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LACONIA — There are 16 Laconia teenagers currently being served by the Appalachian Mountain Teen Project, more than from any other community which the Wolfeboro-based nonprofit serves. Yet, for several years, the city has declined to contribute so much as a penny of public funding to the program, which mentors at-risk youth. The director of the program said this week he isn’t sure how much longer he could operate in Laconia without endangering the sustainability.

“There may be a time in the very near future when we may no longer be able to serve Laconia,” said Dave Lynch, executive director of the program. “We want to stay in Laconia but we need to pay for it.”

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WOW! They walk among us Laconia Firefighter Chris Beaudoin, in full protective gear weighing approximately 60 lbs. participates in Saturday’s WOW Fest 3 mile “Take the Trail Fun Walk. More than 500 people participated in various events centered around the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club, including seven other firefighters who joined Beaudoin on his trek. See story on page 9. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun),

Councilor wants new Weirs rotary named for Captain Blackstone By michAel Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

LACONIA — Work on the rotary at the intersection of Weirs Boulevard (Rte. 3) with Routes 11-A and 11-B , which for sometime has been known as “dysfunction junction,” resumed after Labor Day and has proceeded more quickly than anticipated.

City Councilor Ava Doyle (Ward 1), whose ward includes the portion of The Weirs north of the Weirs Channel Bridge, told the City Council this week that with the gran-

ite curbing in place both the rotary and its approaches are taking shape.

Looking forward to the completion of the project next spring, Doyle said it was time to consign “dysfunction junction” to the dustbin of history and rechristen what will become a feature of The Weirs. She suggested “Blackstone Rotary,” after the family headed by Captain Herbert A. Blackstone.

Born in Maine in 1858, Blackstone was the son of shipbuilder, who moved to Boston where Herbert and his brother Wil-

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Drunken man on horse leads police on chase through Florida town

BUNNELL, Fla. (AP) — A man was intoxicated while riding his horse as he led police on a half-hour chase through a northeast Florida town, authorities said Tuesday.

Charles Larkin Cowart, 29, was arrested Monday afternoon in the city of Bunnell, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville.

A police officer was responding to a report of “an intoxicated male riding a horse” when he turned on his emergency lights to stop traffic as Cowart crossed the street, according to the charging affidavit.

Cowart said he was on his way to his grandmother’s house in nearby Flagler Beach, but refused officers’ order to dismount and “in an aggressive manner reared the horse back” and took off running.

Officers did not immediately chase after him, the report said, citing the public and the horse’s safety. Cowart continued to ride through town, “causing a crowd of people to see HORSE page 5

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UN chief demands global action to end civil war in Syria UNITED NATIONS (AP) — SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon demanded international action to stop the war in Syria, telling a somber gathering of world leaders Tuesday that the 18-month conflict had become “a regional calamity with global ramifications.”

In sharp contrast to the U.N. chief, President Barack Obama pledged U.S. support for Syrians trying to oust President Bashar Assad — “a dictator who massacres his own people.”

Opening the U.N. General Assembly’s annual ministerial meeting, Ban said in his state of the world speech that he was sounding the alarm about widespread insecurity, inequality and intolerance in many countries.

Putting the spotlight on Syria, the U.N. chief said “the international community should not look the other way as violence spirals out of control.”

“We must stop the violence and flows of arms to both sides, and set in motion a

Syrian-led transition as soon as possible,” he said.

While Obama didn’t call for an end to the violence, he made no mention of arming the opposition and stressed the importance of ensuring “that what began with citizens demanding their rights does not end in a cycle of sectarian violence.”

“Together, we must stand with those Syrians who believe in a different vision — a Syria that is united and inclusive, where see SYRIA page 9

BOSTON (AP) — A chemist whose alleged mishandling of drug samples has thrown thousands of criminal cases into question testified under oath that she holds a master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, but school officials say they have no record of her receiving an advanced degree or taking graduate courses there.

Defense attorneys say that if Annie Dookhan lied about receiving a master’s degree, it causes even more credibility problems for her work at the lab.

“If, in fact, she falsified her education or qualifications, we are even more deeply concerned about what she might have done in terms of testing the drugs,” said Anne Goldbach, forensics services director for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the state’s public defender agency.

State police say Dookhan tested more than 60,000 drug samples submitted in the

cases of about 34,000 defendants during her nine years at the lab. She resigned in March amid an internal investigation by the Department of Public Health. After state police took over the lab in July as part of a state budget directive, they said they discovered her violations were much more extensive than previously believed and went beyond sloppiness into “malfeasance” and “deliberate mishandling” of drug samples.

Dookhan has not responded to repeated requests for comments from The Associated Press. No one appeared to be at her home in Franklin on Tuesday. Her husband and her father did not respond to requests for comment on her claim that she received a master’s degree.

Asked about her educational background when she testified under oath during the 2010 trial of Larry Blue, a Boston man charged with cocaine trafficking and

weapons offenses, Dookhan said she had a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and a master’s degree in chemistry, both from the University of Massachusetts.

DeWayne Lehman, a spokesman for UMass-Boston, confirmed that Dookhan received a bachelor of science in biochemistry from the school in 2001 but said there is no record of her receiving a master’s degree in chemistry, as she listed on her resume and said in sworn testimony, according to a transcript.

“We have no record of her doing subsequent graduate work at our campus,” Lehman said.

The registrar’s office at UMass-Boston also said it had no record of her receiving a master’s degree, as did officials at UMass campuses in Lowell, North Dartmouth and Amherst. The Worcester campus does not offer a master’s degree program in chemistry.

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I-L board hopes to cut controversy off at the pass by setting graduation date early

By RogeR Amsden FOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

MEREDITH — The Inter-Lakes School Board, looking to head off another long and contentious dispute over the time and place of the Inter-Lakes High School graduation, reached a consensus Tuesday night in support of a proposed date of Saturday, June 22 for the graduation of the Class of 2013.

This year’s graduation, held at Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion in Gilford during Laconia Bike Week, was the subject of intense debate and criticism over a period of several months and the board gave a strong indication that it wants a decision made soon. ‘’We’re very pleased that you’re ahead of the game,’’ School Board Chairman Richard Hanson told Patti Kennelly, Inter-Lakes High School principal after she recommended the June 22 date, most likely at 10 a.m. at Meadowbrook. ‘’A Saturday morning date gives us the most flexibility with sites, as Meadowbrook will not commit to an evening date until after April 1st. In addition, scheduling graduation early will allow families to plan for the event well in advance, ‘’ Kennelly wrote in her memo to Superintendent of Schools Mary Ellen Ormond.

Kennelly pointed out that Laconia Bike Week, which celebrates its 90th anniversary next year, will

be held June 8-16 and that while it was possible that graduation could be held during the first weekend of Bike Week that there would still be issues of traffic congestion and scarcity of lodging.

She also pointed out that Meadowbrook’s rental fee of $3,000 is relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of renting a tent, $4,980 for an 80x70 or $6,540 for an 80x100, if the graduation were held at Inter-Lakes High School or the Sandwich Fairgrounds.

Some families involved with the graduation of the Class of 2012 wanted graduation to be held in one of the three townships that make up the school district, not in a neighboring town.

Following her presentation the board took up other matters but returned to the issue again at the end of the meeting. Board member Howard Cunningham asked Kennelly if she would prefer that the board take a formal vote or whether an expression of consensus on the board’s part was sufficient.

Carol Baggely said that she didn’t want to set things in stone yet, saying ‘’I think it’s about the students, not us’’ and urged more time before making a decision.

Board member Jack Carty moved to bring Kennelly’s recommendation to a vote but later withdrew his motion after Hanson suggested that a general consensus would be sufficient at this time.

‘’At some point we have to have to come up with something that’s definite and not drag it out. The earlier we can reach a date and get it out, the better it will be.’’ said Carty.

NOTES: One case of pertussis, better known as whooping cough, has been reported in the school district this year. Superintendent Ormond said that a small group of students associated with the case have been taking medication to prevent infection. . . . . . John Hansen, principal of the Sandwich Elementary School, said that in recent years seven of the eight students in the district who had developed pertussis had been previously vaccinated but the immunity wears off after several years and booster shots are needed. . . . . . . Karen Sticht questioned the board’s procedure in establishing a teacher evaluation committee composed of administrators, board members and members of the Inter-Lakes Education Association without including all of the school principals. She said it was an ‘’awkward precedent’’ and said that ‘’principals should have a voice at the table.’’. . . . . .The evaluation committee members are Jack Carty and Richard Hanson of the school board, Superintendent Mary Ellen Ormond, ILHS Principal Patti Kennelly and Dr. Steven Kelley, PK-4 principal. ILEA members are Jeremy Hillger, Chuck Yeager, Demi Daly, Stephanie Howard, and Mary Nyhan.

Candidates Youssef & Fisher say sale of computer store franchise was completely on the up & up LACONIA — The ex-wife of Republican District 7 State Senate candidate Josh Youssef disputed claims that her ex-husband ever sent her more money than is required by the court.

Bethany Youssef issued her press release on Saturday in response to a so-called “robo-call” received by many local voters and paid for by a political action committee formed to support current Sen. Jim Forsythe.

“There has never been a single instance when

Josh has ever sent me a child support payment with even a penny more that he was ordered to pay by the court, and he is often late in paying,” Bethany Youssef said through her attorney Ed Mosca.

Responding to her claim yesterday, Josh Youssef said he never said he “sent” her additional money but said he often “spends” more money on his son that what he is required.

“He is my only child,” Youssef said.

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munity in Senate District 2 not District 7, the call he received was framed like a survey and began by asking if he was a registered Democrat, Republican or Undeclared. Mitchell said he selected Democrat and the robo-call launched into a long explanation of Youssef’s current child-support battle with this ex-wife. In the end, Mitchell said the robo-call ask if, hearing this, he was more inclined to vote for Youssef. Mitchell said he ended the phone call. see FRANCHISE page 5

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LACONIA — After a two-day bench trial in 2008, a Belknap County Superior Court Judge determined Republican State Senate (District 7) candidate Josh Youssef defamed a Franklin realtor and awarded him $72,500 in damages.

Judge Harold Perkins said Youssef, in his capacity as owner of Same Day Computer, Inc., defamed Douglas Embree of Century 21-Twin Rivers Realty when he offered Embree’s Website domain name for sale and then posted an online message that told browsers the domain name www.

NHREAL.com had “been suspended due to non-payment.”

Perkins ruled that “(Youssef) strongly implied (Embree’s) business was in financial distress and or that he was a ‘deadbeat’” and awarded him $52,500 in damages.

Embree was also awarded $5,000 for a breach of agency claim and $15,000 for breach of contract. Embree’s claim of Youssef’s intentional interference with business relations was disallowed as was his claim that Youssef intentionally violated the Consumer Protection Act. Youssef’s counterclaim for $4,200 in outstanding bills he said he was owed also failed.

Youssef is currently the target of an Internet-related complaint filed with the N.H. Attorney General’s Office in which Manchester attorney Ed Mosca alleges the Laconia man created a Website at edmoscablog.com that was superficially a dead-ringer for his own site at edmosca.com — except that the content of the fake site was comprised of material complimentary of Youssef and his campaign for the State Senate.

Mosca is the attorneyfor Youseff’s former wife, who is asking a Laconia court to order the candidate to significantly increase the amount of child support he pays in support of his 9-year-old son. Since Youssef declared his candidacy, Mosca has used his online blog to try and build a case that Youssef is unfit for public office.

Youssef has not denied building the fake Mosca Website, saying only that it included a disclaimer that edmoscablog.com was in no way actually related to Ed Mosca.

When reached by telephone yesterday, realtor Embree said he had hired Same Day Computer back in 2003 primarily to develop a “buyer tracking” software program and had paid the company a total of $39,000 when the two began having difficulties in their professional relationship.

He said the programming he requested was “very difficult” and by the time of the above described incident, he had hired someone else to do the work leaving about $4,200 in disputed bills from Same Day Computers.

Embree said he asked Youssef for a

detailed explanation of the outstanding balance but he didn’t get one so he didn’t pay. He said when stopped paying Youssef, a notice that the domain name was for sale appeared when someone tried to log onto the Website.

The complaint said the www.

NHREAL.com belonged to Embree and, though Youssef registered it through a web hosting company on his behalf, Youssef had no right to sell it.

As the financial dispute continued, the complaint said the domain name remained for sale for 12 days and that on January 29, 2007 “(Youssef) published the statement that the domain name was suspended for lack of payment. On February 5, 2007, the defamatory statement came down.

