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Karleigh O’Brien of Wolf Swamp Farm in Canterbury, along with her Holsteins Glamour and Brigadoon, prepare for the 4H Fair in Belmont on Friday evening. Glamour and Brigadoon will be judged for Fit and Showmanship as well as Type Class over the weekend festivities. The fairground is located at south end of Mile Hill Road. Saturday fair hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday hours will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.(Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)

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LACONIA — The manager of the Tower Hill Cottages at the Weirs says that he returned to the office building where he lives late Thursday night to find four upstairs bedrooms trashed, his motorcycle tipped over and about $1,200 in cash missing.

Identifying himself only as Corey, the man-ager said that he sees a connection between the ransacking and the arrest earlier Thursday of a 17-year-old male who was arraigned yesterday

Weirs building vandalized hours after 17-year-old arrested for attempted burglary on same property

in Laconia District Court on attempted burglary charge involving one of the cottages.

David Bickford, 17, who was described in a police affidavit as an unemployed transient, is charged with attempting to break into cottage number 15 shortly before one o’clock Thursday afternoon by prying open a screen on a rear window.

Bickford had been living with relatives at 210 Endicott Street North, a home located a short distance from the office at Tower Hill Cottages according to the manager, who says that police

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see VaNdaLIsM page 12

BELMONT — The Selectboard will con-sider a proposal to add a clarifying amend-ment to the town’s personnel policy that was apparently drafted in reaction to the controversy over a recent revelation that the town is paying for Selectman Jon Pike’s health insurance. Town Administrator

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CENTER HARBOR — With the sour notes of 2009 a dis-tant echo, the New Hampshire Music Festival closed another successful season on the high notes of Beethoven, Brahms and Tchaikovsky at Gilford High School last night.

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Music Festival seen as leaving civil war in rearview mirror

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ATLANTA (AP) — A federal appeals panel struck down the centerpiece of Presi-dent Barack Obama’s sweeping health care overhaul Friday, moving the argument over whether Americans can be required to buy health insurance a step closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The divided three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals concluded Congress overstepped its authority when lawmakers passed the so-called indi-vidual mandate, the first such decision by a federal appeals court. It’s a sting-

NEW YORK (AP) — The wildest week on Wall Street since the financial crisis in 2008 ended with a second day of gains.

The Dow Jones indus-trial average finished Friday with a gain of 125 points. Most other times it would have been a fairly big day. By this week’s standards, it was a sleeper. Friday capped a week when the blue-chip index had four 400-point swings in a row for the first time in its 115-year history.

Trading was frantic across financial mar-kets all week. The yield on the 10-year Trea-sury note hit a record low. Gold briefly topped $1,800 per ounce.

“It was a sharp and violent week in the stock market, but it’s my sense that the worst is over,” said Michael Kaufler, a portfolio manager at Federated Investors.

Investors reacted to every scrap of news and each whispered rumor. A credit downgrade for the United States. Con-cerns about European bank solvency. Fears of a possible new recession in the U.S. Word that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates low for two more

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Months behind other GOP candidates, Rick Perry has something most of them don’t: Buzz. The Texas governor will enter the race Sat-urday with splashy appearances in South Carolina and New Hampshire.

At the same time, he is putting together what looks a lot like a traditional presiden-tial campaign. The path he hopes will lead to the Republican nomination starts here,

Federal appeals court strikes down core element of Obamacare, the individual insurance mandate

ing blow to Obama’s signature legislative achievement, as most experts agree the requirement that Americans carry health insurance — or face tax penalties — is the foundation for other parts of the law.

Chief Judge Joel Dubina and Circuit Judge Frank Hull found in a 207-page opinion that lawmakers cannot require residents to “enter into contracts with pri-vate insurance companies for the purchase of an expensive product from the time they are born until the time they die.”

In a lengthy dissent, Circuit Judge Stan-

ley Marcus accused the majority of ignor-ing the “undeniable fact that Congress’ commerce power has grown exponentially over the past two centuries.” He wrote that Congress generally has the constitutional authority to create rules regulating large areas of the national economy.

The White House argued the legisla-tive branch was using a “quintessential” power — its constitutional ability to regu-late interstate commerce, including the health care industry — when it passed

An instant GOP contender, Texas Governor Perry announcing todayin the leadoff caucus state of Iowa, with a message of jobs and values as he tries to set himself apart from GOP front-runner Mitt Romney.

The Texan’s team is working to expand what it says is already a robust fundrais-ing network and to hire veteran cam-paign operatives in early primary states. The campaign, as many before it, aims to march through early states, court a broad

coalition of conservatives and stress an economic message backed by the candi-date’s home-state job growth.

“We cannot and must not endure four more years of rising unemployment, rising taxes, rising debt and rising energy dependence on nations that intend us harm,” Perry is to say Saturday in Charleston, S.C., according to remarks prepared for delivery.

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Stocks finish wild week on up note

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LONDON (AP) — Thousands of extra police offi-cers were stationed on Britain’s streets Friday, as the country faced its first weekend since riots raged through suburbs and town centers, leaving a scarred landscape of broken glass and torched buildings.

Police in London, which saw the worst violence, have charged almost 700 people with violence, dis-order and looting, and the city’s mayor said Lon-doners wanted to see tough sentences handed out to the guilty. Hundreds of stores were looted, build-ings were set ablaze and five people died amid the mayhem that broke out Saturday in London and spread over four nights across England.

Police, meanwhile, hit back against claims they were too soft in their initial response to the disorder.

Prime Minister David Cameron said officers had been overwhelmed at first, outmaneuvered by mobile gangs of rioters. He said “far too few police were deployed onto the streets. And the tactics they were using weren’t working.”

That changed Tuesday, when 16,000 officers were out on London’s streets — almost three times the number of the night before. Cameron said the extra officers will remain on patrol through the weekend.

Hugh Orde, president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, acknowledged that police had faced “an unprecedented situation, unique circumstances” — but said it was police themselves, rather than “politi-cal interference,” that got the situation under control.

“The more robust policing tactics you saw were not a function of political interference,” he told the BBC. “They were a function of the numbers being available to allow the chief constables to change their tactics.”

Cameron vowed “swift justice” for perpetrators, and courts were struggling to cope with a flood of defendants.

Across the country, more than 1,700 people have

CONCORD (AP) — This will be one fall foliage season without any views from the Balsams.

The northern New Hampshire resort where the first-in-the-nation presidential primary ballots are cast is shutting down, at least temporarily, on Sept. 15.

That’s the day the Tillotson Corp. planned to transfer ownership of the 150-year-old hotel and grounds to a new owner, Ocean Properties. Ocean planned to close the Balsams Grand Resort Hotel for renovations and reopen it in 2012. But the sale fell through, the Tillotson Corporation said Thursday.

The Tillotson family has owned the resort since 1954. Before he died in 2001, Neil Tillotson, who started the tradition of hosting the first votes at the resort in 1960, specified that it be sold or given away and the proceeds go to charities.

As the search for a buyer resumes, Tom Deans, managing trustee of the Neil Tillotson Trust, said Friday the resort will still close. The hope is to reopen in December; a board of directors meeting is scheduled for later this month to discuss options.

“It was a surprise to us and obviously we are con-cerned for the North Country, for our employees our

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A school district in the deep woods of Maine that sought out Chinese stu-dents to help boost its enrollment and its finances fell far short of its ambitious goal of bringing in 60 students.

Only six Chinese students will attend high school in the northern Maine town of Millinocket this fall.

The target of five dozen was probably overly ambi-tious, officials said. The efforts also were hindered by a recruiter in China who failed to deliver any stu-dents and a writer who told readers of a national Chinese newspaper that the school was merely “mediocre” and that Millinocket children hang out in parking lots for fun.

Stearns High School officials said they’re disap-

Balsams Grand Resort will shut down temporarily guests and everyone,” Deans said. “We thought we were on a path where we had an arrangement with Ocean. We knew what their approach was going to be. A path certain is a lot easier than having a lot of unknowns, which we have now.”

More than 90 potential bidders expressed an interest in the 7,700-acre property. The deal with Ocean Properties was first announced in March. It was expected to be completed by the summer when Ocean Properties asked for an extension.

Tom Varley, senior vice president of Ocean Prop-erties in Portsmouth, did not return a phone call Friday seeking comment on the company’s decision. The hotel management firm has a record of preserv-ing historic hotels, such as the Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle.

The Balsams employs about 300 full- and part-time workers depending on the season, making it one of the largest employers in the North Country. It usually closes from late March until Memorial Day, then stays open until late October. It reopens in late December.

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London police say nearly 700 rioters charged so far

see RIOTS page 11

Main town finds recruiting Chinese students a tough sellpointed more Chinese students won’t be attending when classes begin Sept. 6 but will stick with the program and try to expand in the years ahead.

“We’re also a public school, not a private school or an academy or attached to a university or college,” said Arnold Hopkins, chairman of the Millinocket school board. “We’re a rural school out there by our-selves and we’re untested, so to speak. So naturally I would think the Chinese would be a bit hesitant.”

The six students are scheduled to stay with host families in Millinocket, a town of about 4,500 people an hour north of Bangor. Each student will pay $24,000 in tuition, room and board.

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Froma Harrop

LETTERSMarine Patrol doing its job; big boats no longer terrorizing us

Majorities in liberal states often back policies that most folks in con-servative states abhor — and vice versa. The diffi culty of reaching accord among warring but heartfelt views partly explains Washington’s paralysis.

But note this: New York recently legalized gay marriage without having to consult with Tennessee, Nebraska and Idaho. Alabama lim-ited the right to abortion without having to compromise with Cali-fornia, Massachusetts and Hawaii. With Washington, D.C., in disarray, this has been a busy time for states going their own way.

Does the trend represent federal-ism at its best or growing national disunity and polarization? The answer to both questions is “yes.” And the fi rst may offer a solu-tion to the second. For controver-sies around such matters as guns, marriage and voter ID, having the states choose their own path in har-mony with local sensibilities acts to release tensions.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a likely Republican candidate for president, recently raised some conservative hackles by saying it was “fi ne” for New York to legalize gay marriage. But then he lowered some conservative hackles by characterizing abortion as a states’ rights issue. Perry deems himself “pro-life,” and we know that letting states ban abortion requires fi rst overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that effec-tively legalized the procedure.

Perry rests his case on the 10th Amendment, which says: “The powers not delegated to the (federal government) by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respec-tively, or to the people.” This division of powers underlies the principle of federalism.

“You can’t believe in the 10th Amendment for a few issues,” Perry said, “and then, (for) something that doesn’t suit you, say, ‘We’d rather not have the states decide that.’” That principled statement is one drug war advocates should recall when federal agents invade the backyards of Californians growing medical marijuana consistent with their state laws.

Of course, such states’ rights argu-ments have been used to defend such evils as legalized racial dis-crimination. And a patchwork of 50 different sets of laws on the same matter can cause headaches.

For example, some states allow gay marriage, some civil unions, some domestic partnerships (similar to civil unions) and some none of the above. Both Washington state and Oregon ban same-sex marriage while permit-ting domestic partnerships. But gay couples wanting full marriage can tie the knot on the tribal land of the Suquamish in Washington’s Kitsap County or of the Coquille in Coos Bay, Ore. Both tribes have legalized same-sex marriage.

Opinions that refl ect local condi-tions often contradict the partisan stereotypes attached to them. Gun rights are supposed to be a conser-vative passion, but fairly liberal Maine recently eased its gun laws. Maine is largely rural with a strong hunting tradition and relatively little crime. Practical considerations ruled the day. One of the most left-leaning states, Vermont (also rural), has among the most lax gun laws in America.

Many pro-choice people, your author included, would not be dismayed were Roe v. Wade overturned. Letting the states make their own abortion law would release our national politics from a never-ending war between irreconcilable views. One fewer area for strife in a presidential election should be welcome.

In the end, no one would have to live in a state that forbids abortion. No one would have to live in a state that lets illegal immigrants pay in-state tuition to attend public col-leges, if that’s something he or she can’t abide. We refer to Connecticut, Illinois and Maryland.

Washington, D.C., hasn’t been doing a great job of late handling its enumerated powers. Asking the states or the people to deal with the rest may not be a bad idea.

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

Letting states make policy is not a bad idea

The sun produces more harmful radiation that a nuke plantTo the editor,

Lynn Rudmin Chong’s letter of August 11 in The Daily Sun only proves her problem with ignorance of facts! Nuclear power plants are NOT A-bombs, and don’t contaminate with radiation.

In fact, coal fi red power plants emit

10 times as much radiation, which is still very minor compared to spending three hours in the sun! But she is typ-ical of know nothing radical liberals: never mind the facts, just try to scare people with lies.

Jack StephensonGilford

— LETTERS —

To the editor,I wanted to add my own observa-

tions to those of Dave Nix in his letter of August 12 entitled “Marine Patrol just Targeting Racing Boats for Speed Violations”.

My family as well has noticed a huge difference in the tenor of the lake since the introduction of the speed limit but it’s a more positive one. For example, I used to fi sh by the buoys near my house with my grandson. In the past, these boats described by Mr. Nix as “huge ocean racing class boats, cigarette style boats, and loud/fast boats” would tear past us, quite often violating the 150-foot rule, and with a deafening roar. This is no longer hap-pening.

And this brings me to a point that deserves particular emphasis. Fami-lies come to Winnipesaukee for a peaceful and meaningful recreational experience and many people over the years had told me they were no longer willing to come here. In other words, a small minority of very loud and fast boats were marginalizing families on the lake. These families spend money at our local businesses. Hence I have to strongly disagree with Mr. Nix’s economic assessment that there is a net economic loss to the Lakes Region should boats wishing to go faster than 45 MPH go elsewhere. Over 300 local businesses supported our present speed limit law, including major play-ers in the hospitality industry and

even some marinas. They know what’s good for business and many business owners spoke in favor of our speed limit at the hearings in Concord. These are the people who are acutely aware of the economic ramifi cations of such a law. And I am unaware of any business owners who spoke against the speed limit at these hearings.

