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HOME PUT NONQUITT AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST

24 STYLE FABULOUS NEW LOOKS FOR A NEW YEAR

HOME & DÉCOR 14 Looking for the most enchanting location for a summer home? Put Nonquitt at the top of your list FILM 20 The return of the Providence Children’s Film Festival TABLE 24 Bristol Community College call for entries for it’s “Cake Competition” 26 Winter recipes that will keep you satisfied

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IMPRESSIONS 10 It was a wild year, and we highlight the good, the bad, and what we intend to do about it in 2019

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OUTDOORS 30 A sweet day on the trails of New Hampshire— a chocoholics paradise TRAVEL 32 The best in show arrives in Florida; the Winter Equestrian Festival Opens in Wellington 34 Big boats lure big crowds at the Miami Yacht Show ART AFFAIRS 36 The Winter Show stands out as the finest in showcasing antiques, collectibles, and modern design; take a peek at the highlights STYLE 40 Balmain will have you longing for more—fabulous new looks for a new year LIVING WELL 48 Smoking pot while fighting opioids—what gives? INTIMACY 50 You may ask, why do we marry? If the question has passed through your mind, find out what our expert has to say about the blissful union

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ITINERARY 52 The best in top-of-the-line events and activities all season long IN THE NEWS 58 A cold case needing attention; why is there no justice for Patric McCarthy 62 W ith the wall on hold, what will happen with the issue of immigration?

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2018 was quite a year; so much so, we felt it necessary to fill the archives with hand-selected newspapers and magazines which chronicled society’s peculiarities and shocking ways. We also observed that the thoughts, words, and deeds of this generation will soon become its legacy. The past year has offered a roller-coaster of titillation while providing frightening twists and turns at every corner. A gyrating stock market and a profit-seeking Stormy Daniels, the heated and divisive Kavanagh hearings, along with turmoil over immigration and a border wall; it was everything you’d like to know—or perhaps ignore. Then, there was continuous coverage about China, Korea, and Russia, a man named Mueller, (who targeted the President, but ending up with tax-cheats and greedy S.O.B.’s), and youngsters who think socialism and dismantling the Constitution, along with the Bill of Rights is going to make this country great—again? Volumes of real and fake news were reported, causing confusion among voters and dread for everyone else. News anchors became party-line commentators, and it seemed the #METOO movement is just getting started. We experienced an epidemic of opioid abuse and subsequent deaths, legalization of marijuana, and the NFL falling out of favor. Then, just when you thought it was safe to take in a show, we learned that entertainers and rock-stars are using hidden facial recognition technology to identify and troll their fans. 10 JANUARY 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

Still, Americans couldn’t get enough; vast audiences where glued—not only to one device—but from a new report, many were watching two “machines” (a laptop or home computer and their smartphones), while watching television. Is it any wonder a record number of citizens need a pill to get to sleep? So, what can we expect for 2019? We would love to tell you it’s going to be “roses & lollipops” with every day filled with sunshine and fun. But, you know that isn’t possible unless you create the optic and follow with a positive attitude. For 2019, allow us to share our vehicle with you; we’ll continue to point out what is great about life and all it offers. Month after month you can expect us to do our best to bring into focus the finest in luxury lifestyle living while sharing stories that will assist you in fulfilling your goals and aspirations. We intend to bring you information that will keep you in awe or at least make you want to change your life and explore new horizons. Our objective is to get you to try something new, redirect and refocus; it’s about what we all have in common and not what drives a wedge between us—is that asking too much? We don’t believe it is, and think we can make it happen. Perhaps this is the start of something big, and we’re not going to let anything get in our way. Happy New Year. H

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Nonquitt The Ultimate Summer —Perhaps All-Season— Seaside Community Beckons Attention

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t’s a rare opportunity to find a home—on the market—in Nonquitt; a tony seaside community that has been the residence to some of the world’s most influential executives running major conglomerates, high-net investors, and a few social darlings; including celebrities. Reserved for wealthy vacationers, Nonquitt is an enclave dating back to the British Colonization of the region now known as the SouthCoast. Having a history of property transfers taking place by referral only, it was about 35 years ago when a local realtor put up a sign to advertise a home for sale within its boundaries. It wasn’t long before he noticed his placard removed each time it was erected. The battle between the broker and the caretaker (who was removing the sign) continued month after month until decorum prevailed and the conflict ended—the sign never went up again. However, this was an indication of how the process of selling property in Nonquitt would be changed forever, and how fair market principles would be applied in the future. Today, the historical development is inclusive for those who are in favor of highly desirable amenities which allow escape from the noise and hectic pace outside of the gated community. It remains a mysterious enclave— to those unaware of its history and members—hidden behind the iconic sign at its entrance. But, to those familiar with the exclusive hamlet, it is a wonderful and prestigious home away from home, or in many cases, the perfect year-round location. To the point, if you are considering a vacation home or desire to down-size, this month’s featured property is in many ways, the perfect location to consider. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 17

A walkable compound, this quality custom-built Cape was designed by Royal Barry Wills, keeping with its legendary style and concept. The home offers a traditional layout which includes a spacious living room, (with fireplace), custom built-ins, dining room, and kitchen adjacent to a convenient “mudroom.” The first level provides a buyer all they would ask for, a four-season sunroom, laundry, sought-after master suite, a second bedroom, and a two-car garage. As for the second floor, bright and airy bedrooms compliment the totality of the home and allows versatility and flexibility as new owners deem fit. What sets this special property high on the list of must-sees, is the lifestyle it offers. With little traffic—due to the electronic gate at the entrance— caretakers providing general maintenance for the common areas, a casino for gatherings during the season, a golf course, expansive white sandy beaches, dock, day-camp, and tennis courts—this one of the most highly desirable locations on the coast.

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Over the last decade, the transfer of properties has resulted in significant upgrades to many of the homes in Nonquitt. Twelve King Phillips, in Nonquitt, South Dartmouth, could be precisely what you’re looking for; it offers more than many other properties of its kind

and is reasonably valued at $1.150 million. For more information or to plan a tour of this beautiful home, contact Nona Burns Sbordone at Anne Whiting Real Estate. She may be reached at, 508-951-2429, or nona@ annewhitingrealestate.com. H

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KEEPING IT REEL BY MARGO ROBERTS

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Ninth Annualren’s ild Providence Civhal Is Film Fest ing Fast Approach

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introduction of the art form will hopefully create a new generation of filmmakers, storytellers, and engaged citizens within the art community. Audiences are invited to Reel Connections with filmmakers, performances, and discussions that accompany selected films. With PCFF Cinema Passports in hand, youngsters will travel on the magic carpet of moving pictures, learning about other countries, cultures, and people. “We believe in the power of visual storytelling to transform how we think about the world and our place in it,” says Anisa Raoof. “By giving voice to people of many cultures, PCFF’s international films encourage Rhode Island children and families to embrace a global

