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LACONIA — Although the Belknap County Commissioners have expressed no interest in acquiring the former Laconia State School site, Rep. Bob Greemore (R-Meredith) believes they should think twice before declining the state’s offer to purchase the
property and consider buying it to house a new county jail. Noting that the county commissioners are planning a new jail, Greemore said yesterday that “a number of people on the delegation see the site as an opportunity that would cost a lot less money.” He said that the commissioners have proposed aligning the county
jail with a network of educational and counseling services in a “community corrections” system and that there are buildings on the site, including a prison, that could accommodate the plan. “They’re missing an opportunity here,” Greemore remarked. Laconia City Councilor Matt Lahey (Ward 2), who has led
the city’s effort to acquire the property, said that “siting a jail on the that property would be like going back to the dark ages.” He recalled that the city objected first when the state proposed locating the Lakes Region (Prison) Facility on the site, again when the state reneged on its promise to close see STATE SCHOOL page 14
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Police in southwest Ohio are perplexed about why a woman tried to sneak into a county jail before telling authorities to arrest her. Deputies with the Butler County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36-yearold Tiffany R. Hurd on Sunday morning after she was caught trying to climb over a fence into Butler County Jail in Hamilton, near Cincinnati. It happened after jail staff leaving a late-night shift told Hurd to leave the property, but she told them to arrest her. “She was repeatedly told to stop,” Sgt. Monte Mayer said. “They couldn’t talk her out of it.” Deputies asked Hurd to leave numerous times, but she refused and attempted to climb the fence again. That’s when police took action. “She got her wish,” Mayer said. “It wasn’t in a traditional manner.” Deputies say Hurd appeared to be intoxicated. In a statement about the incident, Sheriff Richard Jones said Hurd’s actions caught him by surprise. “I know the economy is bad right now, but I didn’t think it was so bad that someone would actually try to break IN to jail,” he said.
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CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — James Holmes appeared just as dazed as he did in his first court hearing after the deadly Colorado movie theater massacre. Holmes, 24, sat silently in a packed Denver-area courtroom on Monday, as a judge told him about the charges filed against him, including murder and attempted murder, in one of the deadliest mass shootings in recent U.S. history. After the charges were read, prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred over whether a notebook that news reports said Holmes sent to his psychiatrist and had
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N.H. ends fiscal year $9-million in the red Chrysler posts $436M CONCORD(AP) — A preliminary report shows New Hampshire ended the latest fiscal year on June 30 almost $9 million in the red. The unaudited revenue figures must still be compared to state spending for the year to get a true picture of how New Hampshire fared over the year. The preliminary report shows New Hampshire took in nearly $2.2 billion in revenues from an
assortment of fees and taxes. Business tax receipts were about 5 percent higher than last year, and the tax on utility property was 17 percent higher than anticipated due to increases in appraised property values. The state received $24.5 million less than expected from its tax on hospital revenues. Some hospitals question the guidelines used to determine their tax.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is bracing for a first-ever default on billions in payments due to the Treasury, adding to widening uncertainty about the mail agency’s solvency as first-class letters plummet and Congress deadlocks on ways to stem the red ink. With cash running perilously low, two legally required payments for future postal retirees’ health benefits — $5.5 billion due Wednesday, and another $5.6 billion due in September — will be left unpaid, the mail agency said Monday. Postal officials said they also are studying whether they may need to delay other obligations. In the coming months, a $1.5 billion payment is due to the Labor Department for workers compensation, which for now it expects to make, as well as millions in interest payments to the Treasury. The defaults won’t stir any kind of catastrophe in day-to-day mail service. Post offices will stay open, mail trucks will run, employees will get paid, current retirees will get health benefits. But a growing chorus of analysts, labor unions and business customers are troubled by continu-
ing losses that point to deeper, longer-term financial damage, as the mail agency finds it increasingly preoccupied with staving off immediate bankruptcy while Congress delays on a postal overhaul bill. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has described a “crisis of confidence” amid the mounting red ink that could lead even once-loyal customers to abandon use of the mail. “I think for my generation it was a great asset — if you had a letter or package and you needed it to get up to the North Pole, you knew it would be delivered,” said Jim Husa, 87, of Lawrence, Mich., after stopping to mail letters recently at his local post office. Noting the mail agency’s financial woes, he added: “Times have changed, and we old-timers know that. FedEx and UPS and the Internet seem to be making the Postal Service obsolete.” Banks are promoting electronic payments, citing in part the growing uncertainty of postal mail. The federal government will stop mailing paper checks starting next year for millions of people who receive Social Security and other benefits, paying via direct deposit or debit cards instead.
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Farmers’ Washington well running dry CHADRON, Neb. — As three-digit temps broil the sidewalks through late afternoon, one walks alone in this charming Nebraska panhandle city. These days, Chadron seems more pan than handle. The only thing breaking the silence is the nearly daily siren summoning local firefighters to a conflagration in the grass and brush countryside. Its source is usually easy to locate. Smoke clouds stand out in the big sky. As severe drought helps unleash fires in large parts of the vast and beautiful High Plains, its rural economy looks to Washington for help. Despite their claims of self-reliance, many inhabitants here and elsewhere in the agricultural heartland have little love for the free market. Now they are trying to drink at a federal well that has itself been drained by a weak economy and tax cuts. One can understand why the five-year farm bill will probably go nowhere until after the election. In truth, the farm subsidy programs were controversial even in the flush days. Farmers who otherwise embraced conservative smallgovernment politics were pained by or ignored the contradiction of their dependence on taxpayers. And taxpayers have been well tapped. They cover on average 62-percent of the farmers’ insurance premiums. In tough years, when payouts explode, the taxpayers, not the insurance companies, bear the brunt of the costs, notes Iowa State University economist Bruce Babcock. The most beloved subsidies are the “revenue protection” policies tying payments to the harvest price of the crop rather than the price it was insured at. Because the drought has driven prices higher, farmers may do better than they would have with adequate rain. Thus, corn growers with access to groundwater enjoy high crop prices. Competitors looking to the skies for water lose their crops but not money, thanks to Washington. There are no losers here. Politicians supporting such policies hearken to the struggling family farm, but when it comes to farm policy, a few things should be noted. Only 38-percent of Ameri-
can farms receive subsidies, mainly those growing grains and cotton. California’s famous fruit and vegetable empire, for example, gets relatively little help from Washington. But the state’s cotton and rice growers, while accounting for less than 3-percent of the agricultural output, reap 44-percent of its federal crop subsidies, according to the Environmental Working Group. It is commonly known that these subsidized farms are getting bigger, and the biggest taxpayer subsidies go to the richest few. Hundreds of subsidy checks go to absentee landowners in New York City. Members of Congress personally collected $6.1-million from 1995 to 2011. Both the House and Senate agree on ending direct cash payments to farmers, at a savings of $5-billion. But some in Congress want to replace it with insurance programs that make the old spending look shabby by comparison. Notably outrageous is the Lucas-Peterson bill, named for Reps. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., and Collin Peterson, D-Minn. It would expand crop insurance subsidies by another $9-billion. Labeling it a “Soviet-style” proposal, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, swept it aside. Ideological differences among Republicans are apparently holding up the legislation, and that is a good thing. Reforms will be easier to make after the election. Babcock thinks they can save $42-billion over 10 years. One other thought for policymakers. Drought is no foreigner to America’s midsection. Conditions were reportedly worse in the 1950s and, of course, the Dust Bowl years of the ‘30s. But this one is up there, and if climate change is as real as it looks, things will get worse, as higher temperatures evaporate more of what water there is. How long can waterdeprived regions rely on a federal well that is itself running dry? (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.)
Lakes Region Food Network visioning session will be August 7 To the editor, It’s been almost four months since the exciting What’s on Your Plate? Sowing the Seeds of the Lakes Region Food Network event. Like in the garden, seeds were planted, and over time we will see what comes up. Some of the participants have been working with one another on various projects already, or using each other as resource people. Now, it’s time to talk further about how we can foster even more connections and collaborations around our Lakes Region food system.
July 30 and there will be a second on Tuesday, August 7 from 9-11 a.m. The public is invited. You do not need to have attended the April 3 event in order to participate. The August 7th session will be held at Meredith Village Savings Bank, South Main Street, Laconia. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Karen at 528-8560 or barkers@alumni.unh. edu. Sponsored by Back to Farming at Laconia State School. Karen Barker Laconia
LETTERS State School grab is right out of Marx’s Communist Manifesto To the editor, I have been following the ongoing story regarding the disposition of the former State School property with great interest... and jaundiced eye. What I see is nearly a re-run of the Colonial Theater fiasco: a government with absolutely NO money, zip, zero, nada, trying to buy a piece of property... for WHAT? Read as I may, I really cannot fathom exactly what it is our dear “leaders” want to do here. The only thing that is certain is that they want to fleece the hapless taxpayers (again) in their quest to purchase this seeming white elephant in the making. I guess we’re all set with having enough for the essentials like police, fire and roads, right? Oh, there’s not enough money for municipal waste (one of the most BASIC of municipal functions), so they must charge by the bag, or try other schemes, but there’s enough for this real estate purchase? How does THAT work? In all actuality, I believe that there IS a reason why the ruling elitists want this land so badly and are willing to go through many contortions and string pulls to get it. Simply put, it’s plank
number one of Marx’s Communist Manifesto: “Abolition of private property and the application of all rents of land to public purposes.” These people are, in fact, COMMUNISTS (they just don’t call themselves that) and are doing what is most important to them: DESTROYING the private sector and CONTROLLING everything. These people are everywhere in these parts — Democrats AND Republicans, and can especially be found on most UNELECTED planning boards, zoning boards, and conservation committees. In this case, rather than use the power of boards like these, they are going one step further than mere control — they WANT this because they DON’T want anyone that is (gasp!) PRIVATE to (double-gasp!) OWN this property. Period. The Soviet Union may have “fallen,” but it’s spirit and dogma is alive and well here in Amerika — especially right here in our happy little Lakes Region. Way to go, comrades — You’re doing the work and getting done what 50-plus years of Cold War could not achieve! Doug Lambert Gilford
Average America needs to stop buying what the 1% are selling To the editor, Joseph Stiglitz, a 2001 Nobel laureate in economics, has written a book entitled ‘The Price of Inequality: How Today’s Divided Society Endangers Our Future’. Professor Stiglitz makes a convincing case that “government policies are central to the growing inequality” in this country and that “politics are shaped by money”. According to Stiglitz, 30 years ago, the top 1-percent received only 12-percent of the national income but since then the disparity has grown dramatically so that by 2007, the average after-tax income of the top 1-percent had reached 1.3-million, but the bottom 20-percent amounted to only $17,800. The top 1-percent gets in one week 40-percent more than the bottom fifth receives in a year; the top 0.1-percent received in a day and a half about what the bottom 90-percent received in year; and the richest 20-percent of income earners earn in total after-tax more than the bottom 80-percent combined. However, between 1950-1970 there was a reduction in inequality due to
to government policies such as access to higher education (GI Bill) and a progressive tax system. It was after the “Regan revolution” that market incomes increased and government initiatives to reduce inequalities were eliminated, taxes at the top lowered and social programs cut, that disparity began to significantly rise. Stiglitz makes a point that I am in agreement with: “If the rich were getting richer and the middle and bottom were doing better and if the efforts at the top were central to the successes of the rest, we could celebrate the successes at the top and be thankful for their contributions, but that is not happening.” The economy of this country will be shaped by the people at the top unless: A. The people at the top realize that we are all in the same boat; they should work towards making conditions better for everyone and they could start by investing in education and infrastructure. B. The average American stops believing the bill of goods sold to them by the top 1-percent, that being what is good for the 1-percent is good for the 99%.
