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Antique & Classic Car Show At Woodman Museum
Winnipesaukee Playhouse Developing Into ‘Taste Of Tanglewood’ in the Granite State by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
place in the New Hampshire community is wellsealed. Still, the 2013 season looks to be a new beginning for the popular Playhouse as it will officially move its productions to its new theater in the former Annalee Doll Gift Shop in Meredith. At first that might not
seem enough to qualify it for the status of a “MiniTanglewood” until you take a look at the whole picture. Not only has the Winnipesaukee Playhouse purchased the former gift shop but they have also, through a group of investors, purchased the rest of See playhouse on 18
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In 2004, when Bryan and Johanna Halperin and Lesley and Neil Pankhurst started a small black box theater in Weirs Beach, they never envisioned that in less than ten years they would be on the verge of opening what is already
becoming known as New Hampshire’s “Mini Tanglewood.” The Winnipesaukee Playhouse has already been heralded as the “Best Summer Theatre in New England” by Yankee Magazine and has produced around ninety plays on both a professional and community level. Their
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Standing on the scaffolding of what will be the new Winnipesaukee Playhouse Theater in the summer of 2013 are (L to R) Christopher Boothby, co-chair of the Playhouse; Playhouse co-founders Johanna and Bryan Halperin. The new Playhouse is just one phase of the transformation of the 14-acre former Annalee Doll property in Meredith into what brendan smith Photo might well be the premier theater production and education facility in New Hampshire.
The Woodman Institute Museum will hold its Annual Antique/Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 9th, from noon to 4pm Antique and Classic autos will be parked on the grounds of the museum for visitors to photograph and talk with car owners. This year will feature a few antique motorcycles All museum exhibits will be open / regular admission will be charged. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12:30 to 4:30pm., April 1 through last Sunday in November. (Group tours by reservation.) The Woodman Institute Museum is located at 182 Central Ave in Dover. Parking is available on the street in front of the museum or on Summer street. There is no charge for museum members) For more information call at 603-742-1038. You can also visit them online at woodmaninstitutemuseum.org
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Sunday 9th Antique/ Classic Car Show
On the grounds of the Dover Museum. 12-4pm. Bring your camera! 7421038
The Making of Strawberry Banke
Winnipesaukee Relay Race
Free Info Session on Cleansing
Race starts and finishes at Funspot 366-4377. www.funspotnh.org for more info
The Practice Room, Meredith. Learn the benefits of cleansing and the right cleanse for your body. 279-3242
Native American History of NH
New Horizons Band
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Playing from 11:30am-12pm at Multicultural Day in downtown Laconia.
St. Martin’s church Hall, Corner of West High and Maple Streets, Somersworth. 8-11am. $6pp.
The Older & Wiser Driver
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Lakes Region Flag Football League “Pulling for Eric� Day
Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main Street, Plaistow. 7pm. Presented by J. Dennis Robinson. 300-0081 Pease Public Library, 1 Russell Street, Plymouth. 7pm. Presented by David Stewart-Smith. 536-2616 Golden View Health Care Center. 11am. Presented by the Gilford police department. Free and open to the public. 279-8111
The Rural One Room Schoolhouse
Franklin Public Library, 310 Central Street, Franklin. 7pm. Presented by Steve Taylor. Free.
Saturday 8th
Prescott Park Arts Festival, downtown Portsmouth. Dusk. Suggested donation of $5-$10. 436-2848
Moulton’s Farm Corn Maze Opens!
Moulton’s Farm, 18 Quarry Road, off Rt. 25, Meredith. 279-3915
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Blazing Star Grange #71, Danbury. All day event! 526-2614
LRGH Employee Fundraising Yard Sale
Employee Parking lot, 63 Highland Street, Laconia. 8am-2pm. 737-6720
Multicultural Day
Belknap Mill Rotary Park, Downtown Laconia. 10am-4pm. Many events throughout the day for the whole family.
Sat. 8th – Sun. 9th NatureFest
The Little Nature Museum at Beech Hill Farm, 107 Beech Hill Road, Hopkinton. 11am-5pm. Rain or Shine. Free but donations appreciated. Fun for the whole family. www. littlenaturemuseum.org 746-6121
Summer Solstice Craft Show
Wells Elementary School, 276 Sanford Road, Wells, Maine. 10-4. Rain or shine. Admission and parking are free. www.summersolsticecraftshows.com
Festival of Flight
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center,
Inter-Lakes High School Turf Field, Meredith. One day Flag Football tournament to benefit Eric Adams of Moultonboro who has been diagnosed with Leukemia. All adults who wish to play will be asked for a $10 donation. There will also be a bouncy house, concessions and grilled food available. 279-1254
Monday 10th Suncook Valley Chorale Open Sing
Pleasant View Retirement Center, 227 Pleasant Street, Concord. 7pm. All are welcome to attend. The SVC is a nonauditioned group. 780-4968
Opechee Garden Club Meeting
Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, Gilford. Guest speaker will be award-winning designer Linda Pare. 524-7683
Tuesday 11th Rochester Main Street’s “Sidewalk Talk�
Fat Tony’s Italian Grill. 8am. Free and open to the public. 330-3208
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Lake Winnipesaukee Historical Society, 503 Endicott Street North, Next door to Funspot. 7pm. Presented by David Warren. Free but donations are greatly appreciated. 366-5950
“New Hampshire Towns and the Civil War�
Holderness town Hall. 7pm. Presented by Dr. Jere Daniell. Free
Thursday 13th Carolina Chocolate Drops
Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord.7:30pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com
The Architectural Evolution of the Lane Tavern
The Lane Tavern in Sanbornton Square. 7pm. Presented by Douglass Prescott Jr. Free. 286-4526
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Tales of The Mount Washington and The Uncle Sam On Wednesday, September 12th at 7pm at the Lake Winnipesaukee Museum, David Warren will give a presentation on the Steam ship Mount Washington and also talk a bit about the Uncle Sam Mail Boat. The Uncle Sam serviced the islands on Lake Winnipesaukee from 1907 to 1961. Warren recently completed a scale model of the Uncle Sam which is now on display at the museum. The Museum is located on Route 3, between Meredith and Weirs Beach (next to Funspot). Admission is free and donations are always greatly appreciated. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am-2pm. For more information call 603-366-5950 or visit www. lakewinnipesaukeemuseum.org.