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he Providence Children’s Film Festival (PCFF) has announced their 2019 schedule of films, activities, workshops and community collaborations. A much-anticipated annual film festival, celebrating its ninth year, organizers have planned for venues to be within easy walking distance of downtown Providence, and at satellite locations across the state. Under the umbrella of “Explore New Worlds,” PCFF will screen films selected for their compelling stories with a global perspective that challenge young audiences understanding of other lands. This year’s program includes 15 feature-length productions, and 145 short films—including a film classic, live-action, documentaries, and animations—created by filmmakers from representing other continents, and from twenty countries. A primary objective of the PCFF is to enrich the lives of youth, by sharing film opportunities while they are impressionable and thirsty for knowledge. The

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es, ts, d u l c al In 145 Shor , v i t s e F ms, ctivities l i F e tur eA 15 Fea shops, Fre tations Work nd Presen a perspective—and find themselves reflected on the screen.” This year’s festival will allow movie-goers will get to know a friendly monster in Abulele; soar to faraway lands in the classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; get spooked by the mystery of Room 213; follow the story of a girl who struggles to support her family under Taliban rule in The Breadwinner; enter the enchanting animated world of Lotte and the Moonstone Secret; or get caught up in the beats of reggaeton in Jeffrey. These thrilling programs will give viewers the opportunity to encounter the lives of children across the world, whether in Colombia (Hero Steps), Swaziland (Liyana), England (Swallows and Amazons), Mexico (The Other Side of the Wall and Tesoros),

Afghanistan (The Breadwinner), or in the UK (Just Charlie). As they embark on adventures, face obstacles such as poverty and discrimination, strive to hold their families together, and learn more about themselves and their identities. New this year, special weekday field trip screenings of short film collections and feature-length films accompanied by lively film discussions and take-home classroom activity guides are open to students in grades K-12. School, afterschool programs, vacation care programs and youth groups are invited. For more information on film details and schedule, main venues and satellite locations, opening night party and screening, free movie screenings, parental guidance, patron perk discounts, tickets, or workshops, visit ProvidenceChildrensFilmFestival.org. H NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 23

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Sweet Somethingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bristol Community College Call for Entries for Annual Cake Decorating Event BY MARGO ROBERTS

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The theme for this year’s decadent cake competition is based on Wonders of the Natural World. Entries can be inspired by zoology, botany, ornithology, entomology, paleontology, archaeology, geology, oceanography, astronomy, and ichthyology.

t’s always a treat to know that soon after the New Year launches, pastry chefs, culinary students, and at-home cooks ready their kitchens to compete in the Bristol Community College’s Cake Show and Competition. This year’s event is the college’s 12th and is scheduled for unveilings on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bristol’s campus, 777 Elsbree Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. With this early announcement, the expectation is for more entries and wider participation than in previous contests. The organization is hoping for unique, creative, whimsical, and awe-inspiring cakes; the type that fills your eyes and hearts with an appreciation for amazing talent and will have you salivating like a Pavlov pup. The theme for this year’s decadent cake competition is based very specifically on the theme, Wonders of the Natural World. Entries, (cakes), can be inspired by zoology, botany, ornithology, entomology, paleontology, archaeology, geology, oceanography, astronomy, and ichthyology. Submissions for judging should celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world as well as honor the early natural history museums and cabinets of curiosities. New this year, the show and competition added a novelty cupcake category; entries for this new class will be judged on originality of design, a combination of techniques and media used. These works of art will be on display for viewing purposes only and not for tasting. But not to fret, there will be a section for a cupcake taste-off. These select entries will be judged on flavor, texture, density, and

appearance. Cupcakes entered for the eating portion of the show must be made from scratch which includes both frosting and fillings. This early call is also putting out a notice for romantic and expressive creations for the Wedding Cake division of the show. Entries for this competition do not need to adhere to this year’s theme; judging will be based on different criteria specific to the field. The BCC cake and cupcake competition provide an opportunity for decorating and sugar art enthusiasts of all ages and skills to showcase their skills and talent. It also offers the chance to get feedback from judges, win awards and prizes, along with networking with local and regional cake aficionados. Entries will be classified by division (the experience/ skill level of the entrant), and category (the cake style/type). The Bristol Community College Cake Show and Competition is open to everyone—professional cake decorators, home bakers, culinary students, and youth. Naturally, a show of this specialty wouldn’t be complete without the offering of sugar art and cake decorating classes, vendor demos, and an artisan’s marketplace. For ongoing news and details surrounding the event, and entry forms required to compete and fees, visit, bristolcc.edu/ cakecompetition.com. For questions about attending the 12th annual Bristol Community College Cake Show & Competition, email the organizers at, cakeshow@bristolcc.edu, or call 774-357-2915. This event is organized & hosted by the BCC Culinary Arts Program and is a fundraiser for culinary arts scholarships. H NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 25

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his Gingerbread Bundt Cake, which pairs warm spices like ginger and nutmeg with our Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract, is the ultimate holiday dessert. Don’t forget to add brown sugar glaze, with a hint of orange, for a sweet finishing touch. GINGERBREAD BUNDT CAKE BATTER Ingredients 21/2 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 Teaspoons baking powder 1 Tablespoon ground ginger 2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 Teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 /2 Teaspoon ground cloves 1 /2 Teaspoon ground allspice 1 /4 Teaspoon ground black pepper 1 /2 Teaspoon salt 1 Cup sour cream 1 /2 Cup molasses GINGERBREAD BUNDT CAKE BATTER Instructions 1. Position a rack in the bottom of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Place a cooling rack over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly coat a 10-cup Bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Combine the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt together into a bowl and whisk to remove any lumps. Set aside until ready to use. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, molasses, vanilla and orange extracts. Set aside until ready to use. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until just incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add half of the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth. Scrape down the sides of bowl, add half of the sour cream mixture, and mix until perfectly smooth. Repeat with the remaining dry ingredients, followed by the remaining sour cream mixture.

2 Teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract 1 Teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract 2 Sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 Cup light brown sugar 3 /4 Cup granulated sugar 4 Large whole eggs BROWN SUGAR GLAZE Ingredients 1 /2 Cup confectioners’ sugar 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1 /2 Cup brown sugar 3 Tablespoons milk, plus more if needed 1 /4 Teaspoons salt 1 Teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Mexican Pure Vanilla Extract 1 /2 Teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract 4. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt cake pan. Bake until deep golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Set the cake on a cooling rack and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto the prepared cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before glazing.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZE Instructions 1. Sift the confectioners’ sugar and set aside until ready to use. 2. In a small pot, melt the butter over high heat. Let the butter come to a rapid boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. While stirring constantly, cook the butter until it becomes light golden brown, very fragrant, and has bits of dark brown specks. Be sure to stir the bottom of the pot to prevent the butter from burning. 3. Add the brown sugar and whisk vigorously until smooth and the sugar has melted. Remove the mixture form the stove-top and add milk, salt, vanilla and orange extracts. Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar and whisk until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a spouted measuring cup, if desired. 4. Slowly pour the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, allowing the excess to drip down the sides. If the glaze is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time. If the glaze is too thin, add sifted confectioners’ sugar one tablespoon at a time. Let the glaze set for about 15 minutes before transferring to a serving plate. Serve immediately or store covered a to 5 days.