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LETTERS Neither Laconia nor county has demonstrated need for State School To the editor, Media hype about the former Laconia State School property is deja vu in reverse. As a city councilor in 89-90, the first and most damaging push for State School Land was for a parcel south of Meredith Center Road, opposite the parcel the School Board wanted for a NEW high school. The School Board wanted the land to build a FOURTH Elementary School. With the support of fellow councilors, I was successful in defeating this effort. However, in the process, a legal opinion was requested by the Laconia School Board, of the N.H. Attorney General, regarding the Land Trust which required that in the event the parcel was no longer used for the infirmed that the land was to revert to the descendants. The AG’s legal opinion was that the trust in effect was void and the state could sell the land to the City of Laconia, no mention was made regarding the county. The City Council voted not to buy this land. As the 90-92 mayor of Laconia, I was directly involved with the Department of Corrections conversion of the State School property to a State Prison, which the City Council was unsuccessful in halting. At that time, insider politics was in opposition to its use of the buildings as a prison. What was problematic was that the insiders could only say “not in my back yard”. They refuted any attempts to show or support a proposal to build a new modular prison in the southern part of the state or suggest preferable alternate uses for the multiple parcels involved. A decade later, absent any kind of referendum from the electorate/ property taxpayer: if they would support financially the purchase of one or all parcels that comprise the 228 acre complex, the City Council cause a study to appraise the parcel(s) and the City Council voted to submit an offer to purchase the land and buildings without citing the source of money necessary. The City Council also approved what can be described as spot zoning to discourage any private investors from making an offer. I am opposed to the spending of property tax dollars for consultants or professionals regarding the purchase or sale of private property which county or city government has no documented need, for any one of the state-owned five parcels that comprise the old State School complex. The City of Laconia has lease agreements which should have an option to renew or buy the parcels regarding the athletic field. I am opposed to the city or county being land barons. If the county buys the State School property, the cost will be spread out
over 13 municipalities. However, Laconia will pay the highest property tax levy for the principal and interest for its purchase, and will be burdened with the care and upkeep or demolition of the bulk of the 26 buildings situated on 228 acres divided between five parcels. A government purchase will not benefit any Belknap County municipality as no revenues are gained. If the City of Laconia buys the State School property, Laconia taxpayers will be responsible for not just 22-percent (County tax levy), but 100-percent of the settlement statement amount(s). Why the big push for the City of Laconia or the county to buy the land and buildings? Answer; the county and city are eligible for access to government gunds for the mitigation of asbestos cost and other carcinogens. Never forget the water tank on the property. Whoever buys the old State School property, excepting; Ahern Park with new access driveway and the parcels under a 99-year lease, will have to pay out of pocket for the cleanup, unless it is sold after the cleanup. Neither Laconia, nor the county has demonstrated a specific “required” need, present, past or in the future. No county or city master plan documents any desire to purchase any one of the five parcel 228 acres, The first order of business is for state, not just a department head, to declare that it no longer has any use for the land and buildings comprising the 228 acres. Second, the Governor’s Executive Council shall submit a request to the N.H. Supreme Court for its interpretation of the “Land Trust Document”, who shall support or reject the Attorney General’s opinion. Following a Supreme Court opinion, which is not known to exist, it is perplexing as to how the sale of these parcels is even pending, considering the entire process has been based solely on the AG’s opinion, which clearly is subject to legal challenges. If and when the Governor and Executive Council is able to approve the sale of the 228 acres with buildings, the settlement statement(s) must have the stipulation that the property must be returned to taxable (nonexempt) status and that the land can only be used for and come under the property tax rolls of the City of Laconia’s grand total assessed value and the statewide property tax. Asked your councilor why such purchases as the Colonial Theater and now the Old State School parcels have never been placed on the ballot as “Referendum Questions”. It’s your money. Thomas A. Tardif Laconia, NH 03246
How’s Obama going to pay off his debt without raising taxes for all? To the editor, I read with interest Mr. Bill Knightly’s letter to the editor under the banner: “Taxes will be going up and you can thank the GOP for that.” Perhaps Mr. Knightly will share with me how President Obama plans to pay for the additional four billion dollars he
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LETTERS Real motive is not to replace Engine 4, but to replace Engine 2 To the editor, This letter is in response to a page 8 article in Wednesday’s Sun. To fill in those who may not have made all the way to page 8, the article was about a “Media conference” called by the Gilford Fire Engineers. This “Media Conference” contained NO new information or major announcements, just shameless electioneering and a little bit of inaccurate information. According to the article, Mr. Akerley the chair of the Fire Engineers starts out with some gloating over the Superior Court allowing for a new town meeting. He then proceeds to call the dissension “embarrassing, bitter and personal”. He stated that he feel the voters are sick of reading letters to the editor about this issue. I suppose he feels the fire truck issue has been given way to much attention in the press. . . and his solution is to hold a press conference. Great logic! The truth is the only reason for my letters to the editor is to inform the public of the real and accurate information that will never be released by Mr. Akerley. He claimed that if the voters fail to approve a new truck in this doover election, then they will be forced to repair this truck that they claimed was beyond repair. Mmmm. . . OK. . . And it will have to wait till next year because they failed to budget for repairs. I do remember a Budget Committee meeting when one member had the foresight to attempt to ADD money to the GFD’s vehicle maintenance line item for this purpose. But hey, let’s not let facts get in the way of good-faith fear mongering, besides that BudCom member is “embarrassing and bitter”. Mr. Akerley claimed the repair cost will be $75K and that’s even before
the electrical repairs. But the fact is the Fire Department has only one quote (they must not respect the taxpayers enough to even shop around for a better deal) for just under $50k, this was part of the chief’s testimony in court and this quote was even submitted to the court as a supporting document. But, what’s another $25k amongst fellow taxpayers? Right? The truth is they refuse to even consider alternatives like allowing our very capable DPW to do the bulk of the work, saving the taxpayer’s $95 hour in labor, or maybe even purchasing a nearly new pump out of a wreck, saving the taxpayers another $25k. I’m sure Mr. Akerley (a very good locksmith) is an “expert” in the field of truck repair, and he would spend his own money in the same manner that he wants to spend the taxpayer’s money. Mr. Akerley stated that the Capital Investment Plan doesn’t include another fire engine for at least 10 years. This is true, but he fails to mention the new $235k ambulance they requested for this coming year or the $285k fireboat, or the $100k in station upgrades, or even the $50k pickup truck they want to buy! The truth is they don’t want to replace this little used back-up engine at all. . . what they want to replace is Engine 2, the 9-year-old perfectly fine front line fire engine. Otherwise they would consider a used truck that they can get six years out of as a stopgap till Engine 2 is due to be rotated to reserve status. Gilford must have newer more expensive equipment then the surrounding communities.... why not, the taxpayers can afford it! Embarrassing and bitter, Kevin Leandro Gilford
Investigators assume if parents say they meant no harm, there wasn’t any To the editor, I read the article about Joshua Youssef who feels mistreated by the court system because it stood up for his son who was reportedly traumatized by Youssef’s handling of his son in the shower. To back up his request for redress against the courts, he sites that a child protection investigation was “unfounded”. All that means is that the adults who consult a predetermined definition of “abuse” that may or may not have anything to do with a child’s actual reaction to treatment he receives, decided he wasn’t abused. The child was reportedly sobbing, anxious and dizzy at school at the thought of going home to his father that day. This
means that something the father does is causing great emotional trauma to the child. That’s qualifies as abuse. What is the father doing that is causing this trauma? Children are not insensible. They know when something’s “icky”. It seems to be just assumed by the people who investigate these things that if a parent says there was no wrong motive for doing something, there wasn’t. Hello. People wonder why children don’t disclose. Could this be the reason: the number of adults who trip over their own feet in their rush to disbelieve and discredit children? Hillarie Goldstein Franklin
Forrester needs to accept offer for real debates, not candidates’ nights To the editor, I am delighted to see that State Senate candidate Bob Lamb has proposed a series of honest-to-goodness debates with Sen. Jeanie Forrester. Far too much of the current State Legislature’s business has been conducted out of sight of the public, with legislators being pulled off committees without warning, and public hearings being abruptly canceled after hundreds of citizens have showed up to testify, and backroom pressure being used in place of public debate and
think that the voters can’t be trusted to know what’s really going on. The voters of Senate District 2 deserve full and fair debates of all the issues and an opportunity to size up the State Senate candidates one-onone. I ask Sen. Forrester to accept Mr. Lamb’s offer for real debates, not “candidate nights” with candidates for other offices. If our senator cannot debate oneon-one, she should explain her reasons to the voters for refusing to do so. Paul Phillips Plymouth
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LETTERS What were effects of GOP’s no new taxes budget, & who felt them? To the editor, Consider this letter a challenge to Rep. Hill and his promises made two years ago. First let’s look at how the 11-percent budget reduction impacted on the state, county and local levels. One impact was on our university system in the form of gutting the extension offices throughout the state. There was a severe loss of operating budgets and personnel. Additionally, the tuition for those attending the university jumped sharply upward. Students were forced to seek loans beyond what they were expecting. Thankfully, the anticipated interest rate hike was headed off in a rare compromise between the two national parties. On the subject of the so-called deficit left by the Democrats, there is some figure fudging that reaches back beyond the point in time when the Democrats took charge of the Legislature. Two items that impacted the deficit alluded have a long history. One involved some Medicaid spending that was mandated but not reimbursed from federal funds. The second involved the state retirement system. It has had long history of poor administration and inadequate funding. When interest rates decline earnings of investment decline but benefits do not. The employer, the state, has the contractual obligation to make up the difference. Let’s examine the no new taxes budget promised and passed. What were the effects and who felt them?
When state funds dry up for such services as jails, nursing care facilities and public transportation, the local real estate tax must pick up and pay for that burden. The tax system in New Hampshire is, and has been, a cobbled together mixture of fees so complex that only God could fully understand it. If the tourists didn’t like to come here, we would be in deep trouble. Let’s see how we treat (tax) them. Rent a room, pay a tax; have a meal, pay a tax; have a drink, pay a tax. You get the idea, we collect a lot of what we need to balance our budget from those who like to come here for recreational vacations. We need more, not less services. The revenue stream should be based on a collection system that is fair to all and no dependent on a conglomeration of fees levied on a transient population that continues to cross our borders and spend money. In his closing remarks, Mr. Hill referred to a range of budgets. I am not sure how the agencies would look at that set of instructions. Is it a tell us what Wyou need and then tell W _2012OpenHouse.ads 7/9/12 2:34 PM Page 1 W _2012OpenHouse_ads_W us what we want to hear type of scenario? That way the legislature can feel good about passing an inadequate budget. Expanding state government is not what we are talking about; we are or should be focusing on the perceived needs of all citizens of the state. Bill Dawson Northfield
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To the editor, I write in response to Barbara McElroy’s July 18th letter, which grossly mischaracterizes the ethical, rational and responsible service of Senator Jeanie Forrester as catering to special interests. Senator Forrester has been an upstanding, clear-thinking state senator, working on behalf of the constituents in her district and the interests of the people and businesses of New Hampshire at large. Government, like businesses and families, must live within its means. Every dollar spent by the state comes out of the pockets of New Hampshire families and businesses. Mrs. McElroy’s political hyperbole while emotionally appealing, breaks down completely when considered in the light of constitutional obligations of state government, specific language within individual pieces of legislation, and the fiscal responsibilities of our state legislature. Consider the Dem-
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as the “Race to the Top” and “Promise Neighborhoods” programs). Attention to standards in education is more essential to helping Americans succeed in the global economy than is doubling the interest rate on student loans. To those hoping to see positive efforts continue in education (such as empowering 46 states to raise K-12 standards for our schools without federal mandates or federal dollars), then Obama is the candidate to consider. Sandra Perkins Holderness
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To the editor, A few weeks ago the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that the various legal challenges to the N.H. House’s redistricting legislation were without merit and upheld the law. The N.H. House had changed the state House districts using the 2010 U.S. Census. A number of municipalities in the state had challenged the House’s vision as unconstitutional and not appropriately allowing them fair representation. Two of the towns that participated in that losing challenge were Gilford and Meredith in Belknap County. Under the House redistricting legislation, Gilford and Meredith are lumped into a single district — District #2 — with a combined representation of four seats. However, both towns felt that, given the size of their voting population, they deserved their own separate seats. And I think they got it right. In 2006, voters in the state amended the Constitution to entitle any municipality with more than 1/400 (the size of the House) to at least one seat in the House. Given their current populations, both Meredith and Gilford qualify. However, the House redistricting legislation ignored the provision of the 2006 Constitutional change and relied on other provisions. There is, of course, the geographical argument that Gilford’s challenge included. Very simply, the towns are not contiguous... unless, that is, you’re traveling by boat. The towns “meet” in the middle of Lake Winnipesaukee. Under normal circumstances — especially in winter — one has to travel through Laconia to get from one town to the other. However, there is a more serious reason why the towns shouldn’t be joined legislatively. Based on the recent filings for the four House seats at stake, there is a mathematical possibility that either town could go without a representative that actually lives in the town itself. As of the
recent June filing period, four Democrats – two from Meredith and two from Gilford, four Republicans – three from Meredith and one from Gilford, and one Independent from Gilford have filed intent to run for the four seats in District #2. Given these numbers it is statistically possible that either of the two towns could wind up being represented by four individuals from ANOTHER town. Having represented a number of towns other than my own (Gilford) in the past, it’s not impossible to accomplish such a feat, but it is difficult. I’ve lived in Gilford for over 21 years, served the town in a number of capacities, and have worked with and met many of the town’s citizens. I think I understand what issues most impact my town. While I spend a fair amount of time in Meredith socially, I haven’t had to focus on that town’s issues and problems. The same applies to the Meredith candidates concerning issues in Gilford. As I indicated earlier, it’s not impossible. However, if you’re going to render quality representation to both towns, you have to put in a lot of extra effort. You have to open lines of communication to your constituents via the press and direct e-mail and telephone. Proper representation doesn’t begin and end with election campaigns every two years. You have to listen to your constituents’ opinions, form rational decisions on legislation that will benefit the common good, and explain your decisions publicly and frequently. And don’t forget you have to spend some significant time in Concord on state business and in Belknap County on county business. We are talking some serious workload, at least from January to June each year. By the way, did I mention that state representatives only get paid $100 per year? Bill Johnson Gilford
I’m a middle class American & Mitt Romeny shares my values To the editor, Is Mitt Romney in touch with middle class Americans? I am a middle class American. I have studied many true stories from Mitt Romney’s life that show that his family has the same values that I and millions of Americans have. George and Lenore Romney, Mitt’s parents, had a family tradition at Thanksgiving. They took their four children, including Mitt, to see the big parade in Detroit, year after year. They went to the home of Pearl Peterson, an 80-year-old widow who lived in an apartment on a side street one block away from the parade route. The kids had to take turns poking their heads out of Pearl’s window and craning their heads around to see the parade cross the side street! Then they would take Pearl the 20 miles to
their home in the suburbs for Thanksgiving dinner. Pearl was like part of the family. They loved her. The Romney’s took good care of their family, watched out for their neighbors, and gave back to their larger community. These are the same middle class values that I have. Furthermore, each of Mitt and Ann Romney’s five sons served a voluntary two-year mission for their church. They lived simply on two meals a day, walked or rode bikes as their only transportation, and worked hard serving others instead of themselves. These and many other stories are evidence to me that the Romney family is in touch with who I am — a middle class American! Ellen J. Dearborn Plymouth
Time to put the 60s away and get on board the reality train To the editor, In response to E. Scott Cracraft’s letter of July 28: The 60s are over sports fan.
