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Managers believe cops needlessly showed massive force & destroyed property during drug raid at Gilford strip clubUndercover police arranged for $300 private party that included four dancers, left $131 bar tab
bar manager Meghan Doptis said police and SWAT team members pried open safes with crow bars even when offered the keys and the combina-tions, busted holes in walls and ripped out the installed secu-rity system.
“They cut all of our camera wires. We can’t even see what they did,” she said.
Doptis is the regular bar-tender. She said yesterday that she was not at the Mardi Gras last Tuesday but agreed to speak with The Daily Sun and give details of what she was told when her cell phone started ringing at 9:04 p.m. She also provided access for a pho-tographer and to some of the customers and employees who
were there so long as The Sun not identify them by name.
Doptis said it was about eight weeks ago when a group of guys began coming into the bar regularly, generally on Thursday nights.
She said two of them, “Shawn” and “A.J.” were regu-lars and rapidly made friends
By Gail OBerTHE LACONIA DAILY SUN
see MardI Gras page 8
BELMONT & TILTON — After skir-mishing with the New Hampshire Depart-ment of Environmental Services (DES) for the past seven years over where their prop-erty ends and the lake begins, residents of Silver Lake have appealed to the Legisla-
ture for help.At a special meeting of the Silver Lake
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identical legislation to set the NMHWN of Ossipee Lake to resolve a similar differ-ences between DES, which ultimately sup-ported the bill, and residents.
“We’re not wedded to 468,” said Rene Pel-
Silver Lakers asking lawmakers to set ‘natural’ high water mark
see sILVEr LaKE page 11
By Michael KitchTHE LACONIA DAILY SUN
MEREDITH — About 100 people joined U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte for a Town Hall-style meeting in the Community Center here yesterday.
The Nashua Repub-lican gave about a 15 minute presentation about the financial state of the country, providing debt and deficit numbers to support her call for reduced federal spend-ing and a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Attendees were given about 45 min-utes to ask questions and they ranged from the economy to the environment to ques-tions about Libya and China.
One woman said she was living in a motel room, commut-ing to Massachusetts for work and yet the single mothers who live in the same place have enough money to smoke cigarettes and talk on cell phones.
“I don’t have money to smoke cigarettes,” she said.
Ayotte said she
Too much debt! Ayotte brings her case for reining in federal spending to Meredith
By Gail OBerTHE LACONIA DAILY SUN
see ayOttE page 10
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WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s long and deeply unpopular war in Iraq will be over by year’s end and all U.S. troops “’’will defi nitely be home for the holidays,” Presi-dent Barack Obama declared Friday.
Stretching more than eight years, the war cost the United States heavily: More than 4,400 members of the military have been killed, and more than 32,000 have been wounded.
The fi nal exit date was sealed after months of intensive talks between Wash-
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NEW YORK (AP) — A broad rally swept through the stock market Friday after McDonald’s and sev-eral other large companies reported solid earnings. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed higher for the third straight week, its best run since February, as hope builds that a weekend meeting will bring European lead-ers closer to easing the region’s debt troubles.
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Obama says Iraq war is over, troops will be home by year’s endington and Baghdad failed to reach agree-ment on conditions for leaving several thousand U.S. troops in Iraq as a training force. The U.S. also had been interested in keeping a small force to help the Iraqis deal with possible Iranian meddling.
The task now is to speed the pullout of the remaining U.S. forces, nearly 40,000 in number.
Staying behind in Iraq, where bomb-ings and other violence still occur, will be some 150-200 U.S. military troops as part
of embassy security, the defense attaché’s offi ce and the offi ce of security cooperation. That’s common practice but still a danger to American forces.
Obama, an opponent of the war since before he took offi ce, nevertheless praised the efforts of U.S. troops in Iraq. He said American soldiers would leave “with their heads held high, proud of their success.”
For Obama, Friday’s announcement capped a remarkable two days of national
see IRAQ WAR page 12
Gadhafi ’s body on display in shopping center freezer
the changes could have implications for mil-lions of other workers, as more companies on the fence could replicate its moves.
The discounter, which employs more than 1.4 million workers, said the changes were forced by rising health care costs. All future
part-time employees working less than 24 hours a week, on average, will not be covered under the plan, starting next year.
Premiums will rise for many existing workers, and the company will reduce by
see GADHAFI page 6
Wall-Mart trims health insurance benefi ts for less than full-time workers
of the diffi culties ahead for Libya. Its new rulers are disorganized, its people embit-tered and divided. But the ruling National Transitional Council said it would declare the country’s liberation on Saturday, the starting point for a timetable that calls for a new interim government within a month and elections within eight months.
The top U.N. rights chief raised concerns that Gadhafi may have been shot to death after being captured alive. The fate of his body seemed tied up in squabbles among
Libya’s factions, as fi ghters from Misrata — a city brutally besieged by Gadhafi ’s forces during the civil war — seemed to claim ownership of it, forcing the delay of a planned burial Friday.
Also muddled was the fate of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi , the only Gadhafi son who stayed in Libya and reportedly survived after his father’s Aug. 21 ouster. It appeared Friday that he was still at large: some govern-ment ministers had said he was wounded
see WALL-MART page 13
Stocks rise sharply on back of solid corporate earnings
see STOCKS page 12
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Lynch released his latest proposed constitutional amendment without fanfare to the media in an email. If he wanted to forge a compromise with House and Senate GOP leaders, the public announcement might have pushed them farther apart.
A visibly upset Senate President Peter Bragdon told reporters he was caught by surprise and disap-pointed with Lynch.
“After numerous talks with the governor as recently as yesterday, it would have been nice to know this was coming out,” said Bragdon, R-Milford.
He later issued a statement affi rming that they share the same goals, but Lynch’s public release of his amendment complicates the process.
House Speaker William O’Brien also criticized Lynch for releasing his proposal publicly without fi rst talking to him.
“As such, this appears to be more of a publicity stunt than an actual concrete proposal to resolve the education funding problem created by the courts,” said O’Brien, R-Mont Vernon.
Lynch’s amendment states that the Legislature shall have the authority and responsibility to defi ne reasonable school education standards. The Legis-lature also shall hold public schools accountable to meet those standards and mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity. It also would give law-makers full discretion to determine aid amounts and its distribution.
Lawmakers have tried unsuccessfully dozens of times to compromise on an amendment to nullify the state Supreme Court’s landmark 1997 ruling requiring the state to provide all public school chil-dren with an adequate education. After the ruling, the state began providing a base-per-pupil aid amount to all communities, including wealthy ones.
Lynch wants to target aid to poorer communities and has been working with Bragdon and O’Brien for months to come up with an amendment all three could support. As governor, Lynch cannot act on a
Lynch proposes school funding amendment to N.H. Constitution
see LYNCH page 12
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LETTERSI also saw a father & son sharing the experience of a lifetime
Jim Hightower
Astonishingly, some Wall Street-ers continue to be clueless about what the Occupy Wall Street move-ment is protesting. Yoo-hoo, Street-ers: Note that the movement’s name has the term “Wall Street” in it.
While there is a plethora of partic-ular issues being raised by the pro-testers — from the corrupting power of corporate money in our elections to the demise of middle-class wages — the unifying theme is that each one adds to the rising tide of eco-nomic inequality that’s enriching the most privileged few by knocking down America’s workaday major-ity. And, Mr. and Ms. Streeter, guess who is the most powerful perpetra-tors of this greed-fueled disparity: Yes, you.
Perhaps an example would help you grasp the obvious. Even as the protest was spreading in mid-October to hundreds of cities, tone-deaf executives at Bank of America announced three moves:
One, to goose up their own extrav-agant pay, they’re socking finan-cially stressed debit-card users with a new $5 a month fee.
Second, they’re dumping 30,000 of the bank’s worker bees onto Ameri-ca’s already swollen unemployment rolls. Goodbye, and good luck find-ing another job.
Third, two top executives who are departing the bank are being handed golden parachutes totaling $11-million.
In the midst of this, Steve Bartlett opened his mouth. A former Con-gress-critter who was promoted to be Wall Street’s top Washington lobbyist, he is a perfect symbol of the infuriating corrupt coziness between financial elites and law-makers. Yet Bartlett blithely says, “We (don’t) see ourselves as the target (of the protests).” After all, he explains, Wall Street “has to be well capitalized and well financed for the economy to recover.”
Golly, Steve, I think we capital-ized you extremely well. What part of the public’s multitrillion-dollar bailout of the Street’s elite did you not see? We the People see every glaring dime of it. And we also see that rather than helping our econ-omy recover, you’re now lobbying Congress to kill Wall Street reforms so banksters can grab even more at our expense.
Yet the most befuddled Wall Streeter of all is — big surprise — the richest guy.
Wall Street: dazed & confused
In assessing the spreading public protest against the rampaging greed of today’s corporate and financial elite, John Paulson turns out to be as confused as a goat on Astroturf. Oh, he gets it that the people’s anger is directed at hedge fund profiteers like him, but he claims that riff-raff like us are simply confused on the virtue of accumulated wealth.
While it’s true that he raked in nearly $5-billion in personal pay last year (the largest single haul in Wall Street history), and while it’s true that his riches flow not from advances to benefit human-ity, but from rigged Wall Street casino games, he asserts that it’s the amassing of wealth itself that serves the public good.
It’s unfair, Paulson scolds, that pro-testers demonstrated in front of his 28,000-square-foot, $15 million man-sion on New York’s Upper East Side, targeting him as an exemplar of plu-tocratic excess. Don’t they know that billionaires like him pay taxes, “pro-viding huge benefits to everyone in our city?” Besides, he points out that he’s not merely a billionaire, but one of those “job creators,” as Republican leaders prefer to call corporate chief-tains these days.
Paulson brags that his hedge fund “has created over 100 high-paying jobs in New York City since its for-mation.” Wow — 100 jobs in a city of over 8-million people. Thanks, John, our economy wouldn’t be the same without you!
When it comes down to it, all that the Paulson-clique really wants is a little love — a small show of grati-tude for all that the richest 1-per-cent is doing for us 99-percent of Americans by making themselves ever-richer.
“Instead of vilifying our most successful businesses,” he wrote recently in a plaintive press release, “we should be supporting them and encouraging them.”
See, protesters, you’re gonna make John cry. You should be ashamed — except that he does have $15-billion in net worth to dry those tears.
(Jim Hightower has been called American’s most popular populist. The radio commentator and former Texas Commissioner of Agriculture is author of seven books, including “There’s Nothing In the Middle of Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos” and his new work, “Swim Against the Current: Even Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow”.)
To the editor,Well, here I go again! Dusting off
my pen in response to some confused, misguided, arrogant individuals who have pushed my buttons. This time it’s because I have read so many negative responses to the photo of the “Harrys” and their “First Morning Prize”. Its pathetic how many only saw the “dead moose” — there was SO much more to the picture that they didn’t seem to see. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, for those who were obviously blinded by the bunny they were so vigorously hugging, let me paint you the picture “I” saw.
I saw two men, whom I have known and most have known of for many years, that legally and ethically pro-vided food for their family during a time when the economy. . . well. . .”SUCKS”. How do you suppose our grandparents managed to feed their families during the “Great Depres-sion”? And if you don’t think this economy is history repeating itself you had better wake up and smell the coffee while you can still afford to drink it. We know the animal was taken legally and ethically for two reasons: 1. Fish and Game officers watch moose hunters like a hawk; and 2. It was on the front page of the paper as a public interest story and, much to some people’s dismay, a lot of the public IS interested.
I saw two men who, despite the fact that they are both getting along in years and are a little long in the tooth (sorry
Harry II but I know how old I am and I know your older than that ol’ friend), were “out there” at the crack of dawn, hiking through the woods and swamps tracking this mammoth animal, bag-ging it, then retrieving the giant in one piece. Oh, Im sure they had help in the retrieval but, you try dragging nearly a ton of dead weight after hiking a mile or more at their ages.
I also saw a father and son sharing an experience of a lifetime — making a memory that can never ever be taken from them. A memory that will be shared long after one of them is gone. You can’t buy that at any price. So for those who only saw a “dead moose” in the paper they were reading just before they sat down to their veal parm — of course I’m sure it was the kind bought at the grocery store where no animals were hurt in the making — try opening your minds to the picture I saw.
Muzzelloader season opens Satur-day, Oct. 29. We hunters didn’t harrass the loon watchers as the paddled their canoes and kayaks through the back waters rousting migratory birds off their nests all summer. . . lets hope they will have the same respect for us as we make our attempts to assist Fish and Game with their wildlife management. For some of us “Bird Watching” just isn’t enough.
Congratulations to the “Harry’s” on their “First Morning Trophy”
Good Job Guys!Holly TetreaultMeredith
You don’t have right not be be offended; your letters offend meTo the editor,
Please do not allow Louissa Simp-son, Tom Stankosky and the gram-matically challenged Eric Moss to have any of their letters published in The Laconia Sun, they offend me.
