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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, February 7, 2019

A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 28, NO. 6

THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019

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Vacation Theatre Camp Returns

Born In Center Harbor John Carroll Moulton by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer

John Carroll Moulton, who earned his way into John B. Clarke’s 1883 book Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men by extending his influence with business ventures in other Lakes Region towns. He prepared himself for the business world with extensive schooling and learning as a participant

in his father’s farming and trade business. From the district school he went to Holmes Academy in Plymouth, N.H. where he studied under Samuel Burns who was considered one of the best teachers of that time period. The Academy was the forerunner of Plymouth Normal School, See SMITH on 22

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The significance of John Carroll Moulton being born in Center Harbor on December 24th in 1810 is that he was living on a part of the land that his great-grandfather, Jonathan Moulton, had been granted in exchange for a

fatted ox given to Governor Benning Wentworth. It was then part of New Hampton, but later became a separate town. Jonathan’s son Benning settled in Center Harbor in 1783, and his son, Jonathan Smith Moulton was born in Center Harbor on December 14, 1785, which brings us back to his son,

Hand-colored lithograph of Lake Winnipiseogee from Centre Harbor, N.H.,1860, drawn by Frances Palmer (c. 1812COURTESY NH HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1876), lithographed by Currier & Ives (1857-1907).

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center will be hosting a Theatre Camp during February school vacation week. Theater Camp is open to any student interested in performing arts - regardless of age or experience. The program hosts daily classes in acting, music, and dance, taught by professional artists. The mission is for aspiring actors to become comfortable in public speaking, learn how to sing solo and in an ensemble, and build on their movement and dance skills. The February Camp is for ages 7-17. The theme will be “Heroes, Villains & Sidekicks!” (Maine Students: 2/18-22. New Hampshire Students 2/25-3/1) This week long day camp welcomes young artists to hone their talents and skills. Jennifer Towle, the newly appointed camp director, is a welcomed addition to the staff.. Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/rpac or call (603) 948-1099 for more information.

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FEBRUARY 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 March 15th Lakes region Lacrosse Youth League – Open Registration Registration for Lakes Region Lacrosse is now open through March 15th, 2019, for all interested athletes. Registration is open to girls and boys grade 1st – 8th, of all abilities who reside in the Lakes Region of NH. The Club’s home field is the Meadows Complex in Gilford. Registration can be completed at www.LRLacrosse.org If you have questions about registration or are interested in becoming a Lacrosse coach, email lrlcreg@gmail.com Thursday 7th

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! Friday 8th

The Mallett Brothers Band Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. Pitman’s is a BYOB venue. $25pp. www.

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Who’s Bad- The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 7pm. Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true king. Who’s Bad is the world’s longest running tribute to Michael Jackson and the only one to predate his passing.

www.RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992

Jason Gray – Live Concert

Agape Community Church, 80 Bean Road, Moultonborough. 7pm. Tickets are $20pp, with a “family” price cap. Please call Janna at 677-6254 for tickets or more information. Saturday 9th

Comic Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 8pm. Frank Santos Jr. has been mesmerizing audiences for over twenty years with his

spectacular display of mind-bending antics that can turn any skeptic into a fan! No two shows are ever the same as the audience become the stars. Under his hypnotic spell, audience members are more than willing to follow every command, from awkward to outrageous in the unpredictable, hilarious, laugh-till-your-sides-hurt R-rated comedy show! www. RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992

Public Breakfast and Romantic Gift Baskets for Purchase

First Church, 63 South Main Street, Rochester. 7:30am-10am. After breakfast, browse the selection of romantic gift baskets for sale for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! 332-1121

Heated Grips & Gear Demo

Laconia Harley-Davidson, 239 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. 12pm2pm. Are you a heated grips fan or do you prefer the heated gloves? Check ‘em both out! The parts and general merchandise staff will be on site with live demos and help you choose the best one for you! There will also be a free lunch! 279-4526

“Mystery at the Museum” – Gala Mystery Dinner and Fundraiser for Jean’s Playhouse

Woodstock Inn, 135 Main Street, North Woodstock. Evening begins at 5:30pm. “Now you see it; Now you don’t” is the published title of this interactive dinner theatre show with performers from The Murder Mystery Co. The players, who encourage audience engagement, have to solve the disappearance and catch the culprit with the help of everyone playing along. All the while, guests will be enjoying social hour, delicious dinner, and perusing a glittering display of raffle baskets from local specialty shops. Tickets are $50pp; tables of 8 or 10 may be purchased at a discount by phoning 745-2141

