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A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 25, NO. 19
THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, may 12, 2016
COMPLIMENTARY
The Garcia Project in Rochester
Students Remembering Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands” on Tuesday, May 17th at The Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro. Fogg who authored “The Granite Men of HenriChapelle: Stories of New Hampshire’s WWII Soldiers” and is also the director and founder of “They Speak: Voices of Henri-Chapelle American
Cemetery” was asked by Wright Museum Director, Mike Culver if she had any suggestions for a World War II project for Nolan’s class. “My mind instantly thought of the New Hampshire Men at Netherlands American Cemetery who were waiting to have their stories told,” said Fogg. The project began to take See students on 20
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“There are 8,301 American WWII soldiers interred at Netherlands American Cemetery located in Margraten, Holland, and the names of 1,722 soldiers classified as Missing in Action are inscribed on the Tablets of the Missing,” said Aimee Fogg. “Twenty-seven NH soldiers are interred at Netherlands
American Cemetery and seven are listed on the Tablets of the Missing. The cemetery spans across 65 acres.” Fogg, along with teacher Mike Folan and students from the World War II class at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton will be presenting “Dead But Not Forgotten: Memorializing New Hampshire Servicemen Buried in the
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One of the classes of World War II at Prospect Mountain High School in Alton who will be part of the presentation “Dead But Not Forgotten: Memorializing New Hampshire Servicemen Buried in the American Cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands” to be given at the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro on Tuesday, May 17th at 7pm. With the help of teacher Mike Folan (far right) and author Aimee Fogg (far left) the class has been documenting NH soldiers buried or memorialized at Margraten. brendan smith Photo
Join The Garcia Project at Rochester Opera House on Friday, May 20 at 8pm as they bring you the solid vibes and energy of the Jerry Garcia Band. The Garcia Project is so authentic, ecoLocal Magazine insists “If you close your eyes, you’ll swear you are at a Jerry Garcia Band show.” The Garcia Project performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s – recreating the Jerry Garcia Band experience for old fans to relive or new fans to enjoy for the first time. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 day show. Buy online at rochesteroperahouse.com or call/stop by the box office (603) 335-1992, M/W/F from 10am to 5pm and two hours before the show. Doors generally open one hour prior to showtime. Cash bar, under age 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian. This show is sponsored by TD Bank, Eastern Propane & Oil, Shaheen & Gordan, PA, Norm Vetter, Inc., and Seacoast Media Group.
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perishable items or cash donations for the Plymouth Food Pantry are encouraged. 536-3880
Through the 31st “Woof! A Collection of All Things Dog” – A Collection of Work by Various Artists Inspired by Man’s Best Friend
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 279 D.W. Highway, Meredith. Pieces displayed will range from wall art, jewelry, wood, glass, paper mache, pottery and much more! Enjoy each artist’s interpretation of styles and caricatures from different moments, breeds, personalities and playful nature of your favorite canine. 2797920
Fri. 13th – Sun. 15th Home Garden Flower Show – May Fair
Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, Maine. Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-6 and Sun. 10-4. 7 buildings and 300 plus booths! Unique artisans for home and garden. Indoor farmers market, craft beer, wine and cheese pavilion and much more! $10pp/adult, children 10 and under are free. 1-800-359-2033 or www.homegardenflowershow.com
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Thursday 12th Silent Film Double Feature – “Paths to Paradise” and “Hands Up!”
The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. www.flyingmonkeynh.com or 536-2551
Nurses Reception
The Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth. 6-8pm. In honor of National Nurses Week and Florence Nightingale’s birthday, join in a Nurses Reception at the Museum. View photos of local nurses in their cap and learn the history of the cap. “A Visit to the Doctors Remick” medical tours will be given at the Captain Enoch Remick House. Area nurses will join in this celebration; come to honor them. Birthday cake and other delights will be served. Free. 323-7591
Friday 13th Rummage Sale and Flea Market
Weirs Beach United Methodist Church, 35 Tower Street, Weirs Beach. 8am1pm.
Hospital & Community Aid Street Fair Spring Fundraiser Sale
65 Pine Hill Road, Wolfeboro. 10am-2pm. Art, antiques, camping, books, furniture, lamps, sports, toys, electronics and more!
Truffle – Soul, R&B, Blue Grass
Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. BYOB. 527-0043 or www.pitmansfreightroom. com
Lakes Region Symphony Orchestra Concert
Inter-Lakes Auditorium, Laker Lane, Meredith. 7:30pm. LRSO Spring POPS Concert; featuring music from Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma, South Pacific and more! $15/adults, $8/students. www.lrso.org
Rummage Sale
Holderness Community Church, 923 US Route 3, Holderness. 9am-2pm.
The Mersey Beatles
The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. www.flyingmonkeynh.com or 536-2551
Rummage Sale and Flea Market
Weirs Beach United Methodist Church, 35 Tower Street, Weirs Beach. 8am1pm.
