01/24/19 Cocheco Times by The Weirs Publishing Company

THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, January 24, 2019

A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 28, NO. 4

THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019

COMPLIMENTARY

“Mama Mia!” Held Over At ROH

PHC Ice Ops powered by Timberland Pro flooding the rinks on Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee leading up to the 2019 New England Pond Hockey Tournament on February 1st-3rd. The tournament celebrates its 10th Anniversary COURTESY PHOTO this year.

New England Pond Hockey Classic Gets Ready To Celebrate Ten Years In February of 2010, Scott Crowder’s dream of a Pond Hockey Tournament in the Northeast came to life when the puck dropped to officially

open the first New England Pond Hockey Classic (NEPHC) on Meredith Bay. Next weekend, what has now become possibly New Hampshire’s most popu-

lar winter event, returns to Meredith for its Tenth Anniversary. It is now officially known as the “Labatt Blue New England Pond Hockey Classic.”

Seventy-seven teams competed in that first tournament (with almost 50 more on the waiting list). This year 280 teams See POND on 20

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: HEALTHY LIVING &

The popular musical “Mama Mia!” has been held over at the Rochester Opera House until Saturday, February 2nd, ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Show Times are: Friday, January 25 (7:30pm), Saturday, January 26 (2 & 7:30pm). Sunday, January 27 (2pm), Friday, February 1 (7:30pm), Saturday, February 2 (2 & 7:30pm) For tickets visit Rochesteroperahouse.com. The Rochester Opera House is locate at 31 Wakefield St, Rochester.

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JANUARY Through March “New Hampshire Landscapes in Motion” – Exhibition of Oil Landscapes by Daryl D. Johnson Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, 49 South Main Street, Concord. Mon. through Fri. 8:30am5pm. Described by ‘Art New England’ magazine as “…gestural realist landscapes with the overall effect of speeding through layers of lighted space,” Johnson’s oil paintings of landscapes are inspired by her motorcycle travels. The original oil paintings are awash with the energy of movement and nature with shifting patterns of water and rising transient clouds. www.DarylDJohnsonArtist. com or 431-4230

Through Sat Feb 2nd Mama Mia!

members, $25/non-members. www. PrescottFarm.org or 366-5695

Public Breakfast and Bake Sale

Masonic Building, 410 West Main Street, Tilton. 7-9:30am. Full breakfast including eggs cooked to order. $8 per person. 524-8268 for more info.

Jumble Sale

First Church, 63 South Main Street, Rochester. 7:30am-11am. Also known as an indoor yard sale! 332-1121

An Evening with Tom Rush The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551

Let’s Go Lego!

Hall Memorial Library, 18 Park Street, Northfield. 10am-2pm. Create with Legos! Free and open to the public. 286-8971

Peacheaters and Truffle Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 7:30pm. Feed your appetite for live top rock when the Peacheaters headline an all-music night at Jean’s! General admission tickets are $20pp, online advance recommended at www.JeansPlayhouse.com or as available at the door. 745-2141

Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. ABBA’s hits tell the story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. The sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Tickets run from $20 to $26 and are available online at www. RochesterOperaHouse.com or by calling 335-1992

Laconia Harley-Davidson, Route 3, Meredith. Enter your best chili for a chance to win hot prizes, or just stop by to sample them all! V.I.P. Judges, cash bar and beer tasting! www. LaconiaHarley.com or 279-4526

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Sunday 27th

Yin/Yang Restorative Yoga Class w/ Tekla Frates

Frates Dance Studio,171 Fair Street, Laconia. 10:30am. This class is for persons of all levels of experience. The sequence guides us through the most gentle movement and then settles us into deep stillness or propped asana. Just the right combination to rejuvenate and realign! Classes are $15pp. Join the YOurGA Facebook page to sign in to class ahead of time for a $5 discount!

Public Skating Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Road, Laconia. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $5pp. www.MerrillFayArena. com or 528-0789 Friday 25th

Journeyman & the Pettybreakers The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551

Public Skating Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Road, Laconia. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $5pp. www.MerrillFayArena. com or 528-0789 Saturday 26th

Snowshoe Yoga Prescott Farm, White Oaks Road, Laconia. 10am-12pm. Hike for a bit to warm up, then enjoy a yoga class in your snowshoes outside i n t h e f r e s h a i r ! P l e a s e we a r boots and dress appropriately for the weather. Snowshoes will be available if you don’t have your own. $22.50/members, $17 for upgraded

Chili Cook-Off Challenge

Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon – Jazz Vocalist Giacomo Gates Center at Eastman, Grantham. 4pm7pm. Giacomo has been described as “the Dennis Hopper of vocal jazz”. Tickets range from $18 to $20. A bistro menu and full beverage selection is offered. www.JOSAJazz. com or 863-8000 Monday 28th

Public Skating Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Road, Laconia. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $5pp. www.MerrillFayArena. com or 528-0789 Tuesday 29th

Public Skating Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Road, Laconia. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $5pp. www.MerrillFayArena. com or 528-0789 Thursday 31st

Yin/Yang Restorative Yoga Class w/ Tekla Frates

Public Skating Merrill Fay Ice Arena, 468 Province Road, Laconia. 11:30am-12:30pm. Cost is $5pp. www.MerrillFayArena. com or 528-0789

FEBRUARY Friday 1st Comedy Night

Curlies Comedy Club, Downtown Rochester. Admission is $30 and helps support Downtown Rochester. Bar and kitchen open at 7pm. Show at 8:30pm. 21 years and older only/ Tickets at Curliescomedy.com.