New Hampshire Celebrates New England Apple Day On Wednesday, September 5th at 11am celebrate the start of the 2012 Apple Season! Join NH Commissioner of Agriculture, Lorraine Merrill and others from the NH Dept. of Agriculture, Markets & Food, representatives of the New England Apple Growers Association and members of the NH Fruit Growers Association at Apple Hill Farm, Concord, NH to officially kick off the start of the apple harvest season and recognize New England Apple Day across the region. Commissioner Merrill will be harvesting the “first official� apple of the season and making brief remarks. Members of the industry, including local growers will be on hand to answer questions about this year’s apple crop. Members of the media and others, are invited to visit Apple Hill Farm, a diversified farm business owned and operated by Chuck and Diane Souther. View the crops in the field, the farm market , cider production and more.
Irene SolĂŠa Antonellis To Perform in Meredith Saturday, September 15th at 7:30pm The Practice Room in Meredith will host chant artist and music therapist Irene SolĂŠa Antonellis. Irene SolĂŠa blends traditional and non-traditional kirtan with soulfully dynamic vocals, urban and world rhythms in a band that is quickly rooting itself within the chant/kirtan world. Trained as a music therapist, she was introduced to the heart-opening potential of kirtan in 2000.SolĂŠa has accompanied artists including Girish, KarnamAdmission to the Meredith concert is $15. Tickets can be purchased by contacting The Practice Room at 603-279-3243 or online at www.practice-room.com.
New Horizons Band Concert On Multicultural Day Multicultural Day in Laconia on Saturday, September 8, will feature a veritable smorgasbord of sights, sounds, tastes, and smells at their annual wonderful celebration of diversity. One of the sounds going to be featured that day, from 11:30am to 12pm is a concert by the New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region. The band, founded five years ago by Mary Divers of Laconia will be playing music from this and other countries, in keeping with the theme for the day! For further information call Director Mary Divers at 5248570 or Karen Simpson at the Music Clinic at 528-6672. The band practices at the Music Clinic in Belmont on Tuesday evenings, and Saturday afternoons.
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Super Powers
by Brendan Smith Weirs Times Editor
R e cently, President Obama, in a hardhitting interview, was asked what super power he would
like to have. You’d think that the obvious answer would be “To be able to fix the economy with the wave of my hand.” That would take care of everything and maybe even help get the guy reelected (gulp!!) But he didn’t. His answer was that he’d like to speak any language. This surprised me more than if he had said: “I already have super powers. The ability to change the constitution just by saying it is so is one of my greatest.” After all, he does that all the time. My problem with what he actually said was that I’m not so sure that being multi-lingual is really a Super Power. “Quick, get Language Man, his uncanny grasp of Swahili may be our only hope in saving the world.” When I was a kid I collected comic books. Superman, Batman, Spiderman, the Fantastic Four; they all had great superpowers and, being a little kid, I wanted all of them. Some Super Heroes had it easier than others. Superman didn’t have to work at having them. On the other hand, Batman had to work long and hard to acquire his unique skills. He didn’t exactly have “Super” powers but he had what would be considered the closest thing a human could have to them without being born on the planet Krypton. Being able to speak
any language, shouldn’t qualify as a super power since people can acquire this while sleeping listening to subliminal tapes. But, since the President has claimed it is a super power, then it has to be considered one. Still, that opens up a whole can of worms to what else can be considered a Super Power. Super Powers will no longer just belong to Super Heroes, they can be had by the average guy as well. No longer will guys like Superman and The Green Lantern have a monopoly on Super Powers, even you and I can have and deserve one as well. Kind of a redistribution of Super Powers. So, with that in mind, I have come up with a list of some of the “Super Powers” I’d like to have. The ability to make a left turn across traffic at any time of the day or night would be a great Super Power, don’t you think. How about being able to, upon approaching the 14 items or less checkout at the grocery store, be able to look into your basket and be able to determine instantly how may items you have without counting each one? We all could use that power on occasion. It also brings a whole new meaning to the word supermarket. Being impervious to the cold would be a great Super Power to have. Some people here at the Weirs Times like the office a little colder than me so that would be a nice Super Power. I know some people who consider being able to correctly use the remote control to make each electronic unit in the entertainment center work is a super power. I believe one Super Power that everyone would
love to have is the ability to come up with the perfect excuse on the spot when you are unexpectedly confronted by someone, who you are not a big fan of ,who invites you to a dinner party that Saturday, without sounding like you are totally full of it. Being able to confidently eat beans without repercussions down the line should now qualify as a Super Power. Someone suggested to me that the power to be able to always guess the retail price without going over would come in handy if you ever found yourself on “The Price is Right.” (Or just help you feel good about yourself if you are watching it on television.) Being able to actually know what the weather will be in the next hour is definitely a new Super Power since none of the weathermen I see on TV can actually do this. Being able to think up even more new Super Powers for a column early on a Saturday morning just before deadline would also, in my mind, right at this second, be a really great Super Power to have. As far as President Obama’s answer to the question. I’m sure he has had time to think about it since that radio interview and I’m sure that he’s kicking himself for not thinking, at the time, for that one real Super Power that he just might need as his campaign sputters. The power to make Joe Biden invisible. Brendan Smith welcomes your comments at brendan@weirs.com. You can also follow him on twitter at @weirsbrendan.
