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Death Is Is Not Not The The Worst Worst Of Of Evils. Evils. Death — General John Stark
A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF — THE WEIRS General John Stark TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 28, NO. 21
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by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow But in this camp of Death No sound your slumber breaks; Here is no fevered breath, No wound that bleeds and aches.
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep! The thoughts of men shall be As sentinels to keep Your rest from danger free.
Ye have slept on the ground before, And started to your feet At the cannon’s sudden roar, Or the drum’s redoubling beat.
All is repose and peace, Untrampled lies the sod; The shouts of battle cease, It is the Truce of God!
Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours.
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Tuesday, May 28, from 7-8PM, author James Benn will be at the Great Hall at Wolfeboro Town Hall for a lecture and book signing about his new book “Solemn Graves, a Billy Boyle Mystery.” In “Solemn Graves,” U.S. Army detective Billy Boyle investigates a murder that threatens Allied operations. In July, 1944, a month after D-Day Billy, Kaz, and Big Mike are assigned to investigate the deed close to the front lines in Normandy. Besides speaking about his latest novel, James Benn will also talk about the process of writing historical fiction and will preview his new book, due out in Sept. 2019, set during the Liberation of Paris. This program is presented by the Wright Museum as part of their weekly lecture series. Admission is $8 per person for non-members and $3 for Wright Museum members. Make reservations by calling 603-5691212.
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This month I turned sixty-three and a half. I haven’t counted my age in halves since I was fifteen, but I decided to start doing it again this month. I woke up as usual the morning of my sixtythird and a half birthday, though I hadn’t yet designated that day as such a milestone. I was simply minding my own business, rolled my legs over off the bed onto the floor and proceeded to stand like I have every morning since I have had a bed that didn’t have bars on the side. I screamed (well, I didn’t really scream, I just use that for dramatic effect) as pain unexpectedly ripped through my left knee. This was the same knee that seemed in happy spirits when I said good night to it a mere seven and a half hours ago, when I was still a young man of sixty-three. What had happened? Did I sleepwalk and bang my knee against a chair? Had an army of angry leprechauns stolen into our bedroom in the middle of the night and beaten my knee to a pulp as payback for an ancient feud involving an ancestor I had never heard of? I hobbled from the bed to the coffee maker (some things just have to come first). I lifted the pant leg of my pajamas, waiting to see a large black and blue mark or a softball size
ment that could easily be treated, but something that was not the norm. Some weird medical term I could bandy about in the office to the amazement of my colleagues. Arthritis just wasn’t going to do the trick. “Only one in 1,235,456 will get it during their lifetime,” I imagine myself explaining this mystery ailment to the curious crowd. “In fact, I may be the only person in New Hampshire to have this.” (perhaps NH Chronicle would do a segment.) So, I hobbled about for a few days. No one too concerned after I mentioned the “A” word to all who were curious. I was just another pea in the giant pod. Just another human getting along in years. Nothing to see here. After a couple of days, the pain subsided a bit and I began to accept the diagnosis. I assumed the pain would come back again eventually, something I would have to live with from time to time; at least that’s what I was told. That’s when I decided to mark the rest of my years in halves again. Sixty-three had been a great year up to that point. I had been feeling good, had a lot of energy and was working towards some goals. It was when I turned sixty-three and a half that it hit the fan. As I sat with an ice pack on my knee and a couple of extra-strength, over the counter pain killers, I yearned to be sixty-three again. The good old days. Still, I will make the best of it for the next six months. I have heard the horror stories of sixty-four and I’m not about to rush it along.
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swelling. There was nothing to see except the familiar, increasingly wrinkly and knobby knee that I know and love. I was perplexed. Still, I figured a little time was all that was needed to fix this obvious anomaly. I gingerly climbed the stairs to my office. (Had we added extra steps overnight as well? Perhaps the leprechauns had built them) and quickly did what any sane human being would do when an unexpected medical condition arose out of nowhere. I searched Google. My minutes of research convinced me that I would either have to apply ice and take a pain killer, get a new knee sooner than later, or have my leg immediately amputated. I took my chances and went for the first one. The knee didn’t get better over the day, or even the day after that. My wife, Kim, after nervously seeing me through kidney, heart and prostate issues over the past decade, wasn’t about to let me slide on this one. It was off to see a professional. There was an exam, some questions and an X-Ray. When all was said and done it came down to one obvious culprit. Arthritis. “What?” I thought “Isn’t that usually what old people get?” But I just listened carefully as my hearing isn’t as good as it used to be. There was to be no immediate admission to the hospital, no army of nurses rushing to prep me and lead me off for emergency surgery. Not that I wanted that at all, believe me. Been there, done that, no fun. Still, I was secretly hoping for a different explanation. Some obscure ail-
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, May 23, 2019
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to hear and affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, appeals of final decisions of municipal boards, committees, and commissions regarding questions of housing and housing development. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) Planning board decisions on subdivisions or site plans. (b) Board of adjustment decisions on variances, special exceptions, administrative appeals, and ordinance administration. (c) The use of innovative land use controls. (d) Growth management controls and interim growth management controls. (e) Decisions of historic district commissions, heritage commissions, and conservation commissions. (f) Other municipal permits and fees applicable to housing and housing developments. (g) Matters subject to the board’s authority may include mixed-use combinations of residential and nonresidential uses. Such different uses may occur on separate properties, provided such properties are all part of a common scheme of development. As you can see, this overreaching provision would basically nullify the vote of the townspeople; taxpayers who have given their boards direction for what should happen in their own towns. Planning, zoning, historic, heritage, conservation,
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.
all commissions are affected in that SB 306 will allow developers to override those directions using this 3-member state ‘board of appeals’! This dangerous provision must be stopped. If allowed to be included, would be a blatant power grab and a direct attack on every municipality’s right to direct its own future. It nullifies the vote of the people. Write to the full NH Senate and let them know you will not tolerate this power grab at the state level. Write to the full House and ask they demand this provision be removed from any budget they are asked to approve. Local control is at stake. Jane Aitken Bedford, NH.
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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, May 23, 2019
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It may at first glance seem strange that the French aligned themselves with the native Americans during the period of the French and Indian Wars and then fought with the Colonial Americans during the Revolutionary War. It isn’t as strange, though, when we take into account that during the former the Americans were still in Colonial times, meaning that they were allied with Great Britain, and that afterwards the French decided to support the Colonists desire for independence. We also find one John Paul Jones, a native of Scotland, willing to fight against a neighboring country and assist both the Americans and the French as he made the transition from commanding merchant ships to first being a pirate of sorts on behalf of the Continental Congress and then becoming a naval war hero. One of the important war-time vessels built in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was the Ranger whose first commander was John Paul Jones. The “sloop of war” was originally meant to be named the Hampshire and to have a different captain but this was changed by the officials of the Continental Navy. The crew of the Ranger was apparently not easy to assemble and consisted mainly of
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soundtrack for a road trip, buying a home requires building a “homebuying playlist” of sorts and the order of the playlist matters. Getting familiar with the essential homebuying concepts -- ahem playlist tracks -such as down payments, credit scores, pre-approval letters and closing costs, can help you enjoy smoother sailing (and maybe even dancing). To learn more, visit freddiemac.com/blog.
