Ron Fredette

Large Private Estate 54 Acres of undeveloped land on Lake Winnipesaukee with possible 180 degree views. Shore - line 350 feet with two small sandy beachs dock and boat ramp. Survey, test pits, electric avail. Looking for privacy & exclusivity, this is it! Owner will build estate or sell. Untouched wildlife & land in natural state. Land located along Meredith Neck Road being sold as an executive estate lot for the discriminating buyer looking for exclusivity with Lake Winnipesaukee access for $4.5M

There are numerous ways to heat your home because of recent technology. Some Heating methods are more efficient than others and some are cheaper. It's for you to decide which source of heat provides the best overall fit for your needs. What you really want to know though is what is going to give you the best value in your home. One innovative source of heat one may have heard of recently is Geothermal heat. The good thing about Geothermal heat is that is draws a natural source of heat from the ground below. Because the heat below the ground is more constant a Geothermal heat system can draw the warm or cool air from below the surface and use it to heat or cool a home. Initial installation costs will vary depending on location, state laws and availability. Overall, Geothermal heat is said to be quite efficient and can reduce annual heating costs immensely. Two other more common sources of heat are: forced hot air and forced hot water. Forced hot air utilizes a furnace and vents with blowers to circulate the air throughout a home making the living space very comfortable. Forced Hot Water utilizes baseboards or radiators to funnel the water through pipes and heating very thin pieces of metal that give out the heat. Heating machines powered by forced hot water can be placed on walls, on the ground or even ceiling. Forced Hot air seems to win in the battle of more desirable heating sources because it has the ability to make the whole room feel quite comfortable. Now comes the argument of Natural gas versus Propane to heat your home with. It is true Propane has more BTUs (British Thermal Units) than Natural Gas, in fact propane doubles the amount of BTUs over Natural Gas. With that being said Propane is usually more expensive than Natural Gas. Thus, weighing the question to go with one versus the other over affordability. Natural Gas does indeed contain some parts of propane, but it also contains other gases found in the ground like methane, ethane and ect. So with this information hopfully these options will wiegh on your thoughts when purchasing a home or heat source for your home.

The 2nd annual Manchester Marathon and Half Marathon was a huge success. Manchester put on a wonderful display of what it has to offer for the second consecutive year. The event brought racers from all over the NorthEast and further with a top prize of $1500 to the winners of each specialty race. The event holders even had a children's marathon race that allowed the kids participating in the program to finish the end of their 26.2 mile adventure right at the finish line. The kids that participated worked over several weeks to set a goal of 26.2 miles. The Marathon gave adults and children of all abilities to participate. The roaring coming from the crowds inspired the runners to push themselves to set personal best records. The finish line was decorated with spectators. The Runner's Village located at Veteran's Park in the heart of Manchester right along Elm street allowed runners to prepare themselves before the race and to recover after-wards with an array of food and Hydration. Overall the event was a success for Manchester. The event gave the Queen City a chance to reveal its sometimes overlooked magnificent qualities. In addition, the spirit of competitiveness brought out anguish for those who pushed themselves along the miles of the course and smiles at the end for those brave hearts that finished. Congrats to all those who participated runners and spectators alike.

The 2^nd annual Manchester citywide marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2008 beginning at 8:30 am. This year both the ½ Marathon and full will take place. along with a kids marathon. Registration is now open and limited to the 1^st 2,000 runners, so please register early. Last year was sold out and this year even with the expansion of additional runners is sure to do the same. The route is considered by all to be a very challenging course with many hills. While the great fall foliage will be an additional attraction, the city itself offers history, dining and just a great place to live!

This October 19^th serious runners will hit the trail for Bedford's first ever 5-K trail race. Beginning 1pm this October 19^th at The Educational Farm on Joppa Hill Rd. The race will take place rain or shine. The trail will be difficult, consisting of hills, open areas, and muddy wet spots, so runners be ready for a challenge. Registration fee is $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. For more info go to www.3CraceProductions.com