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THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, August 29, 2013

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A SPECIAL COCHECO VALLEY EDITION OF THE WEIRS TIMES NEWSPAPER. VOLUME 22, NO. 35

THE WEIRS, LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE, N.H., THURSDAY, August 29, 2013

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Bringing A FiftyYear Old Pinball Back To Life by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor

Dana Ashton likes to tinker. Having worked in electronics for fortyfive years for companies such as New England Electronics and Cabletron, Ashton, now retired, is still always looking for projects to satisfy his passion of making things work. He found the perfect project that not only

satisfied that passion, but also brought him back to his childhood days when he used to visit his Aunt at an arcade in Hampton Beach where she worked and he played, what are today, classic pinball machines. Recently, Dana came across a 1963 Pinball “Swing-Along” manufactured by D. Gottlieb & Co. It has been sitting for years in the basement of See ashton on 39

Long Live Summer Party Cruise Cruise ticket by joining the Green Alliance at www.greenalliance. biz/join and then sending an RSVP to Tricia@ greenalliance.biz. New members can pick up their Green Alliance Green Card at the dock before boarding. Boarding begins at 7:15pm at 315 Market Street in Portsmouth.

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The Long Live Summer Dance and Party Cruise in Portsmouth, takes place on Saturday, August 31st at 7:30pm onboard the M/V Thomas Laighton. Sponsored by the Green Alliance, there will be live music, drinks, dancing, and mingling from 7:309:30 p.m Free to Green Alliance members, this cruise is also open to those without a Green Alliance membership card! NonGA members can get their Dance Party and

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Artist of the Month – Amee Sweet-McNamara

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. See Amee’s collection during Gallery hours. 2797920 Through the 31st

“The Spit Fire Grill”

The Barnstormers Theatre, 104 Main Street, Tamworth. 323-8500 or www. barnstormerstheatre.org

My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra

Jean’s Playhouse, Lincoln. $35/adult, $25/seniors and students. www. jeansplayhouse.com or 745-2141

Thursday 29th “2013 Loon Season Report” – Nature Talk Series

The Loon Center, Lee’s Mill Road,

Moultonborough. 7:30pm. Free admission, donations appreciated. 476-5666. www.loon.org

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Odell Park Gazebo, Memorial Street, Franklin. 6:30pm. Free concert.

Trivia Night

Hart’s Turkey Farm, 233 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. 7pm. 279-6212

Styx

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach. 9294100 or www.casinoballroom.com

Friday 30th Steve Earle & The Dukes

Prescott Park Arts Festival, Portsmouth. 7pm. www.prescottpark. org

Sierra Hull

The Inn on Main, Wolfeboro. 569-7710 or www.greatwaters.org

Saturday 31st Book it! 5K, Bookworm and Inchworm Races

Community Park, Main Street, Meredith. Prizes, food and entertainment to benefit The Friends of the Meredith Public Library. www. meredithlibrary.org/bookit.html

Antiques and Appraisal Day and Flea Market

Scenic Cruises Daily from Weirs Beach

Lake Winnipesaukee is Beautiful in September Show your NH drivers license and get $5 off a scenic cruise for everyone in your party in the month of September.

Sunday Brunch

From Weirs Beach 10 & 12:30 From Alton Bay 11:15

Dinner Dance Cruises Labor Day Lobsterfest Saturday, Aug. 31 From Weirs Beach 7 PM

Friday Night Dinner Cruises in September $10 OFF FOR ADULTS 60+ From Weirs Beach 6–9 PM

Sunday Dinner Cruises Turkey Dinner in September. CHILDREN CRUISE FREE (limits apply) From Weirs Beach 5–7 PM

www.cruiseNH.com 603-366-5531

The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rt. 3, Weirs Beach, next door to Funspot. 11am-2pm. A $5 fee per item will be charged and the proceeds will benefit the Lake Winnipesaukee historical Society. 366-5960. www. lakewinnipesaukeemuseum.org

Peter Ferber Gallery Show

The Art Place, 9 North Main Street, Wolfeboro. Unveiling at 9:30am. Artist Reception to follow. Show continues through Sept. 13th. 569-6159

Open House – Daylily Gardens

Stoneymead Farm, 143 Squam Lake Road, Center Sandwich. 10-2pm. Over 1,000 varieties of the newest, classic and one-of-a-kind daylilies for landscapers, gardeners and collectors. 284-7420

The Blackwood Brothers

Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, Alton Bay. 7pm. Free. 8756161

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Craft Fair at the Bay

Alton Bay Community House and along the waterfront, Route 11, Alton. Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 and Mon. 10-4. Over 75 Juried Craftsmen and women from all over New England will display and sell their American made works. 332-2616 or www.castleberryfairs. com

Sept Through the Month Featured Exhibit – Gathering Together

League of NH Craftsmen, 279 DW Highway, Meredith. See a collection of basketry by various artists during Gallery hours. 279-7920

Sunday 1st The Circle Triathlon

Riveredge Marina, at the covered bridge, Ashland. Online registration at www.active.com

Tuesday 3rd The Story of Swenson’s Granite

Meredith Historical Society, 45 Main Street, Meredith. 7pm. Presented by Dave Duford of the Swenson Granite Company. Duford will present a slide show and photos explaining how Swenson Granite grew from modest beginnings in the 1800’s to become the leading producer of building granite in the USA. Free and open to the public. 707-6078

NH Billiards Tuesday Night Travel League Sign up and Captains Meeting

The Funky Monkey, downtown Laconia. 7:30pm. Only one player from your team is needed to come sign up, but you will need name, address, phone number and email address of all players. Play starts September 10th. Call Tony Felch 998-1418

Heirloom Seeds and Old Varieties of Vegetables

Meredith Public Library, 91 Main Street, Meredith. 6:30pm. Presented by Master Gardener Nel Garden. She will have various tomato varieties on display and will be showing us how to preserve our own seeds for next year’s garden. Free and open to the public. Wednesday 4th

Community Wellness Education Program

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Community Education & Conference Center, Rochester. 6pm. Concussions in sports: prevention, management and return to school/play decisions. Presented by Fred Brennan. Preregistration required. 330-7999

Headliner’s Comedy Night

Hart’s Turkey Farm, 233 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. 8:30pm. $15pp. 279-6212