Leann Rimes The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551 Sat. 9th – Sun. 10th

The 2019 Annual Ice Diving Event

Meredith Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, Meredith. Event takes place during the Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby. Ice Diving is considered an advanced type of diving, some would say extreme, because it means diving in a closed environment with only one entry or exit point. This kind of diving without a direct, vertical ascent or access to the surface is called penetration diving, which also includes cave and wreck diving. Needless to say, this requires special training. Ice divers need to know about different types of ice and how it forms; they need to be able to identify and avoid unsafe conditions and need to know how to prepare a dive site. If challenging diving sounds appealing, then the Ice Diver course is for you. Sign up at ecdivers.com Certified Ice Divers are welcome to join the outing. 279-9099 Wednesday 13th

Foot Care Clinic

Franklin VNA & Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Please call 934-3454 for an appointment.

Thursday 14th Yin/Yang Restorative Yoga Class w/ Tekla Frates

Sidewalk Talk – Tanya Lee Hervey Photography

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography, 24 Union Street, Rochester. 8am9am. Sponsored by Rochester Main Street, these casual gatherings are a great way to: exchange information about various downtown events and program; get updates on Main Street news; provide input on Main Street programs and events; learn about some of the downtown businesses, and enjoy light refreshments provided by Tanya Lee Hervey Photography. 330-3208 Thurs. 14th – Sat. 16th

Friends of the Meredith Library’s Book Sale

M e r e d i t h P u bl i c L i b ra r y, M a i n Street, Meredith, in the downstairs Community Room. Thurs. 9am-6pm, Fri. 9am-4:30pm and Sat. 9am1pm. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted. Become a NEW member (Individuals $15, Family $25 and Business $50), and receive an attractive canvas bag which can be filled with books (one time) for free! Book dealers are welcome, and scanners are permitted at any time during the sale. For more info, or to volunteer, please call 5200434 Friday 15th

Lauren Rainbow – An Evening with Spirit Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 7pm. Lauren Rainbow is an evidential medium dedicated to br inging healing messages from loved ones in spirit to those here in the living. During a spirit demonstration with Lauren you will witness validating, evidential connections with Spirit a n d h e r ow n u n i q u e s t y l e o f heart-centered messages. www. RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992

Broken Arrow The Flying Monkey, South Main Street, Plymouth. www.FlyingMonkeyNH. com or 569-2551

Executive Councilor Mike Cryans – Meet and Greet

Franklin VNA & Hospice, 75 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 9am-10am. The public is invited and encouraged to come and ask about health care issues that are important to you. To RSVP to attend the event, please contact April at Franklin VNA & Hospice at 934-3454

Fri. 15th – Sun. 17th “The Farnsworth Intervention” – The Community Players of Concord

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Singer And Songwriter Jason Gray In Moultonborough Nationally known contemporary Christian singer and songwriter Jason Gray will be in concert on Friday, February 8th at 7pm at Agape Community Church, 80 Bean Road, Moultonborough. This first stop of his new tour will be a great opportunity to get a sneak preview of Jason’s new songs and sing along with the familiar ones. Jason’s upbeat, folk-style songs include ‘Good to be Alive’ and ‘Nothing is Wasted.’ His original songs are heartfelt and personal, emphasizing God’s redemptive presence, even in the midst of difficulties. Of this concert tour, Jason says, “I’d like to create some personal nights of solo acoustic music that I envision will be like a conversation. We’ll talk, I’ll take requests, and I’ll also try out new songs…My hope is that it will be an intimate and authentic night of real talk, laughter, soul mining, healing, celebration and gratitude.” Tickets are a suggested donation of $20.00, with available family rates. For tickets or information, call 603-677-6254. Seating is limited for this rare chance to hear Jason Gray right in our own community. Call for tickets today.

High Stakes Bingo To Benefit Historical Society The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society will be hosting a special High Stakes Bingo Game Saturday, February 16th at the Funspot Bingo Hall. There will be $10,000 in prizes as well as big prize money on Lucky 7 pull-tab tickets. (Bingo prizes based on attendance.) The special program includes 4 winner take all games and every regular game pays $320. There will be an early game at 4:30 and the evening game begins at 6:45. Come early for the best seats. Doors open at 2pm. Handheld bingo computers are available while they last for a rental fee of $6. 12 and 18 card packages are available. There is a separate smoking section and food service is available. All proceeds from the game go to benefit the Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society. Funspot is located at 579 Endicott St. N., Weirs Beach, NH.