away and jump on board the reality train for awhile. Bob O’Neill Meredith
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LETTERS Without the right to bear arms the rest may erode quickly To the editor, It was no real surprise to read, in Friday’s papers, that Obama will not seek any gun control laws before the November election. What all gun owners and other voters concerned about our steadily eroding freedoms should remember is Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s response to a reporter’s question about considering this subject next year. He answered, “Nice try”, a complete non-answer and a preview of things to come if Obama and his crew are re-elected. I would encourage all concerned citizens to just Google “IL Senator Obama’s record on gun control” for a picture of this chameleon’s true opinion of gun owners and gun control. Like most politicians, he will say whatever it takes to win election and this is a prime example of that well known policy. You can also view Sarah Brady’s quotes of Obama, that he said to her at a March 30, 2011 White House
meeting with Press Secretary Jay Carney. Just put that information in Google and view a Washington Post article where Obama is quoted, by Mrs. Brady, as saying (short version) “that he wanted her to know that he was working on gun control, but had to go thru a few processes, but under the radar”. The article also mentioned that they were considering use of Executive Order, to bypass Congress. If re-elected he won’t have to consider the voters again and will be free to pursue this objective in any manner that works. He will also have the very important opportunity to appoint more Supreme Court judges of the ilk of Sotomayor and Kagan. This will probably be the kiss of death for the Second Amendment altogether. This letter may sound like a one note song, but without the right to bear arms, the rest may erode quickly. Please think about that.Thank you. Donald Lockwood Laconia
Next session, the GOP’s top goal is to overturn marriage equality To the editor, The Republican Legacy in NH: Did you know that our state is now ranked 44th out of 50 for the quality of our workforce and 46th in infrastructure and transportation (CNBC rankings 2012)? The workforce ratings are based on “.. the education level of their workforce, as well as the numbers of available workers.” The infrastructure/transportation definition is “Access to transportation in all its modes is key to getting your products to market and your people on the move. We measured the vitality of each state’s transportation system by the value of goods shipped by air, land and water. We looked at the availability of air travel in each state, and the quality of the roads.” Instead of focusing on education and jobs, Republicans used their majority to vote on what they considered of
utmost importance to N.H. citizens — expanding gun rights, weakening public education, blurring the lines between church and state and becoming involved in women’s reproductive health choices. They made deep cuts to hospitals and social services and prisons. They also made cuts to the cost of purchasing cigarettes in N.H. — thereby costing the state at least $9-million (a very conservative estimate) in revenue. The Republican goals for the next session have been clearly outlinedfurther cuts to infrastructure, further cuts to jobs in N.H., further involvement in limiting women’s reproductive rights and, one of their main goals, to overturn marriage equality. This is not the group that I want in charge of N.H.’s future. Cathy Merwin Meredith
Hiroshima Day will be observed in Concord on evening of Aug. 6 To the editor, Hiroshima Day commemorates August 6, 1945, the day when we dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, followed a few days later by another dropped on the city of Nagasaki. The bombings effectively ended World War II by bringing about the surrender of Japan, but at a terrible price — the two cities were destroyed and casualties, mostly civilians, were estimated at around 200,000, with many more people dying later from injuries and illness. Hiroshima Day is now a focus for anti-war and antinuclear discussions and vigils. In Concord, on Monday, August
6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., the public is invited to attend a thoughtful vigil, sponsored by N.H. Peace Action. Six Loudon Road is the address, where we will be along the bank of the Merrimack River, say words of remembrance as we lay flowers into the water, and have a small meal together of finger foods and desserts (potluck, please). Vigilers could bring garden flowers or even field flowers, also folding chairs for seating, as well as a potluck contribution. Contact me at 934-6486 for more information. Lynn Rudmin Chong Sanbornton
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MEREDITH — An elderly Gilford couple narrowly escaped injury when their car suddenly burst into flame on Route 3, just north of the roundabout, at 3:34 p.m. on Sunday. Deputy Fire Chief Andre Kloetz said yesterday that a motorist in the car immediately behind spotted smoke then flame coming from beneath the rear of the Jeep Compass and called 911 while beckoning the driver ahead to stop. Although the driver stopped, he and his wife did not immediately leave their car, but were ushered out by those in the car behind. Kevin Conway of Meredith, who was driving the car ahead said that when his daughter told him she smelt something he saw fire coming from the car behind and also stopped, dialed 911 and helped the couple from their car. Conway said as the fire spread
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Forrester & Lamb still having trouble coming to terms on series of forums BY MICHAEL KITCH THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
MEREDITH — The two candidates vying for the state Senate seat in District 2 — incumbent Republican Jeannie Forrester of Meredith and Democratic challenger Bob Lamb of Holderness — are still quibbling over the schedule and format of a set of fall debates. Last week, in a letter to Lamb released to the press, Forrester wrote “sadly I’ve come to believe that the good faith efforts made by our campaign to find agreeable times, formats and locations have been used by you and the local Democratic party establishment to create a story, theme or ‘campaign issue’ which doesn’t exist.” Forrester proposed three events, beginning with a forum in Meredith that would include the eight candidates from Meredith and Gilford running for the four seats in the House of Representatives from the district consisting of the two towns. She also agreed to an event in Plymouth, which she said “is yours to arrange as you would like.” Finally, she suggested an event in Haverhill, at the VFW Post, that would be “arranged by the local media.” Lamb replied yesterday, opening by expressing his disappointment with the tone and substance of Forrester’s letter. He recalled that representatives of the two campaigns met in Meredith where he believed they agreed
to an event in Tilton as well. However, he said “our basic difference is simply this. You will not agree to appear with me one-on-one in a series of public forums.” In particular, he objected to the inclusion of eight House candidates in a 90-minute forum in Meredith, which he said would leave candidates only nine minutes each to respond to questions. “I fail to understand why you won’t appear with me one-on-one in a public forum ,” he wrote. After hearing from Lamb, Forrester. said that she offered specific events, venues and dates, which he rejected. “I proposed doing Meredith the way I want to do Meredith, “ she said, adding “it’s my town.” In return, she said she proposed according Lamb the same privilege in Plymouth while leaving the format of the event in Haverhill to the media hosting it. Forrester denied that that she is unwilling to debate Lamb one-on-one while insisting that the candidates for the House seats participate in the Meredith forum. Otherwise, she said she was “absolutely” prepared to appear only with Lamb in Plymouth if he choses and in Haverhill if the organizers wish. Otherwise, she expected the two would appear together at events hosted by groups such as the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association and the League of Women Voters on terms not of the candidates’ choosing.
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apartment. After being questioned about who actually leased the apartment, Butler testified that Waterman’s name was on the mailbox and mail found in the apartment had his name on it. He said there were male clothes in the bedroom that appeared to be Waterman’s and the second bedroom in the apartment looked like it was used for storage. Working with the N.H. Clandestine Drug Unit at 7:45 a.m. city police evacuated all of the apartments at 614 Main St., the Band of New Hampshire building and the Goodwill Store — both of which are on Pleasant Street. Many residents of 614 Main St. are elderly and many stood off at a distance holding their pets and dressed in bedroom clothing with hastily donned overcoats and boots. Though
it was winter, the day was temperate and residents were allowed back in their homes within a few hours. Waterman did not resist and was taken immediately from the apartment. Police said Waterman was making or “cooking” three one-pot batches of methamphetamine and had two plastic bottles in his apartment that had been used for meth production. Police later revealed Waterman kept a diary of his methamphetamine recipes and he recorded in one that a batch he made the day before the arrest “nearly blew up” because he was mixing it too quickly. At the time police said the chemicals typically used in methamphetamine production can be typically household items like lithium batteries, cold medicine and common household chemi-
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GILFORD — Although the room was packed with people, very little except some concerns with fertilizers was said about the scaled-down version of the Gilford School District’s plans for the former Sawyer’s Meadows property at last night’s Planning Board meeting. The initial plan ran into strong opposition from the town’s Conservation Commission because of its potential impact on wetlands. The subject of fertilizers was first broached by Planning Board member Jerry Gagnon, who reminded School District Business Administrator Scott Isabelle shows the Planning Board a drawing of the future meadScott Isabelle that despite going from eight athletic ows playing fields. The field highlighted in green is the existing planing playing fields to three, eliminating the drainage, field which, from Intervale Road, is behind where the old farm house and and not altering the terrain, the area was still in the greenhouses stood. The two in yellow represent the existing practice flood plain. 8.5 X 10 laconia daily sun:Layout 7/26/12 9:28 AM bePage 1 to accommodate field and the1proposed new field that will big enough Isabelle said he understood that the fertilizer soccer and lacrosse. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Gail Ober) would be environmentally friendly and was the Paid Advertisement same one they used on the existing playing field. Ray Boelig of the Meadows Committee — a subcommittee comprised of a school board member and stakeholders in the future of the meadows — said he was concerned and wanted SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – Younger Brain A ‘Bonus’ Effect? the exact name of the Help is on the way for those who Elizabethwaspleasantlysurprised with in 30 Days? type of fertilizer the routinely lose their car keys, forget to If the results of this randomized, one of the formula’s ‘bonus effects.’ school district would call people back, or misplace theirTV double-blind, placebo controlled “Within a week I felt a wonderful use on the fields. remote control. study, published in JANA, a leading change in my mood. It was such an Just like a good pair of glasses can scientific journal, are to be believed, it unexpected bonus,” smiles Elizabeth. Planning Board make blurry vision, sharp and crystal- is entirely possible that you can get your Chair John Morgenclear, there’s a new, doctor-recommended new, younger-functioning brain in as stern asked Isabelle to memory pill that can do the same thing little as 30 days. provide the information
to Planning Board as well. Isabell said the total cost of the proposal was somewhere around $250,000 and would be done in two phases with the newest field being first so the football season wouldn’t be interrupted. He said the School District would need to drill a well somewhere on the site to support a new irrigation system but the exact location has yet to be determined. Boelig also wanted to know if the School District planned any permanent structures like bleachers or scoreboards and Isabelle said it had not. Isabelle added that he scaled-down version would serve the needs of the School District but not all of the needs of the Gilford Parks and Recreation Department, although the district would assist the town with its field needs whenever it could. After the meeting, School Board member Sue Greene said the Meadows Committee would be see next page
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from preceding page that arrest while police searched his car for possible meth making chemicals. Records obtained from N.H. 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division showed this was not Waterman’s first encounter with local police and that he had lived in a number of communities including Belmont, Tilton and Moultonborough. In January of 2011 he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after he struck a pedestrian in a parking lot and refused to give his name to the victim or police. A charge of marijuana possession was dropped. He also negotiated a plea to unauthorized possession of narcotics after the N.H. State Police found them during a traffic stop. In August of 2010 he pleaded guilty to issuing a bad check to a Center Harbor business and was found guilty of giving an expired drivers license to a Meredith Police Officer. In September of 2010, he was found guilty of driving after revocation or suspension and paid a fine of $250. — Gail Ober
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Perspectives: Pt. 1
Like many of you I am concerned about our economy and the direction it seems to be heading. Americans today want lifetime income and a guarantee; security of their monies is more important than growth and risk. (A stark and very different reality from what the early settlers experienced rearing this Nation). Study Allianz Life conducted a study in May 2010, “Reclaiming the Future.” This study skillfully addressed and defined that 54% of people, ages 44-49, feel unprepared for retirement. They (those surveyed) expressed a strong desire to lock in guarantees, in lieu of higher returns. Additionally; according to this survey, if given a choice, 80% of baby boomers would select an investment with a 4% return and a guarantee against losses compared to one that paid 8% interest, but was subject to market down turns. Next Several Weeks I would like to take my readers down the road to the new retirement reality. There are going to be multiple planning issues coupled with some very different landscapes in this new reality. During the next several weeks I will articulate on various subjects that can’t be properly addressed in one weekly column. Hanging in the balance is; the Federal deficit, 8% unemployment, and the housing and real estate market. As impacting as this might be, there are variables, even with proper planning that could be unattainable. The topics I write about won’t really matter if our Nation doesn’t get its fiscal house in order. That being said, let’s look at some brief historical components of the classic retirement structure. Perspectives of retirement planning were, for the “Greatest Generation,” based on a “three-legged stool.” One-third was derived from social security, another third from employer plans, and one-third from personal savings. This model was effective for about 30-40 years. This generation’s cautious attitude, underlying two-thirds of their retirement monies (social security and defined benefit plans) led members of the greatest generation to stay away from equity markets. To give another perspective, only 4% of the population in 1952 had their retirement dollars in equity markets. It’s important to keep in mind that this generation remembered the Great Depression, how it was for them and through the vivid memories of their parents. By avoiding the stock market and mutual fund investing, this generation wasn’t interested in having control of their retirement assets. Instead they left the security and guarantees in the hands of the government (Social Security) and their employer (pension plans). The last leg of the stool (personal savings) often took the form of bank savings, certificates of deposit, and fixed annuities that provided either FDIC insurance on savings or a guaranteed rate of return. The direction and spirit of this time was for safety and guarantees. Decisions on Retirement Funds were made by Banks and Insurance Companies. That is how it was done, and that’s what people believed in. Next week we will look at land minds dotting the retirement landscape. Dave Kutcher is certified in Long-Term Care Planning (CLTC). Dave has almost 25 years experience working with retirees and previously served as a Captain in the Marine Corps for 15 years. He owns and operates DAK Financial Group LLC, 169 Daniel Webster Hwy., Ste 1, Meredith, NH 03253, 603-265-0688, dak@worldpath.net. Call or write to be on his mailing list for quality newsletters, it’s
STATE SCHOOL from page one the prison and again when the property was muted as the site for a new women’s prison. “I never would have imagined that a member of the Belknap County (House) Delegation would contemplate putting a correctional facility on that exceptional parcel of land,” Lahey said. The property consists of 228 acres divided between four tax parcels. The largest, some 200-acres, is bounded by North Main Street to the east, Meredith Center Road and Eastman Shore Road to the north and Ahern State Park to the west and south and divided roughly in half by Right Way Path. There are some 26 buildings on the parcel, all in varying degrees of disrepair, all but a handful on its western half. All three smaller parcels are leased to the city for 99 years, until 2099, for $1 a year. They include the Robbie Mills Sports Complex, 10.2 acres on Eastman Shore Road, an undeveloped 10.4-acre lot at the junction of Old North Main Street and North Main Street and an unimproved wooded lot of 7.5-acres at the corner of Lane Road and Meredith Center Road. In 2011, the Legislature directed the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to offer the property to the city for $10-million. After the state appraised the property, the city met its $10-million offer with a counter-offer of the appraised value of $2.16-million. The state then discounted the value of the three leased parcels and offered the site to Belknap County for for $1.76-million. The county has until August 15 to accept the offer, after which it will be placed on the open market for not less than its fair market value. The Governor and Executive Council must approve the sale. Last week Greemore approached Linda Hodgdon, commissioner of Administrative Services, the agency charged with selling the property, about arranging tours of the site for members of the Belknap County Delegation. He said that representatives will tour from preceding page meeting to come up with a recommendation about how to best begin fundraising for the project. She said the final fundraising plan would need School Board approval but she doesn’t see decisions being made until after this budget season. The school district has until 2016 to complete the project because that is when the wetland permits expire. The Planning Board did not take an official vote as, by state law, planning and zoning boards have no official jurisdiction over municipal land use.