Country Village Quilt Guild Meeting and Trunk Show

Moultonborough Life Safety Building, Moultonborough. 1:30pm. Marie-Louis Buitendag, an immigrant from South Africa, will present a trunk show. All are welcome to the meeting. 279-5782

“The Letter Writer” – Public Library Film Series

Sanbornton Public Library, Sanbornton. 6:30pm. 286-8288

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Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach. 9294100 or www.casinoballroom.com

Trivia Night

Hart’s Turkey Farm, 233 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith. 7pm. 279-6212

Ossipee Garden Club Meeting

Ossipee Library. 1pm. Create a centerpiece for the Mountain View Community’s Family Day to be held on the 8th. Bring small white vases, fall flowers and your creativity! 539-5437

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24th Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay The 24th Annual Labor Day Weekend “Craft Fair at the Bay” will be held at the Alton Bay Community House and along the waterfront, Route 11, Alton NH on Saturday, August 31, Sunday September 1 and Monday {Labor Day} September 2. Over 75 Juried Craftsmen and women from all over New England will display and sell their American made works including Pottery, Fine Jewelry, Floral Design, Soft Sculpture, Primitive and Folk Art, Photography, Wood Carvings, Wearable Art, Fleece, Knits, Metal, Blown Glass, Aroma-therapy, Doll Clothes and Accessories, Hand Made Soap and more. Gourmet specialty foods include Herbal Dips, Jams & Jellies, Candies and more. Free admission and free parking. Festival hours are Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm and Monday 10am to 4pm. This Event is held rain or shine. Alton Bay is accessible by boat on Lake Winnipesaukee! Directions: From Route 95 take Spaulding Turnpike North to Exit 15. Follow Route 11 to the Lakes Region. Handicap Accessible and friendly pets are welcome with leash. For more information call 603-332-2616 or visit www. castleberryfairs.com.

Award Winning Quilter Presents Trunk Show in Moultonborugh Marie-Louis Buitendag will present a trunk show during the 1:30pm Country Village Quilt Guild meeting on September 4 at the Moultonborough Life Safety Building. She is an immigrant from South Africa who made her first quilt top about 30 years ago while living in Austria, but only saw a finished quilt 11 years ago while attending a RI quilt show. Since discovering her first quilt shop, Buitendag has been sewing and quilting profusely, expertly using colors to make the quilts achieve a dynamic level. A member of the Belknap Quilter’s Guild, the award winning quilter likes to make traditional quilts using any patterns, fabrics and techniques - everything from Civil War to Oriental fabrics, from pieced to intricate applique quilts. All are welcome to the meeting.

The 75th Anniversary Of Goodman’s Historic Concert In Concord On Sunday, September 22 at 4pm at the Capital Center in Concord, The Capital Jazz Orchestra and New York City clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski will salute the 75rd anniversary of Benny Goodman’s 1938 show at Carnegie Hall in New York has been billed as the world’s most famous jazz concert, a ground-breaking event that brought jazz into the mainstream. The concert featured such swing icons as Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Count Basie, Lester Young and Johnny Hodges and included such timeless jazz classics as “Don’t Be That Way,” “Avalon,” and the iconic swing performance of “Sing, Sing, Sing.” Tickets are $45 for Gold Circle, $35 for Orchestra/Mezzanine ($20 for students), and $20 for balcony. Tickets are available by calling 603-225-1111, online at www.ccanh. com, and at the box office, located at 44 South Main Street, Concord, NH on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11am to 6pm.

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Now that I am a famous author, life has changed for me. Unless you live under a rock or in numerous homes, apartments or condos around New Hampshire, you haven’t heard about my book “The Flatlander Chronicles.� It is a book that I have considered doing for years and, now that it had finally been published, my life has never been the same. I realize I have mentioned it in this column before and I really don’t mean to keep talking about. But it has made things a bit different for me and I thought I would share. I am hard pressed to go out in public anymore without someone recognizing me and doing their best not to pretend they don’t. This is all new to me. Over the years I have grown accustomed to being able to go wherever I wanted and not many folks would know who I am; I could easily blend into the crowd. Now, whenever I go out I’m constantly recognized by person after person and even though they pretend not to notice me, approach me or say a word, it is still a bit unnerving. Of course, that is one of the reasons I love living here, people are very respectful of my privacy. I know how hard it is

for some to see me and, wanting to come over and talk to me and get my autograph, they make a great effort to look the other way. Even though some do it out of respect, others may feel that I am unapproachable, that fame has found its way into my bloodstream and made me a bit of a monster. Kind of like Alec Baldwin. So, in order to let folks know that I am just like them, I have started to do a few things that I thought might help in breaking the ice, in letting them know that the door to me is always open. Often I will go out to eat and bring a copy of my book with me, just in case someone might have missed out and might want an autographed one. I don’t make a big deal about waving it around and talking loudly, like some authors I know. Instead, I place it carefully on the edge of the table so people will notice it and let them start the conversation if they choose. Still, the folks around here are so considerate that no one has ever stopped to talk about it. One waitress did notice it, picked it up and then placed it down without a word. I’m sure she wanted to say something but suddenly envisioned my ire and a possible confrontation where I would yell: “CAN’T YOU PLEASE JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!!� causing a scene in the restaurant and possibly the end of her job there. Instead, she placed it across from me and put down the broccoli-flavored iced tea I ordered in its place. In the supermarket I will often have a copy of the book in that section of the shopping cart that

others use for their little children. I will cruise up and down the aisle, the cover of the book facing out, putting a few other things in my cart, I smile at others as I pass by, inviting any conversation that one might like to start, trying to be as approachable as possible. The other day, using this technique, I was finally approached by someone. I saw her looking into my cart and then at me. I held my breath, my heart racing. This could be the moment, others would see how easy it was to talk to me and then the floodgates would open. But it seems she lost her nerve at the last minute and asked: “Where did you find those chocolate covered asparagus tips? I’ve been looking all over the store for them.� I told her and she left. I wanted to say that it was okay, she could admit she recognized me. I wouldn’t be upset. I was just like everyone else. But, I never got the opportunity as she raced as fast as she could, knocking other shoppers out of the way, in her effort to get to the candy-covered vegetable section. I have other ideas to bring people out of their shells, to help them understand that, even though I am now published, I have not let it go to my head. I will always remember my humble beginnings. After my next book is published, all bets are off. Brendan Smith welcomes your comments at brendan@weirs.com. You can also follow his blog at www.foolinnh.com.