Saturday 2nd Danbury Winter Farmers Market

Danbur y Grange Hall, 15 Nor th Road, Danbury. 9am-1pm. Great food, produce and crafts! There will also be FREE family art activity available. You bring the kids, we bring the supplies! The Danbury Market operates the first Saturday of the month through April. 768-5579

Dawnland Storyfest

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Warner, NH. Sharing traditional Native American stories that invites members not only to listen but also have the opportunity to learn about the traditions associated with Native American Storytelling. $5 per person. Free for Native Americans. Call 603-456-2600 for times and more information.

Introduction To Animal Tracking Prescott Farm, White Oaks Road, Laconia. 1-3pm Tracks always tell a fascinating story Learn the basics of animal tracking on this interactive walk and gain the skills to better determine what our animal neighbors are up to in winter. $15 ($12 for members. Free for upgraded members. www. PrescottFarm.org or 366-5695

Music from the Movie in My Mind – Mike Walsh and his Invisible Band Rochester Perfor mance & Ar ts Center, 32 Nor th Main Street, Rochester. 7:30pm. Come enjoy a night of song and humor with Mike & company! Tickets are $12pp and will be available at the door. www. RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992

Sunday 3rd Plymouth State Univ Chamber Singers 2pm. First Congregational Church, Wolfeboro. Dan Perkins Conductor. www.friendsofmusic.org. 569-2151.

Wednesday 6th Midgets with Attitude! – Midget Wrestling Show Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Show starts at 7pm. The Wresters showcase a very unique brand of sports entertainment that continues to showcase the athletic skills of little people. The group of wrestlers are world-class athletes that are able to perform at the highest levels. “Midgets with Attitude” brings a highly energetic and electrifying show that has been seen in all 48 of the continental United States!

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Meredith Library Book Sale The Friends of the Meredith Library will host their first book sale of 2019 on Thursday, February 14th from 9 to 6, Friday, February 15th from 9 to 4:30 and Saturday, February 16th, from 9 to 1. The mission of the Friends of the Meredith Library is to promote library involvement in the community and community involvement in the library. Proceeds from our book sales and our “Book It” 5K race on August 31st, benefit our patrons in many ways. They provide funds for children and adult reading programs, passes to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Castle in the Clouds and various museums; access to ancestry and genealogy programs and guest speakers from the New Hampshire Humanities Council to name just a few! There is no admission to the book sale but donations are accepted! Become a NEW member of the Friends, (Individuals $15, Family $25 and Business $50), and you will receive an attractive canvas book bag which in turn can be filled with books (one time), free of charge! Memberships (optional) may be updated any day during the event. Book Dealers are welcome and scanners are permitted at any time during the sale. For more information on the book sale, or to volunteer, please contact Sylvia Detscher at 520-0434.

Winter Programs At Prescott Farm Prescott Farm in Laconia offers a wide array of public programs this winter that will suit winter warriors, inquisitive naturelovers, gardeners, and everyone in between. Snowshoe Programs -For those looking to truly embrace winter’s wonders, there are several snowshoe programs on tap. If you are ready to balance a snowshoe walk with sun salutations and downward facing dogs, there’s Snowshoe Yoga. This inaugural series will be taught by guest instructor, Kate Kretschmer, and runs three Saturdays, Jan. 26, Feb. 16 & Mar. 23, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. More attune to an evening of star gazing? Prescott Farm’s naturalist will share knowledge of the night sky and nocturnal critters during the Moonlit Snowshoe Walk on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Family Programs - For many years, Our Big Backyard has been a popular series for seven - 11 year olds and their favorite grownups. Kids who are ready to explore the natural wonders of our ecosystem will love the new-for-2019 program Let’s Go “Owling!” On Friday, Feb. 15th, 6 to 7:30 p.m. a naturalist will lead an educational adventure about these nocturnal birds during their mating season. Gardening Programs - For those already dreaming of warmer spring days and digging into another year of gardening, the Intro to Organic Gardening Program is a great option. This service learning opportunity will provide an introduction to Prescott Farm’s Learning Garden and offer tips and tricks for the home gardener as they plan for the upcoming growing season. The program kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 5th, 6 – 7:30 p.m. The Community Seed Swap Potluck is an invitation to cook up your favorite potluck dish, bring some viable seeds to share, and enjoy community with your fellow gardeners. The gathering will be Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 6 – 8 p.m. Details and registration information on all of Prescott Farm’s public programs can be found on the organization’s website prescottfarm.org or by calling 603-366-5695. Prescott Farm is located at 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia.