How ridiculous is that last line? People do NOT have a right to not be offended, their letters truly do offend me in that their intolerance is amaz-ing. Those of us that hunt do not try to force them to eat meat, but at the first sign of anyone else doing so, they swoop in with their pathetic writing campaigns.
I would hope the editor of The Laco-nia Daily Sun would be a lot smarter than to let anti-hunting, anti-meat do-
gooders control paper content.Here is some free advice to those
writers, if you don’t like the picture, turn away, I have to do that with the multitude of moronic letters that come in and offend me.
To Louissa, Tom and Eric: you DO NOT have the right not to be offended, put your grown up clothes on and deal, the rest of us have to do so with people like you.
Oh, by the way, congrats Mr. Bean on a wonderful kill; I can taste those delicious moose steaks all the way to Pennsylvania.
Wayne Stottlar, Editor/PublisherThe ValleyYeagertown, PA
To the editor,Thanks for publishing the har-
vested moose picture. My friends and family are avid hunters and we appre-ciate the chance to see some success-ful local guys with their kill. I’ve lived in rural communities my whole life and have always enjoyed when the
local rags publish some pictures and articles on local hunters’ success.
It’s good to know that your publica-tion is still doing this for area hunters and their families. I picked up some extra copies for my sons.
Steve MorinNorthfield
We appreciate seeing some successful local guys with their kill
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570 Union Ave., LaconiaLETTERSSouthern Poverty Law Center fights racism because it’s wrongTo the editor,
To my friend, Doug Lambert: please do a little more research before you put your thoughts in a letter to the editor. The Southern Poverty Law Center was established in 1971. If you had looked at their web page – www.splcenter.org – you would have found that the Center “monitors hate groups and extremists throughout the United States and exposes their activities to law enforcement agencies, the media and the public.”
While our Constitutions – both US and New Hampshire – protect free speech, neither of them protect murder and mayhem. By being vigi-lant in its monitoring, the Southern Poverty Law Center has “crippled some of the country’s most notorious hate groups by suing them for mur-ders and other violent acts committed by their members.”
The Southern Poverty Law Center employs the existing legal system to bring about change. The Center, for example, obtained a multi-million dollar judgment against the leader
and many of the members of the Impe-rial Klans of America (Ku Klux Klan). The Center recently joined Missis-sippi attorney Winston J. Thompson III, in filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of a black man who was attacked in the parking lot of a Jackson, Miss., motel and then fatally run over by a truck.
In all my years of practicing law, I have never understood that fighting racism and murder are the objectives of any one political group. Abraham Lin-coln did not challenge slavery because of his political beliefs – he fought it because it was wrong! That is what the Southern Poverty Law Center does.
If you had been at the meeting at the Laconia Middle School this week you would have heard that bigotry and hatred and bullying occurs right here in our community. Doug, the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2011, at 7 pm in the library of the Laconia Middle School. Give me a call and we’ll go together.
Patrick H. WoodLaconia
As LHS alumni we thank you & hope we can meet again in ‘12To the editor,
The Committee for the Alumni Reunion would like to express our gratitude to Laconia School Depart-ment administration, staff and, most importantly, the students who gave so wholeheartedly to insure that the 1st Annual Alumni Reunion was a success. Specifically, we thank Bob Champlin and Janet Brough for their reception of the ideas, the Laconia School Board whose endorsement was so important, Mr. Donald Haddock who organized the wonderful array of the multigen-erational display of automobiles for the parade, LHS Principal Steve Beals, Multimedia Instructor Steve Bouf-fard, Jack Aldrich and his students of the J.O. Huot Vocational Culinary Arts Department, the LHS students, in gen-eral, who all allowed us to share their homecoming events, and the janitorial staff for their support during the day and night of the event.
We thank the generations of alumni who came to Laconia High School to
renew friendships, to exchange memories, and to show that we still remain Sachems in the most respected sense of unity for the blessings of our public education.
On behalf of the alumni, we thank our parents for their insight in sup-porting us when in school, thank our teachers who challenged us, taught us, and set out dreams and goals to be sought. We know full well that those buildings at 345 Union Avenue have long brought forth a group of citizens who, for some, gave the ultimate com-mitment so that public education would be available for generations to come, brought forth citizens who made a difference in their nation, their states, their communities, and in the neighbors, in their families, and, yes, in their school systems.
As alumni, grateful and commit-ted to public education, we thank you and hope that next year we can meet again.
James M. CarrollLaconia
When did it become D.C.’s responsibility to pay town employees?To the editor,
If the presidents latest attempt at a “jobs” bill comes to the Senate floor our Senators should vote no.
The millionaires tax to pay for it is a red herring. The vice president’s state-ments today about putting teachers and first responders back to work is disingenuous at best. It is just another payoff to the public employees unions at the expense of people who have nothing to do with these laid off workers.
When did it become the national government’s responsibility to pay local public employees? These local governments have had three years to deal with their problems. If they do not have the political will to either raise taxes or cut wages and benefits then they can’t have these workers. And the workers have to deal with a new reality that the country and the
taxpayers are all broke.Wrapping this jobs bill with code
words like “First Responders” makes you think we are not being protected from terrorists by the federal govern-ment, when this is just not true.
Rather than dealing with this three years ago, the state governments took hundreds of billions in stimu-lus money to pay them . . . remember those saved jobs. Now the stimulus money is gone, the workers have lost their jobs anyway and we still have to pay it all back.
If we do not come to grips with and except the economy we have and begin to live within our means rather than continuously kicking the can down the road hoping for some miracle, we will end like Greece.
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LACONIA — After reviewing the requests from city departments the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Committee invites the general public to comment on the priorities for capital investment in the 2012-2013 municipal budget when it meets on Tuesday, October 25, beginning at 6 :30 p.m. in City Hall.
The Department of Public Works has requested $1,350,000 for street repairs, which have been traditionally funded with cash. The current budget appropriated $850,000 for street repairs, $500,000 less than the depart-ment requested and approximately $250,000 less than was appropriated in prior years. Another $40,000 was requested for the replacement of fenc-ing and guardrails, twice the current appropriation, and $50,000 for repair-ing and constructing sidewalks. The department seeks $180,000 to replace vehicles in its aging fl eet and repeats its request for $50,000 to undertake comprehensive study of the storm drain network.
The Parks and Recreation Depart-ment has asked for $250,000 to begin the construction phase of the Weirs Community Park and $125,000 to demolish and reconstruct the park house at Opechee Park. Last year a request for $150,000 toward demol-ishing, repairing and renovating
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park houses was denied by the city manager. Likewise, after foregoing $25,000 for playground revitalization in the current budget, the department has renewed its request for $25,000 to add to the fund, which has a balance of some $60,000, compared to the cost of between $75,000 and $100,000 to equip a playground.
For the Fire Department the top pri-ority is a replacement for Engine No. 1 at an estimated cost of $420,000, with the rider that any remaining funds be applied to planning and engineering the renovation and expansion of Cen-tral Station, a project expected to cost $3.9-million. Once again the depart-ment has requested $45,000 for an emergency generator for the station at The Weirs and $15,000 to replace-ment the windows at the station. Fire Chief Ken Erickson suggested a vehicle for the Fire Prevention Offi cer could be acquired for $22,000, draw-ing on surplus funds from the Motor-cycle Week account.
The Police Department confi ned its request to $58,000 for two new cruisers in keeping with its schedule for replac-ing the fl eet and the Finance Depart-ment wants $54,230 to equip City Hall with an emergency generator.
After hearing from residents, the committee will score the requests and rank them in order of priority before presenting them to the Planning Board for its approval.
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and in custody in a hospital in the city of Zlitan, but a military offi cial at the hospital, Hakim al-Kisher, denied he was there.
In Misrata, residents crowded into long lines to get a chance to view the body of Gadhafi , which was laid out on a mattress on the fl oor of an emp-tied-out vegetable and onions freezer at a local shopping center. The body had apparently been stowed in the freezer in an attempt to keep it out of the public eye, but once the location was known, that intention was swept away in the overwhelming desire of residents to see the man they so deeply despised.
Men, women and children fi led in to take their picture with the body. The site’s guards had even organized separate visit-ing hours for families and single men.
“We want to see the dog,” some chanted.
Gadhafi ’s 69-year-old body was stripped to the waist, his torso and arms streaked with dried blood. Bullet wounds in the chest, abdomen and left side of the head were visible.
The bloody siege of Misrata over the summer instilled a particularly virulent hatred of Gadhafi there — a hatred now mixed with pride because he was captured and killed by fi ghters from the city.
New video posted on Facebook showed revolutionary fi ghters dragging a confused-looking Gadhafi up the hill to their vehicles after his capture and less than an hour before he was killed. The young men scream “Moammar, you dog!” as their former leader wipes at blood covering the left side of his head, neck and left shoulder.
Gadhafi gestures to the young men to be patient, and says “What’s going on?” as he wipes fresh blood from his
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Laconia now in line for 4.85 reps in Concord & therein lies a problem
LACONIA — The future of Laco-nia’s five representatives to the N.H. General Court is uncertain because of a 2006 state constitutional amend-ment requiring that New Hampshire conform as closely as possible with the concept of “one man-one vote.”
According to Rep. Frank Tilton, who along with other legislators past and present attended a House Special Sub-committee on Redistricting meeting a the Belknap Mill earlier this week, according to the new formula, Laconia is entitled to 4.85 representatives.
“Our fifth may have to be a floate-rial,” Tilton said meaning the city many have to share it’s fifth repre-sentative with one of the surrounding Belknap County communities.
Right now, Laconia has five repre-sentatives elected at large — meaning every single voter can cast a vote for his or her five top choices for state rep-resentative.
Belknap County has a total of 18 representatives — seven are elected from District 5 which includes Gilford, Alton, Belmont, and Barnstead; Mer-edith has two representatives, also elected at large; Gilmanton has one representative; Center Harbor and New Hampton share one representa-tive and Tilton and Sanbornton share two — each also elected at large.
The amendment, passed by a plebi-scite in 2006, was designed to break up larger districts — like Belknap District 5 — and give all communities with at least 3,300 people their own representative.
In at-large districts consisting of mul-tiple towns it is technically possible for all elected representatives to reside in just one of the member towns.
The final recommendation of the House Subcommittee on redistricting could change all that and the meeting at the Belknap Mill was held to elicit local opinion.
Ideally and mathematically, the size of a voting district is the number of representatives (400) divided into the state population determined by the 2010 census or 1,316,470. The result
is 3,291 residents would make a per-fect district.
In reality, the numbers are less con-venient. To further complicate things for Laconia, the city is divided in six wards and none of the wards has enough people to satisfy the “perfect district.”
Tilton said he would like that all of Laconia’s five representative to still be elected at large, but committee member Warren Groen (R-Strafford 1) said his interpretation of the amend-ment is that each piece of the pie or district should be a small as possible.
What this could mean for Laconia is some kind or ward combinations for elections. Larger cities, Nashua, Con-cord and Manchester already elect their state representative by wards. Tilton said Laconia, which doesn’t have any “ward political machines” could find it possible that no one would run for office in one or more wards — something he said has hap-pened before in school board races.
“I also want to be able to represent all of the Laconia residents, not just the ones in my ward,” Tilton said.
Barnstead Rep. Elaine Swinford is the only member of the 18-member Belknap County delegation serving on the redistricting subcommittee.
Yesterday she said that she sup-ports Tilton’s position. “It seems to me that Laconia has always done well with at-large elections and I hope that doesn’t change,” she said.
Whether continuing at-large voting is constitutional is a question for the redis-tricting committee, which will make it’s report to the full House for a vote.
Rep. Bob Kingsbury said he would like to have the most representative of one-man, one vote and would ide-ally like to see Laconia redivided into five wards.
“But I know that ain’t going to happen,” he said to the five members of the redistricting committee who met in Laconia Tuesday night, accept-ing political reality.
Laconia’s ward system is deter-mined by City Charter and that docu-ment would have to be changed for Kingsbury’s wish to come true.
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temple and glances at his palm. A young fighter later is shown carrying a boot and screaming, “This is Moam-mar’s shoe! This is Moammar’s shoe! Victory! Victory!”
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with a number of the women who dance there. She said they told the employees they were in the area working some type of “job” and Doptis said they regularly con-sumed alcohol and tipped the dancers and staff.
Doptis said it was a couple of weeks ago when “Shawn” approached her with a request for a pri-vate party. He told her the crew was finishing its “job” and would like to have a private party — held in a separate but open part of the bar with it’s own smaller stage.
She said she and “Shawn” exchanged a number of phone calls to plan the private party and when he said they didn’t want the two bottles of champagne that come with the typical bachelor party package, she offered to make them a special pitcher of Kamikazes.