Friends Of 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.

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To The Editor: A recent article on National Geographic Society’s Facebook page describes the excavation of an ancient burial site in Peru. Evidence suggests that hundreds of children were killed for some kind of sacrificial ritual, but no one really knows why:“The grim count from this and a second sacrifice site nearby will ultimately add up to 269 children between the ages of five and 14 and three adults. All of the victims perished more than 500 years ago in carefully orchestrated acts of ritual sacrifice that may be unprecedented in world history.” “This is something completely unexpected,” exclaims Prieto, shaking his head in bewilderment The article continues: “The words have become a kind of mantra as the archaeologist and father struggles to make sense of the harrowing discovery at a site called Huanchaquito-Las Llamas. In our time and culture, the violent death of even one child rends all but the most callous hearts, and the specter of mass murder horrifies every healthy mind. And so, we wonder: What desperate circumstances might account for an act that’s unthinkable to us today?” Unthinkable to us today? Harrowing discovery? Unprecedented in

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world history? Really? Recent figures reveal that since 1973 more than 60,000,000 children have been killed in utero in this country. January 22, 2019 was a horrific day in New York: Gov.Andrew Cuomo signed a bill allowing abortions up to birth. As a “celebration” for this new law, the governor ordered pink lighting of the top of the World Trade Center, along with other major buildings in New York. However, the twisted logic is this: Eleven unborn children lost their lives during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 memorial lists the mothers and recognizes their unborn children.It recognizes an unborn child as a human, while the governor and their legislators celebrate the killing of unborn children with pink lights. When she received a Nobel Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa said: “The greatest destroyer of peace today is the cry of the unborn child. For if a mother can murder her own child in her womb, what is left for and you and for me to kill each other?” She continued: “To me,the nations who have legalized abortion,they are the poorest nations. They are afraid of the little one, they are afraid of the unborn child,and the child must die because they don’t want to feed one more child, to educate one more child,

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.

the child must die.“ At the end of her speech, she concludes:”God give us courage to protect the unborn child for the child is the greatest gift of God to a family, to a nation and to the whole world.” Her words are even more relevant today than when she made them . Ann McGarity Tamworth, NH.

Democrats Don’t Care To the Editor: Some people say Democrat politicians care more about illegal aliens than about American citizens. There are millions of American victims of illegal aliens: victims of crime, accidents, diseases, loss of jobs and lower wages, crowded and bankrupted hospitals, crowded and degraded schools, and higher taxes for already financially stressed Americans. Democrats fight to allow illegal aliens into our country, support sanctuary cities which protect and allow criminal illegal aliens to harm others, and advocate eliminating ICE which enforces our immigration laws. Some Democrats unjustifiably and irrelevantly claim that illegals commit crimes at a lower rate than Americans; the number of Americans who should be victims of illegal aliens is ZERO! Democrat support for open borders exacerbates See MAIL BOAT on 25

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This week I’d like to put aside humor and talk about a very serious health situation. Reading the newspaper this morning, I see that the flu outbreak this year is now in full swing here in New Hampshire and few are really paying attention yet. It always catches us by surprise, even though we are told that it is coming. Then, one morning we wake up to see that it has somehow already spread throughout the state and we are in the midst of a near epidemic. But, unlike the inluenza flu, there is no vaccine that can help us fend off the effects of this inevitable outbreak. Also, this latest mutation will be sticking around for a good year or more. Yes, it is early 2019 and the presidential candidates for 2020 are already here and it is best to prepare for what will inevitably become a statewide outbreak. Being the “First In The Nation” state, we are always the first ones to get infected with this strain of flu. Sure there are small outbreaks in Iowa and even South Carolina, but nothing like we have to suffer here in the Granite State. The first inklings of this virus start innocently enough. Those of us who are older and have developed a slight immunity to the spreading illness will usually recognize the ear-