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If this is your first time hitting the road, you may want the company of a housing counselor, whose services are often available at little or no cost and can help assess your financial situation and educate you on the process. Other people to invite with you on your journey include your lender, responsible for helping you secure the best financing options for your situation, a home inspector who can spot problems with the property, a closing agent, who will oversee the closing or “settlement” of your loan and help you avoid closing day jitters, and last but not least, your real estate agent, who rides shotgun. Your realtor should
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Harvard’s Insatiable Identity-Politics Cannibals I have no love for leftwing, Hillarypromoting Hollywood producer and accused # M e T o o villain Harvey Weinstein. by Michelle Malkin Nor am I a fan Syndicated Columnist of those who perpetrated the cop-bashing “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” fiction involving social justice martyr Michael Brown. But I do strongly believe that a grave injustice has been committed by Harvard’s witchhunt mobsters against a law professor who joined Weinstein’s legal team and had represented Brown’s family in a civil suit against Ferguson, Missouri. Too bad Ivy League elitist bubbles have purged themselves of people with the backbone, integrity, and courage to end the madness. Ronald Sullivan, faculty dean of the undergraduate dorm Winthrop House, was terminated from the honored position after hysterical student protesters condemned his decision to take on Weinstein’s case as “traumainducing.” Protests, sit-ins, temper tantrums, an online Change. org petition and even litigation by offended female students created pressure on the university for months. The administration sought to appease the mob with a “climate review,” no doubt hoping to quell the rebellion against Sullivan as the school year came to a close. No dice. Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana announced over the weekend that both Sullivan and his wife, Stephanie Robinson, co-faculty dean at Winthrop House, will be removed on June 30. It is worth noting a few things
about Sullivan that you would think would provide an immunity shield from the SJW pot-stirrers. Sullivan boasted impeccable liberal credentials: president of the Black Law Students Association in the 1990s and current adviser to the group; director of the law school’s Criminal Justice Institute; former lead counsel at the Washington, D.C. Public Defender’s Office; and head of the Brooklyn, New York, conviction review unit, which has exonerated 25 men to date and remains a model for similar units across the country. “When he was first appointed,” exoneration lawyer Oscar Michelen recounted this week, “I dropped everything I was doing and drove up to Otisville Correctional Facility to meet with my then-client David McCallum to tell him that finally, after years and years of struggle to prove his and his deceased co-defendant’s Willie Stuckey’s innocence, we at last were finally going to be heard. I couldn’t guarantee his exoneration, but I could guarantee that we would be treated fairly with Sullivan at the helm. And we were right -- not just because he agreed with us and recommended vacating the convictions, but because we were treated with respect and given all the time we need to plead our case. Sullivan set the tone and demeanor of the Unit, which was that justice would be served regardless of the outcome and with dignity and respect for all participants. And this -- this is the man Harvard students don’t trust?!? He makes you uncomfortable?!?” Yes, this is the man that feminist mau-mau-ers accused of posing a threat to their well-being because honoring due process and the presumption of innocence shows he “does not value the safety of
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The Manufactured Constitutional Crisis Over the past several weeks, Democrats have spent their time defending the absurd notion that America is in the midst of a constitutional by Ben Shapiro Syndicated Columnist c r i s i s . What, pray tell, has initiated this crisis? The supposed unwillingness of Attorney General William Barr to turn over to Congress unredacted sections of the Mueller report, plus underlying grand jury materials. Barr, for his part, correctly points out that the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure bar him from revealing grand jury testimony. That rule was put in place by Congress itself. Nonetheless, Democrats, seeking to manufacture a feeling of Nixonian chaos, have claimed that the Trump administration is now seeking to block the release of a report that Barr himself
released. The Mueller report is, indeed, public. Playing politics with our institutional health is a dangerous game. Here’s the truth: Our system of checks and balances is working just fine. Our politicians proclaim that the messy friction between the legislative, executive and judicial branches demonstrates that our politics is unworkable. But that friction is a feature of the system, not a bug. As James Madison explained in Federalist No. 51: “the great security against a gradual concentration of the several powers in the same department, consists in giving to those who administer each department the necessary constitutional means and personal motives to resist encroachments of the others. ... Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.” The founders worried greatly that the supremacy of the legislature would make the executive a mere footstool,
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ers far lower prices, at the same time such stores massively fuel the China trade deficit. According to some estimates, the Walmart trade deficit with China has eliminated or displaced over 400,000 U.S. jobs between 2001 and 2013.
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Illegitimate Candidate Last week a delusional w o m a n (layman’s observation, not professional diagnosis) ranted to D e m o c r a t presidential by Ken Gorrell Contributing Columnist candidate Joe Biden at an event in Nashua. Uncle Gaffe responded, and somewhere in Russia, Vladimir Putin smiled. British historian Arnold Toynbee wrote, “Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.” The exchange I heard in Nashua was a civilizational suicide pact between a citizen and a candidate. The citizen described herself as suffering from “a very severe case of what’s called Trump Derangement Syndrome” and then proceeded to prove her self-assessment by saying deranged things. The candidate – a man who was once just a heartbeat away from the Oval Office – not only played along with her delusions, he asked her “Would you be my vice-presidential candidate?” This is how republics die. After admitting her madness (TDS), she said: “(Trump) won the election by 70,000 votes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. He won it because he had help by the Russians. He refuses to do anything to stop that. He’s failing in carrying out the most basic function to uphold the Constitution. He is not defending our national security...I don’t want to live in a country run by Vladimir Putin. I don’t think anybody in the country should want that, I don’t understand why millions of people don’t get that message...” Millions of people “don’t get that message” because she is wrong. Nothing she stated is supported by any evidence, and much of it
is contradicted by the plain facts. President Trump won the election because he understood better than his opponent how we elect presidents. He worked to win over voters across the Electoral College map. While the extent of Russian interference in our politics this time (as opposed to every other time they’ve tried to manipulate American politics, e.g., funding the anti-nuclear movement in the 1980s and radical environmental movements to this day), no greater authority than former president Obama assured us that “No serious person out there would suggest somehow that you could even rig America’s elections.” Obama did assure us before the 2016 election that he had “ordered a number of actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at the U.S. election.” So, if there was, as the Nashua Nitwit claimed, a failure “in carrying out the most basic function to uphold the Constitution,” that failure was Obama’s during the campaign, not Trump’s after-the-fact. She wasn’t done, and there wasn’t a soul in the audience with the grace and presence to gently but firmly get her to stop embarrassing herself. “He is an illegitimate president — in my mind. That’s it! I think all the talk about impeachment and what the Democrats should do, that’s fine...He’s illegitimate. And my biggest fear is that he’s going to do it again with the help of Vlad, his best pal, and we’re going to be stuck for six more years of this guy. And that is terrifying. It’s terrifying.” I have no doubt that the world is a terrifying place for the mentally disturbed. But who is a better “pal” of Putin, the man whose policies are helping America become a net exporter of oil and
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lems. Since the 1960’s American tariffs have dramatically declined to about 5 percent in 2016. Trade expansion and economic growth has followed. Historically European countries such as France and Germany used tariffs to protect national industries and their workers. Throughout most of Europe, consumer costs remain higher precisely because of protecting local manufacturers. Tariffs are wielded to protect industries and jobs, to punish economic predators, and to score political points. President Trump totally understands that a tough “tariff regime” would hinder strong economic growth and cause retaliation, but at the same time the use of the tariff stick remains a powerful tool to bring countries to the negotiating table to work out a good deal. Many trade union members and blue collar Democrats back the Administration’s trade policies. The proverbial cheap Chinese imports have created lower prices for American consumers. Conversely they have decimated U.S. industries (and European too). Larry Kudlow, the president’s Chief economic advisor concedes that by slapping a 25 percent tariff on Chinese products “both sides will suffer on this.” An Oxford Economics forecast estimates the tariff increase could cost up to $800 per household. Yes, but here’s another part of the larger picture. If Walmart were a country it would be one of the world’s largest trading powers! But while offering American consum-
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Celebration of Learning Event & Ice Cream Social Inter-Lakes Elementary School, 21 Laker Lane, Meredith. 5pm-7pm. There will be an ice cream social with sundaes offered for $3, a Bookfair, student work showcase and the PTO’s Spring Auction will also take place. Come support the I-LES Scholarship Fund! Ashley.