She said they asked specifically for four individual dancers and were insistent the private party was on a Tuesday -— a night she says is generally very slow and one when neither she nor the regular security manager work.
She said two of the four dancers requested by Shawn don’t work on Tuesday’s but agreed to come in that night for the extra shift.
Doptis said the fourth, who was arrested by Hol-derness Police at her home, wasn’t able to come in to work and the man who had identified himself as “Shawn” offered to go to Holderness and drive her to the party.
Doptis said “Shawn” also agreed to give the club a $150 deposit for the party, in cash, and would pay the balance before the party, which he did.
She also said he told the bartender to put all of the drinks on his tab but not to tell the other guys because if they knew he was paying, they would start ordering really expensive drinks.
She said four of them including Shawn and A.J. came around 7:45 p.m. and drank for about an hour. They racked up a $131 bar tab, including buying
drinks for the staff and somebody drank half of the pitcher of Kamikazes.
Just before nine, she said two of them left and said they were going to get the rest of the party. She said “Shawn” was wearing a DTF (Drug Task Force) shirt that night and had joked about it with the dancers.
The next people through the door were police from Gilford, the N.H. State Police SWAT Team and the Belknap County Regional Operation Group.
According to the bartender who was there, a total of about 40 police officers, many of them wearing masks, camouflage and bearing AR-15 machine guns eventually ended up at the club.
He said he and the woman who was working secu-rity at the door were outside smoking cigarettes about 9 p.m. when they thought they saw a police car but said they didn’t think much about it.
The next thing he knew, about 15 police officers, dressed in full-battle array, came from under the awning and ordered him and the woman to lay on the ground and put their hands behind their backs. He said his hands were zip tied behind his back and he laid on his face for about 20 minutes before police allowed him to sit up.
Small safes located in the managers office were forced open by police who raided the Mardi Gras North Cabaret in Gilford this week looking for drugs. Club managers said offers of the combinations to open the safes were ignored. Gilford police chief Kevin Keenan said no combinations were offered. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
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The bartender said there were five patrons, the three dancers for the private party, and one dancer on the main stage when police arrived. There was arrest warrants for two of the dancers. Doptis said a third dancer was arrested because of outstanding warrants.
The bartender said they were all initially detained, cuffed, identified and eventually sent home. He said police cars blocked the road for at least an hour.
“They had this tank-like thing,” he said. “Big 32-inch tires.”
Doptis said they took everything. All of the money from the register, the tips from the dancers and bartenders, and the money from the safes out back was taken.
“They didn’t pay their bar tab,” Doptis said. “They even picked up the $1 bills from the dance floor.”
They took the ATM machine which is filled with $1 bills. Doptis said employees spent two days clean-ing. She noted that she keeps a quart-sized plastic tub with money bands in it and police dumped them on the floor behind the bar.
The club’s general manager, said Doptis, Autumn Vlvisaker, was at the club the night of the raid
Doptis said Autumn was taken into the office by police and told “they were going to shut the place down for good so it would never reopen.”
“I know they had warrants for the alleged individual drug sales,” Doptis said. “But this was a witch hunt.”
She said Autumn said she offered them the keys and combinations to all of the safes but police chose to pry them open. She said police were offered the keys to all of the doors and the outside beer cooler but police put holes in the walls to get around a locked door and pried open the beer cooler, which was locked.
Gilford Police Chief Kevin Keenan said yesterday that police asked the owner of the property for the keys and safe combinations and the owner of the property, Will Drew, didn’t provide them. Keenan said Drew was in his private residence across the street and that he went back inside his house after asking police why they were there.
The club building, long know locally as the Kings Grant Inn, is leased by Drew to Mardi Gras Clubs, which owns a number of clubs similar to the one in Gilford.
The search warrant specifically excluded the nearby private residences.
Keenan said police also asked the general man-ager for keys and combinations but “nothing was produced.”
The New Hampshire Drug Task Force-led raid, said Keenan through an earlier media statement came as the result of a months-long investigation during which police had gathered evidence that at least “seven different people were selling drugs from this club and many of them were employees.”
He said police raids are dangerous and because of safety issues with the police involved in them and time is of the essence. Keenan said there was intel-ligence that the place was frequented by members of outlaw motorcycle groups.
Doptis said that was not true.Keenan referred all further statements to the
State Police and the Office of the Attorney General.All totaled, seven individuals were arrested and
charged with a variety of drug sales. In addition, police records of items seized by them indicate oxy-codone was taken from a locker used by Sherry Barnhart, 21, of Campton and seven bags of cocaine were confiscated from Kyme Lynn Locke’s locker.
Inventory records show $24 was taken from Barn-hart’s purse and an additional $24 from her locker. Police also confiscated $942 from Locke.
From the club itself, police took $303 from the bar cash register, $99 from the register at the side bar, $406 dollars from another register and $1,300 dol-lars and a ledger from the safe in one of the offices.
From another office, police confiscated a Dell com-puter, bank paperwork, and $4,000 in cash.
Managers at the Mardi Gras North Cabaret in Gilford point to wall damage such as shown here as examples as what they see as the unnecessary destruction of property that occurred during a police raid at the club this week. The enclosed area beneath the staircase shown was accessible from a doorway right around the corner. The lock on the door was also destroyed. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
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Police also said a gun was found in one of the offi ce safes but, to date, no one identifi ed by court paper-work has been charged with any weapons charges.
Four of the seven people arrested were not at the Mardi Gras that night. Two were in Franklin, one was in Tilton and the fourth dancer was home in Holderness and police in those respective communi-ties executed the arrest warrants.
At Gilford Prosecutor Eric Bredbury’s request, Judge Jim Carroll ordered all affi davits supporting the search and arrest warrants sealed for 120 days.
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U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte addresses a gathering of about 100 people at the Meredith Community Center on Friday. (Alan MacRae/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
would like to see the fraud and abuse of all of the entitlement programs cleaned up.
“There is rampant gaming of the system,” she said adding the people most hurt by welfare and Social Security fraud are those who most need the assistance.
She also said streamlining the paperwork would make more money available for seniors and the truly disabled and ease the fi nancial burden on the non-discretionary spending programs like Medicare
and Social Security.When asked by Ken Pullman if she supported the
request to relax federal air pollution standards in the Midwest, Ayotte said she disagreed with much of what the EPA does but not this time.
“We are the downwind state,” she said.Ayotte took Betsey Mosher criticism of all of Wash-
ington’s “demagoguery” in stride by quipping that with a 15-percent approval ratings, her colleague Sen. John McCain said that accounts for family and staff.
She then said she understands why people feel that way but also pointed to some of the bi-partisan efforts that have happened but don’t necessarily get news coverage, including her own bill, co-sponsored by a Maryland Democrat, that would stop all legisla-tion unless a budget was passed by April 15, 2012.
She also referred to a letter signed by 38 senators from “both sides of the aisle” supporting a $1.2-tril-lion reduction in spending.
“As a new member, I’ll stick to my guns. But I will interact with people whose ideas are good,” she said.
Ayotte also said she supports a reduction in mili-tary spending, especially for defense programs that won’t work or planes the country doesn’t need, but said she lacks support largely because many cuts would come from projects near and dear to congres-sional districts held by politicians from both parties.
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letier, assistant director of the Water Division at DES, indicating that the agency was willing to reconsider its past decisions. “We’re not in the land grabbing busi-ness,” he remarked. “But, we don’t have the authority or the right to give away public land.”
The issue arose in 2004 when town officials informed residents submitting site plans and seek-ing building permits that according to DES the NMHWM was 468 feet. “That puts our property underwater,” said Paul O’Connell, then president of the association.
Moreover, the state holds all surface waters in public trust and, for lakes of 10 acres or more, owns not only the water but also the land beneath it. The state’s ownership does not require a deed and its rights trump the metes and bounds in deeds to pri-vate property.
“That’s the part that freaked us out,” O’Connell declared. “That they said they owned it.” He said that some 125 waterfront property owners found that, depending on the terrain, between one and 49 feet of their lots belonged to the state.
Although DES claimed that the NMHWM had been 468 feet “for decades,” the agency acknowl-edged that the documentation supporting its deci-sion had gone astray and agreed to undertake a “thorough, comprehensive, well-documented and thoroughly defensible” reevaluation. In May, 2008 DES reaffirmed its original determination.
The agency’s order carried an important caveat specifying that the elevation of 468 served as the reference line for purposes of delineating buffers and regulating development as prescribed by the Comprehensive Shoreline Protection Act , it did not mark the boundary of the public trust separating state and private property.
Nevertheless, under the common law public trust doctrine, the public trust boundary and NMHWM are one and the same, with the important proviso that the New Hampshire Supreme Court is the ulti-mate arbiter of the boundary between public and private ownership.
The Silver Lake Association immediately appealed the decision to the Water Council, a board of laymen that oversees the decisions of staff. Meanwhile, an amendment to the Comprehensive Shoreline Pro-tection Act uncoupled the reference line from the NMHWM. Since the decision to set the NMHWM
at 468 feet applied only to the reference line, the appeal was dismissed, but the reference line was left unchanged.
In February of this year, following a meeting with representatives of the Silver Lake Association, DES agreed to lower the reference line to 465 feet. While this decision resolved the issue of the reference line, the public trust boundary remains in dispute.
Pete Demas, an attorney at DES, explained that the association could again ask the agency to recon-sider its determination, pursue its original appeal to the state Supreme Court or seek legislation set-ting the public trust boundaty. In any event, the NMHWM, as set by DES, would weigh heavily in any decision.
The NMHWM refers to a line on shore left by the common and usual rise and fall of water, marked by such physical characteristics such as shelving of the bank and changes in the type of soil and spe-cies of vegetation. Because Silver Lake is a managed water body, where flows and levels are regulated by a series of upstream dams — Lakeport Dam, Avery Dam and Lochmere Dam — determining the NMHWM is especially challenging. In its decision, DES conceded that “longstanding man-made altera-tions to areas upstream of the Silver Lake preclude an accurate determination of the mean high water mark in its natural condition.”
DES drew on historical data and two field sur-veys in 2006 in setting the NMHWM at 468 feet, but residents have added more evidence to the mix. Referring to DES’s management plan for the Win-nipesaukee River watershed, they note that “the normal expected flows on a routine basis” at Loch-mere Dam, immediately above Silver Lake, are between 250 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 1,000 cfs. According to DES “at these flow rates, and routine operation of the upstream dams, the correspond-ing level of the lake is 463.96 feet and 465.76 feet respectively.”
At the meeting this week Jim Sawicki, the cur-rent president of the association, showed a phot-graph taken upstream of the Lochmere Dam during the drawdown of Lake Winnisquam, exposing the stumps of mature trees in the river bed, which are covered by water during normal flows. Jim Galla-gher, chief of the Dam Bureau at DES, conceded that the photograph seems to indicate that natural water levels were below, perhaps well below, 468 feet.
Likewise, O’Connell pointed to the outline of a fish, carved into the face of a boulder, which is exposed at water levels below 464.87 feet. One speaker reminded DES that scuba gear was not available to the Native American who carved the rock. Sawicki
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Sawicki said that the carving was just one example of archaeological fi nds, including the remains of camp fi res, that also offer evidence of lower natu-ral water levels.
John Cambray was among several speakers who stressed that the physi-cal features that led DES to set the NMHWM at 468 feet were themselves the result of changing fl ows and levels that stemmed from managing and controlling the Winnipesaukee River
by dams for the last 175 years.Gallagher acknowledged that resi-
dents presented evidence that his team had not considered when deter-mining the NMHWM. He said that DES would continue its discussions with the association and weigh all the available evidence in preparation for hearings on Forsythe’s legislation. Recalling the resolution of the dif-ference at Lake Ossipee, Gallagher remarked “I can see this going the same way.”
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constitutional amendment passed by the Legislature, but Bragdon and O’Brien believe they need the popular Democratic governor’s infl uence if an amendment is to pass. Democratic lawmakers his-torically have opposed amendments that would modify the court’s authority over education funding.
“It is my strongly held belief that the state has a responsibility to ensure that every child in New Hampshire has the opportunity for a quality edu-cation,” Lynch said in his statement. “But to accomplish that goal, we need an amendment that allows the state to target aid to the communities with the greatest needs, and that is what this amendment will do.”
The Supreme Court’s rulings require the state to pay the full cost of an adequate education, which means
every community gets some aid. The rulings do not prohibit the state from sending additional aid to communi-ties, but Lynch and other critics say the state’s limited resources are used to comply with the court mandate to pay for adequacy.
Lynch says his amendment would allow the state to target more aid while maintaining court review if the state fails to reasonably meet its responsibilities.
The House and Senate have each passed amendments to the other chamber, but neither has received the three-fi fths vote of each chamber needed to be placed on the ballot. It would then take a two-thirds vote to change the constitution.