the site on Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon and meet to consider the state’s offer before August 15. Greemore said that “to throw away the buildings would be a waste of money and a slap in the face of the taxpayers. The bureaucrats,” he continued, “always say ‘let’s get new, let’s upgrade’, but that’s not good stewardship. I want the commissioners to look beyond what they’re doing.” Greemore said that the commissioners did not bring the state’s offer of the site to the delegation. “They only come to us when they want to spend money.” He explained that if the county were to accept the offer of the property, the delegation must approve the appropriation and consequently, should be thoroughly familiar with the site. “The delegation would have to see what they’re talking about,” he said. Shuddering at the prospect of returning a correctional facility to the site, Lahey described “a good example of why Laconia wants to buy the property.” Meanwhile, House Majority Leader Gene Chandler (R-Bartlett) is the most porominent among a number of lawmakers with strong misgivings about selling the property at its appraised value, let alone less. Last week he said that if a sale at $2.16-million or less is presented to the governor and council he will “vociferously” speak against accepting it. SEXTING from page one girls and women sent back. He also said many of the girls and women who were contacted “defriended” or told him not to contact them any more. Buffington said that in a few instances Sanborn allegedly tried to set up meetings but it’s too early in the investigation to know if anyone Cody Sanborn met with him. (Tilton Police photo) He said police became involved earlier this year when one 12-year-old girl allegedly got a picture of Sanborn’s penis and told her 14-year-old sister. The older child told her father who contacted police. Police applied for and got a search warrant for Sanborn’s home and computers. Buffington said when they went to his home, Sanborn cooperated with them, turning over his phone and iPad. He said there were 233 pictures of girls of varying ages, not all of them minors, stored in his cell phone and iPad. see next page
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John Ganong pours flavored syrup over a dish of Hawaiian shaved ice at Sunset Boulevard. He’s bringing back the Laconia Sports Banquet, a benefit he organized for several years, and on from 4 to 9 p.m. on August 2, all proceeds from shaved ice will be donated to the effort. The banquet will be held September 8 at the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Adam Drapcho)
John Ganong reviving Laconia Sports Banquet By AdAm drApcho THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA — The Laconia Sports Banquet, a onceannual event that has taken a hiatus over the past few years, is making a comeback in September. The event was sparked a decade and a half ago when John Ganong’s son Jason, then a junior in high school, told his father that a lack of funding might prevent students from access to athletic programs. “I believe every kid should have the opportunity to play sports,” said Ganong, so in 1998 he founded the Laconia Sports Banquet. “We started to raise money for kids.” He put together the event where local businesspeople and residents came together to bid, in a live auction, on collectible sports memorabilia Ganong acquired through contacts in Boston professional sports teams. Also auctioned were items and services donated by many of the same businesspeople who also showed up to bid. from preceding page He said many of the women and girls who got Sanborn’s penis picture and replied were local. Buffington said what is really scary about this whole story is that of the 233 girls and women who sent Sanborn pictures only one of them reported it to an adult. “We have no idea how many people he actually contacted,” he said, encouraging anyone who has information about this or who has been contacted by
The first year, according to a folder of newspaper clippings Ganong keeps, the event raised $1,793. That figure would grow over subsequent years, topping out at $9,500 one year, when one of the featured auction items was a “Ray Bourque Boulevard” street sign autographed by the Bruins hockey great. Funds raised by the banquet were used to make anonymous donations to local children who, identified by their coaches, had difficulty coming up with the money to buy equipment or otherwise pursue their athletic interests. After about 10 years of organizing the event, Ganong handed it off to another local businessman. Without Ganong’s drive and connections, though, the banquet soon became a thing of the past. This year, though, he plans to revive the event. “I’m out of my mind. I’m going to do it once more,” Ganong exclaimed on the telephone, talking to see next page Sanborn should contact the Tilton police. He encouraged all parents to monitor their children’s computer and cell phone use. “Parents need to talk to their kids,” he said. “If someone they don’t know is trying to “friend” them, they should tell an adult.” The Belknap County Attorney’s Office said Sanborn’s is free on bail but is slated to be arraigned later this month.
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In the Olympic pool, Lochte falters again but Franklin & Grevers shine LONDON (AP) — Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be. “I don’t like being up here alone,” she said nervously. Then, just like that, she turned on a big smile and worked the room like a pro. Thanks to this Colorado teenager, America’s swim hopes are back on track at the Olympics. Michael Phelps has yet to win a gold medal, and Ryan Lochte’s star has dimmed just a bit. So it was Franklin providing a much-needed boost to swimming’s powerhouse nation, coming back less than 14 minutes after swimming a semifinal heat to win the first gold medal of what figures to be a dazzling career. “Indescribable,” the 17-year-old Franklin said after rallying to win the 100-meter backstroke Monday. “I still can’t believe that happened. I don’t even know what to think. I saw my parents’ reaction on the screen and I just started bawling. I can’t even think right now.” After finishing up the semis of the 200 freestyle, she hopped out of the pool and headed to the diving well for a quick warmdown. She didn’t even have time to make it to the practice pool, not when her bigger event was coming right up. Even Phelps was amazed at Franklin’s stamina, saying he had never done back-to-back races that close together at such a major meet. His quickest turnaround was about a half-hour. “She’s a racer and she knows what to do,” Phelps said. Matt Grevers kept the gold medals coming for the U.S. in rat-a-tat fashion, following up Franklin’s win with one of his own in the men’s 100 back. For good measure, Nick Thoman made it a 1-2 finish for the red, white and blue. Rebecca Soni nearly pulled out a third U.S. gold, rallying furiously on the return leg of the 100 breaststroke. But she couldn’t quite catch blazing Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte, a gold medalist at the tender age of 15.
Good thing for the U.S. that Franklin and the other Americans are coming through. Phelps missed the podium in his 2012 Olympic debut, and Lochte has turned in two straight disappointing performances after opening the games with a dominant win in the 400 individual medley. He finished fourth and off the podium Monday night in the 200 freestyle, which France’s Yannick Agnel won by a full body length against a field with gold medalists galore. On Sunday, Lochte anchored the U.S. in the 4x100 free relay, taking over with a seemingly comfortable lead. But Agnel chased him down on the final leg, giving France the gold. Now, another defeat. “I did my best,” Lochte said. “I guess sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I gave it 110 percent. There’s probably some things I messed up on, but you live and learn. (Agnel is) a great racer. There’s no doubt about it. He’s quick and he showed it last night and tonight. I’m happy for him. He did good.” Franklin, who was rattled less than two weeks before the Olympics by the Aurora theater shooting not far from her home, barely advanced from the 200 free semis. She qualified for Tuesday night’s final with the eighth-fastest time, but clearly she was saving something for the race that really mattered. She’s still got five more events to go, having started her Olympics with a relay bronze and leaving plenty of time to come away from these games as America’s big star in the post-Phelps era. The winningest Olympian ever plans to retire after these games. Australia’s Emily Seebohm, the top qualifier, led at the turn and was under world-record pace, but Franklin showed a remarkable finishing kick. With her arms whirling and size-13 feet pounding the water, the 6-foot-1 swimmer passed the Aussie in the final 25 meters and lunged toward the wall for a winning time of 58.33 seconds.
She broke into a big smile but was clearly exhausted, her head dropping back against the wall. Seebohm settled for silver in 58.68 and Japan’s Aya Terakawa took bronze in 58.83. “You never know until you see that scoreboard, so I was just going as fast as I could until I got my hand on the wall,” Franklin said. “It was 110 percent effort, and all the work paid off.” The 6-foot-8 Grevers pulled off a similar rally on his return lap, winning the 100 back in an Olympicrecord 52.16 — the fifth straight games, dating to Atlanta in 1996, that the U.S. men have won the backstroke. Thoman joined his teammate on the medal podium at 52.97, a gold-silver finish they were thinking about all along and reiterated just before the final. David Marsh, Thoman’s coach, brought it up right moments before they went out to the pool, saying “1-2.” Grevers said he and Thoman knew they “weren’t jinxing anything,” and they were right, though Grevers didn’t notice right away that Americans took the top two spots. “I must be selfish because it took me a good 10 seconds to realize he got second,” he quipped. “That’s something I should do right away. But when I noticed, that moment became much more special. To know that we can go 1-2 in that event, again really shows the USA’s dominance in backstroke right now when we’re able to step up.” Japan’s Ryosuke Irie was third in 52.97. “I’ve been watching the Olympics for as long as I can remember,” Thoman said. “The first one I really remember is the ‘92 Barcelona Games and just watching guys back then. Seeing Lenny Krayzelburg, my idol, and then Aaron Piersol, again my idol, who I got to train with for a little while. Just being able to carry on that tradition, it’s a great thing.” Agnel showed that his brilliant swim on the Olympic relay was no fluke. The baby-faced, 6-foot-6 Frenchman did it again in the 200 free, leading from start to finish in perhaps the most star-studded race of these games — even without Phelps, who passed up a chance to defend his Olympic title. That might have been a good move by Phelps. It was hard to see anyone beating Agnel on this night, as he pulled away to win by a full body length in 1 minute, 43.14 seconds. No one came close to challenging him, and he looked just as strong at the end as he did at the beginning. “I really didn’t expect that time,” Agnel said. “I had a race plan in my head, but this is above my expectations and hopes. I’m delighted. It’s a childhood dream come true. I had to start quickly over the first see next page from preceding page former partner-in-charity P. K. Zyla, who agreed to Ganong’s request that Zyla again serve as the eventing’s auctioneer. Fundraising for the 2012 Laconia Sports Banquet will begin on August 2, from 4 to 9 p.m., when all proceeds from Hawaiian shaved ice sales at Sunset Boulevard will be donated to the benefit. Ganong and his wife Brenda own the business, located on Weirs Boulevard in Laconia. The Laconia Sports Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, and will be hosted by the Weirs Beach Lobster Pound. Ganong plans to have a wide variety of memoribilia autographed by Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins or Celtics players, all will come with certificates of authenticity. He’s also asking for local businesses or individuals to donate items, such as gift certificates, which will also go across the auction block. Anyone interested in donating an auction item, or making a monetary donation to the effort, should contact Ganong at 393-5590. Having been through the experience many times before, Ganong knows how much work he’s signing himself up for. However, he feels it’s a cause that’s worth the effort. For kids, especially those who come from troubled homes, the chance to make a big play in a critical moment, or just to work hard as part of a team, can make memories that are valued for a lifetime. “Every kid deserves that,” Ganong said.