ly signs: Politicians traveling to the state under the guise of merely attending this or that event, the talk of running for president merely a whisper among their own kind. But we have seen these early signs of the outbreak before. We know they are more than just “testing the waters” they are leaving their particular strain of the virus behind, hoping that over time it will grow and infect a good portion of the population. Some are more bold, they brazenly come into New Hampshire, having already announced they are infected with the virus and start traveling from town to town, city to city, spreading the illness. In order not to catch this weird flu, it is best to know the signs of infection and to keep away from those already under the influence. These folks become filled with a false sense of euphoria brought on by what has become known as the “Savior Syndrome” where those infected come under the false illusion that one of the carriers of the virus will somehow save the world and make their lives better. It is easy to spot those who are already affected. It starts innocently with bumper stickers and maybe a button. It soon gestates into letters to the editor and then attending rallies and finally spending all of their available time, putting their own lives and ambitions on hold, campaigning for the one who infected them. Many even become so ill they will spend entire weekends in the freezing cold, standing at intersections holding signs and knocking on the doors of complete strangers. I kid you not. It is best to keep as far away from these folks as possible since, once infected, they will be un-

able to hold a coherent conversation or be able to participate in any form of normal human behavior without somehow talking about the one who infected them and how they will somehow, single-handedly, change the world. It is sad to witness and even sadder when you realize that there is no immediate cure for the virus. It is especially upsetting for family and friends. (Warning: Avoid at all costs coming into contact with two people at once who have each been infected by the virus of a different candidate. It is extremely dangerous.) Needless to say, once the virus has run its course and the election is over and the carriers move on to spread the virus elsewhere, those who were infected start to get better and realize that a lot of their time and energy was really spent on nothing productive. Not much has changed, or will change. If you feel you have been infected by a particular strain of this flu, there are a few things you can do to possibly stave off the possibility of it spreading. Stay at home, drink plenty of strong fluids, keep away from the news in every way, shape or form. Try to keep as far away as possible by those already infected and, most importantly, never come in contact with the carriers themselves, no matter how many shiny objects they tempt you with. I wish you and yours the best. It’s not going to be easy. 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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The Manure-Spreaders Of Media Sensationalism Here we go again. If you think the manurespreaders of sensationalism who masquerade as ethical practitioners by Michelle Malkin of journalism Syndicated Columnist learned anything from last week’s MAGA-bashing Covington Catholic High School hoax, I have three words for you: Ha, ha, ha. On Tuesday morning, uncorroborated claims by actor Jussie Smollett that he was the victim of a “brutal” hate crime by Trump supporters in Chicago went viral across social media. Entertainment rag TMZ.com first splashed “exclusive” headlines that the “Empire” cast member was “beaten by MAGA backers” in a “homophobic attack” at around 2 a.m. in Chicago. If you have no idea what “Empire” is or who Smollett is, join the club. The TV star is apparently a vocal critic of Trump and attacked “45 and all his white hooded cohorts” on Instagram last week. But I digress. Within minutes, the gossip site’s squib on the TV star’s alleged victimization trended on Twitter and rocketed up to USA Today, Variety, CBS, CNN and The New York Times. The Fishwrap of Record breathlessly reported lurid details of two people who “wrapped rope around his neck,” which multiple outlets characterized as a “noose.” A police statement providing incident background stated that “the offenders began to batter the victim with their hands about the face and poured an

unknown chemical substance on the victim,” according to Smollett. Multiple websites reported that the substance was bleach. This is truly horrible, if true. But color me cautious and skeptical. TMZ initially reported that Smollett had exited a Subway chain restaurant near his luxury apartment when accosted by the racist, homophobic assailants, who allegedly recognized him from his work on “Empire.” Allegedly, Smollett received a hate mail with the word “MAGA” on it addressed to him and sent to his studio in Chicago last week. If this was a premeditated attack, the FBI should get to the bottom of it. But oddities and discrepancies abound: TMZ quoted one of the “MAGA country” attackers who allegedly hurled epithets at Smollett: “Aren’t you that f----t ‘Empire’ n-----?” Question: How many racist homophobic menaces wander around the upscale Streeterville neighborhood of liberal Chicago at 2 a.m. carrying rope and bleach, yelling about “MAGA country”? Question: How many racist homophobic menaces have ever heard of “Empire,” could recognize Jussie Smollett, or know or care anything about his sexuality? Despite TMZ’s claim that Smollett had the “hell beat outta him” and attackers “broke his ribs” plus subjected him to a chemical attack, an ambulance was not called and he instead “self-transported” to the hospital. CWB Chicago, a local public safety watchdog site, reported on police dispatch records documenting that Smollett’s

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The Democrats’ Radicalism Problem President Trump is deeply unpopular. According to RealClearPolitics, his favorability ratings now stand at just 41 percent by Ben Shapiro -- near-historSyndicated Columnist ic lows. This means that Democrats have the upper hand heading into 2020. All they have to do is not be radically insane. And they just can’t do it. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., the media darling of the moment, stated on a CNN town hall this week that she wants to fully abolish private health insurance, ban all semi-automatic weapons and rid the American economy of carbon emissions within a decade. None of these positions are popular. Americans are interested in the idea of Medicare-forAll so long as there are no costs.

