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A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 28, NO. 31
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The Story Of EDALHAB At Lake Winni Museum
New Meredith Skatepark Is All About Family And Community by Dan Seufert
Weirs Times Correspondent
which featured Russ Hart and other family members waving at the camera, saying “See You at Hart’s.” One of the small boys in the ads was Brendan Hart, who is now 24. Hart is now making his mark outside of the restaurant business, leading an effort to raise $226,000 to rebuild
the Glenn Hart Memorial Skatepark, which was built and named for his late father in 2004 but has since fallen into disrepair. The new park will be named the Hart Family Memorial Skatepark, so the facility can also honor his mother, Linda Hart-Buuck, the former See HART on 36
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For almost 70 years, the Hart Family of Meredith has owned one of the state’s most famous eating establishments, the iconic Hart’s Turkey Farm on Route 104. The third and fourth generation of Harts continue the
tradition to this day, serving fine food to customers of all ages. The restaurant, the Lakes Region’s first farmto-table eatery when it opened with 12 seats in 1954, now seats 500. It’s a year-round favorite for guests, many of whom also recall the family’s television commercials,
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(L to R) Rosie Hilyer, Brendan Hart and Colin Hart. Brendan and his team have raised $180,000 of the money needed to build a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark in place of the now closed wood and sheet metal facility in Meredith’s Prescott DAN SEUFERT PHOTO Park.
On Wednesday, August 7th at 7 PM, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host retired Navy engineer and diver Gary Sniffin with his talk on ‘EDALHAB: UNH’s Underwater Habitat at Alton Bay,’ describing his experience as one of four engineering students who spent 48 hours at the bottom of the lake in UNH’s underwater habitat experiment in 1968. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited, we recommend making reservations by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@gmail.com or by phone to 603-366-5950. The EDALHAB project was funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to test the concept that an underwater habitat could be launched to serve as a place to live while working underwater, without needing a big support vessel. The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum is located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs
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AUGUST Through September Dinosaurs Alive! Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Visitors to the Science Center can see life-size dinosaurs like the way they lived during pre-historic times. The temporary exhibit features five life-size dinosaurs. They look, move, and sound like the real thing! One even spits! The exhibit is open daily from 9:30am-5pm (last trail admission at 3:30pm) and is included in regular trail admission. www.NHNature.org or 968-7194 Through August 3rd
Barnstormers Present - “The Man Who Came to Dinner” Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main Street, Tamworth. The Barnstormers present George S. Kaufman & Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner”. What do you get when you combine great literature with crazy, funny farce? The most beloved comedy of American Theatre! This show is a Barnstormers best seller. 323-8500 or
www.BarnstormersTheatre.org
Arts Week at Canterbury Shaker Village Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury. Join for a variety of activities including: five artists in residence co-curated by Kelley Stelling Contemporary World premiere dance performance, Play reading, family and children’s activities, dance tours in the Village and much more. For a full schedule and to register for any classes or performances, visit
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Through August 10th
Chicago Winnipesaukee Playhouse, 33 Footlight Circle, Meredith. Chicago, the blockbuster musical, comes to the Lakes Region, which is the only place in all New England you can see this award-winner north of Broadway. Filled with fantastic actors, singers and dancers who will all be performing on sets designed by Emmy Award winner Melissa Shakun, who returns to the Playhouse for this production. www. WinnipesaukeePlayhouse.org or 279-0333 Through August 11th
Pirates of Penzance Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester. Pirates of Penzance is one of Gilber t and Sullivan’s most beloved operettas, filled with hilarious lyrics and brilliant musical craftsmanship. Join a crew of lovable pirates, a bevy of beautiful maidens, and a nervous band of policemen for this delicious musical comedy treat!
www.RochesterOperaHouse.com Mamma Mia!
Interlakes Summer Theatre, InterLakes Community Auditorium, 1 Laker Lane, Meredith. Tickets on sale at www.InterlakesTheatre.com or at 603-707-6035
Thursday 1st Plymouth Farmers Market
Plymouth Regional Senior Center Outside Plaza, Garden Street, Plymouth. 3pm-6pm. Rain or shine! 536-5030
Pete Peterson – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 8pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Astronomy for Birders – Presented by Marc Stowbridge The Loon Center, Lee’s Mill Road, Moultonborough. 7pm. Stowbridge, past president of the NH Astronomical Society, will be giving a talk about using binoculars and spotted scopes for astronomical viewing. He will discuss using planetarium software to find the interesting objects and choosing the right kind of objects for different kinds of optics. Free and open to the public. 476-5666 or www.Loon.org
Thurs. 1st – Sat. 17th Cinderella – Live Performance Jean’s Playhouse, Papermill Drive, Lincoln. Cinderella is at once a fairy tale and a tale of how fortune wins out over almost every obstacle, with the help of a little magic. It’s been told in multiple variations and cultures for more than a thousand years, but the one we know best is from French author, Charles Perrault, in about 1697. The girl who dwells in the kitchen ashes whose chance meeting with a handsome prince drives the satisfying and just conclusion of a happy romance; the way strewn with stepsisters, stepmother, a royal court and the magic of fairy dust applied liberally. It is that legendary tale that Rodgers and Hammerstein built their entrancing musical in 1957. www. JeansPlayhouse.com or 745-2141
Friday 2nd Guided Evening Lantern Tour at Lost River Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock. Guided evening tours begin at dusk and last 1 and a half hours. Explore Lost River by the light of lanterns and headlamps. Following the tour, enjoy s’mores around the campfire. All reservations must be made in advance as space is limited. Multiple dates available through October. 745-8031 or www.
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Fri. 2nd – Sat. 10th Franklin Footlight Theatre Presents “Mamma Mia!” Franklin Opera House, Franklin. See the smash hit “Mamma Mia!” with some of your favorite local actors. You’ll be guaranteed to be dancing in the aisles! Tickets are selling fast, so reserve your today at www.FranklinOperaHouse. org or by calling 934-1901
Fri. 2nd – Sept. 2nd Lakes Region Art Association Members Annual Exhibit
Lakes Region Art Gallery, Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton. Gallery hours are extended during the month of August, Tuesday – Sunday 10am-6pm. Closed Mondays (except Labor Day, Sept. 2nd). Come see all the new artwork and celebrate the awards and recognition afforded the artists.
Fri. 2nd – Sun. 18th “Passages” – Art Exhibit by Jean Kennedy
VynnArt, 30 Main Street, Meredith. “Passages” is the title of a special exhibit of award-winning, Gilford Artist, Jean Kennedy. These new paintings reflect her experiences and keen eye for the beautiful skies and reflections that draw visitors and artists to the Lakes Region. Jean will be on hand at the opening reception August 2nd from 4pm-7pm. The public is invited. 279-0577
Saturday 3rd Guided Evening Lantern Tour at Lost River Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock. Guided evening tours begin at dusk and last 1 and a half hours. Explore Lost River by the light of lanterns and headlamps. Following the tour, enjoy s’mores around the campfire. All reservations must be made in advance as space is limited. Multiple dates available through October. 745-8031 or www.
LostRiverGorge.com
Justin Jaymes – Live Music Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
10th Annual “Freedom Ride”
Dueling Pianos – Gardner Berry vs Jon Lorentz Patrick’s Pub & Eatery, 18 Weirs Road, Gilford. 9pm. www.PatricksPub.com or 293-0841
Weirs Beach Jazz Series – Billy Rosen Vermont Jazz Trio Patio Garden Restaurant, across the footbridge on Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach. 7pm-10pm. Table, bleacher, and bar rail seating is available. Full dinner and liquor service are available. For more information email PatioGarden@
weirsbeach.com
Sounds in the Sanctuary Ensemble Aubade
This trio will perform chamber music spanning four centuries. Ensemble Aubade is based in Boston and performs across the United States.