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*A FLATLANDER’S OBSERVATIONS ON LIFE

Waiting Game

by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

A few weeks back, I was in the waiting room at my doctor’s office. It was a busy afternoon with about nine other folks trying to pass the time waiting for their name to be called. I usually bring my small notebook with me to write down observations I’ve made during the day. Two older ladies, who it appeared hadn’t seen each other for a while, were catching up on a few things. I try hard not to listen to other’s conversations, but like most humans, I usually fail at the attempt. It was especially hard in this instance since they weren’t even trying to keep their voices at an indiscreet level. In fact, they may as well have been talking to each other sitting on opposite sides of a subway car in motion. Of course, I wasn’t the only one listening while pretending to be doing something else (in this case, writing notes about the whole experience for use in a future column). Others in the waiting room were also trying to show a lack of interest in their conversation. But as far as waiting room diversions went, their conversation took center stage. A few stared at the silent TV, the captions of some news story a great diversion for the eyes. Others thumbed through old magazines about gardening and cars (the mailing addresses blacked out). One gentleman sitting

next to the two ladies, had a copy of the local paper open in front of him, staring at it intently. I noticed that he didn’t even turn a page. Everyone was trying hard not to listen but was failing miserably. The ladies were not shy about expressing their opinions about everything from politics to various acquaintances who may have even had relatives who were in the waiting room, not that it would have mattered to them. I found out things about both. For example, one of them was pretty enamored of the Geico commercials and the other was not enjoying wine as much as she used to (and she used to a lot as she made clear). Their conversation turned to talk about a gentleman they both knew. They weren’t exactly enamored of this individual and had a few off-color, hilarious to them, things to say about him. One comment in particular about this gentleman that caught my attention was when one woman looked at the other and said: “You know he is eighty-one but he looks like he is seventythree.” The other woman said nothing but blew air through her lips in a sound of disgust as she rolled her eyes. It was at that moment that one of the women was called in for her appointment and the show came to a screeching halt. We all went back to staring at the TV, writing in notebooks and flipping through magazines and newspapers. Everything went back to waiting room normal. Still, the words of that last statement were buzzing around in my head looked seventy-three? It was such a random number. What exactly does seventy-three look like? Does it look different

from seventy or seventyfive? What should he look like at eighty-one that he didn’t look like? I looked around the room, trying not to catch anyone’s eye directly according to waiting room etiquette (the rules of which there are too many to list here, maybe a future column). I was trying to guess the ages of the others waiting. I got a few sixties, a couple of forties and one fifty. Not once did a sixty-two, a forty-four or a fifty-six come to mind. Even the remaining Chatty Cathy, now staring at the TV screen, polled at about eighty in my mind, no eighty-one or two. Being who I am, the thought of this random number stayed in my mind. Eventually I was called for my appointment and continued on with my day. Today I am in the waiting room again. It’s all pretty normal. Nothing out of the ordinary to disrupt the standard boredom of the experience. It is close to deadline time for this week’s paper, so I pulled out my handy small notebook, looking for inspiration, and saw the notes on my last waiting room visit. So, I spent my waiting room sentence writing about that experience. The “seventy-three” thing still gestating around in my thoughts. So, I thought I’d share it, for whatever its worth. Maybe give you something to think about the next time you are in the doctor’s waiting room. Or maybe you are there right now. That’s all I’ve got. See you next week. Brendan is the author of “The Flatlander Chronicles” and “Best Of A F.O.O.L. In New Hampshire” available on his website BrendanTSmith.com

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DONATIONS NEEDED PLEASE HELP!

Friends of The Feral Cats, Gilford, NH needs your help to care for, spay , neuter and vaccinate the dozens and dozens of newborn kittens that are in our care. We are also looking for homes to foster care. Donations of litter, kitten food, cat food, (wet and dry), and towels are also needed. For more info, to donate or adopt, go online to www.friendsoftheferalcatsnh.com or contact Karen @ 603-455-8202 or email: greatcamp@yahoo.com

PET OF THE WEEK Say Hello to IZZY! This gorgeous girl is a threeyear-old German Shepherd that came to CVHS nearly a month ago. She is looking for a home where her high activity level can be accommodated and she can learn new tricks! Izzy is a sweet, lovable girl with lots of energy. As soon as you approach her kennel at the shelter, she comes right up to the door and begs to be let outside. She’s a curious pup, and is always watching you closely to see if she can learn something new. Although she needs some work on her basic training, Izzy is an intelligent gal that will pick up on consistent command training quickly. Izzy would do best in a home without cats or small children. She would benefit from an experienced Shepherd or working dog owner that will support her physical and mental activity needs. Do you have room for this stunning lady? Come meet Izzy at Cocheco Valley Humane Society at 262 County Farm Road in Dover, NH! For more information on adopting a pet, visit cvhsonline.org.