Contrary to Mr. Nix’s observations I have seen many instances this summer where the Marine Patrol has intervened on other safety viola-tions on the lake, including 150-foot rule violations as well as “no wake” violations. Furthermore, boating while intoxicated has been an issue on the lake, including in the two most notable fatal boating accidents occur-ring in recent years; the speed limit law is another tool to help fi ght this problem which had further negatively impacted family recreation on the lake. I applaud the Marine Patrol for enforcing it.

Last week my sister in Winter Harbor held a large family reunion. It was great to see so many family mem-bers out on the lake on paddle boards, sunfi sh, kayaks, and out tubing with the kids. These are the things that matter.

And let’s give the Marine Patrol a break. They are doing a great job enforcing our present laws on a lim-ited budget.

Rob HennessyTuftonboro

Republicans were left to clean up Dems budget mess & we didTo the editor,

For the last few months there have been many letters criticizing conser-vative Republican legislators for their votes on the state budget. Reading these letters I come to realize the writ-ers are either misinformed, or have no idea of the fi nancial problem our state was and still is in.

The previous four years, the Demo-crats, with their tax and spend poli-cies, put our state in an 800 million + dollar hole. This was their budget to deal with in 2010 when they had the majority, but they saw the writing on the wall and knew they were going to lose the election, so they refused to address the problem and left it for the conservative Republicans to deal

with. I guess they knew what had to be done, but did not have the cour-age or will to do anything about it. The conservative Republicans had to make the hard decisions in order to get our state on solid fi nancial ground, something Gov. Lynch and the Demo-crats were unwilling to do.

Now we are being criticized by the same people who refused to face real-ity and deal with the problem. In light of this I would like to ask those who would speak out against what the conservative Republicans have done, beside your tax and spend policies that were rejected soundly last November, what would you have done? It comes down to do you want to continue to be

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part of the problem of part of the solu-tion? Those of us who ran for office in November said we would make the hard decisions necessary to get our fiscal house in order, and that is what we did. I guess some people did not believe politicians would actually keep their word.

Rep. Harry AccorneroLaconiasee next page

To the editor,People have questioned some of my

references to government overreach, prompting this clarification for the skeptics out there. This first install-ment references an article I wrote about a nationwide movement to shut down “life threatening” lemonade stands. Twas such a silly, inconsequential topic my critics queried, why care? Yes, it is true that 11-year-old Abigail Krutsinger of Iowa had a run in with the long arm of the law. An August 5th article in the Washington Times describes how “rulebook-toting authoritarians” shut down this “budding young capitalist”. She set up a lemonade stand for thirsty bikers selling her refreshing drinks for 25-cents a pop. According to Mark Steyn, “Iain Murray wrote yesterday about the spate of lemonade-stand crackdowns by this once great, depraved regulatory class. A land in which a child requires hundreds of dollars for a permit to sell homemade lemonade in her front yard is, in a profound sense, no longer free: It is exactly the kind of micro-regulatory tyranny which de Tocqueville warned of two centuries ago”.

What other explanation could there be for this capitalist crunching of a pre-pubescents’ first foray into entrepre-neurship except an isolated incident committed by a bored cop agitated by veins coursing with caffeine? Who among us longs for the days when a children’s book, “Help Mom, There are Liberals Under My Bed” was merely an absurd jest at “nanny statism”? According to this same article in the Washington Times, police and code inspectors have shut down lemon-ade and cookie stands in California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. Robert Fernandez, parent of one of the kids and organizer of the first “Lemonade Liberation Day”, lamented the loss of a tool that “teaches them a really big lesson in life — setting goals and seeing a project through”. Is our pro-gressive society setting a good exam-ple for our youth? Mr. Hernandez doesn’t think so. “It’s telling them, just go in the back and play video games. Don’t be a productive member of soci-ety. We don’t need you”.

The first Lemonade Liberation Day will take place on August 20th, on the Capitol’s west lawn. Apparently, hundreds of people will be ready to go to jail for this act of civil disobedi-ence. Yes indeed, without a two, three

or four hundred dollar permit, these “devil may care” parents will be “offer-ing a cool cup of lemonade on a sultry afternoon on the nation’s front lawn for 10-cents”. Hopefully, there will not be any petulant politicians parading by with sour faces and hands planted firmly in their pockets.

Seems earlier this year, the Phila-delphia Department of Health closed a lemonade stand that was raising money for cancer research because it lacked a hand washing station and lacked a permit. “Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation”, which was started in 2000 for little Alexandra Scott diag-nosed with cancer, has to date raised $12-million for cancer research. That’s because for the past decade, their efforts haven’t been crushed by over-bearing, busy body bureaucrats.

This is just one example of our “con-trol freak” politicians determining that citizens are incapable of manag-ing even the smallest of enterprises. A progressive mission to enter every nook and cranny of our lives to jus-tify confiscating ever larger sums of money from the 50-percent of citizens who still pay taxes to a republic that has clearly lost it’s way. According to www.openmarkets.org, “The same obstacles to lemonade freedom apply throughout the economy. Federal reg-ulations alone cost nearly an eighth of GDP to comply with. That sizable burden is a major reason why the economy is still struggling. Lemonade Freedom Day is one way to tell over-zealous regulators to back off”. Please check out, LemonadeFreedom.org for more thirst quenching details.

A few lines from John Prines’, “Common Sense” song come to mind with our government’s economic growth kill-ing antics: “Just between you and me, it’s like pulling when you ought to be shov-ing. One of these days, one of these nights, you’ll take off your hat and they’ll read you your rights. You’ll wanna get high. It don’t make much sense that common sense don’t make no sense”.

Oh, that last line succinctly describes this Democrat regime so very dense. I pray come November 2012, we can gratefully look in the rear view mirror at this administra-tion past tense. In the meantime, with the arrival of August 21, will lemon-ade party patriots be labeled terror-ists, liberal progressives having taken predictable offense?

Russ WilesTilton

Gilford selectmen need to stand up to the unions & freeze hiring

from preceding page

To the editor,Selectmen of Gilford, now that you

can save the taxpayers $90K, DON’T be looking for a place to spend it! In fact every time you get someone to

quit their position be strong and DO NOT hire someone to replace them. All you have to remember is that you are in your position because someone voted for you, and those someones are watching your every move to see if you can lower the spending trend and lower the budget.

DO NOT let the unions push you into something that the people do not want. The United States is the home of the brave. Stand up to the union that should never have become a part of tax-paid employees in the first place. Unions were good when they fought for children to not be part of

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world running a near zero interest rate policy. It pays American savers almost nothing for their thrift in pro-viding for their own retirement. The weak dollar policy has driven the price of gold to record highs and the dollar is now one of the weakest currencies in world. Last week I was in Denmark, Finland and Russia. I know first hand what cheap currency means. Twenty-two dollars for a paper back book that sells here for $5 or how about a Burger King Whopper meal deal at $17 ( some deal) that would cost about $6 here. The dollar purchasing power is garbage. It takes a lot of them to buy anything all across Europe. You know you are in the bosom of socialism when it costs $1.50 to go for a public pee. Welcome to Finland. A 12-ounce bottle of water was $5 so that helped keep my thirst down. The dollar index has fallen 38-percent in recent years.

One of the quickest ways to jump start job growth would be to end the zero interest rate policy and begin a path of sound money. Bill Clinton and Ronald Regan did this with great suc-cess. Sound money is a core growth strategy policy. American investment capital leaves on the express train out of the country to escape the devalu-ing currency. This exodus limits job creation and lowers the standard of living for every person in America. Vibrant profits earned on that Ameri-can capital is kept in foreign countries because the repatriation of those prof-its at our corporate tax rates, which are just about the HIGHEST in the developed world, would be prohibi-tive. It has been proven time and time again sound money drives vigorous economic growth and jobs.

Obama’s most basic economic plan has been to DEVALUE THE DOLLAR. It is a suckers bet made frequently by presidents who disbelieve in Ameri-cas greatness and exceptionalism. Americans now pay A steep price for Obama’s POOR JUDGMENT with no job creation and economic growth

not much above zero. NO country in history has ever been able to devalue it’s currency into prosperity. Obama’s fiscal and monetary policy have been and will continue to kill every oppor-tunity for us to dig ourselves out of this recession. Unemployment will be elevated for a decade.

S&P just downgraded our debt from AAA for the first time in history. It is fitting and proper that this down-grade of booth debt occurred during Obama’s watch as president. He has directed the largest debt increase in history all while attempting to hang us all with HIS socialist neck tie. Obama has wasted trillions in stimu-lus and trillions in handouts, bailouts and giveaways and now he has squan-dered a century of pristine American debt. Three years of Reverend Jeremi-ahs Wright disciple and America is in the economic trash can surrounded by the stench of garbage all around us.

NEWS FLASH! I just heard on the radio Obama has figured it all out.....THREE YEARS INTO HIS PRESI-DENCY AND IT IS STILL GEORGE BUSH’S FAULT? If it were not so sad it would funny beyond belief.

Obama has tried to pull the famous two headed coin trick, “heads I win, tails you lose”. If even one of his policies had worked he would be on TV 24/7 beating his chest about his accomplishment. When all his policies fail he tries to blame George Bush. He either wins or it’s George’s fault. I ask you all WHAT THE HELL KIND OF PRESIDENT IS THIS? I trust you can see through all this political double talk. In fact I thought Obama was supposed to rid us of Washington double talk. Obama could not think his way out of a wet paper bag and if it were not for unions leading him around on a choke chain guiding his every move he would not even have a direction.

FOR AMERICAS SAKE VOTE BARACK OBAMA OUT OF OFFICE IN 2012.

Tony BoutinGilford

LETTERSIf unions weren’t providing one, Obama wouldn’t have a direction

the work force, when they fought for less hours of work and decent pay for the workers. Unions have outlasted their welcome and have caused many of the job losses in this country. I will admit that there are places that the unions may still be needed, but not in civil service jobs, — aka people on the town payroll.

Bev BukerGilford

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Society is dumbing itself down & Mr. Stevenson isn’t helping anyTo the editor,

First the positive: I want to thank Russ Wiles for his letters to the editor. As an independent with conservative and libertarian leanings, his letters often reflect my own views, and his writing is such that I’ve noticed rarely do any of the usual anti-conservatives write in to dispute his facts. He is easy to read, well-spoken and always has a powerful, thought provoking message. He is truly my civics Samurai and I always look forward to his letters.

Now the negative; Jack Stephenson,

you’ve lost it. I am usually on the fence with your letters. You seem intelligent and your daughter’s letter a few years back bouncing over your accomplish-ments in life actually gave me a distant admiration of you of sorts. I’m not dis-puting your accomplishments in life, your views or even your right to speak your mind. But I have to criticize it.

Your letter in Friday’s Sun was an over-the-top rant. Your point, as well as any credibility you’ve ever had in this paper is now dismissed. You’re all-caps, frequent use of the word ‘idiot’ and basic crazy babbling diminished any point you may have had. You come off as brash and unintelligent. I think it’s time to hang it up my friend.

I am a pro-lifer, and even if you see the situation as hopeless regard-ing stopping abortion, you can’t fault a politician for actually standing for something. You rant about how inane the party’s are, then in the same breath rip them for fighting for their core ideals.

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the girls will grow up to follow their mothers, breeding for money, and how boys will become the dope pushers or worse? That’s elderly scare talk if you ask me. Get a grip.

I’m a believer that our society is certainly dumbing itself down, but I thought it was coming from the newer generations. You’re proving me wrong.

Thomas LemayLaconia

from preceding page

To the editor,On and on goes the drum beat by

the leftists and their media accom-plices blaming all those extremist Tea Party people for all their trou-bles. “Extreme”, “extreme” they keep repeating. I just have to ask what is so extreme about asking government to live within it’s means just like every American family has to do? What is extreme about following our laws and Constitution which has done pretty well by us for over two hundred years? Seems to me our problems have gotten worse ever since we began getting away from our base ideals. But, oh yes, it’s those Tea Party nuts who are to blame says the likes of John Kerry, who this weekend announced that he thought the media shouldn’t report in a balanced way. No ideas that con-flict with his or other leftists appar-ently should be allowed. Boy, wouldn’t that make life easier for them though. Remember some months back when they controlled Congress they were talking about a plan to gag consecu-tive radio? I do! So much for their respect for free speech and that pesky Constitution.

Speaking on the subject of nuts did anyone read the latest from that ol’ nutty professor from Plymouth State? Once again Leo digs deep to uncover (means redefine) the truth behind the Tea Party. Just really a bunch of right wing extreme Republicans he says. I have to ask, just how the heck does he know? Has he ever been to a Tea Party rally and talked to real people? Bet not! On and on he goes, attribut-ing all the worse motives to people he simply doesn’t know or understand. Well no wonder, this guy lives in an insulated world where he is protected with a job for life, retirement benefits most people only dream of and wants our country to turn ourselves over to the UN. So who’s really the extremists

nut in this picture?Well S&P downgraded us from AAA

to AA+. Guess who’s fault that was? According to those geniuses on the left, you guessed it, that darn ol’ Tea Party again. Couldn’t have anything to do with all that debt they been piling up in Washington, no sir. The pending stimulus that didn’t work, health care plans that cost trillions and are unconstitutional, tax, borrow and spend, tax borrow and spend? Nothing wrong there. Give it all away to foreign countries, illegal aliens, shovel it out faster then they can earn it just spend, spend, spend. And then that damned ol’ Tea Party wants to cut up the credit card. How dare they? What extremists!

For a couple of years now indepen-dent (non-political that means) finan-cial groups have been saying they were concerned about all the debt this country was assuming. They began warning us of a possible downgrade of our credit rating early this year but did the idiots in Washington pay them any mind? Nope! And our community organizer in chief what does he want. Tax the rich and spend, spend, spend.