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Bethlehem Congregation Synagogue, Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem. 5pm.
The event star ts in downtown Manchester at Stark Brewing with motorcyclists gathering for coffee, pastries and registration at 7am. An escorted ride along scenic back roads to the NH Veterans Cemetery, will leave at 8:30am. Following a special ceremony at the cemeter y, the procession will return to Stark Brewing Company for a charity bike and car show, BBQ lunch, live music, raffles and more! Proceeds benefit The Way Home, which offers assistance to Veterans in the community by providing a broad range of programs and related services. Cost is $35 per rider, $10 per passenger. Registered riders receive a free commemorative event t-shirt while supplies last. Register before August
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Classic Musical Cinderella Dances into Lincoln The musical “Cinderella” opens August 1, live onstage at Jean’s Plyhouse in Lincoln. It will run through August 17th. Cinderella is at once a fairy tale and a tale of how fortune wins out over every obstacle, with the help of a little magic. It’s been told in multiple variations and cultures for more than a thousand years, but the one we know the best is from French author, Charles Perrault, in about 1697. The girl who dwells in the kitchen ashes whose chance meeting with a handsome prince drives the satisfying and just conclusion of happy romance; the way strewn with stepsisters, stepmother, a royal court and the magic of fairy dust applied liberally. It is that legendary tale that Rodgers and Hammerstein built their entrancing musical in 1957. With a professional cast including many of the actors onstage all summer and featuring Carrie Wagner as Cinderella and Tyler Mell as the Prince; joined by NH actors Alex Picard and Shelly Fawson and three local youngsters Addy Allain, Molly Hazelton, and Devian Kenyon. Information/tickets at www. jeansplayhouse.com; box office, Wed-Sat. at 603-745-2141.
Wright Museum to Host Donna Reed Film Festival In August and September, the Wright Museum in Wolfeboro will host a film festival on OscarWinning actress, Donna Reed. The festival will begin with See Here Private Hargrove on Tuesday, August 13. The Human Comedy will be shown on August 20 followed by They Were Expendable on August 27 and From Here to Eternity on September 3. The festival, according to museum Executive Director Mike Culver, is not only notable because of the iconic status of the movies themselves, but due to the fact Reed’s own daughter will be present. Although she won’t be able to make it to every screening, Owen expressed excitement in speaking at and introducing the first film of the festival. “I wish I lived closer,” she said. “I would join you all for each screening, as I never tire of seeing her work on the big screen.” Whereas See Here Private Hargrove will be shown at Wolfeboro Towne Hall, the other films will be screened at Wright Museum’s movie theater. In speaking on the festival’s deeper meaning and accompanying Donna Reed exhibit (open through October 31) Culver said it reveals how every homefront American of that era -- even movie stars -- did their part for the war. Reed began her acting career in the 1940s and was only 20 when the war started -- the same age as many of the servicemen. According to Owen, Reed personally replied to every letter she received. After her passing in 1986, Owen said she found more than 350 of the letters the servicemen had written her mother, which are now featured in the exhibit. “It will no doubt be very emotional seeing mom’s letters,” she said. “I’ve been living with them since 2007, but it will be a very emotional experience seeing them on display.” When asked how she hopes people remember her mother, Owen highlighted her patriotism. “I would want them to remember her as an actress who cared deeply about her country and used her influence to that end,” she said. “And that, no matter who she portrayed in her films and the TV show, she represented the American heart.” For more information about the film festival, including start times, visit wrightmuseum.org
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I didn’t want to start thinking about it this early, but the idea needs to be addressed. I was hoping to hold off until at least Labor Day. The best case scenario would be not to have to make a decision until after Christmas, but I know that is unrealistic. Social media is already abuzz with the question as well as some of the local media. So, will I be running for governor of New Hampshire in 2020 under the Flatlander Ticket? In all honesty, things have changed so much in politics and culture over the years, as well as within the Flatlander Party itself, that the decision is not an easy one. I’m sure you have all been following the big dust up at our annual meeting where some “newer” members of the Flatlander Party want to change the name. They feel that “Flatlander” is demeaning and insensitive and not inclusive enough and that someone might get their feelings hurt. They feel that the name doesn’t do enough to include the many diverse folks who are in the party. (Though “folks” has now been considered insensitive as well since some people choose not to identify as “folks”.) I, personally, see nothing wrong with the name “Flatlander” since, after all, you are either one or you’re not. One young woman (who
prefers not to be referred to as either “young” or “woman”) was concerned that the term “Flatlander” needed to be looked at literally and those who were less or more than “Flat” would be offended. A discussion ensued where it was argued whether someone’s “flatness” was to be measured in a standing or lying down position. “If a lying down position,” asked one concerned individual (who might actually be two people according to the new cultural rules) “Wouldn’t a pregnant woman feel ostracized from the group?” Everyone was in unanimous agreement that in a standing position no one was “flat” and thus there were really no Flatlanders. Someone suddenly stood up and made a motion to vote on calling us “The Undetermined Size and Shape Party.” The chairman/chairperson (no offense intended) of the Flatlander Party, who wasn’t really paying attention, spending most of his time staring at his phone tweeting on Twitter, finally realized what was going on and stood up to argue the motion and make the point that the term “Flatlander” had nothing at all to do with a person’s size or shape, but was only related to where they originally came from. This created quite a brouhaha from those who insisted that we are allowed to “not be from somewhere else originally” if we choose not to. In fact, one particularly loud member (who I hope not to insult by giving that person a gender based on my many years of experience and observation) claimed she changed her entire ancestry because she didn’t identify with it. The motion to change the name of the party never went anywhere, because there were way too many
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name change suggestions that needed to be considered due to the diverse group. (The word “group” was also railed against by more than a few.) Some of the names that came up were “The People From Away Party”, “The Different Shapes and Sizes Party”, “The Party Of People With Undetermined Attributes” and even just “The Party”. There was much discussion on each possible name, and it was apparent that none of them would ever get a majority vote, so the name “Flatlander Party” seems safe for now. With the five minutes that were left at the end of the meeting, the discussion turned to who would be the candidate in 2020. Of course, all eyes turned towards me. No one else really wanted the job since the prospects of victory were so slim. It seemed it was more important to want to change things to fit your own personal preferences than to actually participate in any real progress for the group as whole. (Just my opinion.) One person of undetermined ancestry, origin or gender got up and said that I should be the nominee again since I have, not only the experience, but that my name could be quickly changed from “Brendan” to “Brenda” if the situation called for it. The crowd murmured its approval, but I didn’t commit. After that meeting, there was obviously a lot I had to think about. I needed to go home and talk it over with our cat, who, at the moment, seemed like the only sensible creature I could relate to. I’ll keep you posted.