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—OBITUARY—

LINDA (PEPPARD) HART-BUUCK Linda (Peppard) Hart-Buuck, 63, of Old Hubbard Road, Meredith, died at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Linda was born on June 20, 1955, to the late Raymond and Nancy (Atherton) Peppard in Burlington, VT, and was a lifelong resident of The Lakes Region. After graduating high school, Linda achieved her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Anthropology as well as in Special Education. She then went on to get her CAGS in Administration of Special Education. Throughout her working career, Linda served as a director, teacher, principal, and special education consultant. Linda married Glenn Hart in 1982 and they settled in Meredith. She became a widow in 1998. Raising their three small sons became her life’s focus every minute of every day. She encouraged all of their interests, paralleling their excitement or was more excited about their interest. Linda supported their passions with all of her heart. When they all got into snowboarding, Linda also started snowboarding in her 50’s. She created challenges! Linda had a fun sense of humor and enjoyed being silly with her children. Linda remarried in 2007 to Charlie Buuck. In recent years they enjoyed walking, hiking, skiing, paddle boarding, traveling, bicycling, and many other outdoor activities. She discovered her love of horses which she shared with Charlie. Once her boys moved out of the house, the horses moved in. They soon acquired three horses, a new barn, and a beautiful farm. Linda shared her sunny smile as she walked through her neighborhood. She would always say hello or chat with her neighbors. Because she walked miles and miles, she knew many people. Linda was a friend to everyone. Linda was also invested in her community. This past fall she became the President of Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation. Her goal was to redo the Glenn Hart Memorial Skate Park and the town’s playgrounds. Linda was also a Board Member of the Waterville Valley Academy. Linda lived every day to the absolute fullest and was an inspiration to all. Linda is survived by her husband, Charlie Buuck; three sons, Ian Hart, Colin Hart, and Brendan Hart and his significant other, Rosie; a step-daughter, Katie Buuck and her significant other, Tim; a brother, Blaylock Peppard; three sisters, Nancy Simoneau and her husband, Paul, Janet Salbert, and Leigh Robinson and her husband, Mark; a brother-in-law, Russell Hart and his wife, Lynne F.; five sistersin-law, Lynn Hart, Dale Hart, Alison Meltzer and her husband, Ben, Marilyn Buuck, and Adrienne Butler and her husband, John; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her first husband, Glenn Hart and a brother-in-law, Paul Salbert. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the St. Andre Bessette Parish- Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia NH. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations in Linda’s name be made to Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation, C/O Glenn Hart Memorial Skate Park, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith, NH 03253 or to Engler Canyon Ranch –Mustang Sanctuary at englercanyonranch.com. Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

Our Story

This newspaper was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert as Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette and continued until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and the Cocheco Valley area with the new Cocheco Times. Our newspaper’s masthead and the map of Lake Winnipesaukee in the center spread are elements in today’s paper which are taken from Calvert’s historic publication.

Locally owned for over 20 years, this publication is devoted to printing the stories of the people and places that make New Hampshire the best place in the world to live. No, none of the daily grind news will be found in these pages, just the good stuff. Published year round on Thursdays, we distribute 30,000 copies of the Weirs Times and Cocheco Times every week to the Lakes Region/Concord/Seacoast area, and have an estimated 66,000 people reading this newspaper. To find out how your business or service can benefit from advertising with us please call 1-888-308-8463.

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Procter & Gamble’s Toxic Sanctimony One of the world’s most successful brands committed ideological hara-kiri this week. Recognized around the world as by Michelle Malkin a symbol of Syndicated Columnist manly civility for more than a century, Gillette will now be remembered as the company that did itself in by sacrificing a massive consumer base at the altar of progressivism. To which I say: R.I.P.-C. (Rest In Political Correctness). In case you hadn’t seen or heard, parent company Procter & Gamble launched a Gillette ad campaign blanket-demonizing men as ogres and bullies. Guiltridden actors gaze ruefully at their reflections in the mirror -- not because they’ve neglected their hygiene, but simply because they’re men. Various scenarios of boys being boors and males being monsters flash across the screen before woke interlocutors show how “real” men behave in nonaggressive, conciliatory and apologetic ways. At home and at work, in the boardroom, on the playground, and even while barbecuing in the backyard, Gillette sees nothing but testosterone-driven trouble. Message: Y chromosomes are toxic. The “best a man can get” can no longer be attained without first renouncing oppressive manliness. Self-improvement must begin with self-flagellation. A Gillette company statement explained that after “taking a hard look at our past” and “reflecting on the types of men and

behaviors we want to celebrate,” officials decided to “actively challenge the stereotypes and expectations of what it means to be a man everywhere you see Gillette.” But Proctor & Gamble, which bought Gillette in 2005 for $57 billion, doesn’t spell out which part exactly of the 118-year-old company’s past it now rejects. Was it founder King Gillette, the relentless entrepreneur who appealed to “red-blooded” young American soldiers? Was it the decades of multimillion-dollar promotional campaigns catering to physically superior athletes? Or perhaps the mau-mauing marketers have adopted the radical feminist position that shaving itself is sexist. Is the ultimate goal to undermine the very raison d’etre of the $15 billion shave In Februcare industry? ary 2017, Dr. I ask only half in jest. How else Christopher to explain this latest suicidal Duntsch beepisode of collective consumercame the first shaming? Gillette’s two-minute, surgeon in man-bashing missive may have American hisracked up 7 million views on tory known to YouTube, but the “dislikes” outbe sentenced number “likes” by 4 to 1. to prison for And the reviews are brutal: by Ben Shapiro botching a “How to destroy your company Syndicated Columnist patient surin 1 minute 48 seconds.” “Companies attempting to gery. A licensed neurosurgeon, make profit should stick to that.” Duntsch left a string of deaths “The single male is the most and maimed bodies in his wake: attacked maligned ridiculed and He was accused of causing the forgotten person in today’s soci- death of two surgery patients and leaving 33 others permaety.” “You can buy High Quality Ra- nently damaged. His patients zors that are NOT Gillette at the left their lives in his hands; he 99 Cents Store with NO lecturing left them paralyzed or dead. The checks and balances on how to be a Man.” “I’ll buy P&G products again that were supposed to contain when I see them release an equiv- Duntsch failed utterly. His alent ad targeting negative female medical school licensed him but traits: toxic femininity/paternity didn’t require the preparation fraud/fake accusations... doubt necessary to instill competence. that’s going to happen any time Hospitals suspended him but See MALKIN on 38 didn’t report him. The medical