Buchholz & Pedroia carry Red Sox past Tigers, 7-3 BOSTON (AP) — Dustin Pedroia hit a tiebreaking homer and drove in three runs to support Clay Buchholz’s eight solid innings, leading the Boston Red Sox over the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night for their third straight win. The Red Sox opened a 10-game homestand — their longest of the season — after taking two of three at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Will Middlebrooks had a two-run homer and Carl Crawford added an RBI triple for Boston. Austin Jackson began the game with a homer and Miguel Cabrera had an RBI single for the Tigers, who lost for the fourth time in five games. Buchholz (9-3) allowed two earned runs and five hits. He improved to 5-1 with a 2.43 ERA in his last eight starts. Max Scherzer (10-6) gave up five runs in 6 1-3 innings, striking out nine. With the game tied 2-all in the sixth, Pedroia homered into the first row of seats above the Green Monster after Crawford drew a leadoff walk. Detroit had taken a 1-0 lead when Jackson hit Buchholz’s second pitch of the game into the first row of seats above the left-field wall. Quintin Berry followed with a double off the wall, but the righthander retired the next three batters, grabbing Cabrera’s hard one-hop shot back to the mound for
the first out before getting the next two easily. Boston took a 2-1 edge in the bottom half. Jacoby Ellsbury drew a leadoff walk and scored on Crawford triple’s off the left-field wall. Crawford scored on Pedroia’s groundout. The Tigers tied it at 2 in the third. Omar Infante tripled off the left-field wall and scored on Cabrera’s single. But with the bases loaded, Delmon Young bounced into an inning-ending double play. Buchholz then retired the next nine batters before Detroit scored an unearned run in the seventh. Brennan Boesch opened the inning by striking out, but reached when catcher Kelly Shoppach had the ball get away from him and hit Boesch as he was running to first on the missed third strike. One out later, Alex Avila had an RBI double into the rightcenter field gap, closing the score to 4-3. In the seventh, Ellsbury’s RBI single — the last batter Scherzer faced — came after Shoppach had his second career triple, sending a drive to the center-field wall that caromed away from Jackson and rolled toward left.Scherzer was sharp after Boston’s two-run first, holding the Red Sox to a pair of singles until Pedroia’s homer. Middlebrooks homered off reliever Phil Coke in the eighth.
from preceding page 100 meters. I did that. Then I worked on keeping my speed and putting all my guts into the last 50. I don’t know what to say. It worked.” French President Francois Hollande came to the mixed zone to congratulate Agnel, shaking his hand warmly in the chaos of reporters and cameras. He was dwarfed by the swimmer, who gave the country its third swimming gold of the games — its most ever. And there’s still five nights to go at the pool. “Remarkable, two gold medals two nights in a row,” Hollande said. “It’s a big reward for French swimming, a proud moment for him and encouraging for the whole Olympic team.” South Korea’s Park Tae-hwan and China’s Sun Yang tied for the silver in 1:44.93. But Lochte, the reigning world champion who seemed poised to have a huge Olympics just 48 hours earlier, faded out of the medals. So did world-record holder Paul Biedermann of Germany. Soni tried to make it three in a row, but Meilutyte dashed those hopes. Competing for the first time on
a major international stage, the 15-year-old showed her strong performances in the prelims and semis were no fluke. She built a big lead on the outward lap, then held off the 2008 Olympic silver medalist on the return. Meilutyte touched in 1:05.47, while Soni’s rally came up eight-hundredths of the second short. Japan took yet another bronze with Satomi Suzuki in 1:06.46. Meilutyte broke into tears on the medal stand, the enormity of her accomplishment at such a young age finally sinking in. She became the first Lithuanian to win a swimming medal, and took her country’s first gold in any sport since a shooting gold in 2004. “I can’t believe it,” she said. “It’s too much for me. I can’t really say anything. It was hard and difficult.” Soni swept the 100 and 200 breaststrokes at last year’s world championships, and was hoping to do the same in London. Now, she’ll look to defend her title in the 200 breast. “I’m a little disappointed,” she said. “I knew it was going to come down to the last five meters and I wish I had five more meters to get to that finish. It was a great race overall.”
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2 women charged with Laconia burglary LACONIA — Two area woman were charged by Laconia Police for allegedly burglarizing a home on Truland Street Saturday evening. Franchesca Pecoraro, 26 of 58 Threshing Mill Road in Sanbornton faces one count of burglary while Amy Beaudoin, 27, of 183 Gilford Ave. in Laconia is charged with being a accomplice to burglary. Police said they were called to the home at 7:10 p.m. for a burglary in progress. The person reporting the
crime got the license plate numbers of the two associated cars. Police found one car on Dollaf Street and one car at 183 Gilford Avenue. After an investigation, police said they recovered some of the electronic items allegedly stolen from the home. Pecoraro is free on $10,000 personal recognisance bail while Beaudoin is free on $5,000 personal recognisance bail. Both have court dates of September 13 in the N.H. 4th Circuit Court, Laconia Division.
LHS athletes instructed when to report LACONIA — Laconia High School sports department has announced information about the beginning of fall sports. All students who plan on participating in an upcoming fall sport must have an updated physical to be eligible to play. Physicals for fall athletes will be offered through the school on Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. at LHS. Physical papers from a physician need to be available for coaches upon the start of the season. The fall sports season will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 8 with tryouts for football and cheer. Football will meet at LHS at 4 p.m. Cheer will be held at Opechee Park at 5:30 p.m. Field hockey, cross country, boys and girls soccer, and volleyball practices/
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GILFORD — Tim Kelly’s “Murder Takes a Holiday’’ will be presented by The Wesley Players at Gilford’s First United Methodist Church on Friday and Saturday August 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. Set in an isolated New Hampshire ski lodge, the tongue in cheek murder mystery brings together an eclectic group of characters dealing with two unsolved murders and the distinct possibility of more before the final curtain falls. Raymond (Braeden Alward) the houseman and Pam (Melissa Bigler) the maid and an aspiring mystery writer, work for the ailing Mr. Mitchell The cast of The Wesley Players production of Tim Kelly’s Murder Takes a Holiday, clockwise. left to (David Bownes) who owns right, Scott Alward (kneeling) Peter Ayer, Lynn Dadian, Braeden Alward, Sharon Walden, Melissa the remote Alpine Chalet Bigler, Eric Marsh, Raelyn Cottrell and Dick Walden react to the untimely death of David Bownes charski lodge. Out of towners, acter. (Also in the cast but absent when photo was taken is Allie Dennis. (Courtesy photo) Harry and Diane Thompson (Scott Alward and Raelynn Cottrell), arrive and (Allie Dennis) and the mute cook (Sharon Walden), are thrown into the investigation along with the who’s homicidal brother has escaped from an only other guest at the lodge, mountain climbing asylum, and you have the makings for an evening Mrs. Bowman (Lynn Dadian), and the village law full of questions enforcement officer, Sheriff Cadbury (Peter Ayer). and surprises. Refreshments will be served at Toss in the village Doctor (Dick Walden), his nurse intermission between the two acts. Tim Kelly is the author of over three hundred plays and was particularly noted for the broad scope of his work which covered everything from mysteries to musicals to serious drama. Murder Takes A Holiday is the second Kelly play to be presented by the Wesley Players. Several of the actors in the current production were seen in The Butler Did It MEREDITH — The Meredith Historical Society Again staged several years ago and directed by J will hear a presentation on the history of Page Pond Alward who takes the helm of the current producand Page Forest on Tuesday, August 7 at 7 p.m. tion as well. Dan Heyduk will present a talk on Page Pond and Meredith’s newest town forest, the 587 acre Page Forest. His research has revealed a treasure trove of information about the changes this area of Meredith has seen through the centuries. Discussion will include how Page Pond got its name, uses of the mill dam and the quarry, the several types of wetlands and their importance to wildlife. Dudley Leavitt, of Leavitt’s Old Farmer’s Almanack fame, was one of many prominent landowners. Heyduk’s background is in anthropologic research. He writes extensively about the local history of Live Music Meredith for the Meredith News with the intent to while they last!!* Fridays & inform people of what they are seeing when visiting Saturdays different areas. The public and members of the Meredith Historical Society are welcome to attend the program at the Historical Society’s Main Street building. Plymouth Street, Meredith • 279-4631 A brief business meeting will precede and refreshBehind Bootlegger’s At The Lights See us on ments will be served. For more information contact Facebook! www.mamesrestaurant.com Karen Thorndike, 279-2275.
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Squam’s Around the Lake Sailing Race is Sunday HOLDERNESS — In a “spirited and fun competition”, the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) will hold its annual “Around the Lake Sailing Race” on Sunday, August 5, starting at 2 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m. The Around the Lake Sailing Race is open to all types of sailboats. Prizes will be awarded on the Portsmouth Number handicap system. Any size boat can win, with separate divisions for racing and recreational sailors. Division A will include racing sailboats and Division B will be for recreational sailboats, with no spinnakers permitted. Entry forms are available at the SLA Resource Center on Route 3 in Holderness. Racers must be capable of sailing safely on Squam Lake and are asked to exercise proper racing decorum. The race
course is subject to wind and weather condition changes. Maps of the course and racing instructions will be available at the SLA office or on race day from the official’s boat. The tax-deductible entry fee is $25, and will benefit the SLA’s Community Youth Sailing Program. Entry forms should be submitted by 1 p.m. on August 5 at the SLA Resource Center. For more information on the Around The Lake Sailing Race call Garr at 603968-7336. The Squam Lakes Association is a non-profit watershed organization dedicated to protecting the health of the Squam Lakes watershed through conservation, education, and minimum impact outdoor recreation for everyone. Learn more online at www. squamlakes.org
BELMONT — The Belmont High School Spanish Club Exchange Program will hold a fundraiser on on Sunday, August from 4-10 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant in Concord. Margarita’s will donate 15% of the purchase that evening to the Belmont High School Spanish Club. Those taking part should let their servers know that they are there to support the Spanish Club.
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Form & Figure: 2 solo exhibits open at Sandwich gallery CENTER SANDWICH — Two solo exhibits will open on Wednesday, August 2 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery. Upstairs Sandwich painter and sculptress, Kathryn Field will exhibit her elegant figures in two dimensions and three dimensions. Downstairs Maine artist Jeanne O’Toole Hayman will show a lyrical collection of figures in graceful motion. Both exhibits explore Figure and Form from different points of view. The gallery is located at 69 Maple Street. For more information visit www.patricialaddcarega.com or call 2847728. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Jeanne O’Toole Hayman has been a painter and a print maker for over twenty years. Her paintings
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MOULTONBOROUGH — Residents can now drop off unwanted and expired prescription or nonprescription drugs with the addition of a MedReturn drop box in the lobby of the Town’s Public Safety Building. The program is anonymous and no questions or requests for identification are made. The drugs are regularly removed from the box by police and properly disposed of. Office hours for drop off are generally every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Until recently the town has only been able to have drug collections as part of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Take Back Initiative. The town collected 100 pounds of prescription and non-prescription drugs during the prior four events conducted under the national initiative. It is hoped that regular access to this new approved disposal facility in the town will encourage more people to participate in this effort on a regular basis. Police Chief Leonard J. Wetherbee said, “This initiative addresses vital public safety and health issues. Medicines that languish in home medicine cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse, and abuse. Rate of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends including the home medicine cabinet.” In order to offer this program, the town had to obtain the approval of the federal Drug Enforce-
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Free live music at the Weirs on Wednesday through Sunday evenings
Easter Seals NH Child Representative families gather with Easter Seals Board Member and Owner/General Manager of the NASWA Resort Cynthia Makris and Former Easter Seals NH Chairman of the Board Ben Gamache at the 12th Annual HK Powersports Land and Lake Poker Run for Easter Seals NH. (Courtesy photo)
12th HK Powersport Land & Lake Poker Run raises tens of thousands of dollars for Easter Seals LACONIA — Participants enjoyed the sunshine at this year’s 12th Annual HK Powersports Land and Lake Poker Run, at the Naswa Resort on July 7. This event, dedicated to Peter Matris, is the region’s hottest land and lake poker run. Participants traveled by car, motorcycle, boats, personal watercraft, and trucks to collect poker chips from a variety of fun checkpoints around Lake Winnipesaukee. Later participants headed to the Naswa Resort to play their poker hands and enjoy the huge beach party loaded with family-fun activities, an amazing buffet by Sysco, a DJ, and water games sponsored by Coors Light and Kids Only. The highest poker hands of the day went to the land winner MaryBeth Torosian of Atkinson, and to the lake winner Danielle Posant of Manchester. The two winners won cash prizes sponsored by HarleyDavidson of Manchester and Nashua. In addition to the highest hand, four grand prize raffle winners were awarded. Diane Kain of West Harrison, NY won the Seadoo, Don Grady of Foxborough, MA won the barbecie set, Robert Halpern of Beveryly, MA won the canoe and Pam Rogers of Derry, NH won the kayak. The sponsors of this event include HK Powers-
ports, The Naswa Resort, Mix 94.1 FM, Brady Sullivan Properties, SeaDoo, BRP, Metrocast, Irwin Marine, Bank of New Hampshire, Zero Waste & Recycling Services, Inc., SYSCO of Northern New England, Inc., Kids Only, Harley Davidson Motorcycles of Nashua and Manchester, Tanger Outlets of Tilton, Eatery, Belknap Subaru, SouthEnd Media, Plastic Distributors and Fabricators, Inc., Stonyfield Yogurt, Baron’s Major Brands, Coors Light, Suzuki, Pepsi, Lakes Region Casino, Lowe’s, CVS, and Pederson Flooring & Refinishing. The proceeds from the 2012 Poker Run combined with the revenue expected from the Lakes Region Casino Gaming Nights will have raised nearly $75,000 for the Easter Seals programs and services by the end of the year. Easter Seals NH provides exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easter Seals services include autism services, inclusive child care and early intervention, special education, medical rehabilitation, substance abuse services, adult day programs, and more. To learn more about Easter Seals NH, visit www.eastersealsnh.org.
PSU hosts ‘Elves and the Shoemaker’ for kids on Aug. 2 PLYMOUTH —The Silver Center for the Arts at Plymouth State University hosts professional actors from the Papermill Theatre in Lincoln throughout the summer, presenting their repertoire of children’s stories adapted for the stage. Performances are 2 p.m. each Thursday. All seats (including babes in arms) are $6 and the shows usually sell out early.
from preceding page Containers with liquids should be tightly closed and placed into an intact sealed plastic bag to protect from spillage. Iintravenous solutions, aerosols, inhalers, syringes (which are accepted at the Transfer Station) or illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine cannot be accepted. Questions about this effort may be directed to Sgt. Scott J. Fulton at 603.476.2400 or sfulton@moultonboroughnh.gov. Information about how to dispose of medical sharps is available at www.moultonboroughnh.gov (Click on Departments and Boards, then Public Works and then the Transfer Station link.)