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Our Story The Weirs Times was first published in 1883 by Mathew H. Calvert. The newspaper, then named Calvert’s Weirs Times and Tourists’ Gazette, was published until Mr. Calvert’s death in 1902. One of the most remarkable features of the publication was a map of Lake Winnipesaukee which occupied the center spread of the paper. Readers will find the same map reprinted on the center pages of this, and every issue. The new Weirs Times was re-established in 1992 and strives to maintain the patriotic spirit of its
To The Editor: On September 11 primary it is my hope that Republicans in Rochester, Farmington, Alton, Barnstead, Gilmanton and New Durham will go to the polls to elect Sam Cataldo as their choice for Senator for District 6. I served with Sam in the legislature and he is a true republican that follows the republican platform. His opponent supported the election of Governor Lynch and his reward was a six figure position as head of Pease Development. Republicans should remember which candidate is the authentic republican, it is Sam Cataldo. David Scott Dover, NH.
made by the Republican majority in the Legislature of the last biennium. These include, among others, balancing the budget and living within our means, reducing and reforming taxes, helping small businesses by reducing regulatory burdens, protecting local and county taxpayers, and increasing personal freedoms. If you share these ideals, we ask for your support by writing-in our names on the two separate lines available on your ballot and to FILL IN THE BUBBLE indicating you are casting your vote for the name you entered; otherwise it’s not counted. For more information on our positions on the issues please call Charles Fink at 527-1468 and Michael Sylvia at 707-8594. Thank You!
Belmont Voters: Remember to “Fill in the Bubble” on Ballot
Josh Youssef
To The Editor: Belmont voters in the newly formed (Belknap) District 6 have two dedicated seats available for the House of Representatives for this election cycle. Up until recently only two Democrats were running for those seats. That is why we, Charles Fink and Michael Sylvia, have decided to give Republicans and Independents of Belmont a better choice as write-in candidates for the upcoming primary election on Tuesday September 11, 2012 at the Belmont High School. We support the efforts
To The Editor: I grew up in the Lakes Region. I went to Laconia High School, married my husband of 37 years in Laconia, and we raised our four children right here! We have owned a business in the Lakes region for 35 years. This area is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. My family has deep roots in local politics. My father, Paul Stewart, Sr., was on the Laconia city council, and was beloved by the people of the city – so much that Laconia dedicated “Stewart Park,” right in the heart of downtown, in his honor.
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predecessor as well as his devotion to the interests of Lake Winnipesaukee and vicinity. Locally owned for over 20 years, this publication is devoted to printing the stories of the people and places that make New Hampshire the best place in the world to live. No, none of the daily grind news will be found in these pages, just the good stuff. 30,000 copies are distributed every week in the Lakes Region/Concord/Seacoast area. 15,000
delivered to communities along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and another 15,000 to neighboring cities and towns. An independent circulation audit estimates that over 60,000 people read the Weirs Times every week. To advertise your business or service call 1-888308-8463. Published year round on Thursdays by The Weirs Publishing Company, Inc. ©2012 Weirs Publishing Company, Inc.
My dad was a principled conservative and nobody that I know understands responsible government better than he did – until my son Josh. Josh Youssef is a native of Laconia, a longtime entrepreneur & businessowner, and is now running for the State Senate right here in district 7. I am proud to say that Josh is every bit the principled conservative that my dad was. My dad would have been very proud of his grandson, who he unfortunately never had the chance to meet. Josh has always shown strength of character, perseverance through trial, unyielding tenacity, and a relentless pursuit of justice. His understanding of law, government, and the legislative process, coupled with his incredible logical and intellectual capacity – and his successful background with computers and technology – makes him the best qualified candidate to lead this district as our next state senator. Under Josh’s leadership we can be sure that New Hampshire government is responsible in its spending, that this state becomes more economically friendly to businesses, is a healthy place for jobs to be created, and is a place where we can educate our youth in the best manner possible. It is at this time that I ask you to join me in electing a new generation of cutting-edge leadership; my son, Josh Youssef to be the next senator representing district 7! Susan Youssef Laconia, NH. Josh Youseff is running in the Republican Primary for NH State Senate. See mailboat on 12 for additional letters regarding the upcoming Sept. 11th primary election.