The Flatlander Chronicles

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Ellen on top of the steep ladder on the Peabody Brook Trail. The trail crews have the trail in fine condition and have built a new spur trail to the Bald Cap Peak’s ledges. a place where they decided to construct a ladder. I am sure back-inthe-day thru-hikers with their heavy packs greatly appreciated this ladder too. As we climbed higher we watched Peabody Brook get smaller and basically disappear into beaver habitat swampy area. We took the new spur trail to the top of Bald Cap Peak and this is where we ate a good snack and enjoyed a bit

of sunshine and fine mountain vista. Back on the trail we hopped from one new bog bridge to another thanks to a recent trail crew’s hard work. Just as we reached Dream Lake a cloud burst and we were instantly soaked. The bright side was there would be more water for the falls. The Dryad Fall Trail didn’t appear to have much foot traffic; it is See patenaude on 34


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From The State House

Bloated Government And Money “Carrots” So much is happening today with regard to federal programs gone amok. We have the notso-wonderful Obamacare telling us it by Rep. Jane will magically Cormier insure EVBelknap District 8 ERYONE and we will all live in a healthful, beautiful Utopia. We have the less-than-accountable Granite State Future which proposes to “…help communities integrate planning across sectors” and “plan for public infrastructure investment through an open and transparent process.” Unfortunately, we know none of this is factual. The Granite

State Future initiative is the New Hampshire version of an umbrella program directly connected to the Sustainable Communities Initiative, a federal top-down program combining input from HUD, EPA, and the DOT. The Regional Planning Commissions are insulated from the voters, setting up a layer of bureaucracy totally unaccountable to the taxpayer. Private property rights are NOT part of their agenda. And, of course we cannot forget, the Common Core which is a federal education initiative, again, without representation of the citizens involved, all under the guise of “rigorous” assessments (what the heck is “rigorous” anyway?). Sounds great, doesn’t it? NOT! When you look at these three See cormier on 20

The RNC Chair’s Horrific Open-Borders Pandering Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus had a message last week for outspoken conservatives who support strict by Michelle Malkin immigration Syndicated Columnist enforcement policies: Shut up. Yes, the head of the RNC is more concerned about protecting the party’s Hispanic vote-pandering campaign than protecting lawabiding citizens from the devastating consequences of illegal immigration. At the RNC’s annual summer meeting in Boston, Priebus complained that openly advocating self-deportation policies during last year’s election season was “horrific” and that rule-of-law rhetoric “hurts us.” Yes, really. So is it OK to discuss during offyear election cycles? Leap years? Weekends? Holidays? Can the GOP sensitivity police let us in on their approved immigration discussion calendar? Priebus has yet to explain what exactly is “horrific” about telling foreign rule-breakers that they shouldn’t wait for the government to eject them, and that the right thing for them to do would be to abide by our laws and go home on their own. This is an exceedingly and ridiculously polite policy suggestion, given how most other countries treat illegal line-jumpers, border-crossers, visa overstayers and deportation fugitives. But Priebus treats the idea as if it were an international human rights violation. Tellingly, the RNC chair has no response to the families of all races,

classes and creeds who have raised their voices against America’s perilous deportation abyss, systematic non-enforcement and coddling of illegal alien DREAMers who have wreaked violence and havoc on their lives. The relatives of murdered Los Angeles teen Jamiel Shaw posed a question to Priebus on Twitter after the RNC chair’s remarks at the GOP event last week touting minority outreach and diversity: “How many Americans Have U Talked To Whose Kids were Killed by illegals?” Priebus has not answered. As I first reported in 2008, 17year-old Jamiel was gunned down by 19-year-old illegal alien Mexican gang member Pedro Espinoza. Young Espinoza was smuggled into the U.S. illegally when he was a toddler, just like all of the DREAMers the open-borders propagandists are always extolling in sweeping terms. One day after he was released from jail for serving time for assault with a deadly weapon, this known illegal alien gang-banger was back on the streets. The feds failed to deport him. Local authorities failed to detain him. Espinoza celebrated his freedom by shooting star student athlete Jamiel execution-style in the head for carrying a red Spider-Man backpack, which the Latino 18th Street Gang thug mistook for gang colors. Jamiel’s mother, Army Sgt. Anita Shaw, had to travel home from serving in Iraq on her second tour of duty to join her family in burying her son. Illegal alien teen killer Espinoza was sentenced to death last fall. Grieving parents Anita and Jamiel Sr. and their loved ones have valiantly kept Jamiel’s memory alive by supporting efforts to repeal dangerous illegal alien sanctuary See malkin on 40


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Lone Ranger Riding High in France PARIS—The

Lone Ranger has galloped down the Champs d’ Elysees on his trusty horse Silver. The little blue by John J. Metzler Smurfs are at Syndicated Columnist the palatial Opera Garnier. As has long been the case in recent memory, the French remain enchanted and enthralled with American movies ranging from Wolverine, Pacific Rim and World War Z. Walk round Paris or see movie ads on the Metro or the grand cinemas of Montparnasse and it’s abundantly clear that Hollywood continues to capture the imagination and the box office receipts of French movie goers. Look at the cinema selections over the past few weeks of August and Viola, each of the top ten films playing throughout La Belle France is from the USA. Now You See Me, The Lone Ranger, the Smurfs and Despicable Me-2 are among the highest box office hits. Others include American Nightmare, Monsters University and RIPD. And some people claim that the French don’t like Americans? Well when it comes to popular culture be it at the cinema, the television or the radio, movies, it’s the shows and songs from the USA dominating the French airwaves. This is hardly a new phenomenon but a reality from more than a generation. It’s not that France does not have a vibrant and creative film industry, far from it, but at the end of the day, most people are attracted by the high budget, high tech and high action American thrillers which simply don’t get produced by many of the creative and artsy production houses. And even with the high state financial subsidies the French government doles out to domestic movie producers, (Spain does this too), when it comes to crowd appeal, the U.S. wins nearly hands down. Over the past year, Holly-