All three proposals are similar but with key differences. The legislative proposals also give the Legislature
discretion to defi ne education stan-dards, hold schools accountable and to mitigate local disparities.
The Senate’s amendment also acknowledges that the state has the responsibility to defi ne reasonable edu-
cation standards and to mitigate local disparities in educational opportunity.
The House amendment, authored by O’Brien, would give the state full discretion to decide how much, if any-thing, to pay for aid.
LYNCH from page 3
security successes, though there’s no indication how much they will matter to re-election voters more concerned with economic woes at home.
On Thursday, the president her-alded the death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi and a day later the end to one of the most divisive confl icts in U.S. history.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have cost the U.S. more than $1.3 trillion.
Obama did not declare victory.He did speak, though, about the
string of wins on his watch — none bigger than the killing of Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaida leader behind the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Afghanistan war still rages, but there, too, Obama has moved to end the combat mission by the end of 2014.
This was, in essence, the third time Obama had pronounced an end to the war, allowing him to remind the nation he had opposed it all along — a stance that helped his White House bid in 2008.
Shortly after taking offi ce, Obama declared in February 2009 that the combat mission in Iraq would end by Aug. 31, 2010. And when that mile-stone arrived, he said it was “time to turn the page” on Iraq and put the focus back on building up the United States. On Friday, he said: “After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over.”
The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq was launched in March of 2003 after reports, later discredited, that the country was developing weapons of mass destruc-tion. By early April, American Marines were helping Iraqis pull down a statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad. Saddam was captured in December of that year and executed in 2006, but the war dragged on.
The ending was set in motion before Obama took offi ce. In 2008, President George W. Bush approved a deal call-ing for all U.S. forces to withdraw by Dec. 31, 2011.
At issue was whether that deal would be renegotiated to keep thou-sands of U.S. forces in Iraq. The Obama administration and Iraqi government spent months debating whether the United States would keep troops to maintain a training force, to provide added stability in a country where spectacular attacks still occur, and to serve as a hedge against Iran.
The Associated Press fi rst reported last week that the United States would not keep troops in Iraq past the year-end withdrawal deadline, except for some soldiers attached to the U.S. Embassy.
“Both countries achieved their goals,” said Iraqi government spokes-man, Ali al-Moussawi. “Iraq wanted full sovereignty while the United States wanted its soldiers back home, and both goals are achieved.”
IRAQ WAR from page 2
of urgency to deal with Greece and the sovereign debt trouble in Europe,” Orlando said.
McDonald’s Corp., Chipotle Mexi-can Grill Inc. and Harman Interna-tional Industries Inc. were among
the companies that beat analysts’ expectations. The quarterly earnings season is off to a strong start. Of the 118 companies that reported earn-ings so far, 75 percent have beaten estimates, according to fi nancial data
STOCKS from page 2
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provider FactSet.The encouraging corporate news was in line with
recent signs that the U.S. economy strengthened in September after a very weak summer. On Friday the government said unemployment fell last month in half of U.S. states and was unchanged in 11. That’s much better than in August, when unemployment rose in 26 states.
Markets have been moving sharply in recent weeks, mainly in reaction to the latest headlines out of Europe on the debt crisis. The Dow had a bigger jump on Oct. 10, 330 points, after the leaders of France and Ger-many pledged to have a comprehensive solution to the debt crisis in place by the end of the month. The Dow has now gained 10.8 percent since Oct. 3, when it sank to its lowest point of the year.
The S&P 500 gained 22.86 points, or 1.9 percent, to 1,238.25. Rising stocks in the S&P outpaced falling ones by a margin of 20 to 1: only 23 companies traded lower.
The Nasdaq composite index gained 38.84, or 1.5 percent, to 2,637.
European markets closed sharply higher as inves-tors hoped that European leaders will agree on a package of measures to address the region’s debt crisis in time for a summit scheduled for Wednes-day. Germany’s DAX index rose 3.5 percent. France’s CAC 40 and Italy’s FTSE MIB rose 2.8 percent.
Traders sold ultra-safe U.S. Treasury debt as riskier assets rose. The yield on the 10-year Trea-sury note rose to 2.22 percent from 2.18 percent late Thursday. Bond yields rise as demand for them falls and their prices decline.
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from preceding pagehalf the amount it contributes for each worker to help pay for health care expenses not covered under their plan. Tobacco users will be particularly hit hard, seeing premiums more than double compared with increases of as much as 41 percent for singles, according to Making Change at Wal-Mart, a group backed by the United Food and Commercial Work-ers International Union, which has been pressuring Wal-Mart on worker rights.
“Health care costs are continuing to go up faster than anyone would like,” said Greg Rossiter, a Wal-Mart spokesman. “It is a difficult decision to raise rates. But we are striking a balance between man-aging costs and providing quality care and cover-age.” He emphasized that Wal-Mart’s health care coverage remains “top tier” among its peers.
A number of companies have been looking for ways to cut health care costs and have been shifting more of the burden to their employees. The costs of employer-sponsored health insurance surged 9 percent this year, according to a report released last month by Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Edu-cational Trust. But Drew Altman, president and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, said that a big pack-age of cuts from one company is unusual.
“While we do see increases in cost sharing, this is unusual and is outside the bounds,” said Altman. “I don’t think this will have a major impact on those who tend to do a little bit of everything to control costs, but it could provide more cover for other employers who
are looking to move in that direction.”Still, only about 42 percent of overall companies offer
health care coverage to part-time employees, according to Kaiser. About 28 percent of retailers don’t even offer health care coverage for its part-time workers, accord-ing to Mercer, a benefits consulting company.
Retailers, in particular, have been under more pressure to cut costs, particularly in labor, as they look to offset a slow recovery in consumer spend-ing. Wal-Mart and other merchants have scheduled employees on duty during peak sales times while reducing staffing during lulls, for example. But the latest moves underscore the increasing pressure that Wal-Mart is under as it works hard to reverse nine straight quarters of decreases in revenue at stores open at least a year, though it is seeing the trend reversing in the last three months.
With the economy still challenging, the discounter is under the gun to cut more costs and put those savings into lower prices for shoppers to remain the low-price leader. But for Wal-Mart’s own associates, many of whom mirror their own blue-collar customers — who live from paycheck to paycheck — that means they’ll have to shoulder even more costs while grappling with higher prices in the food aisle and at the pump.
“Wal-Mart’s plan to roll back health care coverage for part-time workers and raise premiums for full-time employees should set off alarm bells for Ameri-can workers,” said Joseph Hansen, president of the UFCW in a statement.” This lowering of working standards will have repercussions throughout the retail industry — particularly for part-time work-ers.”
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Last September residential home sales in the towns covered by this report were strong with 91 transactions at an average sales price of $263,411. Sales this September were weaker with only 68 sales at an average price of $213,838. Sixty three percent of the transactions were under the $200,000 mark and only 10-percent were over $400,000. With three quarters of the year done we stand at 545 sales so far at an average price of $312,141. That compares to 583 sales at an aver-age of $302,541 for the same period last year.
Real estate revolves around numbers. For exam-ple, numbers like the square footage, the size of the lot, number of bedrooms, number of baths, water frontage, road frontage, etc. There are statistical numbers such as days on market, price per foot,
Lakes Region Real Estate Market Report / Roy Sanborn
median price, and sales price. The sales price is obviously THE most important number to most folks. It rep-resents the value of their home. But how does the sales price relate to the all important appraised value or assessed value?
The sales price of a home is probably the most accurate number we deal with. It is what it is. It’s what the buyer and the seller agree that the home is worth at that given time. Sometimes (well maybe most of the time) it isn’t easy getting to that number without a lot of arm wrestling, negotiations, and a little praying. Assuming that the deal is an arms-length transaction, the value of any home is set by the market place and the
Assessment versus Appraisal versus Sales Price
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accepted deal. Obviously, the housing meltdown flooded the market with foreclosures and short sales and has had a pronounced negative effect on prop-erty values. There are $200,000 houses selling for $125,000 while other home owners are trying to sell similar $200,000 houses for the full amount. Never-theless, recent sales are what are used to determine the value of other homes on the market during the appraisal process.
The appraised value of a home is a crucial number. If there is financing involved, the appraised value has to equal or be greater than the sales price or the lender is not going to loan money to purchase it . The lender, through a third party intermediary company, sends out an appraiser to determine the value of the home based on recent sales of similar properties in the same general area. If you are buying your home for cash, then congratulations are in order. But, hopefully, you are still getting an appraisal to ensure what you are buying is worth what you are paying. Some appraisals are difficult because it can be hard to find good com-parable properties due to fewer sales in certain price ranges or areas. When a property does not appraise for the agreed upon price the buyer does not get his loan, so he can’t buy the home. If that happens, the seller needs to decide whether he wants to keep his property or sell it for less than the contract price. Obviously, this can be a point of further negotiation and some give and take between the two parties.
The assessed value of a home is what your town thinks your property is worth. Towns hire indepen-dent companies to appraise properties to determine their current values and compute the total property value for their town. They can then set the tax rate that will raise enough revenue to cover the town’s operating expenses. Whenever a town does a reeval-uation of the properties in their community there are always home owners that feel their properties are assessed too high or too low. Tax assessments are also derived by looking at recent sales of proper-ties in the community, but assessments may not be as accurate as a formal home appraisal. The towns’
tax assessors do not get to see the inside of many homes and the task of trying to fairly assess a whole town is certainly much more difficult than finding the value of a specific property. As time passes, the assessed values derived become less accurate as market conditions change for the better or worse.
Right now, we are seeing many properties sell-ing below their assessed value because we are in a very difficult market. For the most part, if you buy a home below the tax assessed value you probably got a good deal, but many times you have to spend a lot of money to get the home back up to snuff. You have to carefully consider the condition of the home. Conversely, there are many homes that sell over the assessed value every month and with good reason. These homes generally are those that are of high quality, are in nicer condition, have had upgrades not reflective in the assessments, or have intrinsic value associated with views or waterfront proper-ties. It could also be that the assessed value was not reflective of what is really there. Generally speak-ing, the homes that sold for over assessed value probably have at least one thing in common: they all appraised for the purchase price or higher.
Comparing the assessed value of a home that is for sale to its asking price is a good place to start your evaluation of the property but it should not be the end of it as there are a lot of other factors to consider. Think of the assessment as kind of a base line. Of the 62 sales in September where the current assessed value could be determined, 40 of the sales were under the assessed value but 22 sales were over it. That’s why you need a REALTOR® working with you to advise you based on his knowledge of the market place and values.
Log on to my blog at www.lakesregionrealestate-news.com for the details on these sales and others. You can also receive these reports by email. Roy Sanborn is a REALTOR® for Roche Realty Group, at 97 Daniel Webster Highway in Meredith and can be reached at 677-8420. Data was compiled as of 10/15/11 using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System.
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GREENFIELD — The Harry Gregg Foundation, which provides funds to New Hampshire residents with disabilities, has announced a $5,000 grant from the Annalee Davis Thorndike Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) to assist residents from Lakes Region communities.
“Grant requests from low income Lakes Region resi-dents with disabilities have increased dramatically in the past five years and represent close to 20% of the foundation’s total giving in 2010,” said HGF president Don Shumway. “We’re very grateful to the Annalee Davis Thorndike Fund and NHCF for this award which will help us meet the growing need.”
The Harry Gregg Foundation makes grants to
people in New Hampshire with disabilities for prod-ucts and services that will improve their indepen-dence and quality of life. The foundation board of trustees meets four times a year to review applica-tions. Grants are limited to $1,200, but are often less due to the large numbers of applications received.
Shumway said that all of the funds will be distrib-uted to grantees, with no funds used for administra-tive purposes.
Applications can be completed and submitted on-line by going to www.crotchedmountain.org and clicking on the Harry Gregg Foundation link. Applicants should check the website for deadlines, meeting dates, and income and project guidelines before submitting an application.
Harry Gregg foundation makes Lakes Region grants
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Today is Saturday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2011. There are 70 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:On Oct. 22, 1811, composer and piano
virtuoso Franz Liszt was born in the Hungar-ian town of Raiding in present-day Austria.
On this date:In 1746, Princeton University was fi rst
chartered as the College of New Jersey.In 1797, French balloonist Andre-Jacques
Garnerin made the fi rst parachute descent, landing safely from a height of about 3,000 feet over Paris.
In 1836, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the fi rst constitutionally elected president of the Republic of Texas.
In 1883, the original Metropolitan Opera House in New York held its grand opening with a performance of Gounod’s “Faust.”
In 1928, Republican presidential nomi-nee Herbert Hoover spoke of the “American system of rugged individualism” in a speech at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
In 1934, bank robber Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd was shot to death by federal agents at a farm in East Liverpool, Ohio.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy announced a quarantine of all offensive mili-tary equipment shipped to Cuba, following the discovery of Soviet-built missile bases on the island.