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On the Red Sox Now we Red Sox fans finally know how the other half lives. Now we know how it feels to be in that fan purgatory currently populated by Pirate fans, Royal fans, Padre fans, and – of course – CUB fans. Yikes! Relegated to the dark areas of fandom. Going nowhere. Stuck with a loser. Not only a loser, but a collection of overpaid mercenaries who largely lack appreciation for the love and support invested in them by the denizens of Red Sox Nation, many of whom probably do need to get a life – and now maybe they will. The fans who bought out every seat in Fenway Park for eight straight years were rewarded with an epic collapse last September, which was bad enough. Then it came up that some players were eating chicken and boozing it up during games. Picture youngsters who adored their erstwhile Red Sox heroes standing outside Fenway watching the perps drive off in their luxury cars. I can imagine them yelling “Say it ain’t so, Josh!” So for the current season, the Red Sox made some changes and hired a new manager. It didn’t work. The bad karma from 2011 continued. Players got caught up in internecine intrigues and undercut Bobby Valentine. Kevin Youkilis was exiled to Chicago, conjuring up memories of Nomar Garciaperra similarly leaving for the
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other old baseball hand (see Valentine, Bobby) bring in a fresh face to manage things. Oldtimers will recall the Red Sox giving a 38-year-old Dick Williams a one-year contract in 1967 and the rookie manager led the Sox to an Impossible Dream pennant. Fresh faces are needed for 2013. Please? Brewskis Speaking of beer drinking, the University of Texas at Arlington is the latest school to start selling beer at its home sports events. Why not? It’s a licensed, legal product, and is probably healthier than a lot of other stuff that concession stands offer. How about it, University of New Hampshire? Try selling beer at Wildcat home basketball games, as an experiment. I’ll bet crowds will increase. There will be more noise. More animation. More energy. More excitement. More fun. More money. More UNH wins! I’m serious. Born Today ... That is to say, sports greats born on September 6 include Pittsburg See moffett on 36
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the political convention that almost wasn’t. In the run-up to the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., by Oliver North Democrats and Syndicated Columnist their fellow travelers in the so-called mainstream media claimed that the GOP was waging a “war against women,” depicted Mitt Romney as a heartless felon responsible for the death of a woman who lost her health insurance and blasted Romney for choosing Paul Ryan as his running mate. They then tried to define Ryan as a heartless ideologue who would eliminate Medicare and throw grandmothers off a cliff. And then a tropical storm-turned-hurricane named Isaac threatened to blow the entire convention away. As Isaac churned through the Gulf of Mexico, Republican leaders and the Romney campaign revised the entire convention
schedule and postponed the proceedings by 24 hours. That wasn’t good enough for the potentates of the press. The GOP was castigated for going ahead with its convention while “a terrible storm” was “causing so much death and destruction.” We were reminded repeatedly that Isaac had hit the Louisiana and Mississippi coastlines on “the seventh anniversary of Katrina.” One commentator, a former ABC and PBS political director, reporting for Yahoo News from the convention hall, said Republicans “are happy to have a party with black people drowning.” It was a perfect storm of media hostility coupled with breathless live reports of wind, rain and flooding, all timed to disrupt and distract attention from the events in Tampa. Yet when it was all said and done, the Republicans provided a remarkably effective introduction of the GOP candidates for the tens of millions of Americans who tuned in. Big media present national political conventions as little more than expansive entertainment on the margins of expenSee north on 28
While all eyes were on the Republican National Convention in Tampa and Hurricane Isaac on the Gulf Coast, the by Michelle Malkin White House was quietly Syndicated Columnist jacking up the price of automobiles and putting future drivers at risk. Yes, the same cast of fabletellers who falsely accused GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney of murdering a steelworker’s cancer-stricken wife is now directly imposing a draconian environmental regulation that will cost untold American lives. On Tuesday, the administration announced that it had finalized “historic” new fuel efficiency standards. (Everything’s “historic” with these narcissists, isn’t it?) President Obama took a break from his historic fundraising drives to proclaim that “(by) the middle of the next decade, our cars will get nearly 55 miles per gallon, almost double what they get today. It’ll strengthen our nation’s energy security, it’s good for middle-class families, and it will help create an economy built to last.” Jon Carson, director of Obama’s Office of Public Engagement, took to Twitter to hype how “auto companies support the higher fuel-efficiency standards” and how the rules crafted behind closed doors will “save consumers $8,000” per vehicle. His source for these claims? The New York Times, America’s Fishwrap of Record, which has acknowledged it allows the Obama campaign to have “veto power” over reporters’ quotes from campaign officials.
And whom did the Times cite for the claim that the rules will “save consumers $8,000”? Why, the administration, of course! “The administration estimated that the new standards would save Americans $1.7 trillion in fuel costs,” the Times dutifully regurgitated, “resulting in an average savings of more than $8,000 a vehicle by 2025.” The Obama administration touts the support of the government-bailed-out auto industry for these reckless, expensive regs. What they want you to forget is that the “negotiations” (read: bullying) with White House environmental radicals date back to former Obama green czar Carol Browner’s tenure -- when she infamously told auto industry execs “to put nothing in writing, ever” regarding their secret CAFE talks. Obama’s number-massagers cite phony-baloney cost savings that rely on developing future fuel-saving technology. Given this crony government’s abysmal track record in “investing” in new technologies (cough -- Solyndra -- cough), we can safely dismiss that fantasy math. What is real for consumers is the $2,000 per vehicle added cost that the new fuel standards will impose now. That figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). War on Middle-Class Consumers, anyone? Beyond the White House-media lapdog echo chamber, the economic and public safety objections to these sweeping rules are long grounded and well founded. For years, free-market analysts See malkin on 28
