Hampshire’s jobless rate has inched up in June.

New Hampshire Employment Security said Tuesday that the seasonally adjusted was 4.9 percent, an increase of 0.1 percentage point from May. The unemployment rate for a year ago in June was 6 percent while the national unemployment rate last month was 9.2 percent.

The increase in New Hampshire’s June jobless rate means that overall 2,090 fewer workers had jobs.

Republican House Speaker William O’Brien said statistics show a decline of 5,700 government jobs. He said as government shrinks, the private sector needs to grow to hire unemployed government workers.

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Above is an artist’s rendering of the pavilion the Lake WInnipesaukee Sailing Association envisions building on the waterfront at the southern edge of Ellacoya State Park in Gilford.

SAILING from page one supportive of going forward.”

The project was first broached in 2007 by Tom Mullen, the master developer of the Owl’s Nest Resort and Golf Club in Campton and chairman of the association’s Sailing Center Development Committee. Appearing before the Gilford selectmen in December, he said that discussions were underway with the Division of Parks and Recreation of DRED about siting the facility in the park. He stressed that negotiations were still in the early stages, but that the site was being surveyed and the facility designed “with DRED’s blessing.”

Last year, residents of Lake Shore Park, along with those who frequent the recreational vehicle park at Ellacoya, became concerned when Mullen hosted a fundraising event for the project during the Timberman Triathalon. Again he said that he was discussing siting the center in a portion of the park with officials from DRED and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Soon afterwards residents of Lake Shore Park convened a committee to monitor the project.

The Lake Shore Park development abuts the park on the south.

Meanwhile, this week Eric Brander of Chester e-mailed Representative Gene Charron (R-Chester), copying Bald, asking that he “look into what is being proposed without the public’s knowledge at the Ellacoya RV Park.”

He said that a “sailing club” was seeking to build “a yacht club right in front of the Most Beautiful RV Parking” in the state. Brander noted that “the planning has been going on for quite a while and it has been kept from the public’s knowledge and is finally leaking out.”

Bald replied the next day, “While a sailing club has approached the Parks Division on building a facility at Ellacoya,” he began, “we are a long way from anything occurring.” the commissioner explained that he would have to approve the project simply to start the process, which he said would require several public meetings, “numerous” committee hearings and a vote of the governor and Executive Council.

The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association has taught sailing to youngsters and sponsored sailing races for 20 years, operating from Fay’s Boat-

yard on Smith Cove and the Winnipesaukee Yacht Club at Saunders Bay during June, July and August.. The sailing center would expand its offerings to include adult sailing lessons and an adaptive program, which will introduce sailing to those with physical and mental disabilities.

The preliminary plan calls for siting the center at the easternmost edge of the park, between the RV park and Lake Shore Park. The project would include construction of a breakwater, dug-in boat basin, docking facilities, launching ramp and a pavilion — approximately 50 feet by 75 feet — equipped with a catering kitchen and walk-in refrigeration. The plan foresees the pavilion as a venue for weddings, receptions and other func-

tions, for which a license to serve alcohol would be required.

In 2007 Mullen estimated the cost of the project at $1-million, half of which would be defrayed by in-kind contributions of services and materials from members while the balance would be raised from corporate sponsors, individual donors, private grants, local communities. and revenues from the association’s sailing programs.

Because the association is a charity, all contributions are tax deductible.

At the time, Mullen told the Gilford selectmen he expected the association would be sailing from its new home port by the summer of 2009.

Mullen did not respond to attempts to speak with him as this story was being prepared.

DEFICIT from page 2 “Let me be clear. This is the compromise. This is the best plan out there,” said Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, head of a conservative group inside the House known as the Republican Study Committee.

The legislation, dubbed “Cut, Cap and Balance” by supporters, would make an estimated $111 billion in immediate reductions and ensure that overall spending declined in the future in relation to the overall size of the economy.

It also would require both houses of Congress to approve a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution and send it to the states for ratification.

With a dwindling amount of time remaining, the day’s events did little to suggest a harmonious end was in sight to a clash between the parties.

Senate Democrats have announced they will oppose the House passedmeasure, although it could take two or three days to complete debate.

Debate in the House was along predictable lines, and only nine Republicans opposed the bill and five Democrats

supported it on final passage.

“Our bloated and obese federal budget needs a healthy and balanced diet, one that trims the fat of overspending and grows the muscle of our nation’s economy,” said Rep. Reid Ribble of Wisconsin during debate on the measure.

Ribble is one of 87 first-term House Republicans determined to reduce the size of government.

Democrats said the measure, with its combination of cuts and spending limits, would inflict damage on millions who rely on Social Security, Medicare and other programs. “The Republicans are trying to repeal the second half of the 20th century,” said Rep. Sander Levin, D-Michigan.

House Speaker John Boehner played a muted role in public during the day. He did not speak on the House floor on the legislation.

In recognition of the political realities, he told reporters that it also was “responsible to look at what Plan B would look like.”

He did not discuss what alternatives he had in mind, although the Senate’s top two leaders have been at work on one that would let the president raise the debt limit without prior approval by Congress.

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Heartbreak for local book store lovers; Borders in Concord to close

By Ben LeuBsdorf

CONCORD — Borders Group announced Monday it would go out of business, closing the Concord superstore in Fort Eddy Plaza within months and putting dozens of local employees out of work.

Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, and without a bid from a potential buyer, the bookseller said yesterday it would accept a liquidation proposal by Hilco and Gordon Brothers. A bankruptcy judge in New York is scheduled to approve the sale of Borders’s assets Thursday.

“Following the best efforts of all parties, we are saddened by this development,” Borders Group President Mike Edwards said in a statement. “We were all working hard towards a different outcome, but the headwinds we have been facing for quite some time, including the rapidly changing book industry, eReader revolution, and turbulent economy, have brought us to where we are now.”

Borders has 399 stores and about 10,700 employees. The chain had closed more than 200 stores after the bankruptcy filing.

The Concord store, which opened in March 1999, was spared in that initial cull. But without a buyer to keep it open, the store will close. As of a few years ago, it had 38 full-time employees and 12 part-time workers, according to the Greater Concord Chamber

of Commerce.

Borders leases its 31,000-square-foot space at 76 Fort Eddy Road from Staples, which occupies the other half of the building. That lease was to run until March 31, 2014, according to a bankruptcy filing by the company.

In its statement, Borders said the liquidation is expected to begin Friday at some locations and will roll out over the next few months, wrapping up by the end of September.

It’s not clear when the Concord store will close.

Employees at the store referred a reporter yesterday to the company’s Ann Arbor, Mich., headquarters. A Borders spokeswoman did not return a call seeking comment.

“It would be unfortunate to lose Borders in Concord for a few reasons,” said Tim Sink, president of the Concord Chamber of Commerce, ahead of the company’s announcement. “It is a busy store and taken by itself does quite a bit of business in this marketplace. It is a popular meeting place on a very busy retail strip. And it’s always painful when an employer loses employees in a sluggish economy.”

A vacant Borders would be one of the city’s larger and more prominent retail vacancies, akin to the Linens ‘N Things on D’Amante Drive, a 37,000-square-foot building left vacant after the retailer went bankrupt in 2008.

“Obviously, we’re all concerned about the loss of jobs and to make sure the space can be occupied,” said Deputy City Manager for Development Carlos Baia.

Still, Sink said, “In the big picture, it’s not a devastating loss for the community . . . but on the other hand, when anyone loses their job, it is devastating on an individual basis.”

With Borders closing, the nearest big-chain bookstore will be the Barnes & Noble in Manchester.

Independently owned Gibson’s Bookstore at 27 S. Main St. will become the city’s largest bookseller.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Gibson’s owner Michael Herrmann of Borders’s collapse. “The company’s been mismanaged for a lot of years now. So we don’t shed any tears for the company, but we’re very sorry for all the very passionate booksellers who come up through the Borders system, and the readers.”

Herrmann said his store will “have to step up our game even more, to make people who go to Borders view us to be their bookstore now.” Competition with the chain had put financial pressure on his store, he said, and “now maybe we’ll have the resources to do more.”

“It’s a blow to the book industry, even though they made life uncomfortable for us in a lot of ways,” Herrmann added.

GANG OF 6 from page 2 failed to reach an accord on what kind of spending cuts to pair with any increase in the borrowing cap.

The six senators are Tom Coburn, R-Okla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Kent Conrad, D-N.D., Mark Warner, D-Va., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Their plan calls for an immediate $500 billion “down payment” on cutting the deficit as the starting point toward cuts of more than $4 trillion over the coming decade that would be finalized in a

second piece of legislation. Most of those savings would come from four years of caps imposed on the day-to-day budgets of Cabinet agencies set by the annual appropriations bills.

It would also curb the growth of Social Security benefits by moving to a lower inflation adjustment for annual cost-of-living updates.

Depending on how one keeps score, the measure would save $3.7 trillion to $4.7 trillion over the coming decade. The lower figure is measured against a lower spending “baseline” based on a fiscal

2011 budget law enacted earlier this year. But if measured against Obama’s request for the current 2011 budget year — the standard used by Obama’s deficit commission last year — the plan would save the higher figure.

The tax reform outline would set up three income tax rates — a bottom rate of 8-12 percent; a middle rate of 14-22 percent; and a top rate of 23-29 percent — to replace the current system that has a bottom rate of 10 percent with five additional rates, topping out at 35 percent.

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Froma Harrop

No new pledges Among the Republicans vying for their party’s presidential nomination, only former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson had the self-respect to denounce the ludicrous “Marriage Vow” pledge. Such pledges are a means through which small interest groups can make candidates crawl. The intimidation comes from their highly engaged members, who can affect the outcome of unrepresentative political contests — the upcoming Iowa caucuses being a good example.

For the record, Iowa is very much a swing state. As of July 1, Republicans accounted for 31-percent of Iowa’s registered voters, Democrats 33-percent, and independents 36-percent. Yet small collections of fanatics can, in effect, threaten the political future of candidates who need to impress a wider electorate.

Politicians’ inability to say “no” to these pledges has hampered their ability to govern wisely in a complicated world.

Case in point: Many Republicans quake with fear at doing what they know they must to seriously address the deficit crisis — include new revenues alongside spending cuts. But year after year, they feel forced to sign a stupid promise to never raise any taxes no matter the reason. The misnamed Americans for Tax Reform keeps them in the harness by threatening their political destruction if they don’t sign its pledge.

The group can’t even wrap its head around the idea that ending some rich man’s loophole might be considered part of “reform.” Thus, we have Republicans rejecting a once-in-a-lifetime Democratic offer to cut four dollars of spending for every dollar of new revenues.

The no-tax pledge is more damaging to the country, but “The Marriage Vow: A Declaration of Dependence on Marriage and Family” is more embarrassing. The handiwork of a group called The Family Leader, “The Marriage Vow” demands that candidates oppose gay marriage and be personally faithful to their spouses. They must support “robust childbearing and reproduction” — and promise to protect American troops from “same-gender or opposite-gender sexual harassment, adultery” and so on (like Marines

need their mothers).

The worst part is the long disquisition on “the crisis of marriage,” with extra attention paid to fatherless children in the black community. It is a habit of largely white conservative groups to point out family dysfunction in the black community but not in theirs. One may be concerned that 70-percent of African-American babies are born to single mothers, but the white out-of-wedlock birthrate is rising faster. And how interesting that the first state to legalize gay marriage, Massachusetts, also has the lowest divorce rate.

Anyhow, Gary Johnson blasted this nonsense as “offensive and unRepublican.” He said, “Government should not be involved in the bedrooms of consenting adults.” And, “We need to maintain our position as the party of efficient government management and the watchdogs of the ‘public’s pocketbook.’” If there were more elected Republicans like Johnson, there were would be more Republicans.

While lacking the guts to slam the “The Marriage Vow,” former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at least had the decency to avoid signing it, as did former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

(Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann jumped right in.)

The hope is that this growing resistance to the socially conservative busybodies will spread to the “no-tax” cult. Huntsman leads the way by forthrightly refusing to sign the no-taxes pledge.

Meanwhile, note a new CBS News Poll indicating that even 51-percent of Republicans disapprove of their party’s performance in the debt-ceiling talks. Among the general public, disapproval of Republicans in Congress hits 71-percent.

Democrats have largely been spared the pledge brigades. Republicans should move forward in staring down the bullies, for the good of the country and themselves.

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

Anybody remember Bush’s ‘totalization’ agreement with Mexico?

To the editor, With all the talk and fine letters addressing Social Security it would do well for all of us to do research on the problems we face today for they are all interconnected.

Few are aware that the President George Bush administration signed a “totalization” agreement with Mexico.

It allows a Mexican citizen working in the U.S. for as little as 18 months to become eligible for American Social

signed it was estimated there was 5-million illegal Mexicans working in the U.S. Today, the estimates go as high as 20-million. Another serious problem is, how will this be accomplished and verified?

Another drain on the American people by the “New World Order” clan.

To both political parties I say: It is a fine mess you have gotten us into.

Gene F. Danforth Danbury

LETTERS Don’t let Sailing Association take one of our scenic treasures To the editor, The Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Club has targeted Ellacoya State park in Gilford as a proposed site to build a large clubhouse complete with a commercial kitchen and function rooms. The site would also include a launching ramp, two large L shaped boat docks and a mooring field with 30 moorings for the club members’ boats..

Tom Mullen the club’s Commodore and point man for the project said at an informational meeting at last year’s Timberman that he was negotiating on behalf of the club for control of a portion of the site with representatives of the New Hampshire State Parks, the Army Corps of Engineers and New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development.