When Checks & Balances Fail board could do nothing without forms filed against him. Patients were left without recourse. When checks and balances fail, damage is usually the result. That’s why when it came to our system of government, the founders were so focused on creating gridlock. They recognized that in a system in which legitimacy sprang from popular support, the easy path to perdition lay in popularly backed centralized power -- tyranny could spring just as easily from a popular majority as from a king or despot. The founders didn’t trust individuals with authority, and they didn’t trust human beings to delegate authority to mere individuals. But popular governments have always bucked against such limitations. The majority of Americans always want action, on some grounds or others. That leads

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Shutdown ‘Crisis’ This government shutdown is now longer than any in history. The media keep using the word “crisis.” “Shutdown sows chaos, confusion and by John Stossel anxiety!” says Syndicated Columnist The Washington Post. “Pain spreads widely.” The New York Times headlined, it’s all “just too much!” But wait. Looking around America, I see people going about their business -- families eating in restaurants, employees going to work, children playing in playgrounds, etc. I have to ask: Where’s the crisis? Pundits talk as if government is the most important part of America, but it isn’t. W e n e e d s o m e government,limited government. But most of life, the best of life, goes on without government, many of the best parts in spite of government. Of course, the shutdown is a big deal to the 800,000 people who aren’t being paid. But they will get paid. Government workers always do -- after shutdowns. Columnist Paul Krugman calls this shutdown, “Trump’s big libertarian experiment.” But it’s not libertarian. Government’s excessive rules are still in effect, and eventually government workers will be paid for not working. That makes this

a most un-libertarian experiment. But there are lessons to be learned. During a shutdown when Barack Obama was president, government officials were so eager to make a point by inconveniencing people that they even stopped visitors from entering public parks. Trump’s administration isn’t doing that, so PBS found a new crisis: “Trash cans spilling... (P)ark services can’t clean up the mess until Congress and the president reach a spending deal,” reported “NewsHour.” But volunteers appeared to pick up some of the trash. Given a chance, private citizens often step in to do things government says only government can do. The Washington Post ran a front-page headline about farmers “reeling... because they aren’t receiving government support checks.” But why do farmers even get “support checks”? One justification is “saving family farms.” But the money goes to big farms. Government doesn’t need to “guarantee the food supply,” another justification for subsidies. Most fruit and vegetable farmers get no subsidies, yet there are no shortages of peaches, plums, green beans, etc. Subsidies are a scam created by politicians who get money from wheat, cotton, corn and soybean agribusinesses. Those farmers should suck it up and

live without subsidies, too. During shutdowns, government tells “nonessential workers” not to come to work. But if they’re nonessential, then why do we pay 400,000 of them? Why do we still pay 100,000

American soldiers in Germany, Japan, Italy and England? Didn’t we win those wars? We could take a chainsaw to so much of government. The New York Times shrieks,

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of the First Amendment and “Original Intent.” The words of Thomas Jefferson contain great wisdom, “Our liberty depends upon freedom of the press.” Now the press should be pushed to report objectively, but even if they report the news with a spin (conservative or liberal), they should always have their Constitutional liberties guaranteed. The other story deals with newly elected Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Hours after being sworn into Congress, Rep. Tlaib told supporters that democrats were “gonna impeach the m*****f*****.” Why would she say this? Because as she claims, “On an almost daily basis, he attacks our Constitution.” Now I have to admit that this is strange coming from a democrat. This Representative’s party has started pursuing the elimination of the Electoral College, a key part of the Constitution written by our Founding Fathers to give smaller states a greater voice in the election of the President. (A link to my article written for this paper on the Electoral College can be found on the Constitutional Awareness Pact’s website listed at the end of this article.) This also is the same party that has just recently seen two of their senators, Maize Hirono (HI) and Kamala Harris (CA), questioning a judicial nominee’s fitness to be a United States District Judge for the United States District Court in Nebraska due to his membership in the ‘Knights of Columbus,’ a Catholic organization. This is in direct violation of Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution, which reads

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We all experience stress differently but one thing’s for sure, it takes a toll on our bodies and minds! Some forms of stress can be disguised as a joyful experience, a wedding, graduation, birth of a child, family reunions/events, etc. Other forms might be the death of a loved one, illness, loss of employment, or too much work and holidays,especially Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last time we discussed depression and how it can escalate around the

holidays. Some people get overwhelmed during the holidays, the planning and prep for out of town guests, shopping food purchase and prep, cleaning and decorating just to name a few. Some stress is good, even beneficial. However, in my research I’ve learned that many of the symptoms my patients experience are often caused by too much stress. Stress if left unchecked can contribute to a variety of health concerns, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Some common effects may be headache, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, stomach upset, sleep problems and loss of sex drive. You may become moody or feel overwhelmed. All of these can affect your immune system making you more vulnerable to a host of things such as infections, viruses, and rashes to name a few.