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A Year Following Irene Floods; Vermont Strong BRANDON, Vermont—It’s been a year since Tropical Storm Irene unexpectedly crashed into Vermont, causing unby John J. Metzler p r e c e d e n t Syndicated Columnist ed flooding and damage throughout much of the Green Mountain state. Yet despite Irene’s wrath across much of the Northeast, Vermont’s near singular resilience and steadfastness in the face of the storm remains an enduring lesson. This was a lesson not in what big government can do, but what small townspeople did to help themselves and their neighbors. Initially Irene’s arrival in landlocked Vermont looked like a bad rain storm with high winds which would soon break up in the mountains. But the unrelenting rain turned small streams, brooks and rivers into crashing torrents which by the end of the day were cutting roads and isolating towns. By late in the day, mountain towns and ski resorts such as Ludlow, Killington, and Waterbury were cut off and social media such as U tube were showing pictures of small brooks being turned into what looked like high-pressure hoses blasting through villages. The scenes appeared surrealistic. The next day we viewed some of the damage in southern Vermont; in the town of Londonderry roads were not flooded but gouged-out by relentless water. Somebody’s front porch complete with flowerpots was caught in a bridge and entangled in state road signs. Nineteenth century buildings were still standing but perched on stilts of their foundations. A stretch of the main road along a picturesque brook near Stratton Ski area was not flooded; it was gone. Though thankfully few people were killed or injured, the toll on infrastructure was staggering; 500 miles of State road were damaged, 280 bridges were damaged significantly or gone, 200 miles of railroad track was
damaged. In total thirteen towns were marooned. Parts of the state were without electric power. The comeback was amazing. Of the 73,000 customers without electric, more than half were restored in 24 hours by Central Vermont Power and in a few days most of the state was back on line. Town and state road crews started what would be a procession of dump and gravel trucks which would relentlessly start filling and fixing roads and culverts one by one. National Guard helicopters ferried supplies to isolated mountain towns. Given that Vermont is a small state with a population of only 625,000, there’s not the layerupon-layer of public employees. Fire departments are volunteer, state and local police are few, and the whole bureaucracy of town workers and public servants are simply not many. Yet local citizens were quick to help and pitch in. A relatively small number of 7, 215 families registered for FEMA assistance. Though verdant valleys and hills mask some of the destruction, there are still the brutal cuts and gashes from nature. In picturesque Brandon, the town seems fine but there is a strangely missing building in the center near a small river. Other streams seem oddly clean of rocks and boulders; those washed downstream. The main road through the town of Jamaica still is using a temporary bridge. More than $46 million in grants and loans have been approved by the small business administration. Yet even a year later, according to the New England Cable Network, some displaced victims in places like Jamaica are still waiting for FEMA funds! Ironically the Irene tragedy of 2011 recalled the more devastating Vermont flood of 1927 when the state was submerged by November floods killing 84 people and washing away 1280 bridges. Back then President Calvin Coolidge, a stoic Vermonter himself, was faced with the tough decision as to whether to follow his philosophy of local responsibility or allow for a larger central government role in reconstruction. Prior to the flood of 1927, in-
dividual towns were financially responsible for bridge and road repairs. Following the flood, the state and indeed federal government played a wider role in the recovery. Nonetheless, the locally based can-do oriented recovery
effort in the 2011 flood stands as a testament to a tradition of local grassroots government. Thus despite modern Vermont electing liberal Democrats on the See Metzler on 37
Entitlement Reforms For those of us who like to believe that human beings are rational, trying to explain what happens in politics can be a real challenge. by Thomas Sowell For examSyndicated Columnist ple, that segment of the population that has the least to fear from a reform of Medicare or Social Security is the most fearful -- namely, those already receiving Medicare or Social Security benefits. It is understandable that people heavily dependent on these programs would fear losing their benefits, especially after a lifetime of paying into these programs. But nobody in his right mind has even proposed taking away the benefits of those who are already receiving them.
Yet opponents of reforming these programs have managed repeatedly to scare the daylights out of seniors with wild claims and television ads such as one showing someone -- who looks somewhat like Paul Ryan -- pushing an elderly lady in a wheelchair toward a cliff and then dumping her over. There are people who take seriously such statements as those by President Barack Obama that Republicans want to “end Medicare as we know it.” Let’s stop and think, if only for the novelty of it. If you make any change in anything, you are ending it “as we know it.” Does that mean that everything in the status quo should be considered to be set in concrete forever? If there were not a single Republican, or none who got elected to any office, arithmetic would still end “Medicare as we know it,” for the simple reason See Sowell on 38
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Update On Homeless Cat Rescue In The Lakes Region Last month the Weirs Times did an article on the efforts of four women, Patricia LeRoux, Becky Litteer, Karen Laflamme and Susan Fountain who are working to break up homeless cat colonies in the Lakes Region. The goals are to trap homeless cats and have them spayed or neutered and release them back into the colony (the ears are notched to easily identify which cats have been fixed). They presently are working on 5 different colonies where people are feeding these cats on a daily basis and know the cats within their colony. Once a new cat comes into the colony, the goal is to trap that cat and immediately spay or neuter. To date, the group has trapped over 60 cats with numerous females that were pregnant. The females were housed to have their kittens. The group worked with the kittens to socialize them. (Once kittens are 8-10 weeks old the mother is spayed and released,
On Tues., Sept. 18th the Rozzie May Animal Alliance mobile spay/neuter clinic will be at Osborne’s Agway, 304 Daniel Webster Hwy, Belmont, NH. Pets can be spayed or neutered and given rabies shots for a $25 co-pay. Call Rozzie May at 447-1373 for more information. kittens are brought to vet for shots, worming, etc., all very costly and done by donations.) The total number of cats handled by the group to date is close to 100. Approx. 40 feral cats have been fixed and released. They still have eight adult cats that have been worked with and looking for inside homes as well as 20 healthy happy kittens looking for forever homes and an additional 4 kittens that have tested leukemia positive and need homes that would be inside cats only. If homes are not found soon, as heartbreaking as it will be, the kittens will have to be destroyed. From the article, numer-
ous donations were made to Interlakes Animal Hospital in Meredith, MacDonald Veterinary Services of Gilford, and Rozzie May Animal Alliance of Conway. The group needs more money ASAP. A generous donation made to Rozzie May Animal Alliance will be used to do a Spay/Neuter clinic to include rabies shots on September 18 for a co-pay of only $25.00 (difference paid by group from donations to Rozzie May). Clinic will be at Osborne’s Agway, 304 Daniel Webster Hwy, Belmont, NH. Call Rozzie May 447-1373 for more information.