wood has held the high ground among the French cinema audiences. Of the top ten box office hits through France, eight were from the United States. Skyfall, the latest James Bond thriller was overwhelmingly the favorite. New selections being released as the Summer vacation season winds down, are Kick-ass 2, Jobs and The Conjuring. So what is the real appeal of films or for that matter popular culture Made in the USA? This is certainly not for a lack of French films, literature and music. Quite the contrary, the tradition here is long and rich. Moreover the French publishing industry is very vital, varied and strong. It’s no longer the appeal either of American movies or TV series, or music being new or novel; here too, this has been the case for more than a generation. In fact much of the local pop music seems to be a copycat of American Rock, Hip Hop or Rap but in the French language and clearly with distinctly local urban roots. Indeed the popularity of American movies is hardly unique to France but reflects a global phenomenon. What is ironic is that for a country which pouts at globalization, the very same people then eagerly consume its popular cultural fruits. Maybe this is seen as an antidote and escapism from to France’s economic doldrums? Lacking any logical explanation and seeing the box office bottom line, it remains a nagging question why the French so favor the American movies. One woman explained it simply but philosophically; “these movies portray a vision of America,” even if flawed and stereotypical but still a view that fits comfortably into a mindset. These movies are popular in France and elsewhere because they are governed by the sovereignty of the free market, the unvarnished appeal to what people want, seek and are looking for even if it is hopefully not American Nightmare. Hooray for Hollywood?

John J. Metzler is a United Nations correspondent covering diplomatic and defense issues. He is the author of Transatlantic

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Reality Versus Mirages in Egypt Nothing symbolizes the Utopianism of our times like both liberals and some conservatives calling for us to cut off aid to the Egyptian military, beby Thomas Sowell cause of the Syndicated Columnist widespread killings in what is becoming a civil war in Egypt. Such utter lack of realism from the left is not new, but hearing some conservatives saying the same things takes some getting used to. President Obama’s call for the Egyptians to end the violence and form an “inclusive” government, with all factions represented, may sound good to many Americans. But there is not a snowball’s chance in hell that it will happen. Egypt existed for thousands of years before there was a United States of America. In all those millennia, Egypt has never had a free or democratic society. Nor is Egypt unique in that. Of all the different nations that

have existed at various times and places throughout recorded history, it is doubtful that even ten percent were free or democratic. Even free and democratic nations existing today took centuries to achieve freedom and democracy. Barack Obama may have enough ego to imagine that he could accomplish, during his White House years, what took centuries to accomplish elsewhere. But do others, including some conservatives, need to share that delusion? Yet Obama is only the latest in a long line of American officials, including Presidents, who have thought that a universal human desire for freedom meant that freedom and democracy could be exported, even to countries where they have never existed before. However widespread the desire to be free, that is wholly different from a desire to live in a society where others are free. Nowhere is such tolerance harder to find than in the Middle East. Has no one noticed the on-going lethal violence between different sects of Muslims in the Middle East, or their intolerance toward See Sowell on 40


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Your Health is in Your Hands by Dr. Graham Moneysmith, DC. Contributing Writer

Currently in the state legislature there is a bill being discussed, HB 660, which would require that food products containing genetically engineered material to have labeling. Food that has been genetically altered can also be referred to as GMOs (genetically modified organism). Basically, these products have had their genetics changed with DNA from viruses, bacteria, plants, or animals. These products are created with goals such as higher yield crops or pest/pesticide resistance. Opponents claim that these goals have not been achieved. The most common products to receive genetic modification are soy and corn, both of which are turned into different products and fillers and then jammed into lots of other products. The big question for your health is this: are GMOs safe to consume? The short answer is that we don’t know. Obviously, biotech companies claim that they are fine. Yet, there are independent studies that say otherwise. The fact, remains that we don’t know the long term effects. My opinion, at least, is to exercise extreme caution when we don’t know the safety of something and going further I always have great concerns when we start slicing stuff open and altering DNA. When we play God and think that our innovations can out perform nature, I think that we must do so humbly. If the safety of GMOs is not completely clear, why

are they legal or at the very least not labeled? It’s a good question. From nongmoproject.org “Most developed nations do not consider GMOs to be safe. In more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs.” In fact, in May of 2013, Japan rejected wheat shipped from the US when it was discovered that the wheat had been contaminated with GMO wheat. Is the rest of the world being insane or are there other reasons that we aren’t afforded the same protections as people in Peru, which has seen a 10 year ban placed on GMO containing food. I want to know why the labeling of these products isn’t already happening or worse, why the labeling is facing trouble in some states. The labeling of GMOs has already failed in California, but has passed in Maine and Connecticut, with contingency triggers that still have to be fulfilled. I suspect it is mostly a business decision. I attended a part of a state legislature subcommittee discussing HB 660 and many of the concerns seemed to be linked to cost of implementation and being sued by biotech giants such as Monsanto, more than safety. To me, in the case of labeling, safety is essentially irrelevant. If the product is safe, then big companies should have no issue labeling it. If the product is potentially unsafe, then they should have to label it. More information should be included either way. This is the right of the American citizen. We, as consumers, should have the information about what we buy so that we can make informed decisions. If you hate GMOs

then you can skip them. Don’t care about GMOs, then ignore the label and feed them to your family. The point being, free people get to make choices, but we have to have the option and the info. Right now, unlike many other countries around the world, we don’t have that same chance. People who know more than me on this topic have even sharper statements to make: “Famed Canadian geneticist David Suzuki answers, “The experiments simply haven’t been done and we now have become the guinea pigs.” He adds, “Anyone that says, ‘Oh, we know that this is perfectly safe,’ I say is either unbelievably stupid or deliberately lying.” and world renowned biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava goes one step further. After reviewing more than 600 scientific journals, he concludes that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a major contributor to the sharply deteriorating health of Americans.” (dailypaul.com submitted 5/29/13). I actually think Maine Rep. Lance Harvell, the man behind Maine’s labeling bill, said it best, while being interviewed by the NH subcommittee on HB 660: “if you want to make the American people potentially a lab experiment, at least let them know what’s going on”.

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Chiropractic...because the body heals itself. As heard on the Radio

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Celebrating Twenty-Five Years Of Catching Babies

Crossroads Chiropractic - Two locations Dr. Graham Moneysmith - Route 104, Meredith (603)677-1444 Dr. Stephanie Foisy Mills - Route 3, Pembroke (603)224-4281

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Sherry Stevens, CPM, NHCM is celebrating twenty-five years of catching babies in New Hampshire. To mark this important milestone, ther will be a reunion of clients, babies and young adults at her home on Winona Road in Meredith on September 22 from 1-4pm. All past, present

presented by Sherry Stevens (Left) and Molly B. Connelly.