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The Sweetest Day on the Trails

BY LINDA BURTRUM

he 30th—yes, we’ve missed 29 of these delicious events—is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 24. It is a day that participants from every corner of the country and beyond, take to the trails on cross-country skis, snowshoes, or visit locations by car for the Annual Chocolate Festival. Considered one of the most significant chocolate tours worldwide, participants will feast on dozens of creamy treats, prepared by almost 20 businesses, which includes trailside members and bakers. Growing in popularity, hundreds of chocolate enthusiasts will tour the 45 kilometers network enjoying spectacular

scenery, warm hospitality, and delicious flavors. Organizers and those who participate will confirm that this may be the only day of the year when this type of indulgence can be guilt-free. This year’s menu includes chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate fountains and fondue, brownie sundaes, and chocolate cookies of every description. The fun beings at 11 a.m and will allow a leisurely tour ending around 4 p.m. The cost of a festival pass, (in advance) is $30, the day of the event tickets are $35. With participation, each person with a paid admission will be given a festival map and brochure so they will be able to validate their stop along the trail. Once the trip is completed and each location

verified, there will be a drawing for a $200 gift certificate. Some of the locations on this year’s tour include; 1785 Inn, Adventure Suites, Eastern Inns, Stonehurst Manor, the Starlight Lodge, Old Field House, Riverside Inn, and B & B, the touring center at Ragged Mountain Equipment and Whitaker Woods Meeting House. Other sites included in the tour include; Buttonwood Inn on Mt Surprise, the Samuel O’Reilly House and the Sugar Shack at 100 Acre Woods. There will be a complimentary shuttle running from noon-5 p.m. and will make a continuous loop to accommodate skiers and snowshoers. For more details contact, mwvskitouring.org/Chocolate-Festival. H

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Heading South for the Winter Equestrian Festival 2019 BY MARGO ROBERTS

ot everyone in New England is a skier, rider, or ice climber, and so, it’s not surprising there are planes full of northerners looking to bathe in the hot, steaming Florida weather once the holidays have passed. Leaving the tasks of scrapping windshields shoveling day after day, power outages and soggy wet gloves, to those left behind, “horse people” make their way to Wellington Florida for a season of competition, socializing and taking it easy. After a year of preparation and complex logistics to accommodate men, women, children and steed, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP), opens the gates to what will likely be remembered as the finest equestrian competition of the most accomplished riders. The Winter Equestrian Festival has been the pinnacle of equine competition in South Florida for more than four decades, welcoming enthusiasts and athletes annually to contest one of the most competitive shows in the world. This year’s circuit will offer more than $9 million in prize money throughout the season and will feature many of the world’s top internationally ranked riders. In total, the WEF circuit will host more than 7,000 horses during twelve weeks of events, and offer classes to an array of riders, from top international show jumpers to young beginners in leadline classes. If you’re heading down be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the sponsor tents, there is a good chance you’ll see a neighbor sporting their best summer attire while holding a cocktail and enjoying the thrill this sporting event offers. Plus, this is an event that attracts entertainers and celebrities so you may be assured of an incredible level of splendor and excitement. To learn more about the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and the Winter Equestrian Festival, please visit pbiec.com. H

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LOTS OF YACHTS BY SUSAN FLETCHER

eld annually in mid-February, Miami’s premier yachting event covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space with the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts on display. For nearly three decades, the event was known as the Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach before its name changed to Yachts Miami Beach in 2016. However, to reflect its international appeal, the show was re-christened to its current name, the Miami Yacht Show just two years later in its 30th anniversary year. 34 JANUARY 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

The yacht experience is an in-water-only show, and in more recent years, the event has expanded into the Islands Gardens Deep Harbour on Watson Island to display even larger superyachts—now dubbed as Superyacht Miami. As the show continues to grow, 2019 will see a change of location. After being held along the Indian Creek Waterway for three decades, the yachting exhibition will move to a 14-acre site along Biscayne Bay, closer to downtown Miami. This move improves the proximity and ease of access to

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the winter show returns for another dazzling exposition, social affair and sale. new york city antique art and design event draws talent and expertise from south dartmouth providence and nantucket. BY STEVEN CHAN

he Winter Show, the leading art, antiques, and design fair in America, will showcase 70 of the world’s top experts in the field of fine and decorative arts beginning with its legendary “Opening Night Party, on Thursday, January 17, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. An evening of glamour, cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, surrounded by fascinating objects from around the world, this is one of the most important social events and sales of the season. 36 JANUARY 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York City, the Fair highlights a dynamic mix of works dating from ancient times through the presentday and maintains the highest standards of quality in the art market. Each object at the prestigious event is vetted for authenticity, date, and condition by a committee of 150 experts from the United States and Europe. The Winter Show is an annual benefit for East Side House Settlement, a community-based organization serving the

Bronx and Northern Manhattan. East Side House’s programs focus on education and technology as gateways out of poverty. Over ten days, (the show concludes on January 27) a full schedule of talks, wine tastings, luncheons and evening celebrations will attract an estimated 28,000 visitors who will enjoy learning, exchanging ideas about collecting and purchasing the finest inventory by the most knowledgeable exhibitors.

Hailing from Europe, New York City and South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Lesley Hill, and Alan N. Stone, of Hill-Stone, Inc. will once again present their most prized inventory of 15th-century prints and drawings. Known by private collectors, trusts and major museums around the globe, they are authorities of German prints of the Renaissance and Dutch works of the 17th century. The couple will also offer an intriguing look at the art of the 16th century, created by artists from Italy, France, and the Netherlands. On Tuesday, January 22, 12:00 p.m. special guest Elizabeth A. Williams, David and Peggy Rockefeller Curator of Decorative, Arts and Design, RISD Museum, will be presenting a lecture entitled, Gorham Silver: Designing Brilliance 1850-1970. Williams knowledge and experience with 18th and 19thcentury silver dovetails perfectly with a presentation of Providence’s Gorham Manufacturing Company, once the leading producers of exquisite sterling, and a direct competitor of Tiffany’s.

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Williams is known to hold an audience’s attention, due to her extensive accomplishment in developing and managing museum and gallery collections from the United States and Europe and her role at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum which holds an extensive collection of Gorham Silver. Finally, an event not to be missed by those whose hearts lie with the sea, The Winter Show’s Special Loan Exhibit will be presented by the Nantucket Historical Association, Collecting Nantucket/ Connecting the World. This unique presentation features 125 years of collecting by the NHA and will display its finest paintings, crafts and folk art of the period. With the island settled by a diverse people, from Native Wampanoag sailors and English settlers to African American businessmen and colorful sea captains, in place will be portraits by artists, Gilbert Stuart, Eastman Johnson, Elizabeth R. Coffin, Spoilum, and James Hathaway. Of particular note, the association during the 200th birthday year of Herman Melville will display the only surviving relics from the 1820 tragedy of the whaleship Essex, whose destruction by an angry whale inspired key aspects of the novel Moby-Dick. For more information about attending the show or for a schedule of events, visit, thewintershow.org. H