I have found in my practice in some cases a patient will improve with chiropractic care, nutrition, staying well hydrated, stretching and a bit of exercise like yoga or walking. In some cases recovery can be slow because of the stress in the patient’s life. We need to address it and do what we can to reduce or alleviate it. It may not be an option in the case of caregivers and the like, but taking better care of ourselves while dealing with that stress gives our bodies and our minds a fighting chance to stay healthy. If your New Year’s resolution was to take better care of that beautiful body and mind, start by addressing the stress in your life. Making an appointment at Fink Chiropractic Center is a great place to start. Check out our website at www.finkchiro.net or call us 603524-4555

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“As the days grow longer, the cold grows stronger.” That is a true saying here in New Hampshire, and one can count on cold weather arriving in January. That cold weather causes ice to form on the ponds and lakes, followed by little houses, called fish-houses or bob-houses, that appear on the ponds and lakes of the Granite State. Each winter there is apt to be at least one fishhouse that attracts special attention because it is not your ordinary fishing shelter, but has something different about it. Back in the winter of 1900 it was Dr .J. A. Greene’s house on the ice that made the news and invited visitors to the site. Dr. Greene’s fish-house was on the big lake at the Weirs and near the shore line with a high flag pole fixed into the ice nearby. Greene also was known by the title of Major because of his military service with the First Colorado Cavalry in the Civil War. According to The Concord Monitor investigator:“When the flag is up it implies that the major is in, when the flag is absent so is the major.” A telephone line was installed from the Hotel Weirs over the railroad tracks and the wharf and then attached to poles fixed in the ice that lead to the fish-house “…in which the genial major entertains

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they say they will modestly decrease taxes to not just freeze that decrease but reverse course. That is a terrible message.” Yep a terrible message… Relocate or start your new business in New Hampshire and we’ll impose some of the highest taxes in NE and the entire country on you. New Hampshire apparently doesn’t need any more businesses growth or more jobs. I guess that’s okay with all you Democrat voters out there. Right? Tax and spend…just raise taxes if we want more. Oh, but don’t spend money on barriers on America’s southern border…that’s way too wasteful. Good grief! Dave Rivers Thornton NH

Revenue Problem To The Editor: New Hampshire has a structural revenue problem that has been exacerbated in the last half dozen years by the republican legislature. The state used to fund 30% of the municipal workers retirement fund. In 2012 they cut this to zero, seriously impacting the financial stability of the fund and down shifting the costs to the property taxes of the towns. Implementing the cuts in the business tax will reduce revenue by another $100 million. The New Hampshire “advantage” is becoming the New Hampshire “disadvantage” with property taxes increasing to a punishing rate for many. Demographics are destiny. People are leaving the state, especially the younger generation. Many of the schools in the towns are seriously underfunded, likely to prompt another school lawsuit on funding. Your opportunities shouldn’t be determined by your zip code. Europe has more economical and social mobility than the Unites States – something that was

always the reverse. In New Hampshire we are the 7th wealthiest state on a per capita basis and we rank 45th in taxation. While one side has promoted cutting taxes as the only solution to any issue, UNH has become the most expensive public college in the nation. The community colleges are the second highest in the country. Mental health is woefully underfunded and playing into the opioid crisis. It is time we considered a progressive income tax, emphasizing the word progressive. We don’t need to burden working people, who are struggling, with additional regressive taxes (such as the sales or gas tax). We need to find a method of taxation that provides relief for those that pay punishing real estate taxes, adequately fund our schools, and make a New Hampshire that attracts and keeps the next generation. John Morrissey Moultonborough, NH

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popping up in the MidWestern United States and Canada. “These tournaments caught my attention and instantly became an interest of mine. Wanting to compete in one, I began searching for tournaments to play in: Wisconsin, had one; Minnesota, had a couple; Michigan, had one; Ontario, had a few; even the Canadian Maritimes, offered one,’ said Crowder. “I found a

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2019 POND HOCKEY CLASSIC To many people today the thought of Lake Winnipesaukee brings to mind summer fun, baby blue skies, rich green mountains and the dark blue waters of this tranquil mountain lake. However many years ago this was not the case, Lake Winnipesaukee (or as

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it was known then Lake Winnipehockey) was once synonymous with pond hockey. Legend has it, many years ago in the dead of winter this area came alive. Native America tribes from all over the Northeast flocked to this great lake to stake their claim as the Pond Hockey

Champions. Wars were put on hold, grudges forgotten and truces formed for one weekend out of the year. Native American folklore is filled with stories of tribes raising, and training their children to become warriors, not in battle but on the ice. It was not uncommon for

tribes to save the best warriors for this annual event because winning it not only meant bragging rights for the tribe but also brought great pride and satisfaction to their villages. As the tournament grew, the tournament Chiefs called a meeting to discuss the creation of what would become the most coveted trophy in all of sports. After hours of deliberation, the chiefs announced the

decision and presented to the world for the first time - Lake Winnipehockey’s Cup. The word spread from tribe to tribe and the following year hundreds of tribes from all over North American made their way to Lake Winnipesaukee for a chance to hoist this miraculous trophy. As years passed and countless champions crowned, the tournament went on. Until one year,