Embree said yesterday that he felt the defamatory statement was posted because he asked Youssef for an itemized bill for the outstanding balance and Youssef either couldn’t or wouldn’t provide it.

By means of explanation, Youssef said yesterday he subcontracts domain-name management to much larger companies who have the “serious investment in infrastructure” a smaller company like his doesn’t have.

“Large Web-hosting companies are engine processors of domain names,” he said, adding they are like credit card processing companies are to credit card companies.

At the time, Youssef said he was subcontracting to a Web-hosting company that is no longer in business and was using a template created by them for certain circumstances as they happened.

In Embree’s case, he said the nonpayment generated by the contract dispute caused the domain name to go up for sale and then triggered the defamatory statements.

“If I had known what the message was going to read, I would have stopped it,” Youssef said yesterday.

He said he took it down when he got a call from Twin Rivers office, although the court paperwork says the statement disappeared after Embree’s lawyers sent Youssef a letter.

Youssef also said yesterday that he was unaware at the time that something like the defamatory statement could happen. “That was my first trip around that block and I learned from it,” Youssef, now 36, said.

Youssef also said yesterday, and included in part of his testimony, that Embree had told him he couldn’t pay because he was having cash flow issues. Embree said yesterday that wasn’t the case and had told Youssef that he couldn’t write him a check for the entire balance that day, even if the work had been performed to his satisfaction.

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FRANCHISE from page 3 In the same statement, Bethany Youssef also said Josh Youssef sold his Same Day Computer franchise in Portsmouth to Robbie Fisher for $50,000 but never claimed it as income. She said Fisher claimed the $50,000 as a business expense on his federal tax return.

Fisher, who is a Democratic candidate for a seat in the state House of Representatives from Laconia, said yesterday that he reported the purchase price as a liability on his taxes however, has agreed to pay Same Day computer $1,000 a month for 50 months to satisfy the debt.

Youssef said his company reports the $1,000 monthly payment as income.

Fisher said the purchase price covers the right to use the name Same Day Computer, Inc. in Portsmouth, an exclusive right to use the franchise name in the Portsmouth area, and the “good will” that comes along with the franchise name.

Fisher said he goes back and forth from Laconia to Portsmouth frequently and his brother is the manager of the Portsmouth franchise. He also has taken over paying the lease on the “bricks and mortar” office space at 369 Islington St.in Portsmouth.

Fisher also maintains his status as one of Youssef’s employees in Laconia and is the chief operations officer of what his business card refers to as the corporate office.

On Monday, Youssef verified the arrangement he struck with Fisher.

Bethany Youssef also asked the court to depose — or interview under oath — Fisher about the financial arrangement the two reached.

“There is a deposition,” said Fisher on Monday, but he declined to elaborate.

Youssef’s financial records filed with the court as they pertain to his lengthy and often acrimonious child-support issue are sealed.

Concord Monitor reporter Annemarie Timmons has filed a request with the court to unseal those records, citing case law that says a candidate’s choice to enter the political arena lowers his or her expectations of privacy and go to the heart of what voters need to know before casting a vote for an elected official.

The court has asked Youssef’s lawyer give it a legal justification as to why he doesn’t want his personal finances released and has set a hearing day of October 16.

On Monday, Timmons filed a motion to expedite the hearing saying the voting public is entitled to know his financial information before the November 6 election and that “the privacy secured by law (is) for those who elect not to place themselves in the public spotlight.”

Youssef also said Monday he wants it known that Franklin Mayor Ken Merrifield knew, and had posted on his Facebook page, that there were people other than those named “Ken” who signed “sticky notes” in a mailer his campaign sent to Franklin voters when he made the contents of the mailer known in the days immediately preceding the election.

GOP leaders said they are satisfied with the answers Youssef posted on his Website regarding the mailing, however, Mosca has filed a formal complaint with the state office of the Attorney General.

Merrifield supported Youssef’s primary opponent William “Bill” Grimm. He contended the sticky notes were an attempt to make Franklin voters believe he supported Youssef. from preceding page him,”Embree said, adding that he just wanted an itemized bill.

Youssef also said yesterday and Embree agreed, that Youssef’s insurer was planning on appealing the decision and attorneys for both sides agreed on a $60,000 settlement.

Youssef said is is also the only time he has been sued in the course of his business and records in Belknap County Superior Court support that.

Both men also said yesterday that while they no longer have a business relationship, they are cordial to each other and have spoken during casual events.

They are both members of the same gym.

“He is very friendly to me when I see him,” said Embree. “He doesn’t appear to hold any grudges.”

Handgun stolen out of Gilford truck recovered

GILFORD — Police said yesterday they have recovered the handgun stolen from a Abenaki Path man’s pickup September 16.

Det. Christopher Jacques said the investigation into the overnight thefts from at least six vehicles in the Lake Shore Road area of town continues but, with the handgun in their possession, they have recovered all of the weapons stolen that evening.

With the assistance of the Laconia Police and the owner of Martel’s Bait & Sport Shop, Gilford Police were able to recover a compound bow stolen from the same victim’s truck.

Gilford Police charged Brandon Heacox with one

count of felony receiving stolen property for the compound bow but Jacques said at this time no charges have been filed against anyone in regards to the handgun.

The victim had been hunting earlier Saturday and had the bow in his truck and the handgun in his center console. He recalled locking his truck with his remote key around 10:30 p.m. and noticed the theft the next morning.

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HORSE from page 2 come out of their homes” and a train to slow down as Cowart crossed over a set of railroad tracks. Police kept their emergency lights on, but did not use their sirens to prevent the horse from being frightened and “potentially making the situation worse.”

Cowart ignored several verbal commands to get off the horse, which after more half an hour, became exhausted.

Cowart eventually jumped off and took off running. He was captured a short time later. The horse returned to Cowart’s family and is doing fine, police said.

Cowart was booked into the Flagler County Jail on charges that included disorderly conduct, resisting arrest without violence and cruelty to animals.

He was being held Tuesday on $7,000 bond.

A message was left Tuesday at a phone listing for Cowart in Bunnell, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney.

Cowart was arrested for petit theft on Sept. 9 and on a DUI charge in October 2010. The disposition of those charges wasn’t immediately known.

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America’s Last Crusade For Americans of the Greatest Generation that fought World War II and of the Silent Generation that came of age in the 1950s, the great moral and ideological cause was the Cold War. It gave purpose and clarity to our politics and foreign policy, and our lives.

From the fall of Berlin in 1945 to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, that Cold War was waged by two generations, and with its end Americans faced a fundamental question: If the historic struggle between communism and freedom is over, if the Soviet Empire and Soviet Union no longer exist, if the Russians wish to befriend us and the Maoists have taken the capitalist road, what is our new mission in the world? What do we do now?

The debate was suspended when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait.

George H.W. Bush assembled a mighty coalition and won a war that required but 100 hours of ground combat.

We had found our mission.

The United States was the last superpower and a triumphant Bush declared that we would build the “New World Order.” Neoconservatives rhapsodized over America’s “unipolar moment” and coming “global hegemony.”

But Americans were unpersuaded and uninspired. They rejected the victor of Desert Storm — for Bill Clinton. By Y2K, the Republican Party was backing another Bush who was promising a “more humble” America.

Came then 9/11 and the midlife conversion of George W. to Wilsonian interventionism. After the rout of the Taliban in December 2001, Bush decided to remake Afghanistan in the image of Iowa and to go crusading against an axis of evil. In his second inaugural, he declared that America’s mission was to “end tyranny in our world.”

The world declined to oblige.

By the end of 2006, the Taliban were back and America seemed in an endless war in Iraq. Republicans had lost Congress and Bush’s democracy crusade was producing electoral victories for Hamas and Hezbollah. In November 2008, the crusaders were sent packing.

Came then Barack Obama. With the “Arab Spring” beginning in 2010, with dictators being toppled in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and Syria, Obama embraced the movement as his own. But Obama received a rude awakening. As the Arab dictators began, one by one, to fall, also unleashed and now surging and spreading through the lands they had ruled were the four horsemen of the Arab apocalypse: tribalism, ethno-nationalism, Islamic fundamentalism and antiAmericanism.

So we come to an elementary question: If the Islamic world is so suffused with rage and hatred of us

— for our wars, occupations, drone attacks, support of Israel, decadent culture, and tolerance of insults to Islam and the Prophet — why should we call for free elections, when the people will use those elections to vote into power rulers hostile to the United States? If the probable or inevitable result of dethroning dictator-allies is to raise to power Islamist enemies, why help dethrone the dictators?

During the Cold War, the United States took its friends where it found them. If they were willing to cast their lot with us, from the Shah to Gen. Pinochet, we welcomed them.

Democratic dissidents like Jawaharlal Nehru in India and Olof Palme in Sweden got the back of our hand.

During the Cold War and World War II, the critical question was not whether you came to power through free elections — after all, Adolf Hitler did that — but are you with us or against us? Ideology, as Russell Kirk admonished us, is political religion, and democracy worship is a form of idolatry, the worshiping of a false god, a golden calf, an idol. And — while this may border on a hate crime — some countries are unfit for democracy. As Edmund Burke remonstrated: “It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that men of intemperate minds cannot be free. Their passions forge their fetters.”

With hatred of America rampant across the Arab and Islamic world, we face anew a defining moment.

What now is our mission in the world? What now should be the great goal of U.S. foreign policy?

What global objective should we pursue with our trillion-dollar defense, intel and foreign aid budgets, and pervasive diplomatic and military presence on every continent and in most countries of the world? Bush I’s New World Order is history, given our strategic decline and the resistance of Russia, China and the Islamic world. Bush II’s democracy crusade and Obama’s embrace of the Arab Spring have unleashed and empowered forces less receptive to America’s wishes and will than the despots and dictators deposed with our approval.

All three visions proved to be illusions. With America headed for bankruptcy, with new debt of $1 trillion piled up each year, perhaps John Quincy Adams’ counsel may commend itself to a country weary from a century of crusades.

“America does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.”

(Syndicated columnist Pat Buchanan has been a senior advisor to three presidents, twice a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and the presidential nominee of the Reform Party in 2000. He won the New Hampshire Republican Primary in 1996.)

LETTERS It’s not Mass. drivers’ fault; it’s in the mutations of their genes To the editor, Can you see and hear the difference on our roads? It’s like half the population has packed up and left the state — and quick too. Feels like just yesterday that one would have to hold the steering wheel a little tighter.

The Massachusetts drivers sure do manipulate their vehicles differently than we do. I know some of your get “ticked off” about that but, I simply say, “Its not their fault.”

My wife doesn’t agree with me and says I have an excuse for everything.

Never-the-less, its all in the mutation and genetics. Ya’ don’t have to go back many generations to see why.

Back then, in and around Boston, the operators of house, buggy and wagon needed to hurry and night for space. There were too many of them.

During the same time, a farm boy from New Hampshire might ride his horse a good days journey; perhaps to see a girl that made eyes at him at the county fair. The lad would be patient in getting there. Certainly he would pace his horse to ensue the animal would not get tired or worse yet, hurt.

Recently this summer my wife wanted to visit Salem, MA. So we packed up and headed there. I saw tons of people — the witches were nice. But when we left to head home, I got caught up in the late afternoon stampede, got lost and found myself heading northeast to Gloucester. My Interstate 93

seemed a very long way away.

My concentration surely must have been not unlike the long ago farm boy who perhaps rode all day only to find “the girl of his dreams” sitting on her fathers’ porch with another suitor. We both would have a long ride home.

There are lingering tourists as of right now, but they seem relaxed. I personally know many that have moved here and posses the “Live Free or Die” license plates. I call them implants. They have mutated. A couple of long winters here and before they know it, they are almost natives. They’ve taken root.

So, there you go! A simple explanation and the difference from one culture to the next. And, when Columbus Day arrives soon and part of the main herd splits away down south and migrates to green pastures here, do not become anxious.

As you putt along doing the speed limit and the front of the ‘flock’ arrives in your rear view mirror — and I do mean close, keep strong. Save yourself; do not brake for that gray squirrel! Slow down slowly. Then when several vehicles fly by on the double yellow line, hold steady. Simply extend a compassionate hand and yell, “It’s not your fault!”

Along with others here, my wife has a different variation of this. And of course... it’s not her fault.

William H. Kendall Bristol

Let’s return control to champions of environmental protection To the editor, Russell Train died last week. For those who may have forgotten, or are too young to remember, Train, who lived to be 92, was one of the first administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency and helped formulate much of the other legislation that we have relied upon for protection of the environment for the past 40 years.