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In order to meet the challenges ahead, I desire an honest and open dialogue. A public servant is one who serves the people and does not deceive or abuse the office they have been offered by our citizenry. This is my philosophy for entering public service: to serve in integrity and truth. Please visit my website www.jane4newhampshire. com to read more about my stand on the issues. Feel free to contact me and let me know of your concerns for Belknap County, and how I can make our county and State once again a place of integrity. Jane Cormier Alton, NH. Jane Cormier is running in the Republican Primary for the NH House, Belknap Dist.#8.
Kevin Smith To The Editor: September 11 is just around the corner and we as voters will have the opportunity to put forth the best candidate for Governor. We have a choice. In this most important election year we have the chance to make some real progress towards reapplying the values and principles of our Founding Fathers. Over the past several years, I have had the privilege of working with and observing the behavior and records of both Republican Gubernatorial candidates. While neither candidate is perfect, there are distinct qualities that stand out. Kevin Smith has demonstrated his ability to lead in a variety of situations in the private non-profit world and in government. Kevin has shown his ability to set a vision and to grow Cornerstone Policy Research from a struggling organization to one with a substantial operating budget. He has worked with many government and private organizations to develop programs to benefit the residents in the Department of Juvenile Justice. A strong family man, I believe Kevin is
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who has fought against without incurring huge in the Republican Primary these increases. I believe upfront costs. It gives all for the NH House, Belknap the taxpayers of Barnstead of us here in NH the choice Dist.#7. need someone at both the as to where we would like State and County level to purchase our food and Omer Ahern, Jr. watching out for their best raw milk products. It interest. keeps tax dollars here in To The Editor: I write this letter to you I currently sit on the En- the state instead of going vironmental & Agricultural to big chains, and helps to to “sing the praises” of Karen Testerman Committee. I have heard preserve open space and Omer Ahern, Jr., who is Franklin, NH. testimony which concerns our rural character. With running for re-election all the people of the State the passage of HB1402 as the District 3 Grafton Kevin Smith is running in of NH. NH farms can only which had unanimous bi- County Commissioner. I the Republican Primary for feed 4 to 6% of our popula- partisan support in both have come to know Omer NH Governor. tion seasonally, this needs the House and Senate, and quite well over these past to improve. With the early signed by the Governor, few years and he is truly a snow storm last Octo- this bill should allow more compassionate man who Guy Comtois ber, the grocer’s lobby- people to get involved in gives his time and talent To The Editor: ists testified that because farming and help increase to others in need. Omer My name is Guy Comtois of impassable roadways, the number of people we volunteers constantly and and I am currently one of they were concerned there can feed in our own state. runs himself ragged to enyour State Reps. I am run- would not be enough food I am concerned about the sure that he can help othning again for re-election. on hand to feed the popu- future of our State and ers in every way possible. I am concerned not only lation of NH. Homeland County, and would like to He never says no to getting about what is going on Security is now looking ask for Your Vote on Sep- up at the crack of dawn to in the State, but what is into this matter. register marathon runners tember 11, 2012. happening right here in in a charity race and he As the sponsor of Thank you. our own County. Until HB1402, of which there never says no to help liven this last budget in 2012, is no benefit to myself up the holidays by singing Rep. Guy Comtois the county budget has or my farm, this gives carols with children. Barnstead, NH. been increasing by 2 to 3 more beginning farmers a Anyone who has ever million dollars per year. chance to grow their farms Guy Comtois is running See mail boat on 32 This past year, due to our fight in 2011, the budget remained level-funded. I fought to use Federal Stimulus dollars for necessary and upcoming capital improvements, instead they used these funds to Thursdays 10am-1pm remodel the County Complex, and give the elected Commissioners, each their own office, and the staff a brand new gym. The price Three Homes NOW AVAILABLE— tag for these improvements Call our office at 603-528-2555 was over $500,000. or our cell 1-978-831-3866 for more information. Now the County Commissioners just came back in July to ask for another Open House $185,000, which will raise hosted at your taxes again. These monies are for another 49 WESLEY WAY, study to get started with GILFORD, NH an architect on a new Pris(off Route 11A, on System. They say this behind the First United complex will cost the taxMethodist Church) payers of Belknap County between 25 & 45 million dollars, which means closer to 50 million dollars. You will be right at home in your unique, They have no plans to look maintenance-free home at Wesley Woods. Near Lake at alternatives; this is an Winnipesaukee, in Gilford, NH, Wesley Woods is all or nothing proposal. I close to the area’s best shopping, dining and outdoor fought hard to have them experiences. You’ll find wonderful neighbors, age 62 take the $185,000 out of and over, and an attentive, on-site, staff to meet your their current budget, of which they have excess, needs—leaving more time everyday to enjoy the but they refused, and the endless Lakes Region adventures waiting for you just vote at the county hearings outside your door. was 10 for the increase in taxes, and 8 against. This is how the vote has gone for the past two years. I WWW.WESLEYWOODSNH.ORG am the only Representative running in Barnstead, best qualified to lead the State of New Hampshire in growth in business and economically while being financial responsible to her citizens. Therefore, I am pleased to endorse Kevin Smith for Governor.