LWSA is now soliciting donations from the general public to raise the $1,500,000 for their new facilities at Ellacoya State Park.

While Commodore Mullen states that the LWSA is a tax exempt 501C3 organization whose only purpose is the teaching of sailing to children and adults, a visit to LWSA’s web site (www.lwsa.org) indicates otherwise.

The LWSA also promotes and subsidizes the racing of the LWSA members’ $50,000 J80 sail boats. If you check the results of the J80 races on their web site you will discover that four out of the seven current members of the LWSA’s board of directors were awarded winning trophies.

These races are also followed by lavish banquets for the club’s member/

sailors. Check out the LWSA’s Federal Form 990 which is posted on their web site. Their racing season’s food expenses are almost $4,000!

Commodore Mullen also stated that the LWSA had over 300 members. It is interesting to note that the Form 990 classifies members’ dues as “charitable donations”. It gets better.

The form 990 also reflects what Commodore Mullen refers to as a “war chest” of over $85,000 that has been accumulated for the new yacht club facilities (sorry : a “sailing school for kids”). For a non-profit organization, the LWSA seems to run a very profitable business.

A cursory review of the LWSA’s web site clearly indicates that the club does not qualify as a 501C3 tax exempt organization; upon audit by the IRS the LWSA would be reclassified as a recreational club under 501C7. This current classification effectively allows members to deduct their dues as charitable donations, underwriting their sailing hobby.

This also allows the club to accumulate the income generated by their sailing lessons business tax free. It also allows LWSA to solicit “donations” from the general public to build their proposed new club house at Ellacoya State Park.

Citizens of New Hampshire WAKE UP before it is too late. Do not let the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association take one of the state’s few remaining scenic treasures from you through arrogance and deception.

John D. Carrigg Meredith

Medicare & Social Security in danger due to government stealing To the editor, Every day Obama gives another speech, dominating the news with his lies, distortions, and insults to Americans. HE IS the problem with gross overspending on bloated government that does nothing but cause problems for productive people. He will stall forever on reducing spending, because his goal is to spend the USA to destruction! He IS a MUSLIM TERRORIST and NOT an American citizen (despite fake birth certificate, which took him many years to make).

His actions, and daily negative antiAmerica speeches prove that!

With trillions of dollars of government pork and wasteful spending, his automatic response to spending cuts is always “cut Medicare and Social Security”, both well funded by the recipients, in danger ONLY due to government STEALING from those programs! Obama is a THIEF and a LIAR of the worst kind, and anyone who doesn’t KNOW that just is not paying attention!

Jack Stephenson Gilford

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LETTERS Don’t blame Republicans for fact GE doesn’t have to pay taxes

Bill Lynch vetoed would’ve fixed 3 important gun law problems

To the editor, Cathy Merwin had a thought provoking letter on July 14th. I agree with her that some Republicans act like socialists. Certainly, President Bush spent money and grew the bureaucracy in his last two years in office in a reckless and unprecedented way. Well, until our current POTUS really put the pedal to the metal. She is correct about corporate greed not being a good thing, along with crony capitalism.

Cathy implies that it is strictly a Republican agenda and then goes on to give an example. “Last year General Electric earned $10.3 billion in pretax income, but ended up owing nothing to the government”. She is absolutely correct about GE getting away scot-free.

However, it is a little off base to use GE as an example of the “Republican socialist agenda”. Perhaps her ABC news source (March 25, 2011) didn’t mention that GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and President Obama are like two “peas in a pod”.

In February 2009, President Obama appointed Immelt to the Economic Recovery Advisory Board. On January 21, 2011, Obama appointed Immelt as chairman of his outside panel of economic advisers. Not to mention the fact that Jeffrey and Barack are totally copacetic with every conceivable green jobs initiative that can be conjured up by progressive socialists. It would seem that Cathy could not have picked a worse example of a “Republican socialist agenda”. You see, it is undeniable that GE may as well be considered a “wholly owned subsidiary of the Obama Administration. She could have used Exxon-Mobil as an example. They have paid more than $54-billion dollars in taxes over the past ten years.

Thus Cathy’s insinuation that it is

To the editor, Governor Lynch’s recent veto of SB-88 shows that he is out of touch with his constituents.

Headlines read “Governor Vetoes Expanded Use of Deadly Force,” which sounds reasonable enough, but the adage “the devil is in the details” would prove true here. SB-88 would have addressed three important problems in our current law: 1. You would have the right to defend yourself anywhere you have the right to be legally. (Currently, you must be at home to defend yourself!)

2. You would not be required by law

only the Republicans that are trying to keep every tax break possible for the wealthy and big business is just ignorant silliness. They both play that game. Keep in mind, it is the Democrats that want to keep raising the tax rates on the “so-called rich” (couples and small businesses making over $250,000). Perhaps Cathy and the Democrats haven’t heard the latest which is that since Japan has lowered it’s corporate tax rate, this country now has the highest corporate tax rate in the world.

Cathy is absolutely correct in stating that the top 1-percent make almost 25-percent of this country’s total income. Perhaps she just forgot to mention that they also pay 35-percent of all taxes paid in this country.

Or that the top 1-percent pay more taxes than the bottom 95-percent. Or that about 50-percent of this country’s adult population pay no income taxes at all and those with children actually get money from the government through the IRS Earned Income Tax Credit option. Like food stamps, this is a well intentioned liberal program which is now hopelessly corrupt.

Perhaps Cathy and I can come to some bipartisan agreement. Let’s take a howitzer to our current tax system ending all the corporate entitlements, tax loopholes and political favoritism from both sides of the political aisle.

Let’s abolish the IRS and come up with a flat tax or fair tax with perhaps a 1-percent national sales tax.

Will politicians be able to stop playing Santa Claus with government goodies long enough to tackle our corrupt tax system? I guess Cathy and I can at least hope for the best.

Russ Wiles Tilton

From cars to music, things were much better in the 50s, 60s & 70s To the editor, I’m only 28 years old but I know enough about the 50s, 60s and 70s to know there were so many things from that era that are better than today. Let’s starts with the cars. They were stronger, made almost entirely of solid steel, had style and class and they were easy to work on, you didn’t need $50,000 worth of tools plus another $100,000 worth of schooling to be a mechanic. I’d drive an old 50s car over this new junk any day but I wouldn’t want to wreck it in the salt in the winter. If this were California, I definitely would have an old car for a daily driver.

The music was also better too.

People actually had to have talent to be a star; now any Tom, Dick and Harry can be a star because people will buy anything. You don’t have to be talented anymore to be a star.

That’s because people have no class or taste in music. I heard a song on the radio the other day; you couldn’t even understand what the so-called singer was singing, it was all gibberish and everybody wonders why these teenagers are so messed up. They’ve fried their brain listening to that junk.

Everybody is having kids out of wedlock and having sex out of wed-

lock. Doesn’t anybody have any selfrespect anymore? People have sex just for the pleasure of it; they don’t care what the consequences are. Then when the girl gets pregnant, she just aborts the child or they got umpteen kids they can’t provide for. Some don’t even have a stable home, they just drift around from place to place with their kids in tow and stay where ever they happen to be on a given night.

Plus, people today are so lazy. I know a lot of people my age who don’t want to get off their duffs and work. They’d rather sit at home,play X-Box all day and collect food stamps, TANF and whatever other benefit they can get.

Some of these people live better and have nicer stuff than the people who bust their butts all day at work!

I could go on and on comparing the old days to today. In short, let’s just say that I would have rather been born 40, maybe 50, years earlier. Anybody else, perhaps older folks, want to write in response and share anything about how it was better back then? I know of certain people who have written in the past in this column about how some things were better then they are today.

Derek Morrissette Laconia

to flee first. (Currently, you must turn your back and try to run away if someone is trying to kill you!).

3. You could show a firearm without being accused of deadly force. (Ward Bird was in jail although no shots were fired. He was on his own property, behind “No Trespassing” signs!)

New Hampshire citizens want to live free, but it’s very difficult to with the governor who currently sits in the corner office.

Rep. Tyler W. Simpson Belknap District 1 New Hampton

What is source of revenue for $21K City Council came up with?

To the editor, The City Council voting $21,000 for the matching funds part of a grant application by the Planning Department was a supplemental appropriation. The new city manager and lame duck council appropriated property tax dollars for yet another new purpose not listed in the MS-2 recorded with the N.H. Attorney General, Secretary of State and Department of

Revenue Administration.

When was the public hearing? What is the source of the off-setting revenue. The FY 2010/2011 budged closed as of 30 June 2011. The FY 2011/2012 budget does not exist yet so how could any appropriation for any new purpose have taken place?

Arrogance gives rise to tax increases.

Thomas A. Tardif Laconia

Gilford Zoning Board of Adjustment Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Gilford Town Hall 47 Cherry Valley Road Gilford, NH 03249 Conference Room A 7:00 P.M. The Gilford Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 to hold a public hearing to consider the following application(s): 1. Steven Buzzotta Applicant submitted a Request for Rehearing regarding a decision made by the Gilford Zoning Board of Adjustment on May 24, 2011. Wherein the Board of Adjustment voted to deny a request for a Variance from Article 5, Section 6.5 to allow the expansion of an existing restaurant into the required 50 foot buffer area on Tax Map & Lot #267-210.000 located at 2667 Lakeshore Road in the Resort Commercial Zone. File#Z11-10. Tabled from June 28, 2011.

2. Ann M. Wainwright and Donald Onofrio Administrative Appeal according to Article 10, Section 10.2.1 of the Gilford Zoning Ordinance, where the applicant’s are appealing the Building Inspector’s decision to not issue a Cease and Desist order regarding the Building Permit #2011000062 on Tax Map & Lot #252-026.000 located at 157 Scenic Drive in the Single Family Residential Zone. File #Z11-08. Tabled from June 28, 2011.

3. Ann M. Wainwright and Donald Onofrio Administrative Appeal according to Article 10, Section 10.2.1 of the Gilford Zoning Ordinance, where the applicant’s are appealing the Building Inspector’s decision to issue Building Permit #2011000062 on Tax Map & Lot #252-026.000 located at 157 Scenic Drive in the Single Family Residential Zone. File #Z11-09.

Tabled from June 28, 2011.

4. Weldon Bosworth Administrative Appeal according to Article 10, Section 10.2.1 of the Gilford Zoning Ordinance, where the applicant is appealing the Building Inspector’s decision that Article 4, Section 4.6.7, regarding the residence at 40 Hillside, is not being utilized as a “Rooming House” as defined in the Gilford Zoning Ordinance.

The Tax Map & Lot # is 203-184.000. The property is located in the Single Family Residential Zone. File #Z11-11. Tabled from June 28, 2011.

5. Victor and Sara Nicolas Applicant requests a Variance from Article 5, Section 5.1.3, Front Setback, of the Gilford Zoning Ordinance in order to build a 10’x 20’ addition to an existing house on Tax Map & Lot #227-027.000 located at 55 Farmer Drive in the Single Family Residential Zone. File #Z11-12. Tabled from June 28, 2011.

6. Other Business 7. Minutes for May 24, 2011.

8. Adjournment.

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ALTON from page one police to get information on celebrities, politicians and crime victims, and that he never would have approved such “horrible invasions” of privacy.

In the face of lawmakers’ suggestions that his organization encouraged such behavior, he was unflappable — even after a protester rushed at him in the middle of the hearing.

He stayed seated when the man tried to throw a foam pie at him. A News Corp. attorney partially blocked the attack and Murdoch’s 42-year-old wife slapped the prankster. After the protester was arrested, the billionaire simply shed his splattered suit jacket and continued answering questions.

The scandal has captivated audiences from Amer-

ica to Murdoch’s native Australia, and there’s more to come — only a fraction of the nearly 4,000 people whose information was hacked are known and the police investigation appears to be widening. Murdoch has already shut the News of the World, given up on buying a major British satellite television company and accepted the resignations of two top executives because of the scandal.

He said he had no plans to resign but expressed contrition on behalf of News Corp.’s British newspaper division, News International.

“This is the most humble day of my career,” said Murdoch, a man once so politically powerful in Britain that former Prime Minister Tony Blair flew halfway around the world to secure his support as he

launched the Labour Party’s bid for power in 1995.

The scandal began as a blip in 2005, when the News of the World published a story about Prince William suffering a knee injury. Royal officials became suspicious about the closely held data and alerted police. An inquiry led to one of the paper’s reporters and a private investigator being jailed for intercepting communications.

The Guardian newspaper then found out that Murdoch’s papers had paid out more than $1.6 million (1 million pounds) to settle lawsuits involving allegations of eavesdropping on phone messages.

The scandal became a crisis for News International this month with the revelation that the News of the World had hacked into the phone of a 13-year-old murder victim, Milly Dowler, in hopes of getting material for news stories.

Occasionally punctuating remarks by slapping his hands down on the desk, Murdoch said he was “shocked, appalled and ashamed” at the hacking of Dowler’s phone but he rejected that criminality had been endemic at the tabloid. He also said he had seen no evidence that victims of the Sept.

11, 2001, terror attack were hacked — an allegation the FBI is looking into.

Murdoch said he had not been informed that his company had paid out big sums — 700,000 pounds ($1.1 million) in one case — to settle lawsuits by phone hacking victims.

Murdoch noted that News of the World represented less than 1 percent of his global media empire, which also includes the Fox TV network, 20th Century Fox film studio, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Post and three major British newspapers. He said he spoke to the News of the World’s editor only around once a month.

ALTON from page one said the taxpayers have paid town attorney James Sessler $10,967 to handle part of the legal challenges while other attorneys and Municipal Resources Inc. — a private Meredith firm that does independent analyses of public agencies — have earned $53,025.