News flash to all those who can’t add two and two. IT’S THE DEBT STUPID! That’s right it’s just like president,Clinton said, “it’s about the economy stupid”. The debt is killing the economy, taxes are killing jobs, and no jobs means no generation of wealth to be taxed. See how easy that was to figure out? How come the left can’t work that simple fact out? Oh I forgot, it’s easier to just blame some-one else. Can’t you hear the chorus from the white house now?

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Tea Party people are just your neighbors and fellow citizensTo the editor,

So many liberals, so little time.I read Professor Cracraft’s letter in

the August 11, issue of The Daily Sun. As much as I have enjoyed the profes-sor’s company in the past, I’m afraid he earned a failing grade on this one. For example, referring to Ed Allard’s previous comments, Cracraft said, “Perhaps calling the Tea Party “ter-rorist” was inappropriate.” And then he opined, “. . . to my knowledge, Tea Partiers have not planted bombs of killed anyone – yet.” Scott, shame on you. Do you really believe that’s “civil discourse”?

Tea Party people are your neighbors, your fellow citizens, whose primary purpose in forming their loosely cob-

bled alliance is to get the government to stop spending beyond its means; to stop stealing from future generations. You, and Allard throw around words that can only inflame what is already a tense situation.

Back in the fall, Ms./Mr. L. J. Siden wrote that I had used a number of defamatory words in my writings. I challenged her/him to provide one example in which I had used any of those words she/he cited, and I offered to give $25 to the charity of her/his choice if she/he provided the evidence to back it up. Siden never responded or provided such evidence. Now, Cra-craft is offended that I don’t publicly respond to every potentially dispar-aging comment from a person on the “right”. To tell you the truth profes-sor, I have all I can handle correcting the shameful writing from the left. You know, people like the one who wrote, “The Tea Party and similar movements, however, have certainly engaged in some classic fascist tac-tics including extreme nationalism, inflammatory rhetoric, scapegoating, hatred towards targeted groups, mind-less following of charismatic populist demagogues, and the frequent use of the ‘big lie’ technique.” Professor, after

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Scott Kipreotos says that he called the meet-ing after the overwhelmingly positive response he received from people following a July 11 letter to the editor which was published in The Daily Sun in which he called attention to the deaths of a woman and her son due to apparent overdoses of the pow-erful prescription pain-killer Fenatryl in which he said that the majority of such deaths take place in subsidized housing units.

Kipreotis, who is facility manager for Central NH VNA and Hospice said that he expects that a number of state representatives from Laconia and a representative from the Laconia Police Department will take part in the meeting, which has also been touted by local radio talk show host, Niel Young.

“People have been talking about this stuff in their backyards for a long time. I’ve heard from a lot of landlords about the troubles they have with drug use in their properties and how hard it is to control.

Perceived drug activity in subsidized housing is focus of informal meeting at Tardif Park today

Perhaps with citizens stepping up to the plate we can do something about it. A lot of people are not happy with the social services which are going to some of these people, many of whom receive support from multiple agencies. We seem to be rewarding bad behavior,” says Kipreotis.

He says that he frequently sees a person who is receiving Social Security disability and had an oper-ation for carpal tunnel syndrome paid for by taxpay-ers working on a car and wonders how that person continues to qaulify for disabiity.

“My grandmother hears all this talk about cuts in Social Security and Medicare and is worried about how those will affect her. I tell her that she shouldn’t be worried but those who are scamming the system should be,’’ says Kiprerotis.

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BY ROGER AMSDENFOR THE LACONIA DAILY SUN

Jeanne Beaudin said yesterday the board will not take the matter up when in meets on Monday night but may well do so at the next opportunity.

That could be on Monday, Aug. 29, the date of the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting.

The existing personnel policy contains a para-graph under the heading of “COBRA” that states that town employees and their covered dependents may continue of the town’s health and dental insur-ance policies “for a period of time, at their own expense, if they would otherwise lose coverage for certain qualifying reasons”.

COBRA is the commonly-used acronym for a fed-eral law that mandates employees be allowed to keep their employer-sponsored health insurance for up to 18 months after they are no longer employed by the sponsoring company. There is no requirement that employers pay for this extended coverage and the opposite is the norm.

Dependent children can lose their right to be on a parent’s policy because of their advancing age and spouses can be disqualifi ed by divorce.

COBRA also allows covered individuals who are 55 or older to stay of a policy until they are 65 and eligible for Medicare.

The draft amendment to the COBRA policy that has been presented to selectman adds language that clarifi es that “An ex-spouse may remain on an employee’s two-person or family (health and dental insurance) membership . . . until the subscriber re-marries”, then stipulates that “the employee shall be responsible for paying any insurance premiums in excess of those for coverage of the employee and his or her children, if any, associated with maintain-ing the ex-spouses coverage.”

Beaudin said it was yet to be determined what, if any, effect this clarifi ed policy, if adopted, would have on current employees and their dependents.

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Laconia Councilor Brenda Baer (Ward 4), who fi led for re-election on her 85th birthday earlier in the week, joined four of the remaining incumbents when they followed suit yesterday. From left to right Armand Bolduc (Ward 6), Henry Lipman (Ward 3), Ava Doye (Ward1), Baer, and Bob Hamel (Ward 5) complete their fi ling papers at the City Clerk’s offi ce. The sixth incumbent councilor, Matt Lahey (Ward 2), also fi led for re-election earlier in the day. The fi ling period for fall city, school board (Wards 4 and 5) and police commisions elections ends on Wednesday. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/ Michael Kitch)

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Pike is currently covered under his ex-wife’s policy. The selectman and Town Clerk/Tax Collector Cyn-thia DeRoy were divorced in November 2006.

It is not publicly known whether Pike has remained on his ex-wife’s policy continuously since their divorce or who has being paying the insurance premiums for his coverage but a part of the settle-ment Pike reached with the town in June called for a lump sum payment to him of $11,000. That was in addition to the town’s agreement to pay his premi-ums until he reaches age 65.

Both sides agreed to keep the background and details of the settlement a secret but Beaudin, in a recent letter to George Condodemetraky — who has been pushing for details, indicated the town’s action was in response to “a claim against the town”.

Selectman Ron Cormier was left to offi cially make the decision to pay Pike on his own because col-league David Morse joined Pike in rescusing him-self from the discussion and vote. It was revealed by Cormier earlier this week that he did offi cially

consult with two former selectmen, Ward Peterson, and Ron Mitchell, before reaching a decision.

There have been grumblings about whether or not it is appropriate under New Hampshire law for one selectman to offer, second and approve a motion on his or her own but to date no one has legally chal-lenged that action.

Town offi cials have been mum as to why Cormier agreed to pay for Pike’s insurance premiums when the town’s written policy clearly states that depen-dents who are no longer qualifi ed to be a part of the group but chose to exercise their COBRA rights must pay the bill themselves.

In her August 8 letter to Condodemetraky, Beau-din said it been the town’s “practice in the past” to allow ex-spouses to stay on the town insurance policy with Belmont taxpayers picking up the tab.

(Gail Ober contributed to this article.)

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The remains of the Wide Open Saloon on Rte. 3 North at Weirs Beach are still standing almost a year after a devastating fi re raged through the building. (Photo courtesy of Bill Hemmel and LakesRegionAerials.com)

LACONIA — City offi cials said this week they are in a holding pattern with the owner of the his-toric Weirs Beach restaurant/bar and hotel that was gutted by fi re in September of last year.

City Manager Scott Myers said Wednesday that the city still hopes that Brandi Baldi will demolish the remains of the former Wide Open Saloon on her own but stands ready to petition the court to allow the city to do the demolition, if necessary.

The building burned on Sept. 17, 2010 in a spectacular three-alarm early-morning blaze that brought fi refi ght-ers from around the Lakes Region to the the scene.

In May, Laconia District Court Judge Jim Carroll ordered the building demolished but Baldi appealed his decision to the Belknap County Superior Court arguing that former Code Enforcement Offi cer Bill Stewart had never been inside so he was not in a position to determine if what remains is safe.

The city has until early September to fi le its response.

Stewart, who is no longer employed by the city, has said he was never allowed into the building and Myers said Wednesday that the city was prepared to petition the court for a warrant to inspect it if it came to that.

He said if the city goes forward with its own demo-

City still in holding pattern on Wide Open Saloonlition, it will have to contact the state Department of Environmental Services for potential asbestos and other environmental substance removal as well a putting the demolition out to a public bid.

According to a suit fi led against Baldi in Merri-mack County Superior Court, the company that installed the sprinkler system had not been paid for the work it had completed until the time of the fi re. A lien for $28,900 was placed on the property and a court date has tentatively been scheduled for April of 2012.

The city has placed a tax lien on the property for $18,084.62 for unpaid property taxes. The city tax offi ce said a tax bill on the reduced assessment of the property — the assessment went from $810,500 in 2010 to $213,900 in 2011 — due on July 8 for $2,142 has not yet been paid.

Baldi has until Sept. 17 to get a building permit to show a good faith effort to rebuild without trig-gering any zoning hurdles. She can’t get a building permit unless the existing structure is gone.

According to the Laconia City Code, a property owner who has a building on an nonconforming lot who has a casualty loss — such as a fi re — has one year from the date of the loss to build on the same footprint.

She has applied for a demolition permit with the

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are involved in a number of other law-suits.

Her insurer has initially refused to pay her fire insurance claim because it argues the sprinkler system was not operating correctly. She has sued them in Belknap County Superior Court.

Baldi has sued the Office of the Fire Marshal in Merrimack County Supe-rior Court asking for a release of their investigation records citing the state’s

Right-to-Know law but the court upheld the fire marshal’s request to not release them, saying it is an ongo-ing criminal investigation.

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Baldi has said her only goal is to rebuild and reopen a restaurant while Myers has said the city’s real goal is to get a productive use for the prop-erty that will benefit the city and the entire Weirs community.

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Deans said the operation of the Bal-sams has been losing money for some time.

“We are charged with both running a corporation in a fiscally responsible way, but also are aware that the assets of the corporation will — as Mr. Tillot-son directed — be distributed to char-ity,” he said. “A corporation doesn’t like to lose money in any case, but in this case, the resources are eventually going to charity. We have to take that into mind.”

Deans said the board “did not see a possibility that we could have a

financially successful fall now, having taken the actions that we did based on what we thought was our plan moving forward with Ocean.”

George Bald, commissioner of the Department of Resources and Eco-nomic Development, said he was sur-prised and disappointed to hear the news of the sale falling through.

“I certainly plan to work closely with the trustees as they move for-ward,” he said. “I hope we would be able to find another organization or group that would acquire the property and operate it as a hotel. It is crucial to the North Country.”

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been arrested. Courts in London, Birmingham and Manchester have stayed open around the clock since Wednesday to deal with hundreds of alleged offenders.

The alleged looters and vandals included an 11-year-old boy, a teen-age ballerina, a university English student from a prosperous commuter town, and Natasha Reid, a 24-year-old university graduate who admitted stealing a TV from a looted electronics store. Her lawyer said she had turned herself in because she could not sleep for guilt. A judge told her she would probably go to jail when she is sen-tenced later.

Another was Chelsea Ives, an 18-year-old chosen as a volunteer ambassador for next year’s Olympic Games. She is accused of burglary, violent disorder and throwing bricks at a police car during riots in north London on Sunday.

Newspapers reported that Ives was charged after her parents saw her rioting on TV and turned her in. She

was ordered detained until a court appearance on Wednesday.

Mayor Boris Johnson said it was fit-ting that “significant sentences” were being handed down.

“That is, frankly, what Londoners want to see,” he said.

Although the rioters came from all Britain’s ethnic communities, the violence stirred fears of heightened racial tensions — especially in Bir-mingham, where three South Asian men were killed Tuesday when they were hit by a car, reportedly driven by black youths.

Hours later Tariq Jahan, whose 21-year-old son Haroon was killed, urged calm. So far, he has been heeded.

“This is not a race issue,” he said. “The family has received messages of sympathy and support from all parts of the community — all races, all faiths and backgrounds.”

Home Secretary Theresa May said she was banning a march planned for Saturday by the far-right English Defense League in the central England town of Telford amid fears of violence.

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David Bickford(Laconia Police photo)

are investigating the Thursday night theft and vandalism.

Laconia Police would not confirm or deny that an investigation is underway.

“Corey” said that Bickford had been living with relatives at the home at 21o Endicott Street North whom he has been trying to evict, and that he believes the ransacking and theft were done in retali-ation for Bickford’s arrest and the impend-ing eviction, which he said will take place Monday.

“After the police arrested their cousin, they retali-ated by breaking in here,” Corey alleged. “When I came home the garage door was open, my motorcy-cle was tipped over and when I came into the house I could see that everything was trashed. All the four bedrooms upstairs had been trashed, my flat screen TV was on the floor and money was missing. It was stupid and malicious,’’ he said.

He said that it wasn’t the first time that homes in the area have been broken into, noting that several months ago a bunch of flat screen televisions were taken from a housing development next door.

“Corey” said the person or persons who ransacked the building gained entry by lifting a screen window at the rear of the building on the first floor, and, after

their vandalism spree, exited through a door on the north side of the building.

He said that police conducted a forensic evidence search of the building and have been questioning people they believe may have been involved in the incident.

Bickford was arrested after Angela Lachance, who cleans cottages at Tower Hill, called police at about 12:55 p.m. Thursday to report that she had seen a young male wearing shorts, a gray sleeve-less shirt and a baseball cap, trying to break into cottage number 15 by prying

open a screen on a rear window.“Corey” said that Lachance told him that Bickford

ran from the property onto the development next door and was seen across the road at the Cumber-land Farms store while police officers Michael Arm-strong and Adam Batstone were questioning her about the incident.

He said that police ran across the street after Lachance and Kimberly Sterndale, another wit-ness, pointed out Bickford, who was found by police behind the Cumberland Farms Store and subse-quently arrested.