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NYC’s Anti-Cop Anarchy: What Say You, Dante de Blasio? Dante de Blasio is the son of Democratic New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has abandoned his crimeby Michelle Malkin wracked city Syndicated Columnist (but not his public office, tax-subsidized salary or perks) for a quixotic presidential bid to become America’s social justice warrior-in-chief. Calculated to promote his race card-playing dad’s campaign, Dante stoked anti-cop hysteria a few weeks ago with a widely disseminated USA Today op-ed. Dante’s screed came just days after de Blasio declared at the first Democratic debate: “I’m different from all of the other candidates in this race in that I’m raising a black son in America.” De Blasio reminds audiences that Dante is black as often as former GOP presidential candidate John Kasich reminded every unfortunate person within earshot that his dad was a mailman. A Google news search for “De Blasio black son” yields nearly 85,000 hits. We get it. We get it. We get it. Because his pigment and political bloodline give him the special privilege of making blanket assertions about, well, anything, Dante was rewarded with a major media platform to ply a kinder, gentler version of the vile “Cops=pigs” narrative to an audience of millions. Police officers are menaces on the streets who pose a greater threat to “people of color” than unknown strangers, homeless people and drug addicts, Dante de Blasio argued. He had “no fear on a night walk until the
police came,” the op-ed declared darkly. “We’re taught to fear the people meant to protect us, because the absolute worstcase scenario has happened too many times. This reality cannot continue.” But actual reality smacked NYPD officers in their heads in two viral videos this week that had non-white witnesses in the ‘hood laughing and jeering hysterically. In Harlem and Brooklyn, cops were attacked with buckets of water while onlookers hooted, hollered and incited chaos. A brazen young thug, not paralyzed in the least by the anxiety that de Blasio conjured up for his column, hurled a bucket that hit one of the LEOs in the back of the head. Members of the neighborhood mobs where the attacks occurred -- similarly unaffected by Dante’s manufactured disquietude -- whipped out their phones to share their glee and cheered like they were watching an episode of “WWE RAW.” “Who does that in their right frame of mind? People who believe there’s no consequences,” a law enforcement source fumed to the New York Post. “There’s total anarchy out here.” Another NYPD supervisor warned: “Today it’s a bucket of water. Tomorrow it could be a bucket of cement.” In 1993, a Housing Authority cop John Williamson was murdered after a Washington Heights mob went wild because NYPD officers were towing illegally parked cars. Someone hurled a 30-pound bucket of spackling compound from a building rooftop that struck and killed Williamson. Here’s more of the reality Dante de Blasio and his cophating daddy won’t acknowl-
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Why the Left Is Reconsidering Al Franken On Monday, The New Yorker printed a lengthy piece by reporter Jane Mayer about the sad fate of former Sen. Al Franken, DMinn. Franken by Ben Shapiro resigned from Syndicated Columnist the Senate in 2017 after a bevy of women accused him of sexual harassment; their accounts ranged from unwanted kisses to unsolicited a-- grabbing. In the midst of the #MeToo movement, Franken stepped down, all the while decrying President Trump’s own record of allegations concerning mistreatment of women. At the time, there were two possible interpretations of events. The first was more inspiring: After decades of defending sexual misconduct by powerful Democratic figures, Democrats and their media allies were finally willing to reset a social standard. In the wake
of #MeToo, they had reconsidered their worship of Teddy Kennedy, their pathetic willingness to cover for Bill Clinton. A new day had dawned. Then there was the second, more cynical theory: Democrats and their media allies were looking to set a new standard out of pure partisanship. They weren’t really concerned about Franken’s victims any more than they had been about Clinton’s victims. Instead, they were looking to establish a level of morally superior ground upon which to attack Trump and demand that Republicans disown him. This week, we found out which theory was true. Mayer, the New Yorker reporter, rose to public acclaim just last year when she reported on thenSupreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s supposed sexual evils. With no supporting facts other than the hazy accounts of decades-old events, she attacked Kavanaugh with alacrity.
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Paris When It Sizzles PARIS A S u m m e r heatwave has enveloped the French capital in a blanket of dry heat. Following a by John J. Metzler W i n t e r a n d Syndicated Columnist Spring of churning discontent from the Yellow Vests, Gilet Jaunes, anti-government demonstrations, the current vacation season should have come as a welcome respite to the protest weary French. And you know it’s Summer when the classic Tour de France bicycle race ends amid the splendor of the Parisian Champs-Elysees. A nexus of civilization, culture and romance, Paris is well represented by its great monuments, museums and vibrant Avenues reflecting its global status. Though the capital has captivated tourists and Francophiles alike, as with all large urban areas the metropolis strains under the pressure of traffic chaos, perpetual construction, and congestion. Between the world wars and certainly after 1945, the Americans were the principal tourists. Twenty-five years ago Paris became the craze for busloads of Central Europeans especially from Poland and Hungary who were finally allowed to travel
and had the means to do so. Then came the Russians, Mainland Chinese and South Koreans. Though renown for its shopping, Americans are no longer the proverbial big spenders. Nor are the Japanese. The new clientele in the Grand Department Stores such as Printemps and Galeries lLafayette are Mainland Chinese and South Koreans. Special boutiques and shop assistants cater to this wealthy and expanding market. Japanese big spenders are so 20 years ago. Both the cartographical and spiritual center of Paris focuses on Notre Dame cathedral, this Gothic masterpiece which has been an architectural icon of France since the Middle Ages. The tragic Notre Dame fire in mid-April has left a scar on the landscape; it’s not at first obvious since the magnificent structure still stands but the cathedral is missing the smaller spire which collapsed during the inferno. Massive rebuilding and debris clearing efforts are moving apace to restore the roof and spires of this magnificent church. Most of the funds are from the private sector; Bernard Arnault and Francois Pinault of the Bettencourt Foundation have pledged nearly $500 million. Another major reconstruction effort led by Michel Picaud is the American-orga-
nized Friends of Notre Dame which has so far collected $8 million towards the painstaking restoration effort. Already the countdown to the Olympics has begun! While Tokyo will host the 2020 Sum-
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Nobody Can Disappoint Like Family Some version of “Nobody can disappoint like family” has probably been around for as long as humans have been forming families. It’s by Ken Gorrell human nature Contributing Columnist to be disappointed when those closest to us don’t live up to expectations. The same is true of political “families.” Had Governor Lynch signed SB263 into law, I would have been unhappy but unsurprised. That Governor Sununu signed it, disappoints. With his signature, the governor helped to destroy the dreams of New Hampshire’s high school girl athletes. By putting his name on that very partisan bill, we join a growing list of states that allow boys to compete against girls as “girls” – no hormone treatments or surgery required. The new law states in part: No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in public schools because of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race... Concord Monitor’s Ethan DeWitt described the law as adding “state-level protections that effectively back up existing protections in federal law under Title IX.” But “backing up” isn’t accurate reporting. “Extending” is the more honest description because “federal Title IX law does not include protections for gender identity or sexual orientation, after the Trump administration reversed an Obama-era executive order to create them.” What DeWitt papered over with
misleading phraseology is that Obama’s change to the Title IX statute was made using a “Dear Colleague” letter dated May 13th, 2016 – well into the last year of President Obama’s second term. Timed to avoid debate or a campaign issue - or legislative concurrence - it was not something the former president felt strongly enough about to accomplish with the stroke of his pen in his first term. But our Republican governor steps in to fill Obama’s small shoes. In doing so he has taken the athletic shoes off our girl high school competitors by forcing them to compete with boys who merely “identify” as girls. These “mind-over-matter” females will dominate girls’ sporting events with their significantly greater muscle mass and higher levels of the performance-enhancing drug, testosterone. To see the future of girls’ high school sports, look to Connecticut. The New York Post reported “two biologically male students, Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood, finished first and second, respectively, in the 55-meter dash this year, crushing the competition. Miller set a new girls indoor record and also won the 300-meter. The year before, the two finished first and second in the 100-meter state outdoor championships.” This ridiculous attempt at “inclusion” and “fairness” hurts biological girls by excluding them from trophies and college athletic scholarships through unfair competition. (And that competition is fierce: According to the NCAA, only 2 out of 100 high school athletes are awarded athletics scholarships.)