After Vanderhoof was placed on administrative leave in November of 2010, Bailey and Police Chief Ryan Heath have said it is a personnel matter on which neither can comment. Vanderhoof has also filed a civil suit in Strafford County Superior Court against the town claiming he was not paid $124,105 in see next page

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Edna Buchanan celebrates 100th birthday with 3 generations that follow on family tree

BY ADAM DRAPCHO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Family and friends of Edna Buchanan gathered at the St. Francis Home yesterday to celebrate the mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother’s birthday. Buchanan was born 100 years ago, in East Somerville, Mass.

Buchanan said she enjoyed her party, held in a sunny common area at the nursing home, where dozens of guests were gathered, though she said all the excitement made her “a little woozy.”

Although she was born out of state, Buchanan spent almost all of her life as a New Hampshire resident. She grew up in Alton Bay and graduated from Alton High School. “I enjoyed growing up there,” she said, recalling that the trains were still chugging through town then, and that she

“liked being near the water.”

After graduating from high school, she studied at MacIntosh Business School in Dover. She employed her education when she helped keep the books for a gas station in Rochester that her first husband, Bud Richardson, ran.

With Richardson, Buchanan had two children: Carlene Tejada and Kip Richardson. After her first husband passed away, Edna married Chet Buchanan, a man whom she knew from her childhood. Her second husband came with two sons, Bob and Curt. In 1995, Edna and Chet moved back to Alton Bay, to the community where she grew up. She’s lived in Laconia for six years.

In addition to her her two children and two step-sons, Buchanan has seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

(See related photo on page one.)

BACHMAN from page 2 questions can’t go unchecked for long — unlike storylines about her family’s views toward gay relationships or her decision to break with a conservative Lutheran church that lingered as Bachmann declined to discuss them in detail.

“This thing goes to fitness. This goes to physical capability. It had to be responded to chop chop,” said Republican strategist Mike McKenna. “The other stuff is subject to different political judgment.”

Bachmann’s response to the migraines report was far faster and more decisive than earlier reactions to stories about her life outside of politics. For example, when a gay activist’s undercover video raised questions about practices at her husband’s counseling clinic, Bachmann declined to be interviewed. Her spokeswoman issued only a brief statement.

Bachmann spokesman Doug Sachtleben said Bachmann puts matters related to her physical well-being in a different category than the other questions, which the campaign sometimes regards as distractions from her focus on economic policies and other issues it believes are of greater concern to voters.

The intense scrutiny has coincided with Bachmann’s ascent into the top ranks of GOP presidential candidates.

Bachmann, a three-term congresswoman, is viewed as a tea party force who is polling well in the first-to-vote state of Iowa.

Former aides granted anonymity were cited in the headache story published late Monday by The Daily Caller, an online news site. The story said Bachmann’s migraines have led to hospitalizations and, at times, left her “incapacitated.”

GILFORD from page one

ranks with Webber when Webber supported a public forum to discuss the issue.

At the time, Tomlinson said he thought nothing could be accomplished by more public forums and, so far, he has been correct as neither side had changed it’s position.

Tomlinson first joined the School Board in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2010. He was chair of the town Budget Committee when he ran in 2004.

Tomlinson did not return The Sun’s phone calls yesterday

with the position against the wishes of a second group of people who believe the position is redundant and the business duties can be performed by a business administrator with the education of the children handled in the individual school buildings.

The issue was largely of semantics until voters, by March referendum, chose by a margin of two-to-one not to hire a superintendent to replace the now-retired Paul DeMinico.

While Tomlinson has voted to continue with the position, he broke from preceding page on-call overtime pay.

A clerk in Strafford County said yesterday the suit is still pending but no hearings are currently scheduled.

Vanderhoof’s complaint said he confronted Heath about the overtime pay issue repeatedly through 2009 but was allegedly told by Heath it would not be right for a lieutenant to earn more than the chief.

Vanderhoof also claimed he was not allowed to include $3,584 in overtime hours on his time sheet and an additional $1,247 for several times he was allegedly called in to work to perform

breath analysis tests when he says he was the only one in department who could do them.

He is also asking the town to pay his legal fees and is represented by Orr and Reno of Concord.

Paid to law firms since Vanderhoof’s leave are $4,472 to Gallagher, Callahan and Gartrell of Concord; $16,986 to Cook, Little and Rosenblatt of Manchester and $4,864 to Martin, Lord and Osman of Laconia.

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GILSUM from page one their homes by the state due to abuse, neglect or stresses the family could not handle, according to Klein.

The reaction to people with HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C living in town was based on fears and stereotypes, he said.

“The town imposed conditions on who could live at the house,” Klein said.

They settled the case and most of the restrictions were removed, he said.

The new lawsuit claims the town’s selectmen are discriminating against the home by refusing to grant its applications for tax exemptions if not filed or filed late. Gilsum always treated as tax exempt property by the other charitable organizations in town, according to the lawsuit.

“For example, the American Legion did not file an application in the years 2004-2009 and the Gilsum Congregational Church did not file an application in the years 2005, 2007, 2008 or 2009.

Yet, Gilsum treated their real property as tax exempt. In addition, all charitable organizations in Gilsum regularly filed the application late, sometimes as late as November and December of the tax year,” the lawsuit said.

The selectmen have the option of approving late applications.

The lawsuit said the minutes of the Nov. 29, 2010, selectmen’s meeting show that after AIDS Services executive director Susan MacNeil questioned the differential treatment of her organization and the Congregational Church and American Legion, the board voted after she left not to tax the church and legion.

The lawsuit claims the church and American Legion then filed applications at the board’s request.

AIDS Services did not file an application in 2007 because its executive director mistakenly believed the tax exemption was automatic, not something that must be filed annually, the lawsuit said. It was filed one month late in 2008 and three days late in 2009.

The lawsuit wants the court to find AIDS services is not liable for taxes for those three years and wants a refund of the $11,559 in taxes and interest AIDS Services paid the town last year.

The lawsuit said AIDS Services had to borrow the money to pay the 2007 taxes and has been unable to repay the loan. The lawsuit said AIDS Services cannot afford to pay the 2008 taxes and got a notice the town was going to take the deed for failure to pay on July 21.

Democrats show up to critique local Republican reps review of New Hampshire legislative session

By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA —”I came to this state 50 years ago and I’ve watched the state government,” said Dr. Mendon Macdonald, “and it has become more political and less intelligent. I am very disappointed in what you’ve done this year.”

Macdonald was speaking to the five members representing the city in the New Hampshire House of Representatives — all Republicans — who invited the public to a question and answer session at the Police Station this week only to find themselves badgered by a handful of Democrats.

Representatives Harry Accornero, Don Flanders, Bob Kingsbury, Bob Luther, and Frank Tilton gamely defended the new state budget, which they insisted restored fiscal discipline to state government while encouraging job growth in the private sector.

Asked by Marcia Hayward why, when faced with a large deficit and urgent needs, they chose to reduce the cigarette tax and lift the surcharge on motor vehicle registrations, Luther replied that Republicans believe that lower taxes create jobs. “There are a lot of taxes we would like to have trimmed,” he said, conceding the state could not forgo the revenue. He said that cutting taxes on cigarettes would boost sales and increase revenues. Pressed by Hayward to explain, Luther said “I have all kinds of data at home.”

Tilton said that in the Legislature he sits alongside a representative who owns a convenience store on the Massachusetts border. “Each time the tax was raised he lost customers,” Tilton said. “I get my data from the store owner.”

“If they’re encouraged to smoke,” Macdonald remarked, “they’ll die sooner.”

But, Tilton, dismissed the proposal by Speaker of the House Bill O’Brien to reduce the gas tax by a nickel during the summer as “a two-month gimmick.” Two years ago he favoring raising the gas tax and repeated “I’d like to see the gas tax go up.

The people that use the highways should pay for the highways.”

Tom Brown, the lone Republican on hand, asked the lawmakers what they considered their most important accomplishment.

“We’re most proud of balancing the budget,” Accornero offered. Recalling the four years when the Democrats held majorities in the House And Senate, he said “spending was fast and furious,” based on rosy revenue forecasts that proved highly inflated.

“It was unsustainable,” he continued. “We had to make the hard decisions. You have to run the budget like you run your household,” he said, adding that when money is tight you give up cable television and restaurant meals.

That provoked Andrew Hosmer, who lost a bid for the state Senate in 2010 and now serves as treasurer of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, to remind Accornero that “cable TV and dining out are luxuries. We’re talking about basic needs for people,” he said, referring to those living in poverty and coping with disabilities.

“To draw a comparison between basic needs and cable television is absolutely ludicrous,” Hosmer declared.

Hosmer also challenged Kingsbury, who has introduced legislation to provide women fallen victim to domestic violence and granted restraining orders with firearms, ammunition and instruction. A former prosecutor, Hosmer said that introducing a firearm into an already volatile situation, in which innocent children are usually involved, heightened the risk of bloodshed. Kingsbury said he filed the bill in response to the murder of a Laconia woman and her friend by her estranged husband in 1995 and insisted that arming women in similar circumstances would deter such assaults.

The lawmakers were also questioned about their decisions to permit firearms in the Statehouse, entitle citizens to use deadly force when confronted wherever they have a right to be and relaxing the statute on criminal threatening. Tilton replied that all these bills were thoroughly studied by the Criminal Justice Committee and the membership relied on its judgment in endorsing them.

Liz Merry, who represented Sanbornton and Tilton in the House for two-terms, asked why, since tourism is such an important element of the regional economy, Belknap County lawmakers did not not do more to prevent the closure of the Sanbornton rest area on I-93.

When Luther asked what they could do, she reminded them that a proposal to close the facility two years ago was shelved after she and others mounted an aggressive campaign to keep it open.

Setting partisanship aside, Merry recalled that for many years both parties have resorted to gimmickry to balance state budgets and suggested that “we need to have a conversation about tax policy.”

All five Republican legislators voted in favor of amending the Constitution to require a three-fifths majority of the Legislature to raise an existing tax or introduce a new tax. Still, Accornero was quick to insist that he was “open to taking about taxes” while Tilton noted that voters have overwhelmingly rejected gubernatorial candidates who advocated an income tax.

In what promises to be the start of the 2012 election campaign, the five representatives agreed to convene another public meeting to discuss taxation.

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Every dock’s a neighborhood as local couples spend summers on their boats

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

GILFORD — Judi Taggart and her husband Butch have been living aboard their 1974 Chris Craft Catalina “Tagg Team” for the last 15 summers at Mountain View Yacht Club here and she says that she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“It’s our lakefront property. We own the boat and the dock space and have the most beautiful view of Mt. Washington from the cabin deck on a clear day,’’ says Taggart, who is well-known in the area as the campaign director for the Lakes Region United Way and for her Lakes Region Public Access television program “Living United in the Lakes Region”.

“We’ve been coming here summers since the 1970s,’’ says Taggart, who grew up in Manchester and lived in Weare before she and her husband moved to the Lakes Region in the mid-1990s.

Ever since then, from May 1 until the end of September, she and her husband, who works at Osram Sylvania in Manchester, have spent summers aboard their boat while spending the rest of the year at a condo just across Weirs Road at Marina Bay. She says there are a lot of advantages to living aboard the boat and having easy access out onto Lake Winnipesaukee whenever they want.

“We have all of the comforts of home, electricity, heat, cable television with a big flat screen TV and the Internet, a kitchen stove, microwave and refrigerator,’’ says Taggart.

The Taggarts have two sons, one who lives in Gilford and other in Manchester, and just about every weekend they visit and get to spend time out on the lake with their parents.

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from preceding page says that cookouts are always in order, whether at the lake and helping steer the boat when we go out for the dock or when they’re out on the lake. a cruise. It’s so relaxing and peaceful here,’’ she says.

Read says his wife preps the food for cooking out, Taggart says that over the years she’s got to know whether it’s steak, chicken or hamburgers and that just about everyone who has a boat slip at Mountain he’s the grill master when it comes to the cooking View and that each dock is like its own little neighover open flame. borhood.

The Reads are on their boat as soon as the ice is And, with grills and picnic tables nearby, there are out and stay until just after Columbus Day. impromptu parties with neighbors as well as a big The boat sleeps four comfortably and can handle as many pot luck party involving all of the neighboring boatas six people by using the living room couch says Reed. ers at least once each summer.

He also brings along a kayak which he uses for She says that her United Way job is part-time, fishing in different parts of the lake, mostly for bass, which allows her to pursue her own passion for creand says that every day at the lake is relaxing. ating hand-crafted jewelry, which she sells at local Rob Marciano of Woburn, Mass., who works in crafts fairs under the name No Weare Else, to keep the financial services field, says that he and his herself busy while on the boat. wife, Patti, have spent the last 16 summers on their Among the small collection of collectibles kept on 33-foot Sea Ray, “Patti’s Wagon’’, and moved their the Taggarts’ kitchen shelves are Patrick’s Pub mugs boat from a yacht club on Paugus Bay in Laconia which date back to the first ones issued when the popseveral years ago to Mountain View. ular local eatery first started its Pub Club in the 1990s, Making the move at the same time was Bruce including one hand-painted by co-owner Jeff Beetle.

Raymond of Londonderry, who also has spent 16 Taggart is active in the community in other ways years summering on his boat, a 30-foot Chaparral. than the United Way, having been on winning teams “It’s like a second family here. You get to know for two straight years in Pub Mania, a WLNH Chileveryone and their life story and look forward to dren’s Auction fundraiser held at Patrick’s Pub which getting back here and catching up on what’s been last year raised a record $61,550 for the auction. happening with their lives,’’ says Raymond.