He was also a lifelong Republican.

How things have changed. Before adjourning last week for the rest of the election season the Republican controlled U.S. House of Representatives proposed a Stop the War on Coal Act that would weaken the clean air and water legislation that was passed, with Train’s help, during the Nixon

the Republican Legislature has tried repeatedly to maneuver New Hampshire’s withdrawal from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a market-based first step toward reducing global climate change.

Anyone who cares about the world we are leaving to our children and grandchildren should pay attention to developments in Washington and Concord and vote accordingly in November. My own votes will be directed at returning control of the Congress and Legislature to the care of Democrats who champion the types of environmental protections once supported by both political parties.

Ronald G. Lawler Center Sandwich

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LETTERS Dems seem to forget Obama has been in office for nearly 4 years

Forrester has failed to stand up to the bullies in the Legislature

To the editor, Is it just me, or is everyone else getting tired of the clichés? Many of the letters to the editor in so many of our papers are perfect examples of what I am talking about.

Cliché number one: “Mitt Romney’s plan to go back to the failed policies of the past”. Which policies of the past are we talking about? Are we speaking of failed policies of Jimmy Carter which seem to be mirrored by the current president? Are we talking about the failed foreign policies of Jimmy Carter which are being replicated by President Obama and have lit the entire Middle East on fire? Our embassies are surrounded, burned to the ground, or closed. This hasn’t happened since 1979. It is pretty eerie isn’t it?

Or maybe they are talking about the economic policies of high taxes, government intrusion in business, and heavy regulation that caused the economic crisis under Jimmy Carter? President Obama is mirroring those too. The price of gasoline has doubled since President Obama took office. The consumer price index is up 9-percent unemployment has been over 8-percent for 44 months in a row and family incomes are down $4,000.

Sound familiar? I seem to remember all this under President Carter also.

But wait, Mitt Romney is not advocating any of these things! The policies of the past he is advocating are more like those under Reagan. It would seem to me that those policies of the past are just what the country needs.

He wants sensible regulations, lower taxes for everyone, and a smaller government footprint. He embraces a business friendly government and no class warfare or demonizing the successful. He wants all people to be able to work instead of sitting idle.

Cliché number 2 is “An economy built from the middle out”. What exactly does that mean? And how does that work? It would be helpful to have that process described for me. It makes no sense whatsoever.

Businesses are built by people. These people are small entrepreneurs who have an idea, take risks and work hard. These are the people most hurt by the ever increasing web of regula-

To the editor, I’m strongly supporting Bob Lamb for election to the New Hampshire State Senate in District 2 because our district needs a leader who will work for US, not for a group of shadowy, out-of-state conservative PACs. Two years ago when she first ran for State Senate, Jeanie Forrester proudly advertised that she had signed “every available pledge” of conservative PACs like the Koch Brothers’ Americans for Prosperity, Karl Rove’s American Crossroads, Grover Norquist’s Americans for Tax Reform and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). With these pledges, Forrester signed away her District 2 vote to out-of-state groups working directly against the interests of the voters here in District 2.

And how her votes have hurt us!

Forrester voted: — To eliminate Medicaid reimbursements to New Hampshire hospitals, which forced Lakes Region General Hospital to stop accepting Medicaid patients altogether and led to over 1,000 hospital layoffs across the state.

— To slash the University System of New Hampshire’s appropriation by 48-percent, which led to tuition increases, cuts in student aid at Plymouth State University and layoffs across the university system.

— To cut the tobacco tax by 10-cents a pack, which the tobacco companies simply pocketed and never passed on to customers, blowing a $20-million hole in the state budget this biennium.

— To decimate mental health services in New Hampshire, which has led to the closure of facilities across the state and the discharge of patients who pose a risk to themselves and to others.

— To close the DMV office in Laconia-Belmont, which forces drivers to travel to Concord for their license renewals.

— To enact ALEC’s Voter ID bill, which is causing tremendous confusion and is putting up real roadblocks to voting by our senior citizens and

tions coming out from this administration. Big business loves regulation because it is anti-competitive. It is very hard for a small business person to deal with regulation because they do not have attorneys, accountants and HR people who can untangle what the government requires and comply with the regulations. Big business has those resources and knows that very few small new competitors can navigate the regulations to become a new competitor. Is that what is meant by and economy built from the middle out? Building it from the middle of all those regulations? We are making it too hard. Two hundred eight coal plants are currently closing down due to new regulatory requirements. What is that going to do to your electricity bill? At the beginning of President Obama’s term, the USA was ranked number one in the world in competitiveness and economic freedom. Today we are ranked 7th and 9th. That is mostly due to new regulations from the EPA, the Labor Relations board and other bureaucracies.

Much is made in cliché’s from Obama supporters about “investing in education, energy, and infrastructure”; I seem to remember two stimulus packages passed by the federal government since President Obama’s inauguration. We were told these were “investments” in education, energy, and infrastructure”. Are a couple of nearly trillion dollar stimulus packages not enough “investment”? Why would we want more of that when the last two efforts have failed?

Most Democrats seem to have forgotten that President Obama has actually been president for nearly four years. They act as if he has some kind of vision now that he did not have over the last four years. When I think of failed policies of the past, I do not have to think back to past presidents.

I have four years of recent history to see what failed policies look like. I could go on about more of the clichés, but for now can I just recommend we drop the cliché’s taken directly from the democrat talking points have a real dialogue about what works and what does not?

Terry Lewis Sanbornton

Democrats have fielded impressive slate of candidates for us To the editor, I attended the N.H. House Candidates’ forum at the Wicwas Lake Grange in Meredith on September 19th. There were not many surprises in the candidates’ comments and the sharp disagreements were as expected. What became clear to me as the discussion turned to education was that the candidates were coming from profoundly different understandings about the role of education in our society. When the Republicans addressed education, it was about the needs and personalities of their own children. When the Democrats spoke, they talked of the needs of all children.

Public education must meet the needs of all children. We need a Leg-

islature which prioritizes the educational future of every child, not just those who have the opportunity to home school or those who can afford private or parochial school tuition with the benefit of the “tax credit scholarship.” Any program which takes funding away from the public schools works to the detriment of all of our children, but particularly to the detriment of the children of low income families.

Please consider the interests of all families when you vote this fall. The Democratic slate of candidates in Meredith and Gilford is impressive, and committed to work for all of us.

Marian Tucker Meredith

others without drivers’ licenses.

— To strip her own hometown of Meredith of its Constitutional right to its own State Rep district, leaving Meredith to share a State Rep district with Gilford.

— To remove Holderness from Senate District 2, a misguided decision that was only reversed through the efforts of Bob Lamb and others to right that wrong.

— To remove Campton from Congressional District 2 and to remove Center Harbor from Congressional District 1, which carves a big “donut hole” in the middle of our state but more importantly shoehorns the voters in these towns into unfamiliar congressional districts.

In addition, Forrester has cast numerous votes to limits women’s rights and workers’ rights, while doing nothing to create jobs or improve our economy. In the CNBC survey of the economic well-being of the American States, New Hampshire actually dropped from 10th place (in 2010) to 34th place (in 2011) because of the damage done to our health care and higher education systems by the Legislature in Concord.

Most importantly, Forrester has failed to stand up to the bullies who control her party’s leadership in the New Hampshire Legislature.

We need to change the tone in Concord. We need a State Senator who will put the needs of our people and our district ahead of the legislative wish-list of out-of-state superPACs. Bob Lamb is a proven leader, a West Point-trained military officer who proudly served his country, an accomplished business executive with proven experience in the intricacies of budgets and complex organizations, and a community leader whose only oath is to serve the people of our district and our state.

Please join me in supporting Bob Lamb for Senate in District 2.

Paul Phillips Meredith

President Obama’s plan will restore values that I hold dear To the editor, This election the voters of New Hampshire face a clear choice. On every issue: individual rights, jobs, taxes, energy, education, you name it, there is a clear and fundamental difference between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Do you want to go forward and build upon what has been accomplished in the past or do you want to go back to the past and stay there?

As I drove from Georgia to New Hampshire this spring, my mind wandered back to traveling these same highways in the ‘50s. What a difference! I thought of the construction of the interstate highway system all over the United States, a vision of the Eisenhower administration (a Republican). Then I looked at the beautiful spring flowers growing along the highways. They brought to mind Lady Bird Johnson, (a Democrat). I thought of the National Park system, started

by Teddy Roosevelt (a Republican), the high school from which I gradu-

many bridges after the flood of ‘38 all constructed during the Franklin Roosevelt administration (a Democrat) — all visions of great men and women who worked on both sides of the aisle and were not willing to let the country stagnate.

There have always been wars, poverty, people fighting to keep their heads above water and people better off than others. I have lived through a time of no Medicare with two ill parents. I have had to depend on others.

But I feel my generation always had hope and a willingness to help those who were in need.

President Obama has asked the country to rally around his concrete goals on manufacturing and infrastructure. His plans will help restore the values that I hold dear. We are caretakers of a beautiful country — it takes time, money and the will to keep America great. Let us not go back — let us go forward with Barack Obama!

Beverly Jones Laconia

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LETTERS Walk-a-thon in support of Florence Cilley is set for Saturday

Tales from Obama camp are easily checked as lies & distortions

To the editor, We are having our annual walka-thon on Saturday, Sept. 29 to help Laconia lung transplant patient Florence Cilley pay the high cost of the medicines she will have to take for the rest of her life. She has been receiving some of her medicine through the drug company programs — which are free, if you meet their requirements — but some of the companies are not doing that anymore, so she has to raise more money to meet those needs. The money raised also goes to help pay for trips to Mass. General Hospital in Boston every three months for check ups. Back awhile ago, we had to go to Boston seven time in two months because she was not doing well..

That’s a lot of miles to put on a car that finally wouldn’t run anymore.

Saturday will mark 12 years to the day that Florence received her lung transplant. She says she has had some close calls since then but she keeps getting back up.

The walk-a-thon is also to bring awareness to transplants of all kinds and how to become an organ donor.

To the editor, We readers of this paper have been again treated to the thoughts of L.J. Siden, who this time decries the divisive and angry state of the nation. He is determined to spread the blame around equally but let me remind readers of a couple quick facts. First it was Obama who first used the race card on Hillary Clinton during the primaries in ‘08. He and his supporters have been using it ever since along with the gender card, religious card, class card, age card and every possible means to divide the people of this nation. This from the man who promised he would unite and be the president of all the people — no blue states no red states. In his oath of office he promised to uphold the Constitution and laws of this nation but we have seen that he regards the Constitution as a bother and laws are selectively enforced if at all.

Isn’t it amazing that there are still people willing to vote for a man for president who is proving beyond doubt that he is incapable of fixing the economy (he has only 8-percent of his appointments with business experience) nor does his foreign policy show any signs of making us, or the world for that matter a safer place. His open mike blunder — telling the Russian president that after he’s reelected he will have more “flexibility” — goes right along with his words promising that he intends to reduce our military to levels “acceptable to our Muslim brothers”. I think anyone with a normal IQ can see that such a policy would leave the U.S. unable to defend itself. Can readers not also see what that would mean for the world? It would leave the dictators of the world

There are so many new things going on in the transplant world now and I pray that more people will be able to get a new life with their transplants.

Any money raised, large or small, is is great help to us. Checks can be made out to the National Foundation For Transplants. In the memo space, please write “For Florence Cilley Fund”. You can also reach Forence at 393-5107 or me at 540-7803.

Registration for the walk-a-thon will start at 9 a.m. in the Mills Industries parking lot in Laconia — across Fair Street from the Water Street Cafe. The walk will start at 9:30 and wer’e going to follow a different route this year. It’s not a long walk. . . but a fun one.

We will also have a couple of raffles going on and there will be a $50 gift card for the person who brings in the most pledges. Write down your pledges and we will copy them over on Saturday. Remember that all donations are tax deductible.

Thanks so much.

Plyllis Beauvais Florence Cilley Benefit Walk-A-Thon

A little flora lowers blood pressure & brings joy to heart & soul To the editor, One can travel throughout Europe and amid the beautiful cities one can find grapes growing on an arbor near a front door of a home — a fruit tree here and there . . . vegetable garden on the front lawn. I Iived in the most perfectly laid out city in America and fruit trees were common in Salt Lake City.

There is an old saying that goes way back: “If you want a grandmother to be a tyrant, appoint her to a zoning board”. No matter how large a city becomes,a flower, a small fruit tree or grape vine well manicured is a wel-

come sight. They decrease the stress of living in a congested area.