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BALMAIN A Look Like Few Others BY SUSAN FLETCHER

ierre Balmain launched his look in 1945; from the outset, Balmain’s boldly feminine and opulent signature style offered a startling contrast to the utilitarian looks of the day. Creating a distinctive, super-feminine feel for the house, the DNA of the brand would continuously rely on richly embroidered fabrics, wispy waists and more extended, often fuller skirts— quickly transforming the Parisian designer into a favorite of both European and Hollywood royalty. Balmain began his post-war career at the atelier of Lucien Lelong, where he worked alongside both Dior and Hubert de Givenchy. When he left to form his own house, success came rapidly, due in no small part to his mastery of couture techniques. As the New York Times pointed out, 40 JANUARY 2019 | NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA

many years ago “[Balmain was]…one of the young Turks, who revitalized Paris couture after the German occupation.” The Atlantic explained in 2015, “Balmain didn’t hit his stride until 1950 were when his slim suits and strapless evening gowns with romantic bouffant skirts conquered the American market. Stars like Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren wore his designs on-screen and off, introducing them to a vast global audience.” In 2011, twenty-five-year-old Olivier Rousteing was named creative director and successfully grafted an immediately recognizable style upon Balmain. Relying on the brand’s rich archives for inspiration, Rousteing fully utilized the atelier’s impressive mastery of intricate, traditional couture techniques. He also managed to impose a unique silhouette and contemporary outlook that reflect

the way that members of the “Balmain Army”—the young men and women of the designer’s generation—live their lives. Season after season, runways highlight both the new, inclusive diversity of the modern Balmain universe and the importance of twenty-first century culture. Balmain is celebrated in each of Olivier Rousteing’s collections. He notes that his efforts toward richness come to a daunting responsibility, he can never forget that he forms part of one long history; he must always meet the incredibly high standards established by those who came before him. Rousteing’s collections and campaigns often highlight a love for his hometown, Paris, and its great beauty and unique style. Join the troops; head to Saks Fifth Avenue, 800 Boylston Street, Boston, or Barney’s at Copley Place, 100 Huntington Avenue. Balmain’s flagship store located in New York City at 100 Wooster Street in SOHO. H

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UP IN SMOKE? LEGALIZED POT AND THE STRUGGLE AGAINST DRUG ABUSE BY ROB SAINT LAURENT, M.Ed

fter a nearly two-year wait following the vote to legalize, Massachusetts recently became the first state east of the Mississippi to allow recreational cannabis sales. On opening day, November 22, the normally quiet communities of Leicester and Northampton were abuzz with problematic traffic from parts far and wide. A great photo op, Northampton’s mayor, was pictured in national media showing his support as the first to buy from the medical and recreational dispensary New England Treatment Access (NETA). Within the first week alone, some $2.5 million was generated—a cash crop, considering each recreational purchase comes with 20 percent local and state taxes. Meanwhile, other Massachusetts towns such as Wareham are now watching closely before opening their retail establishments, as are at least a dozen other states considering legalization. A majority of Americans who believe in legalizing recreational marijuana are getting what they want. But in light of the nation’s opioid crisis and its struggle with other narcotics, is this the right move? When resistance to marijuana’s psychoactive component sets in, will consumers resort to more serious drugs? A more basic question: is marijuana truly inconsequential? HAZE OF CONFUSION

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On the one hand, while recreational use is legal in Massachusetts, it’s still illegal at the federal level. Thus, crossing state lines with the drug could theoretically land one in handcuffs on trafficking charges after getting pulled over for a traffic violation.1 It’s also illegal to use on public or federal land in Massachusetts or possess more than an ounce (10 in one’s home), along with a host of other regulations.2 But the real lack of clarity lies with public understanding of the drug’s potential adverse effects. As explained by the NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the FDA hasn’t yet approved the drug as medicine

for lack of enough large-scale clinical studies to determine whether its benefits outweigh its risks.3 Those benefits derive from the drug’s cannabinoid chemical content, certain of which the FDA has approved in pill form. These compounds have been shown in studies to be effective against a range of illnesses and symptoms, including possible pain relief instead of opioids. The principal cannabinoid with medicinal value, cannabidiol or CBD, does not have the psychoactivity of its sister cannabinoid THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC creates the euphoria people crave by over-activating brain regions with high numbers of receptors that normally respond to natural THC-like chemicals. Repeated over time, this can have a negative impact.4 According to NIDA, marijuana impacts cognitive development. When smoking begins in teen years, thinking, memory and learning can be impacted, though for how long is still being studied. In New Zealand, for example, heavy marijuana smokers lost an average of 8 IQ points between the ages of 13 and 38, with lost faculties not fully returning upon cessation as adults.5 Additionally, NIDA describes respiratory problems; increased heart rate for up to three hours post-consumption, raising the risk of heart attack in older people; and impaired child development in the womb and during breastfeeding from marijuana use. Regarding life quality, frequent users report dissatisfaction, poorer mental and physical health, and more relationship issues.

Despite these potentialities, a survey by the University of Michigan showed that attitudes of younger people toward the drug are softening, with less believing regular use is risky.6 PANDORA’S BOX?

With the onset of legalization, the notion of cannabis as a gateway drug has resurfaced. It’s true that alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana are likely to precede harder drugs. Animal studies have shown that early exposure to THC, for example, can sensitize the brain for enhanced reaction to other drugs. However, the majority of marijuana users do not go on to harder drugs.5 Drug policy reformers like Ethan Nadelmann, founder, and head of the NGO Drug Policy Alliance, underscore the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine’s conclusion that “there is no conclusive evidence that the drug effects of marijuana are causally linked to the subsequent abuse of other illicit drugs.”7 Says Nadelmann, marijuana use among 15 to 16-year-olds is greater in the US than in the Netherlands where it has been semilegal for decades (though the rates are close), with pot users less likely to move to other illicit drugs. This observation is largely due to legalization making the drug appear less attractive while being able to separate the “soft” from “hard” drug markets. He cites new evidence that medical marijuana has been associated with decreases in heroin and opioid deaths,

with patients likely finding cannabis more manageable for pain.8 Additionally, he says, there is a reason to believe people may substitute marijuana for alcohol, if more readily available, which could be beneficial for public health concerns such as domestic violence. Their opponents hold the opposite view. Psychiatrist Robert L. DuPont, MD, head of the Institute for Behavior and Health and NIDA’s first director, maintains marijuana is “positively correlated with alcohol and cigarette use, as well as illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine.”9 Moreover, he says heroin addiction is three times more likely to result from marijuana addiction. Legalization and increased access indicate greater

It’s not a stretch that a heavily drugged population is more malleable for oligarchs who covet total control— a New World Order called for by, for example, Henry Kissinger and Bush 41—the latter allowing for a major influx of illegal narcotics into the US through operation Black Eagle.

acceptability which could be conducive a public health concern. A better policy is to discourage its use, particularly in youth. Instead, the present aggressive commercialization makes the drug more attractive and promotes frequent use without regard to potency. HIGH-MINDED EXPERIMENT

DuPont says we’re at a turning point, setting up future generations with “lasting negative effects.” In his mind, citing the Centers for Disease Control and the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, adding a third legal drug to alcohol and tobacco will only exacerbate drug abuse and opioid addiction. Given the stark disagreement in marijuana’s potential societal effects, why the irresponsible push toward recreational legalization, one state (and nation) at a time? Billionaire activists George Soros, Sean Parker, and their contemporaries appear to have much to do with it. In California’s push toward legalization through Proposition 64, for instance, former Facebook head Parker pitched in some $8.5 million, claiming frustration with the war on drugs. Meanwhile, Soros, who has worked with Ethan Nadelmann for decades, surreptitiously invested $4 million to Drug Policy Alliance by way of another nonprofit called Fund for Policy Reform.10 A more obvious motivation for the Continued on 66 NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 49