The minute they’re told that there may be delays in receiving care, as there are in nearly all countries with socialized medicine, support plummets to just 26 percent, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. Only 37 percent support Medicare-for-All if it means merely raising taxes. How about banning all semi-automatic weapons? As of October, 57 percent of Americans opposed banning semi-automatics. And when it comes to abolishing private cars -- which would essentially be necessary to achieve the goals of the so-called Green New Deal -- that proposal wouldn’t even chart. Yet the Democratic primaries will require nearly every Democrat to embrace each of these positions. That’s probably why Democrats are quaking in their boots at the possibility of a thirdparty run by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz. Schultz

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Argentina’s Potential Still Thwarted By Past BUENOS AIRES - N o b o d y

strolling the streets or riding along the massive tree-lined Avenues of this amazing city by John J. Metzler can fail to be Syndicated Columnist impressed by the size, vitality, and the pulse of the Argentine capital. Moreover so much of Argentina conjures the word—Potential. Its Size, Resources, and Traditions. Yet modern Buenos Aires evokes a strong nostalgia too, not so much of impressive architecture from a bygone age, but of something missing in the modern era where inflation, massive government debt, and anemic economic growth have endured as an albatross to this once thriving country of forty-four million people. Now as Argentina prepares for crucial presidential elections in October, this land of huge potential but striking contradictions, will choose between polarizing political candidates. Wracked by a turbulent and troubling history, the past century has witnessed Argentina evolve from one of the world’s most promising and prosperous places in the early 1900’s to a country falling below expectations today. “Argentina started the 20th

Century as one of the richest ten countries in the world. For a while its economic position in the world was comparable to that of, say, Germany today. It had a per capita income much higher than that of Japan and Italy and comparable to that of France,” writes Vito Tanzi a former IMF official and noted author on the Argentine economy. Argentina’s GDP per capita income according to the Word Bank currently stands at $13,400, relatively high for Latin America but far below neighboring Chile or for that matter European lands from where it once lured immigrants such as Italy $36,000 and Spain $32,000. A tempestuous political scene cursed by bouts of poor governance, military rule, and now a fractious democracy have seen Argentina’s middle class standing decline compared to many countries. Yet the central and enduring political malady affecting Argentina remains the rule and ensuring legacy of Col. Juan Peron and especially his wife Evita who are viewed like a cult of cherished history, trade union solidarity, and near religious veneration. Though Peron’s rule ended in the mid-1950’s and the popular Evita died in 1952, the high octane populism and state socialism of the Peronista era endures, serving as an weighty

political millstone to the system. The tenure of president Christina Fernandez Kirchner, aka CFK, between 2007-2015 reinforced the undercurrent of powerful political trade unions

and strident left-wing populism. In 2015, Argentines elected Mauricio Macri the popular mayor of Buenos Aires as President and enacted long overdue

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The Seen Vs. The Unseen

by John Stossel Syndicated Columnist

Sunday is the Super Bowl. I look forward to playing poker and watching. It’s easy to do both because in a three-hourplus NFL game there are just 11 minutes of actual football

action. So we’ll have plenty of time to watch Atlanta politicians take credit for the stadium that will host the game. Atlanta’s former mayor calls it “simply the best facility in the world.” But politicians aren’t likely to talk about what I explain in my latest video -- how taxpayers were forced to donate more than $700 million to the owner of Atlanta’s football team, billionaire Arthur Blank, to get him to build the stadium. In addition to the subsidies, the Falcons get all the money from parking, restaurants and merchandise sales. Sweet deal. But not an unusual one. Some NFL teams collect even more in government subsidies than it cost to build their stadiums. So taxpayers, most of whom never attend a game, subsidize billionaires. Seems like a scam. I don’t fault Blank for grabbing the money. I like the guy. He made our lives better by founding Home Depot. We’re both stutterers who donate money to AIS, a stuttering treatment program. Since politicians give money away, Blank’s shareholders would consider him irresponsible not to take it. The problem is that politicians give away your money in the first