Officer Armstrong in his affidavit sought high bail for Bickford, pointing out that he is considered a flight risk because he has already failed to appear in

Laconia District Court on charges of possession of a controlled drug and disorderly conduct. Bail was set at $5,000 personal recognizance and $600 cash by District Court Judge James Carroll.

Bickford remained in custody at the Belknap County House of Corrections last evening after fail-ing to meet bail.

The office building at Tower Hill Cottages was ransacked and about $1,200 in cash was stolen Thursday night according to the manager of the cottages located on Endicott Street North above Weirs Beach. (Roger Amsden photo/For the Laconia Daily Sun)

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China and other overseas locations for years. Faced with declining enrollment and shrinking revenues, a number of public schools around the country have begun doing the same in the past few years.

As Millinocket has fallen on hard times with the decline and eventual closure of the area’s two paper

mills, high school enrollment has fallen to about 200, down from more than 700 in years past.

Its Chinese recruitment initiative was begun last fall by Superintendent Kenneth Smith, who started with a target of 25 and later upped it to 60.

The program would benefit Chinese students by immersing them in American society, sharpening

their English skills and enhancing their chances to go to a U.S. college or university, Smith said, while also helping local students by opening their eyes to other cultures.

From the start, Smith knew he was at a com-petitive disadvantage to private schools. Foreign students are allowed to attend a public school for

only one year because of American visa regula-tions, whereas private schools aren’t restricted as to how long students may attend. Public schools pitch their pro-grams as a way for for-eign students to get a foot in the door in the U.S. and then move on to a university or a pri-vate school.

But school officials found it a harder sell than expected.

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An opinion column in June in the Global Times, a national newspaper in China, took aim at U.S. public high schools in general and Millinocket in particular.

The author, an adjunct instructor at a law school program in China and a former high school teacher and prosecutor in the U.S., wrote that “the first thing to understand is that the average U.S. public high school isn’t very good.” He went on to call Stearns a “run-of-the-mill” school and said the “biggest kick for (Millinocket) kids is hanging out in a supermar-ket parking lot.”

And until last week, a recruiter was still guaran-teeing delivery of up to 60 Chinese students for the school, but ended up with none, Smith said.

In all, the school district has spent about $40,000 on the program, on consulting and legal fees and a recruiting trip by Smith, Hopkins said.

The school board now has to reconfigure its budget based on the program bringing in $144,000 in rev-enues rather than the $1.4 million that had been anticipated.

The district already has some of the shortfall cov-ered by a carry-over from last year and savings on heating fuel, Hopkins said. To bridge the gap, the school might not fill some open positions and could consolidate programs at the school.

Despite falling short in recruiting, Smith is con-fident the program can grow and that word will spread about Millinocket’s spacious school facilities and tight-knit community, and the region’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

“It’s not a question of numbers, it’s more a question of establishing relationships and proving through example that this is who we are and this is what we can do,” Smith said.

Hopkins also is confident that more Chinese students will come to Stearns. From the start, he favored beginning with a small number of students and building up from there.

“We’re hoping if we can give them a really good experience they’ll go back and talk about this and it will help us build our program,” he said. “Eventually we’ll probably get up to around 20 or 25.”

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LACONIA — City Manager Scott Myers will be honored by the City of Dover, where he served four terms as mayor, on Saturday, August 20, which the city council this week declared Scott Myers Day.

“It came as a big surprise,” Myers said yesterday. “I was honored and overwhelmed and very humbled.” He remarked that he was already taking some good natured ribbing and expected more e-mails over the course of next week.

When the Dover council met on Wednesday eve-ning Myers was presented with the proclamation designating the day in his name, a Windsor chair and a plaque commemorating his service.

On Saturday, a reception hosted by the citizens of

Dover to celebrate Myers tenure as mayor on Aug. 20Dover and open to all will be held at The Works in Somersworth between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. high-lighted by a ceremony officially thanking Myers for his contributions to the city. Local businesses and residences donated funds for the event, which will feature hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital provided the venue.

The proclamation describes Myers as the “People’s Mayor” and “Dover’s Ambassador” while noting that his four terms mark “an accomplishment unequaled in modern times, and unlikely to be duplicated in the foreseeable future.”

— Michael Kitch

GILMANTON — The Board of Selectmen will host a public meeting on Monday, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Academy building to discuss the recom-mendation of the Recycling Committee to introduce mandatory recycling.

A mandatory program was not was not the pre-ferred option of Sarah Nichols of Recap Solutions, Inc., a non-profit community development organiza-tion headquartered in Gardner, Massachusetts, who prepared an analysis of the town’s solid waste opera-tions. She recommended introducing a “Pay-As-You-Throw” (PAYT) program, which she estimated would reduce the cost of handling, transporting and dispos-ing of solid waste by between $15,000 and $45,000 a year, or by between 11 and 34-percent.

However, Nichols concluded “if PAYT is not an option, then make recycling mandatory.” She said that towns that turned to mandatory recycling recorded “a small increase in recycling,” but cau-tioned that monitoring and enforcing a mandatory recycling program is challenging.

Since a PAYT program requires an appropriation, it must be approved by Town Meeting, which has twice rejected it, while a mandatory program could be introduced by a vote of the Board of Selectmen. In June, the Recycling Committee recommended that the selectmen introduce mandatory recycling and soon afterwards the board scheduled the public meeting to sound residents on the proposal.

— Michael Kitch

Gilmanton to discuss recycling on Monday night

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At the same time, when the incorporators met last week Sibley reported that the festival would end the season with a budget deficit. He said that the festi-val budgeted $379,000 for the season, but donations, subscriptions and ticket sales fell short, leaving a deficit that will be defrayed by borrowing. “Our large donations are down,” he explained. “We have more donors, but the average donation is smaller. We are going to have to live within our means.”

After a hiatus of some years, the festival brought six classical performances back to the Gilford High School Auditorium, including the “Grand Finale” last night. Sibley said that attendance, which aver-aged approximately 400 for the half dozen concerts, fell short of the 600 expected. “We were somewhat disappointed, but not wholly surprised given the marketing effort,” he said. However, he noted that many patrons from Gilford attended performances,

both the chamber music in the Smith Recital Hall, and the classics series at the Silver Center, in Plym-outh, which drew large audiences.

Sibley said that the festival’s 60-acre property on Symphony Lane has yet to attract serious potential purchasers. Originally acquired in 2000 as the site for a 700-seat concert hall but put up for sale in 2009 when the project was abandoned, the property is listed at $1,695,000. Sibley told the incorporators that the mortgage on the property amounted to $1.4-million.

Sibley said that the property has been pitched to the residential market, but that prospective buyers have been dissuaded by the cost of necessary repairs and renovation, which he estimated at close to $500,000. He anticipated that a greater effort would be made to market the property to institutions.

The revival of the volunteer organization and overhaul of the educational program, Sibley noted as highlights of the season. The volunteers assist with ticket sales, act as ushers and serve refreshments. The festival is sponsoring visiting artists in resi-dence, who will visit schools throughout the state to bring classical music to a larger, younger audience. Sibley said that the program has been very popular and successful.

— Michael Kitch

FESTIVAL from page one

the overhaul law. Administration officials said they are confident the ruling will not stand. The Justice Department can ask the full 11th Circuit to review the panel’s ruling and will also likely appeal to the Supreme Court.

“Individuals who choose to go without health insurance are making an economic decision that affects all of us — when people without insurance obtain health care they cannot pay for, those with insurance and taxpayers are often left to pick up the tab,” said White House adviser Stephanie Cutter.

The 11th Circuit’s ruling, which sided with 26 states that had sued to stop the law from taking effect, is the latest contradictory judicial opinion on the health care debate. The federal appeals court in Cincinnati upheld the individual mandate in June, and an appeals court in Richmond has heard simi-lar challenges to the law. Several lower court judges have also issued differing opinions on the debate.

Legal observers long expected the case would ultimately land in the Supreme Court, but experts said Friday’s ruling could finally force the justices to take the case.

“There needs to be a pronouncement that’s nation-wide,” said Carl Tobias, a professor at the Univer-sity of Richmond School of Law. “It would be almost impossible to implement it if we have splintered decisions from different geographic circuits. The Supreme Court may feel now it has to take it.”

J. Peter Rich, a Los Angeles-based health care attorney, said the Supreme Court had never weighed in on an issue such as the provision requiring indi-viduals to buy health insurance.

“They have never ruled on this specific issue,” he said. “This really is a case of first impression, although the Obama administration may try to argue otherwise.”

Rich said it’s not unconstitutional for individual states to have such requirements, noting that Mas-sachusetts has a similar law in place. However, the high court has yet to weigh in on whether a federal requirement passes muster.

It’s the latest hit the president’s taken in what’s been a rough month that’s included humiliating blows on both the economy and in Afghanistan, while polls show dete-riorating public support for both him and Congress.

Obama has been criticized by his Democratic base for his failures, which include dropping his push for tax increases as part of last week’s compromise to raise the government’s debt ceiling and his inability to let the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy to expire at the end of last year.

The Atlanta-based court is considered by many observers to be the most pivotal legal battleground yet because it reviewed a sweeping ruling by U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson, who not only struck down the individual mandate but threw out other provisions ranging from Medicare discounts for some seniors to a change that allows adult children up to age 26 to remain on their parents’ coverage.

His reasoning was that the insurance requirement was “inextricably bound together” with the rest of the law, but the 11th Circuit concluded Vinson went too far. The panel’s ruling noted that the “lion’s share of the act has nothing to do with private insurance, much less the mandate that individuals buy insur-ance.”

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There were 10 waterfront sales during the month of July, 2011 on Lake Winnipesaukee, at an aver-age price of $1.223-million. That’s up from the six sales on the big pond last July at an average price of $955,333. Half of the sales for both months were over the $1-million mark but this year’s average was bumped by a nice $3-million new construction sale on Governor’s Island in Gilford.

For the year thus far, there have been 51 sales on Winnipesaukee at an average price of $1.162-mil-lion compared to 45 at an average of $1.211-mil-lion for the first seven months of 2010.

As often is the case, the least expensive sale on Winni was an island property and this time it was at 842 Rattlesnake Island in Alton. This 1987 post and beam cape and an adjoining guest cottage are connected by a large deck and have a total of 2350 square feet of living space including three bed-rooms. The .92-acre lot offers some great views and has 150-feet of frontage, a covered boat slip, and a sandy beach. This vacation get-a-way was priced at $499,000 and went under contract in just 15 days at $465,000. The current tax assess-ment is $485,300. Rattlesnake Island is two miles

Lakes Region Real Estate Market Report / Roy Sanborn

long and rises to about 400-feet above the mean water level of the lake. The story goes that Rattlesnake Island was named after the abundance of rattlesnakes that used to make their home on the island. I read that the island was once set on fire to try and get rid of the snakes. But these buyers don’t have to worry as it has been many, many years since a rat-tlesnake has been seen out there. I believe they all slithered down to Washington some time ago. Isn’t it amazing when you can mix real estate, lake lore, politics, and geography all in one paragraph?

Just a short distance across the lake at 23 Viewpoint Drive in Wolfeboro a property willed to Massachusetts General Hospital also found a live one (some pun intended). The 1970’s vintage ranch and separate guest cottage are likely tear down candidates on this private 1.35-acre level lot that has 360-feet of frontage, a sandy beach, a 60’ permanent dock and breakwater, and long range views. This property was on the market for 675 days starting at $2-million. It was eventually reduced to $1.5-million and sold for $1.4-million.

July Winnipesaukee, Winnisquam & Squam Lake sales

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Today is Saturday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2011. There are 140 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Aug. 13, 1961, Berlin was divided as

East Germany sealed off the border between the city’s eastern and western sectors and began building a wall that would stand for the next 28 years until it fi nally came down in 1989.

On this date: In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando

Cortez captured Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, from the Aztecs.

In 1624, King Louis XIII of France appointed Cardinal Richelieu (ree-shuh-LYOO’) his fi rst minister.

In 1704, the Battle of Blenheim was fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English-led forces over French and Bavarian soldiers.

In 1846, the American fl ag was raised for the fi rst time in Los Angeles.

In 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London at age 90.

In 1932, Adolf Hitler rejected the post of vice chancellor of Germany, saying he was prepared to hold out “for all or nothing.”

In 1934, the satirical comic strip “Li’l Abner,” created by Al Capp, made its debut.

In 1960, the fi rst two-way telephone con-versation by satellite took place with the help of Echo 1.

In 1981, in a ceremony at his ranch, Pres-ident Ronald Reagan signed a historic pack-age of tax and budget reductions.

In 1989, searchers in Ethiopia found the wreckage of a plane which had disappeared almost a week earlier while carrying Texas Congressman Mickey Leland and 14 other people there were no survivors.

One year ago: Weighing in for the fi rst time on a controversy gripping New York City and the nation, President Barack Obama endorsed allowing a mosque near ground zero, telling a White House dinner celebrat-ing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that the country’s founding principles demanded no less.

Today’s Birthdays: Former Cuban President Fidel Castro is 85. Actor Pat Har-rington is 82. Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders is 78. Actor Kevin Tighe is 67. Actress Gretchen Corbett is 64. Opera singer Kathleen Battle is 63. High wire aerialist Philippe Petit is 62. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke is 62. Comedian-writer Tom Davis is 59. Golf Hall of Famer Betsy King is 56. Movie director Paul Greengrass is 56. Actor Danny Bonaduce is 52. TV host/weatherman Sam Champion is 50. Actress Dawnn Lewis is 50. Actor John Slattery is 49. Actress Debi Mazar is 47. Actress Quinn Cummings is 44. Actress Seana Kofoed is 41. Country singer Andy Griggs is 38. Coun-try musician Mike Melancon is 33.

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CALENDARTODAY’S EVENTS

68th Belknap County 4-H Fair. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds at the south end of Mile Hill Road in Belmont.