In 1979, the U.S. government allowed the deposed Shah of Iran to travel to New York for medical treatment — a decision that pre-cipitated the Iran hostage crisis. French con-ductor and music teacher Nadia Boulanger died in Paris.
In 1981, the Professional Air Traffi c Con-trollers Organization was decertifi ed by the federal government for its strike the previous August.
In 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed into law sweeping tax-overhaul legislation.
One year ago: WikiLeaks released 391,831 purported Iraq war logs that sug-gested more than 100,000 Iraqi civilians had died in the confl ict.
Today’s Birthdays: Actress Joan Fon-taine is 94. Actor Christopher Lloyd is 73. Actor Derek Jacobi is 73. Actor Tony Rob-erts is 72. Actress Annette Funicello is 69. Actress Catherine Deneuve is 68. Rock musi-cian Leslie West (Mountain) is 66. Actor Jeff Goldblum is 59. Movie director Bill Condon is 56. Actor Luis Guzman is 54. Actor-writer-producer Todd Graff is 52. Rock musician Cris Kirkwood is 51. Actor-comedian Bob Odenkirk is 49. Olympic gold medal fi gure skater Brian Boitano is 48. Actress Valeria Golino is 45. Comedian Carlos Mencia is 44. Country singer Shelby Lynne is 43. Actress Saffron Burrows is 39. Actor Jesse Tyler Fer-guson is 36. Actor Michael Fishman is 30. Talk show host Michael Essany is 29. Rock musician Zac Hanson is 26. Actor Jonathan Lipnicki is 21. Actress Sofi a Vassilieva is 19.
Electronic Waste Collecion hosted by the Laconia/Gilford Lions Club. In the parking lot on Lowe’s on Lake Shore Road in Gilford from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 fee for com-puters, $6 for monitors. $10 for appliances. $20 to $30 for televisions. NO hazardous waste accepted.
Free Childrens’ Halloween Party hosted by the Wicwas Lake Grange. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Grange Hall next to the Meredith Center Store. Games prizes, treats and refreshments for children under 13. Wear your costumes.
Fall Festival at Pleasant Street School in Laconia. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games, raffles, food, bake sale.
Public breakfast hosted by the Masons of Doric-Centre Lodge #20 in Tilton. 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Building at 410 West Main Street. Full breakfast, including eggs cooked to order. $6.
“From The Heart” Artisan Fair and Marketplace to benefit Tilton-Northfield UMC Mission Group — Hearts and Hands for Haiti. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverfront Place on West Main Street in Tilton. Proceeds will assist with the costs and labor of demolition & re-building of Hai-tian homes during the 1/12/10 earthquake. Available for sale at the fair will be: handmade jewelry, baked goods, candies, art, Norwex, Pampered Chef items, and a wide array of hand crafted items.
Halloween Hoot ‘N Howl at the Squam Lakes Natu-ral Science Center in Holderness. 6 p.m. $8 for members and $11 for non-members. Guests encouraged to come in costume. More details at 968-7194 or [email protected].
Lively and informative discussion of the Northern Pass proposal hosted by the Society for the Protec-tion of New Hampshire Forests. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Webster Place Chapel on the grounds of the historic Daniel Webster property in Franklin.
Barnstead Elementary School PTO Craft Fair in the school gym. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
All-you-can eat spaghetti dinner hosted by the Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee. 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall (37 Main Street) in Plymouth. $10 for adults and $5 for children 5-12. Guest speaker will be Pam Manney, vice chair of the N.H. GOP.
Annual Fall Rummage & Flea Market Sale at the Weirs United Methodist Church. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 35 Tower Street at Weirs Beach. Most clothing for $2 per bag on Saturday.
Rummage & Odds ‘N Ends Sale at the United Baptist Church in Lakeport. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At noon you can buy a Bag Full for $1. (Sponsored by the Deacons).
Al-Anon Meeting at the Lakes Region General Hos-pital in Laconia. 8 to 9:15 p.m. each Saturday in the first-floor conference room. Al-Anon offers hope and help to families of alcoholics. No dues or fees. All are welcome. Call 645-9518.
Open Door Dinners offer free weekly meal in Tilton. 4:30 to 6 p.m. An outreach housed at Trinity Episcopal Church on Main Street, downtown. provides a free hot meal open to all members of the community. All are welcome to eat and all are welcome to help out. For more information, especially about volunteering, please call Pastor Mark at 286-3120 or e-mail him at [email protected].
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23Scottish Country Dancing every Sunday from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at the Belknap Mill in Laconia. All welcome. No partner needed. For information call 524-8813 or e-mail [email protected]
Pie-Athalon hosted by Holland Hill Studios in Sand-wich. 9 a.m. Lighthearted combination of three events, biking, running/walking and pie eating. Register by calling 476-2476 or writing [email protected]. Same day registration at Mocha Rizing by 8:30 a.m.
Belmont High School French Club Flapjack Fund-raiser at Applebee’s restaurant in Tilton. 8 to 10 a.m. $5.
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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: A few years ago, I married a wonderful, thoughtful, caring man. It was a second marriage for both of us. When we were dating, everything seemed to be per-fect. His two sons are grown and out of the house, and he has two teenage girls still at home. My son was so excited to have brothers and sisters. I truly believed our families could mesh. The big problem is, we cannot have the family together because his children are completely rude. When my son comes over or walks into the room, his children refuse to acknowledge his existence. They won’t talk to him. I have spoken with my husband about this numerous times, and he always makes excuses for them. My son is very hurt, and it is hard on me. His children’s inconsiderate treatment of my son is driving a wedge between us. My son no longer wishes to attend family functions, because no one will speak to him except me. These children are old enough to know better. But I have come to resent all of them and don’t want any family events where my son isn’t welcome. What more can I do? -- Lost and Confused in Texas Dear Texas: Your husband should have put the kibosh on this treatment when it fi rst started. His children don’t have to like your son, but they should treat him with respect, the same way they would like to be treated. It is unconscionable that he allows this to continue. Tell him to put his spine back in and insist that his children behave with decency before it destroys your marriage. Also check the National Stepfamily Resource Center (stepfamilies.info) to see whether there is a support group in your area. Dear Annie: My husband and I have been together for nine years. His parents are divorced. His mother has always made me feel welcome, but I have never been comfortable
around my father-in-law. He is cold and doesn’t acknowl-edge me. I am less than thrilled when we have to go to his house. Two years ago, I had a hysterectomy. My father-in-law called later in the week and acted offended that no one had informed him that the surgery went well. But, Annie, even my husband didn’t think the man would care a whit. Is it acceptable for me to simply bow out of the picture? My husband and kids can spend time with my father-in-law, but I’d rather not. I fi nd it painful to be around him. How do I communicate this without causing a rift? -- Out-sider Dear Outsider: Some people give the impression of be-ing remote, when in reality, they are socially awkward. Your father-in-law may care very much, but doesn’t know how to show it, so he appears aloof. Since he is family and his major fl aw is coldness, not meanness, we’d suggest putting up with it when you can. That means seeing Dad once ev-ery third visit or so. That should be enough to maintain the relationship, while still giving you some respite. Dear Annie: You printed a letter from “Naive in the Mid-west,” whose 70-something friend suddenly began propo-sitioning the other (married) women in his social group. It was threatening their friendship of many years. Thank you for suggesting that she tell his wife to get him to a doctor because such behavior could indicate a stroke or dementia. Late in life, my father began making odd sexual com-ments, telling off-color jokes and sending my siblings and me inappropriate birthday cards. Only after he died of a massive stroke did we learn he had been suffering small strokes for quite a while. Seeing his doctor may save their friendship -- and his life. -- Also In The Midwest
Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please e-mail your questions to: [email protected], or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 527-9299DOLLAR-A-DAY: Private Party ads only (For Sale, Lost, Autos, etc.), must run ten consecutive days, 15 words max. Additional words 10¢ each per day. does not apply to yard sales. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional bold, caps and 9pt type 10¢ per word per day. Centered words 10¢ (2 word minimum) TYPOS: Check your ad the fi rst day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once, and we do not offer refunds. DEADLINES: noon the business day prior to the day of publication. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa Mastercard and Discover credit cards and of course, cash. $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offi ces at 527-9299 between 9 am & 5 pm, Monday through Friday; Stop by our offi ce or send a check or money order with ad copy to The Laconia Daily Sun,1127 Union Ave, Laconia, NH 03246. You can email ads to [email protected], we will contact you for payment. OTHER RATES: For information about display ads or other advertising options, call 527-9299.
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Auctions
Public AuctionRound Robin Auction
49-4 Orchard Hill Rd.,Belmont Property will be soldto Highest Bidder above start-ing bid of
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Sat. Oct. 22 & Sun. Oct. 23from 12-3pm
2 Bedroom ranch style condoall on one level. Light & brightunit with new updated windows
O u r u n i q u e B U Y E RFRIENDLY auction offers com-prehensive buyer protectionsincluding low deposits, openhouse to preview, inspectionallowance to confirm the housemajor systems are accuratelyrepresented and even a contin-gency for financing based onyour preapproval. Agents, In-vestors & Brokers welcome!3% Buyer Premium
2002 F-150 XLT: 2WD, 90kmiles, long bed, tow package,sliding rear windows, roof lights,(5) new tires plus studded snows,garaged. $5,500. (603)247-2098.
Autos
2005 Suburban LT: Lots of newparts (warranty), all the goodiesand more, incredible winter truck!$14,500. Call Bill, 528-0001.
91 Dodge 250 4X4 Pickup- 124Kmiles, good shape for the year.$3,200/BO. 455-9313
BUYING junk cars and trucksME & NH. Call for price. MartinTowing. (603)305-4504.
CASH paid for unwanted or junkcars and trucks. Same day servicepossible. 603-231-2859.
TOP DOLLAR PAID for junk cars& trucks. Available 7-days a week.P3�s Towing. 630-3606
Autos
TOP Dollar Paid- $150 and up forunwanted & junk vehicles. Call934-4813
BOATS
FOR Sale 1987 16� Bayliner Bow-rider 85 Force Outboard withtrailer, fish finder, stereo, ship toshore radio, PFDs, Skis alreadyshrunk wrap and motor fogged.$1500 or BO 968-7426
Galvanized Venture Boat Trailer-Single axle for 18-21 ft. boat. Likenew. $1,600. 455-9313
Loadrite 2004 Boat Trailer. Newcondition, good for up to 18 ft.boat , 1500 lbs . $600.603-387-8513
BOATS
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MOBILE shrink wrapping and win-terization serving the Lakes Re-gion, $10 a foot. No gimmicks.Winterization $50-100 inboardand outboard. Call John at630-3198
Business Opportunities
LACONIA Pizza- Deli -Market. 25years, same owners. Business &Real Estate. N. Main St.$475,000. 293-2111
Child Care
MEREDITH grandmother offeringchildcare in my child-friendlyhome. Will transport to and fromschool. 393-9079
Employment Wanted
COMPASSIONATE LNA/CareGiver. 30 years experience. Greatreferences. Will travel, do over-night. 603-875-1232
For Rent
Alton 2-bedroom- Large livingroom, fireplace, island kitchen,deck, garage, laundry area.$950/Month, includes heat, hotwater, metered water. Nosmoking/Pets. Call 603-875-7182
APARTMENTS, mobile homes. Ifyou need a rental at a fair price,call DRM Corp. Over 40 years inrentals. We treat you better!524-0348 or visit M-W-F, 12-5, at373 Court Street, Laconia.
BELMONT at the Bypass, 2bedroom, basement storage,$865 plus utilities security andreferences. No dogs. 630-1296.