Many people are trapped by economic situations and would like to escape their restricted life in the only way they they know how. A little flora lowers the blood pressure. And brings joy to the heart and soul.

As government tweaks their hold upon the people, simples pleasures become short lived. And the liberties of our ancestors become a fleeting memory.

Gene F. Danforth Danbury

Plymouth Zoning Board of Adjustment PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, October 2, 2012 The Plymouth Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Plymouth Town Hall at 7:00 PM to discuss at a public hearing the following application(s) submitted for relief from the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance.

The application(s) are as follows in order of submission:

1. Application 103-043 SE 10-02-12. An application from Sheridan Buhrman dba 20 Merrill Street LLC for a Special Exception to allow the conversion of an attached structure (barn) into one, 2- bedroom multi-family unit at 20 Merrill Street as allowed in the MFR Zone by Special Exception under Article III, Section 304 of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance (3 – 6 units per Multiple Unit Dwelling).

2. Application 103-043 VAR 10-02-12. An application from Sheridan Buhrman dba 20 Merrill Street LLC for a Variance (area) to allow conversion of a structure attached to an existing two unit multi-family building at 20 Merrill Street into an additional one-unit, multifamily dwelling for a total of three as allowed in the MFR Zone by Variance under Article III, Section 304 of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The legal, non-conforming lot size does not meet the minimum46460 SF as required.

3. Application 212-033 SE 10-02-12. An application from Sarah Hundgen dba Hundelrut Studio (tenant) for a roof sign on a commercial building located at 584 Tenney Mountain Highway and owned by Mt. Pero Holdings LLC as allowed by Special Exception in the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance Article IV, Section 408.4.

These applications may be view at the Plymouth Town Hall, 6 Post Office Square, Plymouth, NH. For more information, please contact Sharon Penney, Plymouth Town Planner at 536-1731.

a free hand — North Korea, China, Russia the radical Muslim extremists would be free to spread death and terror unabated around the world and into our cities and towns. If that doesn’t scare you it sure does me.

As for the presidents re-election campaign it is short on everything except promises, smears and slanders.

Once again he promises the old something for nothing paid for by taxing the rich, big business,Wall Street and the banks. He once said that he wouldn’t mind taxing them at 100-percent.

(Good ol’ Marxism.) Just a reminder to those who think along those lines, it didn’t work for the USSR, China, N. Korea or any other place it was ever tried and it won’t work here.

Having no accomplishments to run on, the Obama campaign is reduced to telling people that Romney is responsible for the death from cancer of a woman who’s husband was laid off five years before her death. They tell the lie that Ryan wants to end Medicare, Social Security, welfare all social safety nets. This is easily checkable as a distortions and lies. The Ryan plan would put sensible, long term adjustments in place to assure that these plans will be available to future generations who might need them instead of kicking the can down the road as Obama and progressives have been doing for years now. That can will eventually not be kickable but to get reelected Obama will say anything, promise anything, and do nothing.

November 6th is coming fast so for the sake of your grand children, your children, and yourselves vote Obama out on that day.

Steve Earle Hill

My daughter thinks WOW Trail is great, oh that it were just longer To the editor, On Saturday, my daughter Emily and I went to the WOW Fest in Laconia, and it was a perfect day to walk the WOW Trail. Emily and I loved the murals we saw along the way, the beautiful views of Opechee, and the great food we had when we were done, thanks to Patricks’ Pub and the Common Man. We also had fun being out in the crisp September air with a great group of people — volunteers, runners, walkers, bicyclists, and especially the Laconia firefighters who impressed everyone by going on the trail in full gear, masks and oxygen and everything.

As I walked, I thought of how the rail system in N.H. has long been connected to our love of recreation — from the trains bringing tourists to the Weirs as far back as the 1850s, the Snow Trains taking skiers to North Conway and beyond beginning in the 1930s, to the trains that run today — the Hobo Railroad and the Downeaster that stops in Exeter, Durham, and

Dover and drops you within steps of Old Orchard Beach. And today we can run (or bike or walk) alongside the rails in Laconia, continuing that train and recreation connection, but for now only less than a mile-and-a-half.

And that fact led to Emily’s only criticism of the WOW trail—”It’s only 1.3 miles? That’s weird,” she said when we got to Lakeport and had to turn around. And she’s right that the trail’s only shortcoming is that it’s too short — but it’s also true that projects this big take a lot of time, a lot of money, and a lot of support from the community — which was why everyone was out there on Saturday to begin with.

So I wanted to thank all the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who contributed to the WOW Fest on Saturday, not just because it was a wonderful day, but also because of all their hard work to extend our fun beyond 1.3 miles (in the not too distant future I hope).

Kate Flaherty Gilford

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500+ WOW Trail lovers participate in annual fall festival in Laconia

LACONIA — WOW Fest, a fundraiser for the WOW Trail, enjoyed a record turnout on Saturday with over 500 people walking, running, cycling and enjoying the festival with a barbecue luncheon, Caribbean music and lots of family fun. “The event continues to attract more interest each year and we are very grateful for everyone’s support” said Jennifer Beetle, WOW Fest event director.

Presented by Bank of New Hampshire, WOW Fest ‘12 is a key fundraiser for the WOW Trail. “Bank of New Hampshire is proud to support the WOW Trail and the 2012 WOW Fest Event,” said Mark Primeau, president and CEO of BNH. “This is an exciting event that encourages all of us to get out and get active while supporting this worthy project. We believe the WOW Trail contributes to the health and vibrancy of our community and we support its’ continued growth”.

WOW Fest features a 3-mile walk, 5K and 10K road races and 15-mile and 67-mile bicycle challenges. The barbecue lunch and festival with live music and kids activities round out the event, which was held at the facilities of event sponsor Laconia Athletic & Swim Club.

An impressive new “Take Opechee 5K” course record was set by Aaron Hayward of Laconia with a time of 17:55 (5:46p) and the top finisher for the “Take Opechee 10K” was Sam Wood of Laconia with a time of 35:58 (5:48p).

Another first occurred on the “Take the Trail” walk, with eight Laconia Firefighters donning full fire gear (almost 60 lbs.) and covering the entire 3-mile course. “The Laconia Professional Firefighters, Local 1153, really enjoyed participating in WOW Fest ‘12” said Lt.Chad Vaillancourt.

“We used this as an opportunity for

training, conditioning and teamwork, all while raising money for the trail”.

The event also features team competitions in several categories. “Tilton Veterinary Hospital/Velo Belknap” took honors for the team with the most participants with an impressive 61 people participating across the five events. “We really enjoyed the event and we really love the WOW Trail” said Tilton Veterinary Hospital owner and team captain Mike Ware. Patrick’s Pub & Eatery took top honor for the team with the most money raised ($1,596) while Awakenings Chiropractic took the “best dressed” award and won both “WOW Cups” for having the team with the fastest three 5K and 10K runners.

Special recognition also goes to Debbie Herrington and Vinnie Boulanger who together raised just over $1,000 for the WOW Trail. Every participant that raised over $500 was eligible to receive a custom embroidered WOW Fest jacket and $100 gift certificate to the sponsor of their choice.

All participants were treated to a barbecue courtesy of event sponsor Patrick’s Pub & Eatery and the Common Man Family of Restaurants with live Caribbean music provided

by Island Breeze. Festival activities included a gigantic slide, balloon creations, face painting, hula-hoop games and more.

“We were very pleased with the turnout and overall support of the event” said Beetle. “The team of 95 volunteers did an outstanding job of ensuring that each event went off smoothly and safely. Without them, WOW Fest could not happen and we are so grateful for their time and efforts. We look forward to continue to grow and enhance the event.”

WOW Trail supporters can get more information on-line at www.wowtrail.org.

SYRIA from page 2 children don’t need to fear their own government, and all Syrians have a say in how they are governed, Sunnis and Alawites, Kurds and Christians,” said Obama, who arrived at the U.N. after Ban spoke.

“That is what America stands for; that is the outcome that we will work for — with sanctions and consequences for those who persecute; and assistance and support for those who work for this common good,” the U.S. president said.

Ban, declaring that the situation in Syria is getting worse every day, called the conflict a serious and growing threat to international peace and security that requires attention from the deeply divided U.N. Security Council.

That appears highly unlikely, however, at least in the near future.

Russia and China have vetoed three Western-backed resolutions aimed at

pressuring Syrian President Bashar Assad to end the violence and enter negotiations on a political transition, leaving the U.N.’s most powerful body paralyzed in what some diplomats say is the worst crisis since the U.S.Soviet standoff during the Cold War. Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff, whose country by tradition is the first to speak, supported the secretarygeneral, saying: “There is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. Diplomacy and dialogue are not just our best option: they are the only option.”

With the Security Council unable to act, the Emir of Qatar, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, said Arab countries should intervene “out of their national, humanitarian, political and military duties and do what is necessary to stop the bloodshed ... in order to guarantee a peaceful transition of power in Syria.”

He cited a similar precedent when Arab forces intervened in Lebanon in the mid-1970s to stop the civil war “in a step that proved to be effective and useful.”

French President Francois Hollande said almost 30,000 people have died and asked: “How many more deaths will we wait for before we act? How can we let the paralysis of the United Nations to continue?”

ROTARY from page one Mary owned Blackstone’s Lunch, Gas and Oil on Weirs Boulevard near the bridge, which became Handy Landing after it was sold in 1945. Blackstone died at the age of 91 and is buried in Bayside Cemetery.

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TEEN from page one Mountain Teen Project (AMTP), which has no affiliation with the Appalachian Mountain Club, is a mentoring program founded in 1984 with the mission of reaching the most at-risk of youth in the dozen communities it serves, including parts of Belknap and Carroll counties.

Although there are other mentoring programs in schools, Lynch said AMTP is distinct because of its target population, its use of trained mentors and the incorporation of outdoor adventure programming to facilitate the mentoring. Middle or high school students are referred to the program and meet weekly with a mentor, who will continue to meet with the student through his or her high school career. In addition to the weekly meetings and outdoor excursions, mentors often assist families in need of other services and are available to the students at any time of day.

The 16 Laconia students represent about a third of the total number of teenagers now engaged in AMTP’s mentoring program. Unlike other towns AMTP serves, though, Laconia has not contributed any public dollars since the fiscal year beginning in 2008 — not from the city or School District. The organization had requested $3,000. In previous years, the city had granted amounts of such that size.

In comparison, many of the other communities served contribute amounts such as $1,200 or $2,400.

The Governor Wentworth School District most recently gave the organization $9,200. In other communities, the amount given to the organization is proportional to the number of students in that community served by AMTP. “I would like it if the city itself would give us

$2,400. It barely makes a dent in our budget, bit it’s a wonderful voice of support,” said Lynch.

AMTP has an annual operating budget of about $170,000, Lynch said. After direct contributions from communities, the rest of the budget is balanced using grant funding and private donations. Having the city’s monetary support, even if only symbolic, lends validity to the organization’s grant applications, he said.

It’s not just Laconia which has cut AMTP from its budget. The organization has seen funding from incentive funds in Belknap and Carroll counties dried up, as well as grants from Lakes Region United Way, grants through the Juvenile Justice Diversion program, the state’s Department of Education and the Governor’s Drug Free Schools and Communities program. Of course, many other non-profits were also experiencing similar crises, and resorted to applying for ever-competitive grant funding.

“I want people to know we’re doing really good work, times are tough, we could really use their help now,” said Lynch.

Jim McCollum is new principal of Laconia High School and prior to this year was principal at the city’s middle school. He confirmed Lynch’s assertion that AMTP stands alone among mentoring and after-school programs due to the level of training of its mentors and due to the “higher level of intensity” required by its clients.

“They connect with kids that are struggling to move forward,” McCollum said.

Every year, he said, guidance counselors or other staff members recommend students to the program, only to find that AMTP doesn’t have the resources to accept more. “We could have twice the number of

kids who would benefit meaningfully from the program,” he said. “I’ve been happy to be involved with it for many years.”

Tasha LeBeau, 16, is one of the Laconia students who said AMTP helped her turn her life around. At 14, she became pregnant. She was already struggling in school and taking time away from school to have her daughter only put her further behind her classmates, who, she said, now thought less of her for being a teenage mother. About a year ago, she joined AMTP and Lynch serves as her mentor. “I ran out of options. Dave helped me get back on track with my schooling.”

Acting on advice from Lynch and LeBeau’s guidance counselor, LeBeau identified a goal. After watching nurses helping her daughter, she decided she wanted to also have a career doing the same.