The production for August 2 is Elves and the Shoemaker. An exciting rendition of this Brothers Grimm tale in which a kind and poor old shoemaker gives away his last pair of shoes to a beggar and is rewarded by elves who work in the night making shoes for him. Will the shoemaker find out who the elves are? Performances remaining this summer are: — August 9 Sleeping Beauty — August 16 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — August 23 Rumplestiltskin The North Country Center for the Arts Children’s Theatre has been delighting audiences for more than 20 years, with original adaptations of fairytales and folktales produced and created for children of all ages. Shows are approximately 40 minutes long and appeal to adults, and children three years and older. Characters greet the audience in the Silver Center lobby after each show. Call (603) 535-ARTS (2787) or (800) 779-3869 for tickets, or shop online at http://silver.plymouth.edu. Convenience fees apply to online orders. Summer box office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
LACONIA — Muisc at the Winnipesaukee Market’s outdoor stage is held every Wednesday and Sunday through the summer. The free concerts feature the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers on Wednesdays from 7:45 -8:45 p.m.and the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet every Sunday from 7-10 p.m. For over 50 years (since 1954), the Lake Region Chordsmen have been singing the old-time Barbershoppers favorites in Weirs Beach. The group consists of about twenty singers, both old and young, and they sing their hearts out. Several members of the Chordsmen have formed their own, classic Barbershopper quartets, and the quartets alternate segments of the concert with the larger group. Occasionally, larger groups of Barbershoppers from elsewhere in the state make a guest appearance. On August 1, “Inside Track” with a local VLQ “Kitchen Sink” will join the Chordsmen and, on August 8, “The Granite Statesmen” chorus from Nashua as well as multiple District medalist “On Air” will be featured. For nearly 20 years, the Boardwalk Jazz Quartet has been playing jazz standards from the 1930′s through the 1970′s in Weirs Beach on Sunday nights in July and August. The group also plays arrangements of contemporary tunes and originals. The bandleader is multi-instrumentalist Rob Ames, who plays saxophone, clarinet, vibraphone, flute synthesizer, and harmonica. The group also features Steve Warnick on keyboards, Rob Gerry on bass, and Dave Ellis on drums.
‘Featherbed Time’ at the Loon Center on Thursday
MOULTONBOROUGH — “Featherbed Time”, whch will detail the early days in the life of a Loon chick, will be the subject of a Summer 2011 Nature Talk Series on Thursday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Loon Center. Kittie Wilson, proud recipient of the 2009 Spirit of the Loon Award, will share her observations and photographs of this magical time. Held at the Loon Center by the Loon Preservation Committee, the Summer Nature Talks are given every Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. during the months of July and August. All programs are free admission. People are urged to come early and rowse the Loon’s Feather Gift shop. Proceeds from the gift shop help fund the important work of the Loon Preservation Committee. For 35 years the Loon Preservation Committee has worked to preserve the Common Loon and its habitat in New Hampshire through research, education, and management activities. Next week, August 9, Dr. Rick Van de Poll will present “Taming of the Shrew -Small Mammals of New England”.
Chocolate & Jazz at Waterville Valley on Saturday evening WATERVILLE VALLEY — Waterville Valley Resort’s 13th annual Chocolate and Jazz event will be held Saturday, August 4 in the Town Square from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The courtyard of Waterville Valley’s classic New England Town Square will resonate with the sounds of The Tom Robinson Trio. The Jazz tunes’ sweet strains will act as a perfect accompaniment to some of the tastiest treats available in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, prepared by the Town Square see next page
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Free seminar for new waterfoul hunters planned HOLDERNESS — Get an introduction to waterfowl hunting at a free seminar being offered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Owl Brook Hunter Education Center on Perch Pond Road in Holderness. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. To sign up for the workshop, call 536-3954. The seminar is designed for beginning waterfowl hunters. Pete Lester, a successful New Hampshire waterfowl hunter for over 33 years and the New Hampshire Field Editor for Waterfowler.com, will conduct the seminar. Lester will walk the novice hunter through the many facets unique to waterfowl
hunting. He will cover what every new waterfowl hunter needs to know and what equipment they should have to be safe and successful. The workshop will inform hunters where to find ducks and geese, firearms and ammunition, specialty clothing, and watercraft. Hunting methods, decoys and calling, water safety, cleaning and cooking birds and where to find additional information will also be discussed. Activities at Owl Brook Hunter Education Center are funded by the federal Wildlife Restoration Program, now celebrating its 75th year, a user-pay, userbenefit program.
Second household hazmat collection day is this Saturday, 8:30 to noon
Pasquaney Garden Club hosting tea party to introduce butterfly garden at Minot-Sleeper Library
BRISTOL — The Pasquaney Garden Club (PGC) of Bristol is inviting the community to a casual “Tea Party” Tuesday, August 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. In November of 1999 the members of the club voted that their 2000 community project would be building a butterfly garden behind the Minot-Sleeper Library in Bristol. The piece of land is 25 by 65 feet bordering the Newfound River. It was the perfect place for beautification, as well as an end point for walking and enjoying the quiet beauty of the flowers. The project began after the snow melted in 2000. The Town of Bristol took down some trees, reset the granite retaining wall, and delivered topsoil. Young men from the Mayhew Program cleared the site of debris. Ground breaking was May 17, 2000 with many members of the community present to celebrate. Garden design was done by the members of garden club and included plants that would support the life cycle of the butterfly. The area was fenced and arbors built with the aid of members and spouses. School children planted annual seedlings and plants they had grown from seeds provided by the garden club. Donations came from the Town, Rotary Club, and the National Honor Society. Coffee cans were put around town to accept donations. Labor was provided by the Department of Public Works, Lion’s Club and the Mayhew Program. Benches, trees, plants, a stepping stone and sculpture were donated by local community members. A dedication ceremony was held on August 16, exactly 13 weeks from ground breaking and the garden was a gift to the people of Bristol. Twelve years later the Pasquaney Garden Club continues to honor the commitment it made to the Town to maintain this unique garden. If rain is in the forecast, call Nancy Marchand at 744-9485 for confirmation of the August 7 meeting. from preceding page merchants. There is no charge to attend the concert. An assortment of reasonably priced desserts will be available for visitors with a penchant for chocolate. For those who want to pair their chocolate with beverage, a wine tasting will be held at Jugtown, a wine cellar and country store in Town Square, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Art lovers can browse jazz themed paintings by local artist, Fred Nold.
MEREDITH — This year, twenty-four Lakes Region communities are participating in the annual Lakes Region Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collections program to ensure proper and safe disposal of unwanted hazardous products. On Saturday, August 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon collections will be held in Bristol, Center Ossipee, Laconia, and Moultonborough. Residents and taxpayers of Alexandria, Andover, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Center Harbor, Effingham, Franklin, Free-
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This Weeks Activities Children: Bedtime Stories
Monday, July 30th @ 6:00 Selig Storytime Room Wear your jammies and bring a favorite to snuggle.
Future Activities Children: Bedtime Stories
Monday, August 6th @ 6:00 Selig Storytime Room Wear your jammies and bring a favorite to snuggle.
Goss Reading Room Storytime
Goss Reading Room After School Storytime
Tuesday, August 7th @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 524-3808.
Hear Me Read
Tuesday, August 7th @ 10:00 Selig Storytime Room Thursday, August 9th @ 1:00 at Goss Reading Room This is a free program that pairs children who want to practice reading out loud with a volunteer listener. Come 4 times and receive a free book!
Tuesday, July 31st @ 3:30, at our Goss branch, 188 Elm St. in Lakeport for storytime. For more information, call 5243808.
Tuesday, July 31st @ 10:00 Selig Storytime Room Thursday, August 2nd @ 1:00 at Goss Reading Room This is a free program that pairs children who want to practice reading out loud with a volunteer listener. Come 4 times and receive a free book!
Dream Big – Read! Summer Reading Program
Wednesday, August 1st @ 1:00 Laconia Community Center “Creatures of the Night” with Squam Lakes Science Center. You don’t have to stay up late to learn about elusive nocturnal animals. See some creatures of the night up-close and find out about specific adaptations that make these animals so wellsuited for life at night, maybe even in your own backyard! Thanks to McDonald’s of Laconia for supplying drinks and cups for our Wednesday Summer Reading Wednesday events!
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, August 2nd @ 9:30 & 10:30 Stories and crafts in the Selig Storytime Room.
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Wednesday, August 8th @ 1:00 Laconia Community Center The Atlantis Resort calls them “AMAZING!”, Inside Edition has dubbed them “One of the hottest juggling acts in the country!” and Fox News says “They make their Momma proud!” Featuring their own brand of relentless sarcastic wit, physical comedy, live music and high energy juggling, Matthew and Jason Tardy have created an unstoppable performance that has audiences on their feet! Generously sponsored by Laconia Rotary Club.
Adult: Herbal Foot Treatments
Tuesday, August 7th @ 7:00 Laconia Rotary Hall Our feet are the support for our body’s movement yet we tend to neglect them til they hurt! The kinder we are to our hard working feet the better our whole body feels! In this class Melissa of Dragonfly Botanicals will teach you how to care for your feet with wonderful herbal spa preparations that are easy to make, won’t cost a lot, & work better than commercial treatments! We will be doing foot soaks, scrubs, masks, & moisturizing treatments. Side effects of this class will be tickling,relaxation, & laughter! **Students will need to bring an old towel and a pair of old socks** There will be a $2.00 registration fee due by August 3. Pre-registration strongly encouraged as space will fill quickly for this popular class. Melissa Morrison M.H.is the Clinical Master Herbalist of Dragonfly Botanicals Wisdom Center in Sanbornton,NH.
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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Inter-Lakes Sumer Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” featuring professional actors. 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Inter-Lakes High School. For tickets or more information call the box office at 1-888-245-6374 or visit www. interlakestheatre.com. The Gilford Parks and Recreation Department hosts a registration night for the Fall Youth Soccer Program. 5:30-7 p.m. in the Gilford Parks and Recreation office. Open for all Gilford students entering grades K-5 this fall. Early registration fee is $25. This is the second to last registration night. For more information call 527-4722. Performance of On Golden Pond at the Pitman’s Freight Room. 7 p.m. Special family show in which those under 18 pay their age for their ticket. For more information or standard ticket prices call 707-7806 or go to www. OnGoldenPond.org. Franklin Regional Hospital hosts its Summer Farmer’s Market. 2-5 p.m. on the lawn at FRH. No fee for vendor participation. For more information or vendor registration forms call 934-2060 ext. 8369. The Hall Memorial Library holds a Noon Book Group. The featured book is “Ladies of Liberty” by Cokie Roberts. Chess Club meets at the Laconia Public Library. Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. We will teach. Hands Across The Table free weekly dinner at St. James Episcopal Church on North Main Street in Laconia. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Giggles & Grins playgroup at Family Resource Center in downtown Laconia (719 No. Main Street, Laconia). Free group for parents children from birth through age 5. For more information call 524-1741.
Wednesday, August 1 Inter-Lakes Sumer Theatre presents “Singin’ in the Rain” featuring professional actors. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Inter-Lakes High School. For tickets or more information call the box office at 1-888-245-6374 or visit www.interlakestheatre.com. Blackstones Lounge hosts and evening of Jazz & Spirits with Michael Benedict and Bopitude. 8 p.m. at the Margate Resort in Laconia. General admission is $12. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the Margate front desk, by calling 524-5210, or by visiting www.theMargate.com. For more information call (518) 7933183 or email jon@nhjazz.com. The Hall Memorial Library daily events. Story time begins at 10:30 a.m. featuring the book Owls and Other Night Creatures. Arts and crafts begins at 3:30 p.m. The craft of the week is Aurora Borealis Sky made with shaving cream and watercolors. Music at the Marketplace presents the Lakes Region Chordsmen Barbershoppers. 7:45-8:45 p.m. at the Winnipesaukee Marketplace, 21 Weeks St, Weirs Beach. Free and open to the public. For more information call 366-5800 or visit weirsbeach.com/marketplace/music. Performance of On Golden Pond at the Pitman’s Freight Room. 2 and 7 p.m. For more information or ticket prices call 707-7806 or go to www.OnGoldenPond.org. The Country Village Quilt Guild meets 1:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building behind the Police and Fire Station on Rt 25 in Moultonborough, NH. All are welcome. For information call 279-3234 or visit our website at Country Village Quilt Guild. The Thrifty Yankee (121 Rte. 25 - across from (I-LHS) collects donations of baby clothes, blankets and hygiene items for Baby Threads of N.H. every Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 279-0607.
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Edward J. Engler, Editor & Publisher Adam Hirshan, Advertising Sales Manager Michael Kitch, Adam Drapcho, Gail Ober Reporters Elaine Hirshan, Office Manager Crystal Furnee, Jeanette Stewart Ad Sales Patty Johnson, Production Manager & Graphics Karin Nelson, Classifieds Now arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by the above cartoon.