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The Bear Facts From Sandwich Notch by Robert Hanaford Smith, Sr. Contributing Writer
On June 29, 1935 a few people who went to Sandwich Notch had what one of them called “my thrilling experience.” The Meredith News in its July 25th issue made a point of emphasizing that this was a true story passed on in a letter to the readers by Lena Smith Ford of Connecticut and Center Sandwich. The people connected to the story were travelling in a car on the Sandwich Notch Road looking for cellar holes when a two hundred pound bear (she didn’t say who weighed it) ran across the road a short distance ahead of them. The location was near the site of the Durgin Tavern and the folk got out of the car and did a slight search of the area where the bear entered the brush but found no sign of it. They did, however discover a bear cub at the top of a birch tree on the opposite side of the road. Lena had been told more than once by bear hunters that it was unlikely that she would ever see a bear in the woods as many woodsmen never saw one in their lifetime. If there were bear hunters there had to be some bears around. Things were different in the thirties and for sometime afterwards in New Hampshire concerning the number or even the
Bear cub in a tree near my house in New Hampton a few years ago- probably similar to ones seen in Sandwich Notch in 1935. existence of certain species of animals and birds compared to today. In my home town of New Hampton in the 1930s it would have been a rare experience to see a bear, and as a child in the middle of the century I could walk in the woods with no thought of a possible bear encounter. These many years later I would not be surprised to see a black bear, not only in the woods, but also in the yard of my house. On that June, 1935 day the cub started whining and the spectators heard a response from the mother bear, but she did not appear to help it. Another cub, though, came out of the woods and crossed the road as if trying to help the first cub. In the words of Lena Ford “Then followed three quarters of an hour or more for us of most interesting observation of the ways of little cub bears in their own environment, their fear and caution, their wiles and cunning, and
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Kayak fishing has been the fastest growing aspect of fishing for several years, growing more than 31% from 2014 to 2017 according to the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. New kayak anglers are soaking up every bit of information they can get from websites, social media groups, seminars, and other events. They form communities, plan trips together, hire guides, and more, all in the hopes of learning more and be- The author in his fully-rigged Old Town Predator PDL coming better kayak an- kayak. Photo credit: Stack9 Photography. glers. Here are a few tips that might help novice er fun. Tethers are often point the rod tip toward kayak anglers in their seen as miniscule and the sky and bring the fish time consuming, espe- closer to you. Once you search for knowledge. There is a lot of cially on items that you land your fish, open the gear that kayak anglers frequently use. It’s easy bail (if you have a spinprefer, but there are often to get complacent and not ning reel) and put the rod important details left out do it, but almost every in the nearest rod holder. when purchasing new kayak angler tips their Opening the bail lets you gear, such as rod and kayak at some point. If take line as you need it. reel combos. Rods 7-feet you tip over deep water, You may need to reach or less are generally pre- or in current, the chances around for tools, get your ferred. Anything longer of recovering your gear camera ready, or put the than 7-feet makes land- are slim. Tethers keep ev- fish back into the water ing fish more difficult. erything attached to your while you get your meaA longer rod keeps fish boat and off the bottom of suring device or camera farther away from your the ocean or lake. ready. Sitting close to the kayak when you get them A couple other tips to the surface, sometimes water makes it easy to that work with most sitcausing anglers to choke reel a fish to within a cou- on-top (SOT) fishing kayup on the rod to reach ple of feet of your rod tip. aks is preventing gear their catch. They become It’s almost intuitive to do from getting dunked if so focused on landing so. This keeps the fish a you flip and how to retheir fish they don’t re- rod length away from you enter if you fall out. Noalize that their reel has though, making it dif- body ever plans on flipbeen submerged under ficult to land. The result ping their kayak, but it w a t e r . D u n k i n g m o s t is often a dunked reel, happens to the best of reels drastically reduces which has been the death us. Most SOT kayaks the life of them. Using of many a reel, especially have a primary tipping rods 7-feet long or shorter in saltwater. One tip I point, and once you find makes landing fish easi- give my clients is; when it, it’s usually too late to er, while still allowing you reeling in a fish, stop reel- do anything about it. If to fish most any lure you ing when the fish is a rod you feel like you’re about length of line away from to tip over, jump or push might want. See MOORE on 34 Losing gear is nev- the tip. This allows you to
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by Jim MacMillan Contributing Writer
Yes, the title is a little obscure but hang in there and I will explain. If you are a frequenter of this column, you’ll remember that I’ve proclaimed my fancy for the Double IPA beer style. Add to that the abundant amount of so many Double IPA’s out there on shelves and there seems no end to these tasty treats. What makes a Double IPA special you may ask? The short answer is there is just more of a good thing. India Pale Ales are the most popular style in craft brewing today. Tons of variety stems from combinations of so many different malts and hops in the brewing world. Yeast also plays a big part in the way an IPA can taste. With all of these variables, there seems an endless array of options to taste. Where the Double IPA prospers is that there is more malt character which leads to a higher ABV percentage. Normal IPA’s tend to range from about 4.5% to 6.5% on the high end. Doubles start at 6.5% and go as high as 10% ABV.
The hop character is also balanced against the extra malt. That is not to say it is more bitter; just the opposite. The hop aromas are now given the chance to shine. With the ability to add hop combinations in different ways, either by whirl pooling late in the boil of the initial creation or during the fermentation time, there seems to be no single way to make liquid gold. To better understand where DIPA’s started becoming more popular, we need to look at Lawson’s Sip of Sunshine. This one beer (to me) was a game changer in flavor and got noticed by many IPA lovers. At 8% ABV, I still can’t understand why the label doesn’t say Double on it… Lawson’s Finest Liquid is the originator of Sip and has it contract brewed through Two Roads Brewing in CT, mainly because of the capacity that Two Roads can offer Lawson’s. One taste of it and you will understand the reason for its name. Breakaway Beerworks is the creator of RISE Double IPA. Originally part of Garrison City in Dover, Breakaway is in a collaborative, contract brewing through Great North Brewing in Manchester. RISE is a heady 8.4% ABV with similar attributes to Sip of Sunshine but using totally different hops to create a very distinctive flavor set.
What is nice about the releases of RISE is the hop aroma changes Breakaway gives it. Experimenting with dry hopping of different hops, either a single variety or combinations helps make RISE one of the most desirable DIPA’s out there. Available in 16 oz four packs, keep your eye on this treat for sure. Horus Aged Ales has created Osprey’s Fresh Catch, in its sixth version of this fine gold medal winning recipe. Its preceding versions used different hop and malt combinations exclusively mastered by owner Kyle Horrop himself. This hazy golden yellow beverage sports a brilliant white head and amazing hop aromas of citrus and pine. Horus is also contract brewed through a large brewer in Waunakee, WI. At 7.2% ABV, it is the lesser of the three presented here but it is none the less one of the finest Double IPA’s on the market. So, to better appreciate each new version of these rotating DIPA’s, you need to focus their new releases. Each of these beers has a fantastic rating on BeerAdvocate.com and untapd. com where fans sing their praises. All of these beers mentioned here can be found at Case-n-Keg in Meredith and other fine craft beer emporiums. Check out all three to see if you agree!
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NH Veterans Association Program At Lake Winnipesaukee Museum On Wednesday, August 14th at 7 PM, the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum will host historian C. Ian Stevenson of Boston University with his talk ‘Leisure, Landscape and Legacy at the New Hampshire Veterans Association Campus’. This program is free for Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society and NHVA members; for non-members there is a $5 fee. Since seating is limited, reservations are recommended. The New Hampshire Veterans Association (NHVA) was founded in 1875, and held annual reunions or ‘encampments’ every August at Weirs Beach from 1878 onward. Starting in 1880, numerous permanent structures were built on the nearly eightacre Campground site, including the Headquarters Building (1885) located at the corner of New Hamp-
Ian Stevenson will present ‘Leisure, Landscape and Legacy at the New Hampshire Veterans Association Campus’ at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum on Wednesday, August 14th at 7pm. shire Avenue. In 1980, the NHVA district was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Stevenson’s doctoral dis-
sertation “’This SummerHome of the Survivors’: The Civil War Vacation in Architecture and Landscape, 1878-1910” ex-
plores communal vacation cottages and campgrounds constructed by Civil War veterans as places to merge memory
and leisure among their comrades and families. His talk will focus on the NHVA waterfront site at the Weirs, discussing the ways that Civil War veterans used architecture and landscape to heal wartime trauma and to preserve their legacy. Programs focusing on the Lakes Region and New Hampshire history are held at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum throughout the summer season. Located at 503 Endicott Street North, next to Funspot in the Weirs, the museum is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM until mid-October. Seats for upcoming lectures may be reserved by e-mail to lakewinnipesaukeemuseum@ gmail.com or by phone to 603-366-5950.