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WHY DO WE MARRY? BY ANDREW AARON, LICSW

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t is a crazy thing to do; talk to most married people, and you’ll hear that the hardship is substantial. Consider the number of happily married couples you know? Beyond the happy faces couples put on when out in public if you scratch the surface you’ll learn about marital strife, and that all couples have issues. Marriage has a bad reputation, as expressed by HL Mencken’s quip, “Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who would want to live in an institution?” Forty to fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, with the average length of a couple toughing out the relationship being about eight-years. But, what about the couples who remain married? Statistics don’t suggest that they’re happy; some couples stay together for the sake of their children, others cannot afford to divorce, then there are those who don’t

are mutual, seem to trick us into forgetting the enormous effort that follows when forming a bond of love; as how a beautiful store-window pulls us into the unexpected. Love truly is blind, leaving us all vulnerable to hurt and pain. As we begin a new phase of life, celebrating is a common occurrence; for instance, the birth of a child or when a student is accepted into a college, and naturally becoming engaged. There too, the wedding ceremony is part a grand party honoring a newly bound couple. In these cases, the celebration heralds the beginning of a new kind of work—very hard work. But unlike the obvious efforts required in raising a child or studying for a degree, the labor of marriage tends to be unacknowledged before the reality setting in and discovery taking place. When the work appears in the form of marital difficulties most couples are caught off guard, leaving them disabled. Their ability to cope and manage may be cloaked in denial. Often, hidden in plain sight is the reality that love relationships offer the possibility of tremendous personal growth. Some refer to it as maturation, with others calling it being battle-tested. Development arrives in the form of

Marriages become deeply troubled and stuck when problems are avoided, and growth is resisted or stunted. Outside of extreme situations, such as when a partner is violent, abusive, self-destructive or resists attempts to outgrow dysfunctional patterns—all of which call for emergency response, growth for the healthier partner may come in the form of loving oneself through self-protective measures. The strong boundaries of a committed relationship provide a self-imposed containment which ultimately forces partners to face painful personal limitations and weaknesses. The loose structure of noncommitted relationships allows partners to avoid, rather than face uncomfortable tests of character. To find a solution creates a dire situation that promotes a potential paradigm shift of exponential growth. Once teamwork, friendship, and intimacy are established within a marriage, the work of marriage is to maintain the relationship. Compared to the fantasy of marriage some possess; the real experience stacks up rather poorly. Still, when the glories of growth are considered, marriage becomes an important part of a life worth living. The inability to adjust, adapt and change causes a relationship to live within

Some couples serve as a sparkling example of wedded bliss, although they represent a minority. The delicious feelings we enjoy when discovering that love and attraction are mutual, seem to trick us into forgetting the enormous effort that follows when forming a bond of love; as how a beautiful store-window pulls us into the unexpected.

wish to endure the humiliation of how it will look to others. Of course, there are individuals who place a high value on the benefits of a beautiful home and financial security, over the uncertain of a future after a divorce. The relationships of unmarried couples-on average--end more quickly. Bleak, it is almost as if we cannot help but to coupleup; we are hard-wired to do so. Some couples serve as a sparkling example of wedded bliss, although they represent a minority. The delicious feelings we enjoy when discovering that love and attraction

a deepened capacity to love. Patience, acceptance, and unconditional love put desires in their proper place, and teaches couples forgiveness; it is a natural path when love is practiced in marriage. However, unrealistic hope that marriage will only feel good and that we may be “lucky in love” is a fool’s errand. When misconceptions of marriage develop, which they almost certainly will, partners often conclude that something is wrong with the marriage rather than understanding that a lesson in the normal process of growth is ready to be learned.

dissatisfying limits; it is unnatural that individuals resist change and growth. In essence, we are destined to progress and improve ourselves over time. When growth ceases within a couple, the spark of love will surely die. Until society sings the praises of marriage for its true deeper purpose of growth, the institution will remain vulnerable to unrealistic expectations which doom it to increasing levels of divorce. H Andrew Aaron, LICSW is a sex and relationship therapist who practices in the New Bedford Seaport. NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 51

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NAUTICAL Rhode Island Boat Show Jan. 4–6, 2019 Rhode Island Convention Center One Sabin St., Providence, RI riboatshow.com New York Boat Show Jan. 23–27, 2019 Javits Center 655 W. 34th St., NY nyboatshow.com New England Boat Show Feb. 9–17, 2019 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 415 Summer St., Boston, MA newenglandboatshow.com nyboatshow.com 2019 Miami International Boat Show Feb. 14–18, 2019 Miami Marine Stadium Park & Basin 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL miamiboatshow.com Limited VIP Experience tickets available. Palm Beach International Boat Show March 28–31, 2019 101 S. Flagler Dr. West Palm Beach, FL pbboatshow.com VIP Experience tickets available.

MOUNTAIN SPORTS Stowe Derby Jan. 13, 2019 Stowe Mountain Resort Stowe, VT gostowe.com Cross-country ski race.

Winter Rendezvous Jan. 23–27, 2019 Stowe Mountain Resort Stowe, VT; gostowe.com Annual LGBTQ pride celebration. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Masters Eastern Championships Jan. 24–27, 2019 Stratton Mt., VT nemasters.org Visit website for information on this, and other 2019 race events. Lakes Region Sled Dog Races Feb. 15–17, 2019 Laconia, NH; lrsdc.org Spectators welcome.

GARDENS/PARKS Friends of Ballard Park Jan. 13, 2019 | Guided Hike Feb. 22-24, 2019 | 13th Annual Illuminated Garden Newport, RI ballardpark.org

Swan Lake Jan. 27, 2019 Capitol Center for the Arts Chubb Theatre 44 South Main St. Concord, NH; ccanh.com By the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa.

THEATRE The Mystery of Miz Arnette Feb. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17, 2019 Playhouse 2 Scout Rd. East Walpole, MA footlighters.com Eventide Theatre Company Feb. 14–March 3, 2019 Feiffer’s People 713 Main St., Rt. 6A Dennis, MA eventidearts.org On Golden Pond March 14–24, 2019 Little Theatre of Fall River @ The Fire Barn 340 Prospect St. Fall River, MA littletheatre.net by Ernest Thompson.