The Taggarts aren’t the only people who spend their summers on their boats says Rick Morin, Mountain View gas dock manager.

“We’ve got a lot of people who are here just about every day,’’ says Morin. He says that Mountain View has 284 slips and stores about 500 boats during the winter. It also has two beaches, a playground area, two bathhouses with showers and a laundry with washers and dryers for its summer residents.

Robert Read of Campton, a retired postal worker, says that he and his wife, Pamela, spend five days a week aboard their 40-foot Regal, named Earnestine II. “We just love it here.

The only time we spend at home in the summer is when we go there to mow the lawn and do Judi Taggart of Gilford has spent the last 15 summers living on her boat at the Mountain View Yacht our laundry. Other than Club on Lake Winnipesaukee, where she enjoys all the conveniences of home, including a wide screen that we’re here all the TV in her kitchen, which she also uses as a workshop for making jewelry. (Roger Amsden/for The time,’’ says Read, who

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BALTIMORE (AP) — Kyle Weiland was far more impressive in the encore than in his debut, yet the only thing he got to show for it was his first big league loss.

Baltimore starter Jeremy Guthrie outpitched Weiland, who allowed three runs over six innings, and the Orioles beat Boston 6-2 on Tuesday night.

After lasting only four innings against Baltimore on July 10 in his first major league appearance, Weiland (0-1) displayed far more composure this time.

The right-hander allowed six hits and walked three but left with the Red Sox trailing 3-2.

“I did a better job of controlling my emotions, and the adrenaline,” the rookie said. “I got a lot quicker to that comfort zone that I was talking about last time.”

After scoring 15 runs on Monday night, the Red Sox provided Weiland insufficient offensive backing.

“He pitched well,” said Josh Reddick, who had three hits. “Unfortunately, we didn’t give him the run support that anybody would want. But he battled his tail off.”

Boston manager Terry Francona liked what he saw from Weiland, the 108th overall pick in the 2008 amateur draft.

“I thought he represented himself very well,” Francona said. “It’s not an easy thing to do to come up and pitch in the big leagues first of all, and then right in the middle of a pennant race. But he had good poise, he likes to compete. I think it’s exciting what he can do.”

Guthrie allowed two runs in seven innings, and the Orioles got successive eighth-inning home runs from Derrek Lee and Mark Reynolds in ending a seven-game losing streak against the Red Sox. Guthrie (4-13) came in with the sixth-lowest run support in the AL, but he also gave up 12 runs over 10 innings in his prior two starts. In this one, Baltimore went ahead 3-0 after three innings and the right-hander made the lead stand up.

Guthrie gave up eight hits, struck out four and walked one. He had lost seven straight decisions against Boston since May 13, 2008.

Jim Johnson worked the final two innings for his first save. Orioles closer Kevin Gregg was unavailable because he was serving a three-game suspension for his involvement in a bench-clearing melee at Fenway Park on July 8.

During its seven-game skid against the Red Sox, Baltimore was outscored 61-32. So this victory was particularly enjoyable.

“We needed a win against them. They’ve been wearing us out,” Lee said. “Jeremy gave us just what we needed, a great pitching performance. He went deep. It’s nice when you can handle the ball over to J.J. with a lead. You’re feeling pretty confident at that point.”

The Red Sox lost for only the third time in 16 games despite getting a home run from Jarrod Saltalamacchia, his second in two nights.

Boston’s Dustin Pedroia beat out a grounder in the first inning to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, tying a career high set in 2008. He has also reached base in 29 consecutive games, which also matches his career-best run.

Lawmakers call for hearings on foreclosure robo-signing

NEW YORK (AP) — Lawmakers and enforcement agencies called for hearings and further investigation Tuesday after learning that the illegal practice known as robo-signing has continued in the mortgage industry.

The Associated Press reported on Monday that county officials in at least three states — Massachusetts, North Carolina and Michigan — say they have received thousands of mortgage documents with questionable signatures since last fall. That’s when forged signatures and false affidavits — also called robo-signing — led to a temporary halt to foreclosures. Banks and mortgage processers promised to stop the practice. But the findings of the county officials indicate that robo-signing is still a widespread problem.

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LOVELAND, Ohio — James Donald Ames, 71, of 3634 Harbor Bay Drive, and formerly of Gilford, N.H. died at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2011.

Mr. Ames was born July 1, 1940 in Dover, N.H., the son of James E. and Elin E. (Nelson) Ames. He resided in Gilford, N.H. for the majority of his life before moving to Ohio in 2009 to be closer to his family. While in Ohio he took great pride in attending his grandchildren’s events.

Mr. Ames is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda (Dion) Ames, of Ohio; a daughter, Jennifer Becker, of Ohio; a son-in-law Dale Becker, of Ohio; Three beloved grandchildren Joseph, Daniel and Kaitlyn Becker also of Ohio; and a brother, Peter Ames of Rhode Island.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011

from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in the Carriage House of the WilkinsonBeane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will follow, on Friday, at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Pregnancy Care Center, 108 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219.

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.

LACONIA — Annette M. Bragdon, 86, of 178 Gilford Avenue, died at the Concord Hospital on Friday, July 15, 2011.

She was the widow of Nolan G. Bragdon who died in 1998.

Mrs. Bragdon was born December 10, 1924 in Laconia, N.H., the daughter of John B. and Cecelia M. (Perron) Hoyt.

She was a lifelong resident of Laconia and been employed with New England Telephone and A T & T for thirty years. She also worked at Scott & Williams.

Mrs. Bragdon was known for her flowers and gardens around her home on Gilford Avenue. She also loved animals.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and June Bragdon, of Tilton; two grandchildren, Timothy Bragdon of Laconia and Rebecca Bragdon of Tilton; a nephew, Robert J. Barnett, Jr. of Alton, N.H.; two nieces, Louise A. Sawyer, of Gilmanton and Sally A. Hill of Barnstead, and two grandnieces,

Robyn Ross of Laconia and Lynn Paige of Gilmanton. In addition to her husband and her parents, Mrs. Bragdon was predeceased by a sister, Arlene Barnett, in 2009.

A Calling hour will be held from 9:3010:30 AM on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:30 AM also at the Funeral Home.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia.

For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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.

Annette M. Bragdon, 86

Nancy E. Coolberth, 70 BRISTOL — Nancy Edith Coolberth, 70, of Holiday Hill Drive, died July 16, 2011, at home after a long illness.

She was born in Ipswich, Mass., on April 2, 1941, to Edward and Ella (Rhuda) Surette.

She graduated in 1958 from Ipswich High School and then went into nursing school at Somerville Hospital School of Nursing. She was head nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital at the Blood Transfusion Center.

She married Philip M. Coolberth on Oct. 21, 1962, in Ipswich, Mass.

She is survived by her husband of Bristol; a daughter, Tara Atkinson of Derry; a son, Douglas

Coolberth of Hill, three grandsons, Devin Coolberth of Hill, Nicholas Atkinson of Sanibel, Fla.; a sister, Joan Richling of Texas; a brother, Edward Surette of Washington; a son-in-law, David Atkinson of Derry; and a daughter-in-law Laura Coolberth of Hill.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon Street, Plymouth. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Parish, Our Lady of the Lake Chapel. The celebrant will be Pastor Leo LeBlanc. Burial will take place in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, at a later date.

Donations may be made to Newfound Area Nursing Association 214 Lake St., Bristol, 03222.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Town of Meredith is accepting sealed bids for Site Work to be preformed at Childs Park, 151 Meredith Center Road, Meredith Center, NH. Bid specifications are available through the Administrative Services Department at Town Hall, 41 Main Street, Meredith, NH 03253 Mandatory pre-bid walk-through will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 9:00 am, on site at Child’s Park.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “CHILD’S PARK – SITE WORK 2011” must be received by Monday, August 1, 2011 at Noon.

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WINNISQUAM — Hazel Elizabeth Johnson, youngest daughter of Walter and Agnes Taylor, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 17, 2011 after a brief illness.

Hazel was born September 30, 1928 in Sandwich, N.H. She graduated from Quimby School in Sandwich and attended New Hampshire Business College in Laconia. Hazel had lived most of her life in Laconia and worked for a short time as a nurse’s aide at the St. Francis Home in Laconia. She will always be remembered for her thoughtful and caring ways through her beautiful afghans, family recipes, houseplants and gardens. She had a listening ear for everyone and a touch of wisdom that taught us all a little patience. She truly will be missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Survivors include her three children, Katherine Clough and her husband Ken of Winnisquam, Margaret Goldman and her husband John of Ocean Springs, Miss. and John Johnson of Laconia; nine grandchildren, Richard Guidi of Laconia, Thomas Guidi of New Hampton, Robert Guidi of Meredith, Angela Marsh of Meredith, Timothy Guidi of Gilford, Jason Cushing of Boca Raton, Florida, Mandi Clough of Gilford and

Brittany Johnson and Destiny Rogers, both of Laconia; sixteen great grandchildren; three great, great, grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rita Taylor, of Laconia and two nieces, Elva Mullen of Moultonboro and Ann Fortin of Sandwich.

Hazel was predeceased by her husband, Albert Johnson, her brothers, Edison Taylor and Harold Taylor, and by her sister, Evelyn Mudgett.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Wilkinson-BeaneSimoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 7:00 PM also at the Funeral Home.

A private burial will be in the family lot in Garland Cemetery, Bartlett, N.H. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association (CRVNA) Hospice House, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.

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.

BELMONT — Benjamin S. Moulton, 57, of 22 Shaker Road, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Sunday, July 18, 2011.

Mr. Moulton was born November 10, 1953 in Laconia, the son of John C. and Thelma M. (Campbell) Moulton. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region and had been employed at Bestway Disposal for eight years.

Survivors include his wife, Gloria Jean (Brown) Gardner, of Belmont; a stepson, Louis Gardner, of Belmont; two stepdaughters, Michelle Gardner of Laconia and Cindy Gardner of Northfield; five step grandchildren; two brothers, Bill Moulton of Canterbury and James D. Karr, of Gilford; five sisters, Rose Hershman of Florence, South Carolina, Janice White of Phenix City, Alabama, Jackie L. Verrill and Tammy R. Gilbert, both of Meredith and Ronda Karr of Laconia and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Juanita Ford.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service.

A Graveside Service will be held at the family lot in South Road Cemetery, Belmont on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 1:00PM. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Belmont Fire Relief Association, PO Box 837, Belmont, NH 03220 or to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

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

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Richard Brundage stars in the adventure-comedy “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)” to be presented by the Winnipesaukee Playhouse on the Weirs Beach stage July 20 — 30. Performances are Mondays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays — Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — The adventure-comedy “Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as told by himself)” will be presented by the Winnipesaukee Playhouse on the Weirs Beach stage July 20 — 30. Performances are Mondays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays — Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, July 25, Mame’s Restaurant in Meredith will host a dinner with director Bryan Halperin.

The event will give audiences added insight into the eccentric life of Louis de Rougemont, claimed to have been shipwrecked off the coast of Australia where he lived for 30 years among cannibals. Guests can choose from Mame’s extensive menu and a portion of sales will be donated to the Playhouse. Reservations can be made by calling the Playhouse box office.

In Donald Margulies’ play, based on a true story, de Rougemont became a tabloid sensation when he arrived

in London in 1898 and told his colorful tale. On the Playhouse stage, Louis, along with his two helpers, will recount his epic journey including his encounters with exotic islanders, flying wombats, giant sea turtles, and a monstrous man-eating octopus. He also includes his return to England, where he is at first celebrated and later scrutinized and ridiculed for his dramatic tale.

Returning for his third season at the Playhouse to play the dynamic de Rougemont is Richard Brundage. A prolific theatre and film actor, Brundage is fondly remembered for his roles in “Around the World in 80 Days,” “Sleuth,” and “Scotland Road.” He is joined by Dan Lendzian and Sasha Castroverde who, between them, portray all the other characters with whom Louis comes into contact — human and otherwise!

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The Stompers and The Fools to perform at The Flying Monkey July 23 PLYMOUTH — The Stompers and The Fools, two raucous, high energy rock and roll bands, will share the bill at The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.

The Stompers — Sal Baglio, Dave Friedman, Stephen Gilligan, Lenny Shea, and Jeremy Brown — played their very first gig in 1977. Responsible for the fastest sold-out show ever at the legendary Paradise Rock Club in Boston, the group has toured with the J. Geils Band and The Beach Boys. Their song “Shutdown” was featured on a WCOZ compilation, “Best of Boston Beat, Volume 2.” Through a mail-in fan ballot, they were chosen as best group on the album, and won the “Rock to Riches” talent search at the Beacon Theatre in New York in 1982.

The Stompers were voted the #1 band in New England from 1981 — 1986 by readers of The Boston Globe.

Masters of stage trickery, pratfalls, skits, themes, twisted audience participation, and practical jokes, The Fools exploded over the airwaves of Boston in 1979 with “Psycho Chicken,” an X-rated parody of The Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer.” They followed up almost at once with another whopping hit — “It’s a Night for Beautiful Girls” — which resulted in their being signed by EMI Records, a U.S. tour with The Knack, and a successful debut album, “Sold Out.” The Fools cut a second album, “Heavy Mental,” toured the U.S. with Van Halen, and, after breakinties with EMI, released their most successful album, “World Dance Party,” independently.

Tickets to see The Stompers and The Fools are $29 or $35 and can be purchased online at www.flyingmonkeynh.com or by calling the box office at 536-2551.