place. I understand why they do it. They like going to games and telling voters, “I brought the team to our town!” Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and her cronies recently funneled $750 million of taxpayer money to the owners of the Oakland Raiders to get them to move the team to Vegas. Reporter Jon Ralston asked her, “Why should there be one cent of public money when you have two guys who could pay for this themselves?” The mayor replied lamely, “I think it really is a benefit to us that really could spill over into something.” Spill over into ... something. Politicians always claim giving taxpayer money to team owners will “spill over” to the whole community. They call their handouts investments -- a “terrific investment,” as the mayor of Atlanta put it. But it’s not a good investment. It’s a bad one. Politicians point to that extra business activity that occurs when the football team plays at home, but the Atlanta Falcons, like most NFL teams, play just 10 home games. The stadium is used for some concerts and soccer games, but most days little or nothing happens there. That’s why economists who study stadium subsidies call them a bad deal for taxpayers. The problem is the seen vs. the unseen, as economist Frederic Bastiat put it. All of us see the people at the games buying beer and hotdogs. But we don’t see the larger number of citizens, who had their money taken from them to spend on the stadium,not buying

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FINAL FOOTBALL THOUGHTS (Referees’ non-call in New Orleans) The Los Angeles Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 2623 in the NFC title game on Jan. 20. The conventional wisdom is that the officials blew it by not calling a penalty on Rams cornerback Nickell RobeyColeman, who with 1:45 to play leveled Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis with a helmet-to-helmet hit before the ball arrived. A flag would’ve likely secured a win for the Saints, but they instead lost in overtime. Saints fans were understandably distraught. But consider that New Orleans may have earlier received some officiating breaks. But those are taken for granted and forgotten. Because the Robey-Coleman non-call happened near the end of the game, it got disproportionate attention. These things tend to even out. The Patriots certainly benefitted from the officials on the 2002 “tuck rule” call which helped them beat the Raiders in a playoff game. The Pats went on to win the Super Bowl—26 years after Ben Dreith’s dubious “roughing the passer” call gave the Raiders a playoff win over the Patriots. The Raiders went on to win the Super Bowl. These things tend to even out. The Saints and their fans need to move on. (Gronk being Gronk)

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Change is in the air for running of the 15th annual indoor triathlon at Funspot as a new organization has recently formed to take over the successful fundraising event. FUNds4Paws.org will be hosting the event set to take place on Saturday, March 23rd at the Funspot Family Entertainment Center in Laconia. Starr Lawton, the founder of the movement to create FUNds4Paws says “We are really excited to see this year’s event coming together. We have been getting a lot of positive feedback about the changes that we are making and we hope that by choosing four, smaller organizations to fund this year, that our donations will go a lot further toward our ultimate goal: Saving Animals!” For this year’s event, the group has selected four local animal charities to donate the proceeds to: Live and Let Live Farm in Chichester; Friends of the Feral Cats; The Franklin Animal Shelter; and the Rozzie May Animal Alliance. Lawton says that they picked these organizations because of their strong track record in the community they serve as lean and efficient organizations that really do an amazing amount of good for animals with very little resources. Visit www.funds4paws.org to find ways that you can support this fundraiser.

LOOKING FOR THEIR FOREVER HOMES Dreamer was found in a feral colony in Somersworth, and turned out to be FIV positive, and needed over $1K in dental work. We think he might be about 6 or 7, but his teeth were in pretty bad shape so it is hard to tell. As it took a long time to get that done, he discovered that he not only liked being inside, but he loves people. He would really like to be an only kitty where he can get all the attention he deserves, but he has lived comfortably with dogs and one or two other cats. Contact Vera on email at ThoseCatRescuePeople@gmail.com or by phone (603) 978-9172. FIV is not a death sentence, and this is a cat who deserves a home of his own. Buddy came to us because his Kitty Owner went into hospice care and he didn’t get along with her daughter’s other cats. He was beloved. And well fed…very well fed. He is slowly losing weight, but will probably always be a bit pudgy. He had some significant dental work done, as well as had a tumor removed, but since his owner thought he might be 14 years old, that’s pretty darned great. He is a couch potato, but will beat off the other cats to get the red dot, and would be perfect for a stay at home senior, who just wants someone to talk to. He would be best as on only kitty. He is smart enough to find the warmest corner in the kitchen and stakes out the food prep area, so his new person will have to watch his diet. Contact Vera at ThoseCatRescuePeople@gmail.com, or by phone at (603) 978-9172. Ms. Lady is 8 years old; a mixed breed female currently looking for her forever home/family. She still believes she is a young pup and loves great walks and hiking. She is house-trained, and would prefer to be an only fur-baby with her new family as she has not learned how to co-exist with another fur-baby. You can meet Ms. Lady at Live and Let Live Farm’s Rescue at the adoption event held every Sunday from 2-4 pm at 20 Paradise Road, Chichester NH www. liveandletlivefarm.org