DANCE The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow Jan. 4–6, 2019 Chocolate Church Arts Center 804 Washington St. Bath ME chocolatechurcharts.org Contemporary ballet. Presented by Resurgence Dance Company. DanceWorks Boston Project Jan. 17–19, 2019 BU Tsai Performance Center 685 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA danceworksboston.com

MUSIC Rossini “Petite Messe Solenelle” Jan. 13, 2019 Location: TBA sakonnetmusic.com; gnbcs.org Valentines on Broadway with Will & Anthony Nunziata Feb. 2, 2019 Memorial Hall 83 Court St. Plymouth, MA; plymouthphil.org

The Three Stages of Love Concert Feb. 8, 2019 Eustis Estate 14243 Canton Ave. Milton, MA my.historicnewengland.org Advance tickets recommended. Enjoy champagne/refreshments, and explore the museum prior to the concert. Schola Cantorum of Boston Feb. 15 & 16, 2019 | Music for the Tudors Fri. at the First Lutheran Church, Boston, MA Sat. at St. Joseph Church, Providence, RI April 5 & 6, 2019 Italian Treasures Fri. at the First Lutheran Church, Boston, MA Sat. at RISD Museum, Providence, RI scholacantorumboston.com; risdmuseum.org/calendar Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Feb. 24, 2019 The Vetts One Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI thevetsri.com “Postcards from Buzzards Bay” March 23, 2019 Falmouth Academy 7 Highfield Dr. Falmouth, MA March 24, 2019 Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall, Tabor Academy 2325 Front St., Marion, MA tricountysymphonicband.org Composed by Michael Donovan. Commissioned by the Tri-County Music Association. Visit website for ticket information.

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GALAS & RECEPTIONS BLACK & WHITE GALA Jan. 30, 2019 Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA bourquefamilyfoundation.org Supporting a wide variety of charitable and educational endeavors. 7TH ANNUAL FROSTBITE BASH Feb. 9, 2018 Herreshoff Marine Museum Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Hall of Fame One Burnside St. Bristol, RI herreshoff.org Discounted price tickets available through Jan. 15, 2019 Best Party of the Winter! THE 11TH ANNUAL BOSTON WINTER BALL Feb. 9, 2019 Fairmont Copley Boston, MA bostonwinterball.com Beneficiary: The Corey C. Griffin Foundation 4TH ANNUAL WINTER GALA Feb. 23, 2019 The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Grand Ballroom 425 Summer St. Boston, MA donnyhiggins.com by The Friends of Donny Higgins Memorial Fund, Inc.

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itinerary ART Artists for The Bay Show and Sale Through Jan. 26, 2019 Bay Center 100 Save The Bay Drive Providence, RI savebay.org Artist donating 50% of their sales to support Save The Bay’s advocacy, education and restoration work. ArtSynergies Presents: Fusion Through Feb. 17, 2019 The Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA

EXHIBITIONS New England Watercolor Society 2018 North American Open Exhibition Through Jan. 13, 2019 Art Complex Museum 189 Alden St. Duxbury, MA newenglandwatercolorsociety.org Ansel Adams in Our Time Through Feb. 24, 2019 Museum of Fine Arts 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA; mfa.org “Light In A Dark Season” Through Jan. 27, 2019 Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org Bill Cunningham: Facades Through March 1, 2019 Rosecliff 548 Bellevue Ave. Newport, RI newportmansions.org

Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process Exhibition: Jan. 25– April 28, 2019 Water Lilies to Waterloo: An Evening of Monet and Flowers: Opening Reception: Jan. 25, 2019 Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA worcesterart.org Tickets to Opening Reception on sale Jan. 1, 2019.

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Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Ave. at 84th St. New York, NY; rehshows.com Antiques and Accessories Jan. 18–19, 2019 Eldred’s Auctioneers/ Appraisers 1483 Route 6A East Dennis, MA eldreds.com

COMEDY Tracy Morgan Jan. 18 & 19, 2019 Comedy Connection 39 Warren Ave. East Providence, RI ricomedyconnection.com

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MUSEUMS Common Threads - Weaving Stories Across Time Through Jan. 13, 2019 Hostetter Gallery & Tapestry Room Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 25 Evans Way Boston, MA gardnermuseum.org Cultural Traditions: A Holiday Celebration Through Feb. 10, 2019 Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd./Rt. 183 Stockbridge, MA; nrm.org Exhibit explores Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the Chinese New Year. Museum of Natural History and Planetarium 1001 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI providenceri.gov Harvard Museum of Natural History 26 Oxford St. Cambridge, MA hmnh.harvard.edu Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology 11 Divinity Ave.

Washington Winter Show Elegant & Entertaining Jan. 11–13, 2019 | Show Jan. 10, 2019 | Preview Night The Katzen Arts Center American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave. Washington, DC washingtonwintershow.org Visit website for details on dealers, celebrity guests, talks & special events, and Jazz Night. ®

The Winter Show Jan. 17, 2019 | Opening Night Party Jan. 18–27, 2019 | Show Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Ave., between 66 & 67 Streets New York, NY thewintershow.org Visit website for events and daily programming.

“From 1 to 18,006: Highlights from the Haffenreffer-Herreshoff Digitization Project at the MIT Museum” Jan. 17, 2019 Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame One Burnside St. Bristol, RI herreshoff.org Lecture by Evelyn Ansel/ Reception. Robert Finch, Cape Cod Historian and Author Jan. 19, 2019 Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane Dennis, MA; ccmoa.org

Miami Beach Jewelry & Watch Show Jan. 17–20, 2019 Indian Beach Park 4601 Collins Ave. Miami, FL miamibeachjewelryshow.com The Art, Design & Antiques Show Jan. 18–20, 2019 Wallace Hall Church of St.

Lecture & Book Signing Jan. 24, 2019 Society of Arts & Crafts 100 Pier 4 Boston, MA societyofcrafts.org Lecture with Jeannine Falino, independent curator,on why Boston is an important center for jewelry since the Arts and Crafts movement. To follow a book signing with MFA, Boston curators Meghan Melvin, Nonie Gadsden and Emily Stoehrer. Please register. RSVP

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TOURS The Preservation Society of Newport County Newport Mansions The Breakers, Marble House & Rosecliff Newport, RI newportmansions.org Note: Beneath The Breakers Tour. Massachusetts Statehouse Tours Beacon Hill Boston, MA sec.state.ma.us Free tours offered weekdays.

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM Into The Moon’s Room Jan. 7–Feb. 8, 2019 Opening Reception: Jan. 8, 2019 Garner Center for Photographic Exhibitions 274 Moody St. Waltham, MA nesop.edu Photographs by Rebecca Moseman Ansel Adams in Our Time Through Feb. 24, 2019 Museum of Fine Arts Boston Avenue of the Arts 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA; mfa.org

DELICIOUS Boston Public Market 100 Hanover St. Boston, MA bostonpublicmarket.org Indoor and year round, dine, shop, demos, special events and more. Whiskey-Infused Truffle Making Workshop:

Taza Chocolate and Bully Boy Whiskey Jan. 4, Feb. 1 or March 1, 2019 The Kitchen at the Boston Public Market 100 Hanover St. Boston, MA bostonpublicmarket.org Visit website for details. Cocktail Celebration with Sarah Leah Chase and Elin Hildebrand Jan. 20, 2019 Nantucket Culinary Center 22 Federal St. Nantucket, MA nantucketculinary.com Ticket price includes demo, drinks, light bites & gratuity. The Seductive Art of Chocolate Tasting Jan. 29, 2019 Brookline High School 115 Greenough St. Brookline, MA; campusce.net Tuition: $15

SPECIAL EVENTS Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Through Jan. 7, 2019 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY rockefellercenter.com Boston Wine Festival Jan. 11.–March 29, 2019 Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA bostonwinefestival.net Dinners, Receptions, Seminars and Brunches New England International Auto Show Jan. 17–21, 2019 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

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415 Summer St., Boston, MA bostonautoshow.com 2nd Annual Fish Bowl Jan. 27, 2019 Wonder Bowl Hathaway Rd. New Bedford, MA; bpzoo.org Bowlers of all ages and abilities asked to raise a minimum of $60 to support the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society’s mission and education programs. Registration fee: $10 Valentine’s Day Dinner and Open Hearth Cooking Class Feb. 9, 2019 Buckingham-Hall House Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic, CT; mysticseaport.org Non-member couple: $180 Register now! 143rd Annual Westminster Kennel Dog Show & 4th Annual Masters Obedience Championship Feb. 11–12, 2019 Madison Square Garden 4 Pennsylvania Plaza & Piers 92/94 711 12th Avenue New York, NY westminsterkennelclub.org Valentine’s Day TalkHappily-Ever-After… More or Less: Illustrating Love Feb. 14, 2019 Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd./Rt. 183 Stockbridge, MA With Deputy Director/Chief Curator Stephanie Plunkett.