Photographer Judi Lombardi Taking Dog Portraits
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 279 D.W. Highway, Meredith. 9am-5pm. Juried photographer Judi Lombardi will be taking dog portraits all day. The sessions are 30 minutes from start to finish, on Lake Winnipesaukee and owners may bring props. Participants will receive 2 portraits for $20 and $10 for each additional portrait. Proceeds will go to the New Hampshire Humane Society. Please note that dogs must be on a leash at all times, and the owner is responsible for their dog’s behavior. Pre-registration and payment is required. 279-7920
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PBVRC All-you-can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner
American Legion Hall, 37 Main Street, Ashland. 5pm-7pm. Enjoy spaghetti, great sauce, meatballs, Italian sausage, garlic bread, salad and beverages as well as two guest speakers. Jack Flanagan and Jim Rubens will be the featured speakers. $10pp, $5/children 5-12 years old, special family price of $25. Non-
RUMMAGE SALE AND FLEA MARKET United Methodist Church 35 Tower St • Weirs Beach
Friday, May 13 • 8 am-1pm Saturday, May 14 • 8 am-1 pm
The event begins with a parade at 10am which will step off at Franklin High School and proceed easterly to downtown, turning on Smith Street and ending at Odell Park. A fair will be held at the park from 10am-2pm and will include vendors, crafts, food, games, amusement and entertainment.
Clearlakes Chorale – Mozart Requiem
First Congregational Church, 115 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 7:30pm. $20/adult, $10/student. 544-2267
‘Everything Spring’ – 5K
Registration is at The TapplyThompson Community Center, Bristol at 8:30am with the race starting at 9am. $20 pre-registration, $25/day of. Children 5-15 are $5 and kids 4 and under are free. The first 50 to register will receive a race shirt. Register online at www.ttccrec.org or call 744-2713
Hospital & Community Aid Street Fair Spring Fundraiser Sale
65 Pine Hill Road, Wolfeboro. 10am-2pm. Art, antiques, camping, books, furniture, lamps, sports, toys, electronics and more!
Barnyard Basics: Raising Cattle
The Remick Museum, 58 Cleveland Hill Road, Tamworth. 10am-noon. This workshop is designed for the beginning cattle owner, or anyone who is considering raising cattle for meat or milk production. $15pp; ages 16 and above. Dress for time spent outdoors. Pre-registration required. 323-7591
Comedy Night feat. Lou Ramey and Scotty Lombardo
Pitman’s Freight Room, 94 New Salem Street, Laconia. 8pm. $15pp. BYOB. 527-0043 or www.pitmansfreightroom. com
Dancing in Harmony – Edgewater Academy of Dance Recital
Gilford High School Auditorium, Gilford. 1pm & 6pm. Guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, sing and maybe even dance as you watch the performers “Dancing in Harmony”! All are invited to attend the 2 ½ hour performance, which will feature ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop dance. Two lucky ticket holders (must be present to win) will win either 2 tickets to any show at Meadowbrook, or a beautifully handcrafted crystal creation by Herman Defregger. Tickets are $11 each and are available at the door or by calling 293-0366
Dixie Grass Traditional Blue Grass Band
The Wakefield Opera House, Sanbornville. From their hart wrenching ballads to foot stompin’ instrumentals, you’ll be moved, feeling good and wanting more! $12/ advance, $15/door. 522-0126 or www. wakefieldoperahouse.org
NH Old Graveyard Association Spring Meeting
Union Congregational Church, Church Lane, Hebron. 9:30am. Registration; business meeting, followed by Ron Collins speaking on Hebron Historical Society and Hebron cemeteries. Tour of Hebron cemetery. Bring your lunch. 744-9280
Sunday 15th Double Helix Bracelet Class with Artist Deb Fairchild
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, 279 D.W. Highway, Meredith. 12pm4pm. In this class you’ll learn how to create two spiraling motifs that chase each other around a central core of beads. Please bring magnifiers if you generally use/need them for close work. $40 per student and a materials fee of $20 paid directly to the instructor on the day of the class. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. 279-7920
Clearlakes Chorale – Mozart Requiem
First Congregational Church, 115 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 2pm. $20/adult, $10/student. 544-2267
Wolfeboro Community Food Coop’s Open House
Wolfeboro Community Food Coop, 50 Bay Street, Wolfeboro. 2-5pm. Come see what the Coop storefront will look like and the progress that has been made towards the projected opening
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College Savings Seminar To Be Held In Gilford Edward Jones is recognizing May 29th as Save for Education Day, a firmwide holiday that’s name is derived from a popular college saving tool called a 529 Plan. Since May 29 falls on a Sunday this year, Edward Jones branch offices are celebrating the day on a variety of dates in late May.Eric Tierno is hosting a “529 Day” college savings seminar to help Lakes Region residents learn about college savings options at 6pm on Tuesday May 24th at The Gilford Community Church 19 Potter Hill Road Gilford. “At Edward Jones, we know that seven out of 10 families do not have 529 college savings plans for their children’s future education expenses*, so we are hoping to build awareness of the many options families have to help pay for college expenses,” Tierno said. Features of a 529 college savings plan include: • Tax Advantages - Withdrawals are federally tax-free when used for qualified higher-education expenses, such as tuition, room and board, books and more. However, withdrawals used for non-qualified expenses will be subject to taxes and a tax penalty. • Flexibility - Withdrawals can be used for qualified expenses at any eligible college or university in any state and even some schools abroad. • Control - The account owner, not the beneficiary (student in most cases), retains control over the account. By retaining this control, one can ensure that the proceeds are used as intended. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company, provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm’s 14,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients. Edward Jones, which ranked No. 10 on FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2016, is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
Comedy Night At Pitman’s Freight Room Pitman’s Freight Room’s May Comedy Night will feature Lou Ramey and Scotty Lombardo on Saturday, May 14th at 8pm. Louis Ramey has participated in many of the Comedy Festivals including The US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, where in 1999 Louis was voted Best New Artist. He has also participated in The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal twice, in 2002 & 2003. Louis has also been to Guantanamo Bay – Cuba, where he entertained the troops, for a USO Comedy Central special that premiered November 2002. He has performed on many Television shows in the USA, Canada and Hong Kong. His US television appearances include his own half an hour comedy special, “Comedy Central Presents: Louis Ramey,” ABC Daytime’s “The View,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, NBC’s “It’s Showtime at the Apollo. Scotty Lombardo can be heard on Sirus/XM radio and has performed with the likes of Denis Leary, Lenny Clarke, and many others. A regular at Kowloon, Lots of Laughs, and the Comedy Studio, as well as clubs in LA, NYC, and Chicago, Lombardo’s humor has a specialty feel with a universal appeal. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7pm and we are a BYO Venue. For reservations call 527-0043.