2019 LWHS LECTURE SERIES
The Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society's lecture series features informative talks by local experts all summer long. Geneva Point: from Poultry Farm to Summer Camp
Edalhab: UNH’s Underwater Habitat at Alton Bay 1968
Historian Cristina Ashjian explores the history of Geneva Point, which celebrates its centennial as a camp this year. The property was formerly JA Greene’s Roxmont Poultry Farm and later the Winnipesaukee Inn.
Engineer and diver Gary Snifflin discusses and shows photos of the 1968 EDALHAB project, where he was one of four engineering students who spent 48 hours at the bottom of Alton Bay in an underwater habitat.
Wednesday, July 17th, 7pm • Featuring Cristina Ashjian
Wednesday, August 7th, 7pm • Featuring Gary Snifflin
Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn (New Hampshire Humanities)
Leisure, Landscape, and Legacy at the NH Veterans Association Campus
Architect and historian Tom Hubka focuses on the connected farm buildings of New England, explaining how and why this most popular form of farm architecture developed in the second half of the 19th century.
Historian C. Ian Stevenson focuses on the NH Veterans Association site at The Weirs, exploring the ways Civil War veterans used architecture and landscape to heal wartime trauma and to preserve their legacy.
241, 7PM • Featuring Tom Hubka Wednesday, July August
Wednesday, August 14th, 7pm • Featuring C. Ian Stevenson
Picturing the Past Join Ripley Forbes as he shares the story of Ernest Abbott (1888-1964), a legend in the early history of Gilford and Meredith island communities, inspiring friendship while providing over forty years of service.
Saturday, August 24th, 11am • Featuring Peter Ferber
Noted artist Peter Ferber returns to describe his process in recreating historic scenes in his paintings, focusing on recent works of Lakes Region area towns and events, including his Antique and Classic Boat Show posters.
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Animal Crackers Sponsored by
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Two candidates for a forever home that we recently featured here in the Animal Crackers page were adopted last week after a long stay at the Lakes Region Humane Society in Ossipee, NH. We are so pleased to share the post from the LRHS facebook page announcing the good news: “It’s a joyous day here at the Lakes Region Humane Society (although Strike is not looking so joyful in this particular photo, we can assure you... he IS actually overjoyed)! After waiting for 4 looong months these bonded cats, Strike and Blackie, have finally landed a home. Although obviously adorable and super friendly, they were passed up because: a) they were a package deal b) they both have high grade heart murmurs c) Strike has a chromosomal abnormality We are SO grateful to Timmy for coming in specifically to give these two underdogs...er...undercats a fantastic new life! Our thanks also goes to the Weirs Times and Granite State Newspapers for helping to promote all of our pets in need of homes. As well as the staff and volunteers who took such great care of these boys while they waited for Timmy to find them.”
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Jax came to us when his owner could no longer care for him. He is a big boy and loves to lounge around for most of the day. Jax is on a special urinary care food, but aside from that, he is a healthy boy. Jax enjoys: finding pillows to hide under, relaxing on warm blankets, and getting his fur brushed. Come meet Jax if you are looking for a big snuggle-buddy! facebook.com/nhhumane
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FUNds4Paws Donation Jars At Local Area Circle K / Ir ving Locations If you’d like to help out animals in New Hampshire, you can find FUNds4Paws.org donation jars in the Circle K/Irving locations at 535 Union Ave in Laconia; at 81 Route 25 in Meredith, and at 9 Plummer Hill Road and 944 Laconia Road (Route 106) in Belmont.
Feral Cats Need Help!
During June and July there has been an explosion of calls for help saving kittens and TNR (trap, neuter, return) for feral cats throughout the area. One organization, Those Cat Rescue People are currently holding 20 animals waiting for spay and neuter dates and trying to find new barn homes. SAFER, Friends of the Feral in New Hampshire as well as a number of independent rescuers are trying to keep up with the demand, but it is not easy. These organizations are all-volunteer, have no paid employees, and to a great extent use their own money to buy traps, pay for gasoline, feed and get vet treatment for injured animals. We are limited right now in how much we can do by two things: Shortage of traps and shortage of vets who can do low/cost or no/cost feral spays and neuters. You can help by donating to FUNds4Paws, or any of the other organizations, and let us know that the money is to support feral rescue.
BEATRICE Say Hello to Beatrice and Bijoux!
Meet Beatrice and Bijoux. These two were sadly surrendered after their owner passed away. They were understandably confused, and took a while to warm up to staff, and will need patience adjusting to their new home. Beatrice is a 9 year old female, weighing roughly 55 lbs. She is truly a big sister to her little brother, Bijoux, who is only 5, and weighs roughly 35 lbs. These two have been through a lot together, and we do not intend on splitting them up. They will need a calm, adult-only home, may be accepting of other dogs if need-be, and may chase cats, however these two are truly gentle souls and may learn to respect the family cat. They just want love. Come in and meet this dynamic duo! www.nhhumane.org
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OUT on the TOWN Great Food, Libations & Good Times!
EVENTS from 21 1 st and save; $30/rider, $5/ passenger. Register at www.
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The Steakhouse at Christmas Island
South Eaton Meeting House’s Annual Fair South Eaton Meeting House, Towel Hill Road, South Eaton. 11am-2pm. This fun-filled gathering offers a wonderful lunch, craft vendors, dessert and baked goods, and many great raffle prizes. www.
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Peter Ferber Gallery Show of New Original Works
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Summer Fun Craft fair Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton. 10am-5pm. Fabulous exhibitors including glass ar t, wood car vings, blacksmith iron art, photography and lots more! Rain or shine, u n d e r c a n o p i e s . w w w. JoycesCraft Shows.com or 528-4014
Introduction to Lace Knitting Class with Donna Kay Sandwich Home Industries, 32 Main Street, Sandwich. 9am4pm. Join nationally recognized knitting instructor Donna Kay for her class on Lace Knitting. This class is appropriate for experienced and beginner students who know how to knit and purl. Tuition is $42 per student. To register or request more infor mation contact
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Full Belli Deli FRESHLY MADE SUBS, SANDWICHES, SOUPS & MORE! OPEN YEAR ROUND! Monday-Saturday 10:30am - 4pm
Truck, Tractor and Wagon Day
New Hampshire Farm Museum, 1305 White Mountain Highway, Milton. Join the NH Farm Museum for rides as they show off their collection of tractors and wagons. Big trucks where
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43rd Annual Orford Flea Market
On the Common, Route 10, Orford. 9am-4pm. There will be up to 190 vendors with a delightful mix of wares; antiques, handcrafted items, and the usual treasures. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and other food will be available. 353-4855
Summer Fun Craft fair Tanger Outlets, 120 Laconia Road, Tilton. 10am-4pm. Fabulous exhibitors including glass ar t, wood carvings,
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Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves, 1712 Lost River Road, Route 112W, North Woodstock. 8am. Join local fitness guru, Margarita Defrense, for a 1-hour GentleFlow Yoga session at Lost River’s Treehouse and take in the peaceful sounds of Lost River and the nature around you. Mats will be provided,
but participants are welcome to bring their own. Session is $25pp and includes admission to the Gorge following the class. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Pre-registration is required. 745-8031 or www.