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and government statisticians have warned of the deadly effect of increasing corporate auto fuel economy standards (CAFE). Sam Kazman at the Competitive Enterprise Institute explained a decade ago: â&#x20AC;&#x153;(T)he evidence on this issue comes from no less a body than the National Academy of Sciences, which issued a report last August finding that CAFE contributes to between 1,300 and 2,600 traffic deaths per year. Given that this program has been in effect for more than two decades, its cumulative toll is staggering.â&#x20AC;? H. Sterling Burnett of the National Center for Policy Analysis adds that NHTSA data indicate that â&#x20AC;&#x153;322 additional deaths per year occur as a direct result of reducing just 100 pounds from already downsized small cars, with half of the deaths attributed to small car collisions with light trucks/sport utility vehicles.â&#x20AC;? USA Today further calculated that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;size and weight reductions of passenger vehicles undertaken to meet current CAFE standards had resulted in more than 46,000 deaths.â&#x20AC;? These lethal regulations should be wrapped in yellow police â&#x20AC;&#x153;CAUTIONâ&#x20AC;? tape. The tradeoffs are stark and simple: CAFE fuel standards clamp down on the production of larger, more crashworthy cars. Analysts from Harvard to the Brookings Institution to the federal government itself have arrived at the same conclusion: CAFE kills. Welcome to the bloody intersection between the Obama jobs death toll and the Obama green death toll. Michelle Malkin is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Culture of Corruption: Obama and his Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks and Croniesâ&#x20AC;? (Regnery 2010). Her e-mail address is malkinblog@gmail.com.
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Feature on the Lakes Region in Yankee Magazine
MVSB Bank Fund Awards $2,500 to Hands Across the Table The Meredith Village Savings each week to a diverse group Bank Fund (MVSB Fund) is of patrons in the Laconia area, including pleased to at least announce 25 chila $2,500 dren each grant to week. H a n d s T h e Across award to the Table H a n d s – a comAcross munity the Table outreach is one of program 32 grants that feeds totaling up to 150 $78,762 local resawarded idents e a c h (from left to right): Irene Gordon, volunteer food b y t h e T u e s d a y preparation assistant; Cindi Swan, community M V S B evening. development coordinator for Hands Across the F u n d i n “We are Table; Ann Calson, vice president at MVSB; Lou the most so thank- Gaynor, volunteer head chef; Judi Tucker, assistant r e c e n t ful for this vice president at MVSB and Joyce Ringleb, president grant cycle. The a w a r d and co-founder of Hands Across the Table F u n d from the m a k e s M V S B Fund,” said Joyce Ringleb, grants every year to local who chairs the organization. non-profits that make a sig“After only four months of nificant impact upon the lives operation, we were often at ca- of people in the communities pacity and found it necessary MVSB serves. These grants are in addition to the Bank’s to increase our funding.” Hands Across the Table is a regular contributions and the non-profit organization based extraordinary volunteer efforts in Laconia with a mission to by its employees. Applications for the next set provide good food and fellowship to the local community. of grants are due by October With the help of volunteers, 15, 2012. they serve a healthy meal – on real plates at tables set up with tablecloths and flowers –
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Amy Landers, Executive Director of the Lakes Region Tourism Association announced that the popular Yankee Magazine features the Lakes Region of New Hampshire with stories on the autumn glory of the region. The cover photo shows a beautiful fall scene overlooking Lake W a u k ewan and i n s i d e provides a tour through the heart of New Hampshire by Yankee writer William Scheller and photographs by Rob Bossi. The issue is packed full of exquisite autumn scenes which include some famous locations such as the Manor on Golden Pond and a more isolated view from an old road off Route 171 in the Moultonborough area. “We are so honored to
have Yankee Magazine help us show and inform everyone about the incredible place that we are lucky enough to call home!”, states Landers. “Many people think of the Lakes Region in New Hampshire as a summer destination, which is certainly is, but there’s truly nothing like an autumn day touring our lakes and mountains!” T h e S e p t e m b e r / October Yankee Magazine issue is on stands August 28th, and would be a great collector issue for anyone who lives and loves the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The Lakes Region Tourism Associa- t i o n r e c e n t l y unveiled its new brand identity as they marked 75 years of service in guiding tourists throughout the region.
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Peak Country Club, Wolfeboro. $85pp which includes a $40 tax deductible donation. 5692151
Marshall Tucker Band
The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. 536-2551 www.flyingmonkeynh.com
“All You Jim Crow Fascists!”
Four Winds Farm Barn, Peterborough. 7pm. Musical presentation by Woody Guthrie scholar, Dr. Will Kaufman. $15. Reservations recommended. 924-4555
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St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, Main Street, Belmont. 6pm. All welcome. 267-8174
Dover’s Oktoberfest
Steve Vai
The Capitol Center for the Arts, Main Street, Concord. 8pm. 225-1111. www.ccanh.com
Rusted Root
The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. 536-2551 www.flyingmonkeynh.com
Harvest Festival
Prescott Farm, 928 White Oaks Road, Laconia. 10am-3pm. Horse drawn hayrides, face painting, pony rides, petting farm, food, music and more! Free admission. 366-5695
15 Garrison city restaurants will be participating this year. Event goers will purchase a ticket for $15 and will be given a wrist band that gives them access to a free German appetizer at each restaurant as well as a chance to win may prizes. 7422218