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as the settlers from Europe began to impede on the natives land the trophy was hidden. During a battle in what is now the town of Meredith, the settlers attempted to steal this trophy for themselves. Risking his own life, a young warrior tracked down the settlers took back the trophy and buried it somewhere on Bear Island. On his way back across to mainland, this young man lost his life when he fell through the ice, taking with him the whereabouts of this coveted trophy. With the trophy lost the tournament was never played again. Countless explorations have been made to find

the whereabouts of this lost relic with no success. Thought lost forever, this trophy has become folklore with many wondering if it ever existed at all. During the summer of 2009 a group of dedicated archeologists set out to finally discover the resting place of the Lake Winnipehockey’s Cup. With state of the art equipment these scientists from all over the world finally located its whereabouts and unearthed the trophy in the interior of Bear Island. After some careful restoration, Lake Winnipehockey’s Cup has once again been up for claims. See the teams below who have won it in the past. Who will hoist it this year? Only time will tell!

there will also be a 10th Anniversary celebration on Saturday night. There will also be a larger stage set for music entertainment during the tournament provided by the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion. Fundraising for great causes will also be back for the weekend. Special commemorative pint glasses being sold to benefit the Meredith Fire Department (which can be used for discounts at local participating restaurants). Also the “Ultimate Hockey Dinner” at the Ballroom, featuring the Stanley Cup, will be served to the team who has the highest bid with the money going to Restore Sports, a non-profit that ‘promote(s) sports in a manner that embraces

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“Shutdown Curtails FDA Food Inspections!” Only if you read on do you learn that meat and poultry inspection is done by the Department of Agriculture. They’re still working. And the FDA is restarting some inspections as well. More important, meat is usually safe not because of government -but because of competition. Food sellers worry about their reputations. They know they’ll get bad publicity if they poison people (think Chipotle), so they take many more safety measures than government requires. One meat producer told me that they employ 2,000 more safety inspectors than the law demands. Lazy reporters cover politicians. Interviewees are usually in one place -- often Washington, D.C. Interviewing * politicians is easier than covering people pursuing their own interests all over America. But those are the people who make America work. While*Flatlander’s pundits and politicians act as On if everyObservations Life thing needs government intervention, the opposite is true. Even security work is done better by the private sector. At San Francisco’s airport, security lines move faster. Pas-

sengers told me, “The screeners are nicer!” The TSA even acknowledged that those screeners are better at finding contraband. That’s because San Francisco (Kansas City, Seattle and a dozen smaller airports) privatized the screening process. Private companies are responsible for security. Private contractors are better because they must compete. Perform badly, and they get fired. But government never fires itself. Government workers shout, “We are essential!” But I say: “Give me a break. Most of you are not.” John Stossel is author of “No They Can’t! Why Government Fails -- But Individuals Succeed.” For other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

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in part, “And all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.” These are just two recent examples of democrats attacking our Constitution; and the examples don’t include the routine attacks they make on the freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, and on Constitutional Due Process to name a few more. But where is Rep. Tlaib to hold her colleagues accountable for these attacks on the Constitution? It isn’t helpful when President Trump attacks the free press just because they cover him negatively. It also isn’t helpful when a U.S. Rep. drops the f-bomb to describe the POTUS and calls him a danger to our Constitution, all while ignoring some serious attacks on our Constitution by members of her own party. The Constitution needs to be protected at all costs and it isn’t helpful when politicians say things that are contrary to the very Constitution that each and every one of them has sworn to uphold and defend. Isaac Hadam, 18, studies and writes about issues that involve the Constitution. He is the VicePresident of the Constitutional Awareness Pact, which strives to help people read and understand the U.S. Constitution. For more info please visit constitutionalawarenesspact.webs.com. He lives in Moultonborough, NH and will be contributing editorials on the constitution from time to time.

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to an eternal drive to grant unchecked power to some institution of government. As Alexis de Tocqueville writes in his 1840 “Democracy in America”: “It may easily be foreseen that almost all the able and ambitious members of a democratic community will labor without ceasing to extend the powers of government, because they all hope at some time or other to wield those powers. ... Centralization will be the natural government.” We’re now seeing the consequences of such centralization on two separate fronts: the president’s authority to declare a national emergency and the FBI’s investigations into the president. Proponents of President Trump would like to see power centralized in the presidency; antagonists of President Trump would like to see power centralized in the FBI. President Trump’s allies seem eager for Trump to declare a national emergency in order to appropriate funds for a border wall. The law cuts against such a declaration: The National Emergencies Act was written to curtail presidential authority, not increase it. No matter how much border hawks (including me) want a border barrier, the proper method is to request funds from Congress. Meanwhile, President Trump’s enemies are celebrating reports this week that the FBI investigated Trump as a possible Russian agent after his firing of then-FBI director James Comey. Trump had authority under the Constitution to fire Comey, and there’s no actual evidence that Trump is an agent of the Russians. But Trump’s enemies want the legislature to step in and attempt to protect the FBI from executive branch checks on it. All of this is foolish. It’s good that the legislative branch checks the execu-

tive branch, and it’s good that the executive branch must remain in control of executive branch agencies. Here’s the easy test: How would you feel if the situations were reversed? How would Republicans feel about an emergency declaration from a Democratic president to shift funds to leftist priorities? How would Democrats feel about Republican attempts to seize control of the FBI for purposes of investigating a Democratic president? Nobody ought to trust institutions enough to grant them unchecked power. And no one ought to trust the people enough to allow us to do so. Ben Shapiro, 35, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. He is The New York Times bestselling author of “Bullies.” He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles. To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.