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Those Cat Rescue People are looking for suitable homes for feral cats. These cats are NOT HOUSE PETS. These cats would be suitable for vermin control in barns, indoor large older houses with a rodent problem, or in feed shed, chicken coops, and in other areas where food items are stored and attract critters. They were trapped and neutered, given vaccinations and a microchip, but for a number of reasons cannot go back to the places they came from. They must have access to suitable shelter (heated if completely outdoors) regular food and water, and the new caretakers must commit to providing needed medical care. Contact Vera at ThoseCatRescuePeople@gmail.com We also coordinate with area trappers to find homes for a number of rescues, so if we don’t have a suitable cat, one of our other organizations probably will.

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When I bring up the topic of artifacts, perhaps you think of an archaeological dig. People with lots of tools and wearing big hats that block the sun are crouching in dusty blocked off areas. They use trowels and brushes to gently reveal the answer to questions about and items from lost cultures. You might recall all the interesting objects you have seen in museums; collected and displayed and catalogued under glass. They are timeless, remind us of another time and may have been in that display case for time infinite. Both of these scenarios are real. But do you have any artifacts? No, I’m not referring to items of museum quality value. I mean items that are displayed in a way other than hanging on a wall. Take a look at design catalogues or take a walk through a home furnishings business. Try an antique shop or an art gallery. You will find items that are dis- Featured here is a sculpture titled “Critical Mass” by played in collections and Kimberly J.B. Smith displayed as an artifact in the home. often times leaning on a wall. Items can be placed a n d c a n a n c h o r y o u r also use a shadow box or collect bigger items in on the floor to add inter- room. Collections of things an arrangement or in a est to the path leading from one room to an- that you love can per- unique receptacle. In regard to shadow other. These modern day sonalize your spaces. artifacts can tell a story Books, pottery, and even b oxes, a n y th in g f r om framed art are options. A a store bought box for about you. What kinds of items collection of vintage um- that purpose to a hand do I speak of? Sculp- brellas, vintage fishing or built repository for your tures are one idea. Many riding items, a collection collection will highlight sculptors make works of items that celebrate your precious items. This concept is sugthat are large enough the sacrifice of a family and sturdy enough to be veteran. Although you g e s t e d t o p e r s o n a l i z e housed on a floor. They could house some items your living space and provide a featured item on the wall, you could See ART GIRL on 24

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I’m not much of a math geek. As a matter of fact, I find it difficult to figure the square foot of a room. But I like facts and how they make our lives more interesting. The definition of tessellation is to cover a surface plane with repeating shapes without gaps. Our brew we examine today takes this concept to heart using just one repeating element (a single kind of hop variety) into vast proportions. And it is from a brewery new to NH from Portland, Maine called Lone Pine. Lone Pine Brewing Company has been making great beer for New England since 2016 in the Bayside neighborhood of Portland. They have also expanded into a Gorham production facility last April previously owned by Sebago Brewing which will allow them to vastly increase their output capacity. Owners Tom Madden and John Paul met in high school and shared a love of homebrewing. John’s strength is marketing while Tom leads the brewing efforts. With a huge variety of different recipes and limited releases, Lone Pine has established a following that both Mainers and New Englanders alike can be proud of. Concentrating on IPAs, and especially dry-hopping (the process of adding hops during fermentation for aromatic notes), Lone Pine has created delicious treats for us to enjoy. The Portland Pale Ale is one of their flagship year-round offerings. The Tessellation group of Double IPAs has added versions of Mango,

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hop and late malt finishes nicely with each sip. It is quite a nice blend of hops against malt here and you would be hard pressed to discern which might overtake your senses. This 8.1% ABV beer may just gather enough points with your liking that you reach for another 16 oz can. BeerAdvocate.com gives Tessellation a 4.11 scoring and has officially achieved an ‘Exceptional’ rating. untapped.com folks tell you to go find this beer and enjoy it. You can find this at Case-n-Keg in Meredith and other fine craft beer providers. Tessellation may be a mathematical term but in this case, it is an extraordinary beer as well!