The Stompers (pictured), one of New England’s favorite rock and roll bands for more than three decades, will share the bill with The Fools at The Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center in Plymouth beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. (Courtesy photo)

Beans & Greens M/S Mount Washington offers weekly Dinner Farmstand to offer new and Dance Cruises for seniors on Monday evenings WEIRS BEACH — The M/S Mount Washington Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, Center Harbor, and Meredith. unique dining experience invites seniors age 60 and above to cruise the waters There are additional cruises to the islands offered GILFORD — Beans and Greens will host “Farm to Table Dinner in the Fields” beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27.

Gaining in popularity, Farm to Table Dining experiences offer locally raised meats and vegetables prepared by a chef and offered at area restaurants.

This option allows consumers to enjoy local foods with their friends and neighbors while supporting their local farms.

Farm to Table Dining is not a new concept but the location of these dining experiences certainly can be. Beans & Greens Farmstand is taking this concept up a level and offering their diners a new and unique experience. The ingredients will be raised and harvested by Beans & Greens Farmstand, but the location of their “Farm to Table Dinner in The Fields” will be held outside in one of the very meadows in which the farmers grow their crops.

Not a casual picnic-type experience, “Farm to Table Dinner in the Fields” will provide its diners with breathtaking views without walls and an expertly prepared locally harvested meal served upon elegantly set tables including white linens, fine china, and glassware. The menu will feature locally raised grass-fed beef, farm-raised chicken, and will include vegetables grown exclusively on Beans & Greens Farm. Paul Warnick will provide live music during the dinner event.

The cost for this adult event is $55 per person.

Should it rain, this exclusive outdoor experience will be offered on the following evening — Thursday, July 28.

For reservations and information, call 293-2853 or e-mail Amy at info@beansand greensfarm.com.

from preceding page ourselves on producing exciting and unique plays that our audiences otherwise wouldn’t be able to see in this area. ‘Shipwrecked!’ is an action-adventure comedy for adults that the whole family can enjoy, showcasing the top-notch acting and technical creativity that we are becoming known for.”

The production team includes set designer David Towlun, lighting designer Matthew Guminski, and costume designer Lesley Pankhurst. The sound design will be made up almost entirely of live sound effects created by interesting instruments.

“Shipwrecked!” may not be suitable for children under the age of 10. Tickets cost $24 for adults and $22 for seniors/students. Tickets can be booked by calling 366-7377 or stopping by the Weirs Beach box office.

For more information, visit www.winniplayhouse.org.

of Lake Winnipesaukee on Monday evenings for $10 off the regular adult ticket price. The weekly Dinner Dance Cruises, which depart at 6 p.m., will be offered until August 29.

Cruises are customized with different themes including Swinging to the Oldies, Elvis Tribute, ‘70s Dance Fever, Rock, Roll & Remember, and Groovy ‘60s. Annie and The Orphans perform on the main deck. Annie and The Orphans perform on the main deck. A two-entrée dinner buffet is served Adult (13 — 59) tickets are $45 and those 60 and up and children (5 — 12) are $35. Children age four and under will be admitted free of charge.

The official 2011 season for the cruise line runs until October 22. Daily two-and-a-half hour cruises depart from Weirs Beach at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

On alternating days, cruises are also offered from

on the Mail Boat, Sophie C., and Doris E. During the months of July and August, evening cruises are offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The M/S Mount Washington features four levels, three dance floors, and several outside areas for enjoying the cruise during the daytime or evening. The family-owned ship, with a capacity of 1,250 passengers, serves as the largest restaurant in the state and a popular gathering point for school proms, college reunions, large corporate celebrations, and weddings. Approximately 700 couples have tied the knot aboard the M/S Mount Washington.

To learn more about the various ships and to view a more detailed cruise schedule with times and ticket prices, visit the Mount Washington Cruise website at www.cruiseNH.com. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling local 366-5531 or toll-free 1 (888) 843-6686.

Design and fabrication of a garden sculpture topic of free lecture hosted by League of NH Craftsmen July 25 MEREDITH — Michael Kraatz, a juried member of the League of NH Craftsmen, will speak about Design and Fabrication of a Garden Sculpture at The Chase House from 7 — 9 p.m. on Monday, July 25.

Kraatz will take listeners step by step through the process he uses to conceptualize, design, and fabricate a garden sculpture.

Kraatz works with his partner Susan Russell in a hot and cold working glass studio that has been operating since 1975. He studied glass with Harvey Littleton at the University of Wisconsin and received his graduate degree from the Rhode Island School of Design. Russell has a BFA in design from RISD and an MA from Goddard College. The couple met teaching high school art in Lebanon, and as independent artists built a 1200-square-foot studio in Canaan.

Kraatz and Russell design and fabricate architectural glasswork using their own blown and cast glass. Each of their pieces is conceived with artful consideration of its place in the environment and with the unique vision of the designer and client.

Kraatz also teaches at AVA Gallery and Arts Center in Lebanon. He and Russell have completed commissions for free standing pieces and wall works for clients across New England.

The League is hosting this “Signature of Excellence” lecture series to provide the public with an informative and in-depth view of how fine handcraft is made. Attendance is free and open to the public; seating is limited; reservations are requested. Contact the Gallery at 279-7920 or e-mail nhcraft@ metrocast.net at least two weeks before the date of the lecture.

Applications accepted for Gilford Old Home Day parade GILFORD — The Old Home Day Committee is currently accepting parade applications for the event to be held on August 27.

Forms are available at Gilford branches of Laconia Savings Bank, Meredith Village Savings Bank, and Franklin Savings Bank. Applications can also

be picked up at the Library, Town Hall; and the Recreation Department office. To download a form, visit www.gilfordrec.com.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 527-4722.

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Meredith/Inter-Lakes Alumni honors Class of 1961 at annual Alumni Brunch

MEREDITH — The Meredith/Inter-Lakes Alumni Association recently held its annual Alumni Brunch at Church Landing, welcoming members of the Class of 1961 as honored guests.

A large number of alumni attended the event and enjoyed a chance to mingle with friends and classmates while enjoying a brunch buffet.

As “The 50 Year Class,” 14 members of the Class of ‘61 sat at the head table with their guests. Three of the class officers were in attendance: Vice President David deSousa, Secretary Nancy Woodcock Colosi, and Treasurer John Amabile.

Frank Davis was the class member traveling the furthest — from California — and this was the first class reunion he has ever been able to attend. Other class members came from Florida, Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan.

The class, thanks to David deSousa, put together a slide show of photographs going back to grade school, which were shown on a large screen during the event. Larry Thompson sang two songs from 1961 in tribute to the class.

The most senior member to attend the event was Esther Wyatt from the Class of 1932. Celebrating their 65th reunion, from the Class of 1946, were Doris “Sue” Valliere and classmate Arlene M. Beede.

Also honored were the two alumni scholarship recipients from the I-L Class of 2011. Sam Baggaley is planning on pursuing Environmental Studies; Michelle Corliss is going into Education with an emphasis in Special Education.

The Alumni Loyalty Cup, chosen by the High School faculty and the first cup ever awarded in the Meredith/ I-L School system, was awarded to Nicholas Sapack, who is planning on studying Engineering after high

Members of the Class of 1961 were recently the guests of honor at the Meredith/Inter-Lakes Alumni Association Alumni Brunch at Church Landing. “The 50 Year Class” joined other alumni at the event and enjoyed a chance to mingle with friends and classmates while enjoying a brunch buffet. (Courtesy photo)

school. This cup was first given out in 1929.

The Alumni Association wishes to thank business

sponsors and alumni for their generous support of this annual event.

Ed Wixson receives Madie W. Barrett Award from Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University President Sara Jayne Steen presents a gift clock to Ed Wixson as part of the ceremony honoring him as the recipient of the Madie Barrett Award. Barrett was a teacher, scholar, and benefactor noted for her dedication to Plymouth State students and to serving the greater community. (Courtesy photo)

PLYMOUTH — Ed Wixson, a beloved mathematics professor at Plymouth State University and outstanding member of the community is the recipient of the Madie W. Barrett Award. Wixson received the honor at PSU’s Spring Honors Dinner.

“Ed Wixson has made a difference with every position he has held on campus or in the community,” said PSU President Sara Jayne Steen. “To everything he does, he brings genuine vision and an ability to see how to accomplish goals for the betterment of all.”

Wixson began his 40-year teaching career at PSU in 1966. He was a member of the Mathematics faculty, chair of the department, and interim provost. He has served on the Boards of Directors of the New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation. He has been a board chair for Speare Memorial Hospital and led its capital campaign.

He was named Outstanding Trustee by the NH Hospital Association. He has also served on the boards of the Community Guaranty Bank and the Capital Regional Development Council, which developed the Mid-State Health Center building at Boulder Point.

Wixson is a member of the PSU President’s Coun-

cil, and with his wife, Marilyn, generously created the Wixson Endowed Professorship of Mathematics. In 2010 he received from the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce the James C. Hobart Award for Exemplary Service to the Greater Plymouth Business Community.

PSU Vice Provost Daniel Moore, a member of the Madie Barrett Award selection committee, said Wixson was an easy choice. “The committee viewed him to be a natural for the award, as his whole career here at the University reflected a commitment to advancing PSU.” Madie Ward Barrett was a teacher, scholar and benefactor. She created the University’s Foreign Language Department in 1956, and for 25 years guided the department while teaching French, Spanish, linguistics and pedagogy. In 1981, she became dean of the college and later served as interim president.

Widely honored, she was noted for her dedication to students and to serving the community.

“I’m honored to receive an award dedicated to her memory,” Wixson said. “She was an outstanding faculty person, and she was a woman who demonstrated that women could serve as top administrators at Plymouth State.”

Blue Heron School at Squam Lakes Science Center Lakes Region Big Band to offer expanded hours for 2011 — 2012 school year to play benefit concert in

HOLDERNESS — Blue Heron School at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has announced that it is offering expanded hours for the 2011 — 2012 school year. Students may enroll in the 8:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. program or an extended program from 8:30 a.m. — 4 p.m.

Blue Heron School is a nature-based Montessori early learning center. The school combines a childfocused Montessori approach with daily outdoor experiences in a stimulating learning atmosphere.

Children have freedom to explore their own interests, particularly outdoors, and become independent and self-confident. Children learn to be responsible for their environment and to treat others with respect, forming a close and supportive community. Blue Heron School uses many of the resources

available at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center including outdoor explorations with staff Naturalists to learn about animals and the natural world.

“The expanded school hours are in response to community members who asked for a full day program and allow more children to take advantage of the opportunity Blue Heron School offers,” said Laura Mammarelli, Blue Heron School director.

“We are excited to offer a longer day program consistent with the Montessori teaching methods and nature-based approach.”

Blue Heron School is now accepting registrations for the 2011 — 2012 school year and operates Mondays — Fridays from September — June. Find more information at www.nhnature.org/preschool.html, by calling 968-7194, or by e-mailing blueheron@nhnature.org.

Sanbornton July 28

SANBORNTON— The Lakes Region Big Band will play a benefit concert at the Second Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday July 28.

The evening will begin with a 5 p.m. Spaghetti Benefit Supper. Each suggested donation of $5 will go toward the rebuilding of the Church’s crumbling bandstand.

“We welcome the band and our neighbors for this special concert,” said Pastor Chris McMicken. “Our church field and bandstand provide a beautiful backdrop of Lake Winnisquam and the Ossipee and White Mountain Ranges, which set the scene for an enchanting evening for all ages.

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You want the best teacher available and will get what you want when you are the best pupil around. Bring your curious and open mind, and check your ego and preconceived notions at the door.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Sometimes it seems like too much effort to prepare and enjoy your meals properly. That’s why it’s so wonderful to find a new food or restaurant you like.

You’ll make such a find today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will create a bid for a job or perhaps for another kind of arrangement that is less formal. Do your research. Consider, compare and contrast the deals that others in a similar position have made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Action begets action. You’ll be busy all day, and night brings the same high activity level. Take pictures and write things down. There’s much you’ll want to remember in this flurry of activity.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 20).

You will follow your interests with new passion and, in the process, bond with loyal friends. Your tremendous selfcontrol and persistence are rewarded when you reach a personal goal in September. Autumn brings romantic adventures and diplomatic maneuvers.

Look for opportunity in December, and move fast. Aquarius and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 20, 6, 32 and 18.

by Darby Conley

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Are you allowed to have lazy days? If so, how lazy, and how many? These are the kinds of questions you’ll be weighing in your mind as you struggle to get motivated. Only you know the right answer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While some areas of life are developing nicely, a very important goal has slipped out of reach and will continue to drift away from you unless you make an action plan and commit to it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You won’t believe what some people charge for their services. Seeing what’s out there could make you feel like you’ve been settling for less than you deserve.

Rethink your options.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A nagging thought will keep cropping up until you do something about it. Go straight to the root of it, and yank it like the weed it is. Handle this so you can get quickly back to the main event.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What’s important is that you eventually figure out what you’re supposed to do and do it. The confusion, false starts and missteps that happen prior to that won’t really count in the end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Whatever state you’re going for -- happier, thinner, richer, whatever -- the “act as if” exercise will help you achieve it. And you’ll probably learn that you’re a better thespian than you thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Save the Internet and other distractions for after you do your work. Otherwise, your thoughts and energy will spin out in all kinds of directions, and it will be difficult to reel them back in.

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 thru 9.

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2011. There are 164 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon after landing their lunar module.

On this date: In 1861, the Congress of the Confederate States convened in Richmond, Va. In 1917, the draft lottery in World War I went into operation.

In 1944, an attempt by a group of German officials to assassinate Adolf Hitler with a bomb failed as the explosion at Hitler’s Rastenburg headquarters only wounded the Nazi leader. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was nominated for an unprecedented fourth term of office at the Democratic convention in Chicago.

