Ron Fredette

Signups for the Lou Athanas Youth Basketball League begin. Registration will take place at the Laconia Community Center on Union Ave on the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, September 30 from 6-8pm

• Saturday, October 4 from 9-Noon

• Tuesday, October 7 from 6-8pm

A final registration date will also be held in the Community Room at the Laconia Police Station:

• Saturday October 18 from 9-Noon

This year the cost will be $25 for one, $35 for two and $40 for three or more children from the same family. All youth who live in Laconia from grades 1 - 12 are invited to register.

Where can you go to a great night out to the movies and pay only $3.50 a ticket? Well in order to boost attendance the Hooksett Regal Theater is now offering movie tickets for ½ price. Yes, that's right ½ price! Located across from target on exit 10 off Rte 93 in Hooksett, NH. There is a tremendous lineup of movie titles to view on the big screen. By offering a lower price on 2^nd run slightly older films a family of 4 costs just $14 for the night. Located at 100 Technology Drive you can go online at www.regalmovies.com or call 603-644-3456.

The Bedford, NH recreation department is again sponsoring a Mens Over 30 Basketball League for 2008/09. Two leagues are anticipated, one competetive and one recreational style. To be elegible to participate you must be at least 30 years old, be a resident of Bedford, NH and register by October 13^th. Additional questions please contact David Bundy at dave_bundy@verizon.net or Bill Grenier at rockmont2@earthlink.net Additional information may be obtained online at www.bmbl.net

Saturday Sept 20^th the annual Bedford Olde Town Day is scheduled. This tradition will continue rain or shine from 10am to 3pm at the Riley Field Complex located at the corner of Nashua and County Roads. Many great events are planned: Pony Rides for the kids, the Police silent auction, entertainment and talent shows, dodge-ball games for all ages and plenty of food and fun for all. Stop by and see for yourself what a great event this is!

New Hampshire residential sale prices in August 2008 are lower by 2 percent from August 2007 statewide with 4 percent less number of homes sold. Specifically in Hillsborough county home prices are down 1% from last year with 6% less number of homes sold. Not bad considering what is happening to the rest of the country!