1st N.H. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Civil War) dem-onstration. 3 p.m. at at the New Hampshire Veterans Asso-ciation at 208 Lakeside Ave. at Weirs Beach. Encampment open to the public on both Saturday and Sunday.

113th Gilmanton Old Home Day. Smith Meeting House grounds. Parade starts at 1 p.m.

New Hampton Old Home Day. Opening ceremonies at the historic Town House on Old Town Road at 10:30 a.m. Entertainment from 11:30 to 4. Free baked bean lunch at noon. Antique and classic car show. Square dancing from 8 to 11 p.m.

Work party to reconstruct a trail damaged by erosion in the Meredith Community Forest. Volunteer needed to meet at 9 a.m. on Bonny Shores Road. Bring water, lunch and work gloves. Trail crew will be working near junction #34 (meredith.nh.org/mcc.php for map).

35th Annual Alton Bay Boat Show. 9 a.m. to noon at the public docks. An informal, non-judged vintage boat show open to all.

Music Clinic Theatre Company production of “I Do! I Do!”. 7 p.m. at the theatre, across from China Garden Res-taurant on Rte. 3. in Belmont. For tickets call 677-2777.

“Gigi” on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse at Weirs Beach. 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 366-7377 or visit www.winniplayhouse.org.

“Cabaret” at Interlakes Summer Theatre in Meredith. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $30. For tickets call 1-888-245-6374. InterlakesTheatre.com

BRATTS trail maintenance work day on the East Gil-ford Trail. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the parking area on Wood Rd., off Bickford Road. Bring gloves, water and lunch. Tools provided. For more information call Hal Graham at 286-3506 or e-mail halpeg76@metrocast.net.

Free outdoor concert at the Winnipesaukee Market-place at Weirs Beach. 7 to 10 p.m. Amorphous Band (rock)

38th Laconia Farmers’ Market. Every Saturday morn-ing from 8 a.m. to noon in the City Hall parking lot. www.laconiafarmersmarket.com

Annual Meeting and Summer Gala at the Squam Lake Natural Science Center in Holderness. 5 p.m. meeting with dinner to follow at 7. For more information call 968-7194 or visit www.nhnature.org.

Pemi-Baker Valley Republican Committee all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Ashland. Proceeds go to Erik’s Elevator Fund. $10.

Admissions open house at Sant Bani school in San-bornton. 1 p.m. K-12 day school. For information call 934-4240 or visit www.santbani.org.

Lakes Region Kennell Club Rally Handler 101 Sem-inar. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gilford Youth Center. With Steve Hersey, AKC-approved rally judge. Suitable for all levels. $8 for LRKC members. $10 for non-members. For more information visit www.lrkenh.org.

Lakes Region Lyme Disease Support Group meeting. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Laconia Middle School. Guest speaker: Lauren Lemay. Address questions to Nancy at 1-888-596-5698 or info@Lyme411.org.

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 mark@trinitytilton.org.

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2002 Jeep Wrangler 4X4 5-Speed, 4-Cylinder

$6,995

68th Belknap County 4-H Fair. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds at the south end of Mile Hill Road in Belmont.

1st N.H. Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (Civil War) encampment. At the New Hampshire Veterans Association at 208 Lakeside Ave. at Weirs Beach. Encampment open to the public.

Moultonborough Triathlon. 7 a.m. start at Long Island Beach. Open to all ages and abilities and good for first-time entrants. Register by calling 476-2476 or show up by 6:30 a.m. $30 registration fee ($10 for 12 and under).

Music Clinic Theatre Company production of “I Do! I Do!”. 2 p.m. matinee at the theatre, across from China Garden Restaurant on Rte. 3. in Belmont. For tickets call 677-2777.

“Cabaret” at Interlakes Summer Theatre in Meredith. 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $30. For tickets call 1-888-245-6374. InterlakesTheatre.com

Free outdoor concert at the Winnipesaukee Market-place at Weirs Beach. 7 to 10 p.m. Boardwalk Jazz Quartet.

CALENDAR from preceding page

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Elisabeth VonTrapp concert. 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Gilford (Rte. 11-A). Admission by free will offering. For more information call 524-3289.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15Lecture on the “Art of Woodcarving”. 7 to 9 p.m. in

the Fireside Room at The Chase House in Meredith. Featur-ing William Schnute of Wilton. A part of the summertime “Signature of Excellence” series presented by the League of N.H. Craftsmen’s Meredith gallery.

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 Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, (for mapquest use 69 Pleasant St.). Call/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.

Mahjong game time at the Gilford Public Library. 1:30

to 3 p.m. New players welcome.Mens’ (18+) pick-up basketball at the Meredith Com-

munity Center. 7 to 9 p.m. $1 per player.Parish of Blessed Andre Bessette Respect Life Com-

mittee meeting. 7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart School Gym in Laconia, front room. Public welcome. For more information call 528-2326 or 524-8335.

Pinochle game at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Parade Road in Laconia. 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Applications sought for US Senate youth program

WASHINGTON,DC — Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) invites high school juniors and seniors inter-ested in learning about how government works to apply for the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), which will bring student leaders to Wash-ington for the program’s 50th Anniversary Washing-

ton Week, March 3-10, 2012

Each year, the USSYP selects two student offi-cers from each state and the District of Colum-bia to travel to Wash-ington for an intensive week-long educational program about how the Senate and federal gov-ernment work. In addi-tion to the all-expenses paid trip to Washing-ton, students will also receive a $5,000 under-graduate scholarship. USSYP is sponsored by the Senate and fully funded by The Hearst Foundations.

“I’m always glad to see students visit the Senate and witness firsthand the legislative process and the excite-ment of Washington,” Shaheen said. “As a former school teacher and mother of three, I believe it is important for America’s young people to be involved in

see USSYP page 21

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I met three years ago. He was separated from his wife of 20 years after he found out she was cheating on him. Their divorce was fi nal six months later. “Lawrence” is a lot older. I am 28, and he is 50. His ex has caused nothing but problems for us, so natural-ly, I don’t much care for her. This past year, however, Law-rence has been going over to her house under the pretense of seeing his grandchildren. There are also a lot of phone calls and text messages between the two of them. I don’t like this one bit, but Lawrence has made it clear that if I can’t deal with her, our relationship is over. I love him very much, but why is it OK for him to hang out with his ex-wife, but if I so much as talk to a male friend, he be-comes angry? How do I compete with a 20-year relation-ship? He insists they are just friends, and he only goes to her place when the grandchildren are there. But I have a gut feeling that he is not telling me everything. So, my question is, do I simply deal with this, or do I put my foot down and give him an ultimatum? -- Stressed About the Ex Dear Stressed: We think Lawrence is still interested in his ex-wife. If this were solely about the grandchildren, he could arrange to see them without going to her home. Instead, he made it clear that his need to see her takes precedence over his relationship with you. If you give him an ultimatum, you will lose him -- but at this point, that may be the better choice. Dear Annie: Recently, my mother, an intelligent older woman, fell victim to a contracting scam. The contractor no-ticed she needed some work done on her house and showed up on her doorstep offering to do a free appraisal. He seemed professional and probably somewhat charming, so she let him give her an estimate. He showed her a license to con-

vince her that he was reputable, gave her a written contract, which conveniently did not include a timeframe for comple-tion, and collected the bulk of the money in advance. After she paid him, there were immediate problems. The contractor and his workers showed up for half a day for the fi rst week, whereupon he told her she needed additional work and took another check from her. They’ve now been missing for two weeks and have made no attempt to contact her. I contacted the county and was told that he does not have a legitimate business license. The paper he showed her was forged. It is imperative for anyone who has been scammed to contact the attorney general in their state to fi le a com-plaint. The more complaints, the more likely it is that the matter will be pursued. It’s also important to contact your local homebuilders association for information on how to avoid being the victim of a scam. And always check out any contractor before you hire them, no matter how professional or charming they appear to be. -- Hoping To Stop the Crook in Montgomery, Ala. Dear Hoping: Thanks for the warning. We’ll add one more: Do not pay the bulk of the money in advance. A reasonable down payment should be enough. Dear Annie: Please tell “Not Dutiful Much Longer,” and others who struggle to deal with an elderly relative who be-haves in a nasty manner, that a simple antidepressant can make a big difference. It can make the relative feel better, and life can be more pleasant for her and for people around her. -- A Psychologist Who Knows Dear Psychologist: It is true that an antidepressant or anti-anxiety medication can be tremendously benefi cial for some people, but unfortunately, not all of them are willing to try.

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

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New Franklin Apartments, LLCElderly and Disabled Housing

Now Accepting Applications for Project-BasedSection 8 Subsidized Apartments

HUD Income Limits Apply

One & Two Bedroom Units Available

Located in Tilton, Franklin & West Franklin

Apartments Available NowFor more information, please contact

603-286-4111Or TTY 1-800-735-2964

Animals

AKC Reg. West Highland WhiteTerriers DOB Feb. 12, 2011, m/f,$550-650. Trained. Affectionate524-4294

CUTE as a Button AKC SheltiePups. 1st shots & worming. Readyto go 8/12. 630-1712

DACHSHUNDS puppies boys &girl heath & temperament guar-anteed. $450. (603)539-1603.

Free to good home: Senior femalecat, current on all shots. Would begreat for senior citizen, indoor cat.393-6415

LOST CATLarge grey and white Siamesemix. answers to Isaac. Please callPam 603-505-5646.

SENIOR Tiger Cat- Female, lov-ing, looking for a good home. CallPaulette 603-204-0133

SHIH Tzu puppies. Femalesonly. Heath & temperamentg u a r a n t e e d . $ 4 5 0 .(603)539-1603.

Announcement

WE Pay CA$H for GOLD andSILVER : Call for appointment.603-279-0607, Thrifty Yankee,Meredith, NH.

Autos

1991 GMC Yard Plow truck with7.5 plow $1,000. 267-6335.

Autos

1964 Chrysler Imperial. 4 doorhard top, 413 eng., push buttondrive- 82,000 miles, very goodshape. $3500. (603)539-6568,(603)986-7302.

1981 F150 6 ft. bed, 300-6 cylin-der, 4-speed overdrive. runsgreat. Most everything new.$2,000. 603-387-9742

1988 Chevy 1500 305 Liter V8 5spd, standard, 75k, must sell$2,500/obo. 393-3563.

1988 Chevy K-1500 4X4 350 V-8,5-Speed standard transmission.33 inch tires, chrome rims, customon- road /o f f - road veh ic le .$2,800/OBO. 603-393-3563

1996 Mercury Grande Marquis.Florida car, not too bad. $6,000.293-0683

2000 ML-320 Merc SUV immacu-late condition, 101K originalowner, all maintenance records,$9,900. 603-279-0623.

2001 FORD Explorer sport utility4D, 71k miles. $6,000. 476-5017

2003 Mach I 36K miles, needsvery little $7500/ OBO. 528-2294.

2008 Chevy Malibu LT. Like new,4 , 5 0 0 m i l e s . $ 1 4 , 8 0 0603-630-2354

86 Ford F150- 6 cylinder, auto-matic, 4X4 with plow. Best Offer.603-539-5194

BUYING junk cars and trucksME & NH. Call for price. MartinTowing. (603)305-4504.

CASH FOR junk cars & trucks.Top Dollar Paid. Available 7days a week. 630-3606

CASH paid for unwanted or junkcars and trucks. Same day servicepossible. 603-231-2859.

NICE German Drop-Tops! 1990BMW 325ic, 5-speed, ready to go.1967 VW Bug, needs restorationor drive it like it is. Very little ruston either car. (603)934-6333 or393-6636.

Autos

TOP Dollar Paid- $150 and up forunwanted & junk vehicles. Call934-4813

BOATS

18 Ft. aluminum 35 HP Evinrude.Spare prop, runs great! $700279-0055

1984 Wellcraft 19.5 ft. I/O 5.7 350HP. New engine & newupholstery. In water. $3,000. Twoaxel boat trai ler $1,400.603-630-2440.

1985 Formula 242LS twin 350s,95% restored, must see, mustsell, health issues. $11,400.293-4129.

1997 Sea Doo GTX.. Great condi-tion with trailer. $2,000/OBO520-5321

4HP Yamaha 2 cycle outboardmotor, short shaft, excellents h a p e . $ 3 5 0 / O B O .603-387-7380 leave message.

PELICAN-RIO 2 person, paddleboat currently on Winnisquam.$300 or BO. Call 524-9260

Child Care

Grandmother offering childcare inmy child-friendly home. Willtransport to and from school.393-9079

For Rent

A STUDIO in Tilton, town parking$15/year, updated, close to every-thing/ park. $560/ month.916-214-7733.

ADORABLE cottage in Meredith,1 BR, study, large living room,kitchen and great screened porch.Tennis court/beach.. No dogs.Refs and 1 year�s lease req�d. RE-DUCED to . $800 month +utilities.279-6463.

LACONIA 1 Bedroom Cottage.$750/Month + Utilities. No Pets. 1month security deposit required.524-6611

For Rent

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, outstanding screenedporch, basement storage, $865plus uti l i t ies security andreferences. No dogs. 630-1296.

BELMONT, 2 bedrooms, heat &hot water included, second floor,security deposit, $820/mo.630-2614

BELMONT- 2-bedroom 2nd floorremodeled, quiet country setting.Includes washer/dryer, cable andinternet, woodstove w/wood, largeyard, parking and storage. Nosmoking/pets. $900/month.528-1408

BELMONT: 1 bedroom in newerbuilding in village area. 2nd floor,eat-in kitchen, coin-op laundry &storage space in basement.$195/week including heat,e lec t r i c & ho t wa te r .www.whitemtrentals.com.

BELMONT: Must See! Large1-bedroom in 2-family home, justremodeled, washer/dryer hookup,no pets/smokers, $685/month,heat included. 603-387-6490.