Bristol- 2 bedroom downtown,walk to everything. Cute & cozy,w a s h e r / d r y e r h o o k - u p .$650/Month. 455-3864
CENTER Harbor House- Onebedroom, year-round, propanecentral heat, tenant pays allutilities, tenant does all yardmaintenance. No pets/Smoking.Full credit check, verified income,references. $400/Month, security.Ca l l be tween 6PM-8PM603-707-8751
CLEAN UPDATED studios inTilton. Heat/Hot Water included.$590 /Mon th . Ca t okay .603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733
GILFORD- Only $850/month. Nosecurity deposit necessary, leaseoptional. 3-bedroom, 1-bath.Great deal, won�t last long! CallCindy 707-6662
GILFORD: Large 3 + bedroom 2bath HOUSE, nice yard: quietlocation washer/dryer hook-ups.Pets ok wi th approval .$980/Month. 566-6815
Gilmanton- 3 bedroom log home.Less than 20 minutes to Laconia& Concord. $1,295/Month +Security. Utilities not included.520-0652
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Maintenance Worker/ CustodianFull Time
Belknap CountyThe Belknap County Maintenance Department is seeking applications from highlyreliable individuals to perform light maintenance and general cleaning of build-ings as assigned. Cleans offices, conference rooms, bathrooms and hallways; per-forms light building and grounds maintenance and snow removal; advises Facili-ties Manager of problems which have to be resolved; checks building and securesupon leaving. Both scheduled and emergency overtime may be required of all po-sitions within this class specification and is an essential function of the position.Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess a high school diploma orequivalent and 2 years of related maintenance/custodial experience. Confidential-ity and clearance to work in the Sheriff's Department and/or Jail required. Provenrecord of integrity, trustworthiness, reliability and ability to deal with a widerange of people is required of all individuals in position. An extensive back -ground check including criminal history & driver history exam will be required ofany applicant prior to being offered a position.Starting Salary Range: $13.17 - $15.25 per hour DOQ with competitive benefitspackage. Work shift may include days, evenings, nights and weekends and mayvary between the hours of 5 A.M. and 8:00 PM depending on the needs of theCounty.A County Application is required. Apply by downloading and completing ouron-line job application. Completed applications must be received by Human Re-sources at 34 County Drive, Laconia, NH, 03246 by no later than November 4,2011. Please contact Norman O'Neil, Human Resources Director; Phone:(603) 527-5400; email [email protected] or visit our website atwww.belknapcounty.org to download an application, for additional information ora complete job description.
Belknap County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Home Care RN:P/T and per diem positions. Valuable member of case management team providing as-sessment and nursing procedures, promote referrals to other disciplines, teach/counselpatient and family regarding care. Min. 1 year med/surg exp.; working with geriatric pop.& IV skills beneficial. Computer skills required. Valid NH nursing license, NH driver’s li-cense and reliable transportation required.LNA:P/T positions available in lakes region home health care. Enjoy independence and flexi-bility while working flexible hours. Must have min. of 1 yr. LNA exp., reliable transporta-tion/auto insurance & valid NH LNA and driving licenses.Medical Billing:F/T position in healthcare organization for Medicare and 3rd party billing/collections.Strong Medicare knowledge of billing rules & requirements, computer and communica-tion skills required. Must be a team player and be flexible in daily activities. Min. 1 yearexperience in a similar position.
Applications may be obtained at Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 NorthMain Street, Laconia, NH or call 524-8444, ext. 340 for more info. role Send resume toHR, 780 N. Main St., Laconia, NH 03246, FAX: 603-524-8217, or e-mail: [email protected]
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For Rent
GILFORD: Newly renovated 2bedroom house, appliancedkitchen. Sun porch, basementwith washer/dryer hookups,heat/hot water included, walkingdistance to shopping. Nopets/smoking, one month securitydeposit, $1,050.00/month. Call527-9221.
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In Gated South Down Shores
4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath,newly renovated,
furnished. Washer/dryer,Wood fireplace, bar,
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Laconia 2/3 Bedroom Apartment.Inc ludes heat /hot water .Re fe rences & depos i t .$215/Week. 524-9665
Laconia 3-4 Bedroom. Hugeenclosed porch, washer/dryerhook-up. No pets. First + Security.$950/Month. 387-6810
LACONIA Condo - super location-very large 3BR/3 full bath condowith super view of lake/walk tobeach. Laundry room; 2 storagerooms; study off master BR; newappliances; new carpeting; deckoff living room/master BR.$1150/month plus security. Avail-able 10/22/11; call 528-1850 or486-3966.
L A C O N I A - 2 - B e d r o o m .$850/Month, heat/hot waterincluded. Close to schools anddowntown. Storage and parking.455-5352
Laconia- 20 X 40 Heated garage-I n s i d e / o u t s i d e s t o r a g e .$350/Month. 603-528-8005
LACONIA- 3 bedroom house,across Street from Leavitt Park,close to school & beach. Efficientheat with new windows. Coveredparking with lockable storage. Se-curity & references. required. Petconsidered. $1200. per month +utilities. 937-0157
LACONIA. Very nice one bedroomapt. Clean, secure downtown lo-cation. Spacious, just repainted,heat hot water and elec. included,$175/ week. 524-3892 or630-4771.
LACONIA: Beautiful, large 1BR,large living room, hardwood floors,modern ki tchen & bath,washer/dryer, Pleasant St. Heat &hot water inlcuded. $775/Month.528-6885.
LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.Call for available apartments.524-4428
LACONIA: Efficiency apartment,$135/week, includes heat and hotwater. References and deposit.524-9665.
LACONIA: Single family, freshlypainted, 3BR, cozy cape nearhospital. Non-smokers. No pets.1st and last month�s rent. Refer-ences. $1,100/month. AvailableNovember 1st. Call Bill at528-3789.
LAKE Winnipesaukee, Laconia,NH. Water View. 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath condo (duplex) in SouthDown Shores. Boat club & privatebeach. Central air, gas fireplace,master suite on 1st floor.Washer/Dryer hookup, Sun room.11 miles to Gunstock Ski Area.$1,400 per month, plus utilities.Security deposit & referencesrequired. Call Sharon at603-420-8254.
Lakeport- 1-bedroom 1st floora p a r t m e n t w i t h d i n i n gwasher/dryer hook-up heat/hotwater included. No smoking orpets. Off street parking $ 700.First/Last/Security. 603-630-4539
Lakeport-4 room 2 bedroom 2ndfloor, lake view. Includeswasher/dryer, snow removal, land-scaping, off street parking.$180/week. No dogs/NoUtilities/No Smoking. References& credit check a must. Call Rob617-529-1838
MEREDITH BAY Full view of bayand town, executive quality, firstfloor, one bedroom. Big deck,repainted huge rooms, modernoak kitchen, laundry hookup, newcarpets, no pets. $895/Month +deposit. Includes heat, hot water& parking. 603-279-3133 or603-867-8678
MEREDITH One bedroomapartment on second floor. Openconcept, cathedral ceiling, veryelegant and rustic. Plowing,parking and dumpster included,Pets? $850/month 455-5660.
Meredith- 1 bedroom apartment.Oil forced hot water, 1.5 bath,washer/dryer hook-up, nice yard.No smoking/pets. $750/Month279-8247 Jim
MOULTONBOROUGH: 3BR,1.5BA house. Walk to Ctr. Harborproper. Garage, wood & oil heat,w/d hookups. No smoking. Nopets. Credit ref. & sec. dep.$1150/month plus uti l i t ies.603-253-9446.
NORTHFIELD: Trailers for renti n s m a l l p a r k w i t hon-site laundromat. 2 bedroom$225 /week , 3 bed room$235/week, includes heat,electric & hot water. 524-1234,www.whitemtrentals.com.
PREFERRED RENTALSLong term and winter rentalsavailable in the towns ofMoultonboro, Meredith, CenterHarbor, Sandwich, Gilford,Laconia and Sanbornton. Startingat $650/ month. Please call forl ist of inventory at603-253-7811 or visit our websiteat www.preferredrentals.com
SANBORNTON - 3 acre farm-house overlooking Winnisquam. 2minutes to winnisquam market, 2bay garage with tool room.$1,200/Month, no utilities. Gas &oil heat with fireplace. References& deposit required. Responsiblerenters only. 524-9011
For Rent
WINTER RENTALCEDAR LODGE Weirs Beach,Open Year Round ... Studios,1-bedroom or 2-bedroom condosstarting at $575 per month.Please call Wendy at 366-4316.
For Rent-Commercial
Laconia-O’SheaIndustrial Park
72 Primrose Drive
•10,000 Sq, Ft. Warehouse- Manufacturing. $5,800.00
• 3,000 Sq. Ft. Office Space $2,800.00
• 3,340 Sq. Ft. Warehouse- Manufacturing $1,800.00
FHA Heat/AC3 Phase Power
72 Primrose Drive, Laconia
(603)476-8933
For Sale
30 inch ventless stove hood $75,455-1524
AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop ma-tress sets, twin $169, full or queen$249, king $399. See AD under“Furniture”.
BRAND NEW 3-Position Pride LiftChair GL-358M with warranty.Asking $650. Retails $1,000.Gilford. (410)280-8976.
Custom Glazed Kitchen Cabinets.Solid maple, never installed. Mayadd/subtract to fit kitchen. Cost$6,000 sacrifice $1,750. 833-8278
ELECTRIC Wheelchair: Neverused, many extras, $1,500.524-2877.
HOT tub cover (new) round 6� di-ameter tan paid $289 sell for$150. 524-7525
Howard Miller Grandfathers Clock.80 inches tall. Purchased 1994paid $1,000. Asking $400. Call875-2847
HP Printer, print, copy, scan, fax,ex. condition, USB connectcomputer, I had motherboard fry.$50 527-0063 2-10 PM
LENNON Hearth Product 20,000BTU, direct vent propane fire-place. Beautiful unit. Must sell!$450 or B.O. 934-4447
Masterfly Tying Set. 524-1961
New Acorn Chair Lift Model 120Superglide. Right hand unit withhinge. 16 ft. rail 17 ft. 8 3/4” withhinge. will fit any stairs that lengthor shorter. Paid $3,000 sell for$2,250. 528-6570
NEW pet carrier, medium size.Pine computer desk, Lazy Boy re-cliner-dusty rose tweed. 527-1657
NEW, 48 inch, cherry vanity,granite top and backsplash, withmirror. It cost $2700. Make me anoffer 603-707-9293.
Sears Arc Welder $75.Hor izonta l /Ver t ica l mi l l ingmachine, R-8 Spindle, collet, cut-ters. $400. 524-3603
Steel BuildingsReduced Factory Inventory 30x36– Reg $15,850 Now $12,600.36x58– Reg $21,900 Now$18 ,800 . Sou rce# 1 IB ,866-609-4321
For Sale
Treadmill- Image Model 150R
$150. 1950’s Hamilton Greyhoundwagon. $100. 393-9693
UNIVERSAL 3-Way Angle Vise;90-360-45 degrees of movement.Un-used, a $375 value. $95 Firm.366-5775
WANTED TO BUYGold, (scrap rings,jewelry, etc.) Silver,(coins, flatware, etc. )
Antiques & UnusualItems
Call 279-3087 or Stop In at Waukewan Antiques55 Main St. Meredith
Furniture
100 year old 58” cherry rolltopdesk, in very good condition,$900; Cherry table w/4 chairs,$200; Cherry chest of drawers,unique, $250. All best offer. CallBill, 528-0001.
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
Lazy Boy Englander Sofa. Red,blue, green & gold floral print. 70inches. Excellent, clean condition.Asking $200/BO. 520-5345
Furniture
SOFA- Klaussner, like new, neu-tral sge green, $275. Call Gilfordcell 387-4806 evenings after 5pm.
JCS Hiring 2nd shift 4:15-10pmSun-Fri we are looking for highlymotivated individuals with greatattitude. No exp. required. This isa high paying, commission based,appointment scheduling position;top performers make $19-$25 perhour. For interview call ChristinaPagliarulo at 603-581-2452 EOE
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LONG TERM SUBSTITUTESPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Alton School DistrictThe Alton Central School is seeking certified applicantsfor a long-term substitute position due to a maternityleave from January 1 through March 31, 2012. Theposition requires a certified special education teacheror behavior specialist with behavioral experienceworking with children with developmental disabilities.Please forward your letter of interest, resume,transcripts, proof of certification and three currentletters of reference to:
Catherine Dix-Herndon, Special Education DirectorSAU #72 Alton School District
252 Suncook Valley RoadAlton, NH 03809(603) 875-7890
SUBSTITUTE NURSEThe Alton Central School has openings for a substituteNurse. Candidate must be a certified RN. Substituteswork on an on-call basis.
Steve Ross, Assistant PrincipalSAU #72 Alton School District
252 Suncook Valley RoadAlton, NH 03809
WINTER COACHING POSITIONAlton Central School is seeking qualified applicants tocoach the following basketball team November 1st,2011 through February 29th, 2012. Girls’ B TeamBasketball, Grades 6 – 8
If interested please submit a letter of interest,resume and 3 references sent to:
Alton Central School,c/o Bobbi Boudman Athletic Director,
PO Box 910, Alton, NH 03809
All Application Deadlines: Open until filled
EOE
Deputy Fire ChiefFire Prevention
Gilford Fire-Rescue seeks a full-time, working DeputyFire Chief to assist in managing a combination fire andEMS department with 14 career and 30 paid-on-callmembers. The department has an annual operatingbudget of $1.8m. The Deputy Chief is responsible foradministrative and supervisory work, assisting the FireChief in planning, organizing, and directing thedepartment. The Deputy Chief is responsible for theFire Prevention Division and reports directly to theFire Chief. Associate Degree in Fire Technology field isrequired; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Ten yearsexperience in an organized fire department, five in asupervisory capacity. Strong, working knowledge of firecodes, inspections, public education, buildingconstruction, and plans review; certifications for FireOfficer II, Nationally Registered EMT, NH State FireInstructor I, NH State Fire Inspector I, and CDL-B; ORany equivalent combination of education andexperience that demonstrates possession of therequired knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must livewithin 20 minutes of the Gilford Fire Station withinone year of appointment.