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“Seeking the truth and printing it” THE LACONIA DAILY SUN is published Tuesday through Saturday by Lakes Region News Club, Inc. Edward Engler, Mark Guerringue, Adam Hirshan, Founders Offices: 1127 Union Ave. #1, Laconia, NH 03246 Business Office 737-2020, Newsroom 737-2026, Fax: 527-0056 News E-mail: news@laconiadailysun.com CIRCULATION: 18,000 distributed FREE Tues. through Sat. in Laconia, Weirs Beach, Gilford, Meredith, Center Harbor, Belmont, Moultonborough, Winnisquam, Sanbornton, Tilton, Gilmanton, Alton, New Hampton, Plymouth, Bristol, Ashland, Holderness.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I informally agreed to move in together once I’m out of college and he is in grad school. Right now, we have a long-distance relationship. Here’s the problem. I recently found a two-year MFA program overseas that I’ve fallen in love with. I told my boyfriend that I’d like to apply, and initially, he seemed happy for me. But whenever I want to discuss the details, he directs the conversation elsewhere. I know this program means more time away from him, and I don’t expect either of us to change our plans. But it seems he expected me to move in with him wherever he ends up going for his master’s. Even if I don’t get into the MFA program, I still want to explore the world before settling down with him. He doesn’t seem to get it. Also, how do I get my parents to support my decision to go overseas? I know they will claim that I won’t be safe and ask me why an American school isn’t good enough. I don’t want them to yell at me. -- Pennsylvania Dear Pennsylvania: One of the signs of adulthood is taking responsibility for your choices and being confident in the face of objections from others. You should listen and take into account those whose opinions you respect (such as your parents and boyfriend), but the final decision is yours, good or bad. Own it. A program abroad is usually an opportunity for growth. A boyfriend who pressures you to behave in ways that benefit him but not you could be a problem in the future. Please acknowledge that these people will miss you and worry about you, but also reassure them that this program is beneficial for your education and maturity, and you will stay in close contact. The yelling and disapproval is something you will simply have to endure until things settle down. Dear Annie: I recently sent a small check to a friend of mine
living in bankruptcy. The explicit “strings attached” to this gift were that he use it for a specific luxury item that has meaning to him and that he would not otherwise get for himself in his current financial straits. He told me he used the money instead to pay an everyday bill. I considered my gift to be disrespected and told him so. His response to my disappointment was to assail me verbally, saying I must think I’m better than he is, and then to go into a prolonged defense of his misuse of my gift. I would have felt better if he had simply apologized, and I ended our relationship of more than 40 years. I feel I was played the fool. What do you think? -- “Omerta” in New York Dear N.Y.: We think when you send a check to a friend who is living in bankruptcy, you don’t tell him to spend the money on a luxury item when his electricity is about to be turned off. You meant well, but your lack of empathy provoked his inappropriate verbal attack. Ending a 40-year friendship in retaliation implies you have no appreciation whatsoever for his stressful situation. How sad. Dear Annie: “Paul” asked who should pay the greens fees when friends visit and ask to play golf at his facility. Having played golf for many years, I feel that everyone pays his or her own greens fees. It’s just an automatic thing, no questions asked. Simply walk up to the desk and pay your own way. It’s the polite thing to do, especially if you want to be asked to play again. -- Shreveport Dear Shreveport: Thanks. Here’s one more: Dear Annie: Try to take the money out of the equation. When we go visit our friends and relatives, we pay. When they come visit us, we pay. We’re just pleased to see them. -- Happy in Tennessee
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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Animals
Autos
ADORABLE Chihuahua Puppies, Applehead: 2 males, health certificates and first shots, $600 each. 934-3707.
1990 Jag XJS v-12 Red Convertible, 43,000 original miles, excellent condition, must see car. Asking $15,000. Winter garaged. Bill 603-776-8701
AKC BULL MASTIFF Puppies: Parents, 1 female, 3 males, all brindle in color. $1,200/each. 340-5364.
2000 Chevrolet Tracker 4x4: 150k, auto, PS, PB, Tilt, A/C, stereo/cassette, very dependable. $2,500/b.o. (603)776-0440.
Pomeranian Puppies- Ready August 4th. 1 male, 1 female, color black & 1 female sable. Health certificates and first shots. $500, deposit or payments accepted, to be paid on or before August 4th. 524-6750 Home 630-4104 cell
2002 Toyota Sienna LE- 7 passenger, A/c, Automatic, 2 keyless entry, brand new all season tires, new exhaust. 132K miles, clean. $5,800. 524-6653
ROTTWEILER pups AKC Champion Pedigree, parents on premises $600. 603-340-6219
Announcement
2002 VW Beetle GL, standard 5 spd, only 42,600 miles, $6,150 OBO. 524-1728, leave message. 2005 Chrystler Town & Country Touring. 53 K, one owner, very clean inside and out, just inspected. $9,500 or B.O. 366-4905 2006 Ford Escape, 4wd, 5 spd manual, 4 cyl, new tires, 152k mi, one owner, great shape. Asking $3,900. 369-0494 2006 Hummer H-3, 64,000 miles, manual 5 speed, Blk/Chrome, Blk Leather. Loaded. Excellent. $17,900. 875-7307 BUYING junk cars, trucks & big trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504. CASH paid for unwanted or junk cars and trucks. Same day service possible. 603-231-2859.
WE PAY CA$H FOR GOLD & SILVER No hotels, no waiting. 603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee, Rte. 25, Meredith, NH. Wed-Sun, 10-4, Fri & Sat 10-6.
Autos
TOP dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. Available 7-days a week. P3!s Towing. 630-3606
BOATS 1984 Easy Roller Boat Trailer. Twin axel, brakes, will adjust up to 22ft. $1,100. 630-2440 BOAT SLIPS for Rent Winnipesaukee Pier, Weirs Beach, NH Reasonable Rates
For Rent APARTMENTS, mobile homes. If you need a rental at a fair price, call DRM Corp. Over 40 years in rentals. We treat you better! 524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at 373 Court Street, Laconia.
1993 Buick- 2 door, new parts. $700 or best offer. Cash only. Call 934-5516
AKC Yellow Labs, AKC papers/ health certificate, females only, 12 weeks, ready now. $500 (603)733-9234.
Pomeranians For Sale- $400 each. 1 male, 1 female. Call: 603-744-3572
BOATS
BELMONT- Mobile Home lot for rent in Cates Mobile Home Park. Located in a 55+ park, no pets. This is a vacant lot for you to place YOUR OWN manufactured home on. Lot rent is $350. per month. 528-1463 or 524-6162 email-lad1@worldpath.net.
24-FT. Pontoon: 35HP Mercury Outboard motor w/trailer. Call for details. $5,100/b.o. 944-7386. BOATSLIPS for rent- Paugus Bay up to 22 ft. 401-284-2215. KAYAK– Red Old Town Loon 138, one seat. Very good condition. $375. 528-9112. Slip for Laker or narrow antique boat. 7.5X30. Also larger dock space. Smith!s Cove, $1,500 603-661-2883
Child Care LISA'S Family Child Care. Tilton/Northfield area. Planned activities. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Clean, safe, home setting. Infants through school age children. A caring place where children have fun. Call 630-0547.
Employment Wanted COMPASSIONATE LNA/Care Giver. 30 years experience. Great references. Will travel, do overnight. 603-875-1232 or 344-9190
For Rent BELMONT: 2 Bedroom. Heat included, $700 per month plus security deposit. No dogs.
BELMONT-NEW 2 bedroom mobile home with front porch, new appliances, washer/dryer hookup. Located in a 55+ park-no pets/no smoking. First + security, references. $900./month + utilties. 528-1463 or 524-6162 email-lad1@worldpath.net. BELMONT: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor, coin-op laundry & storage space in basement. $195/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com. GILFORD 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo. Fireplace, gas heat, W/D hookup, no dogs/smoking. 1 year lease, $975/month + security. 455-6269. GILFORD Condo: 2-bedroom partially furnished, 1.5 bath, granite counters, fireplace, pool/tennis/washer/dryer. $1,195/month plus utilities. No pets. 617-501-8545 GILFORD - 1 or 2-bedroom units available. Heat & electricity negotiable. From $190/week. Pets considered. 556-7098. GILFORD: 4-bedroom, 3-bath house, garage, decks, walk-out basement, private beach, W/D. No smoking. Pet negotiable. $1,650/month +utilities. References, security deposit, one year lease. 603-455-6269. LACONIA 1 bedroom apartments in clean, quiet downtown building. Recently completely renovated.
For Rent
For Rent
LACONIA 1 Bedroom with garage, $500/ month plus utilities. Security, deposit, references. Please call 520-8212.
LACONIA: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, separate entrance, coin-op laundry in basement. $220/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.
LACONIA 2-Bedroom House. 64 Fenton Ave. Good neighborhood, easy walk to downtown. New bath, kitchen, windows, insulation. Oil heat & hot water. No smokers. No pets. 1-yr lease. $1275/mo. + utilities 630-1438. LACONIA prime 1st floor Pleasant St. Apartment. Walk to town & beaches. 2 bedrooms + 3-season glassed in sun porch. Completely repainted, glowing beautiful hardwood floors, marble fireplace, custom cabinets in kitchen with appliances, tile bath & shower. $1,000/Month includes heat & hot water. 630-4771 or 524-3892 LACONIA PRIVATE, spacious, one bedroom apartment. Walk to grocieries, laundry, downtown, hospital or tech school. 3rd Floor, exterior walk-up. Rent includes heat, hot water and parking for one car at $750.00/mo. AC Avail, you pay elec. No smoking, No pets. Application, References & Security Deposit required. 603-528-7700. LACONIA- 1-bedroom on quiet dead-end street. $675 /Month. All utilities included, Call 527-8363. No pets. LACONIA- 3 or 4 bedroom house. Close to schools, efficient heat. $1,150 + utilities. 520-4311 LACONIA- 3 Room, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor with sun porch. $165/Week, includes heat/electric. $600 security. 937-7272 or 524-7793 Laconia- Beautiful duplex on quiet dead-end street off Pleasant. 2-3 bedrooms, large kitchen/dining, replacement windows, hardwood throughout, basement/attic/garage, hookups, sunny yard, pets considered. Non-smokers only. 1600+ sf. $975/Month + utilities. References/credit check required. Security & last months rent. 556-2631
LACONIA: 2-Bedroom, first floor. Elm Street area, spacious, clean, porch, parking, washer/dryer hook ups. $800/month plus utilities. References and deposit required. 603-318-5931. LACONIA: 2BR apartment, 1st floor, close to church, school and drug stores. Nice neighborhood, quiet building. Large kitchen, plenty of cabinets, living room, 2-bedrooms, full bathroom and covered porch. 1-car garage, extra parking available, coinop washer and dryer on site. $1,000 per month includes heat and hot water. Housing welcome. Call Ted, 630-3958. LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments. Call for available apartments. 524-4428 Meredith 2-bedroom mobile home and 1 bedroom apartment. $675-725/month + utilities. Close to downtown. No dogs. 279-5846 MEREDITH - 3 Bedroom, upscale apartment. 1&1/2 baths, washer/dryer, A/C, d/w, non-smoking, 2nd floor. Sunny, walk to town & docks, $1,200/Month. No utilities. 603-279-7887, 781-862-0123 cell. Meredith- Large 1 bedroom apartment. Country setting, screen room, garage, easy access to Rt. 93, heat/hot water/mowing/plowing/garbage removal included. $950/Month. 279-5573 Meredith- Private, Newly renovated 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartment within walking distance to Meredith Center, local shops & restaurants. Includes heat, hot water & electricity. Off-street parking available. $950/Month. First/security/references required. Call 603-387-7005 for additional information
LACONIA- Large Rooms for rent. Private bath, heat/hot water, electric, cable, parking included. $145/week 603-781-6294 LACONIAWalk to library. One-bedroom, clean, cozy quiet. Off Street parking. $675/Month includes heat/hot water. Security deposit/references. Non-smoking, no dogs. 524-0973 Leave Message
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 Sale 10 ' X24' Canopy & Frame for Shore Station or dock. New $2000, asking $500. 366-5586 12 Guage Remington Wingmaster pump shotgun. $375.00. Call 998-3202. 2002 Toyota Sienna LE- 7 passenger, A/c, Automatic, 2 keyless entry, brand new all season tires, new exhaust. 132K miles, clean. $5,800. 524-6653 2004 Tiger River Hot Tub- 5 person, always used indoors. Excellent condition. $2,500/OBO. 603-524-6827
NORTHFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1st floor, direct access to basement with coin-op laundry. $230/week including heat, electric & hot water. 524-1234, www.whitemtrentals.com.
AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”. Antique half-round bar. 4’x3 ’x4”. Fold-up game/card table with felt top. 3’x9” round. 524-0561 BABY Grand Piano: Yamaha, walnut, 5!8 x 5!, excellent condition, needs tuning, $3,000. Call 603-738-2675
Tilton- Downtown 1 bedroom apartment. $675/Month, heat included. 857-264-1740
FIREWOOD: Green, Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord. Seasoned available. (603)455-8419
TILTON- Downstairs 1-bedroom, newly redone, $620/Month. No dogs, 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.
GREEN FIREWOOD- Cut, not split $135/cord; Cut & split $180/cord. Seasoned firewood. $250. Also, logging, landclearing & tree work (all phases). 393-8416.
TILTON: Large room for rent downtown. $150/week includes all utilities. 603-286-4391.
GREEN floral sofa. Excellent con dition, barely used. $400/BO. Rustic Lake mirror $50/OBO 293-8116
TILTON- Mobile Home Lot for rent in Dalton!s Mobile Home Park. Located in a 55+ park - no pets, This is a vacant lot for you to place YOUR OWN manufactured home on. Lot rent is $350. per month. 528-1463 or 524-6162 email-lad1@worldpath.net. WINNISQUAM: Small cottage including heat, hot water, lights and cable. $170 per week. $400 deposit. No pets. 387-3864.
WINTER RENTAL CEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach, Open Year Round ... Studios, 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condos starting at $575 per month. Please call Wendy at 366-4316.
For Rent-Commercial RETAIL-WINNISQUAM- 175 SF First Floor- Suitable/ Professional/ Hair Salon/ Massage. Be seen by 20,000 cars/day & associates with current Electrolysis & Facial Company. $275/mo includes all utilities. 455-0910
GUITAR- Taylor Accoustic., Electric, Model 210C, $650 or B. O. Call 603-364-2141
For Sale
Free
PAYING CASH FOR
FREE Pickup for your unwanted, useful items. Garages, vehicls, estates cleaned out and yardsale items. (603)930-5222.
contents of storage units, household, basement & barn, etc. Free removal. (603)986-2771. USED Commercial Cooking Equipment. Call for details. 944-7386.
Furniture
MARTIN’S Metal Removal- Appliances, air conditioners, lawnmowers, all metals. Free if outside. (603)305-4504 (603)204-9304.
Heavy Equipment
AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set. Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style. Fabulous back & hip support. Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.