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by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
It really isn’t all that much fun running for governor this time. In years past, it was only me representing the Flatlander ticket. This year, as you may have read in a previous column, I now have competition. I won’t even mention his name here since that would just give him free publicity and save him from spending a few extra dollars and, as we found out this year during the presidential campaign, that can be all the difference between winning and losing. In my previous campaigns, none of the candidates in the other two political parties took me seriously. They were so focused on figuring out ways to denigrate the other, that they had no energy left for me. Even those in the parties who spend all of their time sending out press releases making up things about how evil the opponent on the other side is, never once mentioned my name. Since that is all these people do, I was a little insulted that they had no time to belittle me. I admit that not being included in some of the mudslinging being directed towards me hurt a little; I wanted to be part of the game. Still, as they say, the grass is always greener. This campaign season it is a whole new ball game. My opponent has taken up a very nasty and negative campaign towards me and, I admit, it has taken me by
surprise. Be careful what you wish for. First off, he (who shall remain unnamed) has claimed that I am no longer a “real� Flatlander. That I have been living here in New Hampshire so long that I am really the establishment candidate. I have been absorbed in the New Hampshire culture for so long that I have lost my Flatlander ways and I will give in easily to the natives when it is time to negotiate. He has only lived here for a few years and he claims that he has not yet become assimilated enough as to be part of the establishment. In fact, he claims, the natives are scared of him and what he might be able to accomplish once he is elected. (Seeing he is from New Jersey, I can understand their concern.) His message has resonated and crowds are beginning to get bigger at his events. His dubious promises such as insisting that real potato knishes be sold at all grocery stores may be impossible to even implement, but that doesn’t seem to matter to the hundreds who are coming to his rallies. Even natives are attending his rallies since there isn’t a whole lot to do around here until summer. For the first time in all of these years of my candidacy, members of the Flatlander Party are beginning to question my legitimacy as a viable candidate. It all is beginning to spread like wildfire. My candidacy, which was once not even on the radar screen has now garnered statewide attention. Of course, most of the focus is on my opponent. He seems to be an expert at off the cuff interviews and giving speeches without teleprompters and he is not against speaking his mind which often leads to
controversial statements. The media loves it. Even the local radio political talk shows are discussing the Flatlander Party campaign for the first time. There seems to be enough negativity now to meet the requirements for their discussions. My campaign platform of wanting the job because I need the money, is no longer good enough even though it is honest. Even though my opponent has yet to talk about his own position on anything, no one seems to care. All eyes are now on me to dig myself out of this hole of being cast as one who really doesn’t have the interests of the Flatlander at heart. My opponent has even recently started sending out huge cardboard mailers with a very unappealing photograph of my head which was somehow taken during a recent root canal. The words “Is He For ALL The people?� highlighted across the top. People now recognize me and stop me on the street and the words aren’t always kind. Some are just asking me for directions. I have to admit this has all taken me by surprise and I am not sure how to react to it all. I have become complacent over the years and never expected that I would have to put up a fight for the nomination. As of today, my campaign manager and I are trying to come up with some good negative campaign rhetoric to try and fight back. It looks like the campaign for the Flatlander nomination will be as ugly and venom filled as those of the other traditional parties and, for the first time, people are beginning to pay attention. Find out more on Brendan’s books and upcoming appearances at his website www.BrendanTSmith.com
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Join A TEA Party To the Editor: The American Revolution wasn’t fought for plunder or conquest, but for the ideas that people can govern themselves and have inherent (by birth) rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For these ideas wealthy, prominent Americans, prospering under British rule, pledged/ risked their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor‌and many endured hardships during the revolution they began. The US Constitution defined a government that implemented those ideas, enabling self-government (through elected representatives) and protecting peoples’ inherent rights. Some people have various criticisms of the Constitution, e.g., it allowed slavery, although it authorized Congress to abolish it after 1808, and it didn’t enable women to vote; but the Constitution provided an amendment process for providing fixes and addressing future needs. In our first century Americans became the wealthiest and freest people in the world; millions immigrated to pursue their American dreams. Then things changed. Professional politicians, who saw government as their path to wealth and power, replaced citizen legislators who served briefly then returned home. Professional politicians gain power and wealth by dispensing money and privileges to supporters, so government size exploded
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from typically 3% to over 20% of GDP now. Now government controls most aspects of our lives, what we can buy, what things cost, what we can do with our property, and often even what we can do with our lives. Most Americans know that our government is too big, too intrusive, too wasteful, too expensive, too guided by what helps politicians; and it does NOTHING well. It destroys American jobs, depresses wages, destroys American families, stifles initiative, placed an enormous national debt burden on unborn Americans, and rewards takers and special interests rather than most contributors to our society. The TEA Party fights to put control back in the hands of citizens. The TEA Party opposes subsidies, bailouts, deficit spending, selective law enforcement, and any special privileges for the rich and/or politically connected. The TEA Party fights for a smaller Constitutionally limited government providing opportunities and equal treatment for all. Those who richly benefit from big government, e.g., professional politicians, the Democrat and Republican establishments, government employees, and other special interests, don’t want to give up their wealth and power. So they hate and smear the TEA Party, e.g., calling it “Fascist�, and unite to destroy TEA Party. If Americans keep elect-
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.