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and future clients are invited to attend. Be sure to bring birth stories and photos. Please RSVP at 603-279-4197. Sherry began her apprenticeship with Molly B. Connelly in 1988. Together, they traveled the length and breadth of the Lakes Region doing home births in all kinds of weather, dropping everything when the call came. Sherry began her journey by having Molly catch three of her four babies. She immediately knew she wanted to be involved in the Home Birth Movement. Sherry did her training at Holistic Training Program in Barrington, Rhode Island, attended workshops and classes spon-

sored by Midwives Alliance of North America and NH Midwives Association prior to taking the National Certification exam and became a nationally Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and took the NH exam becoming a NH Certified Midwife (NHCM). Sherry has held every office in the state organization, and chaired many regional conferences. She co-taught childbirth classes with Molly for many years and continues to teach today. The babies whose birth she attended twenty –five years ago are now young adults. She is looking forward to catching their babies during her next twenty-five years!

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Healthy Tip from Dr. Fink: Strategies for Natural Joint Health (extracted from an article written by Sarah Holvik, BSc nutrition)

With the barrage of tor of bone and joint supplements availhealth issues today. able today, choosing Stress is a major a safe and effective contributor to pain product to address in the body, as it joint health issues activates specific can be confusing. biochemical pathMany patients sufways that signal a fering from joint chronic inflammapain, stiffness and tory response if left lack of mobility have unchecked. Expotried a variety of opsure to environmentions without finding tal toxins also plays reliable long term rea role in elevating lief. The word is out the body’s inflamabout the dangers in matory burden and pharmaceutical opcan increase symptions for pain relief, toms of existing joint from increased risk conditions. With this of ulcers to cardioin mind consumers vascular and kidney Dr. Charles Fink of Fink Chiropractic & practitioners are complications. Our and Natural Improvement Center. able to choose which patients are looking type of supplementafor natural alternation may provide the tives but are confused most effective relief about what is best for and some vegetables (EX. for each individual situTomatoes, peppers, & ation. For more informathem. Why do joints hurt? eggplant from the night- tion on this topic call Joint pain can arise be- shade family) in our di- Dr. Fink at Fink Chirocause of a variety of rea- ets can worsen arthritic practic & Natural Health sons and assessing the conditions. Improvement Center, The combined inflam- 783 Elm St Laconia, NH cause is a key factor in determining the right matory effect of our sed- 03246 603-524-4555 or treatment option. Stiff entary lives along with find us on the web at painful joints caused consuming a high calo- www.finkchiro.net by physical wear and rie diet deficient in estear due to movement, sential nutrients such as sports injuries, and /or omgega-3 fats; minerals aging is due to cartilage including calcium, magdegradation resulting nesium, selenium, zinc from physical friction & copper; vitamins C, D and strain on the joint & K is a major instigaand can lead to osteoarthritis (OA). Although OA is the most common, other forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid and gout are also prevalent and need to be considered when determining sources of joint pain. Don’t be fooled into thinking arthritis is the only cause for stiff or painful joints, our lives are riddled with joint pain-inducing influences. An abundance of saturated fat, refined sugars & starches, salt, The Weirs Times is printed on recycled newsprint dairy, caffeine, red meat with smudge-free, environmentally safe inks.

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Back to School FYI for Parents Contributed By Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force Already millions of youth have headed back to school, carrying with them their parents’ hopes and expectations of a successful academic year. Each new school year brings new challenges, new friends, new social situations, and new risks to teens’ success and well-

being. And that includes alcohol and both illegal and legal drugs. Drug use among teens puts them at risk for school failure as well as for an array of other health, social, and legal consequences. In any given day more than 4,000 teens will use an illegal drug for the first

time, nearly that many will smoke a cigarette for the first time, more than 7,500 will drink alcohol for the first time, and nearly 2,500 will use a prescription pain reliever for the first time without a doctor’s prescription. And in recent years, girls have caught up with boys in their drug use, and actually exceed their male peers in use of prescription drugs without a prescription. A special concern is that teens’ perception of the harm of drug use, especially marijuana, is softening, which generally predicts higher drug use rates in the future. Students with higher grades are significantly less likely to have engaged in behaviors such as using marijuana, drinking alcohol, or taking prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription,

but still, the numbers are staggering. Summer is the peak time of year for first use of drugs, when most students are away from school. So many students will be returning to class with more drug experience, either directly or indirectly, through friends’ use. Parents, teachers, and other school officials should be mindful of this as teens return to school grounds and classrooms in the weeks ahead. Teens begin to use drugs for many reasons - including to “fit in� to new social situations, such as the school setting. Many teens overestimate the proportion of their peers who use drugs, thus leading them to the mistaken idea that they really need to use to become socially acceptable. Other reasons that teens use include ex-

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Barack To Amoeba GOP; Don’t Listen to the People What a time to be alive. For talk show hosts and columnists there is so much material one has to have by Niel Young Advocates Columnist a feel for what the listeners and readers want for information to stimulate the mind. Dealing with what has happened in the past 5 years has worn down many of us to the point of asking; do we make a difference? If we are not on the radio, writing letters to the editor, speaking out against the Obama Plan for killing America, who is going to do it? Our representatives in Concord and Washington just will not listen, and they want our votes in 2014? Not mine. ******** Chris Cuomo (CNN):“How much of the lack of action in Washington do you put on yourself in terms of blame?� Barack Hussein Obama: “Ultimately the buck stops with me, I get frustrated, and I’ve said before and I continue to say I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get Congress — and Republicans in Congress in particular — to think less about politics and party and think more about what’s good for the country. I’ve made this argument to my Republican friends privately, and, by the way, sometimes they say to me privately, ‘I agree with you, but I’m worried about a primary from, you know, somebody in the tea party back in my district’ or, ‘I’m worried about what Rush Limbaugh is going to say about me.� What is this community organizer stating? He insults us. He has a plan for Socialism, taking our guns away, taking our freedom of speech away, and a redistribution of wealth to those