BRISTOL: Newly renovated2-bedroom apartment. Heat andhot water included. $700/month.217-4141.

CLEAN UPDATED 1-bedroomand studio apartments in Tilton.Heat/Hot Water included.$560-$660/Month. No pets.603-393-9693 or 916-214-7733

COZY 1 Bedroom near Exit 20.ideal for single person, privateyard and parking. $170/week in-cludes all utilities. Pet and smokerokay. 528-0761

GILFORD studio apt, ground floor,year round, convenient. No pets,no smokers. $620 a month inclutil. 293-4081.

For Rent

GILFORD Waterfront furnishedhouse with dock, 2 bedrms onebath screen porch, Sept. 1- June1, $850 plus utilities, 293-0452

GILFORD: 2 and 3-bedroomunits from $250/Week includesheat & utilities. Pets considered.Security/References. 556-7098

GILMANTON Iron Works Village.Cozy,very private, livingroom/Bedroom combo. Kitchen, bath,Utilities included, plus basic ca-ble. $700/mo. No smoking/ Nopets. Security/ References.364-3434.

GORGEOUS 1-Bedroom condo inLaconia. 1st floor, hardwoodfloors, open-concept, new appli-ances. $1,100/Month includes,heat/hot water, cable, Internet,washer/dryer, fitness room ac-cess. No smoking/No pets.630-8171

LACONIA -Elegant, large 1bedroom in one of PleasantStreet�s finest Victorian homes.Lots of natural woodwork,Beamed ceilings, fire place,washer/dryer, heat & hot waterincluded. $900/Month 528-6885

LACONIA 1 mile from WeirsBeach. Fully furnished one bed-room condo, avail now, collegestudent welcome, $675/month802-338-0952.

LACONIA 3 large rooms, onebedrm, South Main St., first floor,$165/ week plus utlities, $500 se-curity. 524-7793.

LACONIA 3-bedroom, duplex.Drive, deck newly renovated.Laundry, new heat. Nopets/smoking, $900/Month + utili-ties. 528-1580

LACONIA Downtown, roomy onebedroom luxury condo with study.Hardwood floors, free cable, Inter-net, washer/dryer, gym, and stor-age unit included. Low utilities.Non-smoker, no pets, security andreference required, $1000/ month.455-4075.

LACONIA Gail Avenue, 3rd floor,1BR heat and h/w included, nopets, no smoking. $725, 524-5837

LACONIA, NHSpacious two and threeBedroom Apartments$630.00 - $800.00 permonth. (only $200.00 Se-curity Deposit). Utili-ties Not Included. Section8 Welcome, Income Re-strictions Apply. WellMaintained Units, OffStreet Parking No Pets

Please

CONTACT US TODAYFOR MORE INFO!

1-800-742-4686

THE HODGESCOMPANIES

201 Loudon Rd.Concord, NH 03301

LACONIA Small 4 room 2bedroom. Includes heat andelectric. $230/week. No dogs, nosmoking. Cash back for shoveling,landscaping, scraping andpainting. Must have a good creditscore. 2 weeks rent in advance.Call Bob at 781-283-0783.

LACONIA-1 BR, $600/Month.NORTHFIELD - 2 BR with on-sitelaundry room; $750/month. NoPets. Call GCE @ 267- 8023

For Rent

LACONIA- 1-bedroom 1-bathapartment. $600/Month includingheat & electric. Close to WeirsBeach. 366-5525

LACONIA- 1st floor two largerooms. $150/Week, utilitiesincluded. 118 Court St. 524-7218

LACONIA- 3 bedroom house.$1,000/Month + utilities. No pets,references & deposit. 524-9665

LACONIA- Private, quiet, clean,furnished 1 bedroom apartment.Kitchen privileges. $500/Monthplus utilities. Call 524-9260

LACONIA- SMALL 1-bedroom.$130/week including heat &utilities. 3 to choose from. Nodogs. Top credit. Leave messagefor Bob 781-283-0783

LACONIA- Spacious 3 bedroom.Hookups, garage, 2 porches. Nopets. $900/month + Utilities.455-0874.

LACONIA- Spacious, newlyrenovated and energy efficientunits with washer/dryer hookups.2 Bedroom $825/Month,3 Bedroom $1,100/Month.B E L M O N T 2 B e d r o o m$725/Month; washer /dryerhookup. Call GCE @267-8023

L A C O N I A - 1 B e d r o o m ,$750/month, utilities included. NoPets. Call GCE @ 267- 8023

LACONIA: 1 bedroom, 2nd floor,near hospital . $190/weekincluding heat, electric & hotwater. 524-1234

LACONIA: Large efficiency, hearhospital, $150/week. Security de-posit required. 603-573-5800.

LACONIA: Near downtown,2nd floor, 2BR, $750 +utilities.References & $750 securitydeposit required. 387-3864.

LACONIA: 2BR, 2BA fully fur-nished condo, $800/month, nop e t s . A v a i l a b l e n o w .978-423-2310

LACONIA: 2BR, 2BA fully fur-nished condo, $700/month, nopets. Available August to June978-771-7831.

LACONIA: Gilbert Apartments.Call for available apartments.524-4428

LACONIA: Large 3 bedroom 2bathroom two story apartment induplex building. Access to attic &basement with laundry hook-ups.$950/month plus ut i l i t ies,524-1234www.whitemtrentals.com

LACONIA: Large first floor onebedroom apt. with two fullbathrooms, Large living room,good sized kitchen withbreakfast bar. Extra roomsuitable for office or storage.Heat/HW included. QuietOppechee neighborhood.$675.00 a month call 566-6815

LAKE Winnisquam waterfront,Sanbornton, cozy cottagebeautiful views, no utilities, nopets no smoking, unfurnished,$750/ month. 524-1583.

MEREDITH 3BR, 2 bath, fully fur-nished, washer/dryer. $900/mo.plus utilities. Non-smokers, nocats. Beach access, boat slip.Sept.-June. (508)265-6817.

Nice 2BR duplex in the Weirs$855/Month + $500 security.Heat/hot water included.C a l l 2 7 9 - 3 1 4 1 .nsavoieinc@metrocast.net

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Rowell's Sewer & Drain

is looking for 1 full-time Technician/Laborer. Can-didate must be self motivated, professional and avail. towork O/T. Must have CDL Class B and be in good physi-cal condition. Benefits include a competitive salary, 8paid holidays and retirement plan. Forward Resumesto: mandiehagan@yahoo.com

Call 934-4145

For Rent

MEREDITHIn Town - Fully Renovated2 Bedroom 1.5 bath Condo

with Garage. Quite location,Energy efficient.$1,095 + utilities

No pets No smokers.

Rick (781)-389-2355

NORTHFIELDAre you tired of living in rundown, dirty housing, then callus we have the absolute best,spotlessly clean and every-thing works. We include heat& hot water and all appli-ances, Townhouses & apart-ments, in Northfield one blockfrom I-93Call 630-3700 for affordableClean living.

TILTON- Main St. 1 bedroomapartment $680 per month. Heatincluded. 393-7935.

TILTON/ LOCHMERE 2 bedroomduplex, garage underneath, freshpaint, 25 min. from Concord, $850per month plus util. No smok-ing. No pets. 527-6283

TILTON: 1 bedroom, 1st floor,$195/week including heat, electric& hot water, 524-1234

TILTON: 1-BEDROOM 3rd floorspacious apartment. Convenientlocation, no pets. $550/Month.plus utilities, heat. Available 9/1.Security deposit, references.286-8200

WATERFRONT TownhouseSouthdown Shores. 2 bedroom,2-1/2 bath, $1,150/ month, + Utili-ties. (617) 254-3395.

WINNISQUAM: Small efficiencyapartment and a cottage includingheat, hot water and lights. Nopets. $150-$185/week. $400deposit. 387-3864.

For Rent-Commercial

65 WATER STREET

LACONIA First floor roomy 1200+ sq. ft.suite in historic building. 4/5offices plus common area.Available 10/1. Great location -includes parking. Call 524-7206.

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 Rent by Owner 91 Bisson Ave.

Laconia, NH1700 SF Storage/Shop12! Drive thru Doors

Heat &Elec. $750.00/Month

(603) 524-3411

For Sale

15 Inch Crager Wheels. Chrome,universal. Will fit early Chevy orFord. $150/OBO. 528-2309

20-Foot A&E Systems by DometicSun Awning, great for use on aDeck or Replacement for yourMotor Home, $300/B/R/O603-744-7944.

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

Antique farmers sink, high back,$100. Pop-up trailer frame, goodutility trailer $100. 455-9846

BODY by Jake Ab Scissor. Goodcondition. $30/OBO. 677-6528

For Sale

BEAUTIFUL sectional couch. Paid$1,200 will sell $600-Best offer.Moved, must sell. 603-455-9923

BERKLINE reclining sofa. Reclin-ers at each end, paisley cloth, 2pillows, very good condition, ask-ing $499, call 387-6167.

CALAWAY bag and irons S to 4and 3 woods. $190/ OBO.293-7808.

CASH for antiques, coins, silver &gold, guns, knives, military, etc.One item or a house full. Dave528-0247

DISHMOBILE DISHWASHER,maplewood top. Fo ld-upgame/card table with felt top,antiques, half-round bar. Call524-0561.

ELECTRIC wheel chair, 2010 withcharger, never used. Full tilt,many extras. $2500. 528-0761

Firewood for sale. Not split, youpick-up $75/truckload. 832-4250

HODGMAN Quality Hip Waders.Women!s Size 9. Cushion insoles,fully guaranteed. New in box,never worn. $25/BO. 677-6528

For Sale

FISHING TRIP- Surf fish Martha�sVineyard in a 4WD, exploring 17Miles of surf fishing. Stripers,bonito, albacore, blue fish. 7 fulldays (negotiable). Housing, food,rods & reels all included. Anyweek September 15th-October15th. 603-387-7543

FRIGIDAIRE side-by-side refrig-erator/freezer with ice maker.Good condition $500. KenmoreWasher & Dryer. $300/pair.527-1149

HAMMOCK- hardly used, greatcondition! $30. 677-6528

INTEX ROUND POOL COVER:

12-ft., Brand new in box. Paid$25, will sell for $15. 455-3686.

Jett III-Ultra Power Wheelchairwith oxygen carrier. Like new.$2,500. Many power tools.744-6107

KENMORE Portable sewing ma-chine $25, Eagle Claw AntiqueCorner chair $75, Feudal Oak(Jamestown Lounge Co.) doublepedestal table 82” L x 31” W x 30”H. $300. 528-4029

For Sale

Large dark green glass Top ovalpatio table with 6 matchinghigh-back chairs. Excellentcondition, $85 firm. 630-5030

LOCKSMITH equipment tools& supplies, ideal for start upmobi le bus iness . FMI(603)624-2424.

MARSHALL & Wendell BabyGrand Piano. Large solid oak din-ing-room table W/2 leaves/10chairs. 603-875-0337

PETMAT Vari-Kennel Ultra- 32 in.

LX22.5 in. WX24 in. H. Like new.$25. 293-8979

POOL Steps: White, plastic, forabove ground pool; 125. Freesand filter & pump. 524-5052.

For Sale

POOL: 18-ft.x26-ft. aboveground, compete with deck andfencing. Paid $18,000, willing tosell for $3,000. Just needs liner.(603)393-5756.

RUSTIC dining room light $25,Slightly used Kohler shower door$75. Sue 524-1896

SHED: 12ft. x 16ft., 4 years old,$500. You take it away.387-3824.

SNOWAY 6 ft. 6 in. Plow. Lighthome use, steel blade, good con-dition, $700. Call 603-470-6131

TONNEAU cover fits Ford Rangerwith 6 ft. bed. Silver, excellentcondition. Asking $695. 253-3120.

TWO large capacity window airconditioners. Rarely used, $75each. 267-1935

Furniture

AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mat-tress set, Luxury Firm EuropeanPillow-top style, Fabulous back &hip support, Factory sealed - new10-Yr. warranty. Cost $1095, sell$249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

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

TWIN Beds-mattresses, boxsprings & comforters $70. OakMedia/book case wall unit with 2drawers & door cabinet. 71 in.High X 5 ft. Wide X 17.5 in. deep$95. 528-0517

Free

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

T&B Appliance Removal. Appli-ances & AC’s removed free ofcharge if outside. Please call(603)986-5506.

Help Wanted

BENDER/WELDER/CNCMACHINING/UTILITY

A growing manufacturing fa-cility in Laconia has immedi-ate 1st shift openings forpersons with the followingexperience:

• CNC Bender Setup/ Operators

• Aerospace Tig Welder with Tube welding experience

• CNC Milling & Lathe Setup/ Operators

• Utility/General Shop Help

Ability to use measuring toolsand read blueprints is a must forcertain positions. Starting paybased on experienced ability.Excellent benefit package, in-cluding 401K plan, 10 paid holi-days, short and long term dis-ability insurance, life, health anddental insurance and a greatworking environment.

Please contact:bob.edwards@screwmatic.com

GIUSEPPE�S Pizzeria & Risto-rante is seeking Sautee Cooks,Line Cooks and Pizza Makers.Please apply in person, or sendinquiry for in terv iew togiuseppes@metrocast.net.

Help Wanted

EXPERIENCED HAIR SALONmanager needed at Deb!s HairSalon in the Gilford VillageMarketplace. Also, 3 boothsavailable for rent. $450/Month,experienced hairstylists with ownclientele. Applications available atPizza Express in Gilford VillageMarketplace. Call 630-2212 oremail test56@hotmail.com

HOUSEKEEPERS Wanted: Weare looking for hard working peo-ple who know what clean is!Part-time positions, with potentialfor full-time hours available. Mustbe flexible, reliable and depend-able. Weekends a must. Pleaseapply in person at Fireside Inn &Suites, Junctions of Routes 11 &11B, Gilford, NH.