In 1954, the Geneva Accords divided Vietnam into northern and southern entities.

In 1960, a pair of Polaris missiles were fired from the submerged USS George Washington off Cape Canaveral, Fla., at a target more than 1,100 miles away.

In 1976, America’s Viking 1 robot spacecraft made a successful, first-ever landing on Mars.

In 1988, Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis received the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Atlanta.

In 1990, Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, one of the court’s most liberal voices, announced he was stepping down.

One year ago: The Senate Judiciary Committee voted almost totally along party lines, 13-6, to approve Elena Kagan to be the Supreme Court’s fourth female justice.

Today’s Birthdays: Actress-singer Sally Ann Howes is 81. Rockabilly singer Sleepy LaBeef is 76. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., is 75. Actress Diana Rigg is 73. Rock musician John Lodge (The Moody Blues) is 68. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 67.

Singer Kim Carnes is 66. Rock musician Carlos Santana is 64. Rock musician Paul Cook (The Sex Pistols, Man Raze) is 55.

Actress Donna Dixon is 54. Rock musician Mick McNeil (Simple Minds) is 53. Country singer Radney Foster is 52. Actor Frank Whaley is 48. Rock singer Chris Cornell is 47. Rock musician Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) is 45. Actor Reed Diamond is 44. Actor Josh Holloway is 42. Singer Vitamin C is 42.

Actor Omar Epps is 38. Actor Simon Rex is 37. Actress Judy Greer is 36. Actor Charlie Korsmo is 33. Singer Elliott Yamin (yahMEEN’) (American Idol) is 33. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is 31. Rock musician Mike Kennerty (The All-American Rejects) is 31.

Actor Percy Daggs III is 29. Actor John Francis Daley is 26. Country singer-ballroom dancer Julianne Hough is 23. Actress Billi Bruno is 15.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Songs of the Hutchinson Family Singers presented by Steve Blunt at the Railroad Station Museum in Ashland.

7 p.m. A free program hosted by the Ashland Historical Society.

Lakes Region Tea Party meeting. 7 p.m. at the Life Safety Building in Moultonborough. All interested people are welcome.

Divorce Care Series. 7 to 8 p.m. each Wednesday through August 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Belmont. Half-hour themed video followed by a support group session. Refreshments. For information call the rectory at 267-8174 or Ginny Timmons at 286-7066.

Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St Joseph Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont. Call & leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge at the Weirs Beach Community Center. 7:15 p.m. All levels welcome. Snacks. (Every Wednesday) TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

Free outdoor concert at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace at Weirs Beach. 7:45 p.m. Lakes Region Chordsmen (barbershoppers) Summer Stories at the Meredith Public Library. For ages 3-7. Sign-up is helpful.

Lively lecture on how medicine first started to play an important role in detective work with UNH professor of English James Krasner and the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments.

Check out a computer expert at the Gilford Public Library. 9:15 to 11 a.m. For card holders only.

Weekly Geocache meeting at the Gilford Public Library. Sign-up for library card holders only.

Bridge Club meeting at the Gilford Public Library. 10 a.m. to noon. All bridge players welcome.

Family Storywalk at the Gilford Public Library. 10 to 10:30 a.m. At Ramblin’ Vewe Farm. Contact Childrens’ Room for more details.

Women As We Age program at the Gilford Public Library.

3 to 4 p.m. With Dr. Carolyn Drake (OB/GYN) of LRGH. Write Now Writer’s Group meeting at the Gilford Public Library. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Open to all library card holders. For writers all levels and genres. New members always welcome.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Bob Meyer Project at the N.H. Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room in Laconia. 8 p.m. $10. BYOB. For table reservations call 793-3183. nhjazz.com Composting workshop hosted by Belknap County Cooperative Extension. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gilman Library in Alton. Free. Registration requested at 527-5475.

American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Taylor Community’s Woodside building in Laconia. 2 to 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Lakes Region Community Services. Donors receive a coupon for a carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream.

N.H. Music Festival Classics Concert - A Celebration of Friends. 8 p.m. at the Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University. Tickets at www.nhmf.org.

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Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society receives donation of computer and museum software necessary to develop archive

GILFORD — The Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society recently received a donation of computer, printer, and museum software to facilitate the documentation of all ski history in Belknap County.

PastPerfect museum software was acquired with funds recently appropriated for the purchase by the Gunstock Area Commission, which is in charge of the care and management of all of the historic documents pertaining to Gunstock. The Society is working closely with the Commission on the project, which includes the preservation of thousands of photographs, slides, negatives and news clippings, as well as hundreds of blueprints and drawings. The historical documents are used even today to assist in such projects as the new bridge that was recently dedicated at Gunstock.

The most widely-used by museums and historical societies throughout the country, the software will allow the Commission to digitize the records that document the recreation area’s valuable and significant history. This will allow for greater access by the public as well as other historical societies having an interest in this particular history. It also creates a way for the information contained

in the documents to be saved should anything happen to the originals.

Rick O’Callaghan of Meredith originally contacted the society at Gunstock about 16mm films his family owns that depict scenes of ski jumping at the ski area during the early 1940s.

His love of photography and his talents as a professional photographer have proven to be invaluable to the organization.

Working with the archives since the beginning of this year has been Gilford resident Achim Steinbrueck, who wanted to help with the organization of the archives and has become a newlyelected member of the organization’s board of directors. Steinbrueck’s son, Kurt, donated the computer; Steinbruek donated a printer to complete the necessary items of technology.

Joining the archive volunteer list are Gilford residents Dean and Sarah Anderson, who are the children of the society’s president, Carol Anderson. In June, all members working with the archives and the museum software attended a workshop run by Jenna Carroll-Plante, the executive director of the Laconia Museum and Historical Society in Laconia, where they received valuable instruction on the most efficient use of the software

Gunstock Mountain Historic Preservation Society members Rick O’Callaghan and Achim Steinbrueck join the society’s junior members Dean and Sarah Anderson as they organize the archives of Gunstock Mountain Resort. The Society recently received donations of a computer, printer, and museum software. (Courtesy photo)

and proper archive procedures.

Archival work will be ongoing and new volunteers are always welcome.

For more information about the Gun-

stock Mountain Historic Preservation Society, visit historicgunstock.org or call 737-4360.

Wolfeboro native Allen Folsom named G.M. at Ambrose Marine Construction

MEREDITH — Allen Folsom, who has been involved in the environmental permitting and project management for some of the most impressive boathouses built on Lake Winnipesaukee over the past 15 years, has been named general manager of Ambrose Marine Construction. ``We’re delighted to have Allen heading up our team. He’s built a solid reputation in the marine from preceding page

THURSDAY, JULY 21 “Meet the coaches” night hosted by Laconia Youth Football and Cheer Association. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Laconia Community Center on Union Avenue. All parents and participants encouraged to attend. Football players will receive equipment. Registrations will be accepted.

Renowned storyteller Odds Bodkin performs “One World, Many Stories” at the Ashland Town Library. 7 p.m.

Free and appropriate for all ages, especially small children.

Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours networking event. 5 to 7 p.m. at Gowen Realty.

Laconia Main Street Outdoor Marketplace. 3 to 7 p.m. at the municipal parking lot in downtown Laconia (adjacent to the Village Bakery). Shop for locally produced vegetables, fruits, meat, bread, eggs, raw milk, wine, photography, soaps, jewelry and more. Enjoy the music of a featured artist each week while you shop and visit with your fellow residents. Every Thursday through early Oct. Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.

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

Parkinson’s Support Group meeting. 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Forestview Manor (153 Parade Road) in Meredith. For more information call Carrie Chandler, executive director, at 2793121.

Crafters’ Corner at the Gilford Public Library. 6 to 7:30 p.m. For knitting, crocheting and other needlework projects.

Story reading about Lake Winnipesaukee with author Andy Opel at the Meredith Public Library. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Young Writer’s Workshop at the Meredith Public Library. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with author Marty Kelley. For ages 7 and up.

construction business in the Lakes Region over the years and is a true professional who will help us better serve our customers,’’ says Paul Ambrose, president of Ambrose Marine.

Folsom, who grew up in Wolfeboro and now lives in Meredith, had been involved Allen Folsom in the permitting and construction of boathouses for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in Wolfeboro, Bill and David Marriott, of the national hotel chain, in Tuftonboro, and Bob and Gary Bahre, former owner and president of New Hampshire Motor Speedway, on Clay Point in Alton.

Another of the boathouses he had been involved with in the permitting and construction was for former Microsoft executive Michael Appe and was used by French President Nicolas Sarkozy when he vacationed at Appe’s estate in the summer of 2007 in Wolfeboro.

As general manager Folsom will be in charge of the sales and environmental permitting, an essential element of any lakefront construction project.

In addition he will also oversee the project management and scheduling for the company. ``I was born and raised in Wolfeboro and have lived and worked in the Lakes Region all of my life. It’s a beautiful area, a real treasure, and we plan to do our work in a way that will enhance and emphasize what nature provided us with while protecting the environment which we all depend upon,’’ says Folsom.

A certified wetlands scientist who is also a licensed septic system designer and installer, Folsom worked for the engineering firm Turner Associates before joining Lakeshore Construction of Wolfeboro, where he worked from 1996-2003. He was most recently with Beckwith Builders in Wolfeboro, where he was a project manager and helped develop the company’s marine and site construction capabilities.

Also joining Ambrose Marine is John Morrill of Wolfeboro, a senior barge operator with more than 25 years experience on Lake Winnipesaukee, who in recent years worked with Folsom on many projects.

``He’s very good at what he does. Customers love him and are really happy when they know he’s doing their work. Last year we lifted a 1900 era boathouse out of the water and had it 20 feet up in the air while we did repairs,’’ says Folsom. ``John is very instrumental in the approach to a variety of marine projects and a valued individual to have on our team, “ says Folsom.

Last year Ambrose Brothers, a construction, site work, land clearing and logging business, decided to enter marine construction business and partnered with Tobin Greer, a long-time summer resident of Bear Island, to purchase Lakes Region Marine Construction.

Ambrose says that Ambrose Marine retained key workers from that firm who have years of experience working on the lake.

One of those workers is Dave Lacasse of Meredith, who had extensive experience with marine construction projects in such diverse places as Alaska and Argentina before returning to New Hampshire and becoming site supervisor for Lakes Region Marine.

Another is Chris Thompson, a carpenter with many years of experience on marine construction projects. ``We want to show the same level of expertise and customer service that Ambrose Brothers is known for, so we brought in the experts to help us do that.

We’ve got a great group of guys, the best on the lake, and we’ve already got several projects underway,’’ says Ambrose.

He says that the company has four barges, including one which holds up to 80 tons and can handle large 10-wheelers and construction equipment. ``We’re converting our crane barge to one with an excavator and pile driver, which will make us more efficient, and we’ve got other barges used for rock placement and carpentry,’’ says Ambrose.

Ambrose Marine is a full service marine construction business which offers a variety of services, including construction of buildings, docks and breakwaters, septic system design and installation, as well as handling the intricate permitting process for lake construction projects.

For more about Ambrose Marine Construction contact the company at info@marinenh.com.

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‘50s Cruisin’ event at Steele Hill Resorts to benefit WLNH Children’s Auction

SANBORNTON — The Hilltop Restaurant at Steele Hill Resorts will host the firstever “‘50s Cruisin’ Fun” event to benefit the WLNH Children’s Auction, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28.

The evening will starts with an allyou-can-eat buffet-style dinner called “Five Fabulous Food Fads From the ‘50s,” featuring items like Mama’s Meatloaf & Gravy. To celebrate an era filled with game shows, guests will be invited to participate in Steele Hill’s version of the old “Beat The Clock” with host Pat Kelly from WLNH. Contestants (volunteers from the audience) will be asked to complete various stunts, within a time limit, to win prizes. Stunts will include “plunger ball” and “egg roll” and “pillow stuff” along with many others, similar to today’s game show “Minute to Win It.” This promises to be fun for all ages.

Musical entertainment will be provided by the funny men of “Rockin Dadios,” starring locals Jim Rogato and “Bo” Guyer, along with Angelo

Gentile and Gary Evans accompanied

by Keith Belanger on the keyboard.

The Dadios will be singing songs like “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Johnny Be Good.” And what ‘50s night would be complete without a visit from Elvis!

Classic cars will be on display and the evening promises to be filled with food, fun, music and lots of laughs, according to organizer Becky Guyer of Steele Hill. “We are so excited to be hosting this event for such an awesome cause. The Auction gives so much to so many and Steele Hill is honored to have the opportunity to be a part of giving back to the community.” This will be fun for families and people of all ages.

Tickets are priced at $24 for adults, $10 for children under 10, which includes dinner, games, and the show.

Raffle tickets will also being sold with prizes including gift certificates, a food basket, an overnight stay at Steele Hill and Red Sox tickets. Advance reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 524-0500.

The Hilltop Restaurant at Steele Hill Resorts will host the firstever “‘50s Cruisin’ Fun” event to benefit the WLNH Children’s Auction, beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 28. Classic cars will be on display and the evening promises to be filled with food, fun, music and lots of laughs. (Courtesy photo)

‘The Aristocats’ Longhaul Farm to host NH Growers’ Dinner July 27 presented by InterLakes Summer Theatre HOLDERNESS — The New Hampshire Farm to Restaurant Connection, a NH Department of Agriculture organization, will sponsor the first Growers’ Dinner of 2011 at Longhaul Farm on Wednesday, July 27. A farm tour will begin at 4 p.m. followed by a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. featuring all locally grown and sourced meats, dairy, and produce.