FAMILY Appleton Farms Grass Rides Reindeer Quest Jan. 1 & 2, 2019

Appleton Farms off Highland St., Ipswich, MA thetrustees.org Ice Castles 64 Railroad St. Lincoln, NH icecastles.com Visit website for updates on opening day. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Chantey & Maritime Sing Jan. 20, 2019 USS Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard Building 22 Charlestown, MA ussconstitutionmuseum.org Third Sundays each month. Superheroes Through Sept. 2, 2019 National Museum of American History 14th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC americanhistory.si.edu

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Justice Patric Family continues the fight to reopen case of 10-year-old boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death BY NATALIE MILLER

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his holiday season Although the state and federal agencies WORTH ANOTHER LOOK as families gathered have refused to budge, the Murray’s have For Murray and the many experts and together to celebrate been relentless in their pursuit for over a pathologists who have looked at the case the season and welcome decade. While little progress has been made over the years, the autopsy is the biggest the incoming New on the prosecution front, Jim Murray’s piece of troubling evidence. Murray Year; one Massachusetts belief that the Attorney General’s office contends the differences between the report family is hopeful 2019 botched the investigation keeps him going, made by the assistant deputy medical will finally bring justice for the death of and he is now switching his focus from the examiner on the night Patric was found Patric McCarthy. grand jury to the court of public opinion. and the autopsy performed by the head It’s been 15 years since Patric’s birthday He has been working on a book for years medical examiner the following Sunday weekend near Loon Mountain in Lincoln, and seeking donations through a Facebook not only speaks volumes as to how the case N.H. went horribly wrong. The 10-yearpage and website dedicated to Patric. In was handled but also clearly indicates that old went missing while playing with his addition to monetary assistance, he is also Patric’s death was no accident. two stepbrothers on October 13, 2003. holding hope that someone will come According to Murray, assistant deputy Four days later his body was found 2.2 forward who is willing to help him finish ME Rosemary Swain’s report discredits miles up the mountain from the book and continue to look into the facts the autopsy, yet the autopsy is the only where he was reportedly last seen near the of the case. document cited by the state and FBI condominium he had spent the weekend with this father, stepmother and the two other boys. The 10-year-old went missing New Hampshire officials ruled the death accidental, while playing with his two caused by hyperthermia from stepbrothers on October 13, being lost in the woods, a determination the boy’s family 2003. Four days later his body vehemently disagrees. Over the years countless pleas have was found 2.2 miles up the been made to reopen the mountain from where he was case. Documents have been sought through the Freedom reportedly last seen near the of Information Act. Tens of thousands of dollars have been condominium he had spent spent on legal fees and experts the weekend with this father, who speculate that Patric was indeed murdered. stepmother and the two other boys. In 2008, the FBI conducted an investigation that included interviews with witnesses and family members, but in determining the cause of death and He is also trying to get Patric’s story ultimately that investigation has led effectively ending the investigation before out on the national news circuit. He has nowhere. With the family now out of contacted television host Dr. Phil to no avail it could even get started. money and no indictments in sight, justice The report states that Patric was found and also sent a 700-page document to Kelly seems like it’s slipping away. But Patric’s face down, with his hands under his body, Siegler at Cold Justice, but it was returned mother, Deanne Murray, and grandfather, tight to his chest, and his feet about a foot with a note explaining the show cannot Jim Murray, remain steadfast. apart with his toes pointed down. His eyes investigate a case unless they are invited by “I keep banging on the walls,” Jim were open, his face had leaves and dirt the state, and the state is willing to release Murray says. “I’m not giving up. Patric was in his eyes, and his clothes were wet. information. deserves justice, and the people who killed In the case of Patric, “they said that would It also indicates his corneas were dry and him should be in jail.” the conjunctiva showed petechiae. The be very unlikely,” says Murray.

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jacket and hat he was wearing when he disappeared were never found. Yet, the autopsy states the boy’s eyes were closed (Swain reported to the FBI in 2008 that she washed Patric’s face and closed his eyes after the examination prior to the family viewing of the body) and there were no petechiae, and his upper airway contains no debris. Since his death, Patric’s mother, Deanna Murray, has been requesting through the Freedom of Information Act all the photos from Patric’s autopsy. Finally, after years of requests, she was finally sent the photographs in January 2018, says Jim Murray, who feels that the photos they finally obtained clearly show that the autopsy conducted by Dr. Thomas Andrew of Patric’s body was not correct. Many other questions continue to haunt the Murray’s. What happened to the additional pictures taken of Patric’s body when it was found on October 17? Who was the first person to find the boy’s body? The Fish and Game report form 2004 says it was Conservation Officer Kevin Jordon, but an FBI report from 2008 claims it was a volunteer searcher named Michelle Cormier. Of the 32 people eventually on the scene, there no representation from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner or the New Hampshire State Police Department. If there had, would the initial assessment still be that there was no foul play? Or would a key piece of evidence to the contrary have been discovered? There is also the laundry list of discrepancies between what Patric’s father and step-brothers reported to police on the day of his disappearance and what was finally admitted during the FBI’s investigation in 2008. Why doesn’t anyone care? Wonders Murray. During the search for Patric in 2003, Patric’s step-brothers Gabe and Noah Fritz gave conflicting stories about where they last saw Patric, and his father, Stephen McCarthy, was inconsistent with the time he last saw Patric and the time he first was told he was missing.

What happened to the additional pictures taken of Patric’s body when it was found on October 17? Who was the first person to find the boy’s body? The Fish and Game report form 2004 says it was Conservation Officer Kevin Jordon, but an FBI report from 2008 claims it was a volunteer searcher named Michelle Cormier. Of the 32 people eventually on the scene, there no representation from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner or the New Hampshire State Police Department. If there had, would the initial assessment still be that there was no foul play? Or would a key piece of evidence to the contrary have been discovered?