She left the conventional education program and in July had earned her General Education Development (GED) certificate. Now, LeBeau is taking classes in the district’s adult education program and is on track to become a Registered Nurse in a few years. It’s a goal she would have thought too big a few years ago, but she’s found that with help from her mentor, she can do it.

“Before I got involved with AMTP, I was very troubled. I got arrested a lot, I was on probation, I was a troublemaker,” she said. Lynch helped her family access community resources so the family had enough food, and the other AMTP weren’t judgemental or dismissive. She now has a life plan, is engaged to be married and has a group of friends.

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For Hartman, the value of AMTP is underlined by her experience with other mentoring programs.

Her daughter participated with another program, in which she met her mentor once per month and cycled through four mentors, each time failing to find an adult who wanted to commit to a long-term relationship. With AMTP, though, mentors meet at least weekly and will respond immediately in times of need. “If you need help, they’re there for you.

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NFL upholds Seahawk’s win over Green Bay NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL put its stamp of approval on the still-smoldering outcome of the Green Bay-Seattle game: Wrong call.

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With frustration mounting among coaches, players and fans, the worst fear finally materialized: a mistake by a replacement official would decide the outcome of a game.

It came while the NFL and its regular officials, locked out since June, were in resumed talks in an attempt to resolve the impasse.

That was still a day late for the Packers.

The fiasco, which unfolded on the prominent stage of “Monday Night Football,” was deconstructed by the league Tuesday in a way that surely rendered little comfort for Cheeseheads.

The NFL said Seattle’s last-second touchdown pass should not have counted because Seahawks receiver Golden Tate should have been called for offensive pass interference, ending the game with Green Bay winning.

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Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, normally a soft-spoken player who didn’t say much after the loss, lashed out on his radio show Tuesday..

“First of all, I’ve got to do something that the NFL is not going to do: I have to apologize to the fans,” he said on ESPN 540-AM in Milwaukee.

Even President Barack Obama got in on the conversation Tuesday, tweeting: “NFL fans on both sides of the aisle hope the refs’ lockout is settled soon.”

The controversy began on the final play when Russell Wilson heaved a 24-yard pass into a scrum in the end zone with Seattle trailing 12-7. Tate shoved away a defender with both hands, and he and Jennings got their hands on the ball.

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On his weekly appearance on Seattle radio station 710 KIRO-AM, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made no apologies Tuesday, saying, “The league backed it up and game over. We win.”

“Golden makes an extraordinary effort. It’s a great protection. It’s a great throw. It’s a great attempt at the ball and he wins the battle,” he said. “They were right on the point looking right at it, standing right over the thing and they reviewed it. Whether they missed the push or not — obviously they missed the push in the battle for the ball — but that stuff goes on all the time.”

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NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith posted a statement to members saying the lockout “jeopardizes your health and safety.”

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Las Vegas oddsmakers said $300 million or more changed hands worldwide on Monday’s call. The Glantz-Culver line for the game opened favoring the Packers by 4½. Had the play been ruled an interception, Green Bay would have won by 5.

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The Board, made up of Al Hume, Chair, Carla Taylor, Vice Chair, Celeste Burns, Secretary, Chris Shipp and Morgen Gillis, identified the need to replace the scoreboard after watching games this past year in the gym.

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For the second phase of the project the campers in the community participated in a penny carnival that the Moultonborough Recreation Department ran this summer through their camp programs and raised another $61 for the effort.

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LOUDON — The Gold Wing Road Riders Association New Hampshire, Chapter G, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the annual Poker Run to benefit local charities on Sunday, October 7.

The ride starts with registration from 9-11 a.m. at Venco Wings, 815 Route 129, Loudon. The cost is $10 for each participant. As in the past, the route will travel through the beautiful and scenic roads of the Lakes Region

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ALTON — The Gilman Library will host a Family Movie Night on Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m. in the Agnes Thompson Meeting Room. For more information regarding the featured presentation stop at the circulation desk or call 875-2550.

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GILFORD — Surrounded by her family, Elaine Ruth (Bickford) Roucher of 27 Hatch Drive passed away at Lakes Region General Hospital on September 23rd, 2012 after a long illness.

Elaine was born in Laconia April 3rd, 1939 to Myron “Jack” and Ruth (Dean) Bickford and grew up on Edwards Street.

Known to her classmates as “Shorty”, she was a graduate of Laconia High School in 1957. Elaine belonged to the Girl’s Athletic Association as a cheerleader and was part of the Class Committee during all four of her high school years. Elaine also belonged to the Prom Committee during her junior year in high school and was a ‘Lakon’ yearbook editor during her senior year. Along with her twin sister Eleanor, Elaine was crowned “Miss Ice-Out” for Lake Winnipesaukee in 1957.

During her teen years, Elaine was employed by Crane Manufacturing Company in Laconia. She then retired to raise her family and later returned to the workforce where she was employed by New Hampshire Ball Bearing, Astro Division, also in Laconia. She was an avid bowler in both the candlepin Mixed Doubles League at the Laconia Bowling Alley and the ten-pin Mixed Doubles League at the Highway Lanes on Court Street in Laconia.

Elaine was also a member of the Laconia Country Club on Elm Street in Laconia. During her retirement years, she enjoyed time knitting, quilting and baking, donating most of her whiles to the less fortunate and to fundraisers through the Our Lady of the Lakes Parish. Elaine also volunteered much of her time to the Gilford Public Library. She will be best known as a loving wife and mother.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Edmond P. “Bob” Roucher, Jr. of Gilford, her brothers Herbert “Bud” Fischer and his wife, Dorothy of Antioch, Tennessee and David Bickford and

his wife, Carkie of Burlington, Vermont, her daughters Cheryl A. Roucher of Belmont, NH, Karen L. Stecher and her husband Thomas D. of Gilford, NH and Melissa R. Mullen and her husband John M. of Litchfield, NH, her grandchildren Dale P. Morel of Farmington, NH, Blake E. Hanks of Conway, NH, Kaylee A. Whitney of Laconia, NH, Addy L. Harwood and her husband, Brady of Newbury , NH, Adam D. Mullen of Litchfield, NH, Gunnar T. and Beck W. Stecher of Gilford, NH, and her great-grandson, Dominic J. Hanks of Tamworth, NH, along with several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her father Myron “Jack” Bickford and her mother Ruth (Dean) Bickford, both of Laconia, her twin sister Eleanor (Bickford) Ramsay of Avon Park, Florida and her son Douglas S. Roucher of Laconia.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 27th, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH .

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 28th, 2012 at the Gilford Community Church, 19 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford, NH 03249. For those wishing to attend, a brief farewell ceremony will be held graveside at the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Garfield Street in Laconia, followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM at the Steak House at Christmas Island, 630 Weirs Boulevard, Laconia, NH. Please bring your favorite memories, stories and photos for all to share.

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

Patrick’s Pub holding fund raiser on October 2 for Laconia Educational Endowment Fund GILFORD — Patrick’s Pub will be hosting a fundraiser for LEEF (Laconia Endowment Educational Fund) on Tuesday, October 2, from 5-9 p.m.

Patrick’s will donate 50% of the food purchases of those who mention to their server that they are there to support the LEEF to the organization. The proceeds will enable LEEF to provide grants for equipment or supplies that support projects developed and proposed by teachers. LEEF also sponsors

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Michael T. Stewart, 28

ASHLAND — Michael Thomas Stewart, 28, died at his home on September 22, 2012. Born in Laconia on February 14, 1984 he was the son of Thomas and Crystal (Conway) Stewart. Michael was a life long resident of Ashland, he attended Ashland schools and the Plymouth Regional High School.

He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, dirt biking, snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, snowboarding, camping, being with his niece and nephews. He had a great sense of humor and always liked to joke around. He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Harvey M. Stewart, Sr. and Dana R. Potter, and his uncle and namesake Michael S. Conway.

Survivors include his father, Thomas B. Stewart

of Ashland; mother, Crystal M. (Conway) Stewart of Ashland; sister, Tanya L. Stewart of Ashland; maternal grandparents, Beverley E. (Tivey) Godville, and James D. Godville of New Hampton; paternal grandmother, Lucy A. Potter of Bridgewater; nephews, Jordan A. Jacheo and Jamison Jacheo of Ashland; niece, Jianna L. Jacheo of Ashland; close cousins, Benjamin S. Stewart and Megan A. Stewart of Ashland; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Graveside Service will be held at Green Grove Cemetery in Ashland at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 29, 2012. Dupuis Funeral Home Ashland is Handling arrangements.

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Wesley D. ‘Wes’ Mallorey, 79 LACONIA — Wesley D. “Wes” Mallorey, 79, of 15 Kentfield Court, died at his home on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Mr. Mallorey was born December 3, 1932 in Laconia, New Hampshire, the son of Vernie M. (Huckins) and Alfred S. Mallorey. Following graduation from Laconia High School and serving in the Air Force, he lived in Oneida and Montgomery, New York for many years before returning to Laconia in 1993. He had been employed as an architectural technician at West Point Military Academy for 20 years and retired in 1988 following 31 years of dedicated service to our country through his federal civil service and active duty. He was tremendously patriotic, had a great interest in local and national governance and volunteered on zoning boards and at election polling places over the years.

Mr. Mallorey was a member of LifeQuest Church in Laconia and a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Walden, New York. Throughout his life, his church service included serving on council, as trustee and ushering. He was a member of the Laconia Elders Friendship Club and The American Legion. He loved the water and swimming, was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots, enjoyed home repairs and remodeling, landscaping, and especially enjoyed devoting time to his family and friends.

Mr. Mallorey is survived by a son and daughter-inlaw, James D. and Kimberly D. Mallorey, of Littleton,

Colorado; two daughters, Valeda L. Mallorey, of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Melissa J. Clark of Casper, Wyoming; ten grandchildren, John E Kidd of New York; Michelle S. (Anderson) Parker, Aimee V. Kidd, Luke D. Anderson, Brendan M. Kidd, Mark B. Anderson, James A. Kidd and Kaytie M. Anderson all of Casper, Wyoming; and Jessica D. (Mallorey) Thomas and Joshua D. Mallorey of Lakewood and Littleton, Colorado; and eighteen great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Tish, of nearly 56 years, Mr. Mallorey was predeceased by his parents and two sisters.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 11:00 AM at LifeQuest Church, 115 Court Street, Laconia, NH. Pastor Bob Smith and Pastor Barry Warren will officiate.

Burial will follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Laconia, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project, RBC Ministries or to a charity of your choice.

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Art Association Artists of the Month on display at various locations

LACONIA — The Lakes Region Art Association continues with its popu-

lar Artists of the Month program. As the association draws from the entire

Lakes Region, this program is aimed at exposing the association and its members work across the entire lakes region.

Each month, a jury selects from submissions by member artists to be featured at variou businesses in the Lakes Region. These original pieces might be oil or acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels, or collages.

The following member artists will each have art work on display

until October 15 at various Lakes Region locations: Shela Cunningham, Belknap Mill, Laconia; Kazuko Okubo, Meredith Savings Bank, Moultonborough; Steven C. Ober, Franklin Savings Bank, Franklin; Geisla Langsten, Bank of New Hampshire, Gilford Village; Marie Kelly, Northway Bank, Meredith; Marlene Witham, Franklin Savings Bank, Gilford; and Pat Anderson, Northway Bank, Laconia.

Laconia Adult Education offering free basic math and reading courses

Lakes Region Art Association artists of the month included, left to right: Marlene Witham, Marie Kelly, Gisela Langsten, Shela Cunningham, Pat Anderson and Steven C. Ober. Sitting: Kazuko Okubo. (Courtesy photo)

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LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education is offering free Basic Math and Reading classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-8:30 p.m. according to Peggy Selig, Program Director.

She says the classes will help people improve their math and reading skills and eventually work toward a GED Certificate or High School Diploma.

On Tuesday and Thursday nights, the Reading Clinic covers the subject

areas of Science, Social Studies and Literature Comprehension which are pre-requisites for the GED Exam.

The classes are individualized; each student progresses at his or her own pace. There are no tests and there is no fear of failing.

To enroll in the reading and math classes call the Laconia Adult Education Office at 524-5712 or stop by the Adult Education Office located in Room 108 at Laconia High School.

Opechee Garden Club hears from Dale Squires of Belknap Landscaping

GILFORD — The Opechee Garden Club (OGC) welcomes its own member, Dale Squires of Belknap Landscape Company to share his expertise on landscaping at their October 1 meeting at 1 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, Gilford.