Salary range $65,000-$74,147. Send cover letter,resume’, and salary history to Chief Stephen Carrier,Gilford Fire-Rescue, 39 Cherry Valley Rd, Gilford, NH03249.
Accepted through Nov. 7, 5:00 pm.
Firefighter/EMT-IGilford Fire-Rescue seeks a highly motivated FF/EMT-Ior Paramedic to become part of our well-traineddepartment of 14 FT and 30 Call FF/EMTs; to assist usin delivering quality fire and EMS services to ourcustomers. Associates Degree in Fire Technologies orrelated field; Nationally Registered EMT-I or P; CDL-Bw/tank endorsement; and must meet all NH require-ments to function as a full time firefighter, includingFF2, CPAT, and inclusion on the State hiring list.Starting at $16.50 or $17.75 DOQ.Send cover letter, along with an application and resume
to Chief Stephen Carrier, 39 Cherry Valley Road,Gilford, NH 03249.
Accepted through Nov. 7, 5:00 pm.
OPEN HOUSE!Beat the recession with a new job at Technical Needs
Thursday October 27th from 1pm – 4pmLaconia Unemployment Office
426 Union Avenue STE 3Laconia, NH 03246
All hiring will be for local companies• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN– needs soldering, cable build and troubleshooting of AC and DC circuits• ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – needs Digital, Analog, PCB board Design, and Electro-mechanical experience.• TESTERS (MACHINE OPERATORS) w/ basic computer and documentation skills• BASIC MACHINE OPERATORS• ASSEMBLERS – large scale, basic hand and power tools• RECEIVERS (Warehouse)
Interested candidates please send letterof interest and application to or for more
information contact:
James Chase, Athletic DirectorLaconia High School
345 Union AvenueLaconia NH 03246
Telephone: 603-524-3350
Applications are available at the high schoolor
online at www.laconiaschools.org/personnel
EOE
Diesel MechanicAlvin J. Coleman & Son Inc. is actively seeking aqualified and experienced mechanic to performrepair and preventative maintenance on a fleet ofheavy trucks and equipment. Position is full time,year round, and available today.
Health Benefitsand 401k Available.
Stop in or call Jim DrouinAlvin J Coleman & Son, Inc.
Rt. 16, Conway, NH603-447-5936 EOE
Rowell's Sewer & Drain is looking for 1 full-time Technician/Laborer.Candidate must be self motivated, professional and avail.to work O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in goodphysical condition. Benefits include a competitive salary,8 paid holidays and retirement plan. Forward Resumesto: [email protected]
Call 934-4145
Become a Weatherization InstallerTechnician Today
Help reduce homeowners’ energy costs while doing ajob you enjoy at Lakes Region Community College’sWeatherization Installer Technician course.
Learn how to install air sealing and insulation, becomeBPI certified and more. The next course beginsNov. 10 in Plymouth, NH. Discounted tuition.
Call (603) 524-3207for more information.
Help Wanted
Quality Insulationof Meredith
Fireplace Installer neededimmediately MUST HAVE NHGAS LICENSE We are lookingfor installer with NH gas license toinstall fireplaces both wood andgas,carpentry experience helpful.M-F work week with benefitsincluding , Health Dental,Life,Disbility,FSA ,Vacation Holidaysand 401k Pay based onexperience. Must have valid NHdrivers License and pass bothbackground and drug test. Applyin person to :Quality Insulation, 1PeaseRd. Meredith, NH 03253
LaChance's Village Store (Citgo)in Tilton is now hiring for part time.Must have open availability. Weopen at 5:00am and close at11:00pm. See Clem or Kate for anapplication today.
Help Wanted
STORMWATER Pollution Protec-tion Plan Monitor/Inspector: Mustbe a Certified Erosion Sedimentand Stormwater Inspector(CESSWI) with at least 2yrs expe-rience in Highway/Bridge or Gen-eral Construction projects. Musthave valid driver!s license and bewilling to travel throughout NH.Must Be familiar with OSHA rulesand regs. Will be responsible forreporting and monitoring perlocal/state/federal regulations. FullTime with Benefits, Equal Oppor-tunity Employer. Send resumeto [email protected]
SUMMIT RESORTNow Hiring
Part-Time HousekeepersFlexible hours & competitivewages. (Saturdays a must).
Apply Today!177 Mentor Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
No Phone Calls Please
Help Wanted Help Wanted
FALL INTO ANEW CAREER
Company seeking positive,hardworking people to startworking full time in our outboundcustomer service, sales, advertis-ing, marketing or appointmentsetting departments. Reliabletransportation required and pleasebe 18+. For more information,please call 527-1118 and ask forIan.
SMALL private school in theLakes Region seeking substituteteachers. Please send resume toLakeland School 40 MeredithCenter Rd., Meredith, NH 03253
YARD HELPWANTED
forGilford Home Center
Apply in Person32 Gilford East Dr.
Help Wanted
BELKNAP
LANDSCAPE
COMPANY
is hiring numerous temporary,on-call positions for its SnowRemoval Division to include:Equipment Operators, RouteLeaders & Shovelers. Priorexperience in snow removal aplus. Must be dependable &flexible. All applicants mustbe at least 18 years of age,have a valid drivers license &reliable transportation, able tolift heavy objects, able to worklong shifts and able to drive insnowstorms to get to jobsite.All applicants will be requiredto pass a pre-employmentdrug screen & physical.
WINTER/ FALL RUSHPermanent and holiday seasonhelp. Start immediately. Due tofall/ holiday season our com-pany is experiencing a massiveproduct demand opening vari-ous positions in all departmentsand must be filled this week. Noexperience required. Must be atleast 18. Positions available:Customer Service/ set up anddisplay/ appointment setting/sales and marketing. Call todayfor immediate interview(603)822-0219. Or text anytime(603)930-8450.
Work for anAmerican Legend!
Harley-Davidson at the TiltonOutlets has immediate openingsfor 3rd Key Team Leaders. Pleaseapply at laconiaharley.com forinterview consideration.
Instruction
Tutor: Retired teacher will tutorFrench, English, and study skills.366-4704.
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Instruction
KARATEAdult and Children's Karate(Ages 4+) classes held inLaconia, Gilford, Meredithand Moul tonborough.Improves balance, coordi-nation, focus, strength andflexibility.
524-4780
TAI CHIExperience the gentle artof Tai Chi. Improvesbalance, joint health,coo rd ina t i on , bonedensity, blood pressure,strength and flexibility.Ongoing classes held inLaconia, Gilford, Mere-dith and Moultonborough.All ages welcome.
524-4780
Mobile Homes
FOR Sale new double wide, fullfactory warranty 28! x 56!. 2 br, 2full baths, family room and morn-ing room, many upgrades. Beachrights to Winnipesaukee. 303 OldLakeshore Road, Gilford, N.H, Lot#G6. Call 603-888-0661 or603-566-0727.
Motorcycles
1995 Harley Davidson Ultra-NewMotor, Less than 2,000/miles,G r e a t s h a p e ! $ 5 , 8 0 0 .603-848-0014
2000 Harley Davidson, UltraClassic, metallic green & black,new motor, many accessories,asking $7950 Paul 603-752-5519.
1993 24 ft. Komfort camper with 1slideout. $1,300 or best offer.293-2878
Real Estate
FOR Sale By Owner: 2-Bedroomhouse, 1-1/4 bath. 180 MechanicStreet, Laconia. 524-8142.
Services
Services
$20 TraditionalJapanese Bodywork
TreatmentsPlease come and enjoy thetherapeutic and relaxingbenefits of traditional Japanesebody work known as Shiatsu.Each treatment is performedfully clothed on a comfortablefloor mat and takes about anhour . Treatments areperformed at the SachemShiatsu office at the FitnessEdge building in Meredith.Please call Sensei Jones at603-524-4780 to make an ap-pointment.
PIPER ROOFINGQuality Work
Reasonable Rates
Free EstimatesMetal Roofs • Shingle Roofs
Our CustomersDon!t get Soaked!
528-3531Major credit cards accepted
CALL Mike for fall clean-ups,scrapping, light hauling, snow-blowing. Very reasonably priced.603-455-0214
Snowmobile, ATV, new & usedparts. Complete line of accesso-ries, service. Pre-owned sleds.Lake City Cat House 524-5954
Storage Space
3 Garage Bays for rent. Cars,boats, etc. Each bay 25ft. deep11ft. wide. For storage only. $55per month each space. Call Dave528-2872
ALTON/GILFORD Garage40X60ft. 16ft. high ceilings. Two14X14ft. doors, insulated, water,electr ic, can be heated.$1,500./Month 293-7770
Yard Sale
28 Village Court, Laconia: Off OldNorth Main Street, Saturday,10/22, 8am-1pm. Furniture, oldrecords, bottles and tools. Lots ofclothes, pocketbooks, golf clubsand many more items. No earlybirds.
BELMONT-287 Daniel WebsterHighway across from Piche!s.Saturday, 9am-3pm. Rain orShine, indoors. Electronics, sportscards, Lionel Trains, collectibles &tools.
Estate SaleSat & Sun Oct. 22-23
12 - 3:00 pm162 Intervale Rd.Rte. 11B, Gilford
Livingroom set, oriental rug,trundle bed, kitchen set
INSIDE Moving Sale: Final week-end. 26 Dana Hill Road, NewHampton, 3/10 mile off Route 104.October 22-23, 10am-? Moreitems added, some tools, house-wares, etc.
RUMMAGE SALE
FLEA MARKET
First United
Methodist Church
Rte 11A Gilford nearBypass
Fri & Sat Oct 21 & 229am - 2pm
Clothes, linens,housewares, furniture
and more.
SATURDAY Oct.22 9 am - 11 am18 Arlene Drive, Belmont. As-sorted Furniture, rocking chair,cushion bench and more...
Home Care
Rich Velasquez Youth Sports Equipment Foundation Sports Cards and Collectible Show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leavitt Park House on Elm Street in Laconia. Free admission.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23CALENDAR from page 17
MONDAY, OCTOBER 24Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meeting at For-
estview Manor (Parade Road) in Meredith. 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call 279-3121.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recov-ery from compulsive eating using the Twelve Steps and
Twelve Traditions of OA. Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the Laconia Congregational Church. Call and leave a message for Elizabeth at 630-9969 for more information.
Laconia Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Soci-ety meeting. 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. at the Gilford Community Church. Guests and singers of all ages and skills are invited to attend these Monday night rehearsals. For more informa-tion call Guy Haas at 279-2230.
Mens’ pick-up basketball (18+) at the Meredith Com-munity Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per player.
Senior exercise time at the Meredith Community Center. 9 to 10 a.m.
Mahjong game time at the Gilford Public Library. 12:30 to 3 p.m. New player welcome.
Member of Carlson’s Raiders to be honored at Marine Gathering November 12LACONIA — The Lakes Region Detachment of the
Marine Corps League will honor a former member of the famed Marine Corps Carlson’s Raiders at
its 13th annual Gathering of Marines on Saturday, November 12 when the detachment celebrates the 236th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
This year’s event will be highlighted with a declara-tion honoring Harold Sheffield, a 91 year old former member of the Marine Corps 2nd Raider Battalion, who has maintained a residence in the Bristol/Alexan-dria area of the Lakes Region since 1950.
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1920, Sheffield joined the Marine Corps in January of 1942, right after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. After going through boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina, he was sent to the Pacific Theatre where he served on Tulagi and Gua-dalcanal islands before being transferred to New Caledonia. There he joined the elite Marine Raiders and was assigned to the 2nd Raider Battalion under the command of Lt. Col. Alan Shapley.
The Marine Raiders are considered to be the fore-runners of today’s elite special combat units in the
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Office: (603) 267-8182 Fax: (603) 267-6621
Route 140E, 3 miles on right from Exit 20, off I-93.
Pine Gardens Manufactured Homes Sales & Park
Visit: www.nationalmultilist.com For New & Used Listings
Under New Ownership Under New Ownership Under New Ownership Lowest Prices
Around!
PUBLIC AUCTION!! Round Robin Auction
Saturday October 22 & Sunday October 23 from 12-3pm 49-4 Orchard Hill Rd., Belmont
Property will be sold to Highest Bidder above starting bid of $37,000.00 Registration fee: $100
2 Bedroom ranch style condo all on one level Light & bright unit with new updated windows
Our unique BUYER FRIENDLY auction offers comprehensive buyer protections including low deposits, open house to preview, inspection allowance to confirm the house major systems are accurately represented and even a contingency for financing based on your preapproval. Agents, Investors & Brokers welcome! 3% Buyer Premium
10 Prides Point, Laconia.$389,900. Spacious open concept home with pleasant views of Lake
Winnipesaukee. In the gated community of Long Bay. Stop by Roche Realty office at entrance or call 603-491-4624 to get into gate.
oPEN HoUSE todaySaturday, Oct. 22
From 1:00-3:0065 cumberland rd., Gilford (Gunstock Acres) $169,900. Gunstock Acres. 2+ BR home w/ beach rights to the Acres Beach. Private setting, many upgrades!