According to the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, much of the food we eat travels an average of 1,500 miles to get from farm to supermarket. Locavores choose to eat foods that are grown within a 100 mile radius of home to lessen the use of ground or air transportation fuel, and preservatives and pesticides commonly used to keep foods “fresh” until purchase at the grocery store days and weeks after harvesting.

Longhaul Farm is nestled on 33 picturesque acres in the Squam Mountain range. The farm was purchased in 1997 by the husband and wife team of Lorri Downs and H.O. Lenentine, who determined they were in it for the “long haul” as they spent the first years restoring the 200 year old farmhouse and preparing the land for crops. The farm stand was opened for business in 2001. In 2007, an event facility with licensed commercial kitchen, the Pavilion in the Woods, was constructed and added to the operation.

Inter-Lakes Summer Theatre junior interns Heather Hunt and Roland DuBois star in “The Aristocats,” to be performed at the High School at 11:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23.

All tickets are $8. For more information, call 1 (888) 245-6374.

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‘Aladdin’ to be performed at Ashland Town Library

BARNSTEAD — The Hampstead Stage Company will perform “Aladdin,” the classic story from “The Tales of the Arabian Nights,” at the Ashland Town Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28.

The Hampstead Stage Company is a well-known non-profit professional touring company, based in Barnstead, that puts on more than 2,000 performances each year throughout the lower 48 states.

“Aladdin,” featuring two actors in a variety of roles, will be a performance of about 50 minutes. The play is suitable for children from in grades K — 8, but the exotic adventure appeals to the child in everyone.

All are welcome to this free performance.

In addition to selling a selection of farm raised produce from their own and neighboring farms, Downs and Lenentine also offer baked goods and other specialty foods from their own kitchen. The farm hosts numerous special events each year including weddings and regular Saturday barbecues and Sunday brunches. This year Thursday nights will feature “Four Carrot Localvore Classic Farm Dinners,” four course dinners all sourced locally. Chef Ben DeMark of Meredith has recently joined the Longhaul Farm culinary team and will be in the kitchen for these as well as the Growers’ Dinner.

Longhaul Farm sells meats and dairy products from local growers as well as produce grown on the Farm, in addition to confections and baked goods made by local homestead kitchens. The Farm Stand and Café is open daily through the summer months from 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.

The Longhaul Farm Growers’ dinner will take place at the farm’s Pavilion in the Woods and will be a relaxed and casual event with a buffet selection of delightful seasonal products and treats. The main entrée will be a mixed grill featuring local chicken, beef, or shrimp cakes. For more information, visit www.nhfarmtorestaurant.com or call Longhaul Farm to R.S.V.P. at 968-9381.

Applications accepted for Sant Bani summer programs SANBORNTON — The Sant Bani School is accepting applications for summer programs to be held August 15 — 19.

Openings are still available in the following workshops, designed for students in Grades 3 — 5: Modern Dance, which will meet from 9 a.m. — noon; LEGO Robotics, which will meet from 9 a.m. — noon; and Rocketry, which will meet from 12:30 — 3:30 p.m.

Openings are also available in workshops for kids

in Grades 5 — 8 including: Survival & Orienteering, which will meet from 9 a.m. — noon; LEGO Robotics, which will meet from 9 a.m. — noon; Field Hockey, which will meet from 12:30 — 3:30 p.m.; and Digital Filmmaking, which will meet from 9 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.

Tuition for a half-day is $150. A full day of workshops costs $250. Contact Rose Marie Marinace at Sant Bani by calling 934-4240 or visit www.santbani.org/summer for more information.

M’borough Lions Club awards $10,000 in scholarships MOULTONBOROUGH — The Lions Club has awarded $10,400 in scholarships to local area high school students.

The Lions motto is “We Serve” so, in choosing the recipients, the Scholarship Committee looks at academic standings along with a strong emphasis on community service.

The Bicentennial Trust of $1,400, which is the top honor given out by the Club, unanimously went to

Alexis Anderson from Moultonborough Academy.

Scholarships of $1,000 each were given to Elizabeth Law, Paul Dubuque, Andrew Lau, Kendall Gaupner, and Brad Wilson from Moultonborough Academy; Nicholas Sapack and Alex Butcher-Nesbitt from Interlakes High School; and Sarah Coulter from Kingswood High School.

To find out more about Lionism, contact Joe & Pat Keegan at 253-9916.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My parents are in their early 80s. They’ve had some health problems and are slowing down, but they are still able to care for themselves. They make ends meet because they carefully saved over the years.

The problem is my younger sister, who went through a difficult divorce several years ago. “Donna” hasn’t worked much since then, and Mom and Dad are paying nearly all of her expenses. If my parents were to need assisted living, I worry it could be a major hardship.

Donna shows no signs of looking for full-time work. When Mom recently told me that vacuuming hurts her arms, I asked Donna to pitch in with the heavy housework. She agreed to do so, but when I later asked Mom about it, she said Donna told her she didn’t have time because she was so busy applying for jobs and was afraid she might miss a phone call if she left home. (As if cell phones don’t travel.)

I understand that jobs aren’t easy to come by, but couldn’t Donna spend one day a week doing housework and running errands for my parents? I would do it myself, but there have been layoffs and pay cuts at work, and my hours have increased substantially. I get home late, and I’m exhausted. It annoys me that Donna is living a life of leisure at my parents’ expense, and when I say anything, they make excuses for her.

Any advice for me? -- Emma in Texas Dear Texas: You cannot force Donna to be a better daughter, nor are your parents likely to insist on it. Since they could use some extra assistance, however, it wouldn’t hurt to talk to Donna again and remind her gently that she currently is the one with the most flexible schedule. Ask her how she thinks she can be of help. Then suggest to your parents that they discuss their future financial needs with their banker, lawyer or other impartial intermediary.

Dear Annie: I belong to an organization that supports women who wish to go to college. We recently presented a sizable scholarship check, in person, to a very needy young high school graduate. We have had no response from her.

We would like to send her a note about this. There is a possibility she could get additional grants in the future, but we feel a response is both courteous and necessary. Is there proper wording for such a letter from us? It seems shameful that our young generation is not taught this proper etiquette.

-- Midge Dear Midge: When you presented the scholarship, did the girl thank you in person? If so, she may not realize that it is good form to also express her appreciation in writing. Send her a note saying, “We were delighted to award you the Women’s Scholarship last spring. We would very much like to be kept informed of your progress, so please let us know how you are doing.”

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Wondering,” who was asked to return her parents’ nativity set to her brother.

Both of my parents have passed, and we adult children all enjoy the memories of Christmases with Mom and Dad. We, too, have a special nativity set that has sentimental value to all of us. Our solution is to share it. Each year, a different sibling gets to use the set as part of their Christmas decorations.

When it comes time to take down the tree, we pack up the nativity set and send it along to the next person, and so on.

This is a nice way for each of us to have the special display in our own homes and then share the memories when we visit each other. -- Remembering in New York Dear New York: This is a lovely idea. Thank you for suggesting it.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299 DOLLAR-A-DAY: PRIVATE PARTY ADS ONLY (FOR SALE, LOST, AUTOS, ETC.), MUST RUN TEN CONSECUTIVE DAYS, 15 WORDS MAX. ADDITIONAL WORDS 10¢ EACH PER DAY. REGULAR RATE: $2 A DAY; 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY OVER 15 WORDS. PREMIUMS: FIRST WORD CAPS NO CHARGE. ADDITIONAL BOLD, CAPS AND 9PT TYPE 10¢ PER WORD PER DAY. CENTERED WORDS 10¢ (2 WORD MINIMUM) TYPOS: CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLICATION. SORRY, WE WILL NOT ISSUE CREDIT AFTER AN AD HAS RUN ONCE. DEADLINES: NOON TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR THE DAY OF PUBLICATION. PAYMENT: ALL PRIVATE PARTY ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID. WE ACCEPT CHECKS, VISA AND MASTERCARD CREDIT CARDS AND OF COURSE CASH. THERE IS A $10 MINIMUM ORDER FOR CREDIT CARDS. CORRESPONDENCE: TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL OUR OFFICES 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 527-9299; SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER WITH AD COPY TO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN,65 WATER STREET, LACONIA, NH 03246 OR STOP IN AT OUR OFFICES ON 65 WATER STREET IN LACONIA. OTHER RATES: FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS CALL 527-9299.

Animals

Autos

Autos

BOATS

GREAT DANE puppies for sale, serious inquiries only, 216-4895 or sspgg@metrocast.net

1998 Toyota RAV4: Automatic, silver/gray interior, excellent shape, 156k miles, $4,995. Call (603)930-5222.

TOP Dollar Paid- $150 and up for unwanted & junk vehicles. Call 934-4813

BOAT SLIPS For Rent At the Winnipesaukee Pier Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable rents installments payments for the season. Call 366-4311.

LAB PUPS

AKC. Outstanding litter, in home raised, English lines, experienced breeder.

(603)664-2828.

THE DOG WASH WAGGIN! A full-service mobile grooming salon. Easy, convenient, time-saving! Call 603-651-9016.

Announcement WANTEDEstimates for Landscaping & Snow Removal for small condo association.

Please contact Ann at 520-8266

Autos 1966 Red Mustang Convertible 6-cylinder automatic. Very good condition. $12,900. 934-6713 2001 FORD Explorer sport utility 4D, 71k miles. 476-5017

2006 Mazda 3 4-door- 127K Miles, standard, good mileage. $8,900. 934-6713 BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.

Top Dollar Paid. Available 7 days a week. 630-3606 CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.

HANDICAP MODIFIED 2002 Dodge Caravan, one owner, 141K miles, reasonable condition, mechanic's report included. Runs well. Studded snow tires included.

Front passenger Bruno swing seat, plus wheelchair lift in rear.

Estate sale. $5,500/OBRO. 279-5568.

David's Antique Auction Leavitt Park 334 Elm St., Laconia 6 PM Wednesday, July 20 4 PM Preview Concord estate items. Table top Victor Victrola # 3 w/horn, Springfield rifle, WW2 Japanese bayonet,10 Morgan dollars, oak wall phone, early candle stand, inlaid Banjo-lin, pr Indian clubs, large yellow wr bowl, Baccarat candles, 4 sets Britains MIB, paper, country items, 3 Vict. buckles-gutta percha?, paintings & prints, Shaker bottle

list & 150+ photos at auctionzip.com ID 4217 BP* D Cross license 2487* Catered Phone 528-0247/ gavelcross@yahoo.com

BOATS 15 Foot Flat Back Canoe Trailer with motor and accessories. $500.

Call 528-0613

CANOE 12 foot by White/ Old Town, light weight, $300.

476-5017

1984 24 ft. Pontoon. 2006 40 HP Honda motor $5,000/OBO. 528-1580

CRUISE Lake Winnipesaukee.

Go to www.cruiseNH.com/LDS to get a coupon for the MOUNT.

1984 Wellcraft 19.5 ft. I/O 5.7 350 HP. New engine & new upholstery. In water. $3,000.

603-630-2440.

O DAY 192 Sailboat. Mainsail, jib w/furler. 4-HP Mariner, trailer.

Ready to sail. 279-6761 After 5

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

293-4129.

1990 Penn-Yan 18! Inboard/Out board w/Trailer, $3,995. Call 455-6633.

1994 23 Cuddy by Thundercraft, 260hp, with trailer, runs excellent, must see! $6,495.

Call (603)930-5222.

PONTOON/PARTY BOAT- 24 ft., 1989, 90hp motor, w/trailer, $4,500, Meredith Bay, 455-7870

BOATS

For Rent

Sea Eagle Inflatable Fisherman!s Package. Includes: Oar set, motormount, 33 lb. electric motor, motormount support bench seat, wooden floorboards, bench seat, electric air pump. 9ft. 7” Long 4 ft.

8in. Wide. Can use gas motor-3hp or electric motor up to 74 lb. thrust. Can hold 3 people or 950 lbs. All for $260. Call 630-0822

GILFORD 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath, 2 balconies, views, fireplace. $1,015/Month. no smoking.

Available September 1st.

603-770-3069

Camps GILFORD: Camping and/or RV sites available beginning May 31st. Ask about weekly & monthly specials. Also available for seasonal use and/ or weekend use. Ask about our weekly & monthly specials!

Call 603-393-5756.

Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232 Man Seeking work for Drywall, Plastering, Carpentry/Decking. 20 years experience in masonry/ brick paving. Cheap rates. Call 524-6694

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

916-214-7733.

ADORABLE cottage in Meredith, 1 BR, study, large living room, kitchen and great screened porch.

No dogs. Refs req d. $850 month +utilities. 279-6463.

ALEXANDRIA Bristol line, quiet 3BR, laundry hookup, parking, new appliances. $900 a month.

707-7864 APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better!

524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.

ATTRACTIVE Large 3-room apartment. Waterfront beach between Laconia & Meredith.

Partially furnished, washer/dryer hook-up. Available September 1st. References, no pets. $925/Month. 527-1086 BELMONT at the Bypass, 2 bedroom, outstanding screened porch, basement storage, $850 plus utilities security and references. 630-1296.

BELMONT: 2-Bedroom, quiet area, big yard. Heat included, $225/week.

All housing certificates accepted. 267-0545.

BILLBOARD (8! x 16!) Route 106, Belmont. Advertise your business. $300/mo. Call 267-1955

QUALITY Boat Lift- 10,000 lb. capacity remote operated Alum-A-Vator. Commercial rated.

25% off retail. Could install.