Squires has been heavily involved in community gardens, from the revitalization of the Kirkwood Gardens at Squam Lakes Science Center to Stewart Park in Laconia.

He has worked alongside civic organizations and organized projects such as the mass tulip and lily plantings.

Squires will advise members why spring isn’t the only time for planting. Following the autumnal equinox, there are many weeks before a frost for cool-season planting, a good time for planting. In fact, it is the best time for planting shrubs, trees, bulbs and to re-seed or start a new lawn or to lay down sod. And it is a good time for members to receive some sound advice and answers to some landscaping problems.

Chairs Louise Osborn, Iris White-

horn and Janice Combe and hostesses - Connie Russell, Deborah Cotton, Fran Crawford, Helen Denley, Lynn DeVivo, Dorothy Duffy, Irene Fournier, Edythe Adams and Fran Donahue - will serve refreshments.

Wreath Chair, Judy Nelson will be taking orders for wreaths.

Club members will continue maintaining many public gardens - Belknap County Courthouse, the Rowe House, the Goss Reading Room, the Gilford Library, the WOW Trail and the bird and butterfly garden at Prescott Farm Conservancy, the Laconia Post Office and the Laconia Library. Members hope that they are inviting places for carefree strolls.

The Opechee Garden Club, which meets the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, Gilford, welcomes new members - write PO Box 6025, Laconia, NH, call 2937357, email opecheegrardenclub2012@ gmail.com or visit www.opecheegardenclub.com. Join in time to celebrate the 75th anniversary in 2014.

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GILFORD — Randy Corbitt of Randy Corbitt Painting has volunteered to assist the Gilford Parks and Recreation Dept. with some painting needs to help with maintenance and upkeep of the Arthur A. Tilton Gilford Ice Rink.

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking donations of paint to assist Corbitt with this project.

He anticipates needing the following supplies to complete the project: 6 gallons of Rustoleum Metal Primer and

18 gallons of Pratt & Lambert Exterior Latex Flat Finish Base 3. These paints are available at the Gilford Home Center for and Corbitt said he will coordinate the coloring to make sure they match.

Those who would like to assist with this project can coordinate directly with Corbitt at RandyCorbitt40@ yahoo.com or 455-0469.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 5274722.

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By Holiday Mathis Though it’s wonderful to anticipate future events, today the intense magic and opportunity will be enclosed in commonplace occurrences such as the laughter of a loved one or a casual, friendly exchange.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You may have set out to find fame and fortune, but your journey is no longer about such superficial gains. You’ll be reminded that there are more important reasons why you must succeed in your quest.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

Willpower is like a muscle you can flex and use -- but not indefinitely. Fatigue is a real concern. So let up on yourself.

Alternate between being very disciplined and very relaxed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The one who used to listen to you and act on your advice is now someone to whom you should be listening. Sooner or later the student always becomes the teacher.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Interactions will be laced with nuance as you receive quiet attention from someone who finds you attractive. The least obvious expressions of love can be the most memorable.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 26).

Born in the early degrees of Libra, your soul lights up when exposed to surprising art and rare beauty. Your year will be filled with such encounters as you place yourself in environments both artistic and natural. October changes your living arrangement. November brings additions to your team and also to your family. Cancer and Aries people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 23, 14, 9 and 40.

TUNDRA

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will be most attracted to scenes filled with emotion and human interest. Your comfort level in such situations makes you the perfect social director. You’ll lead others toward peaceable interaction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve transitioned into a new schedule, and it’s now taking less effort to go through the motions. Your extra reserves of energy can be applied to doing some research on your next project.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You accept responsibilities willingly, but only if you’re first convinced that you should really be the rightful owner. You are right to be skeptical. Someone will try to pass off a job that you needn’t take on.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Whatever your belief or creed, you will feel it tug at your conscience now. You’ll want to illustrate your beliefs in some tangible way to make sure that your life and heart are congruent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Venus is still smiling on you. Your confidence is smooth and tucked away, yet unmistakable. This is your chance to get the support you need to launch a project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are downright telepathic, sensing the needs and feelings of others. But you may find it difficult to accurately name your own emotions and requirements.

A gentle Pisces will help in this regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The sun continues to offer a fluff and fold to your ego. Enjoy the fresh energy that comes from feeling that everything is going your way -- or could go your way at any moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

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––––––– ALMANAC ––––––– Today is Wednesday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2012. There are 96 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 26, 1789, Thomas Jefferson was confirmed by the Senate to be the first United States secretary of state; John Jay, the first chief justice; Edmund Randolph, the first attorney general.

On this date: In 1777, British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution.

In 1892, John Philip Sousa and his newly formed band performed publicly for the first time, at the Stillman Music Hall in Plainfield, N.J. In 1914, the Federal Trade Commission was established.

In 1918, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, resulting in an Allied victory against the Germans, began during World War I. In 1937, the radio drama “The Shadow,” starring Orson Welles, premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System.

In 1952, philosopher George Santayana died in Rome at age 88.

In 1955, following word that President Dwight D. Eisenhower had suffered a heart attack, the New York Stock Exchange saw its worst price decline since 1929.

In 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place in Chicago as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off before a national TV audience.

In 1962, Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers stole his 100th base during a 13-1 victory over the Houston Colt .45s. “The Beverly Hillbillies” premiered on CBS. The cult film “Carnival of Souls” premiered in Lawrence, Kan., where parts of it had been filmed.

In 1986, William H. Rehnquist was sworn in as the 16th chief justice of the United States, while Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court as its 103rd member.

In 1990, the Motion Picture Association of America announced it had created a new rating, NC-17, to replace the X rating.

In 1991, four men and four women began a two-year stay inside a sealed-off structure in Oracle, Ariz., called Biosphere 2. (They emerged from Biosphere on this date in 1993.)

One year ago: Ending weeks of political brinkmanship, Congress advanced legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown.

Today’s Birthdays: Retired baseball All-Star Bobby Shantz is 87. Actor Philip Bosco is 82.

Actress Donna Douglas is 80. Actor Richard Herd is 80. Actor Kent McCord is 70. Television host Anne Robinson is 68. Singer Bryan Ferry is 67.

Actress Mary Beth Hurt is 66. Singer Lynn Anderson is 65. Singer Olivia Newton-John is 64. Actor James Keane is 60. Rock singer-musician Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos) is 58. Country singer Carlene Carter is 57. Actress Linda Hamilton is 56. Country singer Doug Supernaw is 52. Rhythm-andblues singer Cindy Herron is 51. Actress Melissa Sue Anderson is 50. Actor Patrick Bristow is 50.

Rock musician Al Pitrelli is 50. Singer Tracey Thorn is 50. TV personality Jillian Barberie is 46.

Actor Jim Caviezel is 44. Actor Ben Shenkman is 44. Singer Shawn Stockman is 40. Jazz musician Nicholas Payton is 39. Actor Mark Famiglietti is 33. Singer-actress Christina Milian is 31. Tennis player Serena Williams is 31.

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CALENDAR TODAY’S EVENTS Blackstones hosts Jerry Sabatini’s Sonic Explorers. 8 p.m. at the Margate Resort in Laconia. General admission is $12. Venue features a full bar and seafood jambalaya.

Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by contacting the Margate Resort at 524-5210 or by visiting www.theMargate.com. For more information call (518)7933183 or email jon@nhjazz.com.

Plymouth Area Democrats meeting featuring speaker Ann McLane Kuster the nominee for election in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District. 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Regional Senior Center. The public is invited to attend.

Smitty’s hosts their free Mom & Me movie presentation featuring “Aladdin”. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the movie will begin at 11:30 a.m. Smitty’s is located at 630 West Main Street, Tilton.

Members of U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte’s (R-NH) office will hold office hours to assist NH citizens with official business. 7-8 p.m. during the Board of Selectman’s meeting at Gilford Town Office. Residents who are interested in meeting with a member of the Senator’s staff should stop by the Board of Selectmen’s meeting or call 622-7979 to schedule an appointment.

The Hall Memorial Library of Tilton/Northfield offers story time and arts and crafts. Story time will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Arts and Crafts will be held at 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group meeting.

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

Concord Transplant Support Group. 7 p.m. in Room 5C at Concord Hospital. Open to all pre- and post-transplant patients, friends and family. For more information call Yoli at 224-4767.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Fall Open House held by the Hawk Composite Squadron, New Hampshire Wing Civil Air Patrol. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Laconia Municipal Airport. A recruiting booth for those ages 12 to adult interested in the groups missions will be present. For more information email CP@nhwgcap.org or DP@nhwcap.org, or go online to http://hawksquadron. nhcapcadets.org.

Pitman’s Freight Room hosts The Burners: Gypsy Jazz Trio. 8 p.m. at the Freight Room located on New Salem Street in Laconia. Admission is $10 and the event is BYOB.

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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.

Meredith Historical Society hearing Concord Coach story on October 2 MEREDITH — The story of the Concord Coach is coming to the Meredith Historical Society on October 2 at 7 p.m. when Brian Erickson of the Abbot-Downing Concord presents a multimedia story of New Hampshire’s fabled Concord Coach and the 100year history of the Abbot-Downing Company.

The colorful history of the Concord Coach covers the breadth of the United States, but its origin was here in New Hampshire at Concord’s Abbot-Downing Company. The unique design of these coaches gave a more comfortable ride on the dirt roads around the United States., and they quickly became the coach of choice for cities, hotels and long distance travel.

Brian Erickson is President of the

Abbot-Downing Historical Society, whose mission is to collect, preserve and interpret materials related to the Concord Coach and Abbot-Downing Company and its role in American transportation.

The Meredith Historical Society is located on Main Street in Meredith.

A brief business meeting will precede Erickson’s presentation. Refreshments will be served at the end of his discussion.

The public is welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Anyone who is interested in the history of our area is encouraged to join the Meredith Historical Society. For further information, contact the office at 279-1190 or Karen Thorndike at 279-2275 or karent@metrocast.net.

LACONIA — The Laconia Human Relations Committee, in cooperation with the Laconia Public Library, presents “Australia”, another in their International Films Series, on Monday, October 1 at 5:45 p.m. at the Laconia Public Library. Note the early start due to the length of the movie.

“Australia” is set just before WWII. The cultural interface of British, Australian cattle- baron, and Aboriginal cultures is told through the story of Mullah (Brandon Walters), a young mixed-race boy. His life is in constant risk of deportation to a ‘Christian’ camp.

Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackson star along with Walters. Their characters join forces to embark on

a transforming journey while driving cattle across the wild desert terrain of northern Australia. Their world is torn apart by the policies of the Australian government at the time of taking children born of white fathers and Aboriginal mothers and placing them in camps to be raised ‘Christian’.

This 2008 movie can be viewed from many directions. The love story between Kidman and Jackson is a powerful one of transformation. The movie is usually remembered through this story-line. Also important is the historical time that it is sited in of the beginning of WWII when Darwin was bombed following close on to the Pearl Harbo attack. However, equally see next page

Free showing of film ‘Australia’ offered at Laconia Public Library on Monday

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 27 Taylor Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, hosts the Lakes Region Chamber Business After Hours.

5 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room at the Taylor Community located at 435 Union Avenue in Laconia. Features raffle prizes, giveaways, beverages and hearty hors d’oeuvres. For more information call 5245600 or visit www.taylorcommunity.org or like the home on Facebook.

Performance from musician and historian Jeff Warner hosted by the Centre Harbor Historical Society. 7 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Museum in Centre Harbor.

Features traditional songs with a rich history. Free of admission. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 2791236.

Free Debt Triage Workshop offered by the Laconia Area Community Land Trust.

6-8 p.m. at the Laconia Police Department.

Register by calling 524-0747 or emailing ddrake@laclt.org. Advance registration required.

Financial Forum held by the Ashland Budget Committee. 6:30 p.m. in the library of the Ashland School, at 16 Education drive.

U.S. Cellular offers a free Device Workshop for current or potential smartphone users. Noon to 2 p.m. at 75 Laconia Road in Tilton. The goal of the workshop is to help people get the most out of their smartphone and is open to everyone. For more information or to RSVP call 603-286-2388.

Inter-Lakes Fifty Plus Club meeting and “Pot Luck Luncheon”. 12:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Meredith.

Bring a covered dish that can serve 6-8 people. Anyone 50 plus years of age is welcome. For further information, please call 253-9916.

Al-Anon Meeting at the Congregational Church Parish House (18 Veterans Square) in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Thursday. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518. (Every Thursday) American Legion Post #1 Bingo. Every Thursday night at 849 N. Main Street in Laconia. Doors open at 4 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30.