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Dueling Pianos: Jim Tyrrell vs Jon Lorentz – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Saturday 25th
Kevin Larson – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 7pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Five O’clock Shadow – Live A Capella Inter-Lakes High School, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith. Doors open at 7pm. Boston based, award-winning vocal group, Five O’clock Shadow performs, to benefit the Lakes Region Visiting Nurses Association. Tickets are $27.50pp, and include great food, music and drink, all while supporting a local agency that provides vital services to the community. Tickets are available at www.TBINH.org
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Weirs Beach will be open for viewing at 7pm. First team starts at 8:50pm. Five teams will compete to put on the best fireworks display with a grand finale by Atlas Pyrovision at 9:45pm. Vote for your favorite on the Atlas Fireworks and Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment’s Facebook pages immediately after the last display.
2019 Gallery Open House
The Sandy Martin Gallery, 15 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 5pm-7:30pm. The Gallery is an artist-owned gallery featuring quality fine art, photography, sculpture, and one-of-a-kind, hand crafted jewelry. There will be a wine social with hors d’oeuvres and live music by Carolyn and Jessica Ramsay. 569-9890
Memorial Weekend Craft Fair Schouler Park, Route 16, Nor th Conway. 10am-5pm. Fabulous arts & crafts exhibitors, with live music by North River. The craft fair is held rain or shine, under tents. www. JoucesCraftShows.com or 528-4014
Memorial Day House Tours – Farm on the Homefront New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mt. Highway, Milton. 10am-3pm. Take a tour of the 1770s cape, meet a “revolutionary soldier”, in the 1812 Tavern meet a war of role-playing 1812 veteran, in the 1940s kitchen you will learn about the farm on the Homefront. There will be snow cones and other treats! Veterans and active duty families are FREE, $10/adult, $25/family, $5/kids. www.facebook.
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Tilton Masons Public Breakfast and Bake Sale
Masonic Building, 410 West Main Street, Tilton. 7am-9:30am. Full breakfast including omelets and eggs cooked to order. $8pp. Proceeds will benefit the various charities the Lodge supports. 524-8268
Boston Based “Funny Femmes” – Live Comedy Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 7:30pm. Get ready to laugh non-stop with Boston based comediennes Kristin O’Brien, Judy Sloane and Emily Ruskowski. Tickets are $20pp and are available at www. JeansPlayhouse.com or 745-2141
Sat. 25th – Mon. 27th Mill Falls 28th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Fair Mill Falls Marketplace, 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Mon. 10am-4pm. Over 100 juried artisans will display and sell their works. Craft demonstrations, food sampling and more! Free admission. Fair is held rain or shine. www.CastleberryFairs.
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Field of Flags
The field located on the lawns of the Congregational Church and around the flag pole in Veterans Square will be covered by 3936 flags, that will be placed by volunteers, in memory of those from Belknap County and beyond who fought in the Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam. There will be a Flag Dedication Ceremony at the Field on Sunday, May 26th at 2pm, and a parade at 10am on Monday, May 27th. 524-0668 Sunday 26th
Memorial Weekend Craft Fair Schouler Park, Route 16, Nor th Conway. 10am-5pm. Fabulous arts & crafts exhibitors, with live music by North River. The craft fair is held rain or shine, under tents. www. JoucesCraftShows.com or 528-4014
30th Annual Chowderfest & Brews Town Square, 33 Village Road, Waterville Valley. 12pm-2pm. It’s finally time for the event everyone l o ve s ! C h o w d e r fe s t & B r ew s . Sample chowders and beers from local restaurants and New England B r ewe r i e s. T h e r e w i l l a l s o b e
live music. $7.50/adults, $5/kids. Admission includes a generous sampling of chowders and a voting ballot. Awards will be presented at 2:15pm. www.Waterville.com
The Diane Blue Allstar Band Jean’s Playhouse, 34 Papermill Drive, Lincoln. 7:30pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a soulful night of rockin’ blues at Jean’s Playhouse! Tickets are $20pp and are available at www.JeansPlayhouse.com or 745-2141
Monday 27th Belmont Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins at 1pm, starting at the Belmont Middle School parking lot down to Main Street, along Main Street to the Veterans Memorial by St. Joseph’s Church. There will be a ceremony conducted at the Memorial. American Legion Post 58 and Jordan’s Ice Cream are once again providing tickets for an ice cream cone to all children 12 and under who attend the parade and ceremonies. 524-8268
Tuesday 28th Lecture and Book Signing by Author James Benn Wolfeboro Town Hall’s Great Hall, Wo l fe b o r o. 7 p m - 8 p m . B e s i d e s speaking about his latest novel, James Benn will also talk about the process of writing historical fiction and will preview his new book, due out in September 2019, set during the Liberation of Paris. www.
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The Underground Railroad in NH by Michelle Arnosky Sherburne
Gilmanton Historical Society, Old Town Hall, Gilmanton Iron Works. 7:30pm. The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established during the early 1800s. It was used by African American slaves to escape into free states and Canada. Michelle Arnosky Sherburne will present her research on the Railroad in New Hampshire. This program is free and open to the public. 715-5721
Wednesday 29th 1721 Ladd-Gilman House & 1775 Folsom Tavern – Architecture Tour
American Independence Museum, E x e t e r. 1 0 : 3 0 a m - 1 2 p m . T h e Architecture Tour provides insight into the evolution of both buildings, respective decorative styles and architecture features. Due to the historic nature of both of the buildings, they are not handicap accessible. Tickets are $10/non-members, $5/ members. 772-2622 Thursday 30th
The Wailers & Adam Ezra Group Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean B l v d . , H a m p t o n B e a c h . www. CasinoBallroom.com 929-4100
Christine Chiasson – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 7pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841 Thurs. 30th – June 1st
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Annual Arts & Crafts Fair On Memorial Day Don’t miss the Memorial Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday and Sunday, May 25th and 26th at the new location at beautiful Schouler Park in front of the Scenic Railroad, 1 Norcross Circle, Route 16, North Conway. This fair was formerly held at the North Conway Community Center. There will be over 75 fabulous exhibitors including fabulous cedar wood furniture, live alpaca exhibit with alpaca products, Americana art, primitive art, handpainted glassware and feathers, wooden crafts, soy candles, exquisite handpainted wood/metal/slate art, wildlife photography, handpoured soaps/lotions/oils, homemade fudge, kettle corn, amazing metal and screw garden art, beautiful handwoven baskets, functional and deco pottery, quilts, books, crystalline pottery, cannoli, fine art, CBD oils, NH maple syrups, & more. There will also be lots of Food with food Trucks on site. There will be live music on Saturday. This fair is held rain or shine under canopies. Admission is free. Fair run from 10am to 5pm each day. For more info call Joyce (603) 528-4014. www.joycescraftshows. com
Monument Men, Part V, the Crazy Horse Memorial LACONIA - The construction of Mount Rushmore was looked upon unfavorably by Native Americans who were promised the Black Hills in a treaty, only to be broken later by the United States. In order to honor the legacy of the Native Americans who lived in western South Dakota, an even larger monument of Crazy Horse is currently under construction. This film is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 at 2pm in Taylor Community’s Woodside Theater. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required by calling Brenda at 366-1226.