who have done anything meaningful to increase their ability to be part of the middle class. Obama wants us to take care of those who sit on their bleep, light up a Camel, and know they have made it to the “Promised Land� though it be on another’s labor. Barack, are you suggesting to REPUBLICANS THAT THEY STAB THE FOLKS BACK HOME IN THE BACK by disregarding statements and promises during the election? Did you hear that Kelly Ayotte? I know; too late, you already did it! ******** What is the cause of so much Black on White Violence recently? It is heartbreaking to know we Americans have come so far with regard to race relations. Today, in my opinion it is what is in your heart and head, not the color of your skin. Why was George Zimmerman following Trayvon Martin? Zimmerman is a small man who had his suspicions about Martin. Did Zimmerman shoot Martin before Martin was banging Zimmerman’s head on the curbing? So sad that this happened. Not to worry, Obama, Sharpton and Jackson were there to kick off the 2013 race war! Does having your baby shot in the face and killed by a black man or any man acceptable? ******** FON:� The Leaders ‘Down Under’ want to use the death of Chris Lane an Australian student and say America has such a gun problem that Australia wants to boycott our tourism. There is an election in Australia and their liberals are taking advantage of this issue. “ Last night on Fox the Democrat was saying America has a gun problem and I felt like saying : no America has a ghetto problem . African Americans have accepted that their men

do not have to be there for their children or provide. Government is not your daddy ! Even though they provide them with food , housing, cell phones and contraceptives? Also integrating minority kids to our public schools has been proof that equal opportunity does not create equal outcome.� NEW LISTENERS: “You are absolutely right about the liberals making everything a race card! My grandchildren are half black. I want to know why Obama NEVER acknowledges his White heritage? We make sure our grandchildren know both sides of their heritage. Now tell me he isn’t creating racism in this country? Or at least making way too much of the race card. So sick of the hypocrisy in this country!� ******** KXLY.com SPOKANE, Wash. – “WWII veteran Delbert “Shorty� Belton survived being wounded in action during the Battle of Okinawa only to be beaten and left for dead by two teens at the Eagles Lodge in Spokane on Wednesday evening.� At this writing the report was two Black American young men (16 years old) were in custody. They beat this great man to death. What should happen to them? DAUGHTER: “If I had a grandfather this is what he would look like....� But I don’t because he left this world (12/25/44) much too young fighting for the freedoms that these punks have today. Obama thinks he has created world peace with his Trayvon Tour but he has stirred up racial tensions more than in 1965. “This honored veteran, Mr. Belton, survives a horrific war and his long life is ended because of these thugs. And no, I did not hear anything about this until you sent the email. It’s a disgrace.�

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PLYMOUTH Spectacular mountain views from stunning Plymouth post and beam home on 18 private acres. Gourmet kitchen, double sided fireplace, radiant heat, first floor master, home theater.

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ALTON Long 425’ waterfront on Lake Winnipesaukee with sandy bottom, 1.0 acre parcel is ideal for building your lake home. Beautiful lake views must be seen. Existing 1850 cape on property.

$574,000 (4190690) Call 253-9360

ASHLAND Mountain and water views are part of this home on Little Squam. 75’ shorefront, dock, deck, garage and bunkhouse included. Short boat ride to Big Squam.

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WOLFEBORO 7000 sq.ft. stand alone building, large showroom 6 bay service garage with offices. Exceptional opportunity in high traffic area on Route 28 between Wolfeboro and Ossipee.

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CENTER SANDWICH Meticulously restored center chimney Cape in the Historic District. 3 FPs, hand hewn beams, wide pine flrs, modern kitchen. Includes detached studio/guest quarters w/fieldstone FP.

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WOLFEBORO Nice two bedroom chaletstyle ranch on beautiful 2.7 Acre wooded lot with wrap-around deck. Country setting.

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The Serenity Ambiance of Lakeside Living as it was 100 yrs ago but with the conveniences we want today. Just 17 cottage on 36 acres with dock. Screened porch, Tennis Ct, Beach, and nicely furnished. Westward facing towards the sunset across the lake.

Wonderful Winnipesaukee vacation condo cottage at The Timbers of Winnipesaukee. Perfect get-a-way with beach and dock/mooring rights on the Big Lake. Nice views and sunsets across Meredith Bay to downtown Meredith. Close to Skiing, golf, shopping and dining in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.

Convenient Waterfront Location. .... all the ingredients one would want in a lake house. 132’ of waterfront, southern exp., beach, boat docks and jet ski docks. Finished lower level walkout to waterfront. $85,000 (4235729) Call 569-3128

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We’ve Been Selling The Lakes Region For Over 40 Years! NEWLY LISTED... PREMIER NEIGHBORHOOD!! And the ULTIMATE in quality design!! STUNNING 3200 SF Contemporary with a Victorian flare... plus the lower has been finished... perfect for fun&games. Gorgeous Granite kitchen/dining rm with breakfast nook. Flawless hardwood floors, fireplaced LR, family rm, master bedroom suite w/fireplace and sitting rm, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. 2 car garage and wrap porch. Custom features throughout will make you fall in love with this Exquisite home!! $549,000

VINTAGE VICTORIAN...The best of the past combined with the flair of the new!! Rich woods, tin ceilings, and hardwood floors appoint this wonderful home. There are 4-5 bedrooms, a beautiful formal dining rm w/built-ins, updated kitchen, walk up attic with a ladder to the widows walk. New vinyl windows, furnace, wiring and the exterior was just painted last week!! Garage and decks..$189,000

NEWLY LISTED!! BEACH RIGHTS TO LAKEWOOD BEACH, LAKE WINNISQUAM!! And this fabulous neighborhood! Sprawling 2000SF Contemporary Ranch with attached 2 car garage. Beautiful open concept one level living with gleaming hardwood floors. Three bedrooms, 2 baths, master suite, deck, corner lot w/garden space and 2 car garage. $315,000

A PLACE FOR YOUR BOAT AND YOU!! On Lake Winnipesaukee!! SHIP AHOY CONDO...Full Winnipesaukee water view...!! 2 bedrooms, newly appl’d kitchen, small but tidy!! 24’ dock, waterside patio and Lake Winnipesaukee playground!! Can be used Yearround..By-Laws allow for 10’ expansion..come join the party!! NOW $149,000