MASON Tenders- Commercialexperience only need apply,must have license, own trans-portation, and be reliable. Jobin Wolfeboro, NH. Pay com-mensurate with experience.S.D. Szetela Mason Contractor(603)986-5518.

LOOM FIXER POSITIONWe currently have an opening fora Loom Fixer/Mechanic. Thisposition requires an individual withan extensive mechanicalbackground, excellent problemsolving skills and the ability towork closely with others. This is agreat opportunity for the rightperson to join a very stable andsuccessful manufacturing facility.This position is first shift and fulltime. Starting pay is negotiableand will depend on experience.Benefits are available after 90days of service. Please stop byand fill out an application @Amatex Corporation – 45Primrose Dr. Laconia, NH. 03246or call Dawnn @ 603-524-2552.

MAINTENANCE

ASSISTANT POSITIONWe currently have an opening fora maintenance assistant. Thisposition requires an individual withan extensive mechanicalbackground, and the ability tocomplete projects independentlyas well as in a team environment.There would also be somemachine operation required onoccasion. Fork Lift and PlantMaintenance experience is a plus.This is a great opportunity for theright person to join a very stableand successful manufacturingfacility. This position is first shiftand full time. Starting pay isnegotiable and will depend onexperience. Benefits are availableafter 90 days of service. Pleasestop by and fill out an application@: Amatex Corporation 45Primrose Dr. Laconia, NH. 03246or call Dawnn @ 603-524-2552.

SCISSORGY DAY SPA

Now Has a Booth availableFor an independent stylist.Also space available for anindependent esthitician &nail tech.

Please call Felicia at

253-7587

YEAR ROUND Part time wait

staff. Water Street Cafe. See Jen.

524-4144

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Help Wanted

SERVICE ADVISORFull-time position with fullbenefit package and a weekdayschedule. Includes scheduling,inventory control, billing, salesand customer support. Seekingan outgoing, customer-orientedperson with strong organiza-tional skills, computer literacyand a background in the serviceindustry. Please send resumeto: Service Advisor, PO Box 931,North Conway, NH 03860.

SUPERIOR Insulation in Tam-worth is accepting applicationsfor Insulation Installer. Scheduleis M-F, occasional weekends.Experience preferred, valid driv-er’s license and clean driving re-cord required, must pass DOTphysical. Applicants must be atleast 18. Full benefits packagefor those hired into a full timeposition. FMI call (603)367-8300.Resumes may be emailed toscott.emond@installed.net orfaxed to 603-387-8337.

Instruction

BALLROOM DANCEPrivate lessons, couples only.P ro fess iona l I ns t ruc t i on ,reasonable rates. 279-1329

Land

BELMONT: 3 acres with goodgravel soils, no wetland, drivewayalready roughed in, ownerfinancing available, $54,900.Owner/broker, 524-1234.

Lost

LOST- Male Black & White Cat.No Collar. Near Lower Bay Rd.Area. Please call 568-0888

Mobile Homes

New 14 Widesfrom $32,995

Or $1,700 down 240 @ $253Apr 7.5% Double wide from$49,995. MODULARS fromNew Era and Penn West.Over 15 homes on display.Worth the trip!

WWW.CM-H.Com

Open Daily & SundayCamelot Homes Rt. 3 Tilton, NH

Motorcycles

2009 Harley XL1200 Custom.Immaculate condition. Blue/Silver,Only 1,176 miles-a must see.Extras including a Vance Hinesexhaust, quick release windshieldand more. $7,000 524-5764

Buy • Sell • Tradewww.motoworks.biz

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

Real Estate, Commercial

OFFICE CONDO for sale or rentwith option to purchase, 1900square feet + or -, excellent loca-tion Route 11A Gilford. Price ad-justed to meet buyer�s needs.344-8999

Real Estate, Wanted

LOOKING FOR HOUSE w/garagefor long-term rental. 2 bedroom, 2bath, immaculate housekeeper.Local retired couple. Call970-379-0326

Roommate Wanted

ROOM for Rent: Meredith, quietcoun t ry se t t ing , sharedliving/kitchen, electric/hw/heat/gascooking included. Smoking ok.Candidates should be clean andsober. References required.$125/week or $500/month.Contact 707-9794.

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.

ALL TREE SERVICE

Free estimates, removal,trimming, full take downs.

Next to your house oraround your property.

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AFFORDABLE ROOFING& SIDING SOLUTIONS.

Highest quality craftsmanship.Fully Insured. Lowest pricesguaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521.rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com

BOUGHTON Landscape &Construction, LLC: Sitework,Concrete and General Contract-ing, 267-7129.

Services

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Services

INSIDE N Out Cleaners. Residen-tial homes, small offices, condosand rental units. Fully insured,free estimates. 10% discount forf i r s t t i m e c u s t o m e r s .603-393-5220

JAYNE ’S PAINTING is now

Ruel ’s Painting. Same greatservice! Jason Ruel CustomerSa t i s fac t i on Guaran teed !393-0976

BLUE RIBBON PAINTING CO.

Interior/ExteriorSince 1982 ~ Fully Insured

Powerwashing

279-5755 630-8333 Bus. Cell

LAKES & Mountain Carpet &Furniture Cleaning & Restora-tion. Quality service since 1975.(603)973-1667.

LAWNMOWING & Property Main-tenance: 15 years experience.Call Rob, serving Laconia/Gilfordarea. 393-4470.

LOW PRICE ~ QUALITY WORK

Rightway Plumbingand Heating

Over 20 Years Experience

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Call 393-4949

M.A. SMITH ELECTRIC: Qualitywork for any size electrical job. Li-censed-Insured, Free estimates/603-455-5607

MINI-EXCAVATOR for hire.Drainage, grading, handset &machine set stone walls.Reasonable rates. 25 years expe-r ience. Hancock Masonry267-6048

MR. Junk. Attics, cellars, garagescleaned out. Free estimate. In-sured. 455-6296

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SPARKLY Clean. We make yourhouse, business or commercialjob sparkly clean from top to bot-tom. Best rates around. Give us acall. 707-9150

NEED FINANCIAL HELP with thespaying, altering of your dog orcat? 224-1361 Before 2pm.

VIDEOGRAPHY by James.Conferences, depositions, etc.James Kazolias 603-539-5194

Services

Vince Miner Paving Co.

Trusted for over 30 Years

Office: 603-267-7044Cell: 603-568-5520

37 Bryant Rd.Belmont NH 03220

VPMPaving@gmail.com

Wanted To Buy

CASH PAID

NON-FERROUS METALS

Copper, brass, aluminum,lead, aluminum cans,

insulated wire.Also appliance removal pro-

vided (call for details)

387-9272 or 267-8963

Yard Sale

180 Cotton Hill Road, GilfordAugust 13th 9 am - 2 pm House-wares, keyboard, dehumidifier,fabric and more.

38 Lyford Street, Laconia Sat.8/13 9 am to 2 pm. 100!s of CD!s,DVD!s, VHS, 45!s, albums, Dis-ney, TV!s. household items, tools,electronics.

Alton- Saturday, 8/13 9am-4pm.1300 Mount Major Hwy. (Rt. 11)6.9 Miles from the light at Patrick!sPub, on left. Lots of adult clothes,new and used, lots of toys & muchmore.

Belmont- Multi-Family. Saturday,8am-3pm. 185 Main St.

Gilford Multi-Family

26 Sherwood Forest Dr.

Saturday, 8/13

8 am - 2 pm

Rain or Shine

Gilford- Colossal Barn Sale! Fri-day & Saturday, 8am-5pm, Sun-day 1pm-5pm. Furniture, electron-ics, boats, tools, clothes, musicalinstruments, books, toys; morethan you can ever imagine! 88Sleeper Hill Rd. (Near Piche!s)

LACONIASaturday, August 13th

9am-2pm244 S. Main St.

Women�s clothing size 14,children�s clothing, size 2-8,toys, knick knacks, videos &beauty salon fixtures.

Laconia- 421 Pleasant St.Saturday, 8am. Misc. household,collectibles, sewing, books, someclothes & jewelry.

Yard Sale

Laconia- 50 Strafford St. Saturday8am-12pm.

Laconia- Multi-Family Yard Sale.41 Center St. Saturday, August13th 8am-3pm. Railroad lanterns& paper, vintage glass and china,old tin toys including Hubley,Wyandotte & Metal Master, oldAvon, Trunk, furniture, AntiquePratt Clock sold by White inBristol, prints and many moregreat items! Rain date Sunday.

Laconia-41 Parker St. Saturday,9am-3pm. Furniture, baby & craftitems.

LACONIA-MULTI-FAMILY Mov-ing/Yard Sale. Everyday 9am-?Starting Thursday, August 11.Until everything is gone. 155-157School St. Off Elm St. Furniture(Indoor-Outdoor), gas grill, tools,toys, antiques, clothes, jewelry,dishes, sports equipment,screened room, two vehicles,baby items, stereo and manyother items.

LAKEPORT: 177 Sheridan St.(off Elm St.), Saturday, 8/13,8am-2pm .

Large Estate Sale• Antiques •

• Electronics •• Misc. Home Goods

• Furniture ••Tools •

8:00am - 1:00pm

Sat. 8-13

No Early Birds Please!

9 Perkins Rd.Belmont, NH

MOVING SALE LACONIA: 19 Ty-ler Street, Saturday August13, 9am-1pm. Books, furniture,holiday items, tools, odds & ends.

NORTHFIELD- 474 Shaker Rd.Saturday & Sunday, 9-5. Tables,bureaus, hutches & collectibles.

Saturday 8am 224 Gilford Ave.

Great t ime to doyour daughters schoolshopping! Save a ton of$$$ - sz 6x-14 books,linens, toys, shoeshousehold, much more...

TILTONBrookhill Farm

Barn Sale

Sunday, 9am-2pm96 March Rd.

Follow Carrot Signs

Pet cages, water bottlesand accessories, sewingneeds, sewing machine,material, thread, tables

and hutch, more furniture.

Great Deals • All Must Go!

deciding the future of our country, which they will one day lead.”

During the week student delegates will visit Capitol Hill, the White House, the Pentagon, the State Depart-ment, the Supreme Court, and other historic sites in Washington. They will meet with Senators, cabinet officers, government leaders and policy-makers.

To be selected, delegates must be juniors or seniors, must be elected student officers for the 2011-2012 academic year, and must reside in the state where they attend school. Applications can be obtained from high school principals, guidance coun-selors or at the New Hampshire contact listed below. Applications are due by October 14. Interested stu-dents in New Hampshire should contact their high school principals, the New Hampshire state contact, or visit http://www.education.nh.gov/recognition/us_senate.htm for more information.

USSYP from page 18 Alton woman starts ‘A Pup is Not a Toy’ initiative to educate children about safely handling puppies

ALTON — After losing an eight-week old golden retriever puppy, named “Monty,” in a tragic incident involv-ing injuries caused by a 10 year old neighbor on July 6 of this year, Deanna Guruge of Alton has established an initiative to educate children and their parents in the proper treatment of puppies.

A website with an accompanying blog, www.pup-not-a-toy.com is already up and running though it is still in its early stages. A Facebook page, accessible

from the website, is also available and already has members. Given that there is writer in the family, it is anticipated that a “A Pup Is NOT A Toy” book will be available sometime in the future.

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Office: (603) 267-8182 Fax: (603) 267-6621

Route 140E, 3 miles on right from Exit 20, off I-93.

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MANSFIELD WOODS 60 North Rt 132, New Hampton, NH

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12 to 2 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12 to 2 OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12 to 2 call Kevin 603-387-7463

Over 55 village, OWN your home for as low $59,995 or $6,000 down and $799 for 240 months inc. land lease. Apr 6.5%

New 7 Room Capeat NatuRe’s View: 3 Bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, porch, first floor master suite & sun room,now $239,900.

528-0088 279-7046 www.RocheRealty.com

Nature’s View New 3 Br raNch

2 Car attaChed garage • open kitChen, dining and living rooms • approx. 1500 sqft. • City water & sewerNature’s View is located off Elm St., Laconia, to Mass. Ave, to North St., to Nature’s View.

$208,400!

(603) 528-0088 (603) 279-7046www.RocheRealty.com

C O R R E C T I O N * - OPEN HOUSESUNDAY 8/14, 9:00 - 11:00 am10 Prides Point, Laconia

* PRICE $389,900 (NOT $250,000). MLS# 4081751

We hope you still plan to come by to view this lovely home!

To promote this initiative “A Pup Is NOT A Toy” bumper stickers have been produced and are available through the Website at no cost. The only request is that the stickers are displayed for others to see, since the goal is to spread the message that a puppy is not a stuffed toy or a beach ball. A primary goal is to make sure that kids of all ages know that they should never pick up a pup that is not their own without asking the owner. Young puppies can

be easily hurt if picked up improperly. This is basi-cally what this initiative is all about. Just as kids are taught not to talk to strangers, they should also learn that young puppies, though awfully cute and playful, are very delicate and are defi nitely not toys.

This is a self-funded initiative. Resources will be provided to help get the message out. If you want to get involved in any way visit the Web site or Face-book. The bottom line is to avoid the type of fatal injury sustained by Monty.

from preceding page

The tax assessed value is $1.729-million so it seems like someone got a good deal, but Mass General got an even better one.

The largest sale on the lake for the month was a new construction by Skiffi ngton Homes at 432 Edge-water Drive on Governor’s Island. This 5,000-square-foot, four bedroom, four and a half bath Adirondack lake home has four fi replaces, a fi rst fl oor master suite, the requisite great room and gourmet kitchen, lower level walkout, bonus rooms over the three car garage, and the high quality fi t and fi nish that Skiffi ngton Homes are known for. This home sits on a prime 1.06-acre lot with 185-feet of frontage, boat dock, and great long views. The purchase price of $3.1-million exceeded the asking price of $2.995 undoubtedly due to upgrades and changes requested by the lucky new owner.