Nature’s View Open House Sat. Oct. 22, 12:00-3 pm98 Nature’s View dr., Laconia. Contract now to build the popular Cape I or Cape II model on your choice of lots. Cape I at 1919 sqft.; 3 BRs, 3 baths, 2 car gar., front porch, 1st floor master, sun room, deck, priced from $239,900 on a few choice lots with city water & sewer. Cape II w/ 2374 sqft. starting at $259,900 on a few choice lots. Nature’s View is located off Elm St. Laconia to Mass. Ave. to North St. to Nature’s View Drive.
“ tHE WENtWOrtH” 37 Sterling drive: Price slashed from $309,900 to $249,900. mls 2802831. 7 rooms,
3BRs, 2.5 baths, HW and tile floors central a/c, 2 car garage, energy star rated for huge savings. “tHE JEFFErSON” 19 Sterling drive: $299,900. This is the model w/ all the upgrades: 7 rooms, 2 full baths, bonus room over 2-car garage, granite counters, HW & tile, central a/c, central vac, irrigation sys. Luxury master bath w/ jet tub, & much more! mls 2802820. Directions: From Weirs Beach bridge bear L. on to Rte. 11-B, go approx. 1 mi., see signs on R.
NAtuRe’S VIeWNeW 3 BR RANCHFrom $208,400 on a few choice lots!
2 Car att. garage • Open kitchen, dining and living rooms
• Approx. 1500 sqft. • City water & sewer
www.RocheReaLty.coM
NEW 7 rOOm caPEat NaturE’S VIEW: 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, porch, 1st floor master suite & sun room. Prices from $239,900 on a few choice lots! Cape II home is available for $259,900.
Open House This Weekend at the Havens at the Summit sat. & sun. 10/22 & 10/23, 10:00-2:00 17 Violette Circle, LaconiaCome tour this brand new construc-tion at The Havens! Unrivaled ameni-ties package & generous open space!
military such as the U.S. Army Delta Force, Navy Seals, and Marine Recons. The primary function of the Raiders was to conduct amphibious light infan-try warfare on the Japanese, particularly doing so in fast moving rubber boats and operating behind enemy lines throughout the Pacifi c Theatre. The 2nd Marine Raiders Battalion is said to be the fi rst United States special operations forces to see combat in WWII.
Sheffi eld was promoted to Sergeant during his tenure with the 2nd Raider Battalion, including combat action on the islands of Emireau and Bou-gainville where he received a Presidential Unit Citation and a Navy Unit Citation. After the Raider battalions were incorporated into the 4th Marine Regiment he was transferred in 1946 to the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders School at Quantico, Virginia.
Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant he completed six more years in the Marine Corps Reserves ending his ser-vice as a 1st Lieutenant. He enrolled at the University of New Hampshire, receiving a bachelors’ degree and later graduated from Yale University, obtaining a masters degree in forestry management. He and his wife Cecile, who passed away in 2008, have been residents in the Bristol area since then following in his family footsteps who had vacationed in the area since 1921.
This year’s gathering will be held at The Margate on Winnipesaukee, commencing with registration at 6 p.m. Tickets to this year’s event are $45 per person and can be obtained by contacting Bob Patenaude, Commandant of the Lakes Region Detachment #506, Marine Corps League, at 460 Bean Road, Moultonborough, NH 03254; or by calling 253-7970, or via email at [email protected].
Attire for all attendees is a uniform of respective branch of military service, formal tuxedo or gown, or business suit and cocktail dress.
from preceding page
Tommy Turkey, Offi cial Mascot of the Salvation Army Turkey Plunge, traveled to Laconia Middle School recently to meet with support-ers and discuss the post-Plunge luncheon to be held at the school. Meeting Tommy were City Councilor for Ward One, Ava Doyle, Middle School Principal Jim McCollum, Laconia Mayor Mike Seymour, himself a multi-year plunger, and Salvation Army Captain Stephen Warren. Mayor Seymour will, once again, be in the lead group of Plungers on November 19 at Opechee Cove Beach. (Courtesy photo)
Mayor Seymour to again lead Turkey Plungers
Winni Playhouse presenting Spooky Halloween TalesLACONIA — Following a sold-out run of Nun-
sense II at the beginning of the month, the Winni Players community theatre season at the Winnipe-saukee Playhouse is in full swing.
Upcoming activities include staged readings “radio play style” of some spooky stories for Hallow-een weekend and auditions for the February produc-tion of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
On Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m., two classic stories will be read onstage in a radio play style complete with live sound effects. For a suggested donation of $5 per person, audiences will be treated to readings of “The Canterville Ghost”
by Oscar Wilde and “Zero Hour’ by Ray Bradbury.The Canterville Ghost is the story of an American
family which moves into a haunted English castle. Unfor-tunately for the ghost who resides there, the family does not believe in ghosts and, no matter how many strange goings-on they encounter in their new home, they refuse to believe that he is responsible.
Zero Hour is one of eighteen short stories in Brad-see next page
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Lovely restored Federal home with 3900 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. Property includes a separate apartment and a beautiful post and beam barn built recently. Exposed beams and wide pine floors throughout. 1.8 acres with a large yard for entertaining. Just a short walk to New Hampton school. Priced at $349,000
Directions: From Exit 23 follow Rt 104 West one mile to left on Main Street. Home is 1/4 mile ahead on right.
OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE Today 11am-1pm Today 11am-1pm Today 11am-1pm
at a Great New Hampton Home at a Great New Hampton Home at a Great New Hampton Home
Ruth and Brian Neidhardt Bean Group - Meredith 52 NH Route 25 Suite 52C Meredith NH 03253 603-455-0176 cell and 603-766-1980 office
43 Wildwood Rd Wildwood Village Wildwood Village Condo..W/ New Lower Condo Fees!! Now Available..Deeded Beach Rights, Boat Launch And Tennis Courts Too!! Spacious 2 Level Con-dex Offers 8 Rooms, 3 Bedrms, And 3 Full Baths. Freshly Painted..Yearround Sunroom, Family Rm Attached Garage. $185,000
Agent Joan Chandler Dir;Shore Dr To Lynnewood Dr To Wildwood Rd..#43
Newly Listed... Perfect Starter/ downsizing Home, Newly Updated To Include Kitchen And New Bath. Hardwood Floors, Eat In Kitchen With Stainless Steel Appl’s, And 2 Bedrooms. Oversized Detached Garage And A Nice Level Situated On .34 Ac With Great Garden Space. Available Immediately So Don’t Be Late!! This Adorable Ranch Will Not Last Long $119,900
Newly Listed…Wonderful Lakeport Neighborhood Is Where You’ll Find This Sweet New England Home. Hardwood Floors And Nooks & Crannies!! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Formal Dining, Big Eat In Kitchen, Pantry And Oversized Garden Shed. Great Price!! $124,900
Wow!! $99,000 ..For This Bright And Sunny Briarcrest Dble Wide Home With A 2 Car Garage. Well Maintained Community Located On The Laconia Side. 6 Rooms, 3 Bedrms, 2 Baths. Large Eat In Kitchen W/tiled Floor. Dining And Lr With Wood Flooring. Deck And Porch..Great Value!!
Calling All “H GTV ” Enthusiasts!! You Have To Come Inside!! This Gilford Cape Has Hardwood Floors, Knotty Pine, Nooks & Crannies, A Remodeled 2nd Floor, 3 Bedrooms And A One Acre Yard!! Asking $99,000
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Saturday October 22 - 10am-12pm NEWLY LISTED
Bring Your Toys!! It’s All About The Oversized 30x50 Heated Garage W/ 12’ Doors And Water. Plus This Meticulous 2-3 Bedrm 2 Bath Contemporary With Vaulted Sap Redwood Ceilings. Great Condition Inside And Out!! Nicely Situated On 1.86 Country Acres. $189,500
Two Homes Just Two Homes Just Two Homes Just Drastically Reduced!!! Drastically Reduced!!! Drastically Reduced!!!
Contact Info: Ruth and Brian Neidhardt Bean Group - Meredith 52 NH Route 25 Suite 52C Meredith NH 03253 603-455-0176 cell and 603-766-1980 office
South Down Shores Condo located in the Fells. Over 1900 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Open concept design with monitor heat. Access to Lake Winnipesaukee and South Down amenities.
Just reduced from $199,000 to $150,000 Call to view this great deal.
Meredith Estate Property on Lake Winnipesaukee. Home has over 4600 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Features include 30x30 great room, gourmet kitchen, custom woodwork throughout, over 4 acres of land, boat dock and amazing privacy. Extensive landscaping and stonewalls make this a truly unique property.
Reduced from $1,295,000 to $1,095,000 Call for an appointment to view.
YORK, Maine — Richard Stanley Parry, 80, of Creation Lane, died Octo-ber 20, 2011 at Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH.
Born in Cambridge MA on Septem-ber 7, 1931, he was the son of Roy and Ruth (Lamprey) Parry.
He grew up in Haverhill MA and grad-uated from Haverhill High School. He has been a resident of York for many years.
Richard entered the US navy in 1952 and served during the Korean and Viet Nam wars. He retired from the Navy as an electrician after twenty-two years. After his retire-ment, he worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for many years.
He was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church, York, Life member of the Veterans of For-eign Wars Post 6977, York, member of the Enlisted Association, and a fifty-three year Master Mason of Sag-gahew Lodge F&AM, Haverhill, MA. He volunteer as a greeter at Pease Air
Base, and was a Tri-Care for Life Lob-byist for Military Benefits. Richard also enjoyed playing golf.
Richard was predeceased by his wife of twenty years, Elizabeth A. (Lamprey) Parry, who died in 2006.
He is survived by his sons, Russell C. Wakefield and wife Barbara and David C. Wakefiedl and wife Katie, all of Moultonborough, daughters, Colleen Williamson of Odenton, MD, Maxine Halze and husband Jordan of Wakefield, MA, Linda Brazil and hus-band Michael of Seueran Park, MD, nine grandchildren, four great grand-children, brother, James Parry of Groveland, MA, nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in the NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, on Friday, Oct. 28 at 11:30am. The Rev. Edward J. Charest, pastor of the Plym-outh United Methodist Church, will offi-ciate. The Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, in Meredith and Plym-outh, are in charge of the arrangements.
OBITUARYRichard S. Parry, 80
from preceding pagebury’s collection, “The Illustrated Man”. In the story, children across the country are deeply involved in an exciting game they call ‘Invasion’. Their parents think it is cute until it turns out that the inva-sion is real and aliens are using the chil-dren to help them get control of Earth.
The radio plays have been organized by prolific actor John Piquado. Tickets will be available at the door but reser-vations can be guaranteed by calling 366-7377 in advance.
On October 30, November 1 (adult
roles) and November 3 (kid roles only and callbacks) the Winni Players will be holding auditions for Harper Lee’s classic American story, To Kill a Mock-ingbird. There are roles available for adults of all ages plus a small number of roles for children and teens.
Director Bryan Halperin says that auditions will be held at the Educa-tion Building on the Playhouse’s Mer-edith Campus at 50 Reservoir Road. More detailed directions can be found on the auditions page at www.winni-playhouse.org.
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Anniversary Weekend! Our Thank You to Our Community!
Sunday, October 30 ~ 4-6:30 Public Session
Fall Festival Party! HAPPY HALLOWEEN !
C ome dressed in costume (not too scary or gory, please) and be entered to win some cool prizes!!
Saturday, October 29
Community Yard Sale 8am-12 Fun Filled $5 4 Hour Skate 12-4 Come rent a table and sell your own cool stuff or donate your stuff to the SKATE ESCAPE Improvement Fund ! Please Call Or Email To Reserve Your Yard Sale Table Today!!!
About Us Drs. Ashleigh and Chandler Jones, formerly Air Force dentists, have brought their
advanced training and experience permanently to the Lakes Region. Their goal is to provide the highest quality dental care possible and establish lifelong relationships with you and your family. We are dedicated to listening to your needs
and building a mutual trust through open and honest communication.
Ashleigh F. Jones, D.M.D. ~ B. Chandler Jones, D.M.D.
This Holiday Season we ask for your help as we proudly support the Gilford Community
Church Food Pantry. All New Patient Comprehensive Exams completed before December 25, 2011 will receive
a C redit of $75 for donating a non-perishable food item on their first visit.