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

Laconia Main Street Outdoor Marketplace. 3 to 6 p.m. at the municipal parking lot in downtown Laconia (adjacent to the Village Bakery). Shop for locally produced vegetables, fruits, meat, bread, eggs, raw milk, wine, photography, soaps, jewelry and more. Enjoy the music of a featured artist each week while you shop and visit with your fellow residents.

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.

(Every Thursday) Better Together meeting. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Laconia Middle School.

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LRCS announces October parenting programs LACONIA — Parents in the Lakes Region have several free, local opportunities to develop new parenting skills and support their children’s early learning this fall.

Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire and Lakes Region Child Care Service Inc., with support from 98.3 LNH Children’s Auction, have teamed up to bring ABCs for Parents and their Children to families in the Lakes Region. This free, seven session series is designed to ensure children’s success in school and beyond.

Parents and their preschool aged children attend separate sessions that meet concurrently. Topics include children’s growth and development; developing empathy and self-awareness; meeting our needs and the needs of our children; building self worth; developing personal power in adults and children; positive discipline practices; and helping children manage their behavior.

ABCs classes will meet on Thursdays in October and November, beginning on October 4. All classes will meet from 5:30-8 p.m. at the LRCCS Laconia Early Learning Center, 22 Strafford Street, Unit 4, Laconia. A free dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m .Classes begin promptly at 6 p.m. Free, on-site childcare will be available for older and younger siblings.

In addition to ABCs, The Laconia School District and LRCS Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire, in partnership with Lakes Region United Way, are once again offering READY! for Kindergarten classes for Laconia families who have children newborn to age 5. READY! teaches parents how to ‘Play with a Purpose’ which builds strong minds and relationships. Parents learn activities and receive materials to make learning at home fun and effective.

READY! classes are free to families in Laconia, and free on-site child care is provided. Infants under the age of one attend classes with their parents.

Parents pick one class to attend based on the age of their child. READY! classes will be offered on Thursday, October 18 at Elm Street School. All first time attendees are required to attend orientation from 5:30-6 p.m. where they will receive their READY! notebook and other materials. READY! classes will immediately follow orientation from 6-7:30 p.m.

Registration for both classes is open now. Space is limited, and registrations will be taken on a “first come, first served” basis. To register or for more information, please contact Shannon RobinsonBeland at 581-1571 or shannonr@lrcs.org. Laconia families interested in registering for READY! also have the option of registering on-line at www.readyforkindergarten.org/laconia Other parenting classes available this fall through the LRCS Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire include: Cooperative Co-parenting; Money Matters; Positive Discipline Practices & Techniques; and Active Parenting of Teens. For a complete listing of programs and supports, visit the LRCS Family Resource Center’s page at www.lrcs.org.

Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) is a nonprofit comprehensive family support agency. The agency’s primary focus is the provision of supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and/ or acquired brain disorders and their families. A dynamic human services organization, LRCS offers other essential and critical services to individuals in our Greater Lakes Region communities from birth throughout their lifespan. At the core of LRCS’ work is inclusion, acceptance, and building strengths and partnerships – whether at the individual, family or community level. LRCS has offices in Laconia and Plymouth which combine to serve families residing throughout Belknap and Southern Grafton Counties. For more information on LRCS contact Joanne Piper Lang at 603-5224-8891or visit www.lrcs.org

from preceding page important is the story-line woven into this drama of the young boy Mullah and his fight to stay free of government invasion into his life.

Umija Gusinac, of the Laconia Human Relations Committee, says, “The powerful feeling of love that flows through the movie reminds us of the strength that it gives for survival and transformation.”

The Laconia International Film Series is open free to everyone. Informal discussion follows the film. Light snacks are provided. Feel free to bring a cushion for comfort in viewing the movie. For more information, contact Carol Pierce at newdynam@ aol.com or Lovina Ellsworth at Lovinia.Ellsworth@ yahoo.com.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Dear Annie: My parents divorced years ago. Dad waited patiently while Mom chose between him and another man.

In the end, Mom chose the other guy, but it didn’t work out.

Neither have any of her other relationships. Meanwhile, my dad married a lovely, classy and extremely wealthy woman.

They have found true happiness, while my mom has become bitter and jealous.

I love both of my parents, but it’s difficult to be around my mother when she constantly whines and complains about Dad, saying he has money and she doesn’t. My grandmother had to take over most of Mom’s financial responsibilities, including helping to pay for our expenses growing up.

Here’s the problem. My sister is getting married. She is paying for part of the wedding, but asked our parents to help with the rest. Dad gave her a check for his share. Mom, on the other hand, is unable to pay, and Grandma says she is not covering the cost. This was a surprise because Grandma has always said “yes” in the past. Mom won’t tell my sister because she doesn’t want to upset her. She doesn’t want Dad to know she can’t afford it, which is ridiculous because he’s well aware that she is financially strapped. He probably assumes Grandma will pay.

Mom has reached a new level of complaining. She cries and is frequently sick. She’s angry with Grandma. She worries that Dad’s wife will look prettier at the wedding and that her future son-in-law will like my stepmother better. She has asked to borrow money from me and is thinking of taking out a loan.

I want to help, but I think part of this is her own fault. She needs to grow up and live within her means instead of trying to keep up with Dad and his wife. But telling her that would crush her. What can I do? -- Worried Dear Worried: There’s only so much reassurance you can

give Mom if she cannot overcome her insecurities. That might require professional help. But there is no reason to protect your sister from the difficulties she has caused. Tell her the wedding is a financial burden that Mom cannot manage, and ask her to cut back on her expenses or find another way to pay for the extra cost.

Dear Annie: My husband enjoyed sex when we had it, but I initiated every session. After five years, I started to feel as if I was begging for it and asked him to take the lead some of the time. He didn’t.

For three more years, I told him it would thrill me to be approached by him, treated to dinner or have a little gift placed on my pillow -- the kind of things I did for him. I finally convinced him to go for counseling, but my husband wouldn’t do any of the things the counselor suggested. In desperation, I told him that if he wanted sex, he would have to initiate it.

That was seven years ago, and we haven’t been intimate since. I can’t divorce him because of my own physical problems. He says he loves me, but he’s not willing to do anything for me. Any suggestions? -- Another Sad Wife Dear Sad: Other than making sure your husband has a thorough checkup, you might consider counseling for yourself. While you cannot force your husband to change, you can work on your own happiness. Our condolences.

Dear Annie: May I weigh in on whether or not to have flowers at a funeral? When my parents died, the flowers were deeply appreciated. They brightened the rooms where we had visitation and later at the church.

If someone wants to give to a charity, fine, but the flowers at my parents’ funerals brought much more comfort to us than any of the donations, although the latter were surely well intended. -- C.B.

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

P3 s Towing. 630-3606 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS68K, very good condition, carriage top/lights, loaded. $1,500.

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LACONIA 2-Bedroom House. 64 Fenton Ave. Good neighborhood, easy walk to downtown. New bath, kitchen, windows, insulation.

Oil heat & hot water. No smokers.

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

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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.

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MOULTONBOROUGH 2 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, with appliances, avail. Nov. 1st, no utilities, $850. 677-6464.

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TILTON- 2 bedroom duplex. 1 1/2 bath, washer/dryer hook-up. $650/Month +utilities. Security deposit & references.

978-788-5004

TILTON- Downstairs 1-bedroom, $630/ Month, heat/ hot water included. No dogs, 603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733.

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

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

Please call Wendy at 366-4316.

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For Rent-Commercial

For Sale Scrap Lumber, firewood & woodchips. $25/truckload. 293-0683.

SLATE Bumper Pool Table- Balls, sticks, instructions & rack. Very good condition, $250. 527-2550 Russ

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

DRY FIREWOOD $250/CORD, $700/All 3 cords. You pick up.

520-4617 DRY firewood $275/Cord. Oak, maple, ash, beech & birch. Free delivery. 524-9011 ELECTRIC Hospital Bed with mattress. Used little, $750/OBO. Used electric wheelchair, heavy duty, very good condition, $550/OBO. Jazzy Electric Wheelchair, excellent condition, $650.

Handicap equipment: Bed trapeze, walkers, tripod cain, pull bars, etc. Best offer. 279-7708 ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Never used, many extras, $1,500.

524-2877.

FIREWOOD- Green & Seasoned.

Full cords. Over 20 years in business. Tree Service also Available. Insured. 603-279-7354 FIREWOOD: Green, Cut, split and delivered (Gilmanton and surrounding area). $190/cord.

Seasoned available.

(603)455-8419 Gorgeous red sleigh, completely restored. $1,150. or best offer.

508-763-8471 HOME Hepa Air Cleaners, 2 at $20 each. Home Humidifiers, 2 at $10 each, 1 at $5. 279-5144 HOT SPRINGS Spa, 2 person in door hot tub, $300. 527-9443 HOT Tub- 2012 model 6 person 40 jets, waterfall. Full warranty & cover. Cost $8,000 sell $3,800.

Can deliver 603-235-5218 KINDLING wood, bundled 3/4 cu. ft. Buy my 45 units@ $2.75 ea.

738-2296 KITCHEN Cabinets- brand new, maple, cherrywood, shaker & antique white. Solid wood, never installed, cost $6,500 sell $1,650.

603-833-8278 Pub Table walnut finish 4 chairs self storing leaf email cheryllehneman@yahoo.com for pictures or inquiry $475 OBO.

TRADE or sell 80!s G6 Yamaha electric golf cart, new batteries with charger for snowmobile of equal value $1500 or best offer 603-630-3482.

TREADMILL $75, elliptical machine $75, 1987 31 ft. Winnabago motorhome $4900/ bro. 286-8217

WEIDER Pro 9635 3 Station Weight System. Up to 360 lbs. resistance. $250. 253-7079

Women s leather coats $40-$75, Harley shirts, HD helmet like new, $40. HD ladies riding boots size 7 1/2, Mens Chippewa boots size 6, both good condition, $45 each.

Lots more. 603-832-3364

Furniture

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

MATTRESS AND FURNITURE SALE! 10-20% OFF AND FREE LOCAL DELIVERY! PLUSH, FIRM, MEMORY FOAM, PILLOWTOP, LATEX, ETC! 2 SIDED FLIPPABLE PILLOWTOP OR FIRM SETS $299-$699!!

FUTONS-SOFAS & SECTIONALS, BUNKBEDS, RECLINERS, BEDROOM/DINING! LOG FURNITURE RECLAIMED BARNWOOD LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY & ARTWORK LOCALLY MADE SHAKER STYLE HARDWOOD FURNISHINGS!

COZY CABIN RUSTICS SENTERS MKT PLACE CENTER HARBOR 603- 253-6379 WAREHOUSE DIRECT 757 TENNEY MTN HWY. PLYMOUTH

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS

COMMUNITY MANAGERS TPW's team of qualified and accredited managers have a comprehensive understanding of the maintenance and management needs of residential homeowner s associations.

We are looking for qualified people who want to join a team oriented, growing company in our Waterville Valley office.

Experienced individuals please apply to David Boston dboston@tpwmanagement.com

2 Part Time Dishwashers Wanted Apply In Person Brookside Pizza II In Belmont, Village Plaza corner of Rte. 140 & 106

The TPW maintenance division in the Waterville Valley, has a variety of service requirements suited for Individuals with a skill set in general property maintenance and home repairs.

Experienced individuals please apply to: David Boston, dboston@tpwmanagement.com

MARINE TECHNICIAN WANTED

Full time year round position. Previous experience a must. Great working environment in a busy growing marina. Winnisquam Marine is the largest Premier Pontoon dealer in the world and the 5th largest Crownline Boat dealer in the US. If you like work-YE ing on new clean boats, please Str apply. All applications confidential.

Call Winnisquam Marinepe 2p 524-8380.

(ACROSS FROM SEARS)

SEASONAL GENERAL LABOR

603-996-1555 WWW.VISCODIRECT.COM EMAIL:

Wooden patio door, fits 6 ft. opening. Good condition. Call 524-8761.

WURLITZER Console Piano w/Bench. Model 2760 Excellent Condition. $500. 253-7079

Furniture 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.

DINING Table w/4 Matching Napoleon Chairs. Ceramic Tile Top. 46" square w/ 20" Butterfly Leaf. Like new. $500.l 253 7079

Thomasville American Country Dining Room Set. Medium oak finish, one chair needs re-upholstry and the rest need cleaning. Rectangular table with 2 leafs. Asking $600/OBO. Call 603-520-6410 to view. American Quality Set.