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FRI 8/9 @ 8:00PM SCOTT SPRADLING BAND TICKETS- $20 ALL SHOWS B .Y.O .B . A unique function hall for all occasions, this former freight depot has been completely renovated with modern amenities and a large dance floor. Rustic charm and its antique furniture create a warm comfortable atmosphere. 94 New Salem Street, Laconia • 603-527-0043 www.PitmansFreightRoom.com
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blacksmith iron art, photography and lots more! Rain or shine, u n d e r c a n o p i e s . w w w. JoycesCraft Shows.com or 528-4014
Weirs Beach Jazz Series – Boardwalk Jazz Quartet Patio Garden Restaurant, across the footbridge on Lakeside Avenue, Weirs Beach. 7pm-10pm. Table, bleacher, and bar rail seating is available. Full dinner and liquor service are available. For more information email PatioGarden@
NH Astronomical Society in looking at the sun through a hydrogen alpha telescope! Free and open to the public. www.
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Wright at Night -Beer, Mead and Food Tasting Party The Wright Museum, Center Street, Wolfeboro. Join the Wright Museum, Burnt Timber Brewing, Hobbs Tavern &
Arts Center Lawn, 12 Main Street, Sandwich. Silent auction, lawn games, live performances, local food and drink, and a Tappan-musical-chairs raffle! For more information visit www. AdvicetothePlayers.org or call 284-7115
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Summer Fun! The Best Summer Ever Starts Right Here!
Peter Ferber Show At Art Place In Wolfeboro On Saturday, that is constantAugust 3rd, ly reflected in his The Art Place in work is his love downtown Wolfefor nature and boro will hold its sense of home, as semi-annual Pewell as his keen ter Ferber Galeye for detail. lery Show fea“My desire is not turing new origijust to produce a nal paintings by pleasing image, local well-known but to have those artist Peter Ferwho see my work ber. The unveilshare something ing and artist’s of the idea, the reception will feeling, the mocommence at ment of inspira9:30 a.m. All are tion that moved welcome to atme do the painttend and meet ing,” shared Pethe artist. ter. Peter Ferber Since 1994 has been showPeter has also ing at The Art painted the ofPlace gallery in ficial posters for downtown Wolfethe New Engboro since the land Chapter of early 1990s. the Antique and Each year the Classic Boat Sos u m m e r ( A u - Peter Ferber’s semi-annual Gallery Show c i e t y ’ s a n n u a l gust) and win- will take place at the Art Place in downtown show, which also t e r ( F e b r u a r y ) Wolfeboro on Saturday, August 3rd. come as highly shows draw peocollectable artist ple from near and far, hopefully take one home. proofs. He has exhibited some of whom line up Peter paints in a va- in over 50 shows in New during the early hours riety of mediums using England and the Midwest to catch a first glimpse watercolor, oil, acrylic and more than 100 reproof his new originals and and cut paper. One thing ductions of his work have been made, including over 80 limited edition prints. Peter Ferber’s Gallery Vintage Boat Rides Show at The Art Place will be on display through August 17th, or as long as paintings are available. The Art Place is the ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE exclusive gallery for Peter Ferber’s original artwork Departs from the Wolfeboro Town Docks and produces most of his 603.569. 4554 • www.nhbm.org limited edition prints. The Art Place is located at 9 North Main Street, downtown Wolfeboro, NH and is open year round Vintage Boats • Lake Memorabilia • Family Activities • And More! and daily all summer. SEE OUR NEWEST EXHIBIT: For more information, Racing on the Waterways of NH please call 603 569-6159 or toll free 866 569-6159.
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clude 4 tastings with additional drink tickets priced at $5. During the event, attendees are welcome to tour the museum. To purchase tickets, or learn more about the museum, visit wrightmuseum.org. The region’s leading resource for educators and learners of all ages on World War II, Wright Museum features more than 14,000 items in its collection that are representative of both the homefront and battlefield.
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Free Admission Day at American Independence Museum EXETER- On Saturday, August 3, the American Independence Museum will offer free admission to residents of Brentwood, East Kingston, Exeter, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham as well as town employees, including teachers, with valid ID. Made possible by Kennebunk Savings, SAU 16 Free Admission Day represents the museum’s ongoing effort to increase access to its collection and programs. “We have a new exhibit on Civic Engagement, iPads we will include very soon in some rooms, LED lighting and new cases that display some of our most unique items,” said Executive Director Emma Bray. “We want to en-
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Home to a world-class collection of 3,000 historic artifacts, American Independence Museum welcomes more than 5,000 visitors annually and distinguishes itself with educational school programs and events that make history fun and relevant. “If you have not visited us recently, we’d love for you to visit us and see all the changes,” added Bray. “Our tour guides are knowledgeable and fun, too.” To learn more about Free Admission Day, or the museum , visit independencemuseum.org.
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Kayaks can be rigged a multitude of ways depending on the species you’re after and your fishing location Efficiency is a commonly used term in the recreational fishing industry. Being efficient makes fishing easier, and if it’s easy, you’ll do it. Being efficient while fishing is a sum of parts and small parts add up to large sums. Use these tips, if you don’t already, to make kayak angling easier and more fun and hopefully you’ll catch more fish.
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president of the Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation who passed away this winter after helping him lead the fundraising. With the help of family members, local businesses, personal donations, a $25,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation, a $20,000 donation from the Meredith Rotary Club, and $50,000 from voters at this year’s Town Meeting, Hart and his team have raised $180,000 of the money needed to build a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark in place of the now closed wood and sheet metal facility in Meredith’s Prescott Park. At a one day mini-golf fundraiser on Aug. 10 on the Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront in Hesky Park, Brendan and the Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation hope to raise the remaining chunk of funds needed to build the park in 2020. A portable 19-hole mini golf course will be brought to the lakeside green from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Friends of Meredith
Parks and Recreation, meanwhile, is leading $25,000 summer fundraising challenge from the Steinwachs Family Foundation. The foundation will be doubling all money they collect up to $25,000. The project is more than a matter of family pride for Brendan, who grew up skateboarding at the park and became a professional snowboarder thanks to its presence. The original park was built from a memorial fund started in Glenn Hart’s name for the town’s parks and recreation department. Brendan’s mother decided to use the funds to build the original Meredith skatepark. It’s just as much about giving back. “When I was growing up, I spent every day there. For its time, it was one of the better skateparks around, hundreds and hundreds of kids used it, but it’s fallen apart,” he said. “I decided we needed a skatepark for generations of kids to come, so that others could have what we had.” See HART on 37
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Photo showing the deterioration at the Glenn Hart Memorial Skatepark in downtown Meredith. HART from 36
The Hart family began laying down roots in Meredith about a century ago, when Brendan’s great-grandparents, who were natives of New York and New Jersey, began summering in town. They bought the farm on the restaurant’s site and soon began raising turkeys. When Route 104
was built, they opened the restaurant. Russell C. Hart, wife Helen, and brother Larry Hart and his wife Gerta opened and ran the res-
taurant. Larry Hart died in 1960 and Russell C. and Helen retired from the business in 1986. Russ turned the business over to sons Glenn and Russell T. Hart and daughters Lynn and Dale Hart. Glenn Hart died unexpectedly in 1998, leaving his wife, brother Russell T. Hart and their sisters to run the business with their children. After his death, a memorial fund for Glenn Hart was arranged and $40,000 was raised. Brendan’s mother worked with the parks and recreation department to build the skatepark in town – one of the first built in the region – in the name of her husband, who was an accomplished athlete at New Hampton School and a locally well-known kids soccer and basketball coach. “He was an incredible athlete and he loved coaching kids,” Russell T. Hart remembers. “He was very passionate about sports, so the skatepark was a fitting choice.” From the day it opened in 2004, Brendan and his siblings, Ian and Colin Hart, began using the park, learning how to skateboard as they
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grew. But by 2010, the park’s wood began falling apart, and the sheetmetal ramps were getting rusty. “In recent years the park was only open for eight hours each week,” Brendan said. Brendan, who is now studying in France for a master’s degree in sports management and tourism, had taken his skateboarding skills to the slopes, joining the “Dew Tour” for a period as a pro snowboarder. But he never forgot where it all started. “The park just wasn’t fun anymore,” he said. “For me to see this rusting facility was extremely painful because Glenn Hart was my father, and I grew up spending everyday skating at that park after school with my The design of the new Hart Family Memorial Skatepark. friends. I had to do something.” In 2017, with help from his mother, his girlfriend Rosie Hilyer, and a long Family / Locally Owned & Operated • Highest Quality Craftsmanship list of family, friends, and business supporters, Installation Brendan started a camFully Insured Refinishing paign to rebuild the park Eco Friendly Recoating in concrete, “so this time Repairs Affordable Prices it would last,” he said. The design for the new Dust Containment park came from Pillar Design Studios, a skatepark design firm that has built hardwoodunlimitedfloorsinc.com elite parks around the