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of the company which added stylish passenger cars to the original freight cars it produced. Joseph Ranlet became a partner at the death of Charles, and the company was named Moulton and Ranlet Car Company, but was changed again to Ranlet Manufacturing Company when a third man, Perley Putnum, became a partner in the year 1865. When most of the factory buildings and equipment were destroyed by fire in 1881,it is said that new buildings were erected so quickly that production was resumed in but thirty days from the time of the fire. In 1882 the name was changed to the Laconia Car Company. Ranlet had died in 1878 and Moulton sold his share of the company to Putnum in 1882. Another of John Moulton’s business ventures was the Gilford Hosiery Corporation in Laconia of which he became the sole owner in 1868. Most of the ap-

National currency similar to those printed at Laconia National Bank. This was called an original national $5 bank note, 5,700 similar ones of were printed at Laconia National Bank. proximately 150 employees in the early 1880s were women. He was a co-owner with Benjamin E. Thurston of a grain mill that produced flour in Laconia, and owned a large portion of the stock in the Laconia Gas-light Company. John Carroll Moulton married Nellie B. Senter of Center harbor on July 15, 1833. An ancestor of hers, Col. Joseph Senter was

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administrations of three Republican presidents. He was the first president of the Laconia National Bank which received a charter from the government after he realized the need of such a financial institution in Laconia and overcame big obstacles to bring it into being. I was interested to discover that the Laconia National Bank , during a seventy year period from

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records requests for the incident report may take “weeks” to be approved. I was also told the Chicago police remain in charge of investigating the alleged incident, while the FBI probe of the alleged hate mail remains separate CPD’s public information office also told me late Tuesday that when police responded to the 911 call regarding the incident, Smollett gave them no details about where it occurred or what the attackers looked like. None. They were reportedly on scene for an hour with Smollett. When I asked again how the claims about white “MAGA attackers” were disseminated in the press, the PIO replied: “We have no idea where that came from.” Minutes after I hung up the phone with her, a local Chicago reporter tweeted that Smollett did mention the “MAGA” angle in a “follow-up, supplemental interview.” Which is it? Despite all the holes, contradictions and unanswered questions, the MAGA hate crime narrative has already calcified. (Sound familiar?) By 5 p.m. Eastern on Tues-

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ing of political rights and civil liberties. Moreover there’s a free and independent media. As South America’s second largest economy, Argentina is a member of the economic G-20 group of advanced and emerging economies and recently hosted the Summit in Buenos Aires. Traditionally strong trade with the USA has now been surpassed by China. Massive Chinese infrastructural investment in hydroelectric dams in Patagonia and sweeping agricultural imports have made Beijing a close commercial partner of Argentina. As a major food producer, Argentina depends on exports which have been depressed in recent years. Despite its economic woes, Argentines exhibit a strong sense of nationalism; street names for Generals, Colonels and Captains abound. There’s a powerful aura of history and national identity with flags everywhere. A certain nostalgia pervades society too. Argentine politics are a bit like the national dance the Tango: intense mood swings, seductive, and melancholic. Nonetheless, the all encompassing State, stands as the silent chaperone to the national polity and politicians. So what’s Argentina next move? Elections will decide whether the path of free markets or the lure of socialism capture the heart of this capricious nation. John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Divided Dynamism The Diplomacy of Separated Nations: Germany, Korea, China.

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has declared nationalized health care an impossibility; he has talked about the dangers of our massive national debt; he has opposed a 70 percent income tax rate. “I respect the Democratic Party,” Schultz told CNBC this week. “I no longer feel affiliated because I don’t know their views represent the majority of Americans.” Now, Schultz may be a boring billionaire, but at least he isn’t pushing proposals so loony they alienate vast swaths of the American public. Democrats want to have it both ways: They want to push radical leftist policy, but they don’t want the blowback such policies entail. They want to pretend that radical leftism is popular even as they implicitly acknowledge the fact that it’s not all that popular. Hence New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg’s fulminating over Schultz’s candidacy. She writes, “this frustrated executive’s politics aren’t widely shared by people who haven’t been to Davos.” Trump’s riding in the low 40s. Democrats shouldn’t have to sweat out fringe candidacies. Yet that’s what they’re doing, because they know they’ve pushed too far to the left. There’s an easy answer to the Schultz conundrum for Democrats: Stop embracing the radical id of your own base. But that would involve recognizing that Trump’s unpopularity isn’t equivalent to support for radicalism. And Democrats will never acknowledge it -- not as long as the hope remains that Trump’s unpopularity will translate into extreme leftist policy, the likes of which the republic has rarely seen. 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 best-selling author of “Bullies.” He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.

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