Gabe Fritz, who was 12 in 2003, allegedly admitted to the FBI in 2008 that he pushed Patric to the ground and sat on his back the day he went missing. That’s assault, the day Patric went missing, yet no one cares, says Murray. Generally speaking, a grand jury may issue an indictment for a crime only if the evidence points to probable cause that a crime has been committed. Would a reasonable person believe, by looking at the facts, that a crime may have been committed? Murray believes so. A murder case also needs a suspect. Murray believes Gabe’s admission of assault and his past behavior toward Patric is evidence enough. With continued silence from the state, it will take something major to give attention back to this case — an eyewitness, perhaps, or recovering Patric’s missing jacket, hat, and game boy (which were with him when he disappeared but never found). The state says new evidence needs to come to light in order the reopen the case. However, Murray feels they have had

the evidence they need all along, botched the initial investigation, and have since withheld documents related to the case and refused to take a proper look to save their careers. “A lot of people will go under if I get this in front of a grand jury,” says Murray. In 2003, the officials involved in Patric’s case included Sergeant Charles West, who headed the investigation, as well as Jeffrey Strelzin, Michael Delaney, and Kelly Ayotte in the Attorney General’s Office. Ayotte, deputy attorney general at the time, went on to become Attorney General before serving as U.S. Senator from 2011-2017. She is now a potential candidate for U.S. Senate 2020. Michael Delaney served as Attorney General after Ayotte, from 2009-2013. In 2003, he was assistant attorney general working under Ayotte and also served as Homicide Unit chief. “These are high-level people obstructing justice,” says Murray. “It’s mind-boggling. I’m not going to my grave without doing everything I could do. Patric deserves justice.” H NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 61

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ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND CRIME CONTINUES TO PLAGUE A NATION AND NEW ENGLAND BY ROBERT WRIGHT

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ike it or not the elephant in the room (more accurately, the northeast) has come into focus and is up for debate once again. Reporters have been pounding their beats, attempting to deliver—to an isolated public— an awareness of a controversial issue that surrounds every community, immigration. Legal, illegal, undocumented, or documented, including those who have newly arrived with a visa in hand; it doesn’t matter how you describe these people who call America home, what truly matters is that many are faced with uncertainty, or worse, becoming victims of crime.

Because they dare not report offenses, due to fear they may suffer the consequences either from gang retaliation or violating U.S. immigration laws, and be arrested themselves, they face danger. The issues of transitioning into this country and border security are everywhere you look; television, the internet, even on the streets, it’s a topic that divides political parties, friends, and families. Moreover, there’s compelling evidence that it’s taking a toll on the entire country and will soon become the single most important issue in future elections. THE STATUS OF HIGHWAY BORDER ENFORCEMENT In the last couple of years, customs officials set up roadblocks, or as it is

referred to by federal officials, U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoints. It’s an activity that was relaxed for years but has begun again. On Interstate 93, just a few miles from Lincoln, New Hampshire, it wasn’t unusual for those who travel to the White Mountains during peak holiday periods, to notice these “stops.” Resulting in long-lines of nervous drivers, regardless of their innocence or guilt, most assumed they would be safe in the mountains where the motto, Live Free or Die is posted on every piece of tourist paraphernalia. But, those familiar words which had ostensibly instilled the presumption of safety and freedom to decades of visitors, no longer rings true. In the summer of 2017, specifically, August and September, U.S, Agents along NEW ENGLAND NEWS + MEDIA | JANUARY 2019 63

with New Hampshire State Police and local authorities set up an impromptu border security checkpoint approximately 75-100 miles from the Canadian Border. The result of this action was multiple cases of search and seizure by the police when their K-9s detected contraband while patrolling along vehicles that held travelers heading to their homes after a fun-filled vacation. For full disclosure, I happened to be one of those individuals on I-93 on a day the roadblock was intact and went through the process. My 10-second exchange with an officer included my being asked my country of origin, only to be told to pass and have a pleasant day. But this wasn’t the outcome for many unlucky drivers when in the end the fishing expedition landed over 40 suspects, either for being undocumented immigrants, (those who have entered the country illegally), or others who concealed illicit drugs on their persons or in their vehicles. Many who were apprehended that weekend refused to accept the charges of participating in a criminal action and felt that it was unreasonable to be searched and to seize their property. These protests were followed by the ACLU weighing the viability of appealing these cases, with the organization deciding to defend some of those arrested. In May of 2018, Circuit Court Judge Thomas A. Rappa reviewed the merits on the use and methods of the roadblock and the vitality of evidence obtained by drug-sniffing dogs. He also examined the argument as to whether there was probable cause for a search when there wasn’t an apparent reason to suspect illicit behavior by a driver or the occupants of the vehicle. The judge determined that the actions by authorities constituted a violation of New Hampshire’s Constitution and the dozens of arrests were unenforceable and should be vacated.

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HERE AND NOW Fast forward; unless you are hiding under a rock or are embargoed from media hype, its inevitable that by the time this feature is published, one of two things has probably occurred: President Trump has shut down the government because the opposing party refuses to allocate 5 billion dollars to finish the wall on the southern border. Or, the Democrats, succumbed to pressure and the money is in transit to complete the project. Regardless of the outcome, individual sentiments of the wall and border security will be a heated battle from now to eternity. LEGISLATING FROM THE BENCH Of recent record, reports are being filed about Massachusetts judges allowing noncitizens to escape the possible detention by ICE agents, once they have been cleared, (or at least released) by district court officials. The issue of illegal occupation accompanied by the commission of a crime seems to be a rationale for stepped-up enforcement. A story by the Boston Herald found that ICE rounded up nearly 3000 illegal immigrants within New England between October 2017-September 2018. Most alarming about these findings is that gang-member deportations—nationwide, reached 5,872, with 42 suspected terrorists forced to leave our shores according to a report issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Fiscal Year 2018. There is an argument regarding the arrest, jailing and deportation of illegal citizens in this country, with claims that crossing the border for economic benefits is a victimless crime and it is out of need and necessity. But, through closer examination, these stats don’t add up. According to the same report, those being targeted by ICE are offenders with a criminal history, which include: driving under the influence, drug violations, assault, larceny, sexual crimes, fraud, possession of weapons,

forgery, kidnapping and homicide, to list only some of the violations committed by those targeted for apprehension. By crossing into the U.S. without proper documentation—which is the first strike and remains a violation of sovereign law; the combination of infractions adds a serious level of criminality to this select group of immigrants. With shouting and accusations flying, it should be noted that those who remain undocumented and non-offenders are not on a watch list and for all intents and purposes, they live under the radar and for the time being are safe from arrest and deportation. What’s paramount in deciphering the impact of enforcement is that many of the crimes committed by illegal immigrants are often against those who are afraid to come out and file reports of criminal activity. This fear often results in more severe and high incidences of criminal activity.? As a nation, we are at a Catch-22; everyone wants safe communities, and it’s only the cold-hearted that would deny care to those infirm or hungry. A benevolent society, we take in those who need help; however, there seems to be a tipping point when it comes to voter sentiment with many feeling they have had enough of how the judiciary is legislating from the bench, and their tax dollars being channeled to non-citizens who habitually offend. The immigration issue lacks a solution and it appears the problem won’t go away even if our borders are completely shut down; many illegal residents have become part of the nation’s fabric. Still, efforts to solve this problem will need compromise and cooler heads to prevail. Until the nation works out a viable intervention, the people of the northeast will continue to face the apathy of elected officials to follow the law while they face an increasingly higher risk of becoming a casualty by the few, while uncertainty meets many of those searching for the American Dream. H

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