DREAM OF OWNING A WATERFRONT HOME?... but just don’t want to pay those taxes..Here’s the best of both worlds!! This Pristine home sits 30’ away from your deeded neighborhood beach on beautiful Lake Opechee!! This picture was taken from the corner of the deck..the home is beautiful and offers 3200 SF of living space on 2 levels..enclosed porch, deck, fireplace...Bring your swimsuits, towels and sunscreen!! $299,000

BEAUTIFUL IN-GROUND POOL!! and there’s still time to use it!! This Sprawling 2700+SF Gilford Ranch offers 4+ bedrooms, 3 baths, beautiful open concept Granite kitchen/fireplaced family room, the new addition is a perfect in home office/game room, 2 car garage and a beautifully landscaped 1+ acre yard. GREAT LOCATION!! $279,000

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LOCAL EXPERIENCED BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY Atty. Stanley Robinson is designated as a Federal Relief Agency by an act of Congress & has proudly assisted consumers seeking debt relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy code for over 30 years.

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monstrosities, you will find they will all begin with a BIG, FAT, “Money Carrot�. With Obamacare, the Federal Government will supposedly pay for the first years of a state’s implementation of ACA. (There must be one magical money tree in Washington. Oh, no – I forgot. The money they play with is OUR TAX DOLLARS. Not “free� money at all.) Granite State Future receives much of their money from Federal grants and entities. And Common Core came into play with “Race to the Top� funds

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Now labor unions and other former Obamacare supporters don’t want it. IRS employees enforcing Obamacare don’t want it. Congress and their staffs don’t want it although the law specified that they were to feel its impact like other citizens. Fearing the consequences of Congressional pain, the administration exempted them. We, however, are not exempt.

It is time to end this national nightmare. Sign the petition at dontfundit2013.com. Demand that your Congressman, Senators, and Congressional Leaders defund and repeal Obamacare. Your prosperity, longevity, and quality of life may depend on it.

which lured cash hungry schools by promising 4.3 billion dollars for schools who applied for the federal grants. In each case, the Feds initiated these programs with the lie of “free� money. They have also tried to sell us that these initiatives were “locally based� (not federal programs) and were going to deliver FABULOUS results to our communities. Can you say PROPOGANDA? The truth is Obamacare, if it is fully implemented, will lead to the bankrupting of our health care system and ultimately, to a single payer system. (If

you think this is a good thing, you need to experience what health care is like in Europe. Having lived there, I can tell you single payer is NOT a good thing!) The NATIONALIZATION of our healthcare gives our government unlimited power in our personal lives. Granite State Future’s end game is to allow Federal Agencies to have direct input into community infrastructure planning with “mandatory outcomes�, bypassing the voter, and incorporating those plans into state policies. THIS RELATIONSHIP CLEARLY VIOLATES STATE SOVEREIGNTY. Make no mistake, private property rights have no place in GSF’s game. Common Core seeks to violate, not one, not two, but THREE federal statues to garner a nationalized curriculum through mandatory assessment. Common Core VIOLATES the General Education Provisions Act; the Department of Education Organization Act; and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. There has never been a more important time for states to retain their SOVEREIGNTY. How else can people stand against this rising tide of Federal Progressivism? Sound the alarm. Get ready to be heard. 2014 is fast approaching and we need CONSERVATIVE, SMALL GOVERNMENT solutions to the problems we face. Remember, bloated government serves nothing but itself. Who will YOU serve?

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I guess that was sine “Heat: wave we had a couple of weeks ago. It pushed the lake temperature up a bit over the 80 degree mark. I’m not really sure what that does to the “Warm water� fishing (bass, perch, etc), but it does raise havoc with the cold water fishery. Using downriggers to get to the cold water was the best bet. Lead line will also achieve results, but less efficient than the downriggers. In any case, this substantially increases the mortality rate of any cold water fish being caught. Bringing them up from mid 50 degree water into 80 degree water is quite a shock to their system. If they are to be released, their recover rate is severely compromised. Combine this with the fact that July is the month that we usually hook up with quite a few “Smaller� fish and now we have a problem. As I have mentioned earlier, I like to use barbless hooks in order that fish could be released if they are not wanted and NOT hook damaged (ALL legal hook damaged fish are kept as part of the daily bag limit). However, when using downriggers and “Hard� bait, we have to contend with the treble hooks, which can severely damage a fish. Yikes! During this hot weather I limited the number of charters taken out, for all of the reasons above. As July ended, the weather had changed

and the water was cooling off a bit. By the time early to mid-August arrived, conditions improved. Not only will it be a bit easier to release fish, but we will be into the bigger fish, decreasing the incidents of a release situation. When we get into September, EVERYTHING should change. Cooler water and bigger fish will be the norm. September, more often than not, gives up some of the best fishing (cold water) of the year and I really don’t think that this year will be an exception. By then we will be back on the leadcore, flies and “Jig boxes�. Charters start a bit later (6:00 AM) and the success ratio dramatically increases. This really is a wonderful time of the year to fish. Boat traffic has diminished, the mornings are cool and crisp. The only real downside could be the morning fog (“Sea smoke�. With cool nights and warm water, this is the perfect combination for this situation. Don’t try to be a hero here, let the fog burn off a bit before hitting the water. If you don’t know what you are doing you can get into a lot of trouble in this situation. We already have quite a number of charters booked for September, but still have some open days to fill. If you have never experienced “Fall� salmon fishing, now’s your chance! To book a charter you can reach us on the land line @ 603366-4115 or via e-mail: drhook1@myfairpoint. net We’d love to have you aboard! On another note, final relief from the hot weather provided the opportunity to head for “Camp� for a couple of

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lunch cruise cost is $30 per person, which includes a lunch buffet and beverages. People are encouraged to make their reservations in advance for any of these Winnipesaukee Belle cruises by going on-line at www. nhbm.org or by calling the Museum at 569-4554.

For those more adventurous, many of the race boat drivers are donating rides on their race boats with the proceeds going to the NH Boat Museum. The cost for these charity rides will range from $100-$500 depending on the chosen

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Summer Fun! The Best Summer Ever Starts Right Here!