524-5954

CENTER Harbor-one bedroom guest house.Very private -walk to market and post office-very serene setting-$875 includes ultilities. No pets, no smoking, no drama. 387-6774

Sylvan 14 ft. aluminum boat with 9.8 HP Mercury outboard motor and tilt trailer. $1,500. 476-5109

CLEAN UPDATED 1-bedroom and studio apartments in Tilton.

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

603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733 FRANKLIN: Quiet modern 2BR w/carport. 1st-floor, starting at $765/Month, includes heat/hot water. Security deposit & references required. No pets.

286-4845.

GILFORD: 2 and 3-bedroom unit from $250/Week With Heat & utilities.

Pets considered.

Security/References. 556-7098 GILFORD: Efficiency, convenient location, ground floor, utilites included. $640/month. No smokers. No pets. 293-4081.

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

LACONIA -Beautiful large 1-bedroom in one of Pleasant Street s finest Victorian homes. 2 porches, fireplace, and lots of natural wood work. Washer/dryer. Heat & Hot Water Included. $895/Month 528-6885

LACONIA, NH One bedroom apartments available, some include heat/hot water. Prices range from $575/month to $650/month.

All with stove and refrigerator (some new), new carpeting and cabinetry in most. Off street parking, security buildings. One of the units is in a non-smoking building and two others are non-smoking units. For more information and application call

1-800-742-4686 or go to LACLT.org for photos and a downloadable application.

NO PETS PLEASE LACONIA 2 bedroom across from Opechee Beach. Clean, quiet year-round $695/month + utilities 524-4911

LACONIA, NH Spacious two and three Bedroom Apartments $630.00 - $800.00 per month.

(Only $200.00 Security Deposit)

Utilities Not Included Section 8 Welcome, Income Restrictions Apply

Well Maintained Units, Off Street Parking.

No Pets Please CONTACT US TODAY FOR MORE INFO! 1-800-742-4686 The Hodges Companies 201 Loudon Road Concord, NH 03301 LACONIA 3 bedroom. Clean, quiet, new carpet, near park.

Short walk to town and schools. $1,100 Heat & hot water included.

Call 524-0703 Laconia 3-4 Bedroom. Huge enclosed porch, washer/dryer hook-up. No pets. First + Security. $1,000/Month. 387-6810 LACONIA 3-bedroom, private drive & deck. Laundry, new heat, no pets/smoking, $900/Month + utilities. 528-1580

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

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

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For Rent

For Rent

LACONIA Downtown, roomy one bedroom luxury condo with study.

Hardwood floors, free cable and Internet, washer and dryer, gym, and storage unit included.

Non-smoker, no pets, security and reference required, $1000/ month.

455-4075.

NORTHFIELD: Two 2 bedrooms available, one on 1st floor and one on 2nd. Coin-op laundry in building. $220/week, including heat, electric & hot water.

524-1234.

LACONIA Large 2-bedroom on quiet dead-end street near Paugus Bay. $900/Month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No pets.

LACONIA-1 BR, $600/Month.

NORTHFIELD - 2 BR with on-site laundry room; $750/month. No Pets. Call GCE @ 267- 8023 LACONIA- Large studio apartment in clean-quiet downtown building.

Nicely renovated. $175/Week includes Heat/Hot Water/Electricity. 524-3892 or 630-4771 LACONIA- SPACIOUS, in-town 2-bedroom. Garage, laundry hook-ups, porch. No pets. $700/Month + Utilities. 455-0874.

LACONIA-1 Bedroom, $750/month, utilities included. No Pets. Call GCE @ 267- 8023 LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, near hospital. $190/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234

TILTON/LOCHMERE-2 bedroom duplex with garage underneath. $850/Month + utilities. No smoking. No pets. Call 527-6283

For Rent-Commercial

In Town Laconia Contractor!s Yard.

2 Acres 4 Garages Call for more Info.

630-2882 For Sale 1- 8 ft. construction cap w/lockable tool boxes and ladder carries. $300. 279-6921 2 axel trailer w/18 inch high sides, partially decked. $695. 279-6921

LACONIA: 1BR, new carpets, parking, no pets, $150/ week + utilities, security, Sec 8, 387-6810.

LACONIA: 2BR, 2BA fully furnished condo, $700/month, no pets. Available August to June 978-771-7831.

2007 Royal 20 ft. trailer.

White/Covered/Shelved inside w/work bench. $4,500.

603-630-3705

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.

Call for available apartments.

524-4428

2008 Motorcycle, 150 4-stroke, automatic, 80 MPG. $900.

340-7066.

LACONIA: 1-2 Bedrooms starting at $150/Week. Most include Heat/Hot Water & Electric. No dogs. 496-8667 or 545-9510.

LAKEPORT: Lake view, 4-room 2-bedroom, 1-bath secondfloor.

2-car parking. No dogs. No Smoking. $800 a month. $500 Heat Credit. Leave message for Bob. 781-283-0783.

MEREDITH 2 bedroom apt $800/ Mon. Plus utilities, Waukewan St., washer/dryer hookup, screen porch. (603)986-5745.

Meredith 3-bedroom mobile home and 2 bedroom apartments $750-$800/month + utilities. Close to downtown. No dogs. 279-5846 Meredith-Two bedroom, 1st floor unit near shore with great view of lake and Meredith. Refrigerator, stove, modern bath, laundry hook-up, heated, huge deck, no pets, no smoking. 1-year lease. $995/Month + security.

603-622-1940 Nice 2BR duplex in the Weirs $900/Month + $500 security.

Heat/hot water included.

Call 279-3141. nsavoieinc@metrocast.net

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

NORTHFIELD: 3 bedroom trailer in small park with renovated kitchen & bathroom and coin-op laundromat on site. $235/week, including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

NORTHFIELD: Large 1 bedroom on 1st floor with separate entrance and direct access to basement with coin-op laundry. $210/week, including heat, electric & hot water, 524-1234.

TILTON

Main St. 1 bedroom

For Sale

Free

WATER coolor like new, full bottle of water, $65 630-0825 or 0824.

FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful items ... attics, cellars, garages, automobiles, boats, yardsale items & whatever. Prompt removal, (603)930-5222.

$1,099- Includes 62 in. table, two 15 in. leaves, 4 chairs, total table pad.

Boston College wooden armed chair. $225.

Various other items available at reasonable prices.

528-0169

2001 F-350 4X4 w/28 ft. Owen s box trailer w/rear O.H. door and curb-side walk-in and two 5th wheel hitches. 279-6921

LACONIA: HOUSE FOR RENT -2 Bedroom, office or 3 Bedroom.

Large yard, new kitchen. $1,250 + utilities. 603-387-6333.

For Sale Dining Room Table

GE Electric Range,Self Cleaning Oven, Good Condition, Almond Color. $125 Ask for Gary.

556-4832 INTEX ROUND POOL COVER: 12-ft., Brand new in box. Paid $25, will sell for $20. 455-3686.

L-Shaped sectional couch (maroon with gold whirls). Like new, paid $1,200-Take $600 BO. 603-455-9923 Lennox temperware “Fireflower” china.. 55 pieces, 8 5-piece settings + serving pieces. $250.

Excellent condition. Honey cherry entertainment cabinet $300. Solid brass full-size bed frame $100.

603-630-3895 Marshall & Wendell Baby Grand Piano.

Large solid oak dining-room table W/2 leaves/10 chairs. 603-875-0337 NEW Infant Girl Furniture ...

Playpen, Bassinet & Bed, Clothes & Toys; Adult snowboard & Playstation equipment available.

(603)366-5479.

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

POOL: 18-ft.x26-ft. above ground, compete with deck and fencing. Paid $18,000, willing to sell for $3,000. Just needs liner.

(603)393-5756.

FIREWOOD-CUT not split $140, cut & split $185/cord. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (All phases). 393-8416

Furniture AMAZING!

FISHING TRIP- Surf fish Martha!s Vineyard in a 4WD, exploring 17 Miles of surf fishing. Stripers, bonito, albacore, blue fish. 7 full days (negotiable). Housing, food, rods & reels all included. Any week September 15th-October 15th. 603-387-7543

81 inch long X36 Deep X38 high Hudson sofa in Catalina Beige (goldtone). 3 loose seat and back cushions. Like new, only three years old. Paid $1675.00, asking $400.00 firm.

Contact anytime at 603-293-0038.

BABY ITEMS- Jogger stroller $50, High chair $15, Blue Plaid Rocking Chair $15, Desk $15, Small picnic Table $10, Swing $15, Pack-n-Play $15, Crib Mattress $10. 524-6455

Found Item of value found on 7/14/11 in parking lot on the corner of N. Main & Lexington St. in Laconia. If you name it, you can claim it. Call 524-5272

Rihanna Tickets -Boston, July 24th. Balcony Section 309, Row C, Seats 8&9. $100/pair.

455-5095 Small utility trailer. $300 or best offer. 293-7333 SUMMER HOME FURNISHINGSTables, bed, couch, chairs etc.

393-2655.

Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set, Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style, Fabulous back & hip support, Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Why pay $1095, buy $249.

Can deliver 603-305-9763.

PROMOTIONAL New mattresses starting; King set complete $395, queen set $249. 603-524-1430.

Help Wanted

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

Help Wanted BARBER Wanted for Established Business: Hours negotiable.

968-3315.

Lakes Region Answering Service Telephone Operator Position Looking for enthusiastic person for nights/weekends, part-time. Must have good typing skills and good customer service skills.

Please contact Mel at

SUMMER MATTRESS & FURNITURE SPECIALS

524-0110

Twin Sets $199! Full $279! Queen $299! King $499! Pillowtop, Memory Foam, Latex, Pocketcoil,Organic! Call For Specials! Futon With Pad $349! Platform Beds $199! Bunkbeds! Daybeds, Recliners! Sofa $499.Shaker, Rustic, Lodge, Log Cabin, Adirondack Featuring Local Craftspeople! Cozycabin Rustics, 517 Whittier Hwy, Moultonborough and Warehouse Direct Mattress Bargain Barn, 757 Tenney Mtn Hwy, Plymouth. Jay 662-9066 or Arthur 996-1555. www.viscodirect.com

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!! The Laconia Leafs JR Hockey team is searching for qualified host families and apartments for the upcoming 2011 hockey season. *Players pay hosts monthly fee *Players are 18-20 years old *Players attend college courses For More info contact: Coach Will Fay 581-7008

LINE COOK nights, George!s Diner, Meredith, call Owen, 279-5712

EXPERIENCED Painter with own transportation. Must be neat and responsible. Pay commensurate with experience. 455-8670.

Looking to hire someone with trowel work experience. Part-time while training, will work into full-time. Call: 566-6815

Part-Time Secretary/Admin.

Position for Maxfield Real Estate office in Center Harbor.

Must have efficient computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and Publisher.

Call 253-9360 Ask for Joe Quality Insulation of Meredith is looking to fill the following positions: Weatherization and Insulation installers-experience a must and Fireplace Installer needs to be NFI certified. Benefits include paid vacation, health, dental, life, disability & FSA, 401k and paid holidays. Please apply in person to : Quality Insulation 1 Pease Rd Meredith, NH NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Drivers License and good driving record required to apply. All applicants must pass drug test and background check to obtain employment.

Wanted- Responsible male for rides and small household repairs in return for reduced room rental.

References required. 397-2694

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South Down & Long Bay Garden Club donates to Got Lunch!

South Down & Long Bay Garden Club members recently made a donation to support the Got Lunch! program. To date, residents of SD/LB have donated $2,788 to help feed Laconia’s children this summer. (Courtesy photo)

Help Wanted

Motorcycles

Services

MOTORCYCLES! We rent motor cycles! HK Powersports, Laconia, 524-0100.

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Real Estate ATTENTION investors and/or developers. 14+ Subdividable acres available with Duplex. Owner financing available. Monthly income $8000/ month. Call 603-393-5756.

Veterinary Technician/Receptionist We are looking for a part-time receptionist and a full time technician to join our compassionate staff. We are willing to train the right candidate but experience is preferred. The technician position does require anesthesia monitoring. Please send your resume to: Lisa Dockham, Practice Manager. 1266 Union Ave. Lacoina, NH 03246. You may email your resume to lisa.dockham@vcahospitals.com

WEIRS BEACH LOBSTER POUND Is Looking for

All Positions Please apply in person:

70 Endicott Street, Weirs Beach Instruction FLYFISHING LESSONS

on private trout pond. FFF certified casting instructor. Gift cert. available. (603)356-6240. www.mountainviewflyfishing.c om

Mobile Homes

CONCORD: 100-acre farm, ideal for horses. Circa 1850, 4-bedrooom post and beam, 2.5 bath, 28!x48! barn, oversized 2-car garage.

Financing available.

321-223-8330.

Services

Services

Highest quality craftsmanship.

Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

LAWNMOWING & Property Maintenance: 15 years experience.

Call Rob, serving Laconia/Gilford area. 393-4470.

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531

Small Jobs Are My Speciality

Major credit cards accepted

Rick Drouin 520-5642 or 744-6277

FOR Sale by owner, 10 room home, Gunstock Acres, spectacular view of Lake Winnipesaukee. $449,000. 603-998-1165

JAYNE ’ S PAINTING is now Ruel ’s Painting. Same great service!

Jason Ruel Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

393-0976

For Sale By Owner- 2 Bedroom house, 1 1/4 bath. 180 Mechanic St. Laconia. 524-8142

LOVING mother looking to watch your child in her home. Please call 520-5313 leave message.

LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Quality Home, 24!x36!

Garage with 10! Doors.

Excellent neighborhood near school, park and beach. $189,000 90% Owner Financing Available. 344-4504.

Services LAKES & Mountain Carpet & Furniture Cleaning & Restoration. Quality service since 1975.

(603)973-1667.

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