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Hampton Falls Craft Festival
Town Common, Route 1, Hampton Falls. 332-2616 or www.castleberryfairs.com
Wednesday 19th
Small Business Profitability Forum
Hampton Inn & Suites, Tilton. 6pm. Reservations required. 800-315-8913
Friday 21st Steve Earle
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Fairy House Tour
Tour takes place in the South End of Portsmouth on the grounds of Strawberry Banke, Prescott Park, the Governor John Langdon House and Peirce Island. 9-1 Sat. and 11-3 Sun. $15/adults and $5/ children. www.prescottpark.org
Sunday 16th March of Dimes Bikers for Babies
Starts at Heritage Harley Davidson in Concord and finishes at Funspot, Rt. 3, Weirs Beach. 228-0317
Saturday 22nd WOW Fest 2012
Laconia Athletic & Swim Club, 827 North Main Street, Laconia. Fun filled event for the whole family featuring two bicycle challenges, 5k and 10k road races, fun walk, BBQ lunch, live music and kids activities. 630-4468
NH Fish & Lobster Festival
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In the big white tent next to Heat Restaurant, Rt. 3 Weirs Beach, across from Funspot. 3-10pm. Admission is $20pp, Children under 12 are free. The concert includes an impressive collection of bands with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
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Meredith’s UN-Common Restaurant
Live Musical Entertainment Mondays: Lou Porrazzo 6-9pm Fridays: Michael Bourgeois 6:30pm Tuesdays: Michael Bourgeois 6-9pm Fridays in the Grotto: DJ & Dancing 10pm Sundays: Open Stage 7-11pm Thursdays: Karaoke 10pm Thu 9/6 Mary Fagan. Guitar & Vocals 6-9 pm Sat 9/8 Joel Cage on Guitar & Vocals 6-9 pm Sat 9/8 Live Band… “Exit 21” in “The Grotto” 10 pm Wed 9/12 Paul Warnick on Guitar & Vocals 6-9 pm Thu 9/13 Audrey Drake /Guitar & Vocals 6-9 pm scan code for Sat 9/15 David Lockwood /Piano & Vocals 6-9 pm updated listings Sat 9/15 Live Band… “Jam Sandwich” downstairs in “The Grotto” 10 pm Wed 9/19 TBA
“Jam for MS” – Tony Sarno and Friends
Bektash Shrine Center, 189 Pembroke Rd., Concord. 6pm cocktail hour, music starts at 7pm. Tickets $45/advance or $50/door. To benefit CATCH Neighborhood Housing. 3696555. www.musicaltribute.org
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Start and finish at Harley Davidson Shop of Rochester, Rt. 11, Rochester. Registration is between 9 and 10am. $25 contribution per driver and $15 per passenger includes post cook out lunch and live music. Prizes awarded for best and worst poker hands. To benefit the Michael Maloney Trust Fund. www.wolfebororotary. org
Weirs Community Park Hall, Weirs Beach. 7-10pm. $10pp. 833-3832
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OUT on the TOWN Great Food, Libations & Good Times!
events from 30 John Hiatt & the Combo
The Flying Monkey, Main Street, Plymouth. 536-2551 www.flyingmonkeynh.com
Sunday 30th Lakes Region Chowder Fest
Funspot, Rt. 3 Weirs Beach. Chowder tasting, festival vendors, displays and more! $5 donation. Proceeds benefit local charities. 366-4377
Ongoing Senior Ten Pin Bowling League
Funspot, Rt. 3 Weirs Beach. 10am every Monday morning. 50 years and older welcomed! Call Gail 569-1974 or Marie 494-8405
Free Admission to Wright Museum for all Active Military & Family
30+ League Basketball Free Movie Matinee
Dover Public Library. Every Saturday at 2pm. Free screening of a family movie. Bring your own popcorn!
Village Pizza Cruise Nights
Village Pizza, Route 3A, Bristol. Friday nights from May 11th – Sept. 21st. 6-8pm. 744-6886
Reiki Classes
Meredith Senior Center. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Free. 279-5631 for times and to schedule an appointment.
Preschool Storytime
Meredith Public Library, Main St. Wednesdays, 10:3011:30am and Thursdays, 1-2pm. Ages 3-5. 279-4303.
Knotty Knitters
Meredith Public Library, Main St. 10:30am - Noon. Every Thursday. All levels of experience welcome. 2794303.
Woodside Carvers Club
The Wright museum, Wolfeboro. From Memorial Day to Labor Day. 569-1212
Woodside Building at the Taylor Community, Laconia. Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-11:30am. Beginners welcome. 934-4265
Boating Classes
Trivia Night
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Every Saturday starting May 5th in numerous locations throughout the state. $30.00 non-refundable fee per person due to the limited seating per session. www. boatingeducation.nh.gov or 267-7256
Singles Dance
Daniel’s Hall, Rt 4, Nottingham. Fridays from 8pm-12am. Casual dress. BYOB, free light buffet and drink set-ups. Smoking outside on the patio. $12. 942-8525
Acoustic Country Pickin Party
Tilton Senior Center from 7pm9pm every Wednesday.
The Barley House, 132 North Main Street, Concord. Wednesdays at 7pm. 2286363
Ladies Night!
Lilise, 113 Storrs Street. Concord. Third Thursday of every month from 4-7pm. During Ladies Night you can enjoy a beverage and appetizers while you shop and receive 15% off your entire purchase. 715-2009
Gephart Exhibit Trail Open
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Holderness. Open daily May 1st through November 1st. Call for times and further info. 968-7194
Tapply-Thompson Community Center, Bristol. 6pm. $1 per night. 744-2713.
Adult Pick-Up Basketball
Newfound Memorial Middle School. Sundays, 6-8pm. $1 per night. 744-2713.
Virtual Golf on the PGA Tour Simulators
Pease Golf Course, 200 Grafton Road, Portsmouth. Simulators are open and reservations can be made by calling the golf shop at 433-1331.
T.O.P.S. Meeting
Congregational Church, Meredith. 5:30pm every Wednesday. “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.”
Toastmasters
Moultonborough Library. 6pm. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Get over your fear of public speaking. Everyone welcome. 476-5760 or email bobgoff@msn.com.
Rotating Art Exhibits and Unique Shop
The Studio, 84 Union Ave, Laconia. Wed.-Fri. 10am-5pm and Sat. 10am-3pm. Fun, unusual gift ideas that don’t cost a fortune! 455-8008
Middle Eastern Expressive Dance & Yoga
Stone Gardens, Meredith. Wednesdays at 6:30pm. 7449761.
Tot Time
Meredith Public Library, Main St. Fridays 9:30-10:20am. Ages 3-5. 279-4303.
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