Over on Winnisquam there was but one sale in July and that was at 24 Lakeside Drive in Belmont. This property is a 1924-square-foot log home built in 1995 which has two bedrooms, two and a half baths, a living room with wood burning fi replace, lower level family room, 50-feet of frontage, a sandy beach, and, most importantly, a boathouse. This home was originally offered at $524,900, reduced to $499,000, and sold for $470,000 after 240 days on the market. The Town of Belmont has the property assessed for $456,800. It looks like a neat place and I bet the

buyer is having a great time this summer!There was also only one sale on Squam and that

was at 119 Keewaydin Road in Center Harbor. This 1971 vintage cape style home has 2,280-square-feet of living space, three bedrooms, a fi nished family room in the basement, a three season porch, and a nice deck overlooking Dog Cove. The beautiful 1.08-acre lot is at the very end of the road and has 190-feet of unspoiled frontage plus all the Squam Lake appeal imaginable. The new owners are planning to build their dream home on Golden Pond. This prop-erty was offered last year at $1.695-million, relisted at $1.299-million this year and sold for $1.105-mil-lion. The property is assessed for $1.61-million.

In the Three Stooges 1940 short fi lm “No Census, No Feeling,” the Stooges are census takers (some say the census takers are now the stooges!). Curly answers a question about where he was born with “Lake Winnipesaukee.” When Moe asks him to spell it, he stammers a few syllables but blurts out “Make that Lake Erie. I’ve got an uncle there!”

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 8/08/11 using the Northern New England Real Estate MLS System.

SANBORN from page 15

‘Calm Down’ offers introspection at The Studio

“Confessions”, abstract calligraphic drawings, are part the “Calm/Down” exhibit at The Studio. (Courtesy photo)

LACONIA — “Calm/Down”, an art exhibit that’s best seen from a sitting position, is artist Melissa McCarthy’s response to the stresses induced by hot August weather and the impending end of summer.

“My hope is that people will come to The Studio just to sit and relax. The work is abstract and can be looked at without trying to fi gure anything out, unless you want!” laughs McCarthy.

With its neutral palette, which McCarthy has extended into the gallery space to include a futon covered in natural canvas with large black pillows, the installation of “Calm/Down” does invite stillness and introspection. The artist has thoughtfully put a tin of stress-reducing aromatherapy balm and a candle, as well as a Tibetan singing bowl within easy reach of anyone who wants to take a few moments.

“This is a way to experience art in an unusual set-ting with an unusual level of engagement. Most of the time, you walk into a gallery which is often a ‘white box’, and view whatever is on the wall with-out a pause -- walk in, walk out,” says McCarthy. “The gallery at The Studio is in the middle of the space, and I’m inviting people to spend a moment in quiet to experience it however they’d like.”

“Calm/Down” represents a decade’s worth of McCar-thy’s more introspective work, including a large format

accordion book of “Confessions”, abstract calligraphic drawings. The Studio is located at 84 Union Avenue in Laconia on the second fl oor. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m.on Sat-urday, other times by chance or appointment. “Calm/Down” will be on exhibit through September 3. Call 455-8008 for more information.

Singer & pianist David Thorne Scott to perform at NH Jazz Center August 18

David Thorne Scott

LACONIA — David Thorne Scott, a cel-ebrated singer, pia-nist, songwriter and arranger, as well as pro-fessor at Berklee Col-lege of Music in Boston, will perform at the NH Jazz Center at Pitman’s Freight Room at 8 p.m.

on Augsut 18.Scott’s recordings have earned him praise for his

“clear diction, warm tones and stellar vocal control over each note, strong delivery and fabulous lyrics” from jazz critic Jeff Becker (Jazz Sensibilities).

He is currently touring with his “Hopeful Roman-tics,” a group that blends rhythm and blues with straight-ahead jazz. Scott will be joined at the Jazz Center by guitarist Mark Hadley, bassist Will Cafaro

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and drummer Jazz Robinson.The performance starts at 8 p.m.

(doors open at 7:15 p.m.). General admission is $10 for the BYOB event.

The New Hampshire Jazz Center, dedicated to the preservation and further evolution of jazz music, was founded this year by Lakes Region resi-dent Jonathan Lorentz. It presents top-shelf jazz artists from Boston, New York and beyond in a “listening room” jazz club environment. The inaugural sea-

son’s artist roster includes drumming legend Yoron Israel, world-renowned vocalist Judi Silvano, renowned Boston trumpeter Jerry Sabatini, as well as regional acts like the award-winning NH band Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra.

Upcoming at the NH Jazz Center: 8/25 Donkilo! Afro Funk Orkestra with special guest Sayon Camara and Landaya; 9/1 Chris Bakriges; 9/8 Dave Tonkin; 9/15 Mitch Kessler and Sonic Explorers; 10/27 Yoron Israel and High Standards; 11/3 John Stowell.

from preceding page

Charlene O’Coin of Sandwich will be among the more than 70 artists and crafters at the 32nd Annual Lakes Region Arts and Crafts Festival, held August 27 and 28. (Courtesy photo)

32nd Lakes Region Fine Arts & Crafts Festival on August 27 and 28

MEREDITH —The 32nd Annual Lakes Region Fine Arts and Crafts Festival, put on by the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce and Meredith Village Savings Bank, will be held August 27 and 28.

This event will feature vendors lining Meredith’s Main Street as well as the upper parking lot of the Mill Falls Marketplace. The works of more than 70 artists and craft-ers will be represented. Booths will include wildlife photography, metal and wood sculptures, stained glass, handmade jewelry, baskets, leather projects, and paintings. All items are original creations and the art-ists and craftsmen will be available throughout the weekend to meet and converse with customers.

Live music will also be featured. Per-forming on both Saturday and Sunday will be Marc Elbaum and Christine Chaisson who will play jazz, classic

rock and American songs from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. At 10 a.m. on Satur-day, Mr. Phil, known as Phil the Clown will entertain the younger fairgoers as well as adults with comedy, magic and balloon entertainment. Phil and Janet Sanguedolce will round out the Satur-day entertainment with Classic Folk and Rock. Sunday’s entertainment will feature Matt Smart playing Modern Blues and Southern Rock and Jeremy and Amy Mathison playing modern acoustic music.

Culinary treats will be available from the Meredith Kiwanis Club, the Chocorua Lodge of Masons, and the Sno Streakers.

Free shuttle bus service will be available from both the north and south sides of Route 3 and will run continuously both days. Admission is free; for more detailed information contact the Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce at 603-279-6121.

LACONIA — In the spirit of com-munity collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, Cantin Chevrolet Inc. is supporting Lakes Region United through the Chevrolet Youth Soccer program. This sponsor-ship will include both monetary and

equipment donations during the Fall 2011 youth soccer season.

Chevrolet Youth Soccer is a grass-roots initiative that establishes a posi-tive relationship between local dealers and the communities they serve. In addition, each sponsored organization

will take part in the “Chevrolet Youth Soccer Breakaway Giveaway” which is a fundraiser that can earn each orga-nization up to $10,000. The “Chevrolet Youth Soccer Breakaway Giveaway” features a grand prize of a 2012 Chev-rolet Cruze Eco, along with other great prizes such as HD televisions, courtesy of the local Chevrolet dealership.

“We are looking forward to a great

season with Lakes Region United that will be filled with exciting games and an enhanced experience for the teams through the equipment and cash dona-tion” Tom Cantin of Cantin Chevrolet said. “Chevrolet Youth Soccer is just one example of how committed our dealership is to supporting the youth and families in our community.”

Cantin Chevrolet supporting Lakes Region United soccer with funds and equipment

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Thanks to Sundance Spas and Northway Bank.

*No purchase necessary to win. One entry per person. See local banking center for details. To enter without purchase, you may complete an official entry form found at any Northway banking center and drop it in the box provided. One entry will be pulled at random from all entries received for each prize. Must be 18 years of age or older and a New Hampshire resident to win. Northway Bank employees and members of those employees’ immediate families are not eligible to participate. One paddleboard valued at $850 will be awarded with sweepstakes period beginning 5/21 and ending 6/17. Drawing date of 6/22. One patio set valued at up to $1,000 will be awarded with sweepstakes period beginning 6/20 and ending 7/1. Drawing date of 7/6. One spa package at Church Landing valued at up to $1,000 will be awarded with sweepstakes period beginning 7/18 and ending 7/29. Drawing date of 8/3. Two kayaks valued at up to $1,000 will be awarded with sweepstakes period beginning 8/1 and ending 8/12. Drawing date of 8/17. One woodstove valued at up to $1,000 will be awarded with sweepstakes period beginning 8/15 and ending 8/26. Drawing date of 8/31. Entries must be received by 5pm the day the sweepstakes period ends to be eligible for specific prize. Winner will be notified within 3 days of drawing date to arrange pick up of prize. Each winner is not eligible for additional prize drawings. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Income taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Northway Bank reserves the right to modify or discontinue sweepstakes at any time.

SUMMERIS HOT!

Northway Bank’s Summer of Fun Sweepstakes lasts all summer long. This week, win a pair of Perception Impulse kayaks from our friends at Sundance Spas in Meredith – one of the region’s premier spa and watersports dealers.

Stop by any Northway banking center in the Lakes Region to enter – including our newest one in Meredith, located at 42 Upper Ladd Hill Road – and join in the Summer of Fun!

Still, his hurdles on the way to the GOP nomina-tion are high, given that Perry is later to the game than his rivals, some of whom have been campaign-ing and fundraising for months.

“We have a consensus that we can do it — and no one’s 100 percent convinced it’s going to work,” Perry’s longtime strategist Dave Carney told The Associated Press.

Perry is working quickly to assemble a network of operatives nationally and in key early-voting states Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He’s attracting staff from former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s imploded campaign as well as the aborted presidential bid of Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour.

Rob Johnson, who left Perry’s offi ce early this year to be Gingrich’s campaign manager, is expected to be central to the Texan’s presidential campaign and was headed to South Carolina on Friday.

And Perry’s even started siphoning staff from current candidates. GOP fundraiser Gary Slayton in New Hampshire shifted from supporting former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to Perry this week, saying of the Texan, “He clearly sees the peril facing our beloved nation and has decided to answer the call.”

Perry is courting establishment Republicans, economic conservatives and business leaders as he tries to knit together a coalition that spans the GOP spectrum. His team believes that his sup-port among social conservatives already is strong and that he helped himself last week by hosting a national prayer rally. It drew 30,000 people to a Houston arena and the attention of more than 1,000 churches nationwide.

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years because of slow-ing growth. A posi-tive retail sales report. Strong earnings from a technology bellwether. Better unemployment news.

The Dow dropped 634 points Monday, its sixth-worst point drop, as investors responded to Standard & Poor’s withdrawal of the coun-try’s AAA credit rating. It was the fi rst down-grade of U.S. govern-ment debt in history. The Dow rose 429 points Tuesday, only to plunge 519 points Wednesday. It surged 423 points on Thursday following a better-than-expected drop in applications for unemployment benefi ts.

A rebound in retail sales in July pushed the stock market higher Friday as traders looked past a Reuters/University of Michi-gan survey that found that consumers were pessimistic about their own fi nances and the economy. The measure of consumer sentiment fell to a 30-year low.

It was the fi rst time since early July that the Dow and S&P index rose for two consecutive days.

Normally, such a bad consumer survey would have pushed shares sharply lower for the day, said Quincy Krosby, an investment strategist with Pruden-tial Financial.

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots scored six touchdowns, allowed none and committed just four penalties.

Not a bad start after no minicamps or organized team activities and just two weeks of training camp.

And a pretty good fi nish, too — a 47-12 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, the most points the Patriots have ever scored in a preseason game.

“Fundamentally, we did some things fairly well — passing, catching, kicking, tackling, blocking, our footwork, our hand placement, didn’t have a lot of penalties. Things like that,” Belichick said Friday, but “it was far from perfect.”

And it was accomplished primarily by players who will begin the regular season as backups or won’t even make the team. Belichick was more interested in giving players like that a chance to show what they can do than in using regulars to win an exhibition.

Only one fi rst stringer on offense, and fi ve on defense, played. Eight players chosen for last sea-son’s Pro Bowl, including regular-season MVP Tom Brady, sat.

Basically, it was a night to assess those competing for playing time and roster spots.

“We let them play against some better people there in the beginning of the game, so we’ll get a good evaluation of them,” Belichick said. “We basi-cally played two groups on both sides of the ball, and those guys got a lot of playing time.”

Quarterbacks Brian Hoyer, in the fi rst half, and rookie Ryan Mallett, in the second, both were poised

Belichick saw solid, fundamental play against Jagsand productive. But that job belongs to Brady, of course.

Although no fi rst-string offensive linemen played, those who did gave up no sacks less than two weeks after the team’s fi rst practice in pads.

“I thought they did a great job,” said Hoyer, enter-ing his third season after signing as a rookie free agent. “Whether it was the running plays or the passing plays, I felt like I had a decent amount of time to get back there and throw.”

The Patriots had the NFL’s best record last year, 14-2, but lost their opening playoff game, 28-21 to the New York Jets. Since then, they’ve added several key veterans — wide receiver Chad Ochocinco and defensive linemen Albert Haynesworth, Shaun Ellis and Andre Carter. None of them played Thursday.

Neither did left guard Logan Mankins, a three-time Pro Bowl player who signed a six-year contract Wednesday. He held out for the fi rst seven games last year while seeking a long-term deal.

“I think the world of Logan,” Belichick said. “He does things the way that we would like our team to do them. So he’s a great example for all of us to look at because he plays hard, he’s unselfi sh, he’s tough, he puts the team fi rst, he’s a winner.”

Several second-year pros were on the fi eld a lot. And their growth over the past year was evident.

Taylor Price was active for just one game last season after being drafted in the third round out of Ohio. But against the Jaguars, he caught fi ve passes for 150 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown after taking a short pass from Mallett.