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Brendan Hart stands in front of fundraising posters at Hart’s Turkey Farm in Meredith. DAN SEUFERT PHOTO country, he said. If fundraising fares well over the summer, there are plans to build the new skatepark in spring 2020. Brendan and his team found lots of local support. At this year’s Meredith Town Meeting, a warrant article asking voters for $25,000 toward the project was doubled, as residents chose to do-
nate $50,000. Town meeting voters, most of whom were ages 40 and up, were more than happy to give back to the Hart family, and to “do what was right for the kids,” said Jack Carty, a former school board member. “Like most of the people at the meeting, I’ve never See HART on 39
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been on a skateboard and I don’t think I ever will be,” Carty said. “But these kids had a plan for a public-private partnership, they weren’t just looking for public money. And it seemed to be a first-class project.” Carty said he didn’t see or hear any residents against the plan. “You have to understand,” he said, “the Harts have been part of the fabric of this community for a very long time.” One of the project managers, Peter Thorndike of Center Harbor, comes from another popular family in Meredith. He is the grandson of the late Annalee Thorndike of Annalee Dolls fame. Thorndike, who is 41, said he used to skateboard through Meredith as a child, but the original skateboard park was a little after his time. But he knows how important skateboarding is to kids these days, having been a snowboarding coach and Brendan’s coach at one time. “It was really exciting to
see the support from the town,” he said. “We never had a park when I was skateboarding. I think everyone realized how important it was for the kids to have a place to skate.” Donations can be sent to the 501c3 nonprofit group the Friends of Meredith Parks and Recreation at One Circle Drive, Meredith, NH, 03253
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The second cub was obviously curious and suspicious of the car into which its four occupants had returned to watch the show. It charged towards the car and then returned to climbing up and down the tree in an effort to persuade the whining cub to follow him. Eventually, according to the story teller, the brave cub apparently decided that the big black car was dead and concentrated on getting the other cub to come down the tree. He was eventually successful and led his sibling across the road and into the woods where it was hoped they were reunited with their mother and that bear hunters would not be told the story until the family moved to undisclosed places. This bear account was also included in a booklet printed for the Sixteenth Annual Excursion of the Sandwich Historical Society on Thursday, August 22, 1935 which covered the Sandwich
Notch Area. That publication cited the changes since the Society held its first excursion on August 26, 1920. In 1935 the region was described as a wilderness that had been deserted by its former inhabitants and had become a place “visited only by hunters, fishermen, the curious, and those who delight in seeing nature in its ruggedness.” In 2019 I guess hikers and snowmobilers can be added to that list as the friendly wilderness remains, and if you observe any bears it probably won’t be recorded in the newspapers. The 1920 group had a picnic at Moses Hall’s who was said to be the last inhabitant of the Notch area and no longer there in 1935. In 1920, after meeting at the entrance to the Notch Road, the participants in the excursion boarded “hayracks and wagons” for their transportation, though some went by foot (“the energetic few”). The Sandwich Notch
Sandwich Notch road sign from Sandwich side. road was built to make a passage from northwestern New Hampshire and Vermont to the Lakes Region and beyond to the NH coast and places of commerce, but like most new ventures it had
those who opposed it and those who didn’t agree on its layout. It is a good example of an area of the state that was populated and commercialized as the result of opening up a road, and then, as that
road decreased in importance, the people left and the land returned to its wildness. In the case of Sandwich Notch, the people acted to make sure it did not See SMITH on 41
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become a place that was once more the domicile of human beings. The booklet published for the 16th annual excursion of the Sandwich Historical Society describes how the Sandwich Notch road came to be. “Beginning with a meeting held October 12, 1795, at which time a vote was passed ‘to choose a Committee to look at a Road to Thornton and see if it is practical to make a road or not…’” At another meeting in 1796 a vote was passed to open a road to Thornton in the year 1797. If my understanding of the facts is right the actual route which the road would take was not decided upon until the year 1804. Some apparently opposed the building of the road because they felt it mainly would be of benefit to non-residents who would transport their goods for sale through the town to other locations. Local residents who owned property on land between Sandwich and Thornton were supportive of a road that would enable them to have ac-
cess to their land. The road was built and residences, farms and mills were built and a school was opened. Trappers and farmers and others with merchandise to sell travelled over the Notch road and probably contributed to the growth of Sandwich and perhaps to other communities. The 16th excursion booklet reads, in what I would consider an understatement, “…it is fitting to remark that probably the building of the Notch Road was a good thing for the town.” Today, with other, easier passages from northeastern New Hampshire and Vermont to Dover and Portsmouth, etc. and, with the forests between Sandwich and Thornton being virtually closed to the development that was welcome in the 1800’s, it might still be said t h a t th e Sandwich Notch Road is good for the town. Robert Hanaford Smoth, Sr., welcomes your comments at danahillsmiths@ yahoo.com
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excuse is; well it never really gets hot here in the Summer. Really…? Well for a nation which appears almost theologically wedded to the gospel of Global Warming, you would presume public transit would at least have air conditioning as do other major cities. For a country whose railroads are second to none and where the high speed TGV trains reach speeds of 177 MPH (294 KMs), it remains almost a bizarre contradiction that air conditioning seems such a reach. With high temperatures in the 90’s outside, isn’t it logical to have busses (most of which are hybrid or electric) with basic cooling? Back during the epic Caincule/ heatwave of 2003, everyone thought that air conditioning would soon become commonplace; it now has in hotels, stores and many restaurants, but somehow not on the sprawling RATP transit system. Go figure. Pity Paris in the Summer. 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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edge: The Big Apple’s police force has long been the target of racially driven vigilantes who are frightened of nothing and nobody. --In the 1970s, the Black Liberation Army and Weather Underground orchestrated multiple assaults and robberies that led to the injuries and deaths of NYPD officers and area cops. --Unrepentant career criminal Larry Davis, known as “Loco Larry” on the streets of the Bronx, shot six officers (two in the face) and led cops on a 17-day, fivecity manhunt in 1986. Militant black nationalists still celebrate Davis today as an enduring “symbol of resistance.” -- Ismaaiyl Abdullah Brinsley ambushed NYPD officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu, shooting them at pointblank range in broad daylight in 2014 as they sat in their patrol car. He murdered the cops during the summer of Ferguson as revenge over the cop-involved deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The de Blasios paint a grim picture of an America where racist cops lurk on every corner, laying in wait to execute innocent black men. Meanwhile, on Planet Reality, men and women in blue give their lives to protect and service on increasingly lawless streets. In the past month alone: --Stone County, Arkansas: Sheriff’s deputy Sergeant Mike Stephen was killed when a sus-
pect opened fire as he was responding to a call. --Fulton County, Illinois: Sheriff’s deputy Troy Chisum was shot and killed executionstyle by a suspect while responding to a battery and disturbance call. --Racine, Wisconsin: Police officer John David Hetland lost his life after he was shot and killed trying to stop a man robbing a bar. --Sacramento, California: Police officer Tara O’Sullivan, just six months on the job, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call. --Mission, Texas: Police Cpl. Jose Espericueta was shot and killed responding to reports of an armed man. --North County, Missouri: Police officer Michael Langsdorf died in an execution-style killing in a confrontation with a man trying to pass a bad check at a grocery store. He was shot in the back of the neck while lying face down on the ground. Five of these officers died in the span of nine days. Where are the de Blasios? Living in La-LaI-I-Can’t-Hear-You Land -- surrounded by armed police details, of course. Michelle Malkin’s email address is MichelleMalkinInvestigates@protonmail.com. To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www. creators.com.