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Big Sky’s Lone Peak Tram carries just 15 passengers to the summit. There is no easy way to ski or snowboard off the top but one thing that is guaranteed is it won’t be crowded.

Doug and Bill under blue sky at Big Sky. They’re skiing the double black diamond Lenin off of Lone Peak, summit elevation 11,166’. PATENAUDE from 5

headed out to ski. It was a short walk to ride the platter lift to the base of the mountain. Since my last visit hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in the resort. That gondola is long gone and the only thing that was recognizable to me was the big view of Lone Peak. The new Ramcharger 8 is the shining star of the 36 lifts that serve Big Sky’s 250 trails on more than 6,000 acres. Yah, wow! The new eight passenger lift is impressive and the only one of its kind in North America. A loading carpet carries 8 people to the loading line where the chair scoops them up onto heated seats with individual foot rests and each chair has a blue bubble top. There is also a giant jumbo-tron-typescreen above the lift line giving weather statistics and advertisements for local establishments. Even the back of the chairs displayed what looked like to me to be illuminated Big Sky promotions. Yes

the ride is fast and super comfortable. Bill and I met his friends Doug and Where’s Doug. The three led me all over the mountain. The day was lovely and clear and the snow was packed powder. Not fluffy or as deep as I dreamed it would be, but it was plenty good. We skied in the trees, bumps and groomers. We even waited more than half an hour to ride the 15 passenger Lone Peak Tram to its 11,166’ summit. The view from the top was stunning and we were surrounded by thousands of snowcapped pointy peaks as far as the eye could see. We wound our way off the summit and picked our way between rocks to the top of the snow filled Dictator Chutes and skied down the steep face of Lenin. The snow was chalky and made for some confident turns. We skied a lot of trees and bumps my first day. Bill had to head back early and the Dougs took me for a few runs on the back and over to Spirit Mountain for some easier skiing. We got off the sweet 8-pack lift and skated over to a blue

square bump run, Pomp. After about my third turn I walked out of my ski and landed on my head with my left ski tip stuck in the snow. I don’t know why it happened and I didn’t have an easy time righting myself. I joked I was glad Bill wasn’t there to see me do it! Doug offered that it was a good thing I didn’t do that up on Lone Peak.

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clock at 12:15. We took off to make our way over to the area that once was Moonlight Basin. Moonlight Basin merged with Big Sky in 2013. We made one run over to the Six-Shooter 6 lift just as it shut-down. There was a mechanical issue and we were directed to wait for a bus ride to the private Moonlight Lodge area to take the Iron Horse lift to get back on the higher slopes. I was impressed how quickly the buses arrived and it was nice that the Big Sky staff served us hot chocolate while we waited. For supper we went out to The Cabin Bar & Grill in the mall near the base. I had the most wonderful Bison Tenderloin, but I think I ordered Buffalo. Friday was my third and last day to ski and waiting for us was a sunny day and a couple of inches of new snow. Barb, a college friend that made her home in Bozeman, drove up to join me. On Tuesdays and Fridays Bill and Emily take part in Big Sky’s “Master the Mountain” program for the camaraderie and to improve their big mountain skills. Barb and I continued to discover more new to

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to Bozeman. I spent the night with her and flew out of Bozeman at 7 am and repeated the legs of my trip back home. I don’t think I could

have managed to ski more in three days, it went by too quickly. I made a good dent at skiing Big Sky and it has made me hungry to go back. Next time Charlie will

have to come with me and we’ll ski cross-county at Lone Mountain and visit West Yellowstone too. Have Fun.

No invite for me! Big Sky borders the exclusive Yellowstone Club where movie stars, professional athletes (Tom Brady) and millionaires have homes and their private lifts and trails. There is a guard house on the mountain so that Yellowstone Club members may ski into and out of their private resort to enjoy Big Sky.

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Lakes Region Brain Injury Support Group

Lakes Region Community Services, 719 Main Street, Laconia. 6-7:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. 2258400

Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith. 7-9pm. First and third Thursday of the month. Persons of all experience levels are welcome to attend. www.lrcameraclub.com

Zentangle Workshop

VynnArt, Main Street, Meredith. Every third Friday. Call 279-0557to sign up.

Overeaters Anonymous

Hope-Franklin RCC, 175 Central Street, Franklin. Saturdays 11amnoon.

NAMI-NH Family Support Group

Pease Public Library, downstairs, Plymouth. 7pm. First and third Mondays of each month. Open to anyone who is dealing with a close friend or family member who has a mental illness. 254-5090 or 536-2699

Genealogy Workshop

Wolfeboro Public Library, Wolfeboro. 10am-Noon. The first Tuesday of every month. Featuring methods of jump starting genealogical research for both the beginner and the advanced genealogist. Free and open to all. 569-2428

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