GRAND OPENING! NEW LOCATION! COZY CABIN RUSTICS AND MATTRESS OUTLET! 10-20% OFF In-Stock Rustic, Lodge, Log Cabin, and Shaker Furniture, Locally Made, Unique, Bedrooms,Living Rooms, Dining, Futons,Bunkbeds,Artwork, Recliners, Occasional Tables, Much More! Now in Senters Market Place Next to Heath!s Supermarket, Ctr. Harbor and 757 Tenney Mtn Hwy Plymouth, Across from Sears. Call Jason 662-9066 or Arthur 996-1555 email bellacard@netzero.net WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM NEW trailer load mattresses....a great deal! King set complete $395, queen set $249. 603-524-1430.
1976 CASE 580C Loader/ backhoe, fully enclosed cab, good condition, $10,000 or OBO. 603-524-4445 1980 Ford 555 Loader/BackhoeDiesel, strong, no leaks, full cab. Needs nothing. $9,000. Belmont. 603-387-0933
Help Wanted DRIVERS CDL-A: Your current 10-20 have you down? Why not get home. New pay package! 2012 tractors/trailers to boot? 888-406-9046.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
FRONT DESK HOUSEKEEPING NIGHT AUDIT Fireside Inn & Suites is looking for the right employees to work in the housekeeping, front desk and night audit departments. Willing to work full-time in the peak season and part-time in off-peak season, weekends a must. Hours vary per position, all positions are year round. All applicants must be energetic, reliable, flexible and good with people. Computer, calculator, money handling experience and the ability to multi-task is a must for the front desk and audit positions. Experience in the hospitality industry a plus. Come in and fill out an application today.
FULL TIME EXPERIENCED LINE COOK Weekends a must, with management possibilities. Apply in person:
Main Street Station 105 Main Street, Plymouth, N.H.
17 Harris Shore Rd. Gilford, NH 03249
ELECTRICIANS POSITION AVAILABLE for a part-time journeyman or master electrician. Inquiries please email info to brettselectric@hotmail.com or leave a voicemail at 520-7167. ELECTRICIANS, licensed, min 6 yrs experience in commercial/ residential trouble shooting and service work. Top wages with package. Email resume to: venoelectric@myfairpoint.net or fax: 603-356-7985.
Free
MARINE TECHNICIAN
18’ 1980 Glastron Boat Free! You haul away. Includes free motor. Call 387-7019
Channel Marine is looking for an experienced (5+ years) marine technician. Certifications a plus. Call Jeff @366-4801 ext. 215
IMMEDIATE OPENING, experienced cook needed, must have driver!s license and reliable transportation. Please call paradise beach club 366-2665.
HOT Tub- 2012 model 6 person 40 jets, waterfall. Full warranty & cover. Cost $8,000 sell $3,800. Can deliver 603-235-5218 KEITH URBAN and David Nail concert tickets for Sunday, Sept. 2nd. $125 for both. 366-2809 KITCHEN Cabinets- brand new, maple, cherrywood, shaker & antique white. Solid wood, never installed, cost $6,500 sell $1,650. 603-833-8278 Mosquito Magnet, full propane tank, attractant, original accessories and instructions. $340 value for $150. 293-4972 MOVING: Antique love seat, gold china, end tables, maple bureau, computer desk and more. 603-476-5017. PATRIOTS Tickets: Section 327, 2 seats, 2 games, $2 over face value. Must buy both games. Call 520-6353.
REFERRAL CENTER RN F/T position in central NH providing a centralized telephone contact point for home health care services. Works with referral partners, clients/families to help navigate the complex system of services & programs and initiates assessment/admission process for services. RN will develop relationships with medical provider/client community, providing an understanding of the home health or hospice benefit. The right candidate will be a self-starter, have a solid healthcare background and will be comfortable interacting with healthcare leaders. RN will coordinate care between physician offices, facilities and agency staff. Min.Qual: NH RN License, 1 yr. home health care exp., strong computer, diagnosis coding, communication skills. Very strong customer service approach. Interested candidates should submit a resume to:
C. Long, Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 N Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 FAX 603-524-8217 or e-mail, clong@centralvna.org. Visit our web site at centralvna.org EOE
LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Elm Street School Site Director to work with youth in our extended learning program Project EXTRA! Program. Approximately 30 hours per week. This position coordinates enrichment activities for the after school program, supervises enrichment leaders, and oversees all aspects of Elm Street School’s Extended Learning Program. Prior experience in leadership role and working with children in schools helpful. Minimum of Associates Degree. For more information please contact: Christine Gingerella, Program Director Project EXTRA! Laconia School District 39 Harvard Street Laconia, NH 03246 cgingerella@laconia.k12.nh.us 603-524-5710 Please visit our website for information about the Laconia Schools at: www.laconia.org EOE
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Help Wanted
Home Improvements
HIRING THIS WEEK!
CONSTRUCTION COACH
Newer small company looking to grow and are actively seeking 5 people to fill immediate openings in our scheduling department. This position would start PT but the right person could be offered FT. No experience needed, paid training. Must be positive and a people person. Interviews held this week. Call Nikki @ 528-2237
SEMI -RETIRED veteran contractor will assist homeowners with all aspects of home repairs, renovations and new construction processes. Works directly for and with owners to assure best prices, quality and performance. Free consultation (603)293-8237.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
HOME IMPROVEMENTS- Carpenter with over 30 Years Experience for hire by the hour. 603-387-3499.
Minimum 10 years designing steel and wood frame mid rise structures in the Northeast. Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of drafting all structural designs. Residency within 30 miles of Laconia, NH required. Generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER Minimum 10 years designing HVAC and plumbing systems for new commercial building structures. Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of drafting all mechanical designs. Residency within 30 miles of Laconia, NH required. Generous salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
E-mail résumé and salary requirements to careers@opechee.com
TOTAL FLOOR CARE, TOTAL HOME CARE Professional Floor sanding, refinishing. Repair: remodeling, painting, cleaning. 603-986-8235
Land 2.2 private, wooded acres off Route 3 in Center Harbor, just over the Meredith line. Fix up the 3 bedroom mobile home or build $59,000 call 603-630-4573 BELMONT: Owner financing available on 3 acres with 180' paved town road frontage, gravel soils, dry land, soil tested for septic, surveyed, driveway permit. $59,900. Owner/broker, 524-1234
Mobile Homes
Recreation Vehicles
VACATION HOME
33FT. Hornet Keystone trailer, 2 slideouts, central heat/air, 20ft screen room, Rubbermaid shed 42x84, tub/shower, queen-size bed, furnished, TV, linens, no pets or smoking in unit. $13,900. 603-366-2853
GILFORD Well maintained mobile home with many updates located next to Glendale Docks. (900 sq. ft. 3-bedbrooms, kitchen, living room, four season porch bathroom, 2 decks and small shed. Enjoy all the lakes region has to offer. $23,500. Frank 617-899-5731
Services
Services
Real Estate REDUCED PRICE
Motorcycles 2000 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail, good condition, $7600/ OBO. 603-717-5655 2008 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail. Anniversary model, 3500 miles, Extras, excellent condition. $13,995. 603-930-5222.
2-Bedroom 1.25 bath New England style House. Vinyl siding & windows, asphalt shingles, oil heat, stainless steel chimney lining. Across from playground. 180 Mechanic Street, Laconia. $50,000. 524-8142.
Roommate Wanted LACONIA: Share townhouse, no pets, $550/month, includes utilities, beach access, walking trails & more. (603)738-3504
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Recreation Vehicles 1999 Wildwood 27ft. travel trailer, $3000. Bump out porch, AC, sleeps 6. Moultonborough. 361-3801
QUIET secluded 12 acres close to Tilton and I-93 two rooms; 1 furnished $500, 1 unfurnished $460. Utilities inclusive, bath, laundry and kitchen. Pet and smoking OK. Ample parking and some storage. 603-286-9628.
2001 Jayco Popup Camping Trailer. Slideout, 3-Way Fridge, Heater, more extras. Excellent condition, sleeps 6, Asking $4,500. 603-986-9949 2010 33-ft. Keystone Bullet 295BHS Travel Trailer Bunkhouse: Excellent condition, $23,000. 603-393-8541.
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Special Education ParaEducators
Laconia School District
We are seeking candidates interested in working to support students with academic, emotional, social, physical and behavioral skill development in our schools. Positions are available in our elementary, middle and high schools. NH certification as Paraeducator 2 preferred. These positions are part-time, 27.5 hours per week Please send letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference to: Terri Forsten, Assistant Superintendent Laconia School District 39 Harvard Street Laconia, NH 03246 Please visit our website for information about Laconia School District www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E
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HOUSE Washing: Small price ... big results! Michael Marcotte, 455-6296.
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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. Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Belmont. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9967 for more information. Free knitting and crochet lessons. Drop in on Wednesdays any time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Baby Threads workshop at 668 Main Street in Laconia (same building as Village Bakery). 998-4012. Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 18 Veterans Square in Laconia. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting. 5:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Meredith.
Services
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DREW!S Affordable steel roofing. call for free estimate www.buyaffordableroofing.com. 603-455-2014
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NEED Help with Landscaping, gardening or general yard clean-up? I can help! Call the Flower Lady 455-7825.
ROOFERS R. US DIVISION OF STEBBINS CONSTRUCTION, LLC. 603-321-9444 Complete strip & replacement. Roof overs and repairs. Chimney & skylight sealing. Fully insured, free estimates. Lic. NH Contractor. Available nights & weekends.
Craig Hale, General Manager of Waukewan Golf Club, Brian St. Germain, grand prize winner of the shoot out, Yvonne Hale, finalist, Ted Fodero, Meredith Rotary Club, Linda Lee, finalist, and Terry Harlacher, finalist are pictured following the Dexter Hale Golf Classic. (Courtesy photo)
Dexter Hale Golf Classic raises over $9,000 in support of Meredith Rotary Club Scholarship Fund MEREDITH — The Meredith Rotary Club and the Hale family of Waukewan Golf Club hosted the Dexter Hale Golf Classic on June 29 at Waukewan Golf Club. Meredith Village Savings Bank was the primary sponsor for this annual event. More than $9,000 was raised to support the Meredith Rotary Scholarship Fund in the name of Dexter Hale. The tournament included greens fees, a cart, a continental breakfast, a full catered lunch, and door
prizes. It also included a special “$500 Shoot Out” at the end of the tournament, which was won by Brian St. Germain. “We had a tremendous turnout for the 2012 tournament with great community participation.” according to Ted Fodero, the organizer of the event. “We are looking forward to the sixth annual tournament, which will take place early next summer.”
GILFORD — Tourists and locals alike will find great bargains at the First United Methodist Church during its annual auction on Wednesday, Aug. 8. The viewing, supper, the Quick Sale, and Silent Auction portion will begin at 5:30 p.m. The live auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be hosted by Jerry Love. To please the tourists visiting the area, tickets to local attractions such as the Mt. Washington Cog Railroad and Cranmore Ski Resort, an aerial excursion at Gunstock and to a Fisher Cats or Manchester Monarchs game will be up for auction! There will also be vouchers for health club memberships, and overnight stays at many local hotels, including The Inns at Mill Falls. For the local residents there will be gift cards to local restaurants and stores up for bidding. There will also be tickets to tourist attractions in other
parts of New England, such as the JFK Library and Museum in Boston, the Repertory Theater in Portsmouth, the N.H. Music Festival and the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire. To please both tourists and locals there will be antiques, gifts from many local merchants, art work, food gift baskets, new and used furniture In addition to those items, there will also be two different vacations auctioned off. The first vacation includes week in Newport from Sept. 28 - Oct. 5, 2012. The second is vacation offered is a week in New Orleans from either Sept. 21 - 28, 2012 or Dec. 14 - 21, 2012. The First United Methodist Church is located off Rt. 11-A, at 18 Wesley Way. Please park all around the church and enter through the rear doors. There will be plenty of people to help you find what you need. If you have questions, call the church at 524-3289.
Annual Methodist Church auction set for Aug. 8
Storage Space Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle, RV in a clean/dry place. Monthly rates. 524-1430 or 455-6518
Wanted To Buy GLASS INSULATORS
Looking for additions to personal collection. One or many! Contact John 203-257-3060 or rajpolt@earthlink.net
LRGHealthcare recognized for document management
LACONIA — The Health Information Resource Center (HIRC) recently awarded LRGHealthcare with a Bronze Web Health Award for their new HospitalPortal.NET Intranet portal. This intranet portal provides health care facilities with a way to manage specific documents and information in an easy and direct way. The intranet portal was launched in 2010, with the main objective to improve overall communication and collaboration throughout organization, while reducing the use of paper and the cost of printing. Previously, LRGHealthcare had been solely reliant on e-mails, inter-office memos or phone calls to disseminate information. Each year an annual Web Health AwardsSM is
presented to honor the nation’s top health care providers that best use digital health resources. The competition evaluates and judges content, design and user experience of each hospital’s intranet. A panel of health technology professionals served as judges and selected LRGHealthcare among more than 500 entries to receive an award. ‘Over the past two years we have saved thousands in paper costs, as well as the staffs time thanks to our intranet. We are honored to receive this award; it is affirmation of our commitment to forward technology.” said LRGHealthcare Chief Information Officer Kevin Irish.
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Disclaimer: Offers subject to change without notice. Photos for illustration purposes only. All payments subject to credit approval. Sonic, Impala and Colorado are 72 months @ 3.9% APR with $3,000 cash or trade equity down payment. Silverado price includes trade-in bonus cash, must trade 1999 or newer vehicle. Cruze and Malibu are Ally Lease, 24 months/12,000 miles per year. Equinox, Traverse and Silverado are Ally Lease, 39 months/12,000 miles per year. All leases are with $3,000 cash or trade equity due at lease signing. Some restrictions