ing political establishment candidates, then our big corrupt government will continue to grow and the opportunities and prosperity for most American will continue to decline. Only by turning towards a smaller Constitutionally limited government can Americans rationally expect to improve their opportunities, prosperity, and freedoms. Join a TEA Party, help return to government of, by, and for the people. Don Ewing Meredith, NH
Electoral College To The Editor: A letter appeared in last week’s edition of the Littleton Courier which advocated that we ‘get rid of awarding states by the Electoral College in general (Presidential) elections’. This person obviously does not understand the Electoral College and the function it performs in safeguarding our Constitutional Republic from a potential “Tyranny of the Majority�. (Yes, that’s right; we are a Constitutional Republic and not a Democracy). The Electoral College is a process, not a place. The founding fathers established it in the Constitution as a compromise between the election of the President by a vote in Congress and election of the President by a popular vote of citizens. The Electoral College See mail boat on 24
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SPORTS POLITICAL CORRECTNESS Some high schools allow seniors to submit yearbook photos that include props—including sports props. A baseball player may hold a bat, or a golfer a golf club. In Jordyn Bihon’s case, it involved holding a bow. No arrow. Just a bow, as Jordyn’s passion was archery, which happens to be an Olympic sport. But officials at Pennsylvania’s Derry Area High School got the vapors and nixed Jordyn’s photo, claiming the bow was a “weapon.” This then raises the question as to why archery is taught in that school’s gym classes—but logic and common sense seem to be in short supply in Derry. This case is yet another example of political correctness (POLCO) creeping further into our sports culture. We addressed the Indian/Native American sport symbol issue earlier, so let’s look at POLCO in sports media. Take Mike Ditka. The football Hall-of-Famer was fired by ESPN shortly after Ditka called Barack Obama “the worst president ever.” Coincidence? I think not. Take Curt Schilling. ESPN fired him after Schilling came out on Facebook in support of North Carolina’s controversial laws regarding transgender bathrooms. Take Rush Limbaugh. ESPN fired him because he included some spirts sociology in his comments about African-American quarterbacks.
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us have known for a long time. So why does this matter? It matters because free speech is a foundation for a democratic society. That’s why the Constitution’s First Amendment guaranteeing free expression was FIRST. But speech codes and POLCO are eroding free speech in America. Europe and Canada don’t See moffett on 25
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Tale of Two Tribes: ‘Climate Refugees’ vs. EPA Victims The left has concocted a lucrative category of politically correct victims: “climate refugees.” It’s the new Green by Michelle Malkin racket. U.S. taxpaySyndicated Columnist ers will now be forking over untold billions to ease the pain allegedly inflicted on “carbon’s casualties” by industrial activity. By contrast, those who have suffered as a direct result of government incompetence by federal environmental bureaucrats continue to get the shaft. Consider the plight of two tribes: the Biloxi-ChitimachaChoctaw in Louisiana and the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. The New York Times splashed a viral story on its pages this week spotlighting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s $48 million grant to Native-Americans who live in the flood-ravaged coastal community of Isle de Jean Charles. About 60 residents, the majority of whom belong to the BiloxiChitimacha-Choctaw tribe, will be resettled to drier land. That’s a whopping $800,000 per “climate refugee!” Never mind that the Times’ propagandists themselves admit that erosion on the island began in 1955 as a result of land-use and land-management factors that had nothing to do with climate change. “Channels cut by loggers and oil companies eroded much of the island,” the paper reported, “and decades of flood control efforts have kept once free-flowing rivers from replenishing the wetlands’ sediments.”
Never mind that there are conflicting scientific analyses on the extent to which man-made greenhouses gases have caused sea levels to rise; whether the rate is accelerating; and how much, if any, reducing carbon emissions would actually mitigate purportedly rising sea levels. Never mind that enviro-alarmists have conveniently changed their tune from blaming global warming for causing sea level rises to blaming global warming for causing sea level drops. Oh, and never mind that many of the inhabitants of Isle de Jean Charles -- whose forefathers originally moved there to escape forced government relocation under the 1830 Indian Removal Act -- don’t even want to leave and have fought resettlement efforts for decades. Obama’s social engineers are already plotting how to replicate the climate change relocation program. “We see this as setting a precedent for the rest of the country, the rest of the world,” declared HUD official Marion McFadden, who is running the program. Even worse, the United Nations is looking to preemptively “address extreme weather displacement” by targeting refugees even before any apocalyptic event has caused them to seek refuge. Can you spell “manufacturing a crisis”? While these meddling liberals conspire to displace one tribe in the name of saving the planet, another tribe is still begging for help after Obama’s destructive EPA poisoned their waters. It’s been almost eight months since an Environmental Protection Agency contractor recklessly knocked a hole at the long-aban-
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Life is so very interesting. Even though I have been out of the New Hampshire State House for two years, I still have a fair numby Jane Cormier b e r o f p e o p l e Hooksett, NH. who contact me regarding legislation or the general current affairs happening in our country. I am somewhat surprised by this, as I am more in the educational sector these days. But, I am not one to throw away any opportunity to talk about Conservatism, so it is all good. As the election cycle looms near, one needs to really look at the seriousness of the implications of the candidates in front of us. Our vote is powerful and should be made thoughtfully and wisely. For the folks concerned by government bureaucracy growing at a rate beyond alarming, they easily understand the importance of supporting small government candidates. PerSee malkin on 27 haps the most important race
here in NH (Presidential election aside), is our race for governor. Of course, filling our 400 member plus State House with Constitutional Conservatives is quite imperative as well! If you have the slightest interest and time, I urge you to sign up and run to become a member of our New Hampshire State House. The experience is a wonderful one. You will learn much about our legislative process and your service is especially needed NOW. Only true small government supporters can staunch the behemoth of state bureaucracy arising before us. We need Conservative viewpoints in our legislative discussions. In short, we need YOU! For those looking at the upcoming governor race, I would like to point out any candidate who ever supported Medicaid Expansion here in our state, should immediately be displaced from your list of candidates. The canard of taking federal funds toward the expansion of Medicaid, is damaging in the extreme. No true “conservaSee cormier on 26
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The Crying Indian In six months voters might decide to “Make America Great Again.” I won’t predict how that will by Ken Gorrell turn out, Northfield, NH. though I suspect we would be no worse off than after eight years of “Hope and Change.” I certainly prefer the “great again” slogan to that of the other leading candidate, who declares herself “for America” in a way I find slightly threatening. Well-conceived slogans, tag
lines, and images resonate with us. Decades after the fact, people of my generation can easily fill in the blank for “Please don’t squeeze the _______.” We know what the San Francisco treat is, and we know what not to leave home without, even if we don’t carry that card. On the other hand, do you remember the campaign slogan for Lindsay Graham or Martin O’Malley? Each spring I think about one of the best advertising images of all time. After the snow has receded but before the ferns cover up the mess, I grab a garbage bag and walk up and down the road near my house picking up trash. I remember doing this in the 1970s as part of a Cub Scout pack. To the certainties
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I first visited Estonia over twenty years ago, the Baltic country had recently regained its inby John J. Metzler d e p e n d e n c e Syndicated Columnist from the Soviet Union. Tallinn, the capital and an old Hanseatic trading city, offered an intriguing mix of medieval architecture and shoddy Soviet style construction. Situated on the Gulf of Finland, Estonia, though occupied by Moscow, was deceptively close to the free Nordic countries. Since regaining its freedom in 1991, Estonia has pursued a fast track to democratic and now digital development. The building blocks involved a revival of the country’s multi-party traditions and an embrace of free markets. For example, the Washington based think tank Heritage Foundation places Estonia’s economic freedom as #9 globally, just behind Ireland, and ahead of the USA and United Kingdom. Equally Estonia boasts the freest press/media of any of the
former Soviet states. But while my memories of Estonia are rooted in the country’s rich but turbulent history, I was jolted into the contemporary era by presentations on the country’s leading edge role in the digital age and how this tiny land is harnessing information technology for improved E governance. Estonia’s dynamic Prime Minister Taavi Roivas (36) visited the UN to present his nation’s success story to the Economic and Social Council. He underscored Estonia’s role as an example of innovation, digital technology and how public-private partnerships could boost development. Minister Roivas explained how the economy which was in transition just sixteen years ago, “was now one of the most digitally advanced countries.” Prime Minister Roivas asserted that building an advanced digital government and being the birthplace of Skype had “given Estonia an active start-up scene.” He stressed that digitation had made both the public and private sectors efficient. There’s a strong commitment to economic freedom. Later during a presentation to the International Peace Institute, See Metzler on 27
of death and taxes, I’d add litter. Not twenty-four hours after filling a contractor-grade bag, litter had reappeared, mostly in the form of large cans of cheap beer and hard iced tea. A friend once remarked that he lived a Big Mac away from the nearest McDonald’s; his explanation for all the wrappers strewn along the road near his home. Given my roadside debris, I guess I live a “tall boy” away from a convenience store.
Anyone older than 50 has already figured out the image to which I refer: The Crying Indian. Played by Iron Eyes Cody in a 1971 public service advertising campaign, the image of what we now must call a “Native American” shedding a tear as passengers toss trash out of car windows was produced by the Keep America Beautiful organization. Actor William Conrad narrated the ad, intoning See gorell on 26
An Unmitigated Disaster Republican party leaders may have worried that Donald Trump would not only lose the general election for the presidency, but by Thomas Sowell would so poiSyndicated Columnist son the image of the party as to cause Republican candidates for Congress and for state and local offices to also lose. Now they seem to be trying to patch things up, in order to present an image of unity before the general elections this fall. Regardless of how that attempt at patching up an image turns out, Trump’s candidacy could be not only a current political setback for Republicans, but an enduring affliction in future elections. For decades after Republican President Herbert Hoover was demonized because the Great Depression of the 1930s began on his watch, Democrats warned repeatedly, in a series of later presidential elections, that a vote for the Republican candidate was a vote to return to the days of Herbert Hoover. It was 20 years before another Republican was elected president. As late as the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan was called by the Democrats’ Speaker of the House, “Hoover with a smile.” When a high official of the Reagan administration appeared before Congress to explain the administration’s policy, a Democratic Senator said, “That’s Hoover talk, man!” Actually, it was a policy proposal
the opposite of that of the Hoover administration, but who in politics worries about the truth? The point is that Hoover was still being used as a bogeyman, more than 40 years after he left office, and nearly two decades after he was dead. Trump’s image could easily play a very similar role. The political damage of Donald Trump to the Republican party is completely overshadowed by the damage he can do to the country and to the world, with his unending reckless and irresponsible statements. Just this week, Trump blithely remarked that South Korea should be left to its own defenses. Whatever the merits or demerits of that as a policy, announcing it to the whole world in advance risks encouraging North Korea to invade South Korea -- as it did back in 1950, after careless words by a high American official left the impression that South Korea was not included in the American defense perimeter against the Communists in the Pacific. The old World War II phrase -“loose lips sink ships” -- applies on land as well as on the water. And no one has looser lips than Donald Trump, who repeatedly spouts whatever half-baked idea pops into his head. A man in his 60s has life-long habits that are not likely to change. Age brings habits, even if it does not bring maturity. Nations around the world risk their own survival when they ally themselves with the United States in the fight against international terrorists -- and we need their cooperation in that fight, in order to See Sowell on 28
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ordinate Grange of their community to the county level or Pomona and on to the 6th degree which makes them members of the State Grange, and then on to the National. On New Hampshire Day in 1948 the two and onehalf hour long degree ceremony was conducted by officials on the National level six times, the last beginning at 10:30 p.m. Those riding the train returned so as to reach home about 24 hours after they left the previous day. The trains taking Grangers to Portland included those from in their teens to those in their eighties; 84 year old Willis Draper of Gilford Avenue, a member of Paugus Grange, and 82 year old SylvesSee smith on 15
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are relatively unbothered by other anglers. I can also drift through tightlyclustered mooring fields while flounder fishing without worrying about hitting other boats. If striped bass are chasing bait toward shore then I try to mimic their prey with my lures. That’s tough to do when you’re in a boat; you’re forced to retrieve your lure in the opposite direction as the fleeing baitfish. In my kayak I can drift into shore and presto, I’m shore fishing and retrieving my lure in the same direction as the fleeing baitfish. Then, just as quickly, I’m back out on the water. This makes me a more versatile fisherman and increases my odds of “hooking up.” Access with a kayak is also much easier and cheaper than with a trailered boat. Not only can I use public boat launches, there are also tons of cartop access sites in New Hampshire thanks in See moore on 27
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they are entertained by over 10 different species of this unique bird. Our ruby weighs about as much as a single penny in your hand. Males and females are approximately 3 ½ inches long, the female is slightly heavier. The throat of the male often appears to be a brilliant metallic red that can take on gold or orange hues as the light changes. You can find the same reaction to light conditions on fish scales. The male ruby throated hummingbirds arrive on the breeding ground throughout most of eastern North American between late April and midMay, depending on the latitude. These dates are usually one week ahead of the females. Territories are established based on natural food supplies. Males are extremely diligent in defending their territories from all competitors, including other males, females and even moths. Of course, all bets are off once the females start arriving. Then, the courtship begins. The male grabs the female’s attention with a pendulum-like flight pattern, so that the sunlight bounces off his brilliant throat. If interested, the female will perch and watch the entire show. If successful, the pair will mate and off she goes, never to have contact with the male again. Love and leave ‘em! Since no bonding occurs, the male is free to roam his territory and mate with another female. For the female, however, her work has just begun. The female ruby throated hummingbird chooses the nest site, builds the nest in about one week, and takes sole respon-
sibility for all parental duties. The male is never involved in any aspect of his offspring. These tiny jewels prefer wooded areas that are either strictly deciduous or mixed with conifers. The nest is about the size of a walnut and is extremely difficult for the human eye to locate. It consists of plant fibers such as thistle or dandelion down, held together by spider silk. The outside is usually covered with lichens. The female usually lays two white, bean-sized eggs which she incubates for two weeks. These nestlings fledge in approximately 18-22 days. The next time you see these winged ruby jewels in your yard, take a moment to reflect on the bird’s upbringing and you will appreciate its beauty even more. Enjoy your birds. Wild Bird Depot is located on Rt 11 in Gilford, NH. Steve White is a contributing author in major publications, a guest lecturer at major conventions in Atlanta and St. Louis as well as the host of WEZS 1350AM radio show “Bird Calls” with Lakes Region Newsday @ 8:30AM. Wild Bird Depot has donated over $5,000 to local rehabilitators and local nature centers since 1996. Be sure to check out our blog “Bird Droppings” via our website www.wildbirddepot.com. Like us on Facebook for great contests and prizes.
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Advice From A Bush? No Thanks! O h , my Lord, Obama, and the Government Indoctrination Centers are at it again! by Niel Young Advocates Columnist WE really must keep our eyes and ears open. Especially those who know what this administration’s goals are. ******* www.facebook. com /jebbush/posts/ 876702172458827: “The American Presidency is an office that goes beyond just politics. It requires of its occupant great fortitude and humility and the temperament and strong character to deal with the unexpected challenges that will inevitably impact our nation in the next four years. Donald Trump has not demonstrated that temperament or strength of character. He has not displayed a respect for the Constitution. And, he is not a consistent conservative. These are all reasons why I cannot support his candidacy. Hillary Clinton has proven to be an untrustworthy liberal politician who, if elected, would present a third term of the disastrous foreign and economic policy agenda of Barack Obama. In November, I will not vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, but I will support principled conservatives at the state and federal levels, just as I have done my entire life. For Republicans, there is no greater priority than ensuring we keep control of both chambers of Congress. I look forward to working hard for great conservatives in the Senate and House in the
coming months.” Jeb as I pen this column my thoughts are to not vote for Trump. We do differ with the reasons for a non-vote. You will work for great conservatives. Who are those great, conservatives”? More open border supporters. ******** Not that it was that long ago 2/4/2016: Nebraska U S Senator Ben Sasse: “House Freedom Caucus Hits Back at Paul Ryan. The House Freedom Caucus rallied against Speak e r P a u l Ryan Wednesday after he suggested the conservative members rein in their goals while Democrats control the executive branch. ******** POLITICO: “Publicly, John McCain insists Donald Trump will have a negligible effect on his campaign for reelection. But behind closed doors at a fundraiser in Arizona last month, the Republican senator and two-time presidential hopeful offered a far more dire assessment to his supporters.” The readers should know that concern is not for Trump. McCain has a real competitor for the seat this time by the name of Kelli Ward, who is a State Senator. ******** From where I am sitting up here in NH, it appears that this school needs improvement. ‘Chicago State University graduation rate drops to 11 percent. Already reeling from a financial crisis and mass layoffs, Chicago State University acknowledged Friday that its graduation rate had dropped to 11 percent. The public university, which has long been criticized for its strikingly low graduation rate, could now face increased scru-
tiny from lawmakers and accreditors. ********* If you missed our radio show for last Saturday, you can catch up at wezs.com, Hour by Hour. All four were a great sample of knowing what our listeners want to discuss, and what their favorite guests are saying. This podcast is available through Friday 5/13. No charge; our long time sponsors make sure it is free to you! ******** FOXNEWS.COM: NY moves to allow illegal immigrants to teach in public schools. “New York education officials are defending a hotly debated plan to allow illegal immigrants to be certified as public school teachers. Saying the district doesn’t want to “close the door on their dreams,” state Education Commissioner Mary Ellen Elia explained those eligible for the teaching certification came to America as children.” I will spotlight the word ILLEGAL. How do the administrators explain that the law is being abused by making people feel it is just fine to dismiss our laws, because the illegals see there is no Rule of Law! Why is Barack the person who pretends to being the champion of equality? Dare we say that Brown, Black, and White Americans who have taken advantage of education in America are not treated as EQUALS, because success is a bad word if you are Brown or Black .
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Last year, we closed the season with a special exhibit of paintings by Charles J. Miller, depicting the everyday life of the common G.I. who served in the South Pacific Theater during World War II. The exhibit, which we developed in-house, was a big hit with the public. This year, we are opening the 2016 season with a second This exhibit is made possible with additional support from Miller exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Private Charles J. Miller: New Paintings from the The Art Place; and contributions from Shaun and Ellen Berry South Pacific.â&#x20AC;? The exhibit which runs May 1-June 10, features and from Two International Group, LLC; and NFP Insurance. 40 more paintings not seen in 70 years.
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far from the school. He was contacted and he came in and gave an oral history with lots of good insight to the class.â&#x20AC;? The story of Potter, along with the twenty-eight other soldiers at Margraten will make for a fascinating presentation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The students have really been serious and respectful about this project,â&#x20AC;? said Folan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These soldiers were not much older than them when they went to war and died. They get it.â&#x20AC;? Each student has created a poster of their soldier which will be shared at the
Wright Museum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each student will be standing with their soldier,â&#x20AC;? said Fogg. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project is about life and is a celebration of life. This project is about thirty-four men who perhaps never married, who perhaps never met their child, who perhaps never finished school because they selflessly sacrificed their own lives for the freedom of others. This project not only provides a way for the students to thank these men, but also provides a See students on 23
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Students of the World War II Class doing research on their soldiers at Margraten.
Ben Savelkoul and his wife by the adopted grave of Michael DeFebio at Margraten. courtesy Photos students from 22
way for the next generation to honor, to acknowledge, and to remember the lives of 34 Granite State men who never had the opportunity to grow old. It also gives them a greater appreciation of Memorial Day. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about a day off or vehicle sales, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day to set aside to honor
and reflect.â&#x20AC;? Folan plans to continue in future World War II classes by finding out about other New Hampshire soldiers buried in the other thirteen American War Cemeteries overseas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dead But Not Forgotten: Memorializing New Hampshire Servicemen Buried in the American Cemetery in
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the cars and trucks of the era. Numerous studies show an average 10 percent per year decline in automobile emissions since the 1960s. Industrial emissions have been reduced by even greater amounts. America today is much cleaner than it was when I was a child. So why do polls show that most Americans – especially children – think pollution has either not improved or gotten worse? It’s not the data; it’s how it’s reported. Environmentalists, lawyers, regulators, and journalists all have a stake in perpetuating a false narrative. Tales of impending disaster sell copy, fund grants, and increase political power. Lies make the better calls to action. Facts are mundane by comparison. Now, if we could just do something about those litterbugs…
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tive” could EVER support Medicaid Expansion. Of all the challenges facing our state, Medicaid Expansion is the issue of our times and could very easily lead to an income tax here in the Granite State. Just keep that in mind. Where does your candidate stand on the Life spectrum? It’s very interesting to note that virtually any pro-life candidate, who supports life in its full spectrum, will almost always stand staunchly for small government policies. CHECK THE VOTING RECORDS. Does your candidate support Planned Parenthood? How has your candidate voted on Life issues here in NH? Did their votes support and match their rhetoric? Rem e m be r , “ t a l k” i s easy. However, actual votes tell us the truth of where our public servants stand on the issues. So, vet those voting records! New Hampshire is at risk of falling into the
Progressive abyss. Some say we are already there, but I am an optimist. We may still have some time to change direction. Filling our NH State House with TRUE Conservatives and having a Constitutional Conservative as our Governor, could make a big difference in changing the trajectory. So, do your due diligence. Elections will be here before you know it. As we get closer to the actual elections, I will explore specific candidates and their voting records. Let’s work together to inform others on the importance of Conservative governance. NH has too much to lose. We HAVE to get this one right!
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entire disaster, they have harmed the people, the water and the land. ... For years, we have consistently been at the receiving end of toxic spills and contamination with no adequate relief as the United States Government and Private Companies became wealthy off of the natural resources of the Navajo Nation.” Our eco-savior on the Potomac’s response to the victims of his mancaused, government-engineered disaster: Never mind.
and the United Kingdom; places with high use of E government. Illegally annexed by the Soviets in 1940, and ruled as a “Socialist Republic” until 1991, Estonia still hosts a large Russian ethnic population; in the capital Tallinn the population is 38 percent Russian. Prime Minister Roivas concedes that while there has been “a worrying pattern” of Russia violating sovereignty of Georgia and Ukraine, Estonia’s NATO membership is a valuable safeguard to its sovereignty. Equally Estonia is one of a handful of NATO states which spends 2 percent of GDP on defense the others being the USA, UK, Greece and Poland. Yet this little Baltic nation, about the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined, has only 1.3 million people and is geographically on westernmost shoulder of Russia. Its big neighbor gives it the most concern and that is exactly why Estonia is a member of NATO and the EU. “National security is fundamental for any state,” and indirectly referencing Russia he added, “We should not forget countries in Europe changing state borders by force.” Roivas asserted warily, “Crises do not come and go, but come and stay.”
Roivas said that the digital government initiatives “provide citizens with a precious resource: time.” Indeed with less bureaucracy and smart and innovative initiatives, the government has streamlined many procedures such as online voting and paying taxes. “Starting a new company in Estonia is done online too and takes about twenty minutes; it’s all digital and no paperwork,” Roivas advised, adding and then “you have a firm up and running with total European Union access.” Top personal and corporate taxes have been reduced to 20 percent. As the Prime Minister added, “This is not just tech savvy, and not just cool, but transparent.” A digital policy with ID cards carrying medical and personal information have streamlined services according to officials. Estonia is one of the world’s least corrupt countries according to Transparency International. The digital presence as not just efficient but transparent. As the Prime Minister jokes, “you can’t bribe a computer.” Yet vulnerability to cyber warfare, especially from active networks in neighboring Russia, pose a threat as in 2007 when Estonia was hit by a full scale cyber attack. Roivas asserts the importance of cyber defense and adds a digital government is not an end in itself. “In fact the Citizens are Big Brother over the Government.” Estonia is a member of the Digital Five, a select group of five countries including Israel, New Zealand, South Korea,
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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large part to the NH Fish & Game Department. I can find places to launch my kayaks for free at any tide. New Hampshire is not alone in this. Most states have a plethora of cartop and public launches. Every method has its time and place. Sometimes it’s better to fish from a boat and sometimes it’s better to fish from shore. What does one do when the shore is crowded and there is a lot of boat traffic? I’ll tell you what I do; I get in my kayak and get away from it all. Still, there is an aspect of kayak fishing that I can’t really explain. It’s calm and quiet. No motors, no exhaust fumes, just me and my gear…and hopefully some fish. Tim Moore is a professional fishing guide in New Hampshire. He owns and operates Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC and guides ice fishing trips on Lake Winnipesaukee. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association and the producer of Tim Moore Outdoors TV. Visit www.TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.
doned Gold King Mine in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. You should know that Washington has long schemed to declare it a Superfund site, which would increase its power, budget and access over the region. A federally sponsored wrecking crew poking around in the mine last August triggered a 3 million-ton flood of bright orange gunk into the Animas River. EPA’s blithering idiots delayed notifying local residents for 24 hours and downplayed the toxic spill’s effects. Downstream, the muck seeped into the San Juan River in New Mexico, where the Navajo Nation lives and farms. The impact on drinking water and livelihoods has been catastrophic. But the Obama administration refused the tribe’s request for disaster relief from FEMA last fall and yanked emergency water tanks the EPA had supplied for Navajo livestock. Navajo Nation chief Russell Begaye blasted the White House at the time for shirking its responsibilities. “U.S. EPA caused this
Michelle Malkin is a senior editor at Conservative Review. For more articles and videos from Michelle, visit ConservativeReview. com. Her email address is malkinblog@gmail.com.
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