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boat. To view the boats which are giving charity rides, visit the Regatta section of the Museum’s website at www.nhbm.org. Those attending the Regatta will also be given the opportunity to view the crew staging area also known as the Hot Pits. This secured area will be open to the public only between heats, but will allow spectators the opportunity to meet drivers and crew and see the boats up close. Evening receptions and dinners with the drivers and crews are open to the public. The events include a Thursday, September 12 cook-out at the Wolfetrap Grill and Raw Bar; a Friday, September 13 reception at the New Hampshire Boat Museum; and a Saturday, September 14 Awards Banquet at the Wolfeboro Inn. Those wishing to sign up for any of these evening events may do so on the Regatta section of the Museum’s website at www.nhbm.org or by calling 569-4554. This well-planned event requires much coordination and collaboration with the American Power Boat Association, State of New Hampshire Marine Patrol, Town of Wolfeboro and the support of the community.

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soft and grassy as we left Dream Lake. The rain stopped after five or ten minutes and the sun came back out to warm us. When we reached the top of the falls we climbed out to the middle and looked out and down. The water fell over the edge of the cliff and fell straight down for

a long ways. I confess it probably wasn’t that brightest idea to climb out onto the rocks at the top of the falls but it was a splendid place to have a picnic. We continued on and then went down the Austin Brook Trail. The trail becomes a not so old logging road. We looked back while passing through a

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make a nice outing with big views for a modest effort. The best big mountain vistas of the day, from the Moriahs to Madison were our reward. We returned to North Road via the lower section of the Gates Brook Trail and then we had a good mile of road walking to get back to our car. As soon as our boots hit the pavement, boom! The sky opened up and it rained as hard as it could. No biggy, we knew we didn’t have to sleep in a tent and we could get ice cream in Gorham on the way home. Have Fun! Amy Patenaude is an avid skier/outdoor enthusiast from Henniker, N.H. Readers are welcome to send comments or suggestions to her at: amy@weirs.com.

Yours truly at Giant Falls, located just 1.25 miles up the Peabody Brook Trail in Shelburne, New Hampshire.

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Lakes Region Camera Club Meeting

Offering a Full Menu Lunch & Dinner

Trinity Episcopal Church, Meredith. 7pm. Well known local Artist, Larry Frates will be presenting a lecture/ demonstration entitled, “See For Yourself�, which is also the title of his new dvd collection and book which is being released for the holiday season. Anyone interested is invited to attend. 340-2359

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Exemplary Country Estates of New Hampshire

Franklin Public Library, 310 Central Street, Franklin. 7pm. Presented by Cristina Asjian. Free and open to the public. Friday 6th

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Capitol Center for the Arts,

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Saturday 7th “Old Man of the Mountain: Substance and Symbol�

The Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, Rt. 3, Weirs Beach, next door to Funspot. 11am. Maggie Stier’s illustrated talk reviews the ways that this iconic place has sparked observers’ imaginations, attracted intense personal commitment and symbolized changing public sentiment. $5pp, free for members. 366-5950 or www. lakewinnipesaukeemuseum.org

Open House – Daylily Gardens

Stoneymead Farm, 143 Squam Lake Road, Center Sandwich. 10-2pm. Over 1,000 varieties of the newest, classic and one-of-a-kind daylilies for landscapers, gardeners and collectors. 284-7420

‘Feelin’ Groovy’ – Tribute to Simon and Garfunkel

Kingswood Arts Center, 21 McManus Road, Wolfeboro. 7:30pm. Presented by Jim Witter and his band. $25pp. 569-2151

Spiral Ham Supper

Wednesday is Headliner’s Comedy Night Starting at 8:30pm

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Lincoln Library, Under the tent, Church Street, Lincoln. 9am-2pm. Lots of great books, videos and audios and baked goods. 745-8159

Second Annual ARFF Walk

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Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Rockingham Ballroom, Newmarket. 7:30-10:30pm. Tickets are limited to 400 and may be purchased for $50 each at www.FOTRB.org 4317224

99th Annual Danbury Grange and Community Fair

All activities in/around Grange Hall near Rtes 4/104, Danbury. 7:30am-8pm. www. danburygrange.org

Flea Market

Masonic Building, 410 West Main Street, Tilton. 8am-2pm.

Trivia Night

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Ashland and I used to tinker with some of the pinball machines they had their at the time.” The thought of taking home the “Swing-Along” pinball came on the heels of another pinball machine “Laser Wars” which Dana had just recently brought back to life and gave to his son, Dana, Jr., who lives in New York. That pinball, made in 1987, also used to sit on the floor of Funspot. “Laser Wars was fun to do,” said Dana. “Still, being a newer pinball, it wasn’t as mechanical as ‘Swing-Along’ so it was different.” As pinballs progressed they developed more into containing circuit boards and electronics and moved away from the original, sometimes very creative, mechanical operations that pro-

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amount of weight and soil upslope that’s working to push over your wall. A 3-foot-high retaining wall that has just level land at the top doesn’t push that hard against the retaining wall. However, if the small retaining wall is immediately adjacent to a parking area where heavy trucks can load the soil just behind the wall, this added weight can cause a poorly designed wall to collapse, even a short wall just 3 feet tall. I recommend that you dig a 6-inch deep trench that the first row or rocks rests in. This small keyway helps hold them in place. Deeper is better, but you don’t gain much if you bury more than one third of the height of the first row of rock. If possible you want to have a slight backwards lean to the wall. You want the face of the wall to be out of plumb with a slight tilt back towards the dirt that’s being retained. Four inches of backwards tilt in three feet of height is plenty. Do your best to tightly interlock the rock. Jagged or misshapen rocks work much better than rounded river rocks that are nothing more than giant balls. The more surface area of each rock that touches www.NHWOOD.com

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Vaud & The Villains At The Portsmouth Music Hall Saturday, September 7th at 8pm.

Vaud and the Villains will be bringing their unique show to the Portsmouth Music Hall on Saturday, September 7th at 8pm. Vaud and the Villains is an 19 piece 1930s, New Orleans Orchestra and Cabaret show. Created by actor Andy Comeau and his wife Dawn Lewis. The act was inspired by the Bruce Springsteen/ Seeger Sessions album and the show includes many of those public domain songs in their repertoire. The show is part concert, part revival show, part Americana Noire, part Moulin Rouge. They mine the rich soil of American songbook roots, traditional jazz, revival music, parlour music, gospel, zydeco, folk... but they are more than a genre bending musi-

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