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Seneca A. Ladd, MVSB and the Mystery Stone
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and include 4 tasting tickets with additional drink tickets priced at $5. During the event, attendees are welcome to tour the Museum. 569-1212. www.
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Meredith Community center, 1 Circle Drive, Meredith. 6:30pm. This program will be presented by John Hopper, Ph.D. and John Edgar, both members of the Meredith Historical Society’s Executive Board. The presenters will offer insights into the life of Seneca Augustus Ladd (1819-1892), his role in founding Meredith Village Savings Bank (1869) and Ladd’s discovery of the “Mystery Stone” in Meredith (1872). The Mystery Stone will be on display throughout the presentation so you can
Squam Lakes Science Center, Holderness. 10:30am. Join a Squam Lakes Natural Center docent every Tuesday through August for a fun and educational session about turtles! Talk is included with trail admission.
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1968s EDALHAB UNH’s Underwater Project – Program by Gary Snifflin Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Route 3, Weirs Beach (next door to Funspot). 7pm. Engineer and diver Gar y Snifflin discusses and shows photos of the 1968 EDALHAB project, where he was one of four engineering students who spent 48 hours at the bottom of Alton Bay in an underwater habitat. $5/non-members, free for members. Reserve your spot by calling 366-5950. NOTE: Anyone interested can view a full story with pictures, written by Brendan Smith, in the Weirs
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Puzzle Clue: THAT’S MY CLUE ACROSS 1 Inuit vehicle 5 In -- (as first placeda) 9 Total fan 15 Insolent talk 19 Law enforcer 21 Actress Peet or Pays 22 Andy Taylor’s boy 23 Flatfish that was there first? 25 WWII attack time 26 Quality 27 ‘63 Liz Taylor role 28 Couple taking off to tie the knot 30 Lookout person 32 Product for whitening NASCAR drivers’ garb? 37 Kappa preceder 40 Smell -- (be suspicious) 41 Willing to do 42 Wild horse’s boastful talk? 48 Battle milieu 50 China’s Mao -- -tung 51 Classic New York City theater 52 Actress Gilbert 53 Vex no end 55 Single-celled swimmer 58 Trajectory of a thrown winter weapon? 65 Place affording a good view 67 Related to kidneys 68 Black bird 69 Ending of pasta names 70 The cry “Hah, I scaled that peak and you didn’t!”? 76 Be obliged
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In a July 20th article at American Thinker, Maria Martinez wrote “A study of track and field athletes at Duke University...found that the world’s most elite female runners are bested by non-elite men — and even high school boys. For example, Team USA sprinter Allyson Felix has the most World Championship medals in history. But in 2018 alone, 275 high school boys ran faster than Felix’s lifetime best, on 783 separate occasions.” Hammering home the obvious, the Duke study concluded that “testosterone is the single most important determinant of success in most competitive sports.” The International Olympic Committee agrees. It requires athletes born male but wishing to compete in women’s sports to show their total testoster-
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one level “has been below 10 nanomoles per liter for at least 12 months prior to competition.” But this level is significantly higher than that found in biological women. “It is ten to 20 times higher than a cis female,” argued Alison Heather, researcher and co-author of a paper published in the BMJ Journal of Medical Ethics. “At the moment we are really targeting inclusiveness for our trans females to compete in a female division [and] not considering a fairness issue for cis females.” (“Cis females” is today’s PC-acceptable jargon for what our grandparents simply called “women.”) SB263 is one small, disappointing step along a path leading to a truly bad place. Today our girl athletes are disadvantaged. Tomorrow our Constitutional rights will be circumscribed in the
name of inclusiveness. MOFFETT from 11 Just look to Canada, 1 include American OlymAmerica’s canary-in-the- pic rower Julia Chilicki, social-policy-coal-mine, Canadian Olympic swimto see where this “gender mer Lisa Flood, and female baseball pitcher identity” business leads. Canada’s Human Rights Shae Sloan (all in 1971). Tribunal is putting women Sports Quote out of business for their “If you persevere long refusal to accommodate a male who “identifies” as enough and if you do the female. They had provided right things long enough, Brazilian waxing for wom- you’ll get the right outen. They understandably comes.” – women’s ice balked at serving a man- hockey goalkeeper Manon in-a-dress whose “gender Rheaume, who played identity” was at odds with several preseason games for the Tampa Bay Lighthis “junk.” The legal details are too ening sordid for this familyoriented gazette but put “Jessica Yaniv” into your favorite search engine for SHAPIRO from 6 the rest of the story...and a sneak preview of a pos- Now, however, she has flipped: She’s concerned sible dystopian future. with Franken’s lack of due Ken Gorrell welcomes process; she questions the your comments at kengor- political motivations of one of his accusers; she points rell@gmail.com out that the evidence is supposedly scanty. Democrats, too, have risen to Franken’s defense. Many now claim that Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., was the real villain in this scenario, having rushed for Franken’s scalp precipitously. In other words, Franken was kicked out of the party when Democrats were trying to build a case against Trump. Now that they’ve concluded that case won’t work, they want Franken back again. Presumably, they’ll soon be back to praising Clinton, too. This sort of behavior is deeply destructive to American public discourse. That’s because a standard upheld only as a weapon to target political opposition is no standard at all. What’s more, the partisan interpretation of the standard creates an incentive for opponents to violate their own commitment to the standard. It’s a classic prisoner’s dilemma: The person who actually abides by a common moral standard and speaks out against bad behavior on all sides ends up the sucker. Only a fool would call out his own side to the cheers of opponents while his opponents defend their own degenerates.
Sports Quiz Answer 1973. Mike Moffett was a Professor of Sports Management for Plymouth State University and NHTI-Concord. He co-authored the critically-acclaimed and award-winning “FAHIM SPEAKS: A Warrior-Actor’s Odyssey from Afghanistan to Hollywood and Back” (with the Marines)—which is available through Amazon.com. His e-mail address is mimoffett@comcast.net.
The problem of politically motivated standards isn’t restricted to sexual abuse. It extends to race: Why should Republicans condemn President Trump’s tweets about the so-called Squad while Democrats maintain support for Rep. Ilhan Omar’santi-Semitism and Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s racism? Why should Republicans provide ammunition to their ill-motivated opponents The only way to restore a common standard in politics is for both sides to rebuild trust, step by step. And that can only happen when both sides share common goals and values. Otherwise, everyone will decide that losing by abiding by the rules must take a back seat to victory by any means. And that means the destruction of our standards, one by one, until there are no standards left. We’re getting pretty close already. Ben Shapiro, 35, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show” and editor-in-chief of DailyWire.com. He is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller “The Right Side Of History.” He lives with his wife and two children in Los Angeles. To find out more about Ben Shapiro and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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B.C. by Parker & Hart
The Winklman Aeffect
by John Whitlock
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