NEW trailer load mattresses....a great deal! King set complete $395, queen set $249.

603-524-1430.

CUSTODIANS Shaker Regional School District We have an immediate opening for an evening custodian to work full time, 3:00-11:30 PM. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. We are also seeking substitute custodians to work on an as needed basis.

Please submit a school district application to: Doug Ellis, Director of Buildings & Grounds Shaker Regional School District 58 School St., Belmont NH 03220 Open until filled, EOE.

WINNISQUAM REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Custodian Substitutes Prior school district experience preferred.

Applications are available on our website www.wrsdsau59.org. or by contacting Winnisquam Regional School District, 433 West Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276

(603) 286-4116

bellacard@netzero.net

Now hiring general laborers as part of our landscape and property maintenance team.

Free

Apply in person at our sales office Mon -Fri between 10:00 and 5:00.

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

Meredith Bay 50 Lighthouse Cliffs Laconia, NH 603-524-4141

Free Scrap & Appliance Removal.

Call Stu Walker 393-6494

Heavy Equipment

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES

1976 CASE 580C Loader/ backhoe, fully enclosed cab, good condition, $9,000 or OBO. 603-524-4445 GMC 7500 Log Truck. 1978 48K miles, Barco 60 loader, Turner Tag axle. $12,000. 393-7328 JOHN DEERE 440B Skidder1974, very good condition, new chains. $10,000. 393-7328

Help Wanted CDL - Laconia domicile, MC experience preferred. 207-754-1047

TPW Vacations in Waterville Valley is seeking friendly individuals to provide service and information to our valued guests. This position requires excellent customer service skills including making reservations, greeting and accommodating guests.

To apply, please email David Boston dboston@tpwmanagement.com

Experienced painter wanted for work in the Lakes Region of NH. Transportation & tools required.

Pay commensurate with experience. Call Kevin 293-0466, email kevinrpc@metrocast.net

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN JW Electric is currently accepting applications for licensed electrician for immediate employment.

Call John for interview 279-6386

JOB OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME PAYROLL POSITION IN A RAPIDLY GROWING SERVICE COMPANY Qualifications: • Mature, dedicated, detail oriented individual • Prior payroll experience a must, experience with Microsoft Excel and Word necessary • Able to communicate effectively Please send resume with references and contact information to: Laconia Daily Sun, BOX L 1127 Union Avenue #1, Laconia, N.H. 03246

Holy Trinity Catholic School Title I Reading/Math Teacher Afterschool Program Teachers Substitute Teachers Certified NH Elementary/Early Childhood Teachers, Preferred Sent Cover Letter, Resume and 3 Letters of Recommendation by October 10, 2012 or filled Holy Trinity Catholic School Attn: Jack Fortier, Principal 50 Church Street

LACONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT ELM STREET SCHOOL is seeking a Long Term Substitute for a 2nd grade classroom. Candidate must be certified in Elementary Education. Position will run from November to March.

Contact: Kevin Michaud, Principal Elm Street School 478 Elm Street Laconia, NH 03246

LACONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL is seeking a part-time paraprofessional for our Middle School. Successful candidate will support students with special education needs.

27.5 hours per week Contact: Jen Sottak, Special Education Coordinator Laconia Middle School 150 McGrath Street Laconia, NH 03246 For any of the above openings please send Letter of Intent, Resume, Transcripts, Certification and three Letters of Reference to the respective contact person for each school.

Visit our website for information about Laconia Schools at: www.laconiaschools.org E.O.E

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Help Wanted

EAR ROUND wait staff. Water reet Cafe, Laconia. Apply in erson Thursday & Friday before pm. See Jen.

Help Wanted

Instruction

Services

Services

Services

$30 Traditional Japanese Bodywork Treatments VACATION RENTAL MANAGERS TPW Vacations is seeking Individuals to join our Vacation Rental management team.

This role requires leadership, excellent customer service skills and an understanding of the Waterville Valley resort area.

To apply, please email David Boston dboston@tpwmanagement.com

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

Please come and enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing benefits of traditional Japanese body work known as Shiatsu.

Each treatment is performed fully clothed on a comfortable floor mat and takes about an hour.

Treatments are performed at the Sachem Shiatsu office at the Fitness Edge building in Meredith.

Please call Sensei Jones at 603-524-4780 to make an appointment.

4 WEEK INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE Experience the gentle art of Tai Chi. This program is designed to help older adults with impaired balance prevent falls. However the class structure is flexible enough to accommodate students of all ages. This unique curriculum applies traditional Tai Chi movements and postures for therapeutic and functional balance training. Classes are one hour in length and begin at the following locations on the following days and times: • Taylor Community (Woodside Recreational Room) Mon. (10/1), 10-11am • Alton Senior Center-Tues.

(10/2), 2-3pm • Meredith Senior Center Wed. (10/3), Exact time to be determined.

• Moultonboro Rec. Thurs.

(10/3), Noon-1PM

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

738-3504.

SPR Property Services Residential & small office cleaning. Mobile home hand washing. Trash & junk removal.

Shannon 998-6858

STEVE S LANDSCAPING & GENERAL YARD WORK

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

For all your yard needs and tree removal. 524-4389 or 630-3511

Our Customers Don t get Soaked!

528-3531 Major credit cards accepted

WEEKLY TRASH PICKUP

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

603-986-8149 M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Quality work for any size electrical job. Licensed-Insured, Free estimates/ 603-455-5607

The cost of this class is only $40

Mature woman will clean for you.

Rates less than the rest!

References. 832-3279

($28 for Taylor Community Residents).

For more information please call Russ at

524-4780

Motorcycles 1976 Harley FLH- Good condition, $5,000 or best offer. 455-6296 1996 Harley Sporster, 37K, garaged in Laconia. $3500 Firm.

1-617-697-6230.

2006 Honda Shadow 600 with sissy bar. Silver, like new. 3,600 miles. $4,600. 254-9007 HARLEY Davidson 1968 FLHExcellent condition, $7,000.

393-7328 HARLEY Davidson motorcycle cover like new $85.00. Wind deflectors $35.00. Saddlebags with water bottle. $75.00. Call John at 279-5144.

Roommate Wanted NORTHFIELD- Nice, clean, newly renovated 2-Bedroom apartment to share. H&W included.

Washer/Dryer.

No pets. $400/Month, deposit required.

603-455-3220

Services BABYSITTING, $10 per hour.

Laconia. Please call Renee,

Store your Car, Boat, Motorcycle, RV in a clean/dry place. Monthly rates. 524-1430 or 455-6518

Yard Sale

Land GILFORD: 1 1/4 acre level & dry wooded lot with 175' on paved town road just over the Laconia line. $79,900. Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Storage Space HUGE GARAGE in Gilford for rent, perfect for 2 cars or large boat. $250/Month. 508-596-2600

HARDWOOD Flooring- Dust Free Sanding. 25 years experience.

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

Professional Painting Affordable price. Michael Marcotte 455-6296

LACONIA/WEIRS Beach, 22 Plantation Road, Saturday & Sunday 9/29, & 9/30 Sat. 10am-4pm and Sun.10am-2pm. Wide variety of items, Troybullt Tiller, snowboarding equipment, outer wear, housewares, electronics & gaming, motorcycle and more...

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DRIVE IT NOW!

AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

000

$

Irwin Toyota | Scion | Ford | Lincoln 59 Bisson Avenue Laconia, NH

Irwin Hyundai

603-524-4922 | www.irwinzone.com INCLUDING:

BRAND NEW 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

35

35

MPG

MSRP............................. $19,200 Irwin Discount................ $2,228

YOUR FINAL PRICE

2.9% Available

MSRP............................. $24,143 Irwin Discount................ $3,144

$0 DOWN LEASE

$

27 Camry’s Available

BRAND NEW 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS TWO

YOUR FINAL PRICE

MPG

0% Available 60 Mos

BRAND NEW 2012 FORD

FUSION SEL AWD

33

MSRP......................... $31,885 Irwin Discount............. $4,479 MFG Rebate................. $3,500

MPG STK#CFC161

$0 DOWN LEASE

$

7 Fusion’s Available

ned Redesig

0% Available 60 Mos

BRAND NEW 2013 FORD

ESCAPE SE 4x4

MSRP......................... $29,480 Irwin Discount............. $2,584 MFG Rebate................. $1,000

MPG

MSRP............................. $25,027 Irwin Discount................ $2,120

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

STK# CJT947

MSRP............................. $25,234 Irwin Discount................ $2,296 MFG Rebate...................... $750

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

269/MO 22,907 199/MO 22,188

$

$

$

29 Prius Available

32 Rav4’s Available

$

0% Available 60 Mos

LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS WITH 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. $.20 PER MILE THEREAFTER. 1ST PAYMENT, $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND $369 DEALER FEE DUE AT SIGNING. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NO SALES TAX FOR NH RESIDENTS. *SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SPECIAL FINANCING MAY EFFECT SALE PRICE. ALL REBATES TO DEALER. MANUFACTURERS PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AD VEHICLES REFLECT $1,000 NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2013 CREDIT. EXPIRES 9-30-2012

BRAND NEW 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS

BRAND NEW 2013 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLS

40

40

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

149/MO 14,399

$

8 Accent’s Available

$

1.9% Available

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

179/MO 17,442

$

15 Elantra’s Available

F150 S/C XLT 4x4

28

$

1.9% Available

MSRP......................... $39,700 Irwin Discount............. $6,201 MFG Rebate................. $3,500

MPG STK#CFT437

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

329/MO 29,999

$

$

17 F150’s Available

0% Available 60 Mos

LEASE FOR 24 MONTHS (F150 IS FOR 36 MOS) WITH 10,500 MILES PER YEAR. $.20 PER MILE THEREAFTER. 1ST PAYMENT, $595 ACQUISITION FEE AND $369 DEALER FEE DUE AT SIGNING. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NO SALES TAX FOR NH RESIDENTS. *SPECIAL FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SPECIAL FINANCING MAY EFFECT SALE PRICE. ALL REBATES TO DEALER. MANUFACTURERS PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AD VEHICLES REFLECT$1,000 NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2013 CREDIT. EXPIRES 9-30-2012

BRAND NEW 2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

BRAND NEW 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS FWD

28

MPG

STK# HDC233

MSRP............................... $18,795 Irwin Discount.................. $1,353

2.9% Available

BRAND NEW 2012 FORD

MPG

STK# HDS180

MSRP............................... $15,495 Irwin Discount.................. $1,069

3 Escape’s Available

35

MPG

MPG

YOUR FINAL PRICE

26,896

$ STK#DFT136

STK# CJC351

YOUR FINAL PRICE

199/MO 23,906

$

30

MPG

YOUR FINAL PRICE

$

5 Focus’ Available

.9% Available 60 Mos

27

$0 DOWN LEASE

159/MO 16,619

BRAND NEW 2012 TOYOTA RAV4 4x4

51

MSRP......................... $21,905 Irwin Discount............ $2,986 MFG Rebate................. $2,000

STK#CFC151

209/MO 16,972 199/MO 20,999

28 Corolla’s Available

FOCUS SE

$ STK# CJC393

$

BRAND NEW 2012 FORD

40

MPG

STK# DJC504

$

PAYMENTS UNTIL 2013

Roadside Assistance

MPG

$0 DOWN LEASE

SECURITY DEPOSIT

1Year Free Scheduled Maintenance*

3 Oil Changes Free

BRAND NEW 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

$

$

DOWN PAYMENT

446 Union Avenue Laconia, NH All of our New & Preowned Vehicles come with

SALES EVENT

STK# HDC236

MSRP............................... $23,150 Irwin Discount.................. $1,364 MFG Rebate.......................$1500

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

159/MO 20,286

$

23 Sonata’s Available

$

0% Available

STK# HCT491

MSRP............................... $27,319 Irwin Discount.................. $2,101 MFG Rebate......................$2,000

$0 DOWN LEASE

YOUR FINAL PRICE

229/MO 23,281

$

22 Santa Fe’s Available

$

1.9% Available

LEASE FOR 36 MONTHS WITH 12,000 MILES PER YEAR. $.20 PER MILE THEREAFTER. 1ST PAYMENT, $595 ACQUISITION FEE AND $369 DEALER FEE DUE AT SIGNING. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NO SALES TAX FOR NH RESIDENTS. *1.9% FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SPECIAL FINANCING MAY EFFECT SALE PRICE. ALL REBATES TO DEALER. MANUFACTURERS PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. AD VEHICLES REFLECT$1,000 NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2013 CREDIT. EXPIRES 9-30-2012