Wolfeboro Art Walk The first of the season Wolfeboro Art Walk will begin this Saturday, May 25 from 5 to 7:30 PM. The Art Place will be featuring music by Americana guitarist Thom Alden. Featured guest artist, Cate Poole, will display her watercolors and prints of mostly local scenery. The Art Place will also be having refreshments, so come stop by! Wolfeboro Art Walk is free and open to the public. The event is hosted by the following galleries: Kalled Gallery, Sandy Martin Gallery, Paper, Pen, and Palette, Winnipesaukee Pottery, and The Art Place. All the galleries are within easy walking around Main Street. Check us out on our Facebook page to see the what’s going on this month: facebook.com/wolfeboro/artwalk.
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at Talladega, Ala., which was won by Logano before grandstands that had many empty seats. Dave Caldwell of SportsMoney reported that “it was the television ratings from Talladega — one of NASCAR’s most famous tracks — that were most eye-opening. The race delivered a 2.85 national rating on Fox, with 4.7 million viewers. The same race in 2017 had 5.9 million viewers. That’s a 20% drop in viewership, but it gets even more grim. The 2016 race at Talladega had a 6.7 million viewers. So in just two years, the race lost two million of 6.7 million viewers — a See MOFFETT on 43
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WHITHER NASCAR? Alert readers may recall a Weirs Times feature I wrote (May 31, 2018) about an exciting and interesting trip to the White House to be part of President Trump’s recognition event for NASCAR and 2017 Driver-of-theYear Martin Truax Jr. and his #78 team. The invite was a surprise, but was likely due to the fact that I was a Loudon legislator who lived near the New Hampshire Motor Speedway—and a Weirs Times sports columnist. This spring I received another invitation to travel to Washington, D.C. for this year’s White House NASCAR event recognizing Joey Logano, the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and the driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford. Logano edged out Truex, Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch for top honors. Circumstances didn’t allow me to attend this year, but I was pleased to remain on the invite list. My fond memories of the 2018 event also got me thinking about the current state of NASCAR. Fifteen years ago the sport was ascendant. Tracks were selling out and networks paid big bucks for television rights. NHMS expanded to over 100,000 seats and still sold out. Yes, little Loudon was home to a venue that held more fans than Fenway and Gillette Stadium combined. Times have changed.
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BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL PLANTERS the fabled Moxie Bottle House, once a landmark close to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport when it was known as the U.S. Army’s Grenier Air Base. The talk will be followed by signings of the new Moxie book. The lecture program, to be held inside rain or shine, is included with museum admission. Samples of Moxie will be
available courtesy CocaCola of New England, Inc., which produces the soft drink in its nearby Londonderry plant. At 12:30 p.m., participants will assemble on the museum’s front lawn for a Moxie group photo to be taken by a vintage plane passing overhead. The photo shoot will include a 50-foot-long Moxie trailer See MOXIE on 42
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- On Saturday, June 1, the public is invited to take part in ‘The Great Moxie Flyover’ at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry. The day’s activities include an historical presentation, a group photo taken overhead by a vintage plane, displays of Moxie memorabilia and merchandise, and samples of the iconic New England beverage to all who attend. ‘The Great Moxie Flyover’ is in honor of the recent publication of a book about the venerable soft drink co-authored by Merrill Lewis, a Manchester resident and president of the New England Moxie Congress. Lewis, a long-time Aviation Museum volunteer, will be on hand to sign copies of the new book, on which he collaborated with fellow Moxie fanatic Dennis Sasseville. “Our ‘Great Moxie Flyover’ is a great opportunity for the public to meet the authors of this new book, and celebrate the staying power of a soft drink with a unique place in New England culture,” said Jeff Rapsis, executive director of the Aviation Museum of N.H. “Plus, if you’ve never tried Moxie and wondered what it tastes like, this is your chance to find out,” Rapsis said. Events on Saturday, June 1 start at 11 a.m. in the museum, when Lewis will give a historical presentation titled “How Moxie Helped Win World War II,” including the ongoing saga of LONDONDERRY
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More Than Meets The Eye On NH Heritage Museum Trail”
one we feel should be part of our programs and many of our exhibits moving forward,” she said. “Why does civic engagement matter? Our current political climate can certainly testify to its importance today, and that can be traced
back to our nation’s founding.” For Jeff Barraclough, President of the NH Heritage Museum Trail and Director of Operations at the Millyard Museum in Manchester, history
matters more than many people think. “We are not talking about facts and dates,” he said. “We are revealing aspects of New Hampshire and American culture in unique and fun ways,” he said.
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“Many of us offer all kinds of hands-on opportunities and programs for kids and people of all ages. Museums on The Trail are all defined by their focus on what is happening outside their walls.” Noting Wright Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, Culver said while The Trail attracts roughly 250,000 visitors annually, there is one caveat. “There are people right in our towns who still do not know about us,” he said. “Where else can you cover more than 350 years of history in one experience than on The Trail?” Comprised of 17 museums, the NH Heritage Museum Trail is divided into the Seacoast, Merrimack Valley and Lakes Region with stops in Canterbury, Concord, Dover, Exeter, Laconia, Manchester, Moultonborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Tamworth, and Wolfeboro. For more information about The Trail and any member museum, visit nhmuseumtrail.org.
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Though their respective subject matter is separated by nearly 175 years, a common conceptual thread connects the American Independence Museum and Wright Museum of WWII on the NH Heritage Museum Trail. “We both use a war to illustrate complex ideas,” said Wright Museum Executive Director Mike Culver. In the case of Wright Museum in Wolfeboro, Culver said these ideas often touch on the home front during WWII, which he said is not often covered at traditional “war museums.” “We show what was happening in American culture at the time and how who we were at that time helps shed light on who we are today,” he added. At the American Independence Museum in Exeter, which features an original copy of the Declaration of Independence and two working drafts of the US Constitution, Executive Director Emma Bray said the Revolutionary War illustrates civic engagement. “Civic Engagement is our theme for this year, and
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A listing of some of the area’s beer-centric watering holes where you can find old favorites on tap as well as some cutting edge seasonals.
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ACKERLY’S GRILL & GALLEY • 83 MAIN STREET, ALTON
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• 603 - Winni Amber Ale • Sebago - IPA • Great Rhythm - Pale Ale
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• Two Roads - Lil’ Heaven • Citizen Cider - Dirty Mayor • Concord Cft - Safe Space • Two Roads - Road 2 Ruin • Seadog - Wild Blueberry • 603- Summer Session
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COPPER KETTLE TAVERN AT HART’S RESTAURANT • 233 D.W. HWY, MEREDITH • Allagash White • 603 Winni Amber
• Stoneface IPA • Moat - Czech Pilsner
• Henniker - Working/Porter • Citizen Cider ... +6 More
HARTSTURKEYFARM.COM • 603.279.6212
D.A. LONG TAVERN AT FUNSPOT • 579 ENDICOTT STREET N., WEIRS
• Rogue - Dead Guy Ale • Dogfish Head -Am. Beauty • Foundation - Epiphany • Black Hog - Granola Brown • Hobbs - Rays for Days • Bell’s - Flamingo Fruit Fight FUNSPOTNH.COM • 603.366.4377 ... +6 More
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JOHNSON’S TAPHOUSE (AT JOHNSON’S SEAFOOD & STEAK) • 69 RT 11, NEW DURHAM
Lawson’s - Sip of Sunshine N.Country Cider -Firestarter Concord Craft - Safe Space Woodland Farms - Blinky Muddy Road - Cold Rain Maine Beer Co.- Lunch ... +30 More EATATJOHNSONS.COM/NEWDURHAM • 603.859.7500
PATRICK’S PUB • 18 WEIRS RD., GILFORD • 603 Winni Ale • Woodstock - Moody IPA
• Tuckerman - Pale Ale • Sam Adams - NE IPA
• Patrick’s Slainte’ Ale • Switchback Ale ... +6 More
PATRICKSPUB.COM • 603.293.0841
THE UNION DINER • 1331 UNION AVE., LACONIA
• Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale • Moat Mtn - Helles • Shed - Mountain Ale • Rising Tide - Mountainside • Dogfish Head - Am. Beauty • Hobbs - 5th Season DIPA
THEUNIONDINER.COM • 603.524.6744
THE STEAKHOUSE AT CHRISTMAS ISLAND • 644 WEIRS BLVD., LACONIA • Blue Moon • Coors Light
• Bud Light • 603 IPA
• Sam Adams Seasonal
THESTEAKHOUSEATCHRISTMASISLAND.COM • 603.527.8401
** Tap listings subject to change!
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about them and their other offerings at foundationbrew.com As it states on the label, “Not a west coast IPA, not a New England IPA, it’s a Maine IPA.” This phrase lets you know this is a uniquely impressive beer. The term indulgence comes to mind when you first try this one. Not bitter, but gently balanced with a leaning toward citrus, tropical fruit and pine in flavor and aromatics. Juicy but different than your typical cloudy or hazy NE IPA’s; it’s golden and not hazy either. Pilsner and pale malt are the backbone with the addition of oat flakes for the strikingly brilliant and persistent white head. Hops are Columbus, Cascade, Citra, Ella and Mosaic (the artistic hop). They have dry-hopped
this immensely which is why it is so amazing. British yeast defines its final character. This 8.0% ABV beer drinks like a 4.5% poured from a 16 oz can so be forewarned. You will most likely enjoy this beer and want to reach for another, just guessing here… BeerAdvocate.com has officially rated Epiphany as ‘Outstanding’ and awards it as 4.44 out of 5.0, while RateBeer.com sang its praises as well. You can find Epiphany and other Foundation beers at Case-n-Keg in Meredith as well as other fine beer providers. Get your Epiphany started today and see.
Always Lots Of Fun On Tap! Located in a quiet corner Exceptional Craft Beer List of Funspot, steps away Specialty Cocktails from lots of fun stuff... Made to Order Pizza 20 bowling lanes, 18-hole Pool • Darts mini-golf and the largest arcade in the world including a huge collection of classic video & pinball NEW! DOLLAR DAYS! games! Wed-Thur-Fri from 4pmTAVERN HOURS 5pm $1 off all Open Every Day, year round Mon. & Tues. 5pm - 10pm draft beers, Wed. & Thur. 4pm -10pm flights and Fri. 4 - 11pm • Sat. noon - 11pm Sun. noon - 10pm small pizzas! Located Inside Funspot, Rte. 3, One Mile North Of The Weirs Beach Sign 579 Endicott Street N. • Weirs • NH • 603-366-4377 • funspotnh.com
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When one comes to a place in life where they are mightily struck by a notion, fact, experience or other surprise they didn’t see coming, it is called an Epiphany. I’m sure all of you out there have been struck at one time or another in this way. If not, you are not experiencing enough of what life has to offer. When it comes to a truly wonderful beer tasting experience, or what I call a remarkably memorable beer, there are few that earn this title. But the one we look at today so captures this notion and is so named for this wonderful experience. Let’s turn our gaze onto Foundation. Foundation Brewing of Portland, Maine, has been a long-awaited introduction to the NH craft beer scene. Revered right up there with Treehouse and Trillium Brewing, Foundation is creating lots of attention in their brew excellence. Christy and Joel Mahaffey joined their experience and passion for perfection with friends Tina and John Bonney to kick off Foundation Brewing back in 2012. Their devotion to quality and not quantity keeps their focus right and are only moving to the next great recipe with much effort and dedication. If you are in Portland, it would be worth it to stop in and sample their tasty treats but they are closed Tuesdays. With more than 20 bottled and canned beers available, there seems to surely be no end to their creativity. Find out more
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Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Jour ney back to a time of Sultans, palaces, enchantments and genies through this dramatic retelling of classic Persian, Indian and Arabian folktales which celebrate the worldwide tradition of stor ytelling. Margaret Murray will direct the Homeschool Theatre Guild in this production that is sure to
delight the whole family. www. RochesterOperaHouse.com
Friday 31st The Wailers F l y i n g M o n k e y, M a i n Street, Plymouth. www. FlyingMonkeyNH.com 5362551
Jay Leno Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach. www. CasinoBallroom.com 929-
4100
Dueling Pianos: Matt Langley vs Gardner Berry – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
JUNE
Saturday 1st Justin Jaymes – Live Music
ks tea d S • o sta afo Pa Se
Myrna s Classic Cuisine ’
603.527.8144 myrnascc.com
Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Learn to Row Clinic
Squam Lakes Association, Holder ness. 8am-12pm. Formerly known as Nadia’s Trattoria, voted one of the Squam Lakes Association top ten restaurants in NH by Boston Magazine. will be hosting Squam VealSpecials Francese and -Eggplant Rollatini Community Rowing, a sweep Small Plate Tuesday Thursday from 3-5pm — Join us Tue-Thurs from 3-5 Small — sculling club open to with discount drafts andp.m. selectfor house winesPlate Specialsand rowers and wanna-be rowers Hours: Tues. Wed. & Located theatcanopy at Plaza ages 18 to 108. This training Located under the canopy at 131under Lake Street Paugus Bay Thur 3-9pm 131 Lake Street At Paugus Bay Plaza Hours: Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 3-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 3-9:30pm (603)527-8144 myrnascc.com session will introduce you to Fri. & Sat. 3-9:30pm the sport of rowing. www. Italian & American Comfort Food
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36 BEERS on Tap!
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WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT IS BACK!
FRI 9PM Serious fun as YOU pick the music and join in the show.
SAT 8PM
Enjoy live music with Patrick’s own, Kevin Larson and Josh Ritson!
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Friends of the Suncook River, 16 Parade Road, Barnstead. 10am-2pm. Included in the event will be a demonstration on milfoil removal with boat rides out to view the milfoil removal boat in action. www. MySuncookRiver.org or 4357199
Nuno Felted Scarf Class with Melinda LaBarge
Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. 9:30am3:30pm. No felting experience is necessary. Students are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack to satisfy themselves dur ing this 6-hour class. Tuition is $65 per student with a $35 materials fee. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. 279-7920
Fogg Hill Conservation Area – Guided Hike This guided hike in Center Harbor, is offered by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, and is free to attend, but registration is required. Register by visiting www.
LRCT.org
Portland Jazz Orchestra
All-Day Buffet Lunch & Dinner
Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall, 205 South Main Street, Wolfeboro. 7:30pm. www. WFriendsofMusic.org or 569-2151
331 SOUTH MAIN ST., LACONIA
Sunday 2nd
Lunch: Tues. - Sun. 11:30am-4pm • Dinner: Tues. - Sun. 4pm - 8pm FULL LIQUOR LICENSE • GIFT CERTIFICATES • HOLIDAY PARTIES
603-524-4100 SHANGHAINH.COM
Strafford Wind Symphony
Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 6pm. The SWS performs a variety of music literature from well-known favorites to contemporary pieces. Reserve t i c k e t s o n l i n e a t w w w.
RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992
Sun. 2nd – Thurs. 6th Dine at Patrick’s and Support Lakes Region Flag Football League Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. Dine at Patrick’s Pub and support the Lakes Region Flag Football League as they look to bring their skills to the National stage and compete in the Summer National Championships at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Just mention to your server that you are there to support LRFFL, and Patrick’s will donate 25% of food proceeds to their cause! Thank you Patrick’s Pub!! www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Tuesday 4th WWII Internment of Japanese Americans: A Family’s Journey – By Dr. David Sakura The Wright Museum, 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro. 7pm8pm. Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment of over 100,000 Japanese nationals legally living in America and their Japanese American children and grandchildren, who were American CITIZENS. As a third generation Japanese American, Sakura spent over two years behind barbed wire at the Minidoka Internment Camp in Idaho. Based on his own remembrances along with his father’s personal letters and other archival material, Sakura presents a highly personalized account of his family’s internment as well as some personal insights gained from these experiences. www.
WrightMuseum.org
“Yankee Ingenuity: The Stories of Headstrong & Resourceful People” Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. Doors open at 6:30pm, program begins at 7pm.Jo Radner, storyteller and oral historian will share a selection of historical tales, humorous and thought-provoking, about New Englanders who have used
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their wits in extraordinary ways to solve problems and create inventions. Free and open to the public. www.MHSWeb.
org
Introduction to Mosaics with Local Artist Cindy Stanton Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main Street, Sandwich. 9am-3pm. Class will begin with an introduction to the direct method of making a mosaic and a br ief presentation on elements of design in mosaic art. Beginning and experienced students will create at their own level and be able to finish a 4”x4” mosaic of their own design. Appropriate age for students is 12 and older. www.centersandwich.
beer and wine cash bar, are $25pp and are available on line at www.WrightMuseum.
org
Piper Conservation Guided Hike
Mountain Area –
This guided hike in Gilford, is offered by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, and is free to attend, but registration is required. Register by visiting
www.LRCT.org
1964 The Tribute – Beatles Tribute Concert Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 8pm. Reser ve
t i c k e t s o n l i n e a t w w w. RochesterOperaHouse.com or 335-1992
Sat. 8th – Sun. 9th Sugar Hill’s Lupine Festival Weekend
Town of Sugar Hill, New Hampshire. The 2019 Sugar Hill Lupine Festival Weekend will be held rain or shine! Explore and enjoy the open-air market with over 70 vendors, programs, music, ar tisan demonstrations, helicopter rides, library book sale, and visit the Historical Museum. Free parking is available in the Meetinghouse field, with handicapped parking on the grounds. For more information, please visit the Facebook page, Celebration of Lupine, or call 823-5661
Sunday 9th “The Paws on Pavement” 5K – Friendly Race
the Dog
Nor theast Delta Dental, Concord. The race will start at Northeast Delta Dental and run through the NHTI campus. Paws on the Pavement is one of the few races in the state where your dog can participate and even receive their own chip-timed bib if you’d like! Proceeds will benefit the Animal Rescue L e a g u e o f N H . w w w.
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Wednesday 5th Studley’s Flower Gardens, 82 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 6pm-8:30pm. Enjoy an elegant evening of food pairings with wine and craft beer. Local r e s t a u r a n t s w i l l p r ov i d e a delicious array of hor’s d’ouevres for you to enjoy as you stroll through the beautiful gardens, bid on silent auction items, and listen to live music. This event is 21+ only. Tickets are $30pp and are available at
www.RochesterMainStreet. org or call 330-3208
Thursday 6
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Revolutionary Story Time American Independence Museum’s Folsom Tavern, Exeter. 2pm-4pm. Children will be entertained by books, live music and stories! After the initial 30 minute story time, families are invited to “stay and play” for parent-supervised play time, which includes imaginary play, colonial games and period dress-up. www.
IndependenceMuseum.org
Friday 7th Lenny Clarke Comedy
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Live
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Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. 8pm. Reser ve t i c k e t s o n l i n e a t w w w.
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Saturday 8th Tom Hayes – Live Comedy Show for the Wright Museum Brewster Academy’s Anderson Hall, Wolfeboro. Tickets for the evening, which will feature a
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Thurs. 13th – Sun. 30th
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Awardwinning show is a captivating masterpiece that revels in
the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Tickets range from $18-$22 and are available to reserve at www.
RochesterOperaHouse.com
ONGOING Senior Ten Pin Bowling League
Funspot, Rt. 3 Weirs Beach. 10am every Monday morning. 50 years and older welcomed! Call Gail 569-1974 or Al 855-
—Since 1945
55 Mt Major Hwy, Alton Bay, NH 603-875-6363 • popsclamshell.com
FRESH SEAFOOD • GRILL FAVORITES • SUBS • ROLLS Best Whole Clams on the Lake! Kids meals served fries, drink & a frisbwith ee!
NOW OPEN WEEKENDS!
Fri 4-8pm, Sat 11:30am-8pm & Sun 11:30am-7pm
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month. 225-8400 for more information.
Lakes Region Detachment Marine Corps League
Meredith Community Center, Rt. 3, Meredith. 6:30pm. Second Thursday of the month. New members always welcome. 630-3439.
Tuftonboro Country, Bluegrass & Gospel Music Jam Session
Old White Church, 109A, Tuftonboro. Every Tuesday from 6:30pm-9:30pm. The public is invited to attend the jam session. Fans of country, bluegrass and gospel music are invited to come enjoy an evening of music! Bring your instruments to play and sing along, or just come to listen. There is no admission charge, donations are requested. For more information call Joe at 569-3861
Lakes Region Brain Injury Support Group Meeting
Lakes Region Community Services, 719 Main Street, Laconia. 6pm-7:30pm. Group meets 1 st Thursday of the
Toastmasters Meetings – All Welcome
Moultonborough Public Library, Moultonborough. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. All are welcome to check out this fun, supportive group of individuals finding their voice and honing their communication, listening and leadership skills. For more info contact Marcia at 5697494
Plymouth Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group Meeting
T h e W h o l e V i l l a g e, 2 5 8 Highland Street, Plymouth. 6pm-7:30pm. Group meets 2nd Wednesday of the month. 225-8400 for more information.
Line Dancing
Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Road, Gilford. 9am10:30am Every Wednesday. 524-6042
INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE GILFORD JEWELERS & PAWNBROKERS NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED!
TOOLS • TV’S • MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS! WE BUY, SELL, TRADE AND PAWN ALL JEWELRY COLLECTIONS
Serving Dinner Thu-Fri-Sat Nights Lunch & Breakfast Served Daily
TOP $$$ FOR DIAMONDS, GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM & ALL COINS AND WATCHES All items weighed and tested while you watch!
1429 Lakeshore Road, Gilford (across from Walmart)
603-524-1700
Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
—Dinner Specials—
thu Nights
Yankee Pot roast shepherds Pie
Fri Nights
Prime rib & AYCE Fresh Fried haddock
sAt Nights
PAstA sPECiAls •butternut squash ravioli w/maple cream sauce •Chicken, spinach tomato alfredo • Chicken, broccoli alfredo ... & more!
OPEN Mon-Wed 6am - 3 pm • Thur & Sat 6am - 7:30pm Fri 6am - 8pm • Sunday (breakfast only) 6am to 1pm
1331 Union Ave., Laconia • 603.524.6744
www.theuniondiner.com
China Bistro Serving the Best Crab Rangoon in the Country for over 35 years
Marine Corps Meetings
Granite Steak & Grill, Rte 11, Farmington Rd, Rochester. 11:30am. Third Tuesday of every month. All Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen and spouses welcome. 335-7414 or 781-956-6982.
“Moving Through Grief” – A Monthly Drop-in Support Session
Lakes region VNA Office, 186 Waukewan Street, Meredith. Sessions will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm. Carol Snow-Asher, Spiritual Care Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator at LR VNA will facilitate the monthly support session for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. 279-6611
Family Story Time
Concord Public Library, Green Street, Concord. Wednesdays at 9:30am. This class includes stories, fingerplays, songs, and fun, all designed to strengthen children’s reading or prereading skills! Registration is not required, and all ages are invited; groups welcome! 2258670
Hooks & Needles – Knitting & Crocheting Group
Meredith Senior Center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. Group meets every Tuesday 9:3011:30am. All are welcome. 279-4647
Support Group for Caregivers & Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias
Laconia Congregational Parish Hall, 18 Veterans Square, Laconia. 2pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday’s of each month. Group is confidential and non-denominational. 5366060
Newfound Knights – Chess Club Sleeper-Minot Library, Bristol. 5-7pm. Twice a month (Tuesdays). Any and all chess players are welcome, even if you have never played, people will be willing to take time and teach you how to play. Learn a new game, meet new people and have fun! Free and open to all. Tron84nh@gmail.com for dates and more details.
Agape Ministries Food Pantry and Thrift Store Open
A I- T A I MPUB
NO COVER CHARGE FRI & SAT @ 8PM
KARAOKE
W/
DJ DORIEN JAYE
89 LAKE ST. (RT. 3 / WEIRS BOULEVARD) • LACONIA
www.ChinaBistroNH.com • TAKE OUT & DELIVERY 524-0008
The Former Center Harbor Food Pantry, 80 Bean Road, Moultonborough. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-12pm, and Sunday 12pm3pm. 250-8028
Lakes Region Brain Injury Support Group Lakes
Region
Community
Services, 719 Main Street, Laconia. 6-7:30pm. 1st Thursday of every month. 2258400
Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting Trinity Episcopal Church, Route 25, Meredith. 7-9pm. First and third Thursday of the month. Persons of all experience levels are welcome to attend. www.lrcameraclub.
com
Zentangle Workshop
VynnArt, Main Street, Meredith. Every third Friday. Call 279-0557to sign up.
Overeaters Anonymous
Hope-Franklin RCC, 175 Central Street, Franklin. Saturdays 11am-noon.
NAMI-NH Family Support Group
Pease Public Library, downstairs, Plymouth. 7pm. First and third Mondays of each month. Open to anyone who is dealing with a close friend or family member who has a mental illness. 254-5090 or 536-2699
Genealogy Workshop
Wolfeboro Public Library, Wolfeboro. 10am-Noon. The first Tuesday of every month. Featuring methods of jump starting genealogical research for both the beginner and the advanced genealogist. Free and open to all. 569-2428
Central NH Amateur Radio Club Meeting Gilford Community Church, Gilford. Meets the first Tuesday of each month. Interested in amateur radio? New members welcome! Check website for details www.chnarc.org
Bible Study
Open Door Bible Church, 2324 Rt. 16, next to West Ossipee Post Office. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm. 508-380-0471
Singles Dance
Daniel’s Hall, Rt 4, Nottingham. Fridays from 8pm-12am. Casual dress. BYOB, free light buffet and drink set-ups. Smoking outside on the patio. $12. 942-8525
Acoustic Country Pickin Party
Tilton Senior Center from 7pm9pm every Wednesday.
Line Dancing
Starr King Unitarian Meeting House, Plymouth. Sundays 4-5pm. 536-1179
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Black Sea Bass by Tim Moore Contributing Writer
The author with what would be the NH state record, had he not eaten it for dinner that evening. proficiency. When jigging, it is important to make sure that you are jigging on or very near the bottom as sea bass are bottom dwellers and will most often pick your jig up from the bottom rather than while it is suspended. Try beating the bottom a couple of times to attract fish that might be out of sight (but not sound) and then let your jig pause briefly on the bottom. Be ready to set the hook, but be careful not to let it drag along bottom or you will lose a lot of jigs. Sea bass are notoriously strong fighters and can range anywhere from small 8-10” fish up to 5-6 pounders. You can get away with line as light as 12 pound test but many people use 20 or 30 pound braided line for its strength, small diameter, and sensitivity. If you use braided line, make sure you tie on about 6 feet of mono or fluorocarbon leader. Be careful with fluorocarbon, if it gets nicked you will have a weak spot that will surely
break at the worst possible moment. Black sea bass taste amazing when pan seared in butter with a dash of salt and pepper, but it’s the hard-fighting desire to stay on the bottom that make them a favorite among sea bass anglers. As always, practice good conservation and only keep what you need. The late summer months are the best time to catch black sea bass in New Hampshire and Maine waters, so get out there and have fun. Once you catch one, you might just be hooked yourself…pun intended. Tim Moore is a full-time licensed New Hampshire fishing guide and owner of Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC. He is a member of the New England Outdoors Writers Association and the producer of In Season Outdoors TV. Visit www. TimMooreOutdoors.com for more information.
Lakecity Autobody is pleased to announce we have expanded our services to include automotive repair. With Jim Cochrane, formally of Prestige Automotive, joining our team we are now able to serve all of your automotive needs from accident repairs to oil changes and everything in between!
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W O L F E B O R O Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, the New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) will once again provide locals and area visitors with the opportunity to cruise Lake Winnipesaukee in the Millie B. A 28-foot, mahogany, triple cockpit “woodie” and replica 1928 HackerCraft that is accurate down to the seat colors, the Millie B recreates “the experience of the golden age of boating.” “Wooden boats are iconic of New Hampshire’s fresh water lakes,” said NHBM Executive Director Martha Cummings. “The Millie B lets people experience the lakes in a unique, fun way.” During the 45-minute tour, visitors hear stories from the boat captain about the lake’s history,
geography, geology and wildlife as well as some of the more interesting people who live on it. In addition to tours, which generally accommodate 8 people (10 with small children), the Millie B is available for charters and private cruises on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM also provides opportunities to experience the lakes through two sailing programs. In the Community Sailing Program, NHBM and Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation teach basic sailing to adults and children. In the Sailboat
Sharing Program, NHBM, Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation and Brewster Academy provide individuals with the opportunity to share the use of a J24 keelboat. “We want people of all ages to experience the lakes in unique and memorable ways,” added Cummings. “We are excited for a wonderful late spring and summer.” Founded in 1992 by vintage boating enthusiasts, NHBM is committed to inspire people of all ages with an understanding of, and appreciation for, the boating heritage of New Hampshire’s fresh waterways. To learn more about the Millie B, or NHBM sailing programs, visit nhbm.org.
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The Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH and the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in Meredith and Weirs Beach, NH begin weekend operations on Saturday, May 25, 2019 – Memorial Day Weekend. On this special 3-day h olid a y w eek en d , th e Railroad is pleased to once again offer complimentary tickets to all Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Veterans. “This unique opportunity is extended to all U.S. Military, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Veterans who have retired, still serving on active duty or have
previously served. It’s our way of saying thank you to Veterans everywhere for their service and dedication to this country” stated Benjamin Clark, Vice President of the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads. Regularly priced tickets will be also available in Lincoln, Meredith and Weirs Beach for family members wishing to join their Veterans aboard the train as well as the general public. The Hobo Railroad’s one-hour and twentyminute round trip excur s i o n s t r a v e l a l o n g rail that dates back to the late 1800’s through naturally wooded areas
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The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad treats passengers to one and two-hour old-fashioned train rides along the western shore of Lake Winnipesaukee and Paugus Bay in NH’s Lakes Region. Shown here along the Boardwalk at Weirs Beach, passengers have an opportunity to step off the train to enjoy the arcades, shops and restaurants along the popular waterfront vacation area. HOBO from 24
Scenic Railroads begin Friday, June 21, 2019. Both railroads offer a variety of programs for school groups, community organizations, recreation & parks organizations and bus tours from May through late October. The Hobo Harvest Time Express in Lincoln as well as our popular Turkey Dinner Trains and Fall Foliage Specials in Meredith are also available throughout the Fall Foliage season for groups as well as the general public. “People of all ages love to look at trains and we have a number of familyoriented special events planned throughout the season where they can see and experience rail travel up close and personal,” stated Benjamin Clark, Vice President of the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, “Come check us out, we have a train ride for everyone!” The Hobo Railroad in
Lincoln, NH is located just off I-93 at Exit 32, left on Route 112 directly across from McDonalds. The Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad station is located just off Route 3 at 154 Main Street in Meredith, NH, while the Weirs Beach ticket booth is conveniently located on the Boardwalk at 211 Lakeside Avenue across from the arcades, just off Route 3. All trains at the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroads operate rain or shine and all excursions are roundtrip. For more information regarding 2019 train schedules and special events for the Hobo & Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, visit www. HoboRR.com or call 603745-2135.
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the plunder of the war than risking their lives in battle, which resulted in Jones sometimes changing battle plans to accommodate the sailors. He was still able to emerge victorious. In 1779 Jones was placed in command of a ship built in France and donated by the king of France to be used in the Continental Navy. The vessel was a merchant ship that had been used for trade with the Orient, but was fitted with 20 guns on each side and renamed the BonHomme Richard by Jones in honor of Benjamin Franklin and his “ Poor Richards Almanac.” It was a battle engaged in with this ship that Jones seems to be best known for, as he has been quoted
as saying “I have not yet begun to fight” when it appeared as if he and his crew had been defeated in a battle with the larger and more powerful British ship, the Serapis, and he was asked if he was ready to surrender. In a fierce three and onehalf hour battle Jones brought his ship aside the British frigate and eventually boarded the Serapis and captured it while the BonHomme was taking on water. It later sank. Though John Paul Jones wrote in his journal that he received from the president of Congress the first captain’s commission in the United States Navy on August 8, 1776, it wasn’t until June 26, 1781 that he felt he was given the proper recognition in regards to seniority.
Final resting place of JPJ at the U.S. Naval Academy. His body was brought back to the U.S., from France in 1906. It was on that date that the Continental Congress unanimously elected him to be the commander of the 74- gun America. Jones’s journal reads “There had been talk of raising me to the rank of rear admiral. But the proposal was not supported by my friends in Congress because the United States did not then have sufficient forces for an officer of that rank,” The plan was for Jones to command a fleet of ships scheduled to arrive in France before winter. The ship was being constructed in Portsmouth. He was obviously pleased with this decision, however, when Jones arrived at Portsmouth he discovered that the America was not nearly as close to completion as he expected it to be. In fact construction of the ship had been delayed because of a lack of money and building materials. In John Paul’s words the ship “was not half constructed, and there was neither wood, nor iron, nor other material prepared to finish the job.” Adding to this was the fact that the money designated to finance the building of the America had been used for other purposes. The result was that Jones stayed in Portsmouth for a longer period than was anticipated. He took
command of completing the construction of the America by providing the needed money from his own wealth and overseeing the building process. Jones took charge of finishing the work and finding a crew to man the ship named America. It measured fifty feet eight inches (at her beam) by 182 feet six inches long (at her first gundeck). Jones had the ship built so that when the gun ports were closed a person at a far distance could not tell that it was a vessel of war. He wrote: “The work was completed so well that it greatly surpassed all that naval architecture had previously offered..” He knew, though, that some of the lumber used in the construction was not thoroughly dried and wrote “I could not …answer for the lifetime of every piece used in this ship, because time had been too short to prepare each piece properly.” He was not satisfied with the choice of the masts, but indicated that no better trees could be found for the construction of ships than in America. According to him the work of the ship was done by only twenty men, though others have given different numbers. The plans of John Paul Jones were changed when
a French ship, also with 74 guns, Le Magnifique went aground at Boston and was lost to the French Navy. The Continental Congress, in response, used the situation to express their gratitude to France by giving them the ship America as a replacement for the Le Magnifique. Quoting Jones again and his reaction: “An unfortunate accident deprived me of the command of this beautiful ship, the America, after all the time, all the effort, and all the personal expense that its construction had cost me.” Chevalier de Martigne, who had commanded Le Magnifique, went to Portsmouth where Jones delivered the ship to him on November 5, 1782. Within a few years the unseasoned beams of the America began to rot and it was removed from service. The above are some of the events related to the 5 foot 5 inch tall “Father of the American Navy” as he has been called and his Portsmouth experiences. Jones went on to command other ships and died in France at the age of 45. Robert Hanford Smith, Sr., welcomes your letters at danahillsmiths@yahoo. com
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percent of bicycles imported into the U.S. in 2017! A Wall Street Journal article underscores that even niche American bicycle manufacturers are dependent on Chinese parts and thus still will be affected by tariffs. A strong U.S. economy with powerful job creation and record low unemployment has allowed the President to go head to head with Beijing on trade. What are the numbers? Consider for a moment the U.S. trade deficit with the People’s Republic of China; in 1988 it was $3.5 billion, by 1998 $57 billion, in 2008 it climbed to $268 billion, and in 2018 it surged to $419 billion! While the American Chamber of Commerce in China touts the line that U.S. exports to China at $120 billion have never been higher (happily true), there’s nonetheless a widening trade gap where China’s exports to the USA also have never been higher. But beyond deficits, American jobs especially in key industries such as aluminum and steel have taken serious losses, until now. Tragically now the American farmer is taking the brunt of hits when it comes to agricultural exports to China. Significantly, the President has cancelled aluminum and steel tariffs from Canada. This is part of Washington’s overdue compromise to pass the renewed and updated version of the NAFTA trade deal comprising Canada, Mexico and the United States. Now both Washington and Beijing must work overtime to solve the trade impasse lest uncertainty and a blame game become part of a vicious cycle. The Trump Administration’s entrenched rivalry with Beijing over Trade, the South China Sea, and Taiwan forebodes a dangerous trajectory towards potential conflicts. So what’s the ultimate endgame?
gas (undercutting Russia’s primary foreign-currency generator) and rebuilding our military, or the woman who promised to “reset” our relations with Russia and helped it control 20% of our strategic uranium reserves while her husband and family foundation prospered from Russian money? Calling the lawfully elected president of the United States “illegitimate” it to enter dangerous territory. It undermines the peaceful transition of power that made America exceptional at its founding. Attempting to taint the next election with her irrational misconceptions makes it even worse. We used to put delusion people in places where they could be cared for and couldn’t harm themselves or others. Now, the leading candidate of a major political party invites one to be a heartbeat away from the presidency. Yes, in jest. But this is no laughing matter. This is the future of our republic. This episode shows Joe Biden to be an illegitimate candidate. Of course, Biden isn’t the only Democrat candidate to jump off a cliff hand-in-hand with an irrational voter. Whenever they are asked, the klownkar of Democrat hopefuls sing in unison praising the idea of a national $15 per hour minimum wage. This, despite all evidence – in economic textbooks and in economic reality – clearly demonstrating such a move hurts rather than helps low-skill workers by eliminating jobs and reducing hours worked/ take-home pay. Yet, they persist. Aristotle wrote, “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” With so many Americans pushing to elevate a national popular vote over the Constitution’s Electoral College and candidates embracing and encouraging voters whose beliefs don’t intersect with reality, we